Jamie looked at Hsi Wu blankly for a moment, then strode over and
smacked him on the back of the head.
"Ow! WHat was that for!"
"You NEVER say that! Don't you know that always makes something
worse happen?"
"Oh, please" Hsi Wu scoffed, "What could possibly happen?"
Po Kong called from the kitchen, "Who want's home-made pizza?"
Jamie's mouth watered.
"I'll help you."
Later that night, elsewhere...
Daolan Wong and Joe Greene stood in the middleof the park, the street
lamps light streaming over the evil wizard as he paced underneath it.
"What could be taking them so long?"
"Just chill, grandpa, they'll be here soon enough," Joe said, glancing at
his watch. Daolon Wong rounded on him, " What makes you so sure,
Kenny?"
Joe facepalmed exasperatedly, "Gramps, please, don't call me Kenny.
It's Joe."
"I will call you whatever I chose!" He said. The sound of footsteps
approaching grabbed his attention. He turned, seeing the two figures
approach. A pleased smile appeared on his face, "Ah! Isee you made
it..."
The taller of the two figures took a step forward, " Sorry to have kept
you waiting."
The other figure stepped forward, removing the hood from his cloak
"We had a flat, and DANIEL forgot to bring the spare."
The first figure also removed his hood, scowling at the second, "Be quiet,
Ashe."
Ashe pulled the cloak off and shoved it into his backpack, "Why do we
have to wear these things anyway? They're stupid."
Daniel glared at his son, "They are a traditional part of a Demon slayers
garb."
"Yeah, yeah whatever..."
Joe looked at them with distaste, "Gramps are sure these guys can do
the job?"
Daniel looked at him from over his dark sunglasses. He looked much like
Ashe, the difference being his hair, while spiked like his son's, was much
longer. His dark brown eyes seemed to piece right through him and into
his soul. Joe shivered and closed his mouth. "Okay, they're the real deal..."
"Damn strait," Daniel said, turning to the old wizard, "So, what's this job
you called me about?"
"There is a small infestation of demons here in San Francisco. But there
are two in particular I want you to deal with."
"Gimmie their names" Ashe asked, pulling out a note pad and pen, "This'll
be a snap..."
Daolan Wong chuckled evily " Gladly...A fire demon named Shendu, a dragon.
And his half-blodded offspring, Draco"
"It's Drago, Grampa," Joe said, "You know, like from Rocky 3?"
"Bah! It doesn't matter! I want them exterminated!"
Ashe glanced up, "Drago? Wait a minute, does he look kinda like a gecko
and wear a black vest with a flame shirt?"
Joe raised an eyebrow, "You've heard of him?"
Ashe sighed, "I met himtoday when I was with mom. I think he's supposed
to be Jamie's boyfriend."
Daniel made a face, "Jamie? I should've known..." he said rolling his eyes.
Daolan Wong sneered, "You know that horrid little good-chi witch?"
Daniel formed a matching expression, "She's my wife's kid. Got emacipated
Four years ago. Guess she couldn't take the heat."
Ashe scoffed, "More like couldn't put up with YOU, Sir drinks-alot. You
were always on her case."
"Of course I was, she's a-"
Jow clapped his hands together to get their attention. "Hey! shut up!
Can you do the job or can't you?"
Daniel adjusted his glasses, "I can do it."
Ashe crossed his arms, "I'm not."
Daniel twisted his ear, "Yes, you are."
Ashe winced, pushing at Daniel's hand, "Yeah, and get my favorite sister
pissed at me?"
"Too bad, you took The Oath," Daniel reminded him, squeezing his ear
before releasing it. Ashe cursed under his breath. Daolan Wong smirked
evily, "Good, Let me give you their coordinates...You can begin in the
morning."
Ashe sighed, "Jamie's gonna hate me for this..."
Jamie yawned, rousing herself from her dreams as nature called. As she
trudged her way out of he room towards the restroom, she caught sight
of Drago on the couch, watching TV.
"Drago?" Jamie asked, rubbing her eyes, "What're you doing up this late?
It's 2:00 AM..."
"Couldn't sleep."
"How come?" Jamie asked.
Drago changed the channels, glancing over at her "You know how my
dad and Scratcher are like best friends?"
Jamie yawned, "Yeah? What about it."
"Turns out they're friends...with benefits..."
Jamie's eyes widened. Drago turned back to the TV, " Yeah. Bad time for
me to have sharp hearing..."
Jamie glanced at Shendu's door with shocked eyes, "You mean right now
Shendu is-"
"Yeah"
"With Scratcher?"
"Yup."
"Because she's in human form?"
"Probably."
Jamie made a face, "Ewww!" She squeeled, "That's disgusting!"
Drago shrugged, "He's a demon, he hasn't been laid since mom died, and
She started it. Besides demon standards are different."
Jamie shuddered, "Ugh...I'm gonna go to bathroom, and then I'm going
to put in a movie. I'll never be able to go back to sleep now..."
Drago nodded, "You can say that again."