CHAPTER 7: A Sour Tasting Meal

JOHN'S POV

After walking down the Thousand steps, we finally made it to the village to get some food. Not gonna lie, sure was a workout walking down those steps. Can't complain though, me and Viper have to walk back up after supper.

"Ah there she is. Just in time I'm starving." Roman said.

"Yeah no kidding. Walking those steps sure increases the appetite." Mooch replies.

"Aren't you always hungry?" I butted in.

"Hey, not my fault that I've got a major appetite." Mooch chuckled.

We walked in and got ourselves 2 booths neighbouring each other since we are a group of 10 people.

Because this was a Bar and Grill joint we decided to get the 2 booths in the bar section so we could get a good view of the TV screens. They were surprisingly putting on WWE Smackdown. Being the wrestling fans we are, we were pleased to see this on TV.

For most of the evening, it was rather uneventful. We had some amazing food, talked about life and overall having a good time. However just before getting ready to collect the tab and head our separate ways, we hear this rather aggressive complaint coming from the right of our booth.

"I SWEAR TO GOD IF I DON'T HAVE THE MANAGER SHOW UP IN THE NEXT 10 SECONDS. I'M GONNA TEAR THIS TABLE TO PIECES!" This man screamed so loud that me, Heather and even Garth started choking on our drinks.

"Jeez, what's his problem?" Heather asks.

"He was there the last time I was here. He's always done this at every restaurant he goes to." Roman answered.

We then get a good glimpse of the culprit. He was a male pig, roughly a little older than me. He was heading our way and boy was he pissed.

"So what exactly does he do Roman?" I ask

"He essentially complains about how the food is never hot, even though we can see the steam coming off the plate. He then tries to get the meal for free. Most times he was able to get it but not last time." Roman answered

I was about to call for the waiter to bring the tabs so we could leave but this guy then decided to bring his ass over to our corner.

"Say do you have a problem with me wanting my food hot?!" The pig angrily yells at Roman.

Roman then decided to intervene.

"Look mate. We don't want any trouble ok? We're just about to pay and head off. So just head back to your table and leave us be." Roman said as calm and relaxed as he could be. He didn't buy it.

"Look here jackass! I don't take it kindly when people tell me what to do. Why don't you do me a favor and mind your damn business." That's when I stepped in to sort things out my way.

"HEY! I don't know what your problem is but if I was you, I would go back to your table, sit down and shut the fuck up. Everybody here is trying to have a good time. They don't need to hear you BS right now. Got it?!"

"Oh really now, what are you gonna do tough guy?" The pig then tried to push me but I caught his hand. He tried to pull it back but I just held on tight. I then dug my claws into his hand whilst giving him the death stare.

"Lay your hand on me like that ever again, and the next time you blink, you will be in a hospital bed. You understand me?" I threatened him. He gave me a look of shock as he slowly backed off and decided to leave not before giving me one final smirk, giving me the impression that this wasn't the last I would see of him.

"Hey man sit down. You took care of him." Humphrey reassured me.

Viper then shows up from the bathroom and looks at us all confused.

"Umm did I miss anything?" She asks

"I'll tell you on the way back." I replied

After calming down we finally paid and then left. We said our goodbyes and split off. Me and Viper decided to walk back up the Thousand Steps.

"So...what happened whilst I was in the bathroom." Viper asks me

"I'll try to keep it short. Basically some pig, literally, was yelling for the manager. Roman explains to us about his past problems he caused. He must have heard him because he then came over and was going after Roman. I jumped in to defend Roman and tell this guy to beat it. He then tries to push me into a fight. I grabbed his hand and straight up threatened him with a trip to the hospital. He then simply left."

Viper just looked at me wide eyed.

"Ok then. Remind me never to get on your bad side"

"Hahaha. Yeah don't worry. Besides you haven't truly seen my bad side yet. That and well it takes a lot to trigger my bad side Viper you know that."

"Well I'm glad I don't have to get you out of jail yet." We both laughed as we continued up the steps.

Just over an hour later we made it to the barracks. Night had already fallen so we decided to call it a night.

"Well this was fun." I said

"Yeah it was. Well have a good night John."

"You too Vi. Get some needed rest. You definitely need it."

We then went into our rooms. The room was a traditional chinese room with the essential power sockets for charging any electronic devices and a little office desk for anybody who needed to write down anything or for using a laptop. Not too special but hey I'm thankful to have the opportunity of sleeping in the Palace.

I set up my stuff on the floor and the night stand before settling in for the night.

'Well Johnny Boy. This is it. The dream shoe is about to become a reality.' I thought before shutting down for the night.

Never in a million years would I have ever thought that me and my band would play a show in the Jade Palace, especially performing the Furious 5. Well little did I realize that in 24 hours, my life was about to change forever.

Another chapter in the books. As of right now I am in the process of moving, so chapters will be coming at a slower rate. But with my breaks at work I should be able to write some more on my phone with Google Docs. So it shouldn't be too backed up. Hope you enjoy and stay tuned.