A/N: As promised, here is the second chapter to A Dragon Lord's Bride. I really don't recall this episode accurately, but I thought it would be a good opportunity for Nayomi to meet everyone. Also, I know that Wuya was still a ghost during this episode, but for this story she has her own body. Also, some things may not be accurate, but hey this is fanfic. So, please sit back and enjoy Nayomi's craziness. ^_^
Disclaimer: I do not own Xiaolin Showdown or any of its original characters.
Shen-Gong-Wu
(Nayomi's POV)
"Nayomi! Get up before you're late for your first day of school!"
I slowly opened my eyes and groaned at the sound of my cousin's constant yelling. I knew for a fact that he wouldn't leave me alone until I did as he asked. So, I decided I might as well get up and tell him to shut up. I threw my blanket off of me, and made my way towards the door. I slowly opened it up and was just about to tell him to buzz off, when he instantly busted out laughing and said.
"Ha! Ha! Oh my gosh, Nayomi! You hair looks like a bird's nest! You look so ridiculous! It's hilarious!"
With that, I slammed the door in his face and went back to bed. If he was gonna act like a jerk then I didn't want to deal with him. I slipped back under my covers, and closed my eyes in an attempt to go back to sleep. Although, my attempts were in vain, due to Jack's constant yelling. I took a deep breath and simply pulled my pillow over my face trying to drown out the noise. Finally, his constant pounding and yelling convinced me to get up. Therefore, I sighed and yelled back.
"I'm going, Jack! Quit banging on my door!"
I heard him laugh then reply.
"You've got thirty minutes! You better be up by the time I come check on you!"
I simply groaned and wondered, who had been the idiot that had found me a tutor in just one day? I stayed in my bed for approximately three more minutes then decided to get up. As I slowly rose from my bed, I realized it was barely seven in the morning. I groaned and slowly made my way towards my closet. I picked out a pair of black caprise, and a red shirt that I had cut to hang loosely below my shoulders with a black, spaghetti-strap under-shirt. I then went to my drawer and grabbed a pair of red ankle-socks and undergarments. After that, I went to the other side of the bed and pulled out my favorite pair of red and black Jordans. I knew girls didn't really wear Jordans, but I didn't care. I liked them. So, I was going to wear them no matter what people said. I then made my way to the bathroom and took a quick shower.
Once I was done, I stepped out into my room and put on my shoes. I then quickly blow-dried my hair and began straightening it. While I was in the middle of straightening the bottom half of my hair, a loud knock came to my door. I simply sighed and yelled out.
"It's open, Jack. Come in!"
With that, Jack opened the door and stepped inside. I merely gave him a small smile and said.
"Hey, cousin. How was your night?"
He simply moved to sit on the arm-chair opposite my bed, and replied tiredly.
"It was alright. After you left, I stayed up a little later to work on some of my bots. So, I guess I'm still a little bit tired."
I simply raised my eyebrows in curiousity then asked.
"Bots? What do you mean, bots?"
He then leaned forward and replied with an almost sadistic smile.
"I may have forgotten to tell you that I'm planning to take over the world, and I'm going to use my Jack-bots to achieve my goal."
I paused slightly on my hair then simply shrugged and continued on with a simple.
"Well, good luck with that."
Jack simply stared at me with his mouth slightly open then asked.
"You're not mad at me? You don't think it's a stupid idea?"
I merely moved the clip away from the top portion of my hair and proceeded to straighten it. Then I turned to my cousin and replied casually.
"Was trying to drive my dad's Lamborghini a smart idea? No, it wasn't. Did I care? No, I didn't. Were there consequences? Hell yeah, there were. Did I give a shot again? Hell yeah, I did. You see what I mean?"
Jack simply stared at me with a perplexed look on his face then replied.
"No, I don't see."
I simply laughed lightly and replied.
"What I'm trying to get at is that we're Spicers. We don't just give up. No matter what is thrown at us, we keep trying until we win. Even if some of our goals seem impossible, we still try. So, if you want to take over the world then go for it. You're my only cousin. You're practically like my brother, and I support you all the way. If you think that your bots can help you take over the world then give it a shot."
I then moved my hair to the other side and began straightening it. Jack simply stared at me skeptically then said.
"So, you're not going to try to stop me or anything?"
I simply smiled and replied sincerely.
"On the contrary, I'll help you. Who knows? You might take me along for the ride, if your plan actually works."
Jack instantly smiled back and replied.
"Of course, I'll bring you along. You're my little sister!"
I smiled gratefully then said.
"Thanks, Jack. So, what are you going to need to make this work? More money? Apprentices? Computers?"
Jack simply stared at me in slight amazement then replied.
"You can get all that?"
I simply shrugged and replied nonchantly.
"My dad knows people. I know people. I'm sure I could pull a couple of strings and get you what you need."
Jack simply laughed then replied.
"I'm sure you could."
I merely smiled then finally finished the last portion of my hair. With that, I unplugged my straightener and placed it back in its box. I then pulled out my prescribed skin lotion, and began rubbing it all over my arms. Jack simply stared at me sadly then asked.
"You got it too, huh?"
I merely gave him a small smile and replied.
"I went to the beach about two weeks ago. I forgot to put it on, and my skin literally burned. I was bed-ridden for a good couple of days."
Jack simply nodded then replied.
"It hurts, right?"
"Like hell."
I then slowly lifted my foot and began rubbing the lotion all over the exposed part of my legs. It wasn't a lot since I was wearing caprise, but I still had to use the lotion on it. I then stood from my bed, and made my way over to the large mirror by the window. I poured a decent amount of lotion in my hand then carefully rubbed it all over my face, throat, and neck. I noticed how Jack was observing me simply with a sympathetic look on his face. I merely gave him a small smile then asked.
"Have you been taking care of yourself, Jack?"
Jack simply smiled brightly and replied enthusiasticly.
"Of course, I have! I am a genius after all!"
I simply smiled at that then replied.
"Don't I know it."
It was quite obvious that Jack felt uncomfortable talking about our "condition". We had both been diagnosed with albinism when we had been mere toddlers. While Jack had been diagnosed as a full albino, I had been diagnosed as a special case. I had been born with all the symptoms of albinism, but apparently my hair was the wrong color. While most albinos possessed snow-white hair, my hair was a natural black. Also, compared to other albinos, my skin had a very small tolerance to direct sunlight. I had everything else though, the pale skin, the red eyes, and my eyesight wasn't exactly the best. That was why all of my training had been twice as hard. I had to rely on most of my other senses rather than just sight. I noticed Jack quickly stand from the chair and say.
"Holy cow! It's already 7:30! Hurry up and go eat breakfast! You're tutor will be here in 30 minutes!"
I merely rolled my eyes and replied.
"And who's fault is that? I wasn't the one that had my tutor arranged to come so early in the morning."
Jack simply stuck his tongue out at me and made a weird face. At that, I narrowed my eyes and stuck my tongue out, while pulling on my lower eyelid. It then became a match of tongue sticking and weird faces. Until it ended with me sticking my tongue out and pulling on my ears while making a squinting face. Jack had instantly doubled over in laughter and fallen on the floor laughing. I simply smiled triumphantly and said.
"Never challenge me to a weird faces contest. I'll always win."
Jack simply kept on laughing then said in between snickers.
"Yeah, I can tell. Oh my gosh, Nayomi. That was so freaking hilarious!"
I folded my arms across my chest then replied smugly.
"You better get used to it, cousin. Because as long as I'm here, things are going to be very entertaining."
Jack merely nodded his head and replied.
"Yeah, I can tell."
With that, I walked out of the room and made my way towards the kitchen. Once I arrived, I found a plate of eggs and bacon along with a cup of orange juice already waiting for me. I simply smiled and yelled.
"Thank you, Jack!"
I heard him laugh and yell back.
"You're welcome! Now, eat! You only have fifteen minutes!"
Oh, crud! I'd better hurry! I instantly dug into my food and quickly finished up. I then took my dishes and placed them inside the dishwasher. As I was wiping off the table, I noticed Jack coming down the hall with a strange floating thing right behind him. I simply stared at him in confusion then said.
"Um ... Jack, there's this weird floating thing right behind you."
Jack simply smiled then moved to the side, so I could see the machine more clearly, and replied.
"This "floating thing" is JB-267. He is my creation and your new assistant. Whatever you need he will be able to provide you with. He is to follow all your orders and do as you command, no matter what it is."
I merely stared at JB-267 in curiousity, taking in his appearance. He looked really huge, yet he could fly. That was pretty impressive. Not only that, but it appeared that he didn't have any legs. His hands also weren't actual hands. They were similar to those little grabbing things from the prize machines that people had at stores. The difference was that his "fingers" were more like razor-sharp talons. I noticed how the upper part of his yellowish-body was broad, but his head was small and he had blazing red eyes. I simply titled my head to the side then asked.
"JB-267, can you not not hit me?"
I waited for his response trying to see if he would go all nuts and explode. I had seen stuff like that in movies all the time, and I wanted to see just how smart this robot was. JB-267 merely stared at me strangely then replied smartly.
"I greatly admire your desire to test my intelligence, master, but I am afraid that I have strict orders to never attack you. Even though, your attempt at confusion is admirable, I believe I will not self-destruct today."
I simply stared at the intelligent robot in pure disbelief. Holy crow! I noticed how Jack had his arms crossed over his chest giving me a smug smile. I quickly turned towards him and said.
"Jack, I knew you were a genius, but this ... this is beyond amazing. Thank you, thank you so much. You didn't have to do this for me."
Jack merely shrugged and replied casually.
"I know that you really can't be outside for much. So, instead of giving you a doll to entertain yourself with. I decided that one of my bots would be better."
He then smirked and added.
"Besides, considering how little you are, I think you might need him to get you things out of your reach."
I merely glared at him and replied.
"I'll have you know that I am not as short as you make me out to be. You only beat me by like an inch."
Jack simply waved his hand dismissively and replied.
"You're still shorter than me."
I simply huffed then asked.
"So, won't I need anything for class today? Like a pencil or something?"
Jack instantly slapped his hand on his forehead and exclaimed.
"Crud! I forgot. JB-267, go get Nayomi's supplies from the storage."
JB-267 merely replied.
"Of course, master Jack. I shall return shortly."
With that, JB-267 was gone. I merely stared at Jack and asked.
"Okay, how on earth did you manage to create such a smart robot? That is just beyond amazing."
Jack simply smiled and replied.
"Do you really want me to go into all of the scientific details about how he came to be?"
There was that word, science , man, how I hated that word. Since I'm related to a genius, you would think I would have his same passion. Well, here's the deal. I don't. I absolutely hate science. Loathe, loathe, loathe, I can not stand science. I can not stand science class. I can not stand science projects, and I most definitely can't stand science experiments. Therefore, I instantly shook my head and replied.
"No, thanks. I think I'll pass."
Jack simply smirked and replied smugly.
"Thought so."
I merely rolled my eyes and said.
"No need to brag, Jack. You know how much I hate science."
At that, Jack instantly threw his arms in the air and exclaimed.
"I know! My biggest question is ... WHY! Science is so amazing and ... "
"Is completely difficult to understand. Not to mention pointless. Like why the heck should I care why a ball rolls down a ramp? How the heck is that going to help me in life? Or better yet, when the dumb teacher asks; "If I let go of a feather and hammer at the same time, which one hits the ground first?" Then you say, "Well the hammer, duh." Then there all like, "Wrong, they hit the ground at the same time," and you're just like, "WTF?" That's why I don't like science."
Jack was merely staring at me with his mouth slightly agape then he instantly burst out laughing and replied.
"You would, Nayomi. Seriously, you would be the only person I know to find flaws in science."
I merely shrugged and replied.
"Hey, I call it like I see it."
Jack then lightly pressed his finger to his chin and replied sarcastically.
"You know, it's funny how for someone that hates science so much. You are very good with computers."
I rolled my eyes and replied defensively.
"Computers are not science."
"They're a form of science."
"But not science."
Jack merely shrugged and replied.
"Whatever helps you sleep at night."
I was about to make some retort when JB-267 returned holding a bag in one hand and five books in the other. Strong too? This robot was simply amazing. He then carefully placed my things on the table and moved out of the way. I simply stared at him and said.
"Thank you, JB-267."
He merely replied.
"You are welcome, master."
Jack simply smiled and said.
"Well, the bag has spirals, notebook paper, pens, pancils, and I think crayons. Anyway, here's your stuff and these are the books that you will be studying."
I quickly skimmed through the books and instantly groaned. Physics? Really? I was just complaining about that. I simply sighed and glared over at Jack. He gave me an innocent look and replied.
"What? I didn't pick your subjects, my uncle did. He said that you would be taking the same classes you were taking back home."
I merely rolled my eyes and replied.
"He would. He's such a douche-bag."
Jack looked like he wanted to comment, but that was when the bell rang. He instantly looked over towards the door and said.
"Well, that's for you. If you need anything, I'll be in my lab, and if I can't help you, just call JB-267."
I simply sighed and replied.
"Alright, have fun."
With that, he walked towards the basement, and I made my way towards the door. I slowly opened it and was surprised to see that my teacher wasn't old like I had predicted. He was fairly young with light-blonde hair, obviously American, and wore black rimmed glasses. He was definitely taller than me with a light build and beautiful forest-green eyes. I instantly felt myself blush a light scalett while he merely smiled at me. He then pulled out a small piece of paper from his pocket and said politely.
"I am here for Nayomi Spicer. I will be her tutor during her stay in China. Is that you?"
I instantly snapped out of my trance and quickly replied.
"Yes, I am Nayomi. Please come inside."
With that, he gave me a small smile and walked inside. He looked around and commented.
"You have a very beautiful home."
I merely shut the door then walked over towards him and said.
"Well, this isn't really my home. This is my cousin's mansion. I am merely staying here for a short period of time."
He looked over towards me and replied with a smile.
"That is most interesting. I assume you were born in America then?"
I gave a slight nod and replied.
"Yes, that is correct."
He then nodded as well and said.
"Very well then, shall we get started?"
I simply nodded then replied.
"Of course, what are we starting with?"
"Well that depends. What is your favorite school subject?"
"History. I love history."
He merely raised an elegant eyebrow then asked skeptically.
"Is that so? Hm ... from what year to what year did the Civil War take place?"
"1861 to 1865"
"World War I?"
"1914 to 1918"
"World War II?"
"1941 to 1945. Although, it technically started in Europe in the year 1939."
My new tutor simply stared at me with a look that showed that he was highly impressed with me. I merely smiled and said.
"When I say I love history, I mean it."
He simply chuckled at me reply then replied.
"Indeed, very well then we shall start with histrory first. Now, what is your second favorite subject?"
I merely pressed my finger lightly to my temple and thought long and hard. I was really good at math, but then again, I also loved reading. Therefore, I sighed then replied.
"I think math would be my second."
He simply nodded then replied.
"Very well, what about after math?"
At that, I instantly replied.
"After math, I would like to do literature and then science."
He simply smiled at me and replied with a slight laugh.
"Well, it appears that you have our schedule all figured out, huh? Very well, lets get started."
I simply nodded then moved towards the couch and motioned for him to take a seat. He did as I suggested then I went to grab my supplies. I grabbed my history book, a spiral, and a pencil. Then I went to sit right next to him. Suddenly, a thought occured to me. I didn't even know my new teacher's name! Therefore I shifted awkwardly in my seat then said.
"Um, it totally slipped my mind to ask you this, sir, but ... um ... what's your name?"
At that, he instantly turned to stare at me then replied with a small laugh.
"How rude of me, I completely forgot to introduce myself. You may simply call me Alex. There is no need for the sir's or mister's. Just Alex."
I blushed a slight pink then replied.
"Um, okay ... Alex."
He simply smiled at me then asked.
"What would you like me to call you? Miss Spicer or ... "
I instantly made a face and replied immediately.
"Heck no! That sounds too close to Mrs. Spicer, and Mrs. Spicer is my mom. No, just no, absolutely not. Nayomi will be just fine."
He simply chuckled at my exclamation then replied.
"Very well, Nayomi it is. Shall we get started then?"
I instantly nodded my head and the class began.
(SEVERAL HOURS LATER)
"Bye, Alex! See you tomorrow!"
My new teacher simply waved back and replied.
"Bye, Nayomi. Remember to do your physics homework and your essay."
I simply gave him a huge smile then slowly closed the door. As soon as I shut it, I let my smile drop and turn into a deep scowl. I slowly slid down to the floor and said.
"JB-267, are there any Aspirins around here? I have a major headache."
I watched JB-267 slowly float towards me and say.
"Master, I do not mean to pry, but you do not look well. Perhaps, seeing a doctor would be better."
I merely messaged my temples and replied.
"I am fine JB-267. Can you please just locate what I asked?"
"Right away, master."
With that, I watched him float away and do as I commanded. I simply sighed then moved towards the couch. I landed face-first and instantly placed a pillow over my head. The subject I hated the most, and I had homework over it. Once again, WHY THE HELL SHOULD I CARE WHY A FREAKING BALL ROLLS DOWN A FREAKING RAMP? It was completely pointless and pathetic! I need to find the mass of the ball, distance it traveled, velocity, accelaration, blah, blah, blah. Man, how I hated science, and now math too.
Maybe I could get Jack to do the physics homework for me. He did love science, and chocolates. Perhaps a lifetime supply of chocolates would do the trick. All I had to do was call in a couple of favors and it would all be set. Although, knowing Jack, I was more than likely screwed. I merely groaned into the couch and clenched the pillow more tightly to my head. I was broken out of my pity party by JB-267 saying.
"I have retrieved what you asked for, master, and I brought you a glass of water as well."
I slowly sat up then took the pills and glass from him and said.
"Thank you, JB-267. Do you know if my cousin is still down in his lab?"
I noticed how JB-267 seemed to pause before he answered.
"No, master Jack is not present at the moment."
I merely raised my eyebrows at that then asked seriously.
"Where is Jack, JB-267?"
JB-267 simply turned his head slightly to the side and replied.
"I am afraid I cannot divulge any details about his whereabouts, master. He specifically ordered me not to inform you of anything. He expressed that it was for your own safety. Therefore, I am not capable of ... "
"He also ordered you to do everything I commanded, correct?"
"Well, yes, but I ... "
At that, I stood from the couch and stated seriously.
"Then I am ordering you to tell me where my cousin left to."
JB-267 merely looked over towards me and replied.
"He went to retrieve the Shen-Gong-Wu that recently went active."
I simply stared at him in pure confusion then said.
"What's a ... Chen-Goo ... whatever you just said?"
JB-267 merely looked down at me and replied.
"The Shen-Gong-Wu are ancient artifacts that contain magical powers. There are several different types all over the world, but can only be found when they become active. Master Jack has gone to retrieve the most recent one near one of the canyons in China."
At JB-267's reply, I literally face-palmed. I then groaned and said.
"Oh great, now he's into Black Magic."
With that, I gave a deep sigh then made my way towards the umbrella stand by the door. I pulled out a medium-sized, black umbrella then turned to JB-267 and said.
"So, Jack is somewhere by some canyons, you say?"
"Yes, that is correct."
I simply sighed then replied.
"Alright, I want you to take me to him."
"But master said ... "
I instantly fixed him with a deep glare and said.
"I am your master, JB-267, and if you wish to keep your head on your body, I would suggest you take me to where my cousin is. Hell knows in what kind of trouble he could get into for going after some stupid shoo. "
"Wu, master, it is a Shen-Gong-Wu."
I merely waved my hand dismissively then replied.
"Shoe, Wu, whatever, my cousin's well-being is much more important than some fake magical junk."
JB-267 looked like he wanted to commet, but decided against it. I simply went up to him then said.
"JB-267, I want you to take me to where my cousin is."
JB-267 merely stared down at me then replied.
"Do you think that wise, master? Where master Jack is located the temperature is at exactly 98.46 degrees. You could be injured in that type of temperature."
I simply rolled my eyes and replied.
"That's why I'm taking an umbrella, JB-267. I'm stubborn, not stupid."
With that, I walked out front door with JB-267 right behind me. I then abruptly turned to face him and said.
"Okay, since I can't fly and I have no idea where my cousin is. I want you to fly me there."
"Master, perhaps it is best if we ... "
"Do you want to get your head knocked off?"
Pause.
"Very well then."
He then slowly lowered himself to my level and extended his hands out, so I could sit in them. I carefully sat myself in his arms bridal style then opened up my umbrella. JB-267 simply waited for me to accomodate myself then finally asked.
"Ready, master?"
I covered my face a bit more with the umbrella then said.
"Yeah, you can go now."
With that, he slowly lifted himself higher into the air and we took off. I instantly threw one arm around his neck, and clung tightly to my umbrella with the other. If he dropped me, I was going to find a way to come back just so I could kick his *ss. We flew for what appeared to be only a couple of minutes, when he said.
"We are approaching master Jack's location."
I instantly looked down to where he was staring at, and sure enough I could easily my ... cousins? Oh crud, it was Jack's freaky clone again. I thought I had turned that thing off. As I looked down more carefully, I noticed that they appeared to be fighting with each other. I instantly narrowed my eyes at that. Hadn't that scrap of junk understood me when I told to keep his hands off my cousin? Maybe I should've just snapped his hand off when I had the chance. I merely looked over at JB-267 and said.
"Take me closer, so I can see better what's going on."
"As you wish, master."
As we neared more closely towards the commotion, I noticed four people lying on the floor. Hm, where they hurt? Then quite literally out of nowhere, I saw this ... this ... person? girl? cat? mutant? What the hell was that? Anyway, she literally flew down towards the same rock the people were fallen at, and grabbed some sort of weird horn-looking thing. She then flew back to a much higher rock where two other people, and some cats were standing. I wasn't normally a curser, but ... what the f*ck? What type of weirdos was my cousin hanging out with?
Suddenly, I noticed my cousin climb up the same rock and exclaim.
"Chase! Please give me another chance, Chase!"
I instantly told JB-267 to stop, so I could pay more attention to what was happening. I then looked over to where Jack was yelling and saw a young, handsome Asian man with pale skin, and beautiful black-green hair. I quickly noticed that he was wearing what appeared to be a very expensive suit of armor. He was beyond handsome, but my good impression of him instantly vanished when he sneered at my cousin.
"Katnappe has won the apprentice positon. You have won my pity."
At hearing that, I couldn't hold back my enraged retort.
"Hey! Who the hell do you think you are to be talking to my brother like that!"
At my sudden outburst the, who I once thought was a handsome guy, merely looked up to stare at me. I glared at him fiercely and snarled.
"Yeah, I'm talking to you, pretty boy! Who the hell do you think you are!"
I then quickly looked over at JB-267 and said.
"Put me down where my cousin is! Now!"
JB-267 instantly flew down towards where my cousin was and placed me next to him. I then handed him my umbrella and stalked towards where I could see the douche-bag that had insulted my cousin. I passed right by the four people that had previously been on the ground, and noticed they were staring at me in pure horror. I ignored them completely then yelled again.
"You think my brother is pitiful? Come down here, and I'll show you who's pitiful!"
At that, Jack seemed to come out of his trance and screamed at me.
"Nayomi! What are you doing! Shut up!"
I merely turned my head slightly towards Jack and said.
"Don't tell me to shut up! How can you let this fool talk to you like that?"
I noticed how Jack's expression instantly became more horrified by the minute. He then instantly threw his hands in the air and yelled.
"Nayomi! That's Chase Young! You can't be ... "
"I don't care if he's cousins with Santie Claus and his uncle's the Easter Bunny! He isn't going to be talking to you like that!"
I then quickly turned to look back at the Chase guy and realized that he was frowning slightly at me. I merely glared back at him and yelled again.
"What? You too much of a chicken to come down here? I'm not my Jack! I'm not afraid to punch your freaking teeth in! So, get down here before I go up there and bring you down!"
At that, I noticed a woman with long, red hair wearing a casual Chinese outfit step up and hiss.
"Teach her some manners, Chase. That arrogant, little brat clearly has no idea to who she's talking too."
I instantly glared at her and yelled.
"Why don't you come down here and teach me some manners, you old hag! Shut your freaking mouth!"
At that, I instantly heard the four people that had been standing by me, instantly burst into fits of laughter. I heard one of boys instantly say.
"Oh my gosh, she called Wuya an old hag! That's so hilarious!"
I watched the woman named Wuya instantly flame in fury. She then turned back to the Chase guy and exclaimed.
"Chase, are you simply going to let her disrespect us, I mean, you, like that?"
It didn't escape my attention how several lions and janguars were glaring down at me. Finally, the Chase guy spoke up and replied calmly.
"Katnappe, prove to me that I have made the right choice in allowing you to be my apprentice, and go show that girl how to respect her superiors."
My jaw fell slack and I instantly yelled.
"Superiors? My freaking superiors! Who the hell do you think you are, you arrogant jerk! My freaking superior? Not even in your dreams! Since, you're too much of a coward to come down here. Then I'll just have to settle for placing your new pet in the hospital!"
With that, I saw the freaky cat-girl fly back down towards where I was standing and hiss.
"You arrreee definitely Jack's sisteerrrr. You arrreee jusss like him, aarrrogaant, and louwd-mewthed."
I simply stared at her in pure confusion and said.
"What in the heck did you just say?"
I then looked over at Jack and asked.
"Did she just cuss me out?"
Before he could reply, I noticed Jack's eyes instantly widen. Ah, attacking while I have my back turned. Oldest trick in the book. I instantly side-stepped her lunge and turned around to face her. She merely turned back to look at me and replied.
"So, you are not completely lacking martial arts skills. Puurrfect."
I simply folded my arms across my chest and stated bluntly.
"You sound stupid when you talk like that."
She instantly 'meowed?' at me then charged straight towards me. I simply stayed standing right where I was, and waited for the right moment. As soon as she was at the right distance, I quickly moved towards her then kicked my foot up and landed it right in her face. She instantly fell back, and I noticed her eyes slight roll towards the back of her head. I simply took a slight step back and said.
"I didn't even kick you that hard and you're already on the floor. How lame."
At my comment, she instantly stood back up and made her way towards me. I waited once again, then gave a slight jump and threw another kick directly at her face. At that one she actually fell to the floor and stayed down for a while. I moved slowly towards her then said.
"Pretty pathetic, how a single kick can take you down."
I saw her blink her eyes rapidly and slowly stand back up. I simply smirked and said.
"Can't afford to let your new master down, huh? How ... desperate of you, but considering how you're dressed like a cat. I believe you have been desperate for a long time. Seriously, seek help, you need it."
She then glared at me, no longer acting all cat like, then said.
"You will regret ever crossing me."
I merely narrowed my eyes at her and stated menacingly.
"No, I am going to make you regret the day you were born."
I then quickly moved towards her, but was completely surprised when she pulled out the weird horn-thing. I had no idea what the heck that thing was capable of, and I wasn't going to find out. So, I immediately ran towards her and kicked it right out of her hand. She instantly screeched at me and tried to swing at me. I easily dodged her pathetic excuse for a punch, and that seemed to tick her off. She then decided it would be smart to swing at me again. So, I effortlessly caught her hand then flipped her around to the ground. She landed flat on her back, then tried to stand back up. This fight was beginning to bore me. So, I merely moved to stand right infront of her and kicked directly across the face knocking her out unconscious.
I then looked up and realized JB-267 had caught the weird object when I kicked it. I instantly smiled at him and said.
"Good job, JB-267! Go ahead and bring it here!"
He quickly flew towards me and handed the weird toy over. I simply stared at it skeptically then said out loud.
"What the heck is so special about this freaky thing? Is it worth a lot of money or what?"
I then turned towards my cousin and raised my eyebrows in question. Both Jacks were simply staring at me with their mouths hanging open, not saying anything. I simply rolled my eyes and said.
"Yo, Jack! I'm talking to you!"
He instantly snapped out of his trance and said.
"Nayomi, you ... you just knocked her unconscious and took her Wu. How ... ?"
I merely snapped my fingers and said.
"Focus, Jack, focus, why is this thing so important to you?"
At that, Jack simply pressed his lips together and didn't reply. His clone on the other hand seemed to have a much bigger mouth than my cousin. Since, he instantly stepped up and yelled.
"Because whoever got the Wu first would become Chase's apprentice!"
I instantly glared at Jack's clone and snarled.
"I wasn't talking to you, robot. I was talking to my cousin. Also, I thought I made it perfectly clear what would happen if you put your hands on my brother again."
I then began walking closer to him and said menacingly.
"I truly hope there is a robot hell because that's where you're heading."
Then the moronic robot took me by complete surprise when he instantly threw himself at my feet and began crying. He was holding onto both of my feet and pleading pathetically.
"Please, don't kill me, Nayomi! I'm so sorry! I promise to never touch Jack again! Please, don't kill me!"
I instantly glared down at the robot and said.
"Get off of me, you moron! What the heck do you think you're doing?"
"Begging for my life! Please, don't kill me! I promise to be a good robot from now on! Please, don't rip my arms off!"
I merely kept my enraged glare on him and snarled.
"You have exactly five seconds to let go of me before I rip you apart!"
At that, he instantly released me and stood back up. I merely dusted off my caprise and said.
"This is your one and only chance. There will be no third chance. This is it. Now, go home and make us lunch. If it's not done by the time we get home, you better start praying."
He instantly nodded then grabbed me in a huge hug and exclaimed.
"Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I promise you won't regret this!"
"Five ... four ... "
He immediately released me then took off in the direction of my cousin's house. I simply straightened out my shirt then said.
"Sometimes I can be too nice, and that pisses me off."
I then turned back around and noticed four, little toys looking up at me. One was a cowboy, while another one was a pretty, Japanese girl. The other two were a pretty, little boy with spiky hair, and an even smaller boy with a literal round head dressed as a monk. Aw, they were so cute! I was about to grab one of them when the pretty boy with spiky hair pointed behind me and said.
"Hey, what's that?"
I simply laughed at it then replied.
"You will have to be more creative than that, cutie-pie."
I saw its eyes instantly light up and ask happily.
"You think I'm cute?"
I merely gave him a small smile and replied.
"Of course, I do. You're so small and adorable. I just want to take you home and play with you all day."
Then the little cowboy stepped up and said.
"Howdy, little lady."
I merely laughed and replied.
"Ironic, but okay. Howdy, partner."
I then looked over and noticed the little monk approach me and say.
"Hello, pretty girl, it is very nice to meet your acquaintance, but I believe you have something that we want."
I knew exactly what they wanted, but I decided to humor him. Therefore, I raised one eyebrow and said.
"Oh? Is that so? And what might that be?"
I noticed how his smile instantly faltered and he said menacingly.
"The Shen-Gong-Wu. Hand it over."
I simply straightened myself up and replied in the same tone.
"If you want it ... come get it."
At that, I noticed all four pairs of eyes turn a profound red and all of them take battle stances. I simply smirked then threw the horn thing towards JB-267 and said.
"Hold that for me, JB-267. This won't take long."
I merely folded my arms across my chest and said smugly.
"Give it your best shot, kids."
At that, all four little toys came at me. They were all kicking and throwing punches, and I was simply blocking and dodging right where I was standing. I really couldn't remove the smug smile spread across my face. Finally, the little cowboy jumped up and tried kicking my face and I instantly caught him with one hand. Meanwhile, dodging the little Japanese girl's kicks towards my stomach. I simply held on tightly to the little cowboy in my hand then quickly threw him on the ground. I instantly dodged another kick, and quickly smashed his head with my foot.
Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed a larger version of the small, spiky-haired toy, holding a beautiful sword in his hand. An idea instantly struck me, and I easily side-stepped another kick. I quickly ran towards the handsome boy then took one of his hands in both of mine and exclaimed rapidly.
"Hi! Nayomi Spicer! Can I borrow your sword?"
The handsome boy simply stared at me dumbly for a couple of seconds then looked down at our conjoined hands. I noticed how a deep blush instantly graced his cheeks and he immediately stuttered.
"Um ... I don't ... "
I immediately looked directly into his eyes and said pleadingly.
"Please? I promise to give it back."
At that, he instantly blinked rapidly and replied.
"Uh, sure, here you go."
He then handed me his sword and gave me a bright smile. I simply returned it then quickly turned back towards the freaky, little robots. As soon as I turned, I quickly deflected a kick straight to the face by the little rounded-headed monk. I then moved the fight away from the four people watching, since I didn't want them to get hurt. I watched as the small spiky-haired boy then flew up into the air and was making his way towards me. I simply dodged another kick to my feet and clung to the sword more tightly. As soon as the little robot was at the right distance, I gripped the sword then swiftly swung, cutting him in half.
Two down, two to go. I quickly spun around and blocked a kick to my shoulder by the toy Japanese girl. Hm, she would go down next, and I had a pretty good idea set up for the round-headed monk. I swiftly blocked another punch then swung the sword forward and cut the little toy right down the middle. Finally, it was just down to the little monk and I. I simply moved the sword back and forth as if I were using it to play golf. Then I lifted it lightly into in the air and swung it as if it were a baseball bat. Suddenly, I heard Jack say.
"Nayomi, what are you doing? Finish him off!"
I gave him a slight smile and replied.
"Patience, Jack, I haven't played ball in such a long time."
I noticed how he seemed to pause then he instantly asked.
"What are you talking about?"
I simply smirked and waited for the little toy to make his move. He didn't disappoint when he also flew into the air and came flying down towards me. I simply tilted the sword to wear the actual blade was facing downward. I clenched the sword tightly then spund around and swung the sword fiercely, sending him towards another piece rock, where he broke into little pieces. I merely smiled then lifted the sword up and yelled.
"Home run!"
I noticed how Jack was simply staring at me with a look of pure disbelief. I merely lowered the sword then said.
"I guess coach was wrong. I don't suck at baseball."
Then I turned to look at the guy named Chase, and was surprised to see him on the same rock I was standing on. I simply glared at him then taunted.
"What? So, you finally decided to come down here and ... "
Before I could finish what I was saying, he was instantly in my face. I merely placed the sword behind my back and looked up at him with no fear in my eyes. I quickly noticed how he had his arms folded neatly behind his back and didn't appear the least bit angry. He slowly leaned more closely to me then stated calmly.
"Though, you seem to lack any manners and respect for your elders. Your Martial Arts skills are impressive. You easliy defeated Katnappe and her robotic devices. I find that quite amusing, and eloquent work. How would you feel about taking her place as my new apprentice?"
I simply stared at him with my mouth slightly agape then instantly recovered and snarled angrily.
"I'd rather let the sun burn every single part of my body than ever work for you. P*ss off, douche-bag."
He simply frowned at me then slowly straightened himself up and threatened.
"We shall see about that, Nayomi Spicer. You will be by my side, whether you like it or not."
I instantly glared at him and snapped back.
"Yeah, when hell freezes over! I'm not scared at of you, you jerk! Don't be threatening me! You don't freaking know me! Who the hell do you think you are!"
He simply turned his back to me and replied casually.
"I am Chase Young, and you are my future bride."
Then in a flash of light he was gone. I simply stared at the place he had just been standing with my mouth hanging open. I looked over at Jack, and realized he was staring at me with a look of pure terror stretched across his face. I merely took a deep, calm breath, and stayed right where I was standing for several seconds. When I was sure I wouldn't scream, or kick somebody in the face. I slowly placed the sword on the floor and sat down next to it. I then stared up at the sky and asked seriously.
"Why me?"
