Thanks for all the reviews, I think I'm going to like writing this story. Here is Chapter 2 of The Black Lotus and I hope you all like it!
At Lunch
"Here you go birthday boy." Marge said giving Jack some actual food
"Wow. Thanks Marge." Jack replied
"Anything for you Jack." Marge said as Jack walked to the table where the others were
"Hey Jack." Kim said
"Hey." Jack said putting his arm around Kim while she snuggled in slightly
"Why do you always have to do that when we're eating?" Milton asked
"Man, if you were still with Julie you'd be doing your weird nerdy romance stuff with her." Jerry said
"Not true."
They all looked at Milton waiting for him to admit
"Fine."
"So have you got any presents from anyone yet?"
"No my parents want to give me my presents later."
"Well you're going to love tonight!" Jerry said
Kim elbowed him in the ribs
"Yeah, you're going to love the restaurant I'm treating you to." Kim said quickly "And the present even more."
"Any hints to it?"
"None."
"Fine." Jack said reluctantly "When do you want to meet tonight?"
"Around sixish at Portaccini's."
"Okay."
"Jack, can you help me out for a second." Marge came over asking
"Sure Marge." Jack said getting up and following her to the kitchen but before Marge went in she gave a wink to Kim who then mouthed 'Thanks'
"Okay, thanks to Marge we have around 5-10 minutes to discuss the final details of the party." Kim said "Jerry have you invited everyone on the list you sent me that I approved?"
"Yes but two or three people aren't coming."
"Who are they?"
"I can't remember their names so they must not have been that close."
"Fine. Milton are the decorations ready to hang up while Jack and I have dinner?"
"Yes, I put them in Rudy's office which I locked so he can't get anything ready."
"Good."
"What if he needs something in his office?" Jerry asked
"I put everything he might need in the closet. Milton replied "Has Jack's grandfather contacted you yet?"
"Not yet. I sent him a letter and I told him to send it back to Jack's parents but I haven't got any word from them yet."
"Yo why didn't you just call him?"
"He doesn't own a phone according Jack's parents."
"But will he come?"
"I hope so. That would really make Jack's day." Kim replied
"Even if he doesn't show up, we are going to make it the best party ever still."
"Kim, can I ask who's in charge of music?" Jerry asked
"If that's a hint to you being DJ, sorry but I've already got someone."
"Aw come on! Who is it?"
"Rudy."
"Rudy?" Jerry questioned "You picked Rudy?"
"He felt left out of planning the party because even Phil is involved and it's not like he's rubbish, I checked out his skills and they were okay and I've given him the list of songs he can play but he will take requests." Kim said before looking down at her party notes
"Tonight, while Kim and Jack are on their date. Remind me to take a song off the playlist." Jerry whispered to Milton
"Her jam?" Milton asked
"Her jam." Jerry repeated
"So is that everything?" Kim asked
"Looks like it."
"Great."
"Yo Jack's coming." Jerry said as Kim quickly slid her party notes under her lunch tray
"Hey, what did Marge want you for?"
"To help her move some boxes into the cooler."
"Why did she need your help?" Kim asked
"There were a lot of heavy boxes." Jack replied
"Full of what?"
"Food or whatever they serve us in here."
"Well they certainly didn't serve you it today!" Kim said "That actually looks like real food!"
"It is! She said anything for me. I guess it's only because it's my birthday."
"Only but still. Jerry you're drooling." Kim said looking to Jerry
"What?" Jerry said unaware while staring at Jack's plate
"Here you go man."
"Thanks Jack."
"Jack you just gave up good food!" Kim said
"Are you okay?" Milton asked
"I'm fine just not that hungry."
"Okay... But that sort of does ruin this."
"What?" Jack asked
"Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday to Jack. Happy birthday to you." Marge came out from the kitchen with a cake singing with the other lunch ladies while everyone else in the cafeteria joined in
"Thanks guys."
"Make a wish." Kim said smiling
Jack closed his eyes and blew out all seventeen candles then everybody cheered
"What did you wish for?" Jerry asked
"He can't say." Milton said
"Then it won't come true." Kim said
"That's right, sorry Jerry."
After 10 more minutes the bell then rings for next period
"Oh man. There's still some lessons left?" Jerry moaned
"Come on Jerry." Milton said pulling Jerry's arm
"Coming." Jerry said sulkily
"Let's go to class then." Kim said
"Let's." Jack replied as the two got up and started walking to class
"Looking forward to tonight?"
"What?" Kim asked then realised he was talking about their date not their party "Yeah, should be fun."
"Definitely." Jack replied as they walked into the classroom
"I also have an idea for after the dinner."
"What?" Jack asked
"How about a romantic stroll through the park by the mall."
"Wouldn't it be closed?"
"Even more romantic." Kim said smiling
"Okay then." Jack said smiling back
The got close again and about to kiss then suddenly their teacher walks in and tells everyone to take their seats.
They both sigh and Jack shakes his head in disappointment
"The next person who does that, I swear I'll punch them in the face." Kim says making Jack chuckle
In the Dojo after school
"Hey guys how was school?" Rudy asked as they all walked in
"I got a cake and actual food at lunch from Marge."
"I got an A+ in my algebra test."
"I nailed a new gymnastics routine."
"And I got sent to the Principle's office for mixing chemicals I knew would create a stink bomb in chemistry."
"Wow... I can't believe. Jack you had actual food?"
"Yes and it was really good."
"It was." Jerry said
"Okay, let's practice everyone."
"Hey Rudy, I think I left my phone in here yesterday." Jack said
"Oh it's in Rudy's office." Jerry said "Put it in there to remember."
"I'll get it for you Jack." Kim said
"Thanks Kim but I'm fine."
"No I insist you let me."
"Why?"
"Because... Rudy's toilet. Something dark and evil happened in there and I'd prefer it if you let me go inside instead."
"Why?"
"Because I'm younger. I have longer to live."
"I literally turned 17 today."
"Please, Jack."
"Fine."
Kim got the keys from Milton's locker and went into the office quickly shutting the door behind her so Jack couldn't see the decorations in there. Kim came out holding her nose and taking in a huge gulp of air afterwards to go along with the story.
"You made it then?" Jack asked
"I think so."
"Did you breathe any of it in?"
"I nearly did twice. But luckily I was able hold my breath." Kim said "Here is your phone."
"Thank you."
"Alright guys let's get to work." Rudy said coming back in "Ready to practice?"
"Ready Rudy." They all chimed
They finished practice at 5pm
"Great work today guys."
A chorus of 'Thanks Rudy.'s went out
"Bobby will be here tomorrow to see us so don't forget to be prepared to shwo off what you have been learning."
"See you tomorrow Rudy." Kim and Jack said leaving and once they were out of sight the boys got to work decorating the dojo for Jack's surprise party
"Remember, Portaccini's at 6." Kim said
"I won't forget."
"Promise?"
"Promise."
"I have to go get ready." Kim said
"And my mum wants to see me before our date."
"See you later." Kim said
"Bye." Jack replied walking out of the mall
Once Kim couldn't see him and she knew he couldn't see her, she ran back to the dojo to check on everything. After ten minutes, she left them to get the place ready so she herself could get ready for her date with Jack.
She wore a nice dress she's worn before that Jack likes and applied her makeup and did her hair, after a while she was ready for her date with Jack.
Jack was waiting outside Portaccini's dressed very nicely but what really made her smile was that he was wearing both the bracelets she made him.
"Hey."
"Hey."
"My parents told me to tell you happy birthday."
"Tell them thanks." Jack said smiling "So I'm guessing that is my present?" Jack asked pointing to the present she had in her hand
"Only half sorry."
"Half?"
"Left the other half in the dojo but if you want we can go get it after dinner and that stroll in the park maybe."
"Okay then."
The dinner was very nice and a couple times Kim got up saying she needed to go to the bathroom but really she was just checking her phone to see whether they were ready or not yet.
"I'm back." Kim said coming back from the 'bathroom' for the second time
"So you are."
"So do you want your present now?"
"Sure."
"Here you go."
"Thanks."
Jack opened it as Kim was looking anxious in case he didn't like it. Jack opened the present to find an original katana blade from one of Jack's favourite movies that doesn't star Bobby Wasabi.
"Wow, Kim where did you find this?"
"I'm not telling you."
"Wow Kim this is great. Thank you for this." Jack said getting up and hugging Kim
"You're welcome." Kim smiled "And you're going to love the other half of the present even more!"
"I don't think I can accept this let alone a gift better than this."
"You have to, no take backs. My orders."
"Very well."
"And it's not just from me. Rudy, Jerry, Milton, even my parents chipped in for this."
"It's amazing thank you."
After dinner
"Ready for that stroll?" Jack asked holding his arm out for Kim to take
"Ready." Kim said as they started walking
"So, there's a gift better than this and you left that one in the dojo?"
"Yeah, stupid me. But to be fair I kept it hidden from you so you couldn't find it, I guess I hid it so well I forgot to bring it."
"I don't care." Jack said as they got up to the mall fence to the garden. Jack helped Kim over then went over himself.
"You're right this is romantic." Jack said as they strolled holding hands
"When have I been wrong before?" Kim asked but Jack gave her a look "Okay don't answer that."
Which made both Kim and Jack laugh. Kim started humming her favourite song 'Had me hello' but then Jack started singing it. Suddenly Kim joined in and they both danced in the Mall gardens singing that song, at the end they both laughed and walked to the dojo where the lights were off. Kim sighed.
"Are you okay?" Jack asked
"I know it's your birthday but somehow I feel so happy that it feels like it's mine too. If that makes any sense?" Kim said
"It does." Jack replied, they both looked deeply into each other's eyes "Hope there's no one here to stop us now." Jack said
"If there is remember, I'm the one who gets to punch them."
"Deal."
Jack and Kim leaned in and kissed. It was a short sweet one that makes you feel all gooey inside and after they both smiled intensely.
"Come on." Kim said "Let's go get your present."
"Don't think I need it now. This is already the best birthday ever."
"I think you'll like this though." Kim smiled as Jack unlocked the dojo with his key and as he did the lights went on and everyone there yelled
"SURPRISE!"
Which made both Jack and Kim jump at little and Kim knew it was coming
"What? What?"
"I told you I left it in the dojo." Kim chuckled "I would've brought it with me but I didn't have enough wrapping paper."
"You!" Jack said hugging Kim and picking her up
"You're welcome." Kim said smiling "There was supposed to be one more thing but..."
"But what?"
"I invited your grandfather but it seems he hasn't arrived."
"But he did send you this." Mrs Brewer said coming out of the crowd
"Mum?"
"Happy birthday son!" Mr Brewer said
"Here you go." Mrs Brewer said handing Jack an envelope
"Thanks."
"Come on let's party!" Jerry said starting to dance "Hit it." He said pointing to Rudy
They all danced and parties for ages but suddenly Jack said he wanted to go and read the letter outside
"I'll be back in a couple of minutes."
"Where are you going?" Kim asked
"Outside to read the letter it's too loud and there's too many people in here to read it."
"See you in a bit." Kim said kissing Jack's cheek before he walked outside to the courtyard
Jack stood up and opened the letter he gave a quick read but then he couldn't believe his eyes. He read it over again and again and fell in to the chair next to him with his head hanging.
Kim saw this and came over as did Rudy, Milton and Jerry.
"Jack? Jack what's wrong?" Kim asked but Jack remained in a silent shocked state "Jack what does the letter say?"
"Jack are you okay man?" Jerry asked
"What's wrong with him?" Rudy asked Milton who just shrugged his shoulders
"Jack. Jack answer me. What does the letter from your Grandfather say?" Kim asked bending down with her hand on his knee
"It's not from my grandfather."
"Who is it from then? What does it say?"
"It's from the Black Lotus." Jack said putting his head upright "They're back."
Sorry to leave it there but I want to make this story last a while and I know there's no action but there's a bit more drama. And hopefully the next will include action if not the next. I will quickly try to get the next chapter up by Thursday but I'm going away for two weeks after with no wi-fi. But when I get the chance I will try to publish another chapter, but I can't make any promises sorry. Byeeeeeeeeeeee!