The Unhappy King

Chapter 1

Doc Saturday was never too observant when it came to relationships, he was well-aware of that fact since his wife liked to point out that specific trait of his. Drew, of course, was the first to notice Wadi was trying to idly flirt with Zak since the blue tiger incident. However, he did deserve some credit in seeing one other suitor after his son's love and affections. Ulraj was never really subtly about it in the beginning, jumping into danger when Zak went swooping down into an active volcano during that Zon-related incident. Really, even before that, Doc wasn't too sure about the whole thing, logically thinking it was more of a macho sort of competition between two pre-teen boys who happen to be best friends.

But the deciding factor was essentially during the birthday party. He had studied the Kumari Kandem cultures and traditions when the newly seated King had welcomed them with open arms. He had already written a book on the subject itself, safely tucked in the Saturday library.

When the boy king himself arrived with his necklace out like that, Doc was only half-surprised. A sign of courtship was exposing one's kelp necklace during the birthday celebrant's event. His Zak was being openly courted.

Of course, Drew was unaware of this development as she wasn't the one who wrote the book on the Kumari's culture.

Drew may have assumed that the king was rivalling for Wadi's affections rather than Zak's. Which was what prompted him to immediately rectify this mistake had resulted in this…

"You actually noticed?"she paused. "Wait, you've noticed since the since the Zon incident? You actually noticed it before I did?"

"Yes Drew, I did… couldn't you tell, the king did jump out the window after Zak!"

"I thought it was a macho thing!"

"Well, to be fair, I did arrive at the same conclusion… but recent circumstances has made me change my opinion of that matter."

"The Kur-is-Zak event?" Drew asked, puzzled.

"No, the exposing-his-necklace-as-a-sign-of-courtship event, about forty-five minutes ago…" This time Doc paused before looking very smug (for once), "Hah! I did notice something before you did!"

"Well to be fair, I was knocked out by canon disruptor when we first met Ulraj… that and he really bugged me in the beginning, so I might have been biased… " Drew grumbled out that last part.

"Weren't you also immobilized by the salt creature when Zak first met Wadi?" Doc pointed out.

She drew her hands in the air in defeat. "… Oh fine, they're even."

As he finally enjoyed his smirking, he gave himself a minute to think before asking in a whisper. "… So whose side are you on?"

"What? We are not taking sides! This is entirely my baby boy's choice despite the fact that I am favouring human girls…"

"Really? I'm really more open to the idea of having sentient cryptid like Ulraj who has manners of royalty (literally) and a more traditional approach to the whole deal… That and it would seem too much like Doyle's failed relationship with Abby if Zak does end up going out with a thief… "

"Oh come on, she's getting better!"

"At stealing?"

"No! I mean, she has yes, but that's not the point; I meant she seems to be more aware that it's wrong…"

The argument continued on while a king was trying to find a solution to his dilemma.

MEANWHILE

Ulraj had to admit, the whole trip wasn't a complete waste despite the female rival. It was an exceptional fortune to see Zak in his underwear… he should really consider buying those water-proof cameras that the humans invented. It would have proven itself very useful during that moment. Not to mention, he did get to tackle Zak to the ground again, underneath him (where he belongs, Ulraj can't help but think).

But it was highly irritating to see that girl, Wadi, flirt at clueless Zak. He'd bet Drew Saturday made Zak even aware of said flirting (something he did not appreciate at all). At least he knew the father was well aware of his courtship, at least he should be. He specifically told one of his librarians to inform the good scientist of their many practices and traditions, especially on courtship manners.

He tried outdoing that 'yo-yo' trick she did with some super strength, but Zak had continued to pursue that Wadi person. It was very infuriating. It was also very hard to keep oneself from throwing said Wadi as a snack to city's serpent, how dare she kiss his Zak!

He needed an edge. Something to make Zak see him as a potential love interest. But what?

AN: I don't what to do to the plot when the last 2 episodes of Secret Saturdays are out, but I might adapt by either going with the flow or ignoring it entirely or going for a convenient time skip. Any advice?