NOTE (Warning, Spoiler) : I will be beginning at the point where Zak loses his powers all together (at the end of season2) at the next time skip in this chapter.
The Unhappy King
Chapter 2
Zak was confused. Why would Wadi flirt with him of all people? Not that he didn't think it was pretty cool, but mom did say he was smoother than his dad ever was… But still, when she kissed his cheek, it was pretty anti-climatic. He expected something more memorable, he guessed. It was a bit odd to see Ulraj looking so fumed about it. He could tell quite well. His left ear twitches quite a bit and little vein pops out at the right side of his tuft of hair. At least he thinks its hair, Zak distinctly remembered his father lecturing them about fish having no fur.
His powers were well-developed by now, enough so that he could sense cryptids' feelings being strongly projected. Ulraj was pretty pissed… and jealous? He only met Wadi, why would he like her that much? Zak felt a bit hurt at the thought. The king was like, his best friend; he would gladly 'give-up' Wadi for Ulraj. No big deal for him, Wadi was just 'okay' friend to him anyway. So why did the thought of having his two only friends together feel so wrong?
At least he enjoyed his birthday with friends, did he even tell them his birthday?
What a sec…
"Hey dad!" the boy peered curiously at his father who was, as usual, at the consol.
"Yes Zak?" his dad responded, distractedly.
"How did you Ulraj know it was my birthday? How did he even contact us? We didn't even have time to drop by at Kumari Kandem. "
"Oh, we built a computer consol for them that's designed for an aquatic environment and contacted him from there."
"Ah… "
"You could email him if you want."
"Really? Sure, yeah!"
"Already sent to your account, son"
"Oh… Uh, thanks dad, that was pretty fast." Zak shrugged before rushing to his room. He thought he heard his father murmuring something about 'point one to Doc' when he left the room.
TIME SKIP
It was over. Everything was finally over. His Kur powers were gone forever, but now, he wasn't even sure of what to do. Argost was finally gone, and the prophecy has been laid to rest. Mom and Dad had at least forgiven him for his old treachery with Argost, understanding how lost and confused a twelve year old must be in such a situation. Uncle Doyle had hugged him, murmuring that he was just glad Argost didn't take another loved one away from him. They had all overcome their darkness.
His parents had checked his DNA, it wasn't purely human despite the loss of his abilities.
The whole war almost consumed him, he was almost killed. During Leonidas Van Rook's funeral, he thanked Ulraj and Wadi for their help. It was the least he could do; it wasn't like he could anymore, lacking powers and all. It's almost been a month since then.
Wadi had mentioned something about getting engaged soon, but he wasn't really concerned. Turns out it was an old childhood friend, some sort of royalty. Zak hoped Ulraj didn't take it too hard, but he seemed delighted when he heard the news. Weird.
Maybe he should ask his mom… or dad. But whenever his parents always had their so-called 'discussions', they almost made him confused with their contradicting views. He didn't want to bother Uncle Doyle; he still seemed bummed about Van Rook.
Ulraj probably wouldn't mind talking to him about it, maybe he was doing that coping-method that Francis was faking last time. Speaking of Francis, he's been cool to talk to online. He maybe a clone, but that dude is definitely smarter than that Agent Epsilon. Francis had told him how he managed to hacked into their organization's satellite completely undetected, that and he's finding all kinds of loopholes in their system. Almost enough for him to completely destroy any information on the cloning program to cripple the whole project; of course he had a little help from the former Kur (a little extra virus here and there). He's almost done in convincing his parents in taking in Francis into the family.
ONLINE at MSN messenger…
FRanciSecrtAgnt: Hello Mr. Predictable, really, is that the best you can think of for a name?
SoNotKursed: Hey! Fisk made that up for me! :P
FRanciSecrtAgnt: Yes, yes, enough with those terrible face symbols, how have you been?
SoNotKursed: Y do yu ask?
FRanciSecrtAgnt: The only time you sit still enough to chat is when something is bothering you, now spill
SoNotKursed: Fine!
FRanciSecrtAgnt: By the way, could you please spell your words properly?
SoNotKursed: Wateva
FRanciSecrtAgnt: …
SoNotKursed: Oh fine, Mr. Fancy, happy?
FRanciSecrtAgnt: Quite
SoNotKursed: I'm worried about Ulraj, you know?
FRanciSecrtAgnt: What's wrong with fishy boy king now?
SoNotKursed: Remember Wadi's engagement?
FRanciSecrtAgnt: So?
SoNotKursed: He might be bummed about it, I thought he liked Wadi when he was showing off on my birthday remember?
FRanciSecrtAgnt: Wait a minute… is this the same birthday party I spied and recorded on using the satellite with the coordinates you sent me?
SoNotKursed: Yeah! That one! I knew that Epsilon jerk would make it hard for you to get out.
SoNotKursed: Wait, you recorded that?!
FRanciSecrtAgnt: What? It was purely for documentation… Nice hand stand by the way.
SoNotKursed: Not funny!
FRanciSecrtAgnt: I disagree, I found it adorably hilarious
SoNotKursed: …
FRanciSecrtAgnt: Right then, what made you think Ulraj even liked Wadi?
SoNotKursed: Dude, didn't you record the whole thing, he was totally into Wadi… he even showed off his 'nose' that senses electromagnetic pulses!
FRanciSecrtAgnt: …Oh god, a predictable and reckless idiot, now CLUELESS?
SoNotKursed: What are you talking about?
FRanciSecrtAgnt: Look, if you really are concerned, why not visit the king?
SoNotKursed: That's a good idea! Thanks dude!
FRanciSecrtAgnt: … Just make sure you update me every day when you're there
SoNotKursed: Sure Bro!
FRanciSecrtAgnt: … Bye littlePatch.
SoNotKursed:
Zak quickly signed off, eager to manipulate his parents into a trip to a certain underwater kingdom.