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Warning: FULL of my other story OCs. Watch out for Cameos!

Kim

"Jack Brewer?" Brody wrinkled his nose. "Who's that?"

"Haven't you heard of the Wasabi Dojo in the Seaford Strip Mall?" I stared confusedly at him.

"Uh, yeah, they're our competition. Well, more like Sensei Ty, Frank, and the Dragon Bullies's competition," Brody shrugged. "I could care less."

"Well, Jack is the only black belt there," I explained. "When we moved to Seaford, we met Melody, who is Jack's cousin. When we joined Wasabi Dojo and met them, I immediately fell for him, but he fell for Jemma. Then we 'kind of' assisted Jack in his attempt to get their Seaford flag back, since, well, we had it. But he and his friends were caught, and then Melody, Jemma, Macy and I became suspects, or at least Melody and I did. Then Mr. Horn coerced us with Macy and Jemma's lives to leave the Wasabi Dojo, break off contact with the people there, weaken Seaford High, and protect the flag. In exchange, he said he'd give us boyfriends and we could go to the Black Dragon Dojo. Mr. Horn was in league with your - well, our - dojo." I looked at him earnestly when I finished.

"I... see..." Brody frowned.

"So, you haven't heard of them at all?" I pressed, leaning forward on my seat.

"Not them. I knew that Ethan, Blake, Kevin and I had to be your boyfriends but that's about it," Brody grinned. "Hey, let's eat and get ready for our next class."

We continued our casual, comfortable conversation as if nothing had happened.

"So he hadn't heard of Jack at all?" Melody asked again as we walked to the Black Dragon Dojo.

"No," I shook my head. "He had no idea who he was. He just knew that we were their girlfriends."

Just as I finished, I turned to see... Seaford High. And, standing right on the stairs, waiting for the others, was Jack.

"Melody, Kim," Jack cracked his knuckles threateningly. Melody yawned. "It's time I got to smash you in practice. Can't wait."

"Yeah, can't wait," Melody smirked. "Because we aren't - mmph!" I slapped a hand over Melody's mouth.

"Shh," I half hissed. Then I turned to Jack. "We have a surprise for you. It's some big news, and Rudy has it. So have fun!" I called as I dragged Melody away, Macy and Jemma not even sparing Jack a glance. Once Seaford High (and Jack) were out of sight, I let Melody go. She skittered away from me.

"Wow, Kim!" Jemma high-fived me. "Way to pump up the drama!"

"But you know what that means," Macy said. We all stopped to look at her. "We're closer to weakening Jack and Seaford High."

"Glad you had the courtesy to come early," A serene-looking woman greeted us as we walked out of the locker room in our gis. Her medium-length black hair was pulled back into a low ponytail. Her red and black dojo was loose and carelessly tied, and her eyes were closed as she meditated. "Let us wait for the others, shall we?"

Jemma, Melody, Macy and I just stayed with each other, staring warily at the other girls who were in groups of two to four, chattering. We started when one of the girls broke off from her group and walked to us. She had light brown hair that turned into slight waves, light brown eyes, and smooth skin. She gave us a dazzling smile.

"C'mon, we don't bite," she teased playfully. "Come talk to us," she invited. "I'm Mandy. I'm sixteen."

"Sure. I'm Jemma, and these are my sisters, Kim and Macy, and that's our best friend Melody," Jemma smiled, dragging us with her. We approached the other two girls. One of them had long black hair in a braid, with matching emotional eyes, and the other one had chocolate brown hair in a high ponytail with eyes the color of Jack's. Don't think about Jack, don't thnk about Jack, don't think about Jack!

"Mandy, who'd you bring in this time?" One of the twins grinned impishly.

"That's Mariela, she's a 17-year-old, all-around perfect child," Mandy stuck her tongue out when she cocked her head and smiled, "and that's Brianna, the youngest blue belt at age 12. Mari and Bri, that's Jemma, Macy, Kim, and Melody."

"Hey, don't I know you from somewhere?" Brianna pointed, obviously referring to Macy and Jemma. Then her face dropped. "You're the Crawford Sisters! Why hadn't I noticed?" Brianna gasped in excitement. "I'm standing in front of Macy, Jemma and Kim Crawford!"

Now it was Macy, Jemma and my turn to looked shocked. "Y-You know Kim?" Jemma asked skeptically.

"Of course! She's all you talk about!" Brianna shrugged nonchalantly. She obviously didn't get it.

"And I thought she'd be invisible to everyone forever," Macy murmured.

"What are you talking about? How could anyone NOT see her?" Mariela asked, puzzled.

"The paparazzi don't see me," I explained.

Everyone's faces fell. "That's too bad," Brianna frowned, "you should be just as famous as Macy and Jemma."

"But she isn't, and that's what kills her every time they forget," Melody said somberly.

"Class, assemble!" the sensei called. Obediently, we headed to the mats.

Time to make the most of what we've got.

"Phew! That was a good workout," Melody whistled as we got out of the locker rooms.

"Bri!" Two little girls rushed into Brianna's arms. They had to be sisters; they looked too alike to not be.

"Hey, Li, Lex," Brianna chuckled. "How was karate?"

"Great," They chorused. Taking each hand, they began to drag Brianna down the street.

"Bye!" Brianna called over her shoulder before they dragged her out of sight.

"It's weird how they're about four years apart in age," Mariela commented. "They were all born in three consecutive months."

"That's cool," Mandy said. "Oh, my ride's here. I'll see you!" Mandy ran to the grey car that pulled up. Climbing in, she rolled down the window. "Bye!" As the car began to drive out, you could hear Mandy yell, "BETH! I DON'T WANT TO LISTEN TO CLASSIC MUSIC!"

We all burst out laughing as the car drove away. "Mandy is the loudest friend ever," Mariela giggled, wiping a tear away. Then she started. "Oh, Head Sensei told me to give you this," she pulled a bundle out of her duffel bag and handed it to Macy. "Oh, I completely forgot! I'm supposed to drive myself home." She facepalmed and walked away. "Goodbye!" she waved.

We waved until she was gone, and then stared at the bundle. Macy opened it. The Seaford Flag stared blankly back up at us. On it was a note.

You have a week.

Principal Horn.

Did you guys notice a few special characters in this chapter? There are six. Name as many of them as you can, and you can get a special treat: Your "grade" (how many you named,) and your ranking will receive special recognition. No peeking at my other stories! ;) As for any recurring appearances: A few people will show up: one will be in the story more, but is a very minor character, three will be a mentioned once or twice, and will merely be a plot device at times, the last few will just be mentioned this chapter.

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