Welcome back! This chapter is another chat based chapter, but there will still be some decent content in it! What do I mean by that exactly? Well, you'll just have to find out yourselves. Before that, let's answer some reviews!
BlueBlaze_Kitsune: She has indeed done so. Chloe is a bad influence. LOL!
LunarCouncillor: I'm glad that you enjoyed everything! Ittsy was a bit of a last minute addition but he just felt right to add. Ellie is indeed adorable and the hinting is on. Now if only Question could get a hint, lol!
ThatCreepyB: Well Marinette has had bad experiences with waiting too long or not going all in. That and she's very recently become Maria Grayson again. Of course she's going to be bolder and faster. I didn't know about spiders and coffee so that just makes things much more hilarious.
Lilyofthestars: A bit out of order but I love the CreationMarvels ship name. I figured that Ellie would still want to keep Danny in her name somewhat, seeing as she was originally named after him. Only time will tell how the adults will handle the situation.
darknessslayer: I'm glad you love it! I like the concept of Peter being an American Marinette. Let's hope I can keep the good vibes going with the "get Miraculous Group to America" plot.
Fuyu_FoxWriter: SpiderBug is indeed canon for the story now. Ellie now legally exists and Ittsy has been introduced to the universe. This next chapter might not be as exciting but at least there'll be some good fun in it. I guess we'll have to see how far your precognition goes, lol!
The_Avenging_Titan: To be honest, Ittsy was a bit of a sudden invention of mine. I'll definitely look into an explanation and a flashback of the moment.
Fregreg: Nice song, lol! Peter is indeed lucky that he hasn't gotten that far on the Crazy Girlfriend Radar.
The_Keeper_of_Worlds: Thanks! Juleka's on the Danny train and she's becoming more and more ready to ride it out until the end… Please don't take that out of context.
OceanaMM: I know that series and the song very well, lol! Mari got so bold when Maria came back to the forefront. I try my best to make sure all of the fandoms interact well so I'm thankful that it's working out so far.
P96822: Indeed. You could say it's the "Pun-pocalypse". LOL!
Sogg1Dog: I understand that the Spider Miraculous is a little sudden, but I will explain it soon. The weapon is indeed the Gauntlets but its ability to shoot webs is like Marinette's yoyo and Chloe's spinning top having strings: it's a natural part of the weapon's functions. Like I said, I will explain in a later chapter so please be patient with me.
Omegaxis85: Thanks! I enjoyed bringing SpiderBug together.
XxXNightcoreQueenXxX: It is indeed, lol!
NikoElloynKurai: Aww! I'm glad that I could make ya happy! Here's another chapter!
Njistar: It's all coming together, as a famous meme would say. Marinette has indeed snatched herself a fine young man and Ellie now legally exists. We'll see how effective Question's ability to find Hawkmoth is, but Tony and Bruce Wayne bonding over fatherhood is always super effective.
Tehcrimsonfkr: I have, in fact, not thought about Marinette's middle name as Maria. Good catch. I'll have to think about that.
Fanfic Fan 99: Hi reader! I'll do my best to keep the ship nice and fun for everyone!
Chase: It's just my take on how the interaction would go. Still, glad I could satisfy your curiosity!
Speedykitten1643: I'm glad that you like Ittsy! The America trip was hinted at in the chapter when Marinette was revealed to be Maria Grayson. It is true though that Marinette and Juleka will both enjoy it.
a_pansexual_person: Glad that you've enjoyed everything so far. I like to make things work well so it's good to know that I'm doing a good job. I'll try to keep the good content coming!
AnjaWritesFanfiction: Yup! He's mainly based on the MCU Peter with traits from other versions so he's going to be a loveable dork. LOL!
That looks like everyone. Let's get this party started! I don't own Miraculous, Danny Phantom, Marvel, DC, or any other series that show up here. I do own any original characters, concepts, creatures, and places that work their way into the story unless stated otherwise. ACTION!
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"Author/Guest/High or demonic entity whispering."
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Message Board, General Chat, Paranormal Paladins
Geist has logged on.
NeoSuperboy has logged on.
Geist:
Ryuna, Robin, I finally get to exist!
The papers were finished and signed yesterday!
Ryuna has logged on.
Ryuna:
Welcome to existence.
We've been expecting you.
NeoSuperboy:
Ha!
Good one!
She's already existed in my world but now I get to tell the whole world about it.
Geist:
Oh stop~.
Robin:
Yes.
Please do stop.
In all seriousness, I am pleased that the papers were finally finished.
I do hope that what I sent you on Halfas has helped with your other problem.
Geist:
Not as much as I'd like it to.
The meditating thing does help me feel better when I'm feeling sick though.
Robin:
The book advises daily meditation, Geist.
It's better for your health.
Ryuna:
Well my grandpa hasn't been very helpful either.
I'm trying not to give away secret identities or spill that I got caught but that makes it really hard.
At least I'm learning all the fun ways we can get back at that Plasmius prick.
Robin:
Raven has been hard at work in her own research on the matter.
I do believe that she should have something before the end of next month.
NeoSuperboy:
I wish it could come sooner!
Every day I worry that my cute girlfriend is going to turn into a puddle of goo.
Geist:
Jon, as long as Scamp stays nearby I'm not going anywhere.
Besides, there's no way Danny, you, Superman, Kara, Krypto, or anyone in our little group will let anything bad happen to me.
The only kind of melting I'll be doing is melting lovingly into the warmth of your arms at movie night.
Ryuna:
Careful, Geist.
Get too sweet and the heat of the sun will melt you.
I'm surprised that you aren't stopping all this sweet talk, Mr. Rules.
Robin:
They are having their moment.
In any case, since I have you here, I have a request for you, Ryuna.
Ryuna:
Just for me, huh?
What's going on?
Robin:
I need you for a sensitive mission here in Gotham, under cover.
The only dress code is just below formal yet above party casual.
There's no party involved but the place has standards.
Ryuna:
Sounds like a complicated range.
I think I can manage it.
Anywhere in particular to meet up?
Robin:
Gotham harbor, specifically the east wing.
It'll be easier to explain it there.
If that will not work we can meet somewhere closer to New York's directional position to Gotham.
NeoSuperboy:
Is this your way of asking her on a date?
You don't even trust me with undercover stuff.
Robin:
I cannot disclose the nature of this mission.
Ryuna, will Gotham Harbor work?
Ryuna:
I can meet anywhere you need me to.
I just need to be home before midnight.
Robin:
That will not be an issue.
I will ensure the mission doesn't take longer than the average outing.
Geist:
Meaning you'll have her home by midnight.
This is SO a date.
Robin:
Elleanor, don't you have a movie to prepare for or a father to give the good news to?
Geist:
I'm still taking in the whole existing thing before I tell Danny.
Plenty of time to ask questions about your little date.
Ryuna:
Ellie, you're great, but maybe tone it down a bit.
No matter what it is, I'll be there.
Speaking of, Robin, you never told me WHEN I needed to be there.
Robin:
An error on my part.
I'm unsure how long the mission will be possible so I will defer to your schedule.
Ryuna:
That desperate, huh?
I think I can have time tomorrow around 3:00 pm your time.
Robin:
Perfect.
I'll ensure the rendezvous is secure before you arrive.
Nightwing has just returned and will likely have need of me.
Robin out.
Robin has logged off.
Ryuna:
Gotta go make sure I've got something nice to wear.
Have fun with your movie!
Ryuna has logged off.
NeoSuperboy:
…So I'm not going crazy, right?
He's totally asking Haley on a date.
Geist:
Oh it's definitely a date.
Probably should stop talking about it before Damian kicks us out again.
NeoSuperboy:
Yeah.
You're right.
Anyway, I'm getting that new Godzilla X Kong movie ready for us.
Geist:
Oh heck yeah!
Super monkey time!
I'll be down in a bit, Awkward Duckling.
NeoSuperboy:
I'm waiting, Ellie Bear.
Robin has logged on.
Robin:
No flirting in the team chat.
General Chat, Miraculous Gamer Guild
SpiderRose has logged on
SpiderRose:
I still can't believe we're all going to America!
Everyone's going to be so excited!
CyberPegasus has logged on
CyberPegasus:
Wrong chat, Rose.
What we had considered making a surprise is now known.
SpiderRose:
Oh no!
I'm sorry!
Can we take it back quickly?
WolfTamer:
Too late.
The typing has begun.
BatTuck:
I'm sorry WHAT!?
You guys are coming to the US!?
All of you!?
GQueen:
Do you have to repeat what they said so dramatically, Tuck?
Anyway, that'll be cool.
HoneyBee22:
I figured someone would let it slip by accident.
Don't feel bad about it, Rose.
I half expected MK to say something.
SeaMonkey:
Hey!
…No, that's fair.
I probably would have.
WallMan:
Sounds like things are getting interesting around here.
I might just have to take a trip to wherever the final destination is unless you guys are coming through Central City.
CircusMouse:
Not really.
We've been asked not to mention the travel route or the final destination.
There was an attack by American supervillains today so the new rule was put in place for everyone's safety.
NightwingFan:
You guys should have called it in.
We could have been there.
SpicerBee:
Same.
You know I would get there as fast as possible, Babe.
HoneyBee22:
I know, but it was all so sudden.
It was over before anyone could really be called.
Still, I think my knight just wants personal time with his queen.
SpicerBee:
Ready and willing.
PassionBird:
Cool!
It's been so long since I've seen everyone!
If only I could jump through a computer like Mr. Phantom here and see everyone!
Blue-Jay:
I'd be happy to fly over with you sometime.
That way you won't have to be alone.
Never been to Paris myself.
I could get a picture of the Eiffel Tower.
Sk8terBunny:
I bet that's not all you'd like to see here in Paris if you're coming with Jazz.
AresArt01:
Alix, please don't do this now.
I promise I'll do a private piece with you if you chill.
Sk8terBunny:
Ooh~.
Now you're talking, Ares.
GhostWatcher:
It's awesome that you guys are coming.
This time Mon Tigressa is coming after me.
Talk about a hunter I actually want to see.
PhantomTigress:
Danny, behave.
I still haven't given you that private modeling show.
I might just leave what I have planned behind.
GhostWatcher:
Oof.
Right in the manhood.
You wound me, Mon Amor
PhantomTigress:
The more you behave, the better the show~.
GhostWatcher:
Yes dear.
BatTuck:
Ha!
Whipped!
I wish I had a hot girl to get whipped by.
TheCoolerKent:
Tuck.
Keep it PG.
You're still on the watchlist for unrelated reasons.
SpiderRose:
I'm confused.
What's this about a whip?
HoundLover:
Tuck.
If we happen to stop in Amity Park, you better run.
I happen to have a boss music playlist.
BatTuck:
And shutting up now.
CircusMouse:
That's enough, everyone.
Anyway, there's a bit more news to handle now.
For those who did NOT suddenly barge into my room this morning or aren't in Paris, I have a new boyfriend.
BatTuck:
Aw man!
I'm happy for ya but when's it gonna be my turn!?
ValkyrieGray has logged on
ShadowRider13 has logged on
KissyKitten has logged on
ValkyrieGray:
Maybe you'd get a girlfriend if ya stopped treatin' girls like targets ta hit.
Enough o' that.
I came for the Paris group comin' and I'm stayin' for the juicy details.
There'll be a private chat between us in the know girls with the details later, right?
KissyKitten:
There better be!
I need that juicy stuff!
ShadowRider13:
Oh don't worry, Babe.
I'm getting to where you'll have juicy stuff to share.
CircusMouse:
PG, you guys!
Impressionable ears and all.
Anyway, I met a boy from America yesterday.
We had basically graduated, many of us with planned apprenticeships, so we decided to give him a tour around town.
We got separated during the villain attack but he and I ended up meeting after everything was taken care of.
GhostWatcher:
You guys already graduated!?
Man!
We have to wait a few more weeks before we know for sure.
Ghost attacks holding classes back and all.
PassionBird:
That's weird.
Even my college decided to give credit for missed assignments involving villain emergencies or allowed late turn ins.
GQueen:
You clearly forgot that we're in Casper High.
If the football team can't graduate, the school will bend over backwards for them.
ValkyrieGray:
Yeah.
Probably the only good thing to come from all the favoritism.
Anyway, get back on track girl.
CircusMouse:
I am.
Don't worry.
Anyway, I brought him home to the bakery for some scones.
We had been flirting and making jokes back and forth ever since the tour started and he's definitely quite the eye catcher.
After a few failed attempts at having a relationship, I was tired of waiting too long to take the leap.
And so… I kinda… had him sleep over last night.
I had to confirm with the loveable dork that we're indeed a thing.
HoneyBee22:
In spite of what some of you might think, I did not take pictures.
That kind of closeness should stay private.
WallMan:
Ha!
I remember my first time with my girl.
SpiderRose:
OH!
I get it now!
You guys made babies!
Blue-Jay:
I literally had to take a spit take there.
Holy Shakespear.
PassionBird:
No!
Not sweet, innocent Rose!
Sk8terBunny:
Wow.
Not even I saw that one coming, and I've been pretty good at guessing things lately.
SeaMonkey:
Wasn't me!
I swear it wasn't me!
HoneyBee22:
Rose, sweetheart?
Where did you hear that?
SpiderRose:
My mom gave me the birdies and bees talk when I started liking boys.
I just figured it wasn't something normal to talk about so I never brought it up.
GQueen:
Well my perception of the world has changed yet again.
Maybe I should go back to being blonde with how this tracks.
CircusMouse:
Startling revelations aside, we didn't go THAT far.
I mean, we might have gotten that close but
I meant to hit delete so just ignore that part please.
Anyway, I was hoping to invite him to the guild but the man he's interning for called him back for an emergency.
I have his number so I can at least check on him tomorrow.
We should be leaving four days after the actual graduation ceremony so I'll have plenty of time between now and then to ask him.
Then I can probably bring it up during the whole trip.
He'd definitely be part of the Tech Guru role.
BatTuck:
You better get him in here soon then!
Us techies have to stick together and the group is still way too small!
SpicerBee:
Each of us makes up two to five people but I guess I see your point.
Gotta go.
A certain cheese ball is at my door again.
Nothing too major but he's getting annoying.
HoneyBee22:
This guy again?
You should really get a restraining order.
SpicerBee:
Not exactly in the cards right now but it's a viable option.
See ya later, Babe.
SpicerBee has logged off
Sk8terBunny:
I think I know who he's talking about.
I'm giving a friend a call.
Congrats on losing that card, Nettie!
Sk8terBunny has logged off
CircusMouse:
ALIX!
SpiderRose:
Okay.
Now THAT I don't know the meaning of.
PassionBird:
Don't ask.
Preserve whatever you have of your innocence, sweet sunshine child.
Spicer Mansion, United States
Jack stomped through the house, grumbling to himself at the situation he had found himself in. He had just been in the midst of messaging with his girlfriend's group when Omi decided to crash into his lab. The redhead hadn't done anything nefarious for a month now yet he still got visits from the unwelcome cheeseball. He was just glad his chef bot could distract the boy with cookies. He slammed the door to the lab open, stomping down the long set of stairs.
"What part of I'm trying to not be evil don't you get, Xiaolin Loser!?" roared the genius. He noticed that a large manta ray-like vehicle was parked outside, causing him to groan as he grabbed the Monkey Staff from nearby. "Of course he came alone. No one to stop him." Omi swallowed a big cookie he had been chewing on before entering a fighting stance.
"Your machine's baked goods are delicious, but that does not prove you've abandoned the ways of evil!" cried the short monk. "Until you return the Monkey Staff-" Jack groaned at this, looking towards the boy.
"Even if I wanted to get rid of this thing, I can't." He placed the staff down with the intent of not picking it back up, only for it to shake before it flew back into his hands. "That Raven lady said it chose me. I don't think I'm ready to give it up when you guys lose your Wu every five months." Omi's frown grew, the young monk huffing a bit.
"It must be tainted by Wuya's evil. It can be cleansed within the temple walls." Jack sighed in disappointment, leaning on the staff like a cane.
"Omi, why are you really doing this? I know I've betrayed your trust time and time again but I'm not even trying to affiliate with the Xiaolin or look for any other Wu. Heck, if I found one I'd just send it off to that Raven chick so that she could watch over it. I'm just trying to actually make something of myself." Omi laughed dryly, shaking his head.
"I see through your ruse, Jack Spicer. You are hat-wonking everyone, but it will not work on me." Jack rolled his eyes, deciding to simply walk away.
"It's called hoodwinking, and the only one tricking you is yourself. I can't believe I'm having to drop talking with Chloe to deal with this." The intruding monk quickly pulled out a blue crystal orb, pointing it forward.
"We are about to begin combat! You may whine to your floozy henchwoman later." Jack immediately stopped, his hand clenching the Monkey Staff a bit. The eyes on the monkey head on the staff glowed a bit, the echoing sound of monkeys hooting leaving it. The genius looked back, the veins in his head popping out slightly.
"What did you just say?" A few Jackbots began to move into view, as if sensing his aggression. Omi didn't waver, his eyes narrowing.
"The way you spend much time with her, she is clearly your new accomplice. She will fall much like every other partner you have had." The machines looked ready to strike, only for Jack to hold up his right hand. The Jackbots came to a stop, unsure what the order would be. The metal around the room began to creak as Jack suddenly turned around.
"Listen here, you reject water boy." He began to stomp his way back down the stairs, his shoulder rising higher with each step. "You can beat me up, call me names, and try to take everything I have. I'll just get a restraining order and sue you for anything you stole that I actually own. This is the one and only time I'm going to give you a warning."
Omi prepared to use the orb in his hand, only for a backhand to send him careening back across the floor. "Never, EVER, threaten my girlfriend. If I find out you so much as touched her wrong, I will show you just how scary I can be. Also, never insult her again." The cheese ball quickly stood up, the orb still in hand.
"If she is with you, then she is either blind to your evil or as rotten as you." Omi had the awareness to actually dodge what came next, the Monkey Staff slamming into the ground where he once had been. Jack threw off his jacket, grabbing the scepter with both hands.
"You want a fight? Fine! I'm sick of people like you holding me back from actually improving. Jackbots: Barrier Formation!" The machines quickly did as told, creating a ring around their master and the monk.
Jack spun the staff a bit before taking on a stance he had practiced from some online tutorials. "Last chance to get out of my house, Omi." The little monk narrowed his eyes, taking his own stance as he held the large orb in one hand.
"Not without all of the Shen Gong Wu in your possession. I will not allow you to taint the Monkey Staff any further." The genius returned the narrowed eyes, the back of his hands growing slightly more hairy.
"You asked for it. Monkey Staff!" The relic responded to the command, giving Jack the promised Monkey qualities as he rushed at Omi. The frown on the redhead's face turned into a toothy snarl as his sideburns lowered to create a hairy frame around his face. The monk quickly jumped into the air, holding the mystical orb out.
"Orb of Tornami: Water!" A large torrent of water suddenly shot from the orb, aimed for Jack at high pressure. The genius used the Monkey Staff to jump above the attack, readying said weapon as the bald boy rose upwards from the attack. He slammed the relic into Omi's back, sending him falling towards the ground below. The monk quickly used the Orb of Tornami to make an ice ramp, sliding out of the way as his opponent slammed down with a mighty crash.
Jack suddenly ran out of the cloud of icy debris, a red tail already beginning to grow out from his lower back as his shoes and socks fell off due to the incompatibility with his now monkey feet. He nearly lost his footing on the ice, only to begin shifting his legs like he was ice skating. Omi held his Wu close to him as he tried to block a staff strike with one hand, sliding across the floor as the relic's head remained in his hand. He was about to try and pull the staff away, only for the teeth of the monkey head pommel to jab into his palm and make him yelp. The boy immediately jumped back, landing as he looked towards the mark on his hand.
The monk had the instincts to quickly dodge as Jack came in for another strike, placing his hand on the ice beneath them. "WATER!" The ice melted as it moved with the boy's next arm twirl, the liquid attempting to wrap around Jack. "ICE!" The genius suddenly backflipped through the liquid, his shirt becoming a little frosty on the back as the spiraling water turned into what would have been an ice prison.
"That could have killed me, Runt! What would your little master think about that, huh?" Omi jerked a bit at this, quickly shaking his head.
"N-No! It was only meant to entrap you. You have survived worse and your machines could have released you in time. You are as tenacious as you are villainous." Jack spat in the boy's direction, clenching his free fist.
"You obviously don't know anything about frostbite and hypothermia. It took days to weeks for me to recover from anything crazy that happened in a Xiaolin Showdown. Even then, Wuya had a small hand in patching me up so I wouldn't be even more useless to her. You don't see me as enough of a threat to kill, yet you won't leave me alone because you think I'm evil?" Omi immediately shook his head, growling as he held the Orb of Tornami at the ready.
"You are confusing me in order to distract me, and I do not like it! Orb of Tornami: Wa-" The young man gasped as the orb was kicked out of his hand, the relic rolling across the ground. He then found himself held up against one of the chests of the Jackbots, struggling from a strong grip. Jack looked him straight in the eye, his own looking more focused and animalistic.
"You know what I think? I think you're confused because you can't accept that you're in the wrong. You can't believe that I'm actually trying to be good and want to find something you can call evil so that things can go back to normal in your little world. You used to be willing to give people like me a chance, but now it's like you can never change sides." Omi wriggled a bit more, kicking his legs.
"It is your fault! The only time you have been of help to anyone is when you had your chi swapped from bad to good or when forced to work for the good of others. You have done nothing to prove to me that you are on the side of good, nothing! You hold the Monkey Staff, leaving it open to those who would use it for evil!" Jack took a deep breath before tossing the boy behind him, picking up the orb of Tornami as he looked it over.
"Call the first sign of proof me letting you walk away with whatever honor you have left. I know you monks are big on that stuff." He rolled the orb towards the bald boy, earning a befuddled look as he snapped for the Jackbots to move away. "Get out, before I call the police and have you escorted off my premises as a criminal." Omi took deep breaths as Jack began to simply walk away, picking up the orb as a few Jackbots began to look for wherever he had broken in through.
"Mark my words, Jack Spicer. This is not over. You will return the Monkey Staff to the Xiaolin Temple. I will see it happen even if it takes years of my life to-" The metal door of the hangar was suddenly forced open, a large green Chinese dragon pushing his way through as Jack groaned.
"Don't you people know how to knock!? Seriously!" Clay jumped down from the dragon, Kimiko and Raimundo joining him in matching outfits of their own.
"Omi, stop!" cried Raimundo. "That's enough!" The cheeseball gestured back towards Jack, an incredulous look on his face.
"I was trying to retrieve the Monkey Staff!" cried the boy. "It must be returned to the temple and-" Kimiko placed her hand on the huge aircraft, causing it to shrink into a hand sized version.
"So does the Silver Manta Ray, which you took from the vault," argued the girl. "One of my friends messaged me and told me someone in their online group was being harassed by a 'cheeseball'. I understand the mission but this is too much. What if a Shen Gong Wu was in enemy territory and we needed the Silver Manta Ray to get there faster." Jack rolled his eyes, crossing his arms.
"Good to know that SOMEONE has a brain around here," huffed the genius. "Get this pipsqueak off my property before I get the law involved." Clay held up his hands, a calm look on his face.
"Let's be civil now," reassured the Texan. "We'll get on out of your hair but, what about the Monkey Staff?" The redhead held out the relic, looking mentally exhausted.
"If it lets you take it, it's yours." The large green dragon shrunk down as he hummed, revealing himself to be Dojo. Clay carefully took the weapon from Jack, only to wince as it increased in weight. He dropped to his knees as the staff brought his hands towards the ground, the Texan grunting as he couldn't lift the staff. "Normally when I leave it somewhere without the intention of picking it back up later, it flies right into my hand."
The staff finally did as the boy explained, sending Clay tumbling back as he landed on Omi. "Anyone else wanna try?" Clay stood up as Omi moaned in pain, Dojo slithering past them as he looked over the Monkey Staff.
"It's unusual for a Shen Gong Wu to attach itself to someone, especially the Monkey Staff," revealed the dragon. "I'll have to ask Master Fung what it means when we get back." Jack shook his head, pointing to the door they just came from.
"'We' better not include me. I've given you all the time I have patience for, so get out." Kimiko looked towards Raimundo, watching as the Brazilian nodded his head.
"Alright," agreed Raimundo with a puff of his monk robe. "Just keep your nose clean, Jack. Omi, Master Fung wants to talk with you back at the Temple. As in right now." The bald boy grumbled at this, following the group as Jack put the Monkey Staff down on the workbench.
He let go of the relic as his body slowly began to return to normal, his other hand grabbing an empty soda can he had just been drinking from. He ended up crushing the metal in his palm, his eyes blankly staring at the workbench. He took a deep breath as he sat up, shaking his head.
"No time to worry about the Xiaolin Losers. Chloe's coming to America and I need to be ready for her." The genius threw the empty can behind him, the object having morphed to perfectly resemble his fist as it landed on the ground. Even as his monkey features began to go away, the red tail continued to wag and twist behind him. He failed to notice the limb's continued existence as he worked on the schematics of a new project.
That's another chapter done and done! Damian has a mission in mind that he needs Haley's help with, though it's unclear whether it is actually a mission or not. The Parisians' trip is also well known now, along with the reveal of Marinette's new relationship. Finally, Jack has bested Omi in a fight and is shown to be in high favor with the Monkey Staff. With these and many other surprise changes appearing, it's a mystery as to what all could happen next!
What did you guys think about this chapter? Were you surprised by Rose's revealed knowledge? Will Jack ever be able to prove himself to Omi? Let me know what you think down below and I'll try to get back with you ASAP, the next chapter at the latest. This is Inkaliber, signing out.