"Are you okay?" Tang asked worriedly.
"I'm fine."
"Are you hurt badly?"
"No, I managed fought them off."
"They didn't...touch you did they?" Pigsy growled, already feeling a rage growing inside him.
"No," replied MK, rubbing her sore eyes a bit.
Rumble and Savage were each standing beside MK--She gently pressed an ice pack against her--and Savage was applying ointment on MK's cheek.
Tang gently pulled her into a hug. "There, there MK, it's okay. Everything is gonna be okay." He spoke softly, rubbing the back of MK's hair.
"No. It ain't fine, Those no good hooligans almost," Pigsy seethed, couldn't even bring himself to say that word, gripping his wooden spoon tightly. "If I wasn't stressed enough I'd go up there and shove my-Ow!" He rubbed the back of his head, seeing Tang threw another book at him.
"Stop it already Pigsy, You're making the children here uncomfortable!" The scholar scowled at his husband, not wanting him to swear in front of the twins as he held MK tightly.
Pigsy growls, clenching his fists, but eventually calms himself down. He just really, really hates those speedy panda asshole.
Those punks with their flash frozen microwave junk! As if Convenience could ever replace a traditional home-cooked family recipe, He turns his attention towards the shelf behind him, looking at the various photos.
One was him and his mother, him and his father, another where he was first opening his shop, him and Sandy as teens, the pig demon's wedding day with Tang, one was when they first took MK in, one where they all ate together after "The Wall Race"
Suddenly, a brick with a note tied to it crashed through the window, luckily no one was hit. Pigsy pulled the note, opening it. "What does it say, Pigsy?" Tang asked.
MK, Rumble and Savage peered over Pigsy's shoulder as he reads the note. "Hmm, it reads.."
'Attention! Pigsy's Noodles!
Prepare for your worst nightmare! We challenge you, to Food Wars!! To determine which restaurant truly reigns supreme!
Signed, Speedy Panda'
So basically, Pigsy's Noodle Shop has been challenged to the ultimate Food Wars: The ultimate arena for chefs to duke it out, where the victors are hailed supreme above all others. And of course he accepted the challenge.
"Welcome one and all to Food Wars! Today two teams will compete in three rounds in food combat in order to be crowned champion! Introducing first for Pigsy's Noodle shop, Pigsy and his assistant MK!~"
The announcer said through the intercom as the crowd cheered, the two looking up and smiling with determination.
"Oi! Monkie Kid!" A familiar British accent called out, MK knew that voice all two well.
"Oh no, you've got to be kidding me." MK groaned, her eye twitching in irritation.
Remember us Monkie Kid?!" Jin smirked. "We're--"
"Jin and Yin, my worst enemies," She flatly interrupted, having getting sick and tired of these two. "What do you two want?"
"Okay, So here's the plan right, if we put your place outta business, the Monkie Kid wont have a job!" Yin said grinning.
"And without a job, she'll be so weak and tired, and then we'll be able to destroy her!" Jin finished as the two laughed, high-fiving each other. MK could practically feel her blood boiling in anger, So these two dumbasss are the reason she was constantly sabotaged and almost molested.
"It is now time for the first round! The competitors will have to gather all the ingredients they need and race from the food wars ultimate pantry to their respective kitchens at the center of the courtyard. In three, two, one!"
A blaring sound was heard, Pigsy grabbing every ingredient he needed in a flash of pink, and tossing them over to MK, she easily caught the various foods and sped off.
Jin and Yin's jaws dropped at the girl's speed, quickly shaking themselves off and tossing over a box of their frozen food to the Speedy Panda driver, said driver was off like a flash. They didn't manage to catch up on time, as when the driver was halfway across the track, MK was casually hopping out of her cart and setting the foods down on the counter.
"Round One goes to Pigsy's Noodles!" The crowd cheered, Pigsy cheered as well. "Way to go kid!"
"Go MK!" Rumble and Savage cheered too, chirping happily.
"In round two, competitors will put their culinary prowess to the test, in a cook-off! With the winner being chosen by a panel of randomly selected judges!"
MK and Pigsy nodded to each other and got into the rhythm of making an old but familiar recipe, while Jin and Yin simply microwaving their food, The two continued cooking and MK was on edge, looking at the time.
"Relax kid, There's just an ingredient missing." The pig demon hummed in thought. Unaware that Jin and Yin were making an attempt to cheat, by dropping a bottle of hot sauce in the broth. But they were sorely mistaken, a pair of tiny legs came out and tripped him, knocking them down.
The two looked with a nervous gulp, seeing the dark glares Rumble and Savage were was giving off.
"Don't. Even try it..." Savage growled at them, foaming at the mouth, making the twin demons tremble in fear.
Pigsy felt something tug on his uniform, looking down at Rumble. "What about this Mr Piggy?"
Pigsy looked at the sauce in the she-monkey's paw, and smiled. "Perfect! That's what was missing." Finishing up the food the chef duo walked over with the dishes in hand,
"And that's the timer! both competitors must now present their culinary creations to our panel of judges! introducing the first judge, Princess Iron Fan!"
Princess Iron Fan sat down in her chair, resting her elbow on her hand, which was leaning on the chair. "Mrs Iron Fan!?" MK exclaimed, shocked that she of all people was here. "You're not really here to fight are you!?"
"Please, as much as I would love to battle with you, I have no time for that. I'm here to settle a debt and that's all." Her eyes glanced towards Jin and Yin, who grinned, both giving her a thumbs up.
"Ugh, I knew I shouldn't have made that blood oath," She grumbled.
"Judge number two, is none other than Prince Red Son!"
Huge swirls of fire swirled around, revealing Red Son who slumps in his seat, arms crossed. "Ugh, Let just get this over with, shall we?" He grumbled, definitely not wanting to be here. Then he noticed MK and Pigsy. "Y-You!? You're the competition?!" He asked.
"Hi Red Son!" MK waving at him, smiling brightly. Red Son gulped, trembling, feeling his heart race and palms sweating.
He didn't think he'd see her again, I mean not after he...kissed her after the battle with the Spider Queen.
"Our third judge, and apparently a fan favorite: The Golden Cicada Yum-Yum!~"
The curtains open to reveal Tang, who sat down in his seat. "Thanks for having me! Great to be here!" Tang smiled, waving.
"You're the man, Tang!" MK exclaimed happily. However, Pigsy seemed to looks nervous. "Uh, Pigsy what's wrong?" She asked.
Tang turned his attention to Pigsy, frowning as he sat down, his glasses gleaming. Guilt started flowing through the pig demon's head. His mouth felt dry as he gulped.
"Oh, I bet you're worried that he's gonna vote against you as some form of revenge cause you forgot y'all anniversary and the fact you treat him like garbage all the time, right?"
"Would you be quiet!" Pigsy hissed.
"First up is Speedy Panda! With what looks like an assortment of mushy Dim-sum filled with--"
Jin and Yin walked up and presented their so called 'dishes' "Mystery Meat!~" Jin explained with a smirk.
"And a side of Deep Fried Spring Rolls, topped with whatever sauce was in this packet," Yin joined in, showing a sauce packet. "It's edible...enough."
"I'll take your word for it," Princess Iron Fan said, nose scrunched up in disgust, merely lifting it with her chopsticks, and shuttered in utter disgust.
Tang took a bite of the Dimsum, his face turning green as he threw up. Red Son gagged, pushing the dish away. "Ugh, as if I would ever eat something this disgusting."
"The judges aren't giving anything away, now onto Pigsy's noodle with what looks like..."
Pigsy approached the table, setting down the dishes and revealing it. "Family Recipe Xinxiang Pulled Noodle Soup, Qing man yong!" Pigsy smiled, spinning his spoon.
"Ahem," MK approached Red Son, setting down a dish at the table, revealing desserts. "It's probably a good thing you didn't try their food. Here, It's Steamed Creamy Custard Buns, made them myself~" MK gave a proud smirk.
Red Son looked at the dish in awe and curiosity. She made this, for him?
Tang was the first to take first bite of noodles, followed by Red Son who takes a bite of the custard buns, his eyes widened at the wonderful taste, As if fireworks had exploded in his taste buds.
'It's the wonderful thing I've ever tasted~' The bull prince hummed in delight, little hearts floating in the background.
Princess Iron Fan hesitantly followed behind and took a bite. her eyes widened at the flavor, moaning, as a tear fell down her cheek.
But...as good as it was, she still had a debt to fulfill.
"Hmph. There's no way I'm voting for your restaurant, my vote is for Speedy Panda!" Yin and Jin high five the other, grinning in triumph.
Next was Red Son.
"Um, I suppose these buns are okay, I guess. He grumbled, rubbing his head trying to hide his blush. "My vote will go to the noodle pig."
MK and Pigsy cheered, hugging each other.
Next was Tang's turn.
"Well, well, well. I've been waiting a long time to say this to you, Pigsy..." Pigsy gulped, feeling fear course him.
"My vote goes to...Pigsy's noodles!" That seemed to catch the pig demon off guard, staring at Tang. "His food is a work of art!"
Yin and Jin grumbled, MK and Pigsy sighed in relief.
"Round Two goes to Pigsy's Noodles!" It was now time for the final challenge."
An idea sparked in the demon brother's heads. "How about we make this more interesting? A Sudden Death round!~"
"What do you mean?" Pigsy asked.
"Loser has to close their shop down," Yin finished for his sibling.
"FOREVER!"
"Ha! You're on!~" MK shouted back.
"And now the final competition! Mascot Combat!"
"Huh?"
"Say what now?"
Pigsy and MK blinked in confusion, turning over to where the smirking Gold and Silver duo stood, pressing down a button on a panda themed remote, summoning forth a massive Panda Mech.
MK scoffed, "Yeah that cool and all, but that ain't got nothing on our-" MK look behind her as the truck was beaten up and broken.
"Oh..okay, so, we might have a little problem."
"I can't believe it, I dedicated my life to that shop, but now I'm gonna lose it to a couple of demons because I was too arrogant to stand down." tears welled up in the pig demon's eyes as he looked down at a photo in his hands.
"I guess no one cares about tradition or centuries old recipe's anymore. They're being forgotten and replaced by instant microwavable junk."
"Dadsy..." MK whispered, Tearing up, MK looked at the chef, anger starting to fester and bubble to the surface.
She had finally had enough. "No!"
"MK it's okay-" He tried to reassure her.
"NO PIGSY!!" MK interrupted, she clenched her fists, to the point where her knuckles turned white. "You worked so hard for your restaurant! I may not no much for your love of culinary arts. But you're are always there when I needed you. It's where you and Tang first brought me into your home when I didn't have one! It's my home!"
Yellow light and electricity started to surround the Monkie kid, her eyes became slits, her teeth were starting to look sharper, Pigsy's jaw dropped, Rumble and Savage looked shocked as well.
"Uh, MK..?" Pigsy trailed off, taking a step back.
She growled, pointing towards the twins. "And I refuse to let these assholes take it away from me..!" Tears streaming from her eyes, A flash of light swept over the crowd, who all gasped in awe once the light had dispersed.
Somehow, the beaten up food truck was transformed into a Noodle Tank. MK standing on top of it, looking down at the pig chef.
"We can't give up now, because Pigsy's Noodles are worth fighting for!" MK shouted, a look of determination on her face.
Pigsy smiled, nodding his head. "You're right sweetie, It's too early to give up. Now let's go beat up some demon punks!" Pigsy said smirking, MK grabbed his hand tossed Pigsy into the air, landing next to her.
Jin and Yin stared at the mech in shock.
"Listen up! Us little guys are fighting back! your tyrannical reign over the food sector of this city is over!" Pigsy exclaims.
"No amount of convenience will ever win the hearts of food lovers!" Tang's voice chimed in.
"Tang/Baby!" Pigsy and MK shouts happily.
"Oh, I was never gonna vote against you, Honey." Tang smiled.
"Oh yeah?!" Yin shouted,
"Bring it on, little piggies!" Chimed Jin.
"Alright MK, what do you say we show these two what being a real chef is all about?" MK nodded in agreement, Speedy Panda drivers then jumped towards the group as the two rivals proceed to battle each other.
"I knew I shouldn't have come back this season."
Princess Iron Fan sighed, She glanced over to her son, who had goofy look on his face. "Son?"
Red Son sighed, a lovesick smile on his face. MK's determination, her admiration, it's all the qualities about her that just makes his heart beat.
"Psst! Hey Excuse me," The fire demon felt something tugging on his trench coat as he look down to see Savage standing there beside him. "Hey You're MK's boyfriend, right?"
"What? N-No I-" He became flustered at the young one's comment, glancing over hoping his mother didn't hear that. "Why would you ask me that?"
Savage gestures him to lean down and whispered something into his ear. Whatever the shadow clone was telling him, Red's eyes suddenly widened and gasped softly.
But before the two teams could lay a hand on each other. A female demon steps in with her arms out. All eyes stared at her in confusion, as she stopped the teams from fighting.
"Oi! What's all-" Yin began to shout, A clipboard falls from the air as she caught it before turning to Yin and Jin, showing them the clipboard.
"Well, you spent all your profits on that panda mech. we ain't got enough money to pay our drivers! Speedy Panda is bankrupt."
"Say what? give me that!" Jin shouts. He took the clipboard from the female demon, looking over the billing with wide eyes.
Yin hummed, "Oh yeah, must've been the hydraulics, I told you about that." He nodded.
"We're not getting paid?" One of the Speedy Panda workers spoke up with a growl.
"Okay, yeah, so..." Jin shrugged nonchalantly, neither of the male demons realizing how much trouble they were in. "Traditionally, people expect money when they do work."
"But It's like the pig man said," Yin continued. "No one really, cares about traditions anymore, right?"
The workers didn't seem to agree with them, as they were about to beat the living crap outta them, there was an explosion. The crowd immediately dispersed as a furious Red Son stomps over towards the drivers and Jin and Yin.
A shadow fell over Red Son's face as he clenched his fists, he looks up and with a furious look on his face.
"YOU...YOU...HOW DARE YOU DISGUSTING PEASANTS TRY TO DEFILE MY WOMAN!!" He roared in anger as he was engulfed in his flames.
"Excuse me?" Iron Fan and Pigsy looked shocked at the raging demons outburst.
"U-uh," Yin chuckled nervously, taking a step back along with his brother and the workers. "Wait a minute now, let's just take a breather."
"I'LL F*#ING KILL YOU!"
He charged towards and began to beat the living SHIT, out of them. Princess Iron Fan stared in complete shock as she watched her precious son beating them up. Pigsy and Tang covered Rumble and Savage's eyes, preventing them from seeing what happened.
Pigsy, however, smirked in satisfaction. Tang did a side glance towards MK, who grinned nervously. It wasn't long until his mother had to drag Red Son away, still shouting angry threats.
"Order up!" MK called out in the kitchen, while Pigsy, Tang, and the twins sat at the counter. Pigsy peers over at the bowl in MK's hands, a smile on his lips.
"Looks good, kid!"
MK looked a bit unsure, placing the bowl in front of him. "Are you sure? Im not sure if i got the broth right."
Pigsy smiled, "It's alright, You've got plenty of time to learn. Hey guys, thanks for having my back out there."
"You know it," Mk grinned.
"No problem sir!" The twins nodded, munching on their food.
"Always, hon." Tang smiled.
Pigsy turned to Tang, a guilty from on his face. "Tang, I'm sorry about, you know, about forgetting our anniversary. And taking you for granted. I didn't mean to-" Pigsy was interrupted when Tang shushed him.
"It's okay, I know you didn't mean to." He smiled lovingly, leaning over for a short and sweet kiss, which Pigsy gladly responded.
Savage gagged in disgust, along with Rumble. "Yuck, I'm not hungry anymore." He sank back into a shadow portal, Rumble too.
"Besides, Tang whispered into Pigsy's ear. "We can make up later~" Pigsy's face turned red and steamed came out his ears.
MK suddenly became uncomfortable by the married couple. "Uh, I can see you guys wanna be alone So..." She zoomed out the restaurant and into her apartment.
Today may have started out bad, but at least she helped saved her home.