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However Raimundo simply gave a low growl before looking away with a flash of shame on his face, "just fly pussy cat.." He snapped in low tone with her chuckling out preening at the glares, "that wasn't a no~"
she said in a sing song though as the jet flew off down below at the mansion overlooking it was the ghostly form of Wuya who gave a low growl, "It doesn't what matter of power you seek or what new tricks you figure out Jack."
She spat out to herself with a dark glower, "you will never be anything more than a annoying bug to be squashed!"
She didnt cared how he was able to hurt her even as a ghost but that will be the last satifaction he will have..once she learns what he was planning she will make sure to end it!"
And than...her eyes glowed ominously off under the moon light...she'd teach that fool the price for crossing a Heylin Witch..."Hehahahahhahaah!" and soon the night air filled with her cackles as she already pictured Jack screams of pain and mercy~
Jack, as young villain, knew that any bad guy of respect must have its own evil lair...a place to hide from heroes, a sanctum to plan world domination (or whatever you "evil" is)..a place so shadows costume for your needs.
A giant purple, eagle-shaped skyscraper int he middle of the city...isnt exactly what he was expecting..yet for some reason..seems to fit the city he was in.
"criminals playing at broad daylight...so I suppose you down care everyone can see where you live" he said as he and Cuervo descended to the main door
"Eh it's the spicy cesspool of crime and villainy.." Cuervo said with a shrug, "And believe it or not despite the blatant symbol of my familia power the Flock of Fury are well practiced in keeping secret identities.." she added with a slight smirk
"what? you use costume all the time and only change in private?" asked Jack as Cuervo opened the door
"Maybe~" Cuervo said sending him a teasing smirk
Jack blinked but shook his head as he walked behind the female villain...and was his imagination or was she moving her hips more?
"Im home!" called Cuervo as both entered a room filled with machinery computers, screens and the like..with a small kitchen with a table on the far end
"Ah it's about time young lady! We were starting to think you had gotten yourself arrested.." A older feminine voice called out
Entering the room and holding a metal cane with a turkey-looking tip, was a really short old woman wearing a huge collar that resembles turkey feathers and a gray dress underneath her black suit (with orange eyes and visor), as well as black gloves.
"I hope you at least managed to get the emerald to be this late" called another woman, this one taller with long legs and wearing a vulture looking armor with green accents and a cape
"The emerald.." Cuervo called out pulling out her prize of the day the El ojo de Quetzalcoalt the biggest emerald in the world causing her mother and grandmami to give proud smirks, "And a new friend.." she added gesturing to Jack
Both women stopped and blinked in surprise as they noticed the boy in their home
"Greetings" Jack called feeling their eyes on him.
"Hmm and who is this.." The elderly woman said sending Jack a slight glare, "You know you're not allowed to bring guests without permission Zoe.." the other woman said with a slight frown
"eh was a it was a spur of the moment" Cuervo said "but after he beat that pest Tigre to the ground I thought it would be a good idea welcoming him to our lovely city"
"He beat that imbecile Tigre?" The elder asked with a interested look with her granddaughter giving a nod while the two elder Aves glanced at the apparent new arrival to Miracle City with calculating gazes
"Yeah I did" grunted Jack "and I would have taken that belt if it wasnt for whatever friend he had attacking me from behind"
He admitted with a slight scowl still ticked that he was cheated out of his victory when he had that belt at his fingers tips, "Oh?" Cuervo mother the villainess Voltura arched a intrigued brow, "new to the city and already trying to nab one of the Rivera family's mystical items?"
She asked with a slight amused smirk while thinking whoever this boy was he was certainly a bold one
"eh it had my interest" said Jack "so im suppose you are...Voltura? have read a bit about you thee in the evil-net"
"Is that so.." Voltura said crossing her arms, "And tell me what exactly have you read? And what is your opinion of my familia?" she asked staring hard at Jack
"umm you have quite a nice record, not to mention your battle suits are quite a piece of machinery art" said Jack "you are actually in the top 5 of criminals of the city so im impress"
Voltura at his compliment and words simply gave a flow nod and hum while her own mother Lady Gobble spoke up with a smirk, "Of course you are impressed!" The elderly villain said stepping up with a wide smirk, "The Flock of Fury tradition of villainy goes back generations!"
"I can tell" said Jack "so they are your mom and grand mother" he asked at Cuervo
"Yep and the people who helped make me the amazing villain you see today.." Cuervo told him with a proud grin toward her accomplishments as a flock of fury member and in her family
"Lucky you" said Jack with some envy in his tone.
why couldnt he the one with villain parents?
"anyways...Im Jack Spicer, evil genius and future overlord of the world" he introduced himself "and as of today the latest villain of this city"
"Hmm it's been a while since Miracle City got some new blood.." Lady Gobbler said stepping closer to Jack to get a closer look at him, "Well...new blood that lasted or wasn't a complete joke like cactus boy.." she added giving off a shrug
Jack felt a sting of anger at the joke comment.
"well I have seen what he can do...and I can tell he isn't like that" said Cuervo "sure he isnt a big shot like others..but there is..potential"
At that Jack found himself shooting Cuervo a look of surprise and gratitude when was the last time anyone ever said anything like that about him or took him seriously as a villain?
Too long sadly so he couldn't help but appreciate Cuervo support.....that's if she wasn't just trying to gain his trust to stab him in the back later like Wuya
well..still..wont kill him return the compliment
"huff..back at you sexy bird...for what I have been seeing you certainly are a big shot in potential" he called back
At that Cuervo actually found herself blushing and giggling at Jacks words while her family arched brow's
That was...new? weird?
"So...any reason why you are here?" asked Voltura.
"eh...Cuervo here invited me for dinner" Jack answered "after helping me install myself in the city thought would be a good idea meet those I might work with or against"
"Hmm is that so..." Voltura said with a hum while trading glances with he mother they approved of Zoe working to find out about this apparent new villain in town especially if he really beat El Tigre....but inviting him to family dinner?!
That combined with her reaction just now set off Voltura motherly instincts
"could you...wait for a moment?" she asked pulling at her daughter and mom and dragging them onto another room
Leaving Jack to give a confused blink before deciding to shrug it off while deciding to look around the room in interest
While in the next room Voltura was giving a slightly confused Cuervo a stern look that only a mother could give, "explain young lady."
"What?" asked Cuervo confused "I already told you...he beat Tigre, needed a place to stay, I showed him around, we stole some stores for him to get some things to start building..."
"Uh huh.." Voltura said back flatly, "And this leads to you inviting him to dinner and giggling like a schoolgirl when he compliments you...how?" She asked with a arched brow
Zoe blinked.
"Wait..giggling? What giggling?" she asked "And I invited because..well..I dont know..he caught my attention to be honest"
"And how did he catch your attention?" Lady Gobbler asked with a frown, "Also your mother isn't wrong you were giggling and if I'm not mistaken blushing when he called you sexy bird." She said with a slight layer of teasing to her tone
"I...what?! me?! no..pffff i never..." Zoe called a blush do appearing in her face "look...the guy....Jack..im curious about him...I mean he suddenly arrived, beat Tigre, tried to steal his belt with a bunch of robots, is planning to steal it again at some point...and he is looking for..well..similars in the city"
"Hmm so he's hunting for mystical artifacts?" Voltura asked to get clarification from her daughter about this Jack boys goal's
"for what I get yes" said Cuervo "but he is being quite careful to what he reveals" she added "but I can tell he has experience hunting artifacts as he has one that can transform him into some..monkey man"
"Hmm interesting..." Lady Gobbler said rubbing her chin with a thoughtful look, "does he posses any other mystical items? If he truly has experience hunting then I doubt he'd have only one.."
"Im..not sure to be honest" said Zoe "he only have showed one...plus all those bots he has"
"Hmm then your motivations aside we need to take this opposite to learn about this boy and his goals and how best we can benefit from them." Voltura spoke up with calculating look, "Benefit like bring boy into family like Zoe seems to want to~"
Gobbler said speaking up with a laugh prompting mixed looks with Zoe blushing wide eye at her grandmami, "But really dear just met him today and already taking him to meet the family ~ You certainly don't waste time." Gobbler added giving a laugh
"what?!!!! no!! me...abuela!!!! what are you thinking?!!!" Zoe WASNT even thinking abut romance and now her grandmother think THIS!!!
"What you seem quite taken with boy ~" Gobbler said with a shrug and smirk
me?!!!" Zoe asked in shock "what make you say that?"
"outside what was already said?" asked Voltura with an arched eyebrow
"I'll admit he's proven tolerable company and could be a valuable ally for our family." Zoe stayed with a frown, "bit Its not like I'm throwing myself at a boy I just met today."
She added in huff
"So you say but I only have seen you act like this with the Rivera boy...only this time looks...well...more..genuine?" Gobbled said confused.
Her family had the worst luck when it comes to love as she, her daughter and granddaughter all fell for a Rivera..only to get their heart broken by them.
A trend that she was worried would continue with Zoe especially how as of late she went out of her way to attack El Tigre or draw him in with crimes she's committed... only now it seems a new boy is sparking her grand daughter interest
Perhaps...they could...save the newer generation a heart break?
At that a gleam entered Gobbler eyes as she was hit with a wonderful idea~ After all how could she call herself a villain if she didn't exploit a opportunity like this. Plus playing villainous match maker could be fun~
"well...since you already invited him" the oldest bird called "we would be bad hosts if we simply tell him to leave" she said "we are villains but we are also ladies with manners"
"Mani?" Voltura gave her mother a questioning look not exactly disagreeing with what she said but something felt off to her. However Gobbler ignore her daughter while giving Zoe a grin, "So why don't you entertain our guest while your mother and I get dinner ready." She said with a grin and gleam in her eyes
"umm...sure?" Zoe was certain her abuela was planning something...what? she didnt know but she was sure of that.
Still..she did had a guess to attend so...
with that she turned around (while glancing back in suspicious) and return to the main room
With silence standing for a moment before Voltura spoke up flatly, "Alright Mami I know that look. What are you up to?" She asked sending her mother a suspicious look, "Heheh just a little testing and probing to see if we have a worthy addition to our familia..." Gobbler said with a chuckle causing Voltura eyes to widen
"wait Mami..you are not thinking what im thinking right?" asked the green bird quite shocked
"We have a opportunity to make sure Zoe doesn't repeat our mistakes and finally break this curse in our family Carmelita.." her mother says cutting her off with a stern glare, "Why should we throw it away?"
"but we dont know basically anything about that boy!" Voltura called in amger "and you are already throwing my daughter..your nieta!! at him?!!!"
"Would you rather she throw herself at the Rivera boy?" Gobbler asked back flatly since in this case the diablo they knew was most certainly not the better option
Voltura flinched.
"if i didnt know he will break her heart like her papi and grandfather did" she scoffed
"Precisely this could be out only chance to save Zoe from that heartbreak." Gobbler said with a tired sigh
The green bird stiffed.
"you mean...use this boy...to break the family curse?" she asked "is that even possible?" she knew she once vowed to never fall for a Rivera after what happened to her mom...yet....it happened
"Don't know..." Gobbler admitted bluntly to her daughters dry look, "But it's as they say worth a shot." The elderly villain stated with a grim frown
"I...im not sure mama..." said Voltura "what if this end up hurting her more?"
At that Gobbler gave a dark chuckle and sinister smirk, "Oh you already know the answer to that.." she said before deploying a wrist blaster and started to shoot inti the air with a mad cackle, "Vendetta!"
"Vendetta!!!!" declared Voltura also deploying her blaster
(With Cuervo)
"Vendetta!!!" the black bird called pulling out her weapon...only to blink realizing what she was doing.
"what?" Jack called in confusing and startled by the sudden yell
"Ah...nothing!" Cuervo said putting her arms behind her back with a nervous giggle and embarrassed look internally wondering where that had come from, "Just uh...fantasizing bloody vengeance on my enemies you know how it is.."
she said with a forced laugh and wave of her hand
"o...k..." Jack called confused "still...hope your family isn't thinking about kicking me out..or poison me as you said" he called "I can leave on my own if they have a problem" he would prefer to not get onto a fight without bots on his back..sure he had the staff but still...
"What no!" Zoe found herself blurting out before realizing it than freezing at Jack look as she found herself not wanting the boy to just up and leave for some reason, "Like I said you're our guest and unless you're secretly related to the Rivera you don't have to worry about any poison.."
she added with a eye roll
"uhu..well at least know poison your enemies is not beneath you" said Jack "also..nice base" he called "took a moment to look around..."
"And? What did you think?" Cuervo asked sending him a curious if slightly eager look wanting to know what he thought of her family's home
"Its..quite impressive" he said "it makes me think on what I thought my evil base would be the first time I started it" he said "sure the basement of my house wasnt that big..but I made it work"
"your lair is your basement?" Zoe asked with a arched brow honestly surprised from what she saw of Jack she was sure he had the means to build a better lair so why would he settle for the basement?
The evil boy coughed.
"yeah..like you im not exactly out of my parents home yet...but they gave me all the basement to build my lab and workshop"
"Hmm so your family is into the villainy business as well?" She questioned with a hint of confusion since from what he said earlier he implied different with his parents and Jack embarrassed wince confirmed it, "Well...their evil...but their not exactly super villain evil.." Jack admitted with a grimace
Cuervo raised an eyebrow.
"they're business men" sighed Jack "they prefer steal money by conning others than using guns"
"They've actually made a mint as weapons dealers." He added on rubbing his head, "That's not so bad.." Cuervo said seeing that this seemed to be a sensitive subject for Jack, "I'm sure your inventions probably sell for a lot.."
she said only to find Jack giving off a bitter scoff, "Oh trust me they aren't interested in my toys.." He said while ending in a mocking tone
Zoe looked at him confused.
"tch they are not the type of people interested in anything but money and thats all I will say" he said in a final tone crossing his arms
"Understood sensitive subject.." Cuervo said holding up her hands placating, "What say we change the subject.." she added sending him a thoughtful look, "like tell me what got you interested in evil, if it's not family tradition.
"oh? getting personal there pretty bird" called Jack "I suppose you curious as you do are following family tradition..or there was another reason for you?"
At that Cuervo gave a thoughtful look, "You know.." she looked over at Jack, "I think you're the first person to ever ask me that.." she said as she looked away, 'i'll admit part of it is following in my family's footsteps to make them proud.."
she said with a small grin, "But another part.." she looked down at her talon hands flexing her fingers, "being a villain its just such a thrill! Being Black Cuervo makes feel so alive!"
"hehehehe you enjoy being over the others and see them look at you in terror and respect?" asked Jack with a smile
"Hehe you know it~" Cuervo agreed sharing a smile with Jack, "nothing quite like putting the fear of you into your inferiors~" she added with a cackle
"hehehehe indeed and seeing them having to look at you in fear and adoration showing how superior you are to them!!" said Jack in dramatic tone
With the two than sharing a evil laugh together that echoed throughout the flock of fury home
Both then realized they were laughing together...and blushed.
"ehem...yeah that" said Cuervo with a nervous tone.
"y-yeah same" said Jack "thats also..my motive..."
they shared a awkward moment before Jack gave a nervous cough, "So ah...how about a tour?" He asked with a strained grin wanting to change the subject
"umm..sure...I mean...while the food is ready" said Cuervo feeling her heart beating
"Just ah...follow me.." she said as she turned on her heel and gestured Jack to follow her and if she was putting some extra swag into her hips well that was just coincidence
With Jack once again finding his eyes going to Cuervo backside and enjoying the view
"gulp..come on Spicer..keep it together" he called to himself as he follows her
And the first room that Cuervo took him too was the trophy room, "Behold the fruits of my family's labors!' Black Cuervo declared taking Jack into a large room with all sorts of glass cases and valuable items
"whistle...not bad" said the boy looking around and admiring a good number of jewels, precious objects, some relics...an orange?
"Oh..that...ehhh my very first theft?" Cuervo blushed cursing her mom for putting that there
"Sounds like there's a story there?" Jack said with a arched brow and amused grin, "Also if this is the first thing you stole how'd you avoid it rotting?" He asked looking at the orange wondering if it was a wax one
"Oh that...its actually a hologram" she said pushing a button and making it disappear "It was the only way for us to throw the rotten one without she throwing a tantrum"
"without who throwing a tantrum?" Jack question with a blink causing Cuervo to give a embarrassed cough, "My mother...she was really proud of me for nicking the orange from one of my classmates in pre school.."
She admitted rubbing the back of her neck with a flush
"really? and she put it on display..just like that?" he asked as his thoughts took him to his own mother...who never payed attention if he came home with a good note
"yeah she might not look it but she's a real mother hen.." Cuervo joked with a slight smile and eye roll, "It's like a hobby of hers to scrap book my achievements growing up." She explained as she lead Jack around the room
"hahahaha ok..now I can help but want to see that" he said with some honesty in his tone
At that Cuervo froze and suddenly her mind went to a horrifying scenario that she didn't even realize could happen when she invited Jack over for dinner and she could already just picture it.
"And here's when she first learned how to use the potty!" The image of her mother smiling proudly as she showed Jack a scrapbook while she could only look on in mortification hit her mind like a train wreck
"NOOOOOOOOO!!!!!" Cuervo cried basically pouncing on Jack out of fear
"Ah! What the heck?!" Jack cried in confusion as she did this wondering what the heck had gotten into her
Both end up falling on the ground..with Cuervo over jack
And when she realized what position she was in she found herself blushing wildly while staring face pressed against his own into jacks eyes
Blink
Blink
"so your eyes are purple?" he asked managing to see under her visor at this distance
"they're pretty..." He found himself adding before he could stop himself and Cuervo for the first time in her life found herself giving a embarrassed squeak
And Jack was internally freaking out...why did he say that?!!!
While Cuervo was blushing up a storm and found herself feeling the unfamiliar feeling of nervousness while a voice was whispering at the back of her mind to say something stupid! "Uh ah...gracias...your eyes are pretty too.."
she found herself stuttering back before fighting the urge to face palm she sounded like a complete idiot
"I..ummm...I...thanks? ummm" ok it was official..he couldnt think on something that could make this worst
"Dear dinners...ready.." Check that her mother and grandmother walking in officially made this worst!
Both teens turned at the duo.
both looked at each other.
blink
blink
blink.
"Are we...interrupting?" Gobbler asked
"we had better not.." Voltura added with narrow eyes and a slight glare while she was all for the idea of Zoe chasing after a boy that wasn't a Rivera. That didn't mean she wanted her daughter throwing herself at a boy she had literally just met today!
"Ah...NO! It's not what you think!" Zoe yelled out with a nervous stutter springing up with Jack adding on not wanting to get attack by super villainous mama bird thank you very much!
"It was an accident...we tripped...nothing happen" called the boy as both of them entangled trying to stand up
"Hmm...i'm sure..." Voltura said evenly with a narrowed eyed glare before Gobbler jab her daughter in the leg with her elbow causing the woman to grumble before sighing, "But if you two are done with your little tour dinner is getting cold."
"Oh sure..dinner...of coarse" called Jack finally able to stand
"So uh.." He gave a cough and gave a strained grin, "What we having?" He asked wondering why he was suddenly feeling more nervous he could handle a meal with fellow super villains easily...right?
well...
Later he was sitting in the table with some beef and corn in front of him...although he couldnt focus as he could feel Voltura´s glare on him
This....this was probably one of the most awkward dinners he'd ever had....right up there with the last time his parents decided to attend thanksgiving at the Possibles....it did not go well
"so...Jack was it?" Gobbler asked "you just arrived at the city...plan to stay long?"
"Ah yes...." Jack said latching onto the lifeline to get rid of this awkward tension, "At least until I get my hands on any mystical power hiding in this city."
"you're into magic? but you seem...well..normal...techno-like type of villain" said Voltura in suspicious
"Well yeah i'll admit my specialty is tech especially robotics..' Jack admitted sheepishly and yet slightly braggy at the same time, "But well destiny lead to me learning that magic was a thing....and meeting a backstabbing witch." He said before muttering in a low voice at the end with a scowl
Cuervo (being the closest one) raised an eyebrow at this.
"And makes me realize that for all the great inventions and weapons i can produce..it seems those using some kind of mystic power will always have an advantage against us science followers" he scoffed
"Hmm it sounds like you're speaking from experience.." Lady Gobbler stated with a arched brow with Jack giving off a slight groan but not denying her words, "I must admit i'm finding myself curious about your story Jack.."
Gobbler asked giving the boy a pointed look wondering if he'd be willing to share more of his origins or drop some kinda hint they could research and look into later
"eh nothing much to say...have my own group of goodie-two-shoes against who I race and compete around the world trying to find some ancient relics that could be use to take over the world" he answered "they have won some, I have won some..."
"Hmm relics like the one that allows you to transform into a monkey?" Voltura asked with a frown remembering what her daughter told her earlier but all Flock of Fury members were intrigued by what they hearing and these ancient relics
Jack raised an eyebrow before turning to the dark bird.
"ehh..they asked?" she called not knowing why she felt embarrassed about sharing that info.
Jack gave a brief frown but decided to shrug it off he wasn't exactly subtle with the monkey staff after all and it'd make sense she'd tell her family about it, "Yeah the monkey staff is just one favorite example of mine.."
He replied back to Voltura with a nod
"so it you turned into a monkey" said Gobler.
"and he was able to give Tigre a beating as such" added Cuervo
"Hehe you should of seen it, it was hilarious~" She added with a laugh and wide smirk
"hehehehe yeah that pussy cat learned to not mess with Jack Spicer!!" Jack called in dramatic tone
With Cuervo actually giving a giggle and smile at his dramatics prompting a shared raised brow from Voltura and Gobbler
"Well...i suppose..points for taking out one of those Riveras on your fist day" said the green bird
"Eh guy wasn't so tough seem like a real moron if being honest." Jack said slightly bragging
"Dont get don't get cocky young man" called Gobble "those Rivera are like roaches...never stay down and always annoy you"
"believe me....I know the type." Jack said with a grumble thinking of the xiaolin losers
"well if you do then you will find going after that belt will give you more headaches that you expect" said Gobbler "although if you also take Puma´s sombrero i would own you one"
"Puma Sombrero?" Jack asked lifting a questioning brow to the elder villain
"you want magical artifacts? the Rivera have three" said Cuervo "Tigre´s belt his dad´s boots and his grandpapi´s sombrero"
"Really tell me more ~" Jack said he a eager smirk and gleam I'm his eye's
"Well White Pantera is the normal hero his boots give him super speed and strength" said Cuervo "while Puma´s hat literal give him a mech suit...how is that possible i dont know but did made him one of the city´s more fearsome villains"
"Villain? I thought these Rivera's were heroes?" Jack asked with a blink
"HA would have been great if so" grunted Voltura.
"Nah for some reason they have this..tradition of each generation challenging their parents becoming the opposite" said Gobbler.
"Well that's a weird tradition.." Jack muttered out with a blink thinking that had to be a interesting family dynamic at the least....or the most awkward one
"We dont think they planned for it" said Voltura "but it have been happening"
"well until Tigre" said Cuervo "as he has been seen doing both hero work..and acting as a villain" she scoffed
"You kidding? Dude playing both sides or can't pick a lane or something?" Jack asked a hint of disbelief I mean who the heck hops back and forth between hero and villain like that?
"No...I...had some...team ups with him before" said Cuervo as she felt some..conflic? inside her "dude didnt doubt to steal museums or cause a breakout..but make that Suarez girl cry?" she scoffed.
"Hmm Suarez you mentioned that name earlier.." Jack recalled while taking another bite out of his meal, "said she was this Tigres friend...and it also sounds like you got a beef with her?" He added sending her a questioning look
"tch the daughter of the police chief" scoffed Cuervo "some annoying brat that think she is the best"
"But really nothing but a no talent annoying little thieving jealous little bruja!" She added with a slight snarl
Jack flinched.
"jeez..now im both afraid and curious about what she did to you" he said
"Stabbed me in the back for starters.." Cuervo growled out before taking several deep breaths the memories and motives behind her vendetta against Frida weren't things she liked to dwell on
(Flashback-preschool)
"AHHHHHHH!!!!" everyone in the school were crying in fear as suddenly frogs began leaping out everyone´s desks and bags.
Just outside the classroom a young Zoe and Frida were giggling hearing the chaos inside
"Told you we could have some fun with those frogs~" Frida said with a giggle which Zoe shared nodding her head, "When you're right you're right Frida~" she said sharing a high five with her friend
"heheheh and with this we are tied again to see who can make the best prank" added the blue haired girl pulling out a paper and marking one point for herself.
"hehehehe but what i have planned for later im sure not only i would win extra points" said Zoe "but also will close the school enough for us to not miss the premier of the magic unicorn princess movie!!!"
At that both little girls shared a excited squeal clasping each others hands while hopping up and down in excitement at the thought of the movie, "you've got to tell me what is is Zoe!" Frida plead toward her friend with puppy dog eyes
"Hey dont fair!! dont use that with me" called Zoe with a pout "all i can say...dont use the bathroom at all today"
"Uh..okay?" Frida at those words gave her a questioning look, "I'll try but.." at that Frida rubbed her stomach, "Mama made chili burritos last night so that might be a little tricky.." she said with a little giggle
"hahahaha trust me..if anyone use the bathrooms this place will stink big time" giggled Zoe
"oooh devious as always Aves~" Frida said sharing a smirk with her best friend
"hehehe you know it" said Zoe "now lets get out here before..."
"STOP RIGHT THERE!!" one teacher suddenly appearing looking murderous
It was a man with brown hair a clean face minus black mustache, pearly white teeth, and was wearing a shirt that looked like a rainbow puked over it, black tight pants, and blue sandals and right now he was giving both girls a stern glare, "Ah..hey Mr. Chakal..what's up? The meditating to find inner peace going good?"
Frida question sending the man a nervous look and laugh
specially as this man was known as the calmness and easy going of them all..but now it was looking at them as a demon..with frogs jumping on him
"Considering I was minutes away to achieving inner peace before getting swarmed by frogs i'd say not well.." Chakal answered Frida's question with a low angry growl
"ehhh..yeah we..saw them..what a mess right?" said the blue haired girl "wonder how they came here" she laughed nervously
Chakal however gave a low growl ,"Yes i'm sure you being seen carrying a large box that had ribbits emitting from it outside of school had nothing to do with it?" He asked with dry cutting sarcasm
Zoe gave her friend a flat look.
"hehehehe whoops?" Frida offered
"Grrr...DETENTION!" Chakal said picking Frida up by the back of her shirt, "And rest assured your father will be hearing all about this!" He added with a exclamation before taking several deep breaths, "Easy Chakal...remember inner peace...inner peace.."
"as for you!!" he turned..only for Zoe to not be there anymore
"Huh?" he blinked looking around confused for a moment before giving off a groan, "Urg...just forget it Chakal...one troublemaker at a time.." He said with a groan knowing he'd need a long meditation and yoga session after this
"damn she escaped..that will cost me points for sure" pouted Frida
"Oh this stunt has cost you more than points Miss Suarez.." Chakal grumbled out as he proceeded to take the student away
(Not long after)
CRACK!!
the door of the office was torn open as a bull/bear of a man dressed in a police uniform enter.
"Young lady!!!" he called in anger
Only to pause and blink at the sight awaiting him, "And we breath in, and we breath out.." That of his daughter sitting crossed legged on a mat with a bored to death expression while her teacher sat in front of her in a meditative stance, "Oh thank the candlemaker...." Frida breathed out for a moment before seeing the look in her fathers eyes, "Ah....hi daddy...just doing some mediation with mr. Chakal.." she said with a strained grin
The police only gave her a flat look.
"and what about the call i get about you causing a plage of frogs?" he asked crossing his arms..but also giving the man a distrust look
Hippies..uggg...he hate them
Yes.." Chakal eyes open at this seeming calmer than he was when first confronting Frida, "your daughter caused quite the incident in class today senor.." He said giving off a displeased frown
"Hey you dont have proof!! i know my rights!" called the girl back
Chakal and her father gave her a flat look, "Various eye witnesses says otherwise.." her teacher said flatter
"Give me names!!!!" Frida demanded
Only for a growl from her dad to make her sit down.
"Huff..im afriad this time she wont save herself from detention...all week after school...starting today!" said the teacher
"What!? But that's not fair!" Frida roared out with a large frown standing up
"You should have thought of that before doing some..ridiculous prank" called the chief in anger "You are my daughter! I have been teaching you the law´s way! how or why you thought THIS was ok?!"
"It was just a little joke!" Frida protested with a frown and wince
"LITTLE!!!" Chakal took a deep breath "there was frogs everyone disturbing the peace and classes!!!"
"Yeah but who doesn't like frogs ." Frida said with a shrug while the man gave flat disappointed looks
"It's not like anyone got hurt..." Frida said with a pout and crossed arms while looking away
"Thats not the point Frida" groaned her dad.
"The point is you disturbed classes with your...prank and gave a good scare to many of your classmates" Chakal called
"And we live in miracle city! Compared to criminals and super villains frogs are nothing!" Frida exclaimed pointing out, "If anything I should be thanked for helping prepare them for the real world."
"Thas not excuse for you to break the rules" scoffed her dad.
"please..Zoe say rules are broken all the time so why bother?" she pouted
"Grr of course she does..." her father said in a low growl and scowl ,'I swear that hoodlum been nothing but a bad influence since you first met her.." He muttered frowning
"Hey! she is my friend and she only is having fun" called Frida "its not our fault the rest of the school is a bunch of old bored people"
"I'm not old!" Chakal snapped back in defense by instinct before pausing and taking several deep breaths, "Remember your mantra...inner peace Chakal...inner peace.." prompting a flat look from
Emiliano Suárez
"Plus im sure many kids laughed at the frogs" Frida continued "and they will be more happy tomorrow after Zoe´s prank give us all a free day!"
Though as soon as she said that her hands flew up to her mouth as her eyes went wide in shock realizing what she just did while Chakal and her father gave her shocked looks before the former let out a growl, "What!?"
"Upps" Frida said noticing she just messed up "nothing!"
"Frida.." Though it was clear by her father's stern tone he wasn't buying it and neither was her teacher considering the angry look in his eyes, "If you know something than you need to us immediately young lady.."
He said looming over his daughter who found herself giving off a nervous gulp
"I..i dont really dont know...anything" said Frida
"Suarez if you don't tell us about this prank.." Chakal stood up with a scowl, "Than you can expect to serve the rest of your school year in detention! With summer school included!"
"WHAT?!!! YOU CANT DO THAT!!!" the girl exclaimed in fear
"He can and will young lady." Her father said sternly with crossed arms, "Just like I can ground you for the same amount of time if you don't fess up."
"But i really dont know!" called Frida "Zoe wanted it to be a big surprise! all i know its that she did something to the bathrooms!"
And at that she froze again realizing she had once again said too much and narc on her best friend, "The bathrooms you say.. " Chakal said with a grin and narrowed eyes
ehh...ups?" Frida said.
Before finding herself on the other side of the DETENTION classroom´s door
"This is bad.." she said with a sigh hoping that Zoe could avoid getting into trouble and wouldn't be upset at her
"you telling me?" a boy her age called "Mom was making churros today..now im sure i will miss them"
"Umm Churro.." Frida drolled slightly at the thought of the treat before shaking it off and looked curiously at the boy, "hey...aren't you the Rivera kid?" she asked looking at him curiously since the boy looked familiar
"Hey yeah Im Manny" he called "and you...you are..frog girl i think"
"Heheh yeah that's me Frida Suarez bringer of the frogs of doom!" Frida found herself bragging slightly still proud of her prank and happy that word had already gotten out around school about her
"Hahahaha i own you one then...they were starting another boring number class" the boy said happily
"Urg I hate those so lame!" Frida said sticking out her tongue with a displeased expression causing the boy to let out a laugh
"Hahahaha same..why would we need to learn more that our fingers?" he called with a laugh
"Exactly!" Frida agreed happy that someone other than Zoe finally got it! "You know you're pretty cool ah.." She paused trying to remember the boy's name, "Manny...Manny Rivera...and thanks so are you." The boy Manny said giving her a smile
"hahahaha you know it" she called walking and taking a seat next to him..she could already tell this wont be so bad of a detention.
Not knowing that with the forging of this new friendship would cause another friendship to die
Speaking of.
"hehehehe and this is the last one" called Zoe as she put a purple glowing mine inside a toiled "oh yes..this will be perfect..." she grinned "now the next person to use this will start a big boom in ALL the toilets...school will stink..and we will be going for the movies!!" she exclaimed letting out a small evil laugh
Maybe if she was lucky the next one to use the toilet would be the Rivera~
Now..where did I left the detonator?" she wondered looking around for it.
"you mean this one?" a voice called as one hand put it in her eyesight.
"Oh yes thats...it?" she wondered just to realize WHO was holding it
"Ah...Mr. Chakal you're looking well." Zoe said giving her teacher a nervous look
She tried to bolt.
Only to clash onto the legs of Official Suarez
"Senor Suarez?" Zoe said with confusion and slight nervousness at the presence of her friends father, "Ah..what are you doing here?" She asked with a nervous chuckle as the man glared down at her, "preventing you from causing trouble and damage to school property."
He barked out in a low growl
"m-me? I dont..."
"save it" called the cop "we know you doing something here"
"What? How!?" Zoe found herself blurting out in shock realizing she was caught red handed
An idea came to the police...one that might solve an issue he had...
"how you think?" he asked "Frida is my daughter after all" he called "did you really thought you could corrupt her so easily?"
"What!?" Zoe cried out in disbelief shaking her head before glaring at the man, "you're lying!"
"HA you think so? why I would do that? im a cop..lying is against my code"
And he was technically just bending the truth a bit here this was for Frida own good after all
"As it is against the code having such dangerous explosives" he continued graving the girl by her shirt "I think suspension is in your future young lady"
"YOU CAN'T DO THAT!" Zoe screamed out angrily with clenched fists as she started to see red
"He cant but i can!" called Chakal "and let me tell you I will call your mother about this and then you DO will be in suspencion for this dangerous prank!"
"Dangerous? Please it's just a bit of toilet water!" Zoe said scoffing with a huff
From one of the toilets a rat came out.
Both adults looked at her flat.
"Ok..maybe its a bit dangerous"
At that she let out a sheepish chuckle as the adults traded stern looks and next thing she knew, "HEY LET GO! OW!" She was being dragged down the hall by the ear by Chakal
(Back to the present)
Zoe growled in anger remembering that day...when she betrayed her and then began hanging up with that boy! laughing and joking as if she never did anything!
She was her first friend but Frida stabbed her in the back, sold her out, and threw her lot in with her family's worst enemies...she let out al ow feral growl at the memories while Jack gave her a look of concern
"Ok...I..shouldn't have asked..." he said scratching his neck "sorry"
"No..no nothing to apologize for...you're not the one who betrayed me." Cuervo said taking several breath's to calm herself down, "If it helps.." Jack bit his lip slightly before admitting with a sigh, "I'm no stranger to getting double crossed." He stated with a annoyed scowl
"I trusted someone i thought would help me to take over the world...but the moment she got a..more useful toy he left me to the dust" he added in anger at Wuya
Cuervo at that shot him a sympathetic look reaching out to his hand and giving it a comforting squeeze, "Sorry to hear that...it's hard finding a partner you can trust as a villain.' she said with a slight frown
"Tch and one would think there are honor among thieves" scoffed Jack "And if it wasnt for me that old hag would be still locked inside that box! i help her out...i help her regain her strength!!! if it wasnt for me Wuya wouldnt of even be around!!"
Though as soon as he exclaimed those words he froze realizing what he had just blurted out in front of the Flock of Fury who now all threw him shocked looks , "WHAT?!" And he winced at the volume of their shared exclamation of shock, "Ah...any chance you could forget I just said that?"
Jack asked with a nervous strained grin as he remembered that backstabbing hag had done a lot of damage during her failed comeback tour and chances are there were quite a few people holding a grudge....a grudge many might take out on him for his part in first setting Wuya spirit free and working with her.
"YOU are the one that freed that witch?!!!" Vultora called in shock remembering the invasion of stone monsters
"Explain boy!" Lady Gobbler snarled out with a serious glare wanting some answers and the look on her face said she wasn't taking no for a answer while causing Jack to give a nervous gulp
"Ok ok..look..." he took a deep breath "It started some months ago when i got this puzzle box as gift" and proceed to explain all about Wuya, the shen gong wu, the xiaolin warriors (loser)..ending on the incident with Mala-mala and Raimundo´s treason
All while each of the Aves listen with steadily growing interest, shock, and curiosity as they finally learned more about their guests past and what brought him to Miracle City.
As well as learning the exact origins of that Witch Wuya and where she came from, has information on that and what exactly had lead to her defeat had been lacking for everyone...until now
"So..Raimundo got cold feet about being evil..opened the box and captured Wuya inside again" scoffed Jack "the heroes won hooray!!"
Finally Jack was wrapping up his story as he leaned his head into his hand with a scowl, "And I couldn't even enjoy seeing that Hag getting locked up. The fact cheeseball actually had the nerve to ask me to join the good guys just put me in a fouler mood."
He said with a low little growl, "Because everything Wuya said to me in her throne room wouldn't leave my mind.."
And again the words "JOKE" "LOSER" "GOOD FOR NOTHING" echoed in his mind making his mood get worst
"So I decided to show her and the monks why Jack Spicer is no wannabe villain.." He said growing a sinister grin, "starting by expanding my mystical powerbase beyond the wu."
"And you decided to come to Miracle as your first target to get anything mystical here" said Cuervo
"exactly and i..." eh suddenly paused "I..just...i just tell you my whole plan didn't I?" he asked with a groan
"Eh..just a bit.." Cuervo said with a amused smirk as he slammed his head into the table feeling like a idiot while she comfortingly patted his back
"if it helps..its not the worst way to reveal a plan" she added trying to make him feel better
"Still pretty dumb way to do it though.." Jack said groaning into the table
Just when he thought he was getting better he goes and does THIS!
Honestly he just met these people and he's spilling his life story to them!
"Still...thats quite the story" called Voltura still trying to come to terms with what she heard
"Hmm indeed certainly a unique start to your career in super villainy.." Gobbler said with a low hum analyzing everything she learned, "and sounds like it's been a rough journey for you as well." She added as Jack gave a low groan
"Still...does show you are quite resilient...a survivor" she added "so your chances in this city..do are quite large"
Her tone encouraging but her daughter could recognize the scheming smirk on her face easily it seemed Lady Gobbler saw a angle she liked in the boy immediately his villainy was a hit and miss so far against those Xiaolin Monks but he did to seem to have potential....potential that was best suited on the side of the Aves family the elderly matriarch thought looking at Jack as he raised his head
"I think...what you are missing...is just a bit more..street experience" continued the old bird "its clear you have brains and talent..but you lack the whole..hands on deck...be able to see tricksters and smell traps before they happen"
"That's..." Jack frowned as he took in Lady Gobbler words, "probably not wrong.." He admitted with a sigh because truth was he'd lead a admittedly neglectful but also sheltered life ever after he started pursuing villainy looking back
Hell his parents basically gave him money to keep him "away" and thats basically how he has been building his machines (as long as he stays in the "allowance limit")
But actually doing evil work? outside communing his bots?
"Then maybe...you require..a teacher.." Gobbler continued while shifting her gaze at Zoe
"Me?!" Black Cuervo asked giving her grandmother a surprised look as she nodded, "Si I believe that taking another villainy and showing what you know, and him doing the same in turn could be good for both of you."
She explained leaving out that it would also help bring the two closer together
"It will be a win-win for both of you" she continued "Cuervo could learn some skills when it comes to robotics and machines..something she needs to learn for the future." she said "and you Jack not only will have someone to teach you about being a hands-in villain, but she also will be your guide to the city and everyone of importance on it...specially those that also dwell in mystic arts"
As she explained she saw the spark of interest in the boys eyes and she knew she had him but she also saw the cautious wary look on his face, "I'll admit it sounds like a good deal...almost too good.."
Jack said while narrowing his eyes, "What's the catch?" He asked with a frown unknowingly making it clear to the three Aves that he had been burned badly by Wuya betrayal with some of his earlier behavior making a lot more sense to Zoe now
The old bird hummed.
"A favor for a favor" she called "when the times comes if I ask you for something you do it...no questions nor protests" she said in serious tone "and at least 20% of anything you stole" she ended with a more relaxed tone
"Hmm..." Jack gave a low hum internally weighing the pros and cons of this deal he wasn't crazy about making a alliance with other's after Wuya but he had to admit granny here had a point about his own weak points and this seem like a good chance to become all the stronger.
Plus while he was still slightly wary of Black Cuervo he had to admit in the shoet time he had know he found himself enjoying her company so he supposed there were worst deals, "Alright..." He looked across the dinner table before raising his hand to shake, "I'm in." He said with a smirk
"Good" said the old woman extending his cane for him to shake "and let me put your worries at ease to tell you the flock might be rude..but we hate betrayal over all things"
"We are villains si but we don't backstab without cause." She said sternly
"Good...to know" said Jack still a bit not trusting them..but...for once he had the feeling this wont be a bad decision
So with that agreement he shot Cuervo a teasing smirk, "I guess this means you ain't getting rid of me anytime soon beautiful."
"huff funny..I was going to say the same" called Cuervo back "although you better be a good student or I will need to...punish you" she added in purring tone
At that Jack flushed and let out a surprise cough and as his mind went places you'd expect of a teenage boy Voltura and Gobbler unnoticed traded looks
Although the look on the green bird was more on the lines of exasperation that asked "you sure about this?"
However Gobbler merely gave a smirk believing that this could not only be a chance to break their familys curse but also help Zoe fly higher than ever before in the world of villainy