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I wake up to my alarm going off.

♫ MONKIE KING ♫

I turned off the alarm. I should really change that. It's getting annoying now. I get off my bed and look at myself in the mirror.

My yellow eyes are staring at me. I hate it. It's ugly I would cover it forever if I could. I miss my brown eyes. Now I'm stuck with ugly yellow ones. I rather lose one of my eyes to get my brown eyes back

Then I look at my scars. So many scars being covered by glamour. So many things I messed up because of how stupid I was. It's my fault.

I wouldn't have this many scars if I didn't mess up. This is my fault.

Who cares?

I need to get ready. I quickly took a warm shower and put on my shirt and jacket. I tied up my hair and put on my headband.

I opened my small fridge to make myself a small breakfast. I get two pieces of bread and one piece of cheese. I prefer cereal but I ran out.

I get my mini sandwich presser out and plug it into the wall. I put my sad cheese bread inside the press. I get my water bottle out and fill it with water. Cold icy water.

My sandwich is done. I get the sandwich out of the press and put away the mini sandwich presser.

I get two apples out of my mini fridge for snacks. I opened my door to be greeted by cold windy weather.

Who cares?

I get my staff and boost myself into Flower Fruit Mountain. I dread training with Monkie king. I always mess up steps that cause me to get hurt.

If I wasn't such a screw-up, then maybe Monkie king didn't need to punish me. I'm a bad successor. Monkie king should have never chosen me.

Who cares?

I look around to see the monkeys being happy to see me. One even climbed on my shoulder. I stopped to greet the nice monkeys.

They all seemed to try to talk to me. Unfortunately, I can't speak monkey. Haha. I should start training now. Monkie king hates being late.

I walk up to the steps leading to the waterfall. The warm breeze flowed in the air. It's funny how it was freezing just a while ago. Then it became warm. I can hear the waterfall splashing now. I'm near.

I step on the stones leading to the waterfall. Before I opened the waterfall I had a second thoughts. Is this worth maybe getting hurt? Of course, it is! I will become a hero!

But what if Monkie king hurts u- me? Well, it's my fault! He would never hurt us for no reason! There's a reason for everything! Okay, continue then.

I opened the waterfall to be greeted by the Monkie king standing there waiting for me. "Hello, Mk" Monkie king says. I greeted him back. The Monkey that was on my shoulder jumped and ran away.

Monkie king said that we are meditating. Meditating. I hate meditating. It's supposed to be 'calm' and 'nice' but it's just boring. So boring. I can't focus or sit still for like an hour.

Who cares?

Sitting down. I'm expected to focus. I have to sit down and focus on myself and learn how to...I don't remember. Focus how? I can't focus when the waterfall water is splashing. The monkeys chirp and the warm air breezes.

How am I supposed to focus when everything is too loud? I hate it. I already live in a city. Why can't I have my silence? Everywhere I danm go. Why can't I escape it? I hate it. I want to leave.

Wow, why am I mad about a stupid thing? Sound, really? I'm having a breakdown just because I can't handle sound. I'm an idiot, aren't I? Hahaha...

"Mk" I hear Monkie king say. I snap my eyes open to see Monkie king looking mad...that's not good. He's gonna hurt me. I'm such an idiot.

"yes, Monkie king?" I said trying to not look and sound terrified. "Mk I said we are gonna focus" Monkie king said now glaring at me. "I-I'm trying to! I just-" "Just what?" Monkie king interrupts.

I think of what I'm gonna say. Hoping that I will find a response good enough for Monkie king not to hur- punish me.

"I-I just can't focus when everything is too loud! haha," I said, Monkie doesn't look convinced. "Are you really trying to blame sound? Mk." Monkie king said in a harsh tone. He's mad at me.

I can't blame him. What kind of successor blames noise for their unable to focus? I'm a bad successor. I don't deserve to be Monkie king's successor.

"I-I...I'm sorry Monkie king" I said holding back tears. "Sorry isn't gonna cut it Mk. You are my successor and you should be ready for this. You can't blame something for your incompetence Mk." Monkie king hissed.

Monkie king approaches me. He's gonna hurt me. No not hurt. I deserve this if I wasn't so fixated on sound.

And I did what Monkie king asked for. Then I wouldn't get hurt. This is my fault.

Monkie king raises his hand to slap me. I brace for impact and instinctually shut my eyes.

SMACK

I fell on the ground from the force of that slap. It hurts. It hurts so much. I stopped myself from crying. Crying is pathetic. This is my fault. Monkie king is just training me.

Who cares?

I stand up. Well, I tried to. I guess getting smacked by the great sage equal to heaven has consequences, hm? Haha, that's a funny one! I did a funny thing! Haha. Such a dumb joke.

After a few minutes, I can finally stand. I guess Monkie king got sick of my stupidity because he called off training for today.

A part of me wants to train. I'm not gonna let a hit stop me from being a hero!

Another part of me wants to stop. It hurts. I hate that part of me. That part of me is weak and pathetic. I hate it. I want to train, to become great. Why did I have to mess up something as simple as meditation?

Idiot. I'm such an idiot. I should get going. I don't wanna know what happens if I question Monkie king's judgment.

I pick up my stuff and head out the entrance. I said a quick soft "bye Monkie king" Before heading down the steps.

I want to eat my snacks on the mountain beach with the monkeys. The nice, adorable monkeys. They don't hurt me. All they do is take my food and do funny things.

I sit down on the soft sand and stare at the water. I pulled out my snacks. Two Fuji apples. I pop on my headphones and start listening to music while looking through my phone.

Mei updates too often. I haven't checked my notifications since two days ago and I'm hit with eighty-seven notifications by Mei posting. I scroll through Mei's page to see what she's been doing lately.

It's been too long. I miss Mei. I have been so caught up with training I forget about my friends. Why am I such a bad friend? They don't deserve me. They deserve better friends.

Who cares?

I put down my phone and watch the monkeys playing. Then I saw one trying to steal one of my Fuji apples. I signed and just gave it to them. They looked happy and ran off to their friends.

Friends. I miss my friends. I should finish my snack and head off. I should use the time to get ready. I do still have a job after all.

I get my staff and boost myself to my house. And walked up the stairs leading to my door. I opened my door and collapsed on my bed. Who knew waking up early to do some training and barely taking breaks for your body is bad?

I did it again! I made a funny thing! Hahaha. Funny, I'm so funny...why am I even laughing? It's such a dumb sarcastic joke. I really am I joke.

Who cares?

I should get ready for my work. Does noodle isn't gonna deliver themselves? I did it again! Hahaha. I miss my normal life. No old life. I miss it...I look at the mirror

Those same ugly yellow eyes are staring at me. I signed and put on my work uniform. I checked if my glamour is still on. I have a habit of forgetting things. The glamour is still on.

I walk downstairs to see Pigsy cooking some noodles. Probably for breakfast. The smell of fresh noodles fills the air. I cherish these moments. Even when Pigsy makes noodles every day.

"Hey, Pigsy!" I said trying to sound chipper. "Hello, Mk. Made breakfast," Pigsy said in a tired tone. I smiled at him and started eating my bowl of fresh hot noodles.

I love the warmth these noodles give off. It feels comforting. I taste the broth and of course, it's perfect. I sometimes want to be a noodle. So simple and warm and perfect.

When I finish my noodles Mr. Tang came down to eat breakfast. I greeted him and took my remaining time to chill. These moments are rare. Not Mr. Tang going downstairs but me having extra time.

I like those moments when it actually happens. Even if it's just ten minutes. I use that remaining time to get a quick power nap. My body feels like it's gonna collapse if I push too much.

I decided to just sleep in the shop instead of my room. For some reason. I don't remember it's just dumb. I close my eyes and faded into the darkness

It's quiet. I like it that way. Peaceful and nice and quiet. No loud cars speeding on the road. No loud people arguing over stupid things. And no loud boss who's mad at you for being one minute late.

I like it. Even if it's just darkness. It's peaceful and quiet. I have time to-

"Aren't cha worried for da kid?" Pigsy asked

What's this? I'm supposed to be sleeping.

"Of course I'm worried! He's been pushing himself too much" Mr. Tang said

Wait I am sleeping, why can I hear them?

"Normally I liked it when da kid pushed himself to their limit," Pigsy said

Yeah! That's a good thing!

"But, This doesn't look healthy! He looks more isolated and distant" Mr. Tang said.

I-I who cares if it's not healthy? I'm a hero now!

"I know! I-I just don't want to confront him. Kid hates confrontation more than I hate those speedy panda people"

Haha, that's funny! It is funny...but I'm not a kid anymore!

"Pigsy...Mk isn't that same kid anymore"

YEAH I-I'm the Monkie kid now!

"I-I know okay! Mk is an adult now. Just..."

Just?

"Just?"

Yeah, what do you mean by 'just'?

"He's changed..ya know? After they started training. I notice some bruises on his hand. But when I blinked it was gone! I know Monkie king can probably mystic heal and stuff. Just where did they get that bruise in the first place?"

Idiot. Idiot. Why am I so stupid? Now I made Pigsy worry about me. Stupid Mk strikes again!

"I...I can understand. But we shouldn't confront him yet okay? They hate confrontation and would probably make it worse. If he doesn't get better we...confront them"

NO NO NO NO IDIOT IDIOT. WHY AM I SO STUPID? I MADE MY FRIENDS WORRY BECAUSE OF MY STUPIDITY.

"Alright. Wake em up Tang, it's almost their shift"

I'm calm. I'm funny. I'm the fun dumbo who doesn't have problems! I'm fine. Calm

Who cares?

"Mk wakey wakey"

I opened my eyes to see Tang softly smiling at me. I try to calm myself and not like I heard their entire conversation.

I smiled at them and start to deliver noodles. sixty-six noodles have to be delivered for now. Fairly small considering the average rate of ninety-seven noodles .

I hop on my cart and started to drive around the city to deliver the noodles. A nice breeze is flowing through the air. I'm using headphones to try to block out the noise.

Unfortunately, the city is loud and all I can do is just dampen it. I want the noise to stop. It's so loud. Why can't I focus? Why does stupid noise make it hard to focus?

I signed and delivered the first noodles of the day. It's the usual. Old lady, big family, broke student. People I see every day. Then I would go back to eat my lunch then Pigsy would drop off more noodles to get delivered.

Then I would deliver to the Old man, some sports team, and party people. basic. It's almost sunset and I have 1 final order. The orderer's name is listed as 'TM' Weird name but my name is Mk. So I can't judge.

The order just said to drop it at this place and they will just send the money. I would be weirded out but ever since I got trapped in a Calabash. This is one of the more normal things that's happening.

I put the noodles on the ground and started to leave to pack up for the name. Until I notice a blue glow in the sand. I check to see a key.

The key looked weird, it looked to be an old key. The bow is a skeleton head with blue eyes. "Jeez isn't Halloween over? Some kid must have dropped it. I should throw it away." I said

As I was about to put the key in the rubbish bin I felt something. Like something is trying to tell me

DON"T

Quietly. I put the key in my pockets and head back to the noodle store. I don't know why but this key is important. Well important enough for me.

Who cares?

I ate my freshly cooked hot golden noodles Pigsy cooked. Mr. Tang is telling some Monkie king story of how he defeated Red boy or whatever. I couldn't care less.

I'm not any more interested in Monkie king stories. I want to tell Mr. Tang to shut up but I won't. He's just passionate about the journey to the west.

I would be a bad friend if I yelled at him to shut up just because of my personal problems that shouldn't worry him. I tried my best to put on my happy chipper interested face when Mr. Tang is telling the story.

I finish my dinner and head to my room. I took a warm shower and put on my PJs. I look at myself in the mirror again.

Ugly glowing yellow eyes are staring at me. I would have gotten contacts but why would I cover a sign that I am the great Monkie kid? Why would I cover my pride even when it's bothering me?

I get the key out of my jacket's pocket. I stare at it. What was that feeling? Why did I feel like I shouldn't throw away this key? Hah, it's probably stupid. I should go to sleep.

I drifted off to sleep. Listening to some calming music.

♫ Can one be funny when stuck in a room? ♫

I wake up in a strange world. I look at my hands. There are no bandages on them. I touch my face to feel a flower. The flower feels like it's covering one of my eyes. I look down at my outfit. It's my normal yellow jacket just pastel. What is happening????

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I look around the strange world. It felt comforting in a way.

Pastel blue sky with hits of the rainbow. Fluffy clouds that look like cotton candy. Pretty colorful flowers were everywhere littering the soft light green grass.

I look around to see a golden mirror, neatly placed near me I stand to look at how I look. The fresh breeze flows in the air.

I approach the golden mirror. To find myself shocked.

My brown eyes are back. No more of that ugly yellow ones. Although one of my eyes are being covered with a purple flower.

My hair is shorter too. It doesn't need to be tied. My jacket looks different too. Red accents were everywhere. It felt...nice

I also have purple triangle earrings. I never knew I would actually like earrings haha! I also have small wings that are disconnected from my body.

I kinda look like myself before...Monkie king...Not saying I had one eye and wings and earrings- Haha That's a funny thing!

But...Did I look this young? Jeez, it's only been six months and I'm talking like I'm looking at a childhood photo. Haha, another funny!

Wait where am I? Is this...a...I keep forgetting that word- Idiot haha. Did...Did I always have that necklace? It looks like a key of some sort!

Who cares?

I look around to see my city. Weird but this is a...DREAM! Yeah, that's the word! Dream yeah dream. Wait since I'm in a dream canIdoanythingOMGIshou-

"Hey, Mk!"

I snap my head to see who is it...to see...MEI? What's she doing here? Wait why are eyes one of those cartoony eyes that's basically a chunky line???

Am I dreaming about my self-proclaimed sis? EW GROSS NO- I'm having flashbacks to the Calabash again NO

"Uh, Mk? You okay?"

I look to see fake Mei looking concerned. I took a better look at her. Did she always have dragon horns? My memory is getting fuzzy because it's been a while.

Wait am I seriously forgetting what my best friend for life looks like? Stupid stupid. I calm myself down and look at her outfit.

Thankfully it's not that outfit she had in the Calabash. But it's more detailed. She had lovely pastel yellow accents on her jacket.

Also, it looked like her jacket has a hood now and the hood resembles a dragon. She also had a golden dragon print on her shirt. Also, the print was on the back!

She also looked to have...A TAIL??? She had a dragon tail! I didn't even notice that-

"Um, Mk? You just going to stare or are we going to get lunch?" Fake Mei said

What? Lunch? In this world? I think of what I'm gonna say and decided to say "Lunch? Where"

Fake Mei chuckled and said "In Pigsy's! Duh! Now c'mon before Tang eats it all!"

Wait Mr. Tangs here too? And Pigsy? Before I can ask more questions. Fake Mei practically dragged me into the city to go to the noodle shop.

I look around the city in amazement! It's so peaceful and quiet. Not saying there is no sound but I can hear the people not yelling and no loud cars speeding!

This really is a dream! Haha. I turn to see myself at the entrance of the noodle shop. It's filled with...CATS?

I thought pets were banned because Mr. Tang had some serious allergies.

"Uh, what's with the cats?" I sheepishly asked. Mei- Not Mei. Fake Mei looked at me in slight confusion. "Did you forget? Sandy lives here too!" Fake Mei said

"Wait I thought this place only had two bedrooms?" I asked in confusion. "Uhh did you hit your head or something? Because look" Fake Mei pointed outside to look at the place.

I went outside to be shocked! There are more than two bedrooms in this place! I was gonna see what my room looks but Fake Mei stopped me.

"Woah! I know you're tired but it's almost lunch! And I WILL NOT save you leftovers" Mei said jokingly. Even though I wanted to say that ' this is all a dream ' or whatever.

I am curious about this world's Pigsy and Mr. Tang. I went inside and sit down on a chair. Then everyone came out to eat lunch!

They all had that weird eyes Fake Mei had and had more detailed outfits...

Who cares?

I look at the food on the table—fresh golden hot noodles. Freshly brewed Pu Erh tea on the table. Steaming red bean dumplings.

Fresh perfect fruits like Pineapple, Jackfruit, Lychee, and Kumquat were sliced or put in a bowl.

Normally Pigsy wouldn't have this much food for lunch. It's usually noodles and the occasional dumplings.

He does make tea for me and Mr. Tang but that's usually when Sandy's over.

I never really even ate this much food! My lunch break is like twenty minutes- Wait do I have to deliver after this or-

"Mk? You gonna sit there or ya gonna eat?" Not Pigsy said. "Do I have to deliver noodles after this?" I asked.

Not Mr. Tang chuckled a bit and then said "No you don't need to deliver today. I know you trained with Monkie king today and you are probably exhausted"

Well, I am tired somehow. Even though this is a dream.

Wait how I am tired? I was gonna asked more questions about this place until "Hey bud!" I turned my head to see...

Monkie king? Why is he here? "Monkie king? Why are you here?" I asked

Monk- NOT Monkie king smiled softly at me and said "To eat with my favorite student Bud!" Not Monkie said with a smile.

This is weird. Monkie king? Not being all serious. I had a sense of comfort with that...' Bud ' yeah that's a nice nickname. ' bud '

Who cares?

I sat down and ate my food. Of course, I can't taste the food. This is a dream after all but this is nice.

Listening to all my friends. Talk, laugh, joke, Not like they don't do that. It has just been a while. So long...

Wait am I getting emotional over the fakes of my friends? How dumb! Ahaha dumb. That's funny.

Not Mei looked at me and whispered "Hey Mk! Got you something!" She opened her hand and pulled out a keychain shaped like a flower.

"It's an Asphodel flower! It blooms at night!" Mei gave me the keychain. I thanked her.

I ate my food pretending I can actually taste it. It is a dream after all! Haha. I laughed and put my dish in the sick. I was gonna wash then Not Monkie king stopped me.

"Woah Bud! You should go to bed. You have been training after all. Don't worry about the dishes kid" Not Monkie king said.

That's nice...I don't understand why I feel so much comfort in this place. IT'S NOT REAL. Non the less I quietly calmed myself and went up.

I opened my room to see. My room but bigger and more colorful! There was literally a slide! It's amazing!! And cheese tea dispenser! Man, this is a dream room!

It wasn't also blinding to see. It was fairly dark so that it didn't burn my eyes. Also, calming music was playing in the background

Calming. I like it. I sat on my bed and lay down. My ' room ' turned dark and the only light sources are some glowy stars on the ceiling. If only my room were like this.

I closed my eyes. humming some song. I want to stay here forever.

"You will"

I snap my eyes open. I woke up from my dream. I stare at my surroundings. It's normal...huh...wait. WHAT WAS THAT?? DID SOMEONE SAY "You will"?

Until I felt something in my hand. It's the Asphodel keychain...that fake Mei gave me. WAIT THAT WAS REAL??? How- Ishouldtellsomebo-

"Go ahead. Tell them. They will never believe me"

What the hell?? Was that...ME? Is that a head voice everyone has been talking about? No wait are they right? Or am I right?

Wait these are just not good thoughts. Yeah, instr- intru- BAD thoughts! Yeah, ' bad thoughts '

Wait would they though? Mr. Tang trusts me and Pigsy trusts me more than Mr. Tang. They won't think I'm lying...right? Why would tell believe as something so stupid? They would just laugh at me. So so stupid. Laugh. Do I want them to laugh?

I want them to be happy! Maybe making them laugh will make them happy. I am a burden to them.

I look around my room. Has it always been this messy? It's such a contrast compared to my other room in the dream.

Weird. I attached the keychain to my bag. After all, Mei gave it to me! No not Mei. Fake Mei.

Who cares

I stare at myself in the mirror. I hate those danm yellow glowy eyes. I want my brown eyes back. Even if I would only have one.

I look at my hair. It's messy. Very messy. I should get a haircut later.

Maybe Pigsy would be happier when I leave.

Woah. That wasn't a nice thought. It's probably nothing. The- Me- I am right. Pigsy always smiles when I'm not bothering him. I think.

I took a shower and made my quick breakfast. Two pieces of bread and one piece of ham. I'm gonna be late. I can just eat it later when Monkie king gives me a small break. Plus once I'm back. I can eat a proper breakfast! When Pigsy makes his golden fresh noodles.

I don't deserve it

Another one? That's not a nice thought. Even if it feels right. Right. Why do I feel alone? I have so many amazing friends yet I feel alone.

' Empty '. No empty seems edgy. I'm not edgy. I'm the fun idiotic friend who delivers noodles for a living. Haha.

Plus I'm probably faking it

Yeah...Faking it...Other people had worse. My problems are just dumb. Why do I feel like shutting down when someone says something bad to me?

I'm just overdramatic. That's a nice word ' overdramatic ' suits me.

I put on my outfit and went to Flower Fruit Mountain. I feel dread crawling up my spine. I hate it. I hate it.

Who cares?

I get the staff out of my ear and boosted myself to Flower Fruit Mountain. The Mountain felt colder. Not the usual warm aura the Mountain would have.

Weird, it's very weird. I walk up the steps. The cold breeze and the loud waterfall are the only things I can hear.

I opened the entrance to see Monkie king standing there. "Hello Mk," the great sage said. "Uh...Hi! Monkie king!" I nervously said.

"We will just do a simple fight train for a bit then you can go home. Today is very special for me" Monkie king said. As much as I want to ask questions. I know better than that.

Today was a good day for me! I did well enough to avoid Monkie king's big hits. Well, I didn't really do any hits myself. I was busy avoiding the Monkie king's big hits but it still counts!

Monkie king seemed impressed enough though. Because when we ended the fighting training session. He gave me a pat on the back!

I did flinch though

But overall! I did okay! Well except for the part that I passed out for not eating much before a training fight but I'm okay!

I woke up on a sofa with like four monkeys staring at me. And the sunlight burned my eyes when I opened my eyes.

I think I'm in...Monkie king's house? WOW, that's nice! I swear I passed out on the beach though. Maybe one of the monkeys alerted Monkie king.

I don't deserve it

Haha. That's funny! I think. Man, I should've brought the weird key so that I can go back to the weird sleep dream thing.

I got off the sofa and started walking around. I know that's an invasion of privacy but I practically know everything about Monkie king!

Plus I feel like I should be looking for something. Something...I don't know what it is. Just something alright?

Who cares?

I walk around and stumble on a door. The door is massive! Like the size of DBK but double that by like...eight

Something is there

Weird. Is that a Monkie king power? Some voice telling you if something is there or not? Probably!

I opened the door to see statues of Monkie king's friends. At first, I almost mistook it for my friends! But that would be weird.

I look at the Zhu Bajie or Zhu Wuneng statue. Weirdly enough it looked like my boss! How did I not notice it? Then I look at the river spirit's statue or Sha Wujing. I wonder if he likes cats

I look at the fire dragon that turned into a horse. I wonder if green suits the fire dragon? It probably does!

Then I look at the great monk statue. Xuanzang or Tripitaka. Mr. Tang kinda looks like him! Haha, maybe I should take Mr. Tang's glasses to check.

I look around the area. Beautifully painted murals of the journey. I know that Monkie king's friends are still alive. They are immortal. I just wonder if they still speak.

I stopped. I felt someone staring at me. I turned to see Monkie king furious. He looked angry. Mad.

"GET OUT"

I tried to speak but he pulled me over and he threw me. No bashed me on the ground with speed.

I tried to stand but. He picked me up and slammed me on the floor. Causing the floor to be dented and broken.

It hurt. It hurt so danm much. I felt like I was about to die. I didn't realize that blood was falling from my head. I didn't feel light-headed though.

I wanted to pass out. But no. Monkie king just kept on beating me up, over and over again. He snapped my arm in the process and cried out in pain.

Tears were going down my eyes. I felt stupid. Why did I go into that room? Why couldn't I just stay on the sofa?? I had such a good day today!

Until I messed it up. Classic Mk. Always the stupid idiot

Monkie king somehow took off my glamour. Bruises were visible. A black eye and finally cuts and wounds were everywhere

Monkie king finally stopped and looked at me. "I...I'm...Get out Mk." I used all my power to stand up. Well I tried to

Luckily some monkeys saw me and helped me up somehow. They used a leaf to make a makeshift cast for my broken arm.

I reeked of blood. This is my fault. Not Monkie king's fault. I did this to myself. Haha, I'm an idiot haha.

I got up. Stumbling in the process. It hurts so much.

I went outside the door. Limping. I left a trail of blood in the process. I needed to heal before putting on my glamour.

I collapse outside of the door. My legs were too weak for my body. I tried to get up but ended up falling instead.

I sighed and took a piece of my hair and made some medical supplies. I usually don't need to do this. My injuries were never that bad.

I know I can't hide my broken arm with glamour. Glamour only works to cover injuries that don't involve casts

Maybe I can tell Pigsy that I just fell off a mountain! Yeah, that's a good excuse! And a pretty funny one.

Plus I probably deserve it

After a while. I covered most of my injuries enough to put on my glamour. My broken arm is unfortunately not being covered by it.

I leave my food to the nice monkeys who helped me. Even if I don't deserve it. Plus I'm not hungry.

I boost myself back home. Knowing that I'm already pretty late. I did slightly smell like blood but you can barely notice it.

I see the noodle shop open. The smell of the fresh noodles and the warm breeze in the air. This is home.

I walk inside the noodle store to see an annoyed and mad pig currently cooking noodles.
"Hey, Pigsy," I say with a low voice.

"MK WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN I'VE-" Pigsy turns to me and stopped. He looks shocked. Horrified even.

"Mk wha- WHAT HAPPENED?" Pigsy turns off the stove and rushes to me. Mr. Tang walks into the room to see what the commotion is about.

Great! Now I'm making them worry about a stupid thing

"I-I just fell off a mountain lol- Monkie king helped me with this cast!" I lied through my teeth. Pigsy looked at Mr. Tang concerned.

"Right...hey Mk...why won't cha...take a break for today?" Pigsy said. Then I say "What about the noodles?"

Pigsy tried to give me a smile and said "Just take a break kid! I will make this freeloader repay his dept" haha that's funny!

Usually, Mr. Tang would physically show the fact that he doesn't want to do it. But he tried to hide it. the keyword ' tried '

I can see Mr. Tang's face drop slightly. It's clear he doesn't want to do the deliveries. But is trying to hide it.

I'm being lazy, I shouldn't make other people do my burdens. Lazy

"Nono it's fine Pigsy! Promise. Plus I don't want Mr. Tang to do my work." I said trying to sound cheerful

"Mk, it's fine!" Mr. Tang said lying through his scarf. I shook my head and then said "No I'm serious! I'll be fine"

Mr. Tang was gonna say something. But Pigsy stopped him and pulled him over to whisper to him. I wonder what they are talking about.

They're probably talking about how stupid I am

Yeah, probably. They stopped whispering and then looked at me trying to cover their worrying that I don't deserve.

"Are you sure you can deliver Noodles Mk?" Mr. Tang said. "Like a sure sure kid," Pigsy said. I smiled at them and then said.

"Yep! a hundred percent sure! Now, where are the noodles?" I said with a big f̶a̶k̶e̶ smile. They still looked worriedly but nodded and pointed at a pile of noodle orders.

"Alright! See ya around Pigsy!" I went outside with eight bags of noodles. Another day another life.

I took my phone and played music on my headphones to drown out the loud city background.

♫ Rather sleep than stay awake ♫

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Hi everyone! Sorry, I haven't been posting- I just had exam week and now I have to practice for sports. Chapter 3 is also gonna be LONG- Because I want to include some art but sadly my phone (Where I draw my art) broke- But I will find a way to include some art!

Also, the fact that chapter 3 has a lot of stuff I want to add. No spoilers :)

Anyways hope ya enjoying the fic

-MysticCheeseCake