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It was really peaceful lately. Too peaceful. He should've known something would happen. it always does.
Spider Queen and her army of bugs attacked. Right when he was having a chill day. Gods he hates when that happens.
So, the kid dropped by, franticly screaming about spiders being everywhere- Wukong wasn't really listening.
Anyhow, they fought, the kid kinda messing up his flow once in a while- but it was ok! Spider queen and her minions were mostly defeated!
...
Ok nevermind he got cought.
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Ok never-nevermind the kid got him out! Hooray!
But there were still little spiders roaming the streets, plus one of her henchmen- ONE OF HER HENCHMEN?!
He and MK rushed after the parasite of a demon, the kid's anxiety growing as both of them realized they were getting closer to a certain bookshop...
"Helloo~ anyone here?~" the green haired man spoke maliciously, peeking into the shop, the bell hanging by the door ringing. Then popped up Matt, from behind the counter, a paper on his jet black haired head.
"Sí!- How are you today? How can i help ya?" They asked happily, taking the piece of paper off their head and putting it on their desk. The henchmen looked him up and down, then with a smirk spoke again
"Oh, yes, well... You can help by RUNNING!" Spider legs came out from the mans back, making Matt freeze on the spot.
The green haired demon jumped on Matt, attacking the poor librarian, scratching their skin with his added advantage.
As if on queue, Amada came downstairs, freezing in her spot as well. But not in fear, no, no...
In rage.
"STAY AWAY FROM MY DAD YOU PEST!" She shouted with anger, glaring at the purple skinned demon, then pouncing on him, beggining to punch his face
The demon of course, fought back. His added 'arms' poking at her and trying to get her off him
"Agh!- get- off of me!- you- you ugh!-"
Right then, Wukong and MK came in. They... They stared. Just stared in shock for a moment.
Amada had the henchmen they were struggling with earlier pinned to the ground, hitting him and not stopping despite the demage his spider legs did to her skin. While Matt stood up from the floor, and peeked from behind the desk with concern, not really sure how to react in this situation, only watching their daughter cautiously, making sure to take note of every injury, unable to do anything else.
MK spoke first
"AMADA! THANK GOD YOU GUYS ARE OKAY!" He quickly rushed to the girl, trying to get her off the spider demon.
"Amada you can get off him now- Monkey King and I will take care of it!"
"NO! HE HURT MY DAD!" The second the said that, Wukong's and MK's gazes snapped to Matt hiding behind the counter, wide-eyed, only their nose and everything above sticking out.
Wukong momentarily, grabbed the demon by his collar, then threw him out the window with full force.
He didn't exactly know why.. but he felt .. angry?- no, no ... Enraged even.. hearing Matt got hurt.
Amada calmed down as soon as the intruder was out of their shop, then quickly ran toward her father behind the desk
"¡Papá! ¿Estás bien? ¿Estás herido?" [Dad! Are you okay? You are injured?] She cupped their face, looking it over before noticing the man before her grip their arm.
"..show me your arm." She said coldly, the room immediately feeling cooler
"I- it's ok, Estrella- it's not bad. I'm okay" Matt insisted, to which Amada only gave them an unimpressed stare
She sighed, helped them up and guided them up the stairs to their apartment.
For some strange reason, Wukong felt the need to- make sure he was ok himself?- seriously, what was wrong with him today?!
He stopped himself from following immediately, only following after the kid did.
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After getting patched up by Amada, Matt kissed her forehead and stood up again.
"Señor Monkey King, I dearly appreciate you helping us today! Would you like some tea as a thanks? I have pie, too!" Matt asked, wanting to somewhat 'reward' the monkey for helping
"Ah!- n- there's no need mister- uh-" "Seis-orejas." "Mister Se- sees-or- sees-ore-h-as?- uh- but I'll have to decline. I didn't do anything, really! Your daughter did all the work for us! I hope your arm doesn't feel too bad through"
Matt chuckled at the king's failed attempt at pronouncing their past name, smiling softly
"Yeah, i guess she really has always been a brave girl" Matt ruffled Amada's hair, to which she hissed with embarrassment.
"Thank you again, though. You really do bring light with your presence. Like the sun, shining warm and bright."
"Thy ist like the sun, shining through the shadows of my life with warm and bright embers!" A voice echoed through Wukong's memory, which he ignored.
"W-well! No need to thank me, really. Mister-" "You can call me just Matt" "-Matt! Yes, great- i- i mean!- Yeah.. hehe.." the king laughed nervously.
Which was very uncharacteristic of him, since usually he bathed in compliments, gifts and declarations of love
How could a simple correction make his heart flutter this loudly?-
Feeling his cheeks go red, Wukong decided it was time to leave.
Not before questioning Amada, who was chatting with MK right now.
"Soo.. Amada, tell me, how did you menage to pin that demon down, hm?" Wukong made sure to put emphasis on 'demon'
"Ah. I don't know! Adrenaline, maybe? I.. kinda get real mad when my dad gets hurt. He's been through a lot- i don't want to add to his plate.."
That... Spiked The simians attention.
"..been through a lot?" He repeated with confusion
"Yeah, well being a single parent to a hyper active kid isn't exactly the dream, you know?" She chuckled, to which Wukong blushed with embarrassment, ashamed he didn't menage to pit two and two together
"Ah!- r-right.."
MK chuckled along Amada, which made Wukong even more embarrassed.
"OKAY MK LET'S GO. UH- B-bye .. Matt!"
Wukong quickly said goodbye, and dragged MK out of the shop, the last thing he saw being a waving Matt, a soft smile on their lips
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A/N: yeah so I've been gone for a while- haha.. uh- but yeah. Schools been a bitch, mental health and motivation evaporated, so yeah. But hope you enjoyed! Buh-bye!