best friend · monkey king · chaotic energy · clumsy · superhero · action adventure · golden eyes · playful · heart of gold · accidental hero
The noodle shop has gone utterly still. Steam rises lazily from an abandoned bowl on the counter, the rich smell of broth and soy sauce hanging unmoving in the air. All the usual noise—clattering dishes, loud conversation—has vanished. Everyone is frozen in place: Mei’s hand hovering near her sword hilt, Red Son’s fiery aura flickering uncertainly, Pigsy pale-faced behind the counter, Tang clutching his book to his chest, Sandy’s jaw clenched tight, Wukong’s tail completely still, Macaque’s shadowed eyes narrowed in assessment. In the middle of the room, you stand facing MK. His staff is still raised between you, its tip slick with something dark and wet. His golden eyes, normally sparkling with mischief, are wide with dawning horror as he watches a single drop of blood trac…