MK, Monkey King, (y/n), and Ember were in a cave on Flower Fruit Mountain. Monkey King was having MK hammer a wall for training while he lounged on his Nimbus Cloud with (y/n) eating Peach Chips, she was cuddling him with his tail around her waist. Ember was on her Witch's lap getting head pets and an occasional Peach Chip from Sun.
MK: You know, when I found out I was going to be trained by the Monkey King, Great Sage, Equal to Heaven, I had no idea that I'd be stuck here hammering walls 12 hours a day. Why am I doing this again?
Monkey King: Oh, so I can make a nice little breakfast nook. Get some light up in here.
MK: But I'm meant to be Monkie Kid. Not Construction Boy. How am I supposed to do the hero stuff if I don't know the fighting stuff?
Monkey King: Oh? So you want to know the "fighting stuff," huh? Like this?
Monkey King uses the Golden Eyes of Truth. He throws his staff and smashes a hole in the mural, (y/n) and her Palisman are completely unfazed.
MK: Huh? Whoa. Yes, exactly like that. I am ready for some awesome.
Monkey King: *Laughs* Look, bud. You can't rush this stuff. You'll get there. You just need practice.
MK: But this isn't practice.
(Y/n): *mysteriously* All things are not as they appear.
Monkey King: *Groans* I'm never going to teach you something you don't need to know, okay? *MK huffs* Okay. Now, this priceless, ancient mural is not going to destroy itself. So remember: Step into the strike.
MK's phone rings. It's a call from Mei.
Mei: MK, we really need your help.
MK: A monster attacking the city? That's terrible. Dang. Guess I got to go do some boring hero stuff instead of this. Okay, bye.
Later, MK's back at the Shuilian Cave. Monkey King and (y/n) are once again sharing Sun's Nimbus Cloud.
Monkey King: Patience and focus. Step into the strike.
Macaque: *in MK'S mind's eye* They are slowing you down. You have power inside you. Use it. Take the power and destroy. Remember. You don't use a weapon. You are a weapon.
MK throws the staff and destroys the wall in a blast of purple smoke, startling (y/n) and Ember.
Monkey King: Whoa. How'd you learn to do that? *Gasps* Have you been running around with other mentors?
(Y/n) rolls her eyes at his childishness, she normally finds it adorable and endearing, but now wasn't the time.
MK: *the top part of his face is covered in shadows* Patience and focus. Isn't that what you said?
Monkey King: Look, kid. Using that much power, your body can't handle it.
(Y/n): He's right, MK, a power that big comes with a bigger expense.
MK: You just don't like that there's someone who's actually teaching me what I need to know.
As he storms off, (y/n) and Sun notice the monkey symbol on the back of his jacket went from sweet to sinister, their eyes widen in horror.
(Y/n): *gasps* It's... Corruption!
Later, Macaque leads MK up a mountain.
Macaque: The Smoke Monster is actually an ancient demon. A very, very powerful one. We need to destroy it once and for all. Come on. *He pushes MK forward*
MK: Wait, what? Last time, I couldn't even hit it.
Macaque: Totally. But since then, you've had me teaching you. You're stronger now. Don't you feel stronger?
MK: I guess.
Macaque: Remember. You're the weapon. Give it everything you've got.
MK: Here comes Monkie Kid. *He uses the Golden Staff and lunges toward the Smoke Monster* I am the weapon. *MK attacks the monster, but it transforms into Macaque, only with a scar across his right eye, which is milky white. It punches MK in the stomach, and the monkey logo on MK's back glows purple. MK falls to the ground*
Macaque: You know, you really are a good kid. It's super nice. *He absorbs MK's power* Thank you for giving me all of Monkey King's power. * MK tries to lift the staff, but he can't* Huh? Oh, no. Can't you hold the magic staff anymore? Well, you know what that means. *He pins MK to a rock with the staff* There really isn't anything special about you. You're just some kid with a heavy stick.
Monkey King: Enough.
Sun and (y/n) appear in front of MK, standing firmly between Macaque and MK. (Y/n) is holding her Palisman, ready to use it, the Witch looks furious.
MK: Monkey King. (Y/n)
Sun and (y/n) turn to look at the trapped boy, Sun shoots him a furious look, while (y/n) shoots him a disapproving one.
Macaque: Monkey King. *Mocking Sun* It's good to see you, bud. I see you brought your girlfriend.
Monkey King: Are you ever going to get sick of living in my shadow? It's time to give back what you stole.
Macaque: You are such a gem. It's going to be so satisfying, killing you with your own powers and making you precious girlfriend watch.
Monkey King and Macaque and their clones fight, while (y/n) attempts to help MK. Macaque transforms into MK and Monkey King hesitates. Macaque's Shadow Monkeys capture Monkey King.
Macaque: Seriously? You fell for that? *To MK as (y/n) stands firmly in front of him with her arms out protectively* Sorry, kid, Bright Eyes. Nothing personal. *He conjures the Smoke Monster and prepares to finish off MK and (y/n) raises her Phoenix Palisman to protect him
MK: *Screams*
Monkey King: Kid. Peaches.
With renewed determination, Monkey King breaks free from the shadows. He blocks Macaque's attack for MK and (y/n).
Macaque: Come on. Show me the real Sun Wukong. The old you would have leveled this whole mountain range to stop me, but you're scared of hurting some kid and a Witch? Pathetic.
MK: *He struggles to break free from the Golden Staff* Come on, staff. I can't. I'm not strong enough.
Monkey King: Kid. We're definitely going to have words later. But it's time for the hero stuff.
MK uses his strength to lift the Golden Staff as he regains his powers.
Monkey King and MK: Patience. Focus. Step into the strike. *He hurls the Golden Staff at Macaque and the Smoke Monster, blasting away*
Monkey King: You did it, bud. You remembered what I told you.
MK: I'm sorry.
Monkey King: Oh, oh, you totally should be. I can't believe you two-timed me on your training. *(Y/n) gently puts a hand on his arm to calm him down and he responds by wrapping his tail around her waist again*
MK: I just wanted to be good enough. Like you.
Monkey King: *his expression softens and he sighs* Hey, your heart's in the right place, kid. We can work on the rest.
MK: So you'll keep training me?
Monkey King: Of course, bud. I've got something special in mind.
MK does chores back at Monkey King's home.
MK: This is totally going to be one of those "do the boring, hard chore thing", but secretly, it's "learn the awesome kung fu secret", right?
Monkey King: Uh, sure.
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