𝘙𝘰𝘢𝘥 𝘛𝘰 𝘙𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 {𝘔𝘢𝘤𝘢𝘲𝘶𝘦 𝘹 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳}

18: Spider Queen's Lament

A/n: (Art by bimbee on Tumblr) Good news guys, I'll be updating to book a lot more! Soon I'll be taking a week's break off from school and then after that, I'll be taking a two-week break, so I have no excuses! I'm thinking about rewriting this book (after I finish it of course.) With that being said, please enjoy this long-overdue chapter! (Also, the reason that DBK refers to Redson's Y/N as a girl is that he doesn't know their pronouns)

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Entering the shop, the duo was able to see a fair amount of people occupying the place. Macaque wondered if these people knew who was cooking for them. To their right, there were about four or five red booths. Over to the left, there was an island counter that slightly revealed the kitchen of the establishment. In the middle of it, all were chairs and round tables. There seemed to be more seats closer to the back of the diner. The duo made their way to the small island counter lined with small round chairs. Macaque looked over at Spider Queen, who seemed to be looking forward calmly.

"So... why are we here again?" Macaque inquired, genuinely curious. Weren't they supposed to be relaxing? 

Spider Queen inhaled deeply before looking over at her companion. 

"If you could hold the questions until we get our food, please?" She said with an annoyed tone. She was silent for a moment before looking at him again.

"Can you handle spicy food?" She inquired.

"And you're only thinking to ask me this after we get in the restaurant?" Macaque chuckled as he leaned back in his chair.

"Can you just answer the question? And stop doing that you're not 10." She scowled as she smacked Macaque's arm, making him stop leaning back in his chair.

"OW! Alright yeah, I can handle spicy food jeez..." Macaque mumbled. 

The two looked up at the sound of someone opening the door in front of them. Out walked the Deamon Bull King. Unsurprised, Macaque gave him a sarcastic wave, a common greeting among him and his friends(?) (besides Y/N of course). DBK only grumbled in response. 

"Whatever you two are doing here you better make it-" He started but was interrupted by Spider Queen. 

"Listen torro, we just want some food and then we'll be out of your...what, horns?" She deadpanned. DBK grumbled again.

"Fine. What do you two want?" He sighed.

After DBK went back into the kitchen to make their orders, Macaque looked at Spider Queen with a confused smile. 

"We really only came here for food?" He chuckled. Usually, when Spider Queen visited someone with even an ounce of power, she had an ulterior motive. 

Spider Queen rolled her eyes and rubbed her temples at the monkey's question. 

"Didn't I say wait for the food? We're here because I'm hungry and I know that Princess Iron Fan has something that can help you." She huffed in annoyance. Macaque nodded in understanding.

Before long, a boy of average height made his way to the duo. He had bright red hair with a bit of orange here and there, as well as small round glasses. He was wearing a red coat with tails and black pants. There was a slightly dirty apron draped over him. He seemed rather happy, with a bright smile resting upon his features. Macaque thought it was fake though.

"Here you are respected customers, will that be all for today-" He cut himself off when he saw Spider Queen. He gasped dramatically and pointed at her.

"YOu're that SPIDER DEMON that CAPTURED My FATHER--I  shoULD BURN YOU TO a CRISP-" he screeched before DBK came through the kitchen door and put his hand on the boy's shoulder. 

"Son. If you don't quiet down right now, I'll make your little robots bury you alive and make sure no one can find your remains." He said calmly. The boy gulped and looked down shamefully.

"Right. Yes, sorry father." He muttered before clearing his throat and staring at Spider Queen once again. 

"That 'skateboarder' girl has been making you act impulsive lately." DBK pointed out, causing the boy's face to erupt in red and his hair to erupt in flames.

"I-I don't..." He cut himself off and covered his face in embarrassment as he walked back into the kitchen.

"That your kid DBK?" Macaque chuckled, looking in the direction he left in amused.

"Yes, unfortunately. " DBK huffed. Macaque's eyebrows furrowed at the questionable statement before DBK cleared his throat. 

"I know you two are here for more than just something to eat." He stared down at the two with a serious face. Spider Queen swallowed the last bite of her food before responding. 

"You're quite correct. We need to talk to Princess Iron Fan." She spoke dimly as Macaque looked down at his food. He hadn't touched it. He forgot.

"What, do you need an appointment?" He grumbles. Spider Queen's eyebrows furrowed. Why was everyone so incompetent?

"We need to know where she is." She said through gritted teeth.

"I forget to eat my food while we were at DBK's." Macaque chuckled. The duo of mischief makers was on their way to some market where Princess Iron Fan was. Spider Queen growled.

"Well, we're not stopping for more." She huffed.

"Aw c'mon please??" Macaque said playfully. Spider Queen looked at him with a livid expression.

"Macaque I will kill you right now. I'm not in the mood." 

Macaque only laughed at her threat. "Alright, alright. I'm sorry." He said between chuckles.

"I hate you."

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