One bowl of Spicy Noodles

Chapter 9

"Guys!!!! Guys, guys, guys!!!"

MK rushes into the room, scaring Mei and Red Son doing so, near out of breath, holding a poster with an image of himself on it.

"Look!!!"

Mei and Red Son rush over, wondering if a demon has put up wanted posters or a bounty on MK's head. But, to their relief, it's a festival. The Monkey King festival. Though, this time there seems to be more hype about it. Mainly because of the whole Demon Bull King situation, but also because some believe Sun Wukong is back and he's the one behind the defeat of DBK or it's Sun Wukong's kid. Either way, people are celebrating MK.

"Isn't this awesome?!?! I usually go to this to celebrate the Monkey King, eat food, play games, dance a bit, watch the fireworks, but now?! Now it's about me! Isn't this great!?"

Red Son watches as MK practically does backflips while jumping due to his excitement.

"Thankfully I already got Pigsy to agree to go because opening a noodle stand is basically free money during festivals! Meaning the shop is closed! Meaning I have the night off! Well, mostly. I still have to help with customers and setting up the stall, but oh man is this gonna be so good!"
MK is, of course, overjoyed at this whole festival thing coming up. Red Son, though, is hesitant. What with his parents still being a threat to them.

"So, you guys down to go or what?!"

MK's smiling face practically beams, making it nearly impossible to look at.

"May I remind you that not only are my parents looking for me but the majority of this city hates me as well."

"Well, it says on the poster that you can wear masks! You know, like of the Monkey King, dragons, demons, and other stuff! So, we just need to get you a good mask! Also, you kind of have to go, Pigsy needs your help setting up the noodle stall."

Red Son sighs, knowing there really is no other option than to enjoy the festival. He won't admit it, but this will get on his nerves. He's still getting used to being on the same side as the Monkey King after hating him for so long. Though, the positive association may help in the long run.

"Of course he does. I guess I have no choice but to go then."

Mei and MK look at each other, jumping up.

"All right!"

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After getting the Pigsy's noodle stand set up and business already starting to drum up, MK and Red Son walk towards the race that Mei's now part of. They see the long line of racers, each with their own flare that sets them apart from some others. It doesn't take long for them to spot Mei. Well, really for Mei to spot them.

"I am so about to win this thing!"

"We'll be cheering you on! Go, Mei!"

"MK, you say that like she isn't the only viable racer here. Mei, do me a favor and at least keep it interesting. It'll be so insanely boring if you win by a landslide and the entire race is just you ahead of everyone for five minutes."

Mei gives Red Son a thumbs up, ready to go. The fans seem to be far more restless than MK and Red Son, already screaming and cheering for their favorites. Of course, it doesn't take long for the actual race to start.

"Racers! Start your engines!"

Everyone revs up, but none of them seem to be expecting Mei. The first buzz sounds, then the second, and finally a loud horn sounds and Mei has already taken her signature Green Dragon form, speeding past everyone else.