The Guardians

Kai calls up Az and Zuri, and tells them about the plan. They decided to all meet up at Zuri's house, but surprisingly Az brought a new friend. Zuri and Kai were waiting for Az, and then he walks in with Jaik. Kai grabs his staff, and gets in a fighting position.

Zuri: Hey, don't fight in my house! Take that outside!

Kai: Jaik, Didn't I tell you to protect Star City?

Az: You know each other?

Kai: Yeah, and I know he's a killer.

Jaik: Yeah, I've killed, but I'm trying to make up for it.

Kai: You didn't even have to kill. You decided to kill, and then felt bad.

Jaik: You're never going to get past this, are you?

Kai: It's been like a month! By my standards you haven't made up for anything!

Zuri walks up to Kai. She puts her hand on his shoulder, and looks at Jaik and Az.

Zuri: I think we should all sit down, and discuss this in a less tense manner, okay?

Jaik: I'm good with that.

Kai: I might hurt him.

They all sit down Az and Zuri sit on the couch while Kai and Jaik sit in the chairs on opposite sides of the couch.

Zuri: Really, opposite sides? You guys are so petty.

Kai: I'm not being petty. If I'm too close, and he pisses me off I'm gonna hit him.

Jaik: I feel like you don't like me.

Kai: You shouldn't feel, you should know.

Az: Wow, I'm so glad I brought this guy.

Zuri: Did you know about this?

Az: Sadly, no, but I would have been way happier if I could have taken credit!

Zuri(in head): I feel like no ones working with me!

Zuri: Alright, why don't we all just introduce ourselves. My name is Zuri. I am a doctor, and I met Kai when he was beat up. I helped heal him.

Az: My name is Azrael. I am a chef. Me and Kai are childhood friends that met in school, and I met Jaik when I was working a case in Star City.

Kai: I'm-

Jaik: We already know who you are!

Kai: Well screw you too.

Jaik: My name's Jaik, and I met Kai in the league of assassins.

Az: Wait, what?

Kai: Ugh, we're going into this now. I worked for the military. My mission was to get intel on the league of assassins. So I had to join them. To my luck or unluckiness I was chosen to be the next heir to the demon's head. Which is the leader of the league of assassins. Jaik was the original pick for that, and me coming into play had taken that away from him. The leader of the assassins never actually wanted Jaik to be the leader. Jaik was just the only person there. Jaik got mad that I took his place so we had beef. Then I left, and found an old friend. Jaik killed that friend for no reason, and then decided he was going to take down criminals. So I told him I would come back and kill him if he didn't protect Star City. Since he killed Star City's protector. There we go! Are we all caught up?!

Az: So Jaik's a spoiled rich boy?

Zuri: I mean, Kai, you took everything from him.

Jaik: I'm not mad at what Kai did anymore. I realized that I was never meant to be the next head of the demon. Now I'm just trying to make up for who I was.

Zuri, Kai, and Az all huddle up in a group in another room.

Zuri: I think we should let him join.

Kai: He literally only said he is trying to fix his mistakes. That's pretty cliche if you ask me.

Zuri: Az, your the tie breaker.

Az: I like this group dynamic. He's staying!

Kai: I hate you both. He's got one shot.

Zuri, Kai, and Az walk out of the room to see Jaik sit sitting in the chair.

Kai: Ugh, you're on the team, but you only have one shot. Use your shot wisely.

Jaik: I'll try.

Kai: I'll kill you. Anyway, back to business. I already told you all, expect Jaik. That we are going to try and take down a one hundred thousand dollar bounty. This bounty is on a man known as The Grandfather. From what I know, It seems like he is a mafia boss. He is also out to kill me to make a statement. I have no idea why.

Az: We're taking down a big criminal menace like superheroes?!

Kai: No, like bounty hunters. Superheroes would do it for free.

Az: Can we do it for free?

Kai: Hell no!

Zuri: Where do we even start?

Az: With costumes!

Kai: We��re not superheroes!

Az: Yeah, but we still need costumes. Unless you want to be a famous bounty hunter. Then the hunter will become the hunted.

Kai: Fair point. I guess we all need costumes.

Az: No, Zuri and you need costumes. Jaik has his gear, and I already have mine. So that just leaves you two. We should all meet back here in two hours once we got our costumes.

Kai: No, we'll meet at the alleyway Zuri found me in. If a bunch of dressed up guys walked into a girls house, and her neighbors saw we'd be in trouble.

Kai looks at Jaik and Az.

Kai: I'll text you two the address.

They all go home except Zuri who was already home. Kai rummages through clothes until he finds something. Kai ends up picking a red sweatshirt with a brown leather jacket to go over it. He then wears blue jeans and a belt. His staff is hooked onto the belt. Kai goes to the store, and steals a red mask thinking that if they see him buying it they'll be able to put two and two together. So then he puts a red mask over his eyes, and goes to meet up with the rest of the team. Kai, Az, and Jaik are on top of a building above the alleyway.

Az: Do we even have any idea where this building is?

Kai: This spot is our biggest clue. I was sedated when I was brought to the building, and I was half dead when leaving. So I think my memory is justified.

Az: Jeez defensive much.

Then Zuri shows up in normal clothes.

Kai: You didn't want to play dress up?

Zuri: I'm only here to help take down The Grandfather. After that I'm probably just going to go back to work. So I don't think I need a suit for a one time thing.

Kai: I wish I was in your shoes. Anyway, I think we should all spread out. Everyone has got each other's phone numbers, right?

Az/Jaik/Zuri: Yeah.

Kai: Then fan out!

Everyone goes their separate ways. Kai starts looking around, and can't seem to find anything.

Kai(in head): Where the hell was it! If he was trying to make a statement wouldn't he have put me near his base.

All the sudden Kai starts to hear the overpowering voice he heard before with Righty and Lefty.

Disembodied Voice: Not if his base is New York City.

Kai(in head): What do you mean, and who are you?

Disembodied Voice: Call me a guardian angel of sorts.

Kai(in head): Do I have schizophrenia?

Disembodied Voice: Maybe, but not yet.

Kai(in head): Well, that's good. So what were you talking about before?

Disembodied Voice: This man owns New York. So why would he give the cops something to look into him for if he didn't half too?

Kai(in head): Oh, he put me in the garbage a little off of his base! That's a genius Voice!

The voice does not respond, and Kai starts looking around in the surrounding areas for anything. Eventually, Kai finds a restaurant in a weird area. The restaurant is also closed on a Saturday.

Kai(in head): Who would close a restaurant on a Saturday when they already have a bad location?

Kai sneaks into the back of the restaurant, and starts walking around. Then as he steps in a certain place it sounds different. Kai feels around on the floor, and then feels a little latch. Kai pulls up the latch.

Kai(in head): It's a trapdoor. I gotta text the rest of them so they can back me up.

Kai takes out his phone, and texts everyone the address. Then he starts climbing down the ladder. The ladder goes far down, but eventually, Kai sees the light.

Kai(in head): I gotta remember this places' layout. Last time it seemed like a labyrinth.

Kai walks around for a bit until he finds the room he got beaten up by Righty and Lefty in. Then Kai hears giant steps, and some talking.

Kai(in head): Shit! The team better show up quickly.

Righty: Look what we got here brother!

Lefty: Yeah!

Righty turns to Lefty.

Righty: No, you gotta look. Are you looking?

Lefty: Yeah!

Righty: Good.

Righty turns back to Kai.

Righty: We're gonna beat you up now.

Righty and Lefty go to charge him. Kai rolls out of the way. Then Righty and Lefty crash into the wall. They get back up, and see Kai on the other side of the room. Righty starts charging Kai first, and once Righty gets close enough Kai hits Righty with a tornado kick straight to the head. Righty Falls back. Lefty throws a punch. Kai dodges it and hits Lefty with a double roundhouse kick. That just makes Lefty angry, Lefty tries to smash the ground. Kai rolls out of the way, and Lefty breaks through the wood and concrete of the floor, which makes a huge hole. Lefty gets back up, and Kai elbows lefty in his side. Then without Kai noticing Righty goes for a punch. Kai just manages to block the punch. Kai goes flying, but minimizes some of the damage of Righty's strength. Kai hits a wall, and with some struggle manages to get back up. Righty Then Starts charging at Kai because Kai is backed into a wall. Kai tries a tornado kick, but he did it too soon, and it missed. Right before Righty slammed Kai, Kai floated to the other side of the room quickly with a purple aura.

Kai: What the hell just happened?

Zuri comes in with a purple aura around her hands. Then after her Az and Jaik walk in. Az is holding nunchucks, and Jaik is pointing an explosive arrow at Lefty.

Zuri: Need help?

Az: I would like a thank you letter.

Kai just laughs, and gets back up.

Kai: Thank you.

Az: I'll let it slide.

Jaik shoots the explosive arrow at Lefty, and It explodes on impact. Lefty is left a little dazed, but shakes it off, and starts running at Jaik.

Jaik: Well, Damn.

Jaik shoots an ensnarement arrow at Lefty's feet. Lefty's trips and falls over.

Jaik: Heh.

Lefty moves his feet, and breaks out of the ensnarement.

Jaik: This is going to be harder than I thought.

Over with Az and Kai. Righty tries to punch Kai, but misses the punch. Kai tornado kicks Righty. Righty gets dazed, and Az slams righty in the head with both nunchucks. Then Kai takes out his staff, and jabs Righty in the head as hard as he can. Righty falls down in pain.

Kai: Jaik!

Over with Jaik Lefty is about to punch him. Jaik shot an electricity arrow. It sticks into Lefty, and Lefty stops. He gets angry and Rips the electricity arrow out of him. Then Jaik shoots an explosive arrow at Lefty, and lefty gets blasted a few feet back. Lefty's feet never leave the ground. Then Kai slams Lefty's head with his staff. Lefty falls on top of Righty.

Righty: Brother, it's time for our special move.

Lefty: Yeah.

Lefty gets off of Righty, and they both stand up. Then they lock arms, and start spinning like a top. They start spinning in Kai's vicinity, and Jaik jumps in. Jaik pushes Kai away, and Jaik gets hit by their arms.

Kai: Jaik!

Zuri: I have an idea.

Kai: What?

Zuri: Get Lefty and Righty in the same spot, and I can take them out.

Kai: Can I be near them?

Az: I'm guessing no.

Zuri: Azrael's right.

Kai: Things always have to be difficult. Alright, for Jaik!

Kai runs in, and starts distracting Lefty and Righty.

Kai(in head): This is where they're gonna be taken out.

Once Lefty and Righty were about to hit Kai, Kai jumped above them. Then Az tackles Kai out of the air so Kai doesn't get hit by Lefty and Righty's attack. The part of the roof above Lefty and Righty collapses. They get knocked over, and covered with heavy rubble.

Kai: Oh, you were using your powers to take down the roof?

Zuri: Yup, good idea right?

Az: It's a solid five at best.

Zuri scowls at Az.

Kai: Come on.

They help Jaik up, and walk around until they find the room with huge doors. They walk in, and they find an office with the chair turned around. The chair turns to them to show The Grandfather sitting down.

The Grandfather: Have you come to beat me up now?

Kai: Only if you resist.

The Grandfather just laughs.

The Grandfather: I'm not going to fight you.

Kai: What, you got more lackeys?

The Grandfather: No, none at the moment. You just have no way of collecting your bounty.

Kai: What are you talking about?

The Grandfather: You forgot to read the fine print. The reason why my bounty is so high isn't just because I'm a powerful criminal.

Kai: Then why?

The Grandfather: The police don't know who I am. Which means that you would have to go to court with your minimal evidence. The best evidence you have is your four witnesses, but one of them isn't even a legal citizen.

Kai(in head): I forgot. Jaik was born into the league.

The Grandfather: Then having the rest of you go on stand. That would really help the police in their investigation about new vigilanties wouldn't it. Oh, but you could record me. The recording would be suspicious at best. Four masked heroes won't exactly go over with the court well. Even if you do I think I have enough money where my lawyer will be able to easily get me out.

Kai: What if we were wearing a wire?

The Grandfather laughs.

The Grandfather: I know you're not. You think I'm an idiot. I've been in this game a long time boy. Don't think you can try to play me.

The Grandfather gets his coat, and puts it on.

The Grandfather: I think that's enough excitement for one day.

The Grandfather goes to open the door to leave.

Kai: Next time I'll have evidence.

The Grandfather: Next time I'll have more security.

The Grandfather leaves. Everybody goes back to Althea's place. Kai and Az sit on the couch watching TV. Althea is in another room healing Jaik. In the room Jaik is just starting to wake up. Jaik wakes up to see Zuri on top of him healing him.

Zuri: It's part of the process.

Jaik: I'm okay with it. I have a question.

Zuri: What's your question?

Jaik: Why did you help us out. Kai wanted money, Az wanted a team, and I wanted redemption. What did you want?

Zuri: You want to know about me?

Jaik: I guess I do.

Zuri: Well, someone should know. When I was little I was taken from my home.

Jaik: Foster care?

Zuri: Hell. I was brought to Hell. Hell wanted to train me so that a man could absorb my power.

Jaik: Are you really that powerful?

Zuri: No, he did it with thousands of kids. He just wanted strength, but for me it was torture. Then on the day he was going to absorb my power, an angel rescued me.

Jaik: Angel?

Zuri: He called himself Kakakol. Kind of a weird name, but I didn't care about anything except freedom. I was very grateful for what he had done for me. Then he gave me the option of living in hell, or getting a life. He gave my life benefits like super powers, a job, and memories of everything that I should have experienced up to the point in my life.

Jaik: How old were you?

Zuri: Well, I think it's been a year. So I would have been 20. I was so grateful for what he did that I tried to use my powers for good. I don't just want to live on earth just for my sake. If an angel gave me powers I would love if I could use those powers to help others.

Jaik: You're really cool, you know that Zuri?

Zuri: I know.

Kai and Az bust into the room.

Kai: Let me stop you right there! Keep it fucking pg13 godammit, jeez! We were going to bust in a few minutes ago, but then you decided to start monologuing. We couldn't just stop your wholesome story. Now we have to see this! I'm disappointed.

Az: How fucking dare you!

They all just laugh. Then they all end up in the living room again.

Jaik: Do you heal everyone this way?

Zuri: I like the reactions. It's not like anything happens I just embarrass you.

They all shake their heads at Zuri.

Kai: I'm sorry guys. You were all supposed to get 20 thousand, but I didn't really pay much attention.

Az: I'm just happy to have a team.

Zuri: I had fun too.

Jaik: We'll get em next time, and that's what matters.

Kai: Your right Jaik. Once we get enough evidence on him. We'll all go back. If that's okay with you guys?

Az: I think our team shouldn't just be used for bounties. We should be like back up. We can help each other out if any of us ever need anything. Kai, I know you're a money addict, but do we have your consent?

Kai: Yeah, I guess we can become a real superhero team.

Az: Yes, now all we need is a name!

Everyone just thinks to themselves for a minute.

Zuri: Angels?

Az: Thats stupid, we're not angels!

Kai(in head): What did the beast say earlier?

Kai: Guardian angels.

Az: That's genius! We can be called The Guardians!

Kai: I don't really like it. You said we're backup. Why can't we be called something like The Reserve Team?!

Az: That's stupid. You're the worst team name giver. We are also all going to need code names, but thats for later. The next time we team up I expect you all to bring your A game, alright!

Az slams his fist into his hand to hype up his speech while also declaring that the end. Eventually everyone goes back home after a few hours of fun. Kai goes, and sits on the couch. Cal walks in.

Cal: You have a bed.

Kai: What if I don't want a bed?

Cal: Suit yourself. I wanted to say something.

Kai: What?

Cal: Thank you. You kinda saved my life when Smiley attacked.

Kai: No thanks needed. You were kind of a dick, but that doesn't mean I wouldn't save you.

Cal: Well maybe I'll try to be less of a dick.

Kai: Highly appreciated.

Cal: Move over I wanna watch my show!

Kai: Taking all that no longer being a dick back.

Cal: I'll start tomorrow!

Kai shakes his head, and goes into his own room to go to bed.