The Son of Evil, Part 2

Chapter 2: A More "Awesome" Reputation

KND Moonbase

The Supreme Leader, Numbuh 3621 sat in his office desk, yawning as he signed paperwork with his head rested on his right hand. He heard his door open as Larry MayHence walked in with another stack of papers. "Um, Sir: Sectors L and W have complaints of assault, and they demand compensation."

Cheren sighed and face-palmed. "Do I have to fill something out every time somebody stubs their toe?"

"Actually, that is one of Anthony's complaints." Larry said.

Cheren sighed again. "Thank you, Numbuh 65.42." He waved for Larry to go, and the chubby nerd did so.

Cheren gave another yawn and asked himself, "I wonder what's on TV?" The boy tiredly grabbed a remote and switched on the small TV in the room.

"We interrupt this program for breaking news." Melody Jackson spoke as she and Danny appeared on the KNN News. Cheren cocked a brow at the sight of Melody's torn hair and Danny's black eye. "Our breaking story: Supreme Leader Gone Berserk. Just recently, Yours Truly, my brother, and several of our friends/relatives were assaulted at the Ashland Park today by none other than Numbuh 3621 himself. The sectors of these operatives, including ourselves, have already filed several complaints of shoving, ripping up dolls, and pulling your cousin's hair. We would show you footage of this, but Cheren smashed our camera."

"He gave me a black eye." Danny whined.

Cheren's eyes only widened in shock and speechlessness. "Has our Supreme Leader totally lost it? Will we have to hire a new one? Will Cheren strike again? Find out more, after these commercial-" Cheren immediately switched the TV off.

"Well, that's weird. Why would they think I attacked them?" Cheren asked himself. "Man, I need a drink. There's gotta be some change around here…" The leader searched around in his jacket pocket for some money, but surprisingly found something else. "Oh?" Cheren rose a brow and pulled out a pair of sunglasses. "My father's sunglasses? How did these get in here? Didn't Chris have them? Hmm… I guess I should go home and return them. Sigh, maybe the drive will clear my head a little…" With that, the leader left his office and proceeded to the hangar.

Uno Household

After a while, Cheren landed his ship and disembarked to enter his house. As soon as he entered the door, he found Aurora and Chris sitting at the couch and watching TV, still covered in bruises as they also turned to notice him. "Oh. Mom, Dad, he's here." Aurora called.

Mr. and Mrs. Uno immediately walked in with looks of disappointment. "It's about time you got home." Rachel told him.

"Care to explain?" Nigel asked with a raised brow.

"Umm…" Cheren just looked confused.

"A bunch of our friends and relatives just called and said you were attacking their children." Rachel explained.

"And last night, you broke in and blew up the villains' secret lair without giving us a chance to escape." Aurora said.

"See? He's even got the sunglasses!" Chris pointed out.

"What? I never attacked anyone."

"We interrupt this program with breaking news." Eva Jackson spoke as she and Kade suddenly came onscreen. "Live from Los Angeles, California, chaos on the streets of Ashland, West Virginia a few hours ago, done by an unknown child assailant with brown hair and a pair of sunglasses. 'Course, anyone related to this child will know him as Cheren McKenzie Uno, aka, my nephew. Er, but we're not related by blood!" Eva said quickly. "I was adopted by my cousin's uncle, o-on his mom's side! Okay? NNNOT related by blood."

"Uugh." Nigel rolled his eyes.

"Anyhoo, this assailant has done quite a bit of damage downtown, was the cause of several car wrecks, and even attacked several children. Including our own." Kade said.

"Here, we have footage of the incredible downtown destruction done by this single individual." The screen showed several photographs, of cars crashed in spewing fire hydrants, people running out of a burning restaurant, and the despicable boy himself, wearing his smirk as he swiped a lollipop from a baby. The next photo was one of Pablo, the Mexican boy smiling at the camera as he held his guitar.

Cheren's eyes shot wide open. "That wasn't me!"

"Well, he looks a lot like you. And you're holding the same sunglasses." Nigel pointed out.

"It wasn't me! I swear! You really think I would do any of that?"

That's when the phone started ringing again. Everybody shot their attention towards the ringing device, faces of nervousness upon their forms. Rachel hesitantly walked over and reached for the phone, holding it beside her ear as she answered. "…Hello?"

"RAACHEEEEEEEELLLLL!"

"Uhh… Hi, Fanny. What's goin' on?"

"RACHEL! Grab that sorry son of yours and GET yer butts over here NOW!"

"Uhhh, which one?"

"You know very well which one…" Fanny spoke in a quiet, vicious tone. "So get yourselves over here, before I come over myself, and rip, his freaking, HEAD OOOOFF!"

"She'll do it. Trust me." Patton assured her.

"Okay, Fanny. We'll be over in a minute." With that assured, Rachel hung up. Both of the parents exchanged a worried glance before they all focused back on Cheren, who gulped nervously.

Drilovsky Household

The family shortly arrived at the Drilovsky home as Rachel rang the doorbell, and Patton answered their call. "Hey, Patton!" Rachel asked happily. "What's up?"

"Not the best time, Rachel." Patton simply stated before allowing the family in.

"Ho, boy." Rachel only sighed. "What is it this time?"

"Well, see, your son-"

"THERE you are!" Francis yelled, angrily stomping into the living room up to Cheren, taking the boy by the shirt and glaring angrily in his face. "You got some real nerve, sneaking up on my sister like that! When I get through with you, I'M GONNA-"

"Hold on, now, Francis." Fanny intervened, pulling her son back. "Let me take care of this." The Irish woman knelt down to Cheren's eye level and cleared her throat. "Ahem: YA GOT some real nerve, attackin' my daughter like that!" Fanny yelled, shaking the boy by his shoulders. "When I get through with you, you're gonna REGRET the day your mommy gave you that first sip of milk. I never shoulda let my daughter hang out withcha in the first place. You're nothin' but a HEARTLESS, LITTLE, BOY that's no different from Nigel Uno, or ANY OTHER stoopid boy from my time as an operative! Why they made ya Supreme Leader, Ah will NEVER know! YOUU-"

"Fanny, calm down, sheesh!" Rachel yelled, pushing the lady off.

"Exactly WHAT did I do?" Cheren asked.

"Why don'tcha have a look?" Fanny said, angrily dragging Cheren by the wrist up the stairs. "Here she is." She instructed, pushing open the door.

Cheren's face was frozen with horror. His best friend lied on the bed, weakly breathing as blood dripped from her nose, which was bent at a weird angle. Her toes looked like they had been stomped and twisted on the ground, and her knees looked like they had been kicked and bent several times. Her ears also looked like they had been twisted, both in different directions, and her eyes swelled as they were blackened. It seemed she was punched across her face several times, as well as her throat.

Cheren calmly approached the resting girl and gently held her left hand in both of his. "Panini?…"

"Oh…oh… Cheren…" Panini weakly spoke.

"Hey, you just stand back, now!" Francis yelled, pulling the boy away. "I oughta schedule you for early decommissioning right now."

"Oh, come on!" Cheren forced himself away from his grasp and looked up at the parents. "I didn't do this! Why would I hurt Panini of all people?"

"Well, you have been known to cuss a lot when you lose to her." Aurora stated.

"And, we don't have any evidence that suggests otherwise." Fanny said. "Luckily, Panini's injuries don't seem to be too serious. We'll call a doctor, and I'll make somethin' yummy for her."

"In the meantime, I'm afraid we're gonna have to ground you, Cheren." Rachel decided.

"What?! But I didn't do anything!"

"We know, but like Fanny said, we don't really have any evidence." Nigel said.

"So if this 'imposter' strikes again, we'll know because you're in your room." Rachel explained.

"But if there IS an imposter out there, then I have to be out there to stop him! I just can't sit around and let that creep go out and injure people in my name. I have to bring him down myself!"

"Sorry, Cheren, but it's just too dangerous to take that chance."

"Man, that is SO not fair." Cheren pouted with a grumpy look.

"Too bad for you, Killer." Francis snapped.

"Now, now, Francis." Rachel scolded. Cheren spared the boy an angry glare as Rachel led him away.

"But tell you what: I'll wait for Panini to wake up, and then let her decide if I should decommission you." Francis called after him.

"Let's go, Cheren." Rachel told her son, Cheren's eyes still locked on Francis as they exited the house.

Uno Household

The sun was beginning to set as Cheren lied back on his bed, his red rubber shoes kicked off on the floor as he rested his right leg atop the left. His head was rested on his right hand as he took careful aim with darts in his left, tossing the darts at the board on his door as he still kept the grumpy look plastered on his face. Just as he shot a dart at a picture of Ganon in the center, he suddenly began to hear a tapping at his bedside window. He looked and saw tiny pebbles being tossed at the window. He opened the window and looked down to see a barefooted girl, wearing yellow and green garb, long black hair, and gray eyes. "Hey!" she greeted cheerfully.

Cheren dropped down from his second-floor window and asked, "Who are you?"

"Don't you remember me? It's me! Lin Beifong!"

"Oh yeah… you're the transfer from the Avatar Realms. Sector C, right?" Lin smiled and nodded. "But… what're you doing here?"

"Well, I hear you're the recent, infamous 'Supreme Leader Gone Berserk.'"

"Sigh, that isn't me. Some jerk is going around and hurting people, dressed like me. Thanks to him, my parents grounded me. Can you remember the last Supreme Leader who got grounded? 'Cause I sure can't."

"I had a feeling something fishy was up. By the way, can I check out your room?"

"Um, actually-" Cheren didn't have a chance to speak as Lin stomped the ground and flung herself up to the second floor. Cheren put on a look of disbelief as he climbed back into his window.

"Hey, not bad!" Lin said, looking around Cheren's room. "Our world doesn't have anything like this. Check out this thing!" She picked up and opened Cheren's 4DS. "What do you call this again?"

"DON'T touch that!" Cheren snapped, snatching it away.

"Geez, pushy." Lin then took notice of the small TV in his room. "And this is a 'TV,' right?"

"Yes, we use it to watch stuff, and I was lucky to still be able to keep one. Boy, your world really needs to evolve faster." Cheren stated, deciding to switch on the TV.

"Well, it's not like we're anything like those 'Pokémon' this world so cherishes." The static soon cleared from the old TV as Melody and Danny's images appeared.

"We're sorry to interrupt this program, again, as the Lean-Mean Cheren strikes back."

"What?!"

"That's right, Mel, for it seems that our fair leader failed to hear his operatives' complaints, and has laid another attack upon Sector Q of Quahog, Rhode Island."

"So, is this like, a magic mirror or somethin'?" Lin asked. "…Hey!" she realized Cheren was hurriedly slipping on his shoes.

"I have to get over there and stop him!" he exclaimed.

"What about your parents? They'll be mad when they find out you left."

"Too bad. But I can't just sit around and let him do this." Cheren stated as he hopped out the window. "I don't suppose you wanna help?"

Lin hopped out after him and said, "Well, if we're ditching your room against your parents' wishes, then I'm all for it!" With that, the two hurried over to the S.C.A.M.P.E.R. in the yard and got inside. "So… this is some sort of mechanical bison thing?" Cheren only gave a sigh as he started the ship up and took off for Quahog.

Quahog, Rhode Island

Cheren uncontrollably drove around in a stolen car and leapt out before ramming it in another fire hydrant. The black night sky hung in the heavens, and he stood and brushed his hands off as he smirked and looked back at the many burnt buildings and spewing fire hydrant fountains. "Ahh, that's another street for the construction agency."

"Yeah. And it'll be your last street." At this, Cheren jumped around and readied his guard at the sight of Sandman, Coldman, and Wiccan, all aiming their weapons. "Is that you, Cheren?" Sandman asked, recognizing him.

"How would you know, Sandman?" Cheren smirked.

"Erm, I-"

"That's not important." Wiccan cut off. "We don't know what's got you so riled up, but causing destruction to others won't help it."

"This coming from Ms. 'I'm gonna learn fake magic and take revenge against those who made fun of me in high school'?" Cheren remarked.

"Gotta hand it to him: he knows a lot." Coldman said.

"Look, we'd hate to do this, but if you're not going to stop, I guess we have no choice." Sandman decided.

"Like it'll take some cripple, some Eskimo, and some wannabe witch to stop me." With that, the rogue child rolled forward and double-kicked Sandman in the gut, sending him rolling backwards on his chair. Wiccan took aim and started to shoot fireballs from her staff, but Cheren stylishly back-flipped and avoided before taking the staff and kicking her down. He twirled the weapon in his hands before facing Coldman, the ice-themed hero unleashing a ray from his ice pack, but Cheren shot a fireball to melt the pack's hose, while the ice wave came and froze the staff. After taking down the three heroes, Cheren dashed away and began to break more windows.

"Well, that could have gone a bit better." Wiccan stated.

"Well, there's always Plan B:" Sandman said, pulling out a cellphone, "calling his mom."

Uno Household

Rachel hummed a tune to herself as the blonde woman was busy scrubbing dishes. The phone began ringing beside her as Aurora and Chris walked by, watching as their mom answered the phone. "Hello? Oh, hey, Nolan!" she happily answered, pressing the phone to her ear with her shoulder as she continued to scrub dishes.

"Sorry to interrupt, Rachel, but we've got a problem." Nolan spoke. "Your son is over here wreaking havoc."

Rachel paused in her work, shocked, as she and the kids looked outside to see that the S.C.A.M.P.E.R. was gone. The three hurried up to Cheren's room to find the boy long gone as his window was left open, the drapes blowing in the breeze. Rachel held the phone to her ear again and said, "Don't worry, Nolan, we'll be there soon." With that, she pressed the button and hung up. "Oh, great…" she sighed.

"Don't worry, Mom. We'll get 'im." Aurora assured.

"Thanks, kids. Just be careful."

"We will!" Chris nodded before he and Aurora hurried up to their treehouse.

Rachel watched them leave before looking to the sky out Cheren's window, worried for her son.

Quahog, Rhode Island

The people frightfully ran from another street screaming as Cheren stood and smirked wickedly in their direction. "Hope you're having fun." At this, the rogue turned and found the REAL Cheren glaring at him, standing by Lin. "'Cause it ends here."

"Hm. It looks like you found me." he still smirked.

"Just who are you?!"

"Take a wild guess." With that, the imposter unleashed purple flames from his hands and made a fiery circle around him. "HUAAAHHH!" he cried as the flames exploded into a dark-fiery column that encased him. When the column cleared, Cheren and Lin gaped as the counterpart's white articles of his clothing now became pitch-black. The two were still shock-frozen as the counterpart was about to speak. But before he spoke, he realized something was missing. He growled in frustration as he yelled, "PABLO! Get over here and play my awesome theme music!"

The tired Mexican child immediately ran over, panting. "You move too fast, Señor Nerehc." The boy began playing his guitar. (Play the "Dark Pit Flight Theme" from Kid Icarus: Uprising!)

Lin and Cheren shook their heads at his name. "Nerehc??" Cheren exclaimed, their eyes wide.

"That's right. I'm your Negative." Nerehc smirked, pacing back-and-forth. "Nerehc EiznekCm Onu. The son of Lehcar and Eeballaw Seltaeb. But you can call me 'Negative Numbuh 3621.' I'm basically just like you, only a million times more fun."

"What are you doing here?" Cheren asked, glaring and gritting his teeth.

"Isn't it obvious?" Nerehc still kept his mischievous look. "I'm here to erase your good name. Or rather your BORING name. I'm setting up a brand new reputation for you. One that I find a lot more interesting. 'Course, the fact that you caught me sort of adds a wrench into the plan. Still, since no one is around to see us yet, I think now's the time to make my escape."

"You're not going anywhere!" Cheren yelled, drawing his small sword as he ran in attempt to strike him, but the Negative leapt several feet backwards. Cheren growled, running and dealing several quick swings at the Negative, who swiftly moved and dodged around. Cheren took swing at his legs, but Nerehc leapt high into the air and came down on Cheren, smirking down at the boy as he stood on him.

Nerehc gasped and was flung away when Lin kicked a rock chunk at him. Cheren passed her a nod before getting back to his feet and readying to battle the counterpart. Nerehc conjured flames in his hands and began shooting them at Cheren, who rolled and dodged as he made his way over, dealing several punches across Nerehc's face. Nerehc jumped behind and kicked him away, and Cheren looked back to see him doing a breakdance and create a fire shockwave. Cheren jumped the flames and performed a jump attack with his sword. Nerehc jumped away as Cheren ran forward, the two swiping several kicks at the other. Cheren was able to grab Nerehc in his legs and kick him away, smirking at the Negative. Nerehc gritted his teeth and stood up, rapidly tossing more purple flames at the Positive.

Cheren swiftly dodged the flames before making it over and spin-kicking Nerehc's legs, knocking him down. Nerehc looked up as Cheren's sword was pointed at his face, performing another breakdance to knock him down as well. Nerehc easily flipped back up afterwards as Cheren stood to glare at him. Cheren dashed forward and tried to whale on him, but Nerehc grabbed the arm with his sword before sliding him away. He looked over as Lin Beifong stomped and chucked more rock chunks at him, swiftly dodging the rocks before shooting flames at Lin's feet, knocking her down.

He looked as Cheren got back up and performed a spin attack, but Nerehc only leapt away again. The Negative kept his cocky look as he hurried down the street, shooting flames behind him as Cheren gave chase. The Positive raised his arm and sent his sword flying at the Negative, scraping the side of his hip and making Nerehc trip. Nerehc held himself up with his arms and looked up at Cheren. "I admit you are tough, Cheren, but here's one thing we don't have in common." With that, the cocky Negative kicked towards the ground and unleashed purple flames from his feet, using them like rockets to soar high in the air.

"What's wrong, Cheren? Don't know how to fly? I guess you can't do THIS either!" He then began zooming around side-to-side, making various movements with his legs as he still kept the flames running and remained his altitude. "Ha! Lookame! Can't do this! Haha!"

"Grrrr!" Cheren continued to grind his teeth.

"Hey, I gotta run now. Wait, scratch that: I need to FLY! Hahaha! Later, sucker!" With that, the Negative shot into the heavens and soon vanished from sight. (End song.)

Blood boiled in Cheren's form as he watched the Negative get away. His anger growing inside him, the boy erupted a powerful scream, and Lin shielded her eyes as a column of fire shot into the heavens. When the screaming stopped, the column disappeared, but flames still shone around his body as he panted in anger. Lin looked as a bunch of police cars were coming their way, parking as Joe Swanson and his cops came out with their guns raised. "Alright, kid, put your hands up in the air and get on the ground."

Cheren continued to pant as his back was turned toward them. Lin then looked up as a C.O.O.L.-B.U.S. suddenly came down for a landing beside them. Mason and Haruka leapt out and immediately swallowed the area where the cops stood in green and purple gas (respectively), making them cough. Aurora and Chris quickly grabbed Cheren's wrists and pulled him into the bus, followed by Lin as the ship lifted and took off. The touch of Aurora's hand also caused Cheren's flames to douse. By the time the cops blew the gas away, they found the kids long gone.

"Crap. They got away." Joe said. The handicapped officer then looked and noticed Pablo. "Who're you?"

Pablo glanced between the cops and the opposite direction and yelled, "Vámonos!" before dashing away as fast as Speedy Gonzales.