//------------------------------// // Tensions Rising // Story: Equestria Ninja Girls: Viper Kai // by AmethystMajesty25 //------------------------------// The next day, Babs was finished talking with Sunflower at school and walked around after that until she noticed her cousin, Apple Bloom, had a black eye. Babs went to check on her cousin and asked her, “What happened?” “I... kinda got into a fight...” Apple Bloom embarrassedly answered. Then, Babs saw Lancer at his locker and greeted him, “Hey, Lance.” “Hey.” Lancer replied. And when he closed his locker, Babs saw that his arm was in a cast. Babs asked him, “What's going on? How'd yah get so beat up?” “We've got a lot to catch up on...” Lancer said and Apple Bloom nodded. The school bell rang and everyone in the hallways went to their classrooms. Few hours later, it was lunchtime. Lancer was carrying his tray of lunch with his cast until he accidentally bumped into Rumble and Rover. “Oh man.” Lancer groaned. Rumble felt like he was going to punch him, but he didn’t decided to act like a nice kid. He responded, “Oh you thought I was going to knock down your tray? Come on, man. I’m better than that. But hey, nice cast. Want me to sign it? Say no more.” While Rumble was signing something on Lancer’s cast, Heath Burns was walking towards Shark’s table and Shark’s friends were giggling and whispering about Heath who was feeling sad. Shark put his feet on the empty seat and told Heath, “Oh, sorry. Party’s full.” Heath looked around and asked Shark, “Where am I supposed to sit?” “With the other rejects.” Shark pointed to the table where all the kids, who lost their spots at the Viper Kai dojo, sat. Including Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon. Heath Burns frowned and walked away. When he did, Babs entered the cafeteria and confronted Shark. And she did not look happy. Shark greeted her, “Hey, Babs.” Babs Seed shot back, “Don't 'Hey, Babs' me! I heard what you and those jerks did to my cousin and her friends! And what you did to Lancer! How could you do that to your own buddy?!” Shark reminded her, “Lancer's not my buddy. And they started the fight. We finished it.” Babs Seed replied, “From what I heard, you started the fight by breaking Lancer's project,” Then she leaned in to his ear and whispered, “And for stealing the charity money.” Shark frowned and said, “We're just laying down the law: Only the Strong Survive! And the Hamato Clan's weak!” Babs shot back again, “Those are your uncle’s words! He’s got in your head, Swift!” “That’s not my name anymore. It’s Shark now!” He reminded as the two glared at each other while Shark’s friends watched them argue. Babs sighed, “Whatever! You used to be a nice guy, until you started training with your uncle! You trained in martial arts to stand up to bullies! Not become one! But now, I don't even know who you are anymore!“ And with that, she stormed off while Shark just stood there in thought, when he heard Rumble call... “Hey, everyone! Check out Lancer!” Lancer called everyone in the cafeteria and held up Lancer's cast to reveal he had written 'Loser' on it. Shark’s friends laughed except Shark who was feeling upset. Then, Rover took his tray and splatted into his face. Then the two walked off laughing, leaving Lancer humiliated. The Rainbooms were unhappy with Rover and Rumble after witnessing their act. Diamond Tiara didn’t like what she saw and decided to do something about it. Diamond Tiara called Lancer, Hey, Lancer. Over here.” Lancer walked up to her and she took a marker from her bag and signed something on it.He looked at what she wrote and smiled, “Thanks.” “You’re welcome. Show those Viper Kai creeps who they’re dealing with!” Diamond Tiara replied Silver Spoon added, “Yeah, those mice-killing psychos!” Lancer nodded and went to confront Rumble and the Diamond Dogs to give him a message to Viper Kai. Lancer shouted, “Hey, Rumble!” The Diamond Dogs looked and Rumble turned around to see Lancer, “Hey, look who’s back, it's 'Loser'! Lancer shot back, “Yeah, well, this Loser's got a message for Viper Kai!” Rumble questioned him, “Really? And what's that?” Suddenly, Lancer swept his legs and kicked him into the Diamond Dogs, knocking them down. Shark and his friends rushed out of their seats to aid their comrades. The students were astonished to see Lancer taking down his foes as Granny Smith, the Rainbooms, and Lancer’s friends smiled. “The Hamato Clan won't stay down! Oh, and Diamond Tiara added a little something to your signature. Lancer showed them his cast, which now read 'Viper Kai are Losers!'. Lancer walked away proudly and left the cafeteria and the Viper Kai students did the same, but went in the opposite direction. “Yeah, that’s what you get for messing with us.” Rainbow stated. Suddenly, Granny Smith screamed and ran away as she repeatedly said, “Snake! Snake!” Kai’s pet viper slithered its way to the cafeteria from the kitchen as the CHS students screamed and ran away in terror. “Where in the world did that snake come from?” Diamond Tiara asked as she and Silver Spoon hid behind Teddy. “This must be Sensei Kai’s doing.” Sunset suggested as she and the rest of her friends felt angry that Kai crossed a line on them and vowed to plan a counterattack on Viper Kai. Meanwhile in Crystal Prep, Karai, Shinigami, and Shining Armor were training Sour Sweet, Indigo Zap, Sugarcoat, Lemon Zest, Sunny Flare and other students as part of the Crystal Prep Martial Arts Club for the martial arts tournament. While they were training, Suri Polomare, Ginger Owlseye, and Marco Dafoy entered the gym as Shining Armor, Karai, and the rest of the students stopped. “Well, well, looks like we got new members on our team and our class just got bigger. All right, everybody. Make a room for them.” Shining Armor instructed them as Strawberry Sunrise, Lightning Dust, and Shark entered the gym. “Wait a minute, you guys are from CHS. What are you doing here?” Shining Armor questioned them. Karai thought to herself, “I got a bad feeling about this.” Then, Sensei Kai and the rest of his students entered the gym as Kai smiled. “I told you. Viper Kai for life.” Suri vowed. Sensei Kai took off his sunglasses and confronted Karai, “Don’t worry, Karai. I’m not here for a fight.” “Then why in the world are you here?” Karai asked. Sensei Kai offered, “I’m here to tell you. Nice try, but you can’t end a war with your little dirty work. I’m always going to be one step ahead of my enemies. So, I want to make you an offer. Come to my dojo. It’ll be just like old times when you, me, and your father were running the Foot Clan of the old. Together, we’ll be unstoppable. For old time’s sake.” Karai shot back at Sensei Kai, “You’re crazy if you think I’m ever teaming up with you again. The garbage you’re feeding them, the acts they’re pulling. It’s messed up. And you’re to blame for that.” Kai frowned and replied, “I have to disagree with you right there. I care about my students. They’re strong and they’re true fighters. And they wouldn’t make the same mistake of showing mercy and ending up in a coma!” Shinigami didn’t like that tone of his and decided to back up Karai, but Shark did the same too. However, Karai and Kai stopped them, ensuring them that the conversation‘s between old allies. Sensei Kai looked at Karai in the eye and said, “This is it, Karai. There’s not going to be another chance.” Karai paused for a moment until she answered, “Good.” Sensei Kai understood her choice and informed her, “OK. You made your choice. And you are going to regret it. So I suggest you prepare your students for battle. Because now, it’s open season. On them, the Hamato Clan, and you.” After the confrontation, Sensei Kai put his sunglasses back on and walked away along with the rest of his students. Karai felt more determined than ever as tensions started to heat things up between Viper Kai and two different dojos from two different schools.