This is my follow-up to "Mantis' Tragic Memory", so I decided to make a sequel to it. One of my friends wanted to to see a sequel to it, so this is for Arceus and Luigi Mario 09. So, this time, I gave the grasshopper who killed Mantis' mom a name and he's back for revenge on Mantis. So, I hope you guys love it!

Grasshopper's Revenge

by: Terrell James

Chapter 1: Return

It'd been 2 months since Mantis turned 21 and he has been doing okay. Ever since his memories about his past with his mother and that grasshopper sent him back to memory lane, it'd been pretty clear for him, that he used to shut himself out on his own, missing out 8 birthdays in 8 years. Because of his 21st birthday being everything he wanted--people that cared the most about-- and that's what really made him completely feel like he's appreciated and loved.

It was early sunset in the Jade Palace and Mantis was seen sitting around the branch off the Sacred Peach Tree of Heavenly Wisdom, just enjoying the peace and quiet around there. It's like he was really liking the fact that he's 21 and he's almost looking forward to growing up a little. He sighed softly as he saw the sky change from blue to purple. Just then, he heard someone eating some peaches, walked across the branches and saw Po consuming 9 peaches.

Mantis chuckled and said, "So, we have a little peach thief, have we?"

Po saw Mantis standing on the branch, with all the peaches and felt totally embarassed about it. He asked, "What are you doing here, Mantis?"

"Funny. I was about to ask you the same question." said Mantis.

"Just to get some peaches."

"Oh, so you weren't stuffing them in your pants?"

Po saw that he had stuffed a few peaches down his shorts and chuckled embarassedly and blushed a little. He said, "Yeah, they're in there. I just feel so... silly."

"Of course you are. That's just the way you are... silly and kind of funny. But, that's what we like about you."

"You really think so?"

"Dude, if I'm lyin', I'm dyin'."

Mantis and Po started laughing with each other and then, sighed together. Then, Po asked, "So, how does it feel to be... 21?"

Mantis sighed and answered, "It feels awesome. I mean, it's like I'm a teenager, only, I'm a young adult. Although, I don't feel anything, really. But, you know, other than that, it just feels good. If it wasn't for you guys throwing me a 21'st birthday, I would've sulked in isolation, like I do every year on my birthday, since my mom died."

"I bet she was a nice mom." said Po.

"Yeah, she is."

"Besides, who was the dude that killed her, though? You never mentioned his name."

"His name was... Su Ying. Dude was a crazy grasshopper,t hinking that I was messing up their relationship and I didn't even do anything. I think he was too possessive with my mom and that he would kill her if he sees me with her and aim for me." said Mantis.

"You know, you're right. That dude is crazy. Killing her just because she's your son and killing you? That's just stupid."

"I know, right. He's just being paranoid, probably from drinking too much bloody mary, I guess. All that stupid behavior got him in trouble, though. If it wasn't for these people that arrested him, I wouldn't be here."

"Yeah, I agree. I'm going inside. Wanna come?"

"I'll be there in a minute."

Po got up and walked back to palace while Mantis watched the sun turn into night and sees the stars coming out. He sighed softly and thinks about his mother up there in heaven and feels like he's being watched over. He quickly got up and saw Monkey standing there, waiting for Mantis.

"How long have you been standing there?" asked Mantis.

Monkey chuckled slyly and answered, "10 minutes."

"My bad."

Mantis hopped out of the tree and into Monkey's shoulder and went back to the palace. Monkey asked him, "So, what did you and Po talk about?"

"Oh, you know, everything and even about this grasshopper that my mom got killed 9 years ago."

"Who was it?"

"Su Ying. Dude was a crazy grasshopper as well. I mean, he's just paranoid and so hung-over. How stupid is he?"

"What was it about him that set you off?"

"That if I interfered or spend more time with my mom, he'll kill her and me."

"That's kinda harsh."

"And, you know, I was 11 at that point. What happens between her and that grasshopper is their business, so I try to stay away from the drama a little bit and not get involved. However, when he sees me with her, he just became agressive and violent and every night, I just kept seeing his face everywhere. It's really scary to me."

"Well, it's over, right?"

"Yeah, he just went to a prison or something, but better than than where I used to live. I hope I forget about this whole situation."

"That's true."

A few hours later, when they were sleeping, Mantis heard someone bellowing out of nowhere. It really scared the crap out of him. He got up and wanted to see where it came from. He slowly opened the door and got quietly stepped out of the room to see where the noise came from. He saw a shadow figure come out and quickly passed him. He started panting nervously and quietly said, "Hello? W-who's there? Is there anyone here? Is there anyone here at all?"

There was no answer, and he let out a nervous sigh until he turned around and saw the grasshopper in front of him. He remembers the evil, paranoid eyes, and his hands that made his quiver. He said in a raspy voice, "Remember me, Mantis?"

He saw his old enemy coming to the hallways and attempted to scratch his face and then, started screaming loudly and after that, he disappeared. He got the impression that he's coming back for Mantis and felt completely afraid about what's happening.

The door opens and Mantis covered his eyes to think that the grasshopper's still here, but it was only Monkey instead. He said, "I heard you scream."

Mantis looked up and saw Monkey standing there and lets out a huge sigh of relief and said, "Thank goodness it's you. For a second, I thought you were Su Ying."

"Su Ying? You mean, that grasshopper?"

"Yeah, that's him."

"Did he... show up here?"

Mantis was shaking so nervously and whispered, "Yeah. I think he's coming back for me."

"What's he going to do to you?"

Mantis gulped nervously and uttered those to two words, "Kill me."

Well, he's back and what will happen to Mantis? You're gonna find out more about this soon!