MK (Lego Monkie Kid)

MK is the titular main protagonist of the Lego Monkie Kid franchise and its animated series. He's a young delivery boy working in Pigsy's restaurant who one day answers the call of destiny, being chosen as the apprentice and successor of the Monkey King, Sun Wukong. He wields the Monkey King's staff, which grants its user great powers not unlike those of Sun Wukong. Together with his friends he fights to defend his city and even the entire world from all sorts of threats and enemies from Sun Wukong's past.
He is voiced by Jack DeSena, who also voices Callum in The Dragon Prince and Sokka in Avatar: The Last Airbender.
==Personality==
MK is a highly optimistic individual of the adventurous kind, not too different from other teenage heroes. He cares deeply about his friends and views them as his strength, making him a foil to villains like Lady Bone Demon, who only uses others as tools and means to accomplish a goal. As a hero in training he can be quite careless at times but he is also willing to learn from his mistakes, which he does quite often. 
At the beginning of the story, he is already a huge fan of Sun Wukong and everything related to the Monkey King's adventures, making him naturally excited to take up the mantle of the Monkie Kid. He is initially overwhelmed by the responsibility of being a hero but as he goes on he develops real skills in fighting against evil, while also growing closer to Sun Wukong and coming to see him not only as a teacher but also a great friend despite his flaws.
==Appearance==
MK has the appearance of an average teenager, though his exact age was made intentionally ambiguous by the creators. He has spiky black hair and he always wears a red bandana. His common attire consists of red pants, a white T-shirt and an orange jacket with the Chinese character for "sky". He can also be seen wearing headphones.
==History==
===Background===
MK had been working as a delivery boy for Pigsy's Noodles some time before the events of the series. He was known to be a life-long fan of the Monkey King and had a great fascination with everything related to him and his journeys. 
At some point during his first years he met Mei, a hyperactive young girl from a prestigious clan said to be descendants of the dragons, and the two became best friends. While doing his work he also grew familiar with the presence of Mr. Tang, a frequent customer at Pigsy's who had a bad reputation of not paying the bills and was also a brilliant scholar knowledgeable in the history of Sun Wukong.
===Lego Monkie Kid: A Hero is Born===
One day Mr. Tang narrated a story about the Monkey King to MK in vivid detail, of how he bravely fought the Demon Bull King in an epic duel that laid the very foundations of the city they were currently living in, ending with Wukong crushing the Bull King under a mountain and planting his Golden Staff on it to seal him for centuries to come, ending his reign of terror. With the demon vanquished, the land over his burial site grew for centuries into the rich modern utopia that was now home to MK and everyone else.
MK and Mr. Tang were then pulled out of their talk by an angry Pigsy, who called Tang out for not paying his tabs. Pigsy then lectured MK about his responsibilities as a delivery boy and shared his dream of expanding into other streets once their business picked up before sending him out on a delivery round.
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After a battle against the Gold and Silver Demons, MK was overwhelmed with a sense of guilt as he recalled the constant attacks on Megapolis. MK turned to Monkey King, opening up about his inner turmoil and confessing his belief that he was responsible for the unfortunate events. While assisting in the cleanup of the Treasure Room, MK accidentally unraveled the Scroll of Memory. This triggers a chain of events that would trap Monkey King and the other Monkie Kids inside the scroll by the Ink Demons, leaving only Mei and MK free. Azure Lion stepped forward and offered his assistance to MK and Mei in their mission to rescue their friends. Together, they devised a plan that involved entering the Scroll of Memory and breaking the Protective Curse that held their companions captive. As MK delved further into the ancient scroll, he was haunted by visions of the Monkey King and his enchanted stone at Flower Fruit Mountain. Master Subodhi disclosed to MK that he was actually born from the same stone as the Monkey King, although not in the same form, leaving his identity as a Mystic Monkey surrounded by uncertainty. Despite the ambiguity surrounding his origins, it became evident that MK had a crucial role to play in shaping the future. The Protective Curse intensified MK's determination by taunting him, asserting that he was destined to bring forth a catastrophic event even more severe than any of the Monkey King's mischievous exploits. This challenge motivated MK to unlock his Mystic Monkey form, ultimately breaking free from the curse and setting the stage for what lay ahead. The Protective Curse mocked MK, foretelling that he would bring about the world's end and be perceived as a monstrous being, unlike Monkey King and his tricks. These taunts fueled MK's transformation into his Mystic Monkey form, ultimately breaking the curse. 
However, MK soon discovered that Azure Lion had been manipulating him and the Monkie Kids all along. His true intention was to have them break the curse so he could free the Brotherhood, while keeping Monkey King trapped inside the scroll until they could overthrow the Jade Emperor. This revelation led to a battle between MK and Azure Lion over the plank that contained Monkey King. In a twist of fate, Azure Lion accidentally cut the plank in half, but MK was blamed for the mishap since the entrapment was only meant to be temporary. Feeling disheartened and believing that Lady Bone Demon was right about him causing more harm than good, MK decided to retreat to Flower Fruit Mountain. It was at Flower Fruit Mountain that MK encountered Macaque, who informed MK that he possessed the power to make his own choices and was not bound by a predetermined path. MK would later rescue his friends from the Brotherhood in the Celestial Realm. As a method to stop Azure, MK devised a plan to secretly take the bamboo plank that trapped Wukong without alerting Azure Lion, as Monkey King was able to defeat Azure Lion and stand up to the Jade Emperor before. MK and his friends sought refuge at Flower Fruit Mountain while the Brotherhood seized control of the Celestial Realm and Azure Lion assumed the role of the new Jade Emperor.
Azure Lion's destruction of the universe became inevitable due to his underestimation to control the Power of the Jade Emperor. To stop him, MK and Macaque join forces and embark on a daring journey into the Scroll of Memory to rescue Monkey King. Once Monkey King was freed, MK devises a strategic plan to defeat the Brotherhood by confronting them in the Celestial Realm and utilizing the Scroll of Memory to trap them within its confines. However, Mei suggests an alternative approach, proposing that they lure the Brotherhood to Flower Fruit Mountain, making it look like that the Monkie Kids are ill-prepared for Azure Lion's arrival. MK and Monkey King unite their strengths and engage in a fierce battle with Azure Lion, taunting him while he inadvertently loses the Scroll of Memory. Unfortunately, the plan takes an unexpected turn as Azure Lion spots Monkey King with the planks, leading him to scatter them and attempt to destroy Monkey King. This unforeseen twist prompts MK to tap into his Mystic Monkey form, despite his initial reluctance driven by fear. With relentless determination, MK unleashes a series of powerful blows upon Azure Lion, ultimately causing him to lose control over the Power of the Jade Emperor. The universe teeters on the brink of destruction, hanging by a thread.
MK discovered that Azure Lion had been deceived into causing the destruction of the entire universe. The person who had given Azure Lion the Scroll of Memory and freed him from the Underworld had foreseen the catastrophic consequences that would unfold once Azure Lion obtained the Power of the Jade Emperor. Despite the immense danger, Azure Lion valiantly risked his own life to restore the universe, leaving MK filled with sorrow for the sacrifice made. After successfully saving the universe, the Power of the Jade Emperor was carefully secured within a seal for as long as it could. In light of everything that happened, MK echoed Monkey King's words, emphasizing the importance of leaving the world in a better condition than they had found it, ensuring that everything would be alright. In celebration of their hard-fought victory, MK, the Monkie Kids, Monkey King, the Demon Bull Family, and Macaque swiftly organized a beach party.
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