The next day Maika headed down toward the 'Penalty Box', she saw a sign in the window that red 'help wanted'. She approached the cashier and there she saw Coach Halder. Coach Halder hadn't changed much in appearance, but it looked like his hair was greying at the top.

"Excuse me," Maika said.

"Can I help you, young lady?" Coach Halder asked.

"I saw a help wanted sign and I was wondering if your hiring," Maika said.

Coach Halder approached her with an unsure look, Maika knew nothing about sports nor was an athlete but this looks like it could be a pretty good first job.

"We are, do you know anything about sports?" Coach Halder asked.

"Not really, but I'm willing to learn," Maika said.

"I see, do you have a few minutes for a quick interview?" Coach Halder asked.

She nodded, "I do sir."

"Perfect, step into my office," Coach Halder said.

15 minutes later Maika and Coach Halder came out of the office, it seemed like the interview went well.

"Well Maika, it seems like you have an interesting background," Coach Halder said.

"Thank you, sir," Maika smiled.

"You remind me a lot of Jen Masterson," He said.

"Who?" Maika asked.

"She was a previous employer of mine, she wasn't perfect but darn it she was a team player," Coach Halder said.

"Well then, I won't let you down sir," Maika said.

"See you next week, Lee," Coach Halder said.

Maika walked out of the store feeling accomplished, that sure felt easy. Then again it must be out of luck, well whatever it was it worked, and she got a job! While walking she caught sight of Michelle and Aaron at the 'Khaki Barn', Michelle looked happy but Aaron on the other hand, had an embarrassed look on his face.

"Come on it's not so bad," Michelle said.

"Speak for yourself, you're a chick," Aaron said.

"What's that have to do with anything?" Michelle asked.

"This is meant for you, but I know nothing about clothes or looking stylish," Aaron said.

Maika approached them with a smile, "Hey guys."

"Hey Maika," Michelle said.

"Is everything okay?" Maika asked.

"We got jobs!" Michelle beamed.

"That's great!" Maika said equally as beamed.

Aaron pouted, "Yeah, I guess."

"What's wrong Aaron?" Maika asked.

"He's just grumpy because he has to work at the Khaki Barn," Michelle said.

Maika was confused, "What's a Khaki Barn?"

"Look up," Michelle said.

Maika looked up and saw the store sign and looked inside to find it was a clothing store, there wasn't any Khaki Barns back in Pyongyang. Still it was only a department store how bad can it be?

"What's wrong with the 'Khaki Barn'?" Maika asked.

Aaron cringed, "You don't know the Clones."

"Who are the Clones?" Maika asked.

A loud happy screech interrupted them; it was so loud that their surprised a baby didn't start crying.

"Oh my god Chrissy, these pink crop tops are adorable!" Kirsten squealed.

"I know Kirsten it's just the cutest!" Chrissy squealed.

Maika was astonished, she's never heard anyone screech like that.

"I guess there the Clones?" Maika asked.

"Oh yeah," Aaron said.

"Why are they called that?" Maika asked.

"They look like clones of each other," Michelle said.

"They sure are loud," Maika said.

Aaron cringed, "It's a sound only dogs here."

Michelle giggled, "Touché."

Aaron was a pit-bull so it'd made sense, hopefully he'll invest in some strong ear plugs because he's going to be hearing that all day long.

"At least you got a job and you're getting paid," Maika said.

"True but still," Aaron said.

"It won't all be bad Aaron, you'll be with me and I'll make sure the Clones won't bother you to much," Michelle said.

"How?" Aaron asked.

"My older sister used to work here, and she's taught me some tricks," Michelle said.

Aaron grinned, "Maybe this won't be so bad after all."

"Anyway, what's new with you Maika?" Michelle asked.

"I just got a job working at the 'Penalty Box'" Maika said excitedly.

"That's great!" Aaron said.

"When do you start?" Michelle asked.

"Next week," Maika said.

Michelle gave an excited squeal and a hug, "We're so proud of you!"

Maika chuckled, "Thanks mom."

Aaron chuckled, "Hey mom you might want to tone it down a little."

"Seeing one of my friends receiving good news makes me happy," Michelle smiled still hugging Maika.

"You can let go now," Maika giggled.

"Sorry, habits," Michelle giggled as she unwrapped her arms.

"That's okay, it's nice to have a friend happy for you," Maika smiled.

They decided to get some lemon slushies to celebrate but when they get there, no ones there and there's a sign that says, 'Closed until further notice.' There's no outbreak that happened, no one's worked at the 'Big Squeeze' since Caitlin graduated high school in 2007. No one else wanted to wear a dorky lemon hat while serving lemon slushies. So, it stands abandoned with dust and cobwebs almost covering it.

"Crap," Aaron mumbled.

"It's still abandoned," Michelle frowned.

"How long has it been abandoned?" Maika asked.

"Way too long," Aaron said.

"It hasn't opened since my sisters friend left a few years ago," Michelle said.

"Why won't anyone take the job?" Maika asked.

"No one wants to wear the lemon hat," Aaron said.

"Lemon hat?" Maika asked.

"Its part of the 'Big Squeeze' uniform and it's pretty ugly and no one wants to suffer the rath of public embarrassment," Michelle said.

"It can't be that bad, it's just a hat after all," Maika said.

Michelle giggled, "Trust me it's pretty bad."

Michelle pulled out her pastel green smart phone and pulled up a picture of the lemon hat, Maika cringed, no wonder this stand has been abandoned for a while. She felt bad though, just because the work hat's a little questionable doesn't mean the business has to suffer.

"Poor giant lemon, it's not it's fault that the uniform's ugly," Maika said.

"Hopefully someone will take courage and serve up some lemon whips," Aaron said.

The trio sat at the same table the previous mall rats resided, it's surprising no one else has claim this area.

Michelle smiled, "My sister and her friends use to sit here all the time."

Aaron grinned, "Oh yeah I remember, good times."

"Maybe we can carry on the legacy for them," Maika suggested.

"Good idea Maika, I'm sure my big sis wouldn't mind if I take her spot," Michelle said.

"I'm sure she won't," Aaron said.

They sat down at the table once owned by the previous mall rats, it felt surreal. It was only a table, but to them it felt like they were taking ownership of something great. They were going to take care of this area and make sure nothing bad happens to it.

"Hey guys," Logan greeted.

"Hey," They greeted.

"I see the 'Big Squeeze' is still dead," Logan grinned.

"Deader then disco," Aaron joked.

"It's a shame, the lemon hat maybe ugly but the lemon whips are the best," Logan said.

Maika giggled which made him grin, seems like he's found a new bae to tease.

"You know Maika, I bet you'd look really cute in that lemon hat, you'd pull it off real well," Logan purred.

Maika blushed, "I don't know, but if you say so."

"I do say so," Logan grinned.

"Dial it down Romeo," Michelle giggled.

"Hey guys what's up?" Hayley asked with Sam and Julio by her side.

"Not much just chilling and taking the table of the once owned mall rats," Logan said.

Sam chuckled, "My big brother used to sit here, he'd go crazy if he didn't have his morning coffee."

Unlike her brother, Sam hates coffee and never understood why Wyatt indulged in such; but she does have his velvet pipes.

"My cousin and my step cousin used to sit here too, it's kind of weird seeing it empty," Hayley said.

"It doesn't have to be, we'll take over," Aaron said.

"That's not a bad idea," Sam said.

"We'd be taking over a hero's legacy," Hayley grinned.

"I'm down for that, gotta keep the good times flowing," Julio said.

This semi happy moment was interrupted by none other then Ron-Rent-A-Cop, he glared at the new mall rats and grumbled.

"What's going on here maggots?" He glared.

"Nothing dude, we're just talking, or is that against your BS code?" Hayley glared.

"Don't talk back to me missy!" Ron snapped.

"We aren't doing anything," Logan glared.

"There's other people probably doing worse things then us, why don't you check them out?" Julio asked.

"If any of you talk back again, I'm writing you up," He said.

Maika's had enough of this guy, time to bring out the, 'I don't speak English' card.

"(In Korean) My friends are doing nothing wrong, please leave us alone," Maika said.

Awkward silence filled the air until Ron angrily responded.

"Is that a threat?!" He snapped.

Maika rolled her eyes, "(In Korean) No but your stupid."

Everyone at the table were hiding their laughter so well, it was almost amazing no one busted a gut yet.

Ron took out his small notebook and wrote her a ticket, "That's for smart mouthing, don't let it happen again or your going to be very sorry."

"(In Korean) Have a nice day," Maika grinned.

He stormed away huffing and puffing, everyone else burst out laughing. They just learned a new tactic, speak another language whenever the mall cops bothering them, if only they were bilingual like her. Julio however can speak Spanish, so he and Maika could help them out.

"That was awesome," Sam laughed.

"Can you do that more often?" Michelle giggled.

Maika nodded, "If anyone is in need of it, I'll just switch from English to Korean."

"-And I'll provide the Spanish," Julio said finishing her sentence.

"That would be great," Hayley said.

"You finally feel like you're at home Maika?" Aaron asked.

Maika nodded, "Yeah, I don't know a lot about Canada but I'm willing to adjust."

"We'll teach you our Canadian ways," Michelle smiled.

Logan put his arm around Maika, "That's right, we'll make sure you fit right in, and no one will know the difference."

She blushed, "Thank you."

"So, are you single?" Logan grinned.

"Down kitty down boy," Sam said.

Logan chuckled, "Okay."

"Sorry about Logan, he can't control himself around girls," Aaron said.

"That's not entirely true, sometimes I can't control myself around delicious food," Logan grinned.

Julio chuckled, "Put a tray of wonder tacos in front of him and he'll devour them like cake."

Maika giggled, "My mom's a really great cook, maybe I can invite you guys over for dinner some time for some traditional Korean food."

"You had me at food," Logan grinned.

Maika giggled, in that moment she realized something, she found new friends who love and accept her for who she is. She has family other then her mother and younger sister who she loves to death but it's nice to have a second family to fall back on. She's really going to like it here, and she knows she's going to make great memories that'll last a lifetime.

THE END, I'm so sorry this took longer than it should (writers block's suck!) I hoped you enjoyed it and there will be more 6teen Next Generation stories in the future.