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Convincing

Omi's POV

From a distance I could hear the birds chirping and the water flowing gently. I could feel the sun's warmth shine on me as I sat in the court yard of the Temple grounds. I could hear foot prints approaching and as I opened my eyes, I looked and saw none other than Master Fung standing before me. I stood up from my place and gave a bow to him.

"Greetings Master Fung," I spoke.

"Greetings young monk, how was your meditation. Were you able to clear your thoughts?" Master Fung replied.

"Indeed I have, thanks to the peace and quiet here."

"I do recall it once being noisy here with the other young monks here."

"That was . . . a long time ago Master Fung . . ."

Lately Master Fung always brings my old friends in any conversation we share which makes me feel a little sad. I can remember it just like yesterday we were all fighting side by side, creating memoires, and acting like a family. However, that all changed when . . . well it was a long time ago . . .

"Indeed it was and soon it will be again." Master Fung said making me confused.

"I am afraid I do not understand Master." I responded.

We motioned me to follow him in which I did and he lead me to the main room where we used to talk of Shen Gong Wu and much more. I sat down waiting for him to speak once more after he took a sip of his tea.

"It time for us to reunite the Xiaolin Warriors." He spoke putting his tea down.

"I do not understand why?" I questioned.

"At first I thought giving you all what I have come to know as "the space" for all of you was best. I admit I had believed this was to be the answer, but I see it was not. What happened that day was bad, but it does not mean your friendship should end. Years have passed now without any danger which is why there was no need for the Xiaolin Warriors to be together . . . that is until now . . ."

"What is going on Master Fung?"

"I sense an ominous force beginning to grow. It is like a mere pebble tossed into the great blue sea that will create rubbles that will eventually become great waves. This is only the beginning of what's to come and I fear that if we don't hurry all will be lost."

"Pardon my interruption Master, but how will I be able to even convince the others to return? We didn't exactly part in good terms if you recall."

"I believe you can do it Omi. You must trust yourself and your friends that they too feel the same way you feel and wish to make amends."

I was about to question him even more, but I stopped. I want to believe in his words, but what happened that day . . . Even I didn't think I could forgive them like I have come to forgive them now. Still it is my duty as a Xiaolin Warrior to do what is right. I looked to Master Fung and nodded my head before leaving. I went into my room and grabbed a few things for this long trip I was about to face. I am not sure I will be able to convince all of them, but I must try.

. . . . . .

The next day came and I now have all the belongings I needed and was ready to leave for whatever comes. I met Master Fung in the court yard with Dojo ready to go and looked back at the Temple. It has been exactly three years since my friends have left this place and now soon after three years some of them may even return. I bowed to Master Fung one last before jumping on to Dojo. Before we left, Master Fung said this.

"Friendship never dies . . . remember that Omi." He said.

With that I was off. We traveled for miles in so many passing hours. I however, could not be tired. Instead I felt anxiety building in me. I do not know what my friends will think once we meet again. I only hope is that they still hold the bond that we all shared as friends.

Clay's POV

"Yee haw get a move on little doggy!" I shouted gathering the cows.

"See ya back at the ranch sugar that is of course you can keep up!" Annabelle

"You have no idea who you're talking to little lady."

I gave her a small grin and raced her back home with our horses. Once we got there, I decided to be nice and for once let her win. However, as soon as we got back she turned to me half mad half smiling.

"You let me win that's not fair!" She began to laugh as she slight my nudged me as I was still on the horse.

I hopped off and then helped Annabelle off to. She gave me a quick kiss before letting her go. I was more red than a sun burned man. She gave a smile and started to laugh. We got our horses out them in the stables and went inside my house for a drink. As we sat and talked I saw Annabelle's eyes go wide in shock. I turned toward the direction she was looking at out the window and saw something green coming toward here in the sky. I quickly grabbed my shot gun and went outside and started to aim. However, as the creature appeared I began to realize who it was. He quickly landed on the ground put his arms up in defense.

"Don't shoot! I'm too young to die!" Dojo shouted.

"Is that you Dojo?" I questioned.

I saw another figure appear that jumped of Dojo. At first I couldn't tell who it was until he came closer. I lowered the gun and my eyes went wide.

"Well I'll be a tow headed Texas Rattler. Omi?" I questioned.

"Greetings old friend I see you have been well" He replied.

He came closer to me as I was still shocked to even see him at a time like this, but still. Once we were face to face I heard Annabelle come outside worried.

"Is everything alright?" She questioned.

"Yeah," I replied.

"My apologizes if I have in anyway startled you Miss." Omi spoke.

"Oh it's no problem, are you a friend of Clay's?" She asked and he froze and I watched as he gave a weak smile.

"You could say that . . ."

"He's an old friend Annabelle. He's one of the Xiaolin Warriors I was told you about." I said and by the look of her face I could tell she was shocked.

I gave a deep sigh and decided that we should all talk inside. Annabelle got us some drinks as Omi and I sat in silence as Dojo was waiting outside. Annabelle decided to keep him company as we talk. We sat here for a while in silence, until Omi began to talk.

"It has been a while Clay, you seem well my old friend." Omi spoke.

"After I left the Temple I started a new life here in Texas. Along the way I met Annabelle and she's been by my side since. She's a tough little lady. In a way she almost reminds me of Kimiko I guess, but more cowgirlish." I chuckled to myself.

"I am happy to see you doing well."

"So what brings you here ?"

I watched as his grip on the drink tighten. I saw a sort of pain look in his eyes like he wanted to saw something, but kept it help back. It took him a while to speak, but when he did I was quite surprise. I watched as he got up from his seat and came toward me. Got on his knees and bowed to me.

"I am truly sorry my friend . . . for everything . . . What happened that day . . . it all meant nothing. I am truly sorry." Omi spoke.

As shocked as I was I didn't know what to say. I knew what he was referring to because I never once stopped thinking about what happened that day and what we all said to each other. In truth what I said that day wasn't even true. I was just mad and now I just feel awful. Still what they all said I can't say they didn't mean it, so I even wonder if I could forgive them. I stood up from my seat and lifted Omi back up to his feet and stared at him seriously.

"I appreciate your apology Omi and I apologize to for what I have said to you as well. What I said wasn't the true. However, that being said I'm not sure I can forgive Kimiko or Raimundo so easily like I did with you. I'm not sure they're words weren't true." I replied.

"Which is why I have come here to make amends with everyone. I want us to be a team again just like before. I'm sure they want that too . . ." Omi said.

"Look I accepted your apology, but that doesn't mean I'll come back with you. I have a life here and one I really don't plan to leave behind."

"But we need you just like we need the others! Master Fung has sensed grave danger and says that we must all join together once more and unite as one and fight the darkness that is to come!"

"It's not my job anymore Omi . . . I was a Xiaolin Warrior, but now I'm . . ."

"Still a Xiaolin Warrior," Annabelle said from behind me.

I looked at her confused, but then she came toward me with Dojo following behind and hugged me tightly. I hugged her back and stared into her beautiful eyes.

"Honey I know how much you love this ranch and me, but I know how much you love being a Xiaolin Warrior more. I know how much it meant to you and if there's a chance you'll all make up, then go for it. I can handle things here while you're gone. Besides Jesse comes by now and then, I'll be fine." Annabelle said.

"I'm not sure how long I'll be gone let alone if I can stop this darkness that's coming." I replied.

"I know you can, because your you and you can do anything. I believe in you . . ."

Without a second to waste I kissed her full on the lips savoring every second of it because I'm not sure how long it will be until we meet again. Once we parted I saw Omi with his eyes closed and I laughed. I got a few of my things and then was ready to take off. I gave one last kiss to Annabelle and then hopped on Dojo with Omi and waved good-bye. As we began to fly into the sky I looked at my ranch and at Annabelle and felt a little sad to be leaving. I turned toward Omi who was smiling at my return.

"I'm telling you this now, so there's no confusion later on. If you can't convince both Kimiko and Raimundo then I'm going back home. Also if you do however, convince them then when this whole darkness thing is gone, so will I. My life is still in Texas and nothings changing my mind about going back to be with my ranch and the girl I'm in love with you." I explained.

"I understand, I am just . . . happy to see you again Clay my friend. I am glad you are here with me now." Omi said and I smiled.

"It's good to be back little buddy, let's just hope we can convince the others."