Chapter 1: Rise of Liang

Hey everyone, this is a new story I'm working on about the war mentioned in my story 'Rise of the Heylin Emperor'. So I guess it's a prequel. If you haven't read the prologue from that story, then read it if you want to know a bit about some of the characters in this story. Oh, and thanks to all who reviewed on the latest chapter of that story as well.

Disclaimer: I do not own Xiaolin Showdown


1500 years ago, in Ancient China, a war between the Xiaolin and the Heylin broke out. A war that threatened the very existence of the Xiaolin and every other living thing in the universe. Thousands of lives were lost in the war and millions, ruined by the devastation that followed every battle. During this time, the great Grand Master Dragon, Dashi, along with the Xiaolin Monks, Chase Young and Guan, joined the war. Though the three friends were the strongest of the Xiaolin, there were even stronger warriors in the Heylin Army. The Heylin Elite Guards 1 through 10. These ten warriors with no names, were all given ranks depending on their strength. They were responsible for hundreds of deaths in the war. The war was one of the worst in the history of China and was left out of its history.

This is the story of that war.


A man, clad in armor, slowly made his way through the halls of a great palace. With his sword in hand, he killed any that stood in his way. Blood covered the walls as more and more palace guards attempted to stop the man and failed. When he finally reached the end of the hall, he blew open the giant doors leading to the throne room. The room was empty except for the emperor, sitting on the throne. The man took a step forward, but stopped when ten warriors appeared in front of him. The emperor rose from his seat and spoke.

"I must commend you for your bravery, Liang. You have proven that you are a most fearsome warrior. Though you are foolish to go against me." He looked to the ten warriors. "Do you really believe you can usurp the throne from me? My family has ruled over the Heylin for centuries. I will not just give it up to trash like you."

"A coward such as yourself does not deserve the throne." The man, now known as Liang calmly said. "You do not care for the people, you only look after your own well-being." The emperor laughed.

"Why should I bother myself with such trivial things. The people are not my concern. They are, but insects for me to crush." Liang stepped forward, but was stopped by the warriors. "Surrender now. As you can clearly see, you are surrounded by my Elite Guards. You will die before you lay a finger on me." Liang did not heed the warning and continued advancing on the nobleman. "Kill him!" He ordered the Elite Guards, but they did nothing. "What are you doing? Kill him now! That was an order and you must obey me! Remember, I am the emperor and you must serve the emperor." 1, the leader of the Heylin Elite Guards, turned to him and spoke.

"You are right. We are born to serve no one else, but the emperor."

"But you are not that man." 9 said.

"What do you mean?"

"According to the ancient prophecy, the true emperor will rise and lead the Heylin to victory." 1 explained.

"And Master Liang is the one described in the prophecy." 9 finished. The emperor stepped back and called out for his guards, but none came. Liang grew closer as the emperor backed into a wall.

"Stay back! Please, don't kill me!" He pleaded, but Liang ignored him and raised his sword.

"As I have said before," He drove the weapon through the emperor's chest. "a coward such as yourself does not deserve the throne." He pulled the sword out and held it up. The ex-emperor slowly raised his head to speak, but in the blink of an eye, it was sliced off. "For I am the true Heylin Emperor."

It was done, Liang had taken the throne and in days his influence had spread to the rest of the Heylin nation. He had completely taken over the nation. A week later, he called the entire Heylin army and the Heylin people to the palace where they eagerly awaited their new emperor. Liang walked onto the balcony overlooking the courtyard of the palace where everyone was gathered. Behind him stood his Heylin Elite Guards.

"My people." His voice echoed throughout. "Now is the time for us to rise to power. We will destroy everything that stands in the way of our conquest. We will show the might of the Heylin people." He looked down at his people. He knew about their hatred towards the Xiaolin. He knew how the loss of the war to the Xiaolin, thousands of years ago, had destroyed the Heylin world. Life was difficult for his people and he wanted to help. "We will show the Xiaolin that we will not fall. From here on...we are now at war with the Xiaolin!" Everyone cheered for him.

War had been declared on the Xiaolin and the world. Liang knew that the people would die for him. They proved that when millions of Heylin joined the army to fight against the Xiaolin. Several days later, Liang and his ten Heylin Elite Guards attacked large city where an important Xiaolin Dragon was currently staying.

"Thank you, Grand Master Dashi. Were it not for you, those bandits would have done unspeakable things to my daughter." A nobleman said.

"Don't worry about it. It's my job after all." The Grand Master Dragon bowed and walked away.

"Grand Master," Dashi turned around, waiting to hear what the nobleman had to say. "If you do not mind, would you like to stay for a feast?" Dashi smirked. He knew he couldn't turn down a free meal.

"I really shouldn't, but if you insist." He bowed. "I would gladly." So a grand feast was held for Dashi as the entire nobleman's family and the Grand Master Dragon ate. All was fine for the moment, but outside the city, Liang and his Heylin Elite Guards stood.

"This will surely get the Xiaolin's attention." 4 told her master. Liang nodded and held out his hand to the city.

"Attack. Kill all inside...leave nothing standing and burn the city."

"Yes, master." The Heylin Guards said in unison, except 10, who only growled, and jumped into the air over the city and attacked.


That's the first chapter. I know, this was short, but I am really exhausted from the California State High School Exit Exams today. Ugh, four hours of testing. Also not my best chapter. Go ahead and review.

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