Disclaimer: I do not own Xiaolin Showdown … and I've run out of witty remarks for my disclaimers.

PREVIOUSLY:

"It's been eight years since you fell into the split in time." Said Kimiko, "You're lucky, some people come out decades older than when they fell in. It seems you came out at the same age you would be if you hadn't fallen in at all."

"Eight years?" Asked Raimundo, "That makes me, what? … Twenty-two?"

"The war still isn't over. For three years we remained in the temple, defending it with all our strength, but we couldn't defeat Chase Young's growing empire …" She took a breath and continued, "We realised that to defeat Chase we would have to create our own empire. Of course this isn't as easy as it sounds."

"Raimundo!" Called Kimiko, with all her old enthusiasm, "Come and meet him!"

Raimundo groaned and walked up the passage.

"This is Yuuji."

Raimundo stepped forward and his face was suddenly set back into that familiar and charming smile. He held out his hand as Tammy stood up to take it.

Tammy smiled and wrapped her arms around his shoulders. He was so sweet and she just wanted to stay there forever, but they had work to do and if Raimundo's vision was ever going to come true they would have to work hard.

Jack slowly opened his eyes. He could sense that someone was leaning over him, but he couldn't tell who. He blinked repeatedly until his eyes focused. He recognised those blonde braids and those blue eyes. He smiled.

"Ashley!" He whispered, sitting up for the first time in days.

Kimiko woke up and rolled over. She could fell someone in the bed next to her. It was Yuuji, had to be. She opened her eyes and saw, not Yuuji, but Raimundo lying next to her.

Chase Young had seen this coming … no he should've seen this coming. Wuya stood before him with at least half his army behind her.

Raimundo nodded and left. How could it be? He trusted Yuuji, Kimiko loved him! How could he be spy?

"I'm not a spy!" Said Yuuji.

"Yes you are!" Said Raimundo, "You are the spy!"

"No he's not," Said a voice from the doorway.

They looked around; Tammy was standing in the doorway, she was looking at the floor, her red hair covering her face, a shadow cast across her eyes.

"We predicted this confrontation," He said, but then he turned to Chase Young, "How strong is Wuya?"

"More powerful than either of us now," Said Chase Young, "On our own, we shall lose, but together …"

Kimiko stepped forward.

"What are you saying?" Asked Kimiko.

"I am saying," Said Chase Young, "That we need your help…"

"When Wuya is gone, we have made arrangements. There will be a break of about a year and in that time, we will all move settlements. Chase Young has agreed that the new settlements can be arranged in secret to keep all civilians safe." She said.

"A fourteen year old dragon trapped in the body of a twenty-two year old." Said Chase, "Who knew that that would be the ultimate weapon."

Jack opened his eyes, apparently completely unaware of what had happened.

"Oh … hi guys." He said, "What are you all looking at?"

"I thought so," Said Chase, "the dark magic Wuya used to torture him with as caused side effects. He can see things that haven't happed yet or are somewhere miles away."

"Are you saying he OD on dark magic?" Asked Ashley.

"More or less." Said Chase, "Now he has a third eye, and we have a new weapon."

"You're not using him as a weapon!" Said Ashley.

"You couldn't stand the fact that Raimundo beat you, he got exactly what he wanted and so did you … you just didn't want to admit it." Said Yuuji, "And I don't think we can get married if you still love Raimundo."

Raimundo was just opening his door when he saw Yuuji leaving.

"Hey Yuuji, where you going?" Asked Raimundo.

"I've got a mission." Said Yuuji, "I …"

"You're not coming back are you?" Asked Raimundo.

"Jack?" Asked Raimundo.

Jack pointed behind Raimundo, so he turned and saw something … something that made his heart skip. A large hourglass, an hourglass he recognised.

"The sands of time …" He said, "That's it!"

"The sand of time." Said Raimundo, "Kim … do you have them?"

"Somewhere in one of the vaults," Said Kimiko, "What's your plan?"

"We stop me from falling into the time rip," Said Raimundo, "that way the temple won't fall and the war will never happen!"

As the smoke cleared, the scene became clear. Wuya was on her knees, dead, but held up by Chase Young holding onto the handle of the dagger, the blade of which was fully submerged in Wuya's skull.

Chase Young looked around at Kimiko.

"It is done," He said, "My army will now leave, and you have one year to get your affairs in order."

"I can't wait," Said Kimiko, smiling slightly.

"Kimiko," Said Raimundo firmly, "I think I know where you're going with this and I don't think …"

Kimiko kissed him.

"Raimundo it worked … Raimundo?" She looked around for the older Raimundo.

He was nowhere to be seen. On the ground, were the sands of time.

"Where did he go?" Asked Kimiko urgently.

"I dunno, maybe he went back too soon or something." Said Clay, "Or maybe in this time he just didn't come back with us. Anything is possible!"

"I know, I …" Kimiko stopped and looked suddenly taken aback.

"Kimiko, what is it?" Asked Omi.

Kimiko turned around and slowly raised a hand. She ran it along the edge of the black eye patch. She took a breath and lifted it off. She blinked … and both eyes came into focus. She let out a small scream and turned around.

Kimiko knelt down, reading the inscription on the base of a statue of a familiar figure:

Here lies the mighty dragon who gave his life to kill Chase Young

Rest in peace

Raimundo Pedrosa

"Miss Tohomiko," he said, holding out a hand, "My name is Yuuji Kinnara, I'm here to discuss … I'm sorry is something wrong?"

Kimiko suddenly realised she had been staring at him.

Kimiko stood in front and Clay and Omi stood behind. They each put a hand on one of her shoulders. She smiled slightly.

"Sands of time!"

When Raimundo came to, he saw Kimiko, Clay and Omi standing above him. Their other selves that came with Raimundo had disappeared as once again time was changed. Kimiko smiled at him. He blinked at her.

"Did it work?" He asked.

"Um … no," Said Kimiko, "but trust us, it's a good thing."

Kimiko helped Raimundo back to his feet. She smiled.

"We'd better get back, come on Yuuji …" She stopped.

"What?" Asked Raimundo.

"Come on Rai." She said.

"You called me Yuuji!" Said Raimundo, folding his arms.

She breathed in shakily, "I … I've been so unfair. I pretended I didn't love you to stay with Yuuji. I cheated on Yuuji with you. I got engaged to Yuuji and then … he left me because he knew I loved you. I didn't realise … and neither did he … that I still love him."

Raimundo shook his head.

"Kimiko … what are you saying?" He asked.

"I can't keep doing this … I can't stay with you when I think I still love Yuuji and I wouldn't be able to stay with Yuuji because I know I love you …" Kimiko sighed, "I just can't do this. Until I know what my feelings are … I can't be with anyone."

Kimiko stared at the door for a moment and then took in a breath. Tears began to pour down her cheeks and she clutched at her stomach as the pain ripped through her and she collapsed to the floor.

Ashley stroked the top of Jack's head gently and smiled. He sat up suddenly making her jump.

"Jack?" She asked.

"It's coming." He said.

"What is?" Asked Ashley.

He looked into her eyes. He was filled with such fear.

"The end."

PROLOUGE:

It wasn't until the next day that Raimundo realised that Kimiko hadn't appeared in the offices. Although he knew something was up, it wasn't like Kimiko to dodge work. He went to go and find her … then stopped. She had dumped him just last night and he still wasn't happy about it. Why should he care if she was taking it hard?

"Hey, Raimundo?" Asked Ritsuko.

"Yeah?" Said Raimundo, turning to face her.

"There's a strange message coming through," Said Ritsuko, "I think you should check it out."

"Not now Ritsuko." Said Raimundo.

"It's from Tammy." Said Ritsuko quietly.

Raimundo turned towards her. Her face went slightly pink as he looked directly at her. His heart was beating furiously as he picked up the headpiece and listened to the message, which crackled.

"Raimundo … (pzzt) … it's Tammy …(Pzzt)…need to talk to you …(pzzt) … tomorrow at midnight … it's important …the old temple …"

The message faded out. Raimundo looked at Ritsuko. Again, she blushed.

"When did this arrive?" He asked.

"Just now." Said Ritsuko, "It was pre-recorded so I couldn't trace it."

"Have you shown this to anyone else?" He asked.

"N … no sir." Said Ritsuko.

"Don't call me sir," Said Raimundo, " … and don't show this to anyone else. I'm gonna deal with it."

"O … okay." Said Ritsuko.

"Don't be so nervous," Said Raimundo, "It doesn't suit you."

He walked away, Tammy's voice still buzzing in his head. Could this be serious? Was it a trap? What was he going to do?

In the medical area, Jack was shivering uncontrollably. Ashley bit her lip and tried to stop herself from crying. She didn't know what to do. She needed to tell someone what Jack had said, but she couldn't risk leaving him.

"The end …" whispered Jack, "…the …end."

(A/N) I wish I could give a happy authors note at the beginning of a new story, but once again I am extremely pissed off!!!!! Someone else had copied one of my stories word for word. Not only that, they've ripped off my title! All they've done is switched the names and put in the 'Class of the Titans' and people are going on about how great their work is! I HATE BEING RIPPED OFF! Tehy even ripped off my title!

From one of the reviews I read, this person rips off other people's stories too. I told them they had till Friday to take it down and it amazingly dissappeared!

Love everyone or anyone who reads my stories and has returned. Remember this is just the prologue and the chapters will be longer!

Lots of luv,

Becky.

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