Still short, I know. Had to update the story. Enjoy :)


The Book

Chapter Two

Master Fung exited one of the vacant rooms, the Pendulum Pendant in his hands as he carefully cleaned blood off of it "How's she doing?" Master Fung looked at Raimundo and the other monks, all of whom stayed outside in case they were needed. And stayed to listen to their guest crying at the pain in her leg.

The old man nodded. "She will be all right, young ones. However, the wound is rather deep, so I would not expect our guest to be able to walk anytime soon." He informed them.

Clay grabbed the tip of his hat. "Anything we can do, Master Fung?"

Master Fung's eyes softened. "Our guest is asleep at the moment. She's had quite a day and requires some rest. For now, we will let her sleep, but she will require much assistance tomorrow." He replied. The monks frowns remained, but they returned to their rooms. Hoping to get to sleep quickly so tomorrow would come.

The next day was like any, only slightly different. The sun was out, the monks were up early, but rather than head out for training once they were ready, the four warriors went in and checked on the woman from yesterday. She was still sleeping, and she didn't appear to feel the pain as she dozed. The monks left, then went about their day. No Shen Gong Wu revealed themselves, so the four just continued on their day as usual, checking on their sleeping guest at lunch, then once again before they prepared their dinner. This time a groan coming through their ears.

They opened the door, seeing their albino guest holding herself up by her elbow, and using her free hand to rub her head. "You are awake!" Omi cheered happily as he made his way over to her bed, the other monks following in suit.

Their guest groaned again, looking out the window from the corner of her eye. "Damn, did I really sleep through the rest of yesterday?" She questioned, unable to believe it.

"Oh, yes. Master Fung said that you would require some assistance for awhile, considering your injury. Can we get you anything, Miss-?" The yellow-head stopped, a nervous grin on his face at realizing he didn't know the woman's name.

"Torrance. Calla Torrance. And while we're on the subject of names, who are you kids exactly, and how the hell did a necklace jam itself into my leg?" She asked them, frustrated. It was tense, but the Xiaolin managed to explain what happened and who they were. They went through every detail they thought necessary, including the Shen Gong Wu, the difference between Xiaolin and Heylin, as well as naming their enemies. Calla's head dropped back against her pillow, staring at the ceiling in awe. "Woah..." She breathed out.

The warriors chuckled nervously. "It's a lot, I know." Raimundo managed to say at one point. "But that's about everything. We're really sorry you got caught in the middle of it, believe me. That's the last thing you need."

"Oh, yes. Please accept our apology." Omi said, bowing his head with the others.

Calla looked at them with a raised brow, but she soon sighed. "The way you put it, I tumbled into your Wu because some robots missed you while firing. Plus, we were in a forest. You didn't know I was there and vice versa, plus there wasn't a hospital nearby. You've got nothing to apologize for, as far as I'm concerned. If anything, I should be thanking you for bringing me here."

They smiled a bit, somewhat relieved, but still somewhat guilty. "How about some food, Ma'am? You slept the day away, yesterday." Calla sat up, and she was about to answer Clay when her stomach growled. They chuckled a bit. "I think that's a yes." He said, smiling brighter now.

"Is there anything else you need, Calla?" Kimiko asked before the guys left.

Calla smiled. "Just a glass of water and my bag. I have a book in there I'd like to read while I'm waiting." Again, another round of smiles.

Omi got her the water, and Kimiko got her bag, and even stayed while she pulled out a small book: "And Darkness Reigned" By: Henry Stokes. "What's it about?" Kimiko asked her, curious. "There aren't enough girls around here to talk to, so..."

Calla chuckled. "I understand. I had three brothers growing up." Kimiko cringed, and Calla just chuckled more. "You have no idea." She said. "I don't know why I'm so fascinated with this author, but...he pretty much writes about the darker edge of things. Corrupted societies, villainous worlds, and even goes as far to write about the citizens who live in them. This one is apart of a series about a young soldier who tried to defend the world from darkness, and now, is at the mercy of a dictator."

Kimiko chuckled nervously. "It must be a good read." Calla nodded at that. "Maybe I could show you some interesting video games at one point. Goo Zombies, maybe."

She nodded. "That would be nice. My mom never let me play those as a kid." Kimiko smiled, bowing respectively before leaving to help the guys in the kitchen.


Well, that's all for this chapter. Things will be heating up soon, no worries ;)

~ K. Fang-sama