Xiaolin Showdown copyright Christy Hui
Avatar: The Last Airbender copyright Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko
The Heylin Avatar
Chapter 02: World's Apart
Wuya quickly turned and fired at Chase Young.
the Heylin Warrior had little time to react...and, was knocked several feet into a wall.
Chase soon recovered and GLARED at Wuya.
"Unwise, Wuya...VERY Unwise."
Wuya scowled as she approached Chase and, charged her hands with green flames.
"I'm DONE with you, Chase!" began Wuya, angrily
"I'm done being ordered around like your Personal Slave!"
"Then STAND ASIDE...i'll end the Shoku Warrior MYSELF."
Chase began to rush over to the downed Raimundo.
however, Wuya quickl moved between them and performed a shoving move at Chase.
"NO!, leave that boy ALONE!" shouted Wuya
Chase growled as he got up, glaring at Wuya again.
"you defend him?, WHY!
he betrayed you, HE is a Xiaolin Dragon...OUR Enemy."
Wuya darted her eyes, nervously.
"i...i don't know!
i...i just don't want him Hurt, That's All!"
Chase smirked.
"i see...SO, the "Not-So-Powerful" Heylin Witch STILL has a Soft Spot for her teacherous apprentice."
Wuya scowled at Chase.
she the charged both her hands and took a battle stance.
"Keep...AWAY...from the Boy."
Chase glared hatfully at Wuya.
"Vile Witch...YOU FORGET YOUR PLACE!"
Chase Young the roars inhumanly as he transformed a Brown-and-Black, humanoid Dragon.
Dragon Chase snarled at her, charged his claws hands with Black Energy.
"time to do...what i SHOULD of done...YEARS AGO!" said Chase, his voice deep and raspy
Dragon Chase then charged and pounced at Wuya.
the Heylin Witch TRIED to fight him off...but, Chase was Too Strong.
he lifted her body up over his head and tossed her through the air.
Wuya hurtled thru a tree (shattering it) and crashed into a wall.
Dragon Chase growled softly, satysfied with himself.
he then turned and walked over to Raimundo (who was barely awake)
Dragon Chase smirked as he kicked Raimundo which made the "Wind Dragon" groaned in pain.
Raimundo looked up to see Dragon Chase staring down at him.
he charged his fist with energy and raised it up.
"Prepare to meet your Ancestors, BOY."
Raimundo widened his eyes at this, fearing the worst.
suddenly, he saw someone grapple Dragon Chase from behind.
it was WUYA.
"NO!, LEAVE HIM ALONE!"
Dragon Chase growled loudly as he thrashed at Wuya.
he knocked her away, then grabbed her long hair and pulled it.
Wuya yelled out in pain as Chase pulled at her head.
Dragon Chase then grabbed her neck, wrapping his fingers around her throat.
"you die FIRST...then, the boy." growled Dragon Chase
Wuya growled at the Dragon.
"GO AHEAD!, i don't care anymore."
Dragon Chase squeezed Wuya's throat TIGHTER choking her.
as Wuya gasped for air...Dragon Chase was suddenly bombarded by a "Wind Funnel."
he dropped Wuya (who hacked and coughed violently)
Raimundo stood up tall and glared at Dragon Chase.
"begone..."
Raimundo summoned funnels of wind around his forearms he aimed them at Dragon Chase and fired the Wind Funnels like Cannons.
Dragon Chase was knocked into a wall by the blow.
he groaned in pain as he reverted back into Human Form.
Chase eyed Raimundo...then, smirked.
"good one, Wind Dragon...maybe your not as Weak as a thought."
Chase then stood up and grinned.
"but, this battle ISN'T over.
one way or another...i ALWAYS get what i want."
Chase Young snapped his fingers, signally his warriors to come.
he then summoned dark energy and teleported himself and his army away.
Raimundo exhaled sharply.
he then turned and looked over at Wuya.
Wuya rubbed her neck, making harsh breaths.
Rai approached the Heylin Witch and looked down at her.
Wuya looked up at Raimundo...whose expression was "unreadable"
after a few moments...the Shoku Warrior spoke.
"you alright?"
Wuya paused, then looked away and nodded.
"y-yeah...i'm fine, Thank You."
Rai eyed his "enemy", puzzled.
"why...did you save me?"
Wuya looked at Raimundo, her eyes wide.
she then looked down and frowned.
"i...i'm not sure."
Wuya tried to stand...but, cried out as she stumbled down.
"Your HURT!"
Wuya gripped her shoulder and groaned.
"so i've...n-noticed."
Raimundo helped Wuya onto her feet.
"then...come into the temple."
Wuya looked at Raimundo, stunned at this.
"ME?, in the...X-Xiaolin Temple?"
"Your HURT, Wuya." said Raimundo
"Bad Guy or Not, you need HELP.
and, it's MY JOB to ensure you get it."
Wuya smiled weakly.
"t-thank you, Raimundo...your are truely Kind."
Raimundo smiled.
he then noticed his teammates waking up.
"well...better tell them the "good news."
[Later, In The Temple]
"Are...You...NUTS!" exclaimed Kimiko
The Xiaolin Dragons (plus Wuya)
were all sitting at a table with Master Fung and some Elder Monks.
and, were currently "debating" whether or not to let Wuya STAY.
"You want to help The Old Hag!"
"Kim, PLEASE..." began Raimundo, Trying to calm his friend down
"SHE'S A FIFTEEN-HUNDRED YEAR OLD, EVIL HEYLIN WITCH!
She tried to Take Over The World, and KILL US More times than I care to count!"
Wuya hunched over in her seat, feeling VERY uncomfortable.
"Kim, I know...BELIEVE ME, i know.
but, she nearly got killed trying to save me from Chase Young.
and, besides...she was HURT!
what else coudl I Do?: Boot her out the door, so Chase could Pick Her Off?"
"That DOES sound like a good idea." said Omi
Wuya glared at the short monk.
an Elder Monk then looked to Fung.
"Master Fung...what do YOU say?"
Fung remained silent as he thought for a moment.
he then took a moment to look at Wuya...Then, at Raimundo.
"Raimundo...though it was Risky to bring Wuya into our Temple.
I believe you showed True Nobility is helping someone in need...even if she IS our Enemy."
Omi finally spoke up.
"But, MASTER!: Wuya is EVIL!
She's the Sworn Enemy of Grandmaster Dashi, SHE CAN'T BE TRUSTED!"
"I have to agree with the Little Guy..." began Clay
"Y'all can't teach a Rattlesnake NOT to bite."
"I understand you Concern, my Xiaolin Apprentices...but, that isn't the case.
though i sense a Great Darkness within Wuya's soul...i ALSO sense Light within her as well."
the Xiaolin Dragons and Elder Monks looked shocked.
"wait-wait-wait..." began Kimiko
"you mean to tell us that there is GOOD in Wuya?"
"possably." replied Fung
Wuya looked away, still refusing to speak.
Fung then looked at her and spoke.
"Wuya...please, tell us: why DID you Save Raimundo from Chase Young?"
Wuya looked nervous.
she then looked at Fung and spoke in a shaky voice.
"i...i-i don't know.
I...i just...DID, that's all."
Fung raised an eyebrow.
"I do not believe you."
"Because she is EVIL!, and Naturall a LIAR!" exclaiemd Omi
Wuya glared at Omi.
"SILENCE, YOU TWIT!
YOU DON'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT ME!"
all the Monks got frightened at Wuya's outburst and readied for attack
all execpt Raimundo and Master Fung...who tried to calm them all down.
"Wuya, PLEASE...calmness."
Wuya breathed heavily..then, finally exhaled.
"alright...i'm Calm."
"now, tell us the Truth: WHY...did you save my Apprentice?"
Wuya was silent for a moment.
she finally exhaled deeply, looked at the others and spoke.
"b-because...Raimundo, he...REMINDED me...of someone i cared about."
"who?"
Wuya's lip quivered, her eyes getting wet.
she sniffed loudly, then spoke once more.
"my...My Son."
everyone (and, i do mean EVERYONE) widened their eyes in shock.
"whoa...didn't see THAT coming." said the Guardian Dragon, Dojo
Wuya sighed sharply, a sad expression on her face.
"all you Xiaolin Monks know the story of how i tried to Dominate The world.
and, how Dashi defeated me, and locked me in that a'cursed Puzzle Box of his.
but...no one knows WHY i tried to conquer the world, WHY i became evil in the first place."
"then, tell us, Wuya." said Fung, calmly
Wuya took a moment...then spoke again.
"I...had a HARD life." began Wuya, sadly
"my Mother didn't survive my birth and my Father abandoned me as a child because of...my "appearance."
Wuya pointed at her long, curvy ears.
"as you know, I have Magic Powers...i was born with them.
because of that, people treated me like I was a Monster...DEMON, they called me."
Kimiko looked down, actually feeling BAD for the Heylin Witch.
"One Day...i met a man who "seemed" to like me.
he romanced me sweet talked me...made me feel Special."
Wuya closed her eyes and sighed.
"then, one morning...i woke up, and he wasn't there.
and, a few weeks later...i discovered that I was pregnant."
Omi looked confused.
"what's a "Preg-Knat?"
Clay whispered something in Omi's ear...to which the Bald Monk widend his eyes.
"so, what was that Jerk's name?" asked Kimiko
"i don't know...i can't remember.
but, i DO remember feeling Angry...Angry at being Used and Betrayed!"
Wuya's mood suddenly changed.
"but, then...my son was born: Xander."
Wuya smiled a Warm and Loving smile (which freaked the others out)
"He...looked EXACTLY like me.
and, I loved him SO MUCH."
Fung mused on this.
"i see...so, this Child was your Light."
Wuya nodded.
"YES...he was.
he filled me life with so much Joy and Happiness."
Raimundo then frowned.
"but, something happened to him...didn't it?"
Wuya frowned again.
tears formed in her eyes, then fell down her cheek.
"yes..." said Wuya, her voice breaking
Kimiko wasn't sure if he wanted to hear this...
but, she knew that She (and, the others) HAD to."
"what happened?" asked the Dragon of Fire
Wuya gulped hard, then spoke.
"i...tried to keep myself and my son safe by living in a cottage on a hill FAR away from any villages..."
Wuya then sighed sharply.
"but, that didn't stop the Villagers themselves...from finding us."
Kimiko gasped at this.
"they...attacked you?"
Wuya nodded.
"it was Nightfall, i was asleep.
they threw burning bricked at my home and burned it down.
I got myself and Xander out...but, the Villagers were waiting for us.
i tried to use my powers to protect my son, but their were TOO MANY!"
Wuya's body shook as she paused, recalling her memory.
"the...last thing i saw, b-before i was...knocked out.
w-was my baby...on the ground, and those villages...and, t-their Pitchforks an-"
Wuya finally stopped.
she buried her face in her hands and cried softly.
the whole room fell Dead Silent.
no one knew what to say, or how to react to this.
Finally, Master Fung spoke.
"so...the death of your son is what turned you to evil."
Wuya glared at the others, her angry eyes full of tears.
"all i ever wanted was to be left alone..." began Wuya, getting emotional
"I was FINALLY happy...but, they TOOK HIM AWAY FROM ME!
Mu SON, Xander...who did NOTHING bad in his Entire, Short Life!
I learned back then that the World is HARSH and CRUEL.
so, I decided to take my Revenge on the world...by being JUST as Merciless."
Fung mused on this.
"i see...i think I understand now WHY you've done the things you've done.
and, possable WHY you saved Raimundo's life from Chase Young."
Wuya looked down, then glanced at Raimundo.
"Raimundo...reminded me of my son.
to kill HIM would be like killing my Xander...and, i could NEVER do that."
Raimundo looked stunned.
then, a though ocourred to him.
"is that why you treated me to "kindly" when i was your Apprentice?"
Wuya looked at Raimundo...then, nodded.
"yes...it IS." began Wuya
"At first, i DID only Use you...
but, as i got to know you better...i looked at you as my son.
so, i gave you EVERYTHING you wanted: Money, Toys, Games, EVERYTHING.
gave you the things i Would of given to my Xander...if he were alive, today."
"whoa...i had no idea."
Fung then spoke again.
"Wuya...it would appear that we have Misjudged you.
what those villagers did Fifteen-Hundred Years Ago was terrible..."
Fung then got serious.
"but, that doesn't mean YOU had the right to do what you've done.
REVENGE will Never grant you peace...only More Misery."
"Master Fung is RIGHT, Wuya..." began Raimundo
Wuya looked at Raimundo.
"Xander WOULDN'T want you to be like this...to be Angry and full of Hate."
Wuya's eyes became wet and moist again.
she began to tear up, and tried her best to hold them back.
"i...i miss him."
"i know." said Raimundo, touching Wuya's hand
"but, i think you should live your life the way HE would of wanted.
and, not waste it on Pointless Revenge (seeing as how the one sthat killed him are long dead.)"
Wuya gulped hard, then buried her face in her hands.
"i'm...I'm Sorry.
i'm sorry...for Everything."
as Wuya began to cry again...Kimiko looked away.
the Japanese Girl NOW felt bad for all the times she called Wuya an "Old Hag"
Omi himself felt "strange."
all his life, he was taught that Wuya was the "Ultimate Evil"
yet, according to Wuya's story, SHE was an Innocent Victim.
part of him wondered if Wuya was REALLY telling the truth and, might have just Made-Up this Sad Story for sympathy.
but, Another part of him...felt BAD for his Old Enemy.
"you are Forgiven, Wuya..." said Master Fung
"and, we shall grant you sactuary here at the Temple...in case Chase Young Returns."
Wuya looked at the middle aged monk...she then smiled weakly.
"t-thank you, Master Fung...i am honored by your Kindness."
Fung nodded, then looked at dojo.
"Dojo...take Wuya to a room where she can stay."
the small, green dragon gulped.
"uhhh...are you SURE?
i mean, me and her aren't exactly on good ter-"
Fung eyed teh Dragon.
"R-Right Away, sir." said Dojo, giving a "Mock Salute"
Dojo then hopped over to Wuya.
"Okay, Wuya...just Follow Me.
and, TRY not to step on me."
Wuya smirked as she got up and, followed the Dragon out of the chamber.
once she was gone, the others began to Speak Freely.
"Hmmm...I'm not so sure that it's Wise to let her stay."
"OMI!, how can you say that!" exclaimed Kimiko
"that Poor, Poor woman...i feel so BAD for her."
Raimundo snickered at this.
"yeah, and YOU were the one that kept calling her an "Old Hag."
Kimiko gently punched Raimundo's shoulder.
"I must agree with Omi, Master Fung..." began an Elder Monk
"can we REALLY be sure that Grandmaster Dashi's Nemesis has Truely renounced her Evil Ways?"
Fung nodded.
"Yes, i do." began Fung
"i sensed no Evil in Wuya's heart.
she was being Truthful when she told us her story.
besides...the "Ying-Yang Yo-Yo" has taught us in the past
that their is Good and Evil inside ALL of us...so, even Wuya is capable of Love and Compassion"
everyone fell silent upon Master Fung's words.
knowing full well that he was indeed RIGHT.
"soooo...does this mean she's on OUR side?" asked Raimundo
"that all depends on Wuya's decision." began Fung
"I doubt she will fight against us as a "Heylin" in the Future...
but, whether or not she decided to fight WITH US as a "Xiaolin" remains to be seen."
[Elsewhere]
Dojo opened a door, leading to a small room.
"Well, HERE WE ARE!"
Wuya walked in an examined the room.
it was Obviously NOTHING like the room she previously stayed in as Chase Young's Palace.
but, seeing as how she was No Longer welcome there...this "stall" was better than Nothing.
"it is...Nice."
"yeah, well...it's not exactly "The Ritz"
but, it was good enough for Dashi and Guan back-in-the-day."
Wuya was silent.
"hmmm...yes, i suppose so."
Wuya walked in and sat cross-legged on the sleeping area.
"thank you...you may go now."
Dojo grumbled, then left the room quickly.
Wuya inhaled deeply...then exhaled.
she then laid down on the floor and looked up at the cealing.
"forgive me my son...i have dishonored your memory." began Wuya, quietly
a tear formed in her eye..which she wiped away.
"but, i make you a NEW promise.
I Swear, that from this moment on...i shall make you PROUD."
Wuya closed her eyes and cried softly.
"i miss you, my son.
and...i hope that wherever you are...you are HAPPY, and at PEACE."
Wuya then turned over and soon drifted off to sleep.
[Meanwhile, in Another World]
the Sun shined brightly over a pristine, bayside Metropolis that stood amongst some tall mountains and grassy plains.
off the coat of the city a tall statue.
the statue of a bald man with an "arrow" tattoo on his forehead.
and, nearby...was an Island.
which was home to none other than the Avatar: AANG.
[Air Temple Island]
a woman with dark skin and and dark brown hair watched as several men and women in Dark Blue and White uniforms
tried their best to attack a teenaged boy in a black uniform and wearing a "tribal mask"
a bald man with an "arrow tattoo" soon joined her.
the woman looked at her husband and smiled.
"hey, Katara." said the man
Katara smiled
"Aang...so good of you to come."
Aang overlooked the "training exercise"
"so...how's he doing?"
Katara resumed watching the fight.
"he's "wiping the floor" with them...as Usual."
three men rushed over and shot streams of fire from their fists.
however, the boy simply leapts above the flames and throws a stream of water at them.
the quickly becomes ice, and freezed their legs to the floor.
the boy them leapts over them and rushes towards his new oppenents.
a woman summons a stream of water and shoots it was the boy.
however, the boy stomps on the ground, making a wall of stone rise up from it.
the water harmlessly impacts the stone wall the boy then splits it apart
and, summons his own water stream, freezing the woman in place.
the Boy sprints forward...until he is surrounded by five other oppenents.
the boy stand still, eyeing each and everyone of his oppenents.
the Blue-and-White men then stomp on the ground, summoning chunks of stone.
the stone levitates in the air for a moment, then they hurtle them at the boy.
the boy, however...shoots fireballs at the stone chunks one-by-one
the stone chucks shatter upon impact, reduced to little more than pebbles.
the boy then leaps up into the air.
he puts his hands together and forms a large ball of fire.
he reels his arms back, then shoots the fireball at the ground.
it explodes into a blazing inferno upon impact, knocking the men back for the force of the blast.
the boy then lands onto the scorched earth.
he looks around and sees that all his oppenents are down.
"TIME!"
the boy looks and sees a blind bare-foor woman with Bun-like hair approach.
the boy then removes his mask, "revealing" his true face to the woman.
Brown Skin, short Blood Red Hair Green Eyes and, Pointed Ears.
the boy smiled, revealing his Fanged teeth.
"So...how'd i Do, Aunt Toph?"
"That's "Sifu Bei Fong" to YOU, Twinkle Toes."
the boy rolled his eyes.
"oh, sorry...my mistake."
Toph exhaled sharply.
"well...once again, you've won.
either your getting Better, or the "White Lotus" are getting SOFT."
the boy snickered.
"i TRIED to make them look Good."
Toph groaned.
it was then that Aang and Katara approached the boy.
"Well Done, Xander..." began Katara
"your getting BETTER at your Bending Skills."
Xander sighed.
"yeah...all except ONE."
Xander then looked to Aang...who exhaled.
"Alright, ALRIGHT...you convinced me.
we'll start your Airbending Training first thing TOMORROW"
Xander grinned.
"WOO-HOOOO!, YES!" exclaimed the teenager
Xander then caught himself and, quickly assumed a more "respectful" posture.
"I am Honored, Sifu Aang." said Xander, bowing to the Avatar
both Aang and Katara smiled warmly.
"XANDER!, XANDER!"
Xander looked and saw two dark skinned children run up to him.
the children tackled Xander to teh ground and hugged him.
Xander simply laughed at this.
"KYA!, BUMI!"
Aang and Katara smiled at this.
"You won the Bending Match!" exclaimed Bumi
"Yeah, so i did."
"Will Daddy teach you Airbending, Now!" asked Kya
Xander nodded.
"yep!, first thing tomorrow."
the children exclaimed loudly.
"YA!"
"HOORAY!"
the two kids finally got of Xander who stood up and brushed some dust off himself.
Xander then looked and saw Another kid near Katara.
"hey, Tenzen."
the young boy simply waved and smiled.
Xander approached Aang and Katara.
"so, i guess me and the Little Guy are gonna be "classmates", huh?"
"it would seem that way." said Katara
Xander smiled.
"That's GREAT, maybe he can give me a few pointers."
Aang shrugged.
"maybe...but, all you need to know is THIS." began Aang
"In order to Airbend...you must be like the wind.
you must go-with-the-flow, and NOT be forceful."
Toph just scoffed at this.
"XANDER?...being "UN-Forceful"
HA!, that'll be the day."
Xander eyed the Blind Earthbender.
"your Confidence in me is "touching."
Toph smiled a sly grin.
Xander exhaled, then looked at Katara.
"Katara...you mind if i go to Republic City for awhile?"
Katara raised an eyebrow.
"why?..."
"Well, i've been traing on this island for WEEKS!
i'd like to go to town today, see the sights, Meet some people."
Katara scowled.
"i don't know..."
"oh, Katara: COME ON!" began Aang
"I need to go to town Anyway for some "Political" business.
he can come with ME and have all the fun he wants while i work."
Katara STILL remained Stone-Faced.
"PLEEEEESE!" pleaded both Aang and Xander
Katara finally exhaled, defeated.
"Alright, FINE!, just be careful...
i don't trust those "new-fangled contraptions" that are running all over the city."
"you mean..."Automobiles?" said Xander
Katara crossed her arms and exhaled.
"I don't see WHY people need those things.
I remember a time when a Horse-Ostrich drawn carrage was all you needed to get around."
Xander groaned.
"oh, great...another of Katara's "It-Was-Better-Back-Then" speeches."
Aang tugged at his shirt.
"Uhhh...r-right.
so, me and Xander better go."
Aang and Xander walked off.
"JUST BE CAREFUL!" called Katara
"Just because Aang and Zuko founded build city it doesn't mean trhat it isn't Dangerous!"
"GOT IT, "MOM!" called back Xander with Sarcasm
Katara exhaled sharply.
"honestly, what AM i gonna do with those two?"
Toph scoffed.
"Hey, YOUR the one that said "I Do" to Twinkle-Toes, Remember?
and, it was also YOUR Idea keep Xander when you and Aang "found" him."
Katara smiled.
"yeah...i remember it well." Began Katara
"Xander was only a baby when we found him during the Lunar Eclipse sixteen Years Ago.
right away, we could sense he was STRONG in spirit...and, embraced him as our own."
Toph crossed her arms.
"i still don't quite understand WHY Xander his a bender All Four Elements.
that's usually "Avatar Stuff", and he can't be the Avatar...since AANG is the Avatar."
Katara nodded.
"i know...it amazes me, too."
Toph exhaled.
"well, i'd better get back home.
spirits know that Lin is driving my husband Crazy by now."
Toph turned and walked off.
Katara watched at her friend left.
"Goodbye, Toph!"
Toph waved her hand.
"later."
Katara smiled.
she then looked down at her three children.
"come, Children...let's go listen to the Radio."
"YAAA!"
"WOO-HOOO!"
Author Note: Wuya finally reveals the truth behind her past to the Xiaolin Dragons...
and, I reveal what REALLY happened to Wuya's Son, Xander (somewhat)
as you probably figured out by now, this "Avatar" story
takes place AFTER The Last Airbender and BEFORE Legend of Korra
Aang is still alive, yet Republic City also exists.
so, fans of BOTH shows will love this story.
and No...i didn't Rip-Off Korra's Story
by having Xander master all of the Four Elements, EXCEPT Airbending.
I always planned for that from the start.
it just so happens that "Michael and Bryan" had teh same idea for Korra (Deal With it)
