Chapter 1

It was a normal day on this temple in the middle of China. This temple was more of a martial arts school and on this place there were 4 young warriors (3 boys and a girl). The shortest one was a yellow skinned and bald dude named Omi. Omi is an orphan and was raised by elder monks all his entire life. A taller muscular guy with blond hair was named Clay Bailey. Clay came from a family of cowboys which had a small ranch to transport meat and also milk. The next guy in the group was Raimundo, the cocky, kind and charismatic leader of the team. His friends call him Rai. Raimundo came from Brazil, and at first he was a lazy bum, and also was on the forces of evil once, but he realized that he never wanted to hurt his friends so he saved them when an evil witch was going to kill them. Raimundo worked harder and demonstrated that after all he was the chosen one to be leader. The last member and only girl in the group was Kimiko, a Japanese beauty.

Kimiko was sort of a bittersweet person; she id nice to everyone most of the times, but when you got her angry she can really start beating the crap out of anyone. Despite their differences, they got along pretty well and were also the best of friends. During the time however, Raimundo and Kimiko were starting to have feelings for each other, and Clay and Omi knew about this and tried to support them as best as they could.

The 4 warriors were in this big hall for an important announcement from their sensei, Master Kanoi Fung (I put Kanoi as Fung's first name for this story to be original, don't flame me if you don't like it). Master Fung was being accompanied by a small dragon named Dojo. These two are great pals also. Anyway this is now the way the story starts.

Master Fung: Young warriors, I have a special announcement for you.

Raimundo: What we have to fight against someone more evil than jellybean? Or is going to be 5000 years of darkness?

Master Fung: No these are indeed good news. Well for the next week the planets will be aligned in a star form. By this means, the Shen Gong Wu will not be active during that time. So you all have a week of vacations, and since you're all young adults you can spend them in any place you want.

All: All right, that's awesome!! Thanks.

Raimundo: Yes. It was about time to have some time off of these duties.

(They all glare at him in a strange way, and Raimundo decides to shut be quiet.)

(After the announcement the warriors sat and had dinner of rice balls with teriyaki sauce, then the young warriors were having a chat on which place to go during their vacations.)

Omi: Well it is too red to have a small time of relaxation.

Clay: It is great not red. And you're right about the time of relaxation.

Kimiko: Hey guys why don't we all go to Tokyo a few days and you could meet some of my favorite girls. (Don't worry Kimiko is not lesbian)

Raimundo: Another time Kim. I have a special surprise for all of you.

Clay: Listen how about if we go to Texas. I want to invite all of you to a special carnival with a horse riding race contest included.

Raimundo: Clay, maybe next year. Anyway I want to invite you to Rio de Janeiro. I know my true hometown is Tobereo, but the rest of my family lives in Rio. There is going to be the Carnavales.

Omi: What is the Carnavales? Is it a martial arts contest?

Kimiko (giggled a bit because of his naiveness): No Omi it isn't. In fact I don't know either what is this event you're talking about?

Clay: Ditto.

Raimundo: The Carnavales is just one of the biggest social events during the entire year in Brazil. There are parades, giant float cars, everyone wearing exotic costumes, and also some of the most beautiful queens dancing to the crowd's delight. This event represents a part of the Brazilians' lifestyle, besides soccer and surfing.

Clay: That sounds fun partner.

Kimiko: Yeah must be pretty cool.

Omi: I agree.

Raimundo: Okay pack your bags we're going tomorrow in the afternoon.

Clay: Tomorrow?

Raimundo: Yes. We must go in the afternoon, so we can get to Rio by night to meet my family, and also to witness the first night of the event.

Omi: Okay then tomorrow in the afternoon it is where we are going. You know my friend I have always wanted to go to your country Brazil. This time will not be official Xiaolin business.

Clay: I agree with da little partner. Brazil is the only country we haven't visited yet.

Kimiko: Rai, I can't wait to visit Brazil.

Raimundo: Okay dudes then it's settled we're going to Brazil tomorrow for the Carnavales. Pack your bags with everything you need like toothbrush, clothes, money if necessary, and also remember to have fun.

The rest: Okay.

(Clay's room)

Clay: Let's see if I have everything I need in my bag for the trip. My hat, clothes, kung fu manual, hot spicy sauce, and also my guitar are in the bag. I have everything I need. (His thoughts) If Raimundo wants to use these days to score with Kim, he will not do it... not without some of my help. For now it's time to sleep.

(Omi's room)

Omi: Let's see. Since these days are going to be just vacations, I will just have as they might say reflex a long and have numb. Now checking my bag, I have my clothes, a new hat that Clay brought from his town, the basketball from my New York City friend Jermaine, and also a new dictionary that Raimundo bought for me so I can learn things that I don't know yet. Yes, all of them are in the bag. (In his thoughts) I have known for some time that Raimundo likes Kimiko and even more as a friend, even Clay told me about this. Secretly, I also had stuff for Kimiko, but it would not be honorable to take her especially when someone else likes her more. I will help Raimundo, so he can win Kimiko's affections.

(Kimiko's room) Her POV

I have my make up kit, trendy clothes, PDA, cell phone, my laptop computer. All the things I need are right here. I wander (or should be wonder) if anything will happen between Rai and me. Wait he is just a good friend, a little bit self centered, cocky, kind, and handsome boy. Aww... Forget it I will just check my e-mail one more time, and then I will go to sleep.

(cutscene to her e-mail account)

Computer screen appears: You have 5 new messages.

Let's see there are 2 from Keiko, 1 from Papa, and the last 2 are from promotional sites offering special prizes. The first one says "Kimiko, I really miss you girl. I hope you can visit Tokyo often and present to me those guys you always hang out." You're BFF, Keiko. Next one says, Kim if you have the chance to ask out that Brazilian guy.

The rest I'll check them out tomorrow, but right now I am going to sleep.

End of Kimiko's POV.

(Raimundo's room)

Raimundo: Let's see if I have everything I need. Clothes, body wash, and my soccer ball are the things I need to take, including money. I think these days are going to be the perfect chance I have to finally score with Kim and maybe to ask her out. I hope everything turns right, or is going to be worse than Omi getting slang terms wrong or Clay with his cowboy metaphors.

This was the true chapter 1. Our monks are just packing their stuff to Brazil, and everyone will have a lot of fun during those days. Also to remind to all of ya, that I do not own Xiaolin Showdown and their characters. This story was just made for entertainment purposes only. Don't forget to read and review. I'll update the next chapter as fast as I can.