Author's Note: Had this done for a while but forgot to update it...sorry Supernatural was on. Any who, If you are wondering what an Imoogi dragon is, it is a dragon, usually a female, that is born a human but when they come to age turn into their dragon forms. Also a big thanks to my beta Sonata Ray, you're the best.


"Hey Raimundo, how did you get here so fast?" Dojo asked, "And what's with the tacky outfit?"

The boy blinked in confusion. "Uh…who's Raimundo?"

"That would be this good looking guy right here." Raimundo declared while getting his pant leg unstuck from the bushes. Omi and the others fell in pursuit.

"Uh, is it just me or am I seeing double?" Kimiko scratched the back of her head.

"Yeah," Clay took off his hat rubbing his knuckles across his head, "but I just reckon I hit my head harder than a bull buckin' in a rodeo."

"But at least one of them is not wearing the clothing of a very old greasy man." Omi pointed out.

"You mean old geezer clothes." Raimundo corrected.

"That too!" Omi tried to redeem himself.

"Hey!." the Raimundo double yelled. "The only reason I wear these, is because I live high in the mountains." He motioned at the button down wool sweater, black tight sweatpants, and brown laced winter boots.

"But we're in the middle of a jungle," Kimiko pointed out, "and who are you?"

"And why do you look so much like Raimundo here?" Clay added.

"My name is Shuang and,"

"Shuang!"

The boy stared at the direction which he was rudely interrupted.

"W-what kind of name is Shuang!" Omi slurred out.

The boy frowned as he threw an acorn at Omi. Omi used his tiger instinct to catch the acorn while continuing to laugh.

"Yeah, what's with the lame name?" Raimundo slapped his leg in humor.

"I reckon that an odd name for a fellow." Clay grinned.

"My name isn't funny!" The boy protested stomping his foot.

Crack.

Everyone turned their head towards the sound. The egg they were all ignoring was starting to finally hatch. Shuang quickly scooped the egg up in his arms, turning away from the others. He didn't want the dragon to accidentally imprint on those idiots.

Oh man, I am so not read for this parenthood thing. The boy thought, not noticing that someone walked behind him.

Crack.

Parts of the egg shell started to fall apart, and a gargling sound could be heard from the egg. Shuang held his breath, the egg finally fell apart with the bottom only remaining. Within Shuang's arms laid a bald baby girl, with pink fleshy looking skin, a button nose and claws instead of fingernails.

The baby stirred around a bit before slowly opening her eyes.

"Bah," the baby girl drooled, "bah!" she started squealing and giggling looking up.

"Strange." Chase hummed.

The boy yelp in surprised almost dropping the baby.

"I had expected a dragon…" Chase rubbed his chin, "not a…humanoid child."

Shuang gulped, "Well, it is an Imoogi dragon." Please almighty whoever you are, please just let this baby imprint on me!

"An Imoogi dragon!" Dojo shouted. "Those are sorta my species cousins!" he slithered his way on Shuang's shoulder.

"Ah, yeah." Shuang cleared his throat, "You could say that- you do look like an eastern traditional dragon."

"Ah, yes the looks, bu-ut, I am part tatsu."

"Wow, would've never known."

"I know, I know I am amazing."

"You can get off my shoulder now." Shuang didn't like a gloating dragon.

"Oh come on, you-" Dojo yelled as he was grabbed by the tiny baby who was now hugging him.

"You know what," Dojo gasped for breath, "I think it's time to look for the chosen one."

"Yeah the real chosen one, cause there's no way its me." Shuang shook his head.

"Well," Kimiko grabbed the dragon scroll form Raimundo's back pocket. "according to this we're…looking at him."

"What where?!"

"Who in the dilly is it?"

"I wonder if they know how to clean dragon litter boxes."

"Oh it simply can't be Raimundo's double, that would be so whackied away!"

"You mean so whacked out." Kimiko sighed. "And it's Shuang alright."

"What!" Omi huffed in anger, "First Raimundo is our leader, now the other him is also a chosen one!"

"Guess good looking is a recommended thing." Raimundo shrugged.

"Interesting, you should be able to create," Chase clicked his tongue, "several dragons"

"Well-"

"Alright we got the chosen one, now kids let's book it, and leave Mr. and Mrs. Creep behind!" Dojo changed shape quickly.

Wuya growled in the dragon's direction. Chase raised a brow just noticing Wuya's presence. As Shuang hurried in his double's direction, away from the scary strangers, the baby started cry.

This does not look good, I just hope she's hungry.


Cliff hanger? Why yes. Is Shuang ready to take care of a young without his grandfather? Will Shuang be the only one the baby imprinted on? What does imprinting mean to an imoogi? Find out next time on The Dragon Protector!