Hey everyone! It's time for another chapter of Izzyland, where Izzy decides to make a risky decision. Will it work, or is she just asking for trouble? Let's find out.

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters used in this story. They all belong to their respective owners.

Chapter 2: Izzy's decision

The father daughter moment was interrupted by a neighing of a horse. They both looked to see Squidward Tentacles riding a sea horse. Raimundo recognized him, for he was the generals assistant, and a personal advisor to the emperor. And it looked like Squidward was coming to see Raimundo for something important.

Or rather, the whole town as the squid began to make an announcement.

"Citizens of this village, we are faced with a great danger. The evil tyrant, and brute Broly has returned. Along with his vicious army, and has declared war over Toon China."

Many gasps and whispered fell upon the citizens as Squidward continued, "Shocking I know, I know. And that's why the emperor has assigned me to call forth all of the strongest soldiers in the land to prepare for battle."

With that, he pulled out a list of all the men qualified for the army... these are the following.

Aang, Butch, Spongebob, Mr. Krabs, Eddy, Ed, Ash, Brick, Boomer, Raimundo, etc.

Izzy gasped when she heard her father's name. She didn't seem to like this at all. She watched as her father stepped forward to receive a letter. Suddenly, Izzy ran after him. "No! Don't do it!" She shouted, stepping in front of Raimundo, and facing Squidward, "Please sir, my father has an injury. He won't be able to fight."

Squidward scowled. "Little girl, I only take and follow orders from the Emperor of Toon China. And do you wear his crown, no. I don't think so."

Raimundo put a hand on Izzy's shoulder. "Don't worry Izzy, I'll be fine. Besides, this is a pretty serious situation were dealing with here."

Izzy watched as her father took his scroll and walked away, limping a bit. She was deeply concerned!

Later that night...

Izzy sat in her room, thinking over what had happened in the day...

She was completely concerned for her father, having to go into war with his injury still affecting him. She didn't want him to do this. Soon, she was called to dinner. And so, as she got in the dining room, she began to pour tea for her family. It was silent.

But soon Kimiko spoke up, "My... this spaghetti is great. You... make the best foods, Granny."

Granny chuckled. "Why thank you Kimiko."

Once again, it was silent. As Izzy was about to sip her tea, she looked at her father. She could tell he still felt a bit of pain in him due to that injury, she sighs a little. After a few more moments of silence, she slammed her cup on the table and stood up.

"You shouldn't have to go!" She exclaimed. "There are other young men who can fight in the army!"

Raimundo sighed. "Look I understand your concern for me, but I have to go. Cause I can tell they really need me for this fight. And considering who we're up against, with the fate of all Toon China hanging in the balance. They'll need only the strongest warriors in the land."

"So you're gonna die for honor?" Izzy asked.

"If I must, but I'm also willing to die while fighting for the people I love. I know my place... and it's time you learned yours..."

It was that moment when Izzy couldn't take it anymore as she ran out of the dining room, and out of the house. With tears streaming down her cheeks. She didn't want her father to go through with the war. Because she couldn't bear losing him forever, not while he was still young, and had that injury. Soon, it has started to rain, but Izzy still stayed outside.

Still sobbing ever so softly...

Izzy looked up to see the silhouettes of her parents through the window. They appeared to be talking to each other. But then, Kimiko walked away, with her face in her hands. Was she crying? Izzy then saw Raimundo blowing out the candle, and the window was now dark. Although she couldn't hear what they talked about, it was pretty obvious what was up.

The girl then sighed. What was she going to do for her father...?

She wanted to protect him... to save him... if only...

And that's when it suddenly hit her.

She knew exactly what to do.

Izzy walked to the ancestors temple and bowed to the tombs, before then walking back inside the house. She carefully walked inside her parents room, and they were sound asleep. So very quietly, Izzy would take her fathers scroll and put in it's place, her hair flower. She smiled at her father before leaving the room quickly.

Back in her own room, she had her father's sword and held it up high. If she was going to do this, she was going to need shorter hair. So she slowly began to cut off parts of her hair. Now, her hair was now at her shoulders as she pinned it up.

After that, she walked into a separate room and opened a closet... where her father's armor was hanging. Carefully, she put the armor on. It was a little big for her, but it was worth it.

Now, she had to get the horse. And she knew just where to get one. She walked outside as it was still raining, and into the horse stables, where Pharfignewton was resting. Izzy told her what was up, and without further to do, the girl rode off into the rain... and to the army camp.

Back at home, Granny woke up, feeling a disturbance. As if a close family relative has gone into the war, taking Raimundo's spot. Quickly, she got out of bed and ran into Kimiko and Raimundo's room. "Wake up. Izzy's gone."

Upon hearing that, the two parents immediately awaken in shock. Was their daughter really gone? Raimundo looked to see her flower pin on the nightstand in place of his scroll. Could she have...? "Oh Izzy.." Was all Raimundo could say.

The former warrior then ran to the other room, and opened that closet, to see that his armor was also gone. It was true, his daughter had gone into the war in her father's place. Raimundo the ran outside, hoping that Izzy hadn't left yet, but as he did, that injury caused him to fall in a puddle. Kimiko then kneeled to his side. "You have to go after her, Rai. She might get killed."

But Raimundo shook his head. "I can't. At this point, we can't do much of anything else at this point." He said. "All we can do is pray she comes home safe. Besides, if I reveal that she's a girl... she will be killed... that's the penalty."

As the couple hugged, Granny looked on as she began to pray to the ancestors. Hoping that they will help Izzy on her journey and keep her safe.

Later on, at the ancestors temple, one of the tomb stones began to glow. And in a sudden instant, the spirit of one of the ancestors appears. As he gotten setting, he turned to a small hanging dragon statue. "Dojo... awaken." He commanded.

Then in a sudden second, the statue can to life, and a little green dragon fell to the floor with a gong. This was Dojo, a former guardian of the family. Dojo stretches out a little, letting out a yawn. "What's going on? I was in the middle of an awesome dream."

"Dojo, there is a disturbance in our family. You must wake up the other ancestors with the gong."

The dragon groaned... but still rings the gong anyway. In an instant, the other ancestors emerged from their stones.

"Oh I knew it! I knew that girl was trouble." Said one.

"Don't look at me, she gets it from your side of the family." Argued another.

"She's just trying to help her father." Another spoke up.

"But look where it got to one of us, when we tried to helped a loved one." Another spoke up as well.

"Yeah, it was Dojo's carelessness that lead Samurai Jack to disaster."

The ancestors then glowered at Dojo as one ancestor, with his head chopped off, spoke. "Yeah, thanks a lot."

Dojo could only chuckle nervously in response as the first ancestor spoke up again. "Now. Now. There is only one way to solve all of this. We must send a guardian to watch over Izzylan in this time." Dojo realized this could be his chance to redeem himself, as he then spoke up. "A guardian you say?! Well look no further, cause I'm the dragon for the job."

There was silence when he said that, but then the ancestors began to burst out laughing. Dojo's smile immediately fades as he looked around. "Oh come on! You're not even a guardian anymore." Said one ancestor.

"Need we remind you... Samurai Jack."

"Again... thanks a lot."

"So I made a little mistake. Come on, at least I deserve a second chance at redemption."

The first ancestor spoke again, "Dojo. We need a real dragon for this job."

"Like who?"

The ancestor pointed to a stone statue outside the window. "The Great Stone Dragon. We shall send him."

Now Dojo felt offended. "Oh sure, send the Great Stone Dragon to be a guardian. And just what does that leave me?!"

"You are not worthy enough, Dojo."

"Again, need we remind you..." One ancestor spoke up, pointing to Samurai Jack. Dojo sighed in frustration. "Okay fine, you win." With that, he began to slither out of the temple, but then he turned back to ask something. "But are you sure you won't reconsider my generous offer?"

All he got as a response was his gong thrown at his face. Dojo rubbed his nose and takes the gong in hand. "I guess I'll take that as a no." So the little dragon slithered towards the statue as he began to ring the gong. "Rise and shine big guy! Rise and shine!"

But the statue didn't move, which made Dojo confused. "Uh hello?! Anyone in there?" Dojo asked, ringing the gong again. But once again, the statue didn't move. Dojo was now getting confused. So he takes a closer look into this as he slithers to the top of the statue. He tried to scare the statue, nothing happened. Now this was really getting on Dojo's nerve.

So he began to bang the gong on the statue. "WAKE UP! WAKE UP! WAKE UP!"

Big mistake, as he suddenly heard cracking. He looked down, and saw that the statue was breaking...

And he began to panic like crazy... until the statue fell. This was not good! Dojo began to panic again until he heard the ancestor's voice. "Great Stone Dragon. Have you awakened yet?"

Dojo had to act quick as he grabbed the statue's head, and put it over his head, pretending to be the dragon. "Uh.. Yes, I have indeed awakened! I sense you have something important for me to handle." Dojo spoke in a deep and rough voice.

"Go! And protect Izzylan. The faith of our family, rests in your hands."

"I'll show those ancestors. I can be a great guardian."

So with that, he began to slither off, but or before he bumped into little Brightly, who greeted him with a squeak.

"It shall be done!"

With that, Dojo, while inside the Dragon statue's head walks off. After getting as far away from the ancestors site, he through off the head and sighed. But now what was he going to do? That's when he had a thought. A chance to finally redeem himself, and be a guardian again. "I'll show those ancestors. I can be a great guardian."

So with that, he began to slither off, but not before bumping into little Brightly, who greeted him with a squeak. "Can't talk right now little guy, I've got me an important guardian like stuff to handle."

But Brightly squeaked again, wanting to help, as Dojo could understand him. "Hold on! Your wanting to help?! Well, hey thanks. I guess it couldn't hurt."

With that, the two then went off... to assist Izzy in the army...

Well, Izzy has made her decision to join the army in her father's place, and we meet Dojo, basically Xiaolin Showdown's Mushu. So, will the dragon and little light bug help the girl, or will trouble follow. You shall find out soon enough. I'll see you guys later, and don't forget to review, please. Thank you.