Chapter 3
"Yo Fung dude, you sure we should be letting Kimiko go alone to this crazy tribute thing at Chase Young's crib"
Master Fung turns to Raimundo, "Don't worry Master Raimundo, You should give Miss Kimiko your confidence" stepping closer to Riamundo to continue, "As team leader you should have faith in your team mates. She has grown to be a fine warrior" Smiling he adds, "Besides Dojo will be accompany her"
Raimundo looks at Dojo who was giving him the thumbs up and a wink. He got worried and looks down at his feet in shame because Master Fung was right about Kimiko becoming the best of the best and how she can take care of herself now, but knowing Dojo was going with her in case something did happen, didn't help.
As everyone waited for Kimiko to get ready they all prepared a little good luck party for her. They had balloons, ribbons, and a banner saying 'Have a Heylin of a Time' (Cheesy I know)
Everything was set; the only thing missing was Kimiko who was in her cubical thinking and rechecking her outfit to make sure it was perfect as it should be.
Kimiko's Thoughts
Hmmm the hair's done, kimono is properly adjusted, jewelry is on, and the shoes fit. Looks like I'm ready.
(Sighs) This is just too weird; this whole tribute thing just for me is just a bit much.
At least it's for me '-_-
As Kimiko took one final look she turns and grabs her fan and starts walking out. Heading towards her friends who were waiting to show her the surprise they had for her. She walks in a dark room and wonders where everyone was.
They all jumped out and yelled with joy, "SURPRISE!"
Kimiko was indeed surprised at the sweet little party they had for her, she thought she had the coolest friends she could ever wish for. Soon after the shouting and thanks they all awed at her.
She was dressed in a tradition pink kimono with yellow linings, similar to the one that she had to wear when she went to the Emperors Palace, but this one was a lot fancier. There were designs of yellow cherry blossoms and golden suns reaching all over her pink kimono, and having dangly jewelry hanging beautifully in her hair, ears, and neck. It was like she was getting ready for marriage or something.
"Wooee Kimiko you look finer than a blue ribbon show cow at the Texas County Fair"
With an unsure smile spreading across her face she says, "Uh… Thanks Clay"
"Ah yes Kimiko you yet again resemble a girl"
Now biting her lower lip at Omi's remark she kindly says, "Thanks, you're still lucky you're cute Omi"
Riamundo just smiles and gives her the thumbs up, "Yeah girl, you shape up nicely"
Finally something she could understand and tolerate. She gives him a descend smile and thanks him.
She looks at Master Fung and finds an approval smile on her outfit. She was glad because it took at least two hours to put on the delicate fabric on her slender body and to adjust it to perfection.
She was ready to walk but almost fell when the guys caught her. By now she got use to walking in her traditional shoes, but every now and then she would find herself tripping uncontrollably.
Master Fung gives her a bow and says, "Are you ready Miss Kimiko"
She gives him a bow, "(Sighs) As I'll ever be Master Fung"
He smiles and says, "Dojo is outside waiting"
She lit up with joy and ran out to meet the enlarge Dojo.
Seeing her mystical pal she shouts, "Dojo!" and runs up to him and gives him a hug, "Are you really coming with me?"
Hugging her back he says, "Of course I wouldn't leave my gal alone in a room full of freaks"
Omi quickly claimed, "We read in a scroll saying that it's tradition for the person who is being tribute to, to be escorted by a mystical dragon" Dojo gave Omi a frown.
Well scroll or no scroll she was happy to hear that she wasn't going be alone to Chase's place or with Chase Young himself.
Helping her board on the Dojo's back was hard; she seemed very fragile with the kimono being ever so delicate. They made her sit side saddle hoping she wouldn't ruin or wrinkle the fancy silk. Once she was settled everyone backed off to see the ready Kimiko on the ready to fly Dojo.
Master Fung raises his head and kindly says, "Have a fun time and a safe trip Kimiko"
With a small wave from her, everyone waves back to her with a smile and wishes her a safe journey.
Dojo takes off fast that causes Kimiko to grab onto his back tighter. Lifting to higher altitudes she looks back one finale time and waves back to her friends and Master. She smiles with gratitude in having supportive friends whenever they were needed.
When they got to the clouds she looks back at Dojo's head and sees that it was close to night fall now.
Still looking forward she hears Dojo ask, "So Kimiko, what are you hoping to see at the tribute"
She looks at the dragon's head and replies, "Food"
Dojo laughs, "Ha ha ha Yeah me too, Chase has pretty good grub, just as long you're not on the menu"
She smiles and remembers that one time when Chase tired to eat him. That's when she first met Chase. They got quiet for a little while when Kimiko looks up and asks, "Dojo, How long are these things suppose to last?"
"Till Midnight"
"Oh" She got quiet and looks at the beautiful starry sky and thinks how lucky she was to be on a dragon that was flying her to a party, also how he was her friend.
"Dojo"
"Hmm"
"Thank You"
"Anytime"
Dojo knew what she was thanking him for and he was flattered to be thanked for being one of Kimiko's dearest friends.
So far the night was starting beautifully
They finally arrive at the front entrances of Chase's lair and started to get nervous. When they landed Dojo remained large for Kimiko's sake for she couldn't jump off like usual with her outfit and all. They kind of struggle at the thought of how to even to attempt to get her off, but they soon hear a firm foot step in front of them.
To which was caused by Chase Young himself.
He smirks and gives her a bow, "Kimiko, The Dragon of Fire, I welcome you to your tribute and to my home"
Kimiko felt weird in seeing the coldest man on earth bowing to her with no complication. Either way she bows her head back to him out of respect and returns to trying to getting off of Dojo back, but quickly feels the presents of Chase Young on the side of her.
He goes close to her ear and says, "Please, allow me"
He picks her up bridal style and jumps off of Dojo's back to lands gently on the ground. Settling her down next to him he straightens himself up to look at her. Looking back at him she becomes a little uneasy and thanks him for the help.
Looking at her intently he raises a hand and grabs a lock of her hair and says, "You look very beautiful tonight"
She turns pink and looks away real quick and shyly thanks him again. He was ready to tease her about it, but the smaller sidekick Dojo came straight up between them and says, "Watch your hands mister" then bravely slaps away Chase's hand, "let's just get this over with"
Chase gave Dojo a death stare and looks away, but gently takes Kimko's hand and escorts her to his front door while Dojo slithered just behind them to watch for any of Chase's funny business.
Kimiko was walking a little behind Chase and she was looking at him in awe in seeing how much of a gentleman he was. When they got to the stoned door he sees her looking at him.
Seeing him looking back at her and catching her gawking at him she becomes pink again. This made Chase smile and turn back to his door that was opening for them to reveal two tigers waiting for them.
As they entered though the main halls they come to the first room and head up the main stairs. When they got to the very top they saw below them a crowd waiting for them and talking to themselves. They didn't go into the crowd just yet but looked at who came first.
Kimiko was stunned in seeing every bad guy waiting for them. They were dressed and drinking what seemed like wine. She could hear them discussing on how they all should greet her with a smile when they saw her or to pummel her down to ashes.
There was all of Chase's cats serving and guarding the guest, Mala Mala Jong, Vald, Padda Bubu, Wuya, Jack, Katneppe, Hannible Bean, the Ying Yang bird, Cyclopes, the Heylin Seed and even that LeMime character.
This whole ritual thing of hosting a party for her was still just mind twisting her brain. She never thought that a bunch of bad guys would honor her in such an event, especially for a Xiaolin Warrior that kicked all their butts at one point.
She got nervous and squeezes her hand tighter on Chase's hand, she felt like she was going to die now. Chase could feel her hand trembling and become tighter.
Dojo went ahead of them to take a better look at the evil crowd.
Chase took this opportunity to calm her down in his own devious way. He quickly swings her behind a random curtain and pins to the nearest wall.
The sudden swing made Kimiko worried that her kimono being ruin but when she was settles she finally realized that Chase pined her into a tight corner.
She was ready to struggle and call for Dojo when he leans into her face to whisper, "Don't be nervous" he got inches closer to her mouth and causes her to blush, when he says, "my little spite fire"
After hearing him say that she became red but out of anger. She was upset and outraged, she frowns at him and says, "Now just hol-"but she was silenced by Chase's lips smothering her mouth passionately.
She became confused, light headed, and dizzy with the kiss she was receiving. She quickly forgets if she was kissing the evil lord Chase Young first or if he was the one who kissed her first, she really forgot. No matter anyway they were in fact kissing each other right now. Was this what her dreams were telling her what might happen?
But the moment was short when he backs off to see a wide eyed Kimiko looking up at him.
She looks at him with shock and hears him say "Don't be nervous" he then grabs her chin and whispers, "I'm here for you" then licks her lips quick.
Before she could object or say anything to Chase, he swings her back behind Dojo who was still looking at the crowd and was unaware of Chase's second move on Kimiko just now.
With everything looking back to normal he grabs Kimiko's hand and lefts it up into the air and yells, "My fellow evil minions, I present to you our guest, Miss Kimiko Tohomiko the Xiaolin Dragon of Fire to which we give tribute to" He stops and looks at Kimiko with a smile, "And the virgin warrior of good!" and gives her a larger more devious smile.
Virgin warrior of good! What the hell, Kimiko's was outraged at Chase referring her to such a title and just kissing her senselessly just a second ago, what the hell is wrong with him? But she was quickly nudged into the crowd by Chase. Seeing this Dojo quickly snakes his way up to Kimiko's neck and was getting ready to face the same things she was going to face.
What Kimiko would expect, she had no idea.
