Fight For Light

A Xiaolin Showdown FanFiction

(AR)

I didn't want to head to sleep yet. I was so thrilled that I'd been able to defeat Raimundo and Omi with a bunch of moves I had found and abilities I discovered only today. I hadn't even mastered them. Master Fung said that I was just tapping into my power. That means I was so much stronger than I was now.

Sure, it'd been around a week since I arrived, but I'd changed a lot since then. Kimiko, as much as I tried to refuse, had some clothes and items shipped here for me, all brand new and expensive. She said she didn't mind. I was healthier now, and I definitely looked better. My hazel eyes had a glow to them. Each day, it would be brighter. That probably should've worried me, but it didn't. My hair was a cleaner, lighter brown now, but still chocolate-colored. A had a couple thin streaks in my bangs and at the front of my hair that looked gold, but I didn't pay those much mind, either. All in all, everyone said I looked happier, healthier, and stronger. Kimiko said I looked more beautiful--like an angel. When she did say this, I laughed.

I walked outside and laid down on the grass in the training garden like I did so many nights ago. I stared up at the stars, but it was getting very dark. I decided to switch my current vision so I could see in the dark. My eyes would glow, though, and I wasn't sure if that was creepy. I blinked and saw everything once more. Everything was beautiful, shown in both day and night at the same time. Such beauty should be reserved for more worthy eyes to gaze upon.

I tensed. I felt a presence somewhere. I turned around and looked everywhere. "Oh, hey, Rai," I said.

"Nice job today," he said. "And here I thought I had the most exciting battle of the day. Then you battled Omi." We both laughed.

He laid down on the grass next to me and mirrored my pose. I was lying on my back, arms crossed behind my head, staring up at the sky. I still couldn't shake the feeling that I was being watched.

"So, glow-in-the-dark eyes again, huh?"

I smiled. "You know it," I said. Then I frowned.

"What's wrong?"

"I…don't know."

"You know. Come on, you can tell little Rai," he said playfully, but his words were serious.

"Well, I don't know how I knew any of those moves," I said. "Especially the Kung Fu ones."

"You might've been tapping into some power or something," he replied. "Don't sweat."

I smiled for a moment, thinking of how Omi could've possibly ruined that saying. "But I also feel like someone's watching me right now."

"Well, maybe you're just paranoid," he replied coolly, but I could feel a bit of nervousness radiating off of him as well.

"Rai," I said, turning around on my side to face him. I propped myself up on my elbow. "I feel like someone's planning something. Something having to do with me."

He frowned and, yet again, mirrored my pose. "Don't worry about it," he said. "If it happens, it happens. We'll be there. We got your back, ya know."

"I know," I said.

"We can just show up kicking their sorry evil butts," he said, smiling. Somehow, I could tell that he was picturing that in his mind. "Anyways, you might not need our help, seeing as how you're stronger than all of us."

I rolled my eyes. "You guys could be as strong as me!" I said. "I just tapped into my power subconsciously. Maybe I won't be able to use it next time."

"Of course you will," he said.

"Thanks, Rai," I said. I stood up.

"Where are you going?" he asked.

"To sleep," I said. "Kimiko might not need beauty sleep, but I certainly do."

He got up. "Okay, okay, at least let me walk you to your room."

"Why?"

"You said you felt like someone was watching you," he explained. "Don't want you to get stolen in the night or anything." There seemed to be a hidden meaning to his words, but I couldn't pinpoint it.

"Okay," I said, shrugging.

We were outside my room in about five minutes. "Thanks, Rai," I said.

"For what?" Raimundo asked.

"For being my friend, doofus," I said, mock punching him on the shoulder.

"Hey, it's my job," Rai said. I raised an eyebrow. "Rosa and Pedrosa against the world, right?"

I smiled. "Rosa and Pedrosa," I agreed. "Goodnight." I gave him a quick hung and, before he could react, ducked into my tiny room with a smile on my face.

"Shen Gong Wu alert!!" Dojo exclaimed, interrupting breakfast.

I sighed as we all followed Dojo out and onward. "Where is this Wu, and what is it?" I asked.

"It's the Diamond Skill Switcher," Kimiko said, reading the scroll. "You switch skills--or in our case, elements--with whomever you choose. Combined with the Sun Chi Lantern, you momentarily absorb the powers of all those soaked in its light."

As Dojo landed, I almost screamed. "Don't tell me," I said harshly. "It's in Spain?!" I was furious. I didn't want to come back here. It held too many painful memories. Memories as recent as one week ago, and as distant as seven years ago.

"Yeah…uh… It's near the beach, though!" Dojo exclaimed nervously.

Rai placed a hand on my shoulder. "Too many bad memories?"

I nodded. "Too soon." I shook my head softly. "Let's go get the Wu and leave."

We headed towards the beach. It was deserted, and we didn't see much. Just…sand.

"Let's split up and meet back here soon," Kimiko suggested. "I'll go with Clay, Ann goes with Rai, and Omi with Dojo."

Rai and I headed north along the shore. Although I hadn't been to the beach in Spain, it was still Spain, and it still held the memories. Strangely, the memories were foggier than I thought.

After a while of walking in silence, we came to a lighthouse on the edge of a small cliff overlooking the ocean. Under the cliff, there was a small cove. "Let's search the lighthouse first," I said.

After we searched it, and found nothing, we headed down to the cove. It was getting a bit dark as we entered, but my hands glowed so we would lose each other. The bottom of my jeans were getting wet, and the rocky ground we walked on already was soaked.

Deeper and deeper, we both gasped as we saw some object reflecting off my light. We had come to a crystal cave.

There were different colored crystals on the ceiling and walls, and even in bunches on the floor. They were beautiful and some were transparent. The crystals were in so many shades and hues. There was bright yellow, like gold in a way, light greens and dark greens, different shades of blue, there was purple and red, and even orange.

But my eyes focused on the only teal diamond-shaped one. "Gotcha," I said, picking it up.

"You sure that's the one?" Raimundo asked.

"Wanna check?" I asked. "Diamond Skill Switcher!" The diamond glowed and then faded. I looked over at Raimundo, the new source of light in the cavern, and smiled. "See?"

"Yeah, now can we change back? Glowing like this makes me feel like I've been dumped in radioactive waste," he joked.

"Is that what I look like?" I asked.

"No!" he said quickly. "You don't."

"Then what do I look like?"

He looked kind of flustered there. "I dunno…an angel, I guess…" he muttered. I beamed. That was much better than being dumped in a vat of radioactive waste.

"Diamond Skill Switcher!" I handed the Wu to Rai after my hands were glowing again, instead of his. "Let's go."

It took a little bit longer to get out since the water rose a bit and was pushing against us, but we made it out alright.

It was still daytime, but it was a bit dark. Like yesterday, I felt like someone was watching me. Watching and planning.

"Come on, Rai," I said urgently. "Let's get back to the others--fast."

I grabbed his wrist and started walking quickly. "Where's the fire?" he asked.

"Someone's nearby."

"What?!" he exclaimed. "Who?"

"Shush," I whispered. "Be quiet and keep moving."

He nodded. "But can you at least not pull on my wrist? It kinda hurts. You can tug on my hand, though."

I scoffed and held his hand instead, still dragging him. "Hurry," I hissed. We ran for a short while, and then we spotted Kimiko. "Kim!"

She turned around and ran to me. "Do you have the Wu?" I nodded. "Then let's get back to Dojo."

"And hurry," I said. "Someone's watching us. No questions, just run."

I ran again, pulling Rai, not waiting for them. "Aren't we gonna wait for them?" Rai asked.

"No," I responded. "I'm in more danger than they are."

"What?! Are you sure? How do you know?" I was still running ahead of him, so I couldn't see his expression.

"I can feel his presence. He doesn't know I know yet."

"Who? Jack Spicer?"

"No," I replied quietly. "Someone more powerful." I don't know how or why I got this information, but I kept receiving more every minute.

"Then…who…"

"I keep receiving more information, and I'm not sure how I keep learning. I can't get his name, though. I only find a title. The Prince of Darkness."

Raimundo stopped and, since I was dragging him, I fell back. Before I hit the ground, though, Rai caught me. "Sorry," he muttered, helping me stand. "Prince of Darkness?" His voice was low and sounded very threatening.

I nodded. "We should keep moving. Kimiko and Clay are catching up, too. We have to find Dojo soon."

He nodded and I took his hand to drag him again. I have to admit, it was kinda fun pulling him along. I don't know how I was faster than him, though. Maybe because I was the Dragon of Light and I could run at the speed of light? My attempts to make a joke in my mind failed, but I silently chuckled.

"Dojo!" I exclaimed when I saw him and Omi. "Take us home, now."

"Whoa, whoa, whoa," he said. "What's the rush?"

"I found the Wu, now let's go," I said. "I'll explain on the way."

Dojo grew to his large form, the one I found most impressive. I was about to get on when I noticed I was still holding Raimundo's hand. I let go and got on Dojo. He followed and sat behind me.

"Rai," I said, turning to face him a bit, "do you know anybody titled Prince of Darkness? I know I told you before but…"

Before Rai could respond, Dojo interjected. "Whoa, wait up a minute! Prince of Darkness? What's he got to do with everything?"

"You know him?"

"Know him? He was the original Xiaolin Dragon of Water!"

"Who is he? Is he evil now?" I asked.

"His name is Chase Young, and he became evil when he first drank the Lao Mang Long soup, selling his soul and living forever."

"Have you all met him?" I asked everyone.

"He is a most fierce adversary," Omi said. "However, he is no match for me!"

"I'm sure," I said sarcastically. Rai chuckled and Omi frowned.

"He's very dangerous and evil, more so than Jack Spicer or even Wuya," Kimiko said. "Why?"

"Well…" I started. "You know how, for some reason, I've been picking up on information that seems to come out of nowhere?" They all nodded. "Well, I sensed that someone was watching. After a little bit, it started getting clearer. First, it was someone. Then I knew it was someone evil, but far too powerful to be Jack Spicer. I sensed the title 'Prince of Darkness', but didn't find his name."

"Whoa, hang on a second, there," Dojo interrupted. "Chase Young is after you?"

I nodded. "I sensed that. He's watching." More information came to me. "He's been watching ever since I sparred with Raimundo. He was impressed with my fight with Omi."

"How do you know this?" Kimiko asked.

I shrugged. "I get shots of information daily, whether it helps me or not. How else do you think I survived on the streets of Spain?" She shrugged. "But still… These are more powerful shots of information…"

"You think there's something Master Fung isn't telling us?" Rai asked.

"I'm not sure, but he definitely knows something."

Dojo landed near the temple gates and changed so he was mini again. He crawled up and rested on my shoulder. "I think you'd better talk to Master Fung alone," he told me. I nodded.

I went to go find Master Fung, and I found him drinking tea in the kitchen. "Young Dragon, what ails you?"

I sighed. "Master Fung, is there something you can tell me?"

"What do you mean?"

"I mean, can you tell me why I'm so much stronger than the others when I hadn't trained at all, why I keep getting shots of information and know things I've never learned, and why I have so many more abilities than the others?" I said in one breath.

"Well, I wasn't expecting you to ask this so soon…" he said. "Bring the others; I will tell you all the story together."

I smiled and bowed, then left to find the others. I found Rai by a small pond in the garden, throwing stones. I snuck upon him and put my chin on his shoulder. "Boo," I said halfheartedly.

He turned his head towards me and smiled at my failed attempt to surprise him. "What's up?"

"Find the others. Master Fung is going to tell us a story," I said.

"Aren't we too old for bedtime stories?" I smiled at his joke. "About what?"

I shrugged, standing straight again. I helped Rai up. "I dunno. He's going to explain things and answer our questions, I guess."

"I'll look for Omi and Clay, you find Kimiko," he said.

"Meditation room," I called after him. He nodded.

I ran towards Kimiko's room, hoping she was there. "Kimi?"

"Ann?"

"Come to the meditation room; Master Fung has a story to tell us."

"I'll be there in a minute," she said.

After we all arrived in the meditation room, Master Fung took out a scroll.

"Master Fung, what exactly are you going to tell us?" I asked.

"I will tell you all of a prophecy," he said. "And you, Ann, aren't exactly what you think you are."

"What do you mean?"

"You are not a Xiaolin Dragon."

Those words rang in my head. "W-what?"