TheSilverboar: You know what? I'd accept that interpretation of Raimundo's character... except for the fact Wuya went 'look at all the things you could have' and Raimdundo joined the good guys again because he got BORED, even stated that in the show a few times before he went against Wuya
And yes I agree that all of the dragon's had problems at the beginning, that's the point
Also I do not feel like I am being too harsh on Raimundo as I have just been stating my DISLIKE of him as a character, my own PERSONAL OPINION, not how he would be treated in the story. Heck we actually have plans to try and make his redemption better. I hate giving spoilers for my stories but Raimundo will be on the bad guys for much longer and will also be seeing how he made the wrong choice much more in-depth.
61394: He has not seen the 'super powered' Wu yet. He hasn't seen a necklace that shoots lightning out of it so he is mainly being disbelieving that it actually works.
Reviews answered by Ghost:
SaurusRock625: That would be a good point for when they activate.
Rai Kage Tsuki: It wasn't on the show, we went with a good enough reason for its reveal.
Mighty TAB X: Thanks Mighty.
Co-Writter: GhostKaiser23
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Author's Note:
Here is another chapter. I hope you all like it.
Xiaolin Showdown Reboot
Chapter 4: Slow and Steady
We are now at the Xiaolin Temple, the monks were in the middle of a training program that Master Fung had set up. Omi was helping the three understand and get use to using their elements, the three gradually getting the hang of it and now, they were in a training course, set up by Master Fung. Climbing walls, hoops, swinging training dummies; it was more an obstacle course
Omi had gone through, being told to take it slow. His years of training and experience made it every easy for him, giving a starting time of 1 minute 30. And now it was the others turns
Omi predicted Raimundo to be the fastest because of his speed and the wind, but if he was too reckless he'd be second. Meanwhile Kimiko was clearly skilled with gymnastics so that could lead to her victory. It was tough to call and the aim of the goal was to collect a plus dog from the finish line.
"Raimundo, are you ready?" Master Fung asked, prepared
"Yep." Raimundo stretched a little and began to feel his wind energy flow through him. He took off, basically flying over large jumps. He whooshed through the rings and jumped over the ledges, ducking and dodging the sparring dummies, getting hit in the back a couple of times, but he managed to get the plush dog... and landed face first into a wall "Ow." Raimundo groaned as the time stopped
"1 minute 50 seconds." Master Fung spoke as he clicked a stopwatch "Very well done."
Raimundo pulled himself out of the wall and handed back the dog. Rubbing his face from the pain "Sweet." he mumbled
Master Fung immediately put the dog back and turned to Kimiko. "Ready, Kimiko?" He asked
"Yes." She bowed, getting ready
"Then begin." Master Fung clicked the stopwatch and saw Kimiko leap and dodge the training dummies and leapt over walls
"Fire!" She used small blasts of fire to give her extra hight in jumps, jumping and flipping around the course
Omi looked on at Kimiko, seeing her gracefulness as a gymnast coupling with her fire element. He smiled softly in wonder
"Ha! Got it!" She cheered as she flipped and caught the dog.
"2 minutes 12 seconds." Master Fung answered. "Well done."
"... What?!" She groaned
"Considering you are all still getting used to your elements, I would say that you have great potential. The last dragon of fire didn't complete this course until 3 minutes had passed." Master Fung answered
"Clay, it is now your turn." Master Fung spoke respectfully.
"Yes Master Fung." Clay nodded, doing a few stretches and breathing exercises before he began.
"His element is 'Earth', slow as a rock." Raimundo joked to Omi.
"Ready?" Master Fung asked, Clay nodded back. "Then begin."
Clay soon turned around and went to the finish line, which was directly behind them and picked up the dog. "Here you go. I think I shaved a few seconds off your time." Clay joked respectfully
Omi blinked as he saw Clay hand over the dog to Master Fung. "4 seconds, excellent time."
"What?! That's cheating!" Raimundo yelled "You're a cheater!" He pointed to Clay.
"Honestly, I didn't see the point of all that runnin' and jumpin' as long as I got the dog." Clay defended "Try goal WAS just to get the dog, right?"
"That...IS true." Omi nodded, realising the wisdom in Clay's words.
"So who cares how I did it when it didn't break any rules?" Clay asked
"My FACE cares!" Raimundo answered
"You're just jealous YOU didn't think about it." Kimiko grinned
"Yeah, neither did you!" Raimundo answered
"That isn't enough!" Master Fung called out sternly but with authority, not raising his tone. "You ALL need to learn a lesson from this."
"Yes Master Fung." They all nodded
"Now, I want you to learn from each other for the rest of the day. Try and see how the other thinks." Master Fung answered before he walked off
"Way to go." Raimundo grumbled
"Hey, it's your fault!" Kimiko glared
"I'M not the one who cheated." Raimundo huffed
"As Master Fung said, he didn't." Omi pointed out
"Whatever." Raimundo groaned and walked away.
"Something tells me...It's gonna be a long day." Clay sighed
"Yeah." Kimiko nodded in agreement before she noticed that Omi was missing
"Omi?" Kimiko blinked as she looked around.
"Omi!" Clay yelled
"Omi? Where'd you go?" Kimiko called out
The two ran off, seeing Omi jumping around and unlocking the Wu vault "Omi! What're you doing?" Both asked
"Oh, hello!" He smiled and waved
"Omi, no offence you what in tarnation are ya doin'?" Clay asked
"I was planning on training with the Shen Gon Wu." He explained in embarrassment
"Oh." The cowboy answered
"Couldn't you just ask Master Fung?" Kimiko responded
"I'm scared he'd say no." Omi admitted
"Okay, look. This ain't gonna sit right with me but...WHICH Wu are ya thinkin' of usin'?" Clay asked
"I was going to start with the Mantis Flip Coin. I was curious what it would do for me, as it gave Spicer who is very unathletic skills similar to my own." Omi explained, Clay and Kimiko understanding the situation as they had been in his shoes. He was basically acting like a little kid who wanted to play with a new toy without his parent finding out
"Well, since it's JUST that one..." Clay mumbled.
"Only IF WE'RE with you." Kimiko answered "I want to try the Eye of Dashi."
"Ain't that a little TOO much? The scroll said that it packs a wallop." Clay answered
"Well I'm going to be controlling lightning at one point. Best to start training." She shrugged
"I *sigh* fine. I'm takin' the tunic, just to be safe." Clay answered "Wouldn't hurt."
"So that us all 3 then...Let us practice." Omi smiled, seeing that they would be joining him. He smiled, the stairway opening
"Going somewhere, Young Monks?" A voice spoke respectfully from behind them.
"Ah!" They all yelled
It was Master Fung, he didn't looked angry at them, more disapproving "Do you care to explain?" Master Fung asked, looking down at them
"Master Fung, we-we were just going to practice with the Shen Gong Wu." Omi answered, looking down in shame
Master Fung looked at them and noticed Omi's tone "Omi. I am disappointed in you. If you had asked, I would not have said no." He commented
"Y-you would have?" Omi asked sadly
"Yes." He nodded and walked away
"I guess we should go?" Clay asked
"Yes...yes, we should." Omi answered disheartened, knowing he had failed Master Fung. He walked off, his head hung low
*With Jack*
Jack smirked, holding some blue cloth in his hand "So...THIS, is the 'Third Arm Sash'." Jack commented as the sash was in his hands "Interesting."
"Yes, able to give you a prehensile limb at your will." Wuya answered.
"France of all places. Well, there were worse places, I'll admit." Jack answered, ordering a drink from a cafe. He wrapped the blue cloth around his waist, forming the belt "Third Arm Sash." Jack proclaimed and immediately, it sprung to life, acting on Jack's accord. "I might have a use for this particular Wu." He grinned, laughing evilly. But his evil laughter was cut short...by a wandering mime who was mimicking him. "Hey! Knock it off!" Jack glared
The mime just copied him, acting all huffy, without saying a word.
Jack glared, using the Third Arm Slash to throw the Mime into a wall "...I HATE mines." Jack grumbled,
"Yes...AH! Another Shen Gong Wu has appeared!" Wuya gasped
*at the temple*
Dojo was shuddering once again, this time not for the Third Arm Sash. "Kids, we got another Wu activated!" He called out
"Which one?" Raimundo asked as he was the only one around
"The Fist of Tebigong." Master Fung said, opening his scroll
"This Wu gives its user one mean punch, enough to cause a mini earthquake." Dojo followed up "It is very powerful and dangerous."
"Okay, So WE gotta get it before Spicer...where're the others?" Raimundo asked
"Here!" Kimiko called
"Alright then...what happened? You guys seem down." Raimundo asked
"Nothing." Omi commented
"Come on, we've got a Wu to get." Dojo spoke, transforming into his giant form
"DOJO! NOT INSIDE!" Master Fung yelled, the group nearly crushed
"Sorry." Dojo apologised as he filled the room
*time skip*
The Dragons where on Dojo's back, flying through the air "So where'd this fist ,Dojo?" Clay asked
"Should be around here somewhere, I left it hidden in a village around here 1500 years ago...Must've up and left." Dojo answered
"Damn." Kimiko frowned
"The Village may have disappeared but you can still sense the Shen Gong Wu?" Omi asked
"Of course." Dojo answered "It's around here somewhere."
"So, split the party and try and find it like last time?" Kimiko asked not liking they kept doing this
"Nah, I doubt it'd come to that. We're almost there!" Dojo answered, lowering down to the ground. The dirt kicked up, everyone jumping off
"Okay, so we're looking for a big metal fist." Raimundo spoke
"A big BRONZE metal fist." Omi corrected with a slightly pompous tone
"Just hope we get to it first before-" Kimiko thought aloud before they heard a jet engine
"Already?!" Raimundo complained
"Quickly now!" Omi called out "WATER!" He yelled, rocketing up
"Omi, WAIT!" Kimiko called out.
"Dang it, kid." Clay sighed
"Come on, we gotta get the Wu!" Raimundo responded as he launched into the sky with a blast of wind
"RAIMUNDO!" Kimiko called out
"I'll look for the Wu. You guys handle Spicer's bots." Clay called out, using the earth to travel.
"Boys." She sighed
Spicer was currently in his jet, seeing the Xiaolin Dragons attack him. "Dang it. I have to find the Fist of Tebigong." He frowned, flinching as the jet was hit by Omi's hard head "OOF! That monk. THIRD ARM SASH!" He called out, activating his Wu. The Wu opened the jet door, Jack flying out of the jet
"Huh?" Omi gasped as he saw the Wu and was slapped away by it. "GAH!" he yelled in shock and confusion
Down on the ground, Clay was looking around for the Wu, but it was difficult. Too much grass and not enough metal. He frowned, taking a deep breath and focusing 'Okay...Let's focus.' Clay thought as he closed his eyes. He took a deep breath and began to scan the field. He didn't open his eyes, using the earth to listen for him 'Where are you?' He thought silently...and then found it.
"Hiya!" Kimiko yelled, kicking the head off a Jackbot
"Where's Spicer?" Raimundo asked as he sliced a Jackbot in two
"Don't know." Kimiko cursed
"THIRD ARM SASH!" Jack's voice called out as he raced down to find the Fist of Tebigong only to see Clay's hand atop the Wu
"Got it!" Clay smiled as Jack landed his hand on the Wu, causing it to glow.
"Looks like its a showdown, big guy." Jack laughed
"Sure looks like it." Clay responded
"I challenge you to a Xiaolin Showdon, cowboy." Jack called out, not knowing Clay's name yet
"Clay."
"Whatever. The game is catch the robin. My third arm sash against your Eye of Dashi! First to grab the robin with their bare hands wins!" Jack stated quickly
"Okay, I accept." Clay responded
"LET'S GO! XIAOLIN SHOWDOWN!" The two proclaimed. Flashes filed the area, large apple trees hundreds of miles high bursting from the ground
"Whoa!" Kimiko, Omi And Raimundo gasped as the showdown was initiated, being in the audience again. They held onto a tree's branches as it rocketed up, jumping off and landing in a cliff before they got too high
"GONG YI TEM PAI!" Both proclaimed loudly as a robing gently fluttered by and landed on a nearby rock
Jack instantly took off, his jetpack whirling as he flew like an arrow "Third Arm Sash!" He yelled, the blue belt becoming alive once more and diving at the small bird. Clay however remained as he was and took a few breathing exercises.
Jack was flying around after the robin, using the Third Arm Sash to try and catch the bird, but was just shy of its mark.
"Come on Clay! Get your head in the game!" Raimundo called out
Clay soon got to his knees and took off his hat, collecting seed off the ground
...
"What is he doing?!" Omi yelled
"He's seed collecting." Kimiko answered as she looked as close as she could.
"Get back here!" Jack called out, using the Sash to attempt to grab the robin only for the sash to get tangled in a bunch of too close vines, stretched to its limits and stuck
"Damn it!" Jack snapped, trying to get the Sash unraveled.
Over by Clay he had collected a lot of seed and saw the robin fly over him and land on his extended finger. "There you go little guy, enjoy your grub." The showdown was over, the world was returning back to normal as Clay had won. Earning the Sash and Fist of Tebigong.
...
"What?" Jack and Raimundo blinked in equal disbelief
"Of course. Like this morning." Omi realized. "How he just got the dog by doing things of least effort."
"Why waste a lot of energy when you can just go straight for the finish line." Kimiko realised "Victory comes from the most basic of solutions."
"...So he sorta cheated?" Raimundo asked, thinking back to this morning.
"... Yes Raimundo." Both deadpanned
"Hey guys." Clay waved, holding the Fist and Third Arm Sash.
"Great work, Clay." Kimiko gave a thumbs up as Raimundo high-fived him
"Clay." Omi spoke, looking up at him
"Yeah, partner?" He responded, then saw Omi bow to him "I have much to learn from you." He spoke respectfully. Thinking back to earlier today, he realised how important this lesson was. If he had gone the easy way and asked Master Fung instead of trying to be sneaky, he would have been fine
"Yeah, well. That's why we're here." Clay smiled.
Over by the defeated Jack, he got out of the trees and headed back to his jet. And he knew that a pissed off Wuya was going to yell at him but Jack was smiling. He was learning much from his opponents. Using different tactics than just heading headlong into these Showdowns
For him, there was no loss. Every battle gave him more data. Gaining the Wu? He could steal or win them when he wanted
"Well, well. Looks like you lost again." Wuya snidely commented
"Does it? I'm learning their tactics." Jack answered "Their powers."
"Ah~, I understand now." She mumbled under her breath... Actually she didn't. He should be winning. And winning. It should just come naturally to her. SHE was an all-powerful sorceress. They should be winning! Winning was what was important!
"Let's go home." Jack spoke, starting up the jet.
*back at the temple*
"Excellent work, young monks. I'm proud of you." Master Fung spoke respectfully with a nod and smile.
"Thank you Master Fung." They bowed
"Now, let's head in for dinner. I gather you are all quite famished." Master Fung instructed
"Master Fung?" Omi asked after the two left
"Yes, Omi?" Master Fung stopped and turned around to his young apprentice
"... I wish to apologize for earlier today." He mumbled
Master Fung sighed and looked at Omi...then he knelt down and put his hand on his shoulder. "I know you are. And I should apologize too."
"You? Apologize? Why?"
"Yes, I have forgotten that you are a young man. Excited about using something new. Like how you were excited when you started your training. You couldn't sit still, pretending to be a master when you were so very young." Master Fung answered slowly and reminiscing. "I had just forgotten that, since you have matured at your age."
"All because of your help, Master Fung." Omi nodded
"Omi, you and the others can practice with ONE of the Wu tomorrow. Just to get used to them." Master Fung answered, patting the young monks shoulder
Omi smiled back...and hugged him. "Thank you." Omi smiled before he ran off
Master Fung nodded once and chuckled. "He is learning again."
*with Jack*
"So, now that we're home again, what's your plan? Lose again?" She asked sarcastically and bitterly
Jack did not answer, removing several SD cards from his person. One from his backpack, one from his goggles and one from his belt buckle. He inserted all three into his computer and sat back, watching as the data was uploaded to his systems
"What is-?" Wuya whispered seeing the data on the Showdowns and the pre-fights.
"Shh." Jack hushed her, focusing on the gathering information. He smiled, confident. While not as much as he'd like, he did get a good amount of data
"Did-did you just SHUSH me?" Wuya snapped
"I'm learning about our opponents." Jack answered while sitting back
"What do you hope to learn?" She asked, still pissed off at him telling her to be quiet
"Their fighting styles at a bare minimum."
"You mean they're new at being monks and fighters?" Wuya asked, seeing his logic
"I don't know." He shrugged "I'm scanning how the fight. So I can make counters to it. Example, the girl and cue-ball like jumping around a lot. But the girl also uses a lot of kicks. Immobilise her legs, she can't do much. And the cowboy, Kay or whatever it was, he doesn't move much and relies on his brute strength and his weight. If I can stop him from getting a footing, he can't put up a fight." Jack analysed simply
"And the young man using the air itself?" Wuya asked, intrigued how he was decoding all their styles
"Not sure as of now. Still gathering data." He stated simply "With this information it does not matter if I loose a few dozen fights, I will win the war."
"Fine. I'll be over here, haunting your parent's house." Wuya answered jokingly
"Go ahead." He waved off "I've got work to do." Jack leaned into the screens, seeing the data flow in his computer so he could retaliate back.