Kosmic

I have my music, also my mind set is on Xiaolin Showdown so lets get this story rolling.

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Starting Anew

On Monday, Omi was at school and it was gym time. He was with Clay, Jermaine, and Raimundo on the track field. Usually, running five laps was the first activity they done as a warm up. As everybody was running, Omi slowed down enough to allow Clay and Jermaine to catch up since Omi was usually always at the front competing with others to be the first to finish their laps. He had to admit, some people were very fast.

"What's up, Omi? Normally you're at the front." Jermaine asks before Omi could speak.

"Master Fung wants us, Katra, Raimundo, and Kimiko to show up at the dojo today for our schedule; our advanced training starts soon." Omi explains as his friends nod.

Omi then sped up to catch Raimundo, who was faster then Clay and Jermaine. As he got close to him, he saw Yamato swing a quick jab at Raimundo, who dodged in a roll. All Omi could tell about Yamato was he had a huge grudge on Raimundo. Now, Omi began to hate how Yamato treated his new friend.

"Raimundo, can I have a moment of your time?" Omi asked to get Raimundo's mind off the idea of retaliation against Yamato.

"What's up?" Raimundo questioned, after he recovered and began to move again.

"I already told Kimiko from earlier today and just told Clay and Jermaine that Master Fung wants to see us all at the dojo for our new training dates." Omi told Raimundo, who nodded in understanding.

"Thanks, Omi. So, have you been enjoying your English class?" Raimundo asked Omi with a grin.

"Why, yes I am..." Omi started and wondered why Raimundo was grinning.

"Kimiko told me you were having a hard time and even asked her for help. I just think you're not paying attention in English, but on my girlfriend, or maybe you want to spend time with her."Raimundo stated to Omi, who turned his head when he blushed.

"It is hard to learn English. I will admit, half my attention is on Kimiko. I have already accepted that she loves you, but she is pretty." Omi told Raimundo and hoped he wouldn't get angry.

"Don't worry, Omi, Kimiko already told me how you have been acting around her. I know you're not the type to interfere, I'm just messing with you." Raimundo said in a laugh which made Omi a bit annoyed.

Omi and Raimundo finished their laps at the same time and sat down together. Omi, even though he's from a different part of the world than Raimundo, had quickly befriended him. Sure there were a lot of differences between them, but Raimundo brings something out of him. Uncertain what this 'something' was, it still made him happy to be friends with Raimundo.

The rest of the school day was normal for him. He had lunch with Clay and Jermaine, eating outside. Also, he found out Kimiko ate during his lunch, but with a bunch of unfamiliar girls. His school day was good and he began to walk home after Clay told him he had to go to work to inform them he has to meet at the dojo for a new schedule. Jermaine done the same, except he had to tell his parents.

"Oh, great bald one, you live in that stupid dojo and are a friend of that idiot, Raimundo, right?" Omi turned around to see Yamato and was very annoyed at him for what he said.

"You're the one from the Heylin Tiger beating up everyone from my dojo. So, you want to fight me now, because it will be a pleasure to put you in your place." Omi said and only received a laugh from Yamato.

"You think someone your size can beat me? Fine, bring it, baldy." Yamato then charged at Omi.

Omi jumped forward in a kick that landed in Yamato's hands. Yamato quickly grabbed Omi's leg with one hand, then sent a punch at Omi, who deflected the attack with a block. Omi used his other leg to twist and kicked Yamato's hand that held him to, successfully, free himself.

As soon as Omi landed on his feet, Yamato attacked with a leg sweep and knocked Omi over. Omi quickly recovered and flipped off the ground with his hands, but Yamato took action before Omi could make another strike on him. Omi barely dodged each punch the boy threw at him and eventually caught his opponent's arm to send a punch of his own.

Yamato took the punch in order to knee Omi in his respected area. The punch did more damage than inspected, but Yamato managed to get the advantage. Omi held his wounded area and bent over a bit, only to get punched in the back of the head. Before Omi could could recover and retaliate, Yamato quickly grabbed him and threw him into the wall.

"You're probably thinking I must be cheating for hitting below the belt. News flash kid, this is not just martial arts, it's also a street fight. Anything goes..." Yamato told Omi as he took out a knife.

That little speech Yamato gave allowed Omi some time to recover his energy and dodged a swipe from the knife. Omi attacked with a swift kick to Yamato's hand that held the knife in hopes he would drop it. Either Omi did not put enough strength in the kick, or Yamato had a good grip. None of the options helped, Omi was cut in the arm and, even though it wasn't deep, it still bled profusely.

Then, the unexpected happened. Before Yamato could attack again, he was slammed into a wall. The boy from his vision, Khu, had pinned Yamato against the wall. Khu placed his arm on Yamato's back as he held one of Yamato's arms with his other hand. The knife Yamato had dropped to the ground.

"What did Master Young tell us about this boy, Yamato? He told us not to get in a fight with him, remember?" Khu told Yamato, who attempted to glare at Khu.

"Fine, I'll go to our dojo." Yamato said, broke free from Khu, then left.

Omi bowed to Khu while he held his bloody arm, "Thank you."

"No problem, Yamato is only looking for a fight as always. Omi, right?" Khu asked Omi, who nodded.

"You're not like everyone else from your dojo. Why fight alongside them?" Omi asked, as Khu looked up at the sky.

"To put it simple, I joined to start a new life. Anyway, you better get back to your dojo to get your arm properly cared for." Khu told Omi before he walked away, only then did Omi take his leave.

Once Omi got back, everyone was already there. They all looked surprised to see his state and Master Fung grabbed a medical kit. As he treated his student, Omi explained what happened to him. Everyone looked rather annoyed, but Raimundo had mixed feelings. He was annoyed and angered with Yamato, but glad his own cousin took action.

"Looks like I need to pay Yamato a visit later." Raimundo mumbled, only to get stared at.

"Those actions will only show you are no better then him, Raimundo." Master Fung told Raimundo, who gave in.

"With that out of the way, let me begin. I know most of you can attend the new dates but, as the recent attack revealed, I need to train all you of everyday. Weekends, of course, are your days off if you choose."Master Fung told everyone. They all nodded, but it was Kimiko and Raimundo who had a hard time with their own schedules.

"I'd like to train everyone at five p.m. to nine p.m. if that is possible." Master Fung said, then waited for his students to answer.

"I can do that easy." Jermaine was the first to speak up and Master Fung smiled.

"As long as the training is not private, I can make it. I still have responsibility at work and to raise my little sister." Katra said as Master Fung nodded, he remembered that Katra and her sister, Mea, were alone with no parents.

"I'll have to change my time at work with my mom, but I should be good, Master Fung." Clay told him. Now, he only hoped Kimiko, and Raimundo could.

Raimundo looked over at Kimiko, as she did the same to him. Kimiko had school, her others studies her father gave her, and of course her father took her to work with him to teach her about business. She does it all to make him happy, but it added to her already busy schedule, which put her at the spot. For Raimundo, he has school, work with his family, and the group of friends trying to clean the streets. He could easily take off the time from cleaning the streets for extra training time.

"I guess I could take more time off from my other activities." Raimundo said in a sigh; Master Fung could tell Raimundo didn't want to, but was happy with his response.

"I don't know, Master Fung, I have so much stuff on my plate as it is. I'm afraid if I try to convince my father to, he would take away my time from spending with Raimundo. I am very sorry, I just don't know." Kimiko said then bowed to Master Fung, who completely understood her situation.

"I understand, Kimiko, do what your heart tells you. I will not force this among you." Master Fung started, then gave all his students a serious look. "This training is advanced and I know some of you may be new, but I chose the five of you for a reason. So, bear with it. This will be hard, but I promise all of you it will be rewarding. Tomorrow, you all start anew." Master Fung told them, they all bowed back in response.

Everyone said their goodbyes and left. Omi could sense something was off, because his day started good, but, after his attack and Master Fung's speech, he could feel it. He felt the balance of good and evil shift and become unbalanced.

End of Chapter

Kosmic

Sorry if this chapter seems shorter than the others. Next chapter is, of course, Omi training, and a surprise for everyone. If you enjoyed this chapter please review.