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"Captains log, star date Tuesday; while searching through the computers of a captured Klingon Bird of Prey, we've discovered a story written by a great man named Darth Maud-dib. It's based off of a show that he doesn't own. He did not create this show, but he did invent someone named Rin and her evil allies.
I returned to Enterprise only to find my ship filled with explosive cats, my crew capture, and a mad man is in command. I must get to the bridge and remove him from my ship. Wait, Spock is down, blast you… KHAN!"
Chapter Eleven
A Slayers Wrath
A warm arid breeze blew clouds of smoke up into the air, blocking out the afternoon sun. Flames danced out of the windows of a high rise building. Cars parked on the side of the streets would explode, spreading the destruction farther into the once popular vacation spot. Lightning streaked across the sky striking buildings or leveling homes. People ran in terror, carrying screaming children or what ever personal belongings they could. The flames crackled loudly as buildings collapsed, sending more smoke into the air.
Some of the braver people seemed to notice the cause of the destruction and attempted to attack but Alex easily swatted them away with a bolt of electricity. Sitting on his Wu-cycle, Alex smiled as he took in the destruction of Rio. He knew that Raimundo had family in the Brazilian city but he didn't know where exactly, so he just decided to waste the entire city. After hearing about Ayane, he wanted to make Raimundo feel what he felt. He wanted him to suffer.
Feeling a fresh wave of anguish wash over him, Alex unleashed another storm of lightning and leveled two more buildings. He saw a trio of people running down the street and revved his engine, speeding after them. He quickly over took them and kicked one, sending him falling to the ground. A woman knelt down at the fallen mans side while the last man slowly approached Alex. "Why are you doing this? Please, we have done nothing. Please spare us."
"No." Alex pulled the Thorne of Thunderbolt from its spot on the Wu-cycle then used it to stab the man. Activating the Wu, Alex blasted the man back into his cowering friends then blasted them all. Wishing that the man was Raimundo, Alex turned his bike and sped off down the burning streets. As he cruised through downtown he began to smile, satisfied with the destruction he'd caused. This should get his attention. After a few minutes a light on the Wu-cycle began to blink; pushing the light, a small screen appeared showing the image of Katnappe. "What do you want?"
"Meow, someone woke up in a grumpy mood." Katnappe shook her head. "I just thought you'd want to know about a report about a certain pair of monks."
"Where?"
"Kimiko and Omi are in Tokyo getting ready to attack Wuya."
"Kimiko huh?" Alex felt a malicious grin spread across his face and he switched off the screen. She might not have been the monk he was looking for but she'd do for now. If nothing else, killing her would be just what he needed to get Raimundo to come to him. I promise Ayane, I will avenge your death and make him suffer.
(-)
Striding down the marble halls of her palace, Rin spotted Jack standing outside of the council room door. "Are they inside?"
"Yeah and they seem to be pretty upset." Jack opened the mahogany door for her and followed her in.
"What do you want?" Without stopping to greet the gathered Heylin rulers, Rin marched to the tip of the triangular table and glanced around. She saw Hannibal sitting next to Pandabubba while Jack took a seat next to a hologram of Wuya. "I am not some pup to be summoned on your whims."
"We have business ta discuss." Hannibal smiled insincerely. "We've heard of your failure ta kill Raimundo and the death of your raven haired friend."
Rin glared at the overgrown bean and tried to push back her anger. She had spent most of the night grieving over Ayane and trying to comfort Alex. As upset as she was, Alex had taken the news even harder. A part of her understood how he felt; after all Ayane, Alex, and Bob were like her own family; if you hurt one then they all felt the pain.
"We can not allow the rebels to build anymore momentum," Pandabubba said plainly. "How do you intend to put a stop to them?"
"I agree." The image of Wuya looked over at Rin. "Even now, more rebels are preparing to attack me here. It's time we put an end to them once and for all."
"It is your territory Wuya, deal with them. I have other things to attend to." Rin shot an angry look towards the ancient witch.
"Like your dead little dragon?" Hannibal sneered. "Ah think it 'bout time we choose someone a bit more capable of leading."
Rin allowed her anger to manifest itself physically and floated a few feet off the floor. Pointing a finger at the table she fired a small black beam and blasted it into dust. "Need I remind you all that it is because of me that you even rule at all? I am the one who took this world. I am the one who gave you your power and I am the one who rules this world. You had all best remember that in my good graces I have let you live, but that can be easily amended."
Pandabubba stood and looked up at Rin. "No one here has forgotten the contributions you have made. We are merely concerned about the Xiaolin."
"Don't be. The rebellion in Japan will be taken care of." Rin looked down to Wuya. "I will send you reinforcements to assure that you can crush them for good. Will that satisfy you fools for now?"
"For now," Wuya said before her image vanished.
"Then get out." Rin glared at Pandabubba and Hannibal as they whispered something to each other while exiting the room. "Not you Jack."
"Me?" Jack responded nervously.
Rin floated down to the floor and force herself to calm down. "I want you to go to Tokyo and assist Wuya."
"You do?" Jack looked at her with a surprised look. "I'd have figured you would send Bob and Alex."
"Alex and Bob need time to clear their heads, and you're the only other person I trust for this mission." Rin smiled at Jack and sat in the air as if on an invisible chair. "I want you to take every bot you have left and if Wuya is already winning against the rebels you will help her crush them."
"And if she's losing?"
"The old hag has betrayed and humiliated you numerous times in the past hasn't she?"
"Yeah." Jack rolled his eyes bitterly. "And I'd love to pay her back for that."
"I'm glad to hear it." Rin's smiled broadened. "If the hag is losing when you arrive then let the monks destroy her forces. Whether she wins or loses, I want you to bring her back here so that an example can made out of her. In return for your help, I'll give your all of her territory."
"So all I gotta do is double cross the people who have made my life miserable and I get everything Wuya has?" An evil smile spread across Jack's face as he began to laugh. "You got yourself an evil partner."
(-)
The dull hum of an old revolving fan filled the large room as people walked around in what had once been the assemble line for Tohomiko industries. Rebels sat around loading laser riffles or strapping on protective battle wear. The air inside the formerly wondrous complex had become stale since the air-conditioning stopped working. Omi looked down from the catwalk thinking about the coming battle. He had fought along side many of those gathered below before and knew that they were all brave fighters, but for some reason he could not shake the feeling of dread that lurked in the back of his mind.
Turning away from the waiting rebels, Omi continued down the metal catwalk and headed towards the large office at the end. Opening the wooden door, he stepped in and found Kimiko sitting at her father's desk staring at her laptop with Dojo on her lap.
"We've got things pretty much wrapped up here, so we'll meet you two later." Raimundo's voice came from the laptop.
"Later Rai." Kimiko smiled then switched off the computer.
"Was that Raimundo?" Omi stepped over to Kimiko.
"Yep." Dojo hopped off of her lap and slithered over to one of the tinted windows that over looked the ruined city.
"They managed to overthrow Jack and get the Fountain of Hui, but Jack escaped with the Eagle Scope." Kimiko turned her chair to face Omi.
"That is most unfortunate," Omi said. "Without the Eagle Scope we will be unable to learn how to defeat Rin."
"Master Fung would probably know what to do." Kimiko sighed and leaned back in her chair. "Who knows how long it'll take us to track down Jack?"
"It may be sooner than you think." Dojo turned away from the window and pointed a quivering finger.
Omi hurried over to the window and felt a wave of panic wash over him as he looked down to see a massive arrow head shaped ship floating towards the building. The ship was a dull gray and covered about three city blocks. Marching beneath the ship was an army of Wuya's stone golems. "Jack Spicer's flagship."
"This is bad." Kimiko stepped over to Omi. "No way we can fight off Wuya and Jack."
"It appears as though we have no choice." Omi turned and ran back onto the catwalk. "Everyone, prepare for battle immediately." All at once everyone jumped to their feet and scurried to their weapons. A sense of panic permeated the air as the rebels poured out of the room and made their way down to ground level.
"How on earth did they find us?" Kimiko ran over to Omi.
"I told them."
Omi looked down to where the voice had come from only to see a rocket propelled fist flying towards him. He jumped back, narrowly avoiding the fist then ducked as it turned and shot passed him and Kimiko. One of the rebels leapt from the lower room and landed inches away from Omi.
"Who are you?" Kimiko demanded.
The fist flew back around and reattached itself to the rebel's wrist. With a sinister laugh, the man's skin began to morph revealing the metallic face of the Chameleon-bot. "Recognize me now? I've been here for months just waiting for Wuya to send the signal to destroy you." The bot lunged at Kimiko and shoved her back into the office. She quickly recovered and unleashed a blazing assault on the bot.
"Tsunami Water Blade, ice." Springing towards the distracted bot, Omi formed a large blade of ice over his right hand and quickly sliced the bot in two. Melting the ice blade he smiled at Kimiko. "That was easy."
"Here's hopping that they'll be just as easy." Dojo motioned out the window. Omi again looked down to the street and saw the rebels frantically running around firing at the golems. Clearly recovering from the surprise of the attack, the rebels were slowly starting to become more organized and for the moment were halting the golems advance.
"I wonder why Jack hasn't sent out his bots yet." Kimiko looked over at the waiting ship. "Even without his bots we're gonna have our hands full."
"At least things can't get any worse." Dojo tried to flash a reassuring smile, but just as he did, Omi noticed a purple portal open on the street and Alex came speeding out on his Wu-cycle. "My mistake."
"He's here too?" Kimiko banged her head on the glass. "We can't take all of them."
"I know, but perhaps we do not need to take them, at least not for long." Omi looked over to her. "If you can stall them for a short time, Dojo and I will sneak aboard Jack's ship and locate the Eagle Scope."
"Alright, but be careful." Kimiko gave him a quick hug.
"And you as well." Omi returned her embrace then kicked the window out. "I shall be back to help you extra rapidly than a hiccup
"No worries Omi, I'll finish Alex and be waiting to hear you mess up more clichés. Cats Eye Draco, Blazing Aura." An aura of crimson fire formed around Kimiko as her elemental Shen Gong Wu covered her arm. She smiled down at Omi then jumped out of the broken window and rocketed over the battling rebels towards Alex.
Still unable to shake the feeling of dread Omi looked back at the ship and swallowed. Dojo grew to his flying size and flew out into the cold night air with Omi on his back. They quickly reached the dull colored ship and began flying along its left side until they found a ventilation shaft. Using the Orb of Tornami, Omi froze the metal grate then smashed through it and climbed inside. Crawling through the slim vent on all fours, he glanced back a saw Dojo following him.
"Are you sure about this plan?" Dojo asked.
Omi pushed down his rising fear and continued on his way. "Of course I am sure. All I need to do is find a single Shen Gong Wu and escape without getting caught. The only thing in my way is an unknown number of evil robots whose soul purpose is to eradicate me."
"Oh yeah, what can go wrong?" Dojo replied dryly.
(-)
Alex smiled as the cold wind blew against his face. All around him stone golems slammed or stomped at attacking rebels. The sound of rock crumbling and laser fire filled his ears as he cruised down the street.
"Arrow Sparrow."
Alex looked up to find Kimiko flying towards him and three flaming projectiles headed right at him. Speeding up, Alex steered his chopper under Kimiko avoiding her attack. Banking right, he sped down the street away from the crowded battle with Kimiko chasing after him. She continued to rain down her blazing projectiles forcing Alex to weave back and forth to avoid them. Alex turned left, driving deeper into the city and smirked, satisfied that he had put enough of a distance between them and the rest of the battle. Putting the Wu-cycle on autopilot, Alex tucked a couple of Wu into his pocket then crouched on the seat of the bike and leapt up at Kimiko. Soaring towards Kimiko, Alex threw a punch at the flaming woman but to his surprise she ducked under the blow and grabbed his ankle.
"Judolette Flip." Kimiko tightened her grip on his ankle and flipped forward, throwing him over her shoulder. Alex crashed back first through a large glass window and landed in a small abandoned bakery. Slowly climbing to his feet, Alex looked out and saw Kimiko land a few feet away as the flames around her burnt out.
"Well look at you, the little human torch." Alex dusted himself off. "Look's like you've learned a few new tricks."
"You'll find I'm full of surprises." Kimiko clenched her fist and flames erupted around them. "Don't tell me you came all this way just help Jack and Wuya."
"Don't worry about them, I'm here for you sweetheart." Alex flashed a cocky smile. "It's been so long since we've played together."
"You want me, you got me." Kimiko sprang forward throwing a punch which he easily blocked. She continued her assault but the more he blocked the more his arms burnt. Jumping back, Alex landed on a small table however Kimiko surprised him with her speed and bounded after him. He tried to flip over to another table but it collapsed under his weight and Kimiko caught him with a harsh left hook. Rolling to avoid another strike, he was again impaired by the furniture and was nearly hammered by another punch. One of the wooden chairs had caught on fire and Kimiko grabbed it then swung it down, aiming for his head.
Alex narrowly avoided the attack and rolled over a small table. Grabbing the table by its legs, he used it to shield himself as he backed towards the kitchen. Kimiko snarled and smashed her fist though the table with enough force to knock him over the counter and into the kitchen. Scurrying by the oven; he reached behind it and yanked out the gas line then rolled to his feet. With a smirk Alex looked up just as Kimiko jumped over the counter and stalked towards him. Spotting another large window Alex sprinted towards it and dived through an instant before the bakery exploded. The force of the blast send him flying into a parked car while he noticed Kimiko sail passed and slam into the building across the street.
Pushing away the pain that coursed through his body, Alex rose to his feet and looked over at Kimiko. He smiled as he watched her climb to her feet as blood dripped down her arm. "You've gotten a lot better."
"Yeah well fire isn't exactly the recommended way to get rid of me." Kimiko started forward.
"True, but out in the open I have the advantage. Shadow Slicer." Alex reached into his pocket the activated the Wu. Sprinting forward and around Kimiko, he left a trail holographic doubles then quickly hid in the crowd he had made.
Kimiko slowly started forward cautiously glancing at each of the images. "Gotcha." She hurled a fireball at the one she thought was real.
"Wrong." Alex hit her with a sidekick as the holograms disappeared. Pressing his attack, Alex unloaded a series of kicks forcing her back. She tried for a low sweep but he hopped over it. She then aimed a high sidekick at his face but Alex darted under the kick and caught her with one of his own.
Kimiko staggered back a couple of steps but recovered quickly. She lunged at Alex with a hail of punches, forcing him to block. Finding an opening, Alex countered with a barrage of kicks. The two combatants continued their deadly waltz, with each gaining an advantage over the other. Alex being the faster of the two managed to block most of Kimiko's attacks, but every blocked punch caused him more pain and damage to his arms. When it was Alex who controlled the dance, he scored with a multiple kicks nevertheless she still continued to fight.
Alex threw a high roundhouse kick at Kimiko however she bobbed under the kick and caught him with a low sweep. Landing face first, Alex rolled to avoid a fireball then handspringed over her riding on a bolt of electricity and landed about ten feet away. Breathing heavily he looked over and saw that she standing on shaky legs. "Don't tell me you're tired already, the fun just started."
Kimiko glared at him angrily then held her hands out to her side. "I haven't even gotten started." Large white flames began to dance around her hands as she started building her chi.
Alex felt a grin cross his lip and clapped his hands together. Slowly pulling them apart until they were about three inches apart, he began to focus his own chi. Electricity started to sizzle and crackle slowly between his hands. After a second the energy turned into a bright crimson and crackled more frequently. "Say hi to the cowboy for me."
"Final Flame!" Kimiko pushed her hands forward and an immense stream of white fire shot towards Alex.
"Crimson Lightning." Twirling his hands around then thrusting them forward he unleash a large bolt of crimson energy. The two attacks collided together and began pushing against each other like something taken out of a bad anime. Both warriors poured more chi into their respective attacks, neither one willing to yield to the other. Surprised by the strength of Kimiko's attack, Alex glared down at her then glanced around and smiled. Gathering his strength, Alex put one more burst of energy into the blast then promptly jumped out and up onto the side of a building. Instantly rebounding off the building, he pulled out his sword and flew at Kimiko. Caught off guard, Kimiko tried to move but wasn't fast enough and his blade found it target.
Alex landed on his feet slashing Kimiko across the chest. "I have a message for your boyfriend." He turned to see her clutching at the deep wound and dropped to her knees. Anger began to flood his mind as he looked down at her and thought about Ayane. Enraged, Alex brought his sword over head and cut her down. "He's next."
Gasping for air, Alex stepped over her lifeless body and limped down the street back towards his bike. Every step he took caused a fresh wave of pain to shoot through him but the only thing that was in his mind was finding Raimundo.
The sound of an explosion caused Alex to look up and see Jack's ship lurch as Dojo flew out of a gapping whole with Omi on his back. The green lizard flew over holding the Eagle Scope while Omi jumped down and landed in front of Alex, holding his Shimo Staff. "Kimiko?"
"Sorry baldy but she's dead." Alex forced a grin as a look of anguish washed over Omi. Calling up the last of his strength Alex shot forward and attacked with his sword. Moving as fast as his aching body would allow Alex attacked high then went for two low slashes but Omi blocked them all with his staff, countering with two swift strikes from the left and right. Alex barely blocked the attack but Omi pressed his advantage and unleashed string of rapid blows, alternating from high to low then finished with a roundhouse to the jaw.
Alex fell to the ground unable to stop the monk's assault. He looked up expecting to see Omi dealing the finishing blow but to his surprise a horde of Jack-bots flew toward Omi, unloading a hail of laser fire.
"Let's go kid, there's nothing else we can do here." Dojo swooped down and grabbed Omi then rapidly flew away.
Alex let his head drop onto the ground too tired to hold it up any longer. The edge of his vision began to blacken and the last thing he saw was a Jack-bot standing over him.
"Healing Stone."
Alex opened his eyes and was blinded by a white light. Slowly, his eyes began to adjust and he found himself in what looked like an infirmary. Glancing around, Alex spotted Jack standing over him holding a smooth yellow stone. "Where am I?"
"You're aboard my ship in the infirmary." Jack tucked the Wu into his pocket. "That fight really did a number on you."
Sitting up, Alex was surprised at how good he felt. He felt his wrist expecting to feel the burns left by Kimiko but they were gone. "What happened?"
"You black out so I used the Healing Stone to heal you." Jack handed him his sword. "We're on our way back to the Heylin city. Wuya managed to take out the rebels, but Omi stole one of my Shen Gong Wu."
"I saw." Alex took his weapon and put it away as he stood up. He glanced at Jack for a moment wondering why he was even in Tokyo but quickly dismissed the thought. The only thing that mattered to him now was that he was healed and ready to track down Raimundo.
(-)
An icy rain fell over the remains of the Xiaolin temple. Sitting on a burnt step in what used to be the courtyard, Raimundo listened as Omi told him and Jermaine everything that had happened in Tokyo. Looking up at the dark clouds Raimundo let the cold rain wash away his tears.
"I am sorry Raimundo." Omi placed a comforting hand on his shoulder. Too hurt to respond, Raimundo just leaned back and hopping that the rain could wash him away and take him to see Kimiko.
"We've got to stop Rin," Jermaine stated angrily, breaking a long silence.
"I agree; we can not let our friends deaths be in vain. Master Fung once told me that just as the future is not written, so too can the past be changed." Omi nodded and picked up the fountain and the scope. "Fountain of Hui, Eagle Scope."
Raimundo noticed the silence that fell over the ruins and wiped his face. After a few minutes the rain stopped falling and he caught a flash of Kimiko. Sitting up and taking a deep breath, Raimundo forced his grief into the back of his mind. Clearing his thoughts, he focused on what Omi had said. They couldn't let her death be in vain. He wouldn't let her death be in vain.
"What did you learn?" Dojo slithered up to Omi as he set down the two Wu.
"I have learned how we can defeat Rin and undo all that she has done." Omi glanced at each of them. "Rin used the Sphere of Dreams to create this world and the spell she cast makes the Wu's effect permanent unless we destroy the Sphere of Dreams and use the Scepter of the Limbo Orb to recall the proper reality."
"So how do we do that?" Jermaine asked. "Rin and the slayers aren't gonna just let us walk over and take the Wu."
"There is a way. You and Raimundo must keep the slayers busy while I take on Rin."
"You can't fight Rin by yourself, she's too strong." Jermaine stepped over towards Omi. "We gotta stick together."
"No, Rin and the Slayers are too strong together," Omi stated. "Besides I will not be fighting alone. While using the fountain I learned that Chase Young is still alive. Rin has been holding him prisoner and torturing him for all of these years. With his help I can defeat Rin and we can restore the world to its rightful order."
"This plan is starting to sound insane." Jermaine shook his head. "How are we supposed to get Alex away from Rin?"
"By giving him what he wants." Raimundo stood up and walked over towards them. "Alex is after me, I'll get him away from Rin while you two take care of Bob and Rin."
As Raimundo listened to the rest of Omi's plan, he felt his grief slowly turn into determination. If Omi was right and destroying the orb was the only way to stop Rin, then attacking was the only option left to them. One way or another, all of the pain and suffering they had gone through for the past ten years would be over with by tomorrow night. Tomorrow Alex, we finish this once and for all.