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Master Fung gave a small frown as he checked the Shen Gong Wu vault. His students had already gathered three out of seven of the Chuanshuo Wu, and it didn't even seem as if the Heylin were putting up a fight. The previous day's showdown had earned the Xiaolin the Kitari Axe, but Master Fung had the distinct feeling that Chase Young was planning something. Chase Young's absence in the past showdown had only concerned him further.
With a small sigh, Master Fung exited the vault. His eyes caught sight of something he hadn't anticipated seeing in his lifetime, considering it was four in the morning. Raimundo was leaning against a small tree near the training grounds. The younger monk seemed all too immersed in his thoughts to notice Master Fung. Master Fung gave a mental sigh before silently striding towards the brunette.
Raimundo still didn't acknowledge Master Fung's presence, until the elderly master stood beside Raimundo.
"I wouldn't have expected you to be awake at this hour, Raimundo." Raimundo gave a small grin through his relaxed demeanor.
"Couldn't sleep." Was the younger monks simple reply. Master Fung raised a brow.
"You do seem to have difficulty resting lately." Raimundo remained silent after hearing the hint of concern that dotted Master Fung's tone. The low sound of a metal object hitting the grass greeted Raimundo's ears before he turned his head to eye the source. A sword lay on the area beside Raimundo. The younger monk guessed that master Fung had placed the item there.
"Perhaps some sparring may serve as a warm-up for training today."
Raimundo raised a brow. Sparring with master fung didn't seem very appealing, especially so after seeing how the elderly mater fared on hand-to-hand combat with Chase young. Omi's fighting style seemed eerily similar to Master Fungs. But Omi's fighting style included moves with phrases that Raimundo found hard to believe were the names of the actual fighting moves.
"Maybe I'll just stick to the obstacle course today…" Master Fung paid no heed to the uneasiness in Raimundo's tone.
"Or perhaps master monk guan shall train you for the morning." Raimundo quickly lifted the sword and gave a mental sigh. He had no desire to endure master monk guans intensive training methods. Master Fung lifted his sword with a calm demeanor as the two warriors waited for a strike.
Raimundo, seeing that Master Fung had no intention to deliver the commencing move, took the offensive. He quickly attempted a high strike at master Fung, but the elder warrior brought up his sword to block, afterwards
Master Fung leaned backwards slightly as Raimundo's sword whizzed few inches in front of his eyes. The elderly master then flipped his sword in his hands, holding the weapon by the flat of the blade and tapping the hilt to Raimundo's forehead. The force sent Raimundo reeling backwards before the monk shifted into a back flip, pressing his hands to the grass before making a clean landing.
But as soon as the monk's feet touched the ground, he noticed a shadow and quickly brought his sword up to block Master Fung's inhumanly fast blow. The swords connected with a metal clang before Raimundo stepped backwards slightly, pulling away his sword and attempting another strike, but Master Fung managed to block the attempt.
In that moment, Raimundo saw an opening and quickly moved to take advantage of it. He quickly aimed his sword at Master Fung's side, but the elder master ducked near the weapon and pressed the flat of his blade to Raimundo's stomach before twirling the weapon and forcing Raimundo to the ground. Raimundo's sword was catapulted several feet away as he attempted to snap out of his daze.
"Your swordsmanship skills have improved, but there is still the matter of confidence." Raimundo gave a low groan and rubbed his head, silently absorbing master Fung's advice. Master Fung's attention was averted from Raimundo as he noticed Kimiko, Omi, and Clay groggily ambling towards the field. Dojo slithered in the field as well with a large grin.
"We've got another Wu, Rai!" The dragon called before slithering up to Raimundo and humming cheerfully. Raimundo raised a brow.
"You seem…happier than usual." Dojo grinned at Raimundo's comment before slithering onto the middle of the training grounds.
"Of course," The dragon began before enlarging as the monks settled on his back.
"No colds, no flaky scales, and no uncontrollable hiccups! This is the beginning of a wonderful shen gong wu retrieval." The dragon then soared to the skies before smirking.
"By the way Rai," Dojo glanced at the brunette. "Nice moves back there." Raimundo rolled his eyes.
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"What's the Wu, Dojo?" Kimiko questioned, peering at the dragon's head before Dojo reached an enlarged arm back to hand Omi the scroll.
"The Jin talisman," Omi read, frowning before rolling up the scroll. "Once again, there is no other information." Dojo shrugged at Omi's observation before peering ahead. Clay held his hat to his head and glanced around the area.
"Where are we headed this time, Dojo?" Dojo grinned.
"Mexico. Teotihuacán to be exact."
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"It is quite fascinating…" Omi marveled, glancing at the area. Dojo nodded.
"According to my sensors, the Wu should be in the temple of the sun." The dragon slithered towards the largest temple in view and gestured for the monks to follow. As he entered, he immediately noticed a small, jeweled stone that was perched atop a pedestal. Raimundo approached the Wu with a grin before grasping it. But the action only caused the shen gong wu to glow. He then noticed a gloved finger was was touching the shen gong wu also. He glanced at his opponent before scowling. He'd tried to avoid this scenario as much as possible.
"Chase Young, I challenge you to a xiaolin showdown."
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