A/N:hey all. just so you know, i probably won't be updating for awhile. my dad just died. so don't expect updates till at least after easter, i think. thanks for all you love and support during this hard time in my life

RAIMUNDO POV

The best course of action was to find Master Fung. I went to the meditation Chamber to find him waiting.

"I see Omi has told you the terrible news of Kimiko's abduction. I'm so sorry, Raimundo. I know how you felt about her."

That really got to me. I don't know why. It just sounded like she was dead or something. But I really regret what I did next. I picked up a chair and threw it at him. He ducked, but it just barely missed him.

"She's not dead!" I yelled at him. "I'll find her! You'll see! With or without anyone else's help, I will bring her back to the temple!"

"Oh, don't worry, Raimundo. I have no doubt that Kimiko is still alive. And as for bringing her back here, that's not necessary."

"Oh?" I said, breathing heavily. "Why is that?"

"Because she is currently standing right behind you."

I whirled around. Sure enough, there she was. All my sadness and anger evaporated as I pulled her into my arms.

"Kim! Thank god you're safe! I was so worried! Omi said—" I stopped. This wasn't Kimiko. She wasn't warm and happy, she was cold. And sne didn't even hug me back or melt in my arms like she usually does. She just stood there. I pulled away from her, my arms on her shoulders, and looked at her.

"Kim, what's wrong?" I asked.

"I am not Kimiko. Kimiko is gone. I am what's left. A soulless shell, more evil than Chase Young, more powerful than Wuya at her prime, and completely immortal, so long as my soul doesn't return."

"No!" I cried, shaking her, willing Kimiko to come back. She just laughed, a cold, hollow laugh, not at all like Kimiko's, and hit me hard, right in the stomach. I could feel the evil radiating from her as I flew across the hall, slamming into the wall. I knew I sustained serious injuries and I knew I was falling into unconciousness.

"Shard of Lightning!" Dark Kimiko shouted, disappearing.

I knew that I had lost her, maybe forever. With this sobering thought, I gave up the fight to stay concious.

"Kimiko!" I yelled, sitting up in the dark room. I looked around. Why was I in the medical room? Then the events of the afternoon came back to me. Kimiko was evil. Chase Young had her soul. And I had to get it back. I looked at my watch to see how much time had passed. Thankfully, it was only a few hours. I stood up, and the world spun before my eyes. I felt my head and was surprised to find it wrapped in a bandage. I guess my injuries were more serious then I thought. But I still had to leave now. If I didn't somone else would save Kim, and that wouldn't work for me. So I scrawled a not eon a piece of paper, borrowed a few wu fro the vault, and left to save my princess.

CLAY POV

I walked into the medical room to see how Raimundo was. His bed was empty. On the pillow sat a note. I picked it up and read it:

Omi, Clay, Master Fung, and Dojo,

I have gone to fond Kim. She means the world to me, and I can't live without her. Please don't come after me. I couldn't bear it if I lost you guys too. If I don't return soon, mourn for me, and mourn for Kim, but don't try and find me. Trust me when I say it's better this way.

Forever your friend,

Rai

PS. I took a few wu. Sorry.

PPS. Master Fung, I am so sorry about earlier. I don't know what came over me. I was just so overcome with emotion, and I needed an outlet. Unfortunately, you were it. Please forgive me.

"Rai," I whispered. "What in tarnation have you done?"

I went off in search of Master Fung.

"This isn't good. I wish I knew why Raimundo would do this!"

"Actually, Master Fung, I know why," I confessed. I proceeded to explain what Rai had told me earlier.

Master Fung sighed. "When did he tell you this?"

"Yesterday."

"I see. Well in that case, we need to find him immediately. His judgement is impaired by his love. Omi, go prepare Dojo. And get Holly. Clay, please asses which wu he has taken and bring other necessary wu."

We nodded and left the room. His instructions needed no response.

THIRD PERSON, OMNICIENT DUDE POV

Clay entered the courtyard to see omi and holly on Dojo waiting for him.

"It's not too bad. He only got a few wu."

"Hurry up, Clay! I just found Raimundo's chi!"

Clay got on the large dragon. "Raimundo, partner, please be okay. For Kimiko." He whispered as the dragon flew into the sunset at top speed.