You Got Jacked!

Disclaimer: I do not own Xiaolin Showdown…

Chapter Twenty-five: Is it Love?

"Kimiko…w-why didn't you kill me?' Jack's voice is weak, his complexion that of a dying man.

Kimiko for some reason, can hardly bear it.

"I should have…y-you do deserve it. But it…I guess it isn't in a Xiaolin Warrior to kill. I just couldn't." She lowers her head in shame. Not for not being able to kill him, but for wanting to.

Jack looks up at her with tear filled eyes…his body in pain and his mind in shambles. She searches for the exact words. Kimiko looks down at him with little pity…this is all partly her fault, she had always picked on him too.

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Why of all people Wuya had targeted him…Good Jack could never fathom the idea. All he ever wanted was to be around his other self and live a happy life, be with his 'friends' and smile. Now he finds himself at the mercy of the bean, partnered with Wuya and feeling just a little bit below his usual top of the world attitude. In fact he feels just about South pole in that field.

"Don't slouch Jackey, drink your tea and smile." Wuya grumbles as she nudges Good Jack.

The two approach the fancy table and sit. Good Jack instantly begins looking around at the decorating. Everything is so…a thousand years ago. Obviously bean fell easily behind the times, unlike Chase.

"Good evening." The southern accent comes from atop the Ying-Ying bird as it glides in to land just before Good Jack. "Told ya, boy. One generation away from becoming good. I called it."

"Hannibal bean!" Good Jack whispers the words, turning most of his body around and shielding himself as if Hannibal's mere presence was tainting him. "Wuya I want to go home." He whispers.

"Be quiet Jack. Hello Hannibal." Wuya tries to start a conversation with the bean, flirting and trying to convince him that they should team up.

"Team up you say? You aren't a very good partner, Wuya. Hm…" Wuya gives him a desperate smile. "…but given your current position, I wouldn't be a gentleman if I declined your partnership. Now what's with the boy?" Hannibal points as Wuya silently cheers to herself.

"Oh, Jackey? He's, uh…well you see Hannibal."

"You want to use him to erase old Evil jack from Chase's arsenal?"

Wuya taps her nails against the smooth table. "Maybe. Can you do it?"

Good Jack suddenly stands up, turning to Wuya desperately. "Wuya! I promised to be your partner in order to help you free Jack!" His head lowers dramatically as he weeps unnecessary tears. "You…lied…you said as long as I helped you I could remain good! I don't want to be evil!"

Wuya agitatedly looks over at Good Jack from the corner of her eye as Hannibal hops over to him. Good Jack is handed a tissue and comforted with soothing words.

"Of course not my boy. We wouldn't do anything to hurt you…we're your friends." The bean smiles as unknown to Good Jack a dark cloud hovers above his future.

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The future…something Jack wouldn't have. Raimundo would make sure of it. He had one day till the trade off would take place and despite his honor as a Xiaolin Dragon of the Wind, he had to get rid of Jack. Sure he seemed good and sorry now…but in a week he would be back to his old tricks. The guy could never function in society, he couldn't stop being Jack.

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Kimiko looks at Jack and lifts him the best she can. His body is limp and nothing more than dead weight making even his slim figure a bit of a burden for her to carry. With one of his arms around her shoulder, she begins to drag him towards an exit with all her might. She sees several jungle cats and stops for just a moment. They all step aside…Kimiko turns around to see Chase…Jack's eyes slightly open and he moans in pain.

Chase opens his mouth with a small smile across his face. He crosses his arms and closes his eyes. "Leave if you wish, Kimiko. But you will have to leave alone. Jack is ailing and only I can cure him."

Kimiko's eyes widen slightly as she prepares herself to drop Jack and fight.

"Fight me? You? In your condition?" Chase raises an eyebrow and Kimiko drops Jack.

"Chase…you can't mean…"

"Leave, I will let you. But know that you caused his death…just as you cause this ailment of his. He's dieing because of you…and he'll be dead because of you if you leave." Chase opens his eyes to a narrow stare. "Leave." He whispers daringly.

Kimiko slowly falls down on one knee before the other touches the ground. She ever so softly touches her stomach.

(Chapter Talk): OOO! Who liked that? Hey guys…uh updates will probably be more frequent since it's Christmas and all…but happy Hanukah, Quanza and whatever else you celebrate. And if you celebrate nothing…then, uh, sorry…that bites. But be happy! If any of you guys have ever watched the show Freakazoid…I have a fanfic I just started under the category so if you feel like it well Check it out. And no that one is so not going to be angst like this…it'll be good old hilarious randomness!