A/N: This is chapter 3 of the story and it's a songfic to the song "The Night the Lights Went Out in New York City" by the Atatis. So naturally I don't own the song and I don't own XS. Please read and review. Thanks.
Chapter 3- True Love
Raimundo slowly walked outside to where Omi, Clay and Dojo were waiting. For the past ten minutes or so, he had been carrying Kimiko on his back. The person he cared the most about, the person he wanted to spend the rest of his life with and the person he loved. Even though she wasn't too heavy, it was still a pain to carry all that weight for a prolonged period of time. Raimundo quickly glanced back over his shoulder and saw Kimiko smile brightly when she saw him turn around and look at her. She then gently rubbed her hand across his cheek and leaned forward to kiss his cheek. Both of them smiled at each other and saw the love they shared for each other.
The lights are out in the city tonightSo close your eyes, gaze up at the heavens
And see if you can point me out
As Raimundo and Kimiko got closer to the spot where Omi, Clay and Dojo were waiting, both Raimundo and Kimiko could see the expressions on the other's faces. Clay had a look of surprise on his face at first but then he smiled brightly at them and winked at Raimundo. Omi, as usual stood there and was clueless about what was going on so he kept asking Clay, who tried to help Omi as best as he could. Dojo, on the other hand was crying and constantly wiping tears from his eyes. Dojo then enlarged himself and everyone got on his back.
Congratulations partner," Clay said, shaking hands with Raimundo.
"Raimundo, my friend, what is going on between you and Kimiko?" Omi asked.
"Um, I really don't know how to say this," Raimundo said.
"It's really simple Omi. Raimundo and I are in love with each other and nothing is going to tear us apart," Kimiko said, smiling at Raimundo.
"Allow me to give you my heartfelt congratulations," Omi said brightly to them.
"Thank you so much Omi," Raimundo and Kimiko said at the same time.
"I'm just a little surprised it didn't happen earlier," Raimundo muttered so that only Kimiko could hear him.
"Rai, it's okay. We're here together and that's the bottom line," Kimiko said, turning so that she could see him.
"You're right I guess," Raimundo said as he and Kimiko started to kiss each other passionately.
If I could have one wish tonightI'd wish upon a satellite
To bring me back to you
We spend our whole lives searching for
All the things we think we want
And never really knowing what we have
Raimundo and Kimiko were still kissing when they heard someone clear their throat loudly. They separated, looked up and saw Dojo staring at them. Looking around, they saw that they were back in the temple and it was time to get off Dojo. Raimundo then got off first and offered Kimiko a hand which she took. He helped her get off Dojo so that he could become small again. As soon as both Raimundo and Kimiko got onto the ground, they saw Master Fung come toward them.
"Ah Raimundo, I see you were successful in getting Kimiko back. I would like to speak to the two of you in the meditation room," Master Fung said.
Raimundo and Kimiko nodded toward Master Fung. They then held hands and followed him into the meditation room. Master Fung took a seat and indicated for Raimundo and Kimiko to do the same. Both of them sat then looked up expectantly at Master Fung, waiting for him to speak.
"Kimiko and Raimundo, I would like to congratulate you on your new relationship. From the moment the two of you came into the temple, I could sense something was different with the two of you. The two of you seemed to have a different relationship toward each other. Now, I must tell you to be careful and to not allow anyone to use your love for each other against you. Also, try not to do anything rash to put us all in danger," Master Fung said.
"Yes Master Fung," Kimiko and Raimundo said simultaneously.
"I suggest the two of you go to bed now," Master Fung said.
Raimundo and Kimiko got up and bowed toward Master Fung. They then held hands and walked back to each other's rooms. However, neither of them wanted to sleep just yet and it was evident in their faces that they did not want to sleep yet. So Raimundo led Kimiko outside to a tree and they climbed up to a branch on the tree. Both of them sat down and Raimundo put his arms around Kimiko. For a few seconds, neither of them spoke. Both of them were content sitting in each other's arms and Raimundo suddenly felt a sharp pain in his back.
"Ow, that hurt a lot," he moaned, trying to figure out what was going on and why he was feeling such pain.
"Rai, what happened to you?" Kimiko asked, with concern all over her face.
"I just felt a sharp pain in my back and I don't know why," Raimundo said, grimacing in pain.
"Maybe it's because you were carrying me on your back before. Here, turn around. I hope this helps," she said, gently rubbing her hands all over his back for a few minutes.
"Ahh, that feels so much better now. Thanks Kimiko," Raimundo said, kissing her gently on her cheek.
"Rai..," Kimiko began but realized Raimundo might not like the name she called him. "You mind if I call you Rai instead of Raimundo?" she asked.
"Nah, I could care less. You mind if I call you Kim instead of Kimiko?" he asked.
"Of course not Rai. I love you so much," she whispered, kissing him enthusiastically. Finally they both pulled apart for air.
So many paths that we can takeTo bring us to our destiny
Gaze up at the heavens
And see if you can point me out
"Kim, have you ever done stargazing?" Raimundo asked her.
"No, but I would like to," she said.
"Okay, look at the sky first. Notice how all stars shine a little? All these stars makes up some type of pattern," he said, telling her about some of the major constellations.
"Wow, the stars are beautiful," she whispered softly.
"I know what's even more beautiful than that," he whispered.
"And what's that?" she asked.
"You," he said simply.
If I could have one wish tonightI'd wish upon a satellite
To bring me back to you
We spend our whole lives searching for
All the things we think we want
And never really knowing what we have
"Oh Rai, you are so sweet. Just the perfect person for me," she whispered, before letting out a loud yawn.
""You know Kim, you've always been nice to me when we overlook our different backgrounds and our dislike of each other at first. You always let me use your PDA and anything else I wanted. You always tolerated my pranks better than either Omi or Clay ever did. You were the first one to accept me when I came back after joining Wuya for that period of time. I always thought you were pretty but figured you never liked me. Thanks Kim, I love you," he whispered.
Raimundo looked at Kim and saw she had already fallen asleep. 'She looks beautiful when she's asleep' he thought. Raimundo sighed then carried Kimiko in his arms. He went back to the temple and placed her in her bed then pulled the blankets over her. He then went into his room and slept.
Be careful what you wish for
These stars are fading out.
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