"I'm not going to let you down." Said Wuya.

Raimundo was half way through getting to his feet. He stopped and stared at her.

"What did you say?" He asked.

"I … I didn't say anything!" Shouted Wuya.

Raimundo stared at her, his eyes narrowing.

"Kimiko …" He said.

"I am not Kimiko!" Shouted Wuya.

"No … but I heard her … she's fighting back!" said Raimundo standing up completely and continuing to stare.

Wuya shook her head slightly. Kimiko couldn't win. It was impossible … it had to be.

"She's breaking through!" Said Raimundo, "And by weakening you I'm helping!"

"No!" Shouted Wuya, lashing out.

Raimundo dodged her fist and grabbed it before pulling her over her shoulder and letting go. She flew into the pile of rocks which were continuing to fall from the cracked and broken ceiling. She got up and turned to face him. Her black hair fell over half her face, loose strands were falling over her eyes. A small, wicked smile danced on her lips.

"I'm sorry Raimundo, but there's nothing but Wuya hear." She laughed.

"Tsunami Strike!" shouted Raimundo, water spurting from every corner of the cave and shooting at Wuya.

Wuya dodged as many as possible before one struck her in the shoulder. It had turned to ice seconds before striking, slicing straight through her. Blood sprayed from the wound and a small trickle fell from Wuya's mouth … no, it was still Kimiko's mouth, but it looked twisted with the pain and evil coursing through her body.

She staggered backwards and put a hand up to the wound. She looked down at the blood on her hand. Nausea suddenly flew through her. She was confused; she never felt ill at the sight of blood. Something else was making her feel sick … it hit her, she was feeling what Kimiko was feeling. Kimiko felt ill at the sight of the blood and so did she. It wasn't a good sign; Kimiko was trying to break through.

Before Wuya could do anything, Raimundo's foot connected to her face. She fell back and her head struck a rock. She glared up and suddenly felt not only pity, but caring and love as she looked into the cold face of Raimundo, who was preparing to attack one more time.

When she closed her eyes and opened her mouth, a soft voice which wasn't hers came through.

"Raimundo?"

Kimiko felt the blow to her head and felt dizzy, but she understood. It was time. Wuya was only semi-conscious; she had a better chance now that any time so far. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath, concentrating, but also remaining calm.

"Raimundo?"

She opened her eyes. Standing above her was Raimundo, looking shocked, but still on his guard with a cold expression in his eyes.

" … Kimiko?" He whispered, obviously not believing what he was hearing.

Kimiko tried to get to her feet, but her wounds were restraining her. Raimundo stepped forward and took hold of her arm, gently pulling her to her feet.

"Rai … please …" began Kimiko, but Raimundo was staring into her face, his eyes cold, his expression deadly serious.

"Kimiko, if that is you …" He said quietly, "show me … give me a sign."

"What do you mean?" Asked Kimiko.

"Something only Kimiko could know." Said Raimundo, his expression unchanging.

Kimiko stared into his face. Couldn't he tell just by looking at her? Couldn't he tell by her eyes? Why was he suddenly trying to decide if he could trust her after everything they had been through?

"Rai … she's taking control again," Said Kimiko.

Kimiko could feel Wuya straining at the back of her mind, trying to force her way through. She suddenly remembered the ring!

Kimiko tried to move her arm … but all feeling was gone. She looked at her shoulder; a deep wound was gushing blood. She stared at it and then a Raimundo, trying to plead with him.

"Rai … I need your help, you have to take the ring." Said Kimiko, holding herself up with her working arm.

"The ring?" Said Raimundo, confused.

He glanced at her hand. There was the ring of the nine dragons, still on her finger. He didn't understand completely.

"Rai, please, separate us!" Said Kimiko.

Raimundo nodded and stepped forward. His cold expression didn't change, but there was some form of trust in his green eyes. But he stopped half way towards her.

"How do I know you're Kimiko?" Asked Raimundo.

"Raimundo please!" sobbed Kimiko, "Question me later just get the ring away from me! She'll destroy it!"

Raimundo shook his head slightly, but reached out and … was suddenly thrown backwards. Kimiko's eyes turned cold. Her lips tightened and she glared down at him mockingly.

"Too late dear Raimundo," Said Wuya's cackling voice.

"You tricked me you stuck up bitch!" Shouted Raimundo.

"No, it really was Kimiko, but your lack of trust failed you once again!" Said Wuya, shaking her mane of black hair out of the way.

Raimundo fell to his knees. He had failed her. Kimiko had broken through and he had let her slip through his fingers.

"Kimiko …" Said Raimundo quietly.

"You let her down Raimundo … you never … could be trusted to succeed!" Said Wuya, her voice uneven.

Raimundo looked up. Wuya was breathing heavily and trying to remain standing. Her arm was still hanging limply at her side. Her eyes were slipping in and out of focus. She had used up a lot of her strength taking back control and she was injured badly. Raimundo had to get close enough to take the ring or at least wear Wuya down enough to let Kimiko take control again and use the ring herself. It was only a matter of time before she had enough strength to beat Wuya down. Raimundo grimaced; Kimiko had made it look so much easier when she was defeating Wuya, but then again, Kimiko had had Omi and Clay behind her …

Raimundo bit his lip and closed his eyes for a second. Omi and Clay … he had promised them he would save Kimiko and he was using their powers to do it. He couldn't stop until Kimiko was one hundred percent Wuya free, or as close as they could get considering it was Wuya.

"Kimiko's going to win." He said quietly.

"What?" asked Wuya.

"I didn't let Kimiko down," said Raimundo, "Now I know for sure that I can help her break through again. The second you're unconscious, I'm getting that ring and I'm going to thrash you." Said Raimundo.

"Are you forgetting that you need the reversing mirror to work the ring now?" Laughed Wuya.

"No," Said Dojo from where he sat, "We didn't. Catch!"

Dojo threw the reversing mirror into the air. Both Wuya and Raimundo leaped into the air. Both their hands caught it at the same time. Raimundo smiled softly.

"I challenge you to a Xiaolin showdown," Said Raimundo, "My sun-chi-lantern for your ring of the nine dragons. Winner takes Kimiko's body."

Wuya glared at him from behind the shining blue eyes.

"I accept."

"GONG-YE-TEMPAI!"

(A/N) This chapter wasn't as detailed as I would've liked, but I'm going out and didn't want to leave you hanging. Hope you enjoy, it'll be nice to do a traditional showdown for a change. Luv Becky.