(A/N: Hey! Here's the fifth chapter! OH, and sorry for the cliffie, guys. Lol…I just thought it would be a great way to start out the chapter…than again, I dunno….oh well! OH! And the votes are in. Keep on reading, and you'll find out which dress it is! (Though it's fairly obvious!) Anyways, on with the story!)

(Disclaimer: I do not own Xiaolin Showdown or the characters.)

My eyes fluttered opened as I sat up. I began to choke out water. I felt horrible. I looked to see Omi and Clay looking at me. Omi kneeled.

"What happened, Kimiko?"

I shook my head. "My charm bracelet. It…uh…it got hooked onto something, and I couldn't pull free."

"Oh yes. That is very bad."

I had to laugh. It was just the way he said it. I looked around and realized that Rai wasn't here. "Where's Raimundo?"

Clay looked down. "Uh, I reckon he's in his room. He felt really bad, making you go into the water and all. He needed time to himself."

"Oh."

Yea…I know, pathetic. That was all I could say. 'Oh.' But it wasn't his fault. Not exactly. I mean, it wasn't his fault my charm bracelet got hooked and stuff. I got up and shook my head slightly. "Uh…who saved me?"

Omi and Clay looked at each other. I winced. I knew it was Rai, and I was angry! At me, of course. I mean, he saved me two times already! One time in the cave, and now this. I totally feel like a jinx.

"How long was I unconscious?"

Clay thought. "An hour, basically."

I nodded. I quickly got up. "Uh, I think I should probably go talk to Rai, huh?"

They nodded, and so, I went looking for him.

I left them at the pool and went inside. I figured he was probably in his room. I went in, but no Rai. I called his name, like a MILLION times…but still…..no answer.

I went outside where the garden was. And there, sitting on the side of a fountain, was Rai. I walked towards him slowly, and sat next to him, which probably startled him.

He looked down. "You alright, Kim?"

I was looking up in the sky. I didn't want him to feel uncomfortable by me just looking at him. "Yeah. I'm fine."

He nodded. I could feel him hesitating a bit. "Look, Kimiko…I…."

I looked towards him, giving him a little smile. He continued. "I'm really sorry."

I laughed. "Rai, it's ok. I'm fine!"

He let out a laugh. "Sure…that's what you think."

I rolled my eyes. "Oh, come on Rai. Nothing happened. Really! I mean, it wasn't your fault my charm bracelet got hooked, was it?"

He shook his head. "Sure, but I made you get into the water. I mean, if it wasn't for me, this would have never happened and…."

I looked up. He was pretty close, and he was leaning in. I felt myself leaning in, also. "Rai, I…I need to tel---"

"KIMIKO! RAIMUNDO!"

Me and Rai turned away quickly, blushing. It was Omi. He tilt his head. "Oh. Did I interrupt something?"

I smiled. "Uh…kind of, but that's alright."

"Oh. My badness."

Rai shook his head. "I think you meant, 'my bad'? And didn't I tell you this already!"

Omi nodded. "Oh yes. Thank you Raimundo."

He rolled his eyes. I laughed. I know, Omi just kind of ruined his chance of me telling Rai how I felt…but that's fine. I mean, I didn't think I was ready yet anyways. I was really nervous. I didn't know what was happening either. I shook my head. "Uh…so Omi, what did you wanted to say?"

"OH yes. Um…your father is here!"

My eyes widened. "My father!"

He nodded. "Yes. Your father."

I was nervous. I haven't seen my father in forever. I was excited too. I kinda changed….I was more…hmm….I don't know….independent? Well, I've always been independent….but that's not the point. I was different now. I gave a big smile. I got up. "Well, come on!"

I ran inside, looking around. I frowned. Where was he? I saw Clay and smiled. "My dad's here!"

He nodded, and smiled. "You bet."

I screamed, as I saw my dad. I ran over and gave him a huge hug. Hey, you would too if you haven't seen him in FOREVER! I know I've only been at the temple for a while, but my father was so busy, he didn't come home. He even had a room in his office just in case he can't come back! I seriously started crying. I was so happy. Who cares if the other saw? After our big hug, we smiled.

"Hi."

I laughed. "Hi?"

Rai rolled his eyes. "Oh come on. You guys haven't seen each other in forever, and all you guys can say is hi!"

I gave another laugh. He smiled. "So…your Raimundo?"

He nodded. "Yup. Whats up?"

He raised an eyebrow. "Uh….nothing?"

I smiled. This was going, uh, fairly well. I introduced him to Clay and Omi also. Dad would just nod and smile and yea. I turned. "Dad, what's this party all about anyways?"

"Oh, well….it's a surprise…"

I wrinkled my nose. I didn't like surprises. But I knew he wouldn't tell me anyways. I rolled my eyes. "Well, can me and my friends---"

"---already done." My dad smiled.

He knew me well. "Then I need money too."

He handed me his credit cards, and I smiled. I turned towards my friends. "Guess what! WE'RE GOING SHOPPING!"

Rai groaned. "KIM! We've been shopping for the last 5 HOURS!"

You see, Rai, Clay and Omi didn't have formal clothes. And this was a very formal party as I can tell if there were going to be at least 400-500 people! (My father and I know a lot of people. And no matter what kind of party, we would invite as much people as possible. Just for the fun of it! And then my friends and his would bring there friends, and so on!) I smiled. "Not my fault they couldn't find the right size for Omi! He is small for his age."

Clay groaned also. "How can girls shop SO MUCH?"

I laughed. "It's a gift."

Over and over again, they would groan and moan and all that stuff. I sighed. I already got there stuff, but I wanted to buy something too! I deserve a new dress! Right? I looked at them.

"You know what? You guys deserve a break. I'll go buy my dress by myself, and then we'll meet at my favorite jewelry place in about an hour or so."

They smiled. I knew they were happy. "BUT, you have to carry your own stuff."

And that was where I left them. I totally didn't want to here them groan again. I know, kind of mean. But hey, those clothes aren't mine. But, even if they weren't I would hope they would carry my bags for me anyways! I walked into about a dozen of stores, but couldn't find the right one. I looked around and found one shop that certainly caught my eye. It was a fairly expensive shop, but had all these beautiful dresses.

There were a whole lot of girls in here, most who looked like those kind of snobby, rich girls you see on tv. I ignored them as I walked pass them. A couple girls stared at me murmuring about stuff. It didn't matter. I looked around and saw this really pretty pink dress. It was gorgeous! But as I looked, I found another one. It was way better.

It was a beautiful bluish, purplish dress, covered with silver embroidery. The dress was sleeveless on one side and on another side, there was a strap to support it. The one sleeve was translucent from the elbow down, with silver embroidery on the cuff. The dress from the knee down, was also translucent and decorated with silver embroidery. Around the waist was a small belt that was slanted on one side. The belt was kind of like a charm bracelet, with a moon and star charm, hanging from it. I thought it looked wonderful, calm and beautiful. Something only a princess would wear, basically. I just HAD TO HAVE IT!

I asked one of the ladies to get it for me. She bought it to the table and gave her the credit card. The dress was pretty expensive, but I really wanted it! I mean, wouldn't you? If you had the money? As she handed me back the credit card, I quickly took it, hoping she didn't catch my dad's name. My dad was very popular, around the world. Everybody loved the video games he made, and everybody knew how successful he was. If news got out that his daughter and friends were here, it would be a disaster! I gave a smiled, and quickly ran out of the room.

It didn't take as long as I thought to get a dress. Usually it would take forever. I quickly went to my favorite jewelry place and panted. I saw Clay, Omi and Rai looking at me. I smiled. "Hi….when did you get here?"

Rai was the one who answered. "Yea…well, only uh….TWENTY MINUTES AGO!"

I rolled my eyes. "Oh come on, your bluffing. It didn't take that long!"

Rai took my purse, and took out my cell. On it, it said 5:25. He looked at it and raised an eyebrow. "Fine, I was wrong….TWENTY FIVE MINTUES AGO!"

I winced. "Sorry! I kind of lost track of time."

They sighed. They were getting up, as I quickly told them something else. "Uh guys? I need to get something else!"

They groaned. Omi sighed. "What else is it you possibly need, Kimiko?"

I gave a weak smile. "Jewelry?"

They sat back down, pouting. I was going to laugh, but I better not. They might change there mind. "OH THANK YOU! YOU GUYS ARE THE GREATEST AND I PROMISE, I'LL ONLY BUY A PAIR OF EARINGS AND MAYBE A BRACELET BUT THAT'S IT!"

I ran into the jewelry shop, quickly before they could say anything else. (Again)

(A/N: Stupid? Yes. Short? Yes. Lol, I know! AND I'M SORRY! Sorry for not updating in FOREVER! My cousin came yesterday and I was kinda stuck, cuz I didn't know what else to write….and yea. Sorry. Again. But I promise you the next chapter will be better and I'm hoping longer. But I think there might be a cliffie in the next one, so I'm not sure if it's going to be long. But…I'll update faster? I don't know. Anyways, I can tell you, there will probably only be two or three chapters left. So yea. Ok. Well, THANK YOU ALL FOR REVIEWING! AND I'LL UPDATE ASAP! Oh yea! And I would like to thank Kimiko- Pedrosa for telling me about her dress idea, cuz yea! Everybody liked that dress a lot!)

-kimi 33