(A/N: Hey! Sorry for the late update, I had to think about how to write this, so yeah! Hope you like it!)

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

"Yeah! I mean, seriously!"

I laughed. I was talking to Keiko, who I haven't seen for a long time. It has been awhile. You see, today was the party! I was so excited, and I had to invite all my friends. After talking for two hours straight, Keiko asked the question that I was afraid she was going to ask….

"So, have you told that Rai person you liked him?"

I hesitated, and I heard a sigh. "You didn't tell him yet, did you?"

I hesitated again. "Uh…maybe..?

"KIM!"

I sighed. "You know, it's not as easy as you think. What if he doesn't like me back?"

She paused a few seconds. I didn't know if this was a bad thing or not. Finally, she spoke. "Hello? Remember all those times? I mean, he constantly flirts with you!"

I shook my head. "Please, how would you know?"

I heard something a faint sound of flipping papers. I raised my eyebrows. "Keiko, what are you doing?"

After a few more moments, she answered again. "Ok. Remember that one time, you kissed him on the cheek, and he started blushing?"

That's when I started to blush. "What? That was a long time ago? How did you remember that?"

"I wrote it down, duh…"

"What! Why would you write that down!"

"Hmm….well, I knew this would come up, so I have a full list of things why you two should be together."

I shook my head. "Keiko, you're obsessed. This isn't important, you know."

I could hear her fingers tap against her desk. "I know! Today is the perfect day to tell him the truth, and yes, this IS important. You like him! And he likes you back. You guys are meant to be together!"

I wrinkled my nose. Was this true? "Keiko, I think you're overreacting. We're friends. Only friends…"

There was a pause, and Keiko quietly said. "Is that what you really want? Just to be friends?"

I thought about it. True, we were friends, but did I want me and him to be more than just friends?

"I…"

She laughed. "I'm pretty sure one day you'll tell him the truth. But can't it be TODAY!"

I giggled. She was always a bit impatient. "Well, maybe…."

After a few more hours of talking, we finally decided to hang up. I was going to see her tonight anyways. I sighed, as I put my cell phone down. I sat by bed, thinking. Keiko truly believed that we belonged together. To tell you the truth, I thought so too. I looked through my albums and took out some pictures. There were a couple with me and my family. And a couple with Rai, Omi, and Clay. Dojo was in some of them too. But only some. I smiled. I took the picture of all of us, and stuck it in my diary.

I looked at the clock. It was only 4:15. I yawned. I had plenty of time to take a little nap, I mean, the party wasn't until 6. I was so tired, anyways, so it didn't matter. You see, today, we played tennis. Weird, huh? Could you imagine my dad (Surprisingly, my dad played with us.), Omi, Clay, Rai, and me play tennis? I mean, I'm pretty good, probably because I've been playing since EVER. Clay and Rai MIGHT have played it before, but, it sure didn't make a difference. However, Omi was pretty good. I mean, he improved, I'm not saying he's awesome. At least he can hit the ball over the net, I mean. But yeah. It was fun, but tiring. And talking to Keiko took a lot of energy too! I mean, seriously. We talked for A LONG TIME.

I put my head down on the soft pillow. I laughed as I remembered the whole tennis match scene. It was something I could never forget….

I was woken up by a loud vibrating sound. I opened my eyes, and began to stretch. I looked outside and realized it was already dark! I panicked. Looking at my watch, I whimpered. It was already 7:15! I was late for my own party! I wanted to just slip into the dress, and run down, but I couldn't! I mean, I still need to do a lot of things! I took a quick shower, and quickly blow dried my hair. Finally, I realized what was the use? Even if I did rush, I would be late anyways. So I decided to take my time, which defiantly made me calmer.

After 30 minutes of putting everything on, and getting my hair up, I was finally ready. I looked in the mirror to make sure I looked exactly as I wanted. My face had a peach tone to it, rather than a whitish look to it. I had added a bit of blush around my cheek, for a little color and silver/light blue eye shadow, with just a touch of eyeliner. I put on some light red lipstick on, and added a touch of gloss to make it shiny.

As for my hair, I put it up into a high bun, using silver chopsticks with jeweled crystals attached to the very top. I was wearing the locket my mother gave me before she died, and put it through a silver ribbon, and tied it around my neck. I pretty much looked ready. I smiled as I reminded myself a bit as my mother, wondering what she would think right now. I grabbed my silver heels and quickly tied the ribbons up, and left the room.

As I entered the big ball room, where the party was held, I was amazed. It was beautiful! It was pretty much a formal party, with everybody dancing the night away. There were flowerings everywhere, and something else that caught my eye. On the table was the hugest cake you have ever seen. It was a frosted layer cake, with light pink frosting, decorating the sides. But it wasn't exactly the cake that caught my eye, but what was written on the cake and the huge sign above it.

My mouth literally fell open. It said, "Happy Birthday Kimiko!"

I was utterly amazed. I mean, today was my birthday! What kind of idiot forgets her own birthday! Someone tapped me from behind and I instantly fell apart, as I finally got to see my best friend, Keiko.

We hugged each other and smiled. "Keiko! I mean, oh my gosh, you won't believe it, but I actually forgot my birthday!"

She laughed. "Actually, I'm not surprised. I mean, you didn't mention it at all when I called you! I was going to tell you happy b-day, but right when we talked, I kind of forgot all about it…"

I smiled. "Oh, it doesn't matter…I'm just…a little surprised that I forgot. And by the way, that dress looks fabulous on you!"

She gave a laugh. "Well, thank you! But how about you! I bet Rai would fall over when he sees you!"

I blushed. "I don't know…."

She rolled her eyes. "Whatever. Anyways, come on! I want you to meet a few friends of mine, and some old friends of ours!"

Keiko led me to a huge group of people, some I knew and some I didn't. I happily introduced myself to the people I didn't and gave hugs to the people I did. Mikomi, another friend of mine, smiled. "Kimiko! I can't believe it's you!"

I smiled. "Yeah! It's me all right!"

We all talked. I met some of Keiko's friend, a few that were from the US, visting Japan as a foreign exchange students. They were very nice, and totally hilarious! We shared a few talked, a few memories, and finally, we talked about boys.

Rachel, one of Keiko's friends, giggled. "Omg…isn't that guy over there adorable!"

"Not as adorable as that one!"

I laughed. Finally, after living in the temple for so long, I missed having these talks. However, Jennifer, another of Keiko's friends, gasped. "Who's Kristy dancing with!"

I turned and saw a beautiful blonde girl dancing with the one person I knew. Rai..

There was a sharp pain coming from my chest. I totally know what it means to have your heart broken, now. As I looked at the girl getting closer to Rai, I could only see a blur of the image, which was a good thing, because if I saw anymore I would surely collapse.

Keiko quickly said, "Yeah, I---"

She stopped and gasped. "Hey, Kimiko, isn't that----"

I turned around, not wanting her to see me cry. She knew who it was. I couldn't take it anymore. So….I ran.

I bumped through all these people, while also crying my heart out. I thought crying in public was bad, this was worst…

I bumped into my dad. He, however, didn't see the tears that were falling from my face. He just smiled. "Kimiko! Happy birthday!"

I gave a quick smile, hoping he wouldn't notice.

"Kimiko. You must introduce yourself to your guest! You are the birthday girl!"

I hesitated. I really just wanted to run, because I could feel the tears coming back. But I couldn't. Before I could argue, he quickly pushed me up front.

The music stopped, and everybody stopped dancing. I looked as everybody stared at me. I panicked. I saw Keiko in the distance, giving a smile, and I saw Omi and Clay smiling too. But the one person I really wanted to see, was Rai. And he was right there. Looking at me. Smiling, also. I had to give a smile back. I thought maybe I could make it through this. I mean, all I have to do is introduce myself and thank them for coming. But as soon as I said the first word, I realized it was impossible. My voice was breaking. I realized I wasn't at all better. I was still heartbroken and sad.

"I—"

That was the only thing I could say. Everyone looked at me, puzzled. And that's when I gave up. I quickly said sorry, and ran.

I didn't want anybody to follow me. So I decided to go to the one place where no one could find me. It was the fountain. It wasn't the same fountain where I found Rai though. This fountain was special. This fountain….was dedicated to my mom.

I saw on the edge of the fountain, and twirled my finger in the water. This was the only place that gave me comfort, besides writing in my diary. I drew a map of how to get here in my diary, just in case I would forget. Tears fell down my cheeks as I had a flashback…..

"Mommy? Where are you?"

I was only 4 years old as I walked around the fountain, clutching my little stuff dog. I sat climbed onto the bench near the fountain and sat there, crying. "Where are you mommy?"

I heard the rustling of leaves and I quickly clutched my dog for comfort. "M-mommy?"

I closed my eyes as the rustling noise grew louder and whimpered.

I felt a warm touch around my arm and opened my eyes. There appeared me, was a beautiful young lady. She had the silkiest black hair and the prettiest light blue eyes you have ever seen. "Kimiko?"

"MOMMY!" I cried. I began to cry as she held me tight in her arms. She gave a smile. "Kimiko, what's wrong?"

"Daddy said you sick, and wouldn't come back!"

She hesitated, but held me tight. "Kimiko, darling, I will never leave you and there is nothing wrong with me."

I held on to her. "You promise you'll never disappear?"

"I promise."

"And you'll never get sick?"

She smiled. "I don't know if I can promise that, darling."

Tears fell from my face. "Mommy, PROMISE!"

She sighed. "I promise…"

All was well for a couple of years. She stopped having pain in her abdomen and backs. However, when I was 8, things began to turn horribly wrong.

"Mrs. Tohomiko? I'm afraid I have some bad news…"

I squeezed my mom's hand. After a few long moments of talking, he finally said it. "Mrs. Tohomiko, I'm afraid you have pancreatic cancer."

I heard a gasp from dad, but mom didn't say anything. I panicked. "Is that bad, mommy?"

She gave a warm smile. "No, darling, I'll be fine."

Fine wasn't the best word for it, however. She had treatments for her, but it was too late. The cancer couldn't be treated….

I cried my heart out as soon as I arrived at the hospital. Mommy's heart beat was faint. She gave a smile. I hold her hand with my hands. "Mommy…."

"Darling, it's alright. Remember, mommy loves you, and I'll always be with you. Forever, and always……."

And with one last squeeze, she left us.

I let go of her hand, and ran to daddy. And together, we hugged each other, crying together, comforting each other…..

In her will, she left me her locket, a beautiful silver locket with diamonds decorating the front of it. Inside was a picture of me and mommy laughing, and on the other side was all three of use, smiling, laughing, having fun…..as usual…

I cried as I remember these memories that I haven't thought about for a long time. I was having a total breakdown. Why did all of these happen to me? I mean, sure I'm rich, but….still….

I walked to the bench and took off my shoes. I hugged my knees and looked up into the sky. Why? Why did this happen? What did I do….?

(A/N: Yeah….a cliffie, and I had to add a few sad parts in it. I know, I didn't really want to write the flash back. I thought it was sad. So yeah.

Anyways, sorry for the late update, and I hope you enjoy it! Oh, and sorry if there's anything confusing and spelling mistakes in it…hehe…sorry…)