Chapter 2: The First Showdown

Synopsis: Dav Strife and Ashura Dragoon are training for an upcoming tournament on the world of 'Astanta' (Xiaolin Showdown World) when they are attacked by Jack Spicer and Wuya! How will they fare in their first ever showdown?

Disclaimer: I do not own Xiaolin Showdown or Ashura Dragoon, they belong to Christy Hui and Dark Lord Sigma respectively. I own Dav Strife and nothing more.

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"I believe you fools are about to lose more than just this showdown…" Wuya laughed as Ashura looked around their changed surroundings.

"You think we are clueless don't you? Wrong, we know how to use Wu, what they do and what is showdown is. You can thank the dragons for that!" Dav replied smugly.

"Well, I have experience on my side so lets get on with this… GONG YE TEMPAI!"

Wuya charged at Ashura and threw numerous punches at his face but he blocked every single one with just one hand. To counter Ashura hit her in the stomach with an open palm strike which sent her sliding towards the edge of their platform. Getting back on her feet quickly Wuya changed targets are went for Dav who had simply been watching. She jumped into the air and aimed a kick for his face so he dropped to the floor, rolled under the attack and then laughed at Wuya.

"There is so much you have to learn…Firaga!" Two searing bolts of flame shot at Wyua and hit her in the chest and face causing her to reel back slightly.

"You have control over the elements? Only the dragons can posses such power!" Wuya almost yelled as Dav charged another spell.

"You fool, the abilities the warrior is showing are not control over the elements, they are in fact spells. You are supposed to be the witch, so why can't you see the blonde one is a spell warrior!" Chase Young's voice came from where Jack was standing causing the boy genius to jump in surprise and nearly fall off the rocky platform he was standing on. Wuya glared at Chase who now sported an arrogant smile until she was flung back and over the edge of the arena by a stream of thunder from Ashura. "Make that both of them!" Chase said while still sporting the same sly grin.

"Anyway… looks like we fight now Ashura… bring it on!" Dav yelled as he charged at his friend.

Ashura sent Dav flying with just one punch of the Fist of Tebigong, he almost went flying off the edge of the battle ground. Dav recovered in time though and stopped himself from falling. Holding out his own Wu he chanted its name and several golden strands shot themselves towards Ashura who dodged every one but didn't notice the fire spell that was about to collide with him. The spell exploded on impact which stunned him for a few seconds giving Dav time to charge him again. With his sword drawn he swiped at Ashura's head but he ducked and then delivered an uppercut with his Wu sending his opponent flying into the air. As the blonde came plummeting back down toward the arena he pointed one arm in Ashura's direction and yelled 'Stop!'. The older fighter's body seized up and stopped completely so all he could do was look on as Dav landed in front of him and then kicked him in the chest which sent him over the edge and to the floor below. The rocky arena sunk back to the floor and their surroundings reverted back to normal as the four wagered Shen Gong Wu appeared in his hands and Ashura came to stand behind him.

"What was unfair, they had the greater odds!" Wuya holwed at no one in particular.

"You are the one who underestimated them and you paid the price, I'm glad you betrayed me and joined Hannibal Bean because you are incompetent!" Chase growled as he began to walk off. However he found himself on the floor as Roy Bean landed on him.

"Still as untrusting as ever my boy, you should watch where you walk!" The giant Bean laughed as Chase tried to free himself. Wuya simply laughed as the Bean grew again in size to squash Chase. Without warning Roy Bean went flying off Chase and into a particularly large rock as Ashura stood over a now recovering Chase Young.

"Mistake number one boy!" Bean yelled angrily as he launched himself at Ashura but this time Chase did the saving with a lightning fast kick that sent the bean back against the rock he started at. Wuya tried to assist but Dav kicked her in her back and she fell face first into the dirt. Bean, Wuya and Jack made themselves scarce as Chase stared at the Mercenary duo.

"I thank you for the assistance but this does not mean we are friends or anything close. I lead evil, not partner with others"

"Well, we are not evil… or good for that matter, we're in between" Dav said as he sheathed his sword.

"Maybe I can aquire your services then… considering you are Mercenaries and know what you are doing in showdowns… what do you say?"

"….Deal… We'll do for free just to get back at Wuya and co for attacking us back there" Ashura added as Dav stared at him in disbelief.

"Good, come to my lair when you are ready to work for the side of evil…" Chase advised the two as he disappeared.

"…FOR FREE?"