Author's Notes:
1. I do not own Xiaolin Showdown but I do love both of the series. I do own Gloria/Gizmo who is Jack's daughter in fanfiction; she'll be a character throughout the story and I hope you will all like her
2. This fanfiction is an updated version of a story that I had started writing in 2014 and stopped working on in 2016 due to a lack of time and inspiration. Unfortunately I lost the original files and thus have no other choice but to post an entirely new version of the story that was copied and pasted from the original and then edited. Hopefully this version will be grammatically correct and have less errors overall.
3 This chapter was number fifteen in the original version but as stated in the last chapter I decided to combine the original chapter thirteen and fourteen; so now in this updated version of the story this is now chapter fourteen.
4. I know this is another filler chapter but be patient and I can assure you that your patience will be rewarded in the next chapter.
5. There will be yaoi in this fanfiction. Therefore, if you don't like yaoi you might not want to read this story.
Two hours had passed since Jack had started his weight training and always Jack was extremely sore, of course he wasn't going to admit this to Chase but it did make him feel a bit worried as he knew that this wouldn't be the only training he would be doing today.
"This is ridiculous, I'm no light weight anymore but how does Chase expect me to lift those weights over there when I can't even lift these" Jack thought to himself, looking over at a rack of weights over in the corner that seemed to be mocking Jack.
In truth Jack should have been more proud of himself, in the two hours that he had been weight training he had moved up two different racks after having skipped the first one because both he and Chase had agreed that making him use weights made for children would have been insulting. Still Jack didn't really think about what he had accomplishment thus far because Chase was in the room and he wanted to impress him
"Come on Jack you can do this, just finish with the weights you're using now and worry about the ones over there later." Jack thought to himself, forcing himself to use the weights he was using.
"Very good Jack you're doing well, I think you deserve a break." Chase said suddenly after Jack finally used the weights.
"Wait what, are you serious... What about the other weights?" Jack asked curiously, in a bit of shock as he put down the weights.
"I think you've lifted enough weights for the day, now let's take a break and the we'll start you on some form of different training
"Well okay if you're... Wait, am I going to have to spin the wheel again?" Jack said, feeling surprised at first; but then realizing what the promise of a new form of training might mean.
"Indeed you will Jack but why does that bother you, after all that does help you learn to harness your powers... at least slightly anyway." Chases said, looking slightly puzzled as he led Jack out of the weight room.
"Learning to harness my powers is great and I'll admit that spinning the wheel isn't that bad but well..." Jack started to say, blushing before trailing off because he was embarrassed.
"But what Jack, go on my apprentice... speak freely." Chase said, encouraging Jack to continue.
"It's just that I'm sure I look silly when I try to concentrate on using my powers to spin the wheel, I'm your apprentice and the last thing I want is for you to have to watch me look like I'm about to shit my pants." Jack said sighing in embarrassment as he said this.
Much to Jack's surprise Chase actually stopped walking for a minute, Jack could swear that he heard the Dragon overlord chuckle just slightly but it was hard to tell with his back facing him.
"Listen carefully to me Jack, when I asked you to be my apprentice I knew perfectly well that it would take a while to train you so that you master your powers, as well learn other things." Chase started to say as he turned around to face Jack.
"However, despite knowing this I was and still am willing to train you because I know in the end all of it will be worth it; you're a very intelligent man who knows how to use that brain of yours and once you've been trained and have mastered your powers you will be an even better apprentice then you already are." Chase continued in an actually kind and reassuring way.
"Thanks Chase, that's scarily nice of you." Jack said blushing and rubbing the back of his head in embarrassment.
"I may be an evil Dragon overlord but even I can be kind on occasion, also I try to be kind to all of my subjects... especially the ones I need to train myself." Chase said with the slightest chuckle
"Speaking of training, we'll probably have to be getting back to that soon right?" Jack asked, still a bit surprised by Chase's kindness.
"Well I was planning on letting you have a bit longer of a break but off you're that eager to continue training..." Chase started to say with a teasing tone before Jack quickly interrupted
"No, no, a longer break sounds good to me, by all means lead the way to wherever it is you're taking me." Jack said, realizing that Chase was messing with him but not wanting to take any chances.
"Well if you're sure, follow me then." Chase said not hiding a chuckle as he turned back around and started walking.
With a slightly relieved sight that he didn't bother to hide, Jack followed Chase along the hallway. He was glad his Master was there because there were so many hallways that could be taken and Jack knew that he'd get lost by himself. Eventually to Jack's slight surprise they went into a room that appeared to be a dinning room and sitting in one of the chairs was Gizmo.
"Hey baby, what are you doing so early?" Jack said knowing it was still fairly early in the morning despite three hours having passed by during his weight training.
"Daddy, good morning; I got up cause I felt my tummy rumbling... then when I got out of bed I saw Jasper sitting by my door so I got distracted by him." Gizmo explained as she jumped into Jack's arm's happily
"Jasper? Who's that sweetie?" Jack asked curiously as he tried not to groan as his little girl jumped into his bed sore arms.
"Silly Daddy, you know who he is... he's the nice black panther that has been helping you" Gizmo said giggling.
"Oh so his name is Jasper then, he never told me so I didn't know who you were talking about sweetie." Jack said lightly spinning his daughter in a circle despite the fact that it made his already sore arms hurt more
"Silly panther, he didn't mention that he didn't tell you his name... I'll have to scold him about that when he takes me back to my lessons with Lady Hera" Gizmo said giggling happily as Jack put her down
"Wow so you started lessons today too huh, you hadn't mentioned that to me Chase." Jack said first to Gizmo in a slightly surprised but proud way and then to Chase.
"It will mainly be like school for her for now, though she will have a few beginner lessons on how to control her powers as well as other beginner level lessons." Chase explained.
"Ah okay, well good... at least you won't be bored while Daddy is training." Jack said, ruffling his daughter's already messy hair playfully.
"Do you really have to train all day Daddy, I'd like to play with you or watch you train or something some time today." Gizmo said giving Jack a slight sad little look that made him feel bad.
"Don't worry Gizmo, you will have time to spend with your father; he will have breaks at the same time as yours." Chase said in a kind reassuring way as he too ruffled Gizmo's hair.
"Also if it makes you feel better I will let you have a training session with your father after we have lunch later." Chase added with a mind smile.
"Wow really, you'd really let me do that Master Young sir?" Gizmo asked looking excited at the prospect of this which made Jack chuckle.
"Of course I will, also you may just call me Chase." Chase said, also chuckling at Gizmo's excitement.
"Oh well okay if you're sure, Lady Hera said this morning, when Jasper introduced me to her, that I should be more formal and respectful when I refer to you." Gizmo said blushing s bit
"Well you tell her that Chase said that you could just call him Chase okay, if she has problems with it she can discuss it with me." Jack said not really liking the sound of Hera.
"You need not worry Jack, Hera may sound a bit strict but she's actually very good with children; she will be a good mentor for Gizmo I promise." Chase said in a knowing, reassuring way.
"Well alright, I suppose if you vouch for her then I'll try to calm down." Jack said with the slightest sigh.
"Good to hear, now come; let's take advantage of this break by eating breakfast." Chase said, trying further to get Jack to relax.
"Hooray breakfast! That sounds like a great idea." Gizmo said, sounding excited at the prospect of eating something.
"Well if you think it's a good idea then so do I honey, let's sit down and get to eating then." Jack said, chuckling at his daughter's excitement.
Jack couldn't helped but chuckle yet again at the expression on Gizmo's face when she sat down beside him and suddenly food appeared, granted he thought it was very impressive himself but knew well enough to know that Chase was showing off for knowing this Jack wasted no time in starting to eat, he wasn't surprised that the food tasted delicious but he was a bit surprised at just how hungry he was and did his best to use proper table manners.
Eventually, to his slight disappointment, the food on his plate was gone and seeing that Gizmo and Chase were also done with their breakfast Jack knew that his trading would be resuming soon.
"Well then now that we're all done I think it's time to begin your second type of training Jack, and for you to go back to yours as well little one." Chase said first to Jack and then kindly to Gizmo.
"Awe does Daddy really have to go, can't we spend a little more time together?" Gizmo asked with a very sweet look on her face.
"Now don't give me those big sweet eyes, you'll have time to spend with your father later at lunch time I promise." Chase said looking surprisingly like he was about to give in to the little girl but then pulling himself together.
"Awe okay, good luck Daddy." Gizmo said, sighing a bit at the fact that she hadn't been able to sway Chase to let Jack stay.
"Hey no pouting Missy, the tickle monster will get you if you pout." Jack said in a mock warning way as he wiggled his fingers in front of his daughter.
"Eep, I'm not pouting see" Gizmo squealed excitedly as she quickly ducked behind Chase.
"Good, okay sweetie give Daddy a hug before he goes off to train and you go off for your own lessons." Jack said, opening his arms up for a hug.
"Love you Daddy, good luck with your training." Gizmo said sweetly as she hugged her father.
"Thanks baby, you do your best in your lessons okay." Jack said, ignoring the pain in his arms as he hugged his daughter.
"Don't worry Daddy I will, I better get going though; I have to get back to lessons." Gizmo said with a sweet smile.
"Well you better go do that then, I'll see you later sweetheart." Jack said letting go of Gizmo gently.
"Bye bye Daddy, see you later. " Gizmo said sweetly.
"Bye baby, see you later." Jack said, waving as daughter scurried off.
"Ah such a sweet moment, I almost hate to ruin it by telling you that instead of having you spin the wheel again that I've decided what I want your next training session to be." Chase said suddenly once Gizmo was out of sight.
"Oh have you now, why do I get the feeling that I'm not going to enjoy this." Jack said, trying not to sound worried but knowing that he was failing miserably.
"I have a feeling that you won't, still I'm going to be evil and not tell you what it is I'm going to have you be doing." Chase said with a smirk.
"Now my apprentice, come along; we need to get to the next training room as soon as possible so we can begin... no time for stalling." Chase added starting to walk off before Jack could comment.
Knowing Chase would purposely leave him behind and then most likely punish him for being late because he had gotten lost Jack quickly caught up with Chase but didn't bother asking what they were going to be doing because he knew Chase wouldn't answer.
"Considering the fact that Chase isn't telling me what we're going to be doing and he's smirking the way he is, something tells me I'm really going to dislike this even more than the weight training." Jack thought to himself as he followed.