This may not be the best chapter. Sorry it took me awhile to get this up. Anyway...enjoy!
Chapter 3: The New Shen Gong Wu
Dojo's POV
"There's a new Wu, people!" I called as I ran to grab the ancient Shen Gong Wu scroll. (A/N: I have no idea what it's called.) "It's called the Doppelgänger. It--"
"Duplicates the user," interupted Raimundo offhandedly. "What! Why are you all staring at me? I used to study German in Brazil. Did you know that the word doppelgänger is literally translated as 'double goer' in German?"
"Impressive, Raimundo, but the doppelgänger has a dark side to it. In ancient folklore, the doppelgängers cast no shadow, and they have no reflection in the mirror or in water." I waited a minute before continuing. "Have any of you ever heard of Emilie Sagée?" They all shook their heads.
"She was a French teacher in a German schools and there were many instances where her doppelgänger appeared. One instance occured in the middle of class one day, while Sagée was writing on the blackboard, her exact double appeared beside her. The doppelgänger precisely copied the teacher's every move as she wrote, except that it didn't hold any chalk. The event was witnessed by thirteen students in the classroom, and similar incident was reported at dinner one evening when Sagée's doppelgänger was seen standing behind her, mimicking the movements of her eating, although it held no utensils. The doppelgänger did not always echo her movements, however. On several occasions, Sagée would be seen in one part of the school when it was known that she was in another at that time. The most astonishing instance of this took place in full view of the entire student body of forty-two students on a summer day in 1846. The girls were all assembled in the school hall for their sewing and embroidery lessons. As they sat at the long tables working, they could clearly see Sagée in the school's garden gathering flowers. Another teacher was supervising the children. When this teacher left the room to talk to the headmistress, Sagée's doppelgänger appeared in her chair - while the real Sagée could still be seen in the garden. The students noted that Sagée's movements in the garden looked tired while the doppelgänger sat motionless. Two brave girls approached the phantom and tried to touch it, but felt an odd resistance in the air surrounding it. One girl actually stepped between the teacher's chair and the table, passing right through the apparition, which remained motionless. It then slowly vanished.
"Kimiko? Do you have your necklace?"
Kimiko's POV
"There's a new Wu, people!" I heard Dojo call form outside.
I put my necklace on, and went to get info on the new Wu.
"It's called the Doppelgänger," said Dojo. "It--"
"Duplicates the user. What?" We were all giving Rai dumbfounded looks. Had he actually studied? "I used to study German in Brazil. Doppelgänger means 'double goer' in German."
"Impressive, Raimundo, but unfortunately the Doppelgänger has a dark side to it. In ancient folklore, doppelgängers cast no shadow and they have no reflections in mirrors or in water." There was a minute long pause before Dojo spoke again. "Have any of you ever heard of Emilie Sagée?" As you would know, we all shook our heads. I'd heard of her and her doppelgänger experiences, but I didn't know much. I listened to what he said and became very interested.
"Kimiko? Do you have your necklace?"
"Yes, Dojo." I took it off from around my neck and was about to give it to him when I accidentally dropped it. When I went to grab it somebody else grabbed it too. "Jack!" I growled without even looking up.
"Gottcha, loser! This showdown is a leaf jumping contest."
I just looked at him like he had just sprouted fur. "Leaf jumping, Jack?"
"Yes."
I rolled my eyes but agreed.
"I wager the Mantis Flip Coin."
"And I wager the Monkey Staff."
"Xiaolin Showdown!" we both yelled.
It's fall so this fits perfectly. The trees grew to the size of California Redwoods and the falling leafs grew to the size of a canoe. The Doppelganger was hanging forom the topmost branch of the tallest tree. The point of the showdown was to jump horizontal, vertical, or diagonal.
"Gong-ye-tampai!"
"Mantis Flip Coin!" I called at the same time that Jack "Monkey Staff!"
The showdown started out great for me. I jumped over Jack's head a few times then he started to get ahead of me.
Why is it that when he changes into a monkey that his fur is brown instead of red? His gorgeous red hair...
Gorgeous...red...hair? Did I just say that about JACK'S hair?
I was almost there...almost...th--"NO!"
Jack got the Shen Gong Wu first.
"See ya. Suckers! Oh, and thanks for the win, Kimiko!" Jack sneered as his heli-pack lifted him into the air.
"What have I done!" I called out mainly to myself.
I must really be out of it, because Jack Spicer has my necklace, I thought as I watched Jack fly into the distance with the Doppleganger.
I went to my room, bummed. I layed my head pillow and realized there was something there when I heard a crinkeling noise. I looked at my pillow. There was a note on it. I opened it.
Angel terrestrial
Angel so bright
Angel of mine
I will hold you tight
Protection of Wind
Strengthened by Fire
Come with me to the sky
Hair like black obsidiun
Eyes like pristine sapphires
Angel terrestrial
Angel so bright
Come with me to the sky
Love,
Your Secret Admirer
P.S. Meet me at the Red Rose Buffet at 3:00 on Sunday.
I decided to take out my Mp3 player and listen to "Bridge Over Troubled Water." Maybe I could actually figure out who sings it and figure out who my secret admirer is.
After the showdown, in Jack's basement
Jack's POV
I won this Shen Gong Wu fair and square, so why does this not feel right?
I was pacing back and forth in my basement and it's a good thing Wuya's not here or she'd yell at me for wearing a path in the floor.
She'd be even more furious for what I'm about to do now.
Author POV
Jack had already figured out that Girlof1000faces was Kimiko. He may not be the brightest creature alive, but he was smart enough to figure that out.
Jack: Hey! What do you mean, "Not the brightest creature alive," NJA!
NJA: I didn't mean it in a bad way. I mean you are a technical genius, Jack, but you're not a detail guy. No offense or anything ment by that.
Jack: stomps off
NJA: Okay then...time for a break?
Jack: through gritted teeth. Just get on with the story.
NJA: He's even sulking in the corner.
Jack: Shut (censored) up and start the (censored) story, woman!
Jack's POV
I logged on and since Kimiko wasn't on yet I supposed then would be the perfect time to make my move. I went and looked up love poems. Somewhat tacky, I know, but I can't write poems (especially love poems).
I came across three that I really liked.
A Love Like No Other
I never felt a love
Like this before
It's a love like no other
Something I have always hoped for
A love with friendship
Humour and heart
A bond so strong
It would never part
A love that makes you smile
From ear to ear
A love that is joyful
Without any fear
A love that is beautiful
From the inside out
A love with no tears,
Pain, or doubt
A love with soul
So tender and true
A love that I have found
Only in you...
- Author Unknown -
Sweet but not quite right.
At Your Feet
Where are you tonight my love?
What is it that you do?
It's true my heart is torn apart
When I'm not with you
What enchanted thoughts swim through your head?
Are any of them of me?
When, my dear, you go to bed
Is it my face you see?
Who is honoured with your presence now?
And do they even care?
The thought of you not being admired
Fills me with despair
Do they appreciate your loveliness?
Do they marvel at your splendor?
Do they love to hear your velvet voice?
Do they adore your smile so tender?
If they do not
Then they all are fools
and had you been with me
Every day, my love, you'd be a king
because that's what you are to me
I'm at your feet
and I come with gifts
my body, heart, and soul
They're yours to do with as you please
to command and to control
I give myself with all my heart
I'm yours for all of time
Your slave, your queen, your anything
only say that you are mine
- Taryn Grace -
Still not right.
My Angel
My sweet beautiful angel.
Sent to me from above.
I am so grateful to have found you,
and I give you all my love.
You must have come from heaven,
because you have pretty little angel eyes.
When you gaze at me with them,
my heart begins to fly.
Your sweet angelic voice,
continuously rings in my ears.
With you by my side,
there is nothing I fear.
Whenever we are together,
You shine with a heavenly glow.
Your beautiful angel face,
raises me up from feeling low.
Yes, heaven is missing an angel,
because you are here with me.
You're my sweet, beautiful angel,
and I'll love you for eternity!
- David Mendez-Yapkowitz -
Perfect!
Later at the Temple
Kimiko's POV
"Kimiko! You seem to have another gift from your secret admirer," called Omi from the front door.
I walked over to the door and just stood there, astounded. There was a beige Easter basket on the front step, and in it was a bouquet of red, white, and yellow roses. Sticking out of the roses was note.
Dear Kimiko,
I really like you and I was wodering if you'd like to go out with me sometime.
I would have gotten you the same color roses but I didn't know what color rose you liked best.
Umm...I'm just returning to you what is rightfully yours.
Love,
J.S.
P.S. I can't write poetry. I found it on line. Hope you like it.
I looked closer at the basket and realized that the necklace was around the bouquet
of roses.
Spice. J.S. Jack Spicer. All the same person?
Duh!
How did I not see that before?
I also noticed a poem:
My Angel
My sweet beautiful angel.
Sent to me from above.
I am so grateful to have found you,
and I give you all my love.
You must have come from heaven,
because you have pretty little angel eyes.
When you gaze at me with them,
my heart begins to fly.
Your sweet angelic voice,
continuously rings in my ears.
With you by my side,
there is nothing I fear.
Whenever we are together,
You shine with a heavenly glow.
Your beautiful angel face,
raises me up from feeling low.
Yes, heaven is missing an angel,
because you are here with me.
You're my sweet, beautiful angel,
and I'll love you for eternity!
- David Mendez-Yapkowitz -
I brought the basket to my room and loged on to the internet. Luckily Spice was on.
In Jack's basement
Jack's POV
"Ding! Girlof1000faces is now on line!"
I decided to IM her.
spicynsweet: Hey Angelfire
spicynsweet: how r u?
girlof1000faces: hey Spice
girlof1000faces: im fine
spicynsweet: how would u like to got out with me some time?
I think I was starting to turn red.
girlof1000faces: can't.
spicynsweet: oh
girlof1000faces: I think I'm going out with someone with the initials of J.S.
So, she had gotten the basket.
girlof1000faces: jk
girlof1000faces: sure I'll go out with you JACK SPICER
spicynsweet: smart
spicynsweet: I knew u'd figure it out soon Kimiko
girlof1000faces: how bout Sunday.
girlof1000faces: I hear that the amusment park opened last Monday.
spicynsweet: sure
spicynsweet: sounds like fun
spicynsweet: t2ul
girlof1000faces: thank you for the basket
girlof1000faces: and for the poem
girlof1000faces: and for next time, I like red and white roses the best
girlof1000faces: ttyl
spicynsweet: I thought you'd like the poem and I'll keep the roses in mind
spicynsweet: bye Kimiko
My love...
Hope you all liked it.
Neko-Jin Angel