A Xiaolin Showdown Story

Maxine Spicer's Xiaolin Adventures

Chapter 4

Hear Some Evil, See Some Evil

~Maxine's POV~

Another typical day in the lab. Jackie had a brainstorm and had worked most of the morning on his latest project. Now he wanted to show me what he had created. Hence why I was standing around watching my brother walk around in what appeared to be a giant hamster ball. I bit my lower lip to hold back my laughter. This was too good. If I wasn't on the verge of laughing my head off I'd say something but I can't. I don't think Jack noticed my actions. He was focused on testing the strength of the ball. He wanted his Jackbots to attack him.

"Jackbots!" He cried out but none showed. I was finally relaxing, getting my laughter under control as Jack called his bots. He walked around calling them only to find they were preoccupied with our younger cousin, Megan.

Mom called the other day telling us Megan was coming to stay over for a couple days. So it was up to me and Jackie to watch and take care of her. Honestly, I don't mind taking care of Megan cause we have lots of fun together. She's a creative kid who can turn anything boring fun. She's a sweet kid and at the moment she was having a tea party with two of Jack's robots. Much to my brother's annoyance.

"I don't think you'll be able to use your Jackbots right now Jackie." I said with a smirk as I watch Megan have her tea party.

"Megan, I told you not to touch my stuff." Said Jack.

"Shush, your interrupting our tea party." Said Megan pouring tea for the robots.

"Thank you lady Megan." Said a bot lifting its cup up. Jack was left befuddled and dumbfounded. Who would have thought such loyal robots would turn there backs on there master and obey a little girl. Had to bite my lower lip again to hold back the laughter.

Then Wuya shows up out of nowhere telling Jackie to focus while Megan calls her ugly. Telling her to do some tricks. Then Jack threw in a comment by telling Wuya to make herself a little less ugly. Who needs television when I have my own entertainment right in front of me.

"One more word out of your little cousin and I'll turn her into a pig." Said Wuya in a threatening tone. Wasn't sure if she was being serious. I hope she isn't seriously going to do that to Megan.

"I hear you barking little doggy now let's see you bite." Said Megan to Wuya.

Wuya let out a scream thinking it would spook Megan but she wasn't affected by it.

"Yawn, just as I thought. You can't do nothing, except look ugly."

"You tell her Megan!" I said with joy.

"Thank you Maxine."

"Girls, girls we've got work to do. Evil isn't going to get done by itself." Said Jack cutting in.

"Oh I'm sure it'll be fine Jackie." I said waving him off. "Not like evil is making any progress moving forward."

"Hey I resent that!" Said Jack pointing a finger at me.

Suddenly, Wuya was struck by some electrical current. She shut her eyes to concentrate. My guess is she was sensing a new Shen Gong Wu.

"Ah a new Shen Gong Wu has revealed itself."

Called it.

"Its on an island off of Java. The Mind Reader Conch."

"Time to roll!" Probably not the best choice of words Jackie.

"Whatever you say Jack." Said Megan before she pushed Jack's ball sending Jack in another direction.

Jackie ended up in a pile of robot parts. Somehow he couldn't roll himself out so I went over to help him. Had to dig him out before he could push himself out. Guess that hamster ball comes in handy for somethings after all.

"Next time Jackie you'll put more thought into what your going to say before you speak." I told him.

"How was I suppose to know that would happen?" He complained.

I shook my head and sighed. Honestly I don't know what I'm going to do with him.

"Look if your going to get the Wu you better get yourself out of that hamster ball first. I can stay here and watch Megan if that's easier on you?"

"You'd do that for me? Well I appreciate that Maxine, thanks." Said Jack as he pushed the door of the ball opened and climbed out. "Appreciate the assistance sis."

"Jack, I want to come along for the ride." Said Megan. "Why can't I come along?"

"Because you'll only be in the way of me collecting the Wu and I don't need that." Was Jack's response. "Besides Maxine offered to stay and play with you."

"I want to go. You better let me come or I'll tell." Megan argued.

"Jackie she's not going to let it go. I'll tag along with you and we can bring Megan for the ride." I said knowing this arguing could go on if I didn't step in.

"Fine." Jack whined in defeat. "You can come Megan but don't get in the way. Hey wait Maxine how are you going to come when my jet's being fixed and I can only carry Megan?"

"Oh you don't have to worry about that. I got it covered." I pulled out a remote I had in my back pocket; pushed a button opening a hatch from the floor. Smoke came out and rolled out as a platform came up with an object on it. That object was a helipack I had been working on in my spare time. It looked similar to Jack's except mine was a pink color with a lightning bolt in the center.

"I've got my own transportation." I said walking over to the platform. Removing the helipack then placing it upon my back. Jack was left stunned and speechless. He obviously didn't know I was capable of building such gadgets. He should have known. I use to build things with him when we were kids, but what can you do? Other than show off one's work. "Let's fly."

~Later in the Sky~

I was excited to be flying. My helipack was working like a charm as Jackie, Megan and I flew through the air to the island. Once again, I am secretly hoping the monks already found the Wu. Something called the Mind Reader Conch should not fall in my brother's hands. Why bother going through all of this when he's likely to lose? I mean I love my brother but he really needs to rethink his life.

Suddenly, an island was coming into view up ahead. Wuya told us this was where the Wu was located. As we flew in closer I could see something. Make that someone(s) on the island. It had to be monks. They beat us too the island but did they find the Wu? That is the question.

"Come on Jack you promised to let me drive." Said Megan.

"I lied, I'm an evil boy genius remember?" Said Jack.

"A promise is a promise." Said Megan covering Jack's eyes causing him to fly out of control.

"I need reinforcements. Jackbots attack! Max, get the Wu!" Jack cried out as he and Megan flew away.

On cue the Jackbots appeared and charged at the monks. At first it looked like the robots had the upper hand in the fight. The monks seemed a bit unorganized. I could tell just by watching. Oh yes, I watched everything up above. Sure I probably could have gone after the Wu and I know I should have but what Jack doesn't know won't hurt. However, the monks somehow messed things up even worse and a huge sandstorm was created thanks to Raimundo's signature Wu. Next thing I know I'm caught in the sandstorm and the monks are gone thanks to Dojo.

I pulled myself up from under the sand, coughed out the sand that ended up in my mouth, brushed off what I could on my body and then took off for him. Least I have an excuse for not obtaining the Wu. All I want to do is take a shower and put my clothes in the hamper. By the time I had flown back home Jack and Megan had beat me there. Instead of asking if I was alright Jack wanted to know where the Wu was. I replied with a cold stare before heading to the bathroom. I would kick his ass later once Megan left.

~Later~

Out of the shower and in fresh dry clothes that consisted of jeans, a camo top, a purple hoodie, and some black socks. I could finally relax after today's unnatural events. Went to the guest room Megan was staying in to see if she wanted me to read to her but she wasn't there. She's probably in the lab playing with the robots again. Might be a good idea for me to go down and get her before she gets herself in trouble. If I wasn't wearing socks I would run to the lab. Could go back for shoes but I'm comfortable with what I'm wearing so why ruin it? Taking my time I walked to the lab. Upon my entrance I overheard Jack talking to Wuya.

He was going about a new invention he'd finished. He called it the Moller 2000 or something. Said he could use it to tunnel into the temple vault and steal the Shen Gong Wu from under the monks noses. A soft gasp escaped my lips upon hearing that. If Jack got a hold of the monks Wu there was no telling what mischievous mayhem he could create. I had to do something. Lucky for me, Jack got distracted thanks to Megan.

Quietly I snuck down the stairs making my way over to the vehicle. Upon first inspection it was impressive. Jackie obviously put a lot of work into building this. Sorry big bro but baby sister is about to do a little sabotage. I climbed into the drivers seat and started with examining everything inside. Too sabotage a vehicle it only takes the smallest thing to cause a chain reaction. It just so happened I have a bobby pin in my hair. Pulling it out I started fiddling around with some of the buttons. Unfortunately, I didn't get very far because Wuya caught me.

Next thing I know I'm hoisted into the air by one of the Jackbots and thrown into a giant bird cage. Why Jack had a giant bird cage was beyond me. Once more the cage became electrified making my chance of escape minimal. Poor Megan was thrown in the same spot. Jack locked her in his hamster ball before leaving to steal the Shen Gong Wu. He is going to be in big trouble when I get out of here. Little did Jackie know I was already devising a plan to escape. All I have to do is use the other bobby pin in my hair to disable the electrical current. All it takes is the right calculations...running the numbers through my head and...release the bobby pin. I flicked the bobby pin at the bars creating a bright charge that did just the trick. The cage was disabled. I was free.

Stepping outside of the cage I ran up to Megan. I offered to release her but she denied. Said she wanted to give the hamster ball a test drive. Besides, she could escape anytime. So I left Megan to roam around. I was about to go warn the monks till reality came knocking. I had no idea where the temple was and I couldn't leave Megan by herself, she's only six. Dame it Jack you are so going to get it!

~Much Later~

Night had fallen, Jack had returned hours ago with a bag full of Wu. I could hear his signature evil laugh from upstairs. His raid of the temple and all its treasures worked out on his behalf. I could hear him from the top of the stairs that lead to the lab. Talking about how he stole the Wu while the monks stood around dumbfounded. Either the monks are still uncoordinated or Jackie actually got the upper hand. I'm sure its the first one. The day Jackie gets the upper hand at something or someone will be a sight to see. Assuming that happens. I wanted to confront him but went against it. Especially when he cried out my name upon discovering I was out of the cage. I ran away immediately to my room where I locked myself in.

"Okay...not one of my brightest ideas." I said to myself leaning against the door. Not much that would do me if the robots came knocking.

Now would be a good time for something unexpected to happen right about now.

Speaking of which I heard voices coming from outside my room. Voices, plural. The monks were here. Moving away I opened the door, stepped outside and saw the monks and Megan, next to her hamster ball.

"Omi? Clay? Raimundo? Kimiko? Dojo?"

"And look at that, Maxine joins the party." Said Raimundo.

"Hi Maxie." Said Megan waving at me. "I was about to tell them where Jack kept all their cool stuff if I can play with their dragon."

I looked at Dojo who cringed in doubt. Then he was grabbed in a tight squeeze and handed over to Megan.

"He's yours." Said Kimiko.

"Wait don't I have a say in whether...?!" Asked Dojo getting a no from all four monks.

Dojo looked at Megan in defeat. Megan smiled. I giggled. I could have saved everyone the trouble and brought them to the lab where the Wu was; however, I wasn't sure if Jack had hidden the Wu somewhere or not so I let Megan do all the talking. Least I don't have to worry about Megan being left alone. With Dojo watching her I could go with the monks to get back their Wu.

"Hey you mind if I join you guys? I feel bad my brother made off with your Wu so I'd like to help get back what he stole." I told them honestly.

"I have no problem with that. How about the rest of ya'll?" Said Clay.

"Hey its fine with me." Said Raimundo.

"I don't mind either." Said Kimiko.

"We are all in agreement. Maxine Spicer, you may follow in our footprints." Said Omi.

"That's follow in our footsteps." I corrected him. "But thank you, I'd be honored."

We followed Megan's directions, not that we had to go far. Down to Jack's lab where the Wu was in the bag, sitting on a large table. I didn't see my brother around nor did I see his robots. Something seemed off. Omi felt the same thing as he reached for the bag.

"Do you know what I am thinking?" Asked Omi gripping the bag.

"They might not but Ido." Came Jack's voice from behind the corner with Wuya. The Mind Reader Conch was in his hand near his left ear. "You were thinking this is way to easy and you were right. Guardbots attack!"

On cue a group of robots flew out from all corners of the lab.

"Probably should have seen this coming." I said to myself.

"Dragon X-Kumei Formation!" Omi cried out. Assuming the fighting stance positions along with his friends.

I backed away creating more space for the monks and to not get in the way. While observing I noticed Jackie using a remote control to control the movements of the bots and using the Wu to his advantage. Figures Jackie wouldn't play fair. Even when we were little he'd always cheat when we played board games. I called him out on it but he always denied it or made up this pathetic excuse. Honestly, how low can someone go?

I was brought back to reality when I heard Wuya cry out. "Guardbots, finish them!" And then Jackie argued about if anyone was going to order his bots around it would be him.

"Guardbots, finish them!"

"Jackie no!" I cried out but before I could spring in to help the monks, I was grabbed from behind by a bot and held in place. I knew struggling was pointless but I did it anyway.

"Stay out of this if you know what's good for you Maxine." Jackie told me.

All I could do now was watch helplessly as the monks were surrounded by the bots. Who released laser cannons from their chest. There target, the monks.

"NO!" I cried out.

Suddenly, the unexpected happened and I do mean unexpected. Megan came rolling in the hamster ball, through the wall with Dojo inside near her. She ran around the monks in a circle. Increasing her speed velocity within seconds. The Guardbots fired there cannons but instead of hitting the monks, the lasers were reflected all over the room. Megan had not only shielded the monks but she bounced the lasers away from them. The bots were hit and destroyed instantly. Leaving nothing but scraps on the ground and dust clouds in the air. Megan and Dojo and rolled away after that, but not before doing a jump speed combo on the bot holding me. As soon as I was free I ducked and rolled forward springing up onto my feet.

"Thanks Megan! Thanks Dojo!" I called out running over to the monks who stood several feet away from Jack and Wuya.

"You may have defeated my Guardbots." Began Jack till Wuya cut him off.

"As usual." She said annoyed. Clearly this was a running gag for her.

"But I still have the conch." Finished Jack holding out the Wu for a few seconds than putting it near his ear. "Mind Reader Conch!"

He could hear our every thought. (Mine and the monks) He knew what we were thinking and immediately ran towards the Wu the same time the rest of us did. Just our luck Jackie and Omi would be touching the bag of Wu at the same time.

"Nice try but no way." Said Jack lifting the bag with Omi holding it.

"Jack Spicer, I challenge you to a Xiaolin Showdown. My Silk Spinner against your Mind Reader Conch for this bag of Shen Gong Wu." Omi explained.

"Fine and the game is first to cry Uncle loses." Said Jack.

"Let's go, Xiaolin Showdown!" Omi cried out.

"Gong Ye Tempi!" Both boys cried out allowing the Showdown to begin.

A bright light engulfed the room which was changing. Pipes of all shapes and sizes stretched out in every direction. Creating what looked like some kind of underground city. Similar to a video game setting. It was a fantastic sight to see as the pipes reached to the sky or reached to the ground. Interlocking with one another to create a strong hold. Until finally everything came to a stop. Jack and Omi fell from the sky landing in different places across from one another. Clay, Kimiko, Raimundo and myself stood on the sidelines to watch.

"Wow...I still can't get over the extraordinary power of a Xiaolin Showdown." I said to the others.

"It takes a little getting use to but it is a pretty thing to see." Said Clay.

"I do feel a tad guilty that we can't help Omi." I said.

"Ah don't sweat it he'll be fine." Raimundo assured me.

"But Jackie's got the conch. He can read Omi's every move, look." I pointed out how Omi was trying to hit Jack with his Silk Spinner and hands yet kept missing. Jackie dodged every attack thrown at him.

"I know your every move." He told Omi who jumped down to escape. "And I do not need a breathe mint." Jackie argued.

The four of us watched Omi come hanging upside down from the web in front of us. Just like Spider-Man. Omi had an idea that would require all of our help. Turns out the monks had used the conch to read one another's thoughts and did not like what they head. If their insults could distract themselves from focusing then they could do the same thing to Jackie. It was a great plan and I was glad to jump aboard and help out.

Omi swung back into action. Time to put the plan into action.

"Ha, maybe if he worked out once in a while he wouldn't look like a scrawny old lady."

A web shot Jackie in the face and he argued about not looking like a scrawny old lady as he fell to the ground. Pulling the web off he used the conch.

"That Jack is slower then a three legged cow in quicksand."

"Huh? What? I'm faster than any three legged cow." He argued taking off in Omi's direction. Throwing a kick which was caught and Jackie himself was thrown into a pipe. I didn't laugh because even though he's a dofus he's still my brother. But just because I wasn't laughing didn't mean I wasn't letting him off the hook.

"For someone who calls himself an evil genius, Jack Spicer does not play with a deck of cards that have been properly counted."

Jackie corrected Omi saying its playing with a full deck as he swung on a pipe to a flat surface. My turn to throw off Jackie's guard.

"If your so smart Jackie how come your about to lose to someone twice as small as yourself?"

Too this Jackie cried out. "What?! I am not about to lose to someone smaller than me!" Of course it took him three seconds to realize Omi was behind him and get punched in the face. Falling down at a speed that was increasing as he fell.

"His stupidity is about to cost him another victory."

"Is not! Who's side are you on?!"

Just as Jackie was about to meet his demise, Omi saved him back creating a large spider web. Though due to the speed he was coming in at Jackie went bouncing back and forth in the net before crying out Uncle. Thus another victory for the monks. Omi said it was thanks to our thoughts that helped him win the showdown, and for that he thanked us with a bow. From behind Ii could hear Wuya yell at Jackie who got out of the web and shrunk himself with the Changing Chopsticks. Fleeing into a crack on the steps after kicking out the mouse that lived there.

With the Wu back in the rightful hands along with the conch, the monks were getting ready to head back to the temple.

"Thank you Jack's cousin Megan and sister Maxine." Said Omi.

"And?" Said Dojo.

"And thank you Lady Dojo." Said Kimiko pointing to the hair and wig piece on Dojo's head. He took it off and gave a big smile to try and hide his embarrassment but it was obviously not fooling anyone. He quickly transformed into his larger form and took off with the monks on him for home.

Megan and I said our goodbyes before turning our attention to Jack.

"Jack I demand that you come out and play with me this instant." Said Megan stopping in front of the crack he was hiding in. "Its time to play Megan Says and Megan Says scream like a sissy boy."

Once again I was laughing as I heard jack scream like a sissy when Megan took a closer look in the crack and said his name. Now a good sister would go help her brother out of this situation; however, after locking me in a cage and trying to destroy the monks I decided to sit back and enjoy the show. Nothing's sweet like revenge.

And that's the end of that chapter.

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