Rating: K

E — Eventually

There was a gentle breeze during this particular afternoon. Sitting perfectly with the warm, sunny weather that rested across the temple. The Xiaolin Dragons in training had been given the day off to recover from a recent attack which had left all of them beaten and bruised.

Their Shoku leader sat on the roof, both legs hanging off the edge as his arms rested behind him. His arms ached, the muscles silently pleading with him, but he ignored it for the sake of some comfort.

The attack had been on the temple itself. Hannibal Bean had created the plan of attack, with the assistance of Wuya and Jack Spicer. Knowing the three enemies, their plan was predictable. Hannibal would focus his attacks on Raimundo, testing the Shoku's abilities. Jack would use his many Jackbots to fight in his place, keeping the monks occupied while specific bots caused damage to the temple. Wuya stuck true to her nature. As quickly as she could, she snuck away to the vault, aiming to steal as much Wu as she could carry.

Omi and Clay dealt with Jack and his robots, ensuring minimum damage reached the temple. Kimiko had been the one to handle Wuya. She despised the remarks the witch made about her — especially the remarks on her and Raimundo's relationship — but she knew if she could push past it, and simply throw her into a wall several times, she'd easily forget about the comments.

At the end of the battle, they'd all made it out alive. The majority of the injuries were bruises and injured muscles, something their natural abilities as Dragons in training would swiftly heal. The worst injury happened to be a bloody scratch on Kimiko's arm, created by one of Wuya's many sharp claws. They'd come out the battle lucky, but the next morning their bodies screamed at them.

Raimundo didn't bother responding as the figure sat down next to him. Joining him on the roof uninvited. Although, she didn't need an invitation. She sat with her right leg hanging off of the edge of the roof, the left leg resting against her thigh, her hands rested by her foot.

A smile crossed her face as their leader rested his head on her left shoulder. "Hey," she muttered, her lips grazing his forehead in a chaste kiss.

He smiled at the greeting, slightly rolling his head back with a low hum. "Hi,"

"Thought you could use some company, unless... I'm not wanted here," She battered her lashes as the corner of her mouth quirked up.

"Don't even try and leave," His voice was playful, responding to her previous action.

Kimiko simply giggled, resting her head against his.

"So what did I do to earn the company of Miss Tohomiko?"

"I need a reason to spend time with you?"

"No, but, I'm well aware that you can only spend so long doing nothing before needing to find something to do,"

"Goo Zombies Multiplayer is out, wondered if you'd want a few rounds," Her eyes flicked to the roof's tiles, "Spend some time together,"

Raimundo watched her, his eyes examining her features. "What did she say that's gotten to you?"

Kimiko dropped her head, defeated at her bad attempt at avoiding the situation. Usually, Wuya's words weren't an issue. Something she could easily brush off. But this time...

"It was a comment about us. It's stupid that it stuck,"

"No, it isn't." Adjusting slightly, he turned himself towards her, holding her hands in his. "Tell me about it,"

"She said... She said you're going to leave me and watch me burn in my own destruction,"

"Kimi,"

"What she said, she said to get at me, I know. But," Her fingers laced with his, the hold helping ease her nerves. "I can't get the last part out of my head,"

Taking his left hand from hers to hold her cheek, his thumb tracing across her skin, he watched her enjoy the gentle movement. "I'm not going anywhere," he whispered, moving his lips to hers. A gentle kiss before pulling back, his lips still brushing against hers. "And someday? I'm going to ask you to marry me. Nothing she can say or threaten us with will change that,"

"Someday?" Kimiko asked. Her words but a whisper as her cheeks wore a strong shade of red.

"Well, eventually, you know? When I get round to it,"

"When you get round to it," Kimiko repeated, laughter taking over her words. "Always the romantic, Raimundo!"

He sat back, watching her laughter and smile. Nothing could compare to moments like these.

Raimundo wasn't brave enough to tell her that he already had a ring. Hidden away for weeks. Constantly losing the courage to ask the question, despite knowing she'd say yes in a heartbeat.

"So," He asked with a smile on his face, "You still want that game?"

"Absolutely,"

He'll ask her. He will. Someday... Eventually.

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