dl-sPirit: (pokes head in) Um, h-

Random Reviewers: (starts throwing tomatoes at dl-sPirit) WHAT TOOK YOU SO LONG!

dl-sPirit: (trying to dodge) I KNOW IT'S BEEN A LONG TIME!

Random Reviewers: THREE MONTHS! AT LEAST!

dl-sPirit: I'M SORRY! I'LL UPLOAD ANOTHER CHAPTER TOMORROW JUST STOP! (the tomatoes vanish) (sighs in relief) Thanks. Well, I'm really sorry. No one but me's here - they're smart like that. -.- Once more, I apologize, and give you permission to yell at me. As I've said before, I don't own Xiaolin Showdown. And I'm sorry. Here's the chapter I owe you guys.

The Dragon of Fire watched as Dojo flew west with the elder monks. As much as she hated to run away now, only Raimundo and Roni had any real idea of what Roni was doing, and Raimundo usually wouldn't suggest running away. If he suggested it, then it was very, very bad.

There was a tug on her sleeve, and Kimiko looked behind her to see Omi. "Kimiko, Clay is awake – but what is going on? Why must we flee?"

"I can't explain right now. Is Clay getting the scrolls?" she asked.

"Yes, but –"

"Good. Now, do me a favor and help me get the shen-gong-wu." She dashed down the corridor to the door and ran out. Omi was very confused, but he followed her. Besides, he sensed something very evil nearby, even more evil than Malamalajong.

He accidentally bumped into the Dragon of Fire who had stopped, stunned. "Kimiko, is something-" he started, looking forward, past her – and he gasped, eyes wide.

There was a large black dragonic creature, wings stretched wide, and claws wrapped around someone in a ninja-like outfit. The person appeared to be unconscious. A dark hungry glint gleamed in the dragon's eyes.

Approaching the dragon was a gray bony beast, dragging along – Jack Spicer! Jack was trying to struggle free, obviously, but the beast had a tight grip on him. He couldn't escape.

"Omi, get the wu. I'll take care of these two," Kimiko growled, fire glowing in her eyes. Omi opened his mouth to protest, then closed it and hurried to the vault. When girls were angry like that, he had learned, there was no point arguing with them. It'd only make it worse.

The gray beast suddenly noticed Kimiko there. Letting go of Jack, she lunged at the Dragon of Fire. Kimiko narrowed her eyes, pulling out the only shen-gong-wu she had. "Star Hanabi – Fire!" she shouted, throwing her shen-gong-wu. The spinning star lit on fire and struck the demon head-on. It howled in pain, confusing Kimiko as she caught the shen-gong-wu. It hurt it?

She took advantage of this newfound knowledge and leapt up, shouting, "Star Hanabi – Fire!" The gray demon rolled to the side, not wanting any more pain. Kimiko landed where the beast had once been, and dashed towards the dragon, holding her shen-gong-wu.

The dragon snarled, lifting its tail. Much to Kimiko's surprise, the tail split into several writhing tendrils and launched themselves at her. This couldn't be good, she knew.

"Judallet Flip – Fire!" she shouted, summoning flames to attack the shadows. Strangely, the shadows stopped and vanished at the fire. The creature gave a monstrous shriek reforming what was left of its tail. It was afraid of fire? Of heat? She looked at the dragon and realized – it was afraid of light. Its weakness was light.

She heard a growl from behind her. The gray beast was back. She turned to see the monster, preparing to lunge at her.

"Jack-bots! Attack!" Several Jack-bots, coming from seemingly nowhere, shot at the creature. It snarled, swatting at the robots. Kimiko looked to see Jack give a small grin to her. He'd never give up, would he? Still, it was nice to know he'd help her.

She turned back to the dragon, eyes hard. "Star Hanabi – Fire!" She fired a fireball at the black dragon. The dragon raised its other paw to defend, but still involuntarily recoiled. It dropped the still body of Raimundo, trying to block out the light. Shooting another fireball to distract the beast, the Dragon of Fire rushed forth, picking up Raimundo and slinging him over her shoulder. He was very light, and she could feel his ribcage through the cloth. What had happened to him?

The black demon then noticed that Kimiko was taking Raimundo, and howled in rage. She was taking the boy! With the fireballs extinguished, burning themselves out, the dragon lashed out at Kimiko, its claws lashing out at her. Kimiko ducked, trying to avoid the beast's attacks. Using the Star Hanabi was too risky right now. She looked towards Jack, eyes pleading for help.

The gray demon had long since smashed the Jack-bots, and was pinning their creator to the ground, one paw crushing the communicator on his wrist. Warm blood started to run down Jack's arm. He whimpered quietly. With his robots destroyed, and Kimiko unable to attack, they were doomed. This wasn't how he wanted to die. He couldn't die like this. The gray demon raised its paw, ready to kill-

"Orb of Tornami – Ice!" A large block of crystal ice shot out, hitting the beast in the side and, thankfully, knocking it off of Jack. The evil boy genius sat up to see the young monk. His black eyes were narrowed in determination and slight anger. Wait – Kimiko. He turned to see the Dragon of Fire cornered, still holding onto the ninja-esque person. What was so important about the guy that Kimiko was willing to die for? The black dragon, though obviously worried about the gray demon, chose to strike at her.

"Third Arm Sash – Earth!" A large stone fist intercepted the dragon's shadowy paw, temporarily stopping it. Kimiko dashed away, stopping at Jack's side. Though pale, she didn't look too bad. Joining her were Clay and Omi.

"What in tarnation are they?" Clay wondered aloud, seeing the gray demon getting back on its feet. The black dragon alone was freaky enough, but the two monsters together…he shivered involuntarily.

"Evil," was Omi's chilling response, holding the Orb of Tornami protectively. His duty was to his friends and to the Xiaolin Temple, no matter what. He had to stop these creatures.

The two looked at each other and nodded. Then, before any of the four could react, they lunged. Omi thought fast. "Tornami Strike – Water!" he shouted, sending a waterspout in front of the warriors and Jack. For a few seconds, the two demons stopped, examining the wall of water. Then, the gray demon touched it – and it was dyed red, with blood, as the beast pushed through.

"Oh, no," Jack whimpered, seeing the beast's shadowy figure. Then came a familiar voice, saying:

"Need a lift?" A green blur swept through as the gray demon leaped out of the vanished waterspout, missing the four barely.

"Dojo! You saved us!" Omi cried happily. He had never been gladder to see the green dragon. "But is Master Fung alright?"

"Don't worry, everyone's just fine," Dojo assured the young monk. Everyone smiled, feeling joy and relief.

Not the two demons. The gray demon looked up, growling at the green dragon. It spread her wings – then the black dragon shook its head. It looked up at Dojo, flying away with his passengers. It reared back – and shot a black beam at the forty-foot dragon. With such a target, it was no wonder it hit the green dragon head-on.

No longer having the strength to fly, Dojo headed into a steep dive, ending with a crash in the mountains. The gray demon looked at the black one, seeming to ask, 'Now what?' The black dragon replied with a look that read, 'We let them recover. Then we eat.' The gray demon smirked.

The black dragon's form shrank significantly, taking the shape of a human – except with claws and tattered wings. Glowing yellow eyes looked at the gray demon, thinking, 'Soon, my sister. Soon.'

dl-sPirit: ...talk about freaky.

Ferret: (popping in) Yeah - sister?

dl-sPirit: FERRET! YOU'RE BACK! You forgave me?

Ferret: For the vet? I still want 12 pudding cups...

dl-sPirit: I'm going...(exits room)

Ferret: Yay for guilt:D And...purdy please review? (bats eylashes)