A week prior

"Guys, come on already!" Kimiko called as she hiked on ahead.

Hiking had never been her thing, but she had soon found an appreciation for it when they started their Wu hunts. She had quickly taken to enjoying the scenery and sights when hiking up hills and mountains, the peace would always give her a positive mood. At least until Spicer would show up and ruin the mood.

While hiking she was able to clear her mind, much more than she ever could when meditating. It was more than welcome given she was still working on getting over her breakup with their leader. It had taken a lot more work, and a lot of fake smiles, but she was at least just passing as being 'over it'.

"I do not understand." Omi called, from the back of the line, "How is Kimiko so much farther while I am falling behind?"

"Maybe you're too short for this mountain" Raimundo commented, grinning at the offended stare.

"My height has never let me up before!"

"That's 'let me down', Omi"

"I know what I say!"

Raimundo and Clay both rolled their eyes. While both being between the dragons of fire and water, they were still quite a distance away from Kimiko. Although that didn't stop him from staring at her too long.

"Are you finally gonna tell me why y'all broke up?"

Clay's question caused the adolescent to break away from his staring. He looked at the cowboy, not noticing Kimiko walk around the corner.

"Do I have to?"

"I'm just sayin', I never expected you to break up after six months-"

"Oh, charming-"

"I didn't expect you to break up at all."

He nodded. Not entirely sure on how to handle the information. One thing he did know, he hadn't expected them to end either.

"Just… If I can help in any way, I'm here."

He smiled. "Thanks, man"

A blast of fire flew into their sights from around the corner.

"Kimiko?" Omi called, running as quickly as possible to catch up.

The three raced around the corner, stopping in their tracks.

Kimiko lay on her front, unmoving. Her fringe resting in the dirt as some loose strands of hair lay across her face.

Clay elbowed his leader, urging him to move. Clay and Omi surveyed the area as Raimundo ran to the girl, kneeling down behind her to gently roll her onto her back.

He quietly gasped, seeing the small trickle of blood coming from her nose. She was breathing still, the sight of her chest slowly rising and lowering brought immense comfort to him. Scooping her up into his arms, he walked over to the others.

"Well?"

"Whoever was here, they're gone now" Clay looked down at the girl. "Hell, she's bleeding"

"Seems to be a small nosebleed, but whatever happened knocked her out, and quickly."

"The Wu's gone" Dojo interrupted, slithering over. Ignoring the fact no one noticed him go. "Maybe Jack somehow took her by surprise?"

"We'll find out when she wakes up" Raimundo added, "Since there's no Wu to grab, best we go"

6 days prior

"She has yet to wake up" Omi informed the two, sitting down in his chair.

After taking Kimiko to the medical room, Raimundo had taken Master Fung to the side, informing him of what they knew. Since then, he hadn't stepped foot in the room.

"What happened to our Kimiko?" Clay questioned, his head resting in his hands. He looked over at Raimundo. "What do you think, partner?"

"It's not possible for Jack to get Kimi like that"

The boys stared at him.

"What?"

"Raimundo, you have only ever referred to Kimiko as her full name since you ended your relationship. It is… different, hearing you say a nickname again"

He rolled his eyes. Their relationship was something he did not want to discuss right now. "My point still stands," he grumbled.

"Dojo said so himself the Wu didn't hold much significance," Clay pondered aloud, "Surely if Chase did this he'd have left it behind?"

"Maybe…"

"You don't seem so sure, partner"

"How much do we know about the Wu really? Other than Dojo's quick description?"

Omi shot his hand up. "I can go research this in the scroll room!"

Clay and Raimundo shared a look. "Works for us"

Omi quickly left the room, leaving the two in silence.

"So," Clay asked, breaking the silence, "You gonna go see her?"

"Why would I? She's not awake"

"Raimundo" Clay turned, his gaze locked on the boy, "Even before you two got together if she'd ever get hurt you'd sit by her side, asleep or awake, just to make sure she was alright. What changed?"

"Seeing her, how she was, she wasn't even bleeding badly but it was like a nightmare come true"

"Go sit with her. She doesn't even have to know you were there"

… "I think I'll get some air"

He looked down at the temple, the breeze brushing past his body. He could think here, see his home below him and see what he cares about most. Raimundo had to admit, he was… scared. He couldn't explain it, but seeing her, he just… no, not yet.

"What a pity she hasn't woken up yet"

"Wind!"

Leaving zero time to hesitate Raimundo fired the gust of wind in the direction of the voice, while instantaneously taking up his defensive position.

"If you want her alive, I wouldn't try that"

Raimundo glared, his eyes not once leaving their foe's. "What do you want, Chase?"

"Well, it's more what you want really," He smirked, "Kimiko alive and well"

"So it was you-"

"Perhaps"

"What did you do to her?!"

"She's leverage."

He scoffed. "Against who?"

"You."

His eyes widened. He kept his place as Chase moved forward.

"I am the only one who can wake her up, and I am also the one who can cause great pain to her before killing her after she's awake."

"And just how have you done this?"

"That's private." A smirk.

A glare. "It was you on the mountain"

"Took you long enough"

"Again. What do you want Chase?"

"To expand my army"

Clay walked out into the courtyard, being seen by his teammate Raimundo flew down from the roof of the building. The cowboy gave a warm smile as the leader walked over.

"Get enough air?"

"Have I put it off that long?"

"Long enough," he smiled, "Come on"

The duo headed round, making light conversation as they usually would. They turned the corner, walking into the medical room to see Kimiko, awake, stretching her arms above her. They stared as she rolled onto her side, acting as if she were in her bed.

"Erm, Kim?"

"Hm"

"When did you wake up?"

"Just. Why?" She shot up in a panic, "Did I sleep in- wait, why am I here?"

"Kimiko, you were knocked unconscious yesterday-"

"What?"

The three looked at each other, confused.

"What do you remember?" Raimundo finally asked.

"We went to get the Wu?"

"And?"

"And then… Well… I- I don't know, I woke up here"

"So you have no idea what happened to you?"

"No? But I feel fine." As if to prove her point, she jumped out of the bed and stood tall. Not a scratch on her.

"No memory but the Lil' Lady looks like nothing ever happened."

"Strange" Raimundo whispered, glancing out the window.

The day before

"Has anyone seen Raimundo?" Omi asked the room, "I have not seen him since breakfast"

"Come to think of it, I don't actually recall seeing him." Dojo ponded, loudly slurping on his drink.

"Nope," Clay simply answered, before turning to the girl on her phone, "Kimiko?"

"What?- Oh, no"

"So no one has seen him?" Omi asked. A slight sadness in his voice.

The Japanese girl sighed, closing whatever app she was on before raising the phone to her ear.

"Kimiko what are you-"

"Ringing him"

They waited patiently, the guys only slightly hearing the ringing. Kimiko sighed as she hung up. "Voicemail"

"Try it again!" Omi commanded.

"Fine" She rang again. Voicemail.

"This is most worrying. I believe we should search the ground for him"

"Sure thing, Omi" Clay responded, getting to his feet. "Kimiko, check inside. I'll check outside. Omi you check the vault and the rooftops. You know what Raimundo's like."

"Don't forget the mountain near the temple," Kimiko added. Looking up she saw their looks. "He likes to go there, look, I knew this before we dated, alright?"

They all nodded, not saying a word. While her tempter had improved slightly over the years, they still never liked being on the receiving end of it.

Kimiko waited until they'd all left before she moved. The scroll rooms were closer, she'd start there. She mentally kicked herself, they'd gone all day before one of them noticed he was missing. She used to know where he'd be. Hell. He used to be with her. That's why she'd know.

She peered her head around the door, looking into the room. Empty. She sighed before moving to the next room. This was going to take a while. Walking down one of the hallways she saw Clay outside, tapping on the window she gained his attention.

"Anything?"

"No, not yet. What about you?"

"No… Although I still have a few rooms left to look in. Want to meet in the kitchen to plan what to do next?"

"Sounds good, I'll go get Omi." He paused, "Any chance you could try callin' him again?"

"If he's not in his room I'll ring again"

She moved on, heading to the room. Part of her worried he'd be there. Part of her worried he wouldn't. Admitting she was concerned to his face seemed impossible to do right now. Walking into the boy's room, she smiled at the area. She'd moved out a year prior, finally, a room to herself.

"Rai, you here?" She called. Silence. She walked down, stopping outside the end room. Pulling the curtain back she looked at the empty room. "Great" she whispered.

Unlocking her phone, she found the boys' number and rang again. "Please pick up"

Voicemail.

She went to hang up. Hesitating, she lifted the phone and left a message.

"Calling again? My you are popular"

Raimundo stared down at the phone. That was the third time she rang. He was surprised Chase hadn't confiscated it, but then again, he knew what would happen if he went against him.

He stuffed the phone into his pocket before walking down the lairs hallway. He'd always hated this place, but knowing he'd have to stay here?

Hell. Literal hell.

Walking further away from the main room, Raimundo stopped at the feeling of his phone vibrating. 'Another call' he thought. He looked a little surprised, seeing the 'one new voicemail' message. He opened the message, putting the phone to his ear to listen. There was a short silence before a sigh.

"Rai? Look, um, if you get this, can you please call me back? Or text. Whichever you're able to do more. I- We're worried here. We haven't seen you all day and it's starting to get late. Just, please. If something's wrong, I'm still here to listen. That's not changed. Just call back… bye"

He dropped his head. So tempted to call back.

Chase had made him leave. He was dreading seeing them again, especially like this. He's betrayed them before, it's clear they'll be confused by all of this. The last thing he ever wanted was for them to think of him as a traitor again. He ignored the pang of guilt. He stuffed his phone into his pocket and went to continue walking.

"Raimundo" Chase called from a few doors down.

"What?" He snapped.

"Time to pay someone a visit"

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