Title: Secret Moon
Fandom: Xiaolin Showdown
Characters: Rai, Kim, Omi, Clay
Prompt: 045:Moon
Word Count: 624
Rating: PG
Summary: They say a lot of things happen during a full moon, but what comes out during a new moon?
Author's Note: So tired... must get sleep... damn college... lots of projects... hate title... 3/4 done... enjoy... ZZZZZZZZZ...
"All right, guys. I think we can call it a day," the wind leader proclaimed. His friends panted with smiles on their faces. All thinking it was a good days training. "Tomorrow, we'll probably do something new with the Moonstone Locust and the Lunar Locket," he said, drawing emphasis on his words. Omi and Clay didn't catch it, but Kimiko sure did. She looked back at him and she saw his knowing look on her. She smiled at him to indicate that she got the message.
That night, she waited until Clay's thunderous snores shook the rafters above. When it finally came at around Midnight, she tip toed through the corridors and made sure not to run into anyone or anything. When she reached the exit to the grounds, she was met with pitch black grounds. The only thing that was illuminated was the bright stars.
She cautiously walked down the steps and walked through the grass to their special place. Not too far away on the quad was there a space with complete solitude. Where no temple monk has never ventured into because it was thought to be "unneeded space". That is, until Raimundo discovered it some months ago while wondering aimlessly. He told only Kimiko about it and it was shortly after- wait, let the story speak for itself.
She came to the spot and found him sitting on the grass on the darkest of nights. She sent him a smile but he could not see. So, upon coming to this realization, she lit up only her forefinger that seemed to illuminate the entire space. He saw her smile and he smiled back. Then she went over to him and sat before him. She leaned in and placed a kiss onto him. Oh how they missed such a thing. Only holding it in from the previous time of when the new moon was shown onto the night sky. It was only then they would sneak to this spot and spend their time together, as one.
She pulled away and looked longingly at him.
"Another month," she said.
"Yeah. Can you believe its been that long?" he asked as he placed his hand on her right cheek. Stroking his thumb on her cheek bone.
"I could never. But, I suppose it's a good idea to only meet when there is a new moon," she said rather flat and unenthused. He caught her words meaning.
"Kim, if I could, I would make it so we can be open about this." She stared at him and sighed.
"I know. I just think it's wrong for us to keep hiding."
"I feel the same way, but, that's what we get for living the life of a monk," he said rather flat as well while removing his hand from her cheek and moving it to clench on her hand tight. She let out another sigh.
"Damn celibacy," she grunted. He reached his other hand behind her neck and brought her close to his face. He placed a kiss on her. Pouring in a months time of longing into it. As she did as well. Remaining like that for a moment or so until they pulled away. Leaning on each other's foreheads. Soaking in every passing second that was in each other's grasp. Soon, a tear escaped from her eyes. He moved his hand brushed it away.
"I hate this," she finally said.
"Believe me, I do too." A very small smile grace her face and she put out her fire lit finger and moved so she cuddled into his chest. He adjusted himself to get comfortable and leaned his back against the wall. Staring up at the dark night sky and wished to be like this, always.