Title: Free Spirit
Fandom: Xiaolin Showdown
Characters: Rai, Kim
Prompt: 079:Where?
Word Count: 531
Rating: PG
Summary: Raimundo is free to see the world and he tells it all to Kimiko.
Author's Note: Very last minutish. Maybe I'll do a spin off of this only with a little more action. Who knows. Anyways, I hope you enjoy this. :D
She received his letter again. Her fingers tracing over the hand writing on the address. Wondering where he went to this time. Ever since the team dispersed, he has been like the wind and traveled around the world. In one letter, he was in Peru, then another in Egypt, another in Morocco, and the list goes on. She held it to her chest as her thoughts lingered on to where he has been now. More importantly, how he was doing.
She stepped inside her house and made her way towards the living. She slumped down on the couch while ripping the envelope tenderly. She took the letter out and sniffed the unmistakable scent of spices. She guessed that he went to Spain or Italy this time. She unfolded it and started reading.
Hey Kim,
Africa was great. Although hotter than what I'm used to, the people there were very welcoming. I went to visit a tribe and the drought was terrible. But when I saw the faces of these people, they seem to get along quite nicely. Makes me think how some people can still be happy with what little they have. A guy went up to me and said that sure there wasn't a whole lot, but the love of others is enough to get through this time. When he said that, I thought of you. How much you really affected me. Geeze, Kim, look what did you do to me! Hehe. Don't worry, I'm just kidding. I guess love can do that, y'know?
So, anyways, I'm in Spain right now. Kim, you should see Barcelona! It has the most beautiful landmarks in the world! I'd camp out at the cathedral but the Priests would probably kick me out. (She let out a laugh.) Heh. But yeah, everything about this place is beautiful. If you get the chance, I'd suggest the art museum. It's kinda weird, but I guess some people like that kind of stuff.
But to reply to your email (That's how she was able to reply his letters.), I don't think I'm gonna stop anytime soon. I'm sorry, Kim, but I'm like a drifter. I can't stay in one place for too long. Just like the wind. But that offer for you to come with me is still open.
I don't have much time. I'm thinking Rome now. But before I go, I just want to let you know that the second I hit Tokyo, I'm taking you to see Paris. That's a promise.
I love you.
Raimundo
She held it to her chest and let out a heavy sigh. For years she tried to convince him to stay with her, but she never could. Not that it mattered, she just missed seeing his face. As well as the feeling of him wrapping his arms around her while she cried openly into his chest. Either from fear or happiness. And the feeling of his lips pressed against her very own. But, none the less, she understood. His necessity to roam wherever he pleases and see all that only a select few can only see in a lifetime. That's what she really loved about him, his free spirit.