It was nighttime at the Xiaolin Temple and Master Fung and Dojo were listening to the monks' conversation with some worry. The topic of conversation was about the mysterious woman who seemed to be following them around. So far she had attempted to stop them from going into the Ying Yang World and then later prevented Hannibal from stealing most of their Wu after he had tricked Omi. None of them had gotten a good look at her and there was concern about what she wanted. Master Fung decided it was time to step in before certain secrets were revealed.

"Young monks the time has come for all of you to participate in a new quest. With the increase in danger I fear for the safety of certain relic. You will journey into the desert to retrieve the Treasure of the Blind Swordsman. Along the way each of you will find your Wudai weapon."

"Oh I always wanted my own Wudai weapon! I bet mine will be the biggest, strongest, and most powerful!" Omi exclaimed cheerfully.

"I hate to burst your bubble Omi, but don't you think you should let Master Fung finish explaining our quest before you start fantasizing about a new toy?" Auara asked politely.

"Thank you Auara. As I was saying you will be traveling in the Desert of the Ancients. Using this map you will the location of each of your weapons as well the Treasure. Remember your weapon shall chose you and not the other way around."

"Master Fung I have a question. Exactly how did these weapons and the Treasure get out in the desert and why haven't they been taken by evil? Do they have some ties to the Ancients?" Stacey questioned.

"Very insightful my dear. You are correct that these weapons and the Treasure have ties to the Ancients. You see when Xiaowei was excavating the catacombs he came across a stash of mystical weapons as well as a treasure chest that contained a power unlike any he'd ever seen. After his death Dashi and the original Xiaolin Dragons hid the ancient relics in a mystical desert that protects the contents from being used by evil within its boundaries. Over the years many Dragons have quested for the weapons and once they've died the weapons are returned to the desert to await a new group of Dragons. You will begin your quest at first light so I suggest you get plenty of sleep. Good night young monks," Master Fung said as he headed for his room.

They left the next morning at dawn all wearing cowboy outfits and took the Crouching Cougar and wagon with them. By the time the sun was fully up they had reached the edge of the Desert of the Ancients. Omi, Kimiko, Raimundo, Clay, Jack, and Lu were riding on the Cougar while Dojo and the others stayed in the wagon. Needlessly to say it was bumpy, hot, miserable ride. "This can't get any worse then this. We better find those weapons soon otherwise I'm going to be sick," Dagwood said clutching his stomach.

The monks had no idea they were being followed. Up on a cliff gazing down at the wagon were Wuya and Meribor who were both dressed as cowgirls on black stallions. "I hate riding horses. I always get saddle sores," Wuya said rubbing her back.

"Quit your complaining sis we've got work to do. We've got to keep an eye on those Dragons. Once they've retrieved all the weapons plus the Treasure will capture them. The children will arrive with the train and will be on are way home again," Meribor replied as they started to ride.

"Well I still wish that we didn't have to ride. The spell over this place makes travel impossible by any means other then that found in the ancient west. Plus I don't like it that we're doing the children's quest just because they can' survive for more then five hours away from home and this trip is going to be at least two days."

"Well Mother and Chase would have our heads if we lost any of our Dragons so buck up. Besides even if we fail to bring in the monks we can still use magic to create evil shadow duplicates of the monks weapons. Now let's ride Yeeha!" Meribor cried ignoring the shadow of the bird that was trailing the two witches.

The shadow belonged to the Ying Yang Bird and riding on top of the bird was none other then Hannibal Roy Bean! "I must declare I've never been so lucky in my life before. Not only will those fools get me the Treasure of the Blind Swordsman, but also I can rid of all my enemies in one easy strike. Then they'll be no one standing in my way of reclaiming my former power and ruling the world. Come on Ying Yang I want a front row seat to their demise. Ha Ha Ha!" The evil little laughed manically already fantasying about his cruel future.

Unknown to everyone someone else was watching all three groups from a mesa not to far from the main trail. Chakra had donned a black hat and a red handkerchief for the duration of her trip. Gazing down below at the groups her eyes locked on Hannibal. A deep beastly growl emanated from her throat and she clutched her tainto dagger tightly. Retrieving the weapon from its sheath she gazed down at the Star of Fate. This had been the weapon given to her by Dashi long ago. As she started to track the groups memories from long ago began to resurface.

Flashback

Dashi, Guan, Chase, and Chakra were crossing the vast expanse of the desert together. Her outfit was different from her tight fitting fighter she wore these days. Her long black hair was tied back in braid and she was wearing a light red medium length karate shirt, pink pants, and black slipper shoes. Strapped to their backs were the Weapons of the Ancients. Dashi carried the Treasure of the Blind Swordsman in his arms. Each of the Dragons carried a weapon, weapons that wouldn't be hidden. Guan carried his spear, while Chase carried the Draco Galvin, Chakra's tainto was secured to her waist and Grandmaster Dashi had the Elemental Blade clipped to his side. "Don't worry my friends we only have to go a little further and then we can start hiding the weapons. The deserts magic will take care of protecting them."

"But Grandmaster Dashi I don't understand why we must hide such beautiful and powerful weapons out here in the middle of a wasteland. Surely they would be protected just as well in the Temple Vault as they are out here," Chase questioned.

"The young Dragon has a point Dashi. Are you certain this is necessary? I mean your father did entrust you to keep these relics safe," Guan pointed out.

"It is because of my father that I am doing this. He taught me that in order to protect any relics of the Ancients one must be willing to do whatever it takes. Just as you three were willing to brave all the challenges I threw at you to earn your weapons. Future generations must be willing to do the same. It is the only way the weapons will chose their new masters. Ah we've arrived you may begin to distribute the weapons. Meet me at this location after you've completed your task. I wish you luck," Dashi told them.

"Don't worry Grandmaster Dashi we'll take care of everything. Well you heard him boys let's get busy hiding these unique relics. And Chase don't dillydally like you did when we were leaving the Temple," Chakra chastised her brother.

"Unlike you some of us need to practice with our new weapons. My Draco Galvin is a strong durable weapon capable of withstanding any type of attack unlike your little tainto."

"My tainto has the ability to kill an immortal and when used properly never misses a target! I don't know why you're so sore about me being a weapons master while you're a master at the martial arts."

"If you children are done squabbling we have work to do. So please stay on task," Guan instructed. Nodding their heads they got busy and by the end of the day they had arrived at the hidden cave were Dashi had hidden the Treasure. They were surprised to see him without his Elemental Blade. "Dashi where is your weapon?"

"Don't worry my friend I gave it to the Guardian of the Treasure. With it I know that the power of the treasure will not be misused. Now you three must swear on your honor that you will never use the chest's power for your own personal gain or for evil. Only in times of great danger will you remove the treasure from its hiding place to combat evil."

"We swear on our honor as Xiaolin Dragons," The three of them had said. Since that time many had quested for the weapons, but never the Treasure until now.

Chakra came out her remising right then. As she looked below it appeared that Raimundo, Kimiko, and Clay had found their weapons. The littlest monk was crying frustrated that he had not been chosen yet. She smiled slightly shaking her head. Omi needed to learn patience if he was going to be given a weapon. "The time for remembering is over. I must keep a close eye on these monks to make sure they don't mess up and let those witches or Bean gets the Treasure. I can only hope that Chase will keep his promise if it ever meant anything to him."

The monks were completely unaware of the people tracking them. Right now their concern was finding the next weapon. "According to this map we should find the next weapon in the Whispering Sands, but from the looks of things that could be anywhere in this desert. What kind of map is this? There are no landmarks whatsoever on this thing," Jack complained.

"Quit your griping and pay attention to your surroundings. The next weapon should be around here," Lu snapped at him. Suddenly a shrieking horrible sound filled their ears. Sand and rock started whipping around their face and they pulled their hats down to protect their eyes. "It's a sandstorm! We better bunker down before were blown away!" she shouted as they crawled into the wagon to wait out the storm.

"This wagon isn't going to offer much protection. Sooner or later those winds are going to rip the caravan of the wagon and then will be cooked!" Stacey screamed over the roar of the wind.

Just then something small tore through the canvases nearly hitting Auara on the head. Pushing against the force of the wind she managed to pick up the fragment. "It's a piece of gold! There must pockets of it scattered around this area. Wonderful if we don't suffocate or get buried we can end up rich!"

"Hang on isn't gold a type of metal?" Jack asked her over the roar of the sandstorm. Auara nodded confused by what good that did. "Maybe if I concentrate hard enough I can fuse the gold out there to create some kind of shield to block us from the storm."

"Can your powers work while you're inside the wagon or do you have to go out there?" Kimiko asked concern.

"One way to find out. Wudai Asteroid Metal!" Jack cried his hand glowing a faint yellow. Waving his arm around in circular pattern he could feel the gold outside merging together and forming a protective barrier. His only concern was for how long the shield would hold under these conditions.

Just as suddenly as it had started the sandstorm stopped. A hush fell over the group as they wondered what would happen next. A golden glow from front of the wagon got their attention. Spinning through the doorway was a Wudai weapon.

Omi lunged towards the weapon, but it dashed around him and came to rest at Jack's feet. Stunned he picked up and gazed at it astonishment. It was medium sized round shield. The outer rim was pure sapphire, the middle rim was a solid oak and the center of the shield was ruby red with gemstones all over it. "I got my weapon before chrome dome? This is sweet!" he said doing a little victory dance.

"If you're done gloating we've got to move on already. According to this map will find two weapons at Coyote Gorge," Callie told him as they started on there way again.

They rode on until they could just make out a gorge on the horizon. They were all extremely tired and thirsty. No one had thought they would need the Shen Gong Wu so all they had with them was some canned food and bottled water. "What I wouldn't give for some water right about now. This is worse then no air condition back home," Jermaine muttered.

"Hopefully will find some water or if worse comes to worse Omi can use his powers to quench our thirst," Dagwood responded thoughtfully.

"I don't know about water, but I think were about to become the dinner of some starving coyotes!" Dojo exclaimed waving his hand in panic. They all looked out the back of the wagon in horror. Behind them was a huge pack of coyotes, and these weren't normal. They were twice the size of regular coyotes and their eyes were glowing yellow. In the mouth of the pack leader was a Wudai Weapon. "Oh great how are we suppose to retrieve it without getting attacked?" Raimundo asked eyeing the beast nervously.

"Who cares right now we need to run!" yelped Stacey snapping the reigns of Crouching Cougar. The beast reared up on its hind legs and started racing for the gorge with the coyotes snapping at there heels.

"Man those doggies don't give up. They're sticking to us tighter then a tick on a cat! Do we have any meat to throw at them?"

"Something tells me that tossing meat at these guys wouldn't be the smartest thing in the world to do," Callie voiced.

"Neither is getting trapped in a dead end gorge with a starving pack of rabid coyotes! Any bright ideas on how to get out of this one?" Crystal asked.

"I have one that might get us out of here and up to the top of the gorge. If Jermaine can distract them, I can use my powers to create a trail for us. If were lucky one of us will get that cool weapon wedged in between the rocks near the top," Dagwood stated.

"Do it fast. I'll handle these mongrels. Wudai Black hole Gravity!" Jermaine called out. A huge black hole appeared underneath the packs paws and started pulling them towards the ground. With jerk of his hands the gravity greatly lessened sending the brutes soaring through the air. The weapon flew out of the pack leaders mouth and into Jermaine's hands. It was a beautiful gold and ruby slingshot with a small leather pouch attached to it. Inside were several smooth and polished stones.

At the same time this was happening Dagwood had used his Wudai attack to raise the desert plant life up until it formed a path. One step at a time they climbed until they were standing on the top of the gorge. Dagwood reached down over the side and pulled out his weapon. It was magnificent battle-ax. The handle was a dazzling emerald green and the blade was silver.

"It's not fair! Why should you two get your weapons before me?" Omi complained as Crystal directed them to the location of the next weapon at Flash Creek.

"Don't worry so much about dawg. I'm positive the next weapon will go to you if you just sit back and relax. It's probably even cooler then this slingshot," Jermaine said in an attempt to cheer his best friend up.

They soon came to dry riverbed that seems to stretch for miles. Glancing down at the map they were confused. "We better make tracks kiddies. The desert is notorious for flash floods occurring at any moment. Hopefully it doesn't rain or we're in deep trouble," Dojo told them nervously as they started across.

Out of nowhere the burning sun was covered by storm clouds which let loose a torrential storm. The monks glowered at Dojo as if blaming him for the sudden change in weather. They froze in their tracks at the sight of a massive flood heading their way. "That's a lot of water, but fear not I shall stop it!"

"Omi wait no!"

"Wudai Neptune Water!" Omi cried using his powers to push back the flood, but only for a few moments. It seemed his powers had only increased the raging river's power and now it was coming at them even faster. "Opps."

"Don't worry I got this. Wudai Pluto Ice!" Icy tendrils sprang out of her fingertips and snaked across the riverbed. The second the icy tendrils touched the water the wave froze in the shape of a fortress. A glowing object broke through the ice and hovered over Crystal. Snatching it up she examined the weapon. It was mace. There was an orange strap attached to a white handle and the top was silvery gray. "It's amazing," she whispered.

"If your done saving our hides can we get moving? There are some of us who want to get our weapons sooner rather then later," Lu barked, "Where to next?"

"Skull Rock and will find two more weapons there. I hope I get mine next. I'm eager to see what a girl like me receives," Stacey replied. A few minutes later the monks arrived at Skull Rock. It looked a like regular rock formation in the shape of a steer skull on a pillar. Circling in the air were four huge vultures. "This is certainly a friendly place," she said nervously.

"As long as they stay clear of us who cares? I'm going to climb that rock formation to see if I can find those weapons lying about. Why don't the rest of you search around the wagon?" Lu suggested before jumping out of the wagon. The second she put her foot on a ledge two things happened.

The first thing that occurred was the vultures' dive-bombing the group. These birds were huge with razor sharp wings and six-inch talons. The second occurrence was bony hands shot out of the rock and clamped down on Lu's hands. "What the hell? Hey let me go you creepy skeletons! Guys I could use a hand here!"

"We're currently occupied at the moment. I thought you told us that vultures liked carrion!" Callie screeched at Dagwood as she dove under the wagon for cover.

"Normally they do, but something tells these creatures enjoy the taste of Xiaolin Monks!" Dagwood shot back. He winced in pain as one of the vultures raked its talons across his back.

Lu was having her own difficulties. The moment she ripped free of one pair of bony hands another took their place. After ten minutes of struggling she was only halfway up the pillar. "Okay this has gone on long enough! Time to electrify this situation. Wudai Jupiter Lightening!" Out of the clear blue sky a bolt of lighting snaked across the sky before striking the pillar. A cloud of dust filled the air and when it vanished bones rained down from the sky.

The bones shredded the wings of the vultures causing them to drop like stones towards the earth. The monks screamed and covered their heads waiting to be crushed under the monstrous creatures. Stacey quickly reacted. "Wudai Supernova Flare!" A small ball of energy struck the birds causing a beautiful butterfly shape explosion.

Everyone looked up in surprise as a bright glowing object fell from the sky coming to rest in Stacey's hands. The young Indian girl fingered her new weapon. It was an elegant knife. The hilt and bottom was made out of orange topaz while the handle was mahogany wood. The blade was a pale pink color. "Wow," was all she said.

Up on the rock pillar Lu watched in incredulity as two shapes shot out of the eye sockets and into her hands. Kicking off the rock she back flipped to the ground and eyed her newly acquired weaponry. It was a pair of silver sais. The points were shaped like miniature lightening bolts and the handles had yellow tassels hanging off them. "Sweet! I can't wait to use these babies!"

"This can't be happening! Why haven't I, Omi the greatest Xiaolin Dragon, received a weapon yet?"

"I don't know my love, but it's going to be dark soon. We should look for a safe place to camp for the night."

Dojo directed them towards a shaded clearing half a mile up the trail. Dojo rested uncomfortably in the wagon while the monks worked to set up camp. They tried their best to ignore Dojo's moans of pain from eating his Little Brown Surprise soup from last night. Apparently whatever was in it didn't agree with him.

A little way back on the trail the Heylin Sisters were untacking their horses and using their magic to set up camp. "I never want to see another horse as long as I live. If I was a disembodied head I never would have to put up with saddle sores not to mention the smell."

"I don't know I've kind of enjoyed the trip. It's a good chance for us to make up for lost time. After all for fifteen hundred years you were trapped in a puzzle box, while I was stuck behind a chi barrier."

"You have a point dear sister. We did miss a lot of each other lives. Why don't we share stories over a campfire? Its not like the monks are going anywhere tonight," Wuya pointed out. So the two settle down by a fire and started chatting unaware that Hannibal and his bird were sleeping in the tree near their camp.

Chakra was the only one who wasn't settling down for the night. While the others rested she would practice her martial arts. Preparing for the eventual confrontation between her and Hannibal. "Just you wait Hannibal. This time you won't escape my wraith."

It was around midnight when the monks were aroused from their slumber by distant sound of horse hoofs. Crawling out from their sleeping bags they gazed in the direction of sounds. The sound got louder and closer and within seconds they were surrounded by a group of men on black stallions. "Well look here boys I think I found a couple of trespassers on our land. Don't you kiddies know if you want to spend the night here you have to pay a fine?" The Leader of the group asked. Strapped to his back was a Wudai Weapon.

"But we don't have any money!" Auara exclaimed.

"That's okay will take your weapons for payment. Boys bring me those weapons."

"Nobody touches our weapons you no good varmint," Clay threatened. The Leader looked at him amused. With a snap of his fingers the monks found themselves hog tied and lying with their faces in the dirt. The monks struggled to free themselves as they watched in horror as the Wudai Weapons were stolen. "We've got to do something before it's to late."

"Don't worry guys I'm on it! I hope these boys enjoy my cooking as much as you do," Callie voiced as she freed herself from her ropes. Racing over to the stew pot she chucked its contents at the Leader causing him to scream in pain. Dropping the pot Callie followed up with her powers. "Wudai Eclipse Darkness!"

The moon and stars in the sky above faded from sight as they were eclipsed. That's when things got really interesting. The gang of thieves started withering away until they were nothing. They had been nothing, but nighttime mirages. As the others reclaimed their weapons Callie was inexplicably drawn towards the Leaders fallen weapon. As she picked it up she could feel a new power surge through her body. It was lovely lance. The handle was chocolate brown and the head was two different colors. The right side was a pink pearl and the left side was a black pearl. "Cool I got my weapon!"

"That means that only me and Omi are left. None of us are going to get back to sleep so I suggest we hit the trail," Auara suggested to them. They broke camp and headed on their way still oblivious to their pursuers.

It was around noon the next day when Auara obtained her weapon. The sun had been beating down so hard on the group many of them were starting to show signs of a heat stroke. Using her powers she redirected the sunlight and was awarded with a pair of fans. These fans were pink, orange, and yellow like the sunset. Omi was extremely angry when he learned he would be the last to receive his weapon.

When they finally did come across Omi's weapon they all tried to be pleased for the little guy. They knew he was unhappy about his pitiful weapon. He was so upset he just pulled the stick out of the rock unaware such action would deposited them in an underground cave with the Treasure of the Blind Swordsman. Omi raced towards the treasure when a blind man intercepted him. "Who dares to steal the Treasure of the Blind Swordsman?" asked the guardian.

"Sir were over here and we haven't come to steal it. Master Fung ordered us to retrieve it so that evil couldn't use the Treasures Power for evil," Auara explained politely.

"Anthony Fung sent you? Very well if one of you can beat me in fight I shall let you take the chest. So whose your bravest?" the Guardian asked.

Omi took up the challenge and quickly defeated the Guardian. The group congratulated him and opened up the chest to discover it was empty. Sadden they left the cave with the Guardian and headed for home.

They had only gone a few miles when they were attacked. The entire wagon was lifted in the air and came crashing down to earth. The monks scrambled out of the wagon as energy balls whizzed around their heads. "It's about time you monks returned to the surface. Surrender now and we promise you won't be hurt to badly," Meribor informed them.

"Like we believe anything you have to say mom," Lu replied sarcastically. "Come on guys we can take them with our new weapons. Thunderbird Sais!" The resulting lighting ball blew her backwards a dozen yards or so.

"Lu! What did you do to her?" Rai demanded.

"Nothing. She obviously doesn't know how to work her weapon my little oni."

"Don't call me that. All together guys! Blade of the Nebula! Whoa how do you work this crazy thing?!"

"Big Bang Meterang! Whoops, not the hat!"

"Arrow Sparrow! Don't target me!"

"Shimo Staff! What you don't do anything?"

"Olaf Shield! Ouch that hurt!"

"You better work right. Goliath Slingshot! Watch out for those rocks!"

"Bunyan Battle Ax! Augh it's to heavy!"

"Mei Xing Knife! This isn't working at all!"

"Shayera Mace! Clearly this thing wasn't designed for why one would normally use a mace!"

"Mulan Sunfans! Oh boy duck!"

"Shiva Lance! This weapon is clearly defected!"

Once all the monks had attempted to use their Wudai Weapons, but failed Meribor and Wuya moved in for the kill. Coordinating an attack between them they manage to tie the gang up using Heylin magic. "What a pity. Such mighty warriors can't seem to get a grip on their silly toys. Oh well I'm sure that our dragons will," Wuya said whistling loudly.

A loud train whistled back to her. Flying towards them was a huge train complete with a caboose, passenger car, dinning car, and the front car. It came to rest next to the monks. They weren't surprised at all when the Heylin Dragons disembarked wearing cowboy outfits. "It's about time you sent for us. Empress Valonia was getting annoyed with all the construction going into this baby," Heylin Jack commented.

"It appears that's our Xiaolin halves made a mess of their weapons. Apparently none of them have enough sense to properly work them. I believe will have better luck," Heylin Kimiko said using her mental powers to bring the weapons over to the group.

"You can't use them. They only work for good not evil so why are you bothering with them?" Stacey inquired.

"This is why. Auara lend me a hand," Heylin Rai said. Heylin Auara took the Princes hand and combined her magical powers with him creating duplicate shadow weapons. After each Heylin Dragon retrieved their respected weapons they loaded the monks, their weapons, and the chest in the caboose before entering the passenger car. Wuya and Meribor dragged the Guardian into the dinning car to interrogate him about the Treasure. Minutes later they were heading for the Nilyeh City.

Inside the caboose the Xiaolin Dragons struggled to free themselves. Dojo was no help seeing as how he was still suffering. "We need to get off this train before it's to late," Dojo groaned.

"Hang on I think I can use my own Heylin magic to negate Wuya's," Raimundo told them closing his eyes. An unnatural hum filled the air and a second later the energy ropes disappeared. Rubbing his wrists Raimundo looked at the chest. "You know I want to take another crack at that Treasure Chest. Maybe we weren't looking hard enough."

"But the last time we looked it was empty. How could looking at it again help?" Dagwood asked thoughtfully.

"That's because we took what the Guardian said literally. This time let's use our imagination," Lu responded. The others nodded and closed their eyes focusing on what they wanted. Very slowly they opened the chest.

A brilliant light blinded them for a second. When they could see again their jaws dropped. Hovering in the air above the chest was the spirit of the Blind Swordsman. "I am the Spirit of the Blind Swordsman. Once I was a weapons master for the Ancient Warriors, now I serve whoever possesses the chest. How may I serve you?"

"We need to know how to use our weapons. Can you show us how?" Kimiko asked hesitantly

"To use your weapon trust in that it will do what you want," The Blind Swordsman informed them as their weapons flew into their hands glowing. They nodded with extreme confident.

"Right now we need to take care of our doubles and save the old man. Dojo since your sick you can stay under Clay's hat. Spirit can you help us escape from this caboose?" Lu asked.

The Spirit nodded and blew out the door. After hiding the Treasure Chest they hurried out the door and headed for the next compartment confident they would win this fight. None of them noticed a bird fly in with Hannibal for the ride or heard the fight that ensured between Chakra and him.

The Heylin Dragons were talking and laughing with each other. "I can't wait to start training with my new Shadow Weapon. You think Master Young will let us use these on him?" Heylin Clay asked before the door burst open revealing twelve very angry Xiaolin Dragons.

"Prepare for a humiliating defeat! Shimo Staff!"

"Arrow Sparrow!"

"Big Bang Meterang do your thing!"

"Blade of the Nebula!" The four main elements combined their attack and forced their doubles to the ground leaving the rest of the Heylin Dragon vulnerable to attack.

"Let's see how you handle this Olaf Shield!" Jack cried. His shield flattened and he hurled it like a discus knocking out his double. The shield returned to his hands and he smiled.

"Come on Dagwood let's double team our doubles. Goliath Slingshot!" Jermaine cried. He shot several stones at his double, which grew in size before knocking out his double.

"Bunyan Battle Ax!" The ax turned into a hammer, which he smashed to the ground. Instantly several plants sprouted and wrapped up Heylin Dagwood before he could use his weapon.

"Cool! My turn. Come on babies don't let me down. Thunderbird Sais!" Lu cried bringing the Sais together. The moment they touched a huge bird made out of lighting came to life and attacked her double relieving her of her weapon.

"Shayera Mace!" Crystal shouted. Her mace head came to life sending out a sonic vibration that sent her double flying. "That will teach you about messing with me!"

"Mei Xing Knife!" Stacey vocalized. Kinetic energy built up in the blade and with a quick swipe sent the energy straight into a surprised Heylin Stacey. "Oh yeah this is the perfect weapon for me."

"Mulan Sunfans!" Auara cried releasing her fans. They flew threw the air slicing everything in their path like two sharp razor blades. Heylin Auara found herself buried under a luggage rack thanks to the fans. Auara got them on the return trip grinning. "I can't wait to see if I can use these defensively!"

"Time to put an end to this. We're on a rescue mission. Shiva Lance!" Callie cried. She tossed her weapon at her double and it magically duplicated itself. When Heylin Callie went after the duplicate it turned out to be a hologram. The weapon carried her all the way into the next car surprising Wuya and Meribor who had been integrating the prisoner.

"What in the world? I have had enough of this! If you want something done right then do it yourself,' growled Wuya as she stormed off towards the passenger car with Meribor in tow. Before they got two steps they were whacked on the head and tripped up by the Guardian. "Do you have a death wish?"

The monks entered the room and waited for the Guardians response. "You two and your dragons have dishonored this quest. Your desire to use the Treasure of the Blind Swordsman for evil will never come to be. I challenge you to weapons showdown," he said before tossing his cane into the air.

The cane hovered in the air before glowing a bright yellow and twisting around. Everyone shielded his or her eyes as the glow intensified. When they could see again the Guardian was holding a striking sword. The blade was pure white with a golden dragon engraved on it. The hilt was pure silver with twelve gemstones on it. Dojo gasped and let out a squeak, "That's Dashi's Weapon! The Elemental Blade, the most powerful of the Ancient Weapons. It's in the same class as Excalibur. The blade has the ability to summon any of the twelve elements and use it in battle!"

"If it's fight with weapons you want old man it's a weapons fight you'll get. I shall fight with my trusty crossbow and Meribor with her bow and arrow. If we win you and the monks surrounded and the chest belongs to us. If you win will leave and never go after the Treasure again. Ready? Gong Ye Tempi!" Wuya shouted firing off a round of arrows from her black crossbow. Meribor wasn't far behind.

The Guardian wasn't intimidated in the least. He swung the sword expertly blocking the arrows. He then jumped between the two sisters and used the full power of the Elemental Blade sending the sisters and the Heylin Dragons packing.

"And don't come back! Now do you children see what I meant? One can see with more then just their eyes. Now we must collect the chest so I can give it and the Elemental Blade to Master Fung. Where is the chest?"

"We left it back in the caboose with the doors blown right off! Oh I hope it didn't fall off the train," Crystal exclaimed as they raced back to the caboose. But they didn't find the chest. Instead all they found was an angry Chakra nursing her wounds and muttering angrily. "Where's the Treasure?"

"You fools! I had hoped that if you were worthy enough to retrieve your Wudai Weapons you would have enough sense to protect the Treasure of the Blind Swordsman! Thanks to your foolishness Hannibal is now in possession of one the most powerful relics of the Ancients!" Chakra snapped.

"Why should we believe you? You could have taken the Treasure and hidden it. Talk stranger or face a humiliating defeat. Shimo Staff!" Omi said leaping at her with his weapon.

Fast as lighting Chakra slipped her tainto between Omi's arms and body separating him from his weapon. Before he could react she grabbed him by the collar and pinned him to the ground with tainto at his throat. "You are either the bravest person I've ever seen or the most foolish one. Never attack an oppunent who you know nothing about if they're carrying a weapon. Use that big head of yours. If I had taken the chest do you think I still be here nursing wounds or more to the point helped you in the past?" she asked him.

"Then who are you? Are you an ally or enemy?" Raimundo asked.

"I don't have to answer that, but to establish some trust between us I'll give you a bit of information on me. My name is Chakra and I'm a high-ranking member of the Order of Concordia. Dojo can explain more about it. Now if you excuse me I'm leaving. A word of advice, if you wish to defeat Hannibal you must train with many different masters," Chakra said before jumping out of the caboose and landing on a horse. With a wave of her hat she was gone.

They took the train back to the Temple where Jack was going to dismantle it. During the ride Dojo told them what he knew of the order. They were a secret society that had been around almost as long as the Xiaolin Dragons. Their mission was to keep justice and peace throughout the world no matter what the cost, even killing to do so. That scared them a bit.

They arrived back at the Temple at nightfall. After they showed Master Fung their weapons he took the Elemental Blade from the Guardian and relieved him of his duty. They watched him leave wondering what their next adventure would be.