It was the day after Jack had saved the monks from the Heylin attack and Master Fung was assessing the damage while the monks trained outside. It had taken all morning and part of the afternoon to do a complete assessment. What he found was not at all encouraging. The emergency crystals had been drained of all their power and were completely useless. The system to the emergency chi bubble had been compromised. They would be unable to erect it for a few days. Combine that with the exhausted monks and the relentless attacks from the Heylin side they were looking at the possibility of failure. "The waters are most troubling. With few safe spots along the shore it feels like the current is forcing us towards a waterfall."
"At least we still have all the Shen Gong Wu and the conduits. If we lost even one of them then we'd really be sunk. So when are you going to tell the kids of the latest development?" Dojo inquired.
"I sense that they already know, but we should still tell them. Come Dojo let's go see how the Dragons are doing." The two old friends exited the Temple and strolled over to the monks. He frowned as he watched them trying to aggressively knock out one another. "Please, what are you doing?"
"A thousands apologizes if we have disturbed you Master Fung. It is just that the latest attack has caused us to push off ward on our training," Omi explained as the monks turned to face their Master.
"What my adorable boyfriend is trying to say is, we know that our defensive systems have been compromised. That last attack took almost everything we had out of us. It was sheer dumb luck that we survived and not ended up as Heylin Dragons," Crystal calmly informed him.
"You would think that we wouldn't have to deal with our Heylin halves at this point in our lives. I mean we're Wudai Warriors going onto Shoku soon. How are we suppose to nominate a pair of leaders when were still incomplete?" Stacey pointed out.
"It is disconcerting to name two Shoku Warriors when you are incomplete. I fear that if you don't rejoin with your Heylin halves that none of you will be able to accept the mantle of leader or deal with the power and responsibility that comes with it," Master Fung said sadly.
"Then why are we sitting on our butts and whining about it? We should do something about it dudes! I mean after all we manage to accomplish some of our goals seeing as how we got all the Shen Gong Wu and protected the Kung Site from the Heylin forces," Raimundo pointed out.
"Yeah, but we still haven't reestablished that chi barrier imprisoning Valonia and her precious city from the rest of the world. We swore we do that!" Kimiko exclaimed.
"Forget a second about the stupid Nilyeh City and focus on our main problem our have you idiots forgotten about our Heylin halves? Despite numerous encounters we haven't once tried to take back what was stolen from us! If you weren't all so concerned about protecting our Kung Site you might have noticed something of major importance. Our doubles have changed and not in a good way! I mean yeah their not truly alive and we are, but what does that matter when you take everything else into consideration," Lu growled angrily.
"What are you talking about Lu? I haven't noticed any changes in those no good ruffians. We seem to still have a huge advantage over those Heylin Dragons," Clay told her confused.
"Open both your eyes Clay and maybe you'll see what I'm talking about. One: We can exist at any time, but thanks to magic and pure determination our Heylin Dragons can exist anywhere in the world away from the Flame for more then five hours! Two: Master Fung once told us we were smarter then them, but I see that advantage nearly null and void because they adapt a lot quicker then we. Three: Thanks to Jack's recent emotional breakdown we have proof that we haven't master our darker emotions while our Heylin sides seemed to be dealing with human emotions a hell of a lot better then we do. Let's face it were pathetic! If we don't reclaimed what's ours soon we will lose everything! I say we gear up with all of our weapons, Shen Gong Wu, and plan an all out attack on the Nilyeh City!" Lu shouted.
"Are you crazy home girl? We're in no condition to launch a counter attack on the Royal Heylin Family. If we stepped a foot in that neighborhood we'd succumb to the evil fumes and willing become full fledged Heylin Dragons," Jermaine replied to her.
"Not to mention in order to rejoin our two halves together we have to use the Xiaowei Dragon Star. None of us can handle its power. Don't you remember what happened the last time you used that particular Shen Gong Wu?" Auara asked her.
"How could I possibly forget? It was the worst disaster in the history of disasters. Because of my stupidity I doomed us all to a half existence, not to mention was single handily responsible for the creation of all Heylin Dragons and bringing down our one protection against them. And let's not forgot it was my own self-destruction that even allowed Wuya to fulfill her prophecy that lead us into this mess. Have I forgotten anything?"
"Blaming yourself for things out of your control is stupid. How do you know none of this wouldn't have happened even if you hadn't been around?" Dagwood asked her.
"Don't forgot the important fact if you hadn't used the Xiaowei Dragon Star we'd all ready be whole evil Heylin Dragons. You saved us when you used that Shen Gong Wu," Jack tried comforting her, but she didn't want to hear it. She knew that they were trying to make her feel better, but it wasn't working.
"Lu your right that we need to regain control of our two halves and soon, but recklessly rushing into battle is what caused the problem in the first place. At least let us come up with a plan of attack? I say we meditate or maybe I'll go on a vision quest to see if I can find a solution to this condrum," Callie informed her friend. The other's nodded and followed her and Master Fung back into the Temple, but Lu remained outside.
"The longer we wait the worse the problem gets. I can feel the Heylin powers inside me growing stronger with every passing minute. We don't have time to sit on our butts and come up with a plan. We need to do something now!" she muttered as she headed for the Shen Gong Wu Vault. It was her fault they were in this mess and she'd been dammed if she didn't fix it.
Knowing it would be best to depart at nighttime where the cover of darkness would aid her she just filled her knapsack with certain Shen Gong Wu. They included the Eye of Dashi, the Xiaowmei Bracelet, the Compass of Erised, and finally the Golden Tiger Claws. Closing the Vault she headed for the Main Hall to meet the others for mediation. She knew there was one more Shen Gong Wu she would need if she were to succeed in her mission to fix her mistake.
By the time she arrived the others were deep in mediation except for Callie. A quick glance at her informed Lu that she was deep in a vision quest trying to find the answer to their problems with the aid of her spirit friends. Master Fung glanced up at the late arrival, but didn't say anything. Instead he went back to mediation unaware of what was going on in Lu's head while she meditated. An hour later everyone came out of his or her relaxed state. "My young Wudai Warriors have you found an answer to the problem?"
"It would seem to us Master Fung that in order to defeat the Heylin Dragons we must be in peak fighting condition. With their sneaky moves and magic tricks it would be foolish to engage them in our current state. That is why when we have rested for a few days I shall lead the attack with my fellow dragons to take back what is ours!" Omi proclaimed receiving a glare from everyone.
"That's nice Omi, but we still need to decide on how we are going to attack. My vision quest was disturbing. It showed me conflicting futures and I'm not sure what it all means," Callie remarked.
"What do you mean by that Callie? You seem more tense then cat trying to wiggle out of getting a flea bath," Clay responded. He was unease by the look on his girlfriend's face.
"When I entered the Dreamtime I saw myself walking down the path until a brilliant light engulfed me. When I could see again I saw the twelve of us surrounded by the Heylin Dragons with Valonia and her daughters standing off to the side laughing. That's when things got confusing. I saw two distinct possibilities happen. One we would use the Xiaowei Dragon Star and win or the Heylin Star would destroy us. Sorry, but I can't get it any clearer then that."
"Which only confirms what we already know. That any attack we make on the Nilyeh City will most likely lead to our doom or by some miracle we actually come out on top. At least we know for certain now that we have an actual chance of pulling of this rejoining process," Raimundo stated.
"We shall continue this discussion in the morning right now young monks you must get some rest so that you may recover your lost strength. Remember, that no situation is completely without hope and that if you look hard enough you shall find a way for you to have your cake and eat it as well," Master Fung informed him as everyone headed to their rooms for the night.
Lu pretended to go to sleep waiting to hear the faint noises made by her fellow monks as they slept. Finally around midnight she slipped out from under her blanket and added a few of her toys she had just bought with her platinum credit card before changing out of her robes. If she was going to the Nilyeh City she wasn't going to be caught wearing her Xiaolin robes. This mission wasn't one of a Xiaolin Warrior, but as child making up for indiscretion. Once dressed she secured her Thunderbird Sais and Zeus order before tiptoeing her way towards Master Fung's bedroom.
Taking a deep breath she slipped quietly into the room. Years of practice of sneaking out of her family mansion assisted her as she stealthy made her way towards the bed. Careful not to make a sound or even breath heavily she gingerly slipped the precious Shen Gong Wu off his neck and placed it around her own. Then she swiftly and stealthy exited the room. The second she was outside she let out a breath she hadn't realize she'd been holding.
"Please forgive me Master Fung for stealing the Star once more. I have no wish to betray your trust, but I feel that we can't wait until we've recovered completely to perform the rejoining ceremony. It's too big of a risk if everyone, including you, went to the Nilyeh City at this time. That's why I plan to fix my mistake by myself," Lu whispered to herself. She hurried outside and with one more glance at the Xiaolin Temple she pulled out the Golden Tiger Claws. "Golden Tiger Claws!" With a mighty swipe of the claws she was gone.
She remerged on a snowy mountain cliff looking down in the valley that contained the Nilyeh City. She shivered in the cold and quickly placed her combination snow goggles/night vision goggles complete with info red vision. A quick recon revealed that most of the city was asleep. There were patrols of strong and slender woman wondering the city making sure that no one attacked them. "Good, there's no sign of those wretched archangels. I don't have time to deal with them. Time to get down to business and learn those creepy guards schedules. I need to time this right."
After an hour of observation she learned not only the guards schedule, but also a range of secret passages in and out of the city, dozens of hiding places, and discovered that her Xiaolin Phone remarkably had service out here incase she needed to call for help. An hour before dawn she removed the rest of her toys from her pack. It was all the equipment one needed for zip lining.
Hammering in one end she used a special air gun with a silencer to fire the other end causing it to embedded itself deep in the wall of one of the towers that were part of the palace. Getting into the harness she finished attaching it to the line before pulling out her hook. "Good thing this stupid city hasn't advanced enough to keep out the most extreme sports girl there is! I hope the cord holds my weight seeing as I never got to test it, oh well gerenmo!" Lu whispered to herself as she zipped down the line at incredible speeds.
The guards Bik and San thought they heard the sounds of someone screaming with delight. Quickly the two guards sprang into action racing towards the sound of the disturbance. When they arrived at the base of the tower they saw nothing suspicious except for a window that was open. "I was certain that Empress Valonia ordered all the windows to her home closed at night so she could sleep soundly," Bik mused.
"Oh come on Bik it was probably one of the thralls cleaning up and freshening the palace. One of those simpletons must have opened the window for some fresh air and forgot to close it. You know how dumb they are. Come on we have to finish our patrol and report to High Priestess Meribor later for new orders. Now move it already!" San ordered her companion. The two guards continued arguing not looking up as Lu closed the window.
"Suckers, I'm so glad people have such a ten dicey not to look up otherwise those two bimbos would have noticed me hanging from the rafters. Glad that my zip line is practically invisible. Stage one complete, time for stage two. Xiaowmei Bracelet! Compass of Erised! Find me the Heylin Dragons!" Lu ordered as she made her way through the vast palace.
Her memory of the layout from the last time she was here greatly assisted her. With the Xiaowmei Bracelet alerting her to anyone approaching her position she was able to follow the Compass to her heart's desire, which was finding her Heylin double and the remaining dragons. It was hard going because she continuously had to resist the malevolence emanating from the ground. Several times she had to find a quick hiding place to avoid detection. Finally she reached her goal, the Throne Room. "Look likes I'm going to have to deal with my so called grandmother. Well you maid it this far you might as well as go all the way. So even though this screams trap I'm going in, but at least I got my Sais and guard to help me," she told herself putting the compass away and withdrawing the abovementioned items. With a snarl she kicked open the door and flipped inside.
She was greeted by silence. The entire room was empty except for the torches burning brightly on the walls. Lu cautiously moved about, her eyes darting about as she searched for the sign of the room's occupants. "Come out wherever you are and fight Valonia! I've come here to take back what's mine and get out of this crazy evil family so I suggest you show your ugly face before I start demolishing your precious throne room!"
"Oh I don't think you're in a position to be making such threats," a voice dripping in sarcasm said from behind her. She whirled around and spied her Heylin double with her shadow Sais pointed at her. "After all your own my turf. How do you ever expect to defeat moa?"
"Your not so tough by yourself! I can easily take you out and reabsorb you back into me. When I'm through with you your going to be wishing you hadn't been created!" Lu snarled.
"What makes you think I'm alone?" Heylin Lu asked her coldly. With a wave of her hand the room shimmered revealing the room filled with Heylin Dragons with the Royal Heylin Family looking down at her from the thrones. "We've known of your arrival here since the moment you appeared on the cliff! How dumb are you to forget about our mind link? Your not any smarter then I am are you Xiaolin Dragon?"
"Did you really believe my guards wouldn't alert me of an open window? Really my evil lily you seriously underestimated us," Meribor purred from her throne.
"Although we must complement you on getting into the city with your unorthodox method. Bik and San never suspected a thing until after you were already inside," Wuya pointed out approvingly.
"I suggest that you surrender now granddaughter. You are to weak to fight and you don't have a clue on how to use the Xiaowei Dragon Star. It was your inexperience that caused such a stir last time that you figured you had to come here alone to prove yourself. I doubt that will get you points in the Shoku department. Allow me to use the Heylin Star on you and you will be whole once more. Really what other option do you have," Valonia asked as the Heylin Dragons circled her.
"Not to long ago I would have believed that Valonia. I would have jumped at the chance to have power and dish out pain to those who hurt me. Your right when you said I came here to fix a mistake and that's what I intend to do. Heylin Energy Sphere!" Lu shouted releasing a huge green ball of energy at her attackers.
The force of the attack was enough to force them back and give Lu a little breathing space. That was all she needed in order to leap into action. "Zeus Order! Thunderbird Sais Lighting!" Lu's entire body was charged with lighting just waiting for a chance to exit her body. Balls of lighting shot out from her Sais tips and a huge bird of pure lighting descended from the sky racking its massive talons forward scattering the Heylin Dragons everywhere.
"Two can play at that game. Shadow Sais!" Heylin Lu shouted. From her dark weapons black tendrils of energy darted through the air. Lu was barely able to hold back a shout of pain as the energy hit her in the shoulder. Growling she launched into a counter attack.
The battle raged on for the better part of an hour. Lu would use every move she knew along with her elemental powers to force them back. The longer the battle went the harder it was for her to keep up. She was still weak from the previous battle and soon crumbled to the ground exhausted. Her Sais slid across the room coming to a rest at her double's feet. She weakly tried to grab them, but couldn't even summon the strength to move her hand and wanted to cry as her Heylin double picked them up. "Hmm pretty, to bad I can't use them seeing as how I'm evil and they're yours. But then again in a few minutes you and I will be rejoined and then they will be mine! Hold her!"
"No let me go you slimy doppelgangers," Lu weakly spat as Heylin Clay and Dagwood held her up. Valonia descended from her throne her eyes flashing with triumph as she strolled over the beaten Lu.
"Your going to be the first Xiaolin Dragon absorbed by your Heylin half, the first whole Heylin Dragon. How does it feel knowing your going to be the downfall of all Xiaolin Dragons?"
"Why.. don't… you ask them?" Lu said suspiciously.
A loud rumbling could be heard and the floor beneath them started to shake. The Heylin Dragons tried to keep their balance, but were soon on their butts unable to get up. Lu used this chance to break free and ran towards the thrones. "Whatttttt isssssss going onnnn here? There hasn't beeeeeennnnnnnnnnn any seismic activity in the Nilyeh City in centuriessss," Meribor stated shakily as both Wuya and her were thrown clear from their thrones as a large drill obliterated the thrones sending the pieces flying everywhere!
"My throne! My beautiful alabaster throne is gone!" Valonia shouted in anguish.
"Mother I think we have more important things to worry about right now then your throne!" Wuya replied as she eyed the Tunnel Armadillo as it came to a rest. The hatch popped open and Omi, Kimiko, Clay, and Raimundo jumped out of the vehicle and they landed next to Lu. The Shen Gong Wu shrunk and Raimundo pocketed it. "Surprise!"
"What are you doing here my son?"
"Don't you ever call me that! What were doing here is simple. We're here to give Lu a hand in taking you guys down!" Raimundo informed them.
"Yes the horse riders have appeared! Prepare yourself for a humiliating defeat!" Omi told them with his Kajim Charm and Shimo Staff at the ready.
"That's Calvary has arrived you stupid Ouza! I don't care how any of you Xiaolin Dragons found Lu, but you're about to be rejoined with us! I doubt any of you have the strength to take on all twelve of us with only the five of you!" Heylin Raimundo spat at him.
"I would do a recount if I were you! You seem to have forgotten how to count properly!" Kimiko told him hot tempered.
They Heylin forces didn't have a chance to even ponder what she meant as three more Shen Gong Wu vehicles crashed into the room practically obliterating the Throne Room and the entire wing. In a rush Callie, Auara, and Dojo hopped off the Shenga Ru, while at the same time Jack, Stacey leapt off the Crouching Cougar, while Jermaine, Dagwood, and Crystal disembarked off the Silver Manta Ray. All of them had their weapons and their elemental guards. "I say we just evened out the odds!" Crystal informed them with a quick joke.
"Do you really believe that you tired and worn out warriors can ever hope to defeat us? Your crazy if you believe that the twelve of you can ever hope to defeat us on our home turf!" Heylin Crystal scoffed.
"But if it's a battle you want then I suggest you prepare yourselves for the ultimate defeat!" Heylin Dagwood snarled.
"Let's go and take these interlopers down once and for all!" Heylin Jermaine stated. The other Heylin Dragons nodded and fired their Shadow Weapons at the group hoping for a quick defeat.
"Wait until its right on top of you before countering! The closeness should increase the power behind our attacks!" Raimundo commanded as everyone followed his lead. They watched as the shadows drew closer and closer. Then when they were about a foot in front of them they went into action.
"Kajim Charm, Shimo Staff Water!"
"Cats Eye Draco, Arrow Sparrow Fire!"
"Longhorn Taurus, Big Bang Meterang Earth!"
"Crest of the Condor, Blade of the Nebula Wind!"
"Magnetic Grip, Olaf Shield Metal!"
"Grava Guard, Goliath Slingshot Gravity!"
"Woha Armor, Bunyan Battle Ax Wood!"
"Zeus Order, Thunderbird Sais Lighting!"
"Mirror Deflector, Shayera Mace Ice!"
"Bomber Plate, Mei Xing Knife Flare!"
"Lantern Fold, Mulan Sunfans Light!"
"Mystic Ward, Shiva Lance Darkness!"
Raimundo suggestion worked like a charm. There weakened attacks were able to gain tremendous power when they encountered the Shadow Attacks. The result was that everyone's attack nearly blew the roof off the room and sent the Heylin Dragons crashing into the wall and the Royal Heylin Family up into the remains of the thrones. "Alright good job guys!"
"I must admit that son of yours is pretty smart no matter what side he's on," Meribor said slowly rising to her feet.
"I know it's amazing how even in the face of certain defeat he never gives up. He knows that in their weakened state they have to press any advantage to find the perfect opening to win this fight," Wuya commented.
"I wonder what else those Xiaolin Dragons have up their sleeves. Something tells me we are about to see something extraordinary from both sides and I am determined to see this fight to the end," Valonia mused silently. She watched with great interest as both sides eyed each other wondering what they had planned next.
"I say it's time we show these losers what true power is! I'm up for a Heylin Combined Attack what about the rest of you?" Heylin Callie remarked.
"I agree with the little lady. No way they can pull any of their combos in their weakened state, especially with the evil Kung Site below doubling our attack they'll be obliterated!" Heylin Clay replied.
"Enough chit chat already, if we're going to do it let's stop talking and act already!" Heylin Stacey snarled. The others nodded and linked hands. With a smirk of superiority they unleashed a Heylin Combined Attack.
"What are we going to do? I'm to weak to summon my Wudai attack to counter," Stacey said panting.
"You guys have to pool all your powers together in one combined Xiaolin Attack otherwise were toast. You may lose all of your power, but at least you'll be alive!" Dojo told them.
"Gecko boy is right! If they can join their powers together to form a Kung ball we can to!" Lu cried as they ducked to the ground to avoid the first volley of attacks. They quickly found some shelter and took a few minutes to catch their breaths. Then linking hands they sent their own Xiaolin Kung Ball at their evil doubles only to collapse to the ground.
"There out of power! Time to use our magic tricks on them!" Heylin Auara exclaimed. The monks were barely able to avoid the onslaught as the Heylin Dragons used their magic gifts on them bringing them to point of near death.
"Your finished! There's nothing you Xiaolin babies can do to prevent us from reabsorbing you. Time for the final assault!" Heylin Kimiko told them.
"Then I suggested we give them a taste of their own medicine to make sure they stay down. Shall we?" Heylin Omi said transforming into pure water as the rest of them did the same.
"Ah the show's about to end. I was hoping it would last longer," Meribor pointed as the elemental beings got ready to strike.
"There's nothing those Xiaolin Dragons can do now! The second those attacks touch them it will be over and then we can use the Heylin Dragon Star to turn them into whole evil Heylin Dragons," Wuya cackled.
"Strange, I would expect something more from the Xiaolin Dragons. Even in their weakened state I would expect them to be fighting back. It's almost like they want them to attack in their elemental forms. How that would help is beyond wait don't attack!" Valonia screeched but it was to late. The Heylin Dragons had already launched their attack.
That's when the beaten and exhausted Xiaolin Dragons pulled the rabbit from their hat. Summoning the strength to stand they pulled out their favorite Wu and did something extraordinary. They used them to help absorb the attacks to recharge!
"Orb of Tournamie Water!"
"Star Hanabee Fire!"
"Fist of Tebigong Earth!"
"Sword of the Storm Wind!"
"Monkey Staff Metal!"
"Jet Bootsu Gravity!"
"Totem of Flora Wood!"
"Eye of Dashi Lighting!"
"Horn of the Blizzard Ice!"
"Kazoo Atom Flare!"
"Sun Chi Lantern Light!"
"Shroud of Shadows Darkness!"
The used the Shen Gong Wu to redirect the attacks and used the absorb powers on themselves gaining full power while the Heylin Dragons fell to the ground by the remains of the thrones weakened state. "Now whose the weakling. Time to reabsorb you back into us."
"I think not. While it's been exhilarating to watch you battle, as Empress of this fair city I say that playtime is over. Even in their weakened condition they're strong enough to take control of you in the rejoining. Heylin Dragon Star!" Valonia commanded.
The monks fell to the ground as the air became thick and energy was crackling. There was a flash of green light and they could see the Heylin Dragons being dragged towards them with a grin on their face. If they touched them it would be all over.
"NO! I refuse to give up! Even when there seems to be no hope there is. There's always more then one way to solve a problem. Guys lend me your strength I'm going to use the Dragon Star!" Lu told them.
"Are you sure that's wise? What if you make things worse then they already are?" Dojo asked.
"How much worse can they get Dojo? Do it!" Raimundo commanded. The others nodded and linked hand channeling their strength into Lu. Forcing herself to stand she held up the powerful Shen Gong Wu and said, "Xiaowei Dragon Star!"
The effect was instantaneous. Both sets of Dragons rose into the air and two halves became wrapped up in a golden cocoon of energy. The Xiaolin symbol appeared on them. Dojo let out a screech as the essence of Dashi joined the essences of his parents in purifying the monks before they were released from their cocoons once more whole.
"I don't believe this! The Heylin Dragons are lost forever! You are going to pay for that!" Meribor snarled her hand lighting up.
"I don't think so Wuya take a look at my palm. I still bear your mark meaning I'm still your daughter and a member of this court. You can't hurt me without forfeiting your powers," Lu pointed out.
"Your right young one and because of this I shall ask you to leave. We won't harm you, but I believe you'll find that resisting evil will be a lot harder now that you've had a taste of it," Valonia prophesied.
"With these reminders all over us do you think will forget?" Raimundo challenged as he exam himself. The rejoining hadn't been perfect for each of them still had one Heylin characteristic.
Omi had a faint scar on his forehead where the word 'Ouza' had been. Kimiko discovered her feet had become pointy so now she was walking on tiptoe. Clay had one green eye while the other was blue. Raimundo still had the marks on his palms and his physique had improved. Jack seemed happy with his slightly tan skin, while Jermaine winced at the few red curls in his hair. Dagwood had markings under his eyes while Lu along with her marks was now sporting tiny fangs. Crystal wondered if she could get her pointy ears fixed while Stacey noticed her hands had become long and slender with sharp nails. Auara had slimmer hips and lastly Callie had her nose pointier then it was before.
"When Master Fung sees you guys I wonder what he'll say!" Dojo exclaimed as they flew home.
Once home the entire story spilled out and Lu waited to hear her punishment for disobeying orders and once again stealing the Dragon Star. "I'm very pleased that you are all okay and despite a few difference you still look like the way your were before. In time these Heylin marks will fade so don't worry. Lu, I'm very disappointed in you. I understand you wanted to make up for your mistake and end the torment you felt inside, but running off on your own and stealing the Dragon Star was wrong and you knew it. No defense can justify this action. However if you hadn't done what you did things might not have worked out so well. You and your friends are whole again and you managed to use your brain to get out of the city in one piece. In time you could become a great leader."
"Thank you Master Fung, but I still would like to make up for my actions somehow. I wouldn't mind doing everyone's chores for three weeks and not being allowed any of my luxuries. That would be punishment enough."
"Why don't we make it a week and you do extra training instead? Now that's settle it's time to make preparations for your Rite of Passage Ceremony that's coming up," Master Fung told them as they headed inside for dinner.
No one noticed the bird circling overhead. "So the monks have done me a favor getting rid of their Heylin doubles. Once I decimate them in their Rite of Passage, taking over the world will be easy because no one, not them, Valonia and her daughters, or Chase, or even the crazy assassin lady will be able to defeat me! Come Ying Ying we need to make preparations for my return to power!" Hannibal cackled as headed for home.
He didn't spot Chakra as she emerged from the shadows in the mountain glaring at him. "I don't know what your up to Hannibal, but believe me. If you break the truce on the Rite of Passage and harm the monks so help I'll kill you and then eat you!"