The battle had been terrible and long, but the Xiaolin forces were victorious. In the end, it had been Omi, Raimundo, Jack and Clay's skills, with combined power of the Shen Gong Wu, which had defeated Chase Young and Hannibal Bean once and for all.

But, even evil had gotten their kicks in as well.

Omi had a few deep cuts across his back from Chases claws. Omi also bore a black eye and bruises all on his arms and face. Raimundo had burn marks from Hannibal Bean all up his arms and chest. Rai also got a good bloody nose and mouth from a few of Chases rock warriors. Clay was the worse of them. His shirt had been burned off by Chases fire breath, leaving him opened to get cuts and scraps all up his back, chest, and arms. A large cut in the shape of an X had been given to him by one of Chases cats. Jacks hands were bloody from open cuts that he had gotten during his time here at the temple. Jack also had a rather nasty cut on his leg from when Hannibal had thrown him to the ground.

Hours after the battle, Raimundo, Omi and Clay were waiting in anticipation outside the temples infirmary. Restlessly, the young warriors waited for word to come on the condition of Kimiko. A couple of healing monks would enter and leave the infirmary, but none gave the worried monks any news of Kimikos condition.

"I hate this," Raimundo said, as he slammed his fist into the wall. "Just waiting around to know what's wrong, it's murder!" he said as he kicked his chair. "We shouldn't have left her alone to fight, then none of this would have happened," he said as he put his face into his palm and sighed.

"Don't remind us," Omi said, his eyes fixed on a single spot on the floor ahead of him, his expression filled with worry. "But what has happened, has happened. There's nothing we could have done" Omi said shaking his head, "Kimiko chose to fight on her own, she knew that it would be dangerous. And she took the risk." Omi said as he keep staring at the same spot he had been staring at. "I am certain that our Kimiko will be healed and recovered soon." Omi said as he glanced over at quiet Clay who was sitting in the corner away from everyone. "I would not worry about Kimiko, Clay... we have the finest healers in all the land!"

Raimundo gave Clay an angry look. He was furious with the Dragon of Earth. "None of this would have happened, if Clay had been watching what he was doing," Raimundo said as he stalked over to the older boy, "How can you just sit there like that! You know this is all your fault." Raimundo said as he punched Clay in chest. Clay grunted and shock his head as tears streamed from his eye. "You could have saved her! You were right there, and you let her get hurt!" Rai said, his voice getting louder. "Because of you, Kimiko might never wake up!" Rai said as went to grab clays throat.

"Raimundo stop! That's enough" Omi said as he and Jack blocked Clay from the angry Brazilians grasp. "It wasn't Clays fault!" Omi stated. "If Clay hadn't been there, Kimiko would be far worse than she is now…Maybe even dead" Jack said as he glanced at the silent Cowboy.

"Raimundo's right you know?" Clay said, not looking up at them, "It was my fault." Omi and Jack looked at each other, while Raimundo wore a puzzled look on his face. "Whadda ya mean, it's 'your fault', Clay?" Jack said as he turned to stare at the fallen Cowboy. "Jack is right," Omi said, a curious tone in his voice. "How could you agree with what Raimundo said? Why would you think that-"?

"I don't think! I know! It was because of me, that Kimiko got hurt!" Clay snapped. Raimundo gave Clay a sad look. "Look man, I'm sorry, I shouldn't have said that!" Raimundo whispered, "I'm just so worried about Kimiko ya know." Clay looked up at the Brazilian with angry tears in his eyes. "Why are you apologizing, Dangit! It was my fault. Wuya went to attack me, and Kimiko jumped in front of the blast to save me. It is all my fault".

The room was quiet as the Dragons looked at him in aghast. "No" Omi said, "I will not believe this. You could not have been the cause for Kimiko's state!" Omi said softly.

Suddenly Master Fung exited from the infirmary and walked towards the gang. Looking worn and haggard, the old monk still projected a calming presence as he said, "Omi is right Clay," he said as the Earth Dragon gave him a surprised look. "It was not your fault"

Clay shot to his feet, and faced Master Fung. "Master, forgive me but, is... is Kimiko-?"

"Kimiko is fine Clay," Master Fung replied, sensing the Texans distress. "However, it seems it will take some time, before she is fully recovered and awake."

Clays eyes grew, "Oh no! Master Fung, don't tell me shes-?"

"I'm sorry to say that the blast knocked Kimiko into a small coma," Master Fung said. "She can only stay awake for a few seconds, before she will slip back into the coma. Jack gave off a low cry of horror. Omi closed his eyes and leaned up against the wall for support, as tears slipped from his eyes. Rai clutched his fist so hard that blood trickled from his palm onto the floor. Clay just stood there, not fully processing Master Fungs words. "However... It seems that it is only temporary. She will be fully awake in three days. If you wish, you may go see her, for a brief moment."

Shaking his head numbly, Clay bowed to Master Fung. "Thank you, Master!" Giving his teammates one last look, as he turned and slipped around the corner of the doorway. Barely out of earshot, he heard Raimundo Omi, and Jack's voices raise as they fired off questions to Master Fung, hoping to get some answers to there questions.

Waaah!!! POOR Kimiko!! I'm sorry I hurt you!! Well tell me what ya think OK.