Me: Hihi, guys! Just wanted to say thx for all of ze reviews :] Although it still may not be a lot, it's still waaay more than I thought I would get XD haha. Mostly because some ppl get annoyed with OC's and not a lots of ppl like Clay, so, yeah. Glad to know that theres some ppl out there who think the oppopsite (at least for this story, anywayz XD haha). So, yeah. THX AGAIN FOR ALL OF THE WONDERFUL REVIEWS!!! each one ifs wonderful :] So, to say thanks, here's a nice, and super dee-dooper long chapter 4 ^^!!! I think this might be one of the longest chapters I have ever written...at least, the last time I checked it was.
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THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW (I guess...?)
This usually means that someones thinking...
-OR-
'This will/would be thinking...it's kinda confusing, but later on the story goes in to Angie's P.O.V, so I guess the first one would be thinking and this one would be Anige thinking...? I DON'T KNOW IM CONFUSING MYSELF ALL OVER AGAIN!!! DX'
"This means that someone's talking!" :]
WHEN ANGIE HAS FIGHT WITH VOICE INSIDE HEAD LATER ON:
'This will/would be Angie!'
'...And then this would be the voice inside her head...AKA her concience, I guess...yeah...-.-'
Ok, you can read the story now :] sry to keep you await'n! XP tehez...cowboy speak...XP
Chapter 4-Great, more destiny talk... :]
All of them had finished fighting off whatever and were now congratulating Angie on a job well done.
"I must admit-although you are unusually distracted, and a girl, that was impressive for a beginner!" Omi smiled, as though he had done nothing wrong. Angie stopped laughing. Her face got this certain look on it that ran a chill up everyone's spine-counting Omi's. She cleared her throat.
"Excuse me-what was that?" Omi gulped and his eyes became shifty.
"Um, eheh, nothing?" Angie eyed him up and down, lips pursed and eyes narrowed.
"Mhm." Kimiko ignored Omi's sexist comment (for now) and smiled.
"Sorry…he has a book called, 'Ancient Guide to Females', and let's just say he pays attention to it way too much." Both girls glared at Omi. He stared back confused.
"What?! What did I do?!"
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Back At the Temple:
"Congratulations, my new young monk." Mast Fung put a hand on Angie's shoulder; as he did Angie perked up. "You have collected your very first shen-gong-wu! I am very proud." He gave her a quick nod and a grateful smile.
"Thanks, Master Fung!" Angie replied. But then her smile faded just a smidge. "But…may I ask you something?"
"Why of course. What is it?" Angie looked deep in thought before answering.
"All of the others have an element…so, I was just wondering-what is my element? Or, in this case, do I even have one?" the other monks exchanged glances. Until Raimundo finally spoke up,
"But, I thought there was only four main elements!" he exclaimed. Master Fung sighed and took his hand off of Angie's shoulder.
"That is true. There are four main elements-but that doesn't make them the only ones." They all raised an eyebrow-totally confused as to where this was going. Master Fung noticed this and continued. "Each and every one of you have your own destiny-but the earth, water, fire, and wind elements have a destiny altogether. The extra elements will help you achieve this destiny, just as I will help you achieve new levels in your training. Does that make sense to you?" Angie thought for a moment along with her new friends.
"Um, I think so…so basically, I'm like-almost a road map? Sort of like helping them 'find their way to their goal'…? I know that was a really bad analogy but still…" Angie protested. Master Fung chuckled.
"In a sense, yes. You are basically like their own personal road map. You will help them on their way to keep the world's ying and yang in balance." She nodded to show that she understood.
"But-wait…so is that my destiny? To help them with theirs? 'Cuz that seems like a pretty cruddy destiny to me…" Angie crossed her arms in a pout. She hoped that this wouldn't be her life long project…not that she didn't mind helping others when they needed it, but she felt as though she were maybe meant for something more. But her Master interrupted her confused thoughts.
"That is only part of it, young monk. You have time to find out what the rest of it is. Now, would you like me to tell you your element or not?" he smirked. Angie winced and nodded madly.
"Yes yes yes, please do!" she begged.
"Very well then. Your element, young one, is lightning. Maybe even electricity if you prefer." The others exchanged glances.
"Cool!"
"Well Ill be…!"
"Wow! I didn't know that that was an element!"
"That is most unfair!"
Everyone stared at Omi.
"I mean…g-great…congratulations…?" he stammered and smiled sheepishly. Angie rolled her eyes and turned back to Master Fung.
"Yay! Thank you! I love that element!" she cheered.
"But…you just heard about it." Raimundo countered.
"…So? What's your point?" Angie shrugged.
"Young monks," Master Fung took a step forward and reached out a hand to Angie. She looked back at his hand and the wu. For some reason she didn't want to give it up-but reluctantly she handed it over. "Why don't you eat and rest up for tomorrow. There is lots of training to be done!" and with that, he and the little green dragon on his shoulder left. Angie sighed and turned around to face the others.
"So…!" All was silent. Having a new member to the team was kind of awkward-and they all felt it. Even Angie. Way to start a conversation, smart one… The dragon of lightning (in training!) thought to herself.
"…So…um…" Rai rubbed the back of his neck. Thankfully Clay saved the day!
"How 'bout we go and get ourselves some grub, just like Master Fung suggested?" Everyone followed him as he left the room.
"Good idea, Clay." Kimiko said. "All that talk about our destiny made me kinda hungry…!" Raimundo rolled his eyes.
"Pfft. All of Master Fung's stupid lectures make me hungry." Everyone laughed; not surprised by Raimundo's lazily put comment.
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It was early that next morning. All was calm…serene, and about any other word for peaceful.
"WAKIE-WAKIE!!! RISE AND SHINE! GET YOUR LAZY BUMS OUTTA BED IT'S TIME FOR TRAINING!!!" Dojo yelled, hitting the enormous gong repeatedly.
...Never mind. Not peaceful.
"Ug! Dojo!" A certain dragon of fire complained as she poked her head out of her small cubical. "Can't you wake us up without waking ALL OF CHINA up for once?!" Suddenly, out of the cubical next door came another groan…and out came pillow aimed perfectly for Dojo. He screamed and was hit square in the face. Kimiko stifled a giggle.
"Hey! What was that for?!" Raimundo popped his head out.
"For being an annoying dragon…now let me go back to sleep!" As his head went back in, everyone else's came out…except for Angie's. Omi looked around then sighed, walking out of his cubical.
"Oh my. Do not tell me Angie is just like Raimundo and does not wake up easily in the morning…!" he declared.
"Hey! I heard that!" came Rai and Angie in unison-still trying to go back to sleep.
"And it's not my fault I'm not a morning person! I blame global warning!" Angie added. Omi just stood there, blinking a few times.
"…What does the rise in Earth's temperature have to do with waking up in the morning?" he asked. Kimiko and Clay just shrugged.
"Ill go try and get Angie up…" Kimiko sighed in defeat, leaving her cubical and quietly sneaking into Angie's. She was successful and was able to get Angie out of bed, although she was still in her pajamas.
"I can just change after breakfast, right?" she questioned.
"Sure. Doesn't matter." Kimiko answered.
"I don't mean to interrupt this fascinatin' conversation and all, but whose gonna wake Rai up this time?" Clay asked. Kimiko shook her head.
"Not me I did it last time-and the two times before that!"
"Ya, I reckon I already did it, too."
"I have done this deed many times, also!" he turned his attention towards Angie. "I guess you have to wake him up this morning, my new friend!" she sighed and started off towards her leader's room.
"Fine, fine, fine…" She opened the curtain, and then closed it behind her. Looking down on the mat before her she saw Raimundo, snoozin' away clutching his teddy bear Ninja Fred. Angie smiled. Aw, that's kinda cute actually! And sweet…yet, kinda weird. UG! Anyways...how am I gonna wake him up? If they were making a big fuss out of this he probably isn't a morning person, either...hm... Angie pondered the thought as to how she should wake him up as she bent down on her knees next to his head. Then suddenly she had an idea! Hm, well, I think I remember Clay talking to me yesterday how he thinks that Rai may really like Kimiko, and vice-versa...-sigh- it might be a long shot, but it's defiantly worth a try. She took a deep breath.
"Hey! Rai! Wake up! Kimikos dead!" she cried into his ear. At first she held her breath, but out of no where he shot out of bed panic stricken; which made Angie scream and fall back on her butt.
"WHAT?!" he yelled. Angie covered her mouth, trying to stifle back her laughter as best she could.
"Yay! Your up!" she cheered happily. He looked at her wide eyed and almost kind of mad.
"How can be so happy I'm up when Kimikos DEAD?!" Angie smiled and rolled her eyes. Then stood up.
"She's not dead, smarty pants. I just told you that so you would wake up. Now come on I'm really hungry!" she urged. But Raimundo just crossed his arms across his chest and pouted.
"That was NOT funny! You almost sent me into a panic attack! I'm going back to sleep." He fell back down on his mat, still in the same pouting position, and angrily stared at the ceiling. Angie watched him with a cocked eyebrow. For a few seconds, silence. Then Raimundo sighed and got up. "Forget it, you scared me awake and now I can't go back to sleep!" Angie laughed.
"Good, now we can go eat!" They finally came out of the cubical and all of the five monks walked into the kitchen, taking a seat at the table. It went, Clay, Omi, Angie, Kimiko, and then Raimundo. Everyone licked their lips at the food that was neatly set up in front of them: eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, egg rolls, and toast.
"Yummy! Looks good!" Angie commented, taking a big bite of her egg roll. "Mmm…yum…" As they all began eating Master Fung came in, with Dojo on his shoulder as usual.
"Good morning, young monks. Did you have a good nights rest, Angie?" He asked. She nodded her head, forcing the boatload food that was in her mouth down her throat.
"Yeah…although it kind of took me a while to actually fall asleep…it happens sometimes when I'm in a different place then I'm used to." Shrugging, she took another bite of her toast.
"Well, I am happy yet sorry to hear that." He paused as Dojo slithered off of his shoulder and onto the table full of food. "When you are finished eating, meet me for training outside." Everyone nodded and added a sweet smile.
"Yes, Master Fung." Was said in unison. They carefully watched him leave, and then went back to stuffing food in their faces.
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Angie's P.O.V! :
I just put on those temple robes that I was supposed to wear…talk about uncomfortable! They're just like Kimiko's; just I have a black sash while she has a bright blue one along with Clay and Omi. Except for that one Raimundo guy. He basically has a whole different wardrobe all together (not that the guys and girls wore the same type of robe-that would be kinda awkward…)! Although I was told a little bit earlier that since he was a Shoku Warrior (the leader of our little rebellion; as I like to call it –insert smiley face here-!), he got to wear different robes than we did. Of course all I gave them was a nod and a smile. Like the usual.
But, this whole, 'Xiaolin vs. Heylin' and, 'the fate of the world rests in your hands (no pressure!)!' and all this talk about destiny is actually kinda creeping me out…scaring me even-maybe? I don't know! It's just all too weird…even for me, of all people! But, in a way, it's actually pretty cool. I've always wanted to something along the lines of this…and I've always been an adrenaline junkie deep down, and this place has MACHO loads of adrenaline.
Hehe…I wonder how this'll turn out for me!
Everyone seems nice enough at this temple. So, hopefully I won't get annoyed too easily while I'm here. Actually, now that I think about it, I don't even know how long I WILL be here…hm. That's kind of depressing…
I sighed…and for some reason sat cross legged on my new "bed" (which is barely even a bed, but it's oddly comfortable.). Cupping my chin in my hands I groaned. I don't know what is was out of-probably just another random thing I've picked up in my short moments at this place.
"Great…" I mumbled to no one in particular. Maybe I should take my meds before Master Fung makes me start my first day of training…if he wants me to focus, I guess these would probably help-
'NO!' Came a random voice in my head. Where the heck did that come from? WHEN DID I START GETTING A CONCIENCE?! 'Bad Angie! You remember what he said, don't you?' My eyes physically became shifty.
'Whoa-ho, there! Dude, random voice, where did you come from?!'
'Don't change the subject! Do you remember or don't you, woman?!' I sighed in annoyance. Stupid, random voice. I guess I will be annoyed here…just probably not by the other monks.
'…I still have no idea what you're talking about…!' I lied in reply. Shit…I thought I had gotten rid of my rebellious side after…never mind. Point is: I guess its back. I heard to voice mentally smack its forehead, and then clear its throat.
'Uh-huh. Suuuuuure you don't.' I rolled my eyes, now only one hand that was bald up in a fist holding my chin up. But the voice continued, 'You KNOW he knows about your 'situation' and told you that maybe you should lay off of the medication while you guys train! Remember? He ALSO said that (and I'm quoting here), "To gain full focus, in other words, means to find your full force of focus. This means no help should be necessary. You do not think that I would choose you as potential Dragon of Lightning if I thought this is something you could not achieve? " And I guess in MY words, that means: just YOU, YOURSELF, AND-uh…' I made a face; but was still slightly amused by the ominous voice's confusion.
'…You mean, it should just be "Me, myself, and I?"' It was silent for a moment. I was hoping that it had vanished into thin air, but no such luck.
'Yeah, it sounds better when you do it.' DING DING DING! Decision made, presuming that it was the only way to shut this thing-whatever it was-up! I wouldn't take my medication-THIS time, anyways. I'll see how it goes, then decide officially if I think I'll need them or not. It's not like the elders could confiscate them-right? I mean, they were rightfully mine. My names on the bottle, even!
'Alright! Fine! You win. I won't take my medication today for training. Happy now?'
'Yes, actually I am.' I could just feel it smiling.
'So…can you, like, go away now? Please?'
'Ok, ok. Ill leave you be. But I'm warning you! You haven't heard that last of me, Michaels!'
Then nothing. I waited a little while longer, wondering if it were a trick. I'm sorry I was so paranoid, but I didn't doubt it one bit that that stupid nagging voice would want to trick me; eventually, anyways.
Physically shaking my head I got up and brushed myself off. I turned to take one last look in the mirror. I just kinda stared at myself for a moment. Taking it all in. And, ya know? Now that I think about it, I'm kinda grateful I wouldn't be taking my meds today. I mean, there's many reasons why that would be, but still. I mean, one of them would defiantly be: What could possibly be the side affects? Were there any side affects? It's not like I could just go to my doctor and ask what would happen if I used my 'magical lightning powers' right after taking my prescription. That's just-plain stupidity. But suddenly I was knocked right out of my thoughts by Omi calling my name.
"Angie! Angie where are you? We are starting our training now!" For some reason my heart skipped a beat.
Ok, this is ridiculous. Why the hell was I so nervous?! It's just training. Although I've actually trained in this kind of situation before. Maybe I was nervous that I would mess up? That maybe I would totally blow it and find out that it was all a mistake, and I wasn't the dragon of lightning? Holy crap-what if I killed somebody?! Shit. Now I'm probably gonna kill somebody…thanks, paranoia. Thanks a lot. Really.
"Angie? You in there?" I heard a knock on my door and spun around. I nodded my head-but then realizing that the person behind my curtain probably couldn't see that, I quickly corrected my mistake with a,
"Yep. You can come in." As the curtain was moved aside I noticed that it was Clay. He was a really sweet guy as far as I could tell. Of course, that's how all of them seem to me before they turn out to be a self absorbed, pain in the ass, jerk. But this guy somehow seemed…different. I felt safe around him; I felt happy and relaxed. The list goes on forever.
"Hey, we're starting trainin'. You ready?" EEP! He had such a cute southern accent…I bet it was just absolutely adorable when he's confused! I know it was before when he noticed that I got distracted easily…but that didn't mean that I was gonna come straight out and him that I had A.D.D; that goes for the rest of them, too. "…You ok?" he asked after a while. I battled my way out of my never ending thoughts and smiled.
"Yeah, sorry. I'm just-thinking about some stuff. I'm ready!" He opened the curtain wider for me as I stepped out. Aw! He's a gentleman-no! No no no! What am I saying?! Focus Angie…FOCUS! Curse that stupid conscience of mine…
"What kinda stuff?" he asked as he lead me through long hallways and outside. That caught me off guard. What was I going to tell him? Not the truth, of course! No, defiantly not the truth. Oh-just make something up already, Angie! You're a pro at lying (when need be)! Man…Why is it already so hard to lie to this guy's cute little freckled face? So I just threw something out there.
"Oh-um…just, stuff. You know, thinking about these robes…they aren't exactly super comfortable for me…I'm more of a jeans and sweatshirt kinda girl. Not, ug, this." I looked down at my new outfit and Clay chuckled.
"Well, I'm mighty sorry to hear that. Hopefully you'll get used to them…if not, maybe you could ask Master Fung if there's anything else you could wear?" he looked over at me.
"Thanks. I'll probably do that if I don't get used to these things within a week…" I looked back a t him and he raised an eyebrow at me. "I'm a pretty impatient person." I added a smirk. He was about to open his mouth to say something but was then interrupted by someone else,
"How nice of you to join us," both Clay and myself were startled to hear Master Fung's greeting. Oops. I guess we didn't noticed him there before-although we did kinda just get here.
I think. I blushed.
"Oops! Sorry! My bad…!" I shrugged sheepishly. Master Fung nodded and motioned for us to come closer.
"That is alright. It is only your first day. Now, let us begin…"
-END IF CHAPTER 4!!!!!! :]
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