Angel: As an auther's note, this chapter is all Yui's past. or at least about half of it. So NO Amber, raimundo, Clay, Kimiko, Lauren, and everyone else will NOT be in it. please enjoy.
(oh and this is all inYui's POV)
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It was a very pleasent day. I always loved the rain, so when it began to rain, I began to dance. Dashi, Gwan, and Chase watched from inside the temple, the door wide open. I knew Ephidel was watching from the Bamboo forest surrounding us. I wanted the boys to join me, especially Chase. His smile was so cute! I stopped dancing when the rain turned into a drizzle.
"Hey! Yui! come inside and get some dry clothes on before you get Hypothermia, or imonia." Gwan called. I smilled and ran up to them, but stopped before I actually entered the building. They were sitting down at the kotatsu, a low go table with a game half played was on the kotatsu. Dashi and Gwan were playing the game, both wearing some wool coats due to the cold weather, Chase was sitting next to the door in his normal Blue monk's outfit. I smilled at him as io passed him. He smilled back.
"I guess i should go get a change of clothes!" I said with a laugh, everyone laughed with me. I loved Chase's Laugh. I'm sure if Ephidel could hear, he would be laughing to. No one knew about Ephidel, or about how I love both him and Chase. I cant help it. I just love them both with all my heart.
"Yui! have fun in the rain?" Yuli asked. Our names are similar, and so are our looks. Many thought we were sisters! She had long dark, dark brown hair, almost black, that was tied in it's cutomary pony tail, with hazel eyes. Her Xiaolin robe was simalar to mine, but only that it was like a kimono, and cut off just below the knee. Her's was a light pink with a dragon wraping around it, breathing fire, a symbol that she was the dragon of fire. Mine was black with a gold dragon wrapping its body asround me, it's head was resting on my upper chest. Another gold dragon wraped around my arm until stopping at the elbow point and breathing golden white flames out at the rest of my sleeve. I wasnt wearing it though. I was wearing a similar outfit to Chase's. It WAS his actually. i couldnt find anything suitable to wear in the rain, so he let me wear his clothes.
"Yes! It's always fun to dance in the rain. You guys should join me sometime!" I said.
"Sorry Yui, but i dont like the rain." Gwan said. I knew he hated thunder storms.
"Not now, I cant. I have to go an find Dojo." Dashi said. His usual excuse inorder to get out of doing something.
"EWWW! And get all icky and wet? No way!" Yuli said. She didnt like getting wet. I should have known.
"I will go with you next time." Chase said, standing next to me. I blushed. I loved him so much! He was always so nice to me, since the day were first met when we were 13 I was now 19.
"Now go and get changed, I got a suprise for you." Chase said, kissing me. I loved the feel.
"EEEEWWW! NOT INFRONT OF ME!!" I heard Yuil scream, I could also hear her running down the same hall as Gwan. I figured the two were dating, just dont got enough evidence.
"Now go get changed." Chase said, breaking the kiss and giving me a wink. I skipped off to get dressed in something warm and dry. I was on Cloud 9. As I entered my room, I could tell instantly someone else was in it. I stepped inside, shut the door, and locked it behind me. Instantly a pair of lips met mine. A firey, passion filled kiss. I kissed him back till he broke off. Ephidel gasped a little as he walked over and sat on my bed.
"You have a beautiful dance." He said. I looked at him as i pulled out my Xiaolin robe. He was still in his armor with the many dragon and demons on it. I could never truely tell the color of the armor, it seemed to change every few secounds, depending on the lighting, or how he moved. Right now it was turning diffrent shades of blue, green, and aqua. His brown hair, which was a few shades darker than mine, was sticking to him with water from the rain. I couldnt see his eyes, as they were covered by the familiar grey visor. I hated the thing, but I knew he could see me.
"Thank you. I'm going to change, so behave. And you need to leave soon. Chase is comming to give me something. It's my 19th birthday today, remember?" I said to him. He didnt look phased by it at all. He stood up and hugged me. I blushed only becouse i was now only in my underwear.
"Alright, I'll just have to give you your gift later than." He said. He didnt really talk that much. He left the same way he came, through my window. I finished changing n my normal Xiaolin robes and walked out of the room. I walked down the hall and heared some vioces behing a door. the door led to the training room. I couldnt make out the voices due to the closed door, but it didnt sound like the people inside were training. I opened the door and peered inside.
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY YUI!" Everyone shouted. I jumped in shock and was suddenly pushed inside. I turned to see Dashi was the one to push me. I was glad I didnt fall. I looked around and saw that the entire training room was decorated. A large table was in the middle of the room. Yuli and Gwan were standing on either side of the table, smiling. A few presents and lots of food were on the table. I saw three presents in all. All of my favorite kinds off food were on the table. I absoltely loved it! but one thing was missing. I looked around the room and frowned. Chase wasnt in the room.
"Were is Chase?" I asked. Everyone just kept smiling.
"Come on Yui! Open the presents!" Yuli said, doging the question. I couldnt help it. I guess I would find out where Chase was later. Yuli handed me a box that was wrapped in bright red wrapping paper, so I knew it was from her. I opened it to find a new kimono from Japan! it was red with a golden phoenix on the back. A golden dragon wrapped around both the sleeve and some sakura where flowing on the robe everywere. It was truely beautiful.
"Thank you Yui." I said with a customary bow. Gwan stepped up next with a box wrapped in bright yellow wraping paper. I opened it to see a new golden braclete in the shape of a dragon. I bowed and said thank you. dashi and Dojo was next, with a box wraped in deep green wrapping paper. The box contained a new daggar made of silver and some daimond near the hilt. the hilt itself was made of gold, and had a large ruby on it with two saphires on either sides and a daimond on top. a beautiful blade to be sure. I had to ask once more as they sat me down to begin eating.
"Were is Chase?" I asked. They simpley smiled again. We began to eat. I was getting nervous now. Had something happened while I was changing? Was Chase angry with me? Despite it all being my favorite kinds of foods, chicken, steamed boar, multi-berry pie, some of my favorite sweets. I loved the meal, but Chase wasnt there, so I didnt eat much. We played a few games, and danced a bit. Yuli danced with Dashi and ignored Gwan. i danced with Gwan a bit, but stopped and danced on my own for a bit. I stopped and sat down. This got everyone worried. I loved to dance at every chance that I got, but today I didnt. Everyone stopped dancing and walked over to me, their faces full of worry.
"You feeling sick Yui? Wanna go to bed?" Yuli asked. I looked up at her and nodded. Bed sounded nice and I did feel a little sick. How could Chase do this? Oh well. I will just ask him tomarrow. We bowed and said goodnight and headed to our own rooms. I went to my room and wallked in. I shut the door and dint bother to lock it. I layed down on my bed and let my face meet my pillow. I could smeel the fabric of the pillow, and I could tell that Yuli had washed it a little while ago. A hand traced my spin and I shot up, slamming my intruder on the floor and pressed the unsheathed daggar that Dashi gave me for my birthday to the person's throat.
"Y-Yui it's me!"hase said. I instantly backed off and sheathed the blade.
"I'm so sorry Chase." I said hastely. I helped him off the floor and he rubbed his shoulders.
"Hehe. Maybe I should have said something first." He said in a laughing tone. he was joking. I couldnt help but laugh. He smilled and hugged me.
"Happy Birthday Yui." he wispered in my ear, I could feel him place a small box in my hand. I looked down to see the small box was covered in light blue wrapping paper. I stepped back and opened the box. Inside was a pendant mad of daimond on a gold chain. melted gold was carefully placed within the daimond to make a dragon's head with twin thunder bolts over it. I looked up at him, smiling. He took the necklace and hooked it around my neck.
"It looks great!" He said. I was still smiling as he carresed my cheek. He leaned closer, and I knew what he wanted. I leaned up and kissed him. It grew more passionet and soon I found myself on the bed, with him ontop of me. I looked over at the full lenght mirror, and it seemed as if I was seeing myself for the first time. I felt odd for some reason. He was carressing me, making love to me. I looked up at him. His eyes were glazed over, his body covered in sweat. Why did I feel this regret, but also happiness? I should feel only happiness, right? We had made love many times before, but I never felt this way about it. We kept it up for as long as possible. We made love about 4 times. I didnt really bother to keep count. After we finished, completely exaughsted, he rested his head on my breast.
"I love you." He said. I felt two emotions well up in me. Love and regret.
"I love you to." I said, regardless of my turmoil inside. I hated this. I was lying to him and to myself. I was also lying to Ephidel. But, which do I really love? Chase, or Ephidel?
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The sun came in through the open window. The sun poured down on us. I awoke first, and saw a sight I would carry with me till my death. Chase's hair was spread out below us and was slightly askew. His face had a slightly pink hue to it due to last night. The way the light hit him showed just how many hues where in his black hair. Some green and some red. I thought I could see a bit of violet. He opened his eyes groggly.
"Good morning Yui." He said. I giggled.
"Good morning, Chase. Did you have nice dreams?" I asked. He smiled and gave me a kiss.
"Yes. I had dreams of you." He said. I blushed, and smilled.
"Great." I said with some enthusiasm. He smiled and sat up.
"Let's get dressed and go have some breakfast, Love." He said. I loved and yet hated the new nickname. We got up and got dressed quickly. I began to worry about what the others would think when they found out about us. We never told them beore, but it felt diffrent now. I felt as if we were going to tell them. We came to the eating area, which was outside since the weather was warm and dry, and sat down at the table. The table was filled with rice, pancakes, and other breakfast foods. Gwan, Yuli, Dashi, and Dojo were already sitting down. Everyone was uncommonly silent.
"So," Yuli said, breaking the silence," how was last night?" I blushed a bright red. Everyone's expression showed that they knew.
"It was great. Why do you ask Yuli?" Chase said, cooly. I was suprised really, but I didnt say anything as I began to eat.
"It's fine Yui. We dont think any less of you. I wish you both luck and happiness." Dashi said. I was glad. hey didnt hate me! I wasnt sure what was going to happen next, but I loved what was going on right now.
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The day went great. Everyone was so nice to me. I found out that Yuli and Dashi were dating! I was so glad for them. I hope they have a great time together. Even if it may be cut short. Dashi began showing signs of an illness. I hope it isnt something serious. I locked the door to my room. It was night, and I told Chase I wanted a night to myself before we did anything else. I would have to tell Ephidel that I didnt want him around anymore. I made up my mind. i was going to choose Chase Young. I hope Ephidel would understand.
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People and places:
Yuli - a Xiaolin warrior, and previous dragon of fire. Friend of Yui's and Dashi's girlfreind.
Terms of Intrest:
Yui's Birthday - the Dreams start at her 19th birthday. so Amber begins on her 19th. remeber that due to teh curse, most dragons of thunder dont make it to 20 or 25.
Yui and Yuli's robes - they dont have very much meaning. Yui's robes will make another appearance in the present, also, they can hide daggars in the sleeves
Yui's Daggar(1) - a birthday present from Dashi, maybe it holds a deeper meaning?
Yui's necklace(1) - a necklace that Chase made for Yui. It was also an engagment necklace. Maybe it holds a deeper meaning in the present?