So I'm updating on time (yay for once!) Anyways this little story is a cheesy take on a certain someone's overly-strict training regiment. Enjoy!
Title: Unanswered
Rating: PG
Genre: Romance
Disclaimer: Though I've been away a while I have not been trying to take over Xiaolin Showdown and thus I still do not own it.
Word Count: 1825
Summery: They weren't allowed to ask questions this week, but Rai doesn't listen very well, and now Kimiko has to shut him up before he makes an enormous mistake. Will he manage to keep his mouth shut or is he doomed to ask her a certain question that's been on his mind?
"The plan is so elaborate and potent it will not even be partially explained to you. You will do what you're told at the given moment and in case of Heylin spies no more information than necessary will be shared. Therefore no question shall be asked this week. Any questions will result in suspension from the plan and they will be left unanswered. Do I make myself clear?" Master Fung explained.
"Yes Master Fung," the four dragons replied in unison.
"To help with the mission an old friend will be stopping in to train you." Master Fung smiled, "and now I have some business I must attend to so I must be off."
"Goodbye Master Fung," they echoed.
"It's been a long time young monks; I see you have been well." Master Monk Guan stepped in from behind the doorway. "As Master Fung said, no questions are to be asked this week."
"Yes, we know." Raimundo lazily replied.
"Tonight you rest; tomorrow a new phase of training begins." Master Guan dismissed them.
The evening was early enough and the navy blue night was just barely creeping into the sky so the four dragons had time to finally relax.
Kimiko was nervous though. She was paranoid that Raimundo was involved in another plan to take down Hannible, and she really didn't want to -no she really couldn't- fight him like that again. Quietly she crept into his room and sat down on the edge of his tatami mat where he was lying.
"Rai," she whispered nudging him gently.
"Hmm?" he lackadaisically replied pulling the earbud out of his ear and turning the MP3 player off.
"You're not involved in another plot are you?" She softly asked.
"I've been meaning to talk to you about that," he sighed. "I'm not, but I'm not so great at keeping my mouth shut and I was kinda hoping you'd help remind me before I start asking questions."
"Sure. Just promise me we won't have to fight again. Promise you'll stay on the Xiaolin side." she quietly blushed.
"I promise. Thanks girl; you're a lifesaver." he flashed her a toothy grin.
"You need to seal the promise," she insisted holding out her pinky finger.
Chuckling quietly at the childish action he linked his pinky with hers and repeated his promise.
"Hey Kim, can I ask you a question?" he queried raising an eyebrow.
She sharply elbowed him making him holler.
"What was that for?"
She promptly punched him, but the boy stood clueless.
"What am I doing wrong?" he asked rubbing his now bruised arm testing the girl.
"No questions Rai." she shook her head. He couldn't be that stupid could he?
"Well don't use violence. I won't learn that way." he insisted.
She shot him a confused look as if to say 'well then what do I do?'
"You'll think of something. Just stop the question somehow...interrupt me, cover my mouth, whatever you have to do to stop me." he shrugged knowing very well her unspoken question.
"Night Rai," she sighed hoping he wouldn't ask any questions in the morning and knowing without doubt that he was bound to.
"Night Kimi, and thanks again." he yawned leaving for his small room.
5:00 the next morning a loud gong sounded through the temple grounds and all four monks bolted awake. Raimundo wanted more than anything to crawl back under his blankets and fall back into his peaceful slumber, but he was leader now and thus he had to arrive on time.
He climbed unhappily out of his room, dressed, and readied himself to face the day. Rubbing sleep from his emerald eyes he wandered into the sunlight where the others had gathered.
"What are we doing tod-" Raimundo began to ask before a small hand covered his mouth.
"Rai," she warned releasing his lips.
"Oh yeah, I remember now, but can I help that I'm naturally inquisitive?" he questioned without a second thought.
Clay and Omi raised their eye brows in suspicion, they had a feeling he was up to something, but neither could say what it was exactly.
"Was that a question young monk?" Master Monk Guan asked authoritatively.
"Hey how come you get to ask-" Raimundo started to ask before Kimiko flung her hand over his mouth again.
"Nope, not a question. Silly Rai's just making an unusually interrogative statement." Kimiko nervously chuckled glaring at the boy.
"Very well," Master Guan dismissed. "Lets run a few miles and see how funny he feels after that."
"Thanks for the save girl; I owe you one." he graciously grinned.
The others went racing on ahead leaving the pair of crushing, confused teenagers behind.
"Just think from now on Rai." She teased, "I know that's hard for you to do, but can you try?"
"I dunno," he shouted playfully grabbing her hand and racing to catch up with the others.
15 miles later the four monks leaned against an old, brick wall panting in exhaustion.
"Next we will clean the halls. Go and gather some toothbrushes and soap and begin to scrub." Master Monk Guan commanded.
"Can't we just use the normal brush-" Raimundo began to ask.
Both Clay and Omi noticed the quick glance the Brazilian gave Kimiko before commencing with the question.
Kimiko, on the other hand, did not catch his gaze and noticing the urgency of the situation flung herself from one end of the wall to the other and collided into Raimundo tackling him to the ground.
"Ouch girl, why'd you-"
She was desperate to stop him. She had said she would help and even though his own stupidity was doing this to him she felt obligated to save him. Unfortunately her hands were pinned under him and so she did the only thing she could do and brought her lips down on his muffling the question. He was stunned for a moment (or perhaps just acting) and proceeded to ask "what was that-"
She kissed him again, more willing this time, and he kissed her back. She took notice of his reaction, but didn't call attention to it when they broke apart.
"What's gotten into y-"
God was he dumb or what? She grinned and kissed him again. His tongue ran across her lips and she almost gave in and opened her mouth, but common sense kicked in. She pulled back and he gave an unsatisfied grin.
Master Monk Guan, Clay, and Omi just stood staring as the scene unfolded before them.
Clay snickered in slight amusement finally realizing the conniving Brazilian's plan. The thing must have been a set up from the start. Clay gave another hearty laugh in surprise that Kimiko wasn't throttling the brunette boy within an inch of his life.
"Dojo, get me a phone," Master Monk Guan instructed a little paler than normal.
"Sure," Dojo gagged at the two's amorous display and wandered off to retrieve Kimiko's pink cell phone from her room. He handed it to the muscular middle-aged monk and then cowered in Clay's hat.
"Are you oka-" Raimundo started again playing dumb.
"Shut up Raimundo!" she snapped pushing the boy off her and getting to her feet.
Meanwhile Master Guan dialed the number Master Fung had left and a cheery secretary picked up the phone.
"Hello, inner peace hotel branch. Would you like to reserve some solitude for youself?" a chirpy voice asked.
"I need to speak with Master Fung." Master Monk Guan explained.
"I'll transfer your call right away. Hold on one moment please."
"Thank you" he said with audible traces of distress in his voice.
"Hello?" Master Fung answered in confusion. "What's the emergency?"
"What do you do when Kimiko and Raimundo are being physical?" he frantically asked feeling nonexistent hairs fraying on his bald head.
"If they're fighting split them up with some extra chores...he who toils lacks the energy to fight pointlessly." Master Fung advised.
"They're not fighting...they're - the other kind of physical." he rushed.
He heard the old monk choke out a few startled words and finally Master Monk Guan took matters into his own hands and snapped the phone shut.
"Everyone front and enter now!" he yelled.
"No questions," Kimiko sighed rolling her eyes at Raimundo.
He grinned boyishly and whispered a low, seductive "I know," in her ear.
"YOU-YOU-YOU-" She sputtered angrily.
He quickly pulled her into his arms and kissed her which instantly melted her anger.
"I'm pretty sure cuss words are just as bad as questions," he smirked leading the speechless girl to where the other three stood.
"No more training; ask questions. I don't care anymore!" the disoriented temple monk nervously exhaled.
"But what about the plan?" Omi asked before coving his own mouth at the elusive question.
"Plan? There never was any plan!" Guan snapped.
"But Master Fung said there was a plan," Clay stated.
"For Dashi's sake! He's on vacation for the week and I can see why. I'm going to need a long vacation after this week." Guan shouted agitated.
"But why did he simply not say so?" Omi asked feeling confident again in asking questions.
Master Guan pointed to a now emotionally traumatized Dojo rocking back and forth in the corner muttering "he's replacing me" over and over again.
"Why didn't he just leave us alone? We could have managed the temple." Kimiko asked.
"I'm going to venture a guess and say you two." Guan shrugged slightly perturbed.
"Well I'll have to thank Fung-man. That no question thing really was fun." Raimundo laughed.
"You-" Kimiko steamed before Raimundo pulled her into about the millionth kiss of the day and grinned.
"I may have some more questions to ask you later, but I have one right now for you." he coyly smirked. "Will you be my girlfriend?"
She could have answered him this time, but instead she took off running towards her room. Oh, she wanted to toy with him a bit after that stunt he pulled today (though surely she'd forgive him for that), and besides she wanted to talk to Keiko first.
"Wait...yes or not?" Raimundo asked blocking her off from the door.
She giggled and lightly kissed his lips leaving the question unanswered. He felt in the kiss though; it was a yes, that was for sure.
Finnies!
First and foremost I hope you liked it. I won't be able to update until maybe next Monday (since I have an idea I just haven't gotten around to putting it on paper yet), and finals are this week so if I miss that deadline that's why. I'll try though!
And, as always, here's a preview of what's to come:
On Top: a dirty mind belongs in the trash bin, but this is the first time she unknowingly complies with his garbage. Basically a garbage can, an interesting position, and a stereotypical boy. RxK oneshot.
Much love,
Heart