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Chapter Six
Kim's POV
It's been two days now and my wounds are almost healed. I'd been working on this new healing technique I learned with my fire power. Weird I know, fire is supposed to do the opposite. But you just have to have a clear head and really focus, and what else do you have to do in a boring room for two days?
I've been planning my escape too, in between my personal healing and yelling at Jack sessions. I know how much is at stake and I really need to focus on how to get out of here. I passed out before I could get too much detail from Master Fung. What if it was already too late? I had no idea when it was too late, too early, or how to even start. I need to get to the temple and do some research.
I've been paying a lot of attention to the robot's control panels that bring me food and clean clothes and what not, and I think I know how to easily re-wire one into doing what I want. The next time one comes in I'll-
The door slid open and a robot flew in, holding a tray with burnt toast and a glass of milk. Now was my only chance. Once it had its back turned to me, I leapt onto its back and yanked open the control panel. I pushed a few buttons and it powered down momentarily. Yes! I unhooked a few wires and replaced them in various locations. Red goes here, green over here. It started to power back on and it looked at me for a moment, before quickly exiting the room. I let out a breath I didn't know I was holding in and slumped onto the bed. God I hope it worked.
Xiaolin Temple
No POV
"Young monks, we now only have six days until Chase gains power. We have trained day and night and I know you are ready to face Chase. We must get Kimiko out of there at all costs so she may begin the tests."
"Then I say we go! We can't wait any longer. She's already been there for two days, who knows what they could have done to her!" Rai stood up and the gentle breeze quickly stirred up into a mini tornado around them.
"Let us gather our weapons." The three monks, master, and dragon all headed toward the vault.
Chase's Lair
Chase's POV
I couldn't help but smirk as I peered into the new crystal eye. The Xiaolin Dragons suited up for a battle that could not be won. How could their Master be so foolish into thinking she was really here? I expected better from them, more of a challenge. Ah well, this should be quick and easy. Just six more days, and all of my hard work will pay off.
I got up from my throne, already bored and sauntered off to my room. I glanced over at the table in the corner of my room and a book caught my eye; the prophecy book. Why on earth was it in here? As I walked over to it, a wave of soap-smelling perfume hit me and my nostrils flared; Wuya. I grabbed the book and hurled it across the room, watching old torn pages fly out of it before it was completely destroyed by the impact of the wall.
"You're telling me THIS is the only way it can happen!" She watched what was left of the book crumple to the floor.
"It's the only thing I can find… It's the only way." I laid a hand on her shoulder, her breathing becoming a little more relaxed. I watched as something changed in her eyes. She turned her gaze from the book on the floor, to mine.
"I'll do it." She whispered soft and sweet. She brought her hand up to my cheek and caressed it, smiling at me. I grabbed her hand and ripped it from my face. My nostrils flared with anger and my gloves began to tear, claws starting to prod through my fingertips.
"No." I growled through clenched teeth. "Never, will I ever let you do that. I don't care how much training you've had, I don't care how strong you are. You could die. I am not risking that." I released her before I became too angry and started exiting the room.
"You can't stop me you know." She called after me. I spun around on my heels and glared at her. She avoided my gaze and turned it back to the book on the ground. "All I have to do is repeat the ancient words, and hold onto you… will you never let me touch you again?" A fierce blow struck my heart and I felt my knees buckle. Slowly I started to realize, no matter how much I don't want her to, I will do whatever makes her happy. And I cannot resist her touch…
Jack's Lair
Kim's POV
BOOM! My heart pounded inside of my chest as I heard the robot finally explode. Smoke started seeping in through the cracks underneath and above the door, letting me know security was weakened. I summoned my element and did a Judolette Flip into the door. It fell down with ease and I was standing in a commotion of smoke and crazy robots. I took my chance and darted for Jack's garage where I knew he kept his flying devices. As soon as I knocked down that door, I heard screaming from upstairs.
"What the hell was that! Jack-bots, secure Kimiko's room! Go now! Oh my God Chase is going to kill me…" I heard his heavy boots clamber clumsily down the stairs. I quickly vanished in the smoke and climbed into the nearest vehicle I could find. I shut out all the smoke so I could finally see and breathe clearly. I turned the power button on and heard the engine roar to life. A tall shadow appeared in the door way, too scrawny to be any robot. I sunk back into the black leather chair, lifted the steering wheel upwards, and floored it. I screamed as I sky rocketed through the roof and climbed higher and higher into the sky until I could calm down enough to stop. I hovered there for a few moments before alarms started going off. I looked around frantically, and saw the problem.
There were hundreds of Jack-bots coming at me, shooting lasers and whatever else they had. I cursed under my breath as I tried to figure out the controls. I finally decided that the steering wheel and gas pedal was all I needed to know, so I pushed the steering wheel forward this time and floored it. I flew out of there like a bat outta hell, but that didn't stop the robots. I tried to shake them, but they were just as fast as I was, and I didn't know how to work any weapons in this thing. I figured my best bet was to make it to Chase's lair and save the boys, if it wasn't too late.
The mountain top came into view, and I could tell fighting was already going on inside. Lions were spread all out across the threshold, which was a good sign. I flew the giant machine through the doorway, ripping off the side wings and crashing into the chaos inside. Air bags deployed everywhere, and I managed to escape the mess with only a bloody nose and sore body. As I stumbled out of the machine holding my head, everyone's eyes were on me. My heart froze and my blood ran cold. Scaly and cold arms wrapped around me, and before I even had a chance to blink, I was being hurled through some kind of portal. The wind ripped all around my face and made me sick. I kept falling until finally I reached solid ground.
I gasped and curled up on the ground, already realizing what had happened. Tears streamed down my face and a stream of curses poured out of my mouth. That was my one chance… I finally got away, and for what? Just to get locked up again. I let a sob escape my lips and laid there for a few more moments, until I felt someone's gaze upon me. I slowly pushed myself up and gave a demonic glare to a demon himself. "What the hell!" I spat. I shot up and ran towards him, slamming my fist into his face. His nostrils flared and he towered over me. I yelped in surprise and tried to step back, but he grabbed both of my wrists and yanked me closer to him.
"You will remain here." He whispered threateningly. He was back in his normal form but his eyes still remained reptilian slits. His breath was sweet as it blew in my face. I was dazed by the smoothness of his voice and the close contact. His eyes began to melt into a warm topaz color, looking deep into mine. I couldn't think, what was happening? My breath sped up and I felt uncomfortable. I wanted out. I began to squirm but his grip only grew tighter.
"Chase…" I whispered. "Let go."
Chase's POV
"Chase, you have to let go, time's running out." I clung to her for dear life. I couldn't let her go through with this. "I have to go!" I unwillingly let go as she entered the battle arena. I stood there motionless, unable to watch. I heard fighting and screaming, sometimes they were her screams and I just couldn't stand it. Thirty minutes later she stumbled up to me with a smile. "I made it."
I released the dragon of fire from my grip and stood there.
"Chase?" Her voice was actually filled with concern.
"What?" I snapped. That did it.
"What the hell ever. Get out." Back to her normal self. A small smile formed on my face before I exited the room. I stood outside the door and listened to her talk to herself for a while before I realized what had just happened. Kimiko had brought back a memory of her… Kimiko is reminding me of her. I can't let this happen. That means…
Kimiko's POV
I sat on the bed and put my head between my knees. I think I'm going to be sick. I need to take a nap or something to clear my head, so I can think of yet another escape plan. I had to help my friends. I laid back on the bed and started settling in, but every time I moved something crinkled underneath me. Annoyed, I removed the source of the crinkling and stared at it.
Lou Mang Soup Prophecy
The 1600th year after drinking Lao Man Long Soup,
The drinker shall gain the special power
Each dragon contained.
They shall become the supreme ruler
Of both the earth and the underworld.
They shall rain for eternity
And no one may stop them.
The paper fell from my hand and drifted to the floor. I closed my eyes and a stream of tears flowed down my cheeks. How could I stop that from happening in here? Something had to be done, or the world would be done for, all because of me.
I glanced down at the floor and saw other pages scattered around the floor as well. Puzzled, I climbed to the floor and gathered them up. Sheng Gong Wu Prophecy, Wuya Prophecy, gee I think this was a book of prophecy's. I laughed and gathered them all up and stuck them in the worn out book. I flipped through them, intrigued by each and every one of them, until one stuck out to me.
Marriage Prophecy
My eyes lit up. Maybe this could help.
If someone has sold their soul
They cannot stop being evil.
There's only one way to stop that.
Love.
A willing young lady must go through 3 deadly tests
And marry him.
To prove her love for him.
If someone has that much love for a soulless creature
He was not vey evil to begin with
Once she completes them, he remains soulless
But is free of the evil chains.
I furrowed my eyebrows. Obviously I already knew all of that. I need to know HOW to start these tests! I flipped it over to the back and my eyes widened. Are you kidding me?
Chase's POV
I watched her friends battled my army. They were not match, my lions just kept coming and coming, no matter how many they defeated. I smirked down at them from my balcony. Just six more days.
I couldn't stand not knowing. My thoughts went wild with what ifs. I wanted to peek but I couldn't bring myself to it. I couldn't watch her get hurt, all because of me. She only had two hours and, and I could tell by the sound of it, this challenge was a lot harder.
Why was I doing this? Do I really not want to be evil? To be a soulless creature, but not evil? Why did I sell my soul in the first places then?
One of her screams ripped me from my thoughts and she was all I could focus on. I know what I was doing this… as much as I hated to admit it, I, Chase Young, was in love. The greatest weakness of them all. I knew I would be the laughing stock of the Heylin World, but I just didn't care. Not right now, anyways. All that mattered was her safety, and she was not safe right now.
An hour later, her bruised and battered body slumped onto the ground next to me. I stroked her hair and brought her into my lap.
"You will continue no farther." I whispered into her ear. I felt her body twitch to life for a moment.
"I-it's… too late to quit… now." Her eyes closed and she was out cold. I pinched the bridge of my nose. I knew she was right.
I turned sharply on my heels and made my way back down the corridor. When I made it to my big wooden door, I was hesitant to open. Why do I keep coming back here? I growled and pushed open the door anyway, to see her sleeping in my giant oak bed. I strolled over to her and brushed the hair out of her face. She sighed lightly and placed her hand on mine and it made me shiver. I sat down on the bed beside her, her hand still in mine. I watched her sleep peacefully until my hand started burning. I looked, puzzled, at our hands. When I glanced at her face, she was smirking evil, which sent another shiver through my body. Then she opened her mouth to speak.
"私はあなたを愛して. Now let the games begin."
^ That phrase up there means I love you in Japanese. Or at least that's what google translate said. Anyway, that's why Kimiko was upset when she read the back of the page. It's kinda corny, but hey!