Forever a Red Lotus!

by SilentRaven13

This happened 1500 years ago, Chase was on the side of good. He was caring, kind, and generous. One day he fell in love with a boy with the color of blood and milk. Dashi and Guan would tease the life out of Chase and his new lover. The two lovers did not foresee the adventure they had to endure. Events involved: Blue dragon drama,Wuya drama, Hannibal Bean drama (Evil Chase began)

7. Chapter 7 Hello, My name is Gigi!

An: Awe! I like how people like this story XD Love ya! It gives me a boost of confidence this story is turning out good. But, I'm so lazzyy -_- I like sleeping on my bed all the time.

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Warning: Okay before anyone goes any further. Yaoi is guy on guy. Yuri is girl on girl. I know I mention this on my note but I just want ya to make sure your not into that. Another thing if your just getting into it and want to read yaoi or yuri. Well, Yaoi is meant for girls since it had more romance than Yuri. I don't care the fact it's two guys I mean some stories are just soo beautiful and sweet. Anyhu, warning this contain Yaoi! :) I have terrible grammar! I've never been good at it! I only write for the fun of it and to get better at it. So, if you want to review go ahead and make it nice (by nice I don't mean sugar coating it I want a reasonable criticism). I dislike rudeness and people who think they are smart ass, they're just being jerks. I am sorry if that is you but it's true. No one likes a jerk! Anyway, I don't mind people correcting stuff but make it nice. I can handle but if it's rude. Ohhh, honey you got another thing coming. I'm just saying if you can be mean then I'll be a bitch. Sorry, for the language peeps. Anyway, please be nice about it. I don't mind. Thank you. Oh, if you read my other stories and don't like it. Then, Do Not LIKE! DO NOT READ! I don't understand why people continue to read if they don't like it! I FIND NO LOGIC IN IT! Also, I sometimes put sex scenes. Be warned! It may contain some S&M, BDSM, and or regular.

Enjoy!

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Jack watched Chase sleeping to see if he hadn't woke up screaming. The redhead couldn't help but be awake to see if his lover was alright. Ever since, that fight with Salvador he began to worry. It was a mission to start traveling back home because Chase had been quiet and less talkative toward Jack. But, the nightmares hadn't stop. Chase would wake up at night screaming or gasping for air like he was drowning. Of course, the redhead would try to calm him down but Chase would ignore him saying everything was fine and all. Jack couldn't help it. He wants to know what happen to his lover. Chase have to talk to him eventually. Jack sat up straight watching Chase his mind started to think about Salvador's words "It's ashamed you had to see your lover as a monster like me..." He remembers how Salvador kiss him on his forehead, what the heck was that. But, those words, "A monster like me…" How dare he say Chase is a monster! Chase would never be a monster! He snap back to reality when he saw Chase waking up with a loud gasps and sweat all over his body. Jack quickly had a bowl filled with water and a wet towel, "Chase!" He whispers tapping the wet towel on his Chase's forehead.

"Jack?" Chase looks over seeing Jack's side wasn't touch. So, the redhead was watching him all this time that explains the bowl filled with water. "Were you watching me?"

"I was worried for you. You haven't talk to me when we came back." Jack spoke softly trying hard not to sound hurt.

Chase pull his haired behind his ear, "Jack, I'm fine. Please, go to sleep. Don't worry about me."

"But, you been having-" CHase snap, "I'm fine, Jack. Now, go to sleep."

"Can you tell me what's kind of nightmares you been-" Chase sighs going back to sleep, "It's nothing. I'm fine. Go to sleep Jack. Please, cover yourself you could catch a cold." Jack notices his loose open robe show his left side of his upper body. He looks down trying to cover himself. He back to bed trying to sleep but, he couldn't. Chase had been distant and wouldn't even look at him. Why? Later, Jack feel asleep in the most uncomfortable manner… how could anyone sleep when their love one is struggling?

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The next day, Jack, Dashi and Dojo were watching Guan and Chase train. The redhead brought lunch for them, he thought it would be good idea to watch Chase train and he notices his lover looked tired and exhausted. "You notice it, have you?" Dashi asked drinking one of Jack's homemade orange juice. The redhead turns his head to see Dashi looking at him. Jack wore his usual sun-hat and outfit but looked a little tired himself.

"Ye-yes." Jack looks down holding his own cup of orange juice, "I-I-I don't know what's wrong with him." He sighs looking at Dashi with plead, "I don't know what to do! He keeps ignoring me and-and wouldn't talk to me. Dashi, please talk to him." He holds the Grand Master's hands giving him a big puppy pout.

"Jack, I know Chase has been acting weird and I'll promise you I will talk to him." Dashi smiles holding Jack's hand tightly, "I swear I will help out. It's my job as a grand master!"

Dojo sips his orange juice, "Not only that but, it looks like your declaring your love to him."

Dashi rolled his eyes, "Seriously, Dojo. I'm here trying to be an awesome friend slash warrior."

Guan and Chase training in the middle of the field. The build man using his Spear to block out Chase's punches and kicks. "Hey, you wanna tell me what's wrong with you?"

"What do you mean?" Chase stop seeing Guan holding his spear vertically .

Guan sighs, "You been acting distant with Jack and everyone else. You haven't spoke since we got back here. Lately, you keep being quiet and alone. What's wrong?"

"It's nothing. I am fine." Chase looks over to see Jack talking to Dashi, "I rather deal with my things on my own, alright?"

"I'm just saying if there's anything wrong come talk to me or Dashi or Jack. We are your friends and we care about you- well Jack is your lover and he does everything he can to make you happy." Guan said.

"I'm fine. I don't need to talk to anyone. I just need rest that's all." Chase said, "Besides, I need a break let's check what Jack brought for us."

Jack smiles widely at Dashi, "Thank you, Dashi! I really want to know what's wrong with Chase!"

"Don't worry. I'll give him some private training and talk to him about it. To be honest," Dashi said in a serious voice seeing Jack pour tea into his cup, "I notice something snap in Chase when Salvador came in the picture. I think it's because of you. He's afraid of losing you."

"Can't he understand how much I love him." Jack sighs, "It's being the same thing over and over with me. I feel he doesn't want me anymore."

Dashi patted Jack's back, "Stop it. You know, Chase will risk his life saving you and by the looks what happen with Salvador it became a big deal. He fought for you! He's just in shock for what's done that's all."

"You're right." Jack spoke softly, "But, why do I have this feeling I'm going to be the one that get's hurt in the end?" Dashi stood quiet for a moment until they heard foot steps.

Chase and Guan walked up to see Jack and Dashi sitting close. "Hey, what you two been up too?" Guan gave a teasing smirk as he sat down for a cup of tea. Chase sat next to Jack with a small nod.

Dash said, "Nothing. Just talking about the next Shen Gong Wu I'm going to create." Jack nodded with a smile, "I was thinking a Wu that can make you travel through time."

"Now, that's is a challenge." Guan chuckles as he drinks his tea, "He'll need a lot of magick to do so."

"That one could wait. I was thinking Wu that might be good to stop Wuya." Dashi said.

Jack looks over at Chase asking, "What do you think, Chase?"

The raven haired male stood quiet ignoring Jack's question. "When will our next training begin?" He asked Dashi without realizing how hurt Jack felt being ignore. Dashi and Guan saw how Jack looks away in pain. This could be a problem...

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Later that day Dashi and Chase were alone in the field while Guan helped Jack picked vegetables in the Temple's garden. The Grand Master saw Chase training harder and harder without a break, "Chase." He said in a simple manner making the Shoku warrior stop training. Golden eyes looks over at the Grand Master standing with a sharp look planted on his face.

"Yes?" Chase asked.

Dashi went over to pat on his friend's back, "Tell me something, Chase. What's wrong?"

For a moment Chase glares down at his spear, "Why does everyone keep ask me that?" He toss his spear to the ground kicking it to the side, "I am fine! WHat's the big problem?"

"well, you are being distant for one thing." Dashi said as he rubs his chin, "and you have been training so hard not only that your ignoring Jack without giving him an explanation. So, yeah something is wrong. You were never acted like this before."

"I'm just stressed out. I need to think for myself. I haven't talk to Jack because-because I'm worry about myself and I know how he gets."

"That doesn't mean you have to give him the cold shoulder. Look talk to him today just say you want to be alone and he'll let you but don't do anything stupid or else you'll end up hurting him." Dashi said, "continue with your training will talk later, alright buddy."

"Very well." Chase nodded seeing Dashi walking away. Maybe he should talk to Jack.

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Jack was in the Temple cleaning the bed sheets and washing his lover clothes since Chase had been so busy with training. The hall was sparkly clean as he walks down holding the sheets in his arms until he bumps into someone, "I am so sorry for-" Red eyes widen seeing Chase standing in front of him, "Chase?"

"Hello, Jack." Chase spoke softly seeing Jack was doing some of the chores in the temple, "How about I'll clean that?"

"N-no I got it." Jack said holding the sheets.

Chase nodded, "Can we talk?"

"Okay…?" Jack wasn't sure if he was gonna like this.

Chase sighs rubbing his neck seeing his lover's worried expression. The redhead is so gentle and innocent. How's he suppose to say this to his lover? No, he has to if he wants to protect him. "Jack as you know, I've haven't been well with myself for awhile." The redhead nodded staring at his lover, "And I wish to ask you if you could leave…"

Jack's heart dropped for a moment, "What?" He felt like he was gonna cry until Chase continues, "No! Nothing about you leaving town… I just want you not here at the temple sleeping in my room." Chase felt his heart tighten when he saw his lover's face looking like he was slap for a second, "I just need time to think by myself without you here."

The redhead stood quiet for a moment trying to understand what his lover wants from him. "So, you want me to go back at my house?"

"Yes."

"Are we still together?"

"Yes. Of course, we are together. I just don't need you here while I'm trying to think about what's going on with me." Chase spoke softly seeing Jack's face.

Jack nodded still hurt from all this. "When do you want me to leave?"

"Today before dark. I really need this alone time, alright? I'm sorry if this sounds sudden but, I need you to understand this." Chase said in a serious voice.

"Today…" Jack nodded, "I guess, I'll go pack my things then… here's your dirty laundry." He quickly handed the material at his lover quickly hiding his face, "I'll-I'll go then."

"Jack… I-" Jack cut him off, "No, I understand. Let me go pack my things and-and go." He wanted to kiss Chase but knowing how he is right now it would be right just to walk away instead of causing anymore problems. He quickly runs off into Chase's room before anything turns bad.

Chase watched his lover left, "Go after to him! Go to him! You need him and he needs you! Don't do this to him!" His thoughts shouted at him. The Xiaolin warrior shook his head getting rid of those thoughts. It's too late now. Jack will be leaving soon and he'll have some alone time to think. If this was all to protect his lover why did it feel so wrong? Why does his heart hurt? Chase sighs as he hold his dirty laundry in his arms, "I better clean this."

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Jack was in Chase's room packing his things in his small bag. He never had too much stuff but it was hard to find them when he's pouring out tears from his eyes. Sniffing at his lover's words it just hurts him so much. Why would Chase want him to leave? This was all to sudden. Maybe it's the first step to end their relationship. Did Chase finally got annoyed by him? Was he really this annoying? Jack doesn't know anything anymore. He just wanted to be a good lover to his Chase but, he guess it went too far. He sniffs as he wipes his eyes, "No use crying over spilled milk." He shoved his clothes in his bag until he notice a small seed that fell out one of his outfit that night with Salvador.

"Oh, your a tiny seed…" Jack said picking it up, "I'll plant you when I get home since this isn't my home anymore." He sniffs as he put the small seed in his pocket. The sky was still bright if he leaves now he could plant the small seed.

Next thing he knows he was already done packing and leaving the temple without saying goodbye to Guan, Dojo, and Dashi. He walks down the forest feeling a little scared. It's been awhile since he walked alone after a few months he became so use being by Chase's side but now, he felt like he's returning into one of his dark nightmares. Having tears going down his cheek he stopped to wipes them off his face, "It's not fair he treated me this way. I was only trying to help."

"Ah! Did the Chinito hurt my little tesoro?" Jack turns around to see Salvador standing behind him with a unhappy look on his face.

Jack took a step back in fright seeing the male walking up to him, "Sal-Sal-Salvador!" The redhead stuttered in fright seeing the being getting closer to him. His back pressed against a tree while Salvador blocked him so he couldn't run off. Green eyes soften seeing Jack looked frighten. This poor little mortal was too frighten to do anything.

"Scared to see me, mi vida?" Salvador whispers with a small smirk seeing the redhead nodding, "Don't worry, Jack. I won't hurt you."

"Your not going to hurt me. Why?" Jack asked feeling the Castilian male wrapping one arm around his thin waist.

"Isn't it obvious?" Salvador said in a low voice, "You became precious to me." He touches the soft spike red hair, "He hurt you, didn't he?"

Jack looks down, "He-he didn't mean to… I think. It-" Salvador cuts him off, "Mi vida, he hurt you. Maybe you should question your relationship with him. Besides, I'll be here if you need me." He kisses Jack on the lips making the redhead stare in shock for a moment.

"St-stop!" Jack pulls Salvador away, "please, Salvador! I'm still with Chase and I will forever be with him. He's just going through a rough phase that you had cause!"

The Spanish male smirks evilly seeing the redhead having the courage to talk, "Yes, that is true. I am evil, no?" He licks his lips still having the taste of Jack's lips on him, "Mmm, you ate oranges. My favorite fruit." He gave him another kiss this time adding tongue. Jack stood in shock feeling Salvador's tongue in his mouth! He pushes the Spanish male away from him. Salvador pulled away letting his hand in defeat from the kiss.

"Salvador!" Jack shouted in rage, "This isn't funny! If your gonna do something to my Chase you have to go through me!"

Green eyes glow brightly grabbing the redhead's wrists, "Oh hush! You know very well you can't fight let alone throw a punch." He shows off his lizard tongue licking Jack's neck, "Mi vida, why do you fight our lust for each other?"

"Because you would never love me like Chase does." Jack stares at Salvador showing no fear, "He may have flaws but, I love him for he is. You on the other hand, i seen men like you tricking women and men for your own enjoyment and interest. Even if I did happen to feel a certain attraction with you I could never be with you. It makes me wonder if that's part of your curse- never finding someone to be with because you would get bored or you like tricking them."

Salvador stares at Jack for a moment then let's go of him, "Hmph, maybe I judge you too quickly, mi tesoro. I'm impress how your able to read people so easily."

"Thank you." Jack sighs in relief he rubs his wrists, "I've grow up with those kind of people."

"I'm sorry I hurt you, mi tesoro." Salvador handed him a special cream, "It'll help heal your sensitive skin. Again I apologize I don't know my own strength, yet." Jack took the cream with a small nod until the Spanish male stroked his cheek, "He is very lucky to have you it's ashamed he's hurting you. If anything happens between you let me know and I'll personally kill him. Such a lovely being you are." Salvador planted a small kiss on Jack's pale cheek, "I will take my leave, mi vida. I'll come back soon. Oh, and tell Dashi this for me… Things are not always what they seem; the first appearance deceives many; the intelligence of a few perceives what has been carefully hidden…" The man left with that as he disappears into the forest leaving a very confusing redhead.

"Why are you doing this Salvador?" Jack asked softly feeling like he was being watched by someone. He quickly went to his home before anything else happens.

Hannibal Roy Bean was watching how the redhead quickly walk away. "I think it's time to scare the poor boy since he doesn't have his Prince Charming at his side." He laughs evilly while the Ying Ying bird nodded.

Jack got home seeing his house covered in dust. "It feels weird being by myself." He thought as he started to clean his home. It's been awhile since he seen his house since he lived with Chase. He thought about Salvador's words, "it's ashamed he's hurting you"

"No! He can't hurt me… he loves me…" Jack couldn't help but think of the horrible memories of his childhood. "Stop it! Stop!" He shook those thoughts away as he decides to have a warm cup of tea. Planting the seed could wait.

Later that night Jack felt so cold and alone. It brought horrible childhood memories of him sleeping in the cold while there was a thunder storm or a few people would kick him out of the road because of his looks. He bursts into tears never feeling so alone. It wasn't he wasn't use to it. It was because Chase wasn't here to comfort him. His lover left him in the cold while thinking of his own issues. The redhead tries hard to fall asleep but he couldn't. He misses his Chase, he misses his lover's warm body, his lover's soft voice whispering everything was going to be fine but his Chase wasn't here. His Chase was at home probably happy that he's not there. The redhead wipes off his tears as he wrapped himself in his warm blanket letting sleep taking over in him.

Hannibal Roy Bean cast a spell making the redhead have horrid nightmares.

Jack blinks a couple of times as he see the whole town around him being burnt to a crispy, "Wh-Where am I?" He saw flames around as people around hims pushes him running away from something. "What's going on?" He turns back and forth seeing everyone running in panic and fear. The whole place was filled with blood, dead bodies, and fire. So much fire! Jack quickly walks hearing a small girl crying out loud, "Help me!" She screams in fear, "Ahhh! Mommy!"

"Don't worry, I'm here to save you, little girl." Jack saw her holding her stuffed doll. He got down her level quickly carrying her, "Let's go find your parents."

"They're dead. He killed them."

"Who did?"

"The monster." She whispers in fright.

Jack asked, "What monster?" UNtil he heard a loud roar in the air.

"That monster!" The little girl screams in fright hugging him. The redhead never seen something so horrifying in his life. It was a large monster with fangs, golden cat-like eyes, and had scales lots of scales. The creature roars in the air spotting Jack from of far. The redhead quickly runs while holding the little girl in his arms.

"There's no use in running!" The monster roars making Jack trip on the ground.

The little girl spoke in a dark manner, "There's no use in running. You'll be gone once he gets you." Jack looks down seeing a dead little girl in his arms. The girl had her eyes ripped out and half of her body tear apart. The redhead screams in horror as he crawls backwards seeing blood on his hands and clothes.

"Ah!" His heart beat faster as he saw the blood turning black. Everything around him felt cold and dark, "No! This is nightmare! A horrible nightmare!" He couldn't gasps for air holding his throat in shock, "What's going on?" He gasps for air having tears coming down his cheek. Then, flames surrounded him looking at dead bodies around. Then, he heard a loud roar behind him. The redhead slowly turning around seeing a very large creature behind him with auburn golden eyes piercing at him, "AH!" He yelled seeing the creature with green scales jumps on him.

"AHHHH! Let go of me!" Jack shot straight up pulling the bedsheets close to him while breathing heavily, his pale body covered in sweat. Taking a few moments to analyze where he is he relax when he found out he had a horrible nightmare, "It was only a dream. A horrible horrible dream." He lays back down but couldn't sleep feeling cold and alone. Chase was always at his side but now… how can he sleep after that awful dream. Who was he suppose to talk? Chase doesn't him around the temple. This made his heart ache but he had to deal with it. Maybe he could talk to Dashi about it- either way he have to meet him because of Salvador.

Frustrated at this the red head got up to make some tea. If he was going to stay up for a bit he might as well drink something that soothes him. As he hang a pot above the fire place letting the water boil inside the pot. He hummed softly as he had his cup ready. He took out some tea putting in the pot. Once the water boiled he pour it into the cup. The aroma of fresh warm tea spread the room making the redhead inhale and exhale in relief, "A nice cup always works." He had his tea ready as he sat down sipping it. His pale lips would softly press at the cup but felt the heat warming his lips so, he blow at it a couple of times then, sips it.

His red eyes wanders around the wooden coffee table spotting the small seed he forgot to plant. "Why I keep forgetting about you?" He picked it up seeing the small seed, "I never seen a seed this small before. Huh! I wonder what kind of plant you are- maybe your a beautiful flower or some exotic fruit or vegetable…" Jack smiles seeing the seed and yawns, "Humph, I'll plant you tomorrow. Right now, I'm sleepy. Goodnight." He places the seed on the table as he went over his bed. The redhead thought he should see Dashi first thing in the morning- knowing the Grand Master trains first than Guan and Chase. "Chase!" His mind thought about him, "I wonder what is he doing? Does he miss me?" He yawns slowly falling asleep, "Maybe he's fine without me…" He closes his eyes falling asleep.

The Heylin Demon Bean watched having a large big grin on his face. "How about a little bit more nightmare for this weakling?" He asked his pet bird. The Yin Yin bird watched as Hannibal throw some Heylin magick onto the redhead. The two watched seeing the redhead tossing and turning from another nightmare.

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Meanwhile, Chase was in his room feeling lonely. He had never felt this alone before. Usually, he would fall asleep with joy but, Jack is not here. The redhead would always snuggles against him, which he loves because he would make sure his little lotus is kept warm and likes to hear Jack's heart beat as he sleep. He already misses Jack's warm body next to him. Auburn eyes stares at the empty spot where Jack slept. This is all his fault! Why must he have this problem? If Salvador didn't get involve none of this would have happen. All his nightmares were horrible. Each one was about Jack leaving him for Salvador or Jack disappearing into nothing or worse- Jack being killed or dead. All these nightmares made it harder for him to concentrate on his training and his love life with Jack. He loves Jack so much he worries if these nightmares are just his fear for the battle with Wuya. What if his Jack dies during the fight or Wuya finds a way to kill him? How can he ever deal with the death of his lover? The love of his life, his little red lotus is everything to him! Not only that terrifies him but when he fought with Salvador. How he snapped at the Latin male for making comments about Jack. He fears for the future not because of punching the Latin jerk but, how he almost hurt his lover. The way Jack fall into that burning house almost being killed… he would've been his fault! But, luckily Salvador saved him.

Chase stares up at the ceiling thinking about Jack and Salvador. If the Latin male really is evil why would he save Jack? Unless, he loves his redhead or just doing it to tick him off. Even if Salvador had feelings for Jack the man is pure evil being on the Heylin side- from he read from ancient scrolls Dashi had given him and Guan to learn about is that Heylin warriors can never trust no one and falling in love is one of the most difficult way for them. The Heylin side is all about being evil, cruel, wanting power, and always trying to ruled the world. The Shoku warrior could never understand why anyone would want to be a Heylin warrior. Being a Xiaolin is one of the most honorable thing to do and being a Xiaolin Dragon is just a bonus. He smirks knowing he will be a Xiaolin Dragon and Guan would eat his own underwear. But, he frowns still thinking about Jack.

How he misses his redhead sleeping besides him. He sighs knowing they need this. He need this so he can understand what's going on with himself. Jack would only worry for him and he doesn't want that. But, the look of his lotus' big red eyes hurt him when he told him to leave. When everything gets better he will shower Jack with gifts of flowers, love, kisses and other stuff he had to write down before he forgets. He sighs trying to go to sleep.

Salvador watched ouside seeing the Shoku warrior sleeping. His lips twisted into an evil smirk as he uses his Heylin magick to cast Chase another nightmare. This time Chase would wake up in horror and fear.

Chase stood in peaceful forest the sun shining, the weather warm, and the sky clear blue. Everything seems okay until he heard tears and footsteps. He quickly hide in the bushes seeing his lover walking while crying. The redhead hold a bag as he wiped his tears, "Chase was so mean to me." The Shoku warrior was about to get out of the bushes and comfort his lover apologizing for hurting him until the redhead wiped his tears having a big smirk on his face.

"Well, I see you have been practicing, tesoro…" Salvador coming out of the forest having a big smirk. Jack giggles seeing the Castilian male pulled him into a deep kiss, "You were amazing."

"I tried." Jack smiles holding Salvador's hand, "You know, I can leave him. He just kicked me out…"

"Mi vida, you know this is what we wanted. You hurt him and I will take care of the rest." Salvador kisses Jack roughly having his hands on the redhead's bottom, "You are too beautiful for him."

"Ohh Salvador! You have such a way with words. Please, take me right here." Jack begs having lust in his eyes. Salvador smirks widely as he push Jack against a tree and the two started to have sex. Chase watched in horror seeing Jack being taken in such a way.

"Oh yes! Right there! Please Salvador! Make love to me!" Jack moans out loud.

Salvador grunts, "I love it when you act like a little whore. Only for me."

"Yes! Only for you and you only! Oh yes!" Jack moans, Salvador grins widely when he saw Chase looking at him. The Shoku warrior glares at the Castilian knowing this is one of his tricks. He got out of his spot staring at the Latin male.

"Was it too obvious?" Salvador asked, as everything turned black. The two stood in front of each other.

Chase glares at him, "Yes. My Jack would never fall for the likes of you."

"True." Salvador chuckles, "But, your pushing him towards me which makes it easier for me."

"I am not."

"Oh?" Salvador chuckles in dleight, "I find that so hard to believe."

"Do you want to keep talking or fight me?" Chase asked with a small smirk on his face, "Even if Jack had the chance to be with you I highly doubt he wants to be with you smelly Latin people. Oh yes, I heard those rumors of how much your people smell, heh." Salvador glares at the Asian male ready to fight him.

"You will take back those words, chino!" He hissed as he throws a punch at Chase.

The Shoku warrior quickly dodges the fist with a big smirk on his face, "Did I hit a nerve?" Chase chuckles seeing Salvador turning red his eyes glow dangerously throwing another punch. Chase quickly dodges his punches and kicked Salvador in the stomach, "I want you to get out of my head!"

"Heh, you think I will do that? I'm evil!" Salvador chuckles.

"Then, I will have pleasure defeating you." Chase cracked his knuckles. The were ready to fight.

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The next day Jack woke up feeling uneasy. He couldn't sleep well from all the nightmares he was having horrid nightmares to be corrected. Throughout the night he spends most of the time screaming from the terrors. He saw so much gore, death, blood, just horrible dreams he hate to think about. It was like he went back to his childhood. All those violent horrible nightmares reminded him of those cold nights and working in child labor for food. It was horrible to think about people dying in front of him, which did happened. The redhead shook his head away from the nightmares and memories and got to get dress. The sun was shining brightly which gave the sky a lovely glow, not only that but the wind blew nicely against the trees. "I think it would be nice to drink a lovely cup of tea to enjoy the day." Jack hummed putting on his yellow silk long sleeve shirt and white pants.

He made his fresh tea using one of the best herds. When he set for his breakfast he notices he set up for two. His heart dropped knowing that Chase wasn't coming he quickly put away the second cup and plate away. If Chase wants to be alone then fine. It's not like Jack got other things to do. It's not like Jack didn't care but he did care for Chase. He was just worried about him. "Was it too much to ask if he was okay? I was only worried for him." Jack sighs pouring his fresh cup of tea but if Chase rather be by himself then fine. Jack won't bother him but that's not going to stop him from talking to Dashi.

Dashi is a good friend and Grand Master and Jack still wants to learn about the Xiaolin way and Heylin way. It's not his fault he likes to learn and Dashi is his friend. So, Chase can't do nothing about it. But, first Jack wants to take his time drinking his tea peacefully and planning on a to-do list. He inhale the steaming warm tea enjoying the fresh scent that calms his nerves. The peace made him smile because he knows it will always be like this.

As for Chase, the male had one of the best sleeps ever. He dreamt he defeated Salvador and became a Xiaolin dragon with a big smile on his face. The raven haired male decides to start training early. if he wants to get better and want to stop these feelings of guilt, anger, and jealousy before he hurts anyone else. He almost lost Jack through his rage with Salvador and he promise himself that won't happen again. His Jack is far to precious to lost. If anything were to happen to his redhead he wouldn't know what to do.

The Shoku warrior walks through the halls seeing Guan and Dashi sipping tea, "So?" Guan asked a bit confused for a moment, "Where's Jack?"

"Yeah, where's Red?" Dashi asked giving a nickname to Chase's lover. Chase knew Dashi heard the nickname knowing the reason to call Jack, Red because of his bright red hair or red eyes. Either way Chase loves his lover's colors of blood and milk it soothes him.

"Now, that you mentioned it. Where is, Jack?" Dojo said he slithers up to Chase's shoulder leaning against him, "Last time I saw him was yesterday in the noon."

Chase cleared his throat, "We discuss about my problem." He quickly sat down taking a cup filled with tea, breathing heavily, "It was difficult to talk about it but.."

Guan notices the pause and asked slowly, "But?"

"But, I made the decision that it would best if he left." Auburn golden eyes look up to see the three mouth's drop in shock, "I told him it for the best. I needed time for myself and he needs to-" Dashi got up standing to the other side facing a small window, "and you thought it would help you two get better?"

"Well, yes." Chase said taking a sip of his tea, "I told him I needed to heal."

"But, that doesn't make any sense!" Guan burst out in disbelief.

Chase glares at Guan, "What do you know?"

"Chase, Guan is right." Dashi rubs his chin, "I mean- Come on! I told you to handle this with care and don't make any stupid decisions! How do you think Jack feels about now?"

"And you also told me to think hard about this and I have!" Chase replies as he got up to face Dashi, "You think it was easy to tell him that. I love him! It was hard for me, too! You know, how scary it was in that small moment I could've lost Jack." The raven haired cries mentioning about the Salvador event Dashi's eyes widen in realization, "But, Salvador saves him. A Heylin warrior saves the love of my life! And it was my fault he could've gotten killed because I took my anger out! How could I face him? Not only that he would stay up late from my nightmares! He didn't have to that. I don't deserve such care, love, and forgiveness. I had to let him leave because I know he it would kill him if watches me this broken!" He covered his face frustrated with himself.

Dashi stood silent for a moment seeing the Shoku warrior was a bit right. Guan responded, "But, how do you think Jack felt when you told him to leave? Have you even discuss the main reason? Jack also is facing the same thing with you. It would've been best if you two do it together."

"No." Chase disagreed, "It cant'. He would focus on me until it kills him. He loves me too much that he would put his own life at risk." Guan decided to let it go since, his best friend was far too stubborn to agree with him.

"Very well." Dashi spoke up, "Let's hope it was a wise decision before I'm stuck in the middle between you two drama! Like I want to be your love life guidance." He got up heading out the door, "Come on, we need to train. I suspect you guys to run 24 laps around the town and back here." Guan and Chase groans annoyed, "Oh! So you want more than 24?"

"No! It's fine." The two said getting up ready for the brutal training Dashi prepare them.

---

Jack spend a couple of hours selling his produce until he notices it was time to talk to Dashi. He looks around the stands realizing he was alone. If only Jing was here to keep him company. A small tear went down his cheek he quickly rubs it off using his sun hat to cover his face if anyone saw him crying. "Oh look! It's the Shoku warriors!" A couple of people said out loud making Jack lift his head up seeing Guan and Chase running. His Chase was shirtless wearing only his black pants and black shoes. His lover was breathing heavily having sweat all over his yellow tannish body, which made Jack blush a little but he decided to hide behind the crowd. Everyone was gawking, cheering for them. The little kids would clap happily telling each other amazing stories about the Xiaolin warriors. Jack couldn't help but smile seeing the children playing around.

Guan and Chase jogs into town to make sure they wouldn't run into anyone. The well built Shoku male glances to his right side seeing Jack standing away from the crowd. "Hey," Guan breathes heavily trying to talk to Chase, "Are you going to say hi to Jack?"

Chase quickly glances over to his lover which caught their eyes. Jack smiles waving at them but, Chase ignores it quickly jogging faster than Guan. This made the redhead frowned in hurt it felt like a slap on the face. Guan could tell Jack was hurt and Chase is only making it worst. Guan stopped his jogging seeing Chase going on ahead. Nah, he'll catch up to his best friend later and went over to Jack.

The redhead sighs seeing Chase jogging his way out of town. Many young girls gawked and whispers to themselves. "Awe, he's so cute! I wish I could marry him! isn't he with someone else? I heard they broke up? AHH, he's so handsome and adorable. He's such a sweetheart." Comments spread around making Jack blush bright red in embarrassment. Him and Chase didn't break up it was just… he gave up. Even if it was a break up, Chase should've have told him like a grown man instead of being a little- "Jack?" The redhead jumps seeing Guan next to the stands.

"Guan!" Jack scrambled into his stands in shock, "Um… hey, how-" Guan spoke up, "Chase told us and personally I think he's stupid to tell you to leave like that. Your always welcome at the Xiaolin Temple."

"Thank you." Jack took out some oranges, "do you want some fruit?"

"Yes, that would be nice." Guan took one peeling it.

Jack looks at the distance where Chase ran off, "Aren't you training?"

"Yes, but I want to talk to you. If your feeling upset or alone, Dashi and I are here, okay?" Jack face glint with a big smile on his face nodding at Guan, "We are friends, Jack. Don't be afraid of Chase's appearance."

"Thank you, Guan. Your really caring." Jack smiles holding his sun hat in his hands.

"I always care for my friends." Guan smiled ruffles Jack's red hair, "Besides, I can be a delivery man if you need anything for Dashi if you feel uncomfortable around Chase."

"Oh that would be great! Could you… um… tell Dashi to meet me at the hilltop we always go to around the afternoon? I really need to tell him something very important!" Jack said in a serious voice.

Guan nodded, "Very well. Well, I got to go before he has my head. See you later!" Guan started to jog off after Jack said his good-byes. The redhead smiles widely at this pushing his stands to leave he hummed a happy song.

---

Chase finally reached the Xiaolin Temple with exhaustion he bends down having his hands on his knees while breathing heavily. Dashi stands in front of the Xiaolin entrance seeing Chase looking tired. "Where's Guan?" He asked.

Chase shrugs, "Don't know." Speaking of the devil Guan quickly sprint up to the front of the temple looking less tired.

Dashi's arched his eyebrow, "Where were you?"

"I was talking to Jack unlike some people!" Guan hissed at Chase. The raven haired ignores his words, "Hey! Why did you do that? He's your lover! You didn't had to ignore him like that." Chase rolled his eyes listening to his best friends rant, "I mean, honestly didn't you see how much you hurt him by your selfishness! I'm surprise he's still with you!"

"Hey, guys calm do-" Dojo was cut off from Chase's voice, "With me? Like you could do better?"

"Oh! I'm sure in hell I can do better than your crappy decision. I mean honestly, I been in love and I never thought of doing that!"

"Please, the last female you were with fell in love with Dashi!" Chase hissed angrily.

Guan rolled his eyes, "Like your past lovers didn't fell in love with Dashi?" This made the Grand Master fit into an awkward position. Well, he knows he's handsome and all but, wow, he never knew females would fall for him that easy.

"You know, what I'm done with this pointless argument! I'm going to train some more." Chase grab his white towel and spear heading to training area.

Guan sighs, "He's stubborn!" He pick up his Spear of Guan, one of his favorite weapon he uses.

"Don't worry about him. He just need time to think about it." Dashi said.

"Hell lot of time. You should have seen how hurt Jack was. The poor kid felt like he was slap in the face." Guan shook his head, "Chase is taking the wrong way."

"I know but, he has to learn his mistakes." Dashi sighs.

Guan nodded, "Jack told me to tell you he has important matters to talk to you about." Dashi's face turned serious.

"Very well. You and Chase train a little bit more. I will go see Jack." Dashi started walking.

"Don't you want me to tell you-" Dashi smirks, "I know where it is already. It's not that hard."

---

Jack waited for Dashi underneath the tree that stood only on the hilltop. It was a lovely day for fresh tea and to sing a small song. This is why he brought a basket with a pot of warm tea and some snacks. He smiles at the nice valley how beautiful to look at. "Well, aren't you comfy?" he redhead turns to his left seeing Dashi standing next to him with a soft small on his face. The Grand Master sat down next to him, "What do we have here?" He looks in the basket and took out a small fruit.

"Hi, to you too, Dashi." Jack smiles with a big amusement.

"Hahaha, hello."

Jack looks at Dashi's shoulder, "Where's Dojo?"

"He is taking is long nap won't wake up till later like way later."

"Oh."

"So, what's up?" Dashi asked as Jack pours him a cup of tea.

Jack bites his bottom lip, "Yesterday, I bump into Salvador." Dashi's face grew serious.

"So, tell me, what happen?" Dashi asked sipping his tea waiting for Jack to tell his story. The redhead told what had happen. He mentions Salvador's attempts and talk about Chase being a monster. "An-and he told me to tell you something." Jack spoke quietly.

"Really? What he gotta say to me?" Dashi asked.

Jack think for a moment and finally said, "Things are not always what they seem; the first appearance deceives many; the intelligence of a few perceives what has been carefully hidden." He nodded remembering the message correctly.

Dashi thought for a moment such tricky message. "Things are not always what they seem… hmmm…" He rubs his chin thinking about what Salvador meant. If he's talking about Chase becoming evil there might be a small chance he could go to the evil side. Knowing Chase is always craving for power and obsessively wants to be the Xiaolin Dragon! This is a very tricky message indeed. He needs to think about this long and hard maybe meet an old friend.

"Dashi, does the message have to do with Chase?" Jack spoke in a softly voice.

Dashi stare at the redhead for a moment. Jack may be shy and quiet but, he's not clueless. The poor boy is worried for Chase's sake and would do anything to help him. "I'm not sure, Jack." Dashi told the truth, "I may be wise and clever but, I'm human, too! This message is tricky it could mean anything."

"Oh?" Jack looks down with sadness, "Salvador is a clever Heylin warrior…"

"Yes, he is. I remember when I first fought the boy he was young like fourteen and he already mastered Thai Chi like nothing. Heh, he reminds me of myself but, I became a Xiaolin Dragon younger than him." Dashi smirks.

"Wow, I never knew you were this advanced, Dashi!" Jack said with joy.

"Well, I don't tend to brag." Dashi smirks ruffling Jack's hair, "Look, I want you to relax nothing is going to happen to Chase. Salvador is just playing some evil tricks."

"Okay… but, can I come over tomorrow. You promise me you would show me the scrolls." Jack said with a big puppy pout.

Dashi chuckles, "Alright. I did promise you that and you may do your research. Anyway," Dashi saw Jack pour more tea into his cup and it felt warm. He arched his eyebrow seeing the steam of the tea. That can't be right. The two spend a whole hour maybe longer talking and the tea is still warm? Come to think of it Jack always did have warm or hot tea. "Jack?"

"Yes?" The redhead looks up seeing Dashi staring down at him.

"How did you keep this tea warm?"

Jack tilted his head in confusion, "Isn't suppose to stay warm?"

Dashi arched his eyebrow staring at the redhead's hands. Could it be…. "Dashi?" Jack asked.

"Oh nothing. I was just confused for a moment." Dashi smiles sipping his tea, "Anyway, tomorrow I want to talk to you about the next idea of Shen Gong Wu."

"Really?" Jack smiles happily, "You already made the others!"

Dashi chuckles, "Of course!"

"I can't wait to see!" Jack smiles happily, "I want to see them tested out!"

"Alright. Tomorrow, during Chase's training since you two, are well you know." Dashi saw Jack nodding happily. This made the Grand Master smile at the redhead's happiness not letting Chase bother him.

"I know but, he's not gonna stop me from leaning about the Xiaolin warriors and history!" Jack smiles widely.

---

Chase was training with one of the dummies they place out. He keeps hitting them until they ripped and useless. His breathing became heavy and sweat covered his upper body. If only Jack was there to tell him it was time to take a small break but no. He doesn't want to take a break. He needs to become stronger. "HEYA!" Chase uses his spear cutting the dummy in half. "Don't you think you need to rest?" Guan asked behind him watching Chase from a far.

"No." Chase growls continuing to train.

Guan sighs holding his own spear walking toward Chase. He blocked Chase's strike on the dummy, "Hey! What are-" Guan cut him off, "How about a bet? If I beat you in a fight you stop this training and relax. You've been training for hours on end."

"But, if I win?"

"I will leave you alone."

"Good!" Chase hold out his spear, "I know I will beat you."

"Don't get to cocky. I know I will win." Guan smirks holding his spear out. This made Chase's blood boil and made the first strike. The two fought with their spears. Eventually, Chase made the first error using his spear to strike Guan across but Guan quickly spins underneath tripping Chase. The raven haired fall backwards seeing Guan aim the spear at his neck, "Looks like I win." Chase growls in rage.

"You cheated!"

"No, I didn't. I know, you. When you get mad you always takes it out on everything instead of thinking. Now, rest." Guan said crossing his arms.

Chase sighs getting up, "Fine. Where's Dashi?"

"He went to see Jack. Apparently, Jack had important matters to discuss with our Grand Master." Guan said sipping a cup of cold water. He looks to the side to see Chase running out of the temple. This can't be good. Guan quickly follows his best friend. They ran into the woods knowing where Jack and Dashi is.

Chase quickly found Jack and Dashi sitting on a hilltop. If only he could close to talk to them. Maybe if goes back to the temple and grab one of Dashi's shen gong wu then h could listen to their talking. Before he could do that Guan grabs Chase's arm pulling away from the view, "What is wrong with you?"

"Nothing!" Chase hissed at Guan, "Let me-" Guan stops him, "Enough! You done enough of this childish act. You are a Shoku warrior. Leave Jack and Dashi alone they are just talking. It might nothing important."

"Grr, I just need-" Guan barked out loud, "Stop it! Jack is hurt maybe he needs to talk to someone wise unlike you, who ignores him."

"I didn't mean to. I just…" Chase sighs in defeat, "You're right. I have been acting weird."

"Just relax. Jack and Dashi are friends. It's not like anything scandalous would happen."

"True. Jack is too prefect for Dashi. I mean, he's bald!"

"Excuse me? I'm bald!" Guan said but he did show off his braid part of his hair so technically he was considered bald in the front but not the back.

"My point proven." Chase smirks.

"You better watch your mouth things could happen." Guan chuckles, "You'll probably be bald the next day."

"I highly doubt that." Chase said, the two walk back to the temple.

---

Jack happily went back home seeing there was still sunlight out. "I guess, it's a perfect time to plant this seed." He bounced happily having the seed in his pocket. He decides to plant his seed into the forest so he can give it a nice welcome. He hand his tools in one hand an found a nice spot to plant his seed. It was close to a big pond and bunch of trees. The plant will be welcome nicely, "I finally get to plant you." Jack giggles dug a small hole putting the seed in and covering it with dirt. Then, he pour a little bit of water and the sunlight hit it. Jack sighs happily at the warm sunlight, "I guess, I'll check on you tomorrow, little one." He got up packing his things. Different seeds grow slowly or faster depending what they are, either way Jack have to be patience.

Jack hummed softly turning away the plant about to leave until the ground started to shake. "Whoa! Is this an earthquake?" He turns around seeing where the seed was planted the whole ground shook then a small stem pop up. Jack arched his eyebrow getting close to the stem until a burst of green vines pop out making the redhead jumps in shock, "Ah!" He yelps landing on his bottom seeing vines around a couple of trees. The redhead blink a couple of times seeing a small beautiful weed flower, "Wow!" His eyes widen seeing a face in the flower.

"Bonjour!" The plant smirks happily using his vines to help up the redhead, "I'm a little slice of heaven, no?"

Jack giggles seeing the vines around, "WOW!" The vines wrapped around him into a hug.

"Thank you for planting me!" The plant smiles widely seeing the redhead giving him a soft smile, "I'm at your command, master!"

"Master. Oh no! I'm not your master. I just planted you." Jack said picking up his sunhat, "I didn't know there was talking plants?"

"Oh no, there isn't. I am the first one." The plant gave him a soft smile, "You are my master because you planted me, master!"

"I'm not your master. Please, call me, Jack."

"Alright, Jacques!" The plant bow at the redhead, "I am at your command."

"No! Don't be. Please, don't." Jack quickly made the plant stood up straight, "I-I-I found you and considering by your accent you don't live here. Would you tell where you came from, hmm?"

"No. I don't know. I don't remember anything. I am just how you say a baby." The plant pouted Jack gave him a soft pat on his vine hands.

"There. There. I'll take care of you." Jack smiles happily, "A plant as amazing as you needs to be taking care of."

"You think I'm amazing?"

"Huh uh!" Jack smiles happily, "Technically, I'm sort of your papa or mama. Depends how you want it to go."

"Mama?" The plant let it roll his mouth, "Yes, Jacques! You are my how you say my mother!"

"Mother it is." Jack giggles, "Do you have a name?"

"No." The plant pouted, "Can you name me?"

"Alright. Hmmm, how about Gigi?"

"Gigi…" The plant claps his stem hands together in joy, "I love it. Gigi! Ho ho HO! I'm a cute adorable slice of heaven!"

Jack giggles, "Yes, you are, Gigi."

"I'm very lucky plant!" Gigi said happily. Jack giggles at the adorable plant.

Behind the bushes and trees Salvador watches the Heylin seed experience the new world. This could be an actual good thing. Gig will learn about the Xiaolin side but, his evil side would refuse such goodness. Salvador smirks evilly as he watch Jack talking to the Heylin plant. This is very good, if Gigi learns a bit about Jack than it would be easy to twist the plant's mind. But, first Salvador decides to watch Jack being wrapped around Gigi's vines laughing loudly. The view was a bit exotic since the vines wrapped around Jack's thin waist and legs looking a little bit scandalous. "Gigi!' Jack giggles being tickled by the vines, "That tickles."

---

After a few hours, Jack told Gigi he had to go home and sleep. But, the plant put up a fuss not wanting his master leaving him. So, Jack made a promise to him that he will visit him everyday when he can. The plant nodded in agreement. When the redhead left this was the perfect time for Salvador to come out of the shadows. Gigi was snoozing off once Jack left. The plant was a bit exhausted from growing.

Salvador clicks his tongue seeing Gigi snoozing off, "Maybe a little evil kick would do him." He took out a small bottle filled with heylin potion pouring onto the plant. It's meant to give Gigi a quick boost of energy and become powerful everyday.

"Oui!" Gig woke up seeing a tall tan male standing in front of him, "Who are you?"

Salvador lets out a small smile on his charming face, "I am your father. I created you, my Gigi." The Heylin plant's eyes widen in shock, "Your, heheheh…" Salvador thought it was funny to refer Jack as the mother but, it's going to be fun teasing Chase with that, "mother, Jack doesn't know I'm here."

"Why?"

"Because he is shy about us. So, please don't mention anything." Salvador smiles planning this act very well, "You have a gift that can change the world. Let me teach you."

"You think I have a gift?"

"Of course, I do." Salvador said, "If you learn everything I know you'll make Jack very happy, no?"

"Oui!" Gigi responded hugging Salvador, "I'll promise I won't tell Jacques but, I'll show off!"

"Good." Salvador smirks widely.

---

Dojo woke up feeling sick, "Augh! Ohhhh… ow!" His stomach started to rumble. He groans in pain feeling sick, "Ohhh!"

"Doj?" Dashi looks over to see his friend was on the bed looking terrible, "Are you okay?"

"I don't know…" Dojo burps while his stomach rumbles like something was popping, "I…. ohhh… I think Wuya made something!" He burps out loud rubbing his head, "I need some tea to calm this indigestion!"

Dashi sniffs the air, "Ew! Doj, seriously what have you been eating? I think we need to change your diet!"

"It's not me! It's the Heylin magick that is responding!" Dojo groans in pain, "I think she made something like a Shen Gong Wu or much more powerful!"

"That's not good." Dashi petted his best friend's head, "If she made something then she's improving much quickly." Good thing Dojo is magical sensing Xiaolin and Heylin magick. This helps Dashi to prepare sooner. If anything he have to let Jack become a Xiaolin warrior. The redhead can learn more about the Xiaolin and Heylin way so he can be useful. Jack does show excellent qualities of a Xiaolin warrior but, the poor redhead doesn't like violence. If anything maybe he could give Jack a bit training just to protect himself and innocent lives.

"What are you thinking about?" Dojo asked.

Dashi sighs, "I'm thinking if Jack should join the Xiaolin side." He looks up seeing Dojo's eyes widen."What?"

"Have you lost your mind! The kid is very innocent and he hates fighting."

"I know but, his intelligence is amazing. I'm thinking if he joins he can be useful with us instead of getting in the way. Chase wouldn't have to worry about him." Dashi said washing his face, "I think if Jack can set a perfect example with the two."

"Why?"

"Because Chase and Guan large flaws that can be corrected with positive influences from Jack." Dashi said laying on his bed. "He's thinks before acting. Maybe they'll listen to him."

"I guess, so…" Dojo shrugs feeling his stomach in pain, "Ohhh… I'm going to get a cup of tea my stomach is killing me."

"Alright." Dashi pick his scroll up from his nightstand and started reading. Maybe Jack could help Chase control himself...

---

The next day Jack happily visited Gig for a bit and told him he will be back in a few hours. The plant was putting up a fuss but he eventually let Jack go for a bit. The redhead made a promise he would be back as quick as he can. Jack ran to meet with Dashi having a piece of bread in his mouth, "Hi, Guan! Hi, Chase!" He quickly runs past them from their training. The two Shoku warriors stood in shock how fast the redhead can run.

"Did he run past us like nothing?" Guan asked

Chase nodded, "I guess, he has an important meeting with Dashi, again." He sighs feeling a bit jealous.

Guan snickers, "Relax, friend. He needs someone to talk too."

"I know." Chase said seeing his redhead running off to the Xiaolin temple, "Let's continue running." Guan nodded.

Jack got into the temple just in time to see Dashi holding a few scrolls in his hands, "I'm here!" Jack bounced happily seeing the scrolls in Dashi's arms.

"I can see." Dashi smiles, "Come on, I'm going to show you where we keep all the information. Anything you want to know it will be there." He smiles seeing Jack's eyes widen in fascination.

"Wow! I can learn anything?" Jack smiles widely.

"Yes," Dashi chuckles sitting on his spot, "While, you read I'll do some quick sketches and ideas of the next Shen Gong Wu to make." The redhead nodded beginning to read the scrolls.

After two hours Jack finished reading all the scrolls but, he went back to take some small notes on of his own. Dashi watched all the scrolls put away neatly back the shelves, "Hey, Dashi…"

"Yes?" Dashi asked seeing Jack looking a bit confused.

"You never explained about the Xiaolin Dragons…"

"Yeah, I did." Dashi said remembering he explain what is a Xiaolin Dragon but he heard the s which means- "You did but not the elements." Jack said holding a scroll showing all the elements in a circle formation.

Dashi nodded for a moment, "Oh! That's right. I never explain about the elements to you." He chuckles seeing the magical scroll showing each elements quickly making Jack confused, "Don't worry. The scroll is being a jerk."

"Are you going to explain about the elements?" Jack asked.

"Well, these elements help keep the world in order. Think about, what do we mainly need to make our world?"

"Earth, wind, fire, and water!" Jack said but he looks at the scroll counting four more elements and stood confused, "But-but there's like a couple left in here and have other side notes!"

"Now, here's when we get all wised, Red." Dashi rubs his neck a bit uneasy talking about religion, "I'm not a fan explaining this since it's hard but when it comes in the Xiaolin and Heylin ranks. It gives a better understanding. Elements goes back to Ancient Greece or something. I'm sort of slacking on my history. It involves a little of religion I guess."

"Oh." Jack never thought on religion having to do with all of this but, the Xiaolin's scrolls mention a few things here and there. He guessed they connected to one big plot it was just separated into different details and beliefs.

"Okay," Dashi saids holding the scrolls in his hand using his Xiaolin magick to make it appear in a hologram of a sort. Jack watches at awe, "In many philosophies or beliefs- whatever you like to think of, there's different views on elements. In our Wu Xing, we are taught to believe the five classics; earth, metal, fire, and water, and wood right?" Jack nodded taking notes.

"Well, it gets more complex than that." Dashi explains, "In my lifetime I seen the basic five because they easy to learn and are chosen based on characteristics and purposes. That doesn't mean if I pick a girl that have characteristics of water she'll be water- no, it gets difficult because the elements picks them."

Jack nodded, "But, how are they involved? And why is wind involved?"

"Well, that's a good question, Red! The reason is because in our Chinese beliefs or other beliefs - depending, is that the five classic elements teaches us the peace and chaos." Dashi explains, "Think about it? Element of earth what's good about it? It breathes fresh soil that help plants grow and it keeps structure to the earth. What's so bad about it? Well, there's earthquakes that can kill thousands of people. The earth is always changing no mater what happens. Like I said these elements are combine by other religions or philosophical ideas. The wind element is part of the Western Astrology. See! We use other elements even Buddhism, Hinduism, and some others I forget. "

"Ohhh." Jack nodded understanding the purpose of the elements.

"Our job as Xiaolins monks/warriors, we are suppose to keep balance to the world good and evil but, they also help each other out. Like Earth helps Wood… wood feeds fire, you get it?" Dashi explains, "Also, these elements are only responded when a true evil war will come and are chosen when the time has come. That's when I have to choose the Xiaolin Dragon."

"I understand." Jack smiles widely in joy, "So what about the rest?"

"Remember when I said about the element choosing you?" Jack nodded seeing Dashi explain a bit more, "Well, it get more complex than that. What are you looking at there is the elements of wood, metal, electricity, and the ultimate one called heaven or sky but with some side notes."

"What do they mean?"

"Well," Dashi said rubbing his neck, "These elements are difficult to obtain because they are rare to use. Now," He pointed one part on the scroll, "Here is explaining the darkness and light, time. Obliviously these are not elements but we use it as power. When it comes to the Heylin side. They use evil magick and can twist the elements into something very chaotic. The Heylin is the evil side like I mention before which includes death, shadow, darkness, and anything involves negative to the earth to gain power and control. Using innocent lives as emotions such as fear."

"But, that's people's view. Death is a part of life! Don't we have to learn to accept the bad along with the good?"

"I know, Jack. Like I said it's difficult to explanation." Dashi said facing at the redhead, "The Heylin side is chaotic and wants to take over the world and put into an eternal darkness something everyone fears. Imagine a world where's there destructor, killings, fear, threats, not one single peace." Jack's red eyes widen, "This is why it's important to become the Xiaolin Dragon. The Xiaolin Dragon can have the ability to use light, life, darkness, time, the afterlife-"

Jack questioned, "Afterlife?"

"It's when the Xiaolin Dragon dies going to a new spiritual world and can come back in the physical world in simpler terms. Crazy, huh?"

"Wow! So, there's like one… two… three…" Jack counts off the elements, "eight?"

"Yes. Also, being a Xialion Dragon- I remember one of my old masters' mentioning about cosmic, space, void, universal but that's when you can become like a god and it's something very high level even a Xiaolin Dragon never did but it's possible. Though, no one has ever tried because it's advancing power and there are consequences when becoming that powerful."

"Wow! My head hurts." Jack tries so hard to get all the information down, "But, the way the scroll is formed there are eight around, right?" Dashi nodded "Right. So, there's the Xiaolin Dragon of Earth, Wind, Fire, Water, Wood, Metal, Electricity, and the Ultimate Xiaolin Dragon?"

"Yeah, pretty much. Like I said it gets difficult to explain." Dashi saw Jack nodding, "Like I said, Wood, Metal, and Electricity are very rare to use and find. Usually, it'll only happen when there's true evil is happening."

"Wow!" Jack stood stun for a moment, "But, wait… What about Chase, Guan, and Salvador, and- and that evil Heylin witch- Cuya!"

"It's Wuya."

"Right, her! Did they have elements?" Jack asked.

Dashi chuckles, "One at a time, Red." He saw the redhead getting excited by all this. "Well, here's the thing. Guan and Chase don't want to be one xiaolin dragon but all of them."

"Ohh, so, that's why they want to be the Xiaolin Dragon. I understand."

"Yeah, those two drive me nuts. They are learning to master all the element. As for Wuya and Salvador. They are Heylin warrior which, they have no specific element but, they know a lot for sure. I remember when Wuya was good she was in a mix between Xiaolin Dragon of Fire and Earth but, it was never specified since, she was already on the Heylin side. " Dashi sat down seeing Jack's notes, "Nice handwriting."

"Thank you."Jack thought about Wuya. Did the witch really was good? Maybe everyone had a purpose even if it was bad. Jack knows that for sure from his experiences but he hold on strong and play on the good side. There's always a bright side at the end of the rainbow that's his saying.

"How did you learn to write?"

"I'm not sure. I saw people doing it and I just study the movements, pronouncing the words and figuring it out from there." Jack explains.

"Ah! Interesting." Dashi explains seeing the hand writing, "How's things?"

Jack pick up the left over scrolls on the floor, "Um, it's nice better than yesterday."

"Hmm," Dashi looks at the lovely handwriting once more, "You know, you can rewrite these scrolls."

"Really?"

"Yeah, we'll just put the old ones away." Dashi smiles.

Jack claps his hands in joy, "How many scrolls are there?"

"Well, you just read the main points but we have a lot more here." Dashi pulled a secret lever showing another room filled with ancient scrolls in different writing.

Jack claps happily, "I would love to rewrite these! I'll take good care of them."

"i know you will," Dashi smiles ruffling his hair. Jack bursts into fits of giggles with a big blush across his face showing how happy he is. But, at the other side of the door Guan and Chase watches...

"Well.. it's just friendship." Guan said.

Chase ignores him letting his own jealousy taking over. He walks in the room clearing his throat, "Hello, Dashi. Hello, Jack." He looks at Jack who was smiling widely. "We finish our training."

Dashi smirks widely, "Good! Now, you guys can do your chores!" The two groans so tired from the training.

Jack giggles, "I would help but, I have other things to do." The redhead hold out the scrolls in his hands, "I have to go home."

"So soon?" Guan said he pulls CHase back, "If it's Chase don't worry about-" Jack shook his head, "No. I made a friend and I promise him I'll come over."

"Him?" Chase burst out loud, "Who's he?"

Jack sighs, "Not to worry, Chase. Besides, shouldn't you be healing instead of talking to me?" Dashi and Guan stood quiet seeing the comment must've hurt Chase.

Chase nodded quietly, "I was just-" Jack quickly said, "I'm fine. Now, I have to go home. Bye." He runs off wanting to get out. It was just awkward for him and Chase being in the room.

"He's upset, you know." Dashi hummed.

Guan agrees, "Yes, very hurt."

Chase sighs, "I know."

---

"Gigi!" Jack runs into the woods going to see his new friend, "Oh, Gigi!" He tripped on to one of Gigi's large stems landing face first.

"Jacques!" Gigi said helping the poor mortal up, "Are you alright?"

"Yes. I'm fine." Jack's red eyes widen at the view, "GIGI!"

"OUI?"

"Oh my goodness! These are so beautiful!" Jack gawks at the large bed of flowers and small trees with fruits on them. "How did-"

"You like?" Gigi smiled widely, "I use my powers, Jacques!"

Jack picked a big juicy apple, "May I?" He asked his friend.

"Yes, try it!"

Jack took a big bite letting the flavor bursts in his mouth, "Mmmm! This is so delicious! Wow! I can't believe you did all of this! How did you do it?"

Gigi remember of his creator's words and promised. "Oh! I sort of figure it out! Look!" He made Jack sit on one of his large stems. The redhead watch the Heylin plant grew a bushes of flowers and small trees. Jack's eyes widen at the rare colors of the flowers.

"Wow!" Jack went over to sniff the flowers, "These smell wonderful!"

Gigi smiles widely, "I know! These are called roses, Jacques! They look pretty on you!" He put the rose in Jack's long red hair. "May I?"

"Of course, you can." Jack smiles let Gigi braid his long red hair and putting flowers. He would hand the plant the different type of roses so Gigi can make a lovely patterns. After a few minutes Gig was done and the redhead looked very adorable with his hair braided with pretty flowers around. "Thank you, Gigi. It looks lovely."

"Thank you, Jacques! I am the best, no?"

"Yes, you are." Jack giggles, petting Gigi's head. Gigi made funny cat noises in joy.

---

It was like that for a couple of days. Jack would visit Gigi everyday after rewriting the scrolls Dashi asked him to. Everyday Gigi shows him something he learned from Salvador and every time Jack sees Gigi. The plant seems to keep getting larger and bigger. How did he know this? Well, Jack's house was close to the forest so the redhead sees the vines and stems around the trees and it seems to spread over to the other part of town. Not only that Gigi was able to grown faster because he had a pond next to him so he would drink it and let his stems reach there. Jack stood in shock how Gigi was able to move around without being stuck in the ground.

During Jack's visits in the temple. He tries hard to stay away from his lover and focus on his duty. He was able to finish rewriting the scrolls. The redhead learned so much of the ancient scrolls. When he gets a chance to by himself he would try to learn the techniques. One night he was able to learn how to move water to another cup and back forth. It was a bit difficult since he wasn't into learning Thai chi but he got to learn a few things. He spend most of his nights reading some of the scrolls. It was nice for him to have something to do so he wouldn't have to think about Chase. Speaking of Chase, Jack thought about him for a split moment but soon focus on the scroll he was reading.

At nights, Salvador would teach Gigi a few things about Heylin magick. The plant would learn how to use evil magick as quick as he can. Usually, he master his abilities before Jack could arrive from his visit. Salvador would smile seeing such progress the Heylin plant was making. Soon, the plant will be able to spread evil under Hannibal's control for a bit. One problem that Salvador can't control is that Gigi have a good heart. He felt Hannibal's glare on him every time they watch Gigi making beautiful flowers around Jack. The redhead would be happily. Once Salvador left he went to see Hannibal Roy Bean.

"Hello, boy." Hannibal said.

Salvador saw the bean on the Yin Yin bird, "Hello, mi amigo."

"Tell me, Salvador." The bean hopped on Salvador's shoulder, "Why is the Heylin Plant acting all goody goody when his purpose is to spread evil?"

"Relax." Salvador lean on a tree, "He's only understanding his power but soon he will want more power and wants to spread evil. Don't worry about Jack. The redhead will make him see his true colors."

"Very well. I shall wait but if this plant goes Xiaolin I will mak-" Salvador cut off Hannibal, "My friend, The Heylin Plant will never be a Xiaolin. The Heylin magick is developing as we speak. All I need is time and patiences. He needs to reach his full power."

Hannibal nodded, "Very well, my friend." He handed the Castilian man a potion, "Let the plant consume this and he'll reach Heylin power in no time." Salvador smirks evilly holding the potion in his hand.

"Excellent." Salvador grins, "I have a plan- an EVIL plan." This made Hannibal smirk evilly showing his crooked teeth.

---

It was a wonderful bright morning. Jack was visiting Gigi to see any new tricks. The magical plant was able to make huge plants all around. It didn't bother Jack that Gigi is spreading his weeds and wines all around in fact the redhead thought the view was beautiful. So many flowers, plants, fruits, tress, anything Jack never thought he could see in one area. "Jacques! Let me braid your hair." Gigi said proudly, "I have mastered the arts of braiding and growing beautiful Cherry blossoms and lotuses!" Jack did fell in love with the flowers. He always did love Cherry blossoms because they were so peaceful and relaxing to look at and Lotuses- well Chase would call him something so beautiful that made him smile. Oh no, Chase! he hadn't thought of his lover for weeks. Maybe it was because he was paying attention to Grand Master Dashi and he was hurt from his lover's rude behavior. Jack felt Gigi braiding his hair adding Cherry blossoms and lotuses in his long red hair. "Finish!" Gigi finally said with a big smile on his face, "All look at master! Looking so cute!" Jack giggles with a big smile.

"Oh Gigi," Jack patted on his friend's head, "I told not to call me master. I'm your friend."

"I'm sorry. Im just so use to it." Gigi smiles at Jack, "We should play a game!"

"I would love to, Gigi. But, I have to finish writing the scrolls Dashi told me to rewrite. I promise we will play once I come back." Jack smiles widely, "I promise!"

"Pinky Promise?" Gigi said having his stem pinky out for Jack.

"Pinky Promise!" Jack smiles happily as his pinky and Gigi's shook up and down. "Bye, Gigi!" Jack kissed the plant on the forehead. The redhead quickly runs off to the Xiaolin temple to finish rewriting his scrolls Dashi assigned him to do.

Jack quickly run to the Xiaolin temple on time seeing Chase and Guan training. Dashi was in front of them explaining. Jack quietly walk up to them hearing Dashi explaining to the Shoku warriors, "Now, this skill is suppose to clear your mind and relax your body." Dashi saw Jack, "Hey, Red!"

Chase and Guan turns over to see Jack smiling softly, "Hello!" Chase's auburn gold eyes' widen seeing Jack's long red hair braided with flowers on them. He blushes seeing how Jack's face glow brightly. He blushes seeing Jack smiling happily, "What I'm suppose to do today?"

"Oh, you can finish rewriting the scrolls." Dashi said seeing Jack nodding.

"I get to it!" Jack quickly went inside one of the temples leaving the three warriors behind. Chase couldn't stop blushing seeing his lover looking so beautiful.

Guan nudges Chase, "Hey, focus on training."

"I can't."

"Because of your lover?"

"Yes." Chase sighs thinking about his lover. It's been weeks he hadn't talk to him and it felt like it was forever. He really needs to talk to him.

Dashi whistled, "I think you should first time about how to apologize him first."

"WHy?"

"Because you hurt him… you think he'll be happy to see your doing alright."

Chase bites his bottom lip. "I will talk to him." Dashi nodded as they went back to training.

After training, Chase went to his room thinking about his redhead. Ah, his sweet redhead. Lately, he had ignore his lover from communicating but he always been aware when Jack comes over to the temple to talk to Dashi or relax. Yes, he notices his redhead having some beautiful hairstyles. Not only that Jack would talk to Guan, Dojo, and Dashi about a special friend he made after Chase told him to live back his home. This didn't pleases him one bit. What if his lover found another? Someone like Salvador! Someone worst then Salvador. When Chase closes his eyes he would see the time Jack fell underneath a burning house and Salvador saving him. A Heylin warrior saving his lover! HIS LOVER! Chase open his eyes, "No! I will make sure he's with me." He thought.

---

Gigi waited for his friend to come. He made more flower bushes, trees, and other plants but he was just plain bored. He sighs trying to spread more flowers until he saw a small blue bird landing at his nose. The bird chirps at him. Gigi scowled at the bird so he turned into his really monster form and chomp the bird. The bird screeched out loud as Gigi chews him up and swallow it, "Hehehe. I sure do love the screaming one, no?" Gigi snickers evilly. Of course, he wouldn't do anything bad in front of Jack. The redhead was far too sweet to see him doing something horrible.

"Hello, Gigi." Hearing a male's voice.

Gigi looks over to see Salvador leaning against a tree. "Hello." Gigi said seeing the man taking an apple off a tree.

"I see, you have a taste for blood." Salvador grins widely. He notices the Heylin Plant doing wicked tricks when Jack wasn't around. Gigi would eat birds, scare animals away, and he even would scare the villagers away. Yes, the Heylin plant is pure evil but the process of it's ability for enjoying evil and gaining power was growing slower. So, Castilian have to take drastic measures.

"Yes." Gigi snickers taking another bird in the mouth, "I was hungry."

"I see." Salvador grins, "Your powers are growing. How about a little boost?" He hold out the bottle of potion.

"Oui!" Gigi took the bottle drinking it all, "Mmm!"

---

Once Jack had finish with his duty he pack his things deciding it was time to go home. He promise Gigi to be there as soon as he can. It was almost sundown so he quickly head out the door. "I can't wait to tell Gigi about what I learned today!" The sky was clear blue, the birds chirping happily, and the wind blew nicely. Yes, today is a perfect day to sleep under a tree. Jack happily walks down his path home humming to a sweet song.

"Jack!" The redhead looks over his shoulder seeing Chase catching up to him, "Jack! I be meaning to talk to you."

Jack stares at Chase, "Yes?" He asked seeing his lover looking more stronger and happier.

"Jack," Chase smiles widely, "it's safe to come back living with me. I've been having good dreams. Dreams," Chase strokes his lover's cheek, "about us. You and I under the moonlight making love. I miss you, my lotus. It's time to come back."

The redhead blinks a couple of times trying to understand his lover. A frown crept up his face in disapproval. Chase had spent his time ignoring him from the beginning and now- without a proper apology or some good reason why did happen in the first place his lover has the right to just ignore the problem! Jack couldn't believe this! He spend his time being alone. He doesn't even know which was worst having no one in his life or having someone there for him but that someone is not around to be with him. "No." Jack said having the courage to meet his lover's eyes.

"N-n-no?" Chase responded in shock seeing Jack looking displeased with him, "What do you mean no?"

"No." Jack shrugs, "I have no reason to explain myself, Chase. Now, I'm going to go home. Thank you, very much." The redhead was about to walk away until Chase grab his wrist.

"Now, wait just a minute!" Chase pulls his lover closer to him, "Where is this coming from?"

"Nowhere!" Jack winced in pain feeling Chase's grip on his wrist, "Chase, please let me go."

"Are-are you leaving me?" Chase asked with his head down. His long black hair covered his eyes making it look more serious, "Tell me now! Are-are you cheating on me?"

Jack's eyes widen in shock. "NO! I would never. Chase, what's gotten into you?"

"What's gotten into me? Me?" Chase looks up at him with a serious look on his face, "What's gotten into you? How could you say no? I thought, I made myself clear why this had to happen."

"No, you didn't." Jack said out loud, "If your not going to apologize me or give me a reason why you did something so selfish then I'm leaving. I have nothing to explain to you."

"Jack, I love you."

Jack smiles softly at his lover, "I love you, too." He strokes Chase's cheek, "But, I can't go back living with you if you don't apologize to me."

"What's there to apologize?"

Jack frowned having big teary eyes, "I'm sorry, Chase. Let me go."

"No!" Chase pushes Jack against a tree, "I want you to live with me. How will I know you wouldn't leave me." He kisses his lover on the mouth.

"Chase!" Jack gasps feeling his lover's hands over his body, "PLease…. don-…" Chase started nibbling on his lover's pale neck.

"I love you, so much." Chase had his left leg between Jack's legs rubbing against his crotch, "I need you. I want you."

"Cha-Chase-" Jack gasps feeling his lover's hands creeping under his shirt, "Chase! Please!"

Chase pauses seeing his lover having tearing coming down his cheek. "Jack…" He pulled away, "I'm sorry." He didn't mean for this to happen.

"No more." Jack wiping his tears away, "I don't want you to use me, Chase. I'm not a toy you can throw away or pick up when your bored. If you love me. Please, think about what you did. I-I-I need to go."

"Jack.." Chase quickly hugs hit lover from behind, "I'm sorry for hurting you. Please, don't leave me."

"I won't Chase." Jack patted his lover's hand, "PLease, think about this long and hard. I know my faults and I will apologize when you apologize. For now, I'm going home- my home." The redhead left with that leaving Chase Young to grieve in his own misery.

Jack walks home wincing at the pain on his wrist. Chase's grip was strong, his lover did get stronger. When Jack got home he felt his body warm feeling his lover's warm hands and kisses on his body. How Chase wanted himself so much he couldn't control himself. His knees felt weak thinking about how Chase was about to take in the open. "Chase!" Jack felt tears coming down his eyes as he lean against the wooden door. Slowly landing on the floor Jack covered his mouth holding back his tears. He wants to be with Chase so, badly but, he couldn't. Not now. Just a little bit longer. He run out the door to find Gigi. He needs someone to talk to.

---

Gigi laughs evilly making horrible plants around his area. "This is fun."

"It is." Salvador smirks at the plants. "You'll do an amazing job."

"GIGI!" Jack calls out loud running.

Salvador quickly hides taking a peek to see the redhead having tears coming down his cheek. Gigi frowned seeing his master crying, "Jaques, what happen?" He saw a red bruise around Jack's wrist, "Who did this to you?"

"Oh, Gigi." Jack sniffs, "It's nothing. I just need you to be here with me." Gigi nodded trying his best to cheer up the redhead. Through out the rest of the day Jack was able to give Gigi one of his best heartwarming smiles. The Heylin Plant was please with this when Jack left him. Salvador came out of the bushes looking at him.

"It's ashamed that he's getting hurt." Salvador said nonchalantly.

Gigi's eyes widen, "You know, who hurt him? Who is he? I'll kill! I'll make him plant food!" He growls turning into his monster form.

The Castilian male smirks evilly seeing Gigi's evilness coming out. "He goes by the name Chase Young but, first…" He leans over, "If you want to make the man suffer all you need to do is to listen to me." He hold out another vile filled with a pink liquid in it. Gigi's eyes sparkled staring at the vile. Salvador said, "Drink this. It'll help you make a plant most deadly- most dangerous, most poisonous plant ever created. No mortal will ever survive."

"But, Jaques is a mortal… I want him to live. I won't do it if I kill Jaques in the processes." Gigi huffed, crossing his arms away from the male.

Salvador rolled his eyes, "He will betray you in the end. Trust me. He's no good. Just right now, he used you."

"No, he didn't!"

Fine, but I warned you. The cure will be this. Give it to Jack. Everything will be fine after that." Salvador handed him another vile this time the color was a light blue, "First, let see the plant you are able to create." Gigi nodded as he drank the red liquid from the small vile. He felt dark energy around his body. All his energy was leashed as he created a plant that had red pedals with red thorns and had a red glow around it. It had purple pollen around it's core Gigi picked it seeing the sparkles around the pollen. The flower was able to throw a special powder in the air, "Very good. Now, spread it around." Salvador smirks, "I'll make sure the villagers get sick by these. Make sure you hide them from Jack." Gigi nodded as he tries to make a lot more around the forests.

---

Jack was able to visit Gigi a lot than visiting the temple. The poor redhead needed time to think about Chase. He just couldn't believe how hurt he is. It wasnt fair for Chase to decide on such a thing. He was hoping for his lover to at least talk about his issues. It was all fine and dandy. He would let Gigi braid his hair as much as he wants. This made Gigi quite happy knowing his friend would be here as much as he can be. This was also good because Jack lives far from the village so he would have to hear rumors about his poisonous plant making a fuss over. So far, he already heard the rumors spreading about a weird sickness causing people to stay in bed and having horrible headaches.

Of course, Jack heard rumors about it but he didn't know Gigi caused it. All he knows many children, farmers, and mothers were getting sick. He worried if Chase could've gotten it but, something tells him Chase is fine. Jack sighs sitting on the large stem sticking out of the ground once Gigi was finished braiding his hair. "Gigi, I'm not sure what to do?" Jack asked randomly, "My… I mean, a friend of mine is in love with me but…. I don't know what to do anymore. He acts distant with me at first but- now he wants me to close with him and I find that not fair. If we are one doesn't mean he have to know I'm some sort of toy he just cannot leave and then come back for."

"I say he's not the one for you." Gigi said seeing Jack nodding, "He's the one who hurt you the other day?"

"He didn't really mean too." Jack thought for a moment about his lover.

Gigi raspberry at Jack's answer, "He hurt you!" He hugs his best friend tightly, "Jacques, he's a no good man."

Jack sighs, "Gigi, he's not perfect but- but," Jack paused for a moment, "he's my Zhàngfū…" Gigi saw Jack smiling making him look very bright. The Heylin Plant smiled seeing the redhead's brightly glow he was like a rare plant only needed a bit of sunlight and water and the perfect soil and he will glow.

"Um.. Jacques, I was wondering if you will be willing to drink this little juice I made." He hold out the blue vile.

"Wow, it's so pretty." Jack hold the small blue vile, "What flavor is this?"

"Um.. Blueberry!" Gigi said happily, "It's one of my specialties!"

"Ohhh." Jack opens the small vile, "Are you sure I'm allow to drink it? What if it's one of your best creat-" Gigi hushes him, "No, Jacques! It's made for you. It's specialty made for you!"

"Really?" Jack smiles taking a small sip, "Mmm, it's fruity."

Gigi smirks seeing Jack drinking all the potion, "Thank you, Gigi." Jack smiles as he lick his lips tasting the flavor. The redhead petted Gigi's head.

---

The next three days Dashi, Guan and Chase were walking in town seeing some of the villagers getting sick. Some are coughing roughly, sneezing loudly, most of them are passed out on the sides. Many helped one another to get better. Dashi glances seeing a weird weeds growing out of the dirt roads. "What's going on here?" Chase asked helping a little girl get some oranges.

"It seems a sort of flue is spreading." Guan said seeing some of the people coughing out loud.

Dashi rub his chin still staring at the weeds, "Hey, where these here before?" He asked the Shoku warriors.

Guan and Chase looks down at the weeds, "No. Not that I remember." Guan said.

"I wonder where this came fro-" A young woman screams coming out of the house. The female saw Dashi while crying, "Dashi! I beg you! Help! My son's skin turn green!"

"Green?" The three rushed in the house to see a sick boy on the bed. His skin was pale green having red puffy bags under his eyes. The poor coughs roughly glancing at his mother, "Mama… I'm cold." His mother bursts into tears looking at Dashi in plead.

"Can you do something?" The mother cries.

Dashi sat next to the boy everyone stood quiet. The Grand Master closes his eyes and used his Xiaolin magick to see what's wrong with the boy. The group gasps in awe seeing Dashi's eyes glow bright yellow. He looks down at the boy seeing a green glow around that one else could see. He search at the boy's heart seeing an odd plat vine grasping at the beating heart. What is this… He uses his powers to try to remove the weird vine but it didn't work. Something wasn't right. He thought for a moment until he quickly snap back to realty.

"What's wrong with him?" The boy's mother sniffs, "Is he going to die?"

Dashi got up, "No. He's posses with Heylin magick it's causing him to be sick for a bit." The mother gasps crying for her son.

"Tell me. How did he get sick?"

The mother wipes her tears, "I don't know. One day he and his friends were in the forest playing then they saw a weird plant. All the kids saw how beautiful it was so they brought it here. Next thing we knew about kids started to get sick and everyone else."

Dashi looks over seeing a small plant in a pot, "Is that the plant?"

"Yes."

Dashi quickly got out of the house seeing anyone who's still well. "Everyone do not touch or get close to this plant." Dashi said out loud holding the plant in his hands, "It's poisonous!" He looks over his warriors, "I want you guys to collect everyone and bring them to the temple."

"Yes, sir." The two quickly went to help out everyone.

Dojo slither out of Dashi's hat, "So, what's wrong?"

"This place is filled with poisonous weeds."

"Can't you cure it?"

"It has Heylin written all over." Dashi said in a serious voice, "These weeds are magical. I have to find a cure these people."

Guan sighs helping the last being go in the temple, "That's the last one."

Dashi looks out to see everyone in the temple, "Is that everyone?"

"Yes. Every single one." Chase said seeing everyone but his lotus, "Wait, where's Jack?"

"He's probably at home… the redhead should be visiting by now." Dojo said.

"He didn't come by these last three days." Guan explained.

Chase started to worry, "What if he's dying on his bed? What if he's too sick to move or-" Dashi tries to calm down the ravenette, "Relax. Don't think-" Chase cut off Dashi, "I can't calm down! The love of my life is out there…. Gods know what's happening! He didn't come by these last three days and- and… I gotta save him. I gotta find him. I just have to!"

"Chase before you-" The Shoku warrior rans off before listening to Dashi's reason. The Grand Master sighs annoyed by his friend's panic, "Let's go before he does something stupid." Guan followed Dashi out of the temple.

---

Chase runs to see Jack's house still calm nothing- oh no he saw those weeds around the house, "Jack." He said softly running inside the house, "Jack!" looking around to see no one. The house is small so there wasn't any places to hide. Chase saw the weird flower on Jack's table. Fear struck him through his stomach. Where could his lover be? What if his lover was sick and die in the forest? Chase would never forgive himself if his lover die? How could he deal with the pain? He knows he's not strong enough to handle it. Jack is everything to him. Chase saw the forest across from Jack's backyard maybe he can find his lover in there. It was once covered with big leafy trees but, now, those tress were engulf with large thorny vines leading a pathway. Maybe Jack is in there.

Into the forest Chase follow the path seeing how the vines become more and more dangerous. How can his lover have the courage walking in here? Unless some monster took him and made him his slave. Then, Chase growls, "Salvador!" Of course! The Castilian male always like using Jack to piss him off. Salvador was toying him to push his lover away from him. This was all Salvador's- He paused when he heard Jack's voice giggling, "Jack?"

Jack's voice still echoes through the forests, "JAck!" Chase called out for his lotus. He follows Jack's voice getting louder and closer.

The redhead was sliding Gigi's vine, "Wheee!" Jack giggles as he slide down.

"Careful Jacques. You'll hurt yourself." Gigi said seeing Jack landing on his bottom.

Jack giggles as he got up, "I'm fine, Gigi. See" The redhead turns around showing the plant he was perfectly fine.

Gigi smiles widely, "I don't want you to get hurt." Jack smiles hugging the plant.

"I'm fine. I promise."

Chase saw the monster petting Jack's head quickly hiding behind the bushes. But, when he watch his lover talking to the giant plant he became relief Jack wasn't sick or dead but, his heart pounds. Jack had tears in his eyes and when the Heylin Plant wrapping his vines around Jack's thin waist. The ravenette panic seeing his Jack is getting hurt by the plant jumping out of the bushes he was ready to fight. "Jack!"

Jack wasn't aware Chase was watching him. The only reason he was crying was because he misses his Chase and Gigi was comforting him. "Chase!" Jack's eyes widen seeing Chase standing in front of them. Gigi puts Jack down glaring at Chase, "Chase, what are you doing here?"

"I'm here to save you." Chase said glaring at Gigi he pulled his lover behind him, "Get away from him. He's evil. Nothing but, Heylin on him!"

"What?" Jack stood in shock seeing his lover ready to fight his friend.

Gigi glares down at the ravenette Shoku warrior, "Ohohohooh, so your the little jerk that hurt Jacques!"

"I would never hurt him." Chase said ready to fight the plant, "I know your working with Salvador!"

"Chase! Please, stop-" Chase cut his lover off, "Jack, can't you see! This monster is Salvador's minion!"

"No, he can't." Jack stood in front of Chase, "Chase, he's my friend. He's so sweet and nice. How can you say something-"

"JACK, I'M NOT HERE TO ARGUE WITH YOU!" Chase yelled at his love for the first time. Red eyes widen in shock meeting a deadly glare straight a Gigi.

Jack had his head down, "Haven't you realized this monster is making innocent people sick. There are children almost dying!" Chase said in a serious voice, "Stop being so childish! I'm going to take you back to the temple." He grab Jack's soft hand.

The redhead pulled away having a serious look on his face, "I-I I don't believe you, Chase. I'm staying right here."

"Jack, don't do-"

"Stop it!" Jack said trying to calm down, "Gigi isn't like that. Aren't you, Gigi?"

The Heylin plant stood quiet. "Right, Gigi. Prove to Chase you wouldn't hurt innocent children. You wouldn't hurt people or anyone." No answered. "GIGI!"

"I'm sorry, Jacques…" Jack covered his mouth in shock seeing the plant frowning, "I did do it."

Chase quickly protect his lover, "Jack get away."

The redhead gulps seeing Gigi giving him a puppy pout, "It's not Gigi's fault!"

"Jack, he's-"

"He's confused!" Jack quickly stood in front of Gigi, "Gigi, did you mean to do it?"

"Jacques, I-" His voice was cut off by a Spanish accent voice, "Of course, he did." Gigi looks over to see Salvador standing on his large shoulders, "You see, Jack… um.. Gigi is evil and if you can't accept that then he'll have to kill you."

"No! Gigi, please tell the truth did-" Chase Pulls his lover back, "Enough Jack. Salvador just told us that Gigi is evil. Why can't you accept it?"

"Because Gigi is like that! Let go of me Chase!" Jack couldn't believe it. He looks up the confused plant, "Gigi, please tell me in your own words."

"See, what I mean." Salvador whispers into the plant's ears, "Jack is forcing you to change to someone you don't want to be. Next thing you know, he'll try to make you be his pet! Remember what I said. You can't trust Xiaolin monks and Jack just brought you one and he already wants to kill you. See!" Salvador smirks evilly seeing Gigi glaring down at Jack.

"Jack! Chase!" Guan and Dashi came flying in with Dojo. The two Xiaolin warriors landed on the ground peaceful while the small dragon hides in Dashi's sunhat. "What in the hell is that?" Guan asked out loud seeing the large plant growing.

"whatever it is it's mad!" Dojo shiver in fear.

Dashi glares at Salvador, "So, it's you." Salvador smirks evilly, "But, I know it wasn't you who could plan such evil schemes."

Salvador chuckles darkly, "What gave it away?"

"Oh, I just can tell." Dashi saw the Heylin Plant roaring out loud. This wasn't good. Salvador had started corrupting the plant.

"No! I like being evil, Jack and if you don't accept it. I will kill everyone around you!" What Gigi didn't know Salvador pour a whole bottle filled with an evil potion on the plant making Gigi growing large. Dashi quickly uses one of his Shen Gong Wus, "Star Hanabi FIRE!" The little flames burst through hitting the bottle and burning Salvador's hand. The bottle burns into ashes along with the potion.

Salvador scowls at the Grand Master, "You will pay for this."

"Like I haven't heard that one before." Dashi rolled his eyes.

Jack gasps seeing Gigi growing, "No, Gigi. I would never change you but, please try to under-" Gigi roars as he transformed into his monstrous form and one of his cones hit Jack in the stomach making the redhead hit against a tree. Gigi looks down at his plant hands in horror. He didn't mean to hurt his only friend but what can he do now?"JACK!" Chase shouted seeing his lover's head started to bleed. Jack winced in pain when Chase and Dashi helped him up.

Jack saw Gigi in shock. "Oh no, Gigi!"

Chase hushed Jack, "I will kill him for hurting you. Come on, Guan!" Guan followed as the two started to attack the Heylin plant. Gigi stood in stunned as he was taking full punches and kicks in the face. Pain started to burn in his plant body. Everything hurt even his heart. He weeps in tears as the Xiaolin monks starts to kick him.

Jack ignore the pain in his stomach quickly getting up, "No! Gigi didn't mean too! Please, stop it! Listen to me! Guan! Chase! Stop it!" Dashi saw the determination in Jack. He wants to prove them all wrong about the Heylin plant. "Gigi didn't mean to do it." Jack panics, "Dashi, do something, please! This isn't the way!"

"Shh," Dashi hushes the redhead, "I understand. I'm on your side, Jack. But, let me put you somewhere safe before you get hurt again. Dojo help Jack out. I'll try to stop the guys."

"Thank you, Dashi!" Jack said almost fainting from the pain the struck him in his stomach. Dojo quickly turned into a large dragon letting the redhead rest on his back. Dashi is always the wisest one around. Of course, he understand what Jack meant about Gigi. It's true that Gigi is being corrupted by Salvador and if he let Chase and Guan understand this they have to listen to Jack but knowing their stubbornness and pride this might be harder than he thought.

Dashi saw Chase and Guan about to send another attack he was about to stop it until Salvador strikes him. "So, you wanna dance, huh?" Dashi blocks Salvador's kick.

"Hmph, only if you ask nicely." Salvador grins evilly as he throws a few punches, "Gigi fight back. These people are trying to destroy you." Then, Gigi roars throwing his

Dashi quickly blocks them, "I see you gotten better, huh?"

"When you're on the Heylin side everything is better." Salvador grins widely, "even the women." Dashi saw Salvador throwing another kick and use his own kick to block it, "Like Wuya. She's very delicious."

"Really?" Dashi arched his eyebrow, "I never knew and didn't want too. Thanks for that unwanted information."

"Come now, don't you want her?"

"Pfft, no." Dashi said as he quickly dodges Salvador's punch, "You can have her!"

Salvador chuckles darkly, "I'm already taken."

Dashi snorted, "Who? Your mom." He laughs seeing Salvador scowling at him.

"Mater of fact I am with Jack." This caused Chase to stop but taken a hit from Gigi's hands. "You see, when you dump Jack. he came for me and we kiss."

Chase growls in anger, "It's… not true! Jack would never have kiss you." It was only a dream.

Salvador rolled his eyes, "Ask him." Dashi had enough of Salvador and quickly punch him the face.

"That can shut you up for a couple of minutes." Dashi said seeing Chase glaring at Salvador, "Chase, you know very well that he's giving you crap. Like Jack would actually kiss him or Jack letting him." Guan was knocked down by Gigi. Dashi quickly froze the Heylin plant with his Xiaolin magick. Chase helped Guan up.

"But, it is." Dashi and Chase turns to see Jack standing in front of them with his head down.

The three stood in shock while Salvador picks out blood and smirks widely. "Whoa, I didn't see that coming." Dashi mumbles.

Chase stood in front of Jack with hurt and anger beyond he could imagine. "Why?" Was all he could say.

Jack looks up to see Chase with hurt in his eyes as well, "Does it matter? Would you believe me what happen? Or will you let your pride get in the way!"

"Jack, I trust you with all my-" Jack snorted, "No, you don't! Now, look what you and Guan did to Gigi!" The redhead never felt so mad before, "You don't listen to me!"

"Why does he have to bring me into this?" Guan mumbles at Dashi.

"Because you two didn't listen to him." Dashi hummed.

Chase stares down at Jack, "Is this because I kicked you out of my room! Huh? Tell me!" Jack winced at Chase's loud voice. Jack know Chase is hurt and so is he. "Do you love him?"

Jack's blood red eyes widen in shock, "How could you say that? I love you, Chase! I spoke the truth that Salvador did- in fact kiss me but it was forced!" He had tears in his eyes, "I knew it, you wouldn't believe me. You never trust me with anything! I thought it was my fault but you are so full of it! Your stubborn as a mule!"

"Me? Who's the always saying, "No, chase don't! This is bad!" Chase mocks his lover's voice, "I'm here protecting you!"

"From what?" Jack asked out loud.

"Jack… can we-" Jack ignores Chase and quickly hide behind Dashi's back, "I don't want to hear it."

Dashi clears his throat, "We can talk about this later. We're all tired and angry because of Salvador, right Guan."

Guan nodded, "Yes."

"Does it matter you two never listen to me!" Jack huffed going back to Dojo.

"Oooo, I think he's mad at you two."

"Why me?" Guan asked, "He should only be mad at Chase." Chase looks down he couldn't believe this was happening.

As for Salvador the Latin male quickly uses his Heylin magick to disappear in the shadows. When Dashi thought all has ended Gigi brought free from the ice he was trap a few moments ago. "Now, it's the time to leash your true evil." Salvador said telepathically.

Gigi roars out loud growing new plants. "I'm gonna rule the world and kill all these idiots!" Gigi roars and glares down at the Xiaolin monk then at Jack, "but, first let me get my first human pet!"Jack yelped one of the throne scratch him legs.

"Jack!" Chase saw the vines trying to get him and quickly ripped them apart. His Jack is in trouble… even though they fought they will resolve it. He loves him and Jack loves him. He will not let a fight end this way. "I'm coming!"

'Ah!" Jack screams as the vines started to wrap his body. Chase fought around, "Jack!"

"Chase!" Jack tried to reach out for his lover's hand.

"Ohohohoho," Gigi laughs, "Let see how they like this!" He grew flowers around.

Dashi's eyes widen in shock, "Quick cover your mouths!" He uses his sleeves to cover the magical pollen from those evil flowers.

"There's no use fighting for your lover." One of the flowers said evilly spraying that magical liquid on Chase's face.

Chase waves his hands away from the green spray, "Why fight for him? He's mad at you."

"Tis no use! He'll be ours!" The other demon flower said.

Chase coughs has he inhaled the awful pollen. "Chase!" Jack gasps seeing his lover on the ground coughing out loud. "Gigi, stop it! He's my lover! Please!"

"No! He hurt me! I want him dead!" Gigi said watching Chase on the ground gasping for air.

Jack bursts into tears, "Chase!"

"Jack," Chase coughs as he nearly faints, "I love you."

"No!" Jack cries seeing Chase's eyes closed on the ground. Dashi and Guan quickly fought against the vines.

"Dojo hurry up and throw fire! Our friends are in trouble!" Dashi said. The large dragon nodded starting to throw fire around the vines making them burn to a crisp. Guan was already spray from the magical Heylin poison from those Heylin flowers. "Are you okay, buddy?"

"A little." Guan coughs feeling a large fever coming. Dashi looks up at Dojo, "Take care of Guan while I'll get Chase and Jack."

"Be careful, Dashi." Dojo said having Guan on his back.

The Grand Master quickly uses his fire abilities to burn the flowers around him. "Chase!" Jack screams out loud seeing his lover on the ground. Dashi saw Chase on the ground still breathing but was poisoned. This was not good. He was too far away to reach them in time.

"What can you do to stop me, Jacques? This is what you get for being on his side!"

"I was never on anyone side, Gigi. I wanted him to accept you and you to accept him. Please, stop this." Jack said.

"No! You had your chance but, you let them hurt me."

"I never mean to! Gigi, please listen to-" Gigi growls slapping the redhead, "Silence, you pathetic worm of a human. I spit on your lover's lifeless body. He's weak and so are you. I can't believe I was your friend!"

Jack breathes heavily from the slap. He was far to mad to focus, "Take it back."

"Huh?" Gigi watched amused.

"Take it back."

"What back?"

"About you making friends with me." Jack glares at the Heylin plant, "You know damn straight you care our friendship. This is not you Gigi!"

"How do you know the me?"

"Because I planted you!" Jack shouted, "And I can damn well turn you back to a seed one way or another!"

"Hahahahaha," Gigi laughs out loud, "and what can you do to stop me?"

"This!" Jack breathes heavily exhale and inhale. The Heylin plant and Dashi from afar watch with his eyes widen seeing Jack's nostril's having smoke coming out. "Could it be…" Dashi stood stun seeing Jack quickly breathes out fire burning the vines off of him. Dashi quickly burns the flowers around Chase and helped him up. Jack was able to do an ability from the Dragon of Fire. Dashi knew the boy learned a few things from those scrolls.

The redhead quickly spit fire in Gigi's eyes, "Ah! I'll get you, Jacques!"

"Chase! Dashi!" He landed on his burning shoes letting them burn the ground and flowers around. He quickly runs to them.

"Jack, you can-" Jack quickly cut off Dashi, "No time for that! Let's go!" Dashi nodded as he had Chase on his back they quickly run toward Dojo. Once they sat down on Dojo's back he went flying through the sky. Dashi saw Gigi screaming out loud as the vines grew bigger. This was not good at all. Jack had Chase in his arms singing softly to his lover.

"It's gonna be okay, Chase." Jack sniffs having tears in his eyes but he was so relieved Chase was still alive. Dashi and Guan turns around to see Jack hide his face in Chase's hair singing softly. Chase's eyes open having a big smile on his face making his two best friends snickers at the sneaky dog. The ravenette blushes bright red feeling Jack's warm body. He misses this.

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At the Xiaolin temple Dashi was able to put some Xiaolin force shield to protect them from Gigi. Jack was busy helping people around and his lover. Chase was in his room coughing and his skin turned a nasty shade of green. He heard a knock in the doors, "Come in." He said weakly. Jack opens the door having a plate filled with fresh warm bowl of soup and a glass of warm tea. The redhead sat next to Chase and had the bowl of soup in his hand, "I thought you didn't want me around." Chase said as he sat up to take his cup of tea.

Jack sighs, putting the soup down and cross his arms, "I'm doing this because I love you. Just because we had a fight and it's not solved doesn't mean I hate you." Jack said as he sniffs, "Your very stubborn."

Chase sips his warms tea seeing Jack's eyes. Those beautiful big round eyes were puffy from all the crying and rubbing- Of course, Jack loves him how could he be such a jerk acting like that? He puts down his warm cup of tea, "Hey," He pulls Jack closer, "Shhh, I'm sorry. I'm sorry for the way I'm acting right now."

Jack nodded as he felt Chase's hand on his back pulling him to sit on his lap. "I love you so much." Chase whispers as he kisses Jack's pale lips softly.

Jack kisses him back, "I love you, too." He had his hands wrapped around his lover's neck. Oh, he misses this! He misses those warm kisses and amazing touch. Chase fell in love all over again with Jack's warm body and amazing kisses. Yes, he does miss this so bad. Every kiss got him hypnotized and deliciously toxic. When Jack slowly pulls away Chase wanted more, "This doesn't mean it resolved our problem, okay?" Jack said in a serious voice.

Chase nodded seeing Jack quickly taking off his scrunchy to show off his long hair. The two went back kissing, "Wait!" Chase paused feeling a bit nervous.

"What is it?" Jack asked seeing Chase biting his bottom lip.

"Don't you find me disgusting to look at?" He finally asked.

Jack frowned, "What are you talking about?"

"I have green skin! Look at this. I'm disgusting and- and I could get you sick!" Chase said, he could've done it sooner. Now, he got a big boner from the kisses.

Jack frowned stroking his lover's cheek, "Since when I care about looks?" He kisses Chase once more, "I feel in love with you because you love me for me. How could I not love you because you have green skin." Chase gave a soft smile.

"You're amazing." Chase quickly had his lips on Jack's lips then his neck.

Jack moans has he pulls his lover closer to him. "Your still not getting away with our argument." He felt his clothes off.

Chase moans when Jack had his tongue flicking on his nipples. "Yes, I agree with you! We'll talk about this later but, first let me please you." Jack smiles as Chase quickly went on top on his lover. Jack moans feeling Chase's green member going into his tight hole.

While the two were busy Dashi and Guan were in the study room looking through some old scrolls. "So, Jack was able to use techniques from the Dragon of Fire?"

"Yup." Dashi smirks looking at one of the scrolls about the Xiaolin Dragon of Fire, "He learned it so quickly. I'm very impress with the skills too. He was able to fire things without hurting himself."

"You think he's a good member to our group." Guan asked.

"Yes and from I can see me and him weren't effected by the flower's poison. I know it's me being a Xiaolin Dragon but him… it has to be something else- maybe a cure!" Dashi said.

Guan coughs as his skin turned pink, "Oh, who knew big Guan had a soft spot." Dojo chuckles.

"Augh! At least I don't look like barf like Chase." Guan coughs as he drinks his warm tea.

Dashi chuckles, "Don't worry, dude. Well, find a way to cure this and end Gigi." He knows that the Heylin Plant is only growing stronger and more evil with the help of Salvador. He knows another villain is helping them and he fears because he knows who it is. This is not over yet….

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AN: Cliff hanger! Lolzz, sorry about that but I realize this chapter is long enough. I wanted to explain a lot of stuff about Heylin and Xiaolin. More will come with that. This is from what I believe to make it easy for me lolz. Anyway, I hope you enjoy this chapter. I am so sorry I'm taking long I'm just lazy and right now I caught the flu.

OH! I posted the cover of this story and I have asked permission by the artists. She's amazing and I will put the link up again. Remember to not add spaces.

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I hope you enjoy this chapter. It was difficult since of writer's block and me being lazy. If you gotz any questions or if you want a chapter on a certain Shen Gong Wu or character I don't mind, dude. Since, the next chapter is about the Moonstone Locust and other stuff.

The Next Chapter, Will Chase finally figure out why Jack is so mad at him? Will Dashi find a way to create a Shen Gong Wu to stop Gigi? Will Jack help Dashi?

Till Next Time! Peace out Peeps