Because of technical difficulties, I do not own Xiaolin Showdown. Yeah, I'm going for a new disclaimer with every story. Haha. Ha.

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The sun rose over the mountains, casting bright rays over the fields. The light revealed a giant mountain, holding a dark fortress. Four figures were making their way up the thin path, while a man watched through a window.

"So," he said. "They're here already…"

"Come on, hurry up!" shouted the boy at the front. "Kimiko's in there somewhere."

"Joe, we must conserve some energy. It is likely we will have to fight with Chase Young," replied the smallest boy. Joe turned around.

"Fine, you 'conserve energy'. I'm going to get her out of there." He ran faster, leaving the others behind.

"What are his chances?" asked Raimundo quietly.

"Slim to none," replied Clay.

The Dragon of Thunder reached the entrance and closed his eyes. After a moment, he released a charge of energy and blasted down the door. He ran through what seemed like endless corridors before reaching the main hall. First he saw a cage with a small girl inside. He ran forward before noticing the man leaning on it.

"Hello, Joe Thunder," he said, stepping forward. Joe pulled his Wudai Weapon out of his belt and held it in front of him.

"Let her go, Chase," he shouted across the room. Chase laughed.

"You want her free? Okay." He unlocked the cage and moved back. Kimiko ran across the room towards Joe. He looked at Chase, confused. He wasn't expecting him to give in. Someone dropped to the ground in front of the girl.

"Wuya!" screamed Kimiko. Wuya reached out a hand and grabbed her by the throat. Kimiko struggled and gasped. Wuya dropped her lifeless body to the floor.

"KIMIKO!" cried Joe and ran towards her. He dropped to his knees beside her, tears forming in his eyes. The other three burst through the doors, holding their weapons. They paused and looked at the two Dragons on the floor.

"What the…?" gasped Omi. "Chase killed her?"

"I did no such thing," replied Chase. "I was letting her go. It was Wuya that killed her."

"You really expect us to believe you'd let her leave? You were the one that kidnapped her in the first place!" shouted Raimundo. He ran across the room in anger and raised his weapon.

"Blade of the Nebula!" he shouted. Chase easily dodged the attack and pulled a lever. A door opened in the wall.

"Take the girl and leave," he snapped. Joe stood up and wiped his eyes.

"I am going to kill you," he hissed as they leaved. "I am going to kill you, like you killed Kimiko. You hear me? KILL YOU! YOU BASTARD!"

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Gasp, shock, horror, R&R.