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Chapter Four: Midnight Battle

~~Xiaolin Temple~~

It was mid morning, the dark starry sky slowly changed into a light blue. The young monks were sleeping in their bunks. Aly's alarm clock went off, instead of an annoying buzz like other alarm clocks, it played a soothing sound of whale songs. She woke up and turned it off, Aly looked at the clock to see what time it is, it said 5:15 am. She decided to go for a little walk before starting the day. Aly changed from her Cresant Moon PJ's and into her white t-shirt, a pair of black shorts, white loose socks, and green running shoes. She grabs her clear blue hair band and puts it on to get the bangs out of her eyes when she's running. Aly puts her sports watch on her watch, grabs her bag, and heads out the door quietly. It's a good thing I checked out where the trail is on the map. She thought as she runs out of the temple doors and heads for the woods.
Aly feels the cool fresh breeze blowing against her and listens to the birds singing. She ran up and down the hills, runs across the bridge, etc. Aly stopped and climbed up a big tree so she can get a good view of the land. It's been over a week. Aly thought. She sat on the tree branch and sees the Xiaolin Temple; Aly watched the sun slowly rising from the mountains. She pulled out her sketchbook and her pencil, and drew a picture of it. Aly suddenly hears a beeping sound, it was her wristwatch! It reads 6: 30 am! Aly puts away her sketchbook and pencil into her bag, and carefully climbs down the tree. When she finally made it to the bottom, Aly ran back to the Xiaolin Temple, she takes a quick shower, and changes into her uniform. She was glad her red dress was sleeveless because she can wear her long black sleeved t-shirt underneath. Aly checked the other bunks to see if the other monks are awake, they were empty.

Aly: "Where is everybody?"

She suddenly hears someone snoring coming from her bunk. Aly took a peek inside and sees Amber, sleeping on a comfy black pillow with a daisy print on it. She got up and yawned. Amber stretched her small arms in the air; she turns her head and sees Aly kneeling in front of her.

Aly: "Morning sleepy head."

Amber: "Morning Aly. Did you sleep well?"

Aly: "Pretty good, I had a nice walk. Hoe about you?"

Amber: "Yep, I feel like a brand new baby dragon hatched from an egg. I haven't slept like this since...well...ever."

Aly: "You deserve it after what you've been through."

Amber: "Hey, where is everbody?"

Aly: "I don't know. It's too early to train."

They hear someone walking into the bunkroom. They turned around and see Clay standing in the doorway.

Clay: "There yall are. I've been looking for you. Breakfast is ready."

Aly picked up Amber and Clay escorted them to the dining area.

Clay: "You two look pretty good, had a good night's sleep?"

Aly: "Yep, Amber and I feel wonderful."

Amber: "Yes, simply wonderful."

Clay: "By the way, where were you Aly?"

Aly: "Oh, I went out for an early morning walk. I thought I should do a little warm up to start the day."

Clay: "Sounds like a good idea, but you should be careful, there are a lot of dangerous things out there."

Aly: "Don't worry; I had my guard up the whole time."

They entered the dining area where breakfast has been set. There were; seven bowls of oatmeal with a spoon next to each one, a plate of buttered toast to share, a pitcher full of orange juice with seven glasses next to it, a pot full of Oolong Tea, seven cups, and a stack of napkins.

Rai: "There she is!

He said with a smile on his face.

Omi: "Where have you been? You were supposed to help us with breakfast."

Aly: "Oh, I'm sorry, I went out for an early morning walk, I didn't know."

Kimiko: "Chill Omi, she's new, remember?"

Aly: "Maybe I can help out with lunch."

Clay: "Thanks Al. Now let's eat."

Everyone, including Amber and Dojo, sat down at a circular table. Aly was surprised by the choice of food for breakfast; she was expecting a bowl of rice or something like that. But she was glad she didn't have to have a nice meal anyway. Amber was chowing down her oatmeal so fast; it was though she didn't have a descent meal for years.

Aly: "Were you guys worried?"

Rai: "Worried?"

Kimiko: "About what?"

Aly: "That I was missing this morning. If you were I'm very sorry, I didn't mean to frighten you."

Rai: "Don't worry Aly, we weren't worried. We thought you got lost finding your way around the Temple."

To be honest, I was worried. He thought as he reminisced about that big fight with Chase Young and Wuya the other day.

Omi: "Raimundo is right; you are new, so it is okay to make a few mistakes. Now let's finish up breakfast and start training."

Aly: "You're so cute when you're optimistic Omi."

Omi smiles at Aly's complement.

Dojo: "Oh, just to give you the heads up; Master Fung said today's training is a little challenging."

Aly: "Cool, I love a good challenge."

Kimiko laughs a little.

Kimiko: "You sound like Omi."

Rai: "Yeah, without the big ego."

Omi: "HEY! I've changed since you became leader Raimundo!"

Oh yeah, that's right. Aly thought as she remembered the black uniform Raimundo wears, titling him to leadership. She also remembered Omi telling her how Raimundo got that position. Aly hopes to catch up so she can help her friends.

Amber: "You okay Aly?"

Aly snapped out from being pensive.

Aly: "Ummm, yeah I'm okay."

She said in a low voice as she takes a bite of her toast.

~~Chase Young's Lair~~

Meanwhile; Jack Spicer was showing Chase Young the film on Aly Tanner in his den. He used a cable to connect the Spy-der bot's head to the camera, played the entire conversation on a black wall. Wuya was so bored listening to them yak.

Jack Spicer: "So, what do you think C.Y.?"

Chase stared at him with an unsatisfied look on his face.

Chase Young: "When I asked for information on her, I don't mean trivial information."

Jack Spicer: "But, I've set this whole thing up last night. Do you how hard it is to..."

Chase Young: "I don't want to hear anymore whining Spicer!"

He yelled as he sat up from his chair.

Chase Young: "This is the last time I ask you to do me a favor."

Wuya: "I told you we should've asked Katnappe."

Jack Spicer: "Wait, at least watch the next scene coming up."

Wuya: "Oh please Jack, why don't you just give u..."

Wuya was interrupted when Chase raised his hand when he saw Master Fung talking to Aly.

Master Fung: "...you are the new Dragon of Light."

Chase Young stood there looking surprised at what Master Fung told Aly.

Chase Young: "For once you did something right Spicer. That's all the information I need."

Jack Spicer: "Huh?!"

Wuya was surprised as Jack.

Jack Spicer: "So what's the big deal? So she has an element. Bigthat doesn't mean..."

Chase Young: "You are dismissed Spicer."

With a confused look on his face, Jack Spicer picked up his stuff and walked away. Chase Young and Wuya were all alone in the den. He turned to Wuya.


~~Training Field at the Xiaolin Temple~~

The young monks just finished up the obstacle course; Aly was the last one to finish because she had a hard time dodging the spears. They all lined up in alphabetical order; Aly, Clay, Kimiko, Omi, and Raimundo.

Master Fung: "In today's exercise; you all will be testing your strength. Aly, I would like you to stand in the middle of this circle."

Aly: "Yes Master Fung."

She walked toward the circle and stood in the middle like Master Fung said.

Master Fung: "Everyone else; stand around Aly, outside of the circle."

Everyone stood on each corner.

Aly: "Master Fung? What's the challenge?"

Master Fung: "When your friends attack, you must keep your gaurd up and defend yourself."

Aly: "I don't know, is there another way?"

Rai: "Is little Aly scared?"

He said teasingly. Aly got peeved when he said that and narrowed her gazed at him.

Aly: "You're toast Rai!"

Dojo slithered up to them and he was wearing a referee uniform.

Dojo: "Okay! I want a good clean fight! Ready, set...go!"

Omi: "Tornado Strike!"

Omi jumped up into the air and posed a flying kick. Aly grabbed his foot and swung him around.

Omi: "Ahhhhhhhh!"

Raimundo charged at her and Aly tossed Omi, and he flew toward him. Raimundo and Omi collided. Clay decided to use a Sheng Gong Wu for this challenge.

Clay: "Third Arm Sash!"

A long green arm with three weird looking fingers reached up toward Aly, but she grabbed it just before it can make a move. Clay used it to lasso her, and she got tied up.

Aly: "This is not good!"

She struggled to get out, but things got hairier when Kimiko pulled out the Tangled Web Comb.

Kimiko: "Tangled Web Comb!"

Aly gasped as the large strands of unknown hair wrapped around her, making it more difficult to escape. She kneeled down and gave in. The challenge was over. The Tangled Web Comb and the Third Arm Sash unbind her. Aly got up and hung her head in a depressed way. Aly looked up at Master Fung.

Master Fung: "There's no need to hang your head like that Aly, this is only the beginning of you're training."

After that, he walks away.

Dojo: "I'm sure that's his way of saying /not to give up/."

Kimiko: "Come on, let's go play Goo Zombies 9."

Omi: "Yes, let's cool in."

Clay: "He means chill out."

Aly: "I can't, I have to practice."

Rai: "Yo girl, don't overwork herself. At least take a nap."

Aly: "I don't need your sympathy Raimundo Pedrosa! El stupido!"

She walked away in a huff.

Omi: "What's chewing her?"

Rai: "That's eating her."

Omi: "What? That makes no sense and most disgusting."

Kimiko: "I hope she's okay."

Dojo: "Maybe she needs more sleep."

~~Night~~

Everyone was eating dinner; tonight is pizza night. Everyone was sitting at the table except Aly; she was sitting on one of the steps, staring into the moonlit sky.

Kimiko: "Poor Aly."

Clay: "Yeah, she's sadder than a lone coyote."

Amber: "Maybe a slice of pizza can cheer her up. Dojo?"

Dojo: "I'm on it!"

Dojo grabs a piece of pizza, puts it on a plate, and slithers over to Aly.

Dojo: "Want one? I can pick out the toppings you don't like."

Aly: "I'm not hungry. You have it."

She got up and left the dining area. Dojo shrugged and munched on it. The young monks were more worried than ever.

Clay: "There is definitely something wrong."

Rai: "I wish there was something I can do."

Omi: "Actually Raimundo, you can. Go talk to her."

Raimundo got all bug-eyed when Omi made that suggestion.

Rai: "What?! Why should it be me?"

Kimiko: "I don't know, it's not like you teased her, and got her all upset."

She said sarcastically.

Omi: "Your job is to encourage your fellow warriors, and ridicule them."

Rai: "But I wasn't...I...okay I'll go talk to her."

He stood up and left the dining area to find her.Raimundo looked all over the place; he decided to check the garden. He found Aly sitting on a bench underneath a tree; she was looking down at a puddle of water. He took a deep breath and quietly walked over to her. You can do it Rai. You've talked to girls before. No need to get nervous. Raimundo thought as his heart beats faster and faster with each step he takes. Either he really likes Aly a lot or he's just worried she might kick his butt hard. Raimundo stood beside Aly on her right and cleared his throat.

Rai: "Hey."

When Aly looked up at Raimundo, she looked liked she's been crying. He felt guiltier than before. She wiped her eyes and calmed down.

Aly: "Sorry, I've got something in my eye."

Rai: "No, it's okay."

Raimundo was aware that Aly made an excuse.

Aly: "So? What is it that you want?"

Rai: "I...I want to apologize."

Aly: "For what?"

Rai: "For teasing you this morning. I didn't mean to, I was just...I mean...I was trying to..."

Aly: "Use reverse psychology on me to give me a boost of confidence."

He was amazed by the way she responded, as though she could read his mind.

Aly: "I know you weren't trying to hurt my feelings."

Raimundo sat down next to her.

Rai: "Then why were you mad?"

Aly: "Because, I really want to catch up."

Rai: "What?"

Aly: "When I saw you guys fighting against Chase Young and Wuya, and the Jack-bots, I was amazed by the way you all fight. But when Master Fung told me that I play an important role as a Xiaolin Warrior, I felt a little stressed. I know I haven't been her long but I feel like I'm the weakest link on the team."

She stared at him for a brief moment.

Aly: "Why am I telling you all this?"

She asked him rhetorically.

Rai: "Aly, I understand what you're going through. See, about a year ago; when we were Dragons-in-Training, back when Wuya used to be an ugly ghost, we were hunting down an activated Sheng Gong Wu called The Heart of Jong. We lost it to Jack Spicer in a Xiaolin Showdown, he and Wuya used it to create a monster named Mala Mala Jong. Master Fung ordered us to take the Sheng Gong Wu and leave the Temple while they battle Wuya and that monster. I disobeyed, and tried to help. But that only made things worse when Wuya went inside my head to know the location of the Sheng Gong Wu. But luckily, my friends were able to beat him. After that battle; Master Fung was handing out the new sashes, making us Dragon Apprentices, but he only gave them to Omi, Clay, and Kimiko. I didn't get one because Master Fung said I wasn't ready. I got all mad, and ended up being on the Heylinside, that was another mistake I made. I had to betray my friends for; video games, hot pizza, cold soda, etc. But then I realized my friends were more important to me than material possessions."

Aly: "What happened to Wuya?"

Rai: "Omi traveled to the past to ask Dashi for help by using Jack Spicer's time machine. Dashi gave him a puzzle box to imprison her. To get back to the present, he used the Orb of Tornami to freeze himself and wait 1500 years. But for some reason, he wasn't able to open the box. When they got captured by Wuya's rock creatures, I opened the box and Wuya turned back into a ghost and she was imprisoned inside it. For a short while, thanks to Katnappe. How she got her body back is another story. Anyway, long story short, I ended up being the last one to make apprentice."

Aly: "Sounds like you've been through a lot."

Rai: "Yeah, but my point is, don't give up. If you do, you'll regret it.

Aly: "But I..."

Rai: "I know you're a great warrior Aly. And don't sell yourself short!"

She smiled at Raimundo.

Aly: "Thanks Rai, that's the nicest thing anyone has ever said to me."

Rai: "Well...I...gulp...I just don't want to see you get all upset."

His heart beated faster and faster, Raimundo couldn't help but blush and sweat. Aly noticed the way he's fidgeting and became curious.

Aly: "Are you okay?"

Rai: "Huh? Of course I am. It's just so hot tonight."

Aly: "But it's only about 66 degrees."

Rai: "Oh really? Well...I...I better get a sweater."

Raimundo laughed nervously as he got up, but he tripped backwards and fell. Aly got up quickly and knelt down beside him.

Aly: "Raimundo? Are you hurt?"

He slowly sits up.

Rai: "Si, I'm okay."

When he lift his head up, Raimundo's face and Aly's face were too close, almost as though they were about to kiss! They stared at each other for five minutes until they both snapped out of it and Aly backed away so Raimundo can get up. He rose from the ground feeling awkward.

Rai: "Umm, I better get going. Uh, see ya."

He nervously and walked away. When Raimundo was out of sight, Aly sighed as she stared into the night sky. A few hours passed by, everyone was sleep in their bunks, except Aly, because she was sleeping on the same bench she was sitting. She opened her eyes and got up. Aly raised her arms in the air to stretch.

Aly: "Oh, I must've dozed off.

She suddenly hears her stomach growl.

Aly: "Whoa, am I hungry."

She walked away from the bench and went inside. Aly changed into the same Cresant Moon pj's she wore last night and walked off to the kitchen. When she got stepped inside, opened the fridge and she looked around to see if there was anything to eat; she sees a slice of pizza on a plate, covered with plastic wrapping.

Aly: "Looks like I got the last slice."

She said as she takes it out of the fridge. When she closed the door, Aly sees a note on the fridge addressed to her. She grabbed the note and held it up to read it. Aly immediately knew it was Raimundo's handwriting;

Hey Aly,

We saved a piece for you incase you get hungry later.
You deserve it.

Signed,

Kimiko, Raimundo, Clay, and Omi

Aly: "Aw, that's so sweet of them."

Aly also noticed a little message at the bottom written by Omi and Raimundo;

P.S. It was Raimundo's idea, he's really heels over head with you. (Omi)

P.S.S. That's head over heels with you, and I'm not! (Rai)

Aly laughed at the messages as though they did it on purpose just to make her feel better. I'm so lucky to have friends like them. She thought. Aly heated up the pizza with the microwave and was about to take a bite out of it, but then she heard a strange noise coming from outside. She left her slice on a table and went off to investigate. Aly ran outside, listening to make sure she wasn't imagining it. It was coming from the Sheng Gong Wu Vault! This is bad! She thought as Aly ran toward the vault. When she got there, she didn't see anyone, she even checked the inside and the vault, none of the Sheng Gong Wu weren't stolen. Aly stood outside of the Sheng Gong Wu door looking perplexed. I wonder why the intruder would just break in and not steal anything. Aly asked herself rhetorically.

Aly: "I better get the others, there is something wrong."

She suddenly sees a strange shadowy figure looming over her. Aly turned around slowly and was shocked. It was Chase Young standing on the Temple rooftop!

Aly: "YOU!"

Chase Young: "Nice pj's."

Aly blushed in embarrassment but quickly calmed down.

Aly: "What are you doing here?!"

He jumped off the rooftop and landed twelve feet away from her.

Chase Young: "Is that anyway to treat a guest?"

Aly: "You're no guest! You're a pest! Leave now!"

Chase Young: "Not until I get what I came for. Wuya!"

Wuya appeared out of the corner.

Aly: "You're going to let your girlfriend attack me? Please, if I can take out several robots and blast an avalanche of rocks, surely I can take the both of you on."

Whoa, that's not me! I don't talk like that! Maybe it's just the heat of the moment or something. She thought. But then, Chase Young snapped his fingers and four tigers appeared out of nowhere surrounding Aly.

Aly: "What the?"

Wuya: "I suggest you cooperate little girl."

Aly: "And if I don't.

Wuya: "Then I'll guess we'll have to do this the hard way."

Chase snapped his fingers and the tigers attacked; the first two tigers grabbed Aly's sleeves and the other two grabbed her pajama bottoms. It was just like today's exercise, only this time it's real.

Wuya: "Hmph, and you're supposed to be the Dragon of Light."

Aly: "Let me guess; you asked Jack Spicer to get some info on me, and he gave it to you the moment he got it."

She looked surprised when Aly made that response.

Wuya: "Y...yes. How did you know?"

Aly: "I have a weird nak fingering these things out."

Chase Young: "Oh really? Do you know what we're going to do next?"

Wuya: "I simply love this part."

Aly: "What part?"

When Aly thought things couldn't get any worse, so was so wrong. Chase Young suddenly transformed into a hideous reptile-like monster! She screamed at that transformation. He grabbed his jagged spear and walked toward Aly step by step, making her nervous. He stopped and held the jagged part up to her chin.

Chase Young: "Feeling lucky now?"

"Yeah! She's lucky because she has friends who have her backside!"

"I hope you mean we've got her back."

She instantly recognizes those voices; it was Omi and Raimundo, along with Kimiko and Clay. Chase Young turned and walked away from Aly. He was getting ready to attack. The tigers follow. He and his tigers were getting ready to attack.

Clay: "Hang on little lady! We'll save you!"

They jumped into the air, and so did the tigers. They both collided and the young monks were able to subdue them. The young monks ran toward Aly to make sure she was alright.

Rai: "Are you okay Aly?"

Clay: "Did those darn felines hurt you?"

Omi: "How many fingers am I holding up?"

Kimiko: "Guys, give her some room!"

Aly: "In order; I'm fine, I'm not hurt but my sleeves have been shredded, and Omi, you are holding up one."

Wuya got irritated and she was about to throw two green fireballs at them, until Aly warned them.

Aly: "Watch out!"

She pushed both of them out of the way and jumped up before the fireballs hit. The battle was on! The tigers attacked the young monks after regaining consciousness. The battle went on for a little while but then Chase Young and Wuya knocked them all out at the same time.

Chase Young: "This is a waste of time, grab the girl and go."

Wuya nodded and walked over to Aly. Raimundo rose and cuts off Wuya from capturing her.

Rai: "If you want Aly, you have to go through me!"

When Aly regained consciousness, she saw Raimundo getting knocked out by Wuya and fell to the ground in pain. She felt there was nothing she can do, but then she remembered that wise saying Master Fung said. Aly rose up and looked up angrily Chase and Wuya.

Aly: "I don't know what your damage is, but don't take it out on us!"

Aly was about to attack her, but Chase Young grabbed Aly's wrist with his scaly hand.

Chase Young: "End of the line my dear."

She struggled with all of her might to get away, but no matter how much she tried, Aly couldn't escape. All she could think of were her friends in danger. Aly suddenly felt a strange feeling inside her, it wasn't her nervous system, and it wasn't her stomach. It was something else. Suddenly; her eyes started to glow bright, and so did her body. Aly was like a human light bulb!

Chase Young: "What the?"

He quickly dropped Aly and backed away. She looked at them with so much anger while she glows like crazy, and then Aly became a big flash of light so powerful it blew them away! Chase, Wuya, and the tigers got slammed into the wall. The young monks woke up witnessing what's happening!

Omi: "I cannot believe my eyes."

Kimiko: "I don't believe it either!"

Clay: "She's glowin brighter than the summer sun."

Rai: "Aly?"

Amber slithered up behind them. Dojo followed her.

Dojo: "Hey guys what's with all the..."

Dojo got cut off when he bumped into Amber.

Dojo: "Watch where you slither Amber."

Amber: "Dojo, look."

Dojo: "At what?"

He got all bug-eyed when he saw Aly shining.

Dojo: "WHOA!"

Amber: "I know!"

While they were distracted, Chase, Wuya, and the tigers flee.

Omi: "They're escaping!"

Rai: "Forget them! What about Aly?"

Kimiko: "We've got to reach her somehow."

Clay: "Anyone got any ideas? How about you Dojo?"

Dojo: "Unfortunately, I'm all out."

Amber: "Wait guys look!"

Aly's body stopped glowing and she fainted. Raimundo was able to catch her, before she hit the ground. The others gathered around her.

Amber: "Will she be okay?"

Clay: "I hope so."

She opened her eyes slowly.

Omi: "She is awake!"

Kimiko: "Don't shout."

Aly: "Hey guys."

Amber: "Are you alright?"

Aly: "I'm fine."

Her stomach growled.

Aly: "As soon I get something for my stomach."

[Fade to black]

It as another day; Master Fung asked everyone to repeat the same exercise they did yesterday; except Aly was able to dodge their attacks; Raimundo was going to use the Tangle Web Comb but Aly knocked it off his hand with a high kick and grabbed it. Omi used his Tsunami Strike to sweep her off, she dodge it by flipping into the air and land behind him. Aly held out the Tangle Web Comb to tie him up. Clay snuck up behind her and gave her a bear hug, it was his secret surprise attack. Then Kimiko ran toward her and she was wearing the Fist of Tebigong, to count attack it Aly stepped on Clay's foot and tossed him toward Kimiko. Both of them collided. Aly ended up being the victor. Master Fung clapped his hands.

Master Fung: "Well done Aly."

Aly: "Thanks Master Fung."

The young monks got up while Aly and Master Fung were talking.

Clay: "You sure were impressive."

Omi: "Yes, you are on the bottom."

Kimiko: "He means on top."

Aly: "I know what he ment."

Dojo and Amber were watching them from the porch.

Amber: "I can't believe Aly didn't remember anything about being a human light bulb."

Dojo: "Maybe it's for the best."

Amber: "Why? Is it because she's getting stronger? And we shouldn't make her worry?"

Dojo: "Nah, because she wouldn't believe us anyway."

Amber gave Dojo that 'are you for real' look.

Dojo: "What?"