Chapter 3: Tales of the Xiaolin Temple: Past and Present
Xiaolin Temple: Vault: 2 PM
?It seems the Rift Mirror has drawn in some of the Shen Gong Wu from the vault as well. Even his Wudai weapon has disappeared. SHE is active once again, and that is bad news.? Master Fung said to the gathered monks.
?3000 years ago, the battle between good and evil had HER enter the fray. Playing both sides, scheming, plotting. No one was sure which side was she on. And it turned out... she was neither. She was her own faction. Many of the Haylin monsters disappeared without a trace, along with brave Xiaolin warriors. We called it spirited away, back then, as they simply just disappeared.?
?Who?s this ?she? you keep referring to? Wuya?? Raimundo asked, still wisecracking.
?Raimundo, be quiet and let him finish!? Kimiko said.
?Her name is Yukari. She is neither good nor evil. She runs her own realm, fencing it off with a border protected by a maiden bloodline. 600 years ago, we had a promising young monk. Her name was Hong Meiling. She was still new to it, mostly, but she studied well. She even perfected the art of light sleeping. She would fall asleep easily, but the slightest sound that did not belong would wake her to full readiness.?
?Why haven?t we heard about her until now?? Clay asked.
?She was also spirited away. We were supposed to forget her, and she would forget us. Until today, when the Rift Mirror was unleashed. Therefore, the pact has been broken. And it would be wise to be especially ready. As there is now a thin link. That crack is a mark, and Gensokyo may soon come to say ?Hello.? to the temple. Be always vigilant, young monks. I?ll leave Dojo to tell you the worst part.? He said, walking away.
?...Why me??
?Just spit it out already!? Raimundo said, almost ready to throttle Dojo.
?OK, ok! From the little information on Gensokyo, the inhabitants there have powers to match those of the Shen Gong Wu.?
?...What KIND of powers.? Kimiko drawled out.
?Fire, Water, shape shifting, massive lasers, illusions, temporary madness-?
?STOP!? Raimundo cried. ?We get it, we?re outgunned! But when has that ever stopped us before? I say we talk to this Yukari and demand Omi back!?
?Do you now?? Came a voice as a pretty lady in an old dress came through a gap. ?Then by all means, Xiaolin Warriors, let us talk.?
Master Fung came running out to address her. ?Yukari? How nice of you to grace us with your presence. Go, young monks. I will talk to her.?
Youkai Road: 2:30 PM?You were a Xiaolin Monk once!?? Omi said incredulously. ?I would not believe you but for your speed!? The two of them were walking back to the Mansion together. ?Oh, I?m far from the fastest nor the strongest here... in fact compared to most of us, I?m kind of boring.? She said. ?But I?m amazing at martial arts!?
?I can tell, you bear the mark of a most skilled warrior. Although I have to wonder why you were not put in the kitchen.? Omi said.
?Pffft. Someone?s even more outdated than this place is!? She said, allowing her discipline to slip. ?I haven?t heard that in over 600 years! Be careful who you say that around, or you won?t last a day in here.?
She arrived back at the Mansion and promptly collapsed in front of the gate, snoring.
?How lazy. Oh well, time to go MMRPH!? Omi stumbles as Meiling grabbed him by the throat.
?You?re not going anywhere. This is for your own good, your attitude will get you killed otherwise. Now WAIT. RIGHT. THERE.
Gap Space:?I must say, I?m honored to be allowed here.? Master Fung said to her.
?We were discussing the amusing conflict between Haylin and Xiaolin, a distinction that still is a bit grey?? Yukari teased.
?I will choose to overlook that comment and focus on the issue at hand. Where is Omi?? He said politely.
?Funny, isn?t it. It?s almost as if Fate aligned those two.? She grinned, allowing him to see Omi alongside Meiling. ?Two monks from the Xiaolin Temple both disappeared into my world. 600 years apart, but it appears you are so harsh that just talking about your tasks and punishments is enough to bond warriors.?
?I will overlook that too. We need him for our fight against-?
?Haylin forces?? She raised an eyebrow. ?Chase Young is a minor fly, and Jack spicer is a microbe. To me. But it?s come to my attention that Remilia wants Meiling to train with you. Apparently, she got a bit soft.?
?I assure you, she will be sharp as steel when we are done.?
?Oh, I wasn?t finished. See, Omi will be a laugh riot on my end, and Meiling would be a serious asset on yours. Win win.? She said, a hint of a smile.
?Wait, what are you-?
?AFTER ALL, we would hardly want the monks to find out your... secret.? She holds up a tape labeled ?Fungingen?.
?Alright, alright, you win. I think my hair turned gray.?
?...Also, I gave the Golden Tiger Claws a boost. They can travel back and forth between the two worlds.?
Master Fung was speechless, but as Yukari wandered back into a gap, it was clear this conversation was over.
Who DIDN?T see that coming? Meiling being a monk, i mean. It makes SENSE to me. A lot. The Xiaolin Temple is EXPLICITLY stated to be located in China, so the plot point practically writes itself.
