The Legend of Fa Kai 2-8

At the river, Hilary’s horse sniffed around, having caught a scent.  Suddenly a hand reached out and grabbed the reins.  The horse pulled back and dragged someone from the water.  It was Hilary!  She coughed and spluttered, lying back on the river bank.  “Good horse...” she croaked, smiling as she patted her horse.

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Meanwhile, Kai had arrived at the palace of the Emperor of Qui Gong and he was telling about the accident with the carriage.  “What do you mean; they’re gone?” Emperor Lee demanded.

“There was an accident, my lord.  The carriage fell into the river and was destroyed.” Kai explained.

“I see...A grave loss indeed...” Lee mused.  His advisors shook their heads.  “But this does not excuse the fact that I was promised marriage!” he exclaimed.

“And a marriage there will be!” Kai replied.  There were gasps around the room.  Lee’s advisors looked stunned at Kai’s outburst.  “I would be honoured to marry a princess of Qui Gong.” he announced, bowing before Lee.

“You?!” Lee blinked.

An advisor hurried over to him.  “My lord!  Fa Kai, the hero of the Middle Kingdom!  A far more glorious jewel than three mere princes!” he whispered excitedly.  The other advisors nodded in agreement.

“I see.  Very well, it wasn’t in the agreement, but I will accept...You will wed my eldest daughter, Ming-Ming!” Lee announced.

A curtain was drawn back and a teen girl appeared.  “This is him?!” she blinked.  Kai looked a little nervous when he saw who his bride would be.

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Meanwhile, the guards and the princes were walking off.  “Kai said he was gonna finish the mission no matter what.” Lily remembered.

“But how can he without us?” Tyson asked.

“By taking your place.” a familiar voice replied.  They turned and saw Hilary riding in on her horse.  Everyone cheered and ran over to see her.  Lily kissed Hilary’s horse, who looked alarmed at the kiss.  “Kai was right; no one deserves to marry someone they don’t love.  I’m going to get him.” Hilary announced.

“We’re going with you!” Max exclaimed.

“No, stay here!” Hilary ordered, riding off to Qui Gong.

“Would you say that’s an order?” Mariam asked.

“I would say it was a friendly suggestion...” Sam replied.

“Let’s go!” Lily grinned.

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Meanwhile, Kai was preparing for his wedding.  “Looks like we won’t be a team after all, Brooklyn.” he sighed.

“Kai...I’d give up a thousand pedestals to prevent this.” Brooklyn began, putting his hands on Kai’s face.

Kai heard a horn.  “I don’t think the Golden Dragon of Unity could stop this now.” he replied sadly.  He took Brooklyn’s hands off his face.  “Goodbye, Brooklyn.” he whispered, putting on his headdress.  He then made his way to the altar where the statue of the Golden Dragon of Unity stood.

Lee gave Ming-Ming and Kai a cup each.  “Today, we celebrate.” he began.  He tied a ribbon around the cups.  “We unite not only two lives, but two kingdoms...” he continued.  Kai looked down at his reflection in the cup as a single tear trickled down his cheek and fell into the cup.  Suddenly, a throwing star tore through the ribbon.  “What!” Lee gasped.

Kai turned and saw Hilary riding in on her horse and his face lit up with joy.  “WOOHOO!  Hilary to the rescue!” Brooklyn cheered.

Kai ran over to Hilary and embraced her.  “You’re alive!!” he exclaimed happily.

“You can’t have a wedding without me.” Hilary smiled.

“This is outrageous General, leave at once!” Lee demanded.

“I’m not going anywhere!” Hilary replied.

Kai was confused at what she was planning.  “What’re you doing??” he hissed.

“I don’t know, I’m ‘winging it’!” Hilary hissed back.

“How dare you trample on this sacred ceremony?!” Lee yelled.

“Oh no!  He’s gonna put the hammer on Hilary!  Where’s the Golden Dragon when you need him?!” Brooklyn exclaimed.  Cri-Kee jumped up and down.  “Don’t bother me right now!” Brooklyn snapped.  Cri-Kee pointed at the Golden Dragon statue.  “Oh...I got an idea!” he realised.

“I don’t care about the rules, I intend to marry him right here, right now if he will have me.” Hilary announced, taking Kai’s hands.

“Guards!  Remove her!” Lee commanded.  His men started to separate Hilary from Kai.

“Hilary!!” Kai yelled.  Suddenly, the Golden Dragon of Unity breathed fire.

“The Golden Dragon of Unity!  He lives!!” Lee exclaimed.

“Brooklyn?” Kai blinked, realising quickly who it really was.  Everyone bowed, including the guards and the princes who were hidden in the crowd.

“Now, why aren’t the vows being said?” Brooklyn asked.

“But Your Greatness, she is not a daughter of...” Lee began.

“SILENCE!” Brooklyn yelled, breathing more fire.  Lee dived behind Hilary.  “I am the Golden Dragon of Unity, and I will decide to unite!” he exclaimed.  “My all-seeing eyes have set upon the heart of China...And I have never seen two people more perfect for each other than these two; Kai and Hilary.” he continued.  “Applaud them for me, would ya?” he called.  The crowd cheered and applauded for them as Kai and Hilary smiled at each other.  “Now, I order you to proceed with the vows at once!” he commanded Lee.

“Yes Your Greatness, right away!” Lee exclaimed.

“Now then, Kai, do you love Hilary?  Of course you do!  Hilary, do you love Kai?  Yes, a lot.” Brooklyn began.  “And now, by the power vested in me (“By me!” he grinned to Cri-Kee) I pronounce you husband and wife!” he announced.  “You got anything to say, King Catboy?” he asked, firing at Lee again.

“Yes...No...Whatever you say...” Lee replied, deciding not to protest.  The crowd cheered.

“And, I decree that the princes of the Middle Kingdom be freed from their oath, and be free to marry whoever they wish!” Brooklyn added.

“Tyson!” Lily exclaimed happily.  They and the others hugged each other with joy.  Kai and Hilary leaned in and shared a passionate kiss.  Fireworks lit up the sky.

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Some days later, Brooklyn was in the Fa family shrine and he was packing up his belongings.  He looked towards the gong.  “Can’t believe I’m back to wake up duty...” he sighed.  Cri-Kee chirped at him.  “Yeah, I did do good.” he smiled, feeling better at Cri-Kee’s words.

“Better get some rest, Brooklyn, as I have a yoga session at dawn, and I don’t want to be late to my readings of the sun.” Kenny smirked.

“And don’t forget I like to be awakened from my beauty sleep with a nice, long foot massage...” a woman grinned, sticking her foot out.

Brooklyn’s face turned green.  “I think I’m gonna hurl!!” he spluttered, running away but ending up running into a wall.  The sprits laughed hysterically as Kai and Hilary walked into the temple.

“What’re you doing?” Kai asked as he watched his bride kneel down.

“Wait and see.” Hilary replied as she took out a small plate.

“What is she doing?” a man asked.

“She can’t be...She’s combining the family temples!” a second man exclaimed.

“Um, excuse me.  What does that mean for me?” Brooklyn asked curiously.

“It means...” Kenny began, looking agitated.

“What?  What??” Brooklyn exclaimed.

“You get to keep your pedestal!” Kenny cried, looking upset.

“Alright!  I’m back, baby!” Brooklyn cheered, bouncing around the temple and appeared before Kai and Hilary.  “Oops...” he realised, covering his mouth.

“So this is the famous Brooklyn.” Hilary smirked.

“Mmhmm.” Kai nodded.

“Somehow I pictured you bigger.” Hilary blinked.

“Say what?  You told her about me?!” Brooklyn exclaimed.

Kai laughed.  “I’ve got nothing to hide from my new wife.  I told her everything.” he replied.

“Everything??” Brooklyn squeaked.

“That’s right, Great Golden Dragon of Unity.” Hilary nodded, bowing before him.  She winked at him.

“I still don’t get it.  What does combining our temples do?” Kai asked Hilary.

“It gives me my pedestal back!” Brooklyn grinned.

“Oh, but can you actually do that?  Are there rules?” Kai asked.

“Of course.” Hilary smiled, taking his hands.  “Right next to the rules about dressing up like a woman and joining the army.” she added.

Brooklyn jumped onto Hilary’s head.  “Looks like this might work out after all!” he grinned, playing with the flowers in her hair.  Kai and Hilary laughed.  “Hey, where’s my masseuse?” Brooklyn asked.  Kenny groaned in exasperation.  “And where’s my pedicure?  Someone heat some oil up!  Let the pampering begin!” Brooklyn exclaimed.

THE END

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And so ends the second story of The Legend of Fa Kai.  If you enjoyed this story, or any of my other stories, please feel free to give some feedback!