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GOOD vs. EVIL #3

"I'll be Te Xuan Zeeing You"

To many people, the quiet town of Orchid Bay seems completely normal. But that's because people are unaware that the town is filled with monsters. Only those who are knowledgeable in the ways of such things can see them. Thankfully, the magic in the town is protected by a great and powerful warrior. But if anything were to happen to this warrior, the very world itself could be in danger…

"Explain to me again what we're doing here" the Huntsman asked his teammate.

"I already told you" Magnacat explained "we are searching for the legendary Te Xuan Ze. She protects the barrier between this world and the monster world. If I can eliminate her, the monsters in Orchid Bay are mine to command, to add into my army and help me conquer Bibbur-Si."

"Don't forget, you promised I could have the hides of a few of the monsters" Huntsman replied "they will make fine trophies."

"Of course" Magnacat said, "right now, we have to concentrate on capturing the Te Xuan Ze. And that is why I brought you" he said, addressing Jack Spicer "you're the only one young enough to effortlessly infiltrate her school."

"Are you paying for the minibar?" Jack asked.

"Yes, it's all on my account" a frustrated Magnacat replied, "now focus, tomorrow you and the Huntsman's young apprentices will enter the Te Xuan Ze's school. Once you locate her, subdue her and bring her to me."

"Not a problem" Jack replied, "so, what's this girl look like?"

Magnacat produced a picture and handed it to the pale-faced genius "according to my sources, this is the girl I seek" he said, "the current Te Xuan Ze. Her name is…Juniper Lee."

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The next day, several young boys were having a similar discussion. But unlike Magnacat, their intentions were far more benevolent.

"So Fu, explain to me again what we're doing here?" Jake Long asked.

Fu Dog, his faithful advisor, turned to face him. "I told ya kid, we're here to protect the Te Xuan Ze" he explained "she's the guardian of the magical barrier that separates magical creatures from humans."

"What barrier?" Jake asked.

"Well, unlike in New York, where the magical creatures run free, but in disguise" Fu explained "the city of Orchid Bay is surrounded by a magical energy that makes all magical beings invisible. Only magically enhanced beings, like you and me, can see 'em. The Te Xuan Ze's job is to make sure that those monsters know their place and don't screw up the balance. Kinda like what you do."

"Who knew there was another young kid who battled monsters?" Zick asked.

"I was surprised when I learned I wasn't the only one" Danny added, "although technically, I fight ghosts."

"Hey, ghosts still count as magical creatures" Fu said, "there's a whole bunch of by-laws concerning that, but I won't bore ya with 'em."

"Timothy told me that ghosts eat monsters and tamers to regain their life force" Zick said.

"Trust me kid, I've fought a lot of ghosts, and none of them ever ate a monster" Danny said, "maybe you're fighting a special kind of ghost."

"Well, all I know is that you're my friend and you'd never eat me" Zick replied.

"Okay Fu, so who is the Te Xuan Ze we're supposed to protect?" Jake asked, interrupting the others.

Fu reached into his wrinkles and pulled out a photo. "Here ya go," he said, as Jake took the photo. "Her name's Juniper Lee and she's only 12 years old. She took over the job from her grandmother, Jasmine Lee, who still lives here."

"Man, she's smoking" Jake replied "if I wasn't dating Rose, I totally could go for a piece of that."

"Dude, she's twelve" Danny replied, "and probably not your type."

"Yo, the Am Drag can't help it if the ladies all love him" Jake replied, "it's just my natural dragon magnetism."

"Yeah right" Danny said.

"Hey, at least I got a girlfriend" Jake said.

"That's it dragon boy, it's go time!" Danny replied.

"Bring it!" Jake replied "I'm gonna take you out faster than the Ghostbusters!"

"Both of you, knock it off!" Zick said, getting in between them, "we're supposed to be working together here, not fighting each other."

"He's right" Jake said, "I apologize Danny, I didn't mean what I said."

"Yeah, I was being mean too" Danny said, "I'm also sorry."

"Okay, if yer done with the mushy stuff, let's go over the plan" Fu said, "you guys are gonna be enrolled in June's school. Keep an eye on her and make sure E.V.I.L doesn't get their hands on her."

"Or what?" Jake asked.

"Or we're all in really big trouble" Fu replied, "okay, any questions?"

"Yeah, um, Mr. Talking dog" Ron replied "you didn't mention what me and Rufus are supposed to do."

"Just stick with the other three" Fu said, "I know you ain't got any magical powers, but these guys got your back."

"Why did he come again?" Danny asked.

"I like traveling to new places" Ron replied "oh, and Rufus wanted to hang out with your dog."

"What can I say, the little rodent grows on ya" Fu replied.

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The next day, the new students, both good and bad, began their first day at the local Orchid Bay school. June had no clue of their identities, but before the day was done, she'd know more than she could ever imagine. Meanwhile, the two groups avoided contact with reach other all day. When lunch finally arrived, they sat by themselves, unaware that they were being observed.

"Those are some of the new kids that just joined" Jody said to the others at the table "check out the kid with the black hair. I wonder if he's seeing anybody?"

"They look pretty nice" June replied, "but pretty old to be going to this school."

"You didn't hear it from me" Roger said, whispering, "but I heard that three of 'em are teenagers."

"Get out!" Jody exclaimed "teenagers in our school. Oh man, this is so exciting! What if one of them wants to go out with me?"

"Calm down" Ophelia replied, "you're making a scene."

"Let's go sit with them" June said, "they're the new kids and we need to make them feel like they're accepted here."

"Great idea June" Jody said, zipping over next to Jake before anyone could move. "Hi, I'm Jody Irwin" she said, extending her hand "I just noticed you today, you must be new."

"Yeah" Jake replied "I'm Jake Long, coming to ya from the Big Apple, New York City. And these are my friends, Danny Fenton, Ezekiel Barrymore and Ron Stoppable."

"Pleased to meet you" Jody said, just as her friends arrived, "these are my friends, Juniper Lee, Ophelia Ramirez and Roger Radcliffe."

"S'up?" Roger asked.

"So, what brings you to our school?" June asked.

"Well, we were looking for a change of scenery" Danny explained.

"Our parents all moved to Orchid Bay" Zick added "I guess they were drawn by its' simple ways."

"It isn't New York, but it's cool" Jake added.

"You're from New York?" Roger asked.

"Born and raised" Jake said, "and I hope to go back there someday."

"We'd love to visit New York? Wouldn't that be exciting?" Jody asked.

"Yeah…heh, exciting" June replied nervously.

While the others chatted, a few tables away, Jack Spicer was observing everything.

"Oh man!" he exclaimed "I should've known some of those goody-goods would show up and to ruin everything. This means we're going to have to be careful around here."

"Hey #88, any sign of that dragon?" Huntsboy #89 asked his fellow apprentice.

"Nope, and he better hope he don't show up neither" #88 replied, "cause if he does, I'll be all like 'hi-ya, wham wham wham; take that sucker!'"

"Will you two knock it off?" Jack replied "we need to figure out how to grab the girl without those lame-o good guys stopping us. Fortunately, I am a boy genius."

"If you a genius, why couldn't you have picked us out some cooler clothes to wear?" #88 asked, "I look like a wimp."

"Shut up" Jack replied, "and listen up. Here's what we're going to do…"

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Uh-oh, what evil plan does Jack have planned for June? Well, judging from the fact that she possesses superhuman strength, it probably isn't a really effective one. Read the next chapter to see what happens. Or don't.