Return

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the Jackie Chan Adventures Characters.

Hey guys, out of popular request here is a sequel to Shift. I know the first chapter is short, but I wasn't certain how to start this story. I hope you enjoy, and I'll get the next chapter up possibly next week. Enjoy!

Chapter 1

"Jade's been captured and is being used as a hostage." Drago explained to Jackie and James. "I would like you guys to help me find the demon chi to use to save her. Shendu won't give up until he has them."

It had only been one short hour since Drago had the phone call from Shendu. He wanted to save her as soon as possible, even though she could take care of herself, she hadn't tangled with this world's Shendu. And Drago could guarantee that this world was much harder than her own.

"Do you even know where they are?" Jim ask.

Drago had been contemplating this very thing since he got off the phone with his father. "Amber once said she kept them hidden somewhere to protect herself, but I know for sure that it was a lie to invoke fear on the people."

"So where do we begin?" Jackie asked his leader.

The dragon walked over to the map. "I suggest the temples. Their hidden because the worshipers used them to devote themselves to their deities, those being my aunts and uncles. Their all around the world, so we have to get started. The closest one is in New Jersey, for Dai Gui, the Earth Demon." He turned back to the two. "Jim, I need you to create a vessel that will hold all of the chi when we get them. These temples are bound to be rigged with traps so we need to be careful. There may as well be a guardian protecting the chi as well. I'm not certain if they will be there or not, but this is our best lead."

After that, they went to work on getting the chi to save Jade.

In a secluded area, Jade felt like a caged bird as she watched angrily the large Demon sulk around the room. She laughed slightly.

"You know you're going to lose." She said.

Shendu stopped pacing, then turned to look at her. "Pardon me, but you are currently in a cage, being held against your will, might I add. My son is possibly working his tail off to save you before you're a burnt crisp. And once I get the chi, I will be unstoppable. What exactly is my disadvantage?"

"You lack conviction." Her grin got on his nerves.

He walked over to her and grabbed the cage she was held it and gave it a harsh shake, causing her to fall to the side and hit her head on the metal bars. She grunted in pain and held the side of her head, hoping that the gentle touch would cause the pain to subside. She glared at the larger dragon with all her might.

"I'm sorry to disappoint, girl but you don't know me." Shendu mocked. "I heard all about your adventure between worlds, and I have to say that your world must have been a paradise compared to this world. I'm not that nice, and I won't hesitate to kill you if you sass me again."

He left, leaving her alone in a dark empty room. Jade was use to this sort of treatment when she had to go through this on assignments, but this time was different. She was genuinely scared for her life, she didn't know this Shendu like her world, but if this place was to be her home, she had to learn all she can about it.

Only moments passed before Shendu entered again holding a tray of food. He opened her prison long enough to place it in there and then locked it again. Now she was confused.

"Even if I'm your captor, I need you healthy enough to keep Drago going." He explained. "I may be tyrannical, but I know what to do in a hostage situation."

Jade looked at the food. Rice, trout, and miso soup. Not that bad of a meal. She hesitantly grabbed it as she kept her eyes on the Dragon, who seemed to be examining her every move. She took the handle of the spoon and sipped the soup a little. To her surprise, it was good. Still very cautious, she slowly ate everything. Returning the tray, Shendu finally left her alone again.

What on earth should she do? She couldn't stay here and do nothing. She had to get out, stop Drago from getting the rest of the chi, and stop Shendu from whatever plan he was doing. But she literally was a caged bird. She was in an overgrown bird cage, and she didn't have an effective plan to get out, yet. She would find a way to get to Drago before it was too late.