Chapter 1:Courage's New Problem
"Had enough yet Courage?" Katz laughed as he continued trying to strike his longtime rival with a sword he had stolen out of the Nowhere museum. I gasped for breath as I continued to run. This had been Katz's fifth attack this month and he was becoming more dangerous with every passing attack.
Several of my old foes seemed to be attacking more and more lately. What was their problem? Twice I had to repel the Weremole from the farmhouse, three times outsmart LeQuack, and had to stop the Queen of The Black Puddle from seducing Eustace, all in one month. I also had to check the windmill each hour, as it was getting harder to make it work and sometimes stopped suddenly, leaving time for the Vandals to attack.
Katz sliced the box I was hiding behind in two.
"You can't win sword is magical. I'm automatically given the skills of the greatest swordsmen in history."Katz said as he took another swing at me.
This time it had hit the furnace, causing it to collapse. "I know that Eustace is going to complain about the condition of the house tomorrow." I thought, running from Katz once more. My mind was racing as fast as my feet. I had to think of a way to get rid of Katz. I didn't have time to ask Computer to look up information. I had to use what I know.
I ran back into the basement, hoping to escape through the cellar doors and lure Katz outside. But before I reached them Katz had jumped in front of me.
"Not so fast, dog. I'm not done with you yet." Katz said as he tried yet again to slice me in two.
I dodged Katz's attack once again, and started to run, but something caught my eye. It was a square piece of metal, not big, but just big enough to use as a shield. I picked it up to dodge another attempted chop from Katz. I managed to block a few more sword swings before Katz had gotten wise.
This time I had expected another body strike, Katz hit me in my foot, not hard, but enough for me to howl in pain and drop my shield and fall to the floor, unable to run.
Katz raised his sword, prepared to destroy me. But before he did, I noticed something. The water pipes were right above Katz, and that he was standing beneath a weak spot in the pipe due to Eustace's poor handyman skills. I picked up my shield and threw it at the pipe. The flimsy pipe had burst, using water to pour all over Katz. True to his cat instincts, Katz freaked out and ran out the cellar doors, sword in hand, where he ran straight into the Chief of Nowhere.
"We've been looking for you."The chief said as Katz was handcuffed.
"Drat." was Katz's only response.
"Whats going on down there?" Eustace said from above.
"Stupid dog! You wrecked my basement!"Eustace was about to strangle me but Muriel stepped in.
"Now Eustace its obviously another supernatural attack. After living here for so long you should know that."Muriel said, chiding Eustace.
Eustace had mumbled angrily and went upstairs.
"Don't worry Courage, we'll clean up in the morning. Lets get some sleep."Muriel said patting my head.
As we walked up the stairs I thought "I need help."
I slept until noon as I usually did when a late night attack occurred. But as soon as I woke up i went straight to Computer.
"Well, twit, what do you need this time?"Computer asked. I was used to this kind of greeting.
"I need to buy a home defense system. Something to keep Katz and the others out of the farmhouse." i explained.
"Fine, fine, just hurry and pick one so I can get back to work."Computer replied.
"What work?"I asked suspiciously.
"Nothing."Computer replied.
I shopped for about an hour and a half.
"None of these would keep Katz out."I said.
"Well if technology isn't going to help you, then why don't you try magic?"Computer suggested.
My eyes lit up.
"I know! I'll go see Shirley! Maybe she can help." I said.
I had breakfast and left. I walked to Shirley's portable home. I knocked on her door.
"Courage, my old friend, come in." Shirley said. I took a seat.
" Shirley, I need help. i was wondering if you had the answer to my problem."I said.
"Yes what is attacking you today?"Shirley asked.
"Well its not so much today as it is every day."I explained. I told her my problem.
"So you were hoping I could give you something to fight off these creatures?"Shirley asked.
"Yes. Can you help me?" I asked.
Shirley had seemed to be in thought. Finally she said "I think I know what could help."
She went over to a large trunk and pulled out a small, black bag that had a golden M on it.
"Isn't that Mondo's magic bag?"I asked.
"Yes, you gave it to me after you turned Mondo into a rabbit. This can help us." Shirley said as she set the bag on the table and pulled out her saxophone.
"Mystic sand and magic powder, now relinquish all your power, and into Courage you shall put your abilities, from head to toe."Shirley chanted.
The bag had begun to glow a blue light. All the light then moved to above the bag and formed a ball. The ball shot into my body, it felt like I was getting stronger.
"You now have magic powers."Shirley said.