So here is my third story attempt. I own nothing yadda yadda yadda, except my characters and the story idea. So let me know what you think, it's a little slow in the beginning just because i'm setting the stage, the next chapter will really get the fighting and magic flowing.

Weeks had passed since the great showdown between Shendu and Drago, and with no direct sign of evil returning, everyone had embraced the new found peace. The Enforcers were rewarded, for helping Uncle during the dragon demons fight, with a pardon for all their past crimes. After the scare of the world ending and where they may have ended up, the Enforcers finally turned to the side of good. Finn had become a fairly popular radio personal, playing his favorite era of music non-stop. Chow had received a loan from Section 13 and returned to school for a degree in programing, so he could design more of the type of video games he loved to play. When he wasn't at school, he was helping out at Uncle's shop, to Tohru's great joy. Ratso also received a loan from Section 13, to open his own smoothie/juice shop no less. He was able to find, no doubt to his sheer Ratso dumb luck, a prime location across the street from the park and right next to some popular stores. Despite the numerous juice shops set up in San Francisco, Ratso's was fairly popular. He only hired on a few other employees since he wanted to stay small and work directly with his shop. Hak Fu had also left the evil for hire world, and had actually became Jackie's assistant. Since he had traveled all over the world, and was just as strong and agile as Jackie, his aid was well needed. Plus there was an extra set of cunning eyes to make sure Jade didn't tag along on their journeys. Jade had overheard Chow talking to the other Enforcers about bringing their nephews over for the upcoming school year, which was a great joy to Jade. She had kept in-touch with the three, but having her friends physically there would be even better. It was the final week before school started that a new adventure for the Chan clan began.

It seemed like a normal day at Section 13, that was what Jackie thought until he saw his young niece. The preteen girl was standing in the doorway to the area where they kept the former magical creatures, with a face full of concern. As he looked into the room, he saw the reason for her worry. All the animals were restless and crying out towards the sky. It was strange to have just one animal acting strange, but to have all ten was cause for concern.

"Jade, what did you do?"

"I resent that, you know I would never do anything to the animals. Scruffy is really worrying me."

"Oh Jade, I'm sure he'll be fine."

"He hasn't eaten in three days."

"Wahhhhhh!"

It was impossible for the former noble dog to skip any meal, let alone three days' worth. Scruff seemed to enjoy food more than the noble pig. Just as Jackie made his trademarked surprise face, he was rescued from Jade's stern gaze by his cell phone.

"Hello?"

"Boy what in Sam hill are y'all doin now?"

"Farmer McDonald?"

"Born, bred and certified. Now what are y'all doin with my animals now!"

"Animals? Has something happened to Mordecai and Eggbert?"

"Darn right, those critters have up and gone outta my farm. Now where did yah put 'um?"

"We did not put them anywhere, are you sure they're not just hiding somewhere?"

"Now don't you think I would have looked for 'em first before I called you? Think boy!"

"JACKIE!"

"Gotta go, i'll call you later, bye bye!"

Jackie ran to the sound of his elderly uncle. When he found him he was standing next to his apprentice, who was holding two exhausted and familiar animals. Tohru was holding a giant pig, who had a fainted rooster on it's back.

"Uncle what are they doing here?"

"How should I know, Tohru and I found them near the entrance. One more thing, call crazy farmer and tell him to take better care of noble animals."

"Uncle, farmer McDonald just called me, he said that Modecai and Eggbert had gone missing. Why would they come here?"

"Maybe it's the same thing going on with the other animals?"

"Jade?"

"Well since all the other animals are acting weird and they were all the "noble" ones so maybe something is going on with all twelve of them."

"Jade may have a point."

"But Sensei, I thought when Shendu when into the void he took the power of the talismans with him. So with the powers gone, why would the animals be affected?"

"The sacred animals were created long before Shendu, he merely channeled their powers into their stone talisman form. The true power of the sacred animals can still be accessed if they choose to use it."

"Uncle do you think the animals are acting strange for a reason?"

"I'm not sure. Any information about the originals beasts has been lost for centuries. All we can do is wait for fate to unfold."

As Uncle finished his speech, everyone decided to head back to his shop. Captain Black had promised to assign some agents to watch the animals and to call if there was any change in their behavior. As they came closer to Uncle's Rare Finds, they noticed that the door was slightly ajar. Chow and Hak Fu knew better than to leave the door open and the likelihood of Uncle or Tohru leaving the door open was laughable. Jackie prepared to jump inside fight whatever kind of intruder there was, while Tohru held Jade back in case they needed to retreat to safety. With a loud "HI YAH" Jackie burst through the door and flipped into a defensive stance.

"Hi yah yourself Tenderfoot."

At the counter stood a beautiful Chinese woman, around Jackie's age. Her most notable quality was her hair. It fell to her knees and had alternating of black and white stripes.

"GWEN!"

Jackie cried as he embraced the woman with a loving hug.

"What are you doing here?"

"What not happy to see me?"

"Always, oh you must meet Jade and Tohru!"

Jackie called out for the two to enter, Tohru carrying Jade in his protective arms. He was instantly taken back by the woman's beauty. There was something familiar about her, but he couldn't place it. Jade on the other hand perfectly copied her uncle's shocked face as she pointed at the woman.

"YOU'RE GWEN CHAN! The most popular singer in the history of...EVER!"

"Well I don't know about that, but always nice to meet a fan."

"Ay yah, what is all commotion? Tohru why do you block the door to..."

Uncle was cut off as he saw the young woman in his shop. His eyes began to swell with tears.

"AI CHA! GWEN!"

"Daddy!"

The young woman ran into the open embrace of the elderly man. He gladly held his daughter as a few tears slid down his cheeks.

"Daddy?"

"Yes Jade this is my daughter Gwen, your cousin."

"So this is Jade, I've heard a lot about you. I see you've got the Chan girls' eyes, that's good. It means you'll have a future full of luck."

"Full of mischief you mean."

Gwen shot Jackie a sly smile, from the years they grew up together he knew the adventures she would find and the chaos that would follow.

"Don't mind him Jade, he's just jealous because we Chan girls get all the adventures and the Chan guys get all the strife."

Gwen gave her young cousin a playful wink. It was then that's Jade noticed that they did share the same eyes. How she had gone so long being her fan and never noticed the similarities was mind boggling. But it was more than that, she instantly felt a connection with her cousin. It was if they both marched to the same music, a song that only they could hear. She gave her cousin a smile and laugh as Jackie playfully pretended to be depressed.

"Oh great now it will be like having two Gwens, or two Jades".

As if on cue both Jade and Gwen stuck their tongues at Jackie. Once they realized what they had done, everyone broke out into a fit of laughter. Uncle placed a hand on his daughter's shoulder as he motioned her to Tohru.

"And this is Tohru, my chi wizard apprentice."

Gwen gave a full smile as she gave her hand to Tohru, who nervously took it. It was rare that a woman would be unafraid of him at their first encounter.

"Apprentice, really? How did you manage that, no matter what I did I could never get him to teach me anything."

"That is because you never needed help."

"You are a chi wizard too?"

With another smile Gwen snapped her free fingers and a large banquet table appeared, cover in wonderful dishes.

"Amazing!"

"Not really Tohru, your cooking is still much better. Gwen needs magic to cook or else she'd starve."

"So I stink at household chores, I'm better at other stuff."

Jackie just smile as he took a seat along with Jade and Uncle. It was then that both Tohru and Gwen that they were still holding hands. He nervously released her hand and began to blush. Gwen took a mental note on how cute the gentle giant looked when he was nervous. They joined the rest of the family at the table and began to fill their plates. Jackie made a few more comments on Gwen's lack of cooking abilities, which she retaliated with a few kicks from under the table.

"Oh Daddy, before I forget, I brought some more rare finds for you and I found some buyers for some of you more expensive pieces."

"Such a good daughter."

Uncle beamed with pure pride at his daughter. She had grown into a respectful and proper lady. Even with her music career she refrained from using explicit lyrics or wearing revealing or inappropriate outfits. She even made monthly checks to him, saying since he took care of her when she was young she would take care of him now that he was old.

"So you're a chi wizard right?"

"Yup."

"Not just any wizard but one of the greatest wizards in history! She was born with complete knowledge and control over all chi magic!"

"Really?"

"Yup, not sure why though. I'm guessing it's something to do with a past life or something."

"Wait all chi magic, so you know dark chi spells also?"

"Don't worry Tohru I'm not evil. It's true I know how to perform those type of spells, but I mostly use that knowledge to counter act them."

"Makes sense but can you do me a favor?"

"Depends on what it is kid."

"Well did Uncle or Jackie tell you about the noble animals?"

"Oh yah, Daddy keeps me updated on all your adventures. Just in case you ever needed backup."

"Great, that saves me a story to tell. Well anyways they're all acting weird lately. I was wondering if you could take a look, maybe see something we're missing. I want to make sure they don't have a dark spell on them or anything."

"Sure I'll see if I can help."

"Good, we will all stay here tonight and in the morning head to section 13. Gwen will share Jade's room tonight."

"Yes! This is gonna be so cool!"

Once everyone had had their fill of dinner and desert Gwen made the table disappear just as she had created it. For the rest of the night everyone enjoyed the company of one another. Gwen and Jackie told stories of when they grew up in the shop, while Jade and Tohru enjoyed laughing at their funny childhood shenanigans. Uncle sat in his favorite chair and smiled as his family laughed at something Jackie had said. His heart grew as he saw Jade sitting in Gwen's lap. It amazed him how much the two were alike in both body and mind. As Gwen captured Jade in one of her famous hugs, Uncle couldn't help but wonder if that moment was what the future would be like. If the love and laughter Jade and Gwen had would be similar to what they would share with their own daughters one day. He could not wait for Jackie or Gwen to get married and have his home filled with the sound of grandchildren. He had always thought of Jackie as a son, and he would undoubtedly see his children as his own grandchildren. As the clock struck one everyone decided to head to bed. Gwen gave her father a kiss on the cheek and Jade gave him a hug as she led her cousin to her room. Uncle said goodnight to the boys and went to his own room. Before he turned in for the night he took hold of a twin frame from his nightstand. In his left hand was an old black and white photo. The man in the photo was Uncle himself, back when his hair was black and people called him by his real name. There was also a beautiful Chinese woman in the photo with him. She bore a striking resemblance to Gwen, say for the different hair styles. Oh how he loved his wife, his Mei Ling. He had promised her that he would raise their daughter properly and after seeing her tonight, was sure that he had fulfilled his promise. He always thought Mei Ling watched over their family, from all the battles they were in and walked away from, having a guardian angel made sense.

In his right hand was a colored photo of him later in life. He shared this photo with a young Jackie and Gwen. Both were children, around Jade's age. Jackie still looked like a poster child for the boy scouts. Gwen on the other hand had her giant smile and playfully waved to the camera. She had long pigtails, the right side of her head was her natural black color while the left side was a bright white. Where most parents would scold their children for dyeing their hair Uncle only praised her. For one she had changed it on her own with a high level chi spell, and for another the look just seemed to suit her. With a contented sigh Uncle placed the frame back on its original location, making a mental note to get another and with a photo of everyone plus Jade and Tohru. This was all his old heart could ever want, photos of his loved ones looking back at him with joy and laughter. Nothing could make him happier; say if Tohru's mother got stranded on a deserted island. As he chuckled himself to sleep he eagerly awaited the new day ahead.

and there we have chapter one. Please review and let me know what you think.