Ch. 4: Monster Teasing
The next day at Magus High, the J-Teens are sharing a biology class with Stacey, Nikki and Trina. Their teacher, Mrs. Hale, is going over the behavior of whales during the seasons.
"Now who can tell me what whales have that helps them survive cold arctic waters?" Mrs. Hale asks as she lectures.
Trina raises her hands.
"Yes, Trina."
"The whales use their blubber to trap heat, keeping them warm," Trina answers the question.
"Correct, Trina."
"And you are an expert at blubber, Whale Girl," Stacey teases.
"Your sis is at it again, Ice," Drago whispered in frustration.
"I know," Ice said, "She's been cranky ever since Mom told her she can't see her crew anymore. It got worse when Mikey ran away."
"At least I don't live in a rich fantasy life," Trina back talked Stacey.
"Better than the overweight life you lead, Troll," Stacey sasses back.
"Stacey!" Mrs. Hale yells, "See me after class."
Later in the cafeteria, Trina is taking her tray to the J-Teens' table. As she walked, Stacey began mooing like a cow while Chelsea and Nikki laugh. The mooing got louder as she walked closer.
"Knock it off, Stacey!" Colleen commanded.
"Or do I have to tell mom you're disobeying her by hanging with Nikki and Chelse," Ice cracked.
"It's not my fault if she needs the Jaws of Life just to get out the door," Stacey insulted.
On Avalon, Po Kong is watching what is happening via magic window, and she is not happy with Stacey's treatment toward Trina.
"That girl dares to insult people based on weight?!" Po Kong angrily questions, "That's like insulting me!"
Ice's compass suddenly glows and points at Trina.
"Dudes, Trina's got the power," he tells them.
"Which one?" Chrissie asks.
The compass points to a solid line followed by two broken lines, shocking Po Kong and the J-Teens.
"She has my powers!"
The Goblins stop by at the school with Tchang Zu in human form. They saw the way Stacey is treating Trina, and even they think she horrible.
"I've seen witches in Ireland that are more neighborly than that girl," Froggo said.
"I'm sorry you feel that way, Froggo," Tchang Zu said.
"Why's that?" Baldro asks.
"Because she is your ally," Tchang Zu said, shocking the goblins.
"This is our punishment for failing last time, isn't it?" Illry cried.
"That girl is the sister of the Fire Carrier, and Muir's way out. You are to keep an eye on her and alert Muir of any power she may have."
"Yes, Sir," the four say with contempt.
"If you four need me, I'll be in Japan," Tchang Zu said as he went through a portal.
"Japan?" Illry wonders.