Ch. 4: Sister Problems
In San Diego, the teens paid their way in through the Zoo Entrance and are heading to the Panda Exhibit.
"I never thought the Moon Demon Chi would be back here again," Drago said.
"I just hope we can handle this mission without Ice," Colleen said.
"Speaking of Ice, I wonder how he's serving his time so far," Cody said.
"Knowing him, there's probably a war going on at home," Chrissie said in a cynical tone.
Back in San Fran, at the town house Ice and his family live, he is in his room serving his time. His room is full of poster of rock bands and UFC Sport Stars. Tori grounded him and Stacey for the next week. He's doing his homework when Stacey stormed into his room and knocked his books off his desk.
"What's with the attitude, Sis?" he yelled.
"For getting me grounded, Bro!" she back talked harshly, "I was supposed to go to a party at Mikey's! Cool kids only! You ruined it with your stupid crush on that mousy geek!"
"You brought the house time on to yourself when you pulled her into the mud and made fun of her!"
"You seeing those magic-believing dweebs, especially Chrissie, is a threat to my status as Queen of Magus High!"
Tori suddenly came in to stop their arguing.
"That's enough out of you, Young Lady!" she said in a strict tone, "You have to sweep the basement, and when you're done, I expect you to finish your homework!"
Stacey stomps out of the room angrily, but not before she bumps her mom a little.
"Sorry, Mom," Ice said after taking a deep breath.
"That's okay, Honey," Tori said in a soft tone, "Just continue with your homework."
While Ice picks up his books, Bai Tsa, Daolon, Uncle, and Xua Wing watched the whole thing via magic mirror. To them, it's the most painful thing to watch.
"Looks Stacey has a stormy relationship with her mom and brother," Daolon stated.
"Aiyaa! Stormy? She makes Hurricane Isabelle look like a small, sunny drizzle," Uncle added.
"Father, can't you put a spell on Tori to make her forget about Ice's punishment?" Bai Tsa begged.
"Bai Tsa, you know my magic can't be used for one's own personal gain," Xua Wing reminded, "Besides, Ice may be a J-Teen, but he wouldn't be a good guy if he didn't take responsibility for his own actions. Now I have to check on Tso Lan and the rest of your siblings."
Xua Wing lives with the two chi wizards. Bai Tsa waves her hand in front of the mirror and sees Stacey in her room, sulking while sweeping the basement.
"Someone needs to take down the Queen of Magus High and overthrow her," Bai Tsa said to herself, "And I might be the fish to do that."