A/N Does anyone else watch Supernatural? I've become obsessed with it lately and been writing a few fanfics. ^^ But anyways I was was watching it yesterday and noticed some similarities between Jackie Chan Adventures and Supernatural. Hmnn..would a crossover work, or nah? I'm sorry for cutting the chapter off so quickly, I just didn't know where else to stop. TT_TT There is going to be a ton of interaction between Jackie and Macey in this chapter, since there hasn't been much between the two lately. I'm planning on fitting in Macey's parents sometime soon. Please continue to review, those make my day! *^_^*

Chapter Ten - Project A, for Astral (Episode 5, completed)

"Keep the targets in your sight, know the cards you're dealing"- Ozzy Osbourne, "A.V.H."

Macey's POV

We arrived at Uncle's Rare Finds a few days later. I was sore and tired, and I was pretty sure I'd bruised a couple of ribs in the whole fiasco. All in all it felt good to finally be able to sit down.

Jade, who Jackie insisted stay behind on this venture, jumped up vigorously from the plastic chair in the corner. "Take me to Melvin World!"

I tilted my head toward Jackie. "Melvin World?"

Jackie sighed, letting his arms drop to his side. "Amusement park. Before we left I promised Jade I would take her."

"So can we go?" Jade kicked her feet back and forth, gazing up at her uncle eagerly.

"I am very tired," Jackie told her. "I will rest first. Then we can go to Melvin World."

"Could Macey take me?" Jade shot me a hopeful glance, and I had to smile at the child's peppiness.

"I have bruised ribs, Jade," I explained. "I'm not exactly sure I'd be much fun to ride on a roller coaster with."

Jade hung her head somberly, but agreed to let Jackie and I rest before heading to the desired amusement park.

*JCA*

"Ayye!" Uncle cuffed Jackie on the back of the head.

"Ow!"

"You research talisman!" Uncle barked, wagging his finger at Jackie.

"Uncle, I'm very tired," Jackie said pleadingly. I did notice his eyes were beginning to droop and that he swaying.

"You research first, then sleep!" At first I was amused at Uncle's constant nagging, but now I didn't find it so funny. My ribs hurt, and I was pretty sure I was hyperventilating.

Jackie sighed and sat down at the desk, and I followed suit.

"One more thing….," Uncle started. "Stay awake! You break many antiques when sleepwalking?"

"You sleepwalk?" I had a difficult time imagining Jackie Chan sleepwalking.

"I don't sleepwalk," Jackie protested through a yawn.

"So you break my antiques for fun?!" Uncle glared at Jackie, tapping his foot impatiently.

"No, Uncle." Jackie looked over at me, sighing theatrically.

I gave him a grim smile. "Let's get this over with." I picked up one of the books from the shelf.

Uncle scoffed and barged out of the room, muttering something unintelligible under his breath.

As Jackie leaned toward the computer, I studied him. "Has Uncle always been this...well, like Uncle?" The elder never seemed to speak of his past or personal life.

"No." Jackie smiled, shaking his head. "Uncle used to be full of life and excitement. He trained in martial arts as well."

That I wasn't surprised to hear, but somehow I couldn't imagine Uncle teaching a kung fu session. "So...how'd you end up living with him, anyways?"

"He offered to teach me martial arts, and I accepted and came to live with him for a year, much like Jade." He opened one of the books and began leafing through the worn pages.

"Hmm..so, it's the sheep talisman, right?" I leaned over his shoulder, peering at the book in his hands. Thankfully, the book was in English. I knew a couple of Chinese words, but beyond that, my Chinese was hopeless.

"Yes. I'm not exactly sure what power it holds, but I have a feeling it is not good." Frustration colored his voice.

I flipped through the pages, landing on one that had a picture of a wolf and a sheep. "You ever hear of 'wolf in sheep's clothing?'"

"Of course." Jackie frowned thoughtfully, gazing over at the page I'd opened.

"It looks like this talisman seems to have a theme of 'wolf in sheep's clothing'. Once, it was owned by a Noble Sheep in the Chinese zodiac. An evil spirit named Shendu drained its power and used it for himself. However, when Shendu was turned into a statue, the power was separated from him and was scattered."

"But what power does it hold?" Jackie drummed his fingers on the wooden surface of the table almost impatiently.

I squinted at the small, almost unintelligible text, which was beginning to fade against the yellow pages. "'The sheep talisman allows its user to become invisible, move through walls, and project oneself out of his or her body.'" Jackie and I looked at each other. "So, it's almost like an out-of-body experience. I don't see why this Shendu guy wants it so badly- it doesn't really have any tools to help you fight or anything. But it could definitely be dangerous if given to the wrong hands." A pile of dust flew out from one of the pages as I closed the book, and I sneezed, feeling it tickle my nose. My hay fever would begin to act up if I stayed around this dust for too long.

"Lemonade for my elders?" Our heads snapped toward the doorway, where Jade was standing on the threshold, holding three cups of lemonade with cold ice.

"Thank you, Jade." Jackie stared at her, obviously surprised at the gesture as he took the lemonade from her, taking the other and handing it to me.

"I would like to go to Section 13 now." Jade stared up at us with wide, almost cat-like eyes. If something didn't seem right, Jackie didn't sense it. Uncle ambled into the room, taking the third glass of lemonade from Jade.

"Jade wants to go to Section 13," Jackie told Uncle, standing, "so I'll just-" he withered under Uncle's glare- "call and get her a ride."

I smirked to myself, knowing Uncle would not allow Jackie to leave the shop until research was done. Captain Black agreed to pick Jade up and bring her to Section 13 as I opened the book again.

"'Astral bodies cannot be seen or heard unless they enter someone's dreams,'" I read aloud. "So, that means-" a soft snore cut me off.

Jackie's head was face-down on the table, resting his chin on his elbow for support. He was fast asleep, his broad chest moving up and down with steady breathing.

"Must be nice…" I muttered, slightly envious of how quickly he could doze off. Shaking my head, I organized the books, something I'd originally applied to do at Uncle's Rare Finds to get paid for.

When I looked back over my shoulder, I saw Jackie was gone.

"Jackie?" Had Uncle been right about Jackie sleepwalking? Frowning, I pushed the books aside and walked into the kitchen to put my empty glass back.

Jackie was standing upright, holding a mop and moving almost robotically. His eyes were still closed, and he seemed to be completely asleep.

I snickered, setting the glass in the sink.

"Jackie." I stood in front of him. "Hey Jackie, wake up." I waved my hand in his face, but to no avail. The man was standing, sleeping, and doing chores. Multi-tasking was definitely a natural to him, I thought with a smirk.

He started to walk again, heading out to the front of the apartment. I let out a startled gasp and ran after him. If he fell from the rooftop while sleeping (or otherwise, but especially sleeping) it wouldn't turn out well. And I really didn't feel like making a trip to the emergency room.

"Jaaackkiie!" My voice sounded high-pitched, almost childish, as I ran out, nearly tripping over my own two feet.

He was standing outside on the roof, snoring still, and almost tilting off the balcony.

If he fell it would definitely be my fault.

I tapped his shoulder. "Jackie, wake up." No response. Slightly frustrated, I grabbed him by the shoulders and pulled him back onto the balcony. His eyes snapped open, and he yelped as he fell to the ground. Or should I say roof.

Jackie sat up, looking at me quizzically. "Where am I?" His voice was still thick from sleep.

"You were sleep-walking." I hitched my thumb on my jeans and studied him. "You do sleep-walk. Have a nice nap?"

Jackie rubbed the back of his neck. "Jade came to me in a dream. She told me that she was possessed by Shendu." His eyes widened, realizing what he'd just said. "Wait...Shendu?!"

"Crap!" I specialized in reading and writing, but exorcism was definitely not my thing. "Are we gonna have to call a priest?"

"No." Jackie shook his head. "She told me that she activated the sheep talisman and her soul left her body-"

"And that means Shendu must be controlling her," I finished, paling. "Call Captain."

"What is he going to do?" Jackie seemed rather exasperated.

"He won't do anything." I pulled Jackie toward me and fished around in his pockets.

"Hey-!" Jackie sputtered, reddening slightly as my hands brushed against his hip.

"Ah-ha!" I pulled out his cell phone. "I hope you have Captain Black on speed dial."

*JCA*

Jackie's POV

The sound of the dial rang in my ears.

"Hello?" The familiar voice of Captain Black erupted out of the hand-held device.

"Jade is evil!" I yelled into the phone, desperate to get through to him. If we didn't move fast, Section 13 could very well be destroyed. Shendu was too greedy and evil to think otherwise.

Captain Black only chuckled. "I know she's a handful, Jackie," he quipped hesitantly, "but evil?"

"No!" I sputtered. "Shendu...talisman….sheep...ehh!"

A low, gravelly voice came through the speaker. "I will soon devour your soul."

In my shock I almost dropped the phone. "See? Evil!" I grabbed my free hand to stop it from shaking. Maybe I was more tired than I imagined.

Captain Black came back through the phone: "I'll see you later, Chan." Click. He had ended the call.

I let out a grunt of frustration and pocketed the device, willing myself not to react with too much anger.

"Where's Melvin World?" Macey pulled me aside.

"Uh…" I was suddenly tongue-tied, my stress causing a mental block.

Macey sighed. "Listen, I can take you to Melvin World after we talk to Uncle. I'm sure he has some sort of spell that can get Jade back to her normal self."

I let out a deep breath, nodding. "The Chi spell. It will free the evil spirit from Jade and return her to her natural self."

"Come on, then." Macey tugged at my sleeve, and I allowed her to drag me back into the apartment. If I had fallen, I would have likely broken several bones, or at least gained a concussion….

I swayed at the thought of hitting the concrete.

*JCA*

Jackie's POV, continued*

The amusement park swam with young children and their parents heading from ride to ride.

Macey gripped my shoulder as we walked. "Which ride do you think she's on?"

Screams from a roller coaster echoed in my ears. "Uh…" I turned around, pointing at the green-tainted roller coaster. "There!"

We jogged toward the ride, waiting in line. I looked around, wondering if she had gotten off yet. A couple wandered by, carrying a young boy in their arms.

"Ah." Macey nudged me, and my attention snapped back to the ride. "There she is." Her sentence was confirmed when I spotted Jade, sitting next to Captain Black, on one of the rides. She didn't appear happy, her facial expression neutral, a frown tugging at her lips.

"That is definitely not Jade." My head was beginning to hurt, and my stomach churned at the thought of the evil spirit possessing her. I suppose that is what I get for not watching her more closely.

Now was not the time for self-pity. I snapped out of my guilt-ridden state and darted toward the ride, climbing into the cart next to Jade successfully as the roller coaster zoomed by. Macey, although terrified, had managed to climb in after me, her face pale.

"Captain Black-" I struggled to catch my breath. "Get away from her!"

"Whoa there, Jackie." The addressed captain held up his hands. "She's not really Jade!" I yelled over the wind. "The Talisman's magic has turned her into a sheep!" As the roller coaster sped down the tracks, several of the Shadowkahn were already surrounding us.

"Jackie…" Macey began tentatively, wavering.

"I know," I murmured back, my eyes fixated on the Dark Hand.

Captain Black stared at me with obvious confusion.

"Uh…" I glanced around. "Uh, no, I mean- look, I'll prove it!" I leaned toward Jade. "What's the moose's name?" I called in her ear. "The name?!"

Jade glared at me, letting out a low growl.

"You can't name it, can you?" I felt a soar of triumph. "Evil! You're evil!"

"You really should get some sleep, Jackie," Captain Black suggested sympathetically as the ride came to a stop.

I felt like pulling out my hair. Before I could do anything else, I felt something vibrating in my pocket.

Macey dug into the side of my pants, and we nearly fell over. "Here!" Macey exclaimed, pulling the phone out and holding it to Jade's ear. Uncle began to chant, and I realized he was describing the Chi spell.

A shriek split the air as the spirit left Jade's body. She slumped down in the seat, her eyes no longer narrowed.

"I'm so sorry, Jackie." The voice emerging from her body was back to my niece. "Now it's my fault the talisman is with the Dark Hand."

I let out a sigh of relief. "But it is also thanks to you that we are all safe."

"Can we go again?" Jade looked up at me with wide eyes. "Please?"

"Yeah, Jackie." Macey leaned over, nudging me in the ribs repeatedly. "Please?"

"I don't see why not," I said with a smile as the roller coaster started up again.