Chapter 9: The Water Amulet
After Captain Black and those that were on the submarine got out, they started walking toward a large temple.
"So, you say the Water Amulet is located here?" asked Captain Black.
"Not exactly" replied Aquaman, "We need to get permission from the High Council to retrieve the amulet."
"Darn, I knew this wasn't going to be that easy" said Captain Black, "you people go on ahead and enjoy yourselves here."
"You mean it?" asked Cyborg.
"Yes," smiled Aquaman, "feel free to look around. Just don't touch anything."
"Read you loud and clear" replied Jade.
"Jade you will stay with me" said Jackie in a strict voice.
"Uh" mourned Jade.
Captain Black and Aquaman left to meet with the High Council, the others decided to take a look around Atlantis.
"This place is beautiful" said Starfire.
"I'm glad you like it" replied an Atlantian guard.
"Where do you keep your sacred artifacts?" asked Jackie.
"The artifacts are kept safely locked up in our main temple" replied the Atlantian guard, "it's heavily guarded."
While Jackie was still talking to the same Atlantian guard that spoke to Starfire, Jade went off to look for any ancient monsters that were mention in mythology. She eventually came across a large statue of a minitar.
"What the heck is this?" said Jade to herself.
The beast looked pretty strong when she studied the statue. She also notice that the man-like beast was carrying a large axe.
"Wow, that thing is huge" said Beast Boy as he came into the room.
"I know" replied Jade, "wouldn't it be neat if it were alive?"
"What?!" cried Beast Boy, "That thing is huge, no body can beat it."
"You can beat it" said Jade, "you can turn into any animal you want."
"I know" replied Beast Boy, "but none of the Titans have ever encountered such a large thing like this, hmm, probably Cinderblock."
"Yeah" replied Jade, "maybe you are right."
Meanwhile, Valmont was talking to Slate on the inner com from his submarine.
"And you didn't finish off the Titans and this Jackie Chan?" asked Slate in an angry voice.
"It's not my fault" replied Valmont, "Chan must have had one of the Tailsmans with him."
"Hmm, this calls for more extreme measures" said Slate, "perhaps you can send my robotic ninjas to find where their sub went. Just use their cloaking devices to prevent any detection."
"Understood" replied Valmont as he turned off the inner com.
"So Big V" said Finn, "what's your order?"
"Put some of Slate's robotic ninjas where the topedos go and fire" replied Valmont, "they will lead us to Jackie Chan."
"Right Big V" replied Finn.
Finn then instructed Hak Foo and Mammoth to load program Slate's robotic ninjas into the torpedos. After Hak Foo and Mammoth loaded several of Slate's robotic ninjas where the topedos were suppose to go, Chow was then ordered to press the fire button.
"But Big V?" asked Finn, "How do you know they will trace where the submarine Chan was on?"
"Don't worry" smiled Valmont, "they shall report back in a matter of minutes."
The squad of robotic ninjas followed the traces of the submarine that carried Jackie Chan and the Teen Titans. Eventually the robotic ninjas reached a strange structure. Then one of the robotic ninjas noticed an area where submarines from Atlantis may come and go. A video cam was placed to show Valmont the location of where the submarine went.
"Hmm, interesting" smiled Valmont, "so this is where the mysterious Altantis lies."
"So Big V?" asked Chow "Are we going to grab some loot while we are at Atlantis?"
"Sure Chow, why not?" replied Valmont. "After all it will not only benefit Slate but also benefit us as well. Jinx, Ratso, Chow, Gizmo, set a course toward Atlantis. Jackie Chan and the Teen Titans will certainly be surprised."
Before Valmont's submarine began to move toward Atlantis, he made a quick order to the robotic ninjas to do a recon mission and to make sure things were clear for them. Only two Atlantian guards were near the submarine that carried Jackie Chan and the Teen Titans. They didn't notice that several of Slate's robotic ninjas had leaped out of the water onto the top of the submarine. The robotic ninjas successfully ambushed the two guards, knocking them on concious.
"All is clear" stated one of the robotic ninjas as he reported back to Valmont.
"Very good" smiled Valmont, "I am sure Chan will be surprised that we have arrived."
However what Valmont and the robotic ninjas didn't know was there was an Atlantian guard who just got off his break saw the whole thing and hide. After Valmont's sub came to surface the Atlantian guard fled to get the attention of the High Council. Meanwhile at the High Council, Captain Black was pleading to take the Water Amulet from Atlantis.
"You don't understand" said Captain Black as he sat in his chair, "you people don't know what you are dealing with."
"Are you to say that we give up our sacred amulet to a total stranger?" asked an elder member of the High Council.
"Look" sighed Captain Black, "there are very bad people coming to get this Water Amulet. All I am saying is that I can keep it safe."
"You?!" cried a younger Council member, "How do we know you won't take it yourself?"
"You accuse me of attempting to steal such a thing?!" replied Captain Black.
"I am sorry that some of my fellow Council members may seem hostile toward you" said the head of the High Council, "but we need more proof that you would take care of our sacred amulet. We wouldn't want it to fall into the wrong hands."
"What more do you people need?!" cried Captain Black, "I am the head of Section 13. I have delt with magical artifacts before. So why won't you people trust me?"
Captain Black felt disguisted to sit and listen to a bunch of elites. He couldn't understand why they wouldn't recognize the danger they are in.
"I'm sorry to waste your time" said Captain Black in an apologistic voice.
But when the meeting was about to break up an Atlantian guard came in.
"Sir!" shouted the Atlantian guard to the head of the High Council, "Some intruders have broken in. They have managed to knock out two guards. We need to alert the citizens of Atlantis."
"Did I have to say I told you so?" said Captain Black in a somewhat gloating voice.
"Very well Captain Black" sighed the head of the High Council, "you may take our sacred amulet for safe keeping. That is if your foes don't get it first."
"That won't be a problem" smiled Captain Black.
Captain Black picked up his cellphone and called Jackie Chan.
"Chan I need you" said Captain Black, "there have been reports of intruders in Atlantis."
"Intruders?" replied Jackie in an astonished voice.
"Yes" stated Captain Black, "if you can find any of the Titans around I am sure they can help you. Good luck Jackie."
"You too Captain Black" replied Jackie as he turned off his cellphone.
Back where the submarines docked, Valmont was preparing to find where the Water Amulet was.
"So Jinx, where exactly is the Water Amulet?" asked Valmont.
"Just follow where my scepter points" replied Jinx.
"As you wish" continued Valmont. Valmont held up the scepter. The glowing red eyes seemed to be pointing toward the main temple of Atlantis.
"The temple" said Finn, "so obvious."
"Don't let your guard down" said Valmont, "Jackie Chan and the Titans are around here."
When Slate's robotic ninjas were heading toward the temple, Jade saw her chance to make a sneak attack with some of the Tailsmans she had with her.
"Time for the return of T-Girl" said Jade as she grabbed a few good Tailsmans from the bag.
She first used the Speed Tailsman and ran toward two robotic ninjas. Then used the combination of the Immotality Tailsman and the Strength Tailsman to destroy the two robotic ninjas.
"It seems that we have a pest that's giving us some trouble" said Jinx.
"Yes" replied Valmont, "I believe you are correct. Hak Foo and Mammoth, would you please stop whoever is trying to disrupt the retrieval of the Water Amulet."
Hak Foo and Mammoth went into battle. Hak Foo tried to stop Jade, but Jade was too quick for Hak Foo as she passed right under him. But as Jade tried to run pass Mammoth, Mammoth put his foot out and he tripped Jade. Her bag of Tailsmans fell into the hands of Valmont.
"So these are the Tailsmans you were talking about to Slate earlier?" asked Jinx.
"Precisly that" said Valmont, "and now that we have the Tailsmans thanks to Chan's niece, we can really show those Titans who's boss."
"I think you people have caused enough trouble" said Robin. Robin was with the other Titans ready to fight.
"So I suppose you wouldn't mind sacrificing Chan's neice for your pathetic heroism?" replied Valmont as he showed Mammoth holding Jade by her jacket.
"Put me down you big bully" said Jade in a fisty voice.
"And looks like we have another surprise for these Titans" smiled Valmont, "Finn, Ratso, Chow show these Titans what Shendu's Tailsmans are really made of. Well, I hate to keep you Titans busy, I'm off to steal the Water Amulet."
The Titans found themselves fighting three members of the Dark Hand with Shendu's Tailsmans.
"It's nice to have the heat-beam eye Tailsman with me" smiled Finn, "let's rumble!"
"Here's a little Dragon Blast!" shouted Chow as he pointed his hand at Beast Boy. Beast Boy quickly dodged the blast.
"Dude!" cried Beast Boy to Robin, "I told you those things were hot."
"I know" replied Robin, "these Tailsmans are dangerous. Titans, keep your guard. I don't trust these guys."
"Hey, look at what I can do" said Finn as he used the Levitation Tailsman to lift a large Greek-like statue. Finn threw the statue at Raven, but she managed to use her powers to stop the statue in time.
"So, you have these same type of powers?" said Finn, "How do you like me chasing you with laser eye-beams?"
Meanwhile, Chow was fighting both Cyborg and Beast Boy with the Strength Tailsman.
"Time to show you two clowns what this thing really is made of" smiled Chow as he activated the Tailsman.
Chow and Cyborg were wrestling. Cyborg couldn't believe that a person not his own size can be this strong.
"Dude" said Beast Boy, "I think it's that Tailsman he's holding that's making him strong."
"You think?" replied Cyborg in not such astonished voice.
"Let me help" smiled Beast Boy as he changed himself into a monkey.
As a monkey, Beast Boy ran toward Chow and grabbed the Strength Tailsman from his hand. Chow knew it was over for him as he saw Cyborg's fist coming right toward him. Cyborg's fist sent Chow flying to the wall. But somehow Chow managed to leap off the wall.
"How did he do that?" asked Cyborg.
"Healing Tailsman" smiled Chow as he held the Tailsman in his hand.
While Chow was fighting Cyborg and Beast Boy, Ratso was busy trying to fight Robin and Starfire.
"I can't seem to find him" said Starfire as she had her back behind Robin.
"Me either" replied Robin.
Then all of a sudden Ratso appeared out of nowhere.
"Surprise!" said Ratso as he did a sweep kick tripping Robin and Starfire and then raced off.
"Let me guess" said Robin as he was getting up, "he has some of those Tailsmans with him?"
"I don't think we can beat him by just standing here" replied Starfire.
"Then we need to come up with a strategy" continued Robin.
Back at the temple, Jackie was guarding the Water Amulet. He knew that Valmont and Slate's robotic ninjas were coming toward the temple.
"Quick, put some barracaides so that they don't get through" said Jackie to some Atlantian guards.
The guards tried to form some type of a wall to block Valmont. However, they did not count that Valmont had the Dragon Blast Tailsman with him. The door to the temple blew open and Slate's robotic ninjas entered without ease. Following the robotic ninjas behind was Valmont, Jinx, Gizmo and Mammoth holding Jade.
"I believe you have something that we want Chan" smiled Valmont.
"Jade!" cried Jackie as he was trying to get toward her.
"Stop him!" ordered Valmont.
Slate's robotic ninjas surrounded Jackie. All of the robotic ninjas aimed their laser guns at Jackie.
"Say good bye to your uncle" laughed Valmont.
Jackie however was quick enough to up out just in time while Slate's robotic ninjas aimed their laser guns at themselves and were all destroyed.
"Forget those blasted robots!" shouted Valmont. "Mammoth, Jinx, Gizmo, deal with Chan!"
Mammoth throws Jade down and prepares for battle, while Gizmo prepared his jetpack and Jinx got into her fighting stance. Hak Foo entered the battle.
"Flowing crow takes flight!" announced Hak Foo as he leaped threw the air trying to kick Jackie.
Jackie managed to dodge Hak Foo's kick. But Hak Foo delievered a few punchs after his first attempt. Jackie however countered with a sweep kick tripping Hak Foo. Jackie couldn't see behind him that Mammoth was picking up a very large piece of a fallen statue. Mammoth was about to throw the piece of the statue at Jackie when Jade notice it.
"Jackie look out!" cried Jade after she got up from the floor.
Jackie jumped just in time. However Hak Foo was now in the way. Hak Foo had to think fast if he didn't want to get seriously injuired.
"Bulldozing bull rams brick!" shouted Hak Foo as he slammed his own head breaking the piece of statue that was meant for Jackie.
"I thought we were all on the same side?" said Jinx.
"So did I" replied Valmont, "so if you four won't finish off Chan, I will!"
Valmont took out the Dragon Blast Tailsman he had with him. He carefully aimed his hand at Jackie and activated the Tailsman. However Jackie manage to dodge the blast from the Tailsman.
"Stand still Chan!" demanded Valmont, "You are making it difficult for me to destroy you!"
Suddenly Jade notice Bruno entering the room.
"Oh thank you" smiled Jackie as he ran toward Bruno, "it's nice to see you."
"Sorry, but I have to do this" replied Bruno as his fists came toward Jackie. Bruno managed to knock Jackie unconcious.
"Well, we have to get going now" smiled Valmont.
Valmont threw a gas grenade covering the entire area with smoke. When the smoke cleared Valmont, the Hive and the Dark Hand were gone along with the Tailsmans and the Water Amulet. Just as Jackie was getting up Captain Black ran into the temple.
"What happen here?" asked Captain Black.
"Bruno knocked out Jackie" replied Jade in a bitter mood.
"Bruno did this?" asked Captain Black to Jade.
"Yes" replied Jade, "told you he was a traitor."
"We're sorry we couldn't get the Tailsmans back either" continued Robin as he entered the temple.
"Look, I'm sorry I brought you and the Titans into this mess" replied Captain Black, "this job was suppose to be done by me and I failed."
"You didn't fail Captain Black" replied Jade as she tugged on his trench coat, "there are still two other amulets left."
"Your right" replied Captain Black, "I will head back to Section 13. But Bruno may know where those amulets are."
"Hmm" smiled Jade, "I think you may need the J-Team as reinforcements."
"The J-Team?" replied Robin in a surprise look.
"I'll explain it later" said Jade.
"No Jade" said Jackie as he got up, "we already have enough help on this case."
"But Jackie" replied Jade, "think about it. The Teen Titans and Captain Black need their help."
"No, I am sorry" replied Jackie, "let's go back to the Titan Tower and from there we will go back to Uncle's Shop."
While Jackie, Captain Black and the others were going onto the submarine, Jade was stopped by Beast Boy.
"You know, your uncle didn't tell you that you can use the computers over at the Titan Tower to contact your friends" smiled Beast Boy as he was preparing to head onto the submarine.
"Hmm," smiled Jade, "perhaps you are right."
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Meanwhile back at Slate's hideout, Valmont presented Slate with not only the Water Amulet but with Shendu's Tailsmans.
"So these are the so-called magical Tailsmans" smiled Slate, "let me try the Snake Tailsman."
Slate picked up the Snake Tailsman. The Tailsman was then activated and he became invisible.
"Impressive Valmont" said Slate as he reappeared, "your Dark Hand henchmen may not be so useless after all."
"Thank you" replied Valmont, "and just where are the other two amulets left?"
"Why the Ice Amulet and the Earth Amulet of course" replied Slate, "I still need to read this book here to find out where these two remaining amulets are."
After Captain Black and those that were on the submarine got out, they started walking toward a large temple.
"So, you say the Water Amulet is located here?" asked Captain Black.
"Not exactly" replied Aquaman, "We need to get permission from the High Council to retrieve the amulet."
"Darn, I knew this wasn't going to be that easy" said Captain Black, "you people go on ahead and enjoy yourselves here."
"You mean it?" asked Cyborg.
"Yes," smiled Aquaman, "feel free to look around. Just don't touch anything."
"Read you loud and clear" replied Jade.
"Jade you will stay with me" said Jackie in a strict voice.
"Uh" mourned Jade.
Captain Black and Aquaman left to meet with the High Council, the others decided to take a look around Atlantis.
"This place is beautiful" said Starfire.
"I'm glad you like it" replied an Atlantian guard.
"Where do you keep your sacred artifacts?" asked Jackie.
"The artifacts are kept safely locked up in our main temple" replied the Atlantian guard, "it's heavily guarded."
While Jackie was still talking to the same Atlantian guard that spoke to Starfire, Jade went off to look for any ancient monsters that were mention in mythology. She eventually came across a large statue of a minitar.
"What the heck is this?" said Jade to herself.
The beast looked pretty strong when she studied the statue. She also notice that the man-like beast was carrying a large axe.
"Wow, that thing is huge" said Beast Boy as he came into the room.
"I know" replied Jade, "wouldn't it be neat if it were alive?"
"What?!" cried Beast Boy, "That thing is huge, no body can beat it."
"You can beat it" said Jade, "you can turn into any animal you want."
"I know" replied Beast Boy, "but none of the Titans have ever encountered such a large thing like this, hmm, probably Cinderblock."
"Yeah" replied Jade, "maybe you are right."
Meanwhile, Valmont was talking to Slate on the inner com from his submarine.
"And you didn't finish off the Titans and this Jackie Chan?" asked Slate in an angry voice.
"It's not my fault" replied Valmont, "Chan must have had one of the Tailsmans with him."
"Hmm, this calls for more extreme measures" said Slate, "perhaps you can send my robotic ninjas to find where their sub went. Just use their cloaking devices to prevent any detection."
"Understood" replied Valmont as he turned off the inner com.
"So Big V" said Finn, "what's your order?"
"Put some of Slate's robotic ninjas where the topedos go and fire" replied Valmont, "they will lead us to Jackie Chan."
"Right Big V" replied Finn.
Finn then instructed Hak Foo and Mammoth to load program Slate's robotic ninjas into the torpedos. After Hak Foo and Mammoth loaded several of Slate's robotic ninjas where the topedos were suppose to go, Chow was then ordered to press the fire button.
"But Big V?" asked Finn, "How do you know they will trace where the submarine Chan was on?"
"Don't worry" smiled Valmont, "they shall report back in a matter of minutes."
The squad of robotic ninjas followed the traces of the submarine that carried Jackie Chan and the Teen Titans. Eventually the robotic ninjas reached a strange structure. Then one of the robotic ninjas noticed an area where submarines from Atlantis may come and go. A video cam was placed to show Valmont the location of where the submarine went.
"Hmm, interesting" smiled Valmont, "so this is where the mysterious Altantis lies."
"So Big V?" asked Chow "Are we going to grab some loot while we are at Atlantis?"
"Sure Chow, why not?" replied Valmont. "After all it will not only benefit Slate but also benefit us as well. Jinx, Ratso, Chow, Gizmo, set a course toward Atlantis. Jackie Chan and the Teen Titans will certainly be surprised."
Before Valmont's submarine began to move toward Atlantis, he made a quick order to the robotic ninjas to do a recon mission and to make sure things were clear for them. Only two Atlantian guards were near the submarine that carried Jackie Chan and the Teen Titans. They didn't notice that several of Slate's robotic ninjas had leaped out of the water onto the top of the submarine. The robotic ninjas successfully ambushed the two guards, knocking them on concious.
"All is clear" stated one of the robotic ninjas as he reported back to Valmont.
"Very good" smiled Valmont, "I am sure Chan will be surprised that we have arrived."
However what Valmont and the robotic ninjas didn't know was there was an Atlantian guard who just got off his break saw the whole thing and hide. After Valmont's sub came to surface the Atlantian guard fled to get the attention of the High Council. Meanwhile at the High Council, Captain Black was pleading to take the Water Amulet from Atlantis.
"You don't understand" said Captain Black as he sat in his chair, "you people don't know what you are dealing with."
"Are you to say that we give up our sacred amulet to a total stranger?" asked an elder member of the High Council.
"Look" sighed Captain Black, "there are very bad people coming to get this Water Amulet. All I am saying is that I can keep it safe."
"You?!" cried a younger Council member, "How do we know you won't take it yourself?"
"You accuse me of attempting to steal such a thing?!" replied Captain Black.
"I am sorry that some of my fellow Council members may seem hostile toward you" said the head of the High Council, "but we need more proof that you would take care of our sacred amulet. We wouldn't want it to fall into the wrong hands."
"What more do you people need?!" cried Captain Black, "I am the head of Section 13. I have delt with magical artifacts before. So why won't you people trust me?"
Captain Black felt disguisted to sit and listen to a bunch of elites. He couldn't understand why they wouldn't recognize the danger they are in.
"I'm sorry to waste your time" said Captain Black in an apologistic voice.
But when the meeting was about to break up an Atlantian guard came in.
"Sir!" shouted the Atlantian guard to the head of the High Council, "Some intruders have broken in. They have managed to knock out two guards. We need to alert the citizens of Atlantis."
"Did I have to say I told you so?" said Captain Black in a somewhat gloating voice.
"Very well Captain Black" sighed the head of the High Council, "you may take our sacred amulet for safe keeping. That is if your foes don't get it first."
"That won't be a problem" smiled Captain Black.
Captain Black picked up his cellphone and called Jackie Chan.
"Chan I need you" said Captain Black, "there have been reports of intruders in Atlantis."
"Intruders?" replied Jackie in an astonished voice.
"Yes" stated Captain Black, "if you can find any of the Titans around I am sure they can help you. Good luck Jackie."
"You too Captain Black" replied Jackie as he turned off his cellphone.
Back where the submarines docked, Valmont was preparing to find where the Water Amulet was.
"So Jinx, where exactly is the Water Amulet?" asked Valmont.
"Just follow where my scepter points" replied Jinx.
"As you wish" continued Valmont. Valmont held up the scepter. The glowing red eyes seemed to be pointing toward the main temple of Atlantis.
"The temple" said Finn, "so obvious."
"Don't let your guard down" said Valmont, "Jackie Chan and the Titans are around here."
When Slate's robotic ninjas were heading toward the temple, Jade saw her chance to make a sneak attack with some of the Tailsmans she had with her.
"Time for the return of T-Girl" said Jade as she grabbed a few good Tailsmans from the bag.
She first used the Speed Tailsman and ran toward two robotic ninjas. Then used the combination of the Immotality Tailsman and the Strength Tailsman to destroy the two robotic ninjas.
"It seems that we have a pest that's giving us some trouble" said Jinx.
"Yes" replied Valmont, "I believe you are correct. Hak Foo and Mammoth, would you please stop whoever is trying to disrupt the retrieval of the Water Amulet."
Hak Foo and Mammoth went into battle. Hak Foo tried to stop Jade, but Jade was too quick for Hak Foo as she passed right under him. But as Jade tried to run pass Mammoth, Mammoth put his foot out and he tripped Jade. Her bag of Tailsmans fell into the hands of Valmont.
"So these are the Tailsmans you were talking about to Slate earlier?" asked Jinx.
"Precisly that" said Valmont, "and now that we have the Tailsmans thanks to Chan's niece, we can really show those Titans who's boss."
"I think you people have caused enough trouble" said Robin. Robin was with the other Titans ready to fight.
"So I suppose you wouldn't mind sacrificing Chan's neice for your pathetic heroism?" replied Valmont as he showed Mammoth holding Jade by her jacket.
"Put me down you big bully" said Jade in a fisty voice.
"And looks like we have another surprise for these Titans" smiled Valmont, "Finn, Ratso, Chow show these Titans what Shendu's Tailsmans are really made of. Well, I hate to keep you Titans busy, I'm off to steal the Water Amulet."
The Titans found themselves fighting three members of the Dark Hand with Shendu's Tailsmans.
"It's nice to have the heat-beam eye Tailsman with me" smiled Finn, "let's rumble!"
"Here's a little Dragon Blast!" shouted Chow as he pointed his hand at Beast Boy. Beast Boy quickly dodged the blast.
"Dude!" cried Beast Boy to Robin, "I told you those things were hot."
"I know" replied Robin, "these Tailsmans are dangerous. Titans, keep your guard. I don't trust these guys."
"Hey, look at what I can do" said Finn as he used the Levitation Tailsman to lift a large Greek-like statue. Finn threw the statue at Raven, but she managed to use her powers to stop the statue in time.
"So, you have these same type of powers?" said Finn, "How do you like me chasing you with laser eye-beams?"
Meanwhile, Chow was fighting both Cyborg and Beast Boy with the Strength Tailsman.
"Time to show you two clowns what this thing really is made of" smiled Chow as he activated the Tailsman.
Chow and Cyborg were wrestling. Cyborg couldn't believe that a person not his own size can be this strong.
"Dude" said Beast Boy, "I think it's that Tailsman he's holding that's making him strong."
"You think?" replied Cyborg in not such astonished voice.
"Let me help" smiled Beast Boy as he changed himself into a monkey.
As a monkey, Beast Boy ran toward Chow and grabbed the Strength Tailsman from his hand. Chow knew it was over for him as he saw Cyborg's fist coming right toward him. Cyborg's fist sent Chow flying to the wall. But somehow Chow managed to leap off the wall.
"How did he do that?" asked Cyborg.
"Healing Tailsman" smiled Chow as he held the Tailsman in his hand.
While Chow was fighting Cyborg and Beast Boy, Ratso was busy trying to fight Robin and Starfire.
"I can't seem to find him" said Starfire as she had her back behind Robin.
"Me either" replied Robin.
Then all of a sudden Ratso appeared out of nowhere.
"Surprise!" said Ratso as he did a sweep kick tripping Robin and Starfire and then raced off.
"Let me guess" said Robin as he was getting up, "he has some of those Tailsmans with him?"
"I don't think we can beat him by just standing here" replied Starfire.
"Then we need to come up with a strategy" continued Robin.
Back at the temple, Jackie was guarding the Water Amulet. He knew that Valmont and Slate's robotic ninjas were coming toward the temple.
"Quick, put some barracaides so that they don't get through" said Jackie to some Atlantian guards.
The guards tried to form some type of a wall to block Valmont. However, they did not count that Valmont had the Dragon Blast Tailsman with him. The door to the temple blew open and Slate's robotic ninjas entered without ease. Following the robotic ninjas behind was Valmont, Jinx, Gizmo and Mammoth holding Jade.
"I believe you have something that we want Chan" smiled Valmont.
"Jade!" cried Jackie as he was trying to get toward her.
"Stop him!" ordered Valmont.
Slate's robotic ninjas surrounded Jackie. All of the robotic ninjas aimed their laser guns at Jackie.
"Say good bye to your uncle" laughed Valmont.
Jackie however was quick enough to up out just in time while Slate's robotic ninjas aimed their laser guns at themselves and were all destroyed.
"Forget those blasted robots!" shouted Valmont. "Mammoth, Jinx, Gizmo, deal with Chan!"
Mammoth throws Jade down and prepares for battle, while Gizmo prepared his jetpack and Jinx got into her fighting stance. Hak Foo entered the battle.
"Flowing crow takes flight!" announced Hak Foo as he leaped threw the air trying to kick Jackie.
Jackie managed to dodge Hak Foo's kick. But Hak Foo delievered a few punchs after his first attempt. Jackie however countered with a sweep kick tripping Hak Foo. Jackie couldn't see behind him that Mammoth was picking up a very large piece of a fallen statue. Mammoth was about to throw the piece of the statue at Jackie when Jade notice it.
"Jackie look out!" cried Jade after she got up from the floor.
Jackie jumped just in time. However Hak Foo was now in the way. Hak Foo had to think fast if he didn't want to get seriously injuired.
"Bulldozing bull rams brick!" shouted Hak Foo as he slammed his own head breaking the piece of statue that was meant for Jackie.
"I thought we were all on the same side?" said Jinx.
"So did I" replied Valmont, "so if you four won't finish off Chan, I will!"
Valmont took out the Dragon Blast Tailsman he had with him. He carefully aimed his hand at Jackie and activated the Tailsman. However Jackie manage to dodge the blast from the Tailsman.
"Stand still Chan!" demanded Valmont, "You are making it difficult for me to destroy you!"
Suddenly Jade notice Bruno entering the room.
"Oh thank you" smiled Jackie as he ran toward Bruno, "it's nice to see you."
"Sorry, but I have to do this" replied Bruno as his fists came toward Jackie. Bruno managed to knock Jackie unconcious.
"Well, we have to get going now" smiled Valmont.
Valmont threw a gas grenade covering the entire area with smoke. When the smoke cleared Valmont, the Hive and the Dark Hand were gone along with the Tailsmans and the Water Amulet. Just as Jackie was getting up Captain Black ran into the temple.
"What happen here?" asked Captain Black.
"Bruno knocked out Jackie" replied Jade in a bitter mood.
"Bruno did this?" asked Captain Black to Jade.
"Yes" replied Jade, "told you he was a traitor."
"We're sorry we couldn't get the Tailsmans back either" continued Robin as he entered the temple.
"Look, I'm sorry I brought you and the Titans into this mess" replied Captain Black, "this job was suppose to be done by me and I failed."
"You didn't fail Captain Black" replied Jade as she tugged on his trench coat, "there are still two other amulets left."
"Your right" replied Captain Black, "I will head back to Section 13. But Bruno may know where those amulets are."
"Hmm" smiled Jade, "I think you may need the J-Team as reinforcements."
"The J-Team?" replied Robin in a surprise look.
"I'll explain it later" said Jade.
"No Jade" said Jackie as he got up, "we already have enough help on this case."
"But Jackie" replied Jade, "think about it. The Teen Titans and Captain Black need their help."
"No, I am sorry" replied Jackie, "let's go back to the Titan Tower and from there we will go back to Uncle's Shop."
While Jackie, Captain Black and the others were going onto the submarine, Jade was stopped by Beast Boy.
"You know, your uncle didn't tell you that you can use the computers over at the Titan Tower to contact your friends" smiled Beast Boy as he was preparing to head onto the submarine.
"Hmm," smiled Jade, "perhaps you are right."
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Meanwhile back at Slate's hideout, Valmont presented Slate with not only the Water Amulet but with Shendu's Tailsmans.
"So these are the so-called magical Tailsmans" smiled Slate, "let me try the Snake Tailsman."
Slate picked up the Snake Tailsman. The Tailsman was then activated and he became invisible.
"Impressive Valmont" said Slate as he reappeared, "your Dark Hand henchmen may not be so useless after all."
"Thank you" replied Valmont, "and just where are the other two amulets left?"
"Why the Ice Amulet and the Earth Amulet of course" replied Slate, "I still need to read this book here to find out where these two remaining amulets are."