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Chapter 3: Shendu's Training

"What are you talking about Captain Black? Shendu is in the vault, and..." said Jackie.

"Jackie, the dragon is alive again, some weird kid gave him all the talismans. This kid, along with Shendu, practically destroyed our vault! There's nothing left!"

"Do not worry, Captain Black. Uncle and I will see to it that Shendu is stopped, and this new threat is stopped as well."

"Jackie, just watch out-the kid's got the same powers as Shendu..."

"What?!?"

"Jackie, just get here as soon as possible... and make sure Jade stays home this time..."

"Yes. I agree. I will see to it that Uncle and I arrive soon."

Jackie hung up the phone and went to see Uncle, who was busy studying in his books as always.

"Uncle, we have trouble!"

"Jackie, can you not see Uncle is busy!"

"Uncle, Shendu is back!"

"Aaiyaahh!!! Why you not tell Uncle sooner!?!" he smacked Jackie in the head.

"Ow! Uncle, there is also a boy that Captain Black says has Shendu's powers..."

"What?!? Now there is a demon boy acting as a follower of Shendu... Uncle must do research! You go to Captain Black."

"But he wants us both to go!"

"How do you expect Uncle to create a Chi spell to stop Shendu and his demon boy without research?!?"

"Ok, I'll just go."

Jackie left and went to Section 13 to see Captain Black.

Meanwhile, at the site of Shendu's palace...

"So Shendu, have you made that potion yet?" asked Chad.

"Have patience... If you want me to teach you how to use each power correctly, then I will require you to gain some patience..."

"Alright... You know... You seem much nicer than a dragon is made out to be... I thought you were supposed to be some kind of evil sorcerer?"

"Yes, of course. But for some reason... I somewhat like you... You shall definitely make good use of my powers... with the proper training of course..."

"Training?"

"Yes. I will personally teach you how to use each ability to its fullest."

"Hey, Shendu? I was wondering... Did you ever have any sort of well, family troubles? I mean, you do have some sort of a family, right?"

"Eh..."

"Hmm? Shendu?"

"No, I don't."

"Oh... well, anyway... So this is where your old palace was?"

"Yes. And if you are finished asking questions, the potion to replenish your powers is complete. Drink it if you want to regain your abilities."

Chad drank the red-colored potion.

"Ugh... It's gross!!! I'm starting to feel sick to my stomach..."

"That is a normal feeling. Perhaps if you humans had stronger stomachs like mine, you could handle it without trouble."

"Whatever... Ugh... So you're going to start training me how to use these powers later?"

"Yes, I will do that. Actually, we should begin immediately. After the both of us leaving Section 13 like that, I wouldn't doubt that Chan and the old man will be after us..."

"The old man...?"

"Yes, Chan's uncle I believe. He is a Chi wizard, and the one who turned me into a statue. If they find us, we will both be facing trouble from his Chi spells."

"But Shendu, wouldn't a Chi spell only affect you? I mean, I'm just a human..."

"No, it would banish your powers and perhaps do something you wouldn't like to yourself..."

"Oh..." he sighed.

"Now Chad, we must begin immediately if we are to discover a way of defeating Chan once and for all."

"Yeah! I agree. I like you a lot Shendu... You're really cool, and I don't think it was very fair of them to turn you into a statue without even giving you a chance... So what if you're a dragon? You don't seem so bad to me. But I guess that's 'cause I sort of feel that I'm like you, Shendu... I can't really explain it..."

"Hmm... Well, I suggest we begin. I will teach you how to use and control each of your twelve powers. We shall start with astral projection."

"What's that? I know you told me about it, but I never used it or know what it is for that matter..."

"Astral projection is somewhat like your soul. You can use this power to leave your body to travel around, while moving through walls and without being seen or heard."

"Oh, you mean like a ghost?"

"Precisely. To do this, you must feel it within yourself. I want you to try it."

"Alright. I'll just keep thinking about it in my mind..."

Chad started to attempt the power, and minutes later, fell to the floor.

"Woah, Shendu! I think it's working! Shendu? Oh, that's right, he can't see or hear me. Better go back into myself now."

He flew into his body and got back up.

"Very good, Chad. You've used the astral projection well. Now we will go on to invisibility, and so on." said Shendu.

Shendu explained everything to Chad, and hours later, he had learned each power and how to use it.

"Well, Shendu... I think I'm ready. I get everything now. Except, do I have to drink that disgusting potion again?"

"You will if you want to use your powers. Hold your nose. That should stop the taste."

"Whatever you say, Shendu..." he sighed and drank the potion. His powers' energy was restored.

"Now, it's time to prepare to face Chan. I sense he is looking for us as we speak." said Shendu.

In Uncle's Rare Finds:

"Uncle, what are you doin.... ow!" he said as Uncle smacked his head.

"Jackie, we cannot stop Shendu if he has found a way to transfer dark chi into a human slave..."

"But Uncle, how do we know that boy is Shendu's slave?"

"You think a dragon like Shendu would have friends?!?"

"Tch... yeah right, who'd want to be friends with that smelly old dragon anyway?" said Jade.

"Jade? You are not coming!" said Jackie.

"Aw... But you need me! Haven't I always saved you somehow when we fought Shendu?"

"... No Jade, you will stay here. Uncle doesn't even know what to do... With this new 'Shendu' following him around..."

"Jackie, we must go now. I have found a chi spell capable of removing the powers from the boy, thus allowing us to stop Shendu."

"Wait, you mean this guy has powers like I did that time? The talisman ones?" said Jade.

"Yes, but we must go now. Jade you will stay with Captain Black."

"Aww...." she growled.

Jackie and Uncle left in one of Section 13's jets toward Hong Kong, where Shendu and Chad were waiting.

"So they're coming?" asked Chad.

"Yes, I believe so..." said Shendu.

"Shendu, I have to tell you... I feel a little strange... I can't explain it though..."

To be continued....