Ch. 5: The Missing Talismans
The next day, Colleen and Black were at Section 13 to discuss the plan to search for the goblins.
"I'll use the Speed Talisman to scout the city," she said, "Since goblins are more at home in rocky regions," I'll start at the forest outside town."
"I don't know, Colleen," Captain Black said, "Are we sure want to revive the Demons?"
"They're Drago's family, Captain Black. I understand if you and Jackie had a bad history with them, but like Jade said, they deserve a chance to change. Besides, we don't turn our backs on someone who needs help just because it comes from an enemy. That's what separates the bad guys from the good guys."
"You're right, Colleen. We gotta do it for the Demons."
They walked right into the vault where the talismans are being stored. Black used his keycard to open the vault; and then they both walked in. They gasped when they saw that three of the talismans went missing: the snake, rabbit, and ox.
"The Snake, Rabbit, and Ox Talismans are gone," Colleen shouted, "Who could have taken them?"
Captain Black guessed on the most obvious person who took the Talismans.
"Jade."
Colleen got out her communicator and contacted the rest of the team.
"We have an emergency, Teens," she said, "Meet me at the vault."
The J-Teens gathered at the vault. Colleen and Captain Black already told them what happened.
"How can you be sure Jade is the one who took the Talismans?" Colleen asked with doubt.
"This is the kind of thing Jade would do, Col," Drago replied, "Who else would have taken the Talismans?"
Then, Jade came in with Uncle and Jackie.
"Who took what talismans?" Jade asked.
The J-Teens were shocked to see Jade.
"Jade?" they all called.
"What?"
"Someone took the powers of invisibility, speed, and super strength," Cody said, "We thought it was you."
"I was helping Uncle with research on Demon Revival," Jade said.
"I'll look over the surveillance tapes and see who took the talismans," Captain Black said.
They have been looking over the security tapes for twenty minutes until they saw a shadowy figure approach all twelve of the talismans. They had surprised looks on their faces when the Monkey King taking the Snake, Rabbit, and Ox Talismans.
"I don't believe it," Drago said.
Moments later, they went into the Monkey King's room in Section 13. They found some books on goblins and the history of San Francisco in his room.
"Looks like the Monkey King has been doing his own research," Colleen said.
She looked at each of the books. All of the highlighted portions were on the ruins of San Francisco and goblins living in tunnel networks. Colleen realized both where the Monkey King lives and where the goblins are hiding out.
"Of course!" she said, "Goblins are more at home in places underground and with a network of tunnels, and there's only one place in San Fran like that."
"The ruins of Old San Francisco," Drago finished.