DISCLAIMER: I DON'T OWN RANDY CUNNINGHAM 9TH GRADE NINJA NOR LIFE AND TIMES OF JUNIPER LEE

"And over there to the right, is the where the Grand Looping thing is taking place," Jody was leading her tour group over to the fairgrounds where they were holding the LARPing event.

"Finally," White Julian snickered. "Now if I can only find out where they are keeping the monkey's paw amulet, I can steal it and take over not only Norrisville but this city as well!" he whispered.

"What did you just say?" Lila asked. She couldn't put her finger on it, but there was something off about Julian.

"Oh nothing," White Julian chuckled. While he is confidant that he could take them all, he didn't want any unnecessary risks to his plans. Just in case...

"Hey is that June over there fighting a ninja?" Ophelia wondered.

"A ninja?" White Julian gasped . Sure enough he saw the ninja fighting what looked like an ordinary girl. 'What is the Ninja doing here? He followed me here! No that's ridiculous, I mean why would the Ninja be here of all places. No this must be a different Ninja.' White Julian muttered to himself.

"Hm, who knew June got some cool fighting moves," Roger commented seeing June fighting.

"Indeed," Ophelia agreed. "I wonder what else she can do?" Ophelia wondering about how many more secrets her best friend is keeping from her/them.

"Well I did see her jumping on rooftops one time," Jody commented, but everyone just ignored her. The fight between June and the Ninja started to draw attention bringing in a small crowd of spectators as well.

"Okay that's it. I need to end this." the Ninja said doing a series of weird gestures. "NINJA AIR FIST!" the Ninja called out, throwing a burst of solid air in the shape of a fist right at June, knocking her down.

"That is the Ninja! Has he already found out about my plans?" White Julian cursed.

"Oh you want to bring out the big guns huh!" June sneered pulling out one of her magic stones. "Well you're not the only one packing heat!" June pointed her shock stone at the Ninja and shot an energy bolt at him knocking him back.

"What the juice?" the Ninja groaned in shock. Not just him but everyone who saw it.

"Hey what's going on over there?" they heard Jody said. Both June and the Ninja turned to see Jody's tour group passing by, and not only them but other people as well were gathering around them, witnessing both June and the Ninja using their powers.

"Oh boy," both June and the Ninja gulped, wondering how they're going to explain this one. "Well you see, it's like this, um," both June and the Ninja stammering trying to think of some kind of excuse.

Over in the crowd Howard rolled his eyes. "Yet again it falls to me to save the day," he complained. "Oh look, this must be some kind of demo fight for the LARPing thing or whatever!" Howard yelled so that everyone could hear him.

"A demo fight?"

"Makes sense."

"Those are some cool special effects."

"Love the ninja costume."

Accepting Howard's explanation, the crowd started cheering and demanding an encore. Seeing an opening to protect his sister's secret, Dennis decided to play along with to it. "Yes, this is a demo fight: The Shadow Ninja vs. um...uh...Jane the Witch Princess!" Dennis announced.

"Witch Princess, really?" June shot an angry glace at her brother.

"Hey at least I made you a princess," Dennis defended.

As the audience cheered this performance, the thing going through the Ninja's mind was quiet different. "A witch?" the Ninja repeated as the memory of her using that magic stone replayed in his mind. "Oh I get it, you're not really a pretty little girl, your are an ugly old hag of a sorceress!" the Ninja accused.

"Excuse me?" June's eye twitched with annoyance. While she didn't really understand his accusations, she didn't appreciate being called and ugly old hag.

"And since these people think this is a show, I don't have to hold back anymore!" the Ninja reached into his suit and pulled out his sword.

"What the?" June choked. As an experienced warrior, she could tell that the sword is definitely the real deal.

"June here!" Dennis said tossing her his wizard's staff which turned out to be...

"My Staff of Wushu! Dennis how many times have I told you NOT TO TOUCH MY STUFF!" June yelled.

"I was just borrowing it," Dennis shrugged. "Although in my defense, if I hadn't you wouldn't have it now." he argued.

June growled in frustration knowing that her brother had a point. Still, she is planning on giving him a long lecture once this is done, and maybe beat it into his head with her staff, but right now she has other concerns. June turned her attention to the Ninja who was swinging his sword around either as a warm up or to intimidate her. June responded by twirling her staff around like a baton to showcase her skills as well. The two combatants stared at each other for what seemed like hours, even though it was only a few seconds. Then without warning, the charged at each other. The Ninja swung his sword first, but June blocked it with her staff. June quickly counters with a helicopter kick to the head, but the Ninja ducked avoided getting hit. The Ninja swung his sword again, but this time June parried it leaving his right side open. Taking advantage of this of his momentary weak spot, June elbowed his sides, sending the Ninja rolling on the ground.

"Had enough?" June yelled giving the Ninja a chance to surrender.

"Ha, I'm just warming up, and speaking of warming up." the Ninja laughed. "Ninja Tengu Fireball!" the Ninja called out throwing a fireball at June. June using a special Te Xuan Ze technique, caught the fireball with her bare hands and flung it back at the Ninja. "Ninja Hydro Hand!" the Ninja cried throwing a ball of water to block his own ball of fire. Unfortunately, while the Hydro Hand was able to dispel the fireball, it happen a little too close to the Ninja, creating a cloud of steam that ironically blocked the Ninja's vision. "Just give me a second here," the Ninja pleaded trying to blow the steam away so that he can see. However June wasn't about to give him the chance to recuperate. Charging head fast into the steam cloud, June swung her staff as hard as she could, knocking the sword out of his hand, and then followed through with a round house kick to the stomach. Sending the Ninja flying about 15 ft away. "Ow, my guts, you got me in my guts!" the Ninja groaned.

"Ready to give up yet?" June huffed. That fight took more out of her than she was willing to admit.

"Ugh I just have to say," the Ninja moaned in pain as he tried to get back up. "SMOKEBOMB!" he yelled throwing a smoke bomb on the ground and using the cover to escape.

"ARE YOU KIDDING ME!" June coughed. After all that, for him to get away was very frustrating for her.

Seeing that the fight was over, Dennis decided it was time to do a little crowd control. "And the victor is Jane the witch princess!" Dennis announced. This brought applause and cheers from the audience. "That concludes our Demo, be sure to come in for our Grand LARPing event for more role playing excitement." Naturally some members of the audience wanted to meet with the 'actors' but Dennis explained that they are contractual obligated not mingle with the populace until after the event. With the exception of course for Jody's tour group.

"June that was amazing! I never knew you had such moves. Despite being your best friend and all." Ophelia praised or accused, it's very hard to tell with her.

"Yeah and why didn't you tell us that you were doing this demo?" Roger asked.

"Is this why you were jumping on the buildings and cars? To practice for this?" Jody asked.

"You saw that," June gulped. Again June was caught in a conundrum of wanting to tell her best friends everything, but at the same time knowing that she must never reveal the truth.

"June was actually do this as a favor to me," Dennis interjected. "Yeah she kind of owed me one for that thing I did for her awhile back," Dennis choked since he can't think of any favors that June owes him. If anything, he's the one owes her a lot. "So thanks sis," he said hoping that it would be enough for her friends.

"Oh so that's what this is all about," June friends accepting this excuse.

"So June are you going to help with the tour?" Jody asked hopefully.

"Sorry Jody, but after that performance, I'm kind of pooped." June apologized.

"Oh okay then," Jody said with a hint of disappointment. "Maybe we can get together later then." Jody invited.

"Sure that's a promise," June said before running to her grandmother's house. While June would rather be hanging out with her friends, she needed to deal with this ninja issue first. Dennis and Ray-Ray followed June saying that they wanted to make sure she was alright. Lila wanted to go as well, but decided to stay with Jody. As June and her brothers left, White Julian watched her very carefully. He knew that this wasn't an act. He could tell that the fight was real and that girl can use real magic. Between the girl, the invisible monsters, and the Ninja, White Julian needed to find out as much as he can of what's going on in this city. More importantly how to use it to his advantage.

"So how about we continue the tour?" Jody said not really asking.

"Oh yes that would be wonderful," White Julian said. From what he had witness, these people are friends with that girl so they could provide him with answers.

"Oh you know what, I'm worried about my friend back at the hotel. Maybe I should check on him." Howard said before running off, then stopping to catch his breath, and then walking the rest of the way.

"Okay," Jody said again with a hint of disappointment.

Over at Jasmine Lee's house, groaned in frustrations over what happened. "I can't believe it! I just can't believe he got away like that!" June ranted.

"You've got to let it go June. All this anger will mess up your chi." Ah-mah said giving her granddaughter a cup of tea.

"I know, but just wish I knew what his deal is." June said taking a sip.

"I got it!" Monroe barked excitedly flipping the pages through one of his books. "I knew I saw that mark somewhere. It is the symbol of the Norisu Nine clan!" Monroe showing them the logo that was on the Ninja's outfit.

"So what's the deal with this Norisu Nine?" Ray-Ray asked deeply interested in this ninja business.

"The Norisu Nine were a band of ninjas that existed before the Te Xuan Ze. They fought all manner of magical creatures, most prominently the Sorcerer." Monroe read.

"The Sorcerer?" June repeated curiously.

"Aye, one of the most dangerous creature ever to walk the earth. He had a terrible dark power, one where he could turn humans into monster slaves, and the ninjas were the only ones who knew how to change them back." Monroe read on.

"Hey the ninja was saying something about wanting to destank the monsters. You think that's what he was talking about?" Dennis recalled.

"Probably, but it doesn't explain what is the ninja even doing here?" June wondered.

"Never mind that, I want to hear what happened between the ninjas and the sorcerer!" Ray-Ray said eager to hear how the story ends.

"Well, after a fierce battle that cost the lives of all but one, the ninjas manage to trap the sorcerer in a bottomless pit. Since then the last of the ninjas stood sentinel. Ever vigilant, to ensure that the sorcerer never escapes." Monroe read.

"So what is he here on vacation or something?" Dennis wondered.

"Not likely, ninjas are very determine bunch. It takes a lot to pull them from their duties." Monroe commented.

"Wait a minute, the ninja called me a sorceress. You don't think the sorcerer broke free and the ninja followed him here to Orchid Bay? That must be why my bracelet is acting all crazy like!" June figured.

"And that ninja must have mistaken you for him!" Monroe agreed. "We need to clear up this misunderstanding otherwise he may attack you again. Plus you may need his help fighting the sorcerer."

"Right we just need to find him," June nodded in agreement.

"And how are you going to do that?" Dennis interjected. "He's a ninja. Hiding is like their specialty. You can't find them unless they want to be found."

"Ugh, you're right. We're just going to have to wait until he shows himself." June groaned.

Speaking of the Ninja

Howard made his way back to the hotel where he and his friends were staying. As expected he found Randy inside, still in his ninja suit performing 'Art of Heal' on himself. "I don't believe it!" Howard gasped.

"I know right, I think that girl broke my ribs." Randy groaned as he took off his mask. He didn't want to risk Julian seeing the ninja in their room.

"Not that, I mean they gave us a gift basket filled with McSquiddles!" Howard said happily as he started chowing down on the snacks.

"Well I'm fine too, thank you for you concern." Randy said sarcastically.

"It is your own fault you know running around in your ninja suit and all." Howard pointed out.

"Yes but I was protecting the people of this city!" Randy argued.

"From what?" Howard asked.

"From the monsters! They're everywhere!" Randy insisted. "Can't you see them?"

"Uh no, and neither does anyone else. Man Cunningham if anyone needs a vacation it's you." Howard joked.

"I am not going crazy. I tell you there are monsters here, just you know, like invisible." Randy said.

"Invisible you say. Then why are they not doing anything?" Howard argued.

"What, what do you mean?" Randy asked.

"If I was invisible I would be messing with everyone." Howard chuckled mischievously. "And yet I have not seen any signs of invisible monster doing anything."

"Oh yeah then come with me," Randy dragged Howard to the window. Randy then started looking for monster that were doing things that he could point out. He spotted a monster taking a hot dog from a hot dog vender. "There! There's a monster right over there..." Randy was about to say steal, but the monster placed some money on the hot dog stand and gave the dogs to what looked like his children. "Buying a hot dogs for his kids?" Randy spotted another monster bumping into a human, knocking him down. "There's another one that tripped that guy and is now helping him up." Randy said in confusion as the monster picked the guy up and gently place him back on the ground. The man seemed completely confused by what just happened, but quickly brushed it off. Randy looked around some more and found monsters bringing their laundry to the dry cleaners, shopping, and just playing out in the streets.

"Wow Cunningham those are some of the most unmonster things I've ever heard. They sound more like ordinary citizens." Howard said.

"Oh my ninja, that's what the nomicon was trying to tell me. These aren't monsters, they're citizens!" Randy realized.

"So basically you just assaulted a bunch on harmless monsters and got your butt handed to you by a girl." Howard mocked. He just loves it when his best friend messes up so that he could rub it in his face.

"I better go apologize," Randy said putting the mask back on and jumping out the window.

"I'll be here," Howard said enjoying the free gifts and watching the big screen tv.

As the Ninja raced across town looking for June, Jody had just finished giving Julian a tour of the city. "That concludes are tour. Any questions?" Jody asked.

"Yes, about that girl that the Ninja was fighting, who is she and how does she do those magnificent tricks?" White Julian asked.

"Oh you mean June, yes she's our best friend. I think she take karate or something." Jody answered.

"And what about her magic?" White Julian asked.

"Magic, that's silly. It's just special effects. Her brother is really deep in all that role playing stuff." Jody laughed.

"I see," White Julian mumbled. It was obvious that these people knew nothing other than the girl's name. Meaning that they were practically useless to him. He was about to leave them when he spotted the Ninja swing between buildings. That's when he came up with an idea of how his hosts can be of some use to him after all. "So you think magic is silly eh." White Julian grinned. "What do you think of my magic!" He casts some white stank on Jody, Ophelia, and Roger. Lila, thanks to her animal reflexes, manage to avoid getting hit. Lila watched in horror as her friends transformed into monsters, and not the kind that usually populated Orchid Bay. These monsters could be seen by normal humans. Reaching into her pocket, Lila used the Restoration Stone that June gave her. Once activated it would make her hair grow again, turning her back into a Sasquatch for whenever she wanted to go back to her tribe. For now she was using it to disguise herself as a monster. "Perfect, now go my monsters, create havoc!" White Julian ordered before turning into a monster himself. Lila felt guilt from all the destruction she was causing, but she knew she had to do it to find out what's going on.

Up on the rooftops the Ninja could hear people screaming. "What the juice?" the Ninja cursed seeing the monsters rampaging on the city streets. "Smoke Bomb," the Ninja cried appearing on the street near the monsters. While he didn't recognize 4 of the monsters, he did Julian's and figured that the others must have been the welcoming party. "Don't worry I'll have you destanked in no time," the Ninja promised. The Ninja started fighting the monsters while slicing some article of clothing; Jody's head band, Ophelia's belt, Roger's hat, Lila's shirt. While nothing of significance, Monster Julian began to pull the stank back, reverting them back to humans to make it look like the Ninja saved them. Lila noticed this and used her Exfoliax Charm to remove her excess hair giving her a human appearance. She then pretended to be unconscious just like her friends.

After fighting the Ninja for a bit, Monster Julian reverted back to human form as well. "Julian are you alright?" the Ninja asked.

"Yes, thanks to you," White Julian struggled to say.

"What happened?" the Ninja asked.

"It was that girl. The one you were fighting. She turned us into monsters. I think she is the sorceress!" White Julian cried before pretending to faint.

"No," Lila whimpered. As much as she wanted to tell the Ninja the truth, she knew she couldn't do it, not with Julian around.

"I knew it. I knew there was something off about her." The Ninja helped Julian and the rest of the tour group on to some benches. "You ought to be safe here, while I deal with that witch. Ninja Scarf Swing!" the Ninja yelled throwing his scarf to a flag pole on the side of a building and swung off.

Once the Ninja was gone, White Julian got up. "There that ought to keep him occupied while I get the amulets for myself. And who knows, maybe I'll get lucky and they'll destroy one another." White Julian happily whistled as he walked down the street.

Peeking her eyes open, Lila made sure that Julian was nowhere to be seen. She then made a mad dash to June's house. She needed to warn her friend of Julian's plot. She can only hope that she gets there in time, before June and the Ninja tear each other apart!