Ch. 2: Return of the Shadowkhan

Colleen and the J-Teens were already on their way to Green Valley, which is only a 38 mile drive. Captain Black was driving them in the van. Drago and Hsi Wu were already in human form while Ice was looking out the window. He was thinking about Chrissie and how they use to hang out together as kids. He has had a crush on her since 4th grade.

"You okay, Ice?" Colleen asked, "You haven't said much since we left."

"I was just thinkin', Col," he answered, "Do you think Chrissie will remember me after three years?"

"Still like her?" Colleen asked with a devious look and smile.

"Well…I…uh," he stuttered.

"Ice, we've been friends since we were kids," Colleen said, "Of course Chrissie will remember you."

Hsi Wu was overhearing this and is not to happy to hear he may have competition in his latest pursuit.

"It looks like I have some competition," Hsi said to Drago, "I'll have to work hard to win Chrissie over."

"Unc, you are not seriously gonna try to steal this girl away from Ice, are you?" Drago asked with concern, "Ice is our friend. Besides, you don't even know this girl yet."

"I don't have to know her, Nephew," Hsi Wu said, "A girl of true beauty deserves to have the Sky Demon in her presence."

"Well it was that same attitude that got you banished by the Eight Immortals when you fell for the charm of He Xiangu and allowed yourself to be trapped by Philosopher Han's flute, remember?"

"Why did your dad have to tell you about that?" Hsi Wu asked embarrassingly.

"Besides, we have bigger things to worry about, like getting Chrissie to safety before Baldro and his thugs catch up with us."

Meanwhile, in the ruins of Old San Fran, Baldro, Illry, and Mump were talking with their unhappy leader, making the Goblin Trio quiver with fear.

"So far, you three have failed me three times!" he said furiously, "The J-Teens have already collected three keys are on their way to the fourth!"

"We will try to get all four keys, Sire," Baldro said, "Just give us another chance!"

"Please!" Illry begged, "Don't hurt us for our failures!"

"We'll do our best!" Mump said.

"That's what I'm afraid of," Froggo said with disdain, "Luckily, I have a spell that will allow to tap into any magic I want, even magic outside Irish origin."

"How will this help us, Great Froggo?" Illry asked.

"It will allow me to provide some profession, more experienced help for you three."

Suddenly, their shadows began to grow and take on shape. Then, ninjas with red eyes came out, scaring the trio.

"The Shadowkhan?" Baldro asked in bewilderment, "But how?"

"The spell allows me to tap into magical frequency no matter how faint," Froggo said "I can summon the Shadowkhan by tapping into the frequency of Tarakudo with just a thought. Shadowkhan, accompany my servants to the location of the fourth key and show them how it is done."

The Shadowkhan bow to Prince Froggo and take the trio through the shadows.