Ch. 5: Hsi Wu vs. Strikemaster Ice
A few moments have passed, and Colleen has already explained to Chrissie about Drago and his uncle, the four keys, the goblins, and why they were after her.
"This is a lot to take in, Colleen," she said, "But I have been working on something that could help with the goblins. I was working on it when you came in."
Chrissie takes out the device she was making.
"What is it?" Drago asked.
"It's a sonic boomer," Chrissie said, "It can generate loud vibrations that can scare away anything with acute hearing. Perfect if someone has a pest problem."
"Can it work on bat-like demons?" Colleen asked jokingly while looking at Hsi Wu.
Hsi Wu raspberry at her. Ice sat next to her.
"You still the smart one, Chrissie," Ice said to her.
"Thanks, Ice," Chrissie said to him.
Seeing Ice and Chrissie together made Hsi Wu a little angry.
"So how are you guys gonna guard Chrissie if the counselors find out you're here?" Jimmy asked.
"Captain Black has already signed us up for this camp," Colleen said, "We're gonna be working undercover as campers."
"Cool!" Jimmy and Jade shouted, "Which session?"
"The survival division," Colleen said.
Then, they heard the whistle blow outside. One of the camp counselors wanted the campers out of the bunk. The J-Teens, Chrissie, Jade, and Jimmy came out.
"Welcome to Green Valley Camp of Science and Exploration, Newcomers!" The counselor said, "I am counselor Rick Simmons. Here, science is not just about computers and electricity; it is also about study of nature and how things work to your advantage or for others. The Survival Group will learn about using surroundings in case there's trouble; the science group will be learning about invention and innovation; and the exploration group will be learning about nature and its surroundings. We will start with the Rock Climbing Course for the survival group."
"Yes! It's my chance to show Chrissie I'm the man," Ice said excitedly.
"Not if I get up top first, Ice!" Hsi Wu said.
They both give each other the evil eye. Later, they went to the Rock Climbing Wall. Rick was just going over the rules.
"The rules are simple," he said, "There's to be no tripping, no cheating, and no dangerous stunts. First one to the top is the winner. Who would like to go first?"
"I will," Ice and Hsi Wu both say in unison.
Both give each other angry looks, causing concern for the rest of the team.
"Why do I have a feeling that a war is about to start?" Cody said.
Hsi Wu and Ice put their harnesses on. Chrissie came by to watch the whole thing.
"I just gotta beat this dude and impress Chrissie," Ice said to himself.
"Speak for yourself, Human!" Hsi Wu said after hearing, "Once I win, Chrissie will be with the better man."
"Over my dead body yo!"
Ice and Hsi Wu were all set for the climb. Rick blew the whistle. Hsi Wu and Ice began to climb up the wall as the crowd cheers for them. Ice was already in the lead. He looked down and saw Chrissie looking at him. Then, Hsi Wu changed his foot into a demon foot and pulled Ice from the ankle forcibly, causing him to fall. Hsi Wu made it to the top and won while Ice was literally hanging. Hsi Wu looked down, saw Chrissie, and winked at her. This made her a little nervous. It has been like this between Hsi Wu and Ice throughout the day. Ice tripped Hsi Wu during the obstacle course; Hsi Wu bumped him during the rope climbing event, causing them to get tied up; and Ice beat him silly during the jousting tournament.
It was already nightfall, and the J-Teens were already heading. They were all tired after the long day.
"It was brutal today, Drago," Colleen stated.
"The competitions or watching Hsi Wu and Ice duke it out?" Drago asked.
"The last one."
Ice angrily approached Drago as they walk back to the cabins.
"Dang, D!" he yelled, "Your uncle's really getting' up my grill!"
"I'm not surprised, Ice," Drago said, "My dad use to tell me that Hsi Wu use to act like that toward every girl he's met before he got banished."
"How many?" Colleen asked.
"My dad said he dated sixty-eight girls, mostly human girls" Drago said.
"That two-timing bat face!" Colleen shouted.
"Now you know how I felt," Jade said.