Ch. 6: The Spirit of Meilin

The heroes and bad guys reappear next to the Great Wall of China.

"Where are we?" Holly asks.

"We're at the great wall of China!" Colleen said.

"Indeed," the gargoyle said, "Our master will be pleased that we delayed you while the young dragon suffers!"

"Who are you guys?!" Colleen yells for an explanation.

"We are the Shadow Beasts of Avalon," the Satyr said.

"Our massster has plans for Drago, and he doesn't want you to interfere," the Gargantuan Snake says.

"What does he have to do with how sick my son is?"Shendu asks angrily.

"You'll never know, Shendu! He has orders to get rid of you as well," the Satyr said as all three shadow creatures charge at them

Colleen uses her water power to collect the dew and moisture around them and splash the three demons with it. Then, she uses her strong breathe to encase them in ice.

"Good job, Colleen," Holly complimented as she gives a thumbs up.

"Now we gotta focus on our other problem: getting the flowers we collected to Drago," Colleen reminded them.

"It's no use," Shendu said in despair, "Hong Kong is 1200 miles from here! Even with the speed talisman, it will take us hours to get there if we don't know which direction."

All seems hopeless until Colleen feels the wind. It is blowing hair harshly when she saw a ghostly Chinese woman in the same uniform Jackie wore in "Demon World". Colleen knew who she is.

"Meilin?" she called softly.

Meilin pointed to a trail of white Chrysanthemums as Colleen realizes what she is trying to say.

"Guys, I think I know the way back," Colleen said.

"How can you be sure?" Shendu asks.

"Let's just say I spoke with someone you once knew."

Back at Shendu's Palace, Tso Lan is taking care of a fever-stricken Drago. He is putting a wet cloth over his head, hoping it will break his fever. Jade and Jackie have already been informed about what's happened.

"Colleen, Shendu and Holly better hurry," Jade said with anxiety.

"Don't worry, Jade," Jackie assures her, "Colleen is not one to give up when it comes to a friend."

While Drago is asleep, he begins dreaming that he is in a shadow world, lost, scared, and alone.

"Colleen! Ice! Anybody! Where is everyone?!" he shouts.

Then he sees a figure of light coming toward him. As it came closer, he finally sees who it is: his mom.

"Mom?" Drago called to her.

"I'm here, Drago," Meilin says.

Drago embraces her, shedding tears of joy over seeing her after so long.

"Mom, it really is you. What's happening to me?"

"It's a chi disease, the same disease that destroyed me. Someone casted a spell to summon it and targeted you."

"What? Why?"

"I'm not sure, but your father and your two friends, Colleen and Holly, are coming with flowers needed for your medicine. I need you to stay strong until they get back. You are like your father that way: willing to keep fighting no matter the odds."

Drago hugs his mother one more time.

"Mom, I miss you," Drago said as he sheds another tear.

"I miss you, too," Meilin comforts him, "but just remember, I'm always there in spirit, and I am very proud of you for the path you have taken and the lives you have saved from dark magic."

Meilin disappears in a flash of light. Back in reality, Drago begins to moan.

"Mom," he mutters.