Ch. 7: Attack by the Darkness

Shendu and the girls are just a few miles from the Palace. Colleen told Shendu that she saw Meilin's spirit showing her the way, making Shendu happy.

"You saw my beautiful Meilin as a spirit?" Shendu asks.

"Yeah," Colleen replied, "She pointed me to the trail of White Chrysanthemums. I think she was pointing me the fastest way to the Palace."

"I'm not surprised. The White Chrysanthemum was her favorite flower. We even had some during our secret wedding."

"Guys, I see the Palace up ahead!"

The heroes see themselves coming close to the Palace. They were about to move in close when they are ambushed by the three shadow beasts.

"Going somewhere?!" the satyr leers.

They bombard the three with shadow balls, causing them to be knocked to the ground and lose consciousness.

"Now to deliver the final blow and the master will reward us," the gargoyle brags as he delivers a shadow beam at Shendu.

However, something deflected the beam away from Shendu, causing the shadow beasts to be flabbergasted. Shendu opens his eyes and sees the Spirit of Meilin protecting him.

"Meilin, you came back," he said softly.

Then, beams of chi shoot at the Shadow Beasts. Uncle and Tohru are coming out of the Palace, shooting at them with their blowfish. One final blow from Tohru causes the Beasts to vanish.

"Thanks, Guys!" Colleen thanks Tohru and Uncle.

"No time for thanks! Did you get the flower?!" Uncle hurries.

Colleen shows him the bundle of Rehmmania they got.

Back in the Palace, Uncle is in Drago's room as he grinds one of the flowers until it is dust. Then, he picks up the bits and puts them into a cup. After, he pours hot tea into the cup and stirs.

"Drink this, Drago," he tells him, "It will destroy the disease within you."

Drago gently picks up the cup and drinks the potion. The others are anxiously waiting outside when Uncle came out with news.

"Drago is going to be fine," Uncle says.

Everyone cheers in relief to the good news. Colleen goes into see him and hugs.

"Drago, you're alright," she says as she hugs him.

"Thanks to you, Holly, and Dad," Drago says as he embraces her.

"We'd take on Manticore if it means saving you."

They continue to hug each other.

That evening, Uncle speaks with Jade, Jackie, Tohru and the Demons.

"Something you want to tell us, Uncle?" Jackie asks.

"Yes,"he replies, "This disease was not brought by coincidence or accident. Someone has summoned dark chi to infect Drago. If Meilin had the disease, this someone had infected her as well."

"You mean someone purposely killed Meilin with the Chi Disease tried to do the same to Drago?" Tohru asks.

"Count to think of it," Shendu said, "Those Shadow Beasts muttered about a boss who ordered them to prevent us from reaching Drago. But who could he be, and why would he want to harm Drago?"

"To answer that question, answer this. Didn't it seem a little coincidental that we were one Thunder Demon short around the time Drago got sick?" Jade said with a suspicious tone.

"I agree with Jade," Tso Lan said, "We were unable to find Tchang Zu around the time all this happened."

"And he has a lot to gain for getting rid of Shendu," Xiao Fung added.

"Whether Tchang Zu is involved or not, we must be very cautious," Uncle said, "This boss is trying to destroy the J-Teens with an evil purpose in mind."

Tchang Zu is watching the meeting through his mirror angrily when the three nervous Shadow beasts came in.

"You fools failed to destroy my brother and his friends!" he shouted at them.

"Apologies for our failure, Master Tchang Zu," the Satyr begged.

"Now my brothers and sisters are going to be watching me like a hawk and protect the J-Teens any way they can! I'll have to come up with another plan to get rid of them."

Back in Drago's room, Colleen is talking with him about his mom.

"I saw your mom as a spirit," Colleen said, "She pointed us the way so we can get to you in time, and she saved your dad's life."

"And I saw her while I was dreaming," Drago said, "It's nice to know she still watches over me and Dad."

"I hope you found some comfort knowing that."

Then, Jade comes in with some wonderful news.

"Drago, I got special surprise for you outside," she says.