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That?

Megan?

Okay, I know it's you guys messing with me, so stop messing.

Okay, fine, I'm out of here.

Whoa, whoa, big fella, big fella, calm down.

That was a goof.

Oh, dude, you are so easy.

This is mean. Just tuck her.

Sorry, man.

For my story. Your story?

Oh, I got one.

Come on, sit with me.

Whoa, rewind.

Tucker just gassed you nasty and you're not tipped?

Nah. Friends are like that, Quinn.

If you ever get one, you'll know.

That's kind of what my story's about.

I thought your story was about hockey.

It is, but it's about friendship, too.

You see, friends stick by each other.

If your friend's having fun, you have fun.

If he needs help, you help him. But what would happen if your friend were in

danger? And the only way to help him would be to put your own life on the

Question is, would you do it?

Submitted for the approval of the Midnight Society, I call this story.

The Tale of Jake the Snake.

Such a loser, man.

I'm getting cream.

You're doing fine. Just keep your mind on the game.

Zach and Wiley were best friends, and both really wanted to make the high

hockey team.

They'd been practicing for months, and it was finally time for trial.

Wiley, go clean up that nose.

Alan, take Wiley's spot.

I want to work on number two again.

You're not getting this play right.

Gather around.

Could I have been any worse?

You'll pick it up tomorrow.

These guys are good.

Not like our pond league.

So what? You're good too.

Man, I really wanted this.

Wiley, I'm telling you, you're good enough to make this team. We both are.

Just come back tomorrow ready to bust it, okay?

All right.

Wiley, get some ice for that nose.

You look like a clown.

Hello?

Anybody in there?

It's a mite that knows.

Thanks. You remind me of a guy that used to play here.

Really? Did he think too?

Yes, he did.

At first.

But he went on to be one of the greatest to ever play the game.

Who was he?

Desmond. Jake Desmond.

They called him Jake the Snake because he could snake through any defense.

How'd he get so good?

He got himself a new stick.

It gave him a whole new attitude.

And he cleaned house.

New stick?

That's it? This wasn't just any stick.

This stick had magic.

Give me a break. If you don't believe me, try it yourself.

All this stuff is still here.

In the basement.

It's all down there.

Even a stick.

Hey, mister.

Down here?

grow.

Awesome.

Hello?

And Halpin's winding down the ice. He digs the defender.

He comes up. He shoots.

It goes.

Where's your loser friend?

Tired of taking a beating?

I'm right here.

Don't mess, geek boy.

You look ready to tear it up. You have no idea.

Where'd you get this, dumb?

I'll cut. You nervous?

You kidding?

The coach would be crazy to cut me down. Yes! Right!

Negative! Woo!

Yes.

Man, I really thought I was gonna make it.

Yeah, looks like I got your spot.

Nice going.

How did you turn it on like that?

New stick, new attitude.

Catch you later.

Duchamp, my man, you're gonna kick some serious butts. Yeah!

And Halpin races down the ice. He dekes through the defenders.

He wraps it around.

He shoots it. He scores!

Top corner!

Wiley Halpin wins the game!

And the crowd's going wild!

Toughest guy was Chirac from Saskatchewan. He checked the guy right

glass once.

Hey, guys. How's it going?

What are you doing?

Eating. What are you doing?

Look around.

What's wrong with this picture?

Duchamp hasn't dropped any food on his shirt.

Yet. No.

Don't you get it?

This is a team table, and you're not on the team. You can't sit here.

Yeah, right. That's very funny.

You see anyone laughing?

What were they talking about?

Oh, Chirac. Okay.

Good work, puzzler. You're getting to be one brilliant mouse.

Hey.

Sorry. This lab's for science club members only.

Lighten up.

You know you can't hang with the team.

Where's that law written? And even if it was, I wouldn't do that to you if I

made the key.

Well, you didn't. So we'll never know, will we?

Man, what is with you?

New stick, new attitude.

New attitude is right. You're turning into a jerk.

Let me see that. Hey, careful.

It's an antique.

Who's Snake?

There used to be a guy named Jake the Snake Desmond.

Greatest hockey player there ever was.

And now, it's me.

Wiley the Snake Halpin.

Wally the snake, huh?

Looks like you're getting the scales to match.

It's just a rash.

Looks pretty nasty to me.

No big deal.

You should have that checked.

Cute little guy.

What's his name?

That one's Puzzler.

Hi, Puzzler.

You're kind of cute.

Oh, yes.

I like you, Puzzler.

I like you a lot.

And I'd really like you for dinner.

What are you, demented?

I don't know.

One minute I'm looking at him, and then the next, it was like it was a hot dog.

Oh, gross. Wiley, there's something wrong with you.

No, I'm fine.

You're just jealous because I made the team.

Yo, Wiley, ready to rumble?

Hey. Hey, you, open up.

It's me, Wiley.

Open the door.

What do you want?

I found the stick.

I know.

I saw you play.

But weird things are happening. My skin's getting all scaly. Do you enjoy

playing well?

Well, yeah, but... You could be great, Wiley.

Greater than anyone that's ever played.

You could even be a pro.

Pro? Me? Just keep your mind on the game, and nothing will

stop you.

Hey, let's go. We got a game. The bus is leaving.

What do you want?

What's happening to Wiley?

He'll soon belong to us.

Us? Who's us?

Allow me to introduce myself.

My name is Jake the Snake.

Is that it? Is he going to get like you?

He won't be so lucky.

I was the first to use the stick.

Many others have followed.

Once Wily scored his first goal with it, he began to transform.

Each time he uses it, he changes a little bit more.

Soon, you'll take one final shot, and the change will be

complete. And then...

You'll join my friends.

This is just a snack.

I'm sure they would appreciate a much larger meal.

Get away from me!

You're in trouble, Wiley. I talked to that guy or whatever he is from the

Did he tell you I'm going to be good enough to play pro hockey?

Yeah, but by then you'll be a snake.

Look at yourself. Those aren't zits. You're changing, man, and no zit cream's

going to change it back.

That's stupid.

You're worse than before. You used a stick again, didn't you?

Scored four goals.

It was awesome.

Every time you use a stick, you get more like a snake. If you use it again,

you'll be gone for good.

You're just jealous.

Look at yourself.

So?

Answer me this.

If Jake the Snake was the greatest, how come nobody ever heard of him?

Because he turned into a nasty snake creature, that's why. And that's exactly

what'll happen to you if you use the stick again. I don't believe it. I'm

the stick back.

You can take the stick back. Wiley isn't going to use it anymore, you hear me?

Come on out.

I know you're here someplace.

I'm out of there now.

hasn't eaten in such a long time.

They're very hungry.

Come on, man. Please don't.

It's a shame.

Wily isn't here to feed.

He will be soon enough.

I am here. Let him go.

Why don't you join your friends in the pit?

You'll be there soon anyway.

They all use the hockey stick just like you.

No. No!

One more hit of the stick and you will be one of them. I'm telling you, let

go. I did.

Wiley, do something!

Here comes dinner!

I feel it, Zack.

I'm changing.

It's because you used the stick again to save me.

Whatever happened, don't put me down there, please.

No. No way this is happening.

It's all because of this.

Stupid stick.

I killed it.

Hey, look.

You're turning back.

Hat trick.

Thanks, man.

No, man.

You saved me.

I'm sorry, Zach.

I was a real jerk.

That's okay, man.

But now you got a big problem.

What? Well, without the stick, you're back to being a crummy hockey player.

Dushan's gonna eat you for lunch.

I wasn't a crummy hockey player.

Yeah, you were.

No, I wasn't. You were.

So Zach and Wiley were such good friends that they both risked it all to help

each other out.

And won.

Very cool.

That was great, man.

And Andy, I'm sorry that I... Where is... He was just here.

You're kidding me, right? Oh, no. There's something scary in the bushes.

Ooh.

This guy's pathetic.

Come on, Dink. Don't embarrass yourself.

Let's go, Weenie. Move it.

Who you talking to?