Blowin' In The Wind

Justin In New Jersey

Justin is trying to compose himself after being dragged around by the strong wind from earlier. A look of worry appears on his face as he realizes he's in a completely different place.

"Alex? Max? Are you here?" Called Justin. Nobody answered. The oldest Russo looks around some more until he sees a sign.

Welcome to New Jersey!

"Wow, I've always wanted to go New Jersey! Even though I wish I was here on better circumstances." Justin said. He sits on the ground and buried his face into his knees. "This'll take a miracle for me to get home." Said Justin.

A giant shadow appears in front of the oldest Russo. "Did I hear someone ask for a miracle! Lemme hear ya say, 'Aaah'!" Said a male voice. "Aaaah!!!" Justin yelled. He runs to the nearest hiding place. "That's close enough!" The shadow said. "Who are you?" Asked Justin "Who am I? Who am I? I am the guardian of lost souls! I am the powerful, the pleasurable, the indestructible Mushu." Said the shadow as he revealed himself.

Justin raises an eyebrow as he sees a tiny red dragon. "Ah, I'm pretty hot, huh?" Mushu asked. "Uh... I've been talking to a lizard this whole time?" Justin asked. "Hey, dragon, dragon, not lizard. I don't do that tongue-thing." Said Mushu. His sticks his tongue out at the oldest Russo.

"You're... um..." Said Justin in a confused tone. "Intimidating? All inspiring?" Mushu asked. "Tiny!" Justin said. "Of course! I am travel-sized, for your convenience. If I was my real size, your cow here would die of fright." Said Mushu. "What cow? I don't even have one." Said Justin. "My powers are beyond your mortal imagination. For instance, my eyes can see straight through your clothing." Mushu said as he climbed onto Justin's shoulder. The oldest Russo slaps him.

"Alright! That's it! Dishonor! Dishonor on your whole family! Dishonor on you, dishonor on your cow, dis-" Ranted Mushu, but Justin covers his mouth. "Stop! I'm sorry, I just need help." Justin said. "Then you're gonna have to trust me. And don't you slap me no more. You clear on that?" Mushu asked. Justin nods. "Crystal." He said.

"Now I know I got a little out of hand here, but did you say you needed help?" Asked Mushu. "Yes. First off, my name is Justin, and I was blown here by a storm. I'm aware it sounds weird, but it's the truth." Said Justin. "Hmm, I'm not from around here, but I'll do what I can." Mushu said. "Where are you from, Mushu?" Justin asked. "China." Said Mushu.

"Wow, I'd like to go there one day! But what are you doing in New Jersey?" Asked Justin. "I dunno, sightseeing?" Said Mushu. "I wish that was the reason I'm here. Wait, I'm below New York, which means I'm not too far from home!" Justin said. "You live in New York? What part?" Mushu asked. "Manhatten, but my siblings and I have been living in Liverpool for the past two years." Said Justin. "Sounds like an adventure." Said Mushu.

The oldest Russo clears his throat. "Okay, is there any way you can help me get home?" He asked. "If I had powers, Justin, I'd help you in a snap. But all I can do is breathe fire." Mushu said. "Isn't that what dragons do?" Justin asked. "Yes, but that's not the point. Oof, what would Mulan do?" Asked Mushu. "Who's Mulan?" Asked Justin.

"Mulan is a girl I helped when she took her father's place in the imperial army." Mushu said. "Why did she do that?" Justin asked. "To save his life. She didn't want him fighting in the war." Said Mushu. "My friend's husband and her brother in-law fought in a war earlier this year." Said Justin.

Mushu nods to show he's listening. "I'll bet it was hard for her." He said. "It was, but they're in one piece." Justin said. "Anyway, why don't you do some sightseeing while you wait for someone to come get you?" Mushu asked. "Sounds like a great idea. I need a distraction from my dilemma." Said Justin.