[MUSIC PLAYING]
Tucker?
Quinn?
Banch?
Megan?
OK, I know it's you guys messing with me, so stop messing.
OK, fine, I'm out of here.
[SCREAMING]
Whoa, whoa, big fella, big fella, calm down.
Who is it, goo?
Oh, dude, you are so easy.
This is mean.
It's just Tucker.
Sorry, man, it's for my story.
Your story?
Oh, I got one.
Come on, sit with me.
Whoa, rewind.
Tucker just gashed you nasty and you're not ticked?
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 line?
Question is, could you do it?
Submitted for the approval of the Midnight Society.
I call this story.
The Tale of Jake the Snake.
Come on, let's go. What are you waiting for, huh?
Come on, get back off, Duchamp.
Such a loser, man.
I'm getting creamed.
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 school hockey team.
They'd been practicing for months,
and it was finally time for tryouts.
Cool shot, Zach.
Let's go, center ice.
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.
See you later.
Hello? Anybody in there?
Need some ice for that nose?
Thanks.
You remind me of a guy that used to play here.
Really? Did he stink, 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 in it.
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.
[Doorbell]
Hey, mister.
Down here?
Hey.
Oh, gross.
[Doorbell]
Awesome.
[Doorbell]
Hello?
Ahh!
And Halpin's whiting down the ice.
He deeks the defenders.
He comes up. He shoots.
He scores.
Where's your loser friend?
Trying to take the beating?
I'm right here.
Don't miss.
Keep going.
Good boy.
Wow, you look ready to tear it up.
You have no idea.
Where'd you get this, the dump?
[Doorbell]
Awesome.
Cool.
Final cut. You nervous?
Kidding? The coach would be crazy to cut me.
Yes, right. You're the team.
Good job.
Yes.
Man, I really thought I was going to make it.
Yeah, it 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 going to kick some serious butt.
Yeah!
That's pretty good.
And Helpin races down the ice.
[Doorbell]
He wraps it around.
He shoots. He scores.
Top corner.
Wily Helpin wins the game.
And the crowd's going wild.
Yeah.
[Doorbell]
[Gasp]
[Doorbell]
It's tough this guy was Iraq from Saskatchewan.
You checked the guy right through the 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.
[Doorbell]
You can't sit here.
Yeah, right. That's very funny.
You see anyone laughing?
What was I talking about?
Oh, Shurak. Okay.
Good work, puzzler.
You're getting to be one brilliant mouse.
Hey.
Sorry. This lab's for science club members only.
[Doorbell]
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 team.
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.
Wily "The Snake" Halpin.
Wily "The Snake", huh?
Looks like you're getting the scales to match.
It's just a rash.
Looks pretty nasty to me.
It's no big deal.
You should have that track.
Cute little guy.
What's his name?
That one's Puzler.
Hi, Puzler.
You're kind of cute.
Aw, yes.
I like you, Puzler.
[Doorbell]
I like you a lot.
And I'd really like you...
for dessert.
Hey!
What are you, demented?
I... I don't know.
One minute I'm looking at him, and then the next...
it was like he was a... a hot dog.
Oh, gross. Wily, there's something wrong with you.
No. I'm fine.
You're just jealous because I made the team.
Yo, Wily, right at a rumble.
(door opens)
Hey. Hey, you, open up.
It's me, Wily. 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, well, yeah, but...
You could be great, Wily.
Greater than anyone that's ever played.
You could even be a pro.
Pro? Me?
Just keep your mind on the game,
[Doorbell]
and nothing will stop you.
Hey! Let's go. We got a game. The bus is leaving.
Who are you?
What do you want?
What's happening to Wily?
He'll soon belong to us.
Us? Who's us?
Allow me to introduce myself.
My name is Jake.
[Doorbell]
The Snake.
Is that it? Is he gonna get like you?
He won't be so lucky.
And...
I was the first to use the stick.
Many others have followed.
Once Wily scored his first goal in it,
he began to transform.
Each time he uses it, he changes a little bit more.
[Doorbell]
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, he'll join my friends.
This is just a snack.
[Doorbell]
I'm sure they would appreciate a much larger meal.
Get away from me!
What do you want?
You're in trouble, Wily. I talked to
that guy or whatever he is from the rink.
Did he tell you I'm gonna 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 gonna change it back.
[Doorbell]
You were some before. You used the 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.
[Doorbell]
to you if you use a stick again.
I don't believe it. I'm taking the stick back. Ah! No!
Open the door!
No!
Hey, open up!
You can take the stick back.
Wiley isn't gonna use it anymore, you hear me?
Come on out. I know you're here someplace.
I'm outta there now.
Help!
Come on!
Help!
Help me!
Help!
Why are you pulling me down?
I have you.
Don't let go!
No!
Ow!
I got him!
My friends haven't eaten in such a long time.
[Doorbell]
Why don't you join your friends in the pit?
You'll be there soon anyway.
(buzzing)
They all used 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 Zach go.
But this one...
Wiley, do something!
Here comes dinner!
Wiley, help! Help!
Wiley, help!
Help!
No!
(buzzing)
Score!
You okay?
I feel it, Zach.
I'm changing.
It's because you used the stick again to save me.
Whatever happens, don't put me down there, please.
No. No way this is happening.
It's all because of this.
Stupid stick.
(bell ringing)
Score two!
I did it, ma'am. 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've got a big problem.
(buzzing)
Well, without the stick, you're
back to being a crummy hockey player.
Duchamp's gonna eat you for lunch.
I wasn't a crummy hockey player.
Yeah, you were.
No, I wasn't.
You were.
[music playing]
So Zach and Wylie were such good friends that they both
risked it all to help each other out.
And won.
(buzzing)
Where is-- He was just here.
(buzzing)
Where is-- He was just here.
(buzzing)
You kidding me, right?
Oh, no. There's something scary in the bushes.
This guy's pathetic.
Come on, dank. Don't embarrass yourself.
Let's go, weeny. Move it.
Who you talking to?
(buzzing)
(buzzing) (buzzing) (buzzing)
(buzzing)