1 00:00:12,005 --> 00:00:23,064 Ben floated through the crowded auditorium at Monster Academy. 2 00:00:23,065 --> 00:00:27,580 He was looking for Winnie so they could sit together at the morning assembly. 3 00:00:27,581 --> 00:00:34,945 Boomph! He tried to float through a row of chairs, but instead he slammed into something hard. 4 00:00:34,946 --> 00:00:39,554 "Hey! Watch it!" a werewolf growled. 5 00:00:39,555 --> 00:00:44,961 "Sorry," said Ben. "I'm still working on my floating technique." 6 00:00:44,962 --> 00:00:50,962 He headed toward the front of the room. 7 00:00:50,963 --> 00:01:00,472 "Ben!" a voice called. Gaby waved him over. "Over here! Sit with me!" 8 00:01:00,473 --> 00:01:04,064 Ben dropped into the seat next to the giant. 9 00:01:04,065 --> 00:01:10,049 "Hey, Gaby," he said. "How's it going? Have you seen Winnie anywhere?" 10 00:01:10,050 --> 00:01:16,430 "No, but maybe—" Before Gaby could finish, Mr. Freaky hurried onto the stage. 11 00:01:16,431 --> 00:01:19,818 His noses were wiggling wildly. 12 00:01:19,819 --> 00:01:24,566 "Good morning, everyone!" said the Monster Academy principal. 13 00:01:24,567 --> 00:01:27,874 "Today is a very exciting day. 14 00:01:27,875 --> 00:01:32,208 The humans from People Place will be arriving very soon." 15 00:01:32,209 --> 00:01:36,395 "We're already here!" shouted someone from the crowd. 16 00:01:36,396 --> 00:01:40,763 Ben turned around and saw three humans in the back row. 17 00:01:40,764 --> 00:01:44,002 They were wearing matching black jackets. 18 00:01:44,003 --> 00:01:49,243 Suddenly one of the humans turned into a large, furry monster. 19 00:01:49,244 --> 00:01:53,743 Most of the students laughed, but Ben was confused. 20 00:01:53,744 --> 00:01:56,577 "What's going on?" he asked Gaby. 21 00:01:56,578 --> 00:01:59,519 "They're the Doppel Gang," she explained. 22 00:01:59,520 --> 00:02:05,021 "Moe, Larry, and Carly. They're doppelgangers." 23 00:02:05,022 --> 00:02:08,806 "Huh?" Ben knew that doppelgangers usually looked like humans. 24 00:02:08,807 --> 00:02:17,075 He'd also heard that they could make themselves look like anyone—or anything—they wanted. 25 00:02:17,076 --> 00:02:23,722 Plus, they had some magical abilities. 26 00:02:23,723 --> 00:02:31,894 "The gang loves to play pranks," said Gaby. "They're really funny." 27 00:02:31,895 --> 00:02:37,201 "Moe!" Mr. Freaky snapped. "Stop that at once!" 28 00:02:37,202 --> 00:02:42,698 Moe quickly returned to his human form. "Sorry, Mr. Freaky." 29 00:02:42,699 --> 00:02:47,373 "I need everyone to behave today," said Mr. Freaky. 30 00:02:47,374 --> 00:02:50,330 "We must not scare the humans." 31 00:02:50,331 --> 00:02:55,600 He looked at Miss Bungle, who was sitting in the front row with some other teachers. 32 00:02:55,601 --> 00:02:59,436 "Is the broom flying squad ready for the flyover?" 33 00:02:59,437 --> 00:03:03,685 "Oh yes." The broom flying teacher beamed. 34 00:03:03,686 --> 00:03:07,651 "All of my best students are in the squad. 35 00:03:07,652 --> 00:03:12,711 We're going to fly over the school to welcome our visitors. 36 00:03:12,712 --> 00:03:17,045 It's going to be spectacular!" 37 00:03:17,046 --> 00:03:19,956 "Of course," thought Ben. 38 00:03:19,957 --> 00:03:24,077 "That's where Winnie is. She's getting ready for the flyover." 39 00:03:24,078 --> 00:03:30,444 Miss Bungle was still talking. "The broom flyers are very excited to—" 40 00:03:30,445 --> 00:03:36,083 A roar of laughter filled the auditorium. 41 00:03:36,084 --> 00:03:40,483 The doppelgangers were making their eyes bulge out of their faces. 42 00:03:40,484 --> 00:03:44,588 It looked as if invisible hands were squeezing their heads. 43 00:03:44,589 --> 00:03:48,145 Mr. Freaky looked up to see what everyone was laughing at. 44 00:03:48,146 --> 00:03:52,409 The doppelgangers immediately returned to their normal appearances. 45 00:03:52,410 --> 00:03:56,564 Ben heard a couple of monsters still giggling quietly. 46 00:03:56,565 --> 00:04:01,519 He was laughing too—he couldn't help himself. 47 00:04:01,520 --> 00:04:05,757 Gaby was right—the Doppel Gang was pretty funny. 48 00:04:05,758 --> 00:04:09,587 Mr. Freaky turned his attention back to Miss Bungle. 49 00:04:09,588 --> 00:04:14,221 This time the Doppel Gang made themselves look like Mr. Freaky. 50 00:04:14,222 --> 00:04:23,210 Ben and the other students laughed hysterically as the three Mr. Freakys wiggled their noses and danced. 51 00:04:23,211 --> 00:04:29,086 Mr. Freaky looked annoyed. "What is so funny?" he demanded. 52 00:04:29,087 --> 00:04:31,740 Nobody answered. 53 00:04:31,741 --> 00:04:37,034 "This visit must go well, students!" Mr. Freaky warned them. 54 00:04:37,035 --> 00:04:41,764 "If it doesn't, Mayor Hubbletree will be very angry. 55 00:04:41,765 --> 00:04:46,280 He almost bulldozed our school a couple of weeks ago. 56 00:04:46,281 --> 00:04:50,138 Who knows what he'll do if there are any problems today!" 57 00:04:50,139 --> 00:04:53,922 Mr. Freaky glanced at Mr. Gwarg. 58 00:04:53,923 --> 00:04:57,543 "What time is it?" the principal asked the gym teacher. 59 00:04:57,544 --> 00:05:03,950 As Mr. Gwarg looked at his watch, the Doppel Gang turned into three enormous noses. 60 00:05:03,951 --> 00:05:09,265 The auditorium seemed to shake with laughter. 61 00:05:09,266 --> 00:05:14,178 Mr. Freaky looked up, and everyone stopped laughing. 62 00:05:14,179 --> 00:05:18,059 The Doppel Gang looked like their usual selves again. 63 00:05:18,060 --> 00:05:22,622 "Why does everybody keep laughing?" asked the principal. 64 00:05:22,623 --> 00:05:28,776 Mr. Gwarg stood up and turned around to glare at the students, his hands on his hips. 65 00:05:28,777 --> 00:05:33,179 "I don't know, Mr. Freaky. But I don't like it." 66 00:05:33,180 --> 00:05:40,662 He glared at the students for another moment and then looked at his watch. "It's 9:40, sir." 67 00:05:40,663 --> 00:05:43,303 "Good," said Mr. Freaky. 68 00:05:43,304 --> 00:05:48,085 "Now, students, the humans should be here in about 30 minutes. 69 00:05:48,086 --> 00:05:52,419 We have a lot of fun events planned for our guests. 70 00:05:52,420 --> 00:05:57,678 Waldo Wizz will present a wonderful new experiment in the science lab. 71 00:05:57,679 --> 00:06:01,009 We'll eat a delicious lunch together. 72 00:06:01,010 --> 00:06:06,026 And our two schools will play each other in soccer. 73 00:06:06,027 --> 00:06:12,553 So please behave today, and remember: don't scare the humans!" 74 00:06:12,554 --> 00:06:19,599 The principal dismissed the students, and everyone headed for the school lobby to wait for the humans to arrive. 75 00:06:19,600 --> 00:06:22,640 Ben floated through the crowded hallway. 76 00:06:22,641 --> 00:06:26,189 "I wonder where the broom flyers are," he thought. 77 00:06:26,190 --> 00:06:28,075 "I want to wish Winnie good luck. 78 00:06:28,076 --> 00:06:31,645 She'll probably get to do some cool tricks." 79 00:06:31,646 --> 00:06:36,272 He spotted Miss Bungle talking to a group of flying students. 80 00:06:36,273 --> 00:06:39,822 "Oh, good. It's the broom flying squad," thought Ben. 81 00:06:39,823 --> 00:06:44,862 He shot toward the group. But then he stopped. 82 00:06:44,863 --> 00:06:48,872 Holding their brooms were four witches and two goblins. 83 00:06:48,873 --> 00:06:51,211 But there was no Winnie. 84 00:06:51,212 --> 00:06:59,044 Ben scratched his head. "Where is she?" he wondered.