Pet Pals and Marco Polo’s Code

Crow Witch's hatred of Venice stems from a childhood accident where she fell into the lagoon during a spell experiment, triggering laughter among other witches. She vows to drain the lagoon and turn the city into a generic metropolis with roads and cars. This backstory sets her motive for seeking ultimate power through the Palace of Magic.

Crow Witch locates a Palace of Magic hidden in the Himalayas, a repository of spells accumulated over five thousand years. She plans to use those spells to drain the lagoon and rewrite Venice as a bland, modern city. The discovery solidifies her evil scheme.

The legend of Marco Polo's Code reveals the instructions to find and enter the Parallel Palace of Magic beneath Venice. There is also an exact replica beneath the lagoon, built by Venetian merchants, containing the same spells. These discoveries frame the path the heroes must take to counter Crow Witch.

The keystone entrusted to Marco Polo by the Grand Khan is said to lie abandoned in the Oasis of Kebab, in Asia Minor. The heroes learn that the keystone is essential to unlock the Code and enter the Palace of Magic. This rumor sets the stage for their search.

The Pet Pals resolve to find Marco Polo's Code and the keystone to save Venice. They set aside their daily pursuits to undertake this dangerous quest. Their teamwork and determination drive the plot forward.

Holly the kitten trains with the Chicago police, showing discipline and focus. Diva the duckling stars in Paris fashion shows, chasing a modeling dream. Top Hat works as a Hollywood bodyguard, while Pio auditions for a reality show but is rejected for his frog-stroke swimming. These subplots give personality and humor to the team.

The Pet Pals travel through London to stock up on high-tech gadgets to aid their mission. They adopt a James Bond-like approach, gathering tools that may help outsmart Crow Witch. This detour adds gadgetry and suspense to the journey.

The first major stop is the Oasis of Kebab, where clues hint that the keystone lies hidden among the oasis's mysteries. The team faces traps, puzzles and pursuit by Crow Witch's minions. The chase blends detective work with action as they close in on the keystone.

Clues gathered in the oasis point toward Venice as the next destination. They decipher hints that the keystone and Marco Polo's Code are connected to the Palace beneath Rialto Bridge. The stakes rise as Crow Witch tightens her time frame to drain the lagoon.

The Pet Pals reach Venice and locate the Parallel Palace beneath the Rialto Bridge. They use Marco Polo's Code and the keystone to unlock access to the ancient, magic-filled palace. Inside, they study spells and prepare countermeasures against Crow Witch's schemes.

A dramatic magical battle erupts as Crow Witch unleashes her spells to drain the lagoon. The Pet Pals fight back using the Code and the Palace's spells, coordinating their abilities and gadgets. The fight tests their friendship and resolve while Venice's fate hangs in the balance.

Crow Witch's plan is thwarted as the spells counteract her enchantments, restoring balance to the lagoon. The keystone and Marco Polo's Code are secured, and Venice remains as a living city rather than a copy of any other. The Pet Pals return to their everyday lives, having saved their city and learned more about themselves.