Note: I do not own Jackie Chan Adventures. If you would like to use any OOCs in this story, just ask. The story being written is something of a minor project, and I do not claim to be a very good writer. Don't expect too much action, and I may sometimes skim over details out of laziness . Sorry, I am a bad writer sometimes.

The Dragon's Path
Prologue
The youngest of the Dragon Princesses sat alone under a tree, watching river flow. Though she was in the guise of a mortal woman she had the beauty of immortals that no guise could quite hide on her. Some said she was the most beautiful creature in the world, though many a fox would disagree with that idea. But she was certainly beautiful, as the eyes that stared at her from the shadows could see.

"Alone at last," came a voice as the demonic being stepped from the shadows. The dragon in disguise turned to see a very large creature that seemed as black as the shadows he stepped from. He had red glowing eyes and his grin showed a mouthful of sharp teeth.

The dragoness studied the being, and while a mortal may have been terrified she was merely curious. After all, fear did not come easy to any dragon, even as she recognised the figure as a greater form of demon. "I've no wish to be alone with you, demon," she called. "I have heard of your kind's epidemic on the world, and you should know you cannot taint me with your evil."

"I have no wish to, Princess," the demon called. "For you see, I merely wish to be in the presence of a noble dragon, so beautiful no matter her form. I think your company would be most pleasant to me." Despite his distorted voice and creepy atmosphere, there seemed to be some charm to the demon.

"I am not so easily charmed, demon," she said. "But if you wish no harm I see not why we cannot share space as I watch the sun set. Might I know your name, demon?"

The demon smiled as he walked closer, his steps oddly silent. "I am but a humble demon sorcerer, Wu Tong," he said. The name caused the Dragoness to flinch as tendrils crept from the shadowy figure and grasped at her limbs. She screamed as she remembered the tails of the one that had become quickly known as one of the most powerful demons in the world.

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"It is over, Wu Tong," called Lao Tzu to the demonic creature before him. He was large, towering over the young immortal, but Lao Tzu was not alone. On all sides of the demon there were the Twelve Noble Animal Kings, the Dragon King the mightiest and most furious of them all.

The Demon Sorcerer cackled in amusement. He knew that he was trapped and surrounded. He would not be able to fight them all off, especially when the Dragon King's rage was so lit in his eyes. "It is never over," said the Sorcerer, his voice deep and warped. "Though I might fall, my children shall rise to replace me. Grandfather my son well, Dragon King. I expect Shen Du to make me proud." He smirked to the Dragon King who's eyes glowed with loathing.

"Enough!" called the Dragon King, his voice booming with power. He eyed the immortal man, who nodded, and all the noble animals began to chant their magic words, while Lao Tzu pulled out his scrolls and chanted with them. Wu Tong looked down to see a portal opening, his new prison for the rest of eternity if they could hold him.

The demon fell into his pit and Lao Tzu stepped to the portal and began to seal it. As it closed he stepped up and sat at the very spot the demon fell on. "I expect you shall all keep an eye on my students," said the Immortal. The noble animals all nodded solemly as the Immortal assumed a rigid position and his skin and clothes began to become grey and hard as stone.

"Guard that demon well, Lao Tzu," said the Dragon King to his young friend as the Noble Animals left the statue alone to guard the sealed Gateway.