Chapter 20 The Battle
Augustus Black had entered government work at twenty six, straight out of college. After only two years, he had become the section's undisputed expert on organized crime. After three, he had discovered the existence of the organization the Dark Hand, and the identity of its leader. After seven years, he had been made head of Section 13. During his time on the job, he had seen many things most men his age had only flinched at in a movie theatre. He'd been at the heart of confrontations with dangerous criminals, seen violent deaths of his co-workers and friends, and been the first two witness new weaponry invented by the greatest criminal masterminds of his time.
He had never seen anything like this. The city of Los Angeles lay before him, like the ruins of the kind of ancient temple Jackie frequented. Its mighty skyscrapers were in ruins, it's highways overturned, the steady hum of traffic gone. Instead, despite the blasts and screams and sounds of battle, everything was strangely silent.
"What happened?" whispered a voice beside him- Detective Preston stepping out of the helicopter. Captain Black only shook his head, his forehead bowed to the ground. It was all too clear what was happening- the demons had sacked the city. Their forms still moved below, finishing off whoever they could find. The smell of blood lay thick in the air. Captain Black could've hit Preston, for he didn't seem awed. Instead, he was peering into the air at a bat-like demon, as though trying to figure out whether or not it was actually there.
On the other hand, the demon form bore more inspection. Captain Black didn't remember the names of the demons well, but he thought this one might be the one called Hsi Zu. But in his talons was a young girl. . .Jade Chan.
"Preston," said Captain Black sternly. Preston stood at attention. "Call in the C.M. Units. Then, get me a helicopter. We're going to have a word or two with Jade."
Hsi Wu sighed with happiness. The wind whipped along his scales, and he flicked his tale in response. It was so good to be flying again. So good that he didn't even care that he had to be a scout with the obnoxious human instead of joining in on the feast. His siblings would've called him a fool, but he loved flying even more than bloodshed. What did they know? Yes, he knew that all of them had been made for he noble purpose of destruction, but Hsi Wu wasn't quite like the rest. He had been created last of all, the youngest and smallest, with a power seen by most of them as useless. There was already a wind demon, so why a sky demon?
None of them understood the sheer joy of feeling the wind rushing beneath you, pushing your wings up as gravity weighed you down, of swooping and gliding in the crisp blue air. Looking at it from that regard, the small Chan wasn't so terrible. If she weren't an insult to him and his blood, then she would've been tolerable. After all, he had seen the way she could fly. It was blasphemous, his element being used by a mere mortal. . .And yet, Shendu himself, master of the talismans, had never flown like that. She appreciated it, in an insolent way, but appreciated it nonetheless. He frowned speculatively at the thought.
"Hey, demon breath!" shouted Jade above the roar of the air. Hsi Wu's frown lost its speculative air.
"What, mortal?" he asked, peeved at being interrupted, although not nearly so peeved as he looked. Hardly anything could interrupt his good mood when he was flying again.
"I think we should check out the south side again. Looks like Xiao Fung fell asleep." She rolled her eyes. "Again. Is he always like this?"
Hsi Wu nearly snapped at her for speaking ill of his family, being so inferior to they, but his heart wasn't in it. After all, she had a point. "Yes, as a matter of fact," Hsi Wu smirked. "I remember when all eight of us ruled this world. Tchang Zu had to take over Xiao Fung's kingdom, because he was always either napping or eating, and the people revolted. They weren't about to allow some humans to defeat a sibling. It is too bad Shendu was defeated by Lo Pei the very next decade." He laughed slightly at the memory as he swooped down towards where Xiao Fung lay napping.
"You don't like them much, do you?" asked Jade, raising an eyebrow.
"How could you tell?" said Hsi Wu sarcastically. He frowned. "I know they are my family, and I know that I have a duty to uphold their honor, but I do not like them. None of them respect me at all. I am the smallest of them, and they mock my element. The only one they hate more is Shendu. The hierarchy is so tiresome, as well. It is obvious that Tso Lan is most intelligent and greatest at magic, and Bai Tsa the most ruthless, and I the best at making plans, and yet Tchang Zu is leader simply because he was first made and has most power. And yet if anyone dares criticize the leader, all the others turn on him. They are all so foolish. Even Tso Lan is a fool. He would turn the earth into a desert wasteland because it pleases him, and he cannot see all that it has to offer."
Hsi Wu spat at the ground, and then was greeted with silence. He suddenly realized that he had been speaking to Jade, and cursed under his breath. He had shown weakness to a mortal. And not even a great warrior, but a female child. He didn't speak and neither did Jade, which was fortunate. He was angry now, at himself for being so stupid and at his siblings for the memory of all the wrongs they'd done.
Suddenly, Jade spoke, surprising Hsi Wu. "I know what you mean." Hsi wu didn't respond, hoping to convey that she was hardly worth his attention, but she continued, just as oblivious to him as he had been to her. "I mean, I come up with all the best ideas. I'm always the one that thinks of how to beat the bad guy get back the talisman. I've got the plans, the connections, and the most wins. But stupid Jackie treats me like I can't do anything, just because I'm 'too young.'" Hsi Wu didn't respond, but a second later, he glanced down at the girl and gave her his speculative frown once more. However, he didn't speak, and there was an awkward sort of silence.
And then there was a gust of wind. Hsi Wu initially thought of Xiao Fung, and then there was the unmistakable chopping noise made by a human flying device. Hsi Wu scowled as the black helicopter approached. He hated these human devices intruding upon his element, ruining the currents.
Standing outside the window was a bald human male in a long black coat. Hsi Wu frowned. He didn't know this human, but he did remember two things- he loved red socks, and he was on the side of Chan. The other Chan.
"Jade!" shouted Captain Black above the roar. "Don't worry, we're here to save you!" He beckoned to her, although he knew she was currently dangling in the claws of a demon. Preston watched from nearby, searching in futility for the hinges on Hsi Wu.
Hsi Wu considered this. He could give the girl to the human and be rid of her. He frowned. "Go away. The young Chan is property of my family," he shouted.
"Get your claws off her!" said Captain Black, fist clenched in fury.
"If you wish," shrugged Hsi Wu, letting go of Jade. She began to fall, Captain Black shouted something in a panic, and Jade glared at him as she fell. Since she no longer had any talismans with her aside from her half of the horse and the pig, she couldn't stop herself. Hsi Wu swooped and caught her.
"That was stupid," she said mildly. "Don't do it again."
"I would've caught you," defended Hsi Wu. "Besides, you didn't seem too upset."
"I've ridden the Puke-inator at Moose World over fifty times. It makes free falling seem like a picnic, trust me," responded Jade. Hsi Wu had no idea what a Puke-inator was, but it sounded like his kind of ride.
"Shall I take care of the human?" asked Hsi Wu, then shook his head. He hardly needed a mortal's permission.
"Go for it," grinned Jade evilly. Hsi Wu put her down on a rooftop, and then flew at the helicopter, ramming into it. He may not have been big, but like all demons he was tough. He impact briefly knocked the helicopter out of its orbit until the blades stood still, but they started up again.
"Fire!" shouted Captain Black, and several blasts were emitted from Preston's gun. Hsi Wu watched them. They whirred towards him, looking like some odd creation of Tchang Zu's.
"Hsi Wu!" shouted Jade. "Look out!" The blasts hit Hsi Wu, knocking him into the wall and ripping through his body. As a demon, mortal weapons couldn't kill him, but they could certainly hurt. Jade winced in sympathy. Hsi Wu's body began to heal, as Captain Black reloaded. . .
Suddenly, a bright red beam shot at the helicopter. . .out of Jade's eyes. She was using the pig talisman, giving Hsi Wu enough time to heal and attack again. Captain Black was so shocked at Jade's betrayal that he never saw Hsi Wu coming. The sky demon with one crash bent the helicopter in half, and with another ripped off the propellers. He began to get pulled down with the helicopter, but he pulled up at the last moment and flew into the open sky. The copter crashed to the ground below.
Jade whooped and thrust a fist into the air. "We kicked Section 13 ass!" she said triumphantly. Hsi Wu grinned at her in return, then picked her back up in his claws.
"Now, let us find brother Xiao Fung?" he said with a smirk.
"Shouldn't be too hard," she said, and they both laughed, feeling good about the victory, The laughter slowly died out as they flew away.
Captain Black staggered to his feet, his vision hazy. He glanced into the cockpit, and knew at once the pilot was dead. No one's head could be bent like that while alive. He pushed open the door, on its side, and stepped out. He was wounded, he could tell, somewhere in his chest. As long as he hadn't hurt and vital organs, he'd be fine until he found aid. If he didn't meet any demons. . .
With a groan, he staggered a few feet and stopped, hardly able to stand. Preston caught him about the shoulders, and lent an arm in support. Captain Black nodded. He hated to lose any men, even the annoying detective. The two walked forward, but the captain could feel his knees buckling. Definitely a major organ.
"Captain Black?" said a voice. His fist reaction was that it was a demon's, but on second thought it was obviously a child's. He glanced down, and saw Jade approaching. He wasn't sure how to react. She did look concerned, but he had just seen her attack his helicopter. Perhaps she had missed? And this Jade was dressed differently.
"Lemme help you," said Jade. She placed a talisman on Captain Black's chest, and he felt the healing effects of the horse. Once fully recovered, he frowned at Jade.
"I don't understand! You were helping that demon just a minute ago."
"Huh?" asked Jade. "Oh, I guess you met my other half." She held out half of the horse talisman. "It's the power of the tiger, see. The demons had me captured, but I escaped and got that talisman. Well, not really escaped," said the ever honest yin Jade, "But they weren't watching me anymore."
"Oh!" said Captain Black, understanding. He nodded, glad that Jade wasn't evil. Technically. He smiled at her, and pat her shoulder. "Don't worry. We have a plan for the demons."
Jade nodded, unsure if she believed this, but trusting her Uncle's friend. She pressed both the healing talisman and the half talisman into his hands. "Take these. So you won't get hurt, and maybe you'll have a chance to get me and the other Jade back together. It's the only way to save Jackie."
"Jackie?" Captain Black perked up, but didn't ask further. He had heard the sound of more jets on the hill, and knew his reinforcements had arrived to save the day. "Alright, Jade. We'll stop the demons right now. Come with me." He smiled, and Jade followed behind him.
Preston stared after them, his face expressionless. Suddenly, he threw his arms to the sky and wailed "Will somebody please tell me what is going ?"
They reached the foothills surrounding the city. Men and women were emerging from plains and beginning to spread out. Captain Black smiled, then turned and shouted "Demons! Surrender now!"
Hsi Wu and Jade were the first to hear this. They both started to laugh. Slowly the other demons stopped what they were doing and came to watch the resistance in amusement, including Xiao Fung. What was Black trying now? They were invincible. Mortal weapons couldn't harm them.
Suddenly, each member of the C.M. Units pulled out a small, yellow, puffer fish and began to chant. Each demon felt the familiar effects of the spell on their body. Instantly, there was a rush to get away. Xiao Fung disappeared a whirlwind. Bai Tsa melted into water. Dai Gui tunneled under the earth. The slower moving demons Tchang Zu, Po Kong, and Tso Lan all became human in order to flee. Hsi Wu began to speed out of the city, moving so quickly he nearly dropped Jade. He did drop one thing- a small stone. It fell near Captain Black's feet. He picked it up and realized it was the other half of the talisman. With a grin, he put the two halves together. The talisman glowed and became one.
Suddenly, Jade was lifted up into the sky. Captain Black could only watch as her twin was ripped from Hsi Wu's claws. The two girls met midway, and suddenly, only one girl remained. Hsi Wu stared, swore, and then swooped and caught the girl. He flew off, following his siblings.
"Can't we stop them?" asked Captain Black. He had lost Jade, normal, good Jade, to those monsters.
"Sorry, sir," said one C.M. wizard. "We aren't are powerful as Uncle was." Captain Black sighed in defeat, then looked about the city. How was he going to explain this?
Author's Note This one was finished well in advance. But my computer broke. Typical. And I couldn't rewrite it because I've had AP Exams. Now, my exam is over, so I'm writing it aaaaall over again. Sheesh. Oh, well, I think the rewrite's better than the original.
Scottishwolf- Ah, I know the pain of a grade based grounding. My parents, however, are truly evil. An six months with no computer, no television, no gameboy, and friends only as a reward for good behavior. And they threatened to stop letting me read books that weren't academic. Now I am a straight A student. However, I may eventually trade whatever success I get from that for expensive therapy. JK, my parents are generally nice except when they do something like that. Hey, I get most of my reviewing done when I'm in science lab.
ShadowElfBard- Not two any more. . .Only one Jade now. And i don't know how many will be there once Valmont & Co show up.
DanMat- Lol! It sounds hilarious. I especially love "Section 13 worker: Boys, someone has sprung your bail.
Finn: Alright!
Chow: Yeah!
S-13 Worker: [stops him] Sorry. He didn't supply enough money to get you out.
Chow: WHAT!?" And the 625 quote, too. I love 625, but I can't understand why people think badmouthing him is offensive to fans. His whole appeal is what an annoying little berk he is. He's nearly as cute as Stitch for it.
VampireNaomi- I've seen originality, but it is rare. Sometimes cliché fics can be cute, but it's so hard to find the good ones! I usually give up or find the fansites away from ff.net. Yes, I did love putting the enforcers as maids. Heh
Souma Kagura- -.- I knew this would happen. I love having Valmont here too, but people are too excited. I put him there on a random thought, so I don't know what his role will be. I'll give him one, never fear, but it won't be big.
Augustus Black had entered government work at twenty six, straight out of college. After only two years, he had become the section's undisputed expert on organized crime. After three, he had discovered the existence of the organization the Dark Hand, and the identity of its leader. After seven years, he had been made head of Section 13. During his time on the job, he had seen many things most men his age had only flinched at in a movie theatre. He'd been at the heart of confrontations with dangerous criminals, seen violent deaths of his co-workers and friends, and been the first two witness new weaponry invented by the greatest criminal masterminds of his time.
He had never seen anything like this. The city of Los Angeles lay before him, like the ruins of the kind of ancient temple Jackie frequented. Its mighty skyscrapers were in ruins, it's highways overturned, the steady hum of traffic gone. Instead, despite the blasts and screams and sounds of battle, everything was strangely silent.
"What happened?" whispered a voice beside him- Detective Preston stepping out of the helicopter. Captain Black only shook his head, his forehead bowed to the ground. It was all too clear what was happening- the demons had sacked the city. Their forms still moved below, finishing off whoever they could find. The smell of blood lay thick in the air. Captain Black could've hit Preston, for he didn't seem awed. Instead, he was peering into the air at a bat-like demon, as though trying to figure out whether or not it was actually there.
On the other hand, the demon form bore more inspection. Captain Black didn't remember the names of the demons well, but he thought this one might be the one called Hsi Zu. But in his talons was a young girl. . .Jade Chan.
"Preston," said Captain Black sternly. Preston stood at attention. "Call in the C.M. Units. Then, get me a helicopter. We're going to have a word or two with Jade."
Hsi Wu sighed with happiness. The wind whipped along his scales, and he flicked his tale in response. It was so good to be flying again. So good that he didn't even care that he had to be a scout with the obnoxious human instead of joining in on the feast. His siblings would've called him a fool, but he loved flying even more than bloodshed. What did they know? Yes, he knew that all of them had been made for he noble purpose of destruction, but Hsi Wu wasn't quite like the rest. He had been created last of all, the youngest and smallest, with a power seen by most of them as useless. There was already a wind demon, so why a sky demon?
None of them understood the sheer joy of feeling the wind rushing beneath you, pushing your wings up as gravity weighed you down, of swooping and gliding in the crisp blue air. Looking at it from that regard, the small Chan wasn't so terrible. If she weren't an insult to him and his blood, then she would've been tolerable. After all, he had seen the way she could fly. It was blasphemous, his element being used by a mere mortal. . .And yet, Shendu himself, master of the talismans, had never flown like that. She appreciated it, in an insolent way, but appreciated it nonetheless. He frowned speculatively at the thought.
"Hey, demon breath!" shouted Jade above the roar of the air. Hsi Wu's frown lost its speculative air.
"What, mortal?" he asked, peeved at being interrupted, although not nearly so peeved as he looked. Hardly anything could interrupt his good mood when he was flying again.
"I think we should check out the south side again. Looks like Xiao Fung fell asleep." She rolled her eyes. "Again. Is he always like this?"
Hsi Wu nearly snapped at her for speaking ill of his family, being so inferior to they, but his heart wasn't in it. After all, she had a point. "Yes, as a matter of fact," Hsi Wu smirked. "I remember when all eight of us ruled this world. Tchang Zu had to take over Xiao Fung's kingdom, because he was always either napping or eating, and the people revolted. They weren't about to allow some humans to defeat a sibling. It is too bad Shendu was defeated by Lo Pei the very next decade." He laughed slightly at the memory as he swooped down towards where Xiao Fung lay napping.
"You don't like them much, do you?" asked Jade, raising an eyebrow.
"How could you tell?" said Hsi Wu sarcastically. He frowned. "I know they are my family, and I know that I have a duty to uphold their honor, but I do not like them. None of them respect me at all. I am the smallest of them, and they mock my element. The only one they hate more is Shendu. The hierarchy is so tiresome, as well. It is obvious that Tso Lan is most intelligent and greatest at magic, and Bai Tsa the most ruthless, and I the best at making plans, and yet Tchang Zu is leader simply because he was first made and has most power. And yet if anyone dares criticize the leader, all the others turn on him. They are all so foolish. Even Tso Lan is a fool. He would turn the earth into a desert wasteland because it pleases him, and he cannot see all that it has to offer."
Hsi Wu spat at the ground, and then was greeted with silence. He suddenly realized that he had been speaking to Jade, and cursed under his breath. He had shown weakness to a mortal. And not even a great warrior, but a female child. He didn't speak and neither did Jade, which was fortunate. He was angry now, at himself for being so stupid and at his siblings for the memory of all the wrongs they'd done.
Suddenly, Jade spoke, surprising Hsi Wu. "I know what you mean." Hsi wu didn't respond, hoping to convey that she was hardly worth his attention, but she continued, just as oblivious to him as he had been to her. "I mean, I come up with all the best ideas. I'm always the one that thinks of how to beat the bad guy get back the talisman. I've got the plans, the connections, and the most wins. But stupid Jackie treats me like I can't do anything, just because I'm 'too young.'" Hsi Wu didn't respond, but a second later, he glanced down at the girl and gave her his speculative frown once more. However, he didn't speak, and there was an awkward sort of silence.
And then there was a gust of wind. Hsi Wu initially thought of Xiao Fung, and then there was the unmistakable chopping noise made by a human flying device. Hsi Wu scowled as the black helicopter approached. He hated these human devices intruding upon his element, ruining the currents.
Standing outside the window was a bald human male in a long black coat. Hsi Wu frowned. He didn't know this human, but he did remember two things- he loved red socks, and he was on the side of Chan. The other Chan.
"Jade!" shouted Captain Black above the roar. "Don't worry, we're here to save you!" He beckoned to her, although he knew she was currently dangling in the claws of a demon. Preston watched from nearby, searching in futility for the hinges on Hsi Wu.
Hsi Wu considered this. He could give the girl to the human and be rid of her. He frowned. "Go away. The young Chan is property of my family," he shouted.
"Get your claws off her!" said Captain Black, fist clenched in fury.
"If you wish," shrugged Hsi Wu, letting go of Jade. She began to fall, Captain Black shouted something in a panic, and Jade glared at him as she fell. Since she no longer had any talismans with her aside from her half of the horse and the pig, she couldn't stop herself. Hsi Wu swooped and caught her.
"That was stupid," she said mildly. "Don't do it again."
"I would've caught you," defended Hsi Wu. "Besides, you didn't seem too upset."
"I've ridden the Puke-inator at Moose World over fifty times. It makes free falling seem like a picnic, trust me," responded Jade. Hsi Wu had no idea what a Puke-inator was, but it sounded like his kind of ride.
"Shall I take care of the human?" asked Hsi Wu, then shook his head. He hardly needed a mortal's permission.
"Go for it," grinned Jade evilly. Hsi Wu put her down on a rooftop, and then flew at the helicopter, ramming into it. He may not have been big, but like all demons he was tough. He impact briefly knocked the helicopter out of its orbit until the blades stood still, but they started up again.
"Fire!" shouted Captain Black, and several blasts were emitted from Preston's gun. Hsi Wu watched them. They whirred towards him, looking like some odd creation of Tchang Zu's.
"Hsi Wu!" shouted Jade. "Look out!" The blasts hit Hsi Wu, knocking him into the wall and ripping through his body. As a demon, mortal weapons couldn't kill him, but they could certainly hurt. Jade winced in sympathy. Hsi Wu's body began to heal, as Captain Black reloaded. . .
Suddenly, a bright red beam shot at the helicopter. . .out of Jade's eyes. She was using the pig talisman, giving Hsi Wu enough time to heal and attack again. Captain Black was so shocked at Jade's betrayal that he never saw Hsi Wu coming. The sky demon with one crash bent the helicopter in half, and with another ripped off the propellers. He began to get pulled down with the helicopter, but he pulled up at the last moment and flew into the open sky. The copter crashed to the ground below.
Jade whooped and thrust a fist into the air. "We kicked Section 13 ass!" she said triumphantly. Hsi Wu grinned at her in return, then picked her back up in his claws.
"Now, let us find brother Xiao Fung?" he said with a smirk.
"Shouldn't be too hard," she said, and they both laughed, feeling good about the victory, The laughter slowly died out as they flew away.
Captain Black staggered to his feet, his vision hazy. He glanced into the cockpit, and knew at once the pilot was dead. No one's head could be bent like that while alive. He pushed open the door, on its side, and stepped out. He was wounded, he could tell, somewhere in his chest. As long as he hadn't hurt and vital organs, he'd be fine until he found aid. If he didn't meet any demons. . .
With a groan, he staggered a few feet and stopped, hardly able to stand. Preston caught him about the shoulders, and lent an arm in support. Captain Black nodded. He hated to lose any men, even the annoying detective. The two walked forward, but the captain could feel his knees buckling. Definitely a major organ.
"Captain Black?" said a voice. His fist reaction was that it was a demon's, but on second thought it was obviously a child's. He glanced down, and saw Jade approaching. He wasn't sure how to react. She did look concerned, but he had just seen her attack his helicopter. Perhaps she had missed? And this Jade was dressed differently.
"Lemme help you," said Jade. She placed a talisman on Captain Black's chest, and he felt the healing effects of the horse. Once fully recovered, he frowned at Jade.
"I don't understand! You were helping that demon just a minute ago."
"Huh?" asked Jade. "Oh, I guess you met my other half." She held out half of the horse talisman. "It's the power of the tiger, see. The demons had me captured, but I escaped and got that talisman. Well, not really escaped," said the ever honest yin Jade, "But they weren't watching me anymore."
"Oh!" said Captain Black, understanding. He nodded, glad that Jade wasn't evil. Technically. He smiled at her, and pat her shoulder. "Don't worry. We have a plan for the demons."
Jade nodded, unsure if she believed this, but trusting her Uncle's friend. She pressed both the healing talisman and the half talisman into his hands. "Take these. So you won't get hurt, and maybe you'll have a chance to get me and the other Jade back together. It's the only way to save Jackie."
"Jackie?" Captain Black perked up, but didn't ask further. He had heard the sound of more jets on the hill, and knew his reinforcements had arrived to save the day. "Alright, Jade. We'll stop the demons right now. Come with me." He smiled, and Jade followed behind him.
Preston stared after them, his face expressionless. Suddenly, he threw his arms to the sky and wailed "Will somebody please tell me what is going ?"
They reached the foothills surrounding the city. Men and women were emerging from plains and beginning to spread out. Captain Black smiled, then turned and shouted "Demons! Surrender now!"
Hsi Wu and Jade were the first to hear this. They both started to laugh. Slowly the other demons stopped what they were doing and came to watch the resistance in amusement, including Xiao Fung. What was Black trying now? They were invincible. Mortal weapons couldn't harm them.
Suddenly, each member of the C.M. Units pulled out a small, yellow, puffer fish and began to chant. Each demon felt the familiar effects of the spell on their body. Instantly, there was a rush to get away. Xiao Fung disappeared a whirlwind. Bai Tsa melted into water. Dai Gui tunneled under the earth. The slower moving demons Tchang Zu, Po Kong, and Tso Lan all became human in order to flee. Hsi Wu began to speed out of the city, moving so quickly he nearly dropped Jade. He did drop one thing- a small stone. It fell near Captain Black's feet. He picked it up and realized it was the other half of the talisman. With a grin, he put the two halves together. The talisman glowed and became one.
Suddenly, Jade was lifted up into the sky. Captain Black could only watch as her twin was ripped from Hsi Wu's claws. The two girls met midway, and suddenly, only one girl remained. Hsi Wu stared, swore, and then swooped and caught the girl. He flew off, following his siblings.
"Can't we stop them?" asked Captain Black. He had lost Jade, normal, good Jade, to those monsters.
"Sorry, sir," said one C.M. wizard. "We aren't are powerful as Uncle was." Captain Black sighed in defeat, then looked about the city. How was he going to explain this?
Author's Note This one was finished well in advance. But my computer broke. Typical. And I couldn't rewrite it because I've had AP Exams. Now, my exam is over, so I'm writing it aaaaall over again. Sheesh. Oh, well, I think the rewrite's better than the original.
Scottishwolf- Ah, I know the pain of a grade based grounding. My parents, however, are truly evil. An six months with no computer, no television, no gameboy, and friends only as a reward for good behavior. And they threatened to stop letting me read books that weren't academic. Now I am a straight A student. However, I may eventually trade whatever success I get from that for expensive therapy. JK, my parents are generally nice except when they do something like that. Hey, I get most of my reviewing done when I'm in science lab.
ShadowElfBard- Not two any more. . .Only one Jade now. And i don't know how many will be there once Valmont & Co show up.
DanMat- Lol! It sounds hilarious. I especially love "Section 13 worker: Boys, someone has sprung your bail.
Finn: Alright!
Chow: Yeah!
S-13 Worker: [stops him] Sorry. He didn't supply enough money to get you out.
Chow: WHAT!?" And the 625 quote, too. I love 625, but I can't understand why people think badmouthing him is offensive to fans. His whole appeal is what an annoying little berk he is. He's nearly as cute as Stitch for it.
VampireNaomi- I've seen originality, but it is rare. Sometimes cliché fics can be cute, but it's so hard to find the good ones! I usually give up or find the fansites away from ff.net. Yes, I did love putting the enforcers as maids. Heh
Souma Kagura- -.- I knew this would happen. I love having Valmont here too, but people are too excited. I put him there on a random thought, so I don't know what his role will be. I'll give him one, never fear, but it won't be big.