Valmont lay back in his chair behind his desk, idly rubbing his neck as he stared up at the ceiling. He swore he could still feel the gills there, even though the enchantment Bai Tza had placed to let him breathe under the surface of the artificial hot spring had long faded. Of course, his hand kept going to the abrasion from when - in the heat of the moment - she had actually bitten him. Shendu had been right about him being a virgin compared to Bai Tza: it was an experience unlike anything Valmont had ever imagined. He was pleased to discover that he'd managed to impress the Demoness in that area as well, if her completely relaxed, content humming in the afterglow had been any indication.
And if that hadn't, the flat out promise that she'd be seeking him out for such things frequently certainly did. "Woof..." Valmont muttered under his breath, half gasp of relief and half exclamation of awe. "What a woman..."
"That is my sister you're talking about," Shendu pointed out acidly. "My little sister, at that."
"Just be glad I made sure to ask about blocking your perceptions during, then," Valmont grumbled in response. "She didn't seem to care one way or the other." To his surprise, he felt the demon spirit inside him shudder. "You really are glad, aren't you?"
"Her title of Queen of the Sirens isn't just because she reigned over them," Shendu pointed out. "She was a Siren originally, but achieved such great power and mastery of their dark magic that she achieved a Demonic Metamorphosis under her own will. That's when she gained the title of Queen...and when we approached her about joining our fledgling brotherhood."
"I fail to see-"
"She tended to keep the Siren promise before her victims died," Shendu elaborated. "That's how she gained so much magic...and how she became so...how do I put this delicately?"
"She's a Siren that gives Sucubi a run for their money?" Finn suggested diffidently from across the room.
"...I suppose that is the most delicate way to put it," Shendu observed dryly. "Though her eldest daughter was worse in her own way-"
"She has children?" Valmont asked in surprise.
"Had," Shendu corrected. "She dallied with a creature of chaos and disharmony, and bore three daughters who inherited powers from both sides. However, they became so disruptive that Li Tieguai banished them to another plane after sealing Bai. She hasn't heard from them since. It's a sensitive topic, so as long as I'm sharing a body with you, I recommend you don't bring it up."
"Have you picked the next demon to release, Ratso?" Valmont asked quickly, deciding to change the subject.
Ratso nodded. "I figure our best bet next would be somebody who can fly, cover all our bases," Ratso explained. "So...I'm thinking the wind guy, solid line, solid line, broken line." He began turning the box.
"Did you ask Bai Tza about that?" Valmont asked curiously.
"Nah," Ratso corrected. "Looked up the meanings of the Trigrams. Did ya know Bai's is lake, and there's another one on here that means water? You'd think she'd be water."
"Water represents my brother Tso Lan, the Moon Demon," Shendu explained carefully. "Wind, however, is Xiao Fung..." His voice trailed off as the Pan'ku Box opened, displaying a map.
Valmont quickly snapped a picture of the map and sent it to Daolong Wong. "Do you know the area?" he asked the dark wizard over the phone.
"I can investigate," Daolong Wong confirmed. "I will be able to determine the general area of the portal before we send anyone in, and before the Chans or their allies become aware of our actions."
Valmont smiled as he sat back, waiting for the report. As he did so, Bai Tza sauntered into the room. She was still in her chosen human form, though she now wore one of the robes provided by the attendants Valmont had assigned her. She purred as she cuddled up to Valmont's side. "I see the Box is open," she murmured softly. "Xiao Fung's turn?"
"Yes," Valmont confirmed, raising his hand to caress her cheek. "We're just now waiting for Daolong Wong's report of the area. If he can locate the portal, or at least any structure that has been built on top of it-"
"Hollowlands Penitentiary," the dark wizard's voice interrupted. "The portal is somewhere within Hollowlands Penitentiary. I am returning now before I am spotted."
As communications were cut, Chao moaned. "That's the maximum security prison they send the bigshots in organized crime," he groaned irritably. "Are we gonna have to break into the place Captain Black would send us if he ever caught us?"
"If it is where he would send you if you were caught, why not just let him catch you?" Shendu suggested idly.
"Aside from tipping our hand about wanting to be there, it gives us an existing criminal record," Valmont pointed out acidly. "Not to mention freezing many of our assets. Besides, why do we need to get in there when there are dozens of inmates already in there who'd be more than happy to do me a favor if it meant getting them out?"
"And how do you intend to acquire their help?" Shendu asked acidly.
"There can't be any new magical security at Hollowlands," Valmont deduced. "First, it would likely react with the portal, constantly causing issues. Second, Daolong Wong would have mentioned it if he detected any. As such, there's nothing easier." He smiled up at Bai Tza. "Ready for a bit of infiltration?" he purred softly.
A wide grin split Bai Tza's face, her legs twitching as though she still had a tail that had started to wag idly. "Go on..."
Three exiled siren children? I wonder where they could be?
had placed to let him breath under the surface
1. Breathe.
Guess Valmont is gonna slam and welcome them to the jam.
Some say that prison is a portal that leads to another dimension. They couldn't be more right here.
Let's be honest, we got the tail end of that plan just to keep us in suspense.
Something tells me that was not a pretty breakup, and that it involved the pet name, "Bai-ty."
No Spike that WOOF wasn't for you go back to your timeline! wait is Shendu actually displaying a form of familial care *le gasp* he had been spending far to much time around petty mortals recently! Nope not gonna think about how the siren's could actually be discords children nope not thinking about it......
Crap I can't stop thinking about it.
it's the frog man of alcetraz!
also what is it with Jade and things doing with the air? Shipping fodder with Hsi wu and getting super burps with the frog man energy......
Hmm Bai Tza could sneak in through any water faucet. The question would be if this prison is co-ed which I doubt it, can the demons take human forms of the opposite gender? And wouldn't Hsi Wu be better since he can fly? Not sure if a giant frog even with wind powers is a better choice. I would suggest Dai Gui that way he can sneak in under the prison through the secret tunnels and release his brother. Of course the box won't reveal another location until the portal it showed has been opened. Dai Gui, Hsi Wu, and Tchang Zu are the ones that should be released next since their powers like Bai Tza are great for getting to the portal locations quick and stealth like.
Still waiting for some Baimont fanart.
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As am I.
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Bai is gonna go ballistic if she ever finds out what happened to the Dazzlings.
I know its a bad joke but I have to point out if Bai Tza is going to Jail....Jail Bai Tza
Wait, so Bai Tsa spawned Adagio, Aria and Sonata in this continuity? With Discord? Huh...I'd have never thought of that, and yet it makes so much sense.
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You mean stripped of their powers and rendered mortal? Yeah, she might have some choice words for Sunset should they ever meet.
I point out that at present there are still 11 possible targets, too many to guard them all. But, as they succeed in freeing them fewer choices remain. Sooner or later they will run into an ambush.
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...six.
There are only 8 Demon Sorcerers.
8045272 Not sure, but I think he/she is counting Adagio, Aria, and Sonata. They are the children you mentioned, right?
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That doesn't add up.
But yeah, those are the children I was implying.
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Quite correct I just got up -was thinking of the Zodiac (God knows why. I don't ) Still, my point remains. As more choices are eliminated sooner or later the guardians WILL get the right one.
I thought the Wind Demon's portal was inside Fenway Park. I know the one whose portal is there has bat wings.
I hope this is just a case of my memory being spotty.
Adagio Dazzle?
Yep.
(Won't lie: for a second there, I thought you were insinuating Bai Tza IS Adagio, until the daughters thing. )
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That's the Sky Demon. I admit it is a little confusing but thats the Sky Demon not the Wind Demon.
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Problem with Dai Gui is while he's arguably one of the strongest demons he's probably not the smartest or the most subtle when it comes to planning so probably wouldn't be the best option for a stealth mission .
"She has children?" Valmont asked in surprise.
"Had," Shendu corrected. "She dallied with a creature of chaos and disharmony, and bore three daughters who inherited powers from both sides. However, they became so disruptive that Li Tieguai banished them to another plane after sealing Bai. She hasn't heard from them since. It's a sensitive topic, so as long as I'm sharing a body with you, I recommend you don't bring it up."
8045431 I was actually considering she may somehow be the mother of the Crusaders before that little light bulb went off over my head.
Can't wait to see what you do with this Tatsurou.
Wait wait so the Dazzlings were banished from the J.C. Earth to Equestria....and then banished from Equeastria to the E.G. Earth? Wow those kids have been punted around the multiverse a LOT huh? Which makes them double dipped displaced. And now I feel a bit bad for them, and sort of hope they get to finally come home later in this story.
Because if anything I bet they will like their new father-in-law.
Adagio would like the fact he is a guy who knows how to manipulate and control others to get what he wants.
Aria I think would enjoy the fact Valmont is really high up in the world and is a villainous type to be sure.
Sonata though...well I think she would like him regardless because she is the ditzy nice one. Also so many tacos and taco options one can get with such funds!
8045419 I don't think you are wrong but they did talk about the wind portal and the bat winged demon was sky, main problem with those things is the doubles, earth and mountain, sky and wind, ect. can easily confuse people that don't know the specifics which is what I think happened here they wanted sky but thought wind
Flood the prison. Flood the prison. Flood the prison...
8045529 With this canon to the story, I wonder how many worlds they were banished to? Equestria can't be the first.
Well this should be fun.
Well... I can honestly see Valmont liking the Dazzlings and helping them hone their abilities if they meet. It would be interesting to see them face off against the Crusaders while the J Team faces off against the adult baddies.
I have a feeling there are some people in there even Valmont won't want to work with and I can totally see him hanging them out to dry when the Chans get there.
Very nice chapter, can't wait to see how the prison infiltration goes. I do hope Bai Tza gets reunited with her daughters, I can see a very happy four way hug there.
8045590 Definitely agree about Adagio and Aria. But once Sonata has tasted real authentic Mexican tacos I can see her viewing Taco Bell and other cheap fast food tacos as bland, only good for when you need cheap massive quantities fast.
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Unrelated question: are you going to allow the Crusaders to meet their families once more? Because I cannot imagine the pain Aj, Rarity, Dash, etc.. are enduring.
seriously uncle, you may want to hunt down some actual mythical help.
Bai Tza meeting/reunion with Dazzlings in EG universe can be very very interesting especially if:
1.She will be reformed (at least partially),I think that in her reform will help fact that she had three children(and she miss them.....probably) and CMC don't have mother in that world (Maternal feelings ect).Add one to the other
2.It will be EG universe where Dazzlings are friends or even in ship with one or more Rainbooms (sundagio ect).And they want to stay like this.
3.Now the funniest part (in my opinion), if sirens don't know about fact 1 and still think that their mother is evil.I think that then they Dazzlings will try to behave as evil too,and at the same time trying not lose their friends/love/mate ect.Ah it would be interesting Hahaha...moment when the whole truth will come out
8045189 If the events go as above then in the end she may even be happy about all of it.
8045249 Well, we don't know if their lost all of their powers,maybe only that more evil one.
Ps. If Bai Tza will find mate/husband for themselves...... well Dazzlings reaction will be priceless
Should've seen that coming.
Yup. Valmont is way smarter than he was in the original. Ratso, too.
......... ok. discord is really off the rocker now if he chose to get on bai taz's bad side.
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As has already been stated repeatedly in comments, the timelines of Equestria and this Earth are not in sync, meaning it's entirely possible that when the CMC eventually make their way back to Equestria, Zecora won't even have had time to tell their families anything had happened.
So please everyone...stop asking about what's happening in Equestria! I'm getting sick and tired of that question!
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No. He's the one who banished them from this world, which led to them being in Equestria originally, only to be banished by Starswirl to EqG Earth.
Chapter Ninety Nine
"Aiyah!"
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"One More Thing!"
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Great chapter!
Anyone else realize that by Order and Chaos's continuity, this makes Celestia and Luna the Sirens' Half sisters...?
Xiao Fung
Little wind. *snickers*
Bai Tsa is the mother of Sonata, Aria, and Adagio... and their father - based on discription alone - would thusly be Discord? Curious... very curious. I look forward to seeing how this kernel of knowledge grows and plays out, if at all.
That said, bring on the gasbag that is Xiao Fung!
Man, Valmont has everything. A massive criminal organization. An incredibly powerful dark wizard on standby. Getting tail from the demon sorceress Queen of the Sirens with the skills of a succubus (with none of the usual downsides associated with...associating with those types of magical creatures). A mutually beneficial business agreement with the 8 most powerful demons in existence. The respect of everyone of those previously mentioned...
The J-team is going to need to step up their game. Figure out where the portals are or something. Get a spy in Valmont's organization if finding the portals isn't possible. Call in some help from the Veil liaisons. Something. If they just keep going in blind, the J-team's overwhelming strength/skill just isn't going to cut it if they get tricked every time. On top of the fact that every mission they fail makes the Dark Hand stronger.
I mean, I want Jade to awaken to some powers, but if I'm being honest, more overwhelming strength and skill is not really what the J-team needs. It needs brains to counter Valmont's plans.
And because there was a distinct lack of sexual innuendo in this comment:
You know another reason gills are awesome? You can indefinitely use your mouth for things other than breathing.
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Also where was Adigo at the end of Twilight's story. That should be a fun meeting, if the Dazzlings where going to be members of PWNY.
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No PWNY story for the Dazzlings, as such, and whether or not that continuity "Counts" other than an interesting Side Story that Tats said he might work on depends on how he handles merging everything together, especially once he gets to working on the Sunset Shimmer/Star Fox PWNY entry as that continuity is most affected by her.
Great chapter. So Bai Tza is the mother of the Dazzlings. Excellent twist there. Does this mean they might appear later in the story?
There needs to be some sexy art of Bai Tza, demon form and/or human form ASAFP
This story gets better and better with every chapter
In fact if you'd like there's an idea for it I'd like to run by you
If that's okay?
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PM. please.
While I don't want Valmont to win, it is good to have a smart and cunning antagonist in a story.
8045939 Very few of them have not had a IQ boost
8046130 OH GOOD! I was hoping I wasn't the only one to get that kick to the head.
I AM LOVING THIS BAD GUY HAS INTELLIGENT STORY! Far to few of those, the closest are usually genre savy. I can SO see that by the end of this story the CMC have gotten at least a tipsy cease fire\ mutual non-aggression pact going, probably forged during the Rise of the Shadow Khan Arc
8045146 so the discord of this particular timeline is the father of the Dazzlings while Bai-tza is their mother......welcome to stepfatherhood Valmont you got a Demonic Chinese Siren which controls water and her 3 daughters, a schemer, a punk and the oblivious waifuish bimbo who can control whomever the hell they please with their singing.........at least there are more pros than cons in the arrangement poor Valmont
8045137 laying that sarcasm thick here eh?
8048250 Cool