It was eventually Scootaloo who found her voice first. "Was...was that real?" she managed to ask.
"Yeah..." Sweetie Belle managed to say. "Somehow...we can use the magic around the book to see what's happening in the rest of the world in this...new timeline Valmont managed to create. And asking about Uncle Jackie apparently showed us everything connected to him...including Shendu, Valmont, and Viper."
"Well, at least that's two happy endings here," Scootaloo allowed.
"But what about Tohru?" Apple Bloom asked urgently. "Wouldn't he be workin' for Valmont again? And what about Sofia, Ysabelle, and Lucia?"
"And don't forget El Toro!" Sweetie Belle added as a window began to open. "And Uncle! And Jade! And Captain Black!"
"Ahem!" Scootaloo declared as she pointed to where the window was opening, three others having taken shape behind it.
The fillies turned their attention to the first window as it focused in on Japan, slowly zooming in to reveal two towering structures. The first was another of the Elder Traps Valmont had examined in Shendu's territory, this one braced above the crater of Fujiyama. The second was a massive, open, temple-like structure where Po Kong sprawled, having paused from a meal to glare down at something that irritated her...
Po Kong rubbed her forehead as Dai Gui continued his angry rant. "It's bad enough the human subjects I have are so lackluster and vanishing!" he roared angrily. "But now you and Xiao Fung have been tempting my minotaurs away from me!"
"It's a free market, Dai," Po Kong grumbled irritably. "If the wages and living conditions in your kingdom aren't enough to induce them to stay, is it any wonder they go where both are better?"
"We agreed to divide the world between us!" Dai Gui ranted angrily. "But now you're all stealing my share! I want my kingdom! I want it I want it I want it!"
"Must you throw a tantrum like a spoiled child?" the Mountain Demon groaned in frustration. "Behave with at least a modicum of the decorum befitting your station. You're making us all look bad in front of my citizens."
"Citizens!" Dai Gui snorted in disdain. "They are chattel!"
"Well with that attitude, it's no wonder your region is all but empty by now," Po Kong murmured ruefully. "How much has Valmont taken direct control of now to get any productivity out of it again?"
"Why is he the one who orders us all around?" Dai Gui demanded angrily. "He is even younger than Bai!"
"Well, most of us follow his lead because we can see he speaks sense," Po Kong countered flatly. "Those of us too blind to see that - you included - follow because even if all three of you tried to attack him in concert, he could kill you without even half trying...assuming he didn't leave you to the Monkey and the Serpent." She smirked as she saw that send a shudder through Dai Gui. "Now do you have anything important to say to me, or did you just come to rant at me because you can't take advice."
"I want what is mine!" Dai Gui insisted angrily, bringing his fists down angrily and shaking the ground.
"And you've just worn out your welcome," Po Kong growled as she saw the shake frighten some of her subjects. "Tohru! Throw him out!"
"As you command, Mistress!" Tohru declared as he stepped in, garbed in green and gold metal and cloth that looked like a cross between the robes of a high priest and full plate armor...and except for the coloration wouldn't have looked out of place on certain collectible miniatures.
"What are you-" Dai Gui began, only to fall silent as Tohru seized him by his horn and lifted him off the ground before turning northwest and hurling him all the way back to Spain.
Po Kong chuckled as she watched her brother go flying before turning back to the three familiar minotaur females who attached themselves to Tohru as he lowered his arm. "As always, you serve well. Are you sure you're satisfied with only three, though?"
Tohru chuckled nervously.
The window slowly closed, and Apple Bloom breathed a sigh of relief. "Glad he's still got them," she commented as the next window opened, this one showing El Toro having just achieved a victory in the ring as Xiao Fung watched from above. As El Toro exited the ring, several minotaur females - obviously fangirls - swarmed him for autographs and...other things. "Looks like he's got his own happy ending," Apple Bloom added with a chuckle.
"...didn't El Toro have...like a sidekick or something?" Scootaloo asked in confusion. "Little boy, followed him everywhere? Was passing out fliers?"
"Sounds familiar," Sweetie Belle allowed. "...do either of you remember his name?"
All three fillies could only shrug helplessly as the window closed. As the third window opened, all three fillies gasped as they saw Uncle happily sitting behind the desk in his shop...though instead of an antique shop, it was plainly a full fledged magic shop. The shop seemed completely peaceful and relaxing, but then the bell was heard to ring. "Door!" Uncle shouted out to the shop at large.
"Yes, Master," a voice responded immediately, a voice that made all three fillies gasp. Despite it sounding unnaturally calm, it was unmistakable...as Daolong Wong moved submissively towards the door. His face lacked the markings, and his eyes were both the same color, and he was dressed in a butler outfit, but he was still recognizable...partially because the window showed an afterimage of the Daolong Wong the fillies knew and loathed ranting and raving just above his head, as though trapped inside the mind of this gentler version that was Uncle's servant.
An ancient man - even more ancient than Uncle - was let in the door. Uncle gasped as he caught sight of him. "Chi Master Fong!" he declared in awe and joy as he got to his feet. "You honor me coming to my workshop. Wong, a chair and tea for my teacher, quickly!"
"Of course, Master," Daolong Wong responded obediently as the ancient man tried to wave off the attention and the window closed.
All three fillies' eyes were misting. Uncle had frequently talked about his teacher with regretful fondness, and they knew how much it had hurt Uncle to lose him. To see that the man was still in the world in this timeline, and had a strong relationship with Uncle still...
It took some time for the fillies to realize the last window had opened...and when they did, their eyes widened in shock.
10 bits says the last one is for them.
I guess we can count this as one of Wong's long Waited opportunities.
Now if only Tohru had a Green Dragon Crescent Blade...
I wouldn't be surprised if their other youngest of the group became the 'Jade' Empress so to speak.
I bet Jade is marrying with we know who. XD
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They were sacrificed to Pennywise, because the sewers neat to be kept clear.
So far, after seeing BOTH part 1 and part 2 back to back here, I can't help but HOPE, that IF (and with the way things are IF is an IMPORTANT keyword here.) things go back to normal, that the SENSIBLE Demon Lords, Valmont and the Chans and their allies ALL keep the benefits they have in THIS timeline in the old Timeline.
If so, they could end up making future generations of Magical Guardians.
I am ESPECIALLY hoping that Jackie and Viper gain the ability to change into their current forms in the old timeline as well.
Seriously, a SUPER SAIYAN VERSION of Jackie Chan with expert proficiency in a powerful magical blade? The only thing better than THAT is if Bruce Lee is actually STILL alive and was a Super Saiyan himself.
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Bruce Lee would be the Vegeta to Jackie Chan's Goku.
My bet is on hsi and jade
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So enemies at first then rivals and borderline friends. I can see that.
Anyway, my point still stands. I am hoping that IF things go back to the way it was, that all the sensible Demon Lords, Valmont as well as the Chans and their allies keep or at least be able to SUMMON the benefits they gain in THIS timeline.
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But only because that universe is Jackie Chan Adventures, if not, the roles would be reversed....
It's a shame that the timeline is unstable and will likely start collapsing.... that the CMC are/were unaffected by the changes to the book tell me that the timeline is in a catch 22 recursive loop.
It was the CMC's Presence the lead to Valmont's ascension , but that are not properly part of the book
Don't forget Jade still managed to rip a piece of the book out so she might still remember and Jade is still a little impulsive so she might be trying to set things back to normal.
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Not really Bruce's character was too similar to Vegeta While Jackie's almost is like Goku. I always wondered what would have happened if they had chance to play with each other more. Would Jackie beet him at the end of would Bruce's legend remained constant until a retainment.
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............huh? Mind giving me (and others who don't get what you said) an explanation on what you mean?
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It's latin. Google translates it to "A bit of boldness" but the way it was first translated to me was "A little courage"
I think I can explain it without spoilers if I'm a bit vague and don't say the series. I'mma spoiler it anyway, because people tend to be sensitive about that.
So, the main character and his posse get caught in a Lotus Eater Machine (Yes, I know I'm pure evil for linking that site.) Another character with Spirit Guide powers shows up in his dream and discusses it with him- and when his resolve is sure, she tells him the spell to escape. The only thing required for most of the pleasant dreams he and his friends are having to become a reality- A Little Courage.
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Okay. I THINK I get the reference. But the only EXAMPLE of said reference I can think of is a single episode from a superhero cartoon show from my childhood.
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It's a manga, but as I said, avoiding spoilers, but... what I'm meaning to say is that, Chi Master Fong aside, many of the things Valmont has accomplished and abilities granted by the alternate reality are things he can acquire or reproduce for real, given time- and a little bit of courage.
I still think new Jackie, Viper and Tohru are too OP if they can bitchlap demon sorcerers just like that. To say nothing of Valmont.
Poor little Paco, lost and forgotten to time
Almost said Pablo, if you could believe that
It got featured again!
...Damn it, alright Tats... You got me.
If there is one thing that I absolutely hate, and I do mean HATE! It is the thousand year old chessmaster troup. I mean, what do you do against someone who can litterally make a plan that can survive through several generations and come to a suitable conclusion?
This troup usually turns me away from the story all together... But you, you have my respect. I hate it, but I NEED to know what happens next...
If it is not about Jade, my best guess the last window show them with their families in Ponyville. Since this timeline is supposed to happen without them coming here.
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No, it'd be the same. Because personalities, not prominence.
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It's raining Pacos!
From out of the sky!
Pacos! No need to ask why!
Pacos! It's raining Pacos!
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Tohru already bitchslapped Dai Gui back in the unaltered timeline. Jackie and Viper have been augmented by the most intelligent, and probably most powerful, of the demon sorcerers, Valmont, and thus are far more than they were before. Neither were exactly slouches previously, it's only natural that they're exeedingly badass now. As for Valmont himself, as Po Kong pointed out most of the Brotherhood listens to him by virtue of his being that damn intelligent. Something that was true even before time was altered. On top of that, he's become his element, Light. Being able to THINK at such speeds is terrifying in and of itself. Consider that this version of Valmont was already on par with David Xanatos before ascending, then multiply that by lightspeed. Finally, combined that with the fact that demons by and large tend to be vulnerable to Light.
Well holy crap. Valmont managed to rewrite history so that not only has he benefitted, but to a pretty powerful degree, so has the Chan clan, even if three of them are in servitude to the demons. So far, that puts the CMC in a pretty serious pickle. Why would they want to change that back? The demons they serve are borderline friends with them, and compensate them for their service well.
Of course, we're yet to see Jade (and Hsi Wu, of course) and the fillies themselves, either of whom (or possibly all) will obviously be shown in the final window. I guess now the question is, would this world be better for all of them, too? And if so, will they really want to go back to the way things were? Even though Jade also knows this isn't a true reality?
...And what's going to happen to my precious counters?
And lol at the lack of Paco. XD
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Paco is the chef of Hsi's kingdom.
"Would you kindly pass the spoon."
*Looks down at his hand then up at Hsi.*
"That is not a spoon, sir."
"Isn't a spork technically a spoon?"
"I require a mixing spoon... but I will make use of the tool given. How is mistress Jade?"
Jade (faintly from a few floors up): "I'm not his mistress!"
"She's playing hard to get."
No Paco, that kinda makes me sad as his rivalry with Jade was just short of being annoying. He was just a street urchin who was so far in when he showed up it forced Jade to occasionally act responsible and keep him safe. Plus it looks like we will not be getting the Jackie and El Toro bit in this timeline.
Ok, if Valmont is so powerful that he already intimidates the other demons, why does he need Jackie and Viper as "bodyguards"?
Catch 22’s all the way with this alternate time line. 10-1, somewhere along the line Valmont turns to the viewing window and asks the girls what they plan to do. Do they make things “right”, or do they leave things as they are.
As nice as all of this is, I'd rather get the old world back. A benevolent dictatorship is still a dictatorship.
I think this could work.....with some small adjustments
Well, that could've been worse, so far.
8440380 I think you should rethink your statement after watching this video.
I'm not saying there isn't some bad things going on, there probably is, but still.
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so he's ruling with a velvet gloved iron fist. He's kind but when push comes to shove he will crush the foe into submission.
Poor Paco. Also, I had an idea on how to convince Valmont to let the fillies change things back. They play to Valmont's ego by telling him he cheated. Despite all this Valmont basically rage quitted made his own rules, which might leave a bad taste in his mouth as he didn't actually win through his own power, skill, and intellect. As for things going back exactly the way they were with the Panku box destroyed and the Demons and Jade sealed away, well... If I may use an analogy "entering a cheat code is cheap, but there's nothing wrong with a little save scumming."
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I counter your argument with this - power corrupts, absolute power corrupts absolutely, and no mortal being is beyond corruption.
8440578 And I'm not saying otherwise. And I did say before that I wasn't saying there wasn't any bad stuff going on, as we haven't seen enough to determine so. I was just saying your statement outside of its context was...not fitting, or doesn't work, something like that.
As Lily basically pointed out, dictatorships are not inherently bad, they're just seen as such because the most prominent examples have been.
Imagine someone saying a benevolent democracy/republic/whatever form of government is still a democracy/republic/whatever form of government.
Just spreading helpful knowledge.
I am okay with this scenario staying as it is.
Valmont is great at punishing the source of all this trouble! Another change I can accept. At the very least, keeping Fong alive would be a good thing to do when they go to rewrite the world.
8440048 I would pay to see them rumble!!! First outside, then in a Home Depot.
8440173 And this is a bad thing why??? Valmont obviously knows who screwed up negotiations in the original time line and he wants to have people he trusts who can take them out if need be.
8440330 Maybe he gave them orders to be his conscience???? He knows they're good people and can provide down to earth arguments for why he shouldn't do something.
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Valmont, either through his direct actions or making use of an opportunity which presented itself when Jade tore out a page of the book, has clearly set up the CMC to be his Judge, Jury, and if need be Executioner. There is no way he doesn't know what happened to the CMC. He is already planning for when this reality is transformed back to normal.
I think Valmont realized there was an unintended consequence to his actions. One which resulted in something … Above all things in this universe, Valmont has three traits that are vital to his character. He is honorable, just (in principle and conduct on his side of the law), and most important of all fair. His responses to every situation he is in are always perfectly measured and calculated. He does not go out of his way to viciously embarrass his opponents. He doesn't run up the score.
He lives by the law "for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction." I think he intentionally left the CMC where they are, because whether he meant to or not, he realized that something incredibly unfair, unjust, and dishonorable happened to them when he rewrote all of reality. I think he realized that through his actions the CMC lost not only their father, but their entire family. And he is letting them decide what his punishment should be.
I honestly would not be surprised at all if the CMC end up adopting Valmont as their uncle, after they return reality to how it once was… with a few major improvements. :P
Super Saiyan Jackie Chan is something which should never be forgotten. :P
Does...does this timeline NEED to be changed? I am conflicted.
I wonder about Jade and if in this timeline the crusaders appeared.
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One other thing that can't be forgotten if Tats goes through with it for Jackie in this current timeline, Super Saiyan Monkey King Jackie Chan. Wouldn't be surprised if Jackie went full on Sun Wu Kong thanks to this transformation to the point that the canon Monkey King would jaw drop at having someone else be a better representation of him as ironic as it is. You know if that guy ever shows up.
So much win going around, especially with Wong being reduced to Uncle's servant after the crap he pulled in the main timeline. Although, I agree that it would be nice to learn what became of El Toro's side kick, what ever his name was.
To Tats: In the linked post, when I suggested someone or a group of individuals be vetted as responsible enough to be appointed use the artifacts hidden in Australia to bring about a golden age for the world without abusing them, I was thinking of an orginization more along the lines of a cross between the Illuminati, and the SCP Foundation but with moral fortitude akin to Buddhist Monks. From what I've seen so far, I'd classify this timeline as an abuse of the Light natures of Harmony magics, which considering Valmont's new aspect is rather fitting...
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Things Can't go back to the way they were before. It's like Pandora's Box; It's been opened, and all that's left is hope. But that doesn't mean that this new reality is either all good (Uncle has essentially Enslaved Dao Long Wong if I'm reading the scene correctly, something his old-timeline counterpart would have been HORRIFIED by, even if the A-hat killed his master), or that it's entirely Stable, given the CMC's current position stuck with the book.
I think that, given their positions, the CMC are the Jury for this altered reality, being in the prime position to witness the good And the bad (all they would need do is ask the book to show them the Consequences of the change). They can't only think of their family's benefit in the new reality, or their own. Their verdict Must reflect the Right of the world as a Whole, for to do any less would be not only be irresponsible, selfish and corrupt, but spitting in the face of everything Uncle ever taught them about magic. Jade, being the outsider with her perceptions unchanged, will eventually make her way back to the book like in the show, but her role shall be to Arbitrate based on the CMC's verdict and advice, but not to be the Executor of the verdict and sentence...
That role shall be Valmont's...
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Please not there. I'd rather not be out of a job due to the damages making the compnay go bankrupt thankyouverymuch.
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Valmont's Smart. He's read The List, and is humble enough to both realize this and surround himself with people he trusts enough to offer an honest opinion without them conspiring to stab him in the back.
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What do you mean read The List? He's clearly the inspiration for the list. :P
And I have a gut feeling I know what the CMC are about to see… Jade and Hsi Wu dancing together in a ballroom.
So they appear to be happy?
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