Planning Ahead
As Valmont and Bai Tza walked through Hollywood to 'see the sights', they were briefly caught off guard as an unfamiliar voice called out, "Yo, Mr. V! You didn't tell me you'd be here!"
Turning, Valmont was surprised to see a young blonde man with green eyes and a healthy tan running towards him from a movie lot. He recognized the young man, of course, but he hadn't expected him to come seeking him out. "Ah, Raphaelo. How goes the movie business?"
The young star grinned widely. "As good as ever, Mr. V. I'm the hottest star in Hollywood right now, and I wouldn't have any of it if not for you getting me that agent! Did you come all this way to see me get my footprints?"
"Among other things," Valmont allowed. "I have quite a few things to do here in town, you know how it is."
"Ugh, do I!" Raphaelo groaned. "I'm starring in a deep space movie coming out next month, and as part of a publicity stunt I'm gonna be riding in a rocket up to the space station - get this - flown by a chimp!" He shivered violently. "Why'd I have to take that part?"
Valmont chuckled softly. "The hazards of stardom," he allowed. "It's why I've always preferred to work behind the scenes." He sent a smile Bai's way when he noticed how she kept glancing back and forth during the conversation.
Noticing her, Raphaelo let out an appreciative whistle. "Oh, where are my manners! Mr. V, introduce me to this charming girl!" He reached out to take her hand, only for Bai to jerk it back angrily. "Uh...?"
Valmont chuckled softly. "My...Tabitha is rather eccentric in some areas," he explained, coming up with the pseudonym on the spot. He was pleased to see Bai didn't even blink. "Especially regarding who touches her."
Raphaelo's eyes widened. "Your Tabitha?" he gasped in shock. "You don't mean...?"
Grinning, Valmont leaned in with a conspiratorial whisper. "As far as being picky about touching her...I'm the only male allowed the privilege." He let that sink into the star's mind.
"Dude, how do you get all the luck?" he demanded in shock. "She's...damn!"
Valmont smirked widely. "You have no idea," he confirmed. "But speaking of her, she was hoping to break into the movie business herself. I don't suppose you know of a film crew that might be free for a few test reels? Perhaps a low budget starting flick?"
"Should be one here on the lot!" he confirmed, waving back to the studio only to notice his agent tapping his watch. "Shoot, I need to get going! If you need anything Mr. V, be sure to let me know!" With that, he turned to race back into the lot.
"I certainly will!" Valmont called back loudly. "I certainly will..." he repeated much quieter.
Bai Tza turned to look Valmont straight in the eyes. "I know that look...you're coming up with another plan..."
"Could you turn into him?" he asked obliquely.
Bai blinked a few times. "Easily," she admitted. "But I didn't think that was to your interest-"
"Could Tso Lan?"
Her eyes widened as she realized where his mind was going. "You think...?"
"One of the Sorcerers I need to release is tied to the Moon," he explained quickly, "and the portals are scattered across the globe, meant to be difficult to access. If I'd been one of those setting the portals up, I'd have put one outside the atmosphere, and it even makes sense for it to be Tso Lan's. I don't know if his portal will be in space, but I know his is the only one that might be...and a celebrity who owes me big is going into space as a stunt soon, where it will be just him and a monkey." He turned to Bai with a cunning grin. "I don't believe in coincidences."
Bai Tza purred eagerly as she pressed up against him. "And I believe we'd best find a broom closet before I...'lose focus'," she teased playfully, licking her lips before leaning close to lick his lips.
"Now that's an offer I'd be mad to refuse," Valmont purred right back.
As Jackie stepped out with the rest of his family in Hollywood, he looked around carefully. "So first things first...we need to find Valmont."
"Actually, first things first is finding Captain Black's contact!" Jade corrected. "He said he'd be able to give us resources."
"Correct!" Uncle insisted. "Uncle needs ingredients for Chi Spell to banish demon...and needs to know what demon he is banishing!"
"Yeah, that'd be me."
Everyone turned at the sound of the laid back voice. A young man of about eleven stood in front of them, leaning on a suitcase. He had black hair, brown eyes, and was wearing a loose jacket and slacks around a red shirt with an odd design in the middle. His features showed Chinese ancestry.
"Aiyah!" Uncle gasped out in shock. "You are the demon?"
"No no no!" the boy insisted. "Nothing like that..." He chuckled softly. "Though my big sis might agree with you."
"Good lord, it's a male Jade," Jackie murmured jokingly, getting a chuckle out of Viper and Tohru.
"I'm your contact!" the boy proclaimed. "You can call me Ray Ray."
"You?" Viper asked in surprise. "Just how could you be Captain Black's contact?"
"Hey, don't let looks deceive you!" the boy snapped out. "My big sis is the Veil Guardian, and I've got some of her power! You wanna go a long way from crossing me!" He pouted as his boasts were greeted with dubious glares. He crossed his arms with a grunt. "Hey, the other stuff will come in eventually..."
"So what'd ya bring us?" Apple Bloom asked curiously, hoping to smooth things over.
Ray Ray grinned widely as he opened up the suitcase, revealing eight layers of carefully packed vials and jars along with diverse other symbols. "Demon Hunter's travelling kit. It has the ingredients for each of the banishing spells for the Eight Demon Sorcerers sealed by the Eight Immortals all bottled up and ready to mix, along with the recipes and the symbols. Perfect for the Hunter on the go."
"That will be most useful!" Uncle proclaimed happily. "Tohru will carry it!"
Tohru smiled as he picked up the suitcase once it was closed. "Our thanks."
"Eh, just a favor for my sis," Ray Ray explained. "She couldn't leave our hometown to take care of this herself, since she has to stay at the Veil Anchor. Besides, it means I get to see the sights and do whatever I want!" He glanced around carefully. "As long as I stay ahead of-oops, that's him! See you later!" He quickly dashed off.
From the opposite direction, a squat pug stomped along, seeming to grumble under its breath. When it caught sight of Apple Bloom, it turned towards her and the other fillies. "Excuse me!" he called out, his voice carrying a distinct Scootish accent. "Hav' ya seen a young lad 'bout yer age, lookin' and actin' like that girl wit' ya got gender swapped?"
"Hey!" Jade complained angrily.
"That way," Jackie replied, pointing where Ray Ray went.
"Thank ye kindly." The dog turned and began to race after the boy.
"...that was different," Sweetie Belle murmured, surprise in her voice.
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This is not Jack Long American Dragon is it? I think it is, but I could be wrong. But it feels like it is.
Hi there Ray Ray. Sad to June still can Leave her home town of Orchid Bay City. With Magic being normal now stil. Also in case you still need what show he from as well it is it is "The Life and Times of Juniper Lee" June's younger brother Ray-Ray. At the Point I know was when he was call a male Jade and her big sister might agree with you then?
Hmmm, nope I'm at a loss, The talking pug sounds familiar, I'm pretty sure there was one in American Dragon, but I can't remember if he had an accent.
Damn, damned, same thing really.
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Actually, the one in 'Jake Long' was a Shar Pei.
The Life and Times of Juniper Lee.
8077761 Men in Black.
Wait...
Ray-Ray and a pug....
It's Ray Ray and Monroe from The Life and Times of Juniper Lee!
Just remembered that when I got to the author's note.
I love the Life and Times of Juniper Lee, it's so nostalgic. Recognised it when he said he had a big sister. But I'm sure the veil of mystery will still be there for those unfamiliar with him. Until the comments section that is.
Guess one of Valmot's plans is gonna need alot of Space.
No one can concentrate in a broom closet.
Recognized the character, but didn't remember the show. Juniper Lee was one of those series I just didn't follow.
I noticed at the dog.
Captain Black's 'contact" is Ray Ray from The Life and Times of Juniper Lee. Also the dog is a pug it name is
Monroe from The Life and Times of Juniper Lee
8077772 That's what i thought.
seriously amarican dragon lol nice set up and meh makes sense stuff like deomons sorta runs with hes life even in show
I understand you are trying to present Valmont as a credible threat as opposed as the pathetic loser he ended in canon, but seriously he is getting closer to Gary Stu territory.
I'm not saying his plannings and musings are not enjoyable right now: he clearly works hard to keep up in the game . But in the end, how will you justify the Chans final victory over a villain who has been outsmarting them in every move, without a cheap Deus Ex Machina?
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I actually already have.
The Chans just got pre-prepared spell kits for banishing all the Demons, which they can now carry around anywhere, and they have enough casters to cast all at once. Valmont may be clever and have a great deal of resources...but that's because he's literally fighting the entire rest of the world right now, merely focused through the Chans.
Also, Valmont's plan calls for a final confrontation between the Demons and the Chans when Po Kong is freed.
Seeing Ray Ray has only reminded me Jade has yet to come into her own powers and full standing among the Chans. Neither has Tohru, but Mountain with smarts stands out better than sneaky brains at the moment.
But Valmont continues to shine! Applying common sense to things and not letting possibilities pass him by.
8077812 Right now, one of their major flaws is not fully exploiting their network. Valmont started doing that from about Day Two of the new world. As of the Demon Hunter's Kit Deluxe (portable), they are starting to, so hopefully they can catch up. Valmont is still two steps ahead of them, but all isn't lost.
Hey isn't this when everyone can do the 'bicycle kick'? You know when they, by which I mean this random guy and Valmont, are somehow staying in the midair and repeatedly kicking at their opponent AKA Jackie who asks why could everyone do that?
Also I hope you have Kanna from Dragon Maid make a cameo, she is just SO cute.
8077761 the life and times of Juniper lee
8077805 wrong!!
So many crossover, hard to keep up with the development.
I remeber seeing Juniper Lee when I was younger. Feels like so much time has passed.
8077871 seriously amarican bing chased by a bulldog and has acess to maigcal potions and is the same age as jade its him
I hope we see the Hellsing organisation show up when in Europe. We need to see Alucard kick some demon tail.
Life and Times of Junioer Lee reference? I haven't watched it in ages, but I remember enough to put the pieces together... especially Ray Ray. Can't forget Ray Ray.
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Pretty sure that would be too Hardcore for this series.
Also and here I thought I was one of the few people who even remembered the Life and Times of Juniper Lee, wasn't exactly a hit with fans and got canned pretty quickly if I remember correctly.
Hey wait in Europe are we gonna see the girls from W.I.T.C.H. cause they are supposed to be in Italy.....I think or would that be going too far?
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Well they have already met the Police Girl.
Figured out about "Ray Ray" when he started talking about his sister. Still like that show.
If you want pathetic, the Chans just had to have everything to do their job HANDED TO THEM PREPACKAGED and people are calling Valont a Gary Stu! Personally, I'd take being a MARY STU over being that blatantly pathetic.
8078020 Wich gives me reason to believe they actually have something in this story.
And hope he goes with the Abridged version of Alucard.
I loved that pug, he was my fav on that show
Is it just me, or are the villains much more interesting than the heroes?
So they are going to the moon? I think I know someone who can help with that.
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8077905 or
Life and Times of Junioer Lee
8078031 a Gary Stu is the male form of a Mary Sue, so it fits
Ray Ray Lee from "THe Life and Times of Juniper Lee."
Yes, Ray Ray from Juniper Lee....
Got it when they said the male Jade
Ray Ray Lee from The Life and Times of Juniper Lee; as soon as his name was given.
*get up to bang head against wall again, but harder*
Will.
NOT!
Spend!
ALL MY MONEY!
ON SUGGESTIVE ART!!!
Ha ha, no.
You'd be mad to refuse a free meal and a free movie.
Refusing that offer would make the Joker want to put you in Arkham, where he would volunteer to guard you.
I recognized the reference at "Veil Guardian"
8077754 I remember the Show but could not for the life of me remember the title thank you
Now this is a show I know of. Granted, the names are slipping my mind, but one particular episode, the episode where she discovered she couldn't physically leave the town, was rather sad to me. It also explained her grandmother's need to travel and partake in extreme sports. I think... Jhun Li or something like that?
The Life and Times of Juniper Lee. Just looked through the comments to find it. Jhun Li, Juniper Lee... yeah, I can see why I confused them, but still.
Chapter One Hundred Three
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Dude, miss that show...
8077752 its juniper lee's little brother Ray
I didn't recognise Cpt Black's contact
I know you are changing things from the show here and there since it's not the same anymore but the whole actor going to space really seems out of place. He wasn't there in the show so why would he be there now? Which now I think about it how did the immortals make a portal door out in the vacuum of space? Most of the other doors locations had no significance to their demons so why did Moon one get his door in space? Now that the Chans have the means to banish all the demons this does makes things harder for Valmont to keep his end of the bargain, after all if even one demon was sent back his contract with them would be null and void. The only thing that's on my mind is why he picked the name Tabitha for Bai Tza?