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The Sky's the Limit	By : Spleef Category: +G through L > Jackie Chan's Adventures Views: 14457 -:- Recommendations : 1 -:- Currently Reading : 1
Disclaimer: I do not own Jackie Chan s Adventures, nor any of the characters from it. I do not make any money from the writing of this story.

Chapter List
- 1-Silence
- 2-Apologies
- 3-Spat
- 4-Dance
- 5-Bite
- 6-Claim
- 7-Honesty
- 8-Taste
- 9-Offering
- 10-Revelations
- 11-Almost
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The Sky's the Limit
Chapter II – Apologies
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Jade Chan wandered quietly through the club, wearing a stylish gold silk top with a black skirt and black faux leather go-go boots, all benefits of her recent paycheck. The outfit was very stylish and attractive, but modest compared to what most of the other women were wearing here. But she knew it was an outfit her parents would disapprove of, especially the stylish high-heeled boots…
If her parents knew she was trolling around like this in a club... well, it was a good thing she was still in America, to say the least!
She dreaded the end of the summer. She would have to decide which college to go to, and whether she should stay here in America for school or go back home. She was eighteen... her parents technically could not force her to go back even though she knew they expected her time in America to be nothing but a vacation, an interlude before buckling down for higher education back in China. Technically was the word here...
It felt good to be here, to be an adult, to break out. It was not because of the hot men here or the booze, she had a fake ID claiming her to be twenty-one years old to get in here thanks to Simone – her best friend had some decent hookups – it was just having fun, laughing with her friend, listening to the music, having a drink here and there although she was always careful not to get drunk. Yes, she knew that fake ID's were illegal, but she was tired of rules and had used some magic to cast protective spells over Simone and herself. Simone didn't know about the magic, but Jade was determined to be as good a friend to Simone as Simone had been for her.
She saw Simone wave at her from a table, and waved back as she weaved through the throng of clubbers – at least a few of them doubtless underage like she was, but this was a place college students frequented and the freshmen were not distinguishable from the seniors. Jade was fairly sure the management purposely turned a blind eye here, but hey, who was she to judge? As soon as she sat down, she felt arms being wrapped around her and looked up to see dark brown eyes twinkling at her.
“How's it going?” Simone asked. Jade simply shrugged.
“Things are all right. I'm just glad to be back in America. After that huge graduation party my parents threw for me and all the crap we did last month, I'm just happy to be away from it all and enjoying my summer of freedom.” she said. Simone ordered an appetizer before they started chatting about how good it felt to be graduates from the public school system. There was a lot of catching up to do as they had graduated from two different high schools, one at either side of the ocean. She threw in a funny story about Drew and something stupid he had done for the senior prank which included trying to set chickens loose in the ventilation system..
It felt so good to be with an old friend, and she could not help but smile and feel better as she continued listening to Simone. Since her childhood Simone had been her closest friend and pretty much her only, and Simone was one of the things that made coming to America something to look forward to every year. And when Jade had gone back to China for school, they remained in contact via e-mail and phone calls.
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Hsi Wu smiled to himself as he stood there in the shadows, away from the loud music and the party-goers, his hunch having been proven right about her.
He'd suspected that things with her parents hadn't been right especially whenever he noticed the squared shoulders and the set jaw during the phone conversation with her parents earlier tonight, and now she was here in a place that was illegal for someone her age. This was the Jade he knew, the one who rebelled against authority and conformity. That thought made him grin to himself, a plan beginning to form in the dark recesses of his mind.
She and Simone shared a few jokes over the appetizers and laughed, and he could not help but smile as he noticed the sparkle in her eyes. Nobody had to tell him that it was a relief for her to laugh like that.
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Jade giggled softly and looked out at the dance floor and the undulating bodies, knowing that Simone would soon enough be part of that crowd. She herself preferred to sit and watch and listen to the music, and she was more comfortable like that. She may have excelled at the art of kung fu, but she felt very uncomfortable dancing, and it was not as if she had anyone to do it with, nor did she want anyone to do it with, for that matter.
Simone went out to the dance floor and Jade smiled, watching her friend flirt with a good looking guy around her age who was apparently flirting right back with her.
She herself had little interest in men, so she did not really care. She'd had no real interest in anyone, not since...Hsi Wu. He had broken her heart but sometimes...she would lay awake and cry herself to bed, and she dreamed of him. How could he have lied to her so? And why should she care?
She sighed a little despondently and stared at the dancing lights on the walls as she absentmindedly nibbled on a mozzarella stick. Why did she have to miss him so? He was a demon. He hurt her. He used her. All for that stupid tail of his, she thought bitterly. And before he and his siblings had ruled ancient China, plunging it into darkness. He was an evil Demon Sorcerer!
So why the hell should she care about him? She finished her stick and licked the crumbs off her fingers. If it wasn't him, it was them, her parents and everyone else who wanted one thing or another from her.
No one ever asked her what she wanted.
Jade suddenly felt a whole lot more depressed than before. Why couldn't she just be herself out in the open, instead of sneaking around with a fake ID? When she was little, Uncle and especially Jackie had always scolded her. They went off on great adventures and expected her to not want to come along!
Hell, she had had to lie to her uncle about where she was going with Simone. Even though she was now a adult, her uncle would still object to this and she would have to bear with his constant fretting and nagging. She just wanted to be herself and have a bit of fun, was that so wrong? It wasn't as if she was hurting anybody.
She got up, deciding to go to the bathroom and splash some cold water on her face, and she ducked into the hallway that led to the restrooms.
Standing in front of one of the sinks, Jade gave out a soft sigh as she splashed her face and rubbed her cheeks. At least here in America she had more freedom and her uncles were not as overbearing as her parents. After another splash of water on her face and gently patting it dry with a paper towel, she walked back out into the hall.
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Her eyes held sadness and depression, and Hsi Wu wept inwardly, something that surprisingly enough did not phase him in the least, but then why would it?
Jade was meant for him, of that he truly was certain, and like her, he too knew of the pressure others placed upon a single person, making making them into someone they were not. He felt himself snarl quietly, memories of even the siblings he had trusted doing just that towards him, memories of beatings, and punishments too horrible to... NO!
He pushed back these angry thoughts, focusing on her as he made his approach to her table after seeing her return to it and sit down with a soft sigh of her own. That friend of hers showed no sign of leaving the dance floor any time soon, so he would have privacy with her.
Hsi Wu stood there wondering what to say to her not sure if he should say 'hi' or call her by name, and he just stayed there several feet behind her, wanting to lay a gentle hand on his shoulder. Jade was sitting there quietly, not even nibbling on an appetizer.
She did not notice him approaching her.
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Jade felt a gentle hand on her shoulder, and startled a bit, hoping it was not her uncles or anyone who might get her in trouble.
“Long time no see…” a familiar if not instantly-remembered voice said. Familiar? Wait, who...? Even though the tone was warmer, more friendly – even pleasant – it brought a surge of memories of anger and betrayal boiling up within her. She was on her feet instantly, spinning around to face him. There were so many questions...How did you get out? What are you doing here? Why me?
He stood there in the Seymour Jahoositz form she had been – or so she thought back then – familiar with all these years ago except this his appearance looked older, in its early or mid-twenties. He was clad in a dark gray silk blouse and black jacket with matching slacks, with no jewelry or any other ornamentation whatsoever. His hair was up in that familiar spiky-three pronged style, she noticed with just a bit of amusement.
'Seymour' started to smile upon seeing these golden eyes stare into his own before a small fist shot forth, hitting him in the jaw. He had nut a moment to contemplate the power in that blow as he fell backwards onto another table. Drinks toppled over and spilled onto him, and the patrons of the other table yelled in surprise before quickly vacating their seats.
Jade glared at the human form of Hsi Wu that was now splayed on an upended table, and he stared back at her, showing surprise and confusion. What the hell, did he think she would be happy to see him?
She ignored the other patrons as she stormed out of the club, not even saying goodbye to Simone, and made her way to the car that Jackie had lent her to use when he didn't have errands.
She heard a sudden growl and felt fingers wrap around her upper arm, jerking her back before she could insert her key. She was quickly whipped around to face him.
“I'm not even going to ask how you got out. Just leave me the hell alone, I have nothing you want!” she yelled as she stared into his dark brown eyes.
“I want you…” came the reply. She blinked and glared at him.
“What, so you can toy around with me some more?” she shot back bitterly. He shook his head and sighed softly – a sorrowful and surprisingly human sound for a demon.
“I came back... for you.” was the quiet, and almost tender response. She blinked and fell silent, but only for a fleeting moment. This was the Demon of Cunning, after all. She wouldn't fall for a trick!
“How did you get out?”
“Does it matter?”
“Why wouldn't it?” she shot back. “You're supposed to be permanently banished!”
“Spells are not always perfect, Jade. A lot can go wrong with them, or they can be broken if the... will is strong enough.” Hsi Wu replied with a shrug.
“Then you'll have to be re-banished.” Jade was gratified to see him scowl darkly.
“That's if you can get to your uncles in time or to a flute.” he pointed out with a smirk. Jade glared at him and huffed softly.
“Just leave me alone.” she finally managed to say, refusing to show fear, though she sensed that the Sky Demon was aware of it.
“Why would I? When I could offer you a lot more then you have going for you right now?”
“Leave me out of your... games!” Jade hissed softly, trying to pull away again. He simply shrugged again, his hand sliding from her arm.
“Okay. But then I'm not the one whose depressed because of her parents and her life.” he countered, catching her right and then her left fist as they flew at him, “Now now, Jade… none of that.” he cautioned with a smirk, wrapping his hands around her fists. The slender human fingers metamorphosed into demon claws, and Jade shuddered as she saw her hands wrapped in these frightful-looking appendages.
“Fuck you.” she snarled, struggling against his gentle but firm grip.
“How about if I do that to you instead?” he replied with one of his trademark impish grins. Jade's eyes widened as he let go of her hands and she backed away from him, pressing her back to the car before lowering herself, her eyes on him as she fumbled for the keys she had dropped. Thankfully, her questing fingers found the keyring after several moments, and she raised herself up. He regarded her with narrowed eyes, still smirking insolently.
“You see Jade, you are mine.” he stated, walking towards her, very much like a predatory feline slinking towards its prey, “You've been all I could think about inside the Void, and now that I'm out? Well I want you, my jewel.”
“Tough.” she sneered, “I want nothing to do with you.”
“You also don't want to listen to people who tell you what to do.” he said with that leering expression, stalking towards her calmly, “and you're so angry at everyone for pushing so you sneak around going to clubs and doing whatever you can to get back at them without them finding out.”
“That's my business, not yours!” she scowled. She turned away from him, starting to open the car door.
“Wouldn't you want to do something else that they would frown on?” he asked, purring softly as he came within a pace of her, “wouldn't you want to have someone they do not approve of in your bed…?”
“You're sick. I don't want... that.” she replied scathingly, not looking at him as he drew even closer.
“How would you know? You've never tried it…” he replied, his purr growing louder. She whipped around and glared at him, poking her finger in his chest.
“I do not want anything to do with you, Hsi Wu, or your little demon prick!” she snapped. He growled in reply before suddenly shoving her against the car and pressing against her, their pelvises nearly flush together.
“Does that feel little?” he demanded with a licentious and impatient growl. Inwardly, she shivered upon feeling a considerable lump of flesh under his pants pressed against her hip. She scowled before letting out a soft whimper, struggling to pull away from him.
“That's gross! Get away from me, freak!”
“Want to do it here? Knowing they wouldn't approve? Knowing how you'll break their hearts as they've broken your own?” he asked with a knowing hiss, his hot breath on her neck causing her to shiver again. She blushed and shoved him away.
“I want nothing to do with you, I said! I refuse to be part of your game.”
“What if I told you that I came to you because I only want you, Jade? I have no interest in playing games. I don’t want world domination or anything like that. I just want you.” He paused before grinning again.
“Hmm... if you really aren't interested, your friend looks tasty. Perhaps I should have her.” he mused, stroking his chin thoughtfully, already knowing what her response would be.
“Simone? No! She's my friend!” she retorted hotly. Her loyalty was admirable, and the Sky Demon silently applauded her strength of character.
Hsi Wu chuckled softly before pulling her from the car and gently shoving her against the brick wall parallel to the vehicle, and she glared back at him.
“You really hurt me a long time ago. I hate you.” she hissed. He sighed softly. Hearing her say she hated him…It hurt him a hell of a lot more than he let on. Why was he letting all these feelings bother him? What was happening to him?
“Was I supposed to tell you the truth? Knowing how you are related to the one who banished my siblings?” he shot back, “You can say yes all you like, but if you had been in my position you would have done the same thing.”
“You know, I'm not as paranoid as my uncles are.” she shot back, “If you hadn't been such a ass and asked nicely maybe I would have helped!”
He sighed softly and his grip loosened on her slightly as he stared at her calmly, silent for a few moments. His eyes were soft and brown, regarding her thoughtfully. There was no malicious or impish twist to his lips.
“Maybe I should… have.” he admitted in a sad murmur. Jade blinked in surprise seeing the smirk and arrogance replaced by regret and loneliness. “Not a day went by that I thought about how I wronged you, and how I wanted to ask you...to forgive me.” he said softly.
“Just... go away.” she sighed, tearing her gaze from his and looking down.
“No, I won't.” he replied firmly, “not until I look you in the eye so you can see how sincere I am when I say this next thing…” He began pulling her to face him, placing a finger under her chin so she had no choice but to look up at him.
“Jade? I...am very sorry. For everything I did. To you. And all the evil I did... I truly am.” he whispered softly. Jade blinked back tears as she looked in his dark eyes.
Letting her go, he placed a brief but utmost tender kiss on her lips before he backed away from her a step, looking at her quietly. She blinked and stared down at the pavement, touching her lips. They felt as if they were on fire despite how gentle the kiss had been, and unconsciously she curled her toes a bit.
“I want you, Jade. And I want you to realize that I am not here to hurt you or cause trouble.” He said resolutely before wings grew out of his back. She looked up at him, her heart pounding.
Why did he have to come back? she thought bitterly. She had no idea how to describe the emotions that were even now raging through her.
He flew into the night not caring where he went, his heart filled with anguish the thought of Jade not ever wanting him tearing him up inside his heart. What if she never forgave him? That was…too painful to consider, but what was just as painful was the jumble of emotions that raged within him, his fierce and blood-thirsty side raging war with a newly discovered facet of his being.
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