Valmont calmly walked along the streets of Pamplona with Bai Tza on his arm, Hak Fu and Ratso behind him. Ratso openly carried the Pan'ku Box, while Hak Fu maintained his attitude of 'angry bodyguard'. Valmont had been expecting differences in Pamplona when he arranged this visit, but his expectations proved a far cry from the reality. Every shop along the road had a vaulted entrance at least 12 feet high, and not all the shops or stalls were run by humans. He should have expected the 10-foot tall minotaur males walking around with 2 foot horns, bull-like faces, massively muscular torsos, and bovine legs supporting it. He should have anticipated that they would go shirtless given their builds, and be completely comfortable with it.
What had really caught him off guard were the minotaur females, who were much more human in appearance to the point the only obvious sign they weren't human were the large cow horns and whipping cow tail. Otherwise, they could just be shrugged off as tall humans - adults being 8 feet tall with 2 foot horns, the youngest upright being 3 feet tall with foot long horns - plying their trade. Tall human females who were built like amazonian fertility goddesses who, like their male counterparts, went topless.
"You know, a mortal woman might take offense at you staring at other women while walking with her," Bai pointed out dryly as Ratso and Hak Fu each paused to take a drink. "I just wonder how many I need to invite to join us in bed before they cease to fascinate you." She idly redirected Ratso and Hak's spit takes so they wouldn't soak them.
"I've seen more than my share of topless females in my career," Valmont pointed out dryly. "Even some as large - in all ways - as these. And I've been in countries where going topless is the norm. None of this fascinates or intrigues me."
"Then why are you staring?" Bai inquired curiously.
"I'm just surprised at the level of sexual dimorphism in the species," Valmont explained as they walked past a rather elderly male minotaur. "The women look mostly human."
"That's because the first of our species was male," the minotaur spoke up with a smile. "The child of Poseidon in bull form and a human woman. When he bred, the males all inherited the true minotaur form shaped by Poseidon. The females, however, took more after their mother, leading to having the more human form our race was naturally suited to be attracted to, given we had no females of our own race to start and thus were drawn to human females." Noticing Valmont's raised eyebrow, the old minotaur chuckled. "I've heard that question asked so many times it's ceased to surprise me. Enjoy the festival." With that, the older minotaur turned and made his way to join a large family group that greeted him warmly.
Valmont watched the group move away. "Surprisingly gentle for his size," he murmured thoughtfully. "Much like Tohru."
"It's traits minotaurs hold in high regard, and thus train themselves to have," Bai explained softly. "Size, strength, gentleness, with a warrior's pride and honor. The few humans - male or female - who show all these traits are considered honorary minotaurs, and frequently pursued by any single minotaur of the opposite gender in hopes of broadening and strengthening available bloodlines."
Ratso suddenly burst into laughter. "I don't know whether to envy or pity Tohru if he shows up!"
Valmont couldn't help but grin at that mental image. It was at that point they rounded the corner of the road and ran into Jackie, Viper, the four girls, and 'Seymour'. "Well, if it isn't the Chans," he greeted warmly. "You're earlier than I expected."
"Gave them some straight answers, brother?" Bai mused pleasantly.
"We know what you're doing here," Jackie began angrily, plainly struggling to stay focused.
"No armor, Chan?" Valmont asked in surprise. "You went to such efforts to retrieve it, after all..."
Jackie flushed in embarrassment. "I have...reasons for not putting it on before necessary-"
"Oh yes, you're definitely Sharaka's type," Bai confirmed.
"You knew her?" Jade gasped in surprise.
"We met back when I first achieved Demonic Ascension," Bai explained. "She gave me pointers on being a demon, and in exchange I gave her pointers on men."
"That's just what I need," Viper growled irritably under her breath. "Pervy armor with pointers from the Queen of the Sirens on top of all the topless girls that make me feel like I haven't hit puberty yet..."
Jackie shook his head to regain control of his thoughts and - hopefully - the conversation. "Like I said, we know what you're up to-"
"You saw the fliers, then?" Valmont asked pleasantly. "Did you buy a ticket?"
Jackie stared, dumbfounded. "Fliers?" he asked in confusion. "Ticket?"
'Seymour', meanwhile, was desperately struggling to hold back laughter.
Smiling, Valmont held out a copy of the flier. It detailed how he had gotten approval from the Spanish Government to host 'The Running of the Bull Demon' as an addition to the annual 'Running of the Bulls' Festival, along with ticket prices...both to observe from a safe distance, and to attempt facing the Bull Demon himself, both to escape and to fight. The ticket to fight Dai Gui was quite expensive, along with requiring the signing of a waiver.
"You gotta be kidding me..." Jackie groaned as he read the flier. "This can't be legal."
"Oh, it is," Valmont confirmed. "And air tight. Legally, you can't interfere with me freeing Dai Gui for the festival. But if you buy the ticket and sign the waiver, you are free to try and battle and reseal him...the latter especially if he chooses to be uncooperative, which I honestly expect."
"Was that stabbing my brother in the back I just heard?" Bai Tza inquired impishly.
"Just hedging my bets, Bai," Valmont countered pleasantly. "He is one of your siblings who doesn't like me because I'm human, after all."
"Look on the bright side," Jade suggested as Jackie groaned. "At least we know exactly where to go."
"Is Tohru with you?" Ratso asked hopefully.
"He's helpin' Uncle around town," Apple Bloom explained. "He wanted a good view o' the bull runnin' without bein' close enough ta smell it."
At that moment, frantic screaming echoed over the street as dozens of men came racing down the road as fast as they could, looking quite panicked. Not far after them, a wave of bulls charged along in a panicked stampede.
"The festival isn't supposed to start yet," Valmont murmured in surprise. "I need to get to the portal quickly, or I'll be behind schedule."
"I wonder what set them off?" Bai wondered curiously.
At that moment, Tohru rounded the corner running at full speed - which was quite impressive - while shouting out, "Bad day bad day bad day!" Not far behind him, a bevy of young minotaur women between the ages of 18 and 25 pursued him with alacrity, calling out proposals for dates and interactions less chivalrous.
Of the youngsters with Jackie, only Apple Bloom struggled to hold back her laughter. The rest just let it out.
(1)"What do you think you're doing, Tohru?" Mrs. T called out from a high vantage point beside Uncle. "Turn around and grab one or more of those girls to settle down with and give me grandchildren already! Where else do you think you're going to find a girl who can handle you in the bedroom?"
"Mommy!" Tohru wailed out in despair.
(1) Everything after this point I owe entirely to my Mom, after bouncing the bit with Tohru and the minotaur girls off her.
Why do I get the feeling the Minotaurs are based of 12 Beast's versions? I mean, the males and females are pretty much like how you described them there with females being more humanoid and males being more like those of legend.
Also, Yeah, guess Tohru's gonna get lucky... What's the betting we're going to encounter one named Asterio and another named Cattleya? And is there anymore Monster Musume/12 Beast refs coming in?
Also, First Comment of the Chapter.
second Ratso here should probably be Hak Fu
thank you tat's mom! that was funny as high hell!
Minotaur girls....THANK YOU.
One of my favorite monster girls.
So are they like this one?
http://2static4.fjcdn.com/comments/Gladyoubroughtthatuppng+they+re+called+minotaurs+in+monster+musume+but+_572ab48f55e4dae2f4fd645fd879a026.jpg
Or this one?
http://orig04.deviantart.net/9350/f/2011/225/3/3/minotaur_girl_by_litchixlitchi-d46et40.jpg
PFFFFFFFFFFFT!!!!!! *bang head on table while laughing*
This is the greatest thing. Ever.
oh derp... poor tohru
ARTISTS!!!! FUCKING GET TO IT!!!!!
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Never lose your innocence mate.
ran into Jackie, Viper, the four girls, and 'Seaver'
1. Uhh... Seymour? My brain can't work right now.
Guess Mrs. T is certainly on top of things with her son.
Should we consider Tohru being bull rushed in this story already?
Seems one of the things to top things off this chapter is to have your top off.
Gotta admit, I'm with Ratso here. Poor Tohru.
Okay, your mom is awsome Tats. Have a mustache.
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Aside from being overdressed, I'd expect both to be within the range of possibility. After all, both Dwaine Johnson and Warwick Davis are considered adult male humans, and are less different then these two pics...
Okay, was not expecting Valmont to go with the legal route of freeing Dai Gui, setting up a legal means of letting Jackie Chan battle the demon, and to top it all off forcing Section 13 to pay for Jackie's ticket and thus directly fund The Dark Hand (since I doubt Uncle will be able to afford the "fight the demon bull" ticket price).
And to top it all off, I still get the feeling Valmont will take Bai Tza to a professional soccer game in the city once his business with Dai Gui is concluded.
Also, Tohru's mother being in the city is hilarious. As is her open demand for wanting grandchildren. I wouldn't be surprised at all if Tohru does end up with a girl from the city. One who is shy, a bit of a wallflower, and who quite possibly makes friends with animals. Either that or one who is short (by Minotaur standards), loud, tenacious, fierce, athletic, cute, and gives Scootaloo the feeling she knows this woman from somewhere but can't recall where.
Yeah, these next few chapters are going to be fun!
Why? Why can't I stop loughing?!
Hmm... that makes a lot of sense.
Oddly, they remind me of the Centaurs from Monster Musume.
Give it up, Tohru. You're single, and just their type.
You can make it less painful, by choosing one already.
Grandchildren!
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Contact your doctor if that lasts more than four hours.
I both feel sorry and jealous if touru right now how often would you get offerd to be laid by minotaur's especially topless ones
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Sould have seen thatone coming.
The only thing that can make chapter better is that Tohru has a crush on a minotaur woman, who is, incidentally, Dai Gui's daughter. And I could hear Dai Gui says "You have to defeat me first if you want to go out with my daughter!" - which motivate Tohru a lot.
Having grown up in the country & having seen bulls, I'd say that the Minotaur who marries Tohru will probably find their wedding night to be a small "disappointment".
Very small. As In "I've sucked on bigger soda straws" small.
Also, the question of different body temperatures. Humans are probably a degree or 2 colder & it will feel like he jammed an icicle in there. A SMALL icicle.
In short, probably better off sticking to their own species.
Poor Tohru...he can't help being who he is, but still. I do hope that one of those lady minotaurs ends up being his type, though something tells me he goes for more modest girls.
Speaking of the minotaurs, I'm surprised we didn't see some version of Iron Will in there. I'm gonna hold to the idea that at least one minotaur took a second to give the CMCs some affection though. Can't resist the cuteness.
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I got nothing really to say, this was a funny chapter, and part of me does hope Tohru gets a love interest. Never had one in the show, so this would be interesting.
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... this needs to happen. I give it a seal of approval
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Well, Tatsurou's got a RvB/Monster Musume story on FF.Net, so this maybe a reference to the Manga. This however, makes me think of both 12 Beast, which has similar male/female Minotaur design, while your comment pointed out the Monster Musume part, that being their personality of the Centaurs, and they are a mix of the two in terms of personality.
Also, we've finally gotten a 'Bad Day' quote out of someone... And It's not Chan.
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Doubt it, considering this part:
So yeah, 'Foot' size wouldn't matter that much, since Tohru's all of the above.
That ending!
Not bad for Tohru! Hopefully he does meet a nice girl and provides a very powerful line.
That ending does not surprise me in the slightest, and good on ya for getting your mom involved!
Chapter One Hundred Thirty-Two
"Bad Day"
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"He's Not My Boyfriend!"
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If his daughter has a personality similar to either Fluttershy or Rainbow Dash, this will be hilarious.
So wait, if I understand that correctly, Jackie is going to have to pay to fight Desi Gui, meaning that even if they end up having to seal him away Valmont still gets something out of this? That magnificent bastard!
Also those Minotaur women are totally my type, and I'm not just talking about the topless part. A shame I doubt I'm theirs.
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...what if Tohru ends up being the father or ancestor of Iron Will, and it turns out that Equestria is actually JCA-Earth but millions of years in the future.
I love seeing Valmont as the absolute mastermind he was meant to be. He can twist any situation so, even if he doesn't come out on top, he never loses and gets something from it. It's great.
Oh, bureaucracy, the bane of everything everywhere...
What source did you use for the origin of the minotaurs?
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Would she have rainbow hair or white with brown fur?
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THIS, so THIS. Tatsurou, you need to make this happen, it would be perfect especially if the daughter is a Fluttershy type of Minotaur with a bit of Rainbow Dash mixed in.
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The top of my head.
That... is an incredibly brilliant way to arrange the release and annoy the Chan's without doing anything wrong at the same time.
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Ah..... I figured it was some story I hadn't seen. Anyway, I'm kind of nitpicking here so don't take it too seriously, Poseidon would have been more appropriate since he's the god who was behind the myth of the Minotaur. I know Zeus is usually the one to bang someone, but Poseidon did it this time. Just rather odd to change which god is responsible.
Again, just nitpicking.
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Really? Thought it was Zeus. Fixing.
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Alright. Glad I was helpful!
...Does she have a FiMfiction account? 'Cause she sounds like a pretty awesome author.
I imagine the female minotaurs looking like the ones seen in Monster Musume.
That said,
luckypoor TohruI just realize, how old is Tohru at this point?
Dose anyone know?
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Yeah, that was hilarious.
Chapter One Hundred Thirty Two
"Aiyah!"
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"One More Thing!"
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...Not sure whether to envy Tohru or pity him... leaning towards envy, though, with a side of laughter.