(Rewrite) Transdimensional Troubles

Chapter 8: Talks and too little fights

Danny could swear the guy shit himself, judging from his expression.

"You are dismissed."

The Dai Li went away, while Azula returned to her friends.

"That was amazing, Azula," Ty Lee said, pouring some tea in a cup. Where she had got it was beyond Danny's understanding.

"Short and more than enough," he added. "And not a single faint - that's a record."

He crossed his hands and his eyes showed a certain level of amusement, more at his own joke than at her actions. Such methods did work as he knew, as long as you didn't start executing for an accidentally dropped word. In that case you would fall victim to your own servants. No need for getting too far in anything, including leadership, especially leadership.

Azula quickly drank the contents of the small cup, smirking slightly.

"Thank you for your kind words," she said in a touched voice. "But we have work to do. Phantom, you shall assist our new friends in capturing the Council of Five. They are skilled fighters, so we mustn't underestimate them. Mai, Ty Lee, stay near the Earth King until the time is right."

"Uhm, where exactly are they?" Danny rubbed the back of his neck. "You've told the agents, but not me."

The princess sighed. Yes, that kind of escaped her mind. Too many things at once.

After receiving directions, Phantom set off to the streets of upper ring. One of the generals was there at the moment, and the Dai Li were nowhere to be seen. Well, they did rely on sneaking abilities. Danny decided to try not to do too much damage. His temporary allies might be needing them in the future. They should feel lucky to have such hard-working ally. Unseen by anyone, Danny got to the place. There he was, calmly going through the street. The bearded general didn't notice him at first, but then the half ghost simply stood before him.

"What do you need, lad?" He asked impatiently.

Danny gave a toothy grin. "Nothing personal, dude. But you are under arrest."

"Ha! Move aside, boy."

He was suddenly lifted in the air and yelped in shock. Phantom's eyes glowed green as his hand was raised.

"I'm sorry. What is considered to step aside from your perspective?" He tilted his head to see the general face-to-face.

"What...how..."

"A little bit of ghostly tricks. Now. How do I..."

Suddenly the Dai Li jumped from the shadows.

"Agents, arrest him, quickly!"

"Hello, guys, took you long enough," Danny smirked, as the man's expression became that of horror.

Without uttering a word, the men shot some chains at the general, leaving him completely harmless. Phantom put him on the ground, surprisingly gently.

"Take him...wherever you were told to."

The cloaked agents nodded and grabbed the man. Danny looked around and saw some witness - a woman who just happened to pass. He smirked, his eyes still glowing. Her fright, however, turned out to be pointless. Phantom only put a finger over his mouth and made a shushing sound, before vanishing. Off to the next official. He realized that he really shouldn't start big fights, the streets weren't that empty in the late morning. But it also meant that he would finish everything soon, using the same element of surprise. The half ghost didn't come in time everywhere, some generals had been seized by the time he got to the place. Or at least where the leaders were supposed to be.