Kung Fu Panda 4: Saviors of China by
Mitchicus
Chapter 1: Ancient Enemy
Long ago, Master Oogway trained a powerful Kung Fu master. His name was Fernando. He was not from the land of China, but came from an island to escape a civil war raging there. Fernando was a Komodo Dragon, and his parents were taken captive during the war. The Komodo set out to find a better life in China. He began street fighting, for he did not wish to do any peaceful jobs. One day, while he sparred, Master Oogway noticed him. The master saw talent in Fernando, and wished to give him a better life, and teach him the art of Kung Fu. Fernando accepted his offer, and went with Oogway to the Jade Palace. At that time, there was no Furious Five, and Shifu was not a student of Oogway. Fernando was the first to be taught Kung Fu by its creator. Oogway taught him the art, and the Komodo learned quickly. He became very powerful, but also became darkened by the power. He wanted more than what a hero was offered: Thanks from those he saved, righteousness, humility, and other non-physical treasures. He wanted money and power. And so, he battled Oogway for control over the Jade Palace. Then he would assume leadership over China. But Fernando was defeated, and was banished back to the island from which he came so long ago. Oogway predicted that Fernando would rise again, but he would not be there to stop him. The Dragon Warrior, and all of his allies, were needed to defeat Fernando, and the army he brought with him. And then, Fernando rose again.
The boats were readied as Fernando watched. A long sword was at his side, and he was in silver battle armor. The Komodo was not that old, for he was still a teenager when he rebelled against Oogway. Now he readied his army. When Fernando was exiled, the civil war had ended. A new ruler was in place, and asked to see Fernando, and learn of his trip to China. Fernando killed the ruler as soon as he saw him, and assumed himself the new ruler. He had built up the country with a large military, and waited until he felt he should return to China. This army was very large, much larger than Brutus' army. This army was not enough to conquer all of China, but the entire known world. At last, the Komodo readied his men to sail to back to China to fulfill his dream. One soldier, an officer, ran up to Fernando and bowed.
"My Lord, the ships are ready." He said.
"Finally! We cast off now!" The Komodo said. "This is just the beginning of our rule."
Po sat under the Peach Tree with Tai Lung. All was well in the Valley of Peace, and bandits had not attacked it for quite some time. The two were interrupted by Master Shifu as the red panda ran up to them.
"What is it, Master?" Po asked.
"Do you know Fernando, the first student of Oogway?" Shifu asked them.
"Battled Master Oogway and lost, then was exiled. Why?" Tai Lung said.
"He has returned with an army capable of taking over China and the entire world, just as Oogway foretold." Shifu said calmly.
Po's eyes widened. "How do we stop him?"
"We can't do it alone. We need a much larger army to fight Fernando's army. This isn't like fighting Brutus. I will send messages to all of the villages with militias and armies. For now, we train." Shifu said.
Tai Lung folded his arms. "What if Fernando strikes villages with his army?"
"Adolfo has joined Fernando as a volunteer, one of the few." Shifu said laughing. "He will tell us where they go, and if Fernando does go to attack a village, we will warn the inhabitants and fight them off."
"Sounds like a plan." Po said happily.
"Po, come with me." Shifu said.
Tai Lung looked at Shifu and Po curiously. He sighed and nodded.
"What do you want to show me, Master Shifu?" Po asked the red panda.
"Wait until we get there."
Mitchicus opened his eyes. He had been meditating for some time now in his room. His shirt was off, since he had been bandaging a few wounds from his previous training. He scratched the scar on his eye and put back on his shirt, the usual black. The White Tiger got up and exited his room, and went deeper into the temple inside of Mount Everest. He entered the main hall, where his master sat meditating.
"Are your wounds healing, my son?" Oogway asked.
"Yes master." Mitchicus said kneeling.
Even though Mitch saw Master Oogway as his father, he always addressed him formally.
"A little pain still, but nothing else." Mitch said.
"We never talked of what you have accomplished when I was…absent." Oogway said. "Have you found inner peace?"
"I have. I got it when I defeated Brutus, just as you said before." Mitch said smiling.
"What about your senses? Do you use your mind over your sight when you have to?"
"I do, and I have gotten very good at it, thanks to your extra training." Mitch said again.
"Do you have any problems with anything?" Oogway asked.
"I do have a temper, master. This affected me during my battle with Brutus, but I have been able to control it better since then. I also fear that I will go to great lengths to save my friends, without thinking." Mitchicus said.
"You must control these for your next fight."
"What is it, master?" Mitch asked.
"I have had a vision that Fernando has returned with his army." Oogway said solemnly.
"Will you help us defeat him, master?" Mitchicus asked worried.
"That I cannot do. You and all of your friends must do that." Master Oogway said.
"Why master?" He asked.
"It is not my destiny. I returned from the heavens to finish your training, and now I have." Oogway said, smiling. "I have a gift for you."
Oogway pointed to a set of holders. There stood a beautiful Katana sword, with a golden grip and scabbard. It was called the Sword of Destiny. When Mitch trained there long ago, Oogway had told him that he would one day have that sword when he was ready. But that was so long ago, and Mitch had forgotten about it until then. Beside it was blue armor. It cast a glare like diamonds. This was the armor of the Lightning Warrior. A breastplate with shoulder pads, kneepads, and elbow pads. The armor was thick and hard, but surprisingly light when Mitch picked them up. The white tiger remembered the last time he was given a gift like this. He was under Brutus' control, and was given black armor and a black sword. The difference was that Brutus was Mitch's enemy, and Oogway was Mitch's father. Brutus gave the things to Mitchicus so he could do evil, but Oogway gave them to him to be used for justice and good. Mitchicus unsheathed the blade and looked at it. The outer part was silver, but the center was golden.
"This is a powerful sword, Mitchicus." Oogway said. "Use it wisely, and for justice."
Mitch sheathed the blade and set it back, before turning to Oogway and bowing.
"Thank you, master." Mitchicus said smiling.
"I always knew that you were destined for greatness. When you are called by the universe, you will become the legendary Lightning Warrior."
Mitch remembered what Oogway told him about the Lightning Warrior. The master would be able to be extremely fast, strong, and summon blue fire and lighting against his enemies. For him to be this legendary warrior was a great honor.
"It is an honor to be this." Mitch said smiling.
Oogway smiled back. "You must stay here, until they come for you."
"Who, master?" Mitch asked. He hoped that Oogway meant Tigress and the others.
"Part of Fernando's army. Thy will come to kill you and destroy this place, but you will defeat them all."
"How can I defeat an army by myself, master?" Mitch asked.
"You must believe in yourself. Promise me you will, my son."
I...I promise, master." Mitchicus said slowly.
"Good. Now I must go, for my time is limited." Oogway said as he walked out of the hall and out into the snow.
It was not snowing, which was rare there. Mitchicus hurried after Oogway. The old master turned and looked at the White Tiger.
"Master…father…please, don't leave me!" Mitch said as he looked at Oogway.
The old master smiled. "You must continue your journey on your own."
After saying that, Oogway became peach leaves, and floated away in the wind. After the leaves had left, snow began to fall once again. Mitch stood speechless. He knew that he would probably never see his father ever again. The White Tiger returned to the temple and resumed training, awaiting the soldiers that would come for him.
Po walked with Shifu into the Hall of Heroes. Shifu led the panda to the side of the hall.
"These are important times. I believe you are ready to have this." Shifu said as he pointed to a sword.
"The Sword of Heroes! Awesome!" Po shouted.
Shifu turned to him, irritated by his tone. "This is not for fun, Dragon Warrior. This weapon has been used for great threats, and now it is going to be used again."
"But it's still cool!" Po said excitedly.
"The sword has a special power. It can slice objects even without touching them, but it must be mastered first." Shifu said.
"That's sweet!"
"It is yours, Po." Shifu said as he gestured to it.
Po picked up the sword and held it up high, acting like a master of it. Soon his arm became heavy, and he lowered the sword.
"Sure is heavy! So do I have to carry this around all the time now?" He asked.
Shifu laughed. "You'll get used to the weight, but here's a scabbard." Shifu said as he handed the panda a scabbard with a belt.
The panda sheathed the sword and put it on his side.
"Thank you, master." Po said as he bowed.
"Your welcome, Dragon Warrior." Shifu responded, bowing back.
Fernando's men secured the port. Few people lived there, so hardly anyone knew of their arrival. The soldiers were unloaded, and Fernando found a hut, where he set up his headquarters.
The Komodo sat at a table inside of his headquarters. It was early morning, and the ruler had a map of China on the table, beside a few candles. A captain of the army walked in and bowed.
"My lord, the army you requested is ready to march." He said.
"Good, order them to march to Mount Everest and destroy everything and everyone there." Fernando said.
"Yes Sir!" The captain said as he ran out.
The army, a large portion of the main army, began their march towards Mitchicus.
Mitchicus stood near the top of the mountain. The snow had stopped, and freezing rain now fell. Storm clouds loomed over the peak of Mount Everest. The White Tiger heard thunder, and remembered what Oogway had said to him.
He would be the Lightning Warrior when the universe called him to be it. Was this the calling?
Mitchicus felt the fur on his head and back stand up. He knew that this was going to hurt. Immediately afterwards, lightning struck Mitch. If you've ever been struck by lightning, it doesn't feel good. Mitchicus felt his flesh burn and the electricity course throughout his body. The pain was terrible. Oogway had trained him to ignore pain, but he was never able to ignore all of it. It did help him though. The lightning soon passed, and Mitchicus still stood, even after being hit by lightning. His fur was smoking, and glimmers of electricity came from his hands. He closed them into fists, and the electricity went away. He knew something had changed about him. His movements were quicker, also his thoughts. He was finally the Lightning Warrior.
Mitchicus heard a voice inside of his head. "Ready yourself, Lightning Warrior. They are almost here."
A/N: A new foe emerges, Po receives the Sword of Heroes, and Mitchicus becomes the Lightning Warrior. This is my second story on FanFiction, after Kung Fu Panda 3: Rise of the White Tiger. I recommend that you read the complete story, Rise of the White Tiger, before you continue on this story, which occurs before this story. The main theme song of this story is "Opening Titles", from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, by Hans Zimmer. Next Chapter: Awesomeness Has Stripes. Mitchicus battles Fernando's army and Song reunites with Po. Please review my story, read its predecessor, share with others, comment, and please, no flames!