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chapter 2

Idea: What if Fenghuang managed to get a second chance by the Shuyong Tree?

Series: Kung Fu Panda

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Fenghuang slowly opened her eyes as she felt that she was on solid ground. She looked down, and was confused to see that the ground she was on seemed to be obscured by a thick fog. Taking another look around, she saw that everywhere she turned was nothing. Literally nothing. It looked like she was standing in the middle of a blank canvas.

She turned her head around to see that she was still there. But how was that possible? The last thing she remembered was falling into a fog that the Shuyong Tree had sent her after deciding she would spend the rest of her life in oblivion.

"Am I dead? Or just, gone?" question Fenghuang to herself as she walked a little bit in circles to try and understand this.

"No, you are not dead, Fenghuang." boomed a voice that made the owl turn around and saw the Shuyong Tree stand tall before her as though it stood there for years.

"If I'm not dead, then is this where I will spend the rest of my life?" asked the owl.

"This is the realm for those who have caused so much trouble that they can no longer exist in the world. This is oblivion." replied the tree.

"If I'm really here, then why bother visiting? Come here to gloat?" asked Fenghuang with a schowl.

"No. What you tried to do with time was a horrendous crime, but I have a feeling you were meant for something of this world. You have walked the path of the prideful, but I feel your skills can benefit another individual." replied the tree.

"Oh yeah? Who?" asked Fenghuang.

"The dragon warrior." replied the Shuyong tree shocking the owl.

"What! He is my enemy, and you're saying I can help benefit him? That's crazy talk!" yelled Fenghuang.

"I know it sounds unlikely, but I believe that if you were willing to change your ways, and help train the dragon warrior, you would still be allowed a chance to live."

"And why exactly do I need to help train him? Shifu is already his master, and I was close to ending him just a few minutes ago." replied Fenghuang.

"Because, I can tell that deep inside you, there is still good. You can deny it all you want, but deep down, you wish to be noticed for your strength, but in a way so people respect you, and not fear you."

Fenghuang was about to retort, but couldn't for some reason. Was that true? Is everything the tree said true? No! It couldn't be. She was Fenghuang, strongest kung fu master in all of China!

"I find that highly unlikely." spat Fenghuang turning her back to the tree.

"Fine. You say that now, but you won't after you've had a second chance." replied the tree catching her attenton.

"What do you mean 'second chance'?" asked Fenghuang turning back around.

"I mean, I can grant you the chance to go back in time, to make up for your crimes." replied the tree.

"Really." Fenghuang gave the tree a look that showed her doubt.

"I can easily send you back in time to before Po became the dragon warrior. But in doing so, you must train him before he becomes the dragon warrior. This will help insert a sense of seriousness, so that he will take the dangers of his destiny more serious."

"So you want me to go back in time, train Po before he even becomes the dragon warrior, and that will allow me to live again?" asked Fenghuang.

"That is correct. And to be sure that you do not stray from these conditions, you will be required to wear this." the tree glowed as Fenghuang's foot glowed for a moment before it died down to reveal a golden ring around her leg. "This ring shall see what you are doing. If you happen to try and remove it, you will be banished to oblivion for the rest of your life."

"So I either take the offer to help train the panda and get my freedom, or I stay here for the rest of my life. Well the offer speaks for itself." replied Fenghuang.

"Excellent. I will send you back a month before Po is named the dragon warrior, giving you plenty enough time to help train him. I will also provide you a home and provisions for the start, but you will then be on your own. Good luck." replied the tree as Fenghuang began to glow.

"Yeah, hope I don't see ya too soon." commented Fenghuang before disappearing.

As soon as the owl was gone, the Shuyong tree continued what it left out. "Whoops, I forgot to mention that a few hearts may fly during her quest. I'll just leave that to her." replied the tree as it vanished from oblivion.