Chapter Three: Oogway's Warning

Raven awoke before the sun rose, like she always did. Her silver eyes looked around her room and it was like time never touched it. She still slept in her old nest and her perch was still on the far right. Oogway made it for her, so she could practice her meditation in her room. In the middle where Nevaeh slept now was the pallet Shifu had when she wished for him to sleep with her. Memories of her past haunted her. She remembered a small village filled with birds like her. She remembered her father and mother and little sister, and brother. All the happy times they shared and she remembered their death. Tears stung her face as she fought back that memory from her mind and tried to stay in the present.

She flew down and gazed at Neveah, who slept soundly. Raven didn't want to disturb her for the child had traveled far and needed time to rest. Silent as a mouse Raven slipped out of her room and headed for the Peach Tree. This was by far her favorite spot in all of the Jade Palace. Master Oogway taught her here and this was where she learned her Chi Blaster technique.

Many Years ago

"Now Raven close your eyes and breathe deeply," Oogway said gently. A younger Raven closed her eyes and breathed in and out as he instructed. Focus your Chi feel it flow all through your body. From the tip of your beak to the bottom of your foot, let it flow through you," he said. Raven did feel a surge of energy as it filled her small body.

"Master I feel it," she said growing excited.

"Calm yourself dear Raven, the trick to this technique is to have a clear mind," Oogway told her. Raven nodded and breathed to control her excitement. "Now hold out your wings Raven and focus your Chi into your wings," Oogway said. He held out his claws as his Chi filled his body. Raven held out her wings and felt all her energy flow into her wings making them feel stronger. "Now release it," Oogway said as a ball of green light flew out of his claws. Raven opened her eyes to see she had a blue ball of light in her wings and with a swift motion she released it. It flew and exploded into a bright blue light. "Good dear Raven, now see what happens when you aim the Chi Blaster at a target," Oogway said.

Raven bowed and repeated the process as she looked at a rock nearby. She felt her Chi flow through her and into her wings. It was building and building until she released it and to her amazement the rock was destroyed. "Master I did it," she said bowing.

"Yes, dear Raven now you see the damage a Chi Blaster can do only use such a technique if your life or an innocent life is being threatened," Oogway told her.

"Yes Master," Raven said bowing to him.

"Oh Master Oogway, how I miss you, I wish I could have told you how much you meant to me. When I met you and Shifu, you became a second father to me and Shifu was my brother. I never felt so much love other than from my own parents and siblings. I wish you could see all the good I have done for people. That I followed your teachings well and became a great Master. I know you wanted me to be the Grand Master but Shifu was far better of a choice than me. He doesn't know the truth we both agreed to keep it secret for I didn't want to lose him like I did Feng. My only regret was I never got to say goodbye," Raven said tears falling from her face.

Just then a gentle breeze flew around her as lotus blossoms circled her. She watched in awe as the swirled around forming a golden light. Out of the light came Oogway. "Master Oogway, is that really you?" Raven asked her eyes wide with shock.

"Yes, dear Raven, it is me," Oogway said smiling at her.

"Prove it say something only the real Oogway would know that I only told him," Raven said firmly. She was no fool she heard of techniques enemies could use that made them look like others loved ones to do them harm. If this was the real Oogway then she would know what he would say to her.

"When you were real young your father Jun, your mother Jiao, your brother Bao and your sister Bao Yu were killed by a great sickness and you were the only survivor and your real name isn't Raven it is Hui-ying, you just called yourself Raven for when Shifu first saw you he thought since you were a raven that was your name," Oogway said.

Raven was shocked only Oogway knew how her family died, their names, and her real name. She told Shifu that her family died but she couldn't bring to tell him how or even speak their names let along hers. "It is you, oh Master," Raven cried flying into his open arms. He hugged her like he did in life.

"Dear Raven, I have missed you," he said softly.

"I don't understand Master, Shifu told me you died but I see you as clear as I saw him," Raven said releasing Oogway from the hug.

"It is me dear Raven, I have come from the spirit world to warn you of an upcoming attack from an old enemy," Oogway said.

"An old enemy; who is it Master?" Raven asked growing worried.

"Someone you once called sister," Oogway said frowning.

"Fenghuang is coming back," Raven said.

"Yes and she is determined to take Nevaeh away and use her gifts to destroy the Valley," Oogway said.

"I will not allow that to happen Master," Raven declared firmly.

"You must train not only yourself, but Shifu and the others but most of all Nevaeh, for she will be the Valley's salvation or destruction. Fenghuang will use anything to turn Shifu and the others against you dear Raven. I know this is painful but you must tell Shifu and the others the truth about you. And get them to reveal the truth about them for if you don't then all will be lost," Oogway said. Then he became transparent and frowned. "My time is nearing I have to go now dear Raven, be safe and know that I am with you always my daughter," Oogway said his voice now a whisper.

"Master please don't leave me again!" Raven begged tears staining her face.

"Be brave dear Raven, I know you and the others will defeat Fenghuang just keep strong," Oogway said as the lotus blossoms circled around him and he was gone.

"Master," Raven sniffed but he was gone. She wasted no time she had to warn Shifu and find a way to tell him the truth even if it meant hurting him. She lost her family, second sister, another family, and a second father. Raven prayed she wouldn't lose any more people she loved.

Author's Note: Hope you all enjoyed this chapter and please review. Also if you all were wondering Jun means truthful, Jiao means beautiful and lovable. Bao means precious treasure and Bao Yu means precious jade. Lastly, Hui-ying means wise and intelligent.