Brief Note: This chapter is where the story gets darker and I won't add any songs, I'm afraid. I know it might disappoint those who watched the 1939 musical classic, but I wanted the rest of the story to be an epic battle between Mei Ting and the Wicked Witch of the West which I hope might impress you all.
Kung Fu Oz
Chapter 9: Meeting The Lion
The next morning, we see Po waking up after hearing a growling noise far away from him and the others. He goes out of the dark cave where he sees a brown figure staring at the right direction from him. After gasping in fear, he goes back to the others and tries to wake them up.
"Mei Ting, guys, wake up", said Po.
"What is it, Po?", asked Mei Ting.
"We need to leave like right now", said Po, "I think I saw a creature far away from us. We have to go now!"
Po and the others then pack up their stuff quickly and ran from the creature who is halfway towards them.
"It's gaining on us!", said Po.
"Quick, into those woods", said Mei Ting as the four went into the dark trees, the creature went in the left direction.
"I think it's gone", said Tin Man.
"That was close", said Scarecrow, but as the four can see the light in the end of the forest path, the creature sprang up towards them and growls very deeply at them.
"Ahh!", screamed Mei Ting.
"Jeepers!", said Tin Man and Scarecrow and fell on the ground.
"WHO DARES TO ENTER MY DOMINION?!", shouted the lion who resembles Tai Lung.
"Please, Mr. Lion, sir", said Po, "We didn't mean to. We were just camping for the night and we were-"
"SILENCE!", shouted the lion darkly, "I am the king of the Dark Forest and I hunt down and kill those who enter my throne. State your names and be unharmed by my wrath."
"I'm Mei Ting from Juitsu City and this is no right for you to treat guests like that", said Mei Ting and stands up to the lion.
"Well, a panther stands up to me fearlessly?", asked the lion, "My, it's very brave for such a beautiful feline like yourself. Now, tell me, Mei Ting, why have you come here to Oz and to my dominion?"
"A tornado brought me and Po here", said Mei Ting, "We're here because we have to find the Wizard of Oz. He's gonna grant our wish to get us back home safe and sound from the Wicked Witch of the West."
"You mean, that treacherous wench?", asked the lion sternly, "She has been using her spells to torture me for five years. How would you feel, Mei Ting of Juitsu City, to be muzzled by me?"
"I wouldn't do that if I were you and you should start treating your guests nicely", said Mei Ting sternly.
The lion looks at the others and straight back at her.
"Well, then my apologies, miss", said the lion, "You could call me Lion if you like, my dear Mei Ting."
"Well, Lion", said Mei Ting, "These two want to see the Wizard as well so he can give them a heart and a brain. Won't you come with us?"
"It would be an honor", said Lion, "You see, I haven't made myself an army so I can go into battle with them against the Wicked Witch. Don't you think the Wizard would give me that as well?"
"We'll find out when we get to the Emerald City", said Mei Ting.
"We might as well be careful, though", said Lion, "This place has dangerous cliffs and dark holes as well. Trip by accident and you'll never exist. Before we may find a way out of this forest, may I explain to you four why I want to make an army of my own?"
"Sure, go ahead", said Tin Man and Lion sings his song very darkly.
Lion:
It's sad believe me, missy
When you're born to be so lonely
Without the bravery verve
What I could, show my army
Be a general, not a pussy
If I only had the nerve
Lion:
I'm afraid there's no denying
I'm just a golden lion
On a fate I don't deserve
I'd be brave as a blizzard
Tin Man:
I'd be gentle as a lizard
Scarecrow:
I'd be clever as a gizard
Mei Ting:
If a Wizard is a Wizard who would serve
Lion:
I have been in Darkness for so long
I can hardly breath
To finally get out of this spell
That has been on me underneath
Come on, fellows, let's go!
Mei Ting/Po/Scarecrow/Tin Man/Lion:
We're off to see the Wizard
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
As long as the Wicked Witch of the West
Will never try and kill us
If ever ever, there is a chance
The Wizard of Oz is one because
Because, because, because, because
Because of the wonderful things he does
We're off to see the Wizard
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Meanwhile, we see Lady Xaishi looking at the five at her crystal ball.
"So, you won't take warning, eh?", asked Lady Xaishi, "Well, I guess I'll send this furry creature a little greetings from me."
Again, sorry for making this short. I just wanted to kill some precious time, so I might have time to add an action sequence in the next chapter. Enjoy!