Chapter 11: Oogway's Message
The next day was again full of intense training. Shifu already seen how fast and strong Star was in battle. He saw what she and Po could do together. Now he wanted to see what she could do on her own. Star was led to the obstacle course and looked at Shifu with a "you have got to be kidding me" look. "I want you to run this obstacle course as fast as you can," Shifu said.
"Yes Master Shifu," Star said bowing and took a worried look at the obstacle course. Shaking away her fear she popped her neck to one side and then to the other side. Let out a deep breath and leaped into the obstacle course. Swinging blades came at her and she dodged one and leaped over the other. One blade she slid under barely touching her belly as she continued. The spikes on the swinging sticks were in her way and she punched them out of her way. Just then Monkey got in her way.
He lunged at her with full force and she ducked while sliding behind him and threw him into a wall. Continued across the way but soon Mantis and Crane was in her way. Crane flew at her with swift punches and Mantis hit her legs with powerful kicks. Star kicked Mantis with her tail and grabbed Crane by his legs and threw him in the air. Causing him to get tangled in some ropes and Star wiped the sweat from her brow. Noticing she was almost done but once again Viper appeared out of nowhere and attacked her.
With quick speed she grabbed the snake by the tail and swung her into Crane. Star did the math in her head and knew Tigress or Po had to be next. She was right for just a few paces stood Tigress in a fighting stance. "You ready?" Tigress asked in a serious tone.
"Let's dance," Star said smiling and they began to fight.
The platform was wobbly and more swinging blades came at them. But the two felines continued fighting. Tigress landed a punch on Star's chest causing her to fall to her knees. Yet, when Tigress was about to strike again Star rolled out of the way and used her tail to trip Tigress. Tigress landed flat on her face as Star delivered a kick to the ribs. She let out a moan as Star ran towards the end of the obstacle course. "Oh no you don't" Tigress moaned with a smile. She ran after Star and landed a kick on the panther. Star ducked to avoid a swinging blade and saw Tigress coming at her again. She stood up did a quick spin and grabbed Tigress's paw and threw her over her shoulder. She landed smack dab into a wall and Star leaped over to the other side of the training hall. Shifu stood before her with a smile.
"Impressive you went through all that in 10 minutes. Not bad for your first time," Shifu said.
"Thank…you…Master…Shifu," Star huffed out as she bowed to him. She wondered why Po wasn't in the obstacle course with the rest of the Five. Soon her answer was given for Shifu began to speak again.
"Last thing is facing your opponent I have chosen," Shifu said and standing just a few paces before her was Po. Star let out a small chuckle of disbelief.
"Saw that coming," she said quietly. She was plenty tired but sucked it up and faced her brother. Shifu told the others to watch from the wall and soon the spar began. The bell rang and Po leapt at Star with full force and she blocked his attacks. Went low and used her feet to swipe at his knocking him to the ground. Did a quick spin and jumped to her feet. Sent punches of her own and hit Po square in the jaw. Po let out a moan and rubbed his jaw. Star just shrugged her shoulders at him and they continued. He managed to kick her square in the chest sending her flying. Star shook her head and stood on wobbly feet as the room was spinning. Po thought maybe he hit her too hard. But Star wiped the blood from her chin with her paw and lunged at Po with a swift kick in the gut.
Tigress was watching the brother and sister with amazement. Whatever Po dished out Star either took or blocked with a move of her own. Both of them were tiring out mostly Star but she was forcing herself to continue fighting. Po looked like he wanted to ease up but Star like she could read his mind gave him a death glare that said", You go easy I will kick your ass all the way to Japan". So, he continued till Shifu snapped his fingers ending the fight. Po was breathing heavy but Star looked like she was ready to pass out. Tigress offered her a paw so Star could lean on her so she could sit down. But Star refused to be led like a child.
"I…am…fine," Star assured in a tired tone. Po knew his sister was a tough cookie and was taking this Dragon Guardian thing well.
"You did well my students it is getting late you may have the rest of the evening off and we will continue training tomorrow," Shifu said.
"Yes Master Shifu," everyone said bowing. A slight breeze swept through the air as a bundle of lotus blossoms came in through the window. The lotus blossoms swirled as they made a figure. It was Master Oogway and he greeted Shifu and the others with a gentle smile but his eyes were showing fear.
"Master Oogway, you have returned. Have you seen this enemy Po and Star will face?" Shifu asked with a surprised face.
"Yes Shifu I have seen two wolves coming this way. One is black as night and the other white as snow. The black one's name is Silver Fang and the white is called Silver Blade. They wish to take the titles of Dragon Warrior and Dragon Guardian from Star and Po," Oogway began.
"That is horrible," Po said with a fearful face.
Shoot they can have my title but I know for a fact they will abuse the power instead of helping people. All well Star time to get ready for your first save the Valley from evil task, her mind told her.
"They will arrive within five days and Po and Star will be successful. If they fight your way," Oogway said looking directly at Star. Star looked at him with a confused look not having a clue as to what the turtle was talking about but knew arguing would do no good.
What does he mean your way? Her mind wondered as she looked away from him.
"Be prepared," Oogway said and disappeared into the wind.
"Tomorrow Star and Po's training will be intensified we have to be prepared for Silver Fang and Silver Blade," Shifu said in a serious tone.
"Yes Master Shifu," Po and the Five said bowing.
"Joy," Star muttered to herself as she bowed to Shifu. They went to eat dinner as they all prepared for the two wolves. Yet, Star was wondering what Oogway meant by they would defeat them if they do it "your way".
Author's Note: Hope you all enjoyed this chapter and please review.