Chapter 11: Sacrifice
Tigress stood on the roof for a second her fists still clenched. Rain poured down on her fur as she climbed back in through the window. Kat's face burned in her mind. The young girl so scared but at the same time unafraid. Remembering how she held Kat's hand while Tigress was hanging onto the roof. In a brief second Tigress saw Kat's eyes and the young girl knew her journey was over. That if she hung onto Tigress's hand they both would perish.
Kat was so smart leaving the amulet somewhere safe and used herself as bait so Po would live. Telling Tigress if she could tell Kat's mom and friends that she loved them and to thank Tigress for the adventure. One last tear fell from the girl's face and Tigress couldn't believe her eyes for in Kat's eyes in another brief second the girl was at peace. Tigress watching in horror as Kat fell from the roof allowing Death to take her. Only to have that monstrous figure swoop up and take her away.
She made it back into through the window and Shifu came up to her. "Tigress, are you harmed?" he asked his eyes showing concern.
"I am fine Master," Tigress said gently bowing to him.
"Where is Kat?" he asked looking around. But he saw no sign of the young girl. Tigress looked away to keep the tears from falling down her face.
"He has her," Tigress said unable to speak without her voice cracking.
"Have no fear Tigress, Kat is resourceful we will get her back," Shifu said touching her arm offering her some comfort. Tigress nodded for she would get Kat back no matter what. Monkey and Crane were tending to Mario that slowly woke up. Viper in the same room was tending to Po who had a bandage wrapped around his waist.
"Tigress, glad to see you are okay, Viper says I will be okay," Po said gratefully.
"Glad to hear that," Tigress said smiling.
"Where is Kat?" Po asked in a worried tone.
"She was taken we have to rescue her," Tigress said. "She left the amulet in a closet. Do you remember which room you were in when that figure was chasing you?" Tigress asked.
"Yeah down the hall first one on the left," Po said his fist clenched in angry. He let Kat down and who knows what that monster was doing to her right now.
"We will get her back Po I promise," Tigress said placing a paw on his shoulder.
"You can bet on that Ti," Po said firmly getting up. He winced in pain but they had to get to Kat. Tigress went to the room and found the amulet hidden in the closet.
"You are a smart warrior Kat," Tigress said smiling. Po got up and went to see Mario.
"Where is Kat?" Mario asked waking up and looking around.
"That monster has her," Po said firmly. Mario's face went chalk white his eyes wide with fear.
"I will help you save her," he said firmly.
"You seem to know a lot about him. Who is this guy?" Po asked.
"His name is LaDemone a horrible demon once a normally person that wanted to have power. He from what he told me helped make the Amulet and demanded that once the others that made it die off that it should be his. But the elder not sure of their name saw evil in his heart and vowed that he would never get it. They battled LaDemone lost his eye but the elder lost his life. After that LaDemone used his dark powers to morph his body so he can be stronger and he has great power. Beating him will not be easy," Mario said.
"I don't need easy we will defeat him and save Kat," Po said firmly. "Do you know where to find him?" Po asked.
"Yes, he lives in a high mountain an hour away from here. I know the way for I did business with him much to my regret. I will take you there for I owe Kat my life a second time and I have given her my loyalty. She is now my Mistress and I will serve her till the end of my days," Mario said gently.
"Very well I will round up the others and Shifu we are leaving in ten minutes," Po said and went to get the others.
On top of a rocky mountain lightning and thunder were in the dark gray skies. The full moon was rising and standing by an altar was LaDemone. "Sssoon I will be able to travel again," he hissed. Wearing his dark hood he approached a small corner and chained to a wall was Kat. Opening her eyes she saw LaDemone and by his appearance she hid her fear well.
His head was of a black cobra with blood red eyes. His wings were of a vulture and had the body and claws of a panther but the tail of a rattle snake. Standing at his full height he was seven foot at least and smiled at Kat. "Evening my sssweet Kat, ssso good to sssee you are awake. Now give me my amulet and if you are good I will let you go home," he said sweetly.
"Jokes on you stupid, I don't have the amulet," Kat said smiling. La Demone's eyes went wide as the shock hit him.
"You are lying now give it to me!" he shouted slapping her face. Her cheek stung but she bit her lip to keep from crying.
"Where did you learn to hit the girl scouts?" she asked smiling smugly.
"You will tell me where my amulet isss girl," he hissed.
"You will have to kill me first," Kat said standing straighter and glaring at him.
"Asss you wisssh," he hissed. Raising up his claws a yellow ray of light came out zapping Kat's body. Pain screamed throughout her body as her eyes were frozen with pain. Her screams swallowed up by the thunder as her body shook. LaDemone stopped as he smiled as Kat's body sank. "Feel like talking now?" he asked.
She spat at him and hissed, "Go to hell you bastard!'
He smiled a cold smile and said, "Trying to be a hero jusssst like your Father. And look where it got him? Do you think being a hero will sssave you?" he asked.
"How do you know my father?" Kat asked.
"Oh come on Kat, you are sssmart think come on put the piecesss together. I had an amulet that could travel to other dimensssionsss and I can morph my form into anything. Come on put it together," LaDemone said grinning like an excited kid at a candy store. Kat looked at him but shook her head.
"It can't be possible," Kat said.
"Oh it isss Kat allow me to ssshow you," LaDemone said grinning. Slowly he began to shrink a foot. His scaly body formed skin and grew brown hair. His blood red eyes became brown eyes and Kat paled as the realization hit her. "Remember me now Kat? When I killed your father I looked jussst like thisss," he said smiling.
"You monster why damn you why?" Kat yelled having the chains hold her back. Hot tears falling down her face as she glared at the man who stole her father from her.
"Easssy I love causssing pain. That isss why I am called LaDemone meaning I believe devil how fitting don't you think," LaDemone said.
"Then I hope you enjoy being in pain," Mario shouted kicking LaDemone in the back. LaDemone groaned in agony not expecting to being attacked. Mario stood before him and glared at LaDemone.
"Thisss time I will make sssure you ssstay dead!" LaDemone shouted.
He charged at Mario as the young fox fought off the monster. Just then Kat blinked and saw Crane and Viper aiding Mario. "Kat are you okay honey?" Po asked appearing before her.
"Po are you all really here?" Kat asked not believing her eyes.
"Yes, we are" Tigress said pulling on the chains freeing Kat's hands and legs. Kat fell into Tigress's arms and was carried bridal style.
"Thanks for coming," Kat whispered.
"Hey we never leave our own behind. You are now officially a member of the Furious Five," Po said smiling down at her. Tigress smiled too and held Kat tighter determined not to fail her again. "Take Kat out of here and we will handle LaDemone," Po said.
"No," Kat said getting out of Tigress's grasp. "He killed my father I am making sure he can't ruin anyone else's' lives," she said firmly.
"If you want to stop him then keep this away from him and come with me," Tigress said placing the amulet around her neck. The amulet glowed a deep purple like it was happy being around Kat's neck again. Kat nodded and allowed Tigress to lead her to the exit.
Po battled LaDemone and the monster was getting hurt but within moments the tide was turned. The wind howled in the distance as rain poured harder and lightning flashed and the thunder boomed. "Kat go to the exit and Master Shifu will lead you to safety," Tigress said and ran to help her friends. Kat went towards the exit but stopped for a second. The moonbeams barely visibly landed on the amulet and a portal formed. Kat watched in awe as she saw her mother and friends.
"Kat, Kat dear where are you?" her mother cried. She was in her car calling out through the window. Shedding tears and then her friends were in the neighborhood calling for her.
"Hey Kat, where are you?" Jane called.
"Kat where are you?" James shouted cupping his mouth.
Kat watched as tears fell from her face. All she had to do was step through the portal and go home. All her troubles would be gone. Taking a look at her new friends made her heart break. LaDemone used that yellow light on Mario sending him flying into Crane. They were bleeding and knocked out cold. He caught Viper by the throat and threw her into the ground. Mantis and Monkey tagged teamed him but he kicked both into a wall. Then used his massive paws to hold Po and Tigress by the throat and squeeze the life out of them.
Looking back at the portal she was torn. If she left her new friends would die and LaDemone would find some way to find her again. But if she didn't go through the portal and then she may never see her mom or friends again. Kat knew she could never look them in the eyes again if she left her new friends to die. Taking one last look at her mom, Jane, and James; Kat knew what she had to do.
"I am sorry mom; I promise I will find another way home. Jane and James thank you for being my friend so sorry I won't be able to play in the band on the Fourth. Take care and I love you all goodbye," she whispered tears falling from her face. Then looking at LaDemone she took the amulet off. "LaDemone! She shouted. He turned to her his blood eyes locking on her. Showing him the amulet and his eyes widened. "You want this come and take it!" she yelled. Releasing Tigress and Po he ran towards her.
"No Kat!" Po yelled unable to get up.
"Get out of the way!" Tigress screamed. Everything happened slowly LaDemone reached out for the amulet. Just then Kat threw it to the ground having it shatter to pieces. The portal disappeared and LaDemone screamed in pain for that amulet was part of him.
"That was for my father!" Kat screamed and watched happily as LaDemone moaned in pain as a purple vapor left his body. Soon all that remained was a pile of dust. LaDemone had died and Kat now realizing she was forever trapped here fell to her knees and cried. Tigress and Po ran to her and held her as she sobbed in their fur. Kat may be stuck here forever but she had friends that would help protect her. And that was the only comfort Kat had as she felt her heart shatter.
Author's Note: Hope you all enjoyed this chapter and please review.