Animorphia

Chapter 49: The Ancestors

Several hours later when it's almost morning, the cargo plane has landed at the airport and then parked by the garage where most crew members are getting ready for a day. From inside the plane, the whole family was sleeping since it only takes 14 hours to get there until they have landed.

Marcy is laying on Eddie's shoulder when falling asleep along with him. Tatiana is laying on Timon's shoulder as he and Pumbaa snores. Joe is the only pilot that has been staying up all night until morning by drinking coffee.

He looked back just to see everyone was sleeping. He smiles at them how happy like it used to be. He turns off the engine and got out from the pilot seat as he heads for an exit. Just then when Eddie first woke up after he yawns.

He looked at his little sister sleeping against his shoulder. He smiles that when it's so cute for her to sleep on his shoulder. It reminds him how she used to sleep with him when they were so little. He gently shakes her to wake up when she moans.

"Not now. Give me five more minutes." Marcy moans tiredly.

Eddie chuckled softly. He tried to gently shake her again.

"Marcy, time to get up."

Then finally, Marcy slowly woke up before she yawns. She tiredly open her eyes after rubbing her eyes to see Eddie smiling at her softly.

"Morning, Eddie." said Marcy tiredly.

"Morning, Marbles. You had a good night sleep?" Eddie asked.

"Yeah, I just had that dream when I captured, but then you rescued me with your awesome power." Marcy answered before she yawns.

"Heh. That's very nice."

He looked at his phone to see that it's already morning. Then he looked up to the front and noticed that they have landed safely. Timon slowly open his eyes as he woke up and then Tatiana woke up too before they're both yawn.

"Morning, darling." said Tatiana tireless.

"Good morning, luv." replied Timon.

Then he looked at Eddie and Marcy that are awake.

"Morning, dad." said Marcy.

"Morning, kids. Did you sleep well?" Timon asked.

"Yeah, we did." replied Eddie.

"What time is it?" Tatiana asked.

"It's seven in the morning. We are now in Taiwan, where our parents used to live." Eddie answered.

Timon nodded. Then he hear Pumbaa snoring so loud, but until Timon poke him by his belly as the big man in disguise jolted up.

"It wasn't me!" Pumbaa looked before he noticed. "Oh! Morning, fellas."

"Good morning. Looks like we're all awake." said Eddie.

"So, where do we start?" Timon asked.

Eddie needs to think of something because he had big plans for ahead of them and then he he knows where to go first.

"We're going over to our grandparents."


Few hours later, it won't take too long when they have arrived at his grandparents' house. He had to use a rent gray car so that he could bring them to over to his old house. Pumbaa had to drive while Timon sits up in front. Eddie, Marcy, and Tatiana had to sit in the back while on their way to see his grandparents.

Once they've arrived thanks to Pumbaa's phone to show them directions for map app, they got out from the rent car and looked at the house that has some flowers and a dragon statue. Both siblings carried their backpack just for instance. Marcy couldn't tell how she used to visit here when she was a baby. She's not familiar about this place. Eddie looked at his sister that she was staring at the house.

"Hey, you okay?" Eddie asked softly.

"Yeah, I guess." replied Marcy.

"Are you sure? You don't look... happy."

"I know. It's just... I haven't seen them in years."

"It's okay, I'll be right with you." Eddie sooth his sister gently.

Marcy formed a small smile at him. She sighed before they both walk towards to the door while the adults in disguise were following them until they approach to the door. Both siblings to took their glance when nodded. Eddie reaches his arm to ring the doorbell and waited patiently.

Marcy felt nervous when she hasn't seen her real grandparents for a while. She used to call Timon's mother, her grandmother. She really loved her adoptive grandmother and there's no such thing in this world that they should be replace. Just then, the door opens when Eddie's grandmother approach, but looked surprised that Eddie was standing in front of her.

"Hi, grandma." Eddie greeted softly.

"Eddie? Back so soon?" said Eddie's grandmother.

"Well, it's a long story, but there's someone I brought who wants to meet you."

Eddie moves aside so that she can see who it was, but was shockingly surprised when Marcy was standing in front of her, look soft nervously with her hands behind her back. The eldest woman gasps softly at her.

She couldn't believe her eyes that her long lost granddaughter was standing right in front her. She steps closer to Marcy to reach her hand to the girls' cheek. She formed her smile before small tears comes out.

"Marcy?"

Marcy smiles at her back.

"Hi, grandma."

Eddie's grandma starts to cry with joy, very softly. She wrapped her arms around her granddaughter very warmly. Marcy shed her tears as well. Timon, Pumbaa, and Tatiana were watching as they all smiled at the reunion.

Eddie was feeling proud of himself, until he noticed that his grandfather has approach. The eldest man was checking on his wife, but what really shocked him that Eddie was here. Then he looked at his wife hugging with the girl.

He started to smile warmly that he couldn't believe if it's true. His long-lost granddaughter was standing right in front of them. Marcy let go of her hug before she looked at him. Her grandfather walked closer to see her very closely.

"Marcy? Is it really you?" Eddie's grandfather asked.

"Yes, it's me." Marcy answered.

He wrapped his arm around her. She has never felt so happy since her last reunion with her older brother. Grandparents and grandchildren were reunited at last. They let go of their embrace so that they can see their eyes, so softly.

"It's so good to see you, my dear girl." said Eddie's grandfather.

"It's so good to see you, too." replied Marcy softly.

"Look at you. You have your mother's eyes."

"Just like your own mother." Eddie's grandmother added.

Marcy felt touched from her heart. The eldest husband gently brushes his granddaughter's hair.

"All our life, we have never seen you in years, but now... you're here at last." said Eddie's grandfather.

Then they looked at her adoptive family smiling at them before Timon speaks.

"Hi, we're Marcy's adoptive family. I'm her father, this is my girlfriend, Tatiana, and this is Pumbaa, my best friend."

"Hello." Tatiana greeted.

The eldest couples took step closer to shake hands with them.

"Welcome, it is so pleasure to meet you. If I do remember correctly, when our grandson told me that you adopted Marcy when they're little back in our very first vacation trip for which we didn't know."

Timon smile nervously. He totally remembers when they first took Marcy to her trip while Eddie was there with his grandparents. Good thing Eddie told them everything about their first encounter.

"Yeah, sorry about that." Timon chuckled nervously when he was blushing.

"Oh, it's fine. We were quite surprised at first, but we wanted to thank you for taking care of Marcy ever since she was only a child." replied Eddie's grandfather.

Timon nodded.

"You're welcome. It's what we parents do. I mean, a single parent. You know, Marcy used to call Pumbaa an uncle because we were like brothers in arm."

"It's true. Because I'm her favorite uncle." Pumbaa chimed.

"That's very nice." said Eddie's grandmother.

"So, what brings you all here?" Eddie's grandfather asked.

Eddie dropped his smile a bit. He really needs to tell them that's been really important.

"We need your help." said Eddie.

"What's the matter?" Eddie's grandmother asked.

"There was this guy who had vendetta against me when he tried to kidnap me and Marcy."

Both grandparents raise their eyes open when they looked shocked and confused a bit.

"Xuan?" Eddie's grandfather asked.

"Yeah, that guy who kidnapped our kids, but luckily we got them out when the police arrive." Timon answered.

"It has something to do with the gemstones that can turn humans into animals." Marcy added.

The eldest couples took their glance at each other with their surprise looks. They now realize that Eddie is taking seriously. They know what they must do.

"Come with us."

They all nodded and walkthrough the house to the living room. They were told to take their seat while eldest husband went to look something. Eddie and Marcy took off their backpacks and set it down gently. He walks into his office to his desk, open the drawer, and pulled out the file that belongs to his son. He exits from his office to the living room to see his guests sitting.

Eddie' grandmother offered them some tea and they accepted. She passes out five teacups after pouring some from her teapot and then they all drink together. Tatiana looks around the room that has golden Chinese lucky cat stood next to a picture of younger version from the past that they got married.

"Your house looks pretty." said Tatiana.

"Why, thank you dear. We've been saving our antics for centuries." replied Eddie's grandmother.

"Hey, Timon. Remember we went visit to China back in the 90's?" Pumbaa whispered.

"Yeah, but this place is different. We have never been to Taiwan for years." Timon whispers back to Pumbaa.

"So, is there something you want to show us?" Eddie asked.

His grandfather approach before he gave the folder to Eddie after he set the teacup down.

"There's something that you should be fully aware of when you get order." Eddie's grandfather answered.

The oldest boy in the family has opened the file where it shows some papers that his father has written down and some photos that it was taken. Marcy curiously overlooked at the folder when she picked up some photos.

She looks through the photos of ancient mural, the temple, and some artifacts. Eddie picked up the the note and read where it can lead him to search for clues. He has no clue how his father knows a lot about this.

"What's this?" Eddie asked.

"It was your father's work. Long ago before you two were born, your parents went into honeymoon after their marriage as they travel to Hong Kong, but unfortunately, they were caught in the wrong place when these men have set them up." Eddie's grandfather explained.

As the boy listens very carefully. He switches papers like turning the page until what really disturbs him that he read the words that says "TRUST NO ONE" with this kind of symbol. Marcy looked at it when curious.

"Who's they?"

"We have no idea, but I believed that our family were threatened to the clans. They took your parents to an ancient temple of China to discover what is beneath in the heart of the great spirit." Eddie's grandmother answered.

"Animorph." Eddie muttered.

"What?" His grandfather repeatedly asked.

"It was those gemstones that turns animals into humans. They're used to live in the lost city for thousands of years and worshipping to the great spirit." Eddie explained.

"How did you two know?" Eddie's grandmother asked.

"We went to the museum last night to ask Dr. Jan for help. She has been studying with history for years. She told us everything." Marcy explained when she smiled.

"Hmm. I'm impressed."

"Thanks, I'm the smartest girl in this family. With my brother, actually. I was an A grade student. I was in a chess club, studying science and history, and good at playing videogames."

"Nice! Very nice."

"So, this file that our father has been studying for the lost city. Did he really told you anything about what happen when we were separate?" Eddie asked.

"(sigh) Son, you were too young back then. Your father wanted to keep his secret with us when he told us that the clans are looking for him. Now you know the truth, we have no idea what they're after next." Eddie's grandfather asked

"There's one place that we know where." said Timon.

"Africa." Pumbaa added respectively.

"Then we have moment to lose." said Eddie.

"So, what else do you have in mind?" Eddie's grandmother asked.

"We're going to over to Donghai."


Meanwhile at the temple where Eddie used to train, they have parked their vehicles when they split into team. Eddie and Marcy are riding with their grandparents while Timon, Pumbaa, and Tatiana took their rent car. They step out from their vehicle and look above the entrance.

Eddie remembers where he used to participate back in his old days. It's a really good thing that he took some classes to self-defense in order to protect himself and his family. Marcy looks fascinated at the temple. Her adoptive family looks interested.

"Wow. Is this where you've been studying all these years?" Marcy asked.

"Yep. This is where I've been studied about kung fu. It was before my sensei has banished Xuan for attempted assassin." Eddie answered.

"I know how that look." Timon remarked muttered.

"So, where can we meet him?" Tatiana asked.

"Whenever I visit, I know where he's at. Come on." replied Eddie.

As he walks to the temple, the rest of his family were following him. It was pretty quiet when it's spring break. They can hear some birds tweeting, water pond was running, and the wind blew cherry blossoms very smoothly.

They passed by some people that they were doing their own daily. Marcy looks around at this place. She noticed that there was an older woman who was doing her inner peace. As they all walk upstairs to the temple and pass by some artifact. Marcy was all fascinated that this place is huge. Just then, when they approach by the pond where a servant bows to Eddie before he asks politely.

"Can I help you?"

"We're looking of Master Donghai." Eddie answered.

"Indeed."

They paused before they turn themselves around to see Donghai, who was standing there right behind them. Eddie formed his smiling face while the rest of his family looked surprised.

"Master Donghai." said Eddie.

"Hello, Eddie." Donghai greeted kindly.

Eddie and his grandparents bowed to his master respectfully. Marcy, Timon, and Tatiana were repeating to bow him, but Pumbaa was stood there before Timon nudge him to bow the eldest one as Pumbaa followed. Then they looked up to him. He was very wise and humble to Eddie.

"It's been a long time. How have you been?"

"It was going great. How's the temple running?" Eddie asked.

"Same as always."

Donghai notice that Marcy was here. Eddie took a glance at his sister before he introduces his sensei to her.

"Oh, this is Marcy. My younger sister, and these are her adoptive family."

"Hello." Marcy greeted.

"Why, hello Marcy. Your brother told me everything about you." said Donghai.

"Yep, that's me."

"I remember when I used to teach your grandfather to participate for doing king fu."

"Really?"

"Of course, he was my best student there is."

Eddie's grandfather nodded. Eddie dropped his smile for a moment when it's in emergency.

"Master, we need your help." said Eddie.

"What seems to be problem?" Donghai asked.

"It's Xuan. He's been working with someone and we came here for this."

Eddie unzips his backpack to show him the chest by opening the lid, revealing seven glowing gemstones. Donghai step closer to see the gemstones and he looked quite surprised to see this.

"The gemstones. Where did you get that?"

"My dad and Uncle Pumbaa found it from the temple. Eight years ago." Marcy answered.

He looked at the humans in disguise. As of que, Timon, Pumbaa, and Tatiana pulled out their necklace to show this to him and then they touch their necklace at each colors glows around them as they revert themselves into animals when the light glows down. It made Eddie's sensei surprised even more. Even Eddie's grandparents looked surprised. They were disbelief at first, but they started to wonder how.

"Can this be true?" Eddie's grandfather mumbled.

Donghai rubbed his beard gently as he exam these three.

"I have never seen such animals turned into this since the dawn of time. How is that impossible?" said Donghai pondering.

"It wasn't that easy." replied Timon.

He took a quick glance at Eddie and Marcy with their honest looks. He really knew that this day would come.

"Come with me."

Donghai is showing them something as they walkthrough the hallway where they reach to the gallery room with candles flickered everywhere. They look around to see that there were some books, scrolls, and tapestry arts. Marcy was truly amazed for all this.

"Whoa." said Marcy softly.

"How long have you known about the gemstones?" Pumbaa asked.

"For years, our ancestors have carried their gifts. It is said that the tribes are passing stones. One country to another. We shared our secrets to one another." Donghai answered.

Donghai is looking for something until he pulled out a book that has legends and he set it down at the table to open the page. Marcy, Eddie, and their family were looking at the page as Donghai begins to tell a tale.

"Many eons ago, there was a war in China when two clans fought against each other. The Hun clans are invading village. Plundering the fire, stealing food and valuable, and slaughtered many lives. But then, there were the Wu Clans, who fought bravely against the Huns. The Wu Clans were led by your ancestors, who was destined to be a great warrior unlike anyone in this world has ever seen."

They were looking at the art on this page where it shows some human figures and an art of their ancestors as Donghai kept reading to them.

"By then when the Hun clans are defeated, the war is over. The Wu Clan has taken everything that is worth valuable like treasures. They've been traveled to many lands to conquer many places by hunting treasures and the only treasure in this world is the key with such powers. He looked into discovery as he became obsessed to find the gemstones where humans turn themselves into animals."

"By day, when he traveled alone to search for clues, but it was guarded by a woman who defends the key to the treasure. From the beginning, they have fought against each other, but by then... they started to fall in love each other."

Marcy turned the next page where it shows their ancestors such as a male who leads the clan and a woman who guards the key. Eddie looked closer as he can while Donghai continue his tale.

"He wanted the gemstone, but the woman convinced him that there is no need to use it for war. For what she believes that if he did use the gemstones to go to war, it would anger the great spirit. When he was finally convincing as they grew their true love."

"But then, when his second in command, Shen who felt disgusted as he truly believes that he was seduced by a woman. Shen wanted to use the gemstones for power and soon he will overthrow his leader for challenge. When they have discovered the gemstone, what choice does he have? To protect the ones he falls in love? Or to conquer it?"

"And then what happened?" Eddie asked.

"And by then, a woman has begged him to change until he finally gives in. She wanted to change him like any men. But then when it happened, Shen attacked with his followers by his command. He thinks that he turned his back on the clan as they fought over the gemstone. Until they reach to level, when Shen was going to kill him, but she jumps in to save him."

"He looked shocked that she sacrificed herself to protect the gem. To save her true love. He felt heart broken and betrayed. Before Shen ordered his men to attack, but then there was disturbance when they have angered the great spirit. As soon as they realized for what have they done, but it was too late."

"The great spirit has punished Shen for his sins, it turned him into a hideous beast. As the beast fell into darkness, never to be seen again along with his men who went perished. And as for the former leader, he felt anguish when she was injured, but when the great spirit noticed that he risked his life to protect the one he loves and decided to give him a chance as the great spirit heals her wounded. Once she is healed, they shared their true loves kiss and decided to start their own family."

Marcy and Eddie were all astonishing at their ancestor's tale. They couldn't believe how their ancestors has been. They looked at each other before they looked at his sensei who was very calmly. Eddie wants to know what happens next.

"What happen to the clan?" Eddie asked.

"The Wu Clan was disbanded. After a thousand years later, your family has started to grow in expansion. From his father before him, then your grandfather, then your own father, and now... the two of you were born." Donghai explained.

"Our parents." Marcy held her brother's hand gently.

He looked at her softly as the girl looked into his brown eyes. Donghai can understand how family means a lot to him. Eddie's grandparents remembers when their memories won't be last forever.

"Son, did you show this Marcy about your mother?" Eddie's grandfather asked.

Eddie looked at his grandparents. Then it really hit him as he realizes what's been missing all along.

"Yes. We saw everything. She said something about the discovery that our father has been found, but I think I know the reason why they're after my parents." replied Eddie.

"What are you saying?"

"Xuan knows where the treasures are. He's the reasons why he has grudge against me. I believe... that he must've revive the Wu's Clan."

"What? That can't be right. There's no way that he can lead this clan. Is he?" said Timon.

"If it sounds possible, but just as I feared. If the clan has returned, I believe that Xuan is not alone. If they get their hands on the gemstones, they will stop at nothing to rule all of China and will not hesitate to kill every single one of them who gets in their way." said Donghai.

"Not if we get their first." Eddie lowered his voice.

"How are we going to get there on time?" Pumbaa asked.

"We can take by the plane to get back to Africa. Pumbaa and I have been there once before and I think I know who can solve the answer." said Timon.

"Who?"

"I... have no idea."

"Well, we better think fast so we can figure out how to stop these guys." Eddie suggested.

Marcy started to realize something. She unzipped her backpack so that she can take the book out that she borrowed from Dr. Jan in case of the emergency. As she looked through the page until she found something. When she formed a smile, she knows exactly what her the plan is.

"Can I say something crazy?" Marcy asked kindly.

"What do you have in mind, Marcy?" Donghai asked.

"I'm starting to think some ideas. Here's what were gonna do."


Meanwhile at the abandoned facility, Xuan has already taken the plane from L.A. to Taipei, took the vehicle where he used to work with, and then enter the office where it has the map on the wall, wooden desk, books and scrolls are everywhere with candles flickered.

Then he looked at the chair that was sitting with back turned. Xuan felt something that he would regret, but he can't denied the truth that he might get lectured or yelled at. No one dared for questioning his master. His thoughts were interrupted by his master speaking.

"What is it now, Xuan?"

"My lord, I have some good news." said Xuan

He was waiting for reply, but no answer.

"We have the location that was beneath in the jungle."

"Are you certain?"

"Yes, Lord Shen. It was in Africa. The one that was originally came from."

Then the chair turns around as it turns out that it was Shen, the man who barely survived for over thousands of years. He was very the same, except that he's wearing black suits without a tie, scars on his right eye. He looks very pale with some scales on his face.

Xuan understood that his master was very patient, but sometimes he looks very displeased for his lack of mission. For too long he has searched everywhere across the globe, but no sign of the temple until now.

"Did you find the children? Who were born from the Wu's family?" Shen asked suspicious.

Xuan didn't reply, but he was hesitated.

"Forgive me, master. The kids have escaped.

Shen stood up from that chair as he steps towards him.

"All I ask is for you to bring them to me alive, but you didn't. Did you?"

"No, sir."

"Then why did you come here?" Shen asked coldly.

"They have found the location." Xuan answered.

Shen looked at Xuan with his firmly looked. He can see the fear behind his eyes.

"I put a tracer on the plane that I infiltrated. I swear to you that I didn't fail."

Shen was intended to lash out at him, but what he said is true. He rubbed his chin with full of beard and looked so evil that this could give his agent a chance to prove it.

"Show me."


Shocking, isn't it? An OC villain that I based off with a same name from Kung Fu Panda 2 and his appearance from Mulan (Live Action Movie). Thanks for reading and stay tuned for the next chapter!

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