All right, guys, I'm back after watching Kung Fu Panda 3 and with lucky chapter 7!

For those who are wondering what I think I'm gonna share a few words without spoilers because I know some fans in Europe haven't seen it yet so here goes: I really enjoyed it!

I love the music, the animation, and the fight scenes were very creative, and my most favorite part was the last fight at the end. My only nitpicks were that I wish the film could be a little longer, see more of the Spirit Realm and give more screen time to the new characters like Kai and Mei Mei. But what really bugs is that some of the scenes in the trailer don't appear in the film. You know that scene where Po is seeing fireworks going off or that scene where he is showing the pandas how to punch but end up punching themselves, NONE of that is in the movie. I found it really odd as to why DreamWorks will show so much in the trailers and most of it is not in the movie, maybe the DVD will explain why those scenes were cut but I still love the film nonetheless.

One more thing, for the person who was asking if Kai will show up, he's not in this fanfic but I have been thinking about writing a one-short about him. So let's get on to chapter 7!

WARNING: This chapter is freaking long and this is where the rated T kicks in, the battle will be somewhat intense and maybe a little…bloody. You have been warned.


Chapter 7: The Color of Death

He throws a swift punch in the air, jumped up with outstretched feet as if he was ready to grab a bug. But he couldn't stick the landing well, he tried to land back to the ground but his feet slipped and hit the floor hard on his side. He got up, trying not to show any pain. He has been learning this move for a couple of days and he still couldn't get it right. It aggravated him.

"Shen!" The young bird heard a voice behind. He quickly turned and stood stiff, screening no emotion but still show respect to his master. Master Thundering Rhino stood on the steps of the training room, showing his pride as he held his iconic hammer. He stared down at his student as his stern face turned to a warm smile.

"My prince," said Master Thundering Rhino, "I see that you are eager to learn, but try not to overdo it."

The eleven-year-old peacock nodded, "Yes master, I really wanted to learn my newest move."

"I understand that, but sometimes it is better to take it slow, it is not wise to stress out your body," said Thundering Rhino.

"Yes, master" Shen muttered, annoyed that he was reminded that his body functions differently. From what he could understand he was born fragile, believed he wasn't going to make it, but he grew stronger in time. The only problem was he could get sick easily which still determined him weak. Shen wanted to learn how to be stronger to show he is capable to take care of himself and capable to live out his life as a lord, just like his father.

Suddenly the doors opened abruptly, coming into the training room was a small black and grey wolf pup.

"Phew, sorry I'm late," said the little wolf, "Mama needed help feeding my little brothers and sisters. Did I miss anything?"

The old rhino chuckled. "Not to worry little Lang, you're just in time."

"Lang, what are you doing here?" the white peacock asked.

"Well, dad is busy with my older brothers so I came to see you train" his said grinning and showing his little wolf fangs.

Shen smiled, it was nice that his friend came by to see him, his only friend.

"I can't wait to see how awesome your kai li fo is!" cheered Lang.

Shen rubbed his wing in a shy manner, "I'm not that great… at least not yet."

"Are you kidding?! You do better than me and I haven't got my hammer yet," Lang said giving support, "And your dad would be proud once he sees you."

"What's this about your father?" the old rhino asked with a curious brow.

Shen turned his attention back to his master.

"Yesterday father told me that he would stop by to watch me train."

The curious look then turned into an unsure frown on his teacher's face. Shen tilted his head wondering what could he thinking.

"Oh, um, I believe he did not tell you," said the old rhino, "But earlier this morning he noted me that he had to leave early to a meeting with the lords."

Hearing this, the young prince couldn't help but look down staring at his feet. He had a feeling that was going to happen, his father couldn't see him, again. It's always like this with his family, his father and his mother always have to see the other lords or to make sure their city is protected. It was almost like a pattern.

"Shen? Are you okay buddy?" his wolf friend asked with concern. He was also aware of Shen's situation and he always tried his best to be a great friend to the prince whenever he sees him like this.

The young bird finally looked up to Lang with a blank expression, it was almost creepy to Lang. Then the corners of his beak turned into a smile. "Yeah, I'm fine. I knew that was going to happen. I'm ready to continue my training master."

Master Thundering Rhino knew the prince was upset no matter how hard he tries to hide it. He made a note to himself to take Shen to town to get lunch, maybe he will open up to him about what he was really feeling.

As for Shen, the young child's head was full of emotions, like he said he knew his father wouldn't show up so why did it still hurt?


The lord of the present slowly opened his eyes as little rays of light shined down on him. He groaned a little, still tried from yesterday. He didn't want to get up but he has to, it was not like he has any other choice.

As he stretched his wings and legs he thought on to the dream he had. It was very strange, he never thought back on the memories of his childhood. He never dwells on those memories, it reminded him of the harsh times growing up. The times where he would hear whispers of little kids or adults pointing out the color of his feathers, how different he is from other peacocks. That always upset him, he hated those people, but he always had his friend, the soothsayer and his master to comfort him. Sometimes that wasn't enough for him, he wanted to feel that comfort he been longing for, the comfort of his mother and father.

The sound of the loud bell brought him back to reality. The peacock shook his head as if to get rid of the previous thoughts. Shen was actually angry with himself for even thinking about them.

"Remember, the dead exist in the past. You must attend to the future," he thought to himself but then he realized. What future?

He still hasn't plotted anything and he was still stuck in the Jade Palace. What was worse, there are now assassins on his back, determined to kill him. More problems to stress out on. This was not the future he wanted. From the beginning, he wanted to die after failing everything he worked so hard for. Then the stupid panda save him believing he could change, but that only gave him more options to get his revenge. But he never got the time to himself, because the panda would show him something pointless or try to let him befriend the masters. The more Po interacted with him the more Shen would grow frustrated. And the panda's smile, a smile that read everything was going to be okay, but he knew it wouldn't. But Shen would remind himself not to give up like the weak peacock he is and find another way. He didn't care what the panda said to him, taking over China is his real goal.

"Hey Lord Shen! Let's go it's time to start the day" he heard Po shouting outside from his room.

As the peacock walked out of his room, he let that little reminder filled him.


"No! Try again!" ordered Master Shifu.

"Yes, master" all his students expect Shen responded.

"Lord Shen you have to be sync with your team otherwise your performance won't turn out perfect."

Master Shifu wanted his students to learn a few new techniques now that there are seven of them as a group. The goal was to go through dangerous obstacles while delivering tea to their teacher. All seven of them have to work together to get past all obstacles without spilling a drop and while mastering their skills. It was going okay until Shen decided not to cooperate. Instead of following the sequence, he took the cup and passes through the obstacles by himself and threw the cup like a frisbee expecting Shifu to catch it. But the red panda saw this and would move out of the way, the cup hitting the wall and the tea staining it. It has been like this for a few hours and the masters and even Po were becoming annoyed by this.

The warlord said rudely, "Team? Hah, I'm capable of completing a task on my own, why would I rely on support?"

"Its called team building," said Mantis, "You know it's what you do when we work as a team."

"There no need for sarcasm Mantis" Monkey said to his friend.

"Was I being sarcastic? Sorry I do that I get irritated."

"You're not the only one," Tigress remarked.

Lord Shen glared at the female for that remark, but he turned his head, hearing the voice of Master Viper.

"Lord Shen, we understand this is not something you are used to," she said looking up, "But we do this because it helps us bond and grow stronger."

"Yeah, I mean we're not saying you're not capable of doing things yourself," Po said trying to light up the mood, "We want to feel like your part of the team, what's wrong with that?"

"You want me to rely on are the people who took down my army and destroyed my weapons?" Shen exclaimed.

"Okay yeah, there was that," Po hesitated to rub the back of his head, "But that's all in the past. You're one of us now, right guys?"

The Furious Five didn't know how to respond to that and the conversation then turned to awkward silence. Master Crane responded breaking the silence, "Maybe that's too early to say…that he's…"

He couldn't bring himself to finish his sentence but it was obvious what was on his mind. Po frowned, that was not the response he wanted to hear, but he appreciates his friend for being honest.

Master Shifu was about to say something to change the subject but was interrupted by the training hall door opening revealing a very panicky duck.

"Master Shifu! Master Shi-HONK!" Zeng the massager tripped fell in the bottom of the floor but got back up in a flash and run towards the teacher

"What is it Zeng?" asked Master Shifu.

"I received a message sir, it's from Master Eagle," Zeng the duck gave the scroll to him.

Po's eyes grew wide and gasped with excitement, "No way Master Eagle! The master of the eagle claw technique and the thousands-feathers of doom, I've always wanted to meet him!"

"It appears Master Eagle needs our help with a situation," said Shifu as he read the scroll.

"What kind of help?" asked Crane as he and the others got closer to see.

Shifu unrolled the scroll, reading more of Master Eagle's message.

"It's said he has gathered reports of a bandit he's been after, by the name of Gang the crow. He has wreak havoc on villagers, destroy many homes, and stolen all of their food."

"Whoa, all this trouble from one little crow?" said Po his brows frowning with concern.

"Not a crow, a huge flock of them," said Master Shifu, "Master Eagle fears they may come here to the Valley of Peace."

"What should we do master?" asked Tigress ready to be instructed.

"If the crows are coming here we must be prepared, Master Eagle believes they are storing the stolen food in a hidden cave, but has no luck of finding it."

"Oh, so we'll capture Gang and he'll lead us to this cave and his group," said Mantis understanding the plan.

"Correct, without their leader the other crows cannot make a move without his orders," said Shifu as he rolls up the scroll, "Crane go scout ahead, and see if you can find any signings of these birds."

"Yes, Master," Crane then flew out of the Training Hall.

"Zeng, write back to Master Eagle and tell him will be on the lookout."

"Yes, Master Shifu!" Zeng also flew out leaving another feather trail behind.

"The rest of you be on the lookout if Crane comes back, be ready for anything."

"You got it, Master Shifu!" Po said as he ran outside along with Viper, Tigress, Monkey, and Mantis. The panda quickly ran back as if he forgot something.

"Hey, Shen! C'mon!"

The peacock was brought back to reality by the sound of the panda's voice. Shen was mostly listening about the situation but stood away from the other as being part of the background, lost in his own mind. He blinked but returned to his deadpanned state, "What is it, panda?"

"Come with us, we can use an extra hand," said Po, "Is that okay master?"

Shifu thought about this, Shen has been in the Jade Palace for about four and a half weeks and so far he hasn't made any attempt to escape. Perhaps it was time for the warlord to be outside, and he trusts his students that they will keep a sharp eye on him.

Giving a firm nod, he saw his student jumping for joy; Shifu then turned to Shen and gave him a stare that can be easily read 'stay out of trouble'. But when Shen stared back, there was something very wrong. His ruby eyes were filled with venom as if he was telling the old red panda not to tell him what to do. This didn't frighten Shifu but he ended up glaring back as the peacock left the training hall. He hoped he made the right choice.

"Woo-whoo! This is great Shen, your first mission with me and the Furious Five," cried Po throwing punches in the air, "Ready for some action! Ready to fight some baddies! Wah-ta!"

"Careful Po, you don't want to hit yourself again," said Master Tigress.

"Relax Tigress. I'm the Dragon Warrior, there's no way I could- ow! My eyeball!" Po accidentally hit himself in the face.

Tigress made a soft chuckle to her silly friend. Shen on the other hand, as usual, was getting fed up with the panda's immaturity.

The six warriors made their way in the small village of the Valley of Peace. It was nothing like Gongmen City where every home was tall, with architectural details, and beautiful rooftops. Here all the homes were short, stone-like and pale with some green vines taking over. To Shen, this village looked more like the poor side of Gongmen, which was a spot he would always avoid not wanting to be around by filthy peasants. While walking the villagers would say hello to Po and the masters but would give Shen odd stares, they didn't know who he was but the stares alone ticked Shen, reminding him of how the people at home would stare at him.

"What's wrong Lord Shen? You seem upset?" asked Viper.

The peacock glanced down at the snake next to him. He has been noticing that it wasn't just the panda being kind to him, but also the female snake, she seems to show some concern for his well being.

"It's nothing for you to be concern," he told her not wanting her pity.

"Oh c'mon, you can tell us," said Mantis hopping on to Shen's shoulder, "I can be your shoulder to cry on, get it? Cuz' I'm on your shoulder haha."

Shen only glared down at the bug, not really enjoying or amused by his sense of humor, "Get off of me, bug."

"Geez, someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed," said Mantis who hops back on to Monkey's shoulder.

Shen only looked back at the ground, staring at his feet as he walked.

"Po! Good, you came just in time!" There was a voice that Shen didn't recognize; he looked up to see an old goose wearing a noodle hat hugging the panda's belly.

"Oh hey, dad," Po's responded hugging back.

The peacock arched a brow, not believing that this goose was the panda's father for obvious reasons.

"I need your help son, business is really booming for me and need a new banner for my restaurant, do you think I should go with a red color or the green one?"

"Sorry dad, but we're on a mission to stop some crows," said Po.

"Crows!" cried Mr. Ping, "Oh those birds can be very nasty, you know I actually met a crow once. He came to the restaurant and he ate all of my dumplings without even paying for them! He just flew away laughing like a crow! Oh please tell me they're not coming here!"

"Don't worry, we'll make sure they won't," Monkey assured.

"Good, good but just in case" put the banners away and took out a bowl from his cart, "Quick son, eat these last dumplings."

"Sweet, thanks, dad!" Po cheered as he stuffed all of the dumplings in his mouth chewing then and gulped them down, "Oh wait, there someone I want you to meet."

Once again Shen did not like that his worst enemy grabbed his wing and dragged him to his caretaker. Mr. Ping looked at the lord with a surprised expression while Shen tried not to make any eye contact.

"Panda, this is not a good idea…" he muttered to the idiot bear.

"Don't worry, it's just my dad" Po whispered back.

"Shen, this is my dad, dad this is Lord Shen."

"WHAT?!"

The old goose quacked with big eyes and dashed behind the panda. He peaked out shivering in fear and glanced up to his son, "Po, isn't this the man who tried to take over China?"

"Yeah…" Po didn't want that topic to be brought up, "But it's okay, he going on the mission with us."

"Oh, um, that's nice…" said who was glancing back and forth to Po and to Shen. He gave the peacock a sheepish smile but Shen didn't seem to appreciate the kind gesture and simply look away.

"Does he like noodles…?" Mr. Ping asked shyly but still fearful.

"He liked my noodles, I'm sure he'll like your noodles too," said Po, " How about we grab lunch when we come back, guys?"

"Sound like good plan" Viper comments with optimum.

"Hey Crane's coming back," said Monkey looking up in the sky.

"Huh, that was fast" Mantis commented.

The masters looked up seeing Crane flying closer and soon landed.

"Crane did you find them?" asked Tigress.

"Yes, they're heading to the Harvest Village. If we hurry we made make it before they attack."

"That's our cue, let's go!" Po cried out heroically as he ran ahead. Shen almost sighed in relief, not wanting to be around this abnormal goose. He honestly wondered how he could be of use for this mission, he had no weapons, nothing to defend himself, even his talons were gone. He could only pray that it will be over and done, so can go back to his room and start planning.

"Wait son!" cried out for Po to hear, "Red banner or green banner?"

"Go with yellow it's a bright color" Po cried back hoping his father would hear.

Mr. Ping nodded, agreeing to himself that would be good until "Wait, I don't have a yellow banner."


Harvest Village was a small village but famous for it's best vegetables and gardens. Everyone including the rich would visit and buy their delicious food or buy fresh flowers for friends and family. Unfortunately, it was not a good day for Harvest Village.

As the sky grew dark with a mix of orange clouds, all the villagers scream and hid in panic from something big. It got even darker when it blocked the sun, a black blanket of crows dived down screeching and laughing as they scare the people and used their claw feet to knock down polls and food stands.

One crow, the largest, one, landed on the surface of a poll and watched with gleeful eyes. He wore a red and purple sleeveless vest, with black pants that match his feathers and had extra features on top of his head, almost too long for a normal crow. He also wore gold talons over his feet.

"Food, food, food!" the crows chanted.

"That's right men, gather all the food you can," said their leader Gang.

He loved this. Seeing all the people hiding and running in fear from a creature much smaller than them, it gives him power. He even enjoyed barking orders to his men.

"You there, grab those apples! Scare all those piglets! And you quit eating those berries and get back to work!"

Gang was a prideful man, he was proud to be one of China's fearsome bandits. He will admit he never would have thought that his early life of being a simple thief would get him this far, now he was friends with other bandits and criminal warlords. With a flock of hard workingmen by his side, he would finally gather enough food for the winter seasons and his clan would survive for next spring. Not even his archenemy, Master Eagle was here to stop him. But Gang's thoughts were interrupted by the sound of howling.

"Huh?" He turned around and squinted eyes to see a few shadows from the distance coming to the village, and it was coming fast.

"WAAAAAAHHHHH-HHHHOOOOOOOO!"

Po excitedly shouted as he ran down the mountains. He jumped from rock to rock, did a flip and grabbed hold on a branch sticking out from the mountains and sends himself flying in the air. He screamed cheerfully as he and his friends fall from the sky with style and perfectly landing on the ground, almost shaking the ground below their feet, striking a kung fu pose. Even Shen landed with grace and stance with a striking yet threatening pose.

"Look! It's the Dragon Warrior!"

"And the Furious Five!"

"They'll save us!"

The villagers came out from their hiding spots and cheered for their heroes.

All of the crows stopped what they were doing and stared at the heroes in front of them and glanced at their leader, wondering what they should do. Gang was surprised by this but he chuckled to himself. He flew off the poll landed on a nearby stump.

"Well, well, what do we have here?" he said.

"Enemies of justice!" cried Po, "Prepare to be served by the Dragon Warrior and the Furious Five!"

Gang raised a brow pretending to be amazed.

"So you're the Dragon Warrior, I must say, it is an honor to meet you," he said bowing to the panda with a smile.

"Well thank you, but it's not an honor to meet you, Gang!" said Po.

"Is that so?"

"Yeah! We heard about your crimes and we're here to stop you. Your rain of terror ends here Gang, so get ready to taste my fist of awesomeness!"

"What is he's doing?" Shen whispered to the crane next to him, wondering why they haven't attack yet.

"Monologuing, he's always done this," said Crane like it was a normal thing.

Shen wanted to facepalm after hearing that, he couldn't believe that the panda's immaturity level could stoop any lower.

"Oh, dear Gods why?" he sighed quietly to himself.

Hearing the whispering Gang turned his attention to the white peacock, eyeing him curiously, "You say there's you and the Furious Five but I see seven. Who's your new friend?"

Po knew he was talking about Shen. He didn't forget about him but wanted to do this carefully since everyone in China has probably heard about what he did in Gongmen City. Now was the perfect moment to show he's not the same person.

"His name-"

"First of all, I am not his friend," Shen cut the panda's sentence short, not wanting a moron to introduce who he is. "And second, don't you know how to show respect to a lord when you see one?"

Gang has a short laugh, "You, a lord? I'm sorry but I don't seem to recognize you."

The peacock smiled a very devilish smile, "I am Lord Shen. The prince and the true ruler of Gongmen City."

Po turned to the Five who they have the same alarmed expression, they didn't like where this was going. But before anyone could say anything the leader of the crows started laughing once more.

"Oh yes, now I remember. There is a story going around about what happened in Gongmen," said Gang, "And I heard that a crazy peacock and his army was defeated by one little panda."

The smile on the warlord slowly disappear as Gang and his flock laughed and reminded him about his failure. He then starts to hear the whispers from the villagers, saying things.

"Is it true? Is that Lord Shen?"

"Why would the Dragon Warrior fight alongside him isn't he evil?"

"He looks different from other peacocks."

It wasn't noticeable but his body began to shake in anger and Shen glared at the crow with angry ruby eyes. How dare that crow disrespected him, how dare he reminded him of his fail attempt on taking over China. Shen will prove himself and to Gang that he will succeed, but right now the most top priority in his mind was to kill that bird.

Tigress could see the intensity and decided to step in before it gets out of hand, "Gang, by the order from Master Eagle come quietly now or we will take you in by force."

The crow stopped laughing, "Oh he send you. Well I shouldn't be surprised we are archenemies," his voice then turned cold, "But no, I won't come quietly. GET THEM!"

His flock heard the order and all flew straight towards Po, Shen, and the Five. They all hastily moved away and watched the crows circling in the air, getting ready to attack again. The villagers went back to there hiding spot, seeing that a battle is about to start.

"Okay, what's the plan?" Po asked not his eyes off the crows.

"They're strong as a group, let's try to take them down one at a time. Once they're distracted with us, one of us will have to go after Gang" said Tigress.

"It will be my pleasure…" Shen said in a cunning tone.

"No!" Tigress said sharply, "I'll capture him. Just give me the signal if he tries to escape. Now let's go!"

As the masters sent out to fight the crows they left Tigress and Shen alone, Shen's wing was grabbed by the female tiger and he arches his neck to look at her glaring at her.

"What are you doing?" he demanded.

"Look, I know Gang pushed your buttons, and I know you cannot control your temper. Stay away from him," said Tigress, "Or to make things easier us, you can stand here for the rest of the mission."

"You think you have any right to order me around female?" Shen's voice threatened her but it only made her grip on his wing tighter, painfully.

"Stay here" she hissed.

That was her warning to the peacock as she left him there while she helps her team.

"Tigress high split kick!" she heard Po call out. She quickly got on all fours and rushed to the panda, he lets her leap on his back shoulders and she jumped upwards with two crows following behind her. Thinking they got her, the two crows darted to attack but Tigress surprised them but doing a second split, kicking both of them in the face. The fall to the ground as she falls and landed on all four paws.

Viper zigzag as she avoided the bird's attacks, when one got close enough she uses the tip her tail to wrap around their body and swing them to the wall or to other crows blocking her way. One crow grabbed her by the neck, piercing the tip of their feet in her skin and flew up. Viper gaged but managed to whip her tail and smacked the crow to the ground. She then slithered to where she sees three or four crows trying to stanch away some pears, she whipped her tail at them and catches the falling pears, putting back where they belong.

Monkey and Mantis worked together trying to attack six crows circling closer to them. Monkey threw a kick first, his whip his tail when one tried to grab it and leap up doing small twirl and swing his arm strike when he saw another crow coming from his side. Mantis attacked by kicking one in the face and leaped to kick another but the crow saw it coming, he gripped Mantis's legs with his beak and send him flying, Mantis was able to save himself by using his pincers and seizing the leg of a flying crow and throws him to Monkey's direction. Monkey got on his hand use his feet to catch the crow threw him to three other crows, they all fell to the ground.

Shen was having a little bit of trouble. He could still fight skillfully but without any weapons, he uses his feet mostly. About ten of thirteen crows tried to surround him but Shen knew better, they were fast but his speed was greater. He twists and turns to throw his feet like punches. One crow pecked him at the back of his neck, Shen did a spinning back fist striking the crow and a hammer fist on four who darted towards him, he hadn't relied on these moves since he was a teenager. They started to scratch him to throw him off, Shen squawked feeling the multiple cuts on his skin, little drops of blood spilling out. For his last defense, he fans out his train catching the crows off guard as they stared his feathers, in seconds Shen spin his train to knock out the crows. But they all of them kept coming, ganging up on him leaving new cuts on his body.

"Wings of Justice!"

A big gust of wind blew all the crows away hitting the walls or piled on each other. Master Crane landed with a pose and turned to Shen behind him, "Are you alright?" he asked.

"I was fine, I didn't need your help!" Shen snapped gasping a little from pain.

"There nothing wrong in helping out," Crane left it like that as he swings his wings at his enemies twice and strikes with a kick.

Up high in the air Gang was watching and was not pleased how this was turning out. He was growling to himself, wondering how could seven warriors could take down thousands of birds. He was not much of a fighter his men would do that for him, but he will fight back if he was not given a choice. Flexing his claws Gang flew in a loop-da-loop and swooped down with incredible speed, almost faster than Shen. None of the masters saw it coming as he clawed everyone leaving deep gashes on them.

Po was punching and using his belly gong on the crows he was fighting but he stopped and turned when he heard yelps from his friends. He saw them clutching their chest or their sides in pain, then he heard two cries from Shen and Tigress as the female tiger gripped her left arm and the peacock clutched his shoulder feeling new gashes on his back.

"Guys!" Po cried and he too grunted in pain as he suddenly felt pain on his left leg. He crouched down, seeing three long gashes spilling blood, he didn't even see who done it.

Gang flew back up now with gold talons stained in red, he crowed his crows, "Men come!"

With the strength they have left, all the crows flew up to join their leader. Po and the others looked up, wondering what Gang is planning now.

"You think you're that tough huh," said the leader with a smirk, "let's see if you can avoid this with open wounds."

Gang crowed again this time flying in circles with his flock. They were all forming in a tight circling and then they started to fly faster and faster almost like a tornado. This was not kung fu nor any technique the five aren't familiar but they brought themselves to a stance ready to fight despite their heavy cuts. Po wasn't sure if he could be any help, his left leg stringed in pain every time he tried to walk. Shen was certain that the birds were trying to increase their speed for a better attack. He calculated if he could strike at Gang somewhere in that tornado or any other crow they would stop.

The tornado then started to move as one being, it plummeted down with Gang flying in the center of the tornado heading straight towards them. He gave out an order to his crows and in seconds the tornado split into three, one to hit Po, the other heading towards Shen's direction, and the one in center aimed at the Furious Five. It happened so fast, the masters didn't have time to react.

The Five went down harshly, the tornado was powerful enough to send Tigress almost flying in the air, but she managed to collect herself and tried to land safely on the ground. Her ear twitched when she heard a crowing sound, she turned to see Gang and his crows following behind him coming back to attack her again, only this time she was ready. Now back on the ground Tigress took a running head start, as the crows were coming close she jumped and made sure that her kick would hit on the target, and it did. She kicked Gang right his beak sending him crashing down in the ground dirt, the other crows flew upwards without warning, breaking their tornado formation. Gang cursed to himself sitting up and rubbed his beak, he looked up when he sat Tigress staring down at him.

"Damn you!" he growled breathing heavily, his nostrils spilling blood.

"Looks like you're getting tried Gang," she taunted, "Ready to give up now?"

"Never!" he cried and gave a new order to his men, "Take down the others I'll deal with her!"

Gang flew back up and darted right at Master Tigress, having a one on one battle.

Meanwhile, Viper and Cranes kept themselves busy by fighting the crows, while Monkey and Mantis went to check on Po to see if he was all right. The second tornado that hit the panda send him flying and landed in a big basket of potatoes.

The third tornado that hit Shen send him flying on a garden tools stand. He landed on his side badly, he tried to get up but his shoulder wouldn't stop throbbing. Step by step he stood up and he held his side grunting. There was dirt all over him and in his open cuts causing him more pain. Shen's body was getting weaker and taxed. He hated this, the feeling of being weak, he couldn't stop an attack from a group of small birds. Right now he really wished he wasn't born as a fragile peacock.

He heard the sound of flapping wings, he knew the crows were right behind him and they were laughing at him.

"Ha! I can see why the panda was able to beat you," said one crow, "You're not much of a challenge, to begin with."

"Some lord you turned out to be," said another and laughed again.

Hearing these comments filled the peacock with rage, to the point where he cannot take it anymore. He had enough of these worthless creatures, he will prove himself that he was stronger than this. His boiling anger was so influential that it numbs away his agonizing pain. He looked down seeing he was surrounded by garden tools, he spotted ten small knives that are used to cut down tall weeds. He smiled delightedly as he picks one up and in a flash threw it at one of the crows.

The group stopped when they saw a knife impaled one of their friends, his eyes wide as his body drop to the ground. He was dead. Shen strolled over to the body and stomped on him to take the knife out, blood oozing as he did so. The warlord peacock looked up to the crows, their faces showing fear as his pupils of his rudy eyes grew smaller and he smiled evilly at them.

"So, who's next?"

Viper and Crane were still fighting on their own not realizing what just happened. Soon Mantis hopped into the fight while punching some enemies along the way to help his friends.

"Mantis where's Monkey?" asked Crane.

"He's helping out Po, stupid Gang messed up his leg," said Mantis, "Where'd he go?"

"He's fighting Tigress," said Viper, "As along she has him occupied we will soon capture him."

"Hey, wait has anyone seen Shen?" Crane questioned now realizing he hasn't seen the peacock for a while.

The three masters heard three loud thuds behind them, they turned and gasped with horror. There were three dead crows piled up with bloody puncture wounds, you can almost glimpse in their insides. They then saw more bodies falling to the ground, they see Shen fighting the birds by throwing knives and jumping to try and slice them in half.

"Oh, dear god…" Mantis muttered to himself, not believing what he was seeing.

"Shen what are you doing!?" Viper cried as she and the two masters rushed in to try and stopped him.

Tigress was succeeding in getting the leader of the crows tired, he looked exhausted as sweat beaded down his features. All she has to do now was strike him with a tiger claw and it will be over. But then Gang noticed something was wrong when he hears the shrieks and was shocked by what he saw.

"MY FLOCK!" he flew to the scene, ignoring Tigress who turned around saw all the bodies and her teammates were trying to hold down Shen.

Gang glanced frantically, counting almost twenty-seven bodies of his men, his good friends who protected him now dead, painting the dirt with red. He felt his body shivered, he panted in fear and grief as he eyed on the peacock shouting the masters to let go of him. Gang now realized why this man should be feared. But as anyone should know, crows are very close and emotional creatures and Gang would not tolerate anyone who dares kill his crows, not even a crazy warlord.

"You…you…B-BASTARD I'LL KILL YOU!" Gang hollered as he dived down to attack Shen with every forced he has, he didn't care if he was tired and he was going to make the peacock pay.

Shen saw Gang was coming and the brinks of his beak formed to a sinister smile. He pushed Mantis, Viper, and Crane out of the way like they were rag dolls and used a knife to block Gang's gold talons.

"Do you understand now Gang?" Shen said in an ingenious tone, mocking him, "This is what happens when you show no respect to a lord."

"I don't care what you are," Gang grunted furiously, "You have no right murdering my men, I will kill you, Shen, right here and now!"

It was the peacock's turn to laugh at him, "I would like to see you try."

Gang's surviving flock watched as their leader fought Shen. Gang tried to land an attack throwing his wings and claws, but the peacock kept dodging by spinning around or jumping back with his train. Shen then threw a few knives at the crow but managed to block it with his feet and even threw it back to strike the peacock's neck but Shen caught the knife just in time. It wasn't until Shen decided to end the fight quickly by charging at the crow with enough force, punched him in the gut that sends him soaring in the air. Shen threw his last two knives and watched.

"No!" Tigress cried seeing she was too late.

The knife stabbed the right side of Gang and the other pierced his left-wing, the crow croaked trying to say something but only little drops of blood came out of his mouth. He fell to the ground in seconds.

"Gang is…dead…" one crow whimpered.

"RETREAT! RETREAT!"

All the crows then flew off not knowing or caring what direction they were going as long they were far away from what they just saw.

Monkey helped Po walked by letting the panda lean on him, despite his size he was able to walk alongside him. When they got back they looked up with shock faces, wondering why there were so many bodies. They walked forward to see the others glaring at Shen, the peacock's feathers and clothes and even his feet were covered with specks of blood.

"Guys what happened here?" asked Po.

"Shen decided to go berserk and kill the guy we were after!" Mantis cried out still freaking about the whole thing.

"He did what?" exclaimed Monkey with wide eyes.

"YOU!" Everyone turned to see a very unhappy Tigress stomping her way to the crazy peacock, "You idiot! What were you thinking?!"

Shen was unfazed by her rage and acted like nothing happen, "All I did was get rid of a pest problem."

"We were supposed to bring Gang in question, not to kill him!" yelled the female tiger.

"Guys wait!"Crane who standing in the tall grass called out, "His body is gone."

"What!" Shen snapped as he and the others made their way to the grass.

The masters saw that Crane was right, the body was gone, the only things that were left behind were two knives with blood all over them.

"There's not much of a blood trail, he must have flown away," said Viper.

"But how? I don't see him anywhere" said Crane, checking the skies.

"We better find him and fast" ordered Tigress.

"But um, what about the bodies…" Po pointed out.

The warriors looked at all of them with sad eyes, they knew Gang was right about one thing, they didn't deserve to die like this. The Five have seen gruesome events before but nothing like this. They decided to collect all of them to give them a proper burial, plus they didn't want the villagers to look at any of this mess.

"Shifu is not gonna like this…" Mantis said to himself.

The only two who were not helping were Po, mostly because he can't stand right now and Shen who was more proud of his work than guilty. He noticed the panda was staring at him with disappointing eyes, he only stared back with an expression of defiance, then looked away. The villagers soon came out from their hiding spots, eyeing the peacock with fear after witnessing what they just saw.

Shen then heard another whisper from one of the villagers: "So the stories in Gongmen are true, he really is the color of death."


And that was chapter-DAMN! This got dark, didn't it? Sorry, it took me so long to edited this chapter because I wanted the battle to be creative like in the films. I don't normally put curse words in my fanfics but maybe just this once since this is a rated T story. So Gang was inspired by the character that was going to be Wolf Boss in KFP2 but was scrapped afterward.

Gang means strong or powerful.

Thank you so much for reading guys, remember to review and if you see any mistakes let me know.