A Hero's Sacrifice
Me: "I really need to finish this story sooner or later so I can finally make the sequel..."
Po: "And then it will take you another year to give a crap and finally come back."
Me: "Do you mind?!"
Po: "Sorry."
Chapter 2: Story Time
When the Furious Five and Master Shifu were out of the hospital, Shifu decided it was time to tell his students about the message Zeng had sent. "Students, it's time I give you a history lesson." Saying this, he sat down, signaling everybody else to sit with him. When everyone sat down, Shifu began to tell the story.
"Mystic City is where the great Master Oogway trained after he found the birthplace of Kung Fu. During its prime, it was a very peaceful city, and all of the greatest Kung Fu masters were tested for their amazing skills." As Shifu told the story, the Furious Five had interested looks on their faces. They had tons of questions, but they decided to let Shifu keep speaking for now.
"Out of all the great masters in Mystic City, there was one who really stood out. His name was Tikal, who was one of Oogway's students during those times. From the very day he was born, Tikal was somebody who had natural skill, and it wasn't hard for him to learn the most advanced moves. He was so good that Oogway became afraid, because if he went down the wrong path, there was no telling what he could do." Shifu took a deep breath, before continuing the story.
"As the years went by, Tikal grew stronger and stronger. Even though he didn't do anything bad, Oogway could tell that Tikal was becoming more power hungry, just as he had feared. Oogway knew he had to stop Tikal somehow, but he couldn't do it because Tikal was smart. He knew that Oogway was the only one that could stop him, so he came up with a plan. As much as he wanted to take over Mystic City, he couldn't. So, he decided to wait it out, and when Oogway would finally pass away, then that's when he would strike." Shifu was nearly done with the story, but then Mantis said something.
"And now...since Oogway is gone, I'm assuming that Mystic City has been in chaos ever since, right?" Mantis basically finished the story for Shifu, which made him nod.
"Unfortunately, that is the case, Mantis. Though, I wasn't done telling the story." Shifu just gave Mantis a glare, making Mantis say, "Sorry, Master."
"Apology accepted. Anyway, Tikal has grown even stronger since then, and people say that he has now mastered ever Kung Fu style." When Shifu said this, all of the Furious Five's eyes widened in shock and surprise.
"EVERY KUNG FU STYLE?!" they all said in unison, making Shifu sigh to himself. "Yes, students, every Kung Fu style. Do you all see why this mission is so dangerous now? He's possibly the greatest Kung Fu master ever!"
When Shifu finished, he heard a voice that joined the conversation.
"He's probably good, but the best master?"
"YES, PANDA!" Shifu didn't even realize he was responding to Po, but when he heard the voice, it sounded familiar to him. "Po?! Aren't you supposed to be recovering in the hospital?!"
"Yeeeaaaah...about that..."
A couple of hours ago...
"Gotta get out of this bed!" Po said, as he rolled on the floor because he couldn't get up. For some reason, his legs felt like noodles, but then something caught his attention which made him get back on his legs. "Oooohhh...dumplings..." He ran over to the hot dumplings and started to eat all of them. When he was done eating, his energy level went through the roof.
"WOOOOOOOO! IF THOSE GUYS THINK THEY'RE GOING ON THAT IMPORTANT MISSION WITHOUT ME, THEN THEY GOT ANOTHER THING COMIN'!" He then ran out of the hospital that he made a mess out of. The doctors that were working there were in shock. "You think we should go after him?"
"Nahhh...let him go...he's already so far away."
Back to the present
"And that's how I got out of the hospital! My dumplings never fail me!" Po told the group, and he was proud that he got out of that hospital. "Cool story, Po." Tigress spoke out, with her voice showing nothing but sarcasm.
"Why thank you, Tigre-Waaaiiiit...Are you being sarcastic?"
"Not at all, Dragon Warrior. What would make you think that?" At this point, the whole group laughed, and even Po himself had to laugh a little. "Alright, Tigress, I admit, that was good. I'm gonna get you back next time, though."
"I doubt it." Tigress then gave a small smirk. She was happy to see a fully re-energized Po.
After that, there was something that was sailing in the water from afar that was causing a lot of noise. As the noise came closer, multiple ships appeared, making the Furious Five and Po wonder who these people were. Shifu, however, knew exactly who these people were. All he said was two simple words.
"It's time."
End of Chapter 3
Read and Review, guys! Make sure you let me know how this new story compares to the original! (That is, of course, if you've read the original story before. If not, I advise you keep yourself unspoiled. lol)