Chapter 17: Finding the table

Later that night, we see our heroes going into the forest where we hear crickets chirping as they walk right past them.

"Aren't they so cute?", asked Viper.

"Not as cute as you are, Viper", said Shen and Viper cuddles him very softly as they continue to walk.

Then, our heroes see a white glowing object only 30 miles away from them. Hiccup sees a sign that saids, "White table right ahead".

"This is it", said Hiccup, "The white table."

"We must be on the right track", said Po.

Hiccup and Po ran and so did the others, running as fast as they can, panting for breath. Seven minutes later, our heroes get tired and stopped to breath a few times before going to the white table, where it continues to glow upon them.

"We've finally made it", said Astrid and goes over to the table where she places her hand on it and suddenly sees ancient markings of a dragon.

"Let's put the swords on that marking", said Astrid, "Then we can see what happens."

Po and Hiccup put the four swords each in separate order. Then, they waited until two minutes later, the swords began to glow and from out of the glow came a female panther. The panther then turns around to see the kung fu warriors and vikings and is now pleased.

"Travelers", said the panther, "Welcome. I am your guide."

Shen walks towards the panther and is quite attracted to her.

"Who are you?", asked Shen.

"I am Panthera", introduced Panthera, "The only known maker of these swords on which you have put on that table."

"You are unbelievably beautiful", said Shen and turns around to see Viper, now confused, "Um, sorry. Go on."

"If it is a distraction for you", said Panthera, "I understand that you love this snake."

Viper then bows respectfully to Panthera and Panthera continues and Crane looks at the statued warriors. Only five of them were a bat, a cheetah, a lion, an elephant, and a penguin.

"Who are they?", asked Crane.

"They were once great warriors before a monstrous dragon turned them to stone with it's magical fire powers", said Panthera, "Neither of our people were able to restore them back to life."

"Are you the ones they call vikings?", asked Panthera.

"Yes", said Hiccup, "I'm Hiccup and we greet you, Panthera. Master Oogway sent us a letter which is the reason why we were at the Jade Palace. We're here to defeat Hushia and save all of China. First, we need to find the fifth and last sword. Do you know where it is?"

"I believe I do, Hiccup", said Panthera, "You, the panda, and the snow leopard may come with me. Before we leave, are those two warriors Po and Tai Lung?"

"I believe we are, madam", said Tai Lung.

"I have heard of your great deeds as legendary warriors", said Panthera, "Especially you, Tai Lung. Now, come."

Hiccup, Po, and Tai Lung go with Panthera and on an empty space where they can see the night sky. Panthera then points to where they should find the final sword.

"It is at the bottom of a mountain far away from the Valley of Wisdom where a secret hidden door was made", said Panthera, "But, be careful. As long as Hushia does not find all of you, you will succeed in bringing the sword back. Now, tell me. What brings you all here?"

"We're here...", said Hiccup.

"Because King Desperar and Queen Yusihi were killed by her", said Po, "and she plans to use her cannon to create a diamond that will unleash a dragon so fierce..."

"It would kill us all", said Tai Lung.

"I trained some kung fu with them, but Astrid and the others couldn't", said Hiccup, "I'm afraid it'll be impossible for them to succeed."

"Do not doubt your beliefs, Hiccup", said Panthera, "As long as your friends believe in themselves, they will succeed in learning their kung fu. Stay strong. The fate of china depends on you. Never give into the darkness. You will succeed in conquering Hushia and save us all."

Suddenly, she begins to glow.

"This is where I leave you all", said Panthera, "Good luck and may the power of Odin protect you. And Hiccup, I knew Master Oogway before. He was... a very good friend and a father to me."

Hiccup smiles and Panthera disappears into the night sky.

Chapter 18 will continue the story.