The usual disclaimer, I don't own Kung Fu Panda or any of the character from Dreamworks. Though I really really really do wish that I own Tai Lung. Can I? I don't own ANY and I repeat ANY of the character from the game called persona 3. They are not mine. Vikki and Leo belong to me and me alone.

This chapter might sound like a stupid fairytale rather than being Kung Fu-I and all but I'm running out of things. So, flame me if you want. I'll be glad to accept.

Chapter 11

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The forest, what can we find in it? You must be wondering what the heck am I doing or saying right? Well, I have no idea. Birds, as usual are flying gracefully about the lustful forest. The magnificent wonders of Mother Nature never cease to amaze the world with its wonderful beauty. However, at the bottom of the forest, a white speck is seen walking in the forest. Beyond the distance, this 'white speck' appears to be sticking out like a sore thumb among the tress but within a closer inspection…we find our beloved snow leopard wandering through the forest.

"I hate the forest," he said to himself." It's hot, humid, boring and makes me stand out like a rose among the thorns."

The snow leopard razed through the forest and with his claws, strikes away any plant that blocks his path. Finally, he stopped and looked around the area.

"This must be the place." He scanned the area while listened by for any danger. The place he spoke off was full with grass and not tall hugging tress. It was clear and not a single tree was rooted there but the weirdest part of all is that the clearing is in a round shape.

"Who on earth choose to pick this kind of meeting point."

"I did." Tai Lung turned around to find where the voice was coming from. He found it and wasn't very happy with the familiar face, "Vikki."

"Yes me and like I said before, don't wear it out handsome." She chuckled.

"The scroll…."

"Where are the others?"

"Present." A deep low voice spoke and there stood Leo. He had his arms crossed over his massive chest and leaned against a nearby tree.

"The other…" Tai Lung glared at Vikki.

Vikki snapped her finger and a black mist appeared right beside her. When the mist had dissipated, Snow was revealed. Tai Lung gasped a little when he saw what was above his mirrored self.

A black figure about 6 feet tall was floating above him and it had a sinister like face that shows death in it. A long blade sets on its right hand and 8 vertical knightly shields shaped like a coffin sets on its back as if it's protecting it self from behind. A black gown covered the creature and it wore a belt with a skull in the middle. Just by looking at it, it gives Tai Lung the goose bumps.

"What….is that….." Tai Lung looked surprised.

The figure disappeared and Snow introduced himself, "Hello, brother. Thanatos is glad to see you."

"That black figure is Thanatos…."

"Yes," Vikki casually said. "It's a pity. It was a great persona you know."

"That could have been…me?!" Tai Lung asked.

"Yes but you've changed my dear; a lot. Enough chit-chat. The scroll…" Vikki held out her right paw.

Tai Lung stood there dumbstruck and didn't move a muscle. "The scroll." Vikki demanded again.

This time, our cheeky snow leopard was the leader in the game. Without him, nothing will go on. So, he smiled at her, "No….no yet…"

"It will be wise if you do it her way." The lion behind him spoke.

"True but then again, it is my wish to determine the fate of the scroll."

Vikki looked taken aback by those words and was very angry, "What do you want you bubble headed dim bulb, idiot, dimwit, simpleton, dunce, dolt, ninny, dunder head, buffoon, lame brain, noodle head, hard headed feline spotted cat!!"

Tai Lung raised an eyebrow, "That's Greek to me."

"Aaargh!! Dammit! Give me the scroll!"

"Till you answered a few of my questions." Tai Lung grinned.

She made a sour face and gave in, "Fine. What do you want to know?"

"First off the table, who's Byakko, Isis and Thanatos that you've mentioned earlier."

This time, it was Vikki's turn to turn the tables, "Oh ho ho…that's what you're so concern about?" She smiled devilishly and continued, while walking around the place.

"Each individual on this planet has a façade, a double face my dear. This façade are our other alternative selves' or personality. In our terms, we call it, Persona, another personality. For each Arcana that we are divided into, it reflects our personality; how we live in or how we perform. So, since the Arcana reflect our personality, it also reflects our other selves. We have names for these personas, lots of em'. The three that you've mentioned earlier, are one of em'. Isis reflects me." She smiled.

Then Snow cut in, "Thanatos, is mine."

"Yours is Byakko, my dear Tai Lung."

Me…me?" the confused snow leopard replied.

"Yes you. Not all individuals are able to unleash this other personality but a few can. Me and Leo for instance. For you, it's a special case. You allowed yourself to gaze into the double edged mirror and Snow was born. He is your other self and by doing this, you've also released your personality. Have you been hearing voices in your head recently?"

That stuck a cord for Tai Lung, So that's' what the voice I've been hearing. My other self……me… Tai Lung didn't respond and was finding an answer but Vikki finished it for him, "I take it as a yes."

"What about other citizens? Can they do what Sn-Sn-Snow is doing?" Tai Lung was stammering as he dreads to call the name of his mirrored self. It's very unusual to see yourself standing right in front of you. Not only that, it has a mind of its own. This is darn wrong. So wrong in so many different ways.

"Others? Sure, of course." Vikki answered him. "But it will take a lot of inner self discovery to bring that out. The persona inside the individual can be considered your 'pet' if you like. Not all can do this my dear. You, as I've said before, willingly took away your alternative self and Snow came out, resulting in your persona to awaken as well. In which also a move in your Arcana. Death to Temperance.

It took a while for the mischievous snow leopard to speak as he tries to consume everything Vikki had explained but finally, he managed to find his tongue, "Next question, what's in the scroll? I know it doesn't say what I'm seeing as it is." He rolled down the dragon scroll to reveal its shining golden light, shimmering through the forest as the sun shined upon it.

"The scroll Tai Lung, "Vikki pointed. "Contains the scale of Kohryu."

"Kohryu?!" Tai Lung exclaimed, "That's impossible. The scroll said the dragon is dead a 1000 years ago. It's impossible for it to appear. The dragon scroll was made 500 years after Kohryu. What bull are you talking about?"

"My dear, I'm a fortune teller. I can search for anything I want all around me. Oogway made the scroll with me. I helped made the scroll and I want it back. It belongs to me and Oogway but since Oogway has moved on, it is rightfully mine. Now give it." Vikki snarled.

"What's in it for me?" Tai Lung snapped. "As far as I can remember, Kohryu can grant any wishes. What about me?"

This time Leo was the one to speak, "What do you want? The scale can grant your wishes but first, you need to summon out the dragon within the scroll. I don't think you can do it."

"So you think both of you can?"

"Of course I can you idiot." Vikki screamed. She was getting real impatient indeed.

"Humph, fine. Give me a chance too." The cocky snow leopard threw the dragon scroll in the air towards Vikki and she grabbed it with ease.

"Finally!" she shouted, "The scroll is mine." She opened it and gazed at the golden page. "Such beauty."

"So do it. Do whatever you need to do." Tai Lung pointed.

"Humph…such impatient" Vikki puts the rolled scroll on the ground and waved her hands above it. Something was happening but Tai Lung wasn't going to stay to find out.

Not on your life bastard.

He quickly sprinted away, running from them. In a few seconds, the snow leopard was gone and was in the middle of the forest. Leo was shocked at the movement of the snow leopard and wanted to chase after him but Vikki stopped him, "Leave him."

"But-"

"Leave. He doesn't want the scroll, so-"Vikki stopped.

"What's the matter?"

The fortune teller was filled with sudden rage and it looks as if steam were coming out of her ears. She picked up the dragon scroll and threw it hard. "That bastard tricked us! It's not the scroll! It's just a normal parchment!" She screamed and stomped her feet.

Leo gaped and quickly shot in, "That bastard is going to pay!"

"Chase after him you muscle headed Lion"

Leo winced at her comment and just shoves it off. He was on his feet and chased after Tai Lung.

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God. My story is starting to deteriorate. So review please and suggestions. I have a picture of how Thanatos looks like. It's based on a game called Persona 3 (in which I don't own them) It's in my profile, so go there and click on the URL. I'm just too damn lazy to think of a totally new character, so I'm borrowing ATLUS. Please don't sue.