The Phantom of the Snow Leopard 2: The Return

Chapter 6: Tai Lung And Leona Dance

Meanwhile, we see Tai Lung and the others far away from the cave that they had entered to get to the second sapphire before they later prepared to set up camp. We see them cooking some dinner while Leona does something with Otar by showing the eagle some red magic from her left paw. Otar looks at the red magic for a while and smiles at her.

"You're very good for a cat like you", said Otar, "Or should I say, a pretty-widdle-kitty-cat!"

"Oh, stop!", said Leona and chuckles lightly, "You're so funny for an adorable predator-eating bird."

"What are you doing, Leona?", asked Tai Lung as he and Tigress are about to be finished making dinner.

"Just showing Otar some magic I made", said Leona.

"Really?", said Tai Lung, "So that must mean that you're a magician. Is that it?"

"Yes", said Leona, "I guess you're right. I've been studying some magic since I was a teenager and I've used them to help people carry their own things. Have you been practicing magic, Tai Lung?"

"No, I haven't", said Tai Lung, "I'm only a kung fu master, not a magician like you. I only do what's right for all of the villagers at the Valley of Peace. You know, Leona. Maybe you and I have something in common."

"Well, what is it?", asked Leona, "Do you want me to use my magic to help your people?"

"No, not that", said Tai Lung, "There's something even better than that. I want you to use your magic to help us fight in case we might get hurt. Don't you think it's a great idea?"

"Well, a little bit", said Leona, "I only use my magic carefully. I wouldn't waste them in precious times like this. I should've used them for bad times, like the time I've fought those alligators who tried to hurt me. But when I fought them without magic and when you finished them off, I realized that I've learned a little bit of kung fu."

"Really?", said Tai Lung, "I didn't know you were trying to be a kung fu master. Why won't you let me teach you the style of Tiger and Leopard?"

"Maybe some other time", said Leona, "Why won't we do something after dinner?"

"Absolutely, whatever you say", said Tai Lung and takes Leona's right paw before he kisses it, causing her to blush brightly red.

"Thank you, Tai Lung", said Leona.

"You're most welcome, my dear lady", said Tai Lung and gently escorts Leona to the table. He then got her a knife and fork for her to use on her food when it appears to be ready. Tigress then got out the cooked fish that she had been hunting on near a river far away."

"Oh, this is delicious", said Leona.

"Invigorating", said Otar, "I have never tasted such magnificent cooked fish a few years since I've been protecting Kenai Singh City. I hope I could eat some more fish in your home, Tai Lung."

"Well, you can try some of Mr. Ping's noodles", said Tai Lung.

"Who's Mr. Ping?", asked Otar.

"Po's father", said Tai Lung, "I know. It's a long story about Po and his father."

"No, I don't mind", said Otar, "I want to know about this Po. Is he your friend?"

"Yes, he is", answered Tai Lung, "He's also a kung fu warrior and master of the Jade Palace and so am I, in case you don't know."

"Then why are you wearing a sharp clean dress?", asked Otar.

"It's my... suit", explained Tai Lung, "Apparently, when I turned evil, I wanted revenge on him, but when my love for Tigress hold me back and Po taught me to let go of my past by learning this "Inner Peace" move, I reformed now. Does that sound good to you?"

"Sounds good", said Otar, "I've never been evil all my life. When I was a hatchling, my mother and father left me to take care of myself and I've succeeded in doing so. I wasn't sad, but I did remember them with all my heart. Years later, when I've grown up, I've started to become insane and started to attack two of the innocent villagers who tried to enter my home. When I was about to attack them, however, I realized what my mother told me. She told me one thing: Never use your anger to everyone you love. I remained calm and learn to love all of the villagers. That's why I'm only aware of my actions when I'm towards all of the villagers back at Kenai Singh before I met you and Tigress here. Looks like you're more different than me, are you, Tai?"

"Of course", said Tai Lung, "You should be lucky to be our friend all the way through, Otar."

"Thank you, Tai Lung", said Otar and finished the rest of his cooked fish.

Later, after Leona finish putting away the dishes and knifes and forks in a cloth bag in order for her to wash them, we see Tai Lung spying on her and quickly ran off. She turned around and walks past the fire and Tai Mao, who happens to be meditating by himself. The female snow leopard chuckles lightly and after seeing him continue to meditate for awhile, she tries to find Tai Lung, who happens to be waiting for her to come with him to a place where they can dance with each other. Little does Leona know that Tigress is watching her and the female tiger walks slowly without stepping on something. The two snow leopards ran as quickly as possible while Tigress ran to see what they're up to while they're dancing.

"Now, I put my hand on your waist", said Leona and puts her paw on his waist.

"As do I", said Tai Lung and puts his paw on her waist. Then, much to the beautiful female snow leopard's delight, the two snow leopards begin to dance very lightly. Tigress smiles at this sight and puts her right paw on her chin.

"Tai Lung, you old softserve", whispered Tigress.

"This is amazing, isn't it?", asked Tai Lung.

"Yes, it is, Tai", said Leona, "I'm... really enjoying this. This is the most loveliest thing I've ever done with a snow leopard like you."

As the two snow leopards continue their dance, Tai Lung gasps in shock and starts to have some visions about what would happen if Tigress finds out about what they might do after they dance. We see his visions about him kissing Leona and Tigress shedding some tears from her eyes, but not in joy for she happens to be heartbroken that her one and only husband could betray her like that. We cut back to Tai Lung continuing to dance with Leona and lets go of her.

"What is it, Tai Lung?", asked Leona.

"Nothing", said Tai Lung.

"There is no nothing, Tai Lung", said Leona, "Now tell me what's wrong?"

"I had...", said Tai Lung nervously, "I had this vision about Tigress. She became upset when... she saw us kissing each other after we danced."

Tigress quickly hides after gasping in shock.

"What was that?", asked Tai Lung.

"I don't know", said Leona, "Must've been the wind."

"Anyway", said Tai Lung, "I don't know what to do to tell Tigress about this if we kiss each other. She'll never forgive me."

Leona weighs her head down, but looks up at the saddened snow leopard's face before she takes his chin. She then does something so dazzling with her eyes and then kisses the kung fu master offscreen while Tigress, while watching her kiss Tai Lung, becomes shocked and sheds a tear from her eye. The tiger kung fu master then walks off and she thought to herself, "Tai Lung, my love. You have totally regretted this moment." She then continues to walk off while Leona breaks her kiss with Tai Lung after the kung fu master lets go of his paw holding her head.

"I know understand now, Tai Lung", said Leona, "It must be your unbroken love with Tigress. I understand that she's your wife, but... there's something I have to tell you."

"What is it, Leona?", asked Tai Lung.

"I... I didn't marry a husband my whole life when I lived at the village", said Leona, "I was only doing my..."

"I know", said Tai Lung, "You're just trying to find me and bring me back to my family. That's your job that I understand, Leona. But... *sigh* if only Master Shifu was here right now and he would understand your job."

"So do I", said Leona, "This Shifu you speak of is definitely your friend, is he?"

"No, he's more than that", said Tai Lung, "He's... my adoptive father."

"You mean he's not your real father?", asked Leona.

"Not exactly", said Tai Lung, "He's not the same race as me, but he was so kind to me until... I've became blind. It wasn't love after that. My heart was filled with rage, greed, and hate before I became... this. I became the Phantom of the Opera. I sing and hypnotize any living being to sleep. In fact..."

"In fact, what?", asked Leona.

Tai Lung then turns his eyes into hypnotizers and uses them to put the female snow leopard in hypnosis.

"Now, Leona", said Tai Lung darkly, but not evily, "I want you to do exactly what I say when you're hypnotized."

"Yes, Tai Lung", said Leona.

"I want you to look into my eyes more closely and then, you'll fall asleep", said Tai Lung.

"Yes, Tai Lung", said Leona and looks closely to Tai Lung's dazzling eyes, "I will."

Then, the female snow leopard then falls asleep into the kung fu master's arms. Tai Lung chuckles and laughs darkly.

"Yes, Leona", said Tai Lung, "Sleep tightly. You'll regret this day that you've kissed me. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to talk to Tigress about this."

The snow leopard carries Leona in his arms as he starts to walk to see Tigress glaring at him.

"Tigress", said Tai Lung, "Whatever's the matter, my love?"

"You know exactly what's the matter, Tai", said Tigress sternly with her fists clenched. Tai Lung saw the look on her face and finally understands why she's so upset at him.

"You saw us dancing, right?", asked Tai Lung.

"Besides that", said Tigress.

"Oh", said Tai Lung, "The kissing part."

"You just broke my heart, Tai", said Tigress with tears in her eyes.

"Look, it wasn't my fault", said Tai Lung, "She kissed me and I just couldn't help it."

"Well, looks like she's has something for you, does she?", asked Tigress, "Now, if you two are in the same race, why won't you just quit our marriage and marry her instead."

"But I love you, Tigress", said Tai Lung, "You know that."

Tigress looks at Leona in his arms, now asleep.

"You put her to sleep, did you?", asked Tigress.

"Yes, I did", answered Tai Lung.

"Then, if what you're saying is true", said Tigress, "You still love and I still love you more than ever."

"That's more like it", said Tai Lung, "Now, come here, my pretty pet with a pretty voice."

Then, the snow leopard and the female tiger kissed each other lovingly while Leona, having been awaken from her eternal slumber of sleeping, watches them with her eyes and smiles at Tai Lung.

"No wonder she's a better wife than me", thought Leona to herself.

Next chapter, coming up!