The Phantom of the Snow Leopard 2: The Return

Chapter 8: Seeing The King & Queen

Meanwhile, at a land near the mountains, we see the king and queen themselves Mei Hu and Tai Han helping each other out by carrying a cart filled with radishes and carrots in order for them to put on a field far away from their hut.

"You know, Tai Han", said Queen Mei Hu, "Looking at these radishes reminds me of the day when we first met each other when we were cubs. It also reminds me of a rose that bloomed every so beautifully. Then, I remember you giving me that rose when we walked together by a river."

"And for the first time", said Tai Han, "We sat next to each other and kissed before sunset."

"Oh, honey", said Mei Hu, "If only we could do something to heal our people from suffering since..."

"Yes, my love", said Tai Han, "Since you left our son far away. Don't worry. I'm sure he's grown up and he could come-"

Then, another snow leopard guard appears.

"Your highness", said another snow leopard guard, "Your majesty, there's someone who wants to see you two. It happens to be... another snow leopard just like all of us."

"Really?", asked Mei Hu.

"Well, let's find out then", said Tai Han and the three walked with each other to see the snow leopard. Meanwhile, we see Tai Lung and Tigress walking throughout the village while still being chained and are seeing other snow leopards both male and female.

"Tai", said Tigress, "I can't believe it. You didn't tell me you used to live here."

"I didn't know", said Tai Lung, "Until a few days ago... in my visions."

"Your visions were right all along", said Leona, "And they have brought us here because of you. You have found your true home."

"I don't know", said Tai Lung, "I have to find out whether or not the king and queen are my parents."

Then, our heroes and their friends halted upon the soldier's orders before the other soldier led the king and queen towards them.

"This is the one we caught in the cave today, my king", said the snow leopard soldier and the king looked at him for a while.

"Let the caped one come forth to me", commanded King Tai Han and Tai Lung walks towards him, "Now, tell me who you are or suffer in pain and death."

"I'm... I'm Tai Lung, your highness", said Tai Lung, "I just want to know if you and your queen are my parents."

Queen Mei Hu gasped in shock and walks slowly towards him before taking off his mask to reveal his face. Then, she sheds some tears as they fall from her eyes before we see flashbacks of her putting baby Tai Lung near the steps of the training room at the Jade Palace. We then cut back to Queen Mei Hu before she puts her left paw on his face.

"Release him", said Queen Mei Hu and the soldiers did so, thus letting Tai Lung free, "Is it true? You are the real Tai Lung?"

"You mean...", asked Tai Lung, "you do know me all along, your majesty?"

"Yes, I do", said Mei Hu, "It's just that..."

Then, Queen Mei Hu starts to shed some tears that fall from her eyes as she embraces the kung fu master.

"I missed you so much!", said Queen Mei Hu.

"So it is you, son?", said King Tai Han, "That must mean..."

"That your son has finally returned", said Leona, "All these years all of you have waited for this to happen. It's a miracle! I've went with him after I had found him like you told me, your highness."

"Well done, Leona", said King Tai Han, "I'm very proud of you for your successful job at bringing our son here."

"Wait", said Tai Lung, "You know him, Leona? And her as well?"

"Yes", answered Leona, "and know that I've done what I had to do, why won't we have a celebration, your highness? I'm sure it will be generous due to your son's return."

"Hm...", said King Tai Han, "You're most certainly right. Citizens of the Snow Leopard clan, we shall have a feast for the return of Tai Lung, our son!"

The entire village cheered in delight as Tai Lung and Tigress for a while before she puts her paw on his shoulder.

"This is your time, Tai Lung", said Tigress.

"Yes, Tigress", said Tai Lung, "Once I do that, I'll ask my real father if he knows where the third sapphire is."

"Let's hope he knows", said Tigress, "I'm not sure whether or not he would know."

"Well, I am part of a clan, right?", said Tai Lung, "So, I think he might know."

Next chapter, coming soon!