The Phantom of the Snow Leopard 2: The Return
Chapter 11: Going Into The Cave & New Room
The next morning, we hear a growl from King Tai Han's room and that growl happens to be Tai Lung's when he reads the letter.
"I can't believe this!", said Tai Lung, now filled with rage, "That good-for-nothing treasure hunter!"
"Calm down, Tai", said Tigress, "I'm sure they must've gone somewhere!"
"It's all my fault", said Tai Lung in shame, "None of this would've happened if I would've chosen to protect her instead of searching for those wretched sapphires!"
"Don't blame yourself", said Tigress, "We've done what we've come this far. We have to find a way to save here somehow
"The letter says that they want us to follow them and lead them to the third and final sapphire", said Tai Lung, "Looks like we have no choice, but I have a plan."
"What kind of plan is it?", asked Otar.
"A secret rescue plan", answered Tai Lung and we change from an inaudio talk where Tai Lung explains his plan before we fade to black.
Later, we cut to Tai Lung dressing up as the Phantom before he and the others, including his father and King, walked after he found some footprints. They track them to see if they could lead them to Leona and Ryshu. We see Queen Mei Hu watching them in plain sight.
"Please be careful, my love", said Queen Mei Hu.
Meanwhile, we see Ryshu holding Leona offscreen as we see his shadow. The treasure hunter grins at her and makes a huge loud roar which is now heard by Tai Lung.
"It must be Leona", said Tai Lung, "We must be close. Come on."
Tai Lung and the others ran as fast as they could with Tai Lung's father closely behind.
"Oh, god", said King Tai Han, "I can't go on much further! Someone please help me!"
"Don't worry, your highness", said Tai Mao.
"Oh, thank you, Tai Mao", said King Tai Han, "I'm so glad you came back to our homeland with our son!"
"It was my pleasure, my king", said Tai Mao, "I also want to thank you and the queen for making me immortal. I've always knew you would make sure that I will live much longer than that."
"It was also our pleasure as well, Tai Mao", said King Tai Han, "Now, let's keep going. We're very close to finding Leona and Ryshu."
As Tai Mao carries King Tai Mao with all of his strength, we see Tai Lung smells Ryshu's scent and he and Tigress without hesitation walked through a bush to see Ryshu holding Leona at knifepoint.
"Let her go, Ryshu!", said Tigress.
"Well, certainly", said Ryshu, "But didn't your husband read the letter I wrote? It says that-"
"Yes, I understand", interrupted Tai Lung, "That we should lead you to the third and final sapphire."
"First, give me the two sapphires", said Ryshu.
Tai Lung then looks down at the two sapphires and takes them out of his bag before he give them to Ryshu gently.
"That's better, Phantom", said Ryshu, "Or should I say, Tai Lung."
"How do you know my name?", asked Tai Lung sternly.
"Let's just say that there's... a little family reunion you had with the king and queen", explained Ryshu, "Enough talking. Now, lead me to the third and final sapphire."
"Let her go first", said Tai Lung.
"Changing the plans", said Ryshu, "Once you lead me to the third sapphire, I'll release your pretty little girlfriend!"
"She's not my girlfriend", said Tai Lung, "Tigress is!"
"Whatever!", said Ryshu, "Just do it!"
Tai Lung leads while Ryshu, still holding Leona in his grip, and the others followed him.
"I'm sure you know what you're doing with this plan", said Tigress.
"It will work, Tigress", said Tai Lung, "Trust me."
As Tai Lung and the others went into a cave with signs of the first two sapphires next to Kudoha, whose face looks very familiar to Tai Lung's the entire time.
"He does look like me", whispered Tai Lung.
"Keep going!", shouted Ryshu.
Tai Lung and Tigress did what he told and continued walking until nearly four minutes later, they stopped to see a large door right in front of them. In the markings on that door says:
HE WHO DARES TO ENTER HERE AND IS NOT A SNOW LEOPARD SHALL PERISH IN DEATH
ONLY A CHOSEN ONE WITH THE TWO REMAINING SAPPHIRES SHALL ENTER HERE ALONG WIH HIS COMPANY
Then, the door made a face and spoke to Tai Lung.
"Are you the one who looks like your ancestor?", asked the stone door.
"Yes", said Tai Lung, "If you want to speak to me then, door, then I shall for I will have my friend come to me! Ryshu, the door says that only I can enter here with the two sapphires if I have someone to company with. That means you, treasure hunter."
"Well, you are leading to the final sapphire, so I'm going with you, leopard", said Ryshu as he grins before he walks to him and gives him the two sapphires.
"Here are the sapphires, O' Great Stone Door", said Tai Lung and then the door opens before it transforms into the ancestor. The snow leopard and the panther gasped in shock as the door happens to be the spirit of Kudoha.
"Can it be?", asked Ryshu.
"Is it...?", asked Tai Lung.
"Yes, Tai Lung", said Kudoha, "I am your great ancestor, Tai Lung. With you here, you and your friend here have now found the third sapphire. Leave no one behind for anyone who is not the same race as I will die."
"Tigress, make sure that you and the others are safe", said Tai Lung.
"I promise", said Tigress and the snow leopard and the panther treasure hunter went inside the room before a new door closes behind them.
"Be safe", said Tai Lung.
What will happen next? Find out in the next chapter!