The Phantom of the Snow Leopard 2: The Return
Chapter 15: Returning To The Valley
A few days later, at the Jade Palace, we see Shifu outside of the Valley of Peace and into the gates of the village and later, he walks to the Pool of Sacred Tears, far away from the Jade Palace to see the vision of Tai Lung and Tigress. They happen to be almost there to the Valley of Peace which results in Shifu smiling.
"He's almost home", said Shifu and ran as fast as he could until a few minutes later, he decided to rest for a while.
Later, we see Mr. Ping and Po cooking some noodles for the villagers including all of the pigs and bunnies to celebrate Tai Lung's victory.
"I can't wait until Tai Lung gets here", said Po, "He's gonna be so amazed what we have for him."
Suddenly, as the noodles are about to be ready, a noise came from far away from the restaurant and when Po gets outside of his home, he couldn't believe his eyes. He sees a bunch of snow leopards walking into the gates of the village. As we see Tai Han and Mei Hu walking towards the Dragon Warrior with a pleasant look on their faces.
"Hello, panda", said Tai Han, "We're here to see the Dragon Warrior. Have you seen him?"
"You're looking at him", said Po, "It's nice to meet you. I'm Po."
"We're excited to see you too, Po", said Mei Hu.
"So, why did you guys come here?", asked Po.
"From the orders of our king and queen", explained Tai Han and called to the other snow leopards, "Citizens, make way for our king and queen!"
All of the female and male snow leopards separated each other, allowing two shadows to walk through Po and to the panda's surprise, it happens to be Tai Lung and Tigress as they stopped slowly in front of him.
"Tai Lung? Tigress?", asked Po, "You're the King and Queen?"
"Yes, Po", said Tai Lung, "We are."
"And you should address them as your majesty and your higness, Dragon Warrior", said Mei Hu.
"No, mother, it's alright", said Tai Lung.
"No, they're right, Tai", said Po, "It's a honor to see that you guys are now rulers. I now worship you, your majesty. Your highness."
Po bows respectfully to King Tai Lung and Queen Tigress and smiles at them as did the two feline kung fu masters. Later, we see all of the snow leopards eating Mr. Ping's noodle soups and they seemed to have liked it.
"This is exquisite", said Tai Han.
"Fabulous", said Mei Hu, "Mr. Ping, I cannot say except that you and your son make such delicious foods like this. We've never eaten them like this in our entire lives."
"You're most welcome, Mei Hu", said Mr. Ping, "If there's anything you like, come here anytime you like."
Meanwhile, we see Tai Lung walking outside of the restaurant and the valley when he hears a voice which seemed quite familiar.
"Tai Lung?", asked the voice and when Tai Lung turns around, it happens to be Master Shifu.
"Shifu?", asked Tai Lung and walks slowly towards the red panda before hugging him gently.
"Well done, my student", said Shifu, "You have saved the world once again I would appoint you as my apprentice. Together, when we work together, you will take my place as grandmaster of the Jade Palace."
"Well, Shifu...", said Tai Lung, "Let's just say that I'm going to be something else aside from that."
"What do you mean, my student?", asked Shifu.
"There's someone I would like you to meet, master", said Tai Lung and walks with Shifu inside Mr. Ping's restaurant to see all of the snow leopards celebrating Tai Lung's victory by dancing with each other.
"All of these snow leopards?", asked Shifu, curiously.
"No, Shifu", said Tai Lung and points to his parents sitting next to each other and they happen to be kissing each other. Shifu saw what the snow leopard had pointed and becomes shocked, "Master, these are my parents Tai Han and Mei Hu."
"Your real parents", said Shifu, "After all these years, I was trying to find out who left you at the Jade Palace when you were a cub. But, you did it for me, my student and I'm very proud of you. Thank you, Tai Lung."
"You're quite welcome, Shifu, but that's not the point", said Tai Lung, "See that crown Tigress is wearing?"
Shifu sees Tigress putting her crown on her table and the red panda becomes shocked.
"You mean...?", asked Shifu.
"Yes, master", said Tai Lung, "Me and Tigress are the King and Queen thanks to my parents."
"Tai Lung", said Shifu, "Never, and I mean, never have I seen two of my greatest students to achieve such royal tasks during their own quest. However did you manage to become king?"
"I learned that I would become a leader as a replacement for Kudoha", explained Tai Lung, "When Ryshu had the three sapphires, I had a fourth sapphire. The reason why is that I became immortal."
"A fourth sapphire?", asked Shifu, "Have I never heard of another sapphire before?"
"I'm afraid you haven't master", said Tai Lung.
"Well, I'm glad I did already", said Shifu, "Thanks for telling me, my student."
"Excuse me, sir", said one of the female snow leopards, "You will refer to Tai Lung as your majesty."
"That's ok", said Tai Lung, "He's my kung fu master."
"Oh, I didn't know that", said the female snow leopard (not Leona), "You can go ahead now."
"You're welcome", said Tai Lung and walks to the center of the crowd, "Everybody, I would like to say something before we can continue the celebration of my return and my victory against Ryshu. I have a kung fu master named Shifu of the Jade Palace. He's like... a father to me when I first came here and I loved him ever since. I hope my father will try to get to know him for a long time."
"And I hope that nothing bad will happen to his parents", said Shifu and Tai Lung looks at him for a while. Then, everyone clapped their hands in applause for their speech and vow.
Later that night, after some of the villagers left the restaurant, we see Otar and Leona walking out of the restaurant, but that didn't the new king of the snow leopard clan from watching them.
"Where are you two going?", asked Tai Lung.
"Trust me, your majesty", said Leona, "Since you two are now rulers, I think it might be time for me to head off back to Kenai Singh."
"You can't be serious", said Tai Lung, "You've helped us on our quest. I wish you could've stayed here. You're my friend."
"Don't worry, Tai", said Leona, "We'll meet each other again soon."
"You think so?", asked Tai Lung after he smiles.
"Of course", said Leona, "It's not in every few days that I get to know you a lot longer than that."
Leona and Tai Lung hugged each other tightly while Tigress while smiling at them watches them without getting upset. Then, the female snow leopard got on the eagle before Otar flew away after saying "goodbye" to Tai Lung.
"Goodbye, Leona", whispered Tai Lung.
Next chapter, coming soon!