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Chapter 14: Dungeon Break

(Wakandan Royal Palace, yesterday noon)

Ava back-flipped repeatedly then leapt in the air backwards. She twirled in midair, then stopped her rotation as she kicked the air. As she fell she landed on her right foot and did a sweep kick with her other. There was a knocking at the door, and Ava stopped. She stood up, and breathed hard. She'd been working on her technique for hours on end. Her body displayed the buildup of her over-exertion. Her skin is drenched in sweat and she had a hard time standing up. The king walked in. He is now wearing a golden sash, a purple robe shaped like a t-shirt yet extended to being as long as a bathrobe.

"Food is ready, time for your training to end for today. You've done well, there's no need to do anymore. Besides you barely stand now. Have a few of the mech-panthers carry her to her room then to the table….she's too worn out to walk." T'Challa ordered. "Yes sir." One of the guard replied. "No! I don't to be carried damn it!" Ava snarled as she walked over, though wincing every now and then.

T'Challa was about to tell her to not strain herself, but the look he got from her told him not to push it.

"Very well Ms. Ayala, but the mechs will follow us if things do not go well for you." The king grunted, then stood aside for her to walk through.

After several minutes Ava got dressed in a white silk dress and arrived at the table. They had some foods similar to what she had last night, but much less. Shuri and Ramonda were already there eating already. Ava and T'Challa sat down.

"How did training go dear?" Ramonda asked. "I-It…uh…" The girl stammered, not sure of what words to use to describe what had transpired. "She did well, Mother. Though without her amulet, her energy had been depleted much quicker than she is normally used to. But she's already proved her drive to become better." The king answered for her, picking up his chalice. "Well that's good to hear, my son is the greatest warrior in Wakanda." The Queen Mother replied. "Mother!" Shuri snarled. "Oh hush dear; I've seen your sparring matches before. Remember the last one I attended?" The older woman chuckled.

(The Wakandan Dungeon)

The guards stood on either side of the hall leading to the prisoner's cell. M'Baku had been imprisoned in the dungeon for over a week or so now. When they Avengers had arrived in Wakanda he was the head of the Wakandan army. He was the second greatest warrior in the country, 2nd only to T'Challa. Earth's Mightiest Heroes were on a mission to check out mysterious disappearances in the equatorial region of eastern Africa. Unknowingly, they had entered Wakandan lands. For weeks before they'd arrived, M'Baku had been taking those he considered outsiders who entered his home's lands into a deep part of the Wakandan jungle and sacrificed them to Ghekre, his group's personal god. The dominant deity of Wakanda is Bast, the Panther God. Ghekre is the Gorilla God. The Gorilla cult are the more bloodthirsty individuals in Wakanda. In combat, M'Baku is savage and brutal. The rituals were also brutal in nature. When the Avengers came, M'Baku had faced the few he came across. One was armed with a bow and several various arrows, another had strange colored armor that allowed him to fly, and the last was a great green ogre. He'd bested each of them as he fought in the thick jungle, using the environment to his advantage. He wished to kill them, but the patrolling soldiers at that time had found him. They sent him back to warn King T'Challa who'd just become king after his father mysteriously died.

"Soon that monster will get what he deserves…" One guard grunted. "Yes, he will pay for what he's done to the royal family." Another added.

About two weeks ago M'Baku had poisoned King T'Chaka with adding a toxin to the man's drink. What would kill a normal man, King T'Chaka had fought off for some time. But the man had gotten much older and his days of being a warrior were drawing to a close. His son, T'Challa, was his country's finest combatant. He had proven himself in hunting a killing one of the mad gorillas in Torment Forest, where the beasts had roamed for centuries. These gorillas were a strange breed, larger and stronger than the average silverback. They'd been seen facing nomadic gorilla troops and killing their leaders. That's why each of the Wakandan warriors were tasked to travel into that place and come back with the beast's skin and leave the bodies for roaming predators in an open space. When T'Challa went to face the strange outsiders after passing the test of Bast by ancient tradition, M'Baku had traveled to the Domain of the White Gorillas. These apes were an even stranger breed than the mad gorillas. These beasts were even larger than the mad gorillas, and each one was pure white. The leaders, however, like the silverbacks had a unique patch of hair on their backs; but for these apes, the leader's back is coal black. He hunted a Coalback and killed it. However, he chanted a spell before proceeding to complete the ritual. He bathed in the gorilla's blood and ate its flesh. This mystically transferred the gorilla's power to M'Baku, giving him enhanced strength, agility, stamina, and durability. Then he took the coat as cape. The beast's jaws were opened wide enough to allow M'Baku to fit his head through so his enemies could see his face and the face of the gorilla. He did the same with the ape's arms. The ape's back fluttered behind him like a cape. A silver sash tied around his waist, holding together a white silk fabric like a kilt. Once T'Challa returned with the Avengers, he challenged the new Black Panther for the throne of Wakanda. After a grueling battle, he was eventually defeated by T'Challa. The trial took place the next day, and M'Baku was sentenced to death by decapitation. The execution would take place later after the king returned from New York City.

"Do you hear that monster?! Your fate is sealed!" The first guard shouted. "I decide my fate…" A deep, rumbling voice growled from behind the guard.

The guards turned around to a horrifying sight: M'Baku had removed his chains. He couldn't break them, for he had been weakened after his time rotting in the cell and the chains being made of vibranium. Instead, he had slowly unlocked the chains. The guards' hands shook as they tried to hold their never and spears at the hulking 7 foot giant. M'Baku beat his chest like an actual gorilla and let out a thunderous bellow.

(At the lunch, just a few minutes earlier)

"How'd she do against you?" Shuri asked. "She did as I hoped she would. She will do well. If memory serves, her test went better than her father's." T'Challa replied.

Ava was surprised by this. Better than her own father? Her chest filled with pride. Before she could say anything, a bloodcurdling sound echoed through the palace. T'Challa stood up quickly, and narrowed his eyes in anger.

"W'Kabi! M'Baku has escaped! You and 10 guards with the same amount of mech panthers escort my sister, mother, and guest back to their rooms! I'm going after that monster!" T'Challa ordered as he ran to his room to get his suit. "I want to help!" Ava shouted. "No! You are too tired, and M'Baku will kill any in his path! I will not let him hurt you!" T'Challa called back as he continued running.

The escort took them back to their rooms. Ava, while usually ok with taking orders…wasn't listening to this one. She quickly changed out of her dress and into her suit.

"I'm going to need you for this." She said, holding her amulet then putting it on.

She could fill her body fueling with energy. Tiger could fill her powers itching to let loose. She opened her eyes, revealing that fiery yellow.

(Outside the Royal Palace)

M'Baku charged through the guards like a mad bull. He crushed men against the walls as he carved a path through the men. He made it out of the palace and ran into the city. The people screamed as they ran out of the way of the rampaging murderer. M'Baku bellowed as he tossed aside anything that got in his path. Than he reached the edge of the city and was ready to leap into the jungle, but heard a familiar snarling. He turned to see the Black Panther and his personal guard by his side. M'Baku narrowed his eyes in rage, but then grinned with wicked glee.

"Well cub, let us finish our battle. RRAAHHH!" The killer roared, beating his chest. "Surrender M'Baku! It is pointless! Even in the jungle you still will not be victorious!" T'Challa shouted back. "I will be victorious T'Challa! I am Wakanda's true king, not the Panther! Man-Ape is the rightful ruler! Die cub! RAH!" Man-Ape bellowed, then leapt.

T'Challa ordered his guard to stand back. They obeyed and stepped back. The Black Panther leapt at his opponent, swifter than an arrow. He appeared behind the killer. Man-Ape turned to see a black fist hit him in the face. With a thud, M'Baku hit the ground. Cracks slithered across the ground from where the villain landed. Man-Ape grunted as he got back on his feet. The Black Panther stood before him in a fighting posture. M'Baku screeched as he rushed forward. The killer threw forth a mighty fist from the left. T'Challa leapt over it, but saw the other fist coming in an uppercut style. The king clutched his vibranium claws into the hand. The murderer hollered in pain, but brought the king closer as he pulled his hand back. Quickly, he hit the king in his stomach with his huge knee. T'Challa grunted as he rolled on the ground, but dug his claws in the stone to steady himself. The king quickly got back on his feet, then rushed his father' murderer.

"You will not win M'Baku!" The Black Panther called.

M'Baku sneered in annoyance and charged. Man-Ape threw a punch downwards, which missed the king. T'Challa had side-stepped it. The king aimed a punch at the killer's deltoid in his arm. Quickly, M'Baku back-handed the king. T'Challa back flipped to avoid losing his built up motion. T'Challa growled as he leapt once again. M'Baku roared as he jumped towards his foe. Quickly, T'Challa kicked M'Baku in his stomach and followed up by punching the killer in his face. A resounding crack was heard as the second blow landed. The hit had broken M'Baku's jaw and blood covered the killer's mouth. M'Baku fell behind the Dora Milaje with a definite thud. T'Challa landed on his feet, but dropped to one knee. He breathed slowly. Even though he was Wakanda's greatest warrior, facing M'Baku was a challenge that was far from easy even for the king.

'Perhaps I'll just have the execution be tomorrow…I dread to find out how many he called…even worse…telling their families.' The king whimpered in his mind.

His thoughts were awoken by terrified screams. He looked up to see his guards pinned by M'Baku. Their spears had been tossed aside, and the killer held them against the ground with a mighty hand.

"M'BAKU YOU MONSTER!" The king bellowed. "Surrender T'Challa! Or I'll take the heads off!" Man-Ape ordered.

T'Challa didn't move. M'Baku grinned, he thought he had won the day…but that would soon change. M'Baku heard the battle cry of a female warrior. But T'Challa only had two in his Dora Milaje. Who could it be? The sound came from above, but the sun blinded him. When he saw the owner of the scream, it was for not. White Tiger dived towards M'Baku. Her sharp claws raked his left arm. Man-Ape screamed in pain at the feeling. He turned to see the one responsible for his new wounds. He knew the amulet she wore and recognized her blood.

"YOU! YOU ARE THE CHILD OF THAT WRETCHED OUTSIDER, HECTOR AYALA!" M'Baku bellowed with rage. "MY FATHER WAS NOT WRETCHED YOU HIDEOUS FREAK!" White Tiger roared as she raced towards the killer. "AVA NO!" T'Challa cried.

M'Baku brought up both hands and slammed his huge fists downwards, hoping to hit the girl. He missed by a mile. Tiger had leapt to the right and lunged forward. Her claws slashed into his left shoulder, going deep and drawing blood. M'Baku cried out in pain. But Tiger used her momentum and aimed a kick at the monster's same chest. The hit sent him stumbling backwards. M'baku regained his balance and swiping viciously at the girl. Tiger dodged with ease than threw an upper cut, hitting the villain's chest. M'Baku grunted in pain. Then he felt what like just a pinch on his left arm. He chuckled at the girl's attack.

"Was that supposed to hurt?" He laughed. "I just hit your deltoid, you won't be moving that arm for some time." She hissed in reply.

M'Baku tried to throw a punch with his left arm to prove she was wrong, but she wasn't. If any normal human had tried that, it wouldn't have worked. But with her amulet, White Tiger was successful in her strike. M'Baku's eyes filled with rage.

"YOU CURSED OUTSIDER! I WILL TEAR YOU APART!" He roared as he charged forward, his left arm swinging uselessly by his side.

Tiger let out another battle cry as she leapt at M'Baku. Her foot landed in the killer's chest. The force of the blow knocked the murderer off the wall they fought on. He fell into the jungle, falling about 50 feet and he yelled in the entire way until an echoing thud signified he had hit the ground. White Tiger and Black Panther leapt into the jungle to find Man-Ape. They found the impression where had landed, but the killer himself was gone.

"I told you not to interfere." T'Challa grunted, not looking at her. "Don't give me that. If I hadn't had shown up, who knows what would've happened! I'm not sorry if you think I'm insulting you, because I'm not! I'm telling you the truth! SO JUST BE GRATEFUL DAMN IT!" Ava snarled. "You are your father's daughter. Though your temper is much worse." "T'Challa chuckled.

White Tiger looked at the king in confusion. T'Challa laughed as he turned to face her. She was confused.

"I don't understand…he got away…" She grunted. "I shall hunt for him tomorrow…but you've done well. None of your challenges would've ever been life or death; but this came to be by fate…you've proved your heart and strength once again. The tiger in you is coming to show itself. This is good, this is very good…Let us return. I shall make preparations for the hunt. You should rest for the rest of today and till the time I return...unless Shuri challenges you…come…let us go." T'Challa said.

White Tiger smiled under her mask and nodded before they both went back into the city.

To be continued…