(DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN THE KUNG FU PANDA FRANCHISE/SERIES OR POKÉMON. KUNG FU PANDA (FRANCHISE/SERIES) BELONGS TO DREAMWORKS ANIMATION. POKÉMON BELONGS TO GAMEFREAK/NINTENDO).
Chapter 2: New Changes
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(Later, Snorlax was running back to Michina Town, running as fast as he could, saying to himself).
Snorlax: No, I am late. No, I am late. Ooh, I am late. (As Snorlax was running towards a small Arch Bridge that leads into the town, a group of Villagers began cheering as they saw their hero and savior coming their way).
Villager #1: The Dragon Warrior is back!
Villager #2: It is the Dragon Warrior! (Snorlax smiled seeing his fans and admirers praising him).
Snorlax: Was, is, and always will be.
Fan 1: We love you, Dragon Warrior! (Snorlax continues to enjoy the praise he was getting as he told everyone).
Snorlax: And I love you too, adoring fan. (Then his fans began asking him for his autograph).
Fan 2: Sign my scroll.
Fan 3: Sign my hat.
Villager: Sign my shirt. (Snorlax decides to oblige his loving fans with their Request for Autographs).
Snorlax: Okay, okay, I will sign whatever you want. (Snorlax then goes to sign his Name on a Fan's Shirt. Then he holds his hand up so a Bunnelby girl can jump up and give him a "High 5". But then the moment ended up interrupted when a voice angrily addressed him).
Voice: Snorlax! (Snorlax then realizes that the voice came from his teacher Urshifu. And then he realized that he had accidentally signed his forehead too without realizing it, as everyone went silent. Seeing what he did, Snorlax is quick to apologize saying).
Snorlax: Master Urshifu! Here, let me just... (Snorlax tries to wipe the ink of his autograph off his teacher's head using a bit of his Saliva. Only for it to end up smeared as Snorlax said realizing that he only made it worse) There, that is much... worse. (After a moment of silence, Urshifu said calmly to his student).
Urshifu (Rapid Strike): We need to talk.
Snorlax: Absolutely. Let us talk. (But then he says to his crowd of adoring fans). Right after the ceremony. (Then Snorlax walks off with his Fans).
Villagers: Let us go! (While Urshifu stayed back trying to process what Snorlax just said).
Urshifu (Rapid Strike): Ceremony? What ceremony?
(Now back at Supreme Chef Watchog's Noodle Restaurant, "Dragon Warrior Noodles & Tofu" which he named after his son had defeated Urshifu (Single Strike) to show that he was fully supportive of his son being the Dragon Warrior. There Snorlax held up the legendary Sword that the Legendary Master Zacian had given after his Victory in defeating the evil Marshadow in the Spirit Realm, for everyone to see).
Snorlax: The Behemoth Blade Sword of Wisdom. (The Fans all marvel at the Sword that Snorlax was showing them. As he did so, he thought of his old mentor, and how Zacian had simply told him, "I Choose to Stay" because he was fine and dandy in the Spirit Realm and had no real motivation to return to the physical realm anytime soon. Snorlax also remembered how the Great Zacian was Known for his peaceful and pacifistic nature and had developed kung fu primarily as a method of self-defense).
Fans: Ooh. (Snorlax then continues showing the Mighty and Powerful weapon to his audience that once belonged to a Pokémon who was over a thousand years old and all that experience meant he could curb-stomp those like Urshifu (Single Strike), not to mention how he was the Old Master of another Old Master).
Snorlax: Given to me by Master Zacian himself. (The Fans continue to marvel at what it was that Snorlax was telling them as he thought that despite all the influence the incredibly wise and old, Zacian had on the lives of him, Urshifu, the Animarium Wild Force, and Michina Town as a whole, he did not actually do much; but then remembered how he inadvertently put Urshifu (Single Strike)'s escape in motion, choose him to be The Dragon warrior, encouraging him to never give up, and dying, thus requiring him to defeat Urshifu (Single Strike) by necessity of there being no other who could and he was the inventor of Kung Fu and one of its greatest master's in history).
Fans: Aah.
Snorlax: They say that whoever owns this sword has the power to travel between the realms. (Snorlax also noted how this mighty Sword reflected authority, insight, and defense). The power to unlock the door to the Spirit Realm. And now, the power to open... (Then Snorlax goes and uses the mighty weapon to slash a Ribbon separating him, his Dad's Restaurant, and the watching Audience as he cheers loudly to everyone in attendance) the all-new Dragon Warrior Noodles and Tofu. (Everyone begins erupting in Cheers, as both his laid-back and Nice Guy Father, Ursaluna, and Watchog stood beside Snorlax. It was from his father, Watchog that when he told him that the Secret of his Soup that made his noodles the best was that there was no secret ingredient. Just that it was not fraud on his dad's part; just that it was an explanation that hard work, dedication, and understanding of his craft are what made his noodles the best. And now, Watchog's noodle shop has grown into a successful business not because he put something no one has thought of in his soup - he has perfected his recipe and his business over multiple years of hard work and exertion and dedication to his craft while being Married to the Job. After realizing what his dad meant when said, "To make something special, you just need to believe it is special", he realized that it was the same as the Xenotome, and Snorlax Understood it. That it really is "just you." The secret ingredient was not a physical thing; it was the soul of the soup's creator and everything about how they make the Soup that makes the soup special, just as The Dragon Warrior's true power is just themself and how they fight. Then Snorlax continues the Ceremony telling everyone, to continue build up their excitement for the newest version of his Dad's Noodle Shop). Where the broth has kick... (Snorlax then does a Mighty Mega Kick into the air towards his Audience that does not hit anyone but does send a powerful gust of wind that nearly blows the crowd away) ... and the bean curd's a knockout. (Then Snorlax Mega Punches the Ground making it shake enough to send the entire audience into the air for a couple of seconds. Then a staff member goes and jumps on a wind-bellow that activates a Paper Dragon machine that spews more celebratory Confetti into the air as the crowd continues cheering. Then one of the kids in the audience asked Snorlax as he and two Munchlax walked up to Snorlax with each of them holding Action Figures resembling the members of the Animarium Wild Force).
Kids: Dragon Warrior! Will the Animarium Wild Force be here too? (Snorlax lets the kid and its friends down gently as he answered the question).
Snorlax: Unfortunately, no. They are off on super cool kung fu missions. (Snorlax could still remember how his formidable friends had treated at first. Namely how they and Urshifu all treated him with disrespect at first. But during his second day he earned their respect (Minus Blaziken initially) through his Heroic Resolve, great cooking skills, storytelling, and humor. And despite how no matter how much of a beating he got in Urshifu's quest to make him quit, he kept getting back on his feet and eagerly welcoming the next spar because he really wants to learn and to achieve his dream. It was his indomitable will that helped him earn him a bit of respect from his idols. But oftentimes he did miss getting to hang out with them and was hoping that he would see them again soon when they would not end up Demoted to Extras in his Stories. Snorlax then began telling everyone where his Animarium Wild Force Friends were as he thought fondly of them). Blaziken is taking on the free-range Combusken gang. (Snorlax could remember when Master Blaziken really wanted Urshifu to be proud of her. But had felt overshadowed by Urshifu (Single Strike) with his impressive reputation, his achievements in kung fu prowess and his infamy, and incapable of taking the place he clearly had in Urshifu's heart despite how Urshifu had adopted her, making her Urshifu (Single Strike)'s replacement in all aspects, making her a failed Replacement Goldfish. Because she knew about all the troubles their teacher had gone through, she acted so cold and aloof, which means that he has not let himself show any emotional attachment towards her and constantly tells her as well as the rest of the Five-that she can do better, rather than ever say he is proud of what she has already done. She desperately wanted his approval, so she was understandably annoyed when he ended up selected as the Dragon Warrior with no training after spending decades of demanding work trying to become the star pupil of their teacher. But she has since warmed up to him, losing her Hair-Trigger Temper, and going easier on him with her tough, stern, and no-nonsense attitude, when he went through Urshifu's Training from Heck and still did not quit, because he is always modest around all of them, and after he earns the respect of her teammates, though she was the last to show it but she had lost her cold disdain for him. But despite being one of Sinnoh's most famous kung fu experts, the strongest of the Animarium Wild Force, an Amazonian Beauty, and an enormously powerful Action Girl, she was Always Second Best compared to Urshifu (Single Strike). Not to mention how when he became the Dragon Warrior instead of her, it certainly stung her pride despite having Super-Toughness due to her history with the Palace's Ironwood Trees, but now they were Best Friends while still being the most "Hardcore" Person around while also making sure to get his head back into the game and keep him focused on their missions. But she had also become like a Cool Big Sis to him, such as when he wanted to confront Lord Genesect to find out more about his past, and she tried to stop him with a Cooldown Hug to end their fight over why Snorlax could not talk about his problems, and to show him just how greatly she cares for him, compared to how she once barely concealed her contempt towards him, she never once engaged him in combat (up to a point) unless her Master ordered her to; a part of the time, she limited herself to insulting him and giving aggressive and harsh verbal blows. She even sympathized with him, knowing how the psychological turmoil of it was hindering his decision-making. And because of that she practically demanded him to stay with the then self-imprisoned Feraligatr and Tyranitar, knowing her friend's insistence on approaching their enemy not only would derail the mission, but also possibly put him in harm's way. But one thing about Blaziken that he never doubted was her Undying Loyalty, because no matter the task, the obstacle or the sacrifice, she would always give it her all for her loved ones and those under her care, with this loyalty being returned in kind, such as when the rest of the Animarium Wild Force accompany her in her journey to face off against Urshifu (Single Strike) and her willingness to take a cannonball for him. She was his closest friend, and he knew it would always be that way). Infernape's hot on the trail of the missing Chimchar named, "Paul". (Snorlax remembered how Infernape may be a fun-loving jokester who was outgoing, cheerful and had the best sense of humor out of his peers, but he was just as capable of a fighter as any of his comrades. And when he was younger, he lost to the Legendary Zacian, and how the Old Master had taught him compassion, and convinced him to use his skills for good and change his ways from being his former Delinquent self to the hero he now was, where he was very approachable, and quite street-smart). Corviknight ended up crowned king of the Croconaw's. (Snorlax then thought of his winged friend, Corviknight and how he was a Master martial artist and writer of calligraphy. Along with how he was the most patient of the Animarium Wild Force, and acts as the group's moderator and tries to avoid conflict when necessary. And it was thanks to a kind young kung fu student named, Mienshao who supported Corviknight in his path to becoming a kung fu Master, even giving him the confidence to try the school's Gauntlet and pass with excellence thanks to his Workplace-Acquired Abilities he developed from single-handedly (or single-wingedly) taking care of the cleaning of the number one kung-fu school he worked in. And Mienshao was the only one who was nice to Corviknight at the kung fu school he works at).
Croconaw's: Corviknight!
Snorlax: Long story. Dragonair's wrapping up peace talks between the Ekans and the Zigzagoon's. Or is it Zigzagoons? (Snorlax remembered how Dragonair was a Nice Girl and very gentle with her speaking and tries to not to hurt anyone's feelings, and the one member of the Snowpoint Temple that was the most sympathetic to him from the start. As she hid any resentment she had for him, and treated Snorlax with unconditional kindness from the moment she met him. She was the nicest to him because, as she was the only one in her family born without venom or fangs, she knew exactly what being an outsider felt like. And how when facing down an armored Pokémon who defeated her father with her ribbon dancing fighting style that she perfected as the best ribbon dancer in her village, she gave the Bada # Boast, "I do not have to bite to fight!". Along with how she makes up for her lack of venom with her elegant dexterity and precision. Not to mention how she is still a very competent warrior like the rest of the Animarium Wild Force at the end of the day, so the kind of sweet and nurturing personality she has is not in any way a reason to take her for granted, especially how her fighting style is based on dexterity and precision rather than strength or power. But she also had the biggest heart of the group). And Buzzwole? Well, he is just trying to keep his blushing bride from biting his head off. (Snorlax then thought of the group's bulkiest member, Buzzwole. He remembered how Buzzwole admitted when he was giving him acupuncture, that he doesn't have the right to judge the Snorlax on his body type, as a way of telling him that they were "Not So Different" as they both have unusual sizes for kung fu warriors as a result of their species. Not to mention how it was also one of the main reasons why he was among the first to respect him). Just 'because they are not here in person does not mean they are not here as life-sized cut-outs. (Then a Couple staff members came pushing Cardboard Cut-Outs of the Animarium Wild Force for everyone to see. Snorlax continued to think of his Animarium Wild Force Friends fondly as he still missed them. Such as how they have all become like Big Brothers and Sisters to him, as they watch out for him a ton and help him with his troubles, both in and out of combat. And despite how years of being the strongest kung fu expert's around have bloated their egos, to the point they finally disobey their master and charge in to fight Urshifu (Single Strike) without so much as a plan, leading to a sound defeat, and after they continuously demean him and make it truly clear that he does not belong in the Snowpoint Temple with them at all and make it clear that neither of them wants Snorlax to be The Dragon warrior or in the Snowpoint Temple at all (though Corviknight tried to be nice about it when he was trying to let him down gently), they all have become like Family and True Companions to him. Even though he may be the fighter destined to bring peace to Sinnoh, he managed to bond with them despite being a Dork Knight, and especially so when he doubles as their high-spirited, and genial Team Chef who brings a more fun and relaxed attitude to the strictness of the Snowpoint Temple. And the thing that made their team so strong was how they often play off each other's fighting styles to employ Combination Attacks, using each other's core strengths to make a powerful whole. With Snorlax staying in the center, allowing the rest to play off his large presence, with Blaziken dealing with the most enemies head-on, and Dragonair uses the confusion of battle to attack from unexpected angles while Corviknight surveys from above and protects the others from unseen attacks, etcetera. And his Encyclopaedic Knowledge of kung fu lore and philosophy, would also come in handy sometimes. Saying that he went from Zero to Hero since getting the title of Dragon Warrior bestowed upon him would be a massive understatement. He then snapped out of his reverie as he addressed his audience asking them). Now, who wants a picture? (The kids start cheering with excitement as he said to them). Okay, okay. One at a time. (One kid began cheering excitedly shouting).
Kid #1: Oh! Me, me, me! Me! (Then Snorlax picked up a Child spectator in his Audience as he saw a Sketcher in the crowd).
Snorlax: You. (He then picked the Child Spectator up and had the Sketcher draw a Picture of them as quickly as he could. And in a matter of seconds the Sketcher's drawing was complete as it showed them an incredibly detailed and exact sketch of Snorlax and the Child Spectator. Then another Child went a Picture of them with the Dragon Warrior).
Tepig: Now My turn! Now My turn!
Snorlax: And then you. (Snorlax picked up another Child Spectator and the Sketcher did another drawing only for the Villagers to Gasp when they saw that it was not a Child that Snorlax was posing for a Sketch Drawing with, but instead an Irate Urshifu and he was not looking pleased both in the drawing, and in real life as he was Growling the whole time. Snorlax, caught off guard by his Teacher's sudden appearance could only say upon seeing his teacher in the Sketch Drawing). He really captured your disapproving scowl. (But then Urshifu said to his student in a profoundly serious and no-nonsense tone).
Urshifu (Rapid Strike): We need to talk. Now. (Then he goes and grabs his staff from a Villager who was holding it for him before walking off as Villagers Gasp at the Legendary Kung Fu Teacher's attitude. Then Snorlax leans over to ask the Sketch Drawler).
Snorlax: Hey, can I get one of those in a wallet size? (The Sketch Drawler nods his head to say "Yes" before Urshifu calls for Snorlax).
Urshifu (Rapid Strike): Snorlax! (Not wanting to further anger Urshifu, Snorlax shouts as he runs off after his master).
Snorlax: Coming. (Snorlax was wondering what it was that Urshifu wanted to talk about with him that was so important).
(A little later, Snorlax was Panting as he tried to follow Urshifu up the stairs to the Snowpoint temple, as his teacher asked him).
Urshifu (Rapid Strike): Do you remember the first time you climbed these steps to the Snowpoint Temple? (Snorlax already exhausted from trying to climb up all these stairs, collapsed face first on them as he answered while trying to catch his breath).
Snorlax: How could I forget? I thought I would never make it to the top.
(Snorlax never forgot how he and Urshifu quickly got off on the wrong foot when they first met. Especially since he started out looking up to his future teacher as a mentor, after spending a part of his life wishing he could get out of his father's noodle shop and be a kung fu Master. But then his wish came true when he ended up chosen as The Dragon warrior, only to discover that the Kung Fu Teacher truly does not want him around and had made him put up with so much abuse and insults to make him give up and leave even chucking him down a Flight of stairs the size of a small mountain. And all this was after he had him beaten down in his training sessions with the Animarium Wild Force and yet was still ready to face more, it was then that Urshifu decided to step up and proceeds to show him why he was the Master of the Five, granting him no mercy in what can only be called a spiteful assault, and he just tried to take it all in stride, not to mention it was because Urshifu did not see him as qualified to be The Dragon warrior and he just would not back down. And later he angrily called his teacher out on his behavior and demands to know if Urshifu really knows how to turn a worthless Snorlax like him into The Dragon Warrior in his Armor Piercing Question, "Come on! Urshifu (Single Strike) is on his way here right now! And even if it takes him a hundred years to get here, how are you going to change THIS into The Dragon warrior?! HUH?!" when he tried to leave only for him to stop him, after realizing that he needed to train the Snorlax. Then Snorlax finally dropped his cheerful demeanor and, in a brutal "The Reason You Suck" Speech, confesses that the only reason he endured all the abuse Urshifu (Rapid Strike) and the Five shoved at him is because despite it all, it couldn't hurt as much as the pain Snorlax felt every day being who he is. He then went into length over just how greatly it hurt just being himself and he struggled to find a way to help the Snorlax, and he had nothing to say in response to his Harsh Question of his because he was then realizing that for the first time Snorlax was a person with feelings and motivations, not just a couple of obstacles put in his way. He wanted to learn kung fu so badly, and Urshifu and the Animarium Wild Force treated him like he was nothing. Then the next time Snorlax and Urshifu spoke after that was when the teacher caught him punching and kicking through the wooden cabinets and drawers to get his paws on Infernape's Almond Cookies, and just telling him the simple excuse of "getting a cookie", all of which left Urshifu looking quite impressed. Then Urshifu took him to the Sacred Pool of Tears and realized that he was at the holiest place of all of Kung Fu tradition, after knowing that he no longer saw him as a worthless failure, but someone whom that his teacher has faith in finally and knows that he has what it takes to learn Kung-Fu and that he will teach him IF he is willing to try, which is what Snorlax has always wanted. He also remembered that after he had defeated the evil Urshifu (Single Strike) he found his teacher lying on the ground injured and severely hurt and had once believed that he was dying, before shouting at him as he abruptly opened his eyes, "I am not dying, you idio...uh...Dragon Warrior", telling him that he was finally at peace before they got something to eat, enjoying dumplings together under the Root Core Tree of the Mystic Force. Snorlax also remembered his very first visit to the Legendary Snowpoint Temple, going all adorkable as he spent minutes gawking to himself over the cool kung fu artifacts, and his horrified reaction to learning from Blaziken that Marshadow had destroyed it, leaving it a complete wreck, and having to see the remains of said Temple in person was also heartbreaking for him. But thankfully, they soon had it restored in all its glory, and now the temple was back to normal in all its Pristine Glory).
Urshifu (Rapid Strike): Yes, but you persevered. (Urshifu continues walking up the steps as he tells Snorlax). And once again, destiny calls for you to take the next step on your journey. (Snorlax freaks out a bit, not sure what Urshifu was trying to tell him).
Snorlax: The next step? What are you talking about? And, I have already taken all the steps. Haven't I? (Then Urshifu tells Snorlax explaining it to him).
Urshifu (Rapid Strike): It is time for you to choose your successor.
Snorlax: Successor for what?
Urshifu (Rapid Strike): A successor to the next Dragon Warrior. (Snorlax plays off what Urshifu said assuming that he was joking as he laughs at it).
Snorlax: Oh... (Chuckles). Yeah, I get it. Funny, because I am the Dragon Warrior. (But then he sees a look of seriousness on Urshifu's face and realizes that he was not joking about it). Whoa, whoa, whoa. Wait, wait. You mean, I am not gonna be the Dragon Warrior anymore? (Snorlax becomes quite upset at this piece of news, especially when Urshifu confirms Snorlax's worries telling him).
Urshifu (Rapid Strike): Exactly.
(Snorlax could not believe that his time as Dragon Warrior was ending so soon especially after all the amazing adventures and battles, he has been in. Or how he, along with everyone else had refused to believe that Master Zacian's choice of him as The Dragon Warrior was anything but an accident. Even though he himself believed that he was not the right guy for the job but once he had defeated Urshifu (Single Strike) he knew that he had proven himself and everyone else that he was worthy of the Dragon Warrior title. Or even his battle against the Evil Lord Genesect who had killed his own parents (Minus his father) and yet how he was able to come to terms with it, being an all-Loving Hero who does not hate anybody. Even after learning what Lord Genesect did to his Parents and his People, Snorlax still did not hate the evildoer, as he still forgave him and told him to let go of the past. That said, however, he was still willing to be more pragmatic and pull no punches with ruthless and incredibly dangerous figures like Marshadow. But now, all that was ending, his time as the Dragon Warrior would soon be over).
Snorlax: Then what am I gonna be? (They resume walking up the Stairs to the Snowpoint Temple together as Urshifu tells him what will be happening next).
Urshifu (Rapid Strike): Once a successor ends up chosen, you will advance to the highest level in all of kung fu. (Urshifu then stops walking to tell Snorlax what his next position will be). Spiritual Leader of Machina Town. (Snorlax gets excited by the sounds of that).
Snorlax: Whoa. (But then he realizes something). I do not know what that means. (Urshifu clarifies for Snorlax what the title means and what he will be doing with it as they once again resume walking up the stairs to the Temple).
Urshifu (Rapid Strike): It is just like Master Zacian before you. You will oversee the Valley, passing along wisdom and inspiring hope. (Snorlax feels a bit honored to know that he will be doing what his late and legendary Mastery Zacian had done, he does not exactly feel right for the role as he tells Urshifu).
Snorlax: Look, I appreciate the promotion. Well, I bet I am just gonna stick with the whole "Dragon Warrior" thing.
(Snorlax knew that after Zacian had Ascend to a Higher Plane of Existence, he left Urshifu to take his place as the leader of Snowpoint Temple. But that did not stop the great and wise Master from helping him with his problems involving Marshadow before. Snorlax also did not feel ready to become a Spiritual Leader because of how he was a bad teacher to the Animarium Wild Force at first. (Although he was later successful in teaching his fellow Snorlax Villagers to become skilled enough warriors to fight Marshadow's army of Jade Warriors). But he knew that despite how being a Kung Fu Master was a ton harder than he expected, he very much enjoyed being the Dragon Warrior while still normally being a good-natured, silly, and laid-back guy who can and will kick butt if he sees the need to do it. The last thing that Snorlax wanted to do was disrespect Zacian and the legacy he left behind, and he would never forget how when the great Master discovered him gorging on Pizza Slices from the Sacred Root Core Tree of the Mystic Force, he knew immediately that he eats when he's upset, then asked him why he was upset, listened patiently to his woes, and then gave him some parting words of advice on not letting the past or the future affect your present. (Plus, one Pizza Slice on the house). As he later discovered, that was the lesson Snorlax needed to learn during his conflict with Genesect while still having meaning at the time he got the advice from Zacian. And when Snorlax thought back to when Zacian chose him as the Dragon Warrior sorta made sense in hindsight when he thinks about it now. Because it was his Species, the Snorlax, who had saved his life after he ended up injured in the battles that he took part in with his then friend Marshadow and then they became his teacher for Chi and Kung Fu. And Zacian choosing to make him become the next Dragon Warrior was surely his way of repaying his species their kindness one way, not to mention how Lord Genesect nearly made that impossible, but when the time for him to choose The Dragon Warrior arrives and a Snorlax just so happened to arrive as well, Zacian knew for a fact that this really was destiny, and a way to finally repay the Snorlax's in kind. All that made his iconic phrase "There are no accidents" more special. Then Urshifu asked Snorlax sounding a bit annoyed with him).
Urshifu (Rapid Strike): Dragon Warrior "thing"? What is it you are holding? (Snorlax answers Urshifu while eating something, creating a Muffled sound in his voice).
Snorlax: A cookie.
Urshifu (Rapid Strike): Other hand.
Snorlax: The Behemoth Blade Sword of Wisdom.
Urshifu (Rapid Strike): Zacian gave it to you. (Then Urshifu quickly whacks the cookie that Snorlax was holding in his hand, making him drop it as he screams a bit at the sudden action from him). Do you really think it was so you could open a restaurant? (Snorlax sees the cookie he dropped and tries to reach for it, only for Urshifu to bat it away from him as he continues lecturing him). Or pose for pictures?
Snorlax: He was not super specific. (Urshifu then makes his expectations and those of Master Zacian clear to Snorlax).
Urshifu (Rapid Strike): Zacian entrusted you with that Sword so you could follow in the footsteps and become something better than you already are. (After a moment, Snorlax hands the Sword over to Urshifu telling him).
Snorlax: You take it. (But Urshifu refuses to take it, using his Staff to push it back to Snorlax).
Urshifu (Rapid Strike): No. Zacian did not give it to me. Being the next Zacian is not my destiny, which I have accepted and am at peace with. Really. It is fine. (But Snorlax is not convinced of this as he tells Urshifu).
Snorlax: You do not sound fine. (Then Urshifu gets a bit ticked off and fires back at Snorlax telling him).
Urshifu (Rapid Strike): You do not sound fine! Well, I am exceptionally fine!
Snorlax: Okay, you are fine. (Urshifu has truly come to peace with what his Destiny is supposed to be. And it was reflecting on a piece of Master Zacian's warnings which was, "one often meets his destiny on the path he takes to avoid it" to realize that. Given how Zacian was the one who wrote the Xenotome, to go to the one who would bring Peace to the Valley (and Urshifu (Rapid Strike) himself), but it the Xenotome itself that was the cause of Urshifu (Single Strike) becoming a threat to the Valley and a source of strife for Urshifu (Rapid Strike). Since it was his effort to avert all that pain truly brought it on. Additionally, it was Urshifu (Rapid Strike) sending the messenger to check on Urshifu (Single Strike) that directly led to Urshifu (Single Strike) escaping from prison. Urshifu continues telling Snorlax what he expects of him as he walks away).
Urshifu (Rapid Strike): This is an honor. Zacian chose you as his successor, and now you must choose yours. (Urshifu then goes to stare at a small potted tree on a ledge near the stairs before using the Chi skills he learned from Snorlax, as Snorlax laments his worries about this momentous change that Urshifu is planning for him).
Snorlax: Master Urshifu, I finally found something I am good at, and now you want to just take it away from me? (Snorlax did not want to stop being the Dragon Warrior now and bring his adventures of being the Dragon Warrior to an end, after everything he has been through. First, he had to learn to believe in himself as his first Dragon Warrior adventure. Then he had to learn to not let his tragic past define who he is or his future to defeat Lord Genesect. When he came up against the Evil Marshadow he had learn to understand his own identity and what it means to be The Dragon Warrior: someone who can revolutionize the Kung Fu world for the better. But now knowing that he will have to prepare for a change and plan to pass the torch, as statuses do not last forever was upsetting to him as he did not want to end up a Hermit Guru. But Urshifu tries to alleviate Snorlax's worries by telling him after seeing the tree growing blossoms thanks to his Chi).
Urshifu (Rapid Strike): No one is taking anything away, Snorlax. Who you are will always be a part of what you become.
Snorlax: Yes, but where is the "Skadoosh"? Do you know what I mean? The "shasha-booie"? I do not want to seem ungrateful, but I do not know anything about passing on wisdom or inspiring hope. All I know are two things. Kicking butt and taking names. And if I am being completely honest, I am not even that good at name-taking. (Then Snorlax remembers one example of how he was not "good at name-taking"). Like, who was that fire-breathing Dragon? I wanna say Druddigon... (Getting to use a Battle Cry like, "GET READY TO FEEL THE THUNDER!" and a Catchphrase like "Skadoosh" was something else that Snorlax was not particularly ready to give up yet too. But before he could say more, Urshifu reminded him of the expectations that he got when he became their fabled Dragon Warrior).
Urshifu (Rapid Strike): We chose you to bring peace to the Valley, and there are other ways to bring peace than simply kicking butt. (Snorlax understood what Urshifu meant by that but was still not entirely convinced telling him).
Snorlax: Well, sure. But not any fun ones. (Urshifu began walking towards the door of the Snowpoint Temple as Snorlax tried begging Urshifu to reconsider this whole "New Dragon Warrior" thing). Please. Being the Dragon Warrior is all I know. It is who I am. (But Urshifu was firm on the matter, telling Snorlax Steadfastly).
Urshifu (Rapid Strike): Not anymore. Machina Town needs a Spiritual Leader, and Master Zacian chose you. You will start interviewing candidates first thing tomorrow morning. (With that Urshifu walked into the Snowpoint Temple and closed the door behind him. While Snorlax ends up caught off by what Urshifu just said asking him).
Snorlax: Candidates? What candidates? (But then the doors closed behind Urshifu before he could even get an answer to his question, leaving him to worry about the future of his legacy as the Dragon Warrior).
[A/N #1: Here is a bit of Fun Trivia about Kung Fu Panda 1: In a case of Life Imitates Art: Dustin Hoffman (Shifu) tutored Jack Black (Po) in acting during production of the first movie].
[A/N #2: According to sources (that I cannot name nor verify) Tigers are usually ~40 times as strong as a human, and Tigress is no exception].
[A/N #3: I did previously reiterate this before (in "Master Fighter Battles 2"), but I am going to repeat it here for the sake of Clarity, "Just a Quick Reminder. The Urshifu that is the Counterpart of Master Shifu is Rapid Strike Style (Fighting and Water Type). Not to Confused with Single Strike Style (Fighting and Dark Type), Urshifu Single Strike Style is the Counterpart of Tai Lung from, "Master Fighter Battles 1". Once Again, Master Shifu is Urshifu (Rapid Strike Style) and Tai Lung is Urshifu (Single Strike Style), I am only mentioning this, so I do not need to say, "Urshifu (Rapid Strike): ..." repeatedly. ... Thanks for listening)". I just wanted to mention this because both forms of Urshifu will be present in this story, and I just wanted to ensure that they will be no confusing the two forms for which "Kung Fu Panda" Character they will be Parodying/Portraying here. Just Remember: Master Shifu is Urshifu (Rapid Strike), and Tai Lung is Urshifu (Single Strike)].
Replies to my reviewers:
Ashpoke55: Yes, this Story is supposed to be based on the fourth "Kung Fu Panda" Film by DreamWorks. And if you have not seen the Movie yet, there is nothing to worry about. The Reason is that because, Kung Fu Panda 4 is available on Netflix! (And So Are "Kung Fu Panda", "Kung Fu Panda 3", And "Kung Fu Panda 4"). Plus "Kung Fu Panda 4" is a recent addition to Netflix. As for "Kung Fu Panda 2", you can easily (and safely might I add) find it online. So again, no worries. A couple of the Most range from 80 to 90 Minutes. (That is 1 Hour and 20 Minutes to 1 Hour and 30 Minutes. That duration may or may not include the time for end credits). If you want to watch any of the movies online (without using Netflix) then I have two Websites that I use close to regularly for Watching Movies and Catching up on my TV Shows, "m4uhd" and "123Movies". Now, if you do not want to watch the "Kung Fu Panda" Movies and/or do not feel up to reading this story, then I will understand. But you will be missing out on an amazing story. (But again, I will understand). Each of the "Kung Fu Panda" Movies are AMAZING! They are BEAUTIFULLY Animated, like "The Super Mario Bros" Movie level animation, have a Top Notch Cast of Voice Actors like, Jack Black (as Po), Angelia Jolie (as Tigress), Lucy Lu (as Viper), Seth Rogan (as Mantis), David Cross (as Crane), Dustin Hoffman (as Shifu), Ian McShane (as Tai Lung), James Hong (as Mr. Ping), Randall Duk Kim (as Master Oogway), Gary Oldman (as Lord Shen), the Legendary Jean-Claude Van Damme (as Master Croc), Dennis Haysbert (as Master Ox), Victor Garber (as Master Thundering Rhino), Michelle Yeoh (as the Soothsayer), Danny McBride (as The Wolf Boss), Bryan Cranston (as Lei Shan), J.K. Simmons (as Kai), Wayne Knight (as Hom-Lee and Big Fun), Awkwafina (Real Name, Nora Lum) (as Zhen), Viola Davis (as The Chameleon), and Ke Huy Quan (as Han). And that is just scratching the Surface of the AMAZING Voice Actors in the "Kung Fu Panda" Franchise. I truly do not even need to say this, but if you do not see any of DreamWorks' "Kung Fu Panda" Movies then you are seriously missing out on a couple of the best Movies ever made in the History of Animated Movies. (By DreamWorks or otherwise). But something else that may shock you is that each of the movies (Technically speaking, I only know this is true of the first movie, but it could also be true of the sequels) have their music orchestrated the Legendary... HANS ZIMMER! That is right, the man who orchestrated the music for movies like Disney's 1998 "The Prince of Egypt". In 2000 he did Ridley Scott's 2000 Movie, "Gladiator", and Disney's "The Road to El Dorado". In 2002 he did Music for Gore Verbinski's Horror Movie, "The Ring". In 2005 he did DreamWorks Movie, "Madagascar" and Christopher Nolan's, "Batman Begins". In 2006 he did Gore Verbinski's, "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest", and Ron Howard's, "The Da Vinci Code". In 2007 he did Gore Vebinkski's, "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End", and David Silverman's "The Simpson Movie". In 2008 he did Christopher Nolan's, "The Dark Knight", and DreamWorks, "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa". In 2009 he did Michael Bay's, "Transformers: Revenge of The Fallen". In 2010 he did Christopher Nolan's, "Inception", and DreamWorks', "Megamind". In 2011 he did Gore Verbinski's, "Rango", Rob Marshall's, "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides", and DreamWorks', "Kung Fu Panda 2". In 2012 he did DreamWorks', "Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted", and Christopher Nolan's, "The Dark Knight Rises". In 2013 he did Zack Snyder's "Man of Steel", Gore Verbinski's "The Lone Ranger", and Steve McQueen's, "12 Years a Slave". In 2014 he did Marc Webb's "The Amazing Spider-Man 2". In 2015 he did Peter Sollett's "Freeheld". In 2016 he did DreamWorks' "Kung Fu Panda 3", and Zack Snyder's "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice". In 2019 he did Jon Favreau's Live Action Remake of Disney's 1984 Film, "The Lion King". In 2020 he did Tim Hill's "The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run", and Patty Jenkins "Wonder Woman 1984". In 2021 he did Denis Villeneuve's "Dune". In 2022 he did Joseph Kosinski's, "Top Gun: Maverick". And In 2024 he did Denis Villeneuve's "Dune: Part Two" and DreamWorks' "Kung Fu Panda 4". But his Crowning Achievement (A Magnum Opus if you will) was Disney's 1994 Box Office Success, "THE LION KING"! (Including the World Famous, "Circle of Life" Song and More). That same man who orchestrated all that Movie music made the Spectacular and Outstanding Music for "Kung Fu Panda". Clearly the Man known as Hans Zimmer is a Musical Superstar! And believe me, his Musical Work in the "Kung Fu Panda" movies are as Legendary as Po and his Dragon Warrior Title. Once again, if you do not see any of DreamWorks' "Kung Fu Panda" Movies then you are seriously missing out on a couple of the best Movies ever made in the History of Animated Movies. (By DreamWorks or otherwise). So, take my advice and go watch the "Kung Fu Panda" Movies. Seriously, do not hesitate when deciding to watch it. It will take you simply less than 5 Minutes to fall in love with the "Kung Fu Panda" movies (and Franchise as a whole). (Plus, the last reason that you should see the "Kung Fu Panda" movies is because it will help you to understand the world that I am building in this Story. (And also, that of Sequals should DreamWorks Make a "Kung Fu Panda 5", "Kung Fu Panda 6" and more)).
*And Michelle Yeoh has been in Martial Arts movies where she has done her own stunts and Kung Fu Moves like "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and its 2016 Sequel, which is MAJORLY ironic to the Character she plays in "Kung Fu Panda 2".
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-To Be Continued-
Next time on... MASTER FIGHTER BATTLES 4:
The Dragon Warrior