Chapter 4:
Possible threat

Upon the highest mountain in the valley rested a temple. This temple housed five warriors each possessing phenomenal fighting powers, and there was a red panda playing a flute in the courtyard of the temple, not knowing that he was about to be ambushed by the five. A tiger creature hid behind a boulder, a monkey stashed itself behind a bush which they both moved into a different position; there was a coiled snake on one of the pillars which made the first move. The snake, monkey, tiger, and a crane, who tried an air attack, went after the red panda. The big tailed man put up more than a fight for the five since he blocked or evaded their attacks. “Well done, students…if you were trying to disappoint me.” The creature said softly at first and then severely harshly. He then used his cane as a pointed while speaking of their flaws. “Tigress, you need more ferocity!” He started with the stripped one.

‘I see that he is not yet pleased, but I know that I am the right call for the Dragon Warrior.’ She thought while attempting to catch her breath.

“Monkey, greater speed.” He said to the primate who seemed disappointed at his review.

‘There goes my confidence on my obstacle course.’ He thought in dismay as he watched the stick go on to the third one.

“Crane, height.” He berated.

‘I’m used to this feeling.’ He thought with a monotone voice.

“Viper subtlety.”

‘Thought I had that nailed.’ She thought, and wondered what the last one’s report will be.

“Mantis…” He began on the final of the five, but was interrupted by a nervous messenger goose.

“Master Sifu.” He began to say during his nego-speech.

“What?!” He shouted back because he was interrupted. After a slight flinch because the cane was to him the long necked bird went ahead with the message he had.

“It’s Master Oogway. He wants to see you.” He informed and saw the panda by roots creature face turn into somewhat surprise. He left his students without a word and headed to the main section of the temple to see what the master wanted.

“Master Oogway, you summoned me? Is something wrong?” He questioned after racing to the chosen section and was let in by the guards in front and taking a breath. Before him was a big Galapagos tortoise shell balanced on a frail stick which had a message for his ears only.

“Why must something be wrong for me to want to see my old friend?” The turtle said after adjusting himself by taking his neck out of the grove of the staff, and came down to the ground.

“So, nothing’s wrong?” Sifu countered with confusion in his voice. He never understood his master since he held a different way of looking at things.

“Well, I didn’t say that.” He said back calmly while walking to a section of candles at the far wall. When he got there he blew them out, one at a time which got on the others nerves, and by the time he got to the fifth candle, one where he looked like was about to say something, but just kept blowing, Sifu shot a gust of wind which blew them all out in no time.

“You were saying.” The red clothed one questioned. He did not want to waste time, he wanted to know the elder dragged him away from training.

“I have had a vision.” He answered while staring at the flameless candles. He looked at the smaller creature and added in a serious manner, “Tai Lung will return.” That one statement brought back dark memories of the creature in question and his involvement with the creature.

“That is impossible. He is in prison.” He countered after shaking off the thoughts of what he is capable of. In truth he was hoping that the tortoise was just pulling his tail, but by the look of his eyes he was not.

“Nothing is impossible.” He said calmly, not worried one little bit.

“Zeng.” He shouted after his ears showed his fear of that statement. The bird in question arrived, ready to listen to his orders. “Fly to Chorh-Gom prison and tell them to double the guards, double their weapons, double EVERYTHING! Tai Lung does not leave that prison!” He ordered the black goose.

“Yes, Master Sifu!” He exclaimed and immediately took flight after hitting a stone pillar first, but after that he was ready to head to that location. The turtle saw and heard that statement and decided to say what was on his mind.

“One often meets his destiny on the road he takes to avoid it.” He said calmly while looking over his shoulder. The red panda heard that, but decided to deal with the problem at hand.

“We must do something! We can’t let him march on the valley, and take his revenge!” Sifu said while walking back up to the turtle. “He’ll, He’ll…” He began to stutter while he was losing his self as he thought what could happen to the village.

“Your mind is like this water, my friend. When it is agitated, it becomes difficult to see. But if you allow it to settle…the answer becomes clear.” He said in an off topic fashion while stepping at the pond furthest from the entrance door, tapped it with his staff, and then the reflection showed them the ceiling decoration.

“The Dragon Scroll.” The big eared one said in awe as he looked at the ceiling piece’s chew toy. He knew the mishap started with that, but he still did not know what he was scheming.

“It is time.” He said, confirming that they should find the true owner of the scroll.

“But who? Who is worthy to be trusted with the secret to limitless power? To become the Dragon Warrior?” Sifu questioned since he knew that there was no one in the village capable of such a feat.

“I don’t know.” He answered back with an innocent voice. ’Maybe those five that arrived with traditional Battle Nexus style could help us.’ He though, he may not have seen their faces or heard their voices, but he knew that they may be able to help.

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