The last time we saw the masked warrior, he had now taken up a name for himself—Tornado.
As we already know from the earlier parts, Tornado is now in his First Phase, meaning he will be wearing a mask now.
This is Tornado's First Phase: The Destroyer.
It is said that this mask can evolve in respect to anyone. God knows who will be Tornado's next evolution.His first mask had only some abilities, but those few abilities were enough for any normal mortal being. He had lanterns which could cause destruction comparable to a cannon blast.
Moreover, Shen's strategic mind was now with Tornado, along with Shen's unmatched agility all now a part of Tornado.
Tornado arrived at the Valley of Peace.
Tornado: Where is Master Shifu? If you give me the wrong information, I will kill you in an instant. A mistake will be yours, but the whole valley will suffer. I will tear everyone apart even your Dragon Warrior.
Villager: Tearing him apart? He would break your bones, kiddo. And why are you wearing this weird mask? Take it off!
He tried to take the mask off by himself, but Tornado grabbed his hand, broke it, and said...
Tornado: This was your last mistake...
He took out something like a lantern, with a little twine on it, and it started to blow out fire from the end of his mask. He lit that lantern up and threw it, causing a blast big enough to shake the area.
Meanwhile, Tai Lung and Po were planning and talking about how to defeat that warrior who escaped from the Spirit Realm. Shifu was busy searching for an important scroll.
Tai Lung: What if he is already here?
He laughed a little.
Tai Lung: What will we do, Dragon Warrior?
Po was just about to reply when they both heard a blast.
Tai Lung: Is this real? I was just joking... but is he really here??? What are we gonna do, Dragon Warrior?
He said mockingly to Po.
Po: Ahhh! My brain is not working! Suggest something, a technique, anything just tell me!
Tai Lung: Show him the power of your Finger Hold.
He smiled.
Po: You for real? First of all, when Kai came to fight me, I realized that hold only works on mortals, not on Spirit Warriors or spirits—and he has escaped from the Spirit Realm. We all are actually in danger, and the Wuxi Finger Hold is not going to work...
Another blast was heard.
Tornado: DRAGON WARRIOR! I WILL DESTROY EVERYTHING! SHOW ME YOUR FACE OR I WILL KEEP BLASTING EVERYTHING! I WILL SHOW YOU ALL MY ART OF DEMOLITION!
Tai Lung: So he is really behind you. I'm ready to fight him, but I want to see how he fights. You gotta send someone before me to fight him that's the only way I'll be able to defeat him.
Po: Alright, buddy. Furious Five, go fight that weird masked guy who's causing destruction!
Tigress, Monkey, Mantis, Viper, and Crane went to fight with him.
Tai Lung: You're their master now? How funny you became a master. Well, I'm not making fun of you, but still, it makes me laugh when they call you their master.
Po: Would you please let me concentrate and watch them fight? It was your demand.
Tai Lung: Oh, sorry, my bad.
The Furious Five were fighting Tornado. Actually, they weren't fighting they were getting clapped by him. Only Tigress was the one who was giving him a little battle.
Tornado: You all are weak. None of you is the Dragon Warrior.
He took out another lantern, lit it, and threw it toward Tigress. Each caused a big blast. Tigress was defeated.
Then, Shifu came out.
Shifu: Who are you? What do you want?
Tornado: I am here for your Dragon Warrior. I will kill him.
Shifu: If you want to do so, you'll have to fight me first.
Po: Master Shifu?? Oh no, this is unexpected.
Tornado: With pleasure, Master Shifu. Hehehe...
They both started fighting. The fight was intense.
Po: Won't you fight?
Tai Lung: Just wait one more minute.
The fight was getting serious. Shifu was getting close to defeat. Tornado's lanterns were very, very powerful. One blast left Shifu completely defeated.
Tornado: Master Shifu, gotta admit you are strong, very strong, but not stronger than my lanterns. Hehe.
Tornado grabbed Shifu by the neck and started choking him. Suddenly, Tai Lung stepped in and kicked Tornado in the face.
Tai Lung: You have reached your limit. Now you won't hurt anyone. I'm giving you a last chance leave and never come back.
Tornado: evil laugh Oh, am I supposed to be scared?
Tai Lung: Then I take that as a no. Everybody, get aside things are about to get messy real quick.
Tai Lung and Tornado started fighting. Everyone was watching. Tornado used his lanterns and explosive power, but it did nothing to Tai Lung not even a scratch.
Tai Lung: Oh really? Have you guys become weak, or am I just too strong? Yare yare (well, well). Now what are you gonna do?
Tornado was shocked that the lanterns didn't even scratch Tai Lung.
Tai Lung: Now it's my turn.
He punched Tornado so hard that Tornado landed far away. Tai Lung rushed towards him. Tornado tried to punch him, but Tai Lung was so fast and agile he dodged easily. Offensively, he grabbed Tornado by the face and slammed him into the ground, cracking it.
Tai Lung: Is that all you've got? I thought you were strong.
Tornado: How can this be?? Let's see if you can withstand The Art of Demolition!
Tornado took out three more lanterns and lit them with the flame coming from his mask's nose, throwing them all at once toward Tai Lung.
Po: WATCH OUT, TAI LUNG!
The lanterns exploded but did nothing to Tai Lung.
Tai Lung: Disappointed in you.
He instantly grabbed Tornado's throat.
Tai Lung: I thought you were strong, but without those lanterns, you are nothing atleast against me. You're nothing but zero.
Tornado took out another lantern, but Tai Lung snatched it.
Tai Lung: Let's see if you can survive your own lantern.
It was already lit by the flame from Tornado's mask. Tai Lung threw it into Tornado's mouth and punched him hard in the face. The lantern exploded. Tornado was defeated, barely able to stand, still Tai Lung beats Him More, smashing him here and there like a rag doll
Po: TAI LUNG LEAVE HIM OH MY GOD LEAVE HIM.
Tai lung Throws him Away
Tornado: Who... who are you?! WHO ARE YOU?!
Tai Lung: My name... is Tai Lung.
He looked him dead in the eye, calm but firm.
Tai Lung: Now... leave.
Tornado took out one more lantern, blasted it, and disappeared into the smoke.
Po: You didn't fight him you bullied him. He wasn't even able to scratch you, but you beat the crap out of him.
Tigress was injured.
Shifu: Po... Po...
He panted He paused and look at Tai Lung
Po: Master? Yeah, she needs rest. She's very injured. Not just Tigress everyone is injured.
Shifu: You saved me... why?
Tai Lung didn't reply.
Shifu: ANSWER ME!
Tai Lung: Master, I still care about you. I don't want anything from you I'm only here to help all of us.
Shifu: Do you think we are fools? I'm pretty sure you're up to something. Something dangerous.
Po: Master, he's not saying anything wrong. I'm not the one who brought him back to fight us all again. Oogway sent him to protect us.
Tai Lung: Ahhhh! It's useless to say anything, Po. He won't believe me.
Shifu: Exactly. I would never believe you. You nearly killed me last time.
Po: Master, you should go and rest now.
Shifu: Stop acting. Just stop your drama!
Po: Master, what's wrong with you? Why won't you believe that he's here for us? I think you need some rest. You've been stressed for a while. Have you taken your medicines yet?
Shifu froze for a second, realizing.
Shifu: Oh! I'm sorry... I forgot completely.
Po: Ah, Master! You gotta take your medicines on time. Come on, take them now.
Po handed Shifu his medicine, making sure he took it.
Po: Tai Lung... could you please give us two minutes?
Tai Lung: Sure. Why not?
Tai Lung stepped outside and sat on the stairs.
Po: Master... what's wrong with you? Why are you so angry with him? He saved you. Whatever he's doing is not for me. He hates me more than anything. I was the one who destroyed his dream and life. If he wanted, he could fight again, but no he's helping us.
Po: I could have also won against Tornado, but he said he would fight, no matter what happened to him.
Shifu realized his mistake.
Shifu: I'm sorry. I went too far.
Po: It's okay. Nothing has gone wrong yet.
Tai Lung: May I come in?
Po: Yeah, for sure. Come here.
Shifu: I apologize for that rude behavior.
Tai Lung: No need, Master. For me, this is enough. I'm just glad you realized your mistake.
Later that day, they gathered in the west hall of the Jade Palace. The main window stood open, allowing a calm breeze to flow through. This hall, once a training ground filled with all sorts of equipment, had been repurposed after the training areas were moved to a larger arena elsewhere in the palace.
They all sat in quiet thought, preparing to speak.
Shifu: Tai Lung, I am really sorry for my previous behavior. Although I can't still trust you blindly, I apologize for my rudeness.
Tai Lung: It's alright, Master. And I really appreciate you for apologizing to me. It means a lot more than you think. At least we are finally taking a step toward fixing things between us.
Monkey: Tai Lung... is the Spirit Realm bad? I think it's all depressing or something. You've lived there long enough care to share your views?
Tai Lung: It's not a picnic spot. Scoffs But if you'd ask... it's calm and peaceful. You can still compete with the souls of other masters, but you can't actually do anything to harm them. If you use some sort of trick, that's a different story. It's beautiful... calm... tranquil. But in the end... bittersweet.
Tai Lung: You'll always tend to want to go back to your normal life after death. But if you can control that emotion this longing you can live there pretty well. It's like staying in a new place with different rules and everything. You can get used to it in... what, maybe five years? That's what it took for me to get a grip on my emotions and fix myself.
Everyone listened quietly. Mantis and Viper were amazed, surprised that Tai Lung had truly changed. His aggression was under control. Although everyone knew Tai Lung and aggression were usually a deadly combo, Tai Lung had managed himself well... so far.
Tigress: So you're saying it's basically a place you just have to get used to... you don't have a choice.
Tai Lung: As I said it's not your place. You aren't the boss. No one is. That's a resting place for souls that were given a chance rather than being annihilated completely.
Mantis: What's with this green eyes and aura emitting from you?
Tai Lung: That's Spirit Chi my very existence, the purest form. I have no physical body. You can phase right through me if you don't have an understanding of chi or some kind of attachment to it.
Tai Lung: Let me show you.
Tai Lung reached out to grab Mantis, but his hand phased right through him. Mantis only felt a cool breeze.
Tai Lung: See? I can't touch those who don't have attachment to chi. Basically, I'm a ghost you can see and hear... but can't actually touch.
Po: And now... what if I do this?
Po, smug, transferred some of his divine aura to everyone in the room.
Tai Lung: Annoyed Arghh... of course you had to do that. You really had to.
Viper slithered closer and gently poked Tai Lung's shoulder. This time, she didn't phase through.
Viper: Yippee! We can at least make some sort of contact with him!
She used her tail to gently grab Tai Lung's wrist, inspecting his paw curiously. Tai Lung didn't resist. He didn't even bother asking what she was looking for he knew it was harmless.
He continued talking with the others about what had happened since he'd been gone, genuinely trying to catch up with them. Secretly, he started to enjoy the gentle touch of Viper's tail wrapped around his wrist... but he knew better than to focus on emotions.
Viper: You are still destined for greatness. I won't lie I'm good at reading hands. I see things fixing.
Tai Lung: You know how stupid that sounds? My physical form disappeared years ago. I'm just a ghost now. These paws any lines you see on them are from back when I was alive. Chuckles Still... I appreciate you are feeling safe enough to approach me. Most people wouldn't.
Viper: You're not a bad guy, Tai Lung. You were hurt. It was all situational. We all respected you... and to give you a proper goodbye, we made your grave. We followed all the traditional ways to say farewell.
Viper: Your grave stands on the east side of the palace. Master Shifu visits it often. No matter how harsh he may act toward you... he loved you unconditionally, despite everything.
Tai Lung stayed silent. He looked at Shifu, who remained stoic, at Po, who nodded in confirmation. Tigress gave him reassurance. Monkey and Mantis silently pointed toward the eastern direction of the palace where his grave was.
Suppressing his emotions, Tai Lung suddenly rushed out of the Jade Palace. Moments later, he stood before his own grave.
Oogway was right... I was wrong. I thought he kept lying all these years... that they never cared... but it makes sense now. Oogway was right. They prayed for my soul to be in peace... which eventually... brought change in me...
After returning to the hall, Tai Lung spoke, his voice shaking with emotion.
Tai Lung: I can't thank you. I'm sorry...
Po: It's alright. We don't want or need anything from you. You're with us that's enough.
Po smiled to comfort him and gave him a hug, followed by everyone else embracing Tai Lung except Shifu, who stayed seated. Tai Lung was overwhelmed, but got a grip and quietly thanked everyone by returning the hug.,
After the emotional reunion Everyone sat down again, there were minor tensions between Shifu and Tai Lung still, But rest had all healed, finally at an ease.
Po: So, what do you think? Will he return or not?
Tai Lung: I don't think he will return. But let me tell you one thing I feel he will, for sure. And this time, not for you. This time, he'll return for me. You know bad guys they return at all costs. Like, take me as an example I returned.
Po: He has a point.
Shifu: Yeah. I agree here,
They all went to eat some Food after then returned To west Hall, being there for the time being and just at peace,
Scene shifts to Tornado, very injured, leaning heavily against a tree, holding back a cry of pain.
He thought back to his fights.
Tornado: Mortals... weren't able to harm me. He beat me up so... so brutally...
He continued, anger rising.
Tornado: All thanks to this mask... and Shen's weak chi. I used all his hatred. I can't grow stronger with just his chi. I need something more. I have only one last trick to save me... I need to copy someone's soul and make this broken mask its vessel.
He stayed silent, breathing hard, in pain for a long moment.
Tornado: These powers suck...
The silence was broken as he suddenly hurled one of his lanterns outward.
BOOM
A blast cracked the ground.
His eyes widened in realization. He spoke in a regretful, weary tone, on the brink of whimpering.
Tornado: I get it now... My spiritual lanterns cause physical damage... not spiritual...
Another pause. The realization hurt more than the wounds.
Tornado: And Tai Lung... that bastard... how did I not realize he was a spirit warrior... Maybe I was too distracted... fighting everyone... he jumped in between... DAMN IT!
*He yelled and collapsed on the ground, clutching his side in frustration.*
Tornado: I need a plan...
He paused, mind racing.
Tornado: Wait... throughout our fight... I felt something...
His voice grew quieter, cold and calculating.
Tornado: His soul... still has inner hatred. A hate he's harbored... the unimaginable pain he's endured...
Tornado: I see... This is my last resort. I will form a new mask. This... will be the beginning of my new phase...
Meanwhile, everyone was still enjoying talking together when suddenly, Tai Lung's head started hurting badly. He screamed and threw things. Everyone tried to control him. Tigress held him with chains.
Shifu: What is happening to him?!
Po: He's not doing that on purpose. I feel someone is controlling him mentally.
Shifu: You can fix this, right?
Po: Yes.
Meanwhile, Tornado was counting backwards., ever since the Pain in Tai lung's Head began
Tornado: 10... 9... 8... 7... 6... 5... 4... 3... 2... 1... 0.
Tai Lung was still screaming. He went so out of control that Tigress had to hold him with chains. Po closed his eyes. His hand started glowing as he touched Tai Lung's forehead gently.
As soon as he did that, Tai Lung was left unconscious. Everyone took a sigh of relief.
Two minutes later, Tai Lung woke up.
Tai Lung: My head... it hurts... very much... wait! Someone explain what just happened here.
Po: We all will talk... tomorrow.
TO BE CONTINUED...
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