Here, as we knew, Tai Lung and Tigor were resting. And now we know that Phase 2 of Tornado has begun. Here is what the mask looks like...
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Phase 2: The Inner Beast (complete art with mask)Phase 2 is the evolution in respect to Tai Lung.
So, let us now begin with Part 5 of our story: A Journey With a Stranger - Part 2
Next morning, when both of them woke up...
Tigor: Hey! You're already awake.
Tai Lung: Yeah... I barely got any sleep last night. I was thinking of something.
Tigor: What were you thinking of? A nightmare? Or that sword?
Tai Lung: No, no... I was thinking of the good old days I had with my master. I loved him so much, but one day... everything changed.
Tigor: Yes... your days were indeed good with Master Shifu. Good old days...
Tai Lung: shocked How do you know the name of my master?? How can someone I've met for the first time in my life know the name of my master? Did you once live in the Valley of Peace? I don't remember anyone like you.
Tigor: The name of your other master was Oogway, wasn't it? Don't lie to me.
Tai Lung: shocked again Wait, wait... have we met before? How can someone like you know all of this?! WHO ARE YOU? TELL ME!
Tigor: I am your friend, Tai Lung...
Tai Lung: Alright... it's good you know all this. But can we continue our journey?
Tigor: Yes, yes, for sure. But our journey is still a little bit long. We have to pass by a village, Roi-Nog Village. After that, we'll reach the Valley of Clouds, our destination.
Tai Lung: So, when are we continuing our journey?
Tigor: After I eat something.
Tai Lung: Fine.
Tigor started eating his food. He was eating rice with seaweed, noodles, fruits, vegetables... and had water, apple juice, and lemonade. While he was eating, he asked Tai Lung...
Tigor: Would you like anything?
Tai Lung: Spirits don't eat.
Tigor: Oh! I completely forgot about that.
Tigor took a small bag, Filled with water and Some food,They continued their journey. After tigor locked his hut,
Now, the scene shifts from Tai Lung and Tigor... to Tornado.
Tornado was standing on a cliff near the Valley of Peace.
Tornado: Now... it's time to show him... his place. Now we'll see who runs and hides. laughs slowly
Then, he went straight into the Valley towards the Jade Palace. And Tigress saw him.
Tigress: Who are you, and why are you here?
Tornado: Oh! It's not been three days, and you forgot me already? laughs So funny.
Tigress: Three days...? shocked You're HIM! You're—.
Tornado: I am Tornado. But now I'm much stronger than ever. Tell me, where is he? That warrior where is Tai Lung?! he screams
Tigress: Good for you... he isn't here. Otherwise, he would've beaten the crap out of you like he did last time.
Tornado: It will be different from last time. I'll show him his limits.
Tigress: We've talked enough. Guys, attack him!
All of the Furious Five attacked together. But this time... as Tornado was in his second phase... he was ten times stronger than before.He wasn't fighting them seriously he was playing with them.He literally one shotted everyone. Tigress couldn't even last fifteen seconds. They all got defeated badly.Then... Shifu came out.
Shifu: Who are you?! What is happening here?! Show me your face!
Tornado slowly turned around.
Shifu was shocked.
Shifu: Wait... you're that masked warrior... you're—.
Tornado: I am Tornado. The guy who struck this place three days ago. But don't you worry I'm ten times stronger now. And I swear I won't just defeat you I'll KILL you. But... if you give me what I actually came for, I'll spare everyone. I'm not lying. I'm a man of my word.
Shifu: What do you want? Why are you here?!
Tornado: I'll ask only once... where is the scroll... leading to the Sword of Akumo... where is it?
Shifu: (thinking in his mind) Oh no... he's after that sword too. Damn it. Tai Lung is after that sword... that scroll...
Tornado: Hmm... so what's your decision, Shifu?
Shifu: I have no other choice... let me take the risk. Alright. I'll give you the scroll leading to the Sword of Akumo that sword... Uriken.
Tornado: Very well. A wise move from a wise man.
Shifu looked for the scroll... and after a minute, he found it.
Shifu: Here's your scroll, Tornado. Now leave.
He handed it to Tornado.
Tornado: Thank you very much. As I said I'm leaving.
Shifu watched him walk away.
Shifu: Finally... he's gone.
Tigress: Master! Why did you do that? Why?!
Shifu: I'm sorry... I didn't have any other choice... I'm sorry!...
Now, the scene shifts back to Tai Lung and Tigor.
They had reached Roi-Nog Village. Both of them were already tired. Still, Tai Lung didn't want to stay and rest. But it was Tigor's request—and as Tigor was the one who knew where Uriken was... Tai Lung didn't have any other option.
They were just about to leave the village... but then... Tornado arrived there.
Tornado: Hello there! Oh! Look at that... you made a friend.
Tai Lung: You're Tornado, right?
Tornado: Very well, Tai Lung. But this time... I will for sure—.
Tai Lung: Defeat me? Huh! You barely lasted five minutes against me last time we fought, and you still think you'll win? Huh! You know, changing your mask isn't going to help you fight against me! I'm stronger... I'm faster... I'm better... I'M BETTER!
Tornado: No, you're not. Last time we fought, I was in my first phase. This is my second phase and trust me, this time it's going to be a lot different than before. Because this time... this is going to be FUN! laughs violently
As Tornado walked forward, flames burned behind him. The houses of the village were catching fire, and the screams of terrified villagers filled the air. People ran in every direction. The sky above them turned black with smoke.
Tai Lung tried to hold his ground, fists clenched, but Tornado was far too strong. Every blow from Tornado was brutal sending Tai Lung skidding, slamming through walls, through carts, through the burning remains of buildings.
All around them, children screamed, elders cried for help, people scattered in chaos. Meanwhile, Tigor, seeing the villagers in danger, helped guide as many as he could to safety throwing debris aside, carrying the injured, making sure others escaped. And yet... his gaze kept coming back to Tai Lung.
Tai Lung tried to stand again, but was knocked back down. Tornado, walking calmly now, flames reflecting in his yellow eyes, smiled. His third red eye flickered like a glowing ember.
Tornado was about to step on Tai Lung's face... when suddenly, a spear flew through the air, straight at Tornado's chest.
Without even looking, Tornado caught the spear and snapped it like a twig.
Tigor: shocked, but angry Why are you causing chaos?! Who are you?! What do you have against Tai Lung?!
Tornado turned around slowly.
Tornado: Well, well... hehehe... a new friend to the rescue, am I right, Tai Lung?
He glanced down at Tai Lung, lying on the ground.
Tai Lung: No... Tigor... grunts RUN... You're no match for him... He's far too strong...
Tai Lung tried to crawl toward them, but Tornado stepped on his hand, making him scream in agony. Tornado chuckled, satisfied.
Tigor's blood boiled. His fists clenched tightly.
Tigor: Bastard.
He started walking toward Tornado, each step heavier, angrier. Tornado, amused, mirrored his steps.
Tornado: Instead of running away... you're coming right at me. Hah! That takes guts. Don't worry I won't kill you... but I won't tickle you either. What was your name? Tigor, right? This will be fun.
Tigor launched a powerful kick at Tornado's knee. Tornado shocked, staggered slightly the impact caused spiritual pain.
Tornado: Surprisingly strong for a mortal. chuckles thinking to himself-So this guy is connected to chi as well. His physical hit caused me spiritual harm. Impressive.
Tornado lashed out with a punch but Tigor met it with his own fist, their knuckles colliding with force. Tornado caught it with both hands... but Tigor pushed beyond his grip, forcing Tornado to stumble backward.
Tornado: Seems like we have some competition. You've got formidable strength... I'll admit that. How about we compare... attack speed and agility?
Tornado lunged at Tigor in a brutal combination of strikes kicks, punches, knees but Tigor was fast enough to dodge, blocking just in time. The two clashed, again and again, until Tornado sent Tigor flying through the wall of a nearby house.
But Tigor wasn't done. He stood back up, without a scratch, and threw the entire broken wall of the house at Tornado. Tornado, laughing, punched through the collapsing debris, smashing it apart.
The moment Tornado Catched the wall and holded it, Tigor lunged he PUNCHED the wall Annihilating the wall and Sending a Shockwave That pushed Tornado odd balance and Tigor then PUNCHED Tornado's face. Tornado caught it but Tigor pushed forward beyond his hold, his strength breaking through, slamming his fist into Tornado's face, sending him flying backward, knocking him off his feet for the first time.
Tornado landed, laughing.
Tornado: Impressive... IMPRESSIVE. I like it.
His grin widened.
Tornado: I'll enjoy killing you, mortal... but some other day.
Without another word, Tornado walked away, fading into the smoke of the burning village.
Tigor walked toward Tai Lung, who was still lying broken on the ground.
Tigor: Buddy... you took him too lightly. You shouldn't have been so overconfident. I feel bad for your condition. You're in no shape to continue.
He glanced again at the chaos around them the flames, the screams, although he had helped most of them out 2 casualities were still there,
Tigor (to himself): I can't let this happen again... I won't let this happen again. I don't know who that guy is.... But I won't let him harm anyone.Until my last breath.
Tigor: Let's go back home. It'll only take me two or three hours. I'll carry you on my back. So what do you say?
Tai Lung nodded weakly.
Tigor: Alright then.
Tigor picked Tai Lung up on his back and started walking, flames crackling behind them.
Tigor: I've got medicines... but do they work on spirits? Eh I think you just need some rest. You'll be fine... eventually.
TO BE CONTINUED...
The Fallen
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