Kung Fu Panda: The New World Order

Author notes: Hello everyone and welcome back. I won’t lie. This chapter was hard to write. Not because I didn’t know what I want to write or how I want to write it. But because certain powers were never really shown how to achieve so I had to made up things and their methods of achieving them. Anyway enough babbling, unto the story.

The Valley of Peace

Jade Palace

Travis’ eyes flew open and the young otter sat up. He quickly placed a paw over his mouth, a muffled scream was sounded from his stuff mouth. Slowly, the otter removed his paw, his eyes as big as dinner plates, his mouth wide open, greedily taking oxygen into his hurting lungs, his body is shaking like a leaf. Sweat running down his entire body, and tears running from both his eyes. Travis just want to hit something. The otter tried to calm himself down but to no avail. He just can’t.

{Calm down T. It was just a dream. A bad, bad dream. Calm down you scaredy fool.} Thought Travis toward himself. It took the young otter almost ten minutes before his body stop shaking, his breathing become even and the tears and sweat stop flowing. Travis slowly remove the sheet from his body, slowly placing a paw down toward the ground. Once his feet is safely planted on the cold flooring of his room, his body started to shake once more. Travis fell down to his hands and knees. The otter took a deep breath in, held it as long as he could (2 minutes) before exhaling out. His body stop shaking once more.

“Okay. Slowly stand up, and exit your room.” Said Travis to himself. The otter slowly stood up, his balance somewhat off but he regained it. The otter turn his attention toward the clock hanging above the wall. The time read 2:30 am. Travis sigh and slowly walked out his room.

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Travis stood outside of the Palace, he took a deep breath in, loving the smell of the nightly air. It cools his burning lungs and calm his racing heart. Travis sat down, leaning his body into the wall. The young otter turn his attention toward the nightly sky. The stars are out and the moon is full. Travis smile. He truly like the night, he would rather sleep most of the day away and work at night. The night is quiet, calming, just overall nice.

Creak

Travis turn his attention toward the gates of the Palace, he is surprise to see Viper slithering into the Palace, especially this early in the morning. Viper closed the gates quietly behind her before turning around. The female serpent expression turn to shock and surprise when her eyes landed on Travis. Said otter continue to observe the older female serpent. Viper open her mouth, but no words came out. Her mind is racing, her fear is beginning to show.

“Good morning Viper. Taking an early morning walk?” asked Travis with a small smile.

“Y-yeah. I left an hour ago, couldn’t sleep. Just got back.” Answered Viper nervously. Travis nod his head in understatement.

“Yeah. I just got up myself, couldn’t sleep either.” Said Travis.

“I see.” Answered Viper. Travis closed his eyes. Viper took it as her cue that the conversation is finished and so the older snake slithered toward her room. Travis didn’t say anything as she pass him by. The younger otter sigh, he forgot about Viper’s “other" life. Not one that he is proud of. It almost broke his best friend heart when he too found out. Travis have half a mind to go into the Valley and “take care" of the problem but decided against it. The otter stood up and walked toward his room. He pray he doesn’t have anymore “nightmare” this morning, fortunately for him he didn’t and instead had a dreamless sleep. One that he is thankful of.

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Travis turn his head to the right, his body is tired, his mind is tired, he is tired. All the otter want to do is sleep the rest of day away. Travis slowly open his eyes and their widen to the size of dinner plates. Po is currently laying down on the right side of his bed, an exciting smile on the older panda face.

“I am going to turn the other way and pretend that you isn’t laying down on my bed.” Said Travis, who turn and face the other side, he now stare at Nu Hai. Travis closed his eyes and took a deep breath.

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Viper is currently making breakfast for everyone. Speaking of everyone, all are present around the table except three.

“PO, NU HAI! GET OFF MY BED AND GET THE HELL OUT OF MY ROOM!!!” Yelled the voice of Travis. Next was the sound of the room door opening and two bodies hitting the wall and finally the closing of a door.

“I warn them.” Said Jing.

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Travis enter the kitchen 1 hour later. He is surprise to see everyone still present at the table, even though they have all clearly finished eating. The otter spotted a dish of still warmed noodle soup, waiting for him. Travis sigh. The otter walked toward his breakfast, said grace and devour the bowl of noodle soup in five gulps. Travis placed his empty dish into the sink and turn his head toward the clock hanging on the wall. The time reads 8:35.

“Okay. I want everyone at the gates of the Palace. Your training for Flash Step is about to begin.” Said Travis. Po and Nu Hai were the first to exit the kitchen, follow by everyone else. Travis grab a cup and filled it with water, quickly drinking the liquid and placing the cup into the sink along with the dish.

{This is going to be a long and tiring day.} Thought Travis, as he exit the kitchen and soon appear outside of the Palace. Everyone is present, waiting. Travis took out a scroll, kneeling down and unrolling the scroll. Travis next gather Chi into his right paw and placed his now infused paw down onto the open scroll. A puff of smoke appear and ten legs weight appear before the otter.

“That is so cool!” yelled Po, Nu Hai, Jing and Bao. Travis stood up and clear his throat.

“Now, Flash Step, also called “Fake" Teleportation is a special technique. It is one of the basic that all Crusader agents have learn.” Explained Travis. Nu Hai raised her left paw. Travis stop his explanation and nod at her.

“Why is it called “Fake” Teleportation?” asked Nu Hai.

“Good question Nu Hai and to answer your question is simple. That is because Flash Step isn’t really Teleportation, its actually high speed movement. Here are 3 definition of Flash Step. All says the same thing in their own way.” Said Travis as he pull out another scroll and unrolled it.

[1: The user can perform a burst of speed that allows the user to move so fast it appears as if they have teleported (in some cases, the user actually does teleport short distances), many users can sustain only short dashes. In most cases the user is able to maneuver at the high speeds accurately and does not cause any shock or disturbance to the surface they step on.

This technique is commonly used to dodge projectiles, move behind enemies, show off speed, get away from a fight, etc.

[2: Is a movement technique which allows the user to move faster than the eye can follow. As speed is the main factor of the technique, the method is best characterized by how fast one can get from point A to point B in the least amount of steps. Training and skill are what determines how fast a user of Flash Step can move. Users of little skill in the technique or those who have not used it for an extended period of time would obviously be out of practice, causing them to be considerably slower, which requires the use of more steps to move the same distance and become winded in a shorter amount of time.

[3: By using the Flash Step Technique, a user can move short to long distances at an almost untraceable speed. To an observer, it appears as if the user has teleported. It is accomplished by using chi to temporarily vitalise the body and move at extreme speeds. The amount of chi required depends on the overall distance and elevation between the user and the intended destination.

A puff of smoke is occasionally used to disguise the user's movements.

Travis have finished his reading of the three basic definitions of Flash Steps. So far, only Viper and Tigress seems to understand while the others (Nu Hai including) are a bit lost.

“Okay, so what I get so far is that you can move really fast by using Chi to enhance your speed.” Said Viper.

“That is the obvious, yes. Flash Step is very very important for a true Kung Fu Master. And now let me tell you the level of Mastery over the technique and what does it means. There are three level of Flash Step. Master, Expert and Practitioner. And here are what it means to be in these categories.” Said Travis who once again read from the same scroll.

Master: Flash Step masters are capable of maintaining high speed movements for extended periods of time while using the least amount of steps to achieve those movements. Masters are capable of using advanced steps, which are considerably harder to initiate. A master can possibly create new techniques but it is most likely a rare occurrence. They can also travel further distances with much ease. Example of user: Silverfang

Expert: Experts of the technique are considerably fast, and can maintain high speed movements for extended periods of time. While not as fast as a master, they can keep up quite effectively. Some holding the title are faster than others, but, nonetheless, their application of the technique is highly advanced. Example of user: Rin

Practitioner: Practitioners of the technique can maintain fast movements for a short period of time, by seemingly taking only a few steps to bridge what would normally be a large distances. Those who are practitioners commonly use their knowledge of Flash Step while engaging in combat to close the space between combatants. Practitioners who maintain these high speeds for too long tend to become winded. Example of User: Zeta

Travis once more explained. He re-rolled the scroll and pocket it.

“So what level is you?” asked Tigress. Curious as to how fast Travis really is.

“Expert. But I have been know to match a few masters of the technique in speed.” Answered Travis with a smile.

“So how exactly do we acquire this technique?” asked Mantis.

“The methods of achieving Flash Step comes in many ways. I am using the Weight Way. Hence why I have these weights here. These weights are specially designed for you guys. So come and put them on.” Said Travis. Everyone stare at the weights then at Travis. The otter nod his head. Po and company walked toward the weights, each having their names on them. Everyone found their respective weights.

“Now these are not for your arms, these are for your feet. So everyone put them on. The only exception are Crane and Viper. Your weights are different. Crane’s weights have to be apply for his legs and wings. And Viper weights are to be apply for almost half her body.” Explained Travis.

“So put them on? And how comes these are weights? There are light as a feather.” Said Bao.

“That’s because they ain’t activated yet. Everyone put on your weights and we can begin.” Ordered Travis. Everyone did as the otter said and put on their respective weights. Next Travis led them toward the 1000 steps of the Palace.

“We have 5 days remaining before the first element is activated. This technique is going to use up 2-3 days out of the 5, but it will be worth it. We need to learn this technique. Now for the next 2-3 days you all will be running or walking up and down these 1000 steps. While you move, you must use Chi but in your feet.” Explained Travis.

“That’s all? This is going to be too easy.” Said Monkey.

“We’ll see. Now you can call me if you want to drink some water or use the bathroom, I will mark where you stop and once your business is taken care of, then you can continue. Any questions before we start?” asked Travis.

“Non. Now let’s get started.” Said Nu Hai. Travis smirk and nod his head. Next the otter snap his fingers. Releasing a burst of Chi toward the weights. In a instant the weights felt far heavier than the others expected. Even Tigress grunting in effort.

“What the heck!?” asked Jing.

“These are call Smart Weights. They are specially designed to bear more weights that your body can’t control but can maintain. Now as you learn to bear these weights, if the weights sense that you can take the amount of pressure then it will add more weights onto you. Now you all have until 6:00 pm tonight to climb as many stairs as possible. You all will have lunch comes 1:00 pm. Now get to it.” Said Travis.

Tigress is the first one to move, the weights making it difficult to bearly lift her legs. Tigress apply chi and was able to move it a little better but only by a little. Tigress smile.

{Now this is a workout. This is the challenge I have been waiting for.} Thought Tigress, who now is at step #12. Viper soon followed, then Po, Crane, Monkey, Nu Hai, Bao, Jing, Mantis and finally Fan Tong. Travis watched as they all moved down the steps. The otter smile. Travis casually walked behind them and shouted.

“The first one to finish the ascent and descend will get a private lesson from me. Once that involves a rare and unique technique that only I can use.” Said Travis. The otter smile grew as Tigress, Po, Nu Hai, Bao and Jing increased their pace.

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Rice Valley

Silverfang and Scorpion have finally arrived at Rice Valley. The two have left Scorpion Valley very early and it took them 3 hours to arrive at Rice Valley. The Valley is famous for it production of rice. Silverfang slithered casually, with Scorpion right behind him. As they walked by, a group of police spotted them. They eyed them, or to be more precise, they stare at Scorpion. Scorpion saw this and pretend to not notice. Silverfang stop, his fork tongue flicking out. Scorpion stare at the younger serpent.

“Let’s get something to eat.” Suggested Silverfang. Scorpion blink, she stare at the white serpent in disbelief. Silverfang didn’t give her time to answer and slithered into a building on his right. Scorpion shook her head and follow the serpent inside. She enter the building and is surprised to see that it’s a dinner. Scorpion spotted Silverfang, already seated at a table. The ex-vilian took the available seat, a menu is given to her. Their waiter is an rabbit.

“Hmmmm……can I please have your rice special with a cup of Jasmine tea.” Ordered Silverfang. The male rabbit nod and wrote down the order. He turn his attention toward Scorpion, who is still looking over the menu. Scorpion sigh.

“Just give me a bowl of dumplings and a cup of water.” Ordered Scorpion. The male nod his head and wrote down her order before hopping off toward the kitchen. Leaving the two all alone.

“I pull us in here because of those two police officers. I also spotted a few more ahead of us. We will stay here for awhile.” Explained Silverfang. Scorpion nod her head, now understanding why he pull them into the building.

“So who exactly are we looking for? You never did told me.” Said Scorpion.

“Our target, is Fenghuang.” Answered Silverfang.

“What!? Really!? I thought she is dead?” Asked Scorpion.

“Not exactly. She was punished and was said to stuck in limbo but Po forgot the time seed and she used them to escape. We, The Crusader have been keeping track of her. So our mission is to destroy the remaining seeds and have her help us. She will be given the same scroll as you, with the same benefits.” Explained Silverfang.

Scorpion scoffed. “I only meet Fenghuang a few time and she is not the easiest person to work with.” Said Scorpion. The waiter finally arrive with their foods and drinks. Silverfang said grace and the two ate in silent for a few minutes before Scorpion broke it.

“And how exactly do you plan on getting the seeds from her?” asked Scorpion.

“I have two ways. One involves the use of poison from the both of us, but not deadly ones, we will use paralysis one.” Answered Silverfang.

“Easier said than done. And the second method?” asked Scorpion.

“Speed.” Simply answered Silverfang. Before Scorpion could answer, the door of the dinner was pushed open. Standing at the entrance are two police officers. Scorpion quickly grab her menu and used it as a shield. Silverfang watch the two officers, eyeing their every moves. The two officers, one a wolf and the other a dog, both spotted Silverfang. They walked into the dinner and took a seat behind the white serpent.

“This will be a problem.” Said Silverfang softly.

“Maybe we should leave?” Whispered Scorpion.

“Leaving now will only make it worse……unless I teleport us away.” Whispered back Silverfang.

“Wait, what? You can do that?” whispered Scorpion. Before Silverfang could answer, one of the police officer clear his throat behind them. Silverfang calmly turn toward the wolf policeman.

“Hello officer, how can I help you at this moment?” asked Silverfang.

“Do you know that it’s against the law to help an criminal?” asked the wolf.

“I do. But is it against the law if they are helping you?” asked Silverfang.

The wolf growled a warning growl at the snake. “Don’t try to be smart son. Now we can do this the easy way or the hard way. Which would you prefer?” asked the wolf. Silverfang nod his head and in a flash, headbutt the police officer. He then grab hold of Scorpion with his tail and disappear in a poof of smoke. Both officers were surprised to see them both disappearing.

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Silverfang and Scorpion appear behind a building in a poof of smoke a few blocks away from the dinner. Scorpion ran to the side and vomited. Silverfang smile sheepishly.

“Sorry about that, it’s an after effect. Moving that fast so suddenly can cause either whiplash or vomiting or sometimes both.” Explained Silverfang. Scorpion stop her throwing up and walked back toward the serpent, wiping her mouth with a claw.

“Give me a warning next time.” Said Scorpion with a glare. Silverfang apologized. The two soon continue their search with Silverfang leading the way. But little did they know that both are being watched. The figure watching them also disappear in a poof of smoke.

Crusader. Is. Out.

Jesus. Is. Love.