Fiction Academy: CAS' Never Ending Story 2022

|81| The Untold Story of Panda

The Untold Story of Panda
by Lance Andrei B. Ranillo

In the untamed era before Shanghai embraced its modernity, a peculiar winter gripped the middle of the year, casting an enigmatic aura over the land. Over 5,000 years ago, a lush jungle adorned with bamboo, peach, and lychee trees sprawled across the landscape, zealously guarded by ancient tribes.

Yet, an unforeseen calamity befell the tribes as their bountiful fruit-bearing trees faced an inexplicable demise. The once-idyllic jungle turned into a realm of uncertainty, with wild pandas emerging as both enigmatic guardians and potential threats, menacing the tribes whenever their paths intertwined.

Amidst the turmoil, a spirited young boy named Lau Nico, fueled by an insatiable curiosity, embarked on a daring journey into the heart of the jungle in search of elusive fruits. As he delved deeper, the dense underbrush revealed two formidable pandas, their aggression palpable. Undeterred, Lau Nico, relying on an innate ability to communicate with animals, attempted to bridge the gap between himself and the enigmatic creatures.

In a heart-pounding encounter, the pandas, driven by an inexplicable aggression, attempted to apprehend Lau Nico. Faced with the looming threat, he remembered the power of communication that had served him well with other creatures. As he raised his voice, a resonating call to the pandas echoed through the jungle, advocating for an alliance with the tribes instead of hostility.

However, the pandas, initially resistant to the plea, continued their advance. Lau Nico, displaying unwavering courage, found himself standing side by side with the two aggressive creatures. In a dramatic turn, they collectively confronted a young man, fearlessly traversing the jungle together.

In a moment of intense confrontation, the jungle fell silent as Lau Nico's words echoed in the air. The pandas, seemingly moved by his conviction, halted their aggression. A transformative pause ensued, as the once-threatening pandas underwent a miraculous change, their ferocity melting away, and they transformed into cuddly, floppy bears.

This unexpected metamorphosis marked the dawn of a new era, where the jungle became a haven of coexistence between the tribes and the once-menacing pandas. The people of ancient Shanghai marveled at this extraordinary tale, where communication and understanding triumphed over aggression, fostering an enduring alliance that transcended the boundaries of species.

And so, the legend of Lau Nico and the pandas lived on, whispered among the bamboo trees and echoing through the modernized streets of present-day Shanghai.

The End