Disclaimer: I do not own Hero: 108.

AN: Timeline:

2009 - Civil War first started
2014 - Defeat of Twin Masters

November 2017:
"Are you sure?" a concerned voice asked, worried.

A deeper one replied the first one. "It is time. We have spent too long hiding in the shadows - and from each other."

A sigh and another feminine voice spoke. "It was our choice whether or not to get involved in the war which Highroller started."

The second speaker snorted. "Highroller might have started it, but it is the Warlords who have ended it."

"We have to be cautious in who we reveal ourselves to." The first voice spoke again. Round yellow-green eyes with thin black slit blinked lazily. His tail flicked behind him just as slowly, the outward exterior showing that the speaker was calm.

The second speaker spoke again, growl proving that he wasn't human. "Then who do you suggest we reveal ourselves to? That organisation, what's its name, Big Green?"

The third speaker was more energetic now, her tail flicking behind her quickly. "One of ours is there."

"One of you?" The second speaker was unimpressed. "Who?"

"A man. With the Panther Vision."

That sparked the second speaker's interest. "Really?"

The first one nodded. "His name is Lin Chung."

The last thing Commander Apetrully expected was for a Panther to appear in the middle of nowhere, bursting into his room. No one was chasing after him, and he appeared to have gotten into the base undetected. The Panther caught sight of Monkey King, who frowned.

"Hello, might I ask who you are?"

The Panther bowed gracefully. "My name is Tenzin."

"Nice to meet you, Tenzin." Commander Apetrully returned the gesture. "Panthers have not been seen for many years. Why are you here all of a sudden?" Inwardly, Apetrully was bursting with excitement. For a Panther to suddenly appear out of nowhere when the Warlords were at the height of their power? This must be a good sign. The Panthers were known as peacekeepers, and had vanished halfway through Hidden Kingdom's civil war.

Tenzin let out a small smile. "My King has informed me that he and the White Wolf King would like to meet up with you and your warriors to discuss negotiations in order to defeat the Warlords."

Apetrully exhaled. That was quite a lot to process. And the Panthers and White Wolves wanted to help?! This was great news. "Of course! Were there any preference as to who?"

Tenzin shook his head. "While we'd prefer warriors that can understand battle tactics, we are fine with any heroes that you might bring forward." A light appeared in his eyes that Commander Apetrully realised was hope. The Panther cleared his throat. "Um, I have heard that there was a warrior here? With the Panther Vision?"

Commander Apetrully nodded. "Lin Chung. Yes."

"He would be…" another clear of the throat. "Preferable to be chosen."

Commander Apetrully thought carefully for a moment. If they wanted Lin Chung, he would have to withdraw Lin Chung and Yan Ching from their positions in the Warlord government. And now, when they were so close to defeating the warlords…Apetrully contemplated this. He needed to decide - pull Lin Chung and Yan Ching out of the Warlords' government and get the Panthers and White Wolves on their side, or leave Lin Chung there and risk the Panthers' wrath.

From the sound of it, the Panther was really looking forward to seeing Lin Chung. No use letting him down. Taking a deep breath, Apetrully nodded.

"Very well then. I will send warriors there…where is there exactly?" Commander Apetrully added as an afterthought.

Tenzin let a small smirk on his face. "The Northern Outlands. Send a rocket there, and the Panthers will guide you to safety. Do not inform anyone but ones you can trust with this information." he warned.

Commander Apetrully nodded, and stood up from where he had been sitting in front of a desk. "Thank you very much, Tenzin. Is there anything else you require that we can supply for you? Food, water, gold?"

Tenzin shook his head. "Merely send these warriors in a month's time." He bowed low, "I thank you for your time," and turned, speeding out the same way he came.

Standing up and stretching, Commander Apetrully sighed. This would take a long time to plan.