Name: Gregory Harlan
Hero alias: Hu-Sheng (Tiger Saint)
Powers/Abilities: Super strength, speed, agility. Tiger senses.
The plane crashed over Malaysia left lone survivor Gregory Harlan barely alive. He was only 11, and as he staggered out of the remnants of the plane, breathing what should have been his last breaths, he wondered if his life had been sparred, or if he was cursed to live the last moments in his life in agony. Gregory looked unto the sky, and at the corner of his eye he spotted a large Tiger. As the wreckage continued to burn, the two could only stare at each other, wondering who would act first. The tiger walked towards Gregory, and through his mind he could only think "Is this how I die? As an animals easy meal". Yet it only laid by Gregory, as if it was pitying him, giving him company through his pain.
He survived. But how? Was it the animal that gave him a will to live? Was it this tiger that gave him another chance? He followed the tiger, and the two lived together for 15 years, and during that time Gregory found that he had gained amazing abilities. He had great strength, outstanding agility, he developed the senses of a tiger. For that reason they were able to live in the Malaysia jungles, until one night, while hunting with his companion, they found 5 poachers, with the intention of killing and taking Gregorys long time friend. The gun was fired, hitting the tiger in its stomach. Without time to think, Gregory took up his spear and stabbed and killed all 5 poachers. And with that there was silence. Gregory laid by the tiger as he did him 15 years ago, hoping that the tiger would survive just like he had.
It didn't survive. For days Gregory wept for his friend. How do you live without someone who was with you through most of your life? Once someone who you loved more than yourself passes, how can you move on? Gregory had found an answer. He would begin a new life. He named himself
Hu Sheng ( 虎圣 ), and paid homage to his lost friend by wearing his skin. Hu Sheng vowed upon the Tiger that he'd protect the Malaysia jungles from poachers and keep it's people and animals safe. He is sometimes spotted by the residents, and poachers are often found tied to trees where Hu Sheng was last spotted.
My first contest entry here. Hope it did well.