The residents of Gongmen City cheared in their thousands as Po, the mighty Dragon warrior emerged from the water, alive and safe. "He's alright !" i cried out to Shifu and the 4 in a breath of delight. I made my way to the edge of the small boat and presented my paw to the drenched and tired Panda. Lifting him from the sea, i stood and smiled at him for a brief second, shocked at how far he had come and admired his bravery and loyalty.
" That, was pretty hardcore" i complimented proudly. Po smiled and seemed taken back by my comment, as i hardley ever congratulated him on anything. My words seemed to reach out to him more than i could ever understand. In less than a second i felt a warm mass of fur cover my body, as the hero hugged me tight. Feeling a strange tingle run through me, i stood still and suprised, trying to comprehend my new found emotions rushing around my head. Slowly moving away, Po coughed nervously as i remained frozen for a brief second.
Shifu approached him with a warm smile, and congratulated him on his ability to find inner peace at such a young age. We all gathered to watch the beautiful array of fireworks, in thanks to the defeat of Lord Shen and the peace that now rained over the city; all thanks to our fluffy panda.
After the show had finished we all helped clear up the remains of the homes and bridges that lay scattered from the battle. I approached a small and elderly rabbit who was having troule removing some large bricks. " Do you need a hand there, sir?" i smiled and gave a warm chuckle. " Oh , yes please... My arms are not as strong as they used to be." Leaning down to pick up a brick, i felt a presense behind me. Turning around i saw a nervous and shy Po, twiddeling his fingers and brushing the floor with his feet.
" Po, is everything ok?" i asked. The panda looked up at me and gave a small smile and laugh before approaching me slowly. I didn't move, but could feel my heart beginning to race and i was finding it hard to swollow.
" Everything is fine..." he reassured me, but i remained unconvinced. Shaking his head he quickly turned away from me. " It's ok... it doesn't matter" he mummbled disheartened. " No, what... what is it ? " i urged, as i walked over and placed my paw gently onto his shoulder. I heard him sigh before turning around to face me.
" Okay... you can do this Po... just tell her " he muttered under his breath. " Tell me what, po ?" i asked. My voice became shakey, and i let out a small cough to remove the lump that was building up in my throat.
The Dragon Warrior took a hold of both my hands and gently massarged them whith his. Glancing up at his face i saw his emerald Green eyes staring into mine. I couldn't look away... I didn't want to look away. Giving his hands a comforting squeeze, we both laughed and looked to the floor.
"It's you Tigress" Po said sweetly. I looked back up and his face had became serious but loving. " I love you", he spoke quietly. I know you probably don't feel the same way about me... i mean look at me, compared to you " he laughed quickly. "I'm sorry if this makes you feel uncomfortable, but i nearly lost you earlier. Seeing you out cold on that plank of wood, scared the living day lights out of me. I need to tell you how i feel, incase i never get the chance too."
I smiled at him, as my eyes filled with tears. I was never good at expressing myself through words and without thinking, i pulled him closer to me and kissed him. The tears ran down my face, and i could feel the eyes of everyone had drawn to us, but i didn't care. I knew at this moment... i wanted him, and i wasn't going to have it any other way.