It had been a full day since the defeat of Fennu and the Valley of Peace had begun to settle down. The battle had been fierce and had nearly cost the lives of two warriors. A panther known as Yinshen who had taken her leave back to Gongmen city and live the life that was originally meant for her. The other was the Jade palace's newest member. A python named Mike. He had managed to confront the gorilla warlord with the panthers help and succeeded, nearly losing his own life. But now, there was nothing but peace. At long last. Even if it lasted for a day, it was a day without worry of being attacked from a powerful enemy. It was at that point that one of the other warriors of the Jade Palace, Mantis, had decided that it would do Mike some good to get out and celebrate, maybe drink a few beers. The bug knew that he certainly needed some after Yinshen left and broke his tiny little heart, despite the fact that he never caught on that Yinshen never liked him in the first place, Mantis always thought the opposite. Oh well. Maybe there would be another attractive girl over in the bars. But for now, he was trying his hardest to convince Mike to take the night off and have a guys night out. It didn't seem to be going all too well.
"For the last time Mantis, no means no"! The python hissed as he slithered his way into the barracks kitchen with the miniature bug closely in pursuit behind him.
"Aw come on man! It's just one night and a couple of beers! If you're lucky you might get some... you know, action". Mantis winked nudging Mike before hopping up onto the table as Mike grabbed himself a glass of water.
"Mantis, I'm with Viper remember"? He snapped in a warning tone.
"Yeah, but she doesn't have to know that".
Mike massaged his head with his tail in an attempt to rid himself of the quickly growing headache he was starting to recieve.
"It's no bloody wonder Yinshen didn't go out with you". He muttered loud enough for Mantis to hear.
"You're kidding right? She was just playing hard to get was all".
"If by hard to get you mean flicking you off her shoulder, kicking you into a wall and verbally insulting you on multiple occasions, then she was certainly trying hard indeed".
"Ha ha! Very funny! But anyway, back to my offer"?...
"No".
"Why not"? Mantis Pouted, throwing his arms up into the air starting to feel a little frustrated himself.
"Why not? Are you kidding me? Everytime you go out drinking, you get drunk off your ass and someone always ends up dragging you home".
"I only take one pint"!
"Well yeah, that would be fine for someone my size. But your size, well let's just say I'm surprised your liver is still working". Mike countered, not entirely sure if bugs have livers. "Plus you'll end up getting me just as drunk like you do with Monkey and in the morning I'll end up explaining to both Shifu and Viper why I have a hangover"!
"Well, yeah but, it's not like I'm asking you to get drunk. Just one pint! You've earned it what with all the craziness yesterday".
"Sorry Mantis, but my answer remains unchanged".
And neither did Mantis's persistence as throughout the remainder of the afternoon. Whenever he could he would ask the same question over and over again. "Want to get a beer"? It didn't matter what Mike was doing when he asked. Whether it was during training, or through dinner, or even when Mike was halfway through showering creepily enough, which proved to drain the last of whatever patience the python had remaining.
"MANTIS! What the hell are you doing spying on me while I'm in the shower"!? He yelled, covering his body from the bug with the shower curtain. Mantis remained unfazed.
"Uh Mike, you don't have to cover up. You don't normally wear clothes". He pointed out to the over dramatic snake.
"That's besides the point! Ever heard of privacy"?!
"Jeez, calm down man. I just wanted to ask you something".
"Mantis". Mike hissed. "I swear to God if you ask me if I want to go get a beer ONE MORE TIME, I will stick a hook into your chest and use you as fishing bait"!
"So... I take it as a maybe"?
If Mike gritted his teeth any harder, he would have risked breaking them. There was only so much that a calm individual could deal with and Mantis was testing those limits. But it was obvious that Mantis would keep asking him the same question over and over again until he said yes. He knew he was going to regret this, but the quicker he did it, the quicker he could have some peace and quiet.
"You know what? Fine! I'll do it! I'll have a pint! Yip de freaking do! Now will you just shut up already"!?
"Alright then, that's more like it. See you at eight". He smiled happily before leaving to Mike's happiness.
"Finally he's gone! Maybe now I'll be able to get some peace before"-
He hadn't had time to finish the thought in his head, someone knocked on the closed door before speaking. Turns out it was Tigress.
"Mike, bandits are robbing Ying the grocer! Let's go"!
"God. Damn it".
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I'm going to be starting uni in a weeks time and I got the idea of this story after thinking what Freshers week is going to be like. Just a silly little story I couldn't help but write about ^^.
There'll be three chapters all together and one will be submitted a day. That way I won't have to worry about losing track of time with it as I have done with a couple of my other stories. This one I WILL finish with no problems. Hopefully.
So to clarify, if you haven't read my main fanfic "Legend of the kung fu python", this story is based one day after the events of part one, after defeating Fennu. Mantis takes Mike drinking and the night takes an interesting turn from there. Also, there is a reason I've written this story in 3rd person. I won't explain why that is until the last chapter to avoid spoilers. But for now, I hope you enjoy reading this short. Cheerio!