What's up guys, I'm back with a new story! And this story would be, somewhat the sequel to my other story Outcast. Oh yeah, before I forget, thanks for TiPostorymaker for suggesting the story's plot, well, the whole story to be exact.
Now, shall we head on to the story?
It was yet another lovely and peaceful day in the Valley of Peace. And what's even more lovely, is that Po and Tigress are an official couple, but they still didn't get married. Although, that might happen in a few days from now since Po was planning to buy a ring for Tigress today. Which reminds me, let's go see what our heroes are doing right now.
All of our favorite heroes were all busy training in the training hall. Po was busy with his adversary, which was still that training dummy for kids which he really despised when he first got to the palace, but his mind was thinking about his proposal towards Tigress. Lunch time was coming so Po knew he had son time to think about it and began to focus on training.
On the other side of the hall, where the wooden warriors were standing, Tigress was punching and kicking the wooden adversaries like she was fighting a real bandit. Only problem is that she is up against wooden dummies that don't do anything other than get hit and hit all over again, and when lucky, get destroyed.
Master Shifu was watching all of his students train; Monkey was busy sparring with Crane on the Jade Tortoise Bowl, Mantis was busy with the Swinging Clubs of Instant Oblivion, and Viper was busy in her usual spot, you know the field of flames I guess (sorry, forgot what it was called). Master Shifu then looked outside and saw the sun was almost at it's highest point. He turned his attention back at his students and called for them.
"I think this is enough training for today my students." Master Shifu said grabbing everyone's attention and making them gather in front him. "Since today I have important things to do, after lunch, all of you may do what you want." He added.
"Yes Master Shifu." The Five plus Po said as thy bowed. Soon, Master Shifu went to wherever he was going and the Five went to the barracks for lunch.
While they walked in the courtyard, Po was now thinking more about the proposal. He looked at the sun and saw it at it's highest and then looked over at Tigress who was ahead of him.
'Alright Po, today, get the ring and tomorrow night should be the right time for you to do it.' Po thought as he walked. Just then, Viper went near the giant panda.
"Hey Po." Viper whispered over at the panda who seemed to not notice the green snake. "Po!" She whispered again this time grabbing Po's attention.
"Huh? What is it?" Po asked as he looked down at the snake.
"When are you going to get the ring for you know..." Viper started as she pointed using her head towards Tigress, "And most importantly, when are you going to propose to her?"
"I'm gonna go get the ring after lunch, and I'm thinking of doing it tomorrow night. I don't feel ready to do it tonight." Po whispered back to the green snake. Oh yeah, did I forget to mention that Po told the Five, well to be exact, Viper about his plan? Plus, he already got Master Shifu's permission, and it kinda shocked the red panda when Po asked him.
"Oh." Viper said as she looked ahead. "So, I'm guessing you have it all planned out?" She asked the panda, still looking ahead.
"Just a little. I want this to be a surprise." Po replied.
"You already told me that Po." Viper inquired, "Although, what if she gets curious as to where you are heading to after lunch, thus ruining the surprise? You know how 'clingy' she is towards you. I mean, she always goes with you whenever she has time to."
"I know how 'clingy' Tigress can be Vi." Po said adding some air quotation marks using his paws on the word clingy. "But I'm trusting you to help me with this. You could distract her something since you're like Tigress' best friend even before I got here." Po added.
"Well, that's a fact." Viper whispered when they were already at the barracks, "Anyways, I better head into my room and rest a bit before lunch." She added before entering the barracks.
Po watched the serpent leave and then headed into the barracks as well to go start cooking lunch for the Five. When he entered the kitchen, he headed straight to the stove and heated some pans. Then he started to prepare the meal by chopping up some ingredients and such, also, while he thought about his plans.
While he cooked, Tigress entered the kitchen to see her favorite panda.
"Hey Po." Tigress greeted when she entered, startling the panda a little but still Po managed to cut a wound in his finger.
"Ouch." Po said as he quickly dropped the knife and looked at the small cut on his pointer finger.
"Sorry for scaring you Po, are you hurt?" Tigress asked as she went near the panda and checked his paw.
"It's fine Ti, it's just a small wound. I'm just gonna patch it up." Po said as he headed to the first aid shelf in the corner of the kitchen and covered up the wound. Then he went back to the stove and started to cook again.
"So...What were you thinking about a while ago?" Tigress asked after some silence.
"Why are you asking?" Po asked as he looked at Tigress trying his best not to get nervous.
"Well, usually, you wouldn't get startled when someone talks to you especially when you're cooking." Tigress replied as she went near, "So what were you thinking about?"
"Oh, some stuff I needed to do after lunch." Po replied as he got back to cooking.
"What stuff?" Tigress asked getting curious.
"You know, some stuff like fruits to buy at the market and visiting my dad." Po replied not even telling the truth so Tigress won't suspect a thing.
"Oh." Tigress said, then silence passed by the two. "Well, can I come with you after lunch?" She asked the giant panda who almost cut himself again.
'I knew that she was going to ask that.' Po thought, then turned his head to look at Tigress. "It's okay Ti, I could do those things by myself. Besides, it's the things that I need to do." Po said adding an emphasis on the second 'I'.
"But, I just want to help. I really don't have that much stuff to do here at the palace." Tigress said.
Po looked at her and thought on what to do. Few seconds later, he gave off a brief sigh and spoke up.
"Alright Ti, you can come with me." Po said making the tiger smile a bit.
"Thanks Po." Tigress said then gave a small kiss on Po's cheek. "Do you need help in cooking too?" She asked.
"Lunch is about ready, so you could help by preparing the table." Po replied as he got back to cooking. Tigress nodded and then got started on preparing the table for lunch.
Meanwhile, in a small shack in the bamboo forest...
A panther was sitting on a chair and was looking outside a window. He held a crumpled up piece of paper in his paw and mentally growled.
"Those stupid Kung Fu Masters." The panther muttered under his breath. "All I wanted was to learn from the great Master Shifu yet they all decided to kick me out after doing a small tiny thing that isn't even a threat." He added as he stood up.
"And now I heard that the panda, that pathetic excuse for Dragon Warrior, just got back after I made him run away from the palace, like the baby he is." He said as he grabbed a cloak and satchel. "Why is that stupid panda even there? Why is he even the almighty Dragon Warrior? If someone were to be the Dragon Warrior that someone should be like me. And now I'm stuck here because of him too, I mean, why did he even ran away like a scared cat! If he didn't do it, I wouldn't have to be in this hell-hole." The panther said as he headed to the door.
"Now I think is the time to get revenge on those masters, especially that panda." He said as he opened the door. "And now that the panda got a new 'companion', she'll be my first target." He said as he threw the crumpled up paper and walked out the shack, closing the door shot.
The crumpled paper he threw was slowly opening to reveal a painting of a familiar tiger. A tiger that almost everyone in the valley recognized as Master Tigress.
Back with Po and Tigress...
"I think lunch is ready." Po said as he dimmed the flame in the stove. "Tigress, can you call the rest of the Five for lunch?" Po asked as he looked over at Tigress who seemed to finish preparing the dining table.
"Alright Po." Tigress replied as she headed out of the kitchen. She headed to Crane's room first since it was the nearest.
"Crane, It's time for lunch." Tigress said after knocking on Crane's door.
"Be out in a minute." Crane replied from inside the room. Tigress then headed to Mantis and Monkey's rooms and called them as well.
When she got to Viper's room, the door suddenly opened and Viper came out without even letting Tigress call her.
"Oh hey Tigress, I was just about to go look for you." Viper greeted when she noticed Tigress.
"Why we're you looking for me?" Tigress asked while raising an eyebrow.
"Well, I wanted to ask you to come with me to the marketplace." Viper replied.
"Why do you want me to come with you to the marketplace? Besides, I'm going with Po." Tigress replied, "By the way, lunch is ready." She added before heading back to the kitchen.
'Darn it.' Viper thought as she watched the tiger leave, "Better think of something else." She said to herself as she headed to the kitchen as well.
When she got in the kitchen, she saw the rest of the Five were already seated.
"Order up." Po said as he placed down two bowls of delicious, mouth watering, steaming dumplings. Plus a big bowl of noodles at the center of the table. He then took his seat next to Tigress and everyone began eating their lunch.
While eating, it felt like there were three groups. The group of Monkey and Mantis talking about pranks and stuff, the group of Viper talking to Tigress, and the group where Po and Crane was in...also known as the most silent group. Crane is usually silent at the dinner table so that's just normal but Po was preoccupied on thinking about this proposal that being silent was kinda once in a blue moon for him especially during meal times.
Let's go listen to Tigress' and Viper's conversation now...
"Say Tigress, how about we head to a spa?" Viper asked looking at the said tiger.
"Why should I head to a spa? I don't even have enough money to go there." Tigress replied as she drank her soup.
"Well, you know, to relax and stuff. Plus I'm paying for it." Viper said giving of a smile.
"Viper, I-" Tigress said but Viper cut her off.
"So you're in? Great! I'm gonna go prepare." Viper quickly said as she finishes her lunch and headed straight to her room, not even giving Tigress a chance to speak. Tigress just sighed as she finished her meal.
When they all finished eating, they headed to do what they wanted while Po cleaned up with some help with Tigress. After cleaning up, Tigress spoke up.
"Po, I don't think I could go with you today." Tigress said making the panda wonder why and sigh in relief as well.
"Why Ti?" Po asked half curious.
"Well..." Tigress started then Viper went near her.
"Come in Tigress let's go to the spa!" Viper said as she pulled the tiger.
"Alright, alright." Tigress said as she went along with the snake. Po watched them leave and Viper looked at Po while giving him a wink.
"Thanks." Po whispered at the snake. Viper smiled and then continued to pull Tigress out of the palace.
"Well, that's one problem down." Po said as he too headed out of the palace.
And that ends the first chapter of this story. Again, thanks to TiPostorymaker for suggesting this, you're a great guy. I'll be posting the next chapter when it's finishes so hope you guys have a great day!
This is LjDamz 11-
Po: Hey Lj, when are you gonna write the Alone Again? I want to see the viewer's reactions when they-
Me: DON'T SPOIL! I'm going to write it sooner than you think so just wai- How did you even get in here?!
Po: Oh well, through there. *points at an open portal*
Me: How did that even get here?!
Po: *shrugs* *Tigress comes in*
Tigress: Po! Don't disturb him, I heard he would be just like me when he gets mad.
Po: Okay. *heads out with Tigress*
Me: I'm going to have some company for a while. Anyways, this is LjDamz, trying to find out where the heck the portal came from, signing off.