A/N
my first fanfic! It will be three chapters, but if anyone wants a forth *mature* ending then I would do that as well. Thank you rate don't for get to RR!
-Regis
It was a warm day of average Chinese weather. A gentle breeze flowing like syrup through the valley; just strong enough to rustle the leaves and disturb any wind chimes. Training for the day had run its course and ended about an hour ago. Everyone was relaxing, Monkey and Mantis playing mahjong in the hall of heroes, Crane and Viper enjoying small, flirtatious talk. The dragon warrior was in the courtyard, lazing around as usual- stretching occasionally. Finally, Master Tigress was meditating under the sacred peach tree of heavenly wisdom. She would do this often, if not daily; it was the perfect spot. She could see the training hall, the palace, the barracks, and the courtyard. Keeping an eye on Po was never a bad idea.
Moments later, Zeng the palace messenger arrived through the gates, making an announcement to the nearest resident he could find, which just so happened to be a celebrity panda.
"Good evening Master Po, I bring a message from the valley if you'd like to hear it."
Po being the nice guy he is was excited and bloated with energy amongst other things.
"Sure Zeng, what do you have? Oh oh, let me guess! A mission?" Po said in a fun tone, taking a kung fu stance.
"Well not exactly Po, their's a dancing troop known as 'Ladies of the Shade' coming to the village, and they have invited the powerful warriors of the Jade Palace to attend their performance." Zeng said now more relaxed and casual.
"Ah awesome! This will be great! Thanks Zeng" Po said smiling at the avian, "I'll go tell everyone now, they'll all be glad to have some entertainment!" With that, Po went off to tell his friends.
First to the hall of heroes, "Monkey, Mantis, their's a dancing performance in the village later tonight, you guys want to go?" Said a happy panda.
"Sure Po, there will be plenty of ladies at a dance right!" Said Monkey, slyly giving a high five to Mantis. "Count us in!" Said Mantis just as Po left in a hurry.
A dance. Po didn't realize what this was until now. It was a dance. Like for couples. Huh. But his lack of focus got the better of him and he continued on his quest.
"Hey Crane, Viper, there's a dance in the village lat..." Po said before stopping quickly. His mouth grew a little dry, and his eyes grew large. Crane and Viper were pretty close to each other... Closer then usual. A close not meant to be seen by Po.
Crane and Viper sat quietly, surprised at Po's intrusion but playing it cool.
"Ahhhh, hey Po, what do you need?" Said Viper in a nervous but, fine, tone for the snake.
"There's a dance in the village later, and I was wondering if you guys wanted... to go." Po said recovering fast, not understanding what he saw at all. Crane and a viper perked up at the word dance, realizing they had a date now.
"Yeah! Of course we'll go!" Said Viper, happy now. "Thanks Po!" Said Crane, equally happy for the opportunity.
Po was pleased with his recruiting skills, smiled at the two, and walked on to spread more news. He walked out of the kitchen and back to the courtyard- slowly beginning to ascend the steps that led to the tasty peach Po couldn't wait to get his hands on. Once there, he saw Tigress. As usual in lotus position, not quite into her true meditation state but very peaceful. Po liked that. He sat down next to her, a few feet away, the plateau seemed to shake with his sudden addition of weight to its top, and Tigress felt this- throwing her off from calmness and agitating her chi. She opened her eyes to see that fat panda. Happy as usual, smiling at her- and ooohh what a smile it was.
"Why does he look so happy? Is it me? Is something wrong with the way I look?" Tigress thought, she didn't want to admit this, but she was recently becoming more and more self-conscious about the way she looked.
"What is it Po?" Tigress said in a gentle but annoyed tone.
There's a dance later tonight in the valley, everyone's going..." Po said innocently enough. But Tigress, to her, Po was asking, not telling. This worried her.
"A dance? Me? I... I'm that not that good looking am I?" Tigress thought to herself, now feeling more confident in her recent improvements to her appearance and to her body. She thought for a while, hesitating, no one else hesitated or thought like she did about something so simple.
Po was thinking as well,
"please please please."
He wouldn't say this out loud, but Tigress being there would mean a lot to him. He expected a delay like this after telling her, but he was edgier then expected. Patience was not his strong suit. Neither was being punched by Tigress, something he anticipated to happen if she was offended.
"Well Po, I suppose I could..." Po cut her off
"Great Tigress you'll love it! I'll come get you when it's time!" Said an extremely satisfied Po. Full attendance. No excuses. Happy day.
Po ran off now, back to doing his thing where ever.
Tigress felt good, she had a date with Po, someone she'd had feelings toward for a while now. She was nervous though, don't get a tiger wrong- she'd never danced before. But inexperience never stopped her. "Po's a nice guy- he'll understand." Tigress though, purring lightly at this new development.
Finding peace was easier for her now, and she continued meditating- subconsciously thanking Po for the inspiration.
Sadly Tigress was mislead, Po wasn't asking her, he was telling her, but she didn't know this; ignorance is bliss. At least for now.
Po never picked a peach from that tree.
The hours went by quickly, mahjong occupied Monkey and Mantis. A game usually lasted 90 minutes for 5 or so hands, but they were playing 5 winds (25 hands), and this would take a while. Crane and Viper were happy. They had a date after all. A real one too. Flirting can fill more time then those two thought.
The hours passed and the sun came and went. Like a wave. Not from the ocean, but a friendly neighbor. The paw rises and drops, faster then you'd expected too. Just like the sun.
Everyone was happy and getting ready.
Viper had put fresh flowers on her head for Crane.
Crane changed his pants and washed off a little.
Monkey used a cologne he bought in the village, designed to 'attract the ladies.'
Mantis had made arrangements with a butterfly or two.
Po had been ready for hours, his old torn up pants no longer existed. Literally. Just as Tigress was working to improve her femininity, Po was increasing his hygiene by wearing new, navy blue shorts that were much more serious looking. Tigress always liked a serious man.
"I'm so glad I bought these new pants- they're more... kung fuè! Hi-ya!" Po said swatting at the air.
Now to her:
"I hope he likes this." Tigress said as she sprayed a perfume onto her body, getting some in her mouth and eyes by accident. She didn't do this kind of thing often. But tonight was special.
"Dammit!" She said lightly rubbing her eyes and coughing.
She wanted to look good, to look like a woman. Not that she didn't usually, but she wanted to be particularly attractive tonight. Her clothes were understated, simple vest and pants, just a slimmer fit, and in darker colors to promote the night sky and warmth kicked off by the lanterns. She really thought this one through.
There was a knock, she was ready, or at least felt so. She opened the door to see Po.
"Wow he looks good..." Tigress thought seeing him leaning up against the door smiling like he had been earlier. (Here, Po = John Stamos. There ya' go)
"Whoa Tigress you look amazing!" Po said holding out both hands as if to frame her waist. "Well come on everyone's waiting!"
Po ran off down the hall and out to the courtyard just ahead of Tigress, who was walking briskly to keep up.
She was sad he didn't take her arm like a true gentlemen, but he was Po, excited, and she knew it was his first time too.
"Everyone else is looking sharp, glad to see those boys cleaned up- too bad they'll go home empty handed as always." She thought. Knowing full well the only one with a chance was Crane, and Po, maybe.
They all descended the thousand steps together, all walking at the same casual pace, wondering how good the dancers would be; or who the dancers were in general- they'd been to events before of coarse. But never dancing.
They approached the village square, for the time of night, they were surprised to see so many of the villagers out, young and old- the PR for this event was great.
Lanterns of various primary colors were strung up above their heads, flower petals on the ground of the village square- a romantic touch. Tables strewn about, forming a large interior circle that could be nothing else but a dance floor.
The warriors were treated with praise and welcome as normal, young fan girls approached Po as always, but Tigress knew he'd wave them off- he was hers tonight. Selfishly hers.
"Hey girls! Nice to see the fans and all but, not tonight guys." Said Po.
"Aaaawww, but Dragon Warrior! You will at least be dancing right!" Said one girl. This rallied them all up. Po didn't expect to dance with anyone in particular- but these girls? No.
He had to improvise... "Aaaahh yeah girls, sorry, but aaaahh, I have aaaahh date!" Said Po proud of his quick thinking.
No one in the group reacted to this, all the boys had someone, Viper was certainly enjoying her company.
"That's it Po. Tell them." Thought Tigress.
The girls dispersed, sad now, but there were boys around to taunt and call for if needed.
The group found a table to share. The performance was about to start.
how was it? I'll post the second chapter once I get a review or two! I will accept suggestions to spice things up... Read my profile! Thanks!
-Regis