This is a father's day Kung Fu Panda fic. Hope you'll like!
Gift of Father's Day
by: Terrell James
Chapter 1: Awaiting for Father's Day
Po was sitting on the Sacred Peach Tree of Wisdom, thinking about what to give his father, Mr. Ping and Master Shifu for Father's Day. He describes them as father figures, though one is a duck and another is the same species as Po, only smaller and endangered. The only thing that sparks on his mind that what would be a good gift for them both. He feels the wind flowing through his fur and feels a complete breeze stroking through him. Then, he heard a sound of the flute coming through the air. He got up and wanted to see where it came from as it lead through the Valley of Peace and sees Shifu playing the flute. He thought he should leave Shifu alone and that he wouldn't be bothered, but wanted to stay and listen to it.
When Shifu stopped playing, Po exclaimed, "ENCORE! ENCORE!"
He opened his eyes and saw Po standing in from of him, looking a bit agitated and puzzled. He asked, "Panda, how long have you been standing there?"
"Long enough, master. I just thought you need an audience."
Shifu sighed heavily and rubbed his temples to relieve stress from everything, including being watched by Po. He looked at him in the eye and asked, "What do you want, anyway?"
"Well, father's day is coming up and I was just wondering what would be a great gift for you."
"Really? Well, one thing that I like from you, is just something special, not too fancy or anything like that, just a card or some candles." explained Shifu.
"I can do that."
"Are you sure? You have two father figures, myself and Mr. Ping. I'm pretty sure that he'll want you to get something that will completely be custom-wise."
"I know my dad. Everything he revolves around is noodles. Although, it would be kinda weird to make a gift made out of noodles."
"True, but just try to give your father something that is really special, but not too special."
"I'll try my best. I'll ask him and see what he wants for father's day."
"Great. Now can I get back to playing my flute, please?"
"Oh, sure. I'll leave you with your little flute, then."
Po walked out and left Shifu playing the flute by himself to enjoy the tranquility and peace surrounded, while Po walked all the way down the stairs, barely taking a stop and feeling a little breathless. As he got to end of the stairs, he took a deep sigh of relief and continued walking until he got to Mr. Ping's noodle shop, where he sees him coming out of the door and looked surprised. Mr. Ping came to him and gave him a huge hug, and received it back. He asked, "What has my dragon warrior came down here for?"
Po was scratching his head and looked a little nervous about what he was about to ask him for, but he finally asked, "What kind of gift you want me to give you on father's day?"
Mr. Ping was feeling a bit joyful about that question and told him, "Well, it's a good thing you remembered father's day. Here's what I want from you, you can give me some windchimes from that store a few miles away from here."
"Sure, I can do that."
"Perfect. So you just visiting?"
"Yeah, I guess. Well, thanks anyway, though."
"No problem, son. See you around."
"Bye, dad."
Then, he went back to the Jade Palace to tell Shifu what Po's dad's gift for him would be. He saw Shifu coming in from the palace and ran up to him. Shifu asked, "Well, what did your dad say?"
"Okay, he said he needs windchimes."
"Windchimes?"
"Yeah. To sort of give this soothing sound to add to the atmosphere for the restuarant."
"Do you know how much of these cost?"
"He told me they were kinda cheap, I think."
"Not to worry, I'm pretty sure you and the Five will put your heads together to come up with something. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to meditate." said Shifu, as he walked off, leaving Po thinking what will the Furious Five reaction will be when they find out what Shifu and Mr. Ping wants from Po for father's day. He was anxious, nervous and a little hopeful that they can be either understanding or kinda furious about this situation. At that point, Po began to feel a little confused and nervous about impressing both of his father figures, but he's also worried about how the Five will respond to that.
