Well folks. After the success I had with the last fanfic, "Kung Fu Tag," I thought I might as well keep trying. I never thought writing fanfics could be so much fun. LOLZ. So here goes…

Chapter One

The sun shone brightly down on the jade palace. It was a real scorcher outside. After all it was summer. Everybody was all inside trying to keep cool fanning one another and trying to stay cool themselves. It was almost impossible. Everyone started to get cranky because of the heat.

"DAMN THIS HEAT!" Tigress yelled. "This is the hottest it's been in China for a long time!"

"You got that right." Crane agreed. "I feel bad for those who are out on the streets with no shelter whatsoever. No way to cool off. No nothing."

"Yeah, but it really sucks to be a big guy like me. The heat just gets to me and having all this fur doesn't help at all." Po said frustrated.

It seemed like everyone had something to complain about in the horrid heat. It was inevitable to hear a complaint from someone nearby.

"I suppose it could be worse somewhere else." Viper said trying to shine some light on the subject.

"Where else could it possibly be worse?" said everybody else in unison.

"Indonesia, I assume. It is a tropical region."

Everybody looked at one another. They agreed with Viper as they all started to try to once again get cooled off. They all hated the heat and were quite disgusted with it. They got so sick of being hot that they decided to find a nearby lake. A nice dip in the water would be great for everybody.

It wasn't long before they found a nearby lake. Everybody was relieved to have found it. Everybody stepped in except Po and Tigress. Po yelled a hearty "Cannonball!" And with that a huge splash resulted, getting everyone wet. And yet it felt good to be soaked in the horrendous heat.

"Wow, good one Po!" Crane yelled cheerfully. "That splash really got everyone soaked!"

Po spewed forth some water from his mouth. "Totally! I really got you guys, huh?"

"No kidding!" Everybody cheered.

Just then some bizarre noise could be heard. It sounded like somebody yelling. The person also could be perceived as falling from the sky. It was getting louder and louder until a crash could be overheard.

"It came from the jade palace!" Tigress said with sudden bravery.

"We'd better check it out." Po said.

When they got closer and closer to the palace, they could hear someone cursing like a sailor and then the person just yelled "lingonberry jam!" Apparently, he secretly was trying to not swear that time. The voice sounded familiar.

"No it can't be can it?" asked Po.

"Son of a bitch it is." Replied Mantis almost disappointedly.

"Wow, he really got you emulating his words." Monkey said laughing.

"Tommy?" said Tigress and Viper simultaneously. They all had to see the whole thing.

They all ran inside and saw the mess. There were pieces of the roof all over the floor. Amazingly, their vulgar acquaintance was alive. He had a few scrapes and bumps but he could barely stand up.

"Hello again, everybody! Damn, what the hell? I felt like a freakin' spaceship going into light speed! I'm not giving that book to my nephew, heaven knows what could happen." He wobbled around and then fell flat on his face.

"Wow. How embarrassing. Even more so than when you first came in our lives, Po." Said Crane condescendingly.

"Seriously, Tommy. What the hell brings you here again?" Tigress asked in a gruff manner.

"What?" asked Tommy in a slightly offended tone of voice. "You're not all happy to see me again?"

"Well you crashed through the roof of our sacred palace." Said Monkey.

Tommy just looked up. "Well I couldn't help it that time. I didn't know it was going to send me falling out of the sky. Geez, what a rough landing. Not to mention a rough welcome."

"You really shouldn't have come back to see us, Tiger Boy. In fact it was really dumb of you to do so." Mantis said with all honesty.

"Aww, man!" said Tommy frustrated. "I'm a Tiger again! Why can I not be myself in my own form when I come here?"

"It must be the power of the book." Replied Viper. "In fact, it IS."

"Where's the Master of ceremonies himself? You know, Master Shifu?" Tommy asked asininely.

"Dude, I have to ask you something. WHERE'S YOUR RESPECT?" asked Po demandingly.

"Wow, Po. I never heard you sound so serious." Said Tommy shocked.

"If you really want to know, he's meditating. He has a cave where he does so." Tigress said. "I don't think you want to disturb him."

"Oh," said Tommy. A slight disappointment could be sensed in his voice.

They were talking about how they were having such a good time and then Tommy had to come into their lives again suddenly. Then without notice, Master Shifu came by.

"Warriors…ugh. Oh boy." Said Shifu after seeing the officer in Tiger form. He really didn't want to see Tommy again. It could be heard in his voice.

"Master Shifu!" exclaimed Tommy in a happy tone. "Good to see you again."

"Likewise," said Shifu trying to sound as honest as possible. "As I was saying, there is a new threat to China. An evil warlock lord has come. He is known as Lu Tau. He has the power to raise the dead from the grave and evil spirits. With his evil arts, including powerful martial arts skills, he will surely destroy us all! He has been covert for so long. Now someone has claimed to have seen him! He must be defeated. If he succeeds, he will send a great undead army on the world. I fear this is the greatest threat we have ever faced. And YOU!" exclaimed Shifu pointing his staff at Tommy. "You will not have anything to do with what the others here must do! In fact, you never should have come back!"

"But Master Shifu," Tommy said falling on his knees. "I had no idea this was happening! I've got the Kung Fu skills as well as this!" He pointed to the utility belt which had a .45 mm pistol. "I thought I'd bring it with me this time. It WILL come in handy!" He said bravely.

"You really don't understand, do you? You are only seeking glory. There will never be a moment that you will be with Po and the five."

Tommy looked depressed. His spirit was killed by Master Shifu's powerful words.

He sighed. "So I don't have the RIGHT to be with Po and the five? Is that what you're really telling me, Master Shifu?"

"Precisely," he said.

"Don't you remember? I managed to show my skills as a Kung Fu expert last time I came! I battled the furious five and also won each fight with honor! At least that's what I felt. I didn't even cheat."

Tommy had tears rolling down his cheeks. He felt truly embarrassed to be crying in front of everybody, but his feelings were truly crushed. He wanted to just try to help Po and the Furious Five in any way he could. In his mind, he really wasn't just an off-duty officer with time on his hands, but an enigmatic warrior from a faraway land.

I hope you guys are still awake. There's more pending real soon. Please keep reading. I know it's a really mind-boggling chapter and story, but please…have faith. It will get better.