Kung Fu Panda Fan Fiction: The Pendant of Diànyuán
Me: Hello, again all of you guys out there. This is where we get to the good stuff.
Po: Yeah this is where the Bodaciously Awesome Dragon Warrior comes in.
Monkey: Hey mister Big Shot!
Mantis: Don't forget about the little people.
Crane: Yeah, Po. Show some respect. This story isn't all about you.
Po: Oh. Right. Sure. It's about all of us. (whispering to me)But I'm the main star of this story right. I mean, who else would it be.
Me: Po, if you say one more thing about this story being all about you, I may just cut you out entirely!
Po: (backing away) NOOOOOOO!
Me: Yeesh. Couldn't you tell that was an idle threat? I need you in the story or the whole thing would be weird. But don't temp me. I don't take bragging lightly.
Po: Okay. Okay. I got it. No more bragging.
Viper: I don't mean to intrude but weren't you suppose to do something?
Me: Thanks, Viper. I might have forgotten. It's actually three things. First, I won't be posting as frequently because school is starting in a week, and rumor has it that 8th grade is tougher than 9th.
Po: It's true. You have so many projects and just think about all the h-
Tigress: Po. Please let the girl finish.
Po: Oh, sorry. Shutting up now.
Me: Thanks, Ti. Second, This is going to be a long chapter, so stay seated. Third, I want to give a shoutout to JubJub 0250 for my first review( I am checking out your story right now), and boy 0004 for following me. I will be checking out your newest stories as soon as I finish JubJub 0250. I bet you both are amazing.
Po: Totally! If you don't check them out I promise to Wuxi Finger Hold you, and the afterfact won't be-
All: PO!
Po: Sorry...again.
Me: Sooo, disclaimer do your thing and we can get started.
Disclaimer: I do NOT own any Kung Fu Panda productions, and you all know why.
Chapter One: Master are you Crazy?
Shifu POV
"Inner Peace...Inner Peace"
I was meditating in the shade of the Sacred Peace Tree. I had been at peace for a while ever since that panda has come. He can be irresponsible, clueless, annoying and a bit flabby, but he really was maturing as a warrior. Something had changed in him ever since we got back from Gongmen City. Maybe it was what he found out about his family or the fact Tigress nearly died for him. Either way, he has determination. His focus is a little shaky though. Then I heard something behind me.
"How are you old friend? How long has it been since we talked up here?" I recognized the voice immediately.
"Master. I have missed our talks and lessons. I could have used one two months ago." I turned around and saw peach blossoms turn into my very missed teacher, Master Oogway.
"You have done well, Shifu. You students are blossoming and the valley has been rid of trouble for a good amount of time." My teacher was talking about the happy and desired things that were happening, but his tone had me suspicious that something was amiss in the prosperous kingdom of China.
"What is wrong, Master? Everything has been perfect lately."
"Nothing and no one is perfect, Shifu. Everything has flaws."
"Yes, Master, but what is troubling you? This is exactly how you acted before you told me about Tai Lung's foretold escape."
"If you must know..."
"I must."
"The Guardian is returning." I was so shocked that I almost backed up too far and fell down the stairs that lead to the Sacred Peace Tree. That was a title that I hadn't heard for years. I hate to admit it, but the Guardian was the only animal that I was afraid of besides Tai Lung.
"Why? The Guardian has no business here. It got what it wanted, and fled China. Please tell me why it is returning."
"Patience is a virtue, Shifu. I will tell you, but do you remember that story I had told you as a child about the Pendant of Diànyuán?"
"Of course I remember, Master. It was my favorite legend as a child." Oogway smiled that old fatherly turtle smile that I had sort of missed. It helped me calm my spirit long enough to listen.
"Did I ever tell you that this particular legend was actually prophecy?" I blinked. That was all I could do without blowing up in his face.
"I-it w-was p-p-PROPHECY?!"
"Well, it actually is prophecy," Oogway said in an oddly calm way. I was getting pretty angry. Why would he not tell me? This is even MORE serious than Tai Lung and Lord Shen COMBINED!
"Why didn't you tell me? This is serious. Not only is China at stake, but so is the rest of the world!"
"There is a time and place for everything, and the time for me to tell you about the prophecy is now. Remember how the Keeper of Life had two protectors and how one of them was a dragon in the story I told you?"
"Like I said, of course, but what does that have to do with me-" This can't be happening. Not again. It was hard enough dealing with it the first time but this might just kill me!
"The Dragon Warrior-that PANDA-is one of the protectors of the Keeper?! Have I died yet?"
"You are not dead, but, yes. The panda is one of the two protectors. The other is unknown. Those are the only two capable of finding the Keeper besides the Guardian." This is really irking me. First that panda is chosen as the Dragon Warrior, then he finds inner peace at the youngest age possible, and now THIS?!
"Master, are you CRAZY?" This can't be happening! That panda can't possibly be a Protector."
"In order to know what is impossible, you would have to know everything and you don't, so it is indeed, possible. And to be more clear, he is the Champion of Light. The other protector is the Champion of Flame. In order to beat the Guardian, you must have both champions as well as the Keeper, so while searching for the Keeper, make sure the Panda is looking for someone with a great fire inside of them."
"But, how would I know whether it is the real Keeper? The Guardian is known for it's deception." I need to get all of the information that I can get if I have to rely on Po and some nonexistent Champion to find the Keeper.
"The Keeper is unlike any warrior that has come before them, not in appearance like the Dragon Warrior, but in character. Everything will find a place in their heart no matter how much they have been hurt. Remember this talk as you tell the Dragon Warrior, but don't tell him the prophecy until you think you might have found the Keeper. Trust me when I say he will not take it well otherwise. Good luck, my friend. I believe that you and the Dragon Warrior will be able to find not only the Keeper of Life, but the Champion of Flame."
I have to accept all of this, but I'm not sure if I am ready. This is going to be the greatest challenge for my warriors to ever face. But, if Master Oogway believes in us, then I do as well.
"Thank you, Master. I will do you proud." As I finished, I saw my old friend return to peach blossoms. It was nice to see him again even if the circumstances were a little nerve wrecking. I started running towards the training hall, so I could give Po a good excuse to look for the Keeper. Now, all I have to do is try and find the Champion of Flame. But who could that be out of millions of animals?
No POV
"Hiiiiyaaaah!" Tigress had just traded places with Mantis in the training hall. Tigress needed to refine her blocks using the Gauntlet of Wooden Warriors, while Mantis wanted to add more force to his strikes by destroying every single one of the Seven Swinging Clubs of Instant Oblivion. Everyone else was working long and hard in their area of expertise.
After Po had defeated Shen two months ago, everyone realized that there were different kinds of criminals and evil masterminds. The Furious Five and the Dragon Warrior wanted to make sure that every villain could be defeated whether their strong suit was brains or brawn or in some cases, both.
In the corner, Po was working on sneak attacks with the Adversary(because we all know stealth mode is very...challenging for Po). He finally found what would be a blind spot if the Adversary were alive and attacked. This meant that Master Shifu had to walk in at that moment.
The slam of the door startled Po making him lose his focus. He smashed into the Adversary and went flying through the training hall. He hit Mantis square in the face with his hand, accidentally punched Monkey in the gut, and bounced through the Jade Tortoise of Wisdom narrowly missing Crane and and arrow being shot at him. When Tigress turned around, she saw a rolling blur of black and white heading straight for her. She tried to get out of the way, but knocked into a wooden warrior and ended up rolling with the giant bowling ball straight towards the wall. Viper tried to stop the rolling duo, but she got into a tangled mess and flew into the Jade Tortoise of Wisdom. The two warriors finally hit the wall.
Both had raging headache and felt dizzy as they stood up. Tigress was the first to speak after she shook her head to regain composure.
"Po, you seriously need to stop that. You should expect Master Shifu slamming the door open by now. I've said it once and I will say it again. You. Need. To. FOCUS!"
"Well I'm sorry but that door was messing up my stealth mode." Po retorted while still rubbing his head.
"Yeah, like he has a stealth mode," Mantis whispered to a snickering Monkey. Unfortunately, Po was getting annoyed, and his headache wasn't helping. When he heard what Mantis said he went a little overboard.
"Well, I'm trying to get better shorty!"
"That is it! Who you calling shorty?"
"Can't you just be quiet for a minute, bug brain?"
" You wouldn't dare call me that!"
"If I done did it, I done dared it!"
Viper tried to help by calming Mantis while Crane and Monkey worked on Po. Tigress was just taking it all in looking for the right moment to strike. She had talked to Master Shifu about Po getting some more time to just relax or meditate, because he's been on edge ever since she took the hit for him in Gongmen City. She noticed a change in his spirit. He was more determined even though he was definitely a lot less focused. She was getting tired of this trivial fight and was about to knock both Mantis and Po upside the head when someone beat her to it. Master Shifu had knocked down both of the warriors and looked even more angry than usual. Tigress and the rest of the Furious Five took a giant step(or slither)back. If Shifu was provoked he could he TEN times worse than an angry Tigress.
"I have HAD IT!" Master Shifu shouted. "How can you work as a team to defend China if you can't even go a day without getting into some sort of fight?" Master Shifu then stopped to breathe in and out. Once he was calmer, he continued. "I thought you had learned your lesson when we took that trip to the Museum of Kung Fu (I will be using a few things from Legends of Awesomeness), but maybe you all" He looked at all of his students while saying this,"just need to take the rest of the day off."
"What?" everyone, including Tigress yelled. She didn't need a break. It was Po who did. She and the rest of the Furious Five were fine they needed to keep training so they wouldn't get captured if Po wasn't able to fight.
"It is only for the rest of the day. Everyone needs some time alone to recompose their spirits. You can't train all of the time. I thought you would know that by now as well." Master Shifu said while looking at Tigress for two reasons. Mistress Mu Gon and the request she had made for the Dragon Warrior. The Furious Five and the Dragon Warrior bowed-some a little happier than others-and headed for the door of the training hall.
"Not you, Panda." I have a special task for you." Master Shifu said as Po had reached the door. Dang it! Po thought. He loved breaks more than any of the other warriors he knew, and he was the one that had to work. Po walked back over to his master awaiting his task.
"While you are having fun, I want you to..."
"Yes, Master Shifu?"
"...To look for potential Furious Five replacements."
"What?"
"It takes a good twenty to thirty years to get everyone of them found and trained. It is always good to start early."
"Master, are you CRAZY! The Furious Five are still very capable and they will still be in thirty years."
"PANDA! I am just requesting that you look and bring anyone who seems promising back with you. These are not hard orders to follow. You will understand when you find someone who is capable."
"If you say so. Still the Furious Five don't need to be replaced for a long time. Anyway, isn't it you're job to find the next Furious Five?"
"Please just obey. You will know soon enough."
"Okay I'm going." Po said as he walked out of the training hall with a perplexed look on his face.
Master Shifu looked on and then said," You were right Oogway. That did remind me of our talk."
Tigress: Wait am I-
Me: At this point, I'm not sure and I'm writing the story.
Po: Didn't I tell you that this story is all about me? Who was right, I Was RIGHT!(starts dancing making "in your face" faces)
Me:(The Furious Five all look at me)Go for it. Sorry, Po. I tried to warn you.
Po: (The five are chasing Po out of the building) I'm sorry! I'M SORRY! SHIFU, HELP!
Shifu: Sorry, panda, but you asked for it. (Walks out after his students)
Me: Hope you like this. If Po makes it out of this alive he will indeed be in the next chapter. I used Google Translate for Diànyuán which supposedly means power. More on the pendant elaboration in future chapters. Thank you. (Looks out the window to find am unscathed Po surrounded by a knocked out Five) How did you- That Panda is getting a beatdown.(runs out of the building as peach blossoms blow towards the computer and the wind whispers "I believe")
