AN. Sorry I didn't put the authors note on the first chapter haven't got used to the site controls, so here it is. First story for anything so please be nice and I would like some tips and tricks on how to continue or what my faults are but nice comments are well … nice and I will admit this is more or less of the bat, didn't do any planning so enjoy I hope.

Disclaimer: I don't own Kung Fu Panda or anything affiliated with it excluding my personal copy of the movies

The darkness of the palace dungeon flickered dimly in the gloom due to the only source of light being a single torch on the wall, that anyone who looked at it could tell would diminish soon and plunge the place into darkness, which would make the depressing feel of the place feel horrifying to the bravest of souls who were forced to stay there against their own will. Four creatures were present in the dungeon two were stood their arms locked behind their back in their own grasp, a monkey Master of Kung Fu and a panda best known as the Dragon Warrior who had their heads down in shame at their actions but not enough to obscure the clear view of what was unfolding in front of their horror stricken faces. The other two, one the Grandmaster of the palace and the last his pupil and adopted daughter. Their eyes not daring to break the bond in fear of the other viewing it as them backing down.

"Master Tigress what do you think you are doing questioning me?" Shifu finally spoke out after what seemed like hours to the four. His voice seemed calm but his eyes burnt to look at, Tigress wasn't one to back down though

"I am merely asking you to question what happened before you make a judgement." Shifu raised an eyebrow and gave her a look of this will be continued later

"Very well, tell me what transpired here" he spoke as he turned around to glare at the two quiet animals behind him, missing the slight break in tigress's attitude. "Well the argument isn't over yet but I count that as one win over Shifu." Tigress thought to herself.

"Right so what you are telling me is to cheer yourselves up you are going to sleep in noodle soup?" the grandmaster questioned his two students raising his eyebrow after Monkey finished his story of what happened since Tigress arrived on the scene.

"No why would we want to sleep soaking wet in noodle soup?" Po questioned completely forgetting the situation he, Monkey and Tigress if she wasn't careful were presently in. This caused a range of different reactions from all present; Tigress face-palmed and proceeded to shake her head in disbelief. Monkey took a step further away from Po for good measure in case Shifu lashed out. Po upon realising what he had done started a staring competition with the floor. Everyone was waiting for Shifu's reaction for what felt like forever as he just stared at the panda his left eye twitching with anger.

"I'm going to pretend you didn't just say that panda." This caused a shocked everyone else until heard "But I'm now off to bed so you're going to have to wait until morning for this to be sorted out. Good night" gesturing to the messed up cell the two Male masters would have to sleep in before heading off to his room

"Well this is awkward." Po stated breaking the awkward silence that filled the room

"I'll say." Monkey chipped in as Tigress closed the cell door on them, locking them away in the still disgusting dungeon

"Can't you at least give us something to clean up with?" Po begged as Tigress locked the heavy iron door before placing the key on the opposite wall in its glass case

"Sorry Po but you heard Master Shifu. You have to stay like this until morning." The tiger stated before walking back to her own room to sleep

Well great things just couldn't get worse." Po stated as Monkey tried his best to sleep on the floor. Po looking at his friend getting comfortable enough to sleep on his soaked mat, decided to take a last look outside as best he could. Walking over to the barred window in the corner of the cell looking over at the valley it was night now. They had been in the cell for almost four hours and it was dark, but there was still a clear moonlit view to appreciate at least. Looking down at the valley he could see the full extent of the damage, most was untouched except the aftermath of the explosion that had consumed five full houses and the scorch marks that had consumed several more before being contained. Turning away from the window disheartened by the view below him, Po laid down on the mat causing it to squelch under him. Closing his eyes trying to get to sleep he succeeded half an hour later to fall into an uneasy slumber.

The next morning the gong sounded out to the whole valley waking those who had a business or other intentions to the start of the day. One person who normally struggled to wake up before the gong panicked when the sound rang through his shared cell, causing him to try and run through the large heavy door head first. The force of him propelling himself against the door knocked out the supposedly unbeatable great Dragon Warrior instantly. Monkey who being up before the gong just stared in disbelief at what the panda had just done, knowing full well he had to face Shifu alone.

"So he just ran into the door." Shifu questioned

"Yeah he got up panicked and ran into the door." Monkey replied, still stood upright in the centre of the cell with his head bowed to the floor

"Well maybe this will teach him to get up before the gong. That or the mocking from the rest of the five concerning the large bruise that will stain the whole left of his temple." Shifu said almost laughing at the state the panda had put himself in. "Almost forgot, I have decided on your punishment." Shifu said regaining his composure, as he relocked the door he had opened to check on Po. "Stocks." Shifu stated bluntly

"But Master Shifu that is not used for masters as it put them in danger of assassination." Monkey complained obviously not a fan of the idea

"Sorry Monkey Constable Hau decided on it and it is completely under his jurisdiction, nothing I can do. Don't worry though one of the five will protect you during the day and you will sleep here at night so your safety is guaranteed."

"Master Shifu." Viper screamed as she rounded the corner

"Viper what's wrong?" Shifu asked as he locked the cell holding Po and Monkey, where Monkey was using the rags he was given by Shifu when he arrived to clean

"The Musician's village was ransacked last night, tore through no chance to sound the alarm. Two deaths a lot more injured, but that's not the worst part." Viper said Concern lining her voice

"Why what makes this worse?" Shifu questioned confused to what makes a ransacked village with dead and injured worse

"They blame Po."

AN. Sorry the chapter is shorter but I do other things. For example I am a 360 gamer and have recently got new games (was my birthday couple of weeks ago). I have jobs to sort out the house, friends, family and today I am doing some painting (wall not art) so please be patient.

Thank You Cookie M 2012, TheSupernova and WFeathersfor your reviews, think I forgot.