Chapter 2: Old Dreams

This chapter is from my partner and crime ShadowTeenGirl with some thoughts added in by yours truly. I hope you enjoy. :)

(Flash back)
"Get back here fatty," cackled some older goat kids. They were chasing a young panda boy down an alley way.
"Go away leave me alone!" yelled the panda boy as he ran. He turned a corner and his eyes widened with terror for it was a dead-end. His chubby frame was to the wall as the goat kids surrounded him.
"We got you now fatty? Any last words?" asked the leader with a sickening grin.
"Please don't do this," the boy begged.
"Get him," the leader said and the others ran at him. But before they could make a move the panda boy heard a roar. He opened his jade eyes and saw a black figure leaping in front of him. Getting a better look he saw the figure was a leopard. A female leopard to be exact and she glared angrily at the goat bullies.
"Five against one how cowardly," she hissed her voice like ice.
"What is it to you girlie if we want to pick on fatty we can". Then the goat boy started to look her over."And by the way baby why don't you and me grab some lunch later," the leader said with a wink.
The female leopard's sapphire green eyes flashed dangerously as she hissed, "I hate those who pick on others for entertainment and I would sooner die then to even associate myself with people like you". Then in a flash she seized the leader by the throat and slammed him into the ground. One goat boy grabbed her while the other was about to hit her.
"Hey leave her alone!" the panda boy shouted and tackled the goat kid to the ground. While the girl stepped on the goat's foot and slapped him across the face. The others got smart and ran away leaving the panda and the leopard girl alone. "Hey thanks for the help," the panda boy said smiling happily.
"Don't mention it I just hate bullies is all. By the way my name is Sage what is yours?" she asked now looking at him.
"Oh I am Po, Po Ping," he said shaking her paw.
"Nice to meet you," Sage said.
"You must be new around here I've never seen you before," Po said.
"Yeah me and my mom just moved here mind showing me around?" Sage asked gently.
"Sure I will be your guide," Po said bowing. Sage let out a laugh making him smile more.
"Po I think you and I will be great friends," Sage said as she held his paw.

Years Later
An eighteen year old Po was serving customers when Sage came running in. "Po, Po I got in, I got in!" she cried. Her eyes sparkled as her smile widened. He saw her happy face and quickly gave the customers their food and asked his dad for a five-minute break. His father Mr. Ping said it was okay and served the remaining customers.
"Alright Sage what has you gotten in such a happy state?" he asked once they were in his room.
"I got into the army!" she exclaimed.
"I am so proud of you Sage!" Po said hugging her. There hug lasted a good minute or so.
"Yes, now I can finally put that Attila the Hun in his grave," Sage said, her eyes flashing dangerously. Attila the Hun was an evil warlord that destroyed Sage's village and killed her father when Sage was but a child. It was her lifelong dream to be a soldier and vanquish the monster for good. Po sensed this and worried about Sage for he cared for her a lot and through out there friendship he only wanted to be there for her no matter what .

8 minutes later
"When do you leave?" he asked.
"Tomorrow morning, there is still time you can come with me. We can be soldiers together and vanquish Attila forever," Sage said her eyes growing big with excitement.
"Sage you know I can't," Po said frowning. He looked away from her wishing he could go. He had three dreams in his life: One was to learn the secret ingredient to his dad's Secret Ingredient Soup, become a Kung Fu Master and meet the Furious Five, and join the army and fight alongside Sage. Okay technically that was 4 dreams but still he couldn't leave and join the army. His dad needed him to help with the shop and to look after him.
"Po I understand," Sage said placing a paw on his shoulder. "Just promise me you will look after my mother while I am gone," she said.
"You have my word," Po said looking at her. "Before you go I do have something for you. It was going to be a birthday present but I really want you to have it," Po said. He went to his desk and pulled out two necklaces. One was a Moon on a silver chain and one was a golden sun on a silver chain. The two necklaces were connected and Po took them apart and placed the moon around Sage's neck. "These necklaces symbolize us you are the moon silent but beautiful and the greatest light against the darkness," he told her.
"And you are like the sun strong, happy, and is the greatest form of good and light," Sage said crying. "I may not be able to wear this but I will keep it close and wear it when I can," she said.
"So, will I," Po said. Then he hugged her and said, "Just be careful Sage and come back to me alive".
"I will try Po and be careful for I love you," she said shedding a tear.
"I love you too," he said and then they walked outside and she waved good-bye. Po stood there and watched her leave till she was a speck down the road.

Present Day
"Get ready to feel the thunder!" Po shouted as he side kicked Monkey. While he avoided an attack from Viper and punched Mantis into Crane. Then he saw Tigress lunge at him and he dodged and slammed her into the ground. "Another round won by the Dragon Warrior," Po said happily.
"Yeah, yeah don't let it get to your head," Mantis mumbled. Crane helped Viper up and Monkey dusted himself off. Po helped Tigress up and bowed to her.
"Good spar Tigress you almost got me," he said trying to be a good sport.
"Oh I will get you next time panda," Tigress said smirking as she bowed to him. He smiled lost in her golden eyes and he felt his heart quicken. Ever since he defeated Shen a month ago he felt closer to Tigress and wondered if she felt the same.
"Students front and center!" Shifu barked. Everyone ran up and got in a straight line. "I have received word that an army general will be coming to visit us tonight so we will be getting this place cleaned up. Po, I want you to cook a very special feast so get in the kitchen you will start immediately," Shifu said.
"Yes, Master," Po said bowing and ran to the kitchen.
"The rest of you clean this place up and try to look your best," Shifu said.
"Yes, Master," they all said and began cleaning.
"I wonder why an army general would come here?" asked Viper.
"We will soon find out," Monkey said.

Soon evening came and everyone was lined up straight waiting for the army general to arrive. Just then some wolfs wearing white uniforms came and stood on opposite sides of each other blowing golden horns. Then the army general appeared. She was the same height as Tigress but she was a leopard. Her fur was golden like the sun with sapphire green eyes. The leopard's body was athletic and she had a sweet smile. She wore a dark green uniform and had a sword on her right hip. Around her neck was a silver chain with a moon amulet on it.
Po's eyes widened as he stepped closer. "Sage," he said in amazement. The leopard looked at him and her eyes widened with surprise.
"Po," she said. They stared at each other for a minute and broke into smiles as Sage ran into Po's open arms they hugged each other tightly. "I missed you so much!" Sage exclaimed.
"I missed you more!" Po chuckled. The Five including Shifu were beyond shocked.
"I think they know each other," Crane said.
"What gave that away?" Monkey asked. Tigress noticed this and glared at Sage wondering how this army general knew her Po and would make sure this general knew who Po belonged too.

Well Po and Sage are back together but why is she at the Jade Palace and why is Tigress jealous? Find all this and more in the next exciting chapter of General Po. :)