Chapter 1

The Invitation

Everything was back as usual, the Furious Five were continuing their training but with some new course, Shifu told Po of stop fighting against the dummy instead of he will be sparring with Tigress as a partner, actually Shifu was secretly making a chance for him to get their relationship more closely.

And he also added on Viper that she has done a perfect stance on the fire traps, instead she was now sparring with Crane as a partner, Shifu planned on that, too, and he didn't want to see his students to hide their feelings and didn't have the courage to say to their crushes.

While they were training, Zeng has flown inside the training room with gasping for oxygen and he was too tired that he almost fell into the Five Swinging Clubs, gladly that Crane caught him in that second.

Shifu heard noise from the Swinging Club and then he saw Zeng, and greeted him, "Ah, Zeng. What brings you here?" he asked.

"I've got a message from the Emperor Loung." He said and there was a silence, why would the Emperor want them? They thought as he saw Zeng handed Shifu the message as it was a scroll.

They walked slowly toward beside the red panda as they were also curious on what the message said. Shifu then spoke out as loud as they could hear it.

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Dear masters of the Jade Palace,

The Queen of China had slipped in coma last night and the young Prince has over depress as he wanted to learn about kung fu. Then, I have heard legends about the Furious Five, Dragon Warrior and the kung fu master are the best kung fu masters in China. I pleased that you could come to the Great Palace of Purity City to under teaching the Prince, I'm looking forward for your reply.

The Emperor of China, Loung

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He finished the message and he turned to Zeng, "Tell the Emperor that we will be there by tomorrow." He said as Zeng bowed and then he flew off.

Then when he wanted to speak to his students, Po cheered, "We're going to see the Emperor!? Oh my gosh! This is the greatest thing that ever happened in my life!" he shouted as being the Dragon Warrior was the greatest gift that ever happened in his life.

"Calm yourself down, stupid. Master Shifu was trying to say something." Tigress glared at him and he stopped.

"Thank you, Tigress." He said and she bowed.

"As I was saying, you all heard that. The Emperor wanted us to visit the Great Palace in Purity Town, and I warn you, do not disgrace our tradition and kung fu, especially you, Po." He stated.

"No problem, Shifu. I will be quiet in whispering and be cool like the wind." He then held up his panda style and doing his silly 'Awesomeness' kung fu, but then he accidentally he fell in the Five Swinging Clubs and got kicked, hurt and burnt by the traps.

The Furious Five have burst out laughter, Tigress was the loudest of all and Shifu was sweat-dropped as he slapped his forehead.

Po has finished with those clubs as he climbed himself to his friends, "So, how did I do?" he asked.

"You are still now a level zero." Shifu claimed as he blown off the fire which was burning his head.

The Furious Five helped him up and Po appreciated them, "Thanks guys."

"Don't mention it." Crane said.

"No, I'm really…" Po said but being interrupted.

"Ever! Don't ever mention it." Crane said in a cold tone as they stared at him.

Then he burst out another laughter, "Come on, I was kidding. I'm not that strict back day!" he claimed.

"Man, you are that good, you could be an actor." Po said with impressed.

"By the way, what do you think the young Prince look like?" Tigress asked.

"You're not enchanted by him, are you?" Po asked curiously.

"No, because I got my own Prince right here." Tigress teased as she pressed her lips against Po's. Po was widened at first, but then he relaxed in it as he enjoyed the kiss. Then they heard the 'Owww' and 'Awww'.

"Okay, gross." Mantis complained, but kinda jealous of them.

At night, outside the bunkhouse

Crane couldn't sleep as he was sitting under the Sacred Peach Tree of Heavenly Wisdom, he and Viper has been dating since they first met, but he still didn't have the courage to say simple three words to her, I love you.

"Crane! I didn't know you're here." Crane turned his head and his girlfriend was walking on the trail.

"Oh, I've just got here a second ago and just trying to watch the star, that's all." He replied.

Viper and Crane were sitting together and gazed at the stars. The stars were shined brightly as the stars shined for them.

"What a lovely night for two people in love." Crane told her as she rested her head on his feather chest.

Then when their eyes have connected, Come on, Crane. You can do this! His mind shouted at him. And then he leaned his face close to Viper's and simply said.

"Viper, I… I…" he was stammered. Then he saw Viper's eyes told him 'You can do it!' look.

"I feel kind of nervous about tomorrow!!" he shouted, and he didn't realize what he had said. All he knew, that Viper's jaws was dropped with disappointed and quickly turned away from him and walk angrily back to the bunkhouse.

Agrh! Crane, you're so stupid! It was just three simple words and you couldn't say it!? He thought shamefully to himself and lay down on the grass and gazed at the sky, alone.

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Next Chapter: Shock in First Meet

Preview:

"Coward." Viper murmured and she kept on followed her friends.

"It was a disaster! She's still mad at me!" Crane replied desperately.

"Who are you?" the person finally spoke in whispered and slowly removed the mask of his, and both got a shock, two Cranes!?