Chapter 3: A Spark
Laura was in her room getting ready for the Battle of the Bands. She was brushing her fur as her mind began to drift. She had not seen Po in years but he still had that kind and caring look in his eyes. When she was twelve and he was thirteen she did follow him around a lot. Watching him play his guitar listening to his stories about his family and in return he would come and listen to her sing. In fact that was when something happened between Po and Laura for a spark was ignited. Laura remembered it like it was only yesterday. Flashback scene: A twelve year old Laura was in the hallways of the Battle of the Bands trying to find another good song to pick for the next round. She went into a small room to practice when she saw Po in the same room. "Oh hey Laura what brings you here?" he asked with a smile.
"Hey Po bear nothing much I was just about to rehearse this song to see if it can help us win the love song round. Clyde was supposed to help me but he had to help with the instruments. "Would you mind singing it with me for it is a duet song and I really need the practice", Laura asked sweetly.
"Sure I love too let me get my guitar and we can sing together", Po said. He grabbed his guitar and strummed a few notes as Laura and he began to sing the song.
Po: Living in my own world, didn't understand that anything could happen when you take a chance.
Laura: I never believed in what I couldn't see.
I never opened my heart to all the possibilities.
Both: I know that something has changed-
Never felt this way
Laura: And right here tonight
Both: This could be the start of something new.
Laura: It feels so right.
Both: To be here with you.
And now lookin' in your eyes
I feel in my heart… feel in my heart
The start of something new
Oh yeah
Po: Now who'd ever thought that mm
Both: We both be here tonight
Ooh yeah
Laura: The world looks so much brighter
Po: Brighter, brighter
Laura: Oh
Both: With you by my side oh
I know that something has changed
Never felt this way
I know it's for real
This could be the
Start of something new
It feels so right to be here with you...Oh
And now lookin' in your eyes
I feel in my heart
The start of something new
Po: I never knew that it could happen
Till it happened to me ooh yeah
Both: I didn't know it before but now
It's easy to see ooh
It's the start of something new.
It feels so right to be here with you. Oh
And now…lookin' in your eyes
I feel in my heart
That it's the start of something new
It feels so right to be here with you…Oh
And now…Lookin' in your eyes
I feel in my heart
The start of something new
Start of something new
Start of something new
When the song ended Po put down his guitar as Laura and Po stared at each other. Man I never realized it but Po is really cute and has such a beautiful voice, Laura thought as she smiled at him.
Laura has such a beautiful voice and I never noticed but has such beautiful eyes, Po thought as he moved closer to her. Their hearts were beating rapidly as they moved closer.
"Thanks for the help Po bear", Laura said as her lips moved closer to Po's lips.
"Anytime Laura", Po said as his lips got closer to her lips. They almost touched when a shrill voice rang out.
"Po where are you?" asked Carla Po's girlfriend. Po moved away from Laura as though whatever spell was cast was broken.
"Sorry I have to go", Po said. "Good luck in the next round Laura", Po said as he left the room. Laura felt her own heart beat as she stared at her reflection and unbeknown to her Po slid himself against the wall. They both said at the same time", What just happened?" End Flashback.
Laura always wondered whatwould have happened if Carla never went looking for Po that night. Would she and him have kissed? Would it have been possible he would have dumped Carla for her? Laura always wanted to know what happened to Po when he left the Outlaws. When he left the concerts were not as fun anymore sure they won but it was no longer a challenge. That is why she loved competing against Po and the Outlaws because Po pushed her to do better. If he sang a love song that made girls swoon then she sang one that would make everyone cry and hold the ones they loved that night. She really missed him and when she heard rumors of Po becoming this Dragon Warrior a Kung Fu Master she couldn't believe it. Po always seemed so nice and gentle she could never picture him hurting anyone. Okay yeah she did see him throw a few punches when some drunken guys tried to grab her ass her look down her shirt but that was it. Still that night something changed between them. At first she just saw Po as another musician with a great respect for family and music. Like another brother who made her laugh and feel safe. She could tell him anything and he would never utter a word. But on that night she saw him differently like she was in love. But she squashed that idea because now Po had another girlfriend named Tigress and he seemed happy. And Laura was no home wrecker and would just keep the panda as a friend. But still what would have happened that night if they kissed? Laura would always wonder but that was in the past and she had to move forward. She had a Battle to win and this time it would be a challenge for Po would be there. Back in the Valley of Peace Po and Tigress were at the boat ready to leave with the other Outlaws. "Oh man I am so excited I haven't done a battle in years", Po said nervously. Butterflies were kicking in his stomach as Tigress held his paw.
"Chill out cuz once we get there and you play in the first round it will be like you never left", "Joey assured as he eyed some goat girls from across the boat. The journey took a day and when they got there it was jammed packed with musicians as well as fans. A huge stage was in the center of a grassy hill and Po taking Tigress by the paw led her toward the sign-up sheet.
"Oh my goodness it is the Outlaws!" screamed a doe girl as she ran up to Po and his family. "You guys are so awesome can I have your autograph?" she asked holding up a piece of paper and a pen.
"Sure you can little lady", Po said trying to be polite as they all signed the paper. The doe girl let out a giggle and ran to tell her friends she met the Outlaws. They walked up to the sign-up sheet and signed their names and their band name.
"Well long time no see Outlaws the Rejects just signed in not too long ago and this concert will be epic", said and old goat with a smile. Just as night fell the contest began as a handsome black stallion or a horse went up on stage. He wore a blue suit and hat as he stood on stage with a mike in his hand.
"Good evening ladies and gentlemen kids of all ages and bands everywhere. Welcome to the Great Battle of the Bands. We have many old and new contestants but there can only be one winner. Each band has to win each round to qualify into the finals and you lucky people get to decided who goes on and who goes home. Remember they are four rounds the first round is a party song, second round is a love song, third is a break up song and lastly the last round is a song that describes your band and if we have a tie than we go to sudden death but that round will remain a mystery for now. So, everyone my name is Johnny DarkKnight I will be your host so let's get ready to battle!" he said into the mike as everyone cheered like crazy. "Our first band is a new contender called Thunderstorm let's hear it for them folks", Johnny said as he stepped down. A group of goats wearing blue outfits came on singing "Highway to Hell" and to Po they sang well but the guitarist was a bit off and the singer was a bit off key and the drummer had a hard time keeping rhythm other than that they did a good job. The song ended and the crowd cheered as Johnny got back on the stage. "Alright folks that was Thunderstorm and now here is a group that we all know and love give it up for the Rejects!" Johnny yelled and the whole crowed screamed with excitement. Po watched intensively as he saw Laura up on stage and was preparing to sing. Out in the crowd Laura saw Po and she knew that the spark was still there for her and so she smiled and started to sing.
Author's Note: Sorry to leave you hanging I will update soon and if you guys have any party songs that the Rejects could sing let me know. Also I know the song I used for Po and Laura was from High School Musical if anyone hates the song I am sorry but it was a perfect song to start a spark between to young kids. Hope you enjoyed this chapter and please review.