Chapter 4: Why Not?

Crane X Viper (not sexual... Yet)

and FYI- i never really liked spider-man. (Inside joke)

Hope you enjoy it, new chapter everyday.
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-Regis

The air was tense, thick and humid between the two feud struck lovers. They were moving closer together from opposite sides of the village, soon to meet at the base of the thousand steps- so that they may begin their ascension; inevitably suffering through a spotty road of small talk along the way.

"I hope she's forgiven me, she has too! It's been almost an entire day now, I cleaned her room to perfection! Even leaving her some fresh flowers to use on her head!"

Crane was upset with himself, with his own actions. He wasn't doing enough- even if he was, he had to do more. His face was frowning almost, visibly upset actually, but as Viper approached closer and closer- Crane restored his normal looks as to not stir up trouble with his woman.

"There he is, I hope that bag he's carrying has a new personality in it. He could really use one of those."

Viper was smiling now- she had told herself this joke sarcastically, but at the back of her mind she indeed had a resentment for Crane's less then luxurious treatment of her.

"Hi princess, did you buy anything while you were out?"

Crane knew this was a fools question,
"She's holding a bag! What was I thinking of course she had bought something!"
His expression changed to nervousness- expecting a hard grilling in return.

"Yeeeees, I got some stuff alright, what did you buy? That bag is pretty big!"

Viper rolled her eyes- knowing it would be a matter of minutes before this talk-about-nothing lead to the REAL issue.

"Just some stuff for a woman I know." Crane said blushing and smiling simultaneously. He knew he was acting like a little boy saying this, but a little positive flirting never hurt did it?

The air was lessining, physically relieving Crane- but Viper hadn't changed her view.

"In that bag do you have something to make you a better lover? Because your performance is shit!"

That remark stung Crane, he held his head down, not thinking of something to say for a few moments. Viper seemed pleased with herself- knowing that the remark would hurt his feelings.
The air increased weight again, making it harder for him to breath.

He coughed momentarily, this bitter talk had been taking place on the ascent up the thousand steps- but now more then ever, Crane could feel the tiring sensations Po must have felt whenever he walked the same steps.

"Well your not perfect either! All you do is demand things from me, asking me to do everything, to know things automatically!"

Crane had frustration written on his face and aggravation in his heart. He had enough of this 'honey do' rubbish.

Viper responded quickly
"Tigress doesn't ask..." The emerald snake was interrupted.

"I'm not Po! Did you ever consider that if I pampered you like that, you wouldn't like it! Can't I just love you and let us be happy!"

Crane was enraged when he first began speaking, but now he was trailing off- realizing he had let his true emotions out, uncensored. He felt lighter, free from his own thoughts.

"Crane, I just want you to try and be more romantic..." She continued:

"Don't you see Po putting flowers, and candles out for her! Don't you see him warming towels, making tea and drawing hot baths! Don't you hear the banter? Did YOU ever consider that I didn't need a 24/7 server, but a man who treats me romantically!"

Viper had now released her feelings. They seemed so simple to her- just being treated romantically. But to Crane, this was a lot to ask. But progress was progress,

"Viper, I need to know..."
Crane stopped himself, he was going to ask what she wanted, but he also knew she liked surprises. Also, she was fairly calm now, so acting dumb and asking more questions was a poor choice.
"I have just the idea."

The air was lighter, the sun was out, just beginning its fall from grace as the moon knocked it from its pinnacle. Any heat or humidity had gone away now- the air was happy and nice. A cool mountain breeze pushing them up the stairs encouragingly.
Viper was proud of Crane for agreeing to try something romantic, but she didn't know what it was yet- surprises were one of her favorite things.

Crane and Viper looked up ahead, seeing a certain celebrity warrior descending the steps just a ways in front of them.

"Hey guys, you have a good day?" Po said with a light trace of nerves on his cracking voice. Po's mouth and lips were dry obviously, but it was a cold winters day, snowing only lightly.

"Yes Po, it was a great day." Said Viper sweetly, now feeling lifted from her talk with Crane.

Viper is best compared to green tea, she's best when she's really hot or really cold- nothing in the middle. She was a woman of extremes- one or the other.

Viper was happy now- but if she was disappointed later, she would do a 360 fast.

Po kept walking, continuing his stroll down the steps to where ever he was going.
His footsteps leaving small dragging marks on the snowy steps as he walked away, still downward. Still briskly.

Crane and Viper walked through the gate of the palace, feeling as if that passage revitalized their relationship from their last fight. It wasn't a big fight given- but a rift non the less.

Crane was much more edgy then Viper-

"What have I gotten into, I've made a HUGE promise, and I don't even know what I'm going to do! I need a plan... "
Crane had to scheme roughly

This would be quite the moment for a certain avian, his definition on romantic could get him 'in' with the woman he loved, or just ruin the whole of things.

This was also quite the moment for a certain tiger, who would be trying to impress a certain panda.
Finally it would be quite the moment for a certain panda, who was going out...

So did you like it? Every other chapter is going to to be Crane X Viper, so that both couples could see it through to the end.

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I take suggestions, corrections, comments- I read them all so don't be shy!

NEW chapter everyday!

-Regis