Hey guys sorry I haven't updated in a while I've been having a lot of things going on, including mental and anger issues. Pretty stressed out and no one seems to care and lost a few good friends cause I wasn't being careful of the things I said but anyway - moving on! I got a bunch of things planned for undying love and now that I've split it into two parts, I can do them! I'm sorry I haven't had much action in this fic but there is a reason for that. So please be patient I promise y'all action and a villian is coming soon so be patient and don't stop reading yet. More to come so here ya go!

"The dumplings!"

After turning off the fire and removing the now extra crispy dumplings, the two starred at each other before breaking out in a hearty, yet hysterical laughter over the whole thing. They had completely forgot about the dumplings due to being so caught up in their "moment." But neither one would trade it for the world, for they loved the other deeply and moments like these were to be treasured.

After they had ceased their laughter they hugged once more before looking over towards the burnt dumplings.

"Do you think the kids will still eat them, hun?" Tigress asked still laughing softly - inspecting one doubtfully.

"I'm not sure. I know we don't have enough time to make anymore so we'll have to see." he replied placing them into a bowl and setting them on the kitchen table. Tigress nodded in agreement before Po spoke up again while makimg his way over towards the noodles.

"Hey sweetie, would you like to help me with the noodles and fried tofu?"

The tiger smiled at his nicknames for her and replied, "Sure, Po I would love to, but first I need to help Kara with something."

Po nodded in understanding and Tigress then began to make her way upstairs to help her youngest daughter un-pack. Meanwhile, Jade had managed to claim the biggest room to Hannah's dismay.

"I got it this time, Hannah! You were just a bit too slow back there." the female green-eyed tiger said teasingly.

"Fiiiiine, Jade you won fair and square. But next time this room will be mine, sis." Hannah added and Jade gave a subtle eye roll before helping her sister unpack in the room next to hers.

Jade gave her sister an extra thick blanket that she had packed and she thanked her for it graciously. A sly grin then formed on Hannah's face as she noticed her sister starring out the window, in a trance-like state. She knew whom she was looking and it was time for a much-needed talk.

"Jaaaade?" she said in a teasing sing-song voice. "Will you come here? Its time for us to talk about that panda guy."

Jade froze up and her cheeks blushed deeply. She had been caught and she could no longer hide her crush. "Y-yeah... I-I guess so."

Meanwhile downstairs, Zhan was leading his new girlfriend around the cottage, showing her various rooms, closets, and fun places to hide out. All the while leading her around, his arm locked with hers, and talking in a goofy, foreign accent when they entered a new room - just to make her giggle and laugh. There was just something about the way the female tiger giggled that was just music to Zhan's ears. It was cute to him, but he was too shy to tell her that. He was new to love, so he was understandibly shy, but he just followed what his heart said and what he felt.

"And this 'ma lady dearest, is... the storage closet." he said in a goofy accent gesturing into the walk-in closet with his open paw.

Lily couldn't take it anymore and she laughed out loud, uncontrollably at this. The way he said it was just too funny to her. Zhan couldn't help but chuckle himself as she laughed and he was happy to be able to make her smile.

"Zhan, you are something else..." she said still smiling, shaking her head.

"I know. And I'm cute too, right?" he asked jokingly, raising a brow and putting his free paw on his waist.

Lily smiled and nodded, "Mmhmm. And don't you forget it." she winked seductively to which he blushed, before she stood up on her tip-toes and kissed his lips briefly, which he gladly returned, before she parted. A few seconds after she then heard a feint growling.

She looked around with a confused look before she realized where it came from. The tiger smiled at him and tried to withold a giggle.

Zhan's face turned red in embarrassment before he rubbed the back of his head guiltily, "Guess I'm a little hungry hehe." he chuckled bashfully.

"It's ok, Zhanny. Let's go and see if dinner is ready shall we?" she suggested lightly tickling his stomach with her fingers and playfully emphasizing the nickname Mei Mei used before.

The young combat-hardened warrior couldn't help but turn completely red at this. "Uhhh... y-yeah... let's do that." he replied and cleared his throat.

Lily just giggled at his reaction and the redness of his face but felt a little guilty. "Sorry Mr. kung fu man, but that nickname your aunt Mei Mei gave was just too cute to pass up."

"Ah, it's ok." he shrugged. "I guess couples like us are supposed to use embarrassing nicknames like this, huh?" he said nudging her arm.

"Of course! Now let's go check on dinner..." she said with a grin before taking his paw and running towards the kitchen with the young man stumbling behind her.

Zhan then unknowingly sighed dreamily at her as she dragged him along. "She's... just perfect. I'm so glad I met you..." he thought to himself.

Upon entering the kitchen, they noticed that everyone was there waiting for them. The pair also noticed the smell of noodles and... burnt dumplings?

"Ah, there you two are!" he clapped. "I was just going to call you to say, dinner was ready." Po stated jovially after setting the plates and bowls down on the table in front of the seven chairs.

"Looks like we came just in time. Zhan here was about to die of hunger and I'm rather hungry myself." Lily stated jokingly at the first part, tickling his belly again.

Zhan chuckled, "Well, I wouldn't saying dying of hunger but... I am pretty hungry..."

A second after he said this though, a feint growling was heard from his stomach by everyone in the room, who all bursted into a good laughter after hearing this. Zhan laughed too and slumped, rubbing the back of his head.

Lily kissed his cheek and soon everyone was seated and began to eat. But only a few dared to try the burnt dumplings. They weren't bad but they definitely had a crunch to them.

"Daddy, how did the dumplings get burnt?" Kara asked with her usual sweet voice, knowing her father never burned food. (1 see closing author's note)

Po looked at his lovely wife and the two snickered at each other, "It's a long story, sweetheart." (1 see closing author's note)

She gave a confused look and then Jade leaned over and whispered into her ear, "I'll tell you later - it was a 'lovers moment.'" she said cheekily but at the same time grateful her parents were still deeply in love with each other instead of fighting and bickering like other couples did, who had lost their closeness and intimate connection. Thankfully this wasn't the case.

She nodded, picked up her chopsticks and began to eat her food. Hannah tried the dumplings but found that they were too crunchy for her tastes, so she gave them to her brother who actually enjoyed the new slightly overcooked, crunchy dumplings. Zhan ate them happily with rosy cheeks and Lily just grinned at him in amusement.

"Well, at least someone likes them." Tigress whispered, nudging Po's arm, snickering quietly.

Po chuckled, "Yep. That boy will eat anything - just like me."

The two nodded in agreement still laughing discreetly. After dinner was finished, the kids cleaned up and made their way into the living room to play various board games while Po did the dishes. Tigress helped Po clean up the table. While she worked, she kept looking around the room admiring their surroundings - a smile growing on her face all the while.

Her mind wandered to the conversation she and Po had earlier about a possible future retirement. This was certainly the place to be whenever she and Po retired, to spend the rest of their lives together. Between the small sprinkles of grey growing within her stripes, and the toll teaching was taking on Po's sleep, time spent with his family and wife - retiring was beginning to sound like a better idea, day by day. They were still young but they knew they couldn't do this forever.

"This place really is perfect." she observed blissfully in her mind after putting away the last dish and looking out the window. "We've come so far... and I've never been happier, Po - really. You've given me more joys than I thought I ever deserved. I... just wish I could help you with teaching more than I am so that you're not so tired."

While she was still deep in her thoughts - gazing out the window, she felt a large pair of warm, burly arms wrap around her midsection. The owner of said arms, then rested his chin on top of her shoulder, nuzzling the side of his head against her's.

The tiger sighed, closing her eyes relaxing into his embrace, placing her paws on top of his, "Po..."

The panda chuckled warmly, "Hey there, awesome wife o' mine." he whispered pressing his muzzle into her neck - kissing it, before biting down gently.

She bent her head back a little, moaning softly in pleasure, before chuckling softly. "What are you up to?" she replied in a voice barely above a whisper, as he bit into her neck passionately once again, elicting the same reaction as before.

Po smiled and discreetly smirked at her reaction, before rubbing the side of his head against hers. "Oh, just wanting to spend time with the ones that matter the most to me - the one who matters the most to me - that's you gorgeous!" he stated, lovingly holding her tighter into himself.

The tiger just blushed at his words - chuckling softly before leaning her head back into his chest, "Oh, but Po, you should rest, you know. I've noticed you haven't gotten much sleep recently, hun." she observed quietly.

Po smiled feintly - hints of fatigue in his features, "I know, Ti BUT... it's been a while since you and I got to spend much time together." He said sweetly in his usual charming voice.

"That is true." Tigress replied with a blissful sigh as she closed her eyes in contentment in his arms and purred. "We haven't gone out like we used to...

"I know and I'm so sorry about that, sweetie! I do want to take you out more but-" Po started apologetically but she gently cut him off.

"Hey, it's ok Po - I understand." she smiled raising up his right paw and kissing it gently. Po then smiled in relief - resting his chin on top of the tigers head, before a seductive smile crept up on her face. "Tell ya what. How about you wait for me on the front porch and I'll join you in a bit, ok?" Tigress suggested sitting up and turning around in his embrace to face him.

"Ok, but... what have you got in mind, kitten?" he asked raising a brow, sharing the same seductive tone in his voice, while having a good feeling where this was going.

Tigress smirked as she was released from his arms, "Just you wait and see..." she purred as her tail swished from side to side and Po nodded.

Po watched as she walked away and for a few moments, he stared at her from behind - mesmerized at her graceful steps and movements before he stroked his beard briefly and made his way outside of the cottage to the front porch.

After closing the door behind him, the panda then sat down on the love seat couch positioned near the door, towards the back of the porch. It was a comfortable, serene place to relax or even cuddle, which Po and Tigress would do frequently here. Adjacent to the large couch, was a rope hammock suspended from the rafters for either relaxing or taking a peaceful nap. The wooden, floored porch was decent sized, having dimly lit torches along the edge, and a few small bamboo wind-chimes hanging from the railing. It was a quiet, peaceful place and gave a view that overlooked the entire panda village and all its beauty. Po and Tigress quite enjoyed spending here to unwind, to talk about various things that may be on their hearts, or to just relax in each other's arms, savoring their tender company.

After several minutes, Po then heard the door beside him creak and he knew then who it was. He turned his head and saw his wife adorned in an elegant blue robe which went down to her knees and a sash tied around her waist keeping the garment wrapped around her. The tiger wore a pleasant smile and carried a small tray which held two cups of what appeared to be hot tea. Po was completely awestruck by the sight of her, for her beauty always seemed to take his breath away and from what he could tell, she didn't appear to be wearing much - if any, clothes on underneath the robe. She had since taken the wrappings and sole pad off her feet - leaving them bare, and Po could also see her striped, toned legs below the robe as he admired her up and down.

"Hello, Po." she greeted warmly at the still starring panda.

"H-hey kitten." he replied as he was now blushing a deep scarlet. "Well, d-don't you look lovely!" he complimented sweetly to which the tiger blushed. "Like super, super gorgeous and beautiful!"

"Thanks, Po." she purred. "Thought I'd get comfortable and... look nice for you."

"You look sooo amazing..."

She blushed once more at his complements and then took a seat next to him, sitting down close. "I also brought us some tea..." the tiger said handing him a cup of his favorite tea before sitting the tray on a small table in front of them.

Po took it in his paw and smiled at her lovingly, "Aw, thanks, Ti you're so awesome!" he then blew on the base of the cup and took a sip, savoring its taste.

Tigress nodded with a smile closing her glowing, amber orbs in contentment and in turn took a sip of her own tea before setting the cup down on the tray in front of them. Po finished his cup and placed it next to hers before Tigress slowly reclined back into his chest and the panda accepted - lovingly and tightly wrapping his arms around her midsection.

"I want to talk to you about something, hun."

Po chuckled and scratched the back of her head briefly - causing her already content smile to widen, "So... what's on your mind?"

"I've been thinking..." she began gently, as the panda's paws began to squeeze her thighs gently, as they rested on her lap. "About what we discussed earlier... would this be a good place to settle once we fully retire?" she asked softly looking up at him.

"Should we even retire? I mean... do you want to."

"I think it would be a good idea, Po. We can't keep this up forever after all. The toll its taking on you especially is beginning to worry me."

"Aw Ti, I'm touched that you care about me so much but I think I'll be fine..."

"Po..." she said giving him a knowing, yet caring look that told him she knew he had not been fine.

Po sighed in defeat nodding and thought for a second before a smile quickly formed in his face, "I think it would be perfect! I can't think of any better place - the kids love it here and we're not as far away from our entended family." he pointed out to which Tigress nodded in agreement.

The tiger smiled, "Indeed. It would be nice to not be so far away from our family."

Po's expression then changed to one that was solemn and uncertain, "Yeah but there's one more thing. How could we just leave the Valley of Peace and my dad?"

The tiger soon shared his expression and hummed in thought, "Hmmm, good question."

Meanwhile, back in the cottage near the fireplace in the living room, Zhan and his girlfriend Lily were cuddling in each others arms in silence. Hannah, Jade and Kara however were playing checkers and various games on the floor as they awaited bed time.

Soon Lily gently, released herself from his boyfriend's arms and rose to her feet. Confused, Zhan spoke up.

"What's wrong?"

"Nothing. I would just like to dance with you again." the tiger smiled sweetly causing Zhan's smile to return. "Ya know... teach you some new dance moves if you'd like."

"Sure - I would love to! But I'm still not very good at this." he said also standing up, while rubbing the back of his head bashfully.

The female tiger giggled softly, "I am aware of that, noodle man. That's why I'm going to teach you." she winked playfully.

"Ok! Show me how it's done..." he then took a hold of her paws with his and Lily was momentarily immobilized and blood rushed to her cheeks feeling his warm, yet firm paws. She and him have held paws before, but this time, for some reason - it had caught her off guard causing her heart to even skip a beat in the process.

Perhaps it was the look he was giving her with those ruby eyes of his, but nevertheless, Lily broke from her trance-like state and began to show him a new move.

"Ok... there are different kinds of dances, mind you, like folk, cha-cha, and tango that one can learn." she began and started to show him how to do a common folk dance to start off.

"Alright, this seems... easy enough - I think..." he stated already nervous as he tried to copy her moves while being connected to her.

"Hey, relax, Zhan - remember what we did the night before and try not to step on my toes..." she pointed out teasingly as he almost did it three times.

Zhan took a deep breath and exhaled calmly. "Ok, sorry! I-I'll try. I just don't want to mess up and make you mad."

"It's ok, you won't! Just loosen your shoulders and look into my eyes, love."

Zhan did so, and slowly but surely he began to move the same way Lily did with grace and fluidity. She was suprised how fast he caught on and soon he was even trying some of his own moves. The two young lovers then continued to dance around in front of the fireplace in total bliss, gazing deeply into one anothers eyes. Lily rubbed her nose affectionately on Zhan's and the two just giggled.

*on the porch*

"I guess we'll have to cross that bridge when we come to it, Po. But as long as I'm with you... I'm sure everything will work out." Tigress said to which Po smiled and tilted her head to the side and kissed her deeply on the lips which she accepted.

"I know it will, kitten." he whispered lovingly as they broke their kiss. "You have and always will be my world and reason for living, Tigress." he said with passion in his voice as he rubbed his head affectionately against hers.

"As are you, my panda." she purred and turned around in his arms so that she was sitting on his lap with her legs on both sides of his, straddling him.

Po grinned and placed his paws on her back, and sensually ran them down to her sides causing her to moan softly in pleasure. Po ran his paws along her slim, hour-glass figure feeling the silky softness of her robe, but he couldn't seem to feel anything beneath it.

"Hey... do you have any clothes on under this robe?" he asked with a seductive smirk, feeling quite turned on by his wife's actions.

The tiger smirked in return and placed her paws on his chest, "Leave that to the imagination."

The two chuckled briefly before she spoke up again.

"No... I don't." she whispered and teasingly began to run her paws through his chest fur. "You want me, panda?"

Po nodded and slowly inched his paws towards the front of her waist where the sash was tied and slowly began to undo it. "You know I do, you frisky kitten." he said with lust and seduction lacing his every word.

After undoing the sash, he then then opened up the robe in the front - revealing her beauty and the fact that she indeed wasn't wearing an inch of clothing underneath. Po placed his paws on the collar of the garment and slid it down, causing the robe to fall from her shoulders and land behind her. The panda took in the beautiful sight before him - his eyes taking in every detail from her soft muscles, her white fur along her stomach and chest, and her black stripes on the orange fur on her sides. Po held a rosy expression that just said 'wow' at his lovely wife. The tiger let him look as much as he desired for he always seemed to be breathless at the naked sight of her.

The tiger then leaned down to his face and the two began to kiss passionately and rather roughly. His paws began to roam all over her back and sides as he kissed her deeply. As it became more heated, they moaned into each other's mouths as their hunger for the other was intense. In one swift motion, Po forcefully flipped her over so he was on top facing her and Tigress was on the bottom.

Tigress chuckled as they momentarily broke to gaze into each others eyes, "You know I love it when you're aggressive."

"That's what happens when you tease me so much." he said as he began to send passionate kisses down her neck, occasionally biting down a few times causing her to moan in esctasy.

"Mmmm. You know it's because I love you, right?"

"Yeah I know hehe... I love you too."

Soon Po slipped out of his pants, and the two began to express their love in a more passionate and deeper way.

*Back in the living room*

Zhan and Lily had danced for some time now and Zhan could tell his girlfriend was beginning to look drowsy. Her Sapphire blue orbs seemed to be fighting to stay open and her movements became less smooth. Jade, Hannah and Kara already went to their rooms to get some much needed sleep but Zhan and his girlfriend decided to stay up a little longer just to spend time with each other.

Lily nearly nodded off once more and her head almost fell into Zhan's chest. He chuckled softly thinking it was rather cute but concerned her spoke up.

"You're falling asleep on me." he teased just above a whisper with a grin.

The female tiger giggled sleepily, "I know - I'm sorry. I guess I'm quite sleepy and besides... you do look really comfortable." she stated with a warm smile and playful wink.

"It's ok, Lily." he smiled widely with that handsome dimpled smile of his. "And being part panda I get that a lot." he joked and the two laughed softly.

"Guess we should head to bed, huh?" Zhan observed, seeing her eye lids droop even further.

Lily nodded and before she realized what was happening, Zhan swept the female tiger off her feet and held her bride style in his arms. Lily gasped and blushed in surprise but he assured her it was alright and she willingly let him carry her to her room.

"Sleep tight, princess." he whispered as he kissed her forehead as she nearly fell asleep in his arms.

The tiger just blushed a deep scarlet and smiled before she closed her eyes. "My, he's so strong... and sweet." she thought to herself before giving in to sleep.

Zhan brought her up the stairs and into her room, gently placing her into her bed and pulling the covers over his lover.

She awoke slightly and smiled at him sweetly. "Good night, Zhan - thank you..."

The young warrior nodded with the same smile. "No problem at all. Sweet dreams, princess."

"You too, sweet prince..."

Zhan chuckled and his face turned rosy at her use of the nickname. He then kissed her cheek before blowing out her candles and leaving her room closing the sliding door behind him.

"You are really something special, Lily... I... think I wanna keep you..." he whispered to himself before making his way into the room across from her's to sleep.

*On the porch*

The two were now cuddling each other on the couch with a blanket draped over them. Tigress was now on top of Po laying face down - her head just below his chin, snuggled into his chest while purring softly. Her arms were resting on his chest while the panda held her with his arms wrapped around her back - occasionally rubbing his paws through her silky fur.

"We should do this more often, my panda." she whispered with hints of seduction left in her voice.

"Definitely, my love. We should..." he smiled, while rubbing and scratching her back lovingly and before Po could say anything else... she was asleep!

Po noticed and kissed the top of her head. "That must've took a lot out of you more than it did me, kitten." he whispered quietly before he decided to head back inside.

Po carefully and slowly picked her up in his arms - careful not to wake her. Po wrapped her arms securely around his neck and her legs found their way around his midsection by themselves. He then picked up her robe and his shorts that fell to the floor and made sure to keep the blanket wrapped around them.

The panda slipped open the door open, stepping inside, before closing and locking it behind him. He wrapped his arms around his wife once more and carried her to their cozy room. After closing the door behind them and laying their clothes on the floor, Po then carefully crawled into bed with Tigress and pulled the covers over them, encasing the two in a cocoon of warmth.

The tigers eyes opened slightly and she smiled at him sleepily. "Thank you."

"For what?"

"Being so awesome..."

Po kissed her lips briefly and smiled at her in amusement that she had just said that.

"Good night, Tigress. I love you - sleep good, my queen."

"You too... sweet dreams - I love you too, Po; with all my heart and soul."

The two then nuzzled their heads together and quickly fell alseep in each others arms beneath the covers. Little did they know though, something entirely different was going to happen to the both of them that neither would have expected. The candles were blown out by a breeze, leaving a thin, white mist in its wake as the moonlight dinly lit the room.

Chapter 7 is done, peeps!!!! It's really sweet and romantic, I know but there is a reason as I said before. I'm sorry it's taken so long I've been working in other projects and so many things have been clawing for my attention - so yeah. Also Dragon Chronicle has recently decided to stop beta reading stories - mine including, so if my grammar isn't as stuff isn't as good... well yea. I may have even lost our friendship as well which is really sad but I hope some of you guys still like this. Anywho, hope y'all like the update! Leave a review if ya can and I'll see ya in the next one! Which is coming very soon...

Foot notes:

(1) This is a reference I did to a friend of mines fic (user: ace-risk) that I enjoyed very much! The part where Po's daughter calls him "daddy" and he calls her sweetheart is from his fic: Dark Bright 12. Be sure you follow and favorite that dude his stuff is A 'O-GOOD!

Until next time!

-Tipofan4life