Chapter 6
Jade snarled at Aku. "What questions?"
Aku smirked. "Where were you and your mother hiding out? Hmm?"
"I will never tell you!" Jade snapped.
Aku sighed "What a shame..." He brought a claw up to Jade's throat. "I thought you would cooperate."
"So you'll kill me if I don't? Smart. Kill the girl with the answers. That will get you somewhere."
Aku snarled and removed his claw. "Just tell me the answers I need...and I won't hurt you."
Jade growled. She wasn't sure if she should answer. Jade could tell the lion wasn't bluffing by the tone of his voice and the look in his eyes. She sighed. "If I tell you...will you promise not to hurt them?"
Aku was interested. "I promise. Who?"
"The pandas...from the panda village...in the mountains beyond Gongmen City." Jade murmured.
Aku smiled. "Tell me more!"
Jade sighed. "It's hidden behind a forest of Bamboo."
Aku smiled. "Thank you child." He turned around and left the cell. Jade sighed and fell into a slumber...
Jade woke up in yet another strange dream. She sighed. Not again. Why do I keep having these?
Because you have an important destiny young tigress.
Jade turned around and saw an old tortoise emerging from the mist surrounding her. She was surprised, she wasn't expecting someone to sneak up on her. She looked at the tortoise and said "Are you the one who was talking to me in my dreams?"
The tortoise shook his head. No...I am Master Oogway, and you are Jade correct?
Jade was awestruck. She heard of Master Oogway. He was the founder of Kung Fu, the Original Grandmaster of the Jade Palace, and the teacher of the original Furious Five. She couldn't believe he was standing in front of her. She immediately bowed, putting one fist is her palm. "Master Oogway...it is such an honor."
Oogway chuckled. There is no need for formalities Jade, we are family.
Jade stood up from where she was bowing. "Why did you call me here? And who is visiting me in my dreams?"
You will find out soon enough. His face became gravely serious. I am here to tell you that you journey will be long and hard.
"Long and hard..." Jade muttered. "How?"
You have to defeat Aku, and restore Kung Fu.
Jade's eyes widened. "How? How can I do this stuck in a cell!?"
Someone will save you. Oogway said. And he will help you. Along with another companion.
Somebody you love Jade.
Jade woke up. Who was Oogway talking about? Somebody I love? Who could that be?
Xiao was tired. He had been traveling for a whole day now without any rest. He knew he needed to sleep, but he couldn't stop thinking about Jade. He was worried about her, he didn't want Aku to hurt her...
Xiao sighed. Thinking about Jade wouldn't help. He had to get some rest.
He walked for a few more minutes until he saw a cave in the side of a hill. He walked inside and it was dark, the only light source being the sun. He put his stuff down and started to walk outside the cave.
He suddenly heard a low growl. Xiao turned around. As soon as he did he was pounced on. He screamed and closed his eyes as he hit the ground. He opened his eyes and saw a beautiful lioness on top of him. She had golden fur that shined in the sunlight, making her look like she was glowing. She also had amber eyes, which glowed with anger. She was wearing a green vest with pink flowers, and silver pants. Xiao was amazed by her beauty and was in a trance. He snapped out of his trance when she snarled. "Who are you?"
Xiao blinked and said. "I am Xiao, I'm sorry if I disturbed you. I was looking for a place to sleep. I never meant to-"
She cut him off by saying. "It's fine. I'm Su, sorry for pouncing you, you can sleep here. I'll start a fire." She walked outside and collected some sticks.
Xiao woke up a few hours later. The first thing he saw was Su cooking two fish over the fire. She sighed and said, "You're up."
Xiao sat up, stretching out his back. "Yup. Do you know the time?"
Su looked outside the cave. "Judging by the positions of the shadows from the tree's...about noon."
Xiao was impressed. "Wow...how did you do that?" He asked smiling.
Su smirked. "Practice. So what's a panda doing around these parts? I've never seen one before."
Xiao's face fell. "My best friend was kidnapped by an evil man named Aku. I'm going to save her."
Su's eyes widened. "Did you say Aku?"
Xiao looked confused. "Yeah why?"
Su looked away. "No reason...Do you need help?"
Xiao looked at the lioness surprised. "You wanna help me?"
Su sighed. "You look like you need help." She hesitated. "And this friend seems important...so I'll help you."
Xiao couldn't help but smile. "Thanks. You can help if you want. It'll be dangerous though."
Su smirked. "Danger, ha! I laugh at the face of danger!" She laughed for effect.
Xiao smiled from ear to ear. "Then let's go!" The panda exclaimed, grabbing his stuff and sprinted out of the cave. Su followed, shaking her head. This was going to be a long journey.
Xiao and Su were traveling for a few days now. They were getting there faster than Xiao ever expected. It turned out that Su knew the way to the lion pride by heart. She was actually a rouge who escaped the pride because she didn't want to be any part of Aku's crazy plan. Xiao asked if she was the only one, and she replied with a simple "No". After a while, Xiao said they could rest. She agreed. Mostly because she could tell Xiao was very tired, and they had to be wide awake, and have a lot of strength to break Jade out.
Su figured out that Jade meant a lot to her panda companion. Xiao constantly talked about her and how awesome she was. Anyone could figure out that He was in love with his tiger friend. Su decided to question him and Jade's relationship, because she was curious. She also wanted to tease him about it.
"So Xiao..." Su started, a smirk forming onto her lips. "What's going on between you and Jade?"
Xiao saw the look on her face and knew what she meant. His eyes widened and he blushed. "N-nothings going on between me and Jade. W-we're just friends."
Su smirked again "Really?" She said with a knowing look on her face.
Xiao looked away, clearly embarrassed. Su had to admit she felt kind of bad for saying something. She decided to make him less embarrassed by saying. "It's ok to be in love with somebody. Everybody has those feelings."
Xiao looked at Su interested. "Did you ever feel that way about somebody?"
Su felt her cheeks get warm. "I did..." She murmured. "A long time ago..."
Xiao sighed. "I am in love with Jade..." he admitted. "I'm just not sure if she feels the same way..."
Su looked at Xiao, and she smiled at him. "She probably does, but you never know until you ask right?"
Xiao looked at Su and asked. "How do I ask?"
"Don't even ask, just tell her how you feel. The worst she could say is she doesn't feel the same way." Su said. "We should get some sleep." She laid down on her mat and went to sleep.
Xiao laid down as well and kept thinking about what Su said.
The worst she could say is she doesn't feel the same way.
There's chapter 6! We now met Su, a rouge from the lion pride. Who is she? What part will she play in defeating Aku?
Find out next chapter!
MossStar out!
