A/N: Since Christmas is so near, I decided to do this chapter on the same night. :) I hope you enjoy, I'm sorry if Po is a bit OOC, and the chapter's not as good, but I hope you enjoy. :) I don't own KFP or Rudolph the reindeer (1998 remake)

Chapter 8 - Po's secrets revealed

The next day, at the North Pole, Po woke up, stretching his arms and legs. He yawned sleepily as he got up. The sunlight streamed into Rudolph's room, and he knew today was Christmas Eve. He missed his friends and family, he wondered how they were doing without him, and he believes Tigress is making out with Emeka. He wishes he could tell Tigress how he feels, but how can she fall from a big, fat panda like him? He pulled up his belly and let it go, when he let it go, he just let it flop up and down. He sighed in disappointment, knowing that a 300 or so panda wouldn't attract a nice, skinny, beautiful tiger. The most beautiful tiger in all of China, and he just doesn't think he can win her. I mean, Emeka is strong and muscular, and he has better approval, he just doesn't seem it's hopeful for him to get Tigress. He popped his back as he stretched out his legs some more and then his arms. Then, he heard the bathroom door open, Rudolph came out with just his white shorts on and then Po gasped on the inside of his mind.

"He's got abs…" he said in his mind, as he looked at Rudolph's attractive, nice, slender body that showed his abs and muscled up chest. If you look close enough, you could see beneath his belly fur that he's ripped. Po then looked at his floppy belly again, and sees that he has no abs. He's just a big, fat panda. Then Rudolph rinsed his mouth out and spat the water out the window. When he saw Po, he slightly jumped.

"Oh…morning Po…" Rudolph said with a smile, still a bit startled. Po was relieved Rudolph didn't see him staring at his abs, chest, legs, and biceps, his arm muscles. The clothes he wore yesterday did a great job on hiding the muscles. Po couldn't help but look, he just didn't know Rudolph was ripped. Rudolph noticed him looking at his muscles, he looked down at his body, and smiled.

"Well, you've got to be pretty strong to pull a sleigh," Rudolph said.

"I can now see why," Po said, still looking. When Rudolph looked back up at him, he looked away, knowing it's not polite to stare.

"I keep myself covered so the does around the village won't attack me. If you know what I mean," Rudolph said with a smile and a wink.

Then Rudolph put his toothbrush away before he grabbed his white shirt, put it on, and smiled.

"Time for breakfast," he said with a smile, "I was about to wake you up anyway."

"I guess I must be excited," Po said with a smile.

"Then let's go, friend," Rudolph said with a smile before leading Po out of his room. The reindeer knew that after breakfast, he would have to talk to Po before they went to the arcade area.

When they entered the kitchen, they got a warm greeting from Mitzi, who was in a white dress with a red apron on.

"Good morning you two," she said sweetly, "It's eggs and pancakes today."

"All right!" Rudolph said in an excited tone, "Thanks Mom!"

Mitzi chuckled and said, "Thank you." When Rudolph sat down, Blitzen came in, he was in a white shirt with light blue shorts, for they all just got out of bed, except Mitzi who'd been making breakfast. Po sat down next to Rudolph, his new best buddy. Po got a lot of pancakes, a huge portion of it, making Rudolph and his parents' eyes wide.

"Po…" Mitzi said, "We only get five pancakes per serving."

Po put a lot of syrup on his pancakes and said, "I'm a panda, I love eating." Before they could say anything, Po began to eat his 20 pancakes. Mitzi sighed, knowing she'd have to make more pancakes. Rudolph watched Po as he got his own pancakes and eggs. He knew pandas ate a lot, but Po was just plain hungry. But Rudolph didn't know that Po ate a lot when he was upset, so he just decided to eat while having his priority set to talk to Po on the way to the arcade area.

A little while later, after Po, Rudolph, and Rudolph's parents finished eating, Po has put on his scarf with his new red winter hat that Rudolph gave to him. Rudolph was in his room changing into his winter clothes as Po continues to wait for him. Then Rudolph came out of his room with his blue winter pants on, his red and green jacket on with his red and white scarf on.

"You ready to go?" Rudolph asked with a smile.

"I'm totally ready!" Po exclaimed in an excited tone, making Rudolph laugh.

"Be back in time for lunch!" Mitzi said.

"We will, Mom!" Rudolph said with a smile.

Then the two creatures headed out the door with Rudolph closing it behind him. Outside, Po is following Rudolph, who needs to talk to him about why he decided that he'll be staying in the village. Rudolph's stomach tightened with hesitation at first, he didn't know how he'll bring it up, but he was desperate to talk to Po. He then looked at Po and said, "Po...can we have a talk?"

"Sure," Po said with a smile.

"Well," said Rudolph, "Last night, I asked you what you thought of the village...and you love it..."

"Are you kiddin' me?" Po said with a smile, "I love it a whole lot more than love!"

"I see..." said Rudolph, "But...you live in the Valley of Peace...I was planning to take you back home once we began delivering the presents across the globe."

"What?" Po said, "What're you talking about?"

"I mean, your home is in the Valley," said Rudolph, looking at him, "I'm wondering why you decide to stay here than there. Did something happen at the Valley?"

Po was taken by the question, he now knows that Rudolph must've noticed some of his odd behavior, he's trying to come up with an excuse, he looked at Rudolph and lied, "I was lost in the mountains! I told you so!" Rudolph stopped walking and also stopped Po from walking. He looked at Po with a raised eyebrow with a suspicious look and said, "It's more than that. Isn't it?"

"Are you kidding?" Po said with a smile, hiding his shame, "I've had an awesome time with you! You're making this the best Christmas I've ever had!"

"You didn't answer my question," Rudolph said, putting his hoof on Po's shoulder, "I'm here to help you, my friend. If something happened in the Valley, I'd like to know to see what I can do to help. Please...please...tell me the truth."

Rudolph was practically pleading with his eyes, wanting to hear the truth out of Po. But the panda closed his mouth, not wanting to say anything. Rudolph cupped Po's face in his hands and said softly, "If something severe happened...I want to be here for you...I'm no enemy Po..."

"Okay, okay," Po said, trying to hide his sadness, "I was sent on a mission and I did have an argument between myself and Tigress."

Rudolph looked into Po's eyes with his suspicious, yet, caring look, he saw in Po's eyes that he was trying to hide sadness. Rudolph could definitely tell that Po was in pain. He took in a deep breath, deciding to let the subject go for a little while.

"All right," he said softly, "But remember, I still want to talk to you after we finish at the arcade area. Understand?"

Po nodded and said with a smile, "I'm all good, Rudolph. You don't need to worry about me." Rudolph knew straight down for a fact that was a lie, he could see the pain in Po's eyes, but he decided to let Po calm down some before he continued his talk with him.

"Let's get to the arcade area," Rudolph said, letting go of Po's face before walking again. Po knew Rudolph must be onto him, considering all of the questions he asked. He knew Rudolph was there for him, but he just doesn't want to talk about the unpleasant memories that happened back in the Valley.

A little while later, Po and Rudolph are still walking to the arcade area, which wasn't too far away. Rudolph looked at his watch and wondered when...never mind, it's a secret for now. The entire time on the way to the arcade area, Po just couldn't help but feel guilty about leaving, but he figured he couldn't go back. He was holding back his tears as Rudolph led him along. Today wasn't like yesterday, for both Rudolph and Po were silent as they walked in the five inch deep snow.

"Rudolph..." Po said, with his tone cracking a bit, Rudolph took notice and asked, "Yes Po?"

Po looked at Rudolph, trying to hold back his sadness and tears, he took a deep breath in, and Rudolph could tell Po was gonna cry.

"I-I need a moment..." Po said in a cracked tone before running away. When Po ran off, it broke Rudolph's heart, he couldn't believe someone was like this on the happiest time of the year.

With Po, he sat in a corner, crying his eyes out. He finally decided to let all of the sadness, guilt, and hurt come out of him for holding it in for so long. The reason he did so, was because he didn't want to cry in front of Rudolph. He missed everything in the Valley, he just said that he didn't want to leave Santa's village because he doesn't want to reconnect with the people he ticked off and saddened. He all wanted it to go, but since his time in the village, it only seems to have made it worse. He felt like a complete dork and idiot for what happened and for running off. What kind of person was he? What kind of Dragon Warrior was he? He continued to cry his eyes out while letting the tears roll down his cheeks.

"Awwwwwwwwww," said a mocking tone, making Po's head shoot up to see Arrow and his gang.

"Is the wittle fat panda sad?" Arrow mocked, making the other reindeer with him laugh. Since Po's been going through so much, his sadness turned into anger against Arrow for bullying him yesterday.

"I'm no wimp like you think I am!" Po said with rage in his eyes.

"You couldn't stop me from destroying your picture!" Arrow faked whined, "And now...you're trying to be all buff against me and my seven friends!"

Po pointed at Arrow with rage and said, "You need to know who you're dealing with bub!" When he said that, it made Arrow angry and the reindeer with him gasped.

"You're nothing but a big, fat, obnoxious panda!" Arrow shouted, the words stung Po, they were almost the exact thing Tigress said. Po stood up and said in a serious tone, "I think you'd better back off."

"Look panda," Arrow said, glaring at him, "You might've been rescued by Ruddy the Red-Nosed Reject, but he's a wimp compared to me. I'm stronger, faster, and better than him."

"Not true!" Po pointed out, "You're no flyer like he is! Fliers are stronger and have character and true hearts!"

"Oh," Arrow said in a dangerous tone, "I bet you're asking for a fight, huh? I'll cream you!"

"Don't make me have to fight you," Po warned, due to his emotions, hurt, anger, and sadness, he was a bit out of his normal character.

Arrow laughed and said mockingly, "A panda? How can a PANDA defeat a strong reindeer like me? HA HA HA! Foolish panda!" That did it, Po has had enough of this! Without thinking, he punched one of the yearlings!

"Now you've asked for it!" Arrow shouted.

He turned to his friends and shouted, "Get him!" Then all seven of them charged at Po. The panda decided to perform his kung fu moves for the reindeer. He punched one and kicked another away. He began dodging one's punches by moving lightning fast, making Arrow's eyes widen in amazement. Then Po punched another one away and began to fight with the second strongest one. The reindeer did have some kung fu moves, but Po dodged each swing and blocked one attack forming an x shape with his arms. He delivered a double punch to the reindeer, sending him flying into stacks of hay. Then three reindeer began to attack him while Arrow watches in astonishment and anger. The reindeer couldn't hold themselves up against Po, who was still throwing punches and kicks. He did a barrel roll and then knocked all three off balance. Po managed to avoid them and shouted, "Feet of Fury" before rapidly kicking them. The reindeer went flying a little before they hit the snow unconscious. Po looked at Arrow with a glare, who was amazed and angered at the same time.

"You...YOU MONSTER!" Arrow shouted in anger, trying to hide his astonishment, Po glared a bit more and said, "I'm not a monster...I'm the Dragon Warrior." Arrow gave him his deepest glare and shouted, "Then I guess you'll have to prove yourself against me, Dragon Warrior!"

Then Arrow and Po began fighting like nonsense. Arrow knew kung fu moves himself, and he and Po were even for a little bit. They threw punches and kicks as they fought. Arrow dodged a punch from Po and punched the panda in the gut, but that didn't slow Po down! Po punched Arrow in the face and kicked his stomach, making him hold it in pain. Then Arrow recovered and punched Po in the face and kicked his groin area. Po held it in pain while Arrow kicked Po with his knee! Po grew really ticked, he's had enough! He made a move and spun around onto his feet, knocking Arrow to the ground! Arrow shot back up and tried to punch Po, but then Po grabbed Arrow in the Wuxi Finger Hold while putting his pinky up. Arrow tried to get out of the Hold, but he couldn't.

"What?!" he shouted, "It's a simple hold to break out of! What is that?"

"Oh, you don't know this hold?" Po asked with a smirk, a little dangerous looking.

Arrow shrugged and said, "Once I get out...I will defeat you..." Po smiled deviously before saying, "This here...is..." He was cut off when he heard a voice scream, "NO! NO DON'T! Not the Wuxi Finger Hold!" Po looked to see that it belonged to Rudolph. The reindeer had a horrified look on his face when he saw Po having Arrow in the Wuxi Finger Hold.

"Thank goodness you're here, Rudolph!" Arrow said, "This freak nearly killed us!"

Rudolph glared at Po and shouted, "Po! Let him go! Don't use the Wuxi Finger Hold on Arrow!" Po looked to see that he did have Arrow in the Hold. He came back to his regular emotions and widened his eyes while pulling away from Arrow.

"N-No..." he said, shocked that he reacted like that, "I-I wouldn't use it on Arrow..."

"Then why did you attack us so abruptly?!" Arrow demanded with a scream.

"I...I just...was hurt..." Po said, feeling ashamed about the entire event.

"Po, this isn't about revenge," Rudolph said, still upset of what he saw, "You shouldn't do something that you'll regret later on. It'll mess things up for you."

"Rudolph...I just...reacted..." Po said, looking at the ground. He looked at Arrow in an apologetic look and said, "I'm sorry that I attacked you like that."

"Well I..." Arrow shouted, but Rudolph put his hoof on Arrow's shoulder and said, "Arrow, I'll handle him. Are you okay?" Arrow pulled away from Rudolph and said in a mean tone, "Of course I'm okay! Now I just have to give my friends a little aid because of this panda!"

"I'm deeply sorry," Po said, making Arrow scoff. Arrow made his friends regain consciousness before they all left to get a little aid.

"Po," Rudolph said, looking at Po with a concerned look, "I'm here to talk to, not to run away from."

"It's just..." Po said, "It's just a hard event to take in..."

"What?" Rudolph asked with softness.

Before Po could answer, a voice shouted out, "Rudolph," making Po and Rudolph look to see a beautiful doe, about Rudolph's age and about the same height. She had brown eyes like him and she had on a white winter jacket with red winter pants.

"Hey Zoey," Rudolph said with a smile.

Zoey went up to Rudolph and hugged him. Then, she kissed his cheek, making him blush and his nose to glow. Then, Po realized this was, this was Rudolph's doefriend that he heard of. And now, the thoughts of Tigress came to his mind. He just couldn't take it anymore, and he began to cry again. Rudolph turned to see Po crying and was saddened once again. Zoey was sad to see Po like this, did she do something to make him sad? She wondered. Rudolph put his hands on Po's shoulders and said softly, "Po, please, please tell me what's wrong."

"No..." Po said in a sad tone before sitting on the ground.

"Po," Rudolph said, "Tell me what in the world's wrong with you. It's not like someone to be sad on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. Tell me please, what's going on. The truth, Po. The truth."

Po looked into Rudolph's eyes, that were pleading with him again, Po couldn't take it anymore and then he admitted, "I ran away from the Valley! Okay?!" When he said that, Rudolph's face was shocked and he just couldn't believe it.

"I made lots of mistakes that hurt me emotionally," Po continued with a sad look and a sad tone, "I angered Shifu and Tigress by accidentally destroying the training hall, I destroyed Viper's collection she worked on her entire life, my dad's shop caught on fire...and..." he began crying again, not wanting to speak the last part, but all of this came together in Rudolph's mind, knowing what he was going through.

"Po...I didn't know that you were hurting so much..." Rudolph said softly, ashamed of what Po went through.

"And..." Po said, with his throat tightening up, "When Zoey kissed you...it...it..." He couldn't take it anymore and he shouted, "IT REMINDED ME OF TIGRESS! I LOVE HER BUT SHE WAS MAKING OUT WITH EMEKA BACK IN THE VALLEY! I COULDN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE SO I RAN OFF!" With that, he laid down on the snow, crying his eyes out.

"Po," Rudolph said softly, "I'm so deeply sorry you went through that. I know what you're going through, I've been through it before."

Po looked at Rudolph with a little shock and asked, "H-How?"

"I should've told you my story," Rudolph admitted, "You see, back in my early childhood, I was mocked about my red nose. Everyone laughed, teased, and picked on me, especially Arrow."

"But how can they do that?" Po asked, a little shocked, "You're totally awesome."

"I get that," Rudolph said wiping Po's tears away, "But back then, I was just a reindeer with a red nose, totally different from the others. I hated being different. And after the coach kicked me out of the games and when I heard my father say my nose was an accident, I couldn't take it anymore, so I just ran off."

Po's eyes widened, he knew his story was somewhat similar to Rudolph's only different.

"I went looking for Rudolph," said Zoey getting eye level with Po, "I crossed Stormella's bridge and she casted out a storm that caused Rudolph to fly in with his nose and lead Santa to safety. That's how he became a hero and a legend."

"I see..." Po said, calming down, "But I just don't know if I can go back."

"Po, you're a wise person," Rudolph said softly, "You broke your friends' hearts, I'm sure, when you ran off. Your dad must be miserable. He loves you a lot and you ran off during the happiest time of the year. You want to spend Christmas here, but Christmas isn't about fancy decorations, presents and all of that. It's mainly about Jesus' birth as you know, and it's about being around loved ones and being loved. If you are truly a wise person, you would see what's right."

Po was thinking about what Rudolph said, how can he go back since he ran off? They would probably be angered at him, and he doesn't know what to do. He looked into Rudolph's eyes and asked, "What should I do? I don't know what they'll do if I go back..."

"I want you to see what's right," replied Rudolph, cupping Po's face again, "Wise people like you should know what's right, and they should do what's right."

Po sighed and looked deeper into Rudolph's eyes, the reindeer has been so generous, sweet, caring, understanding, loving, and just a great friend, always by his side. But he still has a fear of going back to the Valley.

"I may...need some time to...think about it..." Po said, not knowing what else to say. Rudolph sighed deeply before saying, "Just think about your friends and family, Po. I don't want you to miss out on the big picture. Promise me that you'll do the right thing."

"I'll think about it..." Po said, looking at the ground, still afraid on what they might to do him if he goes back.

Rudolph stood up, looked at Zoey and said, "Make sure he's comfortable. I've got something I need to do."

"What're you gonna do?" Zoey asked.

"I'm doing someone a favor back at Santa's workshop," Rudolph replied.

Zoey didn't know what he was doing, but she knew it must be important. She nodded and said, "I'll make sure to calm him down, and that he'll consider to go back." Rudolph nodded and began to leave and then he said, "Take him to the local restaurant and buy him some cookies and hot chocolate."

"All right," Zoey said.

As Zoey helped Po up, Rudolph was forming a plan inside of his mind. He wanted to make things right between Po and his friends. He was heading to Santa's workshop to convince Santa on something that's never been done before in the history of Christmas.

A/N: I'm sorry if Po is a bit OOC, and the chapter's not as good, but I hope you enjoyed the chapter. Please leave an honest review, and if it could've been better, let me know. :) Merry Christmas! :D