A/N:Thank you guys for the waiting the previous chapter more than usual. I think my head is in the right place now(of course that over my neck!)Anyway...the replies.

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Hum…well, thanks. Sorry if you don't have many reviews but even getting some is always good, even if they're not very helpful in what they wrote... I really don't mind how much reviews I get, it's always good to know that someone is actually reading the story.

Charlie B. Barkin;

Thanks for the support, I really needed.

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Thanks a lot guys! Yeah, the ending was something I always wanted to wrote or say. Not a big deal but you can learn a lesson from it.

Frenir;

Not that long I guess but it''s good to see you again. Yeah, that was...not very tempting to write about.

The last day of the masters of the Jade Palace in the City of Gongmen has finally reached. Early in the morning everyone was at the table having their breakfast especially made by Po.

It was curious to see the variety of foods that the panda learned about during his research at the town. Now Po was making individual plates for each one of them instead of noodles as per usual. Of course the plates were made for their personal tastes.

It was impressive for Crane that Po actually knew Mei Ling's favorite kind of food. When he saw her plate being served by the panda the avian couldn't help but frown at the sight. Mei Ling seemed really happy with the panda's concern about her tastes and she gave him a small kiss on the check thanking him for the gentle action.

For some strange reason that made Crane extremely annoyed. He did not say a word but concentrated on his plate. Odd enough he felt like Tigress when acting like that. Suddenly he turned his head slowly on the direction of the female tiger that was sitting next to him.

Maybe it was because he thought about her or something else but he could have sworn that he heard a very silent growl coming from the feline. He saw that her eyes were fixed on Mei Ling. What Crane saw buried deep in those eyes was nothing to be ignored. Hate.

'Gez, I hope she doesn't have nothing against Mei Ling. I wouldn't be happy to intervene in a fight,' Crane though while eating his special plate. Apparently Po made Crane's wish granted and now the avian was having some nice sea food beig a very well prepared fish for breakfast. Maybe it was a bit too much for the morning but everyone liked of it anyway.

While Crane stared at his friends he remembered of Shen being alone and injured in an old house in the middle of nothing. If things go as he planned maybe Shen would make part of this nice moments very soon. It was sad to think about the peacock being alone like that.

Crane just wanted to be more present, and he still had to make sure that Shen could change his ways. If he didn't...then he had no idea of what would happen then.

If Mei Ling was there for him then Crane would be there for Shen, but this time the peacock would also have Mei Ling and hopefully someone else. It was about time to get Shen out of that isolated place.

"So what you guys will be doing for today?" Asked Mantis. The insect was in a very good mood today, probably he must had a lot of fun yesterday with Monkey and there would be more today.

"Nothing really," Replied Viper gently balancing her head to the sides."Maybe I take a walk or something to get distracted," At this the snake eyed Crane that didn't took notice of it.

Mantis shrugged. "And the rest of you? Any good plans?"

"Well, I think I'll be passing in the markets today, I wanna see what kind of crazy stuff they have. I can find some things to complete my collection," Said Po enthusiastically.

"Collection? Of what?" Asked Monkey intrigued. The simian would be along with Mantis again today. Everyone was keeping an eye on the two, they heard rumors that both had found some nice devices for pranksters and they were trying to test it on someone.

"Nah, it's no big deal, really. It's like...a hobbie of mine," Po response was vague and rather strange. Nobody gave further attention to it anyway. "And you Crane?Ling? Anything interesting that you two will be doing today."

At this Mantis and Monkey couldn't hold their laughs. Everyone stared at the two.

"What?" Asked Po surprised by the sudden reaction. Mantis was the first to calm down a bit.

"Well, I don't know about you I think that they will be doing something really interesting today. If not they made it at ni-" The insect was cut of by Viper's tail that shoved him hard in the nearest wall. "Ow! Hey! I got it, I got it. Don't have to be so harsh you know," Complained Mantis while returning to the table. Viper rolled her eyes showing her anointment with the insect.

Po was still a bit confused. Monkey kept silent to avoid getting under Viper's rage. Mei Ling and Crane were still showing some discomfort with the situation.

"Hum...well, Po. I wonder if we can't hang out today? It would be nice you know...just to-

Crane was cut off quickly by the panda's outburst of happiness.

While the bird waited for Po to end with his "awesome", "amazing", freaking cool!" moment he eyed the mountain cat. It was clear that she knew why Crane asked to walk around with Po. They had elaborated an idea last night. If there was someone they need to show and convince first to accept Lord Shen it was the panda.

But the mountain cat was so distracted with the panda that she didn't bother to look at Crane and give any sign. The waterfowl was getting uneasy with the so much attention the panda was having from Mei Ling.

' I'm jealous of him?' Though Crane while looking at the panda still dancing in the kitchen. 'Nah, maybe I'm just getting worried too much...'

"That's great! Let's go Crane! We have a lot to look out for!" The panda grabbed the avian by his wings and dragged him over the table in the most careless way possible.

"Po! Wait!Ouch !Po! Ugh! Argh!" The avian tried to stop the panda from getting him smashed over the large table. Everything over it flew as the bird crashed into them.

Food and plates were thrown everywhere while the rest of the Five and Mei Ling dodged them just in time, after the two had left everyone started to put things on the right place and clean the mess.

Mei Ling laughed at the scene she saw. The panda was really different. She helped to clean the mess the fastest she could and then she would be after the two, but before she could leave she was stopped by Tigress. The mountain cat stared at the leader of the Furious Five in amazement.

"We need to talk," Tigress firmly said.

"About what?" Asked Mei Ling while everyone else in the kitchen left for their free time at the town.

"About where you and Crane were last night."

Meanwhile...

Po and Crane were walking in the main alley searching for whatever else Po would be looking for. Crane had a lot going in his mind already and anything that the panda was focusing now was far from being a concern for the bird.

"Man, look all this stuff! This place makes Valley of Peace look like an old farm," Po said being impressed by the majority of commercials in the area.

"Sure it does. Of course that you haven't seen the Imperial City yet. After being there you would not see anything else that can impress you for a long time," Crane said while eyeing a shop of clothes that was near them. 'I forgot about the robe...'

"Have you been there before?" Asked Po while taking a good look on some interesting items.

"Not really, but Mei Ling did. She told me in her letters about it. I have to admit that I really want to get to know that place someday."

"She's really sweet Crane. You're lucky to have her."

Crane blinked for a moment. He tried to understand the panda's words.

"What do you mean?" Po turned around to face the bird. He was smiling sheepishly at the crane.

"Well...you like her don't you?" He asked friendly.

"Yes, we are best friends," Replied Crane. Po sighed.

"I mean...not as friends...hum, how do I say this? Hum...do you like her? You know... more than just friends?"

Crane took a step back avoiding eye contact with the panda.

"I don't know what you're saying, we should find what you're looking for already."

"Heh, fine," Said Po chuckling. Crane sighed. Since when Po would understand about relationships? But the avian already have a lot to think about at the moment.

"Po, we…are best friends, right?" Asked Crane looking down to the ground.

"Yeah! That's for sure man!" Replied Po smiling while taking a look at the shops around them.

"If...I told you something that I did wrong...you...would you be mad at me?"

The smile of the panda died as he turned around, facing the crane next to him with a worried expression.

"What you're talking about? How would I be mad at you? You're such a nice person Crane. Actually you were the first to talk with me with sympathy when I first arrived at the Palace. Can't forget those things ya know..."

Crane smiled nervously at him.

"I guess so...but I still need to tell you something. I just need you to promise that you won't hate me for this. I really like to be your friend Po, and I don't want to ruin our friendship."

"What are you saying Crane? Did you kill someone or something like that?" Asked Po laughing at the possibility of such, but when Crane didn't reply his laughter disappeared. "Hum...you didn't...right?" Crane rolled his eyes.

"No, I didn't. But it feels that way...come with me," The avian replied walking out of the alley. Po followed him until the outskirts of the city.

"Sooo...what's the surprise?" Po was wondering all along of what could be so important after all. Crane hold his breath for a moment before replying.

"It's…" He had barely started when they heard someone calling them. They both turned around to see Tigress and Mei Ling coming in their direction. Tigress seemed infuriated and Mei Ling was keeping a distance from her with clear apprehensiveness.

Whey they got close Tigress grabbed Crane by his large neck and started to choke him. Crane wasn't expecting that and he tried to get free from the feline's squishing hands. He was getting no air to breath and his senses were losing out slowly.

"Tigress! Stop! You're killing him!" Screamed Mei Ling at the female tiger. After few seconds she released Crane from the grip. The avian fell hard on the floor trying to recover his breath. Tigress approached of the avian's face slowly with the most menacing expression that Crane ever saw before.

"You better have a good explanation for it," She said. Crane heard the growl she made and he gulped. Mei Ling helped Crane to get up while she received a glare from the bird that probably was meaning 'Did you told her?' and the mountain cat returned with a 'Im sorry, I didn't have a choice' look.

"Sooo...that was the surprise? I'm impressed," Po said. The panda seemed scared and nervous. Crane made sure to have some distance from the female tiger before saying anything else.

"I'll explain everything...but not here. Follow me. You too Ling," The avian said looking straight at them.

"I would anyway, someone needs to watch your back now," Mei Ling replied while keeping an eye on Tigress.

Now they were in a hell of trouble. Somehow Tigress suspected of something and she went over Mei Ling that wasn't able to give any good excuse at the moment.

Crane regretted immediately of not bringing her along with him. Now they would have to make sure that Tigress wouldn't make anything foolish. It was easy to believe that she could after she tried to asphyxiate him just few moments ago.

The group moved through the forest, it was a sunny day but that wasn't enough to make the area properly illuminated. Po was complaining of the time it would take the trip but Tigress quickly made him shut up.

Crane discretely oriented Mei Ling to engage Tigress if she tried anything to hurt the peacock. Mei Ling was aware of it even without the warning. True to be told, she didn't want to do that.

The group reached the old house, Crane's nerves were at the edge now. There was no way to tell of what could happen after they get inside. He moved to the front door. Unexpectedly the door has been locked.

"What?" Crane tried to open it but no avail. If the door was locked that would mean that someone, and he had an idea of who, was able to do it so. He knocked few times. When they heard footsteps Crane prepared himself for the major impact of the incoming situation. He heard the door being unlocked and then opening slowly revealing no other than...

"You?"

"Hello there, nice to see you again Master Crane. I see you brought your friends with you this time."

It was the Soothsayer.

A/N: Yep, cliffhangers? No, I'm not a fan of it. But I made a good use of them sometimes. By the way...this chapter seemed large but the count it's the same. :/ Maybe I'm getting good at some things.