Author's note: I don't own Kung Fu Panda (No matter how much I want too) it is only owned by Dreamworks. I only own Mei Wen (Ligress), and my other OCs. Please no flames and leave a review. Enjoy! :D
Ch. 10
As the sun was high within the sky, everyone was packing up, getting ready to enter the Valley of Peace and head home. Hope exited out his tent and stretched out his arms with his backpack strapped on his back. The first person he saw was his, moody but best friend, Kaizer walking by. The feline ex-assassin seemed to be thinking, so Hope kept quiet and was about to move on, until...
"Morning...Hope." Kaizer spoke up, never so much as turned his head. Hope was a little startled yet astonished that Kaizer always knew when someone was trying to get passed him.
"Oh good morning Kai, it's kind weird how you do that." Hope said scratching the back of his neck. Kaizer finally turned around to face his most trusted comrade and looked at him with a smirked.
Kaizer's smirk faded and returned to be more serious and emotionless. He then said, "The others are getting ready to head out. I was about to go in your tent and drag you out, but I figured you'd learned you lesson last time from the old man."
"Well yeah. So, how's that girl?" Hope asked. Kaizer let a sigh and folded his arms and replied, "Still getting on my nerves." "Anyway, Make sure you have everything so we can get moving."
"You seem to be in a hurry." Hope figured.
"Once we enter the village I got some place to be. When we do, tell everyone I'm at a friend house." Kaizer requested. Hope nodded in agreement and the two went to join the others. On the way there, Kaizer had one person on his mind, a certain black cat.
In the Valley of Peace
On the streets of the Valley of Peace, Felicity was walking on the pavement with groceries in hands. On the way to her household, she had something on her mind. One something particular was a certain white tiger, that she so greatly misses. She let out a soft sigh and continued walking on the path. Suddenly, a gang of crocodile bandits sworn and surrounded her with weapons in hand.
"Alright pretty lady with glasses, we're going to steal your groceries...and stuff. So don't fight back, ya know. Because well...we're going to steal it because we want to." Fung shouted.
"But Fung, aren't we suppose to make her drop what she has first?" Gah-Ri questioned. Fung then took a quick look at the black cat, who just blinked a few time befuddled. He then throw his hat helmet on the ground.
"Gah-Ri! What did I say? Don't correct me. I know what I'm saying, Gah! Ahem, anyway...just drop what you have or we will have to do things the hard way." Fung exclaimed.
"How about you leave her alone. I think I like that I idea better." Someone said from behind the group and Felicity. Everyone turned around and a teenage wolf that looked to be at least fifteen years old, wearing a blue tunic, white sweats, black fingerless gloves, and brown boot. He also had a chain scythe wrapped around his waist with the scythe parts handing around his sides.
"Zack?" Felicity murmured.
"Hi Felicity. I'd recommend you to move along. Things might get messy." Zack assured unwrapping the chain scythe from his waste. Felicity nodded and ran off with her stuff.
"Darn it! We're going to get beaten again." Fung exclaimed.
"Tell you what; I'll make it easy for you. I won't use my psychokinesis and I'll give you a ten seconded head start to run away." Zack offered holding the scythes in each hand and a peaceful smile on his face. Almost immediately the croc bandits made a run for it and Zack started counting. After a short moment Zack began chase after them.
Felicity stood in front of her house and entered the household. Not after that, she thought, 'People never change. But, some do. Kaizer, I really miss you.'
Elsewhere in the Valley of Peace, Takami and the gang strolled down the street of the peaceful village. As usual and for once, The Wu sisters had an excuse for staying out of sight. But Takami kept a close eye on them and so was Crane and Viper.
"So, this is the Valley of Peace." Ren said out loud.
"Yahoo! We're finally home." Hope cheered. Faith playfully bopped Hope on the head with her paw.
"Calm down, I know how you feel but you don't see me jumping for joy. Takami and I might move on to the next stage as Master." Faith said with a hint of joy in her voice at the end.
"Looks like you're a little excited yourself." Hope said.
"A little." She replied. 'Cha, I'm ecstatic! I might be ranked as a master. I can't wait!'
"Guys, where did Kaizer go?" Viper questioned looking around worriedly, looking around the white feline. Hope remember what his feline friend asked him to do they realize he was gone.
"Oh yeah, me and Kai talked and he said that he'll be back shortly. Said that he's got somewhere to be." Hope explained.
"Well I hope he doesn't take too long. Shifu might get worried and I don't want him to think of any bad thoughts Kaizer." Takami indicated.
"Uh, how are we going to explain to Shifu about The Wu Sisters and Renixang, Takami?" Hope questioned. Knowing that would be a huge problem, Takami crossed his arms and looked at Viper and Crane. Crane shrugged his feathered shoulders and Viper just tilted her head.
Takami turned to face the bear again and said, "I'm sure Renixang fine, Master Shifu wouldn't have a problem with her. As for the Wu Sisters, well, he might have a fit. Don't worry I do the explaining. Lets get moving, the everyone's waiting for us."
With that said the group continued on through the streets and headed to their destination with pep in their step.
In the Jade Palace
In the Jade Palace ground on the courtyard both and Ryo and Kiba were having yet another argument like quarreling siblings.
"When do you think they're going to get back?" Kiba asked.
"What?" Ryo inquired.
"I said, when do you think Takami and the others are going to get back?" Kiba asked again.
"Oh gods, I'm so sick of answering that question!" Ryo exclaimed placing his paws over his ears.
"Hey it's not my flout that I miss Faith, I know you miss Takami and the others too." Kiba snapped back.
"Look, I know for a fact that they'll be here soon enough, just be patient." Ryo stated.
"You know what I don't get, we're always in an argument. We both know we're friends now, but our conversations always seems over the top." Kiba commented.
"Yeah, and do you know what I don't get? I'm always standing beside YOU! You say you're a genius but you act like an idiot around me and only me, and you never listen. It's like you have the attention span freaking mouse." Ryo barked. "Kiba?"
When Ryo ended his speech, the white wolf was simply day dreaming at the sky but soon snapped out of it. "I'm sorry were you saying something?"
"You know what, I freaking hate you." Ryo stammered. Right after the black furred wolf stated that, the a group of people was standing at the front door and it was their friends.
"We're home!" Faith announced with a shout.
"Faith!" Kiba cheered as he ran towards her and gleefully tackled her to the ground. "I so missed you. No more going on long trips without me for now on." Kiba said nuzzling his face on her cheek.
"Alright, alright Akiba I promise. Now please can you get off me your making a scene." Faith insisted.
"Alright everyone, lets regroup with everybody and meet in the Hall of Warriors." Viper suggested.
"That's not necessary. Welcome back everyone." Everyone turned around immediately and sees the old grand master Shifu. He then notice Ligress/Mei Wen standing beside Takami.
"I see you found Mei Wen and accomplished your mission. Good work." Shifu said with a hint of happiness in his tone. He then spotted the leopardess beside Hope. "And who is this?"
"Oh yeah. Master Shifu, this is Renixang, Ren for short. She was one of a few people we've traveled with." Hope explained with his paw on her shoulder. She didn't seem to mind much about his paw being on her shoulder.
"I traveled alongside your students in hope to find someone I had to hunt down. I hope you don't mind if I stick around for a little while?" Ren asked.
"I don't mind." Shifu said then turned his attention back to Hope. "So, who are the other few people you've traveled with?"
Hope was at a loss of words, not wanting to answer that particular question. This time Takami stepped in beside his bear friend.
"Yeah, about that. We sorta made an alliance with...The Wu Sisters." Takami answered twitting his fingers. Shifu's smile soon faded hearing his answer and turned into an upset frown.
"You did what?!" Shifu exclaimed in all furious-ness. In seconds two of the Wu Sister appeared. Su and Wan stood a few feet away from Shifu.
"Well hello there Grand Master of the Jade Palace. It's an honor to finally meet you. You have such a lovely home. It would make an excellent palace for us, just that we would have made a few changes that is." Su commented.
Shifu then back to the group with disappointment in his eyes. "How could you allow two of the most dangerous and notorious villains here?" "Wait, two? Where's the third one?"
Just as he questioned that, Wan landed beside her older sisters and had the Dragon Chalice within her grasp. Shifu was greatly devastated to see one of his prized artifacts in their clutches.
"Sorry for leaving so soon but we spent enough time with the kiddies. I feel we over-stayed our company, so we must take our leave." Su stated.
"What? NO! You still owe me information about my father!" Takami shouted.
"Sorry pretty-boy but we gotta scat, but don't worry handsome, we'll meet again real soon." Su mentioned then made a run for it with her sister. "NO!" Takami roared.
"Bring that back!" Viper ordered.
"Get back here!" Crane exclaimed flying in after them carry Viper. Shifu was most displeased and ordered everyone to Hall of Warriors. The Hazards and Furious Five minus Viper and Crane all assembled and in the room. Takami and Faith stood in front of Shifu, who was pacing back and forth in frustration.
"I can't believe what just occurred. How could you allow the Wu Sisters to join you on your quest. Don't you know that they're one of the most wanted criminals of all of China, and now they're running around free. I should have known better to let you all go on you own." Shifu Exclaimed.
"I'm sorry Master Shifu, it's my flout. Su Wu brought something about my father. Said that she worked with him at one point. I agreed to allow them to help us, if she agreed to tell me about Kamikaze. I was a fool and I should have known better to trust someone with evil in their heart. I'm sorry, I failed you master." Takami said lowering his head in shame.
Shifu viewed the young tiger's shamed express and knew he couldn't be upset with him long. Even he would have done the same thing with his father, even if he was a con-artist.
Shifu let heavy sigh and said, "I can't be upset with you Takami. I understand how you feel, you want to know more about your father. If I was given the choice I would have done the same thing. But I am still upset that the Wu Sister made off with my Dragon Chalice." Shifu ended. Viper and Crane then came in the Hall of Warriors and in front of Shifu.
"Well?" Shifu asked.
"We fought the Wu Sister, but they got away. But, we managed bring back your dragon chalice Master Shifu." Crane announced. Shifu sighed in relief and asked, "Where is it?"
"Inside Viper's stomach." Crane answered. "That is awesome," Kiba and Po commented. Viper was greatly embarrassed and up-chucked the Chalice out of her mouth. 'That was so embarrassing' Viper thought. She then placed the Chalice back on its pedestal and lined up beside Crane. Shifu then faced both Faith and Takami.
"Well the mission wasn't a complete failure. You two and your team managed to escort Mai Wen back to the Jade Palace safely. The Dragon Chalice is safe and sound. Even though that was unexpected. We can now commence your Mastery exam." Shifu stated. Then soon realized looking to the side, A certain white tiger seems to be missing.
"Where is Kaizer?"
In the Valley of Peace
"Kaizer! I missed you!" Felicity joyfully said wrapping her arms around the white tiger. Not yet use to hugs, Kaizer just stood there in the middle of the street front of the house.
"It's uh...it's good seeing you too again Felicity. I missed you too." Kaizer uttered with a hidden smile. Felicity removed her arms and smiled hold his paws.
"There's so much we need to talk about Kai. How was your quest, did it go well?" She asked happily. Kaizer then revealed a smile, looking into her hazel colored eyes.
The small moment ended when Kaizer's ears perked up of a strange sound. Kaizer's smile then went away and quickly pulled out a kunai in his hand. He then immediately spun around and spotted flying stars coming at him. Back-handing the Kunai in his hand Kaizer promptly deflected the incoming shurikens . He then examined his surroundings looking for they're attacker. Scanning the area, Kaizer spotted a Chinese female Egret placed on a branch of a tree.
"It's very rare that I miss. But knowing you Kaizer Beelzabub, I expect nothing less." the bird stated. Kaizer shoved Felicity behind him, protecting her.
'Damn, I can't fight worrying about Felicity's will-being. Not like this.' "What do you want?" Kaizer asked guarding his friend.
"We know you have the girl here, in this village. I'm simply the messenger, to tell you and your friends that Yunxu is not pleased and she will come for her niece . Even if it means striking down civilians." She answered.
'Niece? Ligress is the niece of this Yunxu character' " That won't happen, not while I'm here. Ever heard the saying 'Never kill the messenger'? Well, I use to ignored it back then. I won't kill you, but I'll surely put you in your place!" Kaizer exclaimed charging at the Egret with weapon in hand.
That's all for now. I know it may not be the best but it's something, I've been busy and and I still am. I'll update as soon as I can. I hope you liked it. Please leave a review and I'll see you guys later. Until the next chapter, peace!