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It took me a while to try to find Shifu but I found him in the hall of heroes in front of a pool of water. He was probably meditating so I didn't want to disturb him. I was about to leave until.
"Come in Hunter."
Well so much for not disturbing him. "Master. I have returned to ask for a favor." I was clinching my paw while rubbing it since I only did this when I'm nervous.
"And what might that be?" Shifu got up and turned to me with the staff behind him giving me a serious look.
"Well…. I know that you said outsiders are forbidden at the jade palace but I was hoping that you would agree to take the ladies of the shade in for a while." I was not looking at him in the eye thinking he would refuse and send them away.
"And how many are in the camp?" Shifu still talked in his serious voice so I had to be strong for the camp and for song.
"There are 75 of us, there were more but some left when the new leader took control, and we need a place to hold out for a while since our original spot was raided 5 times." I looked at Shifu in the eyes and he was rubbing his beard and I was twiddling my fingers.
"Request accepted." Shifu said with a smile but this caused me to be suspicious but yet happy with his response. But there was something inside me that had to know.
"Why?" I closed my mouth and was kicking myself for even saying this, but when I thought about it that was not me who said it. "Forgive me master, if you will excuse me I need to go and find places for the ladies to rest." I told him while trying to make a run for the door but to my surprise he was there.
"There are going to be a lot more rules, Hunter." Shifu was walking towards me and my legs started to move on their own backwards without me commanding them.
"Yes master." I was breaking my courage by the second since I had to hide my relationship from the camp, while he only chuckled at my nervousness.
"Since there are new guests here, then we need to discuss the sleeping arrangement, time schedules, and then there is the medical treatments if anyone of the troops are wounded, then rent." Shifu opened the door and walked away so I did the same and was next to him while he was still talking.
"There is no problem with any of that master, but if we are all going to be under the same roof then the others should also know the rules, especially the leader about rent. There is also the fact that I am in a relationship with one of them." I told him with a little emotion but still professionally and I could tell he was shocked for a second then he regained his composure.
"And who might that be with?"
"Song, the leader." We started to walk towards the training compound where the other members of the shade were resting for now.
"How long has this relationship been going for?"
"Well we just started going out two days ago. But why do you ask?" I was curious but still focused on the path in front of me.
"Two days and yet she marked you as a mate already?" Shifu said flatly but I tripped and fell flat on my face upon hearing him.
"H-H-How did you know?" I was blushing madly while shaking a little.
"Keep your vest close, especially around the chest. I saw the mark and knew that it was a mark of a mate. We will discuss this later today, but I need to know everything that happened when you left." I got off the ground and dusted myself and looked at him while trying to relax.
"Alright master." I continued walking while telling him everything.
With the Camp (Song's P.O.V)
"Ming, how are the ladies holding up?" I turned to my 2nd in command while taking a head count.
"Well other than a few broken bones, bruises, and some cuts to some of the ladies, they are ok for now." Ming was taking some food handed out by Po and was staring to eat.
"Well thanks to the Jade Palace, we now have some healers to start helping the ladies. But I don't know what we are going to do now." I was sad and was scared for the other snow leopards.
"Hey so I have a question for you." Ming was getting serious but was blushing a little that I was able to see.
"What is it?" I was getting serious but was careful to talk as normal as possible.
"What do you think of Hunter?" Ming was looking at the ground while blushing more.
"Well he is a good friend and a good ally." I tried to act normal since we agreed to play it cool. It took Hunter 20 minutes to explain in to me but eventually I understood.
"You don't think he's cute?" Ming said while dreaming of the wolf and her under a tree together in a tight embrace and kissing.
Oh she is not going to talk about my mate in front of me like this. Uh, remember song that you must pretend for now.
"He is attractive I'll tell you that, but when you say that he's cute is it like only as a friend or possibly a mate?" I raised an eyebrow while trying to keep calm and not kill my friend.
"As a mate." Ming was blushing but was purring at the same time.
That's it. I'm sorry Hunter but I can't stand here and let other females talk about you like that when you are mine.
"Ming, Hunter is already with someone."
"Really? Who?"
"He is with me." I showed her the mark Hunter gave me when we became one and I saw that she gasped and I couldn't help but smile at her reaction.
"So the rumors are true." Ming was examining the mark and was more curious by the second." So how was he?" Ming backed away from me and was blushing but trying to keep it under control, but I can't say the same about me. I was mad but could stop a purr that escaped my throat.
"He was amazing." I was remembering what we did yesterday and I couldn't help but purr louder at the sensation both of is felt when we mated.
"Wow. He must have been a real pro if he leaves you like this." Ming chuckled and was about to leave the tent when she was pulled back by me.
"What do you mean by that?" I was confused but I was getting mad as well.
"How many other people has he been with?"
"He told me I was his first." I was happy to know this but what Ming told me I didn't know what to think anymore.
"Song, a lot of males lie about that. Are you sure he was telling the truth?"
"I think so. I don't know anymore. I'll tell him as soon as-"
"Hey Song, Shifu wants to speak to us about staying here in the Jade palace." I heard him outside and I smiled but then it faded.
"I got to go. Be sure to keep the others happy and we'll talk about this later." I walked outside the tent and saw Hunter next to Shifu.
"What is it?"
"We need to discuss the matters of our stay inside away from the camp. We think we made a compromise, but I need you to know the demands and the rules before anything happens." Hunter told me but I saw he was smiling at me and even winked making me smile and feel a tingling sensation in my spine.
"Ok. Let's talk inside." Hunter too my hand and lead me inside with Shifu chuckling under his breath. And once we entered the kitchen I saw po cooking all kinds of food.
"Hello po." I smiled but he just said hi and continued cooking.
"Don't mind him, he's just making dinner for the camp." Shifu explained to me and I just nodded and we kept on walking until we came across a new building that wasn't here last time I was here in the Jade Palace.
"What is this?" I opened the door and saw rooms that were empty and that had enough room for the Ladies of the Shade and I couldn't help but smile.
"This may be were you and your camp can stay, but there are going to be rules and like Hunter said 'Rent' Shifu looked at me with a serious look and I looked at Hunter with a confused look.
"Since the Jade Palace is for Masters only, Shifu is charging for the room, meals, and the training." Hunter told me but that raised more questions than answers." I told Shifu everything that happened at the camp and he agreed to allow the five to train them to defend themselves." I only nodded but then I realized what he said.
"When you told Shifu everything, did that include?"
"He figured it out."
"Oh. Well I hope he doesn't forbid this relationship."
Shifu cleared his throat making me look at him and blush.
"As I was saying. The rent will be 300 Yuan a month and there are a lot more rules for your camp. I trust there will be no issues." Shifu raised a brow and looked at me and all I could do was nod.
"Alright then. The compromise that myself and Hunter agreed on is between him and me. He knows the rest and will brief you as soon as possible, but for now we must bring in the new guests to the Jade Palace." Shifu walked past us and left. Leaving me with Hunter alone.
"Listen song, there was nothing I could of done about the rent. Shifu would have charged us more if I didn't compromise on certain things. Plus the help from Po, monkey, viper, mantis, and crane helped us a lot."
"How so?"
"They convinced him little by little, until I sealed the deal."
"And how did you do that?"
"I have more chores, 6 more hours of training added." "AndIalsoputmytitleontheline. Hey so let's go and eat I am starving." He tried to leave but I stopped him.
"What was that you said?"
Sigh "You know that I swore my allegiance to you and the camp, right."
"I remember that yes."
"Well Shifu had to trust me and the only way I was able to gain his trust was to put something of mine that defines me. I put my great, great, great grandfather's watch and my title as guardian on the line. I just wanted to keep you and the camp safe and I will no matter what the cost." He said looking at me with a soft look in his eyes.
As I heard this I was so touched that he wanted to protect me and the camp that I had tears in my eyes. "Do you really mean that Hunter?" I was hoping that he was telling the truth.
"Yes I do. Now come we need to get the ladies ready to move inside and here are the rules already written down. If you don't agree with something then tell me and I'll see if I can change Shifu's mind." Hunter was about to leave to help the ladies until I remembered what Ming said.
"Hey Hunter, before you do I want to ask you something." I was nervous and scared at the same time because what if it was a lie? What if he had children already? Am I his first or is he lying? My mind kept on asking so many questions and I had to know.
"What is it song?" I saw Hunter walk up to me while holding my hands making me feel calm.
"When we mated yesterday, was I your first or did you lie? And I want the truth." I was about to break down in tears and he didn't say anything yet.
"Of course you are my first." He took his hand to raise my chin so he can look at me with those red eyes of his. "You are the only person to return my love and for that I am happy." He wrapped his arms around me and I felt safe in his strong arms. "There were some girls who were only in a relationship with me, but nothing serious happened. The only person I want to be serious is with you song." I heard him and I was shedding a few tears when he said that he was with other girls, but I forgot about that when he told me that he only wanted to be serious with me and me alone. I looked into his eyes and slowly pulled him into a passionate kiss and we stayed like that for a minute. Our tongues danced in each other's mouths and I needed him. So I broke the kiss and saw that he was looking at me with amazement then I saw his eyes sparkle.
"Do we have time for a quick session?" I asked him in a seductive tone, but knew that people would eventually look for us but I needed him. With a surprise, he picked me up bridal style and took me to this room that had a big bed for two. He put me down but like last time he was nervous but still willing to mate. We kissed for a while on the bed and I looked at him and felt butterflies in my stomach and being with Hunter felt so right." Are you ready my warrior if the night?" He chuckled at his little pet name but then he pulled me to my back and smiled.
"Ready when you are my white angel."
Outside in the Courtyard
"The rumors are true. Hunter and Song are mates. I confronted song and she admitted it." Ming was talking to a group of snow leopards near the infirmary.
"Awww. They would make a cute couple won't they?" Jui said. A 21 year old snow leopard who was recruited a few month ago when Su Wu was in charge and her specialty is lock picking. But now she is a locksmith.
"Yeah, but you must admit that Hunter did look attractive when he did his training." Yei a 24 year old snow leopard who was recruited by song one month after she took control of the Camp. Her specialty is tap dancing and juggling as well as seducing men to pay more. She was a bartender before she was recruited.
"Oh he is a good catch. He is strong, handsome, hardworking, loving, and he can cook. Sigh. That is the dream." Kai a 23 year old puma said. She was also the same puma that was a bounty hunter. She was recruited when the camp helped her live after a job gone bad, she still hunts for criminals and gets paid well.
"Do you think it is a good idea to talk about someone's boyfriend? Especially if it's song's boyfriend." Jiao said. Her story was unknown, the only thing that the Ladies of the Shade knew was that she is a soldier and a great fighter.
"Hey. Grand Master Shifu is coming. This might be important, let's go." Kia said and the group left to the entrance of the Jade Palace.
"Ladies of the Shade. You will take the North barracks that is close to the training hall. Your leader Song and Hunter has made a deal with me saying that you all can stay here but only under certain circumstances. Also you would pay to say here 600 Yuan a month."
"WHAT?!" All the non-injured ladies said in unison. These were tough Times to make money, the Ladies of the Shade made half of what they would normally make (600 Yuan) and now they have to make more money.
"Can't you give us a break?" Kia said.
"Since the agreement with Hunter, you all have the first month free. Be grateful that Hunter worked out the agreement. Also, get ready to move into your new home." Shifu banged his staff 3 Times and the five came rushing outside other than po. "Students, I want you to help our new guests move into the new barracks."
"Yes Master." They said in unison.
Back in the Barracks (Hunters P.O.V)
"Well I wish we could go another round, but we need to go." I said as I was putting my pants back on and Song was grooming her fur.
"We better go before the others suspect anything." Song got up from the bed and left. I waited a minute before leaving the barracks and saw that everyone was being moved already.
"Ming, get the most wounded inside first so it would be easier to bring in the rest of the wounded." Yes Song.
"Kia, get everything that survived the raid and put it inside at the entrance of the barracks." Yes Song.
"Everyone else help the wounded." Song went to the kitchen and saw po pouring soup into a lot of bowls." Need help po?" I chuckled at the lovable panda who was juggling a tray on his head and a bowl of dumplings on his left arm.
"Please help me." Po said in a pleading tone while balancing 3 trays of soup and dumplings. He was able to do it before he was named the Dragon Warrior, but not when there is a disaster in the kitchen. I was about to help po with the food until I felt something in my vest. I checked what it could be and when I did, it was the golden scroll that Oogway gave me. So I opened it and saw another map, but it was green and lead somewhere near the mountains and it had red letters saying URGENT! So I ran to finish Shifu and told him I found a shipment of pineapples in another village about 3 hours away. He told me to go and I almost did until I heard song's voice.
"Where are you going Hunter? We need you here to help out with the wounded."
"I got a new shipment of pineapples and I'll need it to make the cakes that Shifu wants. Plus since winter is almost here, pineapples would be rare until next year."
"Well how long will you be gone?"
"A couple of hour's maybe. Why?"
"Well it's getting colder and you will need this." Song went to her bag and pulled out some type of clothing. It was probably a sweater but I didn't know. The next thing I knew was that she put it on me and I didn't know how she had this type of speed but was glad either way. She took a step back and saw me, automatically I felt a warm sensation in my body and knew it was a sweater.
"Thank you Song. But how did you get this sweater?"
"I saw it the day we came to the Valley of Peace and I wanted you to have it." She blushed while she looked at me and I smiled at her.
"Well I'll treasure this forever. Now I don't want to be rude but if I'm going to make the cakes then I got to go now and don't worry I got a batch of dumpling's, a first aid kit, and my weapons so there is no need to worry."
"I will always worry about you. Here take this." She took out a pouch and coins jingled so I knew it was money.
"How much is in here?"
"40 Yuan. Just in case you need it."
"Alright. Now I know where I'm going and all I got to do is tell Shifu and the others and I'll be on my way." I
"You go and I'll tell them." She stopped me and I wanted to argue but knew I couldn't win an argument with her.
"Ok Song. I'll be back soon." I gave her one quick kiss and left.
"Please Buddha. Watch over him." Song said while in front of the Jade Palace entrance looking down at Hunter move down and left the Valley to go and retrieve pineapples. Then walked back inside to the palace to help the camp.
Thanks to Lady Shadow 92 for the help. Also this was part one of a chapter, there will be another post today. If you liked it love it, share it, follow and Review.