To my most gratitude for following my fic 'A Holiday Romance', I decided to make a bonus chapter that's both Christmas and New Year related. There's nothing like spending the most wonderful time of year to someone you love and to celebrate New Years with.
Bonus Chapter: Zhong's First Christmas/New Year's Date
Days later, it was Christmas day and Zhong definitely was confused when it comes to the holidays and why people are always so happy all the time and he didn't really know what it's about. He walks over to the Sacred Hall of Warriors and was surprised to see every one of the kung-fu masters excited for what they got for Christmas.
Shifu looks up and sees the one-eyed wolf coming in and he said, "Good morning, Zhong. Merry Christmas."
Zhong scratched the back of his head, chuckled nervously and replied, "Yeah...same to you."
Shifu could tell that something was up with him and he asked, "First time celebrating Christmas with us?"
Zhong widened his eye and was really surprised to know that Shifu knows what was on his mind and that he could tell that this is his first Christmas and asked, "How'd you-?"
"I could tell from your body language that you never celebrated Christmas before."
He knew the grandmaster was right. He didn't want to tell anyone about it because his past was deleted because of Shen and most of them were forgotten; especially his first Christmas. He sighed sadly and lowered his head and ears down a little and Po went up to him and he couldn't bear to see his wolf friend sad on Christmas day and he said, "Hey...even if it's your first time, it's not too late to make a memory."
Then, he gives Zhong a present and he didn't know what it could be and the look on Po's face urged him to open it. As soon as he unwrapped his gift, he was shocked and surprised to see his childhood toy-a little teddy bear. He smelled it and he could tell that it was from his puppy days and he looked at Po and asked, "How'd you find it?"
"Lost and found at Gongmen City. Before we even left after the battle, I found this teddy bear at this lost and found place and someone told me it used to be yours. So amazingly, I managed to keep it until you were able to retrieve it." Po explained.
Zhong's face lit up and he was happy like a puppy when he hugged with for the first time in years. Then, he looks at Po and just hugged him deeply with tears coming out of his eyes. He whispered, "Thank you, panda."
"You're welcome, buddy." Po whispered.
Then, Zhong sees something under the tree and sees that it belonged to him, but surprised when he found out that it was from his girlfriend, Shu. He chuckled softly and said to himself, "I know where that's going."
Minutes later, he walked through the Valley of Peace on his way to Shu's house and when he got there, he knocked on her door and looked at himself and just straightened up his mohawk to look his best and when she opened the door, Shu was happy to see Zhong and he said, "Merry Christmas, sweetheart."
She immediately hugged him and she said, "You too. Come in."
He went inside the house and was completely blown away by the Christmas decorations set up in her living room and he said, "Awesome..."
She sat down and he sat down as well and out of nowhere, she gives him a little gift. He was surprised to know that his lady love would do that. He look at her and sees her smiling and hoping that he likes it. He unwraps the gift and he gasped in amazement when he looked at a picture of him and her together. He chuckled softly and said, "It's us."
"Each time you look at it, it's a picture of us together." Shu said.
That made Zhong's day really great and he said, "Thanks. I have something for you too."
He gives her the gift and when she looks at it, she unwraps it and finds a jewel-encrusted necklace with her name on it. She gasped in shock and she couldn't believe that it was given to Zhong and she said, "This is beautiful."
He didn't even have to say anything. The look on her face was good enough for him and then when she puts it on, she puts the gift ribbon on his head and he chuckled and asked, "What's that for?"
"You're also my present this year." Shu added.
Zhong didn't know how to react to this, but he could tell that the best gift she got was someone she can fall in love. He smiled and he said, "This is Christmas to remember."
"Me too."
Then, she pulls out the mistletoe and Zhong knew what that means-both of them started kissing each other and he wraps himself around her as they started kissing each other passionately as ever and for Zhong, there's nothing better than finding love in the holidays.
Six days after Christmas...
The fireworks were popping out of the sky as everyone in the Valley of Peace were celebrating New Years. Zhong and Shu were walking through the Valley, holding hands together looking forward to this occasion. When they walked through the Jade Palace, Shifu was completely amazed to see both wolves together as they came up the steps and he said, "I see you two are gonna be celebrating New Years' together, huh?"
"Yep." Zhong replied.
"The party's just started."
Both of them walked in the palace and they see the kung-fu masteres looking forward to the new year and even Po couldn't wait for it as well. He looks up and sees Zhong and Shu coming in and he said, "So, what's the new year's resoultion for you lovebirds?"
"Falling deeper and deeper in love with her every single second." Zhong replied.
"Mine too." Shu added.
"And also; my personal goal for the new year; be a better person and leave any parts of myself in the past behind."
Tigress was suddenly impressed with Zhong's personal goal and she said, "That's a great goal. Hope you achieve it."
"Thanks, Tigress. What's yours, panda?"
Po chuckled and replied, "Being awesome-r."
Zhong and Shu looked at each other in confusion and Shu asked, "Is there a word for that?"
"I have no clue." Zhong asked, in a confusing tone.
Monkey cuts in and replied, "And also eat more and screw up more."
"Oh, come on. You think I could've done better last year?" Po argued.
"Yes." the kung-fu masters agreed.
"Anyways, it's new years. Let's just concentrate on having fun."
Later that night, the kung-fu masters went to parts of the Valley where they see the entire crowd getting ready to ring in the new year and everyone was anticipating this moment to come alive. Everyone got their noisemakers and everything to let this celebration commence.
Then, it was time...
Everyone counted down the moment where a new year comes in.
"10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1! HAPPY NEW YEAR!" the crowd shouts.
Confetti, streams, fireworks were all over as everyone cheered for the new year and Zhong completely was excited for the new year as did Shu and when he looked at her, the one eyed canine chuckled softly and he said, "Happy new year, Shu."
"You too, Zhong."
They both kissed each other, not caring if there's confetti or streamers all over. All they cared about was their love and that was something he can always share for the rest of his life.
What ya think? son of wind, How'd I do? Well, that's it then! Happy new year, my friends!
