The Flame of dreams
Chapter 13: Ichi's first adventure
Ichi was really happy after his birthday from yesterday, thought he was five years old he was still mature for his age even more mature than the adults but he was still able to act like a kid when he wanted to. Training was just like any other day and as Shifu watched him progress he realized how much he was like Tai Lung when he was starting off but he could see that Ichi was different, he could tell that Ichi had no sign of darkness in his heart and as he saw Ichi smile Shifu couldn't help but feel happy about it.
"Alright that's enough everyone." Shifu said "It's time for lunch."
"Yes master!" Everyone said bowing
Shifu watched as his students walked out of the training hall but after looking back he saw only Ichi in the middle of the room.
"Is there something wrong Ichi?" Shifu asked
"No, I was just thinking." Ichi answered
"About your parents?"
"Maybe."
"What do you mean "maybe"?"
"Well I'm thinking about my parents along with other stuff, maybe I just don't know what to think about." Ichi explained "Hey FuFu, what's it like to go on adventures?"
"What makes you ask that?" Shifu asked
"That was one of the things I was thinking about." He answered
"Well their very long and treacherous, numerous things can happen along the journey." Shifu explained
"Things like what?" Ichi asked
"There could always be theives hiding around every turn." Shifu answered "Not just that but theres also the situation of the weather changing into something dangerous, you have to be ready for anything."
"Will I ever have an adventure?"
"One day you will, but why the sudden interest?" Shifu asked
"Well sometimes you, Po or even the five go on adventures while I just stay in the valley and either train some more or read my books." Ichi said "Just so you know I get bored alone."
"I'm sorry." Shifu said frowning
"Hey don't feel bad it's not your fault, besides I actually like being alone here it's a lot quiet and easy to concentrate." Ichi explained
Though Ichi was smiling Shifu didn't like the fact that he liked being in the palace by himself.
("I have do find away to get him out of the palace... there has to be something?") Shifu thought
Just like that Zeng, the palace messenger flew down to give Shifu a message that would actually help him with his problem.
"What is it Zeng?" Shifu asked
"Master Shifu, I have a message from the emperor of the emperial palace." Zeng said giving the message
As he read the message Shifu started to smile as he had found the perfect chance to get Ichi out of the palace.
"What does it say?" Ichi asked
"The emperor wants to invite me to his palace for dinner as thanks for helping him four years ago." Shifu answered
"Oh yeah I remember that." Ichi said "PoPo really helped me out that day."
"Speaking of Po he's been invited to come as well, something about his daughter being his biggest fan." Shifu said reading on "It also says I can bring someone else, so what do you think?"
"What do you mean?"
"Woud you like to come with us?" Shifu asked
"Really, I can go?"
"If you want too."
"Thanks FuFu!" Ichi said hugging his father
"Go get Po and pack your things." Shifu said smiling
Ichi nodded and ran off to find Po, though out of his sight Shifu could still hear his voice.
"Wahoo, I got my first adventure!" Ichi shouted
Shifu went of to prepare for his departure, as he finished went off to the palace door and found Po and Ichi waiting for him.
"So are you both prepared?" Shifu asked
"Yep, we have food, water, and medical supplies." Po answered
"And books." Ichi continued
"Books?" Shifu asked
"Yeah, something to read on the way there." Ichi answered "If you guys want you can read them too."
"Very well, is everyone ready?" Shifu asked
"Yes master!" The two brothers answered
"Then let's go."
The three started to walk down the palace stairs and their journey was finally beginning.
To be continued
You'll see what happens in the adventure next time, chapter 14 coming soon.