Author's note:
Hey! Sorry I updated late. I will be updating like that cause I have lots of things to work on...OMG, and guess what!? You will probably not care, but either way, today I went on a hike with my crush, and it was amazing! Lots of things happened between us, and is like the universe wants us together..and I sound pretty love-struck, but don't judge me:P
I am so glad you enjoyed the father-daughter moment! And I think you'll enjoy this one too! I love your reviews and if it weren't this late, I would probably write a response to each one of them! Thank you guys, seriously!
Oh yeah, so I'm definitely going to add the Furious five in it, but no Tai-Lung, sorry:(
Anywya, hope you enjoy this and I;ll try to update soon, oh and I did a spanish version of this, so those who speak spanish, feel free to read it!
Tigress was searching for her flute, she had left it by her purse, but now the purse was not there. She groaned as she looked under her bed. She sighed once she saw the strap peeking out. She smiled and pulled it over. Once she had it, she opened it and right in the top was the flute. She took it and dashed out towards the Peach tree.
Shifu POV
I was playing a calm and slow melody. The breeze was light and was merely carrying the notes around the air, just enough so I could hear them. I began to hear some tapping against the ground. I stopped playing and hid the flute up in my sleeves.
"Sorry, I couldn't find it" she said, briefly bowing and then sitting down. I gave her a small grin, not that I was too familiar with the whole smiling thing. I put the flute close to my mouth, blowing a soft Do.
(I should warn you, I will get stuff wrong since I only studied flute like in elementary and I'm relying on my own notes when I was 6 years old)
Tigress analyzed the position of my fingers and then imitated me, getting a perfect note. I nodded in her direction and struck a Sol. Soon enough I was able to play a simple melody with her following the rhythm. She made a couple of mistakes, but besides that, it seemed that she was a quick-learner and it was almost impossible to believe that she stopped practicing long ago. Her skills were better than I remember, or maybe I actually listened to her music.
"Is there another song we can play?" She asked me, probably wanting something more challenging, that's Tigress for you. I nodded, and began moving my fingers across the wooden holes with a lot of speed, as if they were dancing. Tigress stopped and just listened, narrowing her eyes. Once I was done, she bit her lip and took the flute to her mouth.
Her fingers began fluttering against the surface, the wind making the beautiful, serene sound fly through the peach petals. I smiled and closed my eyes, only focusing on the song. I opened one of my eyes when I didn't recognize the next notes...She was making up the rest...and it sounded perfect. Her eyes were only laying on the instrument on her hands, viewing it as one would view a crystal vase.
She continued playing, until the last note flew away, and was no longer hanging into the air. I clapped gently, and she smiled at me, giving me a small nod towards my approval.
"Thank you, I really enjoyed it" She said, beginning to stand up. I took a deep breath,
"Tigress, I want to talk to you" Her fists tensed up, and her eyes dilated a bit, almost would have lost it if I weren't looking closely.
"And what do you want to talk about, master?" She asked me, sitting down and holding on to the flute tightly, almost too tight.
"You are going to break it" I muttered, her eyes darted towards the object and she loosened up her strength with sheepish grin. I smiled back,
"I want to apologize to you, Tigress" I began,
"I was...selfish and too stuck up to my own beliefs. I was afraid to let you go, and I still am" Her face was begging me to tell her why,
"I do consider you as a daughter, I haven't played the role of your father, and Po showed me that. The way you behaved demonstrated me how detach I really was from your life. And at first I couldn't accept that you were really...like that. I always somehow viewed you as a warrior, and it wasn't until now that I see how much I failed to teach you as a person. And for all that I'm sorry" She smiled at me, she didn't cry nor grinned as I expected her to do.
"I forgive you" She simply said, with such sincerity that I knew must have come from that panda. That panda.
"And...sorry about my initial reaction to your...b-boy- to Po" She smirked at me, but I wouldn't say boyfriend. No, that would give off the wrong idea.
"Does that mean..." She began, but I already knew where her question was going,
"No, no it doesn't. I still don't... completely approve of your relationship with him" She frowned, and waited for me to say something else,
"I will think about it. Take it in consideration..." She crossed her arms and gave me that skeptical look she gives Daichi,
"I won't force you to marry Daichi" I added, she broke a small grin,
"You know I love Po. And he loves me. And you also know that no matter what we still will" She stated with a serious tone, one that you couldn't argue with, the one that already shut down all your thoughts of opposing to her.
"I will need time, Tigress. I know you both" I paused and searched for the correct words "hold a special attraction towards each other"
"Whoa, no. Is not 'attraction'. Is love, I know it sounds silly and everything, but it is, I would bet my life on it"
"Tigress, you are just 17, how would you know what love is? You are too young" I said, rolling my eyes and trying not to lose my patience.
"I am not too young! I know he changed me! I am not the same Shifu! I am not, i can't tell how, but I know. He has made an impression on me. He is always running through my mind, and I couldn't imagine a life without him" She began ranting,
"You two can break up, is not like this is it for you two. You have a whole life ahead of you" I said calmly,
"No, he is IT. That's all, no person would be better than him, and no person would ever see me through his eyes. And we might have fights, but we will solve it..." she stopped,
"I just want to know you are there for me. Daichi is, he might act annoying and childish, but I know I can count on him. But what about you, can I count on you?" She asked me softly, her eyes quivering as they waited for my response.
"I-... Yes. Tigress, I'm there. Just give me time to grow used to the idea... I like Po, I really do. I don't know what you see in him, but he is a good boy. And I accept your judgement, now just let me act as your father" I responded, my voice was firm yet gentle.
"And you'll give us both a chance?"
"I'll give you both a chance" I repeated with a small grin. She nodded,
"Thank you, Shifu"
"You are welcome, I will speak to both of you later when I have come to an agreement" I responded, she nodded and began walking down the steps that lead to the Peach tree.
"You will still teach me how to play the flute, right?" She shouted from the distance, I chuckled to myself and shook my head.
"Yes Tigress, of course!" I yelled back making my way to the Hall of heroes. Well, this turned out better than I had expected. Much better, I thought Tigress would be more...emotional. I guess that side is only reserved for Po.
I opened the door and stepped inside, quietly stepping inside.
"So how did it went, Shifu?" I turned around startled, only to find Oogway on his staff. I sighed and tucked my hands under my robe.
"It went very well Master" I responded.
"I see, what did you guys talked about?" Oogway asked,I raised an eyebrow, I didn't expected him to be this curious.
"About Po and her relationship" He smiled at me, expecting me to continue,
"and I told her I will need time, but that I'm there..." I added unsure, but he kept on looking at me,
"I taught her flute?" I added, hoping I could go now. Oogway smiled,
"That's good. I heard she was very content...or actually, the tone she was playing on her flute was the cheery one. She is a quick learner, I wonder why she stopped playing when she grew up" I widen my eyes. I remembered why, because she wasn't good at it, and I didn't focused on improving, but instead I abandoned that activity and just stuck to what she was good at.
"Indeed. Well, I'll be going to my room now. Good night" I bowed and headed towards my room. I sighed as I entered. I got into my meditative position and began reflecting upon the conversation we had. Nothing marked Po as a bad candidate for her...so the answer was pretty clear...
Tigress POV...
Well, that was a weird, nice conversation I had with Shifu. AT least he will realize that Po and I are meant to be, and he will just let us be. I smiled and began playing my flute, trying to remember the notes that I read in this scroll. The melody was pretty cheery, almost matching my mood.
"Wow, that sounds pretty!" I looked up and found Po looking at me. I smiled and set my lips apart from the instrument.
"I have good news" I didn't wait for him to ask me why, "Shifu and I talked and he said he will 'think' about our relationship, you and me. And he will probably be okay with it in a matter of time!" Po widen his eye and a huge grin started to form afterwards.
"That's awesome!"
"I know!" He hugged me and I hugged him back. I let my body relax and melt into his fur...
"How come I always come in when you guys are all sappy!?" Of course, Daichi. I rolled my eyes and groaned. Po just snickered and held my waist.
"I thought that by taking you to the restaurant you guys would behave!" He added, throwing his hands up, I smirked while Po laughed.
"Well, we'll be heading out to meditate to the Peach tree then" Po started to lead me outside. I smiled.
"If by meditating you mean make-out!" We heard Daichi shout. Po and I both blushed, and in my mind I made a note on beating up Daichi in training next time.
SO, what did you thought!? Hope you liked it, and please leave your reviews!
-Peace out:)
