Chapter 34 – The Saviors of the Universe
A few days later, the warriors spent their time with one another, they talked and laughed with one another as they got all of their energy back, they took time, they relaxed while the universe came back to the Light, the Solar Team had sent their minions to repair the damage done to Glitter Valley, Lei spent more time with his parents in a day than he's done in three days, they talked, laughed and enjoyed each other's company, Jia has been warmly accepted into the family, she's smiling and even chuckling some. Jupiter proposed to Saturn and she gladly accepted, Vulcan and Venus began dating, Neptune continued to humor people and frequently annoy them, but they all love him. Madam Yue and Biyu have made arrangements for the Valley to get ready for the world's leaders to come. But why are they not back in Glitter Valley? Because Lei wanted to spend as much time with his family and friends before they went back, he knows they'd be crowded by many people during the celebration and before it. The gods rebuilt the golden city above and all of the redeemed souls returned to the city, happiness returned to them. Lei became less arrogant than what he was in the past and he's become more humble and kinder, which made his parents, Tai Lung and Vanessa happy to see him like that. The Solar Base is being rebuilt and new ships will soon be rebuilt as well. Jupiter showed Lei and Jia outer space for a while, and they were both in awe. Butch and Lei became brother like friends. All is good, no, better for them all.
Now, Lei comes out of a pool inside the SolarXI. He wears a blue swimsuit, he's smiling brightly as he grabs a towel, dried himself off and then he put on a white T shirt. He began walking to the dressing room to change out of his wet swimsuit. Then someone cleared their throat. Lei stopped walking, he turned around to see Madam Yue standing before him, she smiled warmly at him, he smiled back.
"Did you have a pleasant swim?" Yue asked warmly. Lei nodded, "Yes. I can't swim like that in autumn. I love this indoor pool." Yue smiled and said, "Tigress told me you love the water and the beach."
"Yes, I love the water and when the sun's rising or setting over the water...oh, that's a beautiful sight," Lei said, remembering when he first saw that.
"Well, I'm glad you've been enjoying yourself," Yue said, "I came in here to let you know that we're taking you home in just 10 minutes. Your hometown's been repaired of all damage as if nothing happened."
"Cool," Lei said, smiling, "I can't wait to get home. And...thanks for helping me to become the Eternal Light." Yue smiled, she walked up to him and wrapped an arm around him.
"It wasn't just me," Yue whispered, "It was my daughter and yourself. I'm so honored to have helped you. But remember, you don't have your Eternal Flame. You're not invincible." She's told him that before, but she wants to be sure he knows that he doesn't become overconfident and arrogant. Lei nodded and said, "Thanks Madam...I'll go change and I'll join the others at the main deck." Yue nodded and said, "I'll see you there." Lei went into the dressing room and dried his fur, changed back into his regular green shirt, blue pants and sandals, he feels so good, and it's so nice to relax after what he's been through. He's been wanting to sleep with his parents like he did when he was a kid, but he's too nervous to ask. Lei walked through the hallways and met up with Jia, she smiled at him.
"Hey Jia," Lei said softly.
"Hey Lei," Jia replied smiling. Lei put a hand on her shoulder and said, "I'm so happy to see you happy." Jia chuckled a bit and said, "Thanks to you, I'm being loved by people. Thank you, Lei."
"What're brother and sisters for, anyway?" Lei asked, smiling, "I love you, Jia." Jia froze, then Lei said, "As a sister." Jia managed to nod, but she was still tense, she thought he meant the other kind of love. Jia thinks love only exists in fairy tales, she's just happy to have Lei as her brother now, and not just a friend. The two felines enter the main control room where members of the Solar Team greet them.
"Hey, you guys ready to head back to Glitter Valley?" Uranus asked, smiling.
"Oh, yeah," Lei said, smiling, "It's gonna be something else when I get back...I'm..." He chuckled and said, "I'm gonna be a magnet..." Jia felt a bit nervous, she's never been in so much attention before, neither has Lei but she's more nervous about it. Po and Tigress came in, Lei smiled warmly, he hugged both of them, they smiled as they hugged him back. Jia stood up, Po hugged her and then Tigress hugged her. Jia smirked at them.
"How're you doing Jia?" Po asked with a smile.
"I'm doing great, Po," Jia said, "I...I mean, Dad. Sorry..." She brushed the back of her neck, "I'm still getting used to that...sorry." Po smiled brightly.
"Oh, it's okay!" he said happily. Jia nodded. Jia looked at Tigress and said, "I think...I have something that belongs to you..."
"What's that?" Tigress asked, raising a curious eyebrow. Jia pulled out a sack, she gave it to Tigress. Tigress opened it and her eyes widened when she saw it was the money Lei took from their house to pay her when he left to find out about his past. Tigress looked at Jia.
"It...doesn't seem important anymore...I...I felt I should give it back...you're my family now..." Jia said, rubbing the back of her neck. Tigress smiled as she pulled Jia in for another hug.
"Thank you, Jia," Tigress said. Lei's a bit surprised, Po took out 50 Yuan and gave it to her.
"Po...? Er...Dad? What?" Jia asked, a bit surprised. Po smiled and said, "You're a part of the family now. It's a start for you." Jia smiled warmly at Po, then she hugged him while the Solar Team, Biyu, Butch and Madam Yue smiled warmly at the family.
"Prepare for takeoff," Jupiter said into the loudspeaker, "We're off to Glitter Valley." Everyone got ready for takeoff, Saturn looked at the ring on her hand, she and Jupiter are getting married tomorrow morning, they're both very excited. It doesn't matter if it's fancy or not, they just want to get married. The SolarXI turns back to the Earth (they're in space) and it begins to head to it, the warriors admired the beautiful blue marble hanging in space. The warriors are filled with joy and happiness, for they've got some exciting days ahead.
In Glitter Valley, everyone's moved back into their homes, the town has been fully repaired, the school's restored, the battle with the dragons and black lions traces are erased, the town is back the way it was before the attacks even came, thanks to the Solar Team's efforts. The day is nice and cool with the sun shining in the sapphire sky onto the town below. The kids are laughing and playing while Xin hums a little tune to himself, he's enjoyed himself now that the evil's gone, but is so surprised that the leaders of the world are coming. He looked to see the villagers setting up a stage with arches. Xin is excited for his Lei, he's a pal with a hero of the universe! Then Jinjing came on over to him.
"Hey Xin," she said with a smile.
"Hey Jinjing, how're you doing?" Xin asked.
"I'm better. I'm trying to get over Chen though..." Jinjing said, frowning slightly. Xin pulled her in for a hug and said, "Jinjing...try to move on...things'll be okay..." Jinjing slowly nodded as she hugged the panda, Xin felt a bit warm around Jinjing, then the SolarXI appeared in the sky, Xin and Jinjing looked up and they gasped on what they saw. Then a beam shot down, Xin and Jinjing slightly winced, then Lei, Jia, Po, Tigress, Tai Lung, and Vanessa, appeared when the beam disappeared. Then the SolarXI left and blasted back off into space.
"So, they'll see us in four days?" Lei asked.
"Yes," said Tigress, "Yue and Biyu will honor us with the world's leaders and the Solar Team want to repair their Solar Base."
"Now, we have all the time we have in back home," Lei said, smiling.
"Lei?!" Xin shouted out of shock. Lei looked and his eyes slightly widened when he saw Xin and Jinjing, who're both in shock.
"Hey guys," Lei said, smiling. Then Xin and Jinjing ran up and hugged him, Lei laughed as he hugged them back. Mr. Ping came out of his noodle shop and his eyes widened when he saw the warriors.
"Po! Tigress! Lei!" Mr. Ping called out. The warriors all looked, Mr. Ping ran on over to them and then Po scooped him up in a hug, considering that his dad couldn't jump in his old age. Xin and Jinjing pulled back from Lei and Xin said, "Dude! You're a hero! I've heard that the Eight Pointed Star has been activated!"
"That's so universal!" Jinjing said out of shock. Lei smiled as the townsfolk took note of the warriors.
"Hey! It's the saviors of the universe!" a pig shouted. The townsfolk began cheering for the warriors, Jia came close to Lei, Xin looked at her and asked, "Lei, who's the girl again?" Lei looked at Jia, then back at Xin.
"This is Jia," Lei said, "She's my sister." Xin gasped and said, "I don't recall that..."
"Adopted sister. Mom and Dad took her in after I convinced them to take her in," Lei explained. Xin nodded and said, "That explains it." Jia looked at Xin and Jinjing. Then the warriors were surrounded by cheering villagers, Jia wasn't used to this at all. The villagers all wanted to get a few words with them, the villagers congratulated them for saving the universe. After receiving countless congratulations from the villagers, the warriors with Xin and Jinjing were able to head to Po and Tigress' house.
"And, I'll pay for kicking down the door," Lei said feeling a bit awkward. Po and Tigress shook their heads.
"You were desperate," Tigress said. Jia looked at the house, she looked at Lei and asked, "This is where you live?"
"Yep. All my life," Lei replied. Tigress looked at Lei and said, "Lei. I've decided to ground you for three months. No skateboarding, no music, and no going out unless we say so. Understand?"
"Yes Mother..." Lei said, knowing it could've been a lot worse. Xin shook his head and said, "Dude..." Lei nodded, knowing he has to take the consequences.
"Jia," Po said, "We'll be having you on the couch in the living room. We have to arrange a room for your new bedroom. It'll take time, but we'll have it done."
"Okay," Jia replied.
"And we have the greatest heroes around here!" Xin said happily. Lei chuckled and said, "Thanks, but I want to be treated normally by you two and the rest of the Valley."
"We gotta give praise! You saved the universe!" Xin said happily, Jinjing rolled her eyes at Xin. Then Tigress saw a Light, no one else did though. She knew it was from Madam Yue. She looked at Xin and Jinjing.
"Xin, Jinjing, we've had it rough, and we'd like time to ourselves for now. Lei can play with you tomorrow," she said, she looked at Lei, "Right Lei?" She winked her eye. Lei was slightly confused but then he said, "Yes. Right. We have had it rough."
"Oh, okay, we'll let you have time to yourselves," Jinjing said, "I'm so proud of all of you."
"Me too!" Xin said happily. The warriors smiled warmly at the two kids before they left.
"What's up, Mother?" Lei asked.
"Madam Yue wants to meet us outside the Valley, she told me to do so when we get back," Tigress explained. The warriors understood and Tigress lead the way outside of the Valley.
They entered the forest and came upon a small clearing, Madam Yue is smiling warmly at them as she stands in the middle of the clearing, she holds her staff gently as lined up next to each other. Then Viper, and three snakes and two birds came in. Po and Tigress' eyes widened.
"Viper?!" they shouted in unison. Tai Lung and Vanessa looked and their eyes widened.
"Hey guys!" Viper said happily, "Congratulations!"
"Totally awesome!" a female snake squealed while the others kids cheered. The older warriors went over and hugged Viper and her five children, Viper hugged each of them back before they walked back over to Lei and Jia. Viper hugged Lei, for she's also his aunt.
"Hey Aunt Viper," Lei said warmly, then he said to the kids, "And my cousins I believe." The kids nodded and one avian said, "You're Lei! You're the one Mother told us about!" Lei chuckled and said, "Yes I am." He introduced Jia to Viper and her kids, Viper immediately accepted Jia as her adopted niece. Then the warriors lined back up to face Madam Yue. She bowed before them and they bowed back.
"I've called you here because I've got someone for you to meet, the loved ones you lost before," Yue said warmly, "They've recovered from the battle, and now they're ready to meet the young ones and reunited with you older people."
"Who?" Tai Lung asked. Yue smiled warmly and said, "The ones lost in the Valley of Peace." The warriors gasped and then several balls of Light appeared beside Madam Yue, then they turned into the warriors lost back in the day, Master Shifu, Crane, Monkey, and Mantis. Lao Hu appeared alongside Tigress' mother, for she was killed in the attack as well. The warriors looked at them all in disbelief while the souls smiled warmly at them.
"Guys?" Po managed to say, he and the others are completely speechless.
"Hello Po," Shifu said warmly. Tigress began tearing up, she walked up to Shifu, she put her hand on his shoulder and she could touch him. Tigress picked him up in a hug, crying onto him.
"There, there, it's all right, my daughter," Shifu said softly. Then Lao Hu and Tigress' mother walked forward.
"Jai Li...you've grown up so much, you're a beautiful woman with a wonderful son and husband," Lao Hu said. Tigress hugged her dad and mother while Po hugged Monkey and Mantis.
"Daddy?" one of Viper's children asked. Crane smiled as he nodded, Viper wrapped herself around him and began crying tears of joy and happiness onto him, her kids did the same thing, they hugged their daddy.
"How have you been, Monkey?" Po asked happily, "You too, Mantis?"
"We've been awesome!" Monkey said happily.
"Yeah big guy! You should come!" Mantis said happily. Po laughed and said, "I will someday!" Vanessa hugged Lao Hu, she let some tears slip out of her eyes while Lei and Jia looked on in shock and disbelief. Shifu saw them, he smiled warmly, he walked up to them while Lei's eyes looked as if they're gonna pop out of his skull.
"You..." Shifu said softly, pointing at him, "You're the baby I saved before the Valley's destruction..." Lei slowly nodded with wide eyes and raised brows, "I...I know what happened..." Shifu smiled and said, "You've grown into a fine young man. And, you saved the universe. I am so proud of you, my grandson." Shifu bowed before him, Lei, still shocked, bowed back. When they finished, Lei knelt down and hugged Shifu, Master Lao Hu and Tigress' mother walked forward and smiled down at Lei.
"And you're our grandson as well," Tigress' mother said softly. Lei stood up and then he hugged them both as Po's biological parents appeared. Po gasped, then he ran over and hugged them as well, Po's father laughed while Po's mother smiled warmly. Lei finished with his mother's parents, he faced Monkey, Mantis and Crane while Lao Hu and Shifu talked with Jia.
"Hey, it's the Po-ster's son!" Mantis shouted happily, Mantis hopped onto Lei's shoulder while Monkey said, "Ooh! Ooh! Yes! He's a great young man!" Monkey hugged Lei, the feline hugged back while Crane brought his wing around him. Lei met up with Po's parents, and they gave him their regards. Everyone's having a happy reunion. Yue looked at Jia and signaled her over. Jia raised an eyebrow and walked over to Madam Yue.
"Jia..." Yue said softly, "I know you've not known your parents..." Jia slowly nodded, then Yue said, "But..." She smiled, "You'll get to know if they loved you." Jia gasped, then a female tiger like Jia only older and a male snow leopard appeared, Jia's eyes widened in disbelief as her mouth fell agape.
"Jia..." the female tiger said softly, smiling, "You're such a beautiful young woman." Then she frowned, "I'm so sorry we left so early in your life...and for you having a rough life with your harsh uncle..."
"Yes," the snow leopard said, "We didn't want to leave, but if that fire hadn't started, we would still be here...with you...but we've been watching you from above." Jia's mother stepped forward while Lei took note of them, he widened his eyes, the warriors looked and they're stunned as well.
"Jia..." Jia's mother said softly, holding her hand, "I know you have a new family, and you should move on. And...we've been wanting to say this for a long time...I love you, Jia. We've loved you ever since you were born." Jia's dad stepped forward and said, "I love you so much, Jia. From the moment I saw you." Jia's eyes watered up, her lips trembled, then she collapsed, Jia's mother caught her before she hit the ground. She sobbed onto her mother, shedding tears of joy and happiness, Jia's father hugged her, Jia embraced both of her parents, not wanting to let go of them. Lei walked forward, in awe of what's going on. Jia's parents looked up at Lei, Po and Tigress stood right behind him.
"Take care of our daughter," Jia's mother said softly as she smiled.
"We will," Po vowed, Lei nodded and said, "I will." Tigress nodded and said, "I promise." Jia's parents smiled warmly as they hugged their daughter closer, the other souls smiled as the warriors did as well, Vanessa still holds onto Lao Hu. Tai Lung hugs his foster father again while the warriors get back with one another. Lei still looks on in awe at all of them. Jia still won't let go of her parents. Then two more souls stepped out of the bushes. Tai Lung's eyes widened when he saw them.
"Vanessa..." Tai Lung said. Vanessa asked "What" and then her eyes widened on what she saw.
"Guys, look," Vanessa said, shocked.
"And why's that?" Po asked, then he gasped when he saw them. Tigress did as well, Lei and Jia looked and they saw a female werehyena with light brown fur and blue eyes, attracting looking for a werehyena, and beside her was a teenage werehyena with grey fur and brown eyes.
"I thought they would show up," Yue said.
"Who...who are they?" Lei asked, speechless. The female werehyena smiled warmly as Lei and said, "My name is Thana and this is my son Jaston." Lei gasped in shock, Tigress' eyes widened.
"The Kaftar's son and WIFE?!" Lei shouted out of pure shock. Most of the warriors gasped in shock, Tigress stepped forward and looked at them with very wide eyes, Jia did as well.
"Yes," Thana said softly. Jaston stepped forward and said, "And we were in the fight against Mogui's black lions...you and seven others saved the universe."
"And you're the Eternal Light, I believe," Thana said, "Everyone in the heavens are forever grateful for all that you've done." Tigress took another step forward and said, "How's this possible?! Biyu said you were somewhat evil!"
"We were," Thana said, "But, we saw the Light before...before our fateful night...we saw peace and joy. Nightfall wanted to haunt the savanna, he didn't want the Light...he wanted destruction and horror..." Lei frowned and said, "I...I'm sorry...I tried to get your husband back into the Light...but...I failed..." Thana put her hand on Lei's shoulder, she gave him a soft look and said, "It wasn't your fault or choice...his demise is his own fault in the end...I wanted to show him the Light...but he abused my son and I, though he loved us, he didn't want good...and he became worse after Tokuta..." She stopped herself and said, "You know what happens next..." Lei nodded as Tigress just gawked at Thana and Jaston. Thana smiled at Tigress, Jaston saw the awed looks on the warriors' faces.
"You never know who will see the Light, it can perform miracles," Yue said, "I'm just ashamed Nightfall betrayed us..." Thana nodded. The souls lined up next to one another, Yue knew it was almost time for them to go.
"I'm sorry everyone, but it's time for them to go," Yue said softly. Jia gasped, she held her parents again.
"No! I just met my parents! I don't want them to leave me again!" Jia begged. Jia's mother and father held her close.
"Jia, look at me," her mother said softly. Jia looked up at her mother's sapphire eyes and she said, "We're not leaving you. We're gonna be watching you from above. We're never gone unless you hold us by memory and heart."
"Yes," Jia's father said, "You've got people here who're giving you love. You need to live, grow, and have your life." Jia felt more tears stream down her face. "Can you promise you'll grow?" Jia felt more tears stream down her face, Lei put his hand on her shoulder, she looked at him. She held her parents as tight as she could.
"I...I will..." Jia choked out, "I love you...both..." Jia's parents nodded, they felt emotional for leaving her again, but they'll be watching her. They kissed her forehead, she reluctantly let go of them, Lei looked at all of the souls they were allowed to see.
"May the Light shine upon you for eternity," they all said in unison. Then, they said their final goodbyes to one another. The souls turned back into balls, then they floated back up into the sky and disappeared to be back in the heavens. The astounded warriors looked at Madam Yue, who smiled warmly at them all.
"Thank you..." Tigress whispered, then Po said, "Yes...thank you, Madam..." Jia felt sad, she's sad, but grateful she got to see her parents. Lei held her close, Lei looked up at Yue and said, "Madam...I'm so grateful that you let us see them. Thank you so much." Jia whispered "Thanks" at Madam Yue, all of the warriors gave her their thanks.
"It was an honor to let you see them," Yue said softly, "I know you missed them, and you deserved to see them all again. And as for me, I must leave, but I'll see you all at the celebration."
"Thanks for your assistance, Madam," Tigress said, smiling. Yue nodded and smiled.
"It wasn't me who saved the universe. I should thank all of you. Goodbye for now, I'll see you later," Yue said softly. The warriors bowed to her, she bowed back before she went away. Lei looked at Jia and said, "Jia...you okay?" Jia nodded.
"I will be," she said.
"Let's go home and have a party!" Po shouted happily. The warriors agreed and they went back to the town to have their own party before the big one.
The warriors returned home, they stayed at Po and Tigress' house, they arranged the couch for Jia to sleep in, Viper stayed in the Village and Lei got to know her and her family more, he got to know Tai Lung and Vanessa more, Tigress fixed a big supper for all of them with the help of Lei and Jia, Po snuck in and ate some food when he got a chance, much to their annoyance. Xin and Lei got back with one another and hung out on the lake with Li, Lei invited Jia to come, but she stayed back. Tai Lung and Vanessa decided to move into the Village, Mr. Ping and his assistants warmly welcomed Jia into the family. The villagers all wanted to have a few words with the saviors, they still put Jia on edge, but Lei and his family hold her close. Jia's never felt loved before, she lets some tears slip out when they're talking with one another. Lei has moved on from Jinjing, and she understands. The Village continued to get ready for the celebration of the universe, and for the leaders of the world, additional guards were added as the villagers cleaned up and to ensure the leaders' safety. Mr. Ping made all of his famous dishes and chefs from around the world came to help as well. Everyone in the universe is buzzing about the saviors. Lei can't wait for the celebration.
Now, the night before the celebration, everyone's excited, Lei's very giddy about it, Po is even giddier. As Po and Tigress get ready for bed, Lei's in his short blue pants, shirtless, in the bathroom as he brushes his teeth, he's taken a shower for the celebration starts at 10am. He looks at himself in the mirror, he smiled to himself, knowing he looks good for the celebration. He began to head out of the bathroom.
With Jia, she's has changed into her white nightgown, she's heading to the bathroom to brush her teeth. She feels so appreciated and loved by Po, Tigress and Lei, she's finally got a family. Then she bumped into Lei.
"Oh! I'm sorry, Jia," Lei said as he took a step back. Jia stepped back, "Oh, that's all right..." She stopped, she saw Lei, her eyes slightly widened, "...Lei..." Oh, she's seen him in his boxers before, he's now in short blue pants, but she didn't get a good look at him, his slender, sexy body made her slightly blush, she never thought he was this good looking.
"Jia?" Lei said, raising an eyebrow, making Jia shake her head to look at him, "Are you okay?" Jia had to think quick, then she said, "Oh...yeah...I...uh...I'm just a bit tired and I need to get some sleep..."
Lei smirked at her, "Well, good night, Jia. Have a good rest." Jia nodded, "You...too..." Lei nodded before he walked down the hall, Jia quickly went into the bathroom, she was blushing, she began rubbing her cheeks to get rid of it. With Lei, he heads up to his room, before he got to it, he stopped. He thought about his parents. He wants to sleep with them, he's been afraid to ask for a while. Sighing, he went back down the stairs to his parents' room.
In Po and Tigress' room, Po is in his regular pants while Tigress changed into her nightgown. They're both excited.
"Now Po, don't get too excited like last time," Tigress said as she laid down on the bed, covering herself with the covers.
"I'll try not to," Po said, very giddy. Po and Tigress briefly kissed one another before they told each other good night. Then Lei entered the room, they both looked up at him as he rubs his arm.
"Lei, what is it?" Po asked. Lei rubbed his arm a bit more, looking a bit hesitant.
"Mom...Dad...I need to ask you something..." he said. Tigress sat up and asked, "What is it Lei?" Lei cleared his throat and said, "I've been meaning to ask...I might be a little old for this...but...can I sleep with you guys? I...I...might be too old for that anymore..." Po and Tigress looked at each other, they know Lei's not slept with them since he was eight, but they looked back at him and smiled.
"Of course, Lei," Tigress said, smiling "You'll always our little boy." Lei smiled as he climbed into the bed with his parents, they covered him with the sheets and he held them close while they held him close. Tigress blew out the candle to get a good night's rest.
The next morning, Po has woken up ahead of Tigress and Lei, much to their shock. The two felines woke up and they began getting ready, they had a quick breakfast, brushed their teeth and put on nice clothes for the celebration. Lei wore his blue pants but this time with a red and golden shirt with a dragon on the back of it, Po wore some silver pants while Tigress wore dark brown pants with a blue vest and gold patterns with a black belt to wrap around her waist. Jia wore her regular clothing, not much of a big deal to dress up like them. When they got into the Valley, it's decorated with lanterns, colorful paper, waving flags of China, the USA, England, France, and Italy. They all looked around in awe as they headed for the center of the town, Mr. Ping had all of his famous dishes out for the people, there're many people from the town and beyond, all from around the world. Lei saw monitors put up by the Solar Team to let everyone across the planet and universe to see them. People crowded around them, wanting to get a few words with them. Jia felt more on edge while Po enjoyed the attention, the warriors met up with Tai Lung and Vanessa, the snow leopard's in black pants and a silver vest while Vanessa's in a deep blue dress. They walked over to them.
"Guys, we've got exciting news!" Tai Lung said, smiling.
"What is it?" Lei asked.
"I...I'm pregnant," Vanessa said, smiling. Everyone gasped in shock, Vanessa's pregnant?!
"When did you find out?!" Po asked with a bit grin.
"Last night," Tai Lung said, smiling.
"Oh, that's so wonderful," Tigress said, smiling. Lei smiled and said, "I'm gonna have yet another cousin!" Jia smirked, she can't but help but feel a bit strange when she's around Lei though. Then the North American Furious Five walked on over.
"Guys?! You're here?!" Vanessa shouted, very happy and surprised.
"Yes," said Trisha, walking forward, "We wouldn't miss out seeing you and the others for the world." Vanessa hugged the swan while Phil the Deer, Aaron the Grizzly, Peter the Rabbit and Blake the Crocodile all said hello to the heroes. Neptune and Jupiter came forward, they're both smiling.
"Woo! Talk about a rush of folks!" Neptune shouted happily.
Jupiter chuckled, "Well, if you keep doing the bunny tricks, we'll be magnets for sure."
"We already are! BANG!" Neptune shouted happily. Jupiter chuckled, he looked at the warriors and said, "Saturn and I got married!"
"Oh, that's awesome, Jupiter!" Po shouted, pumping his fist into the air. Lei looked and he saw the other members of the Solar Team talking with the villagers, he saw Vulcan and Venus standing close to one another, both are smiling, Lei figured they must be dating.
"Lei...I'm out of my comfort zone with all of these people..." Jia told him. Lei looked at her and said, "Just stay with me, you'll be fine. They're just eager to meet the heroes." Lei took Jia along with him, he met up with Xin and Jinjing who gave them their congratulations again. The warriors enjoyed one another's company again while the villagers kept buzzing about them, some more guests like a grown-up Zan and Peng came and reunited with their friends. Then someone began blowing a horn. The villagers and warriors looked and then some an elephant stood before all of them.
"I present to you, the presidents of the United States, France, England, the Prime Minister of Italy and the Emperor of China!" he said before he moved to the side. The USA president came in with some guards next to him, he's a Bald Eagle in a black suit, the president of England was a European Robin in a black suit with the England flag on his suit, the Prime Minister of Italy came in wearing black robes, he's an Italian Wolf with blue eyes, the president of France came in, he's a Gallic Rooster in a black suit as well. Finally, the Emperor of China came in, he's an old Asian Lion with a golden robe on with red dragon patterns. All of the warriors tried to look their best while Po had trouble staying in composure. Unable to stop himself before whispering, "This is so awesome."
The presidents, Prime minister and Emperor smiled at the warriors.
"Your excellences, it's wonderful to be in your presence," Tigress said, bowing to them.
"As it is yours, saviors of the universe," the US president said, smiling. The warriors smiled as Lei's heart raced. The warriors went up to the stage, the stage is decorated with sculptures of the warriors. The arches had flowers, lanterns. The elephant introduced the US president as Rodrick, the England President as Trenton, the president of France as Adrian, the Prime Minister as Basilio and the Emperor as Qiang. All of the Saviors stood behind the leaders with their hands behind their backs, they're all excited. Qiang stepped forward, the villagers all quieted down as he began to speak.
"My children, and all children of the world," Qiang said, "We've all gathered here and people across the world and universe have tuned in to see the Saviors of the Universe. These eight heroes poured themselves out to save not only our planet, or Solar System, but the entire universe from being plunged into eternal darkness. They worked hard, fought hard, and saved the universe. And we should be very thankful for them doing so. Now, I would it's with great honor to present the Saviors of the Universe! Po, Master Tigress, Tai Lung, Vanessa, Jupiter, Neptune, Jia and Lei, Po and Tigress' son!"
The villagers erupted into cheering, it seemed that they would make all of the warriors go deaf. The saviors bowed to the people and leaders, which the leaders returned with a nod. Once the crowd's cheering died down, Rodrick stepped forward.
"And it is also with great honor to award the warriors with the Platinum Universal Award given by all governments and the universe's governments as well," he said, then some pig servants pulled out two chests, they opened them and inside each chest was four medallions of pure gold and the center piece was a diamond crystal made into the Eight Pointed Star, and there're trophies of the Star as well, made of pure gold and the Orbs' locations on the Star made out of precious gems from all over the world. The leaders pulled them out, Rodrick put one medallion on Tai Lung and one on Vanessa, they bowed before him and thanked him. Trenton gave Neptune and Jupiter theirs, they bowed and thanked him, Adrian gave Po and Tigress their medallions as Basilio gave them their trophies of the Star, Adrian gave Jia her medallion and trophy while Qiang walked up to Lei with a smile on his face. Lei straightened himself up as he smiled at him. Lei lowered his head as Qiang put the medallion on him, and then he gave him his trophy of the Star.
"Thank you, your Excellency," Lei said respectively. Qiang smiled and said, "No. Thank you, Lei." Lei bowed before him and he smiled a bit wider. Qiang turned back to the crowd.
"It is with great honor to present the Saviors with these rewards, showing their courage, commitment, determination, character, hearts that're true, sworn protectors, for facing up to the Darkness and saving our universe," Qiang said. The leaders took a step back from the warriors and Basilio said, "Thank you all for saving the universe, oh mighty saviors." What they did next, shocked them to the core, the leaders all bowed before them, the saviors looked and saw everyone in the town bowed before them. When they were finished, the saviors smiled at them and the people smiled back.
"Awesome!" Po whispered as Tigress smiled. Lei's having to fight himself from dancing. Then Saturn said, "And I'd also like to say a special thanks to them. The whole universe says thanks!" The crowd cheered as Qiang held his hand high up in the air, "Let the celebration BEGIN!" The crowd cheered again as the celebration began.
The celebration began with musicians playing music all across the town, kids laughed and play with one another, chasing each other with their masks of the saviors. Zan and Tigress discussed their pasts while the villagers desired to have a few words with the warriors, Po loved all of the attention while Jia was a bit on edge, Lei held her close, making sure he's near when there're many people around. They laughed, played games with one another. Lei began dancing in the village with other villagers, people talked with Jia and they admired her and the other saviors' medallions, congratulating her and the others. The Solar Team saw on monitors that there're parties all across the universe, people having fun, celebrating for the destruction of Mogui. Mr. Ping's and other chefs' dishes were taken by many people, he and others really laid out everything for his son, daughter, grandson, granddaughter, and new friends. The leaders of the world even got a few words with the Saviors, giving them their best regards. Lei encouraged Jia to dance with him, she was basically dragged into the dancing, but she began doing so though she found it silly. Lei saw Butch and he joined the party as well.
On a rooftop, Yue and Biyu are watching the party below, they're both smiling, knowing the universe is safe from harm. A few hours later, the party is still going on, Lei, Xin and Jinjing all are dancing with one another as Jia tries to keep a good face for all, but it's very hard to do. Neptune gave Viper and her kids some flowers while Po told them and other kids some awesome story. Biyu looked at her mother.
"Do you want to go down?" Yue asked her daughter before she said anything. Biyu nodded and said, "Very much so." Yue smiled and nodded, "Go." Biyu and her mother descended down to the Valley. A villager gasped in shock, then others saw them too, Lei took note of them, he smiled, then he ran on over to them. Biyu ran over to Lei and hugged him.
"You two are here!" Lei said happily.
Yue smiled, "We told you we would be." Then the villagers began crowding Madam Yue and Biyu, they all smiled as they shook hands with all of them. Lei went back over to his family and they smiled at the presence of Madam Yue and Biyu. The party continued onward until nightfall, where many fireworks covering the sky are going off, the villagers looked on in awe as they went off, it's like daytime with all of them going off, and they seemed to notice that the stars are shining down on them a lot brighter than before. More partying went on as the Saviors spent some alone time together, talking and laughing with an occasional joke from Neptune. Xin and Jinjing joined in with them. Jia looked outside to see the party still going on, Madam Yue and Biyu came in as the wild party went on.
"Man...talk about a universal party," Jia said. Yue walked forward and said, "Indeed. The whole universe is celebrating. This is just one out of many." Lei chuckled and said, "That's a lot of partying." Tigress and Po chuckled while Jupiter and Neptune sat down, the rest of the Solar Team came on in, Saturn and Jupiter held each other close, both looked at their rings and smiled at one another. Lei sat down as he drank some water, the warriors need some time with each other.
"So, are you all having a wonderful time?" Biyu asked with a smile.
"Oh, it's in many ways awesome!" Po shouted happily.
"Indeed," Tigress said, smiling. The others put in their comments while the parents of Xin and Jinjing joined in, Zan and Peng came in as well.
"Some party, Tigress," Zan said, then Peng said, "I fully agree Zan." Peng and Zan sat down.
"Hey Lei," Xin said, smiling, "You haven't told us the story on how you and the others saved the universe."
"Yeah," said Jinjing, "We'd all like to know."
"Sounds like a great idea," said Qiang as he came in, "We all need to know the story." Then the rest of the leaders came in, the warriors and others bowed before them as they came in with their guards. Lei smiled and said, "We'll be happy to tell you the story." Lei got up before he put his cup away, he put his arm around Jia as he and her sat down. Jia felt the warm feeling come to her again.
What is this feeling I feel around Lei and Lei alone? She thought. The warriors all sat down and Lei began to start the story.
"This is the story on how we all saved the universe, a story of struggle, hope, Light, determination, heart warmness, and...it's the most universal story of all," he said, they all tuned into listen. And Lei and the warriors told the exact same story told here, the leaders and people all across the universe shall not forget that tale, it's going to be remembered until the end of time, the universe is restored, it's a lot brighter than before. The warriors' celebration lasted for a week in Glitter Valley, but longer across the universe, the universe still buzzes about their victory. Lei has formed a new relationship with his family, Jia has moved in with them and is Lei's sister, but she still can't figure out what the warm feeling she has is. Madam Yue, Biyu, the gods and Butch all went to the heavens to watch over the universe below, making sure nothing will come in the way of destroying it again. Yes. All is well within the universe, and they all live happily ever after.
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However, one question remains; why did Jia's harsh uncle just take her in? Wouldn't he have just drowned her? That's a question to be answered, but that's another story for later.
THE END