Guys, I am soo sorry this came really late! My classes were a lot difficult than I thought it would be and because I needed to keep up I spent most of my time reading books I needed to read. Luckily for me, I don't have to deal with class anymore so now I can focus on writing again. To make it up, this a long chapter and focus on Po and Shen staring at their friendship. It was fun to write and I got some inspiration form the youtube vid "Po's room tour".

So without wasting time let get on with to the chapter! And Happy Thanksgiving Day!


Chapter 4: The Staring Point to Redemption?

Shen woke up gasping for air. He quickly sat up clutching his chest tightly. He inhaled and exhaled as he calmed down his fast-beating heart.

"Oh gods did I had a heart attack?" he thought to himself.

Calming down, he rubbed his beak feeling a throbbing pain like he hit a wall. Shen tries to remember what happened to him before he passed out. He looked around his surroundings; the room was dark and covered with shades of blues. Hearing the crickets from outside, he realized it was nighttime. Thinking thoughtfully, a memory clicked in his mind.

"The Panda" Shen hissed to himself. He and his colleagues must have done something to him.

"I must escape this place."

Quietly, he got out of bed not wanted to wake up anyone. He calculated a thoughtful plan in his head as he goes to the sliding door. He needed to find a useful weapon to end his emeries while they sleep. Then he'll clean up the mess, take their supplies for travel, and a map to locate a small place to hide for a while. The rest of the details will have wait until he finishes his first task.

But then he stopped, the sliding door refused to open as if something blocking it. He tried to open the door again but it wouldn't budge. He noticed a dark shadow in front, he couldn't see what it was but it was blocking the door. Growing frustrated, Shen decided to just ram the door, it wouldn't be good for his body but he was running out of options. He rammed the door with all his might, it didn't even bend or budge. He covered his beak to keep himself from squawking in pain. After rubbing his shoulder he rammed it, again and again, whatever was blocking the door was strong enough to withstand Shen's attempts of escaping.

At this time the others woke up, knowing it was Shen, they try their best to ignore him. Since Shen threatened them, the masters took the precaution of him escaping. Tigress suggested they put him in a dungeon down in the basement and guard him, but Po thought it was too extreme. He suggested they should simply block his room. They barricaded the doors with stacks of heavy bags of rice and put a stick pole to keep the sliding door in its place.

The noises were getting louder and the masters were becoming annoyed. Viper burrowed her head under her scale body to block the noise. Monkey covered his ears, Mantis was groaning under his blankets as he tries to get some sleep, and Crane looks for his scarf to use to cover his head. Tigress only remained silent, focusing on sleeping while ignoring the angry peacock.

"Let me out of here!" cried Shen angrily, "I know all of you are awake, I'll have you fools beheaded for this!"

Blinded with anger and not following through his plan, Shen kept ramming the door.

Po can hear him from his room since he was wide-awake. He could hear the peacock yelling at them and using curse words he has never heard before. Po didn't bother going back to sleep as he stares up the ceiling above him. He thought about what he could do in the morning, he could try and talk to Shen alone, but it may be too risky with no backup. It was like solving a long riddle and the answer is still far from his reach. Even a fortune couldn't predict what would happen next. He thought about what Ah-ma said, he and Shen would have to find the answer from within. Of course, Po doesn't understand what that means but he can't let his confidence slip away from him. He closed his eyes and told himself he'll find a way somehow.

The next day, after five hours of Shen ramming the door and finally giving up, the Five woke up very groggy. They didn't get much sleep within the last three hours before sunrise. Po woke up earlier to make breakfast for them; he too didn't get much sleep.

"Maybe you guys should hit the hay after this, you still look exhausted," said Po finish his breakfast.

The Five did look exhausted but Tigress shook her head.

"We'll be fine Po," she said.

"Yeah," Crane yawned, "Our bodies will wake up as soon as we start training."

"Aw, do we have to?" complained a tried Mantis.

"Yes now c'mon, Master Shifu is waiting for us," said Viper.

The Furious Five put their bowls away and headed to the Training Hall. Crane noticed Po wasn't following them.

"Aren't you coming?"

"I'll meet you guys later, these bowls aren't going to clean themselves," said Po.

Po turned the water faucet and started cleaning. He glanced behind him to see that everyone was gone. He was relieved, he didn't want to tell them the real reason why he stayed behind. He cleaned the dishes as quickly as he can and took out two clean bowls, one with rice porridge, the other was leftover dumplings. Po figured he might bring food for the peacock once he goes sees him. The panda knows that he's not supposed to be around Shen after what happened yesterday, but he really wanted to talk to him.

He carried the bowls and walked slowly out of the barracks kitchen, making sure no one is around. Po hummed a song that he made up in his head as he tiptoed the hallways. He turned around when he heard a small sound, he tiptoed backward and looking at every corner.

"Po, what are you doing?"

The panda yelp in surprise, almost dropping the bowls and wiped around. There wasn't anyone in front of him but he heard someone clearing his or her throat. He looked down seeing a familiar face.

"Oh hey, Master Shifu," Po said nervously, "Th-this is a surprise-, um I mean, morning."

The red panda did not say anything as he continued to stare at Po with a knowing look. His eyes glanced at the bowls and back to Po. The panda knew what he was doing so he tries to play it cool.

"What this?" he said holding the bowls, "I was, just having a second breakfast. Yeah cuz, you know how I love to eat um, and stuff. And uh, I gotta keep my strength going…heh, heh…"

The old master still said nothing, his right ear twitched to the side. He knew he wasn't buying it and Po gave a whining groan. He hated that his teacher makes him confess without saying a word.

"Okay, okay, you win. It's for Shen."

"Po, we discuss this," said Master Shifu, "You can't be around him right now."

"But Master Shifu, he might be hungry," said Po, "Besides, what are the changes that he will try to kill me now?"

"There are plenty of chances."

"Please. I really want to talk to him, just to make up for locking him his room," Po frowned trying to convince his teacher.

"Po…"

"I have to show him my good side and maybe he'll relax about staying here. I know he treated us a lot, but we have to show him that we're not a threat to him and I'm willing to take that risk."

Shifu really didn't want risk losing his student, but he saw the determination in the panda's eyes. It seems no matter what he would say Po would just ignore it. One thing that he will agree, Shen is their new student who will train with the others soon; they can't lock him up or treat him like a prisoner. Like or not, he too will have to show some respect to the peacock. With some thought and a soft sigh, Shifu approved it.

"Alright, Po. However, I will be joining you" Shifu said.

The young panda simply smiled, "Fine by me."


The two find themselves in front of the room where the insane lord was staying. Po had forgotten the heavy stacks of rice, but Master Shifu easily pushed them away with a powerful kung fu kick. Po never stopped being so amazed by his teacher's ability. Before removing the stick pole Po gently knock on the door.

"Shen…it's me, Po."

There was no response. He tried again only this time with more optimum.

"I got you some breakfast. Can I come in?"

There was no answer from the bird; Po glanced at Master Shifu with concern. His teacher was more cautious, either this is a trap or the peacock doesn't want to be bothered. Shifu removed the stick and Po quietly opened the door, taking a peek inside. Already he saw Shen sitting on the bed, Po couldn't see his face since his back was turned to him. It didn't help that Shen's bed was at the corner mostly covered in grey shadows. He opened the sliding door wider and step in with Shifu behind him.

"Shen?"

This time Po got a response but it wasn't a friendly one. The peacock's head slowly turned around, he hissed and glared at the panda with piercing eyes that almost look like they're glowing.

"Hey," Po greeted ignoring the glare, "Mind if we come in?"

"You're already in here," Shen said pointing the obvious.

Po chuckled awkwardly, "Oh right heh, heh…"

He and Shifu sat down near the small table, placing the two bowls on the surface. Po looked up to see Shen staring at them. The peacock was eyeing on them carefully as if he was waiting for them to attack. He turned his attention to the bowls.

"It's breakfast. Rice porridge and dumplings," Po said smiling that Shen is joining them.

Shen looked at the bowls in question but mostly disgust. The food looked more like a messy blob to him and he wasn't interested in eating peasant food.

"It's not poison or anything," Po said reassuring him, "You made like it."

In a swift move, Shen sends the two bowls to the wall and they split into pieces. The dumplings and the porridge were all over the floor.

"Or maybe not…" Shifu said bluntly.

"I'll clean that up" Po muttered.

"What do you want Panda?" Shen demanded answers.

His enemy only shrugged, "I just want to talk, discuss things, without you trying to kill me".

"Well I have no access to any weapons," said Shen bitterly, "And since you took my talons, you are spared for now."

"Well that's good" Po smiled. He was still a little anxious but glad everything so far was going smooth. He folded his hands and cleared his throat, "So, how you're enjoying your stay here?"

"I want to leave!" the peacock said not hiding his anger.

"I know, I heard you last night and your colorful language," Po mentioned, "I'm really sorry for locking you in your room, that's was kinda, my idea, since everyone wanted to put in a dungeon…"

The peacock continued scowling at him with his crest raising.

Shifu took over the conversation, "Shen you can't-"

"Address me by my title," Shen snapped at the old master.

Shifu took a deep breath, trying not to snap back.

"Lord Shen, you cannot leave. We explained this, you are here to learn with my students."

"And if it makes you feel better, we won't lock you in your room anymore, but only if we can trust you," Po said, "She- sorry I mean, Lord Shen, we just want to help you that's all."

The lord turned his head away from the eyes of the panda. Shen was irritated. There was no reason for him to stay, there was no purpose to any of this. He does not need help from these people. He is not a student, he is and always will be a lord. He will not allow fools to order him like a common person. they won't take away his dignity. And the panda, Shen wondered just how stupid this creature was and why he couldn't take a hit that he didn't want to be here. Ranting in his thought, Shen didn't notice the bear was looking at him with concern.

"Hey what happened to your shoulder?" asked Po, "Was that from last night?"

Shen turned to the young bear and glanced down on his shoulder, it was purple and throbbing in pain due to the constant ramming. He pulled up his robe to cover it up. He hated wearing this new robe, it didn't match him and it was a bit baggy for him.

Po got up and walked towards him, trying not to step in the goop breakfast on the floor. He wanted to see how bad the burse was.

Shen growled at him, his beak turned into a snarl, "Don't touch me!"

"I'm not gonna do anything, I just wanna look."

Po lightly moved the cloth and looked at the peacock's shoulder, the bruise did look dark but not too bad. He sensed Shen was irritably uncomfortable so he lets the bird pull away from him.

"I got some herbs in the kitchen that could heal that," said Po, "Come with me I'll show ya."

Then an idea hit Po as his face lit up, "Hey! How about I give you a tour around, it could be like your very own personal tour!"

The peacock rolled his eyes, "No thank you."

"Oh, c'mon it will be fun. Master Shifu, can I show him around?" Po asked like a child asking to have another cookie, "Please? We won't get in trouble I promise, please…"

The old teacher just looked at him, his ear twitched as he thought about it. Knowing Po, he would not stop asking him. So with a sigh, he said, "Yes, you may go. Keep an eye on him. I'll clean the food up."

"Sweet!" Po cheered pumping a fist in the air, "Let's go Shen."

"Lord Shen" the peacock corrected, "And don't want to go- hey!"

He didn't like it when the panda grabbed hold of his wing and dragged him out of the room with eagerness. He had to lift his feathery train up to avoid messy food on the floor.

"Po I almost forgot, stay away from the Training Hall for now" called out his teacher.

Po understood knowing he didn't want the Five to attack Shen again, "Got it.'

"And the Halls of Warriors too."

"What!?" Po suddenly stopped, "But why?"

"I have reasons."

"But Master Shifu…"

"Do as I say Panda."

"Awww, fine!" Po wined his head hung in disappointment. Shen raised a brow at this, the relationship of this master and his student was extremely odd. Normally a student shows respect and honor and nothing else, that was he always remembered when he first trained. He saw Po was about to take his wing again, but the Shen quickly put his wings in the sleeves of the robes walked ahead of Po.

They first went to the kitchen where Po cook some herbs and use a washcloth to absorb the medicine.

"Here this should help" Po handled the cloth to Shen who didn't say a thank you to him. The peacock placed the warm cloth on his shoulder, he tried not to flinch in pain as the stinging heat healed the bruise.

"Okay, so I can't show you the most awesome place ever. Instead, I'll show you the second most awesome place ever" said Po.

Shen wasn't interested, "Is that so? And what do you think this astonishing tour would accomplish?"

He quoted the word 'astonishing'.

"I don't' know but it's a start to something," Po said in all honesty.

Po showed the lord peacock more of the Jade Palace, such as the gardens, the palace arena, and the statue of Master Oogway and rolls of other masters. Shen didn't really care but only half-listened to Po. The next spot was at the top of a small hill, there was the Peach Tree of Heavenly Wisdom.

"This is my favorite spot, I sometimes come up here to think," said Po, "And you can see all of the mountains, the valley and at night you can see every star in the sky."

Shen had to admit, the sighting was beautiful. He could see the small village and the citizens from the down below. Oh how he would love to burn it all down, he turned to see Po was almost standing close to the edge, just enough for Shen to push him off. But the panda turned around facing the peacock, in his hand was two peaches, one he handed over to Shen.

The peacock lord blinked and glanced at Po, who was smiling, and back to peach. He curved his head sideways refusing to accept the peach. He would not let himself fall for the panda's kindness or his little gift.

"You know, you should eat something," said Po.

"I don't want it," Shen muttered back.

"At least try the peach" Po encouraged.

Shen frowned, "Why should I?"

Po placed the peach in Shen's wings despite the fact he didn't want it.

"You won't move on unless you try something new" and with that he walked past the lord and slowly walked down the stairs, eating his peach.

Shen blinked trying to process what the panda just said to him. He thought what could have the bear meant. To move forward was to let go of the past, Shen couldn't see himself doing such a thing. A cold breeze ruffled his feathers causing him to wake up from his thoughts. He followed the panda as they head back to the Students Barracks. He placed the peach back to the ground.


"So, are you ready for the second awesome place in the world?" Po said not holding his excitement.

"I'm ready to get away from you," Shen thought to himself.

The young bear opened the sliding door and stepped in first.

"Ta-da, my room!"

The peacock peaked around and gives the panda a deadpanned look as if he wasn't impressed.

"Really?" was all Shen could say.

"I know right!" Po cried not catching Shen's sarcasm, "Welcome to the super awesome room of Po."

Shen's mood didn't change. He saw the room was a complete mess, few bowls were on the floor, posters on each wall, and one corner was clustered with whatever it was.

"Okay check it out, right here is my bed made of oak. Or maybe it bamboo, but it's really strong, okay holds me up all night. And this is where I keep my rice bowls, sometimes I keep them over there, and here- oh but I wanna show you my action figures. I don't know where they are but there somewhere…"

As Po went on and looking for his action figures, Shen carefully stepped in, finding the room repulsive on how messy it was. But he might as well look around, he might find a tool he could for a weapon. He saw a pile scrolls sticking out from a draw on one corner. He took one out and unrolled, it was a picture one of Furious Five. He looked carefully seeing there was information on their kung fu moves and their backgrounds. This could be really good for his advantage, seeing the panda was not looking he took the small scrolls and hid them inside his sleeves.

"Lord Shen."

The peacock filched a little and spun around to see the panda in front of him. He saw him holding something behind him, which Shen became suspicious.

"Before we do anything else," Po said almost whispering, "I want to show the most incredible thing of kung fu, ever."

Shen wasn't sure about this but he found himself somewhat curious. Like two kids were about to share a secret.

"When I became the Dragon Warrior I was given the Dragon Scroll, a scroll made by Master Oogway himself. It was when Tai Lung escaped from prison and this helped me stopped him.

Po revealed the scroll to Shen, who was surprised and wondering why his enemy is doing this. The panda pulled the scroll from the metal tube and unrolled it so both of them can see it. The scroll contained no written words, only a golden surface reflecting their faces. Shen frowned and looked up in disbelief, "Is this a joke? It's nothing."

"Exactly," Po said, "That was the riddle Oogway wanted me to understand. To be a hero, I have to believe I was that hero. There is no secret ingredient. There just you."

There was a different tone in the panda like he changed into a different person. There was a seriousness in his eyes but there was also wisdom. What Po said next caught Shen off guard, "Like how I believe there's is still good in you."

Shen at that moment didn't understand what he was feeling or what should he feel. He wanted to say something but nothing could come out. Just looking at the panda face he could see that he actually met that. The peacock took a step back and his face turned into a scowl. No, Shen told himself not to believe it. It was just false words that would promise him nothing.

"You think believing, is enough to change my mind? You're even more of an idiot than I thought you were."

Shen walked off heading to his room.

Po frowned but tries to catch up with him. Before he could say anything Shen shut the sliding door and refused to open it for the panda.

"Shen, c'mon let me in."

"Go away!" Shen snapped.

"We don't have to be enemies, the prophecy is done we can stop fighting."

He felt his blood went cold. There no way the panda could have known about the prophecy. How did he know, unless…

"Who told you?"

Po didn't hear him, "Wha-"

"Who told you!" The peacock demanded.

Po jumped back a little but answered, "Ah-ma."

Shen almost stopped breathing, he knew that name and he hadn't heard her real name for a long time. Shen stepped away from the door, betrayal filled his eyes. He started to put the pieces together realizing it was because her the panda was still alive.

"She didn't tell me everything, just that…" Po explained but paused mid-sentence, "Shen she just worried about you. She wanted us to find the answer from within."

His head was hurting, and so did his heart, it felt like the whole world was against him. He doesn't want to listen nor care, he had enough for the day. He stared at the door as if his glare was strong enough for the panda to see.

"It doesn't matter what you say to me," he said, "As long as you are still alive, the prophecy will not be complete until one of us is dead."

"Shen, please…"

"Just leave me alone."

Po's ears fell and frowned once more. He let out a sigh of defeat, he knew he tried his best but he will give the peacock some space. He picked up the stick pole and placed it in between. He hoped once he could trust Shen he won't have to lock his room anymore.

"Call if you need anything," Po said, "and Shen…I'm sorry."

He didn't grasp why Po was apologizing but he didn't let it stir his mind. Shen heard the fading steps of the panda and let a sigh escape from his beak. He walked and sat on his bed, now that he was alone he can think more clearly. The things the panda said were just baffling. How could he show kindness to someone who has done nothing but took everything away from him?

The peacock lord took out the scrolls he took and place them on the bed. He unrolled one and began reading, hoping this activity will distract him from his mixed emotions.


And that was Chapter 4! If you see any mistakes I made let me know and I'll fix it! Once again sorry for the delay and I hope you enjoyed reading!