Chapter 1

As the rain descended on the land, the adults scurried for their homes, while the children ran out to jump into the puddles. There were squeals of laughter, as each little one beckoned their parents out to play, while many adults watched from the inside, straining house cloaks or blankets along their shoulders. At the end of the valley, Po materialized out of the thinness of the bamboo forest, towards the entrance in the misty grey. It was cold and dull, but he had a full body cloak to keep him warm and dry. But he wasn't alone...

Two figures were following him, at a short distance. But they were no threat; they were children; twins, I might add, helping their father with some supplies he had to fetch at a meeting point. "Dad!" Said one, once their sped through the Valley entrance. "Can we go out to play after we get home?" The other twin nodded along excitedly.

Po stopped and turned to face them; "In... the rain?!" He asked.

"Yeah!" They exclaimed.

"And have your mother killing me over you feeling poorly?" Po looked down at him, eyes visible through the darkness that the hood of the cloak ascended over his face, clouding his features. "I don't think so young man! Besides, I was gonna tell you a story..."

"Story!" They claimed excitedly, jumping up and down eagerly. Their enthusiasm made squishy sounds upon impact on the wet grass. "We'll have that instead!"

"Well then let's hurry up a little bit more, and then I'll get started eh? I can make us some hot coco when we get back!"

"Okay." The boys bounded after him, until they were able to lift up their father's enormous cape, and seek shelter, even though they too had cloaks like him. It just seemed, more fun, with they were hiding under the cloak, as it flapped in the wind, and they scraped at the material to stay by and keep them out of the rain. The cold air started biting at Po's sides with unloving kisses, and a bit of wetness too as both the boys' cloaks were soaked to the point it seemed close to falling apart, but he didn't mind. Hearing them laugh and chatter excitedly made his heart jump, and think of how blessed he was to have two miracles.

"What one are you going to tell us Papa?" Po looked down to Tigro; he was the first born, the doctor hailing his arrival at the first sight of his white fur with his mother's natural markings along his forehead, and carved delicately around his eyes, with his little cotton tail painted orange. Being the first born, Po and Tigress decided to combine their names together for him before the birth, until they realized they had another little one too...

"Well, I think I should tell you the story when your mom saved my life, while we, along with your uncles, and auntie Viper, and Grandpa Shifu, were fighting against an evil Peacock who had to use a canon... you know, because he couldn't handle my awesomeness!"

"I think we've heard this one Papa," he looked down to his other side; that was Little Lotus talking. There was one big reason why they agreed to this specific name. That was Po's original name, according to his biological father, Li Zhan. He came into the picture before the twins (and the couple were assuming they were having one) were born, but the entire village acknowledged the fact that there was a true miracle within the Valley. Upon the news his son and his wife were expecting, it was also expected he'd be a little confused on how Po and Tigress could conceive; but proclaimed it as a true miracle, and welcomed Tigress with open arms, as the rest of the panda village were introduced and moved into the Valley, all welcome by all the citizens with a joint festival to celebrate the birth of the twins. "Can you tell us another one?"

"Okay, but this one isn't as full of kung fu action..."

"We don't mind." The twins spoke in unison, without missing a second between each other.

Po chuckled, hoisting the bag of supplies a little higher up his back. "Well, this story is about me, your mother, yours uncles, auntie and grandpa Shifu got all the Kung fu Masters to save an orphanage..."

Little Lotus gapsed. "Are they the children who gave Mommy the picture that is hanging in your room Papa?"

"That's right Lotus!" They started their journey up the thousand steps towards the Palace. "But they aren't little kids anymore! They're quite big now, and probably have families of their own, or even travelling around."

Tigro furrowed his brows as he dug out from under the cape, and walked backwards up the steps, watching his father inquisitively. "So you haven't been in touch since? But that was before me and Little Lotus were born... when you knew we were on the way, right? That's..." He began counting his fingers with his father's encouragement. "... seven years ago?"

It felt like yesterday to Po; it was hard to believe that seven years ago, he, the five, Shifu, and the rest of the Masters saved an orphanage from closing down, meaning Orphans had a roof over their heads, and the Matrons and Nurses had jobs. But the most crucial parts he remembered of the trips were always played back in his mind; they found out they were starting a family, Monkey adopted an orphan and is raising him as his own after growing attached to him... and more importantly, Tigress made amends with her past with Mei Long, and forming a close relationship with five teenagers, who ended up being adopted in the end.

"Oh we have, don't worry, and I understand it's been a while since we saw them... but I'm sure there is a reunion on the cards very soon." Po felt the rain getting heavier, but something stopped him from continuing on. About another hundred steps or so (with him slightly out of breath) he saw the Hall of Heroes right in front of them. The grey ominous clouds didn't match his mood up til now... if they could count for uncertainty. Staring at the windows, where a soft glow was glued to the glass, he took hold of Little Lotus' paw. "They've been meaning to come visit for a long time now..."

Meanwhile, in the Hall of Heroes...

Li Zhan was watching with a tiresome gaze as Tigress meditated in front of the reflecting pool with Master Viper and Monkey. Mei Mei, a ribbon dancer and close friend to both Po and Tigress as well as Li, was there too, but she was leaning against a pillar, watching the rain through the windows.

"Po should be home soon... right?" Mei Mei said aloud with worry. "It's getting heavy out there... the last thing we need is him or the boys getting ill from this weather.

Tigress opened one eye and turned her head to face the worrisome panda. "They'll be fine..." she stood up slowly, bur Monkey was quick and snappy to jump up and help her. She went to decline, but it was only going to fall on deaf ears. Mei Mei and Li watched her as she walked down the steps, dusting off her tunic. "It's only a bit of water..."

"Yes, but we can't have you catching it either." Mei Mei folded her arms firmly. "I hope you are being as cautious as I am little Momma..." She spoke sternly at first, but then, while Monkey, Viper, and Li Zhan smiled warmly, she continued. "You shouldn't of told Super Attendant Woo you were pregnant again!" They started to laugh. "You can barely see the bump it's that small."

Tigress laughed along, fortunately seeing the comedy in it, placing both paws above the familiar bump. "Of course it's noticeable."

Li Zhan smiled at his daughter-in-law, and walked over to stand by her. "Compared to others it's a lot smaller dear." A paw settled on her shoulder. "And I can recall when you were pregnant on the twins, you were quite large then, you almost resembled a panda." He chuckled fondly at the memory, "and we only assumed it was just one big baby remember?"

"How can I forget? It was a constant reminder for weeks after they were born." This brought Monkey and Viper back to when Tigress was back at training... a year or so later, still a little over weight. While being out of training, she kept her stamina by doing light exercises and tai chi, but other then that, she was at home in bed, looking after the babies, or watching the four walls around her when Po was out and Ping and Li looked after her sons to give her a break, waiting for what seemed like eternity for the doctors to pay another scheduled visit. Up until recently, she was free to stay at home, but now Shifu has her under strict order to stay in the Palace, even though her term wasn't over until another four months.

Just taking precautions. The simplicity in his voice was forced on in the plain statement. You are unable to defend yourself if any bandits attack the Valley. As they'd know where your house is, and your current condition, you'll become a target.

"I instantly regretted telling him.. as much as it is seen as a true gift in the eyes of everyone else, to him it's almost like pregnancy is a crime..." She paused, and then frowned, her ears wilting slightly. "Ditto to Shifu..."

Viper's smile dropped almost drastically, and cleared his throat awkwardly. "Well... he's just worried Tigress, that's all. Remember..." The feline rose a paw, which immediately made the serpent shut her mouth, before it returned to the place it situated atop of her stomach; protectively in the center.

"I understand, but I will not be judged for decisions I made for my family..." The doors opened on cue, and a gust of cold wind swept into the room, as Po, Tigro, and Little Lotus raced inside, and shut the doors.

"...and then, bam! We had you in our lives as well." Po finished once the doors made a small thud. The boys turned around and thanked their dad for the story, and bounded towards their mother, ripping off the wet cloaks.

"Mama! We're home!" They ran on all fours, smiling and laughing as they kept calling her repeatedly.

"Hello boys!" She knelt down as they closed in, but they slowed down, and carefully wrapped their arms around her, and hers around them tightly. "I can sleep well now your home safe..." She smiled up at Po. "Did Daddy get all the supplies?"

"Sure did," he winked at her. "Just about to go make some lunch if anybody's hungry? My other dad is coming up to help make dinner later on, once he closes the shop."

"Yes!" Everyone, excluding Tigress said in unison. The boys walked along side their mother, and looked down at the little bump.

"How's the baby doing Mama?" Tigro asked, cautiously putting a paw on her stomach. He couldn't feel any movement underneath the fabric of Tigress' tunic., and expressed some worry.

"He or she is doing fine." There was a tiny kick just beneath Tigro's paw, and he squealed excitedly. "Just showing me another little Kung Fu move." She stood up slowly, and ruffled the fur on both their heads. "Let's hope this little one doesn't give me as much trouble as you two..." Tigro and Lotus looked at one another, before chuckling sheepishly. Po laughed as well, but Tigress playfully glared at him. "I forgot to mention your father in that too..." It was Po's turn to give a sheepish response, which the mirrored off to the boys.

"I can't wait til we have a baby brother or sister..."Lotus said dreamily. "...Can we have a little sister Mama? Please?" Everyone just laughed at his innocence.

I said I may do a sequel... so here it is!

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