(Crane's P.O.V.)

I muttered lightly as I got up, rustling my feathers, and seeing Sasha hugging a toddler cat in a green vest and brown trousers. "Mama, mama.". Dash spoke excitedly. I smiled softly, hearing Justice murmuring something to another toddler, a puppy in a blue vest and black trousers, being Pepper who yipped happily, "Mommy, look at me!".

I heard Po exclaim in awe, "They were so adorable back there, but now they're so cute!". Rosie chuckled, "Looks like I am a aunt as obviously Sasha adopted Dash.". I looked around, finding that we are in a meadow on a lean hilltop. I didn't recognize any of the mountains behind us, and beyond our eyes is a duo of lakes. "I think we landed north somewhere far from the Jade Palace.".

Po nudged me, "Nothing to that. We just find a village, get a map. Get some air under your wings, Crane!". I raised an eyebrow, "You really missed China, didn't you?". Po sheepishly chuckled, "Well, yeah!". I shook my head in amusement. "Sasha, Rosalyn, ready to learn how to fly?". I called out curiously, and Rosie grinned, ruffled her feathers excitedly, "Yeah, let's do it, oh, and Crane?". I nodded to hear Rosie's reply, "Just call me Rosie, please?". I smiled, "Sure thing, Rosie.".

Sasha gave Dash to Po, "Watch him. We'll be back.". Po nodded, and I flapped my wings as I ran, and dived into the drop over the hillside, and I laughed happily as I regained my freedom, zooming up, calling out, "Just trust your gut, flow with the wind, and fly!". I closed my eyes, taking in all the warmth of the sun, the soft murmur of the wind, the slight flutter of my wings as I flew. I heard Sasha and Rosie's laughter, and I nearly lost my balance when Sasha flew past me, and I saw her, the true Sasha as she twisted around with her wings tucked around her, her tan freckled skin glowing under the sun, her raven black hair shiny as silk. At that moment, I knew I fell in love with Sasha Duntosh, formerly Pakati.

I flew on, side by side with Sasha, smiling at each other, hearing Rosie's whoops of elation in the distance, and I gulped nervously as she got closer and closer, showing that she is clearly interested in me. Sasha then dipped downwards, disappearing into the clouds with a smirk and a look of happiness, and I looked around, searching for her as she's playing hide and seek with me. I heard her giggling as I darted here and there, and I was getting closer and closer.

I then saw her appear, zipping past me, and I flew, chased her when she suddenly turned, faced me which I stopped at once, feeling confusion about her sudden stop, and she leaned forward, then kissed me on the beak. I inhaled sharply when I felt her kiss, suddenly became dizzy, feeling my heart beat faster. I heard her giggle, and came back to reality, and I smiled, leaned forward to kiss her when I suddenly realized that I didn't know how, thanks to our species. I heard Sasha ask, "Crane?".

I looked at her, her bright hazel eyes staring into my soul, and I blinked nervously, "Err, I don't know how to kiss.". Sasha tilted my beak up, and smiled, "Just don't think, react.". She then moved her lips to touch my lips, and I reacted, kissing her back. I had to admit, it was a bit weird with the beak and the human lips, but it somehow fit, worked perfectly. I pulled back, and moved my beak down as my forehead met hers, "Wow. I honestly am in love with you.". Sasha hummed, "Me too. I quite like the idea of courting.".

I smiled, "Agreed.". A chuckle sounded out nearby, "I knew it! My wish is coming true! I got a future brother-in-law!". I looked over to see Rosie hovering, flapping her wings steadily. Sasha groaned lightly, a red blush coloring her cheeks in embarrassment. "You're my little sister, but you're embarrassing me!". Rosie grinned, "I know, what are little sisters for?". I chuckled warmly, spoke, "Come on, let's scout out the surroundings and head back to the others.". I then let go of Sasha's arms, fell into a free-fall dive, then opened my wings, into the clear sky from the clouds.

We are still a long way from the Jade Palace, but wherever we are, we will get home, and I can't wait to see my friends, see Master Shifu. I have a feeling that things are about to be a lot more interesting with the addition of new family members into the Jade Palace, plus I think Shifu could want some grandchildren to spoil as well.