'' — There is also the times where you have to show more than one emotion, that is to show what the true meaning is. —''
There was still an awkward silence around the pond, and all the panda´s slowly started to go back to what they were doing. Soon, everyone was back to bathing in the water, but there were still two panda´s standing by the rock. A panda and a red panda.
Po sat back down on the rock with a thud, his mind pondering with questions about his decisions. He had to admit that he wasn´t such a wise man, but he could sometimes say some wise words randomly, coming out from nowhere whilst he blabbered on with his speeches.
He was still in thoughts when he the other presence in front of him cough.
The giant panda took it and started speaking before it even got more awkward. ''Master Shifu… Im sorry.. I wasn´t mys—'' He got cut short when the elder master raised his staff against his muzzle, to shut him up. Po looked down at his feet and waited for the scolding to come.
''Po, whatever happened now isn´t something you should go around and apologize to me for, I have nothing to do with it.'' He begun, his ears lowering against his head and when images of his daughters saddened face flashing trough his mind. ''I do hope, and believe, you can fix this. Sometimes its good to apologize, but other times its better to do something more than that…''
Po´s gaze was settling down on Master Shifu once more, this time seeming more question full. ''What do you mean by that?'' He asked and he heard that the shorter panda sighed.
''That… you will figure out on your own. After all, if you only do what you can do, you will only be who you are now.'' The older master chuckled as he emphasized his own words. Po smiled a small smile as well, remembering the first time he had heard that quote. ''Now go and find Tigress before she wonders off to far. Oh and…Don´t go back to the panda village… Im positive you wont find her there.''
''How come?'' The dragon warrior raised an eyebrow, feeling a bit suspicious about what he had told him.
''She doesn´t like to be bothered by many after having an argument… So you can guess why.'' Shifu told him reassuringly, and expectedly Po believed him.
He nodded, and stood up to leave and go search for Tigress…To apologized sincerely… maybe even do something to show his affections? He was not sure what Shifu had meant with what he had said, but he was still trying to figure it put. Maybe Tigress would help him realize.
And she sure will…
Po had wondered over to where he had fought Kai on the ice, keeping his balance checked as he slid across it and trying to search of some sort of figure trough the fog. But to his luck, no one was there.
He looked over at the other side of the village, walking over the bridge with his eyes on the look out. But, as expected, he didn´t find her there either. Maybe she was at the village? But Shifu had told him not to look.
Po might seem dumb, at some times, but he's smart enough to know that they were hosting another party for him. The third time this week. Well, he appreciated it and all, but he thought that it was´t quite.. fair. He had mentioned a few times that without them, he would still be in the spirit realm, but they just brushed it off and continued to celebrate.
it was as if Po was an object that people went to beg for, praising him for his help, health and luck. And to be honest, he was starting to get annoyed by that.
He continued on walking, thinking that she might be on top of the mountains to have a breath from the fresh air up there. And in some way, he was correct. He was glad that he had finally found her, up there. But something was off about her. As he watched her sitting form, he noticed what it was.
She seemed distressed.
Her facial expression was looking worried, as if it was half sick. Her body was obviously tensed up, shoulders high up and back straight. She was trying to meditate, he could tell because of how she hadn´t heard him… yet.
He walked closer to her, making sure to be as sneaky as possible, and when he had stopped just a few feet in front of her, one of her eyes opened. Noticing who it was, it closed soon after it had opened. He could hear his friend sigh and stop meditating.
''What do you want Po?'' Her voice came out horsely, and she had to cough twice before letting him answer. Sh looked at him with both eyes this time, and he could se that she was still in pain from earlier.
''Tigress, I truly am sorry! Can you please—'' He stretched out the word please ''—forgive me?'' He asked her, pouting and nearly ready to start begging. The feline thought about it for a moment, her eyes darkening as she bit her bottom lip nervously.
''Tell me what, Po. If I forgive you, would you tell me how much of it was true?'' She asked, and Po blinked for a moment before his brain proceeded.
''What now?'' He sheepishly asked her back, whilst starting to collied his paws together. Tigress looked at him with a frown for a mere second, before starting to speak again.
''what you said about me… nearly an hour ago… did you mean it all?'' This time her voice was shushed and she started to rub her upper arm for comfort. Po was feeling the guilt build up again, as he was seeing his friend, best friend and maybe more, who he had also called a fearless killing machine, in this state. If words could kill, she would probably have been long gone.
He gulped down his pride once more, and tried to put up another apology, this one being more specific about the argument. ''As i said, I truly am sorry. I wasn´t myself at that moment, and i was feeling…'' He inhaled some of the fresh air before continuing ''deeply depressed about the whole situation. But what you said made me realize that maybe I am just being far too selfish. Life is life, after all. Nothing is expected in life, and I guess thats why people say expect the unexpected.'' He wasn´t finished yet and he scooted closer to the feline. ''And I meant none of what I said, it was just the frustration making its way out. Otherwise, I have noticed that you are nothing like i described you. You are far better. And in a way, you´re much more awesome:r than me.''
She lightly smiled, and before he could even blink she gave him a small kiss just as light as her smile was. He was left, overall, surprised. But his gaping mouth soon turned into his traditional goofy smile that he knew she loved.
The feline let out a laugh, and she playfully punched him in the arm. Po had gotten used to them by now, and he knew it was a way of showing affection.
Suddenly, his mind stopped. Affection. Yes! He finally knew what Shifu had meant, and it was kinda just hiding under one of the dumpling bowls. He had found it with the help of Tigress, and he couldn´t help but smile even wider, if that was possible.
Carelessly, he grabbed hold of Tigress´s shoulders and brought their muzzles together for another kiss, this one being more comfortable for the both of them. His arms rested on top of her shoulders and so did hers, making It last longer, and when they broke apart Po embraced her into his chest, which she gladly accepted. ''You truly are a life savior!''
She looked at him with a smirk. ''So what, you haven´t noticed until now?'' He shook his head and laughed, then placed his jaw over her forehead. They sat there, in each others embraces for a few more minutes, until Po looked down at her once again.
''So, Ti…'' He started, getting her full attention when she looked up and nearly making their noses touch. ''You forgive me?''
The master thought for a second, breaking free from Po´s grasp and started to stand up. Po did the same soon after her, not sure of what she was doing.
''I dunno, how about you show me how sorry you are later?'' She teased him, and he gladly accepted it as they headed back to the village to party.
Unknown to them, there were someone just above in a tree spying at them. And everyone thought he was the innocent one of the furious five…
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OMG! THAT TOOK FOREVER! Literally! all day for this crappy fan fiction!? Man, I must suck.
Just to be perfectly honest, i didn´t feel like completing the chapter before this , Frustration. I thought it would be nice to be evil, but I guess I swallowed my pride when I noticed how many of you wanted a second part. Thank you all! You´re the best!
Have a nice day! :D
— MLG
