Hello I am back again with the first chapter (of many) that will mark the beginning of an adventure that will change everyone´s lives. This part will last for about 10 chapters and will uncover some more things about everyone.

Chapter 7 : Ready , Set , Hunt!

Today was the day. It was 7 in the morning and everybody was ready to go. Raizo had made a barrier that would protect the Valley of Peace and the Jade Palace until they return the night before. Everyone trained well but their link wasn't perfect just yet. Shifu decided to stay in case a threat did arrive to the valley.

"Aren´t you guys excited because I am!" – Po was trying to calm down but failed every time.

"Well now that you mention it yeah I kind of am excited." – Tigress added.

"Okay is everyone ready?!" – Raizo was clearly eager to get on with the journey.

"Yes!" – Everyone said at the same time. They were all wearing backpacks full of supplies.

"Wait I´ve got to say goodbye to my dad I´ll see you guys at the valley entrance!" – Po then hurried down the 1000 steps to find his father. Raizo double checked everything and said "Well , I believe we are set. Goodbye Shifu hope we get back home in one piece!" – Everyone turned to Raizo with a glare. "What? Can´t I joke too?" – Everyone just continued to stare at him.

"Aaanywayyyy…" - he said freaked out a bit "…we should get going don't you think?"

"Right. Well see you in two weeks Master." – Tigress said turning to leave.

"Good luck , my students." – Shifu said meditating at the Hall of Warriors.

"Oh we are going to need it."- Raizo thought to himself. Everyone left the palace and walked down the 1000 steps.

"So , Raizo , where´s the first scroll at?" – Crane asked.

"I´ll tell you once we meet up with Po at the entrance." – Raizo said looking in the direction of the noodle shop Po´s dad owned.

Po must´ve told everyone about their adventure because as soon as they reached the bottom they were greeted by the entire valley cheering and wishing them good luck. As they went through the crowd (with much effort) they reached the valley entrance. Po was there with a smile waiting for them.

"Okay guys I´m ready let´s go!" – Po said leaving the valley but was instantly hit by the barrier and got dazed since it shocked anyone that touched it. He was about to fall on his back but Tigress ran over and caught him.

"You alright Po?" – Tigress said with a tone of worry in her words.

"Y-yeah I´m fine." – As he stood up Tigress turned to Raizo "You could've at least told him."

"Well excuse me it´s not my fault that he's all pumped up. Anyway let's see…" – he said looking at the map his brother gave him. "…according to this the nearest scroll is… somewhere in the Forest of Death." – Everyone just looked at him.

"B-but that's a two day walk from here."- Po said

"Well then we better hurry right?" – Raizo added

He then stepped in front of everyone and held his paw out. It immediately reacted to the barrier and it appeared in a yellow colored outline around the entire valley. He pressed his paw against the barrier and a door shaped hole was cut out. He turned around and asked for the final time "You guys ready?!" – he was instantly greeted by the words "Yes!" and "Of course!" .

"Then let the journey begin!" – they walked out of the barrier and it instantly sealed the hole and seemed to disappear. Tigress took Po´s hand as they walked into the distance.

"Tigress , not in front of everyone!" – Po said quietly a blush forming on his cheeks.

"Aw why not Po they need to know some day right?" – Tigress teased him. At that moment Mantis hopped on the pandas shoulder and said "Well we kind of already know so no use in hiding it anymore." Po´s eyes widened in shock "Y-you know already!? How?" –Po was freaked out.

"Does Shifu know?" – Tigress added as freaked out as Po.

"Well you see…" Viper joined the conversation "… he was the one that told us actually." – she said grinning.

"W-what!? Oh I am so dead!" – Po said fearing for his life.

"Not exactly , he was actually smiling when he told us that you were , you know… together. So I assume he´s happy for you two." – Mantis said hopping off of Po´s shoulder.

"He was?" – both Po and Tigress said at the same time.

"Well in that case…" Tigress said with a smile on her face. She leaned over to Po and kissed him. He blushed and soon melted and deepened the kiss.

"Aw look at that." Viper said smiling "Aren´t they cute together?" – Everyone just nodded in agreement. They pulled away from the kiss and blushed.

"Well how about some music to pass the time?" – Raizo asked

"Wait you can play music?" – Po asked not believing him. He just nodded , pulled his flute out and asked "Didn't you hear me play back when I arrived at the palace?"

"We thought that was Shifu since he always carries his flute with him."

"Well now you know." – Raizo then started to play one of his childhood songs. (A/N for this I chose the song Ancient Storm by Adrian von Ziegler. Go check it out its awesome.) As soon as he started to play it they all gasped at the new face of Raizo. There was a lot they didn't know about him. As he played their minds went to the past events that occurred , from Tai Lung to Shen. Those were hard times but that was the past now.

"Wow he´s really good." – Po said amazed. Everyone just nodded. By now he was done so he decided to play the song he played with Shifu when he arrived at the palace.(A/N again the song is called Winds of Freedom by Brunuhville and is also cool go listen to it.) Everyone recognized the song as it was the same song that they heard back at the palace.

"So he did play it." – Po didn't believe him until now. Everyone was stunned at his performance. Everyone was stunned at his performance. He was soon over and asked "So , how did I do?"

"That… was… AWESOME!" – Po shouted excitedly.

"Who taught you this?" – Tigress asked

"Well , sensei´s wife used to teach me and my brother how to play and sing. And yes I can sing too."

Everyone's eyes widened. "She also taught us how to cook and dance."

"Man you are so nice all of a sudden Raizo what happened to all that ninja stuff and warrior demeanor?" – Mantis asked

"Well…" he started appearing behind Po and Tigress putting his arms on their shoulders "…these two made me believe that love still existed and well , I listened to my heart for once." Po and Tigress looked at each other blushing with smiles on their faces.

"Oh bummer…" – Crane said annoyed. Everyone turned to Crane and saw a bunch of bandits heading their way.

"Aw come on I thought we were safe until we reach the forest of death at least. Whatever." – Raizo said getting closer to the bandits. "You guys go on ahead you will need all the strength you can get , I´ll take care of these." – Everyone looked at Raizo and stopped in their tracks. Using the shadow dodge technique he quickly appeared behind the bandits and hit the back of their necks so all of them just fell unconscious. "Heh. Easy as that." – Raizo said walking back to the group. They just stared at him.

"Come on what are you waiting for we don't have all day." Raizo said looking at them. They immediately snapped back to reality and continued walking.

And that marks the end of chapter 7! Already working on chapter 8 so I´m very busy. In the next chapter we discover another couple on the way , so stay tuned for Chapter 8 : A new love

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Until next time… BYE!