Chapter 4: Plan of Action
Po woke up early and a thought came to him. If they went after Frostbite now it would be a suicide mission. They needed a plan of attack and Po had no idea if his friends could still fight. Ace and Spade probably could for they were bounty hunters and Club probably could but Diamond was a school teacher and Joker owned a joke shop so Po didn't know if they still had their old moves. So he woke them up and told them this and they agreed for Po had a point it had been many years since they last fought together. They ate their breakfast as they began to train. Diamond was a skilled archer and she practice shooting her arrows and Club was deadly with his dagger. He began practicing with it while Joker took his staff and practiced his old moves. Ace was a plain fighter as was Spade so they sparred while Po practiced his sling shot. It may have been a stupid weapon to some but that slingshot had saved his life countless times and he could not afford to lose his touch. Unbeknown to the Furious Five Po was actually a much better fighter before he became the Dragon Warrior he was quick and fast and very strong and a lot smarter than he looked. But after the gang split he had to play the silly panda so no one would get wise of who he once was and it hurt him that he lied all those years to Tigress and the others. He was clumsy but not that clumsy and he was lazy but not that lazy. All the stuff that happened to him was an accident and some of it was mild curiosity but he had to play the fool because he had to hide his true nature. Still he was hoping that his friends would never learn his secret for if they did he was afraid they would never trust him again. He began to train moving with speed and grace and he flipped through trees and hit an apple from five branches away with his sling shot and it fell as Club raised up his dagger and sliced the apple in half. Diamond always practiced her archery whenever she could for part of her knew this day would come as did the others. Ace and Spade were sparring throwing punches and blocking attacks. Spade loved sparring with Ace she was the only one besides Heart that could keep up with him and he loved her fun wild spirit and her brave heart. He didn't just go with her to be a bounty hunter because she was his friend it was because he loved her and when they traveled together she admitted to loving him too. When this was over he was going to ask Ace for her paw in marriage. Club watched Diamond shooting her arrows and his heart started beating like crazy for she still had that same gleam in her eyes like she did all those years ago. Joker stuck his staff onto the ground and swung on it kicking imaginary enemies. Finally after a few hours of training they decided to take a break and think of a game plan. "Okay Ace, since you and Spade were the trackers in the group. How do we find Frostbite?" Po asked her.
"Well the jail we sent him too was far away but if he takes the waterways he should reach his destination within a few days and since he broke out two days ago I reckon he should be there in about three days", Ace replied.
"Are you sure he would return to that place I mean it is the very spot where we defeated him. Why would he go there?" Diamond asked.
"Think about it we defeated him and he would go there to finish what we all started to make it our last stand it is symbolic to him as it is to us", Spade replied.
"Okay so he goes there what do we do we can't do our old plan because well no offense Diamond but you almost got killed", Joker said.
"I remember", Diamond said shivering as Club placed a comforting paw on her shoulder.
"Our plan will be different this time because we are much older and smarter. We will hide in some bushes and Spade since you are the eyes of the operation you will fly ahead and see if you can see Frostbite. Once you do come and find us and then will need a trap. I say we build a cage and to tie him up so he can't get away and Joker since you were good at diversion and Diamond was good with her arrows I want you to lead Frostbite into our trap and Diamond use your arrows to shoot out ropes and Ace since she was quick tie him up and me and Club will place him in the cage and drop him off to jail. That way no one gets hurt and we can all go home safely", Po said.
"Great idea Heart but what if it doesn't work?" Club asked.
"Then I will think up another plan but for right now that is Plan A. So, keep training I am going into town for some more supplies and if anyone comes up with a plan let me know when I get back", Po said getting up.
"Hold on Heart it is too dangerous for you to go alone so I will go with you", Ace said.
"Alright let's grab some supplies and get back soon", Po said and Ace followed him towards the village. Tigress and the others were in the village too restocking for their search for Po and Tigress was still plenty worried. They decided to hang around till they formed a better plan but images of Po in some ditch beaten and hurt scared her. Still they needed a plan and so they were restocking for their journey. She looked up at some peaches and in utter shock saw Po not that far from her with a female fox. He too was gathering supplies and Tigress wanted to run up to him and tackle him and bury him with her kisses. But she had no idea who the fox was or if she was a friend or foe so she told the others to silently follow them. Po and Ace went back to the camp just as the sun set and Po made some more soup. They just sat down when they heard a rustle noise coming from the bushes nearby. They all stood up weapons raised wondering if it was Frostbite that he found them at last. But instead Po saw Tigress and the others coming out of the bushes. "Tigress, Monkey, Crane, Viper, and Mantis what are you guys doing here?" Po asked as fear came into his heart.
"Po you are okay!" they all said and the next thing Po knows he is being tackled by a very happy Tigress. He felt her kisses all over him as she hugged him tightly. Then she hit him in the arm.
"Where on Earth did you go? No note or anything you just vanished? You had us worried sick if I wasn't so happy to see you alive I would kill you don't you ever do anything this stupid ever again!" Tigress shouted trying to be angry but all she felt was relief. She soon was kissing him again as the others hugged him.
"Is the Tiger an enemy?" Joker silently asked Ace.
"Worse, that is his girlfriend?" Ace said with a smirk.
"Atta boy Heart meow", Joker said quietly chuckling.
"Look I am sorry that I scared you but you should not have come looking for me", Po said.
"Why what is wrong?" Tigress asked getting all concerned again.
"Nothing I am just having a um trip with some old friends", Po said. The Furious Five looked at the strangers behind Po and they all waved to them.
"Po tell us the truth", Tigress said knowing there was more to this story.
"I can't do that", Po said looking away.
"What do you mean you can't?" Viper asked.
"Po just tell them now that they are here it is time they learned the truth we give you our permission", Ace said and the others nodded in agreement.
"What truth and who are you?" Tigress asked looking at Ace with suspicion.
"The real question is who is any of us", Ace replied with a smile. Po looked at his Tigress and the others and knew he had to tell them. He was tired of lying but hopefully they would forgive him. And if not then maybe Frostbite would put him out of his misery.
"Guys sit down and I will tell you but before you get mad please let me explain everything before you decided to hate me or not", Po said frowning.
"Po we could never hate you, now what is going on?" Tigress asked.
"Do you guys remember an old group a long time ago by the name of the Secret Six?" Po asked.
"Yes they were legends in fact they inspired Shifu to bring out the Furious Five again", Tigress said.
"They took down robbers and bandits and they left a note that said The Secret Six has brought Justice once again to the Valley of Peace. Then they would sign their names." Viper said smiling.
"No one knew who they were or what they were for they moved like the shadows the only thing anyone knew for sure was their names. Heart, Diamond, Spade, Club, Ace and Joker", Mantis said.
"The last time they were ever heard from was when they took down a monsterous alligator by the name of Frostbite and he vowed to escape and kill them", Monkey said.
"After that they disappeared and no one ever heard from them again. Some say they are still out there waiting for Frostbite to return to finish their last battle", Crane said.
"Po why are you asking us about an old group when we asked you why you left and who are these people you are with?" Tigress asked.
"Because the Secret Six were not just legends for I knew them well", Po said looking away.
"You knew them Po were you like a fan of theirs too?" Monkey asked. Po didn't answer as he got up and stood before Angela, Moon, Madison, NightWing, and Daniel.
"No I was not there fan I was their leader for I am Heart and this group before you was and still is the Secret Six", Po said looking them in the eyes.
"I am Diamond", Madison said stepping forward.
"I am Club", Moon said holding her paw.
"I am Ace", Angela said smiling.
"I am Spade", NightWing said resting on Ace's shoulder.
"And I am Joker", Daniel said smiling. Tigress and the others looked at Po with shocked faces as they looked at him like he was a stranger.
Po looked at them with understanding eyes as he said "I know I lied to you but please let me explain and if you all still hate me I understand. But I am tired of living a lie and allow me to tell you the tale of The Secret Six".
Author's Note: Sorry to leave you all hanging but hoped you all enjoyed this chapter and please review.