I'm so sorry guys ! Life has been crazy between college and finding a job and trying to write. I got a major case of writer's block but I'm back! This chapter is not that long and I'm going, to be honest, I did need a break and so I stopped writing for a while to clear my head. But, that ended up being a couple of months for both DA and fanfiction. Well, anyway as always. Remember to comment, Review and Enjoy!
Disclaimer : I do not own Kung Fu Panda if I did then there would have been more TiPo moments and less Mei Mei in Kung Fu Panda 3
It was the weekend and Po was resting in his bedroom, Po struggled to stay asleep as he felt the sun peak out from the window, and his father singing in the kitchen downstairs as he served people their food. The restaurant was built underneath their house. So, he never had to leave anywhere to go to work it also meant sleeping in was nearly impossible.
For a normal person anyway. But for Po it was easy, he had that dream again where he was a valiant hero saving the day, only, this time, it contained a certain orange eyed beauty. Po felt like a creep and a pervert to be dreaming about Tigress like this plus, he was worried about how fast he was falling for her, they had just met and he was already dreaming about her?
Po felt like a creep and a pervert to be dreaming about Tigress like this plus, he was worried about how fast he was falling for her, they had just met and he was already dreaming about her? Po eventually gave up trying to fall back to sleep as his jade green eyes opened to greet the day.
Between the radio playing in the kitchen and the clattering of dishing being moved around and the loud beeps of the stoves in the kitchen, it was a miracle he was even able to sleep in at all. Po could hear his father humming China moon under his breath as he caught up the vegetables and placed them in the noodle pot.
Po was surprised his father did not even bother to wake him. Normally, his father would come up to his room and wake him for work. Po rushed downstairs when his stomach started to growl, the sweet smell of the noodles increasing his desire for food.
Po was about to greet his dad with a smile as he took the apron and putting his gloves on but when he turned towards the corner he could not help but hide. It was Shifu and he looked pissed. The small man had his brown and white hair up its usual ponytail with his eyes looking at his father staring him down. He was stroking his small goat t and nodded as he listened to what his father said.
Curious Po decided to go down the stairs and stop when he reached a good enough distance so he could hear them. A lot of people do not know that Po has a good sense of hearing, it's both a blessing and a curse especially at school where people make fun of his weight on a daily basis.
"Look I'm sorry my son upset you, but I just do not have time for this I have a restaurant to run if you want to talk to my son you can do it after business hours is over"!
His dad said impatiently Po could almost feel the irritation in his voice as more and more orders start to pile up. His father had not stopped working completely because Po could still hear his father dicing up the vegetables in a rather aggressive fashion.
"I need to speak with the boy it is important! I know that you guys are a little short handed but, I need to see him, I want to apologize to him for the other day and I want to offer him a scholarship to the kung fu program I will pay the full tuition for the class as a part of my apology".
"Kung fu? When has Po ever been in your class, Shifu he is studying to become a chef so he can take over the restaurant he does not have time for Kung fu". His father said nervously a bit of anger still present but his voice dropped a bit.
Mr. Ping sighed and said, "Besides everyone knows that your story is bogus you are a very proud man. A skilled warrior yes, but your people skills are much to be desired, and you do not admit defeat so easily you would not have come down today unless someone goaded you into it".
Shifu was silent for a while and Po held on hope that somehow Shifu had a change of heart but judging by the long silence, his father was right. Shifu still hated his guts. Po normally does not care if people hate him, but he could not help but feel sad, he wanted Shifu to like him.
He has looked up to him and the other Kung fu masters since he was small, finally meet one of them in person was a dream come true but sadly, reality had to get in the way like it always does.
Shifu sighed and said, "The truth I do not want anything to do with your son but master Oogway my teacher and the master of the jade place as selected him and a few other students for a chance to win the dragon warrior Scholarship fund."
"What"? His father said with shock
"What"? Po echoed with surprise as he nearly fell from the staircase with shock, why would Oogway choose him that scholarship was supposed to be for skilled kung fu students, not a chubby out of shape loser like him.
Po pinched himself to see if this was a dream or not, he whimpered a bit as he pinched his shoulder and slapped his face back and forth. It wasn't a dream this was real! He was going to learn Kung fu he could learn super cool moves he could finally be a her-
"Sorry, Shifu I think there has been a mistake, that Scholarship has a list to keep track of all the students that want to apply and Po could not have signed he is not part of the kung fu program someone had to recomend him to Oogway and Po's been grounded".
His father gloated proudly at his amazing deductive skills, he could almost picture him holding the ladle up with pride as he explained it to Shifu.
Shifu hummed in an agreement and said, "I think I know who recommend him to Oogway and do not worry I will talk some sense into her about it later".
Mr. Ping gasped and said, "You know who did this"?
Shifu nodded and said, " I think it was my daughter Tigress".
Po could not hold back his shock any longer and fell off the stairs startling everyone in the restaurant including Shifu and his father ending their fight as he collapsed from shock at the thought of Tigress talking to Oogway about the scholarship behind Shifu's back.
Tigress knew what she was doing was wrong. After all, Po does not even know Kung fu yet. So, the chances of him being the dragon warrior were slim but, she knew that there was no way they would be able to interact at school if they did not have classes together.
Tigress had an internal battle within herself throughout the rest of the week, its hard to believe she became attached to guy only ever interacting with him for the day. But, they both shared similar struggles both have a hard time gaining the recognition of their adoptive fathers.
She tired of reading a few books or train to get her mind off of him but, she could not ignore how she was felt that day. She remembered how his hands felt when they held hers. The deep green of his eyes. Po was charismatic and funny. He could be a bit loud and irrational but, she had learned to adapt to that dealing with Money and Mantis all the time.
Tigress normally does not fixate this much on guys, in fact, she normally thought it was a distraction to what really matters the Kung fu, that if she did get a boyfriend she would be unable to focus on training.
Tigress was in the training hall punching the dummies as she tried to distract herself from Po. When Shifu found out, he lashed out again. This time, he struck her shoulder. Tigress did not feel the bruise thanks to her ironwood tree training. But, occasionally she will find it difficult to move.
Viper had given her some ointment to help heal it and it worked magic on her joints she still felt a little prick of pain every couple of hours. So, she has to keep applying it, until the bruise heals.
Tigress growled with frustration at the memory of Shifu's kick to her shoulder during training. Why couldn't she fight back why couldn't she defend herself against his attacks? Whenever Shifu strikes she flinches and tries to dodge his advances. As much as she hates to admit it but a part of her still wants him to accept her.
Shifu is getting worse as the days on if she does not say anything, he might end up crippling her on accident due to his blind rage.
Tigress frequently Skypes with her brother Ti Lung while he is in college, he is studying to become a lawyer. He tried to get the dragon warrior title and Oogway said he was not worthy of the title and so, Ti Lung cut all ties with Shifu and Oogway.
Shifu has not been the same since Ti Lung moved out he has become bitter, and shallow. He is never impressed with the Furious five's progress as a team in training and wears the team down with his negativity.
Tigress was unsure of what else to do. She tried training, reading books, going on a walk and talking to Oggway about it. She so she boldly took her cellphone out and dialed Ti Lung's number hoping he would have an idea of what to do.