Preparations and Happenings

"So what are you going to be doing today?" Song asked Po. The panda looked at the beautiful snow leopard while he was in the kitchen of his father's shop. It had now been a year and a half since Song came into the Valley of Peace. In that time, they got a lot closer than friends usually were. Po smiled as he said.

"I was thinking of going back up to the mountain. Tai-Lung said he has something he wanted to share to the group," Po said. He smiled wider. If he knew his brother, he knew what it was. Finally, when the rush hour was finished, the two went up the mountain to the Training Hall where the other Furious Five, Shifu, and Lion were there. Tai-Lung stood with Tigress by his side.

"I have an announcement everyone. Tigress and I are getting married," Tai-Lung said. Everyone gasped. The news was sudden, but everyone ended up cheering for the new couple. Po hugged his brother tight as he said with a smile.

"Congratulations, brother. I've never been happier for you." Tai-Lung pat his brother on the back and took him aside.

"Do me a favor Po, and start living your life. You've done so much for everyone. You deserve a good life, good friends, a good girlfriend," he said. Po rolled his eyes.

"We are just-"

"I know," Tai-Lung interrupted, "But I'm not talking about her. I'm talking in general. You shouldn't be alone."

"I was born alone, and I shall die alone," Po said wisely.

"But you don't have to live alone," Tai-Lung said. He went back to the group as Po stood there thinking about what Tai-Lung said.

"Can I plan the wedding?" Crane asked.

"NO!" everyone shouted.

"No offense, Crane," Viper explained, "but you are kind of pushy and controlling when it comes to a wedding. They just want a simple wedding."

"Yes, please. I don't want my bill for the wedding to be in the 10000s place," Tai-Lung remarked. Everyone laughed. Then suddenly Po shouted.

"AAAAHHH!"

"What's wrong?" Tigress asked.

"There was a hiccup in my plan! I forgot about your nephew, Peng. He's going to be so upset!" Po said worried. Monkey shrugged.

"I would think that he would just be surprised, not angry. I mean if Tigress can get along with Tai-Lung, then anyone can get along with Tai-Lung," he explained. Tigress growled at him as Monkey chuckled nervously. Po shook his head.

"Still, that leaves a chapter in your life not resolved. I want to get that out of the way as soon as possible," he said.

"Come on, Po," Tai-Lung said, "I know the kid is like me and is kind of dangerous, but what are the chances that Peng will even come here now. I mean he hasn't been here in the time I've been here. Maybe he's somewhere far off." Then Zeng came in with some news.

"Peng's in the village for a visit. He says he wants to meet the Dragon Warrior again," Zeng said cautiously. Everyone's eyes looked at Tai-Lung as he shrunk nervously.

"CURSE YOU HIGH ONES!" Po shouted as he and Song jogged down the mountain. Tigress looked at the two down the mountain.

"Are you sure that she's the right one for Po? I mean I don't think she's a bad person, but do you think that Po will agree?" Tigress asked Tai-Lung. Tai-Lung rubbed his chin in thought.

"I have faith that the events will play out in favor of my brother. Now, let's get to planning this wedding," Tai-Lung said.

"My uncle is what and is getting married to the who now?!" Peng exclaimed on the way up the mountain. Po and song were trying to explain the whole situation. "So whoa, whoa, wait. My uncle Tai-lung is not only alive, but is getting married to Master Tigress. I don't believe that."

"I was thinking that you wouldn't. So that's why we're going to see him," Po explained to him,"Oh and how come you never told me that you and Song were cousins?"

"I didn't think that you ever met her," Peng shrugged. Po shook his head. So much was happening. Finally, they got to the Training Hall where there stood right in front of him was Peng's uncle, Tai-lung.

"Hello, Peng. Nice to see you," Tai-lung said hinting at a little of caution. No one in the room could figure out how Peng was going to react. But no one thought that Peng would do what he did next. He ran up to Tai-lung and hugged him tight, completely shocking everyone in the room.

"I'm so proud that you're not the criminal that everyone said you were," Peng said hugging tighter. Tai-lung gently patted him on the back.

"There was a time that I was like that, but you can thank Po for giving me a second chance. Now, you and I have some catching up to do," Tai-lung suggested as they went to the kitchen. So that left Song and Po in the Training Hall. Song nervously surveyed the Hall.

"Um, so Po. Have you ever been...I don't know...in a relationship," she asked very awkwardly. Po stared at her for a while while she looked away from his eyes.

"Yes, but it ended as things usually do around here. Nearly killing me," he jested. Song chuckled a little before returning to her awkward state.

"So, would you want to be in a relationship?" She asked.

"Umm... I...guess. I mean, it would help. I am pretty lonely." Po replied.

"Well, maybe your special person will come soon," Song said trying to comfort the panda as she exited the place. Po stared at her direction for a long time before being interrupted by Tai-lung.

"You know," he said making Po jump, "there was something that you told me on the mountain. What was it?"

"I have no family?"

"Right, that. Even if you believe that you have none, you can still make one. Just a suggestion. Anyways, we're letting Lion plan the wedding. He'll have us ready in two months. Its going to be a great day!" Tai-lung said exiting the scene. Po stood there thinking about what his brother just said. Maybe...just maybe.

to be continued