The Day After the Battle

As the sun rose above the horizon, beams of light crept through the inn window hitting Po's face causing his eyes to crack open. All that could be heard was the pitter patter people walking outside and wait was that a purr? He looked around trying to get his bearings and saw a very familiar feline resting comfortably on his belly. Thats when it hit him. He knew Shifu was going to wake them up early today so they could reach the Valley before sundown and oh boy, if he caught him in Tigress's room Po's tenders wouldn't make it through the day.

He hurriedly started to slither out from under Tigress, careful to not disturb her from the deep slumber she was in. Once off the bed, he opened the door to the room and peeked out into the hallway, breathing a sigh of relief when he saw no one was there. With the Five and Shifu still sleeping he had time to do something for his dad. Po quietly stepped out of the room and started heading to the inn exit so he could go to the marketplace. When he reached the doors to go outside he wasn't expecting to see Crane and Viper come through them, laughing together.

"And remember that time when-" Crane stopped mid-sentence when he realized that he'd been caught with Viper

"Hey, Po."

"Hey guys what were you doing out?" Po asked with a dash of suspicion

"Oh um, Viper and I just went for a walk around the city, hehe" Crane wasn't himself when under pressure and quickly coughed and put his wing over his face to cover his blush.

He examined both of them and took notice of the light blush on Vipers face as well as the ribbons she had with her. Deciding not to press any further so he could get to the marketplace before it got crowded he said "Alllriiiigghhht, well can you guys tell Master Shifu I'm going to get something for my dad and I'll meet everyone at the boat?"

"Sure thing."

Po knew something was up with those two but didn't question it and proceeded to make his way towards the marketplace, thinking about what to get his father.

With Shifu and the Five

Shifu had just woken up all the members of the Furious Five except Tigress and knocked on her door so they could get going to the boat. Surprised when his most disciplined student didn't open the door, he called out.

"Tigress, get up we have to go!"

Hearing a loud thud and rapid shuffling he backed away from the door saw a languid looking Tigress with ruffled fur.

"I'm here I'm here!"

The Five all looked at her curiously while Shifu raised and eyebrow and looked at the tiger wondering what the hell happened to her.

"Tigress, what happened?"

"Nothing happened Master, I just...just overslept a little bit" she replied sleepily.

Assuming that she was just tired from the day before and decided to rest a bit more Shifu thought nothing of it.

"Well, since were all ready lets head to the docks and incase any of you are wondering Po will meet us there."

At the Docks

The Five and Shifu arrived at the docks and were greeted by a cheery Po holding 2 rather large radish baskets in each arm.

"Hey guys you made it, lets get going I don't want to keep my dad waiting" and with that being said everyone took their seats aboard the small vessel, the same one that took them into Gongmen, and set sail for the Valley of Peace waving goodbye to all the citizens.

Home, Sweet Home

After a very long, boring, 9 hours the warriors had finally made it back home. Po planned to go visit his father to assure him he was alright, certain that dad was worrying about him. Tigress as usual wanted to go train and went on ahead to the Jade Palace training hall. Monkey and Mantis decided to go to a nearby pub and test their luck with the ladies while Crane and Viper went somewhere secluded to be alone.

Ping's Noodle Shop

"What do you mean he's not here?! It's my son's birthday! All he wanted was to meet the Dragon Warrior!"

"How about some tofu birthday cake, instead?"

"You know what... we'll try again some other time. When do you think he'll be back?"

Those words shattered Mr. Ping's heart, and the words "When do you think he'll be back?" barely registered in his mind, he didn't know, for all he knew Po could be dead right now, hurt and unable to fight evil, or even worse...eating strange noodles.

"I don't know, okay, I DON'T KNOW! Maybe never! I mean, I worry, okay, I'm his dad... or at least I was his dad..." Mr. Ping couldn't take the pain of not knowing what was happening to his son, he flung himself onto the table infront of him. "Why did he have to go and save China... I know why, but why? He's just one little panda..." The little pig next him began to laugh and started pointing at something behind him. He turned around. There stood Po in the entryway, looking at him, smiling. Mr. Ping rushed over to Po jumping onto his belly giving him a huge hug.

"So how did it go? Did you save China?"

"Yep."

"I knew you would... that's why I had these new posters made..." Mr. Ping whipped out one of the posters and showed it to Po "My son saved China. You too can save, buy one dumpling get one free!"

"Hey, that's a pretty good deal. But first...there's something I should tell you."

Mr. Ping gulped, afraid of what Po was about to say. He wondered if he had found his real father.

"While I was gone... I found the village where I was born... I found out how I ended up in that radish basket."

"You did?"

"I know who I am."

Mr. Ping barely managed to get the next few words out "You do?" He didn't know if Po was still his son.

"I'm your son."

Po hugged his father in giant bear hug. It was good to be back.

"I love you dad."

"I love you too, son." Mr. Ping took notice of the radish baskets and decided he would cook for Po, he looked like he lost a few pounds. "Ahhh! Delicious, fat radishes!" Mr. Ping picked up one of the baskets of radishes and started walking to the kitchen to fix him some food. "You're probably hungry, let me make you something to eat!"

"What are you talking about? I'll cook!" Po walked with his father to the kitchen, holding the other basket and patting the little pig on his way there.

"No, I'll cook."

"Dad..."

"It's the least I can do, you saved China."

"It's the least I can do, you raised me."

"Po..."

"Dad..."

"Po..."

"Okay, lets both cook together."

"Together... no, I'll cook!"

They both laughed as they entered the kitchen and Po spent the rest of the day with his father. By the end of the day, Po was beat but satisfied that he got to spend time with his dad. Much to his dismay though, it was late by the time they closed the shop, with night fast approaching Po walked up to his old room. He looked around. Nothing had changed since he left, his posters were still up, his throwing stars were still wedged into the walls and even the bowls from the last time he ate in his room were still there. Po smiled, he hadn't realized how much he missed this place. Weary from working in his fathers shop all day he plopped himself down onto his old bed and closed his eyes.

Morning of the next Day

Po yawned and slowly getting off his bed. He thought about what he would do for the day but then remembered something as he stretched. He had training that day and he was running late.

If you guys enjoyed this chapter all the ones after this will be longer and more detailed. Let me know how I can improve and what you think, positive or negative.