Kung Fu Panda fanfic: Story of the white wolf

Chapter 4

Author's note: Geez, yesterday I fell, and now my foot…..doesn't look good. More good news for you I suppose, considering now I have more time sitting in one spot and do nothing.

Disclaimer: I don't own Kung Fu Panda or anything officially associated with it.

Morning came, more beautiful than ever, in Kann's eyes. The wolf took a big breathe in, then exhaled, smiling. A smile he hadn't been showing for many years. Now, only one problem remained: a home. He was so happy, that he forgot to put his black cloak on, revealing to Song's eyes the scars on his left arm.
" Oh my God! What happened to you?" Song gasped. Then came over to check his arm.
" Nah! That was a long time ago. When I was young, I traveled, remember? I was YOUNG, so I made some foolish decisions and ended up having these thing right here." He said, not knowing her worried eyes on his face.
" Ur, can we go now? Song, how far are we from the Valley of Peace?" The snake said. His eyes were barely opened.
" Um, we're close. I'll say, at this speed, we'll reach it in noon." She snapped out of her gazing on Kann. The wolf stood up, stretching his body for another trek.
" Alright! As soon as we get there, the better." He said, hinting so much in what he just said. Song smiled, and Kann returned it. The sky was perfect, clear as water, and the wind was breezing on the top of the trees. And another figure was following them.
The trekking was tiring, for ordinary people. Not for Kann. He could carry Song, and all of the packages with him. But, he knew Song wouldn't say yes, at lease when the snake was around. And, he also noticed someone behind the trees.
At noon, they reached it, just like Song said.
" Um, you guys go ahead, I have something to take care of." Kann said, clearly hiding something. The other two just looked at him.
" Ok, if you don't know the way, ask them where the Jade Palace is, ok? See you later Kann." Song said. Then the two departed.
He waited until they were out of sight, then.
" Come out from your hiding. I know you are there." Kann solemnly spoke. Then a wolf came out from behind a tree. His left eye were not there.
" Ok, you got me." He said. there was no fear in his tone, surprisingly.
" Why was you following us?" Kann asked cautiously. His eyes never left the other wolf.
" I figured I could use someone who know the way to lead me here." He said.
" Why may I ask?" Kann asked again.
" To explain a few things to an old *friend*. What was your reason, pal? For all I know, you're a wolf too." Asked back the other wolf.
" I came here for a new start. For a home. And maybe to…settle down." The last part gave him some problems to say out loud.
" Really? You, a wolf? WOW!" Asked sarcastically the wolf. " Can I accompany you?" Then suddenly, he asked, surprising Kann. Though with reluctance, Kann said yes. He didn't seem so bad, Kann thought. Maybe he was just blind about where to go. So Kann accepted.
They walked up the Thousand Steps, meeting Song and Za Shen at the top.
" Who's your friend?" Asked Shen.
" He was a friend or some soth. Wanna explain to someone something with I don't even care. He was borrowing Song's directions all along." Kann explained.
" Ur, hi." The wolf said sheepishly, which was an odd thing for a wolf to do. Kann raised an eyebrow.
" Ok, just knock on the door already!" Said Shen, irritated by the wait.
"Alright, alright." Song snapped back. Then she knocked at the door. They waited in a few moments. Then the door creaked open. And popped out, a panda's head.
" Oh hey, Song! Haven't seen you for a while! How are you doing?" Asked enthusiastically the panda.
" Hi Po, it's nice to see you again! Kann, meet Po. Po, Kann!" She introduced. The two shook hands. It was very awkward for Kann, but he hid it well.
"Nice to meet you Po. Song told me lots about you." Kann faked a smile, trying to be friendly. On the other hand, Po seemed to have no problem doing it. Then the Five came out.
" Hi guys. Nice to see you guys again!" Said Song.
" Po told us about your actions. I think I could forget about you stealing." Tigress spoke. Still having a hard time to show her gentle side.
" Eh, Song, who's that green snake over there?" Asked Za Shen, pointing to Viper.
" That's master Viper, one of the Furious Five. What's the matter Shen?" She whispered, winking at the snake on Kann's shoulder. The snake blushed, then hid his face behind Kann's neck.
" I think you should come to Shifu, and… YOU!" Tigress bursted, pointing at the wolf behind Kann.
" Easy, he came to me and asked for company here. He just wanted to explain something." Kann covered for his kind. But the wolf stepped up.
" No need, white one. I'm here." The said, standing in front of the Five and Po. " I've come to apologize." Knelt the wolf. " I apologize for my actions to Po's village, to you, the Furious Five, for bringing so much anguish and chaos." He said sincerely.
" Go, get out!" Angrily spoke Tigress. " You don't deserve to be forgiven!" She said cruelly.
" Go talk to Shifu, all of you. He'll figure out what to do." Said Viper, ignoring the disapproving look of Tigress.
" Alright. Fair enough." The wolf said, standing up. Then he bowed at the Five, none bowed back. The air was filled which tensions from his arrival.
Po led them to the Hall of Warriors, straight to the meditating red panda. Kann was still calm, surprisingly calm after such tensions. He showed no fear, no regrets.
" Ah, Po. I heard you have some friends there who need judgement. Go, leave us." The red panda said, not turning his head around. Po bowed, then walked back outside. Then he stood up, turned, and was shocked by the attendance of the other wolf.
" YOU! How dare you come back?" He shouted. " After what you put my students through, you would dare to come? What's your business here?" Asked Shifu.
" I've come to apologize for that, master Shifu. Shen led us down the dark road, promising peace, families, and new lives. Now I'm the only one who survived." Said the wolf.
" Hey! I didn't do anything to you! I don't even know your face!" Exclaimed the black snake.
" I was talking about someone else!" The wolf answered, irritated at the interruption.
" And who are you? Song I knew, but who're the snake and white wolf?" Asked Shifu. Still glaring cautiously at the other wolf.
" My name is Kann. My friend here is Za Shen. We came from distance lands, seeking a home." Kann answered calmly, his deep voice echoed through the hall. " And I was told to come here, some monks told me to come here. For a new start, and maybe I'll find some peace here." Still the calm voice.
" Very well. Po will show you your rooms. Tomorrow, you'll train with us. We'll see your abilities." Shifu responded, pointing at the door. The panda was peeking behind it.
" Thank you, ….."
" Master Shifu" The red panda hinted
" Thank you Master Shifu." Kann repeated calmly. Then, all three of them was greeted by Po, to show their new rooms.
"You, stay here with me. We have lots to discuss." Shifu said to the one eyed wolf.
Evening came. The clouds covered the sky. The three were given three rooms. All three were at the end. Kann were pacing in front of Song's door, mumbling something in his mouth.
" May I ta… no, no. Could you com….. no, not that… UR!" He growled. The wolf was asking Song out for dinner, but he didn't know how. Suddenly the door creaked open, startled the white wolf.
" Excuse me, what were you going to ask me?" Song asked mischievously, Smiling to him.
" Um, I was thinking, um maybe, maybe we could, you know, hang out and have dinner?" He finally spitted it out. Song's smile widen.
" That's sounds great! Now, you gonna take me out or not?" She asked with that smile on her face, taking his hands.
" Ok, let's go." Kann answered returning her smile.
The two, holding hands, walked through the streets. They held each other tightly, never wanted to let go. The sky was full of stars, and the moon was full. Moonlight illuminated the two. They walked, with each other, with smiles on their faces.
Author's note: Phew! Now, Kann reached the Jade Palace, and now, I have to continue writing this story with so many characters!:-S Wish me luck!