I'm back!! This chapter may probably be give a 8/10, for my work. It's comforting in this chapter.

Chapter 3: One in the Same

The next day, Po was walking outside the palace, justing wondering what that memory that got tagged in his mind. Pretty soon, it became appararent that he was wondering what his real parents looked like. He kept walking until he reached the Pool of Sacred Tears, just to get some peace or try to find some.

As he sat down near the river, he crossed his legs, closed his eyes and began to think peaceful thoughts. However, the thoughts of his parents were still racing in his mind and it just kept consuming his emotional feelings. It's like his whole body was numb from the ordeal and couldn't move at all.

'I have got to know why do I keep having these thoughts about my real parents. Why was I even left here, anyway? Didn't they... at least love me or something?' Po thought.

All these questions that he made really consumed him more and became hungry for answers. As he was trying to meditate, he took a look at himself in the river and sees his reflection, just rippling and moving slowly. He always wondered why was he so different while he was adopted by Mr. Ping and noticed that he's not the same species he is. He stares at himself and his emerald eyes were suddenly misty-eyed and welling up in tears.

He sighed sadly and he let some tears fall down on his face and it fell down in the water and the, he curled himself in a little ball and started crying. He was hiding his face, because he didn't want anyone-- not even Shifu nor his dad-- to see him cry. He was unaware that Viper was out there, looking for him.

She saw him breaking down and decided to give him some comfort, and she wrapped herself in Po's arms and nuzzled his shoulder. He looked up and saw Viper there, comforting her. Then, Crane walks by and gives him a little hug for some much-needed support.

"Hey, it's okay. We're here for you." Crane whispered.

Then, Mantis and Monkey came over and Mantis hopped in his shoulder and then rubbed his head a little and it put a smile on Po's face and Monkey grabbed his paw and wanted to know that he's not alone. He looked around and saw them just comforting the Dragon Warrior. And finally, Tigress came over and laid her head on Po's belly and listened to her heartbeat.

All the Five came over to Po's side and gave him lots of comfort. He looked at them, with tears coming out of his eyes and whispered, "Thanks, you guys."

"We're honored to be your friends, Po. Remember that." said Monkey.

"Anything you do for us, we do anything for you." Mantis said, happily.

"Shifu and Mr. Ping told us about your little issue about your parents and we thought maybe you might need our help. After all, we never knew that much about your past and maybe you could tell us about what happened to your parents." Tigress said.

"Are you sure?" asked Po.

"Positive." said Crane.

Po sighed hesitantly, but felt really comforted anyway and replied, "Okay. Let's go back to the bunkhouse and I'll tell you guys the whole story."

At Po's dorm

Everyone gathered arounf in Po's dorm and he starts revealing his time with his parents. Po was a little nervous, but he was skeptical about it and decided to face it up. He clears his throat and starts telling the story.

"My dad kept it a secret for some unknown reason, but he knew much about what had happened before he adopted me and took me in. It started when my mom and dad went in this place where there's a lot of crocodiles and rhinos. My parents got caught by these guys and they started a war and my mom had to carry me-- only I was a baby, though-- and kept me safe from harm while my dad--my real dad-- fought for our lives. He beat the crap out of these guys and they beat him too. He had some kung-fu skills coming out and all of the crocs and rhinos ran in fear. I think it was awesome for him to be feared by a lot of tough crocs and rhinos. But, then he heard a scream out of nowhere and it was my mom's. He ran over to see if she's okay, but by the time he found her, it was too late. The head croc stabbed her in the shoulder, though I was okay. He couldn't bear to see her get killed and I didn't even see that coming. But, just when you think that croc's done with my mom, he came after me and my dad. So, he ran while the croc came behind him. He wanted to kill me and my dad, so he risked his life to save me. But, then, he gave me up and I ended up getting taken in by my adopted dad. And I've been his son ever since."

Everyone was surprised that Po's real father risked his life to save his son's life and that if he didn't, then he wouldn't live to be the Dragon Warrior that he is today. Tigress asked, "Whatever happened to your real dad?"

"He died." Po answered, softly.

"Really?" asked Monkey.

Po nodded his head sadly and Monkey felt sorry for him and then replied, "Sorry I asked."

"Did you love them?" asked Viper.

"Do I still love my dads? Yes, I do. But, I still love the one that took me in and he's been there for me my whole life, though good and bad. Without him, I wouldn't be there today."

"Touching story." said a voice coming from behind.

Everyone got shocked when Master Shifu overheard the conversation and became enlightened by it. He said, "I see that Po told you the whole story."

"Yes, master." the Five said, in unison.

"Well, I see. Your father is a very caring person, Po. Mr. Ping really loves you very much and he told me he's very lucky to have a son like you." Shifu explained.

"I've been told that.... several times."

"Do you guys get along?" asked Monkey.

"Yeah, me and my dad grew closer everytime and sometimes he talks about noodles and everything like that. I know he's kinda... noodle-crazy, but that's just how he is. And I love him for that."

"Speaking of noodles, when do we eat?" asked Crane.

"We start later on."

"Good enough."

"Do you really have to go on a quest to find out the truth about the whole thing?" asked Tigress.

"I guess."

"I heard him scream every night through my dorm and I thought that you had a nightmare, but it turned out that you were frightened about something and I kinda knew it was serious." said Mantis.

"How do you compare?" asked Viper.

"Trust me. These antennas.... they never lie."

"Whatever the cause is, you and your dad are the different species, but you guys love each other and you're pretty much one in the same." said Monkey.

"Yeah, we are. We both love each other and I'm just lucky to have him in my life."

"I bet he feels the same way."

That's so sweet. The reason why: Because the Five wanted to know more about Po's past. I'll have more chapters coming up pretty soon, so stick around for more!