Hey guys, what's up? Hope you guys liked the last chapter, besides the fact that Kiro got offed. Anyway, after this chapter, there will be two chapters left in the story! Enjoy…
The Imperial Army arrested and jailed all of the guards and criminals that were apart of Feng's plan. Until they could find a new leader of China, the crooks would rot in jail and await their sentences.
Once the group of heroes fished Kiro's staffs out of the pool of magma, they glumly started to return home. They passed through multiple cities on their way back with people cheering in the streets and partying, due to the head of the criminals being defeated. However, the citizens stopped when they realized that the group of heroes was missing one.
*A few days later*
Master Shifu waited for the group to return.
Once the group had arrived, the master ripped them apart. "DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA HOW WORRIED I'VE BEEN? NO NOTE OR ANYTHING! YOU ALL JUST LEFT! EXPLAIN YOURSELVES!"
Each of the Five explained parts of what happened, from Kiro's kidnapping to Feng to stopping him. They each did this with glum expressions.
"Ah, I see." The red panda said, calming down. "Where is Kiro? I wish to speak with him about the induction."
"Master, he's…" Viper said quietly, holding out the Di staffs, "…not coming back. Feng is dead, but Kiro went with him…"
"I…see. I will have to inform the villagers of this matter. We must restore his name. I will not allow a fine warrior's name be tarnished by a few mistakes." Shifu murmured.
The old master slowly exited the palace and walked down to the village to announce the situation.
*A few weeks later*
Kiro and Song's funeral had already passed, and once the people of the valley had been notified of Kiro's story, everyone showed up to the warriors funeral. A large, stone statue of Song fighting by the side of the white tiger stood in the town square. It showed Kiro with his staffs protecting his girlfriend while Song was about to flip-kick an enemy. Kiro's staffs were placed inside of the statue's base, surrounded by cement and a piece of glass so citizens could see the ferocious weapons.
Tigress and the others went to visit the structure every day for a while, but soon only Tigress visited the statue.
The Ladies of the Shade also visited it every day and elected a new leader who took up Song's legacy. She continued to lead the girls into work, however every new member had to learn about their once great leader and her tragic end.
As for Mei Ling, since she had nowhere else to go, she stayed with Po and the Five in the Jade Palace. Everyone welcomed her and she was more positive than Viper, if that was possible.
All was well in the Valley of Peace, but for months past and months to come, a dark cloud would hang over people's heads.
*With Po*
Kiro's death has hit Ti the hardest. I guess that's because he almost died twice. Both times she thought he was gone, but this time he actually is. I gotta go talk to her, maybe cheer her up some…
Po lumbered over to Ti's room and knocked lightly on her door.
"Come in…" She said hoarsely.
Po entered into the warrior's room and shut the door behind him.
"How ya doing, Ti?"
"Well, I'm doing pretty well. We had a hard day of training, that's for sure." She responded.
"What about, well, you know…" Po said.
"I just can't believe that he's gone, Po. I just anticipate him to walk back into the palace saying, 'joke's on you guys, I'm not dead! Got ya!'" She chuckled sadly.
"Ti, Kiro wouldn't want you to be like this. He had to move on when Song was killed, and now you have to move on." Po reasoned.
Tigress just stared at the floor. "I know, Po, I just need some time to think. He was my best friend since I was a child."
The panda nodded and kissed his girlfriend on the head, then turned and exited the room.
*In the black marketplace*
"Excuse me," a bunny said, hopping up to a merchant's stand, "Do you have any Qu-Win-Tang restoration potions? My wife isn't looking as young as she once was and she wants me to get something to make her look better."
"Sorry, but I sold my last one about a half hour ago. Some shady looking guy picked it up, but he left a big payment, so I don't care!" The shop owner replied.
"Darn! I was hoping to find SOMETHING! Oh well, I'll keep looking. Thanks anyway!" The rabbit replied before he hopped off into the night.
Sorry for the short chapter, but I've got a basketball game to go watch at my school! I'll post more this weekend! Leave a review if you enjoyed! More to come…