(The Epilogue to the story. Hehehe stay tuned for the sequel, dudes. :) )

Epilogue: Dawn, Dusk, and Night

Dawn arrived at the Valley. Peace was starting to return after the defeat of Tai Lung. The Furious Five accepted Po as the Dragon Warrior and thought of him as an equal.

Tai Lung had defeated both Ping and Shu Ai, the two adopted brothers. Shu Ai was said to be an equal to the Furious Five but in truth he was much stronger; Tai Lung the only one who equals him. Ping is simply a student who needs more work. Both of them still had a lot more to improve on.

The Furious Five were most devastated by Shu's defeat.

Master Tigress took it the hardest. She and Shu Ai were very close and usually were seen together. Shu described her as the second most important person in his life; Ping being his first. Her sorrow and anger for his loss were shown in her training as she became stronger. She was however able to control her emotions.

Master Viper was the second to take it hard. She and Shu were also close. Viper considered Shu as an older brother. Shu always enjoyed being in the company of Viper.

Master Monkey lost a best friend in Shu. He and Shu shared many laughs and jokes and were considered best friends.
Master Mantis and Master Crane regret the fact that they never spent too much time with Shu and wished they could turn back time.

Even Master Shifu missed Shu. He knew he could not bring him back but wished that he could.

Ping was just as missed as Shu. He was still young and reaching his prime. He did not deserve the fate that he received.

The two brothers were to be buried at the gardens of the Jade Palace when disturbing news came from Master Monkey: Their bodies were missing.

Ping fell inside the chamber with the Dragon Scroll protecting Master Shifu. Shu Ai was second to fall but was pushed back and defeated at the entrance to the chamber. These bodies were left where they were as the Masters decided where they would be buried. Master Monkey was sent to fetch the bodies but found out that they were missing.

During midday, Master Tigress received a letter and a flower that lifted her spirits.

Master Tigress,

Do not be concerned for me. I would like to meet you in person someday to tell you personally that I love you. Do not look for me; I believe we will find each other again.

Best Wishes,

Shu Ai

Tigress smiled at this and decided against telling the others about this in fear that she would be raising their hopes for nothing. She hid the letter and the flower in her room.

However Shu Ai and Ping were believed to be dead; defeated at the hands of Tai Lung. Although they were strong, everyone in the Valley believed them to have fallen.

Dusk soon came upon the Valley with little events. Everyone was returning to everyday life.

In the evening, however, there was something going on. In a familiar area of the Valley, a Lion was reported to be seen; limping and carrying two individuals. This Lion constantly looked around and looked badly injured. He quickly ducked into a familiar house and locked the door.

Within that familiar house he ducked into another room where he carefully laid the smaller figure on the bed and the much larger figure on the floor; placing them both at a safe distance apart from each other. The Lion then limped to the bed where he placed the individual. He bent down and kissed his forehead.

The moonlight soon entered the room. It revealed a shocking surprise: Tai Lung was the individual on the floor; unconscious.
The Lion grinned and kept his gaze on the one on the bed. He then looked out the window.

"Ping… We're going to live to see tomorrow!"