Chapter 3: Star Comes Home
A ship came into the Valley of Peace Harbor. Passengers from all over came off the boat and went about their business. One passenger in particular was a black panther with pale yellow eyes. In the center of her forehead was a patch of white fur in the shape of a star. Wearing a deep purple tunic and wearing a purple cloak as a silver heart necklace was around her neck. She looked around the area and smiled as a tear fell from her face. "I am home," she said to herself and headed into the village. Back at the Jade Palace Po a giant panda was quickly getting ready to head to his dad's noodle shop.
"I can't believe today is the day," Po said excitedly. His jade orbs were shining with excitement. Taking one last glance at his reflection in the mirror he threw open his doors about to run down the hall. He ran through the halls quickly made some dumplings for his friends and went to head outside. His friends were surprised to see Po up before the gong and sat down to eat his dumplings. Before Po could make a break for it two furry arms were around his neck.
"Morning dumpling," a female tiger said sweetly purring in his ear. She was about his height but shorter by two inches with a muscular build and extremely beautiful golden eyes.
"Hey Kitten, can't talk right now I have to go," Po said quickly. Tigress was surprised by Po's behavior as he quickly kissed her cheek.
"What is the rush Po?" asked an orange Monkey named Monkey.
"I just have to get to my dad's shop enjoy the dumplings," Po said quickly.
"Aren't you going to eat first?" a green snake named Viper asked him in a concerned tone. Po never skipped meals at least not as long as they knew him.
"Sorry Viper no time got to go bye," Po said quickly. Then he got on all fours and ran at top speed down the stairs leaving his friends and girlfriend shocked beyond belief.
"That was Po right?" a white bird with a straw hat named Crane asked looking confused.
"I think so hey mind if I have his share of dumplings," a green bug named Mantis asked as he moved towards Po's dumplings. The death glare Tigress gave him stopped Mantis dead in his tracks. "Never mind I am not that hungry anyways," Mantis said quickly slowly backing away from the extra dumplings.
"Why don't we go see what he is up too?" Tigress asked concerned about Po's strange behavior.
"You mean spy on him?" Crane asked.
"No I mean we just go where he is and check up on him," Tigress snapped.
"That is spying," Crane told her.
"Oh just shut up and come on," Tigress growled as they raced to Mr. Ping's Noodle Shop to find Po. At Mr. Ping's Noodle shop Mr. Ping an elderly goose was serving customers when a familiar figure waltzed into the room. She was a female panther with midnight black fur with pale yellow eyes. In the center of her forehead was a patch of white fur in the shape of a star. Had a curvy figure with a muscular build and wore a deep purple tunic with a purple hood. Around her neck was a silver heart locket and she carried a sack in her right paw. Every male eye was on her for she was a sight to behold. She stepped one hip at a time as she saw one of the people she came to see. A smile spread on her face revealing sharp white fangs. Still with her fangs she looked beautiful.
"Daddy," the panther said happily.
"Princess," Mr. Ping said happily. They ran into each other's arms as the panther had to kneel down just so Mr. Ping could hug her for she was taller than he was. "I missed you so much Star, my little baby girl has come home," Mr. Ping said with tears in his eyes.
"I missed you too Daddy. Where is Po?" Star asked softly.
"Right behind you," said a familiar voice. Star got up to see a giant panda with jade orbs smiling down at her. "Welcome home sis," he said gently. Star just ran into his arms as he held her tight.
"Missed you," Star told him shedding tears.
"I missed you too Star," Po said shedding a tear of his own. The Five made their way into Mr. Ping's Noodle Shop to come across a shocking scene. Po was holding a female black panther in his arms and she was having her arms around his neck. Tigress's eyes widened as they quickly narrowed. A low growl escaped her lips as she stalked towards Po and the panther.
"Uh oh all hell is about to break loose," Mantis said worriedly as the boys stepped back and got good seats for the show. Viper just glared at them and slithered over to Tigress to calm her down. She knew Po would never cheat on Tigress they had to be more than what they saw.
Po broke free of the hug and saw Tigress and Viper coming towards him. Before Tigress could utter a word Po smiled at her and said," Hey Kitten and Viper it is great you are here. I want you to meet someone very special to me". Tigress was about to get her claws out and rearrange this panther's face for no one was stealing Po from her. Viper was about to hold Tigress back when Po uttered a shocking sentence. "Tigress, Viper allow me to introduce to you my baby sister Star," Po said motioning to the panther. Tigress froze in shock and Viper eyes widened with surprise.
"Did he just say sister?" Monkey asked.
"Hey guys come and meet my sister," Po called when he spotted the guys in the back.
"Yeah he said sister," Crane said. They walked up to Po and the panther as Po introduced them.
"Star this is the Furious Five, Crane, Viper, Monkey, Mantis and this beautiful lady here is Tigress, the leader and my girlfriend," Po said as he wrapped an arm around Tigress's waist. Tigress blushed a deep red not because of the affection Po showed her but what she thought Po did by cheating on her with Star, who was his sister.
"Pleasure to meet you all, you look just like your actions figures Po made of you when we were kids," Star said.
"You are Po's sister?" Tigress asked in disbelief.
"Yeah can't you see the family resemblance?" Star asked as she gathered her father and Po together. Of course anyone could see these three looked nothing alike but Tigress just nodded her head. "So Po, when will I get to see the Jade Palace and see my big bro the Dragon Warrior in action?" Star asked sweetly.
"Well I can show you now", Po said as he took Star by the paw.
"Lead the way bro," Star said.
"Have fun kids but be back for dinner I am making my famous soup oh and of course the Furious Five and Master Shifu are invited as well," Mr. Ping said.
"Okay dad we will be back later," Po assured.
"I never knew Po had a sister," Viper said.
"Me neither," Tigress admitted.
"Well did you guys ever ask him if he had a sister?" Mr. Ping asked overhearing the conversation.
"Uh no not really," Tigress said.
"Well that is why he didn't tell you silly," Mr. Ping chuckled as he continued to serve customers.
"Well come on let's get to know her," Crane said as he flew towards the Palace.
"Yeah," Mantis and Monkey said as they followed him. Viper laughed as she slithered after the boys leaving Tigress behind.
"Yeah that sounds like a good idea," Tigress said to herself as she ran after them towards the Palace. Far off in the mountains a wave of lotus blossoms spread around forming a figure and appeared an old green turtle. He wore a light blue tunic holding a staff wearing a kind and wise expression, as he gazed down at the valley.
"The time has finally come the Dragon Guardian has finally come home. Her destiny will soon be known," he said in a gentle voice and the lotus blossom appeared again as they flew down towards the village.
Author's Note: Hope you all enjoyed this chapter and please review. Also I wasn't too sure if Oogway died or just went away for a while so in my story he just went away and now he is back so hope no one minds.