KFP: A Kung Fu Masters' Visit

Ch. 4: Po Explains His Origins

A few days earlier, at a Peach Tree in the Valley of Peace a few miles away from the Jade Palace, we see Po looking at the view of the mountains from the edge of a cliff. He sighs and remembers the time he used the Inner Peace Technique from Master Shifu to flow with the universe by overcoming his memories that included his childhood. The day that his mother died when she saved him from Lord Shen's reign by putting him in a basket of radishes.

He sighs in relief, but his face is still sad that he would've like to see his mother one last time. As he prepares to eat one of the peaches, he hears a growl from across the distance. When he turns around, he sees Tai Lung and Tigress walking towards the steps of the Peach Tree of Wisdom.

"Oh, hi Tigress, hi, Tai Lung", said Po, "I was beginning to think that you would manage to get back here in time."

"Well, then, why are you here in the Peach Tree?", asked Tigress.

"Is something bothering you or something because it seems to me that you're feeling upset", said Tai Lung.

"Oh, it's uh... it's nothing, really", said Po nervously.

"Come on, Po", said Tigress, "There must be something that you can tell us."

"Oh, alright", said Po, "It's about... my mother. My real mother."

"Or your family", said Tigress.

"Yeah, of cour-Wait a minute", said Po, "Did you...?"

"Yes, Po", said Tigress, "I did. Tai Lung wouldn't have believed me if I told him, but he does now and he needs to know why."

"Well, here goes nothing", said Po, "Tai Lung, ever since I first met you, after I became the Dragon Warrior, I once had a family when I was a little cub. My life was a very peaceful one until..."

"Lord Shen", said Tigress, "Yes, Po. I understand. You told me that back at Gongmen City."

"Po, I... I...", said Tai Lung.

"It's alright, Tai", said Po, "It happened a few years ago. When Shen attacked our village, the rest of us ran for our lives while I saw my father fighting his wolves. Then, I saw my mother carrying me to someplace safe when Shen can't find me. She found a basket of radishes and put me in there. Before she left me, she kissed me on the forehead and I was crying for a bit. I couldn't even imagine how much I miss her. She sacrificed so much for me. That was the reason Shen knew who I was and where I came from. And it was also why I had to use my Inner Peace Technique to overcome my flashbacks."

"So, that was before you came here and I was close to becoming the Dragon Warrior when Oogway denied me of my title?", asked Tai Lung, "I didn't know it would happen to you, Po, and for that, I know exactly how you feel. You're a good warrior at heart who taught me to let go of my past."

"I did it to Shen once before you came back", said Po, "I thought he died when his cannon was about to fall on us, but at least I survived and when he did, I'm glad he changed. Speaking of which, there must be something that I don't know about Shen. Do you think I could come back to Gongmen City someday and ask him that, Tigress?"

"I think you're ready to know about that, Po", said Tigress.

"We already had a visit with Shen and I think he told us why he had to take over Gongmen City", said Viper, "He explained that he worked on fireworks when he was a prince and his fortune-telling goat, the Soothsayer, said that a warrior of black and white can defeat Shen and we suppose it must've been you all this time. Strange, isn't it? Anyway, when he attacked your own kind, he felt that his parents never appreciated him, so they banished him."

"And I suppose that's the reason why you were having these flashbacks", said Tigress.

"Why didn't Shen tell me about it?", asked Po.

"He wouldn't want you to worry", said Tai Lung.

"You two have such tragic pasts compared to mine", said Tigress, "You do know how I feel about that, do you, Po?"

"Yes, Tigress", said Po, "But, now that it's been done, we've got nothing to worry about. Besides, if anyone does have flashbacks that are *way* different than mine, I can teach that person to use Inner Peace. Piece of cake."

"Sure", said Tai Lung, "I'm sure it'd be a fine idea for you, Po."

"Yeah", said Viper, "Anyway, we're having some dinner we brought from Gongmen City a few days ago. Want to come?"

"I'll be with you guys in a moment", said Po, "You go ahead."

Viper, Tai Lung and Tigress walked at the steps of the Peach Tree while Po takes one more look at the mountain. Then, a cloud appears and it forms a resemblance to the Dragon Warrior's mother which causes him to smile.

"Thank you, mom", said Po, "For everything. If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't have been the Dragon Warrior. I defeated Shen, he changed from his ways, and everything's alright now. If only... I could see you just... one... more... time."

Po then looks down on the ground and sniffles before he sheds a tear. Then, he walks away from the Peach Tree and joins the others before we see the cloud form of Po's mother smiling at him.

"Thank you, son", said Po's mother in cloud form.

The End

Well, that's it for this story. I've included the part where Po tells Tai Lung about his origins before he came to the Valley of Peace and replaced the snow leopard as the Dragon Warrior. I would be working on my other stories that I haven't continued yet very soon, so enjoy!