Warrior of the Flame

by Lady Shadow92

Po has been keeping a secret for years. Her name is Aidan a young 13 year old red loiness who has a special gift. A gift if given in the wrong hands could destroy but Aidan just wants to be left alone. Tigress, Po's girlfriend and the Five with Shiifu protect but are unaware of her gift. Can Po keep her abilities a secret or will they burst out? Find out and please review.

6. Aidan's Secret

Chapter 6: Aidan's Secret

My story begins long ago before I was even born. My people were once known as the Warriors of the Flame. It was said that the first leader of our people was given the gift to speak to fire itself. Not only that but he could summon fire anywhere even if fire was nowhere to be found. Even walk through flames without getting burned alive. Yet, over time the gift became more and more extinct. I don't know why but fewer and fewer of my people were given the gift. Generations would pass and soon only one child ever so often would be given the gift of the flame. Once they were given their gift they were trained as warriors to fight and destroy any foes that dare challenge us. When I was given the gift my mother died giving me life at least that is what my biological father told me. I thought it was a great honor to have this power. Seeing the happy looks he gave me when I formed a fireball in my paw or walked through a blazing fire without so much as a piece of fur missing. Until that fateful day I turned nine and my true training began when I had to set something on fire. At first I was proud of myself for making him happy. Until I saw the family of birds in that tree and saw a baby bird too small to fly away about to be burned alive. His parents circling around him trying to save their baby but they were too helpless against the flames. I was horrified at what I had done and told the flames to die down and I climbed what was left of the tree and placed the baby bird somewhere safer. I thought he would be happy I saved the birds but I was wrong. He ordered me to set the tree back on fire and I tried to reason with him. Saying that I could have killed those birds and he didn't care told me they were just birds. Then I said what if that was a house with a family inside but again he didn't care. I was petrified at what I had done I didn't want to hurt people so I refused to set the tree on fire. For my disobedience he slapped me and I fell to the ground. He ordered the guards to take me to the dungeon until I learned to obey him. When I was down there I remembered all those times he claimed to love me and said he wanted what was best for me. But in reality all he loved was my gift and what I could do with it. Alone in the cold darkness given only bread and water to sustain me for he did not want me to die if he did then he would lose his precious weapon. That was all I was too him I was a weapon not a daughter. I then realized I was different from the flame warriors before me. All of them had been weapons but I never wanted to destroy for it frightened me. The only comfort I had was from the flames I conjured up to keep me warm until they asked me what I wanted them to do. I told them to get me out of here and far away from him as possible. Soon I was covered by fire like the first time when I was born. I felt so strong and warm as I watched the bars melting and then smoke appeared all around me. I heard shouting and saw the guards breaking the door down and I saw him before me. He kept shouting at the guards to grab me but I was covered with fire. Anyone who did try and grab me would be burned within seconds. I was lifted up and carried away by the flames. I landed in a small forest far away from my home and I had no idea where I was. I was scared and didn't know what to do. The rain soaked me to my very soul as I crawled into a cave and slept. Everything was a blur as all I remember was eating berries and hiding in the shadows from people. I was afraid if anyone saw me they would know who I was and take me back to him. Until I met Po, I was too tired to climb a tree for food so I turned the flames into a fire rope and used it to burn an apple stem from the tree. It fell into my open paws and savagely I ate it. Then I heard a snap and I saw him. He looked at me with an amazed look and I knew he saw me use my gift. I was about to bolt but he said he would not hurt me. His voice sounded so sweet like honey that I turned around to face him. He knelt down so we were eye level and he asked me how I did that trick with the apple. I kept my mouth shut but then he said I could trust him. His eyes so kind and gentle made me believe him and I told him everything. From how I got my gift and what brought me in the woods. His eyes went sad as a tear fell from his face. I remember him placing his paws on my shoulder and he told me he would take care of me. Even said he would take me to his home but I was too afraid. I begged him to allow me to stay in the woods so no one would know I was here. For as long I was a secret I was safe and he promised to keep me and my past a secret. From then on it I had an ally and his name was Po. He would bring me food and taught me how to hunt and make warmer clothes or he would bring me clothes and blankets. Read me stories and taught me how to read and write. My biological father taught me certain things but mostly it was just how to fight Po actual taught me math and showed me what flowers could cure me and what could harm me. If I had a nightmare or ever needed him I sent my flames to send him a note and he would come with hesitation. Po did teach me a bit on how to fight mostly just punches and kicks. When he became the Dragon Warrior he told me about his adventures and I wanted to be like him. Soon when I turned 11 I accidently called him Daddy Po and I thought he would be angry but he just smiled and I knew he was okay with it. Soon I grew tired of hiding and wanted to be a part of Daddy Po's world so I asked him to come and get me. But if I had known my biological father's men was hunting me I would have stayed in the woods. And that is my full story.

When Aidan finished she looked at Tigress waiting to see how the female tiger would take the news. Tigress's face was unreadable and Aidan feared she had made a mistake in telling her. But that idea vanished as soon as Tigress hugged her shedding tears. "I am so sorry for mistrusting you. If I had known all of this I could easily understand your distrust," Tigress said wiping away a tear.

"Just please don't hate Daddy Po, he didn't mean to lie to you. He was just trying to keep me safe that is all he ever did was keep me safe. Please if you should hate anyone hate me but not him," Aidan begged with saddened eyes.

"I don't hate you or Po I just wished I could have known the truth but now I know the reason for secrecy," Tigress said smiling. Just then Po heard came in for Aidan was not in her room and he came upon this touching scene. He looked confused as Tigress came up to him and kissed his lips. "Have I ever told you that you are a great person?" Tigress asked. Po wondered what had changed in Tigress till he looked at Aidan.

"I told her everything," Aidan said.

"Are you mad at me still?" Po asked in a worried tone.

"A little but I understand why you did it so I am okay with it," Tigress told him.

"It wasn't that I didn't trust you. I just made a promise and I always keep my promises," Po explained.

"I know and that is one of many things why I love you," Tigress said and kissed Po again as he held her tight. Aidan smiled for she knew that everything between her Daddy and Master Tigress would be okay. She just hoped that the others would accept her as easily as Tigress did. She would tell them tomorrow for now she would let Daddy and Tigress have their moment. So, like a shadow in the night she slinked away and headed off to bed. Dreaming peaceful dreams and hoped tomorrow things would be okay.

Author's Note: Sorry the chapter is short but hoped you enjoyed it and please review.