Author's Note: Hayo! Sorry for late update, twas ill, was I. Very ill. But I am recovering now, so here! ^^ Anyway, just watched KFP 3, it was AWESOME! Though the Tai Lung references seem to be everywhere. Am I the only one who feels that this is leading up to something? There were also Tai Lung references in KFP 2, and even in the Holiday special. The producers are to something, I feel it. Also, I'd love to thank the wonderful people for reviewing.
Guest(DipperPinez): Thankyou for supporting me, my friend ^^
Bowtie Lion: I'm glad you enjoy you enjoy it. And yeah, I wonder what he has to do with those children… hmm…
Tigergirl713: Isn't Mr. Ping amazing? Lol
BatmanRules256: Ok bro. lol
Anyway, into the storm we go!
"I promise."
Tai Lung sighed in relief, his shoulders slumping for a couple pf moments, before quickly regaining his composure. "Thank you." Tai Lung said. Po nodded his head. Mr. Ping looked between Tai Lung and Po. "Well then," the goose fluttered his wings for a bit. "I suppose someone should take these down to the kitchen, eh?" Ping said, waddling off, taking with him the dishes that were on the floor to the kitchen.
Po stared off after his dad before looking back at Tai Lung. "Well," he averted his eyes to the two kids, bending down and smiling reassuringly. "I guess I'll see you guys later, eh?" The two refused to meet his gaze and they suddenly took interest in the floor, the kitten doodling with her finger. Po directed a glare towards Tai Lung, who in return narrowed his eyes and shrugged, turning his interest back outside. After staring daggers at the back of the snow leopard's head, the panda stood back up, and started to make his way out. Then, stopping at the door, he looked back at the leopard.
"And one more thing, Tai Lung," Po said, a hint of a threat in his voice. "I promise that no one else will know you're here, but know this. I will do whatever it takes to protect this valley, or anyone, from you." Po stole a glance at the kids, who were looking up at him with wide eyes, their faces pale.
Tai Lung narrowed his eyes, a dark look rising to his eyes. "I assure you, panda. I could care less about anyone here, or this valley," he growled.
Po and Tai Lung glowered at each other, electricity building up in the room.
"Ahem."
Both adults snapped out of their competition and turned their attention to the little pup who had intervened. The boy suddenly grew more nervous now their attention were directed towards him. "Uh, err, um… please, good sir. We are very tired from the long journey we had, and perhaps you could continue your… your conversation another time?" The pup said nervously, smiling awkwardly and fidgeting with his feet.
Po looked taken a back. He gave one last look at Tai Lung before turning and exiting the room, tightly closing the door behind.
Tai Lung turned, giving a look to the pup. The pup met his gaze for a moment before looking back down and laughing nervously.
Po closed the door behind him. It was still unbelievable that the scourge of the valley, the monster of the Jade Palace, is here and alive. Po ran a paw through the fur on his head. And no one was making a fuss about. And he just promised to cover for him. Groan. Not only that, said convict was in his home. With two children.
Po went through all of the possibilities. His mind ventured back to what he saw in that room. When the pup had interrupted, he had been rubbing his arm and Po had noticed that there was a rather large bruise on his arm, and the way Tai Lung had acted towards the two kids the whole time. And the kitten…
Po clenched his fist, gritting his teeth as he remembered what he saw. The girl had had cuts on her paws, with a small bruise on her left cheek. They had looked afraid…
Po glared at the door, staring daggers into it. Ugh, what am I doing! Someone has got to know about this. And why am I worried, I defeated Tai Lung once, surely I could do it again! But as Po turned back at the door, he realized something. If it is true that Tai Lung was hurting those children and holding them as hostages, risking picking a fight or alerting someone many not only prompt the criminal to hurt them even more, but also may cause him to threaten even his father. In fact, Po grimaced, that is most likely what is happening. Dang it. This was going to be harder than he thought.
"Po?" Po broke out of his train of thought when he heard his father's voice. He looked down to see said goose looking up at him, a bemused expression on his face. "Po. Why are you standing around like that? Is that a new technique they're teaching? Sleep standing?" Mr. Ping laughed good-heartedly as he got behind Po, trying to push him over to the small guest room. "Hah ha… well, training or not training, I'm not going to let my son catch a cold. Have you eaten? Eat something before going to bed," Mr. Ping remarked. "Honestly, it's like you grow a little thinner every da- eh?"
Ping looked up at his son, bewildered as Po kneeled down to his level and took the gooses shoulders in his paws. "Dad, you have to listen to me. I know you're scared an' you're probably worried about what may happen to me and those children. But I need you to go warn Shifu and the Furious-"
"Wait," the stunned goose intervened. "What do you mean? Why-" "Dad!" Po whisper-shouted. "We need to stop Tai Lung! He can't just stay here an' keep threatin' everyone like this forever, and certainly not until the storm passes," Po rambled, starting to walk back and forth.
"I mean, he even attacked me, twice!"
"Po, he slapped you in the face."
"An' it hurt!"
"Po, please," Ping interjected, sighing tiredly and rolling his eyes at his son. "Listen to yourself, you don't even know if Tai Lung is planning on hurting anyone- And what did I tell you about talking about other people behind their backs?" Po rubbed his temples tiredly, groaning a bit in frustration. "Dad, please, you have to listen! This is the master of the one thousand scrolls we're talkin' about! He didn't get that title for nothing. That's why we just can't ignore-"
Mr. Ping sighed as he held up a wing to hush his son, shaking his head slowly. "Alright Po, I understand what you're trying to say, but we both know that you promised Tai-" "But-" Ping held up a wing again to silence Po.
"Eh, I'm not finished. We both know what you promised, and honestly, as the Dragon Warrior, the least you could is to keep your promises, don't you think?" Po's father then quickly lowered his voice as he motioned Po closer. "Besides, with this storm, these three are probably going to be the only customers I'll have in a while. We can't just shut down business in a time like this. He even offered to pay whatever price needed to be paid. I can't turn down an offer like that now, can I?" Po stared dumbfounded at his father as the goose waddled off, smiling like he usually he does when he knows there is a fortune waiting just around the next corner.
"Well, good night, Po," Mr. Ping said, waving his wing back at Po as he made his to his own room. "Better get some sleep. We have a busy day tomorrow," 'twas was the goose's last words before the door closed shut. Po just stood where he was, unbelief plastered on his face. That's it. His own father has lost his mind. What has Tai Lung done? Was this some new technique he had been learning? Mind-controlling? Po thought for a moment.
Sounded logical.
If that was the case, he had to be extra careful. Avoid eye contact. Avoid any kind of contact. Contact the Furious 5. Avoid thinking too much. …Done.
Po started out the door before he was stopped as his father's words came back to him. "…as the Dragon Warrior, the least you could is to keep your promises, don't you think?" Po groaned loudly as those words came tumbling down on him like the heavy rain storming outside. "Please… I just ask one thing, I promise we will leave as soon as the storm passes, just don't tell anyone." Po started hitting his head against the wall in frustration.
"I promise."
"AAAAAAGH!"
BOOM!
"OKAY FINE! FINE! I'LL KEEP IT! ON MY NAME AS THE DRAGON WARRIOR, I PROMISED!" Po yelled out to rain, after running out in aggravation I the middle of the valley in the rain. He panted heavily, rain dripping from his head to toe.
"Son?" Po looked back to see his father standing at the door, a towel in hand. Po allowed a relieved smile to spread across his face. "Dad." Mr. Ping smiled at his son warmly, before it turned into a scowl. "What are you doing? Shouting in the middle of the night and standing in the rain." Po sheepishly rubbed the back of his neck as he made his way back in. "Dry yourself before you die of a cold, Po."
BOOM!
"Ah!" The little kitten sat up in alarm. She looked around in fright from the bed where she slept with her cousin, the pup, eyes wide with anxiety.
"It's okay, kitten. There's nothing to be afraid of." The small child sighed in relief when she saw big brother- Tai Tai, sitting on the bed near the window, his back against the wall as he gazed out the window. He turned towards her direction and offered a small smile, calming her fears before returning his stare out the window. "Oh." A giggle. "But wot was it?" Tai Lung smirked as he finally turned away from the window and allowed himself to lay back on the bed, shutting his eyes.
"It seems our host has finally agreed with our terms."
Whoo, That was exhausting. Anyways, I'll try updating every fortnight. That is… if the terms are met. Tee hee hee hee. Meaning I'll only update when a certain number of reviews required are met, because I am evil. MUAHAHAHA. So for the Chapter 4, I need 5 more reviews. Now until then, Bless you all and CHAO!