Oops!
"Wow, it's been a full week," Po said relaxing in the grass of the Jade Palace. Crane sat up with Zan and Ai next to them.
"It's very interesting how things unravel. Qiang and Song are together, the palace is in peace, and Zan seems to be getting stronger in knowledge everyday," Crane observed. Just then, Tigress and Master Shifu came outside. Everyone stood up and bowed.
"Don't worry everyone. I'm just here to relax like you," Shifu said. Zan smirked.
"You relaxing? I didn't know you could do that," Zan said smugly. Shifu smiled back.
"I can relax just as Po can relax," Shifu answered back.
"Yeah but Po's relaxing usually gets us in trouble," remarked Crane. They all sat down on the warm grass as the cool breeze blew over the mountain.
"You know, it's days like these that I enjoy spending time with others, especially my students," Shifu stated.
"Thanks Master Shifu," Zan smiled. "Does it remind you of anything else?" Shifu thought about it for a moment.
"Oh yes, it reminds me of when the warriors use to be in relationships," he said. Po coughed.
"Can we not discuss that," He asked.
"Oh Po, it'll be fine. Those stuff are behind us," Tigress replied. Po reluctantly sighed.
"What relationships can you remember," Zan asked.
"Oh Rooster and some pig lady, Mantis's numerous girlfriends, Viper and Gin the Komodo warrior, Crane and Tigress OOPS!" Zan and Ai shot up to their feet.
"WHAT!" Po coughed up the water he was drinking.
"MASTER SHIFU," Tigress exclaimed.
"How did you know about that," Crane asked angrily. Tigress's glared shifted to Crane in confusion.
"Wait, how do you know about that," She asked. Crane nervously laughed. Zan patted Po's back as he coughed up the water he was choking on.
"ARGH! Okay, before we get into a battle or something, let's just all come clean," Po said. "Crane and Tigress use to date, okay?
"Yeah I got that part," Zan replied still bewildered.
"But how did you know about that," Crane asked Shifu.
"How do you," Tigress interrupted.
"Guys," Po said sternly, "Let's listen to what Master Shifu has to say."
"Tigress, you honestly think that I didn't know about you two? I raised you. Plus, you two were always talking to each other and not the others."
"Okay, that explains that," Po sighed, "Now-"
"How do you remember we dated," Tigress interrupted.
"Why shouldn't he remember you two dated," Ai asked.
"Because...I erased his memory so that he wouldn't be...mopey about it," Tigress said, feeling ashamed.
"You can do that," Zan asked in excitement.
"Not helping Zan," Po remarked.
"Sorry." Crane sighed as he came face to face with Tigress.
"Tigress, do you remember when Po used the Finger Mind Slip on us?" Tigress nodded but Po was confused.
"Wait what." Po didn't remember that incident because erased his own memory about it.
"Anyways, do you remember what he used to make us remember," Crane asked.
"Yes, he got the...pot of...remembrance clay," Tigress said slowly. It dawned on her that Crane regained his lost memory because Po used the clay of remembrance on him. So he knew the whole time. "Ugh, of course," She sighed sitting down next to Po with her hands over her face. Po gently placed his hand on her back. "I'm sorry for erasing your mind. I feel like...like..."
"Like me when I do something stupid," Po suggested. Tigress just groaned. Crane sat beside her.
"Tigress, I'll be honest I was confused why you did it but I understand. It was for the best. Plus, Po has been getting us out more and it's helped me to be more outgoing."
"Still, I'm sorry," Tigress apologized.
"It's fine," Crane smiled.
"Okay, now that we have gotten that over with, I'll be going back to my meditation," Master Shifu said trying to sneak away. Zan and Ai blocked his way.
"Actually, it's your fault this all happened," Po smirked.
"How so," Shifu asked.
"You're the one who slipped up. She told me and I didn't tell, nor did Crane. But you just had to make one single accident."
"There are no accidents," Master Shifu quoted.
"So you purposely said that to try and embarrass us," Tigress retorted. Shifu was silent for a moment.
"I'll be going now," He said running quicker than they could see him. Tigress sighed.
"Just let it go Tigress," Po said. "On the bright side you came clean about the secret. Does it feel good to tell the truth?"
"Yes, yes it does," Tigress smiled. "Now, you two better not tell anyone. I'm trusting you two to keep your mouths shut." Zan and Ai playfully saluted.
"Yes Ma'am," they reported. Tigress shook her head with a smile on her face.
"Thank you."
Zan sat up in his bed in the middle of the night. Well not the middle of the night. Everyone was starting to go to bed. Zan just sat there silent and alone. Just then, Po past by and saw Zan just sitting there, staring into space. "Whatcha' thinking about buddy," Po asked. Zan glared.
"Zan, but I guess it's the best I'm going to get," Zan muttered. Po sat on the floor next to his bed. Now he and Zan were eye level.
"So...yuan for your thoughts," Po spoke. Zan sighed.
"I'm worried about your relationship with Tigress," Zan said.
"Can I take back my yuan," Po asked. Zan sighed again.
"Listen, you and Tigress are great together. I'm not pushing you to be in a marriage, but I'm worried that the slightest thing will cause an argument with you two. This thing with her and Crane was just one example."
"Zan, she and I are just friends," Po explained.
"I know, but I don't want you two to...get all awkward again," Zan replied. Po fell silent.
"Well, I promise to try not to get into trouble," Po said.
"I'm not asking that. I'm asking that you try to mend whatever argument comes between you and Tigress," Zan said. Po was a little weary.
"Sure," He said very quietly. "Good night Zan."
"Goodnight," Zan replied going to sleep. In his mind he hoped that Po would take the advice and run with it.
to be continued.