Flirt
"Okay, this is a bit much," Zan muttered. It had been two weeks now and Po and Tigress had made another game. They called it the 'Off Guard' game but everyone else called it the 'Flirt' game. Tigress, knowing that her facial expressions made Po nervous, would laugh or smile more when she got the chance and Po would always blush and either leave the room or become very quiet and still. However, Po had a secret weapon now. He and Tigress were in the kitchen one evening when everyone was going to bed. As Tigress helped him with the dishes, Po's hand accidentally brushed against her tail to which she softly purred. When the two warriors both realized what happened, Po could only smirk as Tigress left the room, blushing. Now, all Po has to do to counter Tigress' cute face is wave his hand in the air like he was brushing something. She would then become nervous. They started to find other ways to catch each other off guard. It confused and bewildered the others to no end. "This is not what I had in mind when I was trying to get them together," Zan said as Zeng poured his tea.
"I know. Who would think that they would be flirting now. You've really done some great work Zan," Viper commented.
"Thank you, but I'm starting to regret it. All this playing is really starting to weird me out," Zan exhaled in laughter. "But it's good to see them 'playing' together." Just then, Master Shifu came in with the biggest smile Zan ever saw him with. "What good news do you have for us today," Zan asked as he took a drink of his tea.
"Qiang and Song are getting married," He announced. Zan spat up his tea, spraying it all over Crane.
"Ew," Crane muttered.
"WHAT," shouted everyone else not covered in tea.
"How? When," Asked Zan.
"I was down in the village looking for Tigress and Po when I saw Qiang and Song in the shop. I decided to stop by and have a drink. While Ai was serving me, Qiang got out of his seat, went on his knee, and offered Song the ring. And she said yes."
"AW! That's so romantic," Viper sighed.
"I guess it's time for my marriage planning skills," Crane boasted.
"I think you should leave that to themselves," Shifu said. Zan noticed something on Shifu's robe. There was a dark spot in his middle.
"Master Shifu, where did you get that mark," Zan asked. The red panda looked down and saw the stain. He chuckled a bit and said.
"I guess Ai was so excited by the news that she split some juice on me."
"But did you find Tigress and Po," Monkey asked. Shifu considered it.
"I didn't. Zan could you and your friends find out where they went," Shifu asked. Zan stood up and saluted him playfully.
"It's as good as done, sir," Zan said as he flew off down the mountain. He swung around the curve and gently landed at the entrance of Mr. Ping's shop.
"Hello Zan," Mr. Ping greeted. Zan looked around for his friends. They weren't there. "I gave them the rest of the day off. I have a wedding to plan for."
"You're planning Qiang and Song's wedding," Zan asked.
"Yes, they asked me to be the planner because they didn't want Crane to do it," Mr. Ping laughed.
"Oh, so do you know where Tigress and Po are?"
"I don't know. I haven't seen Po in a while today. But I do know where your friends are. They said they'd be at Gardner's lake," Mr. Ping said.
"Thanks." Then Zan was off to the lake. He flew over to see Vick and Ruby in the water. Ai and O were on the beach resting. Zan fluttered down quietly on the beach behind them. He crept up to Ai and shouted, "BOO!"
"AHH," Ai screamed, jumping into a fighting stance. When she saw him laughing, Ai repeatedly hit him with a stampede of weak slaps. "Don't do that!"
"I'm sorry," Zan said still laughing, "I couldn't resist." He hugged her, trying to apologize. Ai pushed him away and pouted. "I'm sorry. I just wanted to surprise you."
"Well, you didn't have to scare me," Ai grumbled. Zan hugged her again, facing her.
"I'm sorry. I'll try not to do it again," Zan smiled.
"Well," O interrupted, "What are you doing here?"
"I was wondering where Tigress and Po are," Zan said. O and Ai, who was still in his arms, were confused.
"You can't find them," Ai asked.
"No, which is why I need you guys to find them," Zan said as Vick and Ruby came out of the water.
"We'll do our best," Vick saluted. Then he laughed, "Are you going to keep Ai safe in your arms all the way home?" Ai and Zan jumped from each other and blushed. So they went out and scoured all over the village. Ai was the visual aid. It was a good hour before they turned up with nothing.
"Where are they," Zan asked more worried now.
"I'm sure they're okay," Ai reassured. She looked at the sun's position. "It's getting late. They're probably at the Jade Palace." When Zan flew up to the palace, he told the others, but Tigress and Po weren't there. Just then, they all heard some laughing and talking coming up the mountain. There they found Tigress and Po talking to each other as they walked up the mountain. As they came up, Zan looked at them sternly as Master Shifu did the same.
"Where have you been," both teacher and child asked.
"We were just sparring in the forest. We kinda got bored so that's what we did," Po explained. Zan and Shifu looked at each other doubtfully.
"Uncle Po sparring with Aunty Tigress for more than three hours," Zan said in unbelief. "AND he was able to walk up the steps no problem?"
"We...lost track of time," Tigress stated simply. Zan and Shifu looked at each other again.
"Okay, just tell us next time. I had Zan look around half the village for you two," Shifu explained.
"Yes Master Shifu," Tigress and Po bowed as he went away.
"But where in the forest were you guys," Zan asked.
"I...don't know if you can call it a forest. It was more of a meadow," Po suggested. Zan slapped his head.
"Fo's Meadow. I thought I saw some orange, black, and white colors moving," Zan realized. "Well, it's good to see that you are safe."
"You needn't worry about us, Zan," Tigress replied. "We're more than capable at handling ourselves."
"I know. It's handling each other I'm worried about," Zan smirked back as the two blushed. Then he went to bed.
to be continued.