Chapter 1 Wondering About The Gift And New Friends


Abuela Alma was disturbed. It had been two months Mirabel's gift ceremony and she still didn't understand the purpose of the gift. Most of the gifts prior had brought blessings to the community. Her Daughter Pepita's gift was useful.With her ability to control the weather with her emotions she was able to ensure that the farmers had the right amount of sunshine and rain for their crops. Julieta's gift of healing people with her food was a great help. No one ever had to suffer pain or injury very long thanks to her gift. Her food cired them almost instantly.Even Camillo's gift of shape-shifting was considered useful.He could change into different people as well as animals. That kept children entertained and happy. The only odd ones out were Bruno and Mirabel.

But (unlike his mother)Bruno knew that people could also take advantage of his family's gifts. People were always going to Julieta for something as small as a paper cut, Luisa who was still only a child, was asked ("asked" being his mother's opinion) to carry things that would take three grown men to carry. He didn't like how the village was totally dependent on the gifts of the family. What if the Madrigals suddenly lost their magical abilities? The community would not know what to do in such a situation. He had to talk to someone. Well, maybe not him exactly...

Julieta was in the kitchen making Arepas Con Queso, when she felt another presence there.

"Excuse me Senorita, but I have to talk to you about something imporant." Said a gruff voice. Julieta didn't turn around. She did love her brother, but she couldn't always understand him. Ever since they were kids her brother had come up with different personalities for handling different situations.

While it could be amusing, Julieta sometimes had a hard time keeping her patience. Fortunately, her mother spoke up.

"Bruno I wish you wouldn't do that!" But to his dismay it wasn't Julieta who said that. It was his mother. She had entered the kitchen and was giving Bruno a very disapproving look.

"Who is Bruno? I am Hermando! And I fear nothing!" Bruno declared.

"Bruno I don't have time for this!" Alma argued. "I'm going to Mirabel's room to bring her back. Honestly, what in the world could this 'Gift' be if it takes her away from her family and doesn't help the community?!"

However, when she tried to leave the kitchen, Bruno blocked her. He might not know everything that the holds for Mirabel, but he was going to try and help her as much as he could.

"I don't know why her gift is different." Bruno said as calmly as he could."But I do know that you can't keep controlling us."

"Are you defying me?!" Alma exclaimed."Do not forget I am the head of this household, and I will stop her from embarrassing the family!"

"You know WHAT?! The only one who is embarrassing the family is YOU!"

"Don't you ever--" Alma started but was cut off.

"Whenever someone or their gift doesn't conform to your way of thinking, you manipulate, talk down, and make the person feel worthless until they end up doing what you want. That ends now, this family will start doing things a lot differently."

"We all have been overworked." Julieta admitted finally finding her voice."Whenever a child gets a gift, it seems like you only value them according to the gift that they have. That's not right, is that what Padre would have wanted?"

"You know nothing about the things your Padre wanted!" Alma yelled. The conversation was now getting so loud that it woke the rest of the rest of house up. Everyone was there, except for Mirabel. Abuela Alma seeing this, addressed everyone."Bruno and Julieta don't think that I am looking out for the best interest of the familia. And you what? Fine go do whatever you want with your Gifts, but don't come crying to me the villagers complain that you aren't doing enough to help the community!"

With that she started heading to her own room. For a moments all was quiet. No one knew what to make of the situation. But then Isabela spoke up.

"What is wrong you?!" She yelled at the family."How can anyone be upset with Abuela?! If anything you all should be upset with Mirabel and Bruno because their Gifts really don't help ANYONE!"

With that she ran off to comfort her Abuela. Leaving the rest of the family to wonder about what to do next. Bruno felt a headache coming on from all the excitement.


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In the Jade Palace

It was a beautiful day in the Valley of Peace. It was the kind of day where you were just happy to have woken up. And in the Jade Palace something unusual was happening, there was laughter. Since Tai-lung's imprisonment there had been very little joy in the old building. However, ever since the strange little girl arrived, things changed. Some for the better and some for the worse.

One of the better things was that Tigress was smiling more. She was learning to have fun and relax. Most importantly, she had a friend who was close to her own age. Shifu on the other hand, didn't like the child's presence and saw it mainly as a distraction. If only he knew how similar to her grandmother he was.

Tigress and Mirabel were actually playing in the Hall of Heroes when Oogway tapped his staff on the floor to get their attention.

"While I am happy to see you two having fun, I think the best place to do it is outside." He said gently. "Maybe go to the village in make friends."

"But Master Oogway, the villagers will make fun of Mirabel, and besides she is still having trouble with the 1,000 steps. Maybe we could try another day?"

"No today is the best day in my opinion for the things that need to be done. Go on now, and if Mirabel is having trouble with the steps, why don't you let her ride on your back?"

"Yes please!" said Mirabel excitedly.

With nothing else for it, Tigress did as she was told. But little did she or Mirabel know that this day was going to change their lives forever.


A/n I am a live. Sorry it took so long life has been busy. I will update more regular though. AND I wanted to leave the chapter there because some major things are going to happen in the next chapter. please read and review stay safe everyone