Chapter 1: The Secret of the Dragon Warrior
A.N- Hello everybody in case you don't know me I am David265 so this is my first Kung Fu Panda fanfic so don't criticize greatly if it is bad, just read and tell me what you think. Well enough of my rambles it's time to begin. Enjoy.
Po loved being a part of the Jade Palace and it was his past time to watch the Furious Five in action almost constantly. The chubby panda that was considered the Dragon Warrior by Grandmaster Oogway had an overall obsession with Kung Fu and the rich history behind it.
Shifu-who is the red panda Master of the Jade Palace- never agreed to the fact of Oogway choosing Po as the Dragon Warrior but Shifu slowly gained favor towards the panda, and he taught him almost everything he knew after Po had defeated Ti Lung.
Po sat down on the ground underneath the Peach Tree of Heavenly Wisdom, which sat on top of a vast cliff overlooking the vast and beautiful Valley of Peace which was his home.
While chewing on a peach that he freshly picked from the tree he pondered the thoughts of everything he had every done that was awesome, but then his thoughts slowly trailed off toward Tigress who was the one person he had loved since he had first saw her.
"Oh snap out of it Po…," he told himself as he continued to look upon the Valley, "…why I think of even having a chance with Tigress."
Po's smile slowly drifted to a frown as he thought of Tigress all the more as he took another bite out of the peach.
Then out of the wind came Zeng- Shifu's messenger duck- who floated down on the ground right next to Po.
"Excuse me Dragon Warrior…" Zeng said causing Po to turn around and look at him.
"Hey Zeng, what's up?" Po said eagerly to get his thoughts off his depression.
"Shifu wants you back at the Jade Palace as soon as possible, he has something important to discuss with you."
"Did he happen to mention what it was?" Po asked curiously.
"He didn't say Dragon Warrior, but he sounded urgent; best not to delay him."
"Okay thanks Zeng; tell Master Shifu I'll be there shortly." Po said as he turned and sat back down.
"Alright then see you later Dragon Warrior!" Zeng said as he turned around to fly away but Po stopped him.
"Just call me Po, Zeng." Po said
"Sure thing D…I mean Po." Zeng said as he flew upwards and toward the Jade Palace.
Po stood up once again and took a final bite of the peach and threw it down the cliff side as he turned and jogged toward the Jade Palace as the pink petals flew briskly in the wind around Po and he heard the small, whispering voice whom Po recognized as Oogway.
"Don't worry Po, happiness is found by those who pursue it…"The voice of Oogway whispered as the petals flew past Po and into the wind beyond him as he jogged.
As he jogged, Po started to dwell on the words said by Oogway and then they slowly drifted off toward Tigress once again.
Shifu started to pace back and forth in the hall of the Palace and then stopped and stared at his reflection in the water that was in the middle of the hall above the golden dragon that was attached to the ceiling.
Shifu then took hold of the scroll that was placed on a table before him, and then paced some more as he stole usual glances at the great doors at the entrance of the hallway.
"Where is that panda?" Shifu said to himself as he continued to pace around only to then hear the doors being pushed open.
Shifu turned to look at the chubby figure that stumbled in through the door and then proceeded to collapse onto the floor gasping for air.
"Ah Po, so glad you could join me; I have something important to tell you." Shifu began as he looked at the out of breath panda who was on the floor.
Po stood up and walked nonchalantly over to Master Shifu, smiling as he continued to walk.
"Are you O.K. Po?" Shifu said as Po stood up next to Shifu and faced him.
"Oh me, why wouldn't I be…oh I'm so tired!" Po said as he collapsed onto the stone floor.
"Po get a hold of yourself, and listen to me." Shifu said as he helped Po backed up onto his feet.
"I am sorry Master Shifu!" Po quickly said as he clasped his paws together and bowed accordingly.
"Now…just a few days ago the Antaract Vase of Love was stolen from the Jade Palace." Shifu started but was stopped because of Po raising his hand.
"Yes, Po?" Shifu said.
"Uh Master Shifu, I've heard of the Antaract Vase of Love, but what does it do?" Po asked confusedly.
"Well, legend had it that if two people touched the vase simotainiously they would become in love each other forever." Shifu answered.
"Whoa, that is so cool!" Po answered.
"Anyways, you must go and retrieve it; it is being held in the layer of Shan Tenizar, the landlord of Eastern China."
"Yes, Master Shifu; I will leave at once!" Po said as he bowed toward Master Shifu and Shifu returned the favor, and then Po turned and started to walk out when Tigress entered the room.
Po's heart jumped so suddenly that he thought he was going to have a heart attack right then and there when he saw Tigress.
"Hello, Master Shifu…Po!" Tigress said in a solemn voice as she bowed to both of them.
"Tigress, how good of you to be here; I have an assignment for you too." Shifu said.
"Anything, Master Shifu!" Tigress said.
"I need you to go with Po to retrieve the Antaract Vase of Love; Po will fill you in with the details." Shifu said as he turned and walked off.
Tigress walked over to Po and stood in front of him.
"Well Po, are you going to tell me what we need to do or do I have to figure things out for myself." Tigress said in a sort of a sarcastic manner.
"Well…um…the vase is being held at the…at the..." Po stuttered while Tigress stared at him.
"At the…what Po?" Tigress said.
"…the lair of Shan Tenizar!" Po finished who was sweating now.
"Are you O.K Po?" Tigress said looking at him.
"Yeah, I am fine." Po answered.
"O.K then let's get going." Tigress said while walking past Po and out the door.
Po stood there for a few moments and infatuated himself with wonderful images of Tigress.
"Po are you coming or what?" Tigress screamed from the entrance causing Po to snap back to reality and run towards Tigress.
Shifu watched Po for a moment as he walked out and then a confused looked crossed his face as he turned to meditate at the pool of water.
"I'll never understand that panda." Shifu sighed as he closed his eyes and went into his meditation.
A.N- Well, I hope you enjoyed this first chapter of this story; please tell me what you think of the chapter and I will gladly accept any feedback. So until later this is David265 signing out.
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