"Awake and Alive" by Skillet

My first song-fic, please feel free to point out mistakes to me I am always open to fellow writers help. I was listening to this song and I started piecing a story that I thought would work well with it, sooo… this is what I came up with. *** Will signal when to start the song if you would like to listen to the song while you read it.

Disclaimer: I do not own any characters, ideas, or places owned by Kung Fu Panda. I do not own any songs or lyrics owned by Skillet. I can only dream of owning greatness like these things.

Po and Tigress had been together for a while now and their love for each other had grown strong. Po remembered the day that he (quite literally) had to fight Master Shifu to date Tigress. Master Shifu wanted Po to work for his daughter's love and found that Po would do anything to be with her. The rest of the Five, Mr. Ping, and along side the whole valley were very happy for them. Little did they realize that their love was going to be tested.

They were all in the training hall practicing as normal. Po and Tigress were sparring playfully with each other talking about their future and what they plan on doing tonight at their date. Just then Master Shifu walked in with an almost concerned look on his face. Shifu looked over to Po and Tigress and a smile nearly crept along his face as he thought about the day he actually let Po date his daughter. Ever since then the group had felt even more like a family.

"Students!", Shifu said to get their attention.

"Master!", Po and the Five said in unison lining up.

"The Di Ming Valley as been increasingly harassed by bandits and is becoming out of control. It has become too much for the valley officials to handle and they have request our help. Tigress, Po, Viper, and I will travel to the village and handle the situation. The three of you will stay here and protect the valley. Tigress, Po, and Viper we leave in an hour.", Shifu stated.

"Yes master!", the six chimed. Shifu nodded in understanding and walked off.

…..

A day later and in another valley the four sat and discussed their plan of action.

"Days will include us patrolling the streets and keeping our senses open to anything out of the ordinary and nights we will take turns in teams of two sitting at the hill that over looks the town. That same hill will be our base camp, are we clear?", Shifu looked at his three students.

All three of them nodded in agreement.

"Very well, Po and I will take the northern part of the town and Tigress and Viper will take the southern part."

"Ok, sounds good.", Po stood up as did the others and he went over to Tigress.

"I will see you later tonight. Be careful.", Po said with a smile and kissed her.

Tigress returned the kiss wrapping her arms around his neck in the process. "You're telling me to be careful? I am more worried about you.", Tigress responded pulling him in for another kiss. They heard Master Shifu clear his throat behind them, they gave each other one last kiss before separating.

WITH PO AND SHIFU

"So I assume, from what I just witnessed, that you and my daughter are still well in love?", Shifu almost chuckled at Po.

"Yeah… we are and I thank you everyday of my life for letting me date her.", Po looked down at him.

"Oh, don't thank me. Thank yourself. That was the only time I have seen you so motivated in a fight, other than the time I trained you with food."

"Well I wanted to show you I would do anything for her, I love her."

"I knew you loved her before we started that sparring match, I just wanted to see how much you did. Apparently enough to beat me."

WITH TIGRESS AND VIPER

"So how is it going with Po?", Viper spoke up as she looked through the shop stalls

Tigress looked over to Viper, her stare no longer frightening to the people at the Jade Palace; Po had broke down those barriers long ago.

"We are doing very well thanks for being concerned, Viper", Tigress gave a small smile.

Viper returned a smile of her own and prepared to go into uncharted territory. " So you guys ever talk about marriage or kids.", Viper continued to look through the racks of clothing.

Tigress was sitting on a bench waiting for the snake to finish her quick shopping trip and was a bit flustered by her question. "U-um… Po has asked me about marrige acouple times but as for children… I don't think we want that right now."

Viper looked up from the clothes and her gaze traveled to the red faced tiger. "Well what did you say to him?"

"Do we have to talk about this right now?", Tigress was never really into talking about these kinds of things with anyone other than Po.

"Don't be silly, Tigress. It is the perfect time and, yes, you HAVE to talk about it.", Viper giggled.

"Fine", Tigress shrank into her seat. "I told him that I am a little scared about marriage, because what if I mess it up?"

"The fearless leader of the Furious Five is scared of marriage?", Viper laughed.

"Hey! Don't laugh!", Tigress growled.

"Your right, that was very rude of me.", Viper slithered over to her friend.

Tigress eased up a bit then continued her thinking. "I love him very much and I don't want to screw that up."

"Marriage will not screw that up, it will make that love stronger. Besides you will have everyone at the palace to help you two along.", Viper patted her on the back.

"Your right, I will be ready for it when it comes."

"Now about children…", Viper went back to the clothes and Tigress just sighed.

HOURS LATER

All four had reunited at their base camp and Po had began to cook food, Tigress and Shifu were keeping a look out on the valley. Nothing showed up for a while, they ate their food and cleaned up. As Tigress and Po prepared for their first night watch, Shifu spotted something.

"There! Bandits moving in!", He shouted.

"Let's go!", Po yelled running down towards the bandits.

As soon as they ran into the town they imminently drew attention from the bandits. The bandits came towards the four and a battle ensued. Shifu was quick to deal with a group that had surrounded him, smacking them with his staff and using his speed to out maneuver the bandits. Tigress was ferociously breaking each of the bandit's weapons and knocking their feet out from beneath them, leaving them disoriented. Viper was strangling the bandits and using her tail and quickness to easily throw them into the walls. Po was using his weight to knock the bandits to the floor. At one point him and Tigress teamed up and easily defeated a mob of bandits. But love was about to be tested… a bandit snuck up behind Po and plunged a dagger into him. Po let out a terrifying roar and turned round to destroy him, but Tigress was already on top of it breaking the bandits arms. After the bandit had been taken care off they all surrounded Po.

"Agh… that sucked.", Po said pulling the dagger out. Suddenly he felt numb and fell to the ground.

"T-the kn-knife… som-mething-g on-n the k-knifffe.", Po struggle to say and his eye sight began to blur.

"Panda! Stay with me panda.", Shifu snapped.

"Po? Are you ok?", Tigress held his paw. Viper was confused on what was going on.

Po started struggling to breath, and then nothing… he went limp in Tigress's paws. Shifu and Viper sat wide eyed.

"No… h-he can't be gone…", tears started to form in her eyes. She looked up and more bandits started to surround them. Shifu pulled Tigress off of Po and the three turned to protect Po's seemingly lifeless body.

The fight began, Shifu and Viper took trying to defeat as many of the bandits as they could. Tigress stayed around Po's body jumping over him to get to another bandit. It looked as if she was hovering over him, protecting her lover. Defeating anything that came anywhere near him, defending him with roars and quick movements.

(Po/ his mind): I'm at war with the world and they, try to pull me into the dark

I struggle to find my faith, as I'm slipping from your arms

(Tigress): It's getting harder to stay awake and my strength is fading fast,

You breath into me at last

(Po/ his mind): I'm awake, I'm alive

Now I now what I believe inside

Now it's my time

I'll do what I want 'cause this is my life

(Both Po and Tigress): Right here, right now

(Tigress): I'll stand my ground and never back down

(Po/ his mind): I know what I believe inside

I'm awake and I'm alive

Po was confused at why the world was black and he was the only person there, but he heard a beautiful voice in the distance. Po ran trying to find an exit. Tigress was fighting the bandits keeping them away from Po and for some reason she was singing as if Po was there with her, singing. She fought, with tears in her eyes, nothing touching her lost love.

(Po/ his mind): I'm at war with the world cause I, ain't never gonna sell my soul

I've already made up my mind

No matter what, I can't be bought or sold

(Tigress): When my faith is getting weak

And I feel like giving in

You breath into me again

Po's eyes snap open and they lock with Tigress'

(Po): I'm awake, I'm alive

Now I know what I believe inside

Now it's my time

I'll do what I want 'cause this is my life

(Both Tigress and Po): Right here, right now

(Tigress): I'll stand my ground and never back down

(Po): I know what I believe inside

I'm awake and I'm alive

Waking up, waking up

Waking up, waking up

Waking up, waking up

Waking up, waking up

In the dark, I can feel you in my sleep

(Both): In your arms I feel you breathe into me

Forever hold this heart that I will give to you

(Both): Forever I will live for you

Po and Tigress continued to fight eyes trained on each other, fending off bandits and continuing to sing with each other. Shifu and Viper looked over thrilled to see Po alive and in awe as they watched both Po and Tigress, sing and fight with their eyes locked on each other.

(Po): I'm awake, I'm alive

Now I now what I believe inside

Now it's my time

I'll do what I want 'cause this is my life

(Both): Right here, right now

(Tigress): I'll stand my ground and never back down

(Po): I know what I believe inside

I'm awake and I'm alive

Waking up, waking up

Waking up, waking up

Waking up, waking up

Waking up, waking up

Po finished of the last bandit of and turned around to say something to Tigress , but as he stated to talk, something smashed into his lips. He was shocked for a moment then realized who it was and pulled her deeper into the kiss. Viper ran up and hugged them both and Shifu just sat back and watched with a smile. He was silently happy the Dragon Warrior was alive.

Tigress now had full blown tears running down her face. Po wiped the tears away and looked at her with concern.

"Why are you crying love? I'm right here. Argh… I'm hurting but I am here.", Po said ignoring his wound in his back.

"I t-thou-ght I-I lost y-you-u again-n.", Tigress managed to choke out crying in the crook of his neck.

"I am so sorry, hun. It must have been a temporary paralyzing poison. I am awake and alive now, I am never going to leave your side if I have a choice.", Po tried comforting her.

Tigress was still shook up but nodded in understanding, but she was still holding on to him for dear life. Po kissed the top of her head and held her close.

"I'm not going anywhere I promise.", and they shared in another passionate kiss.

Ok so how did I do for my first Song-fic? Feel free to scrutinize my work , I want to get better at these. I'm not too sure if it is the quality that I wanted it to be but sometimes you don't always get what you want. I think I am going to start a collection of song-fic so keep and eye out for the next! Simba593 over and out.