Chapter 4: Fragments of a Nightmare

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At Ping's Noodle Hut which was now called Dragon Warriors Noodles and Tofu.

The restaurant is crowded with many customers murmuring amongst themselves. Mr. Ping was happily bringing a bowl of noodles to a customer and thanking those who were leaving for coming by. He turned to another table and delivered a bowl to them.

Mr. Ping- More Lemon sauce?

The customer shakes his head slightly at Mr. Ping.

Mr. Ping- If you need anything just ask.

Mr. Pings walks to another table and removes an empty bowl while thanking the customers who sat there. He backs up and narrowly misses some children running around playing with Dragon Warrior action figures. Meanwhile, behind him, a female bunny was admiring some objects over at a nearby wall. A dirty mop was on a rack which was above a light pink vase with a red rose in it which was on a small table. Above the mop was a small painting of the Valley with a sunset shining upon the village.

Bunny- (awe) The Dragon Warriors' mop and vase! Po mopped these very floors and Akemi painted that vase with just her tails! (looks at the painting) The Guardian's painting! It's rumored that he painted this only days before he was revealed as the Lightning Guardian!

Mr. Ping notices the awestruck bunny leaning closer to the display and quickly rushes over.

Mr. Ping- Ah, ah, ah. Don't touch! You'll break the vase!

The bunny quickly backs away and Mr. Ping returns to his work. Nearby, a couple of pigs were chatting about.

Pig 1- ...He once waited on me!

Pig 2- Awesome!

Pig 1- Yeah and I got the stain to prove it.

Pig 2- What about the other two?

Pig 1- Akemi is pretty charming...

Pig 2- And feisty too, or so I have been told.

Pig 1- Oh she definitely is and so is Li at times.

Pig 2- No way! Really?

Pig 1- Yeah, but only if it directly involves his family. He's like the overprotective older brother of the group and the food he makes is heavenly!

Pig 2- Wow!

The pig with the stained shirt turns around to face Mr. Ping who was cleaning up some tables.

Pig 1- Hey! Where are the Dragon Warriors and the Guardian?

Mr. Ping- Oh, they don't work here anymore. They're busy out there protecting the Valley!

The Pig turns away and notices Li, Akemi, and Po entering and gasps as does everyone else.

Pig 1- The Dragon Warriors and the Lightning Guardian!

The three walked in and the customers began to cheer. Po waves awkwardly until a bunny brings over a baby. Po kisses the baby's forehead and the baby happily giggles as Akemi notices some of the male customers staring at her. She simply smiles and winks which causes them to become lovesick with a few of them going as far as falling over. Li smirks and looks at Akemi who looks at him confused.

Akemi- What?

Li- Show off.

Akemi- That doesn't count!

Li- You used it as a battle tactic earlier, it counts.

Akemi- Now hol-

Mr. Ping- Po! Li! Akemi!

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