Kung Fu Panda Fanfic - The Rise of a Hero

(VI) Calm Before the Storm

The festivities continued throughout the rest of the day and into the early evening. The students were saying goodbye to the new Furious Five, who were now, by tradition, required to leave the dormitories to move into the building right next to the palace's original training hall. Right where the last Furious Five slept.

The building was left in mint condition after repairs, and has been uninhabited since the old masters went their own way. Now, once again, the small bedroom made up of six rooms separated by a thin one paper partition whose entrances rested on a corridor right in the center.

The Furious Five entered excitedly carrying their belongings while they looked all in great detail. Since the enclosure was closed since then, no one had seen its interior. Although for some reason, the decoration was simpler than they imagined.

Lain: - Wow. This is incredible. -

Jing Mei: - I hope to fit through the door. -

Bian Zao: - I say the same. -

Jian: - It's impressive. -

Lain: - Have you never been here? I thought you came with your father when you were little. -

Jian: - This place was a special place. No servant can enter here. The Furious Five themselves must clean and tidy the place. Well... that's up to us. -

Bian Zao: - Haha. Well said my friend. -

Peng: - And to think that the Furious Five used to sleep here. -

Po: - And now... that honor belongs to you. - Po said entering the room accompanied by Viper.

Furious Five: - Masters. - They left their belongings in the corridor and greeted them with respect.

Po: - Today you did a great job. Like your teacher, I couldn't be more proud. - The teachers returned the greeting. - Now choose your room. -

Jing Mei: - Which one should we choose? -

Viper: - Well. That decision is up to you. -

The Furious Five looked at each other mischievously and ran to claim their rooms. Although they were the top school warriors, there were certain times when they acted like children. This was one of those occasions.

Po: - When you finish accommodating your things, go to the old dining room. There we will be waiting for you. -

Furious Five: - Yes. Master. - Po and Viper left the enclosure.

Jian: - It can't be. -

Peng: - What's wrong? -

Jian: - We going to try Master Po's food. -

Jing Mei: - I heard that he used to be a cook. But was it really that good? -

Jian: - What if it was? You should believe. The legend says that his dishes can please the kings. His cooking technique is as good or even superior to his Kung Fu. - He said with a certain mysterious voice.

Bian Zao: - Relax, Jian. You're overreacting. -

Peng: - Yes. I think it is impossible for Master Po to be a good cook. -

Jian: - Duden deme if you want. But my father never forgot those days when he used to eat together with the teacher. -

Lain: - Well. If you say so. -

Jian walked to the entrance, and just before leaving, he turned around and looked at the other four with some shock.

Jian: - Prepare your taste buds. This will be a tough battle. -