The Phoenix Warrior - Crane x Crane!Gn!Reader

Chapter 3- Training Gone Wrong

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I panted, never have I ever been so worked out! I'm actually quite glad I moved here, no wall to bump into while training, no neighbours staring suspiciously, I'm practically living the dream.

I was testing my balancing abilities on the Jade Tortoise of Wisdom, turns out balancing on those brooms for 10 minutes straight wasn't a bad idea after all..
I stared at the Field of fiery death, as it spat out flames from the tubes that were on the platform.

I was kind of nervous on trying this kind of training mechanism, since I was hesitant on getting grilled on the Field of fiery death.

Who's up for grilled crane?

I flew onto the training equipment and began to manuvore across the field, trying my best not to scorch myself as I did not want to get caught training in the middle of the night, resulting in a scolding from Master Shifu.

I looked out for flame bursts and kept walking.

I kept up the pace as I walked and slowly but surely, made it to where the platform of the small flame-throwing tubes ended.

Whew!

One more to go I guess.

I looked at the training equipment I had to overcome to complete my "secret" midnight training session.

Welp. Let's get this over with, without procrastinating.

I made my way to the Gauntlet of Wooden Warriors and tried my best to fend off any sneaky attacks from the wooden crocodiles with my wings, as I haven't trained as much with my wings, it was tricky to get the hang of using my wings instead of my talons.

As I fought my way towards the end, I was caught off guard when Mantis entered into the training hall, causing me to get smacked by a wooden crocodile, sending me flying out of the training area and onto the side-lines.

"Oh my gosh, I did not expect you to train here." Mantis mumbled and walked towards me.

I moaned in pain from the bonk, "Yeah, I think we both didn't expect each other."

Mantis examined my body and announced, "Good news, you did not break anything."

"What's the bad news?" I questioned. Normally there would be bad news.

He scratched his head with his front claw and smiled,"No bad news as far as I can tell."

I slowly got up and felt a small wave of pain from what it seemed to be a headache.

"I think that would be a mild concussion."

"Uh, would it affect this morning's training?" I asked nervously, I don't want Shifu or the others to know, I seriously don't want a scolding from Master Shifu.

"It shouldn't if you rest now, come on Y/n, let's head back to the barracks, you've gotta tell me what happened between you and Master Shifu." Mantis urged me to go.

I raised an eyebrow, I thought Mantis didn't know. Then I let it relax, right, Crane talked about it while we were hiding behind that rock, I'm surprised that Mantis didn't catch us hiding.

I rolled my eyes, deciding it wasn't worth asking him to elaborate, "Okay, okay fine." 

-After 1 faithful night of beauty sleep later-

I had been shook awake by Po, and we were off to nowhere.

I asked him, "Er, where are we going?"

"We're going to train like you said!" Po chirped happily.

I raised a brow in confusion, "Again?"

Po turned around to look at me, "What do you mean by again? I'm pretty sure I didn't drag you along with me to train.."

"Oh right! Yeah I forgot to tell you that I went to vent in the training hall, and got a mild concussion when Mantis caught me." I rubbed my forehead with my wing.

Po turned his head to me in shock, "You mean, you didn't tell me that you went training?!"

I scratched my head with my talon, "Sorry Po." I cheekily smiled.

"I'm so going to get you for that, come on Y/n!" Po sprinted towards the steps, a few seconds later, he fell to the ground with a thump from exhaustion.

-Crane's POV-

I woke up and stared outside, it looked like it's still barely dawn.

I propped up my painting supplies and began to paint the peach tree of wisdom from memory.

But while I was painting, my conversation with Y/n had crossed my mind.

How did they know?

How did they know even from my disguise?

Why do I feel the need to know them more?

These questions intrigued me a lot.

"Oh whatever. I'll just ask them later today, bound to have time." I mumbled while drawing mindlessly.

After I had finished, I took a look at my painting that I did.

My eyes widened in shock, it turns out the picture I painted was not of the peach tree, but Y/n?

I.. I'm just going to hide it..

I stuffed the painting at the bottom of my drawer, hoping that no one would see that wretched thing.

I think I'll just go back to bed and pretend nothing had happened.

-Y/n's POV-

As me and my brother, Po, tried out stretching exercises, I heard several footsteps approaching the arena.

I froze and whispered under my breath, "Po! Watch out!"

The doors suddenly slammed open, revealing Master Shifu, Viper, Mantis, Crane, Monkey and Tigress.

Oh shit.

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Hey! Sorry for the short chapter, it's just that a lot has been going on lately, new school, new friends, even more homework, new surroundings.. you know.

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