Kung Fu Cubs
Posted: March 9th, 2012, 8:00 pmThis is a tale of Po and Tigress' cubhood years. No bashing or flaming.
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Kung Fu Cubs
Ch 1
Five-year old Tigress was lonely. Being the only cub at the Jade Palace, she had no one to play with. Her father, Master Shifu, took notice of this as he watched her play outside one day. She began to play with a bamboo pole as if she were fighting someone, but suddenly tossed it aside in frustration. It was at that time that Oogway took notice of Shifu.
“What is the matter, my friend?” the wise old tortoise began.
Shifu sighed.
“Tigress is lonely,” he said.
Oogway thought for a moment.
“Perhaps taking another student is in order? A student her age could be a friend for her,” he suggested.
Shifu thought about it for a long moment.
“But Master, where would a suitable student be found?” he asked.
Oogway smiled.
“Be patient, Shifu. I sense one will come sooner than you think,” he said.
Shifu was left to ponder his words as the tortoise left. The Red panda didn’t have to wait long, because, the very next day, a goose named Mr. Ping showed up with his six-year old son. What made the duo unusual was that Ping’s son was a panda. His name was Po. Mr. Ping explained to Shifu about Po’s interest in Kung Fu, and Po gave a small demonstration. Shifu was impressed.
“You know, I have a daughter around the same age. She has some issues with loneliness. Perhaps your son could be a friend for her?” Shifu continued.
“Sounds good to me,” Mr. Ping replied.
Shifu nodded, and then looked at Po.
“Welcome, Po. I am Master Shifu. I’m sure you’ve heard of me,” he began.
“Yeah! You’re the greatest master in all China!” Po exclaimed.
Shifu smiled at the boy’s enthusiasm.
“Very well. You are a student of mine. Now, I will take you to meet my daughter,” Shifu told him.
As Shifu continued talking with Ping, Po followed Shifu to the courtyard.
“Tigress, honey, you have a new playmate,” he called out.
Tigress turned to see a young panda boy standing by her mother. He came over.
“Tigress, this is Po. He’s a new student here, and I want you to make him feel welcome,” Shifu explained.
“Yes sir,” Tigress replied.
Shifu left, and Po and Tigress looked at each other.
“So, what’s your name?” Po asked.
“Tigress,” the tiger girl answered.
“So, what do you want to do?” Po said.
“Want to have a fake bamboo stick fight?” Tigress invited.
“Ok,” Po replied.
They both picked up bamboo sticks and play-fought each other. And so, Po’s Kung Fu training began. Later that week, Oogway’s statement about other students coming began to come true. The first to arrive was a little snake girl about the age of Po and Tigress called Viper, the daughter of the patriarch of the viper clan, Great Master Viper and his wife, Hui. They were a family of Green tree vipers. When Shifu came to the door, Great Master Viper bowed.
“Greetings, Master Shifu,” he began.
“Greetings, Great Master Viper,” Shifu answered.
“I wish my daughter to train under you,” Great Master Viper stated.
“Your daughter?” Shifu asked.
Great Master Viper moved a bit, revealing Viper.
“I saw her imitating my moves, and she was very good. I want her to be trained by the best,” Great Master Viper explained.
Shifu nodded.
“One thing. Viper was born without fangs or venom, and she’s a tad sensitive about it,” Hui said.
“I will be mindful of that,” Shifu answered.
Great Master Viper and Hui kissed their daughter goodbye and promised to visit her. A few days later, another cub, this one a five-year old female Clouded leopard by the name of Song, came to the Jade Palace. Her mother, a legendary parasol dancer named Wang Fei, brought her. After talking with Shifu and Oogway, she was accepted. It was then time for her to be introduced to Po, Tigress and Viper. Her mother took her to the group. She smiled at her daughter.
“Song, why don’t you go and introduce yourself?” she said in a sweet tone.
Song nervously nodded and approached them.
“Uh, hello,” she said.
Po, Tigress and Viper began the process of welcoming her into the group. Finally, a couple of days later, one more member joined the group: a young male rabbit of about 6 years of age named Tai Shan who was the son of the rabbits who made the weapons for the Jade Palace. Shifu determined that he would make this group of young friends into great warriors.
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Kung Fu Cubs
Ch 1
Five-year old Tigress was lonely. Being the only cub at the Jade Palace, she had no one to play with. Her father, Master Shifu, took notice of this as he watched her play outside one day. She began to play with a bamboo pole as if she were fighting someone, but suddenly tossed it aside in frustration. It was at that time that Oogway took notice of Shifu.
“What is the matter, my friend?” the wise old tortoise began.
Shifu sighed.
“Tigress is lonely,” he said.
Oogway thought for a moment.
“Perhaps taking another student is in order? A student her age could be a friend for her,” he suggested.
Shifu thought about it for a long moment.
“But Master, where would a suitable student be found?” he asked.
Oogway smiled.
“Be patient, Shifu. I sense one will come sooner than you think,” he said.
Shifu was left to ponder his words as the tortoise left. The Red panda didn’t have to wait long, because, the very next day, a goose named Mr. Ping showed up with his six-year old son. What made the duo unusual was that Ping’s son was a panda. His name was Po. Mr. Ping explained to Shifu about Po’s interest in Kung Fu, and Po gave a small demonstration. Shifu was impressed.
“You know, I have a daughter around the same age. She has some issues with loneliness. Perhaps your son could be a friend for her?” Shifu continued.
“Sounds good to me,” Mr. Ping replied.
Shifu nodded, and then looked at Po.
“Welcome, Po. I am Master Shifu. I’m sure you’ve heard of me,” he began.
“Yeah! You’re the greatest master in all China!” Po exclaimed.
Shifu smiled at the boy’s enthusiasm.
“Very well. You are a student of mine. Now, I will take you to meet my daughter,” Shifu told him.
As Shifu continued talking with Ping, Po followed Shifu to the courtyard.
“Tigress, honey, you have a new playmate,” he called out.
Tigress turned to see a young panda boy standing by her mother. He came over.
“Tigress, this is Po. He’s a new student here, and I want you to make him feel welcome,” Shifu explained.
“Yes sir,” Tigress replied.
Shifu left, and Po and Tigress looked at each other.
“So, what’s your name?” Po asked.
“Tigress,” the tiger girl answered.
“So, what do you want to do?” Po said.
“Want to have a fake bamboo stick fight?” Tigress invited.
“Ok,” Po replied.
They both picked up bamboo sticks and play-fought each other. And so, Po’s Kung Fu training began. Later that week, Oogway’s statement about other students coming began to come true. The first to arrive was a little snake girl about the age of Po and Tigress called Viper, the daughter of the patriarch of the viper clan, Great Master Viper and his wife, Hui. They were a family of Green tree vipers. When Shifu came to the door, Great Master Viper bowed.
“Greetings, Master Shifu,” he began.
“Greetings, Great Master Viper,” Shifu answered.
“I wish my daughter to train under you,” Great Master Viper stated.
“Your daughter?” Shifu asked.
Great Master Viper moved a bit, revealing Viper.
“I saw her imitating my moves, and she was very good. I want her to be trained by the best,” Great Master Viper explained.
Shifu nodded.
“One thing. Viper was born without fangs or venom, and she’s a tad sensitive about it,” Hui said.
“I will be mindful of that,” Shifu answered.
Great Master Viper and Hui kissed their daughter goodbye and promised to visit her. A few days later, another cub, this one a five-year old female Clouded leopard by the name of Song, came to the Jade Palace. Her mother, a legendary parasol dancer named Wang Fei, brought her. After talking with Shifu and Oogway, she was accepted. It was then time for her to be introduced to Po, Tigress and Viper. Her mother took her to the group. She smiled at her daughter.
“Song, why don’t you go and introduce yourself?” she said in a sweet tone.
Song nervously nodded and approached them.
“Uh, hello,” she said.
Po, Tigress and Viper began the process of welcoming her into the group. Finally, a couple of days later, one more member joined the group: a young male rabbit of about 6 years of age named Tai Shan who was the son of the rabbits who made the weapons for the Jade Palace. Shifu determined that he would make this group of young friends into great warriors.