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“Gen… look buddy, I know Shen can be sneaky and rude sometimes but trying to actually kill him was… kinda insane. You wouldn’t have actually go trough with it right? “Po asked his student after the G nicknamed younger panda finished his dumblings.
“I would have… I still hate him… “he stated.
“But-“
“Excuse me? Young pandas. Are you two perhaps talking about the lord who has fallen and long gone from Gongnem City? “Lord”Shen.. “Po turned as he felt a wing crabbing him by his shoulder.
“Well I wouldn’t say all that about him but yes, we talked about Shen just now. But.. Who are you? “Po turned to face the bird. She was pure white, her eyes an emerald green from what little Po could see as her light crown of feathers had a short curtain attached to it to keep her eye safe from the damaging sun.
“A close friend of Shen’s. We lost content after his fall. I only heard rumors of his whereabouts since then.. “she stated her voice smooth as silk.
“Aw, that’s horrible! I could see if he wants to welcome you in the Jade Palace! “Po grinned.
“Splendid idea. It’s been many years since I last saw those two.. “she stated.
“You mean Sahen? How come you know him? “Po tilted his head.
“The word is that wherever Shen goes Sahen will find him and won’t leave his side… Quite sweet, don’t you think so? “she flashed a smile.
“Definitely! They help each other in many ways! “Po beamed. Thinking back of Shen’s huge progress.
“Let us go and see them then! You aren’t busy, are you? “the peaflow glanced at Gen.
“G. Please stay with my dad! You will get sweets on the house and you can sleep in my room! “Po exclaimed as he caught up to the bird who already walked out of the restaurant in the wrong direction.
“Yeah… sure.. “Gen answered rolling his eyes.
“Hey, I hope you know the sweet treats were just a ruse to make you stay! You gotta pay first! “Mr. Ping shouted from the kitchen.
The five, Shen and Sahen were preparing for lunch. Sahen insisted on helping to Shen with cooking, even tho his cousin declined many times. He wanted to make up to Shen for how poorly he once again let his emotions rage free… It didn’t help that Lang the wolf was around watching him at times. The wolf could never understand what it’s like to loose a family member für years, could he?!
“Yeah and then the world was back to normal and Shen and my dad didn’t try to bicker they actually started to slowly accept each other! They still got a long way to go, but I am sure they Wil get there! “Po smiled proudly as the peaflow gracefully walked up the many, many stares leading to the Jade Palace.
“Sounds fantastic. I am glad they are working hard to put their differences aside… Not every family can resolve their problems in such peaceful manners.. “her voice cracked. Po was about to ask back but before he could the female bird pushed in the huge wooden door and looked at Po for more help as to where she should go from the outside training hall to speak to Shen..
“I think it’s about lunch time, so they might eat outside today. It’s a gorgeous day after all!! “ he gestured for her to follow. Smiling.
As the cousins got ready to serve the food they made, the pot in Sahen’s wings were now on the floor. The delicious food ruined.
“Cousin? What is it…? “Shen ‘s crown of feather twitched and was about to call him out on such amature behavior until he followed his gaze as to what he was staring at…
“Guys, guys!! You are not gonna belive who I ran into… Practically she found me but that’s not the point.. Okay so.. “Po tried to ramble them what happened but a voice cut trough him.
“M-mother…. “Sahen called out.
“MOTHER?! “Po looked down at the white peaflow.
“Yes, my child.. It is I. Finally we can live together! He is dead after all, we no longer need to fear him! “she tried to approve but stopped as Sahen wasted no time swiftly flying down and landing ahead of her.
“You speak as if you know me… Leave mother… I never needed you in the first place… “silence fall and the air froze. The peaflow’s pupils grew smaller.
“You speak as if I ever wanted to have you. But when you are betrothed to someone you don’t have much choice… he wanted a male heir… I gave him one… but clearly that wasn’t enough for him. “she stood her ground looking at her son who was shaking.
“So you saved yourself and left me in his grasp?! Why have you come to see me?! Out with it! “Sahen screamed at her but it wasn’t a threat. It was a desperate call for a sweet answer..
“I didn’t come for you… originally I was but you refused.. Your cousin might be interested for what I have to offer. “she looked at Lord Shen. Whose eyes grew dangerously cold at the mention of himself. Instead of soaring down like Sahen did, he slowly walked down the few set of stairs, letting his nails click and his majestic train show.
“Auntie… what a… surprise to see you all the way here.. I was convinced you lived quite far away. Near Gongnem City, I presume? “ he tilted his head joining Sahen.
Meanwhile Po was melting away in embarrassment… Shoot! Stupid, stupid, stupid! But she seemed so nice, they seem to really dislike each other and that backstory it stings! He thought as he covered his face in shame and frustration.
“The fallen lord wishes to know where I come from? How splendid! Well you are about to have lunch, why don’t I join you? “ the peaflow beamed.
“No! This is ridiculous! Mother I need you to leave! You wouldn’t want to have the same faith as him, right? “Sahen stared her down..
“You wouldn’t… this is a wasted opportunity you are holding in your claws. We never had time to actually be mother and son… now we do! “ she eyed him.
“Sounds too sweet to be true, doesn’t it? Got any ulterior motives you would like to tell us about…? “Sahen asked.
“You wound me my dearest Aunt.. All these years and the first thing you call me is a nonsense insult… quite disappointing.. “Shen’s eyes flashed in irritation.
“Sahen, you need to listen! All I want is time to spend with you. My son, who I never got to see grow up. “she looked up at him but the look he gave her froze her I place.
Shen circled around the peaflow, unsure what he should do if his cousin decides he will attack.
“You were never there. I finally found him. What makes you think now that I have his support I would even look at you? Let alone spend my time with you? I never wanted you to find me. You can’t make anything better now. “Sahen turned his head away waiting for her mother to respond. But instead she looked gagged, like someone sucked the life out of her.
“I want to do nothing with you. I want you to get out of my life. “the younger peacock hissed quietly. But the peaflow didn’t care.
“Do you have any idea what I had to leave behind to look for you?! “she screamed at him now leaping trying to get his claw in hers. But Sahen was faster he slid from her way, making her stumble. They locked eyes. Sahen slowly readying his train and her mother staying still waiting for him to attack first.
Shen looked up at Po for just a second, that’s when Sahen moved first.