Kung Fu Panda Fanfic - The Rise of a Hero

(XIII) The Way Home

After he was knocked unconscious, Po lifted him up by drifting in the calm flow of the spirit world. Everything was just where it should be. The current pushed directly towards a small islet, on which stood a brilliant golden peach. Po looked at himself and realized that he was wearing an extravagant kimono with a white chest and black sleeves, accompanied by a long golden cape. Something that he thought was very exaggerated, but he could think little about it, since a well-known voice spoke to him behind his back.

Oogway: - Dragon Warrior. -

Po:- Oogway. - He said, shocked as he floated on the calm golden waters.

Oogway: - Very well done, Po. You have grown. -

After: -Well yes. These last few weeks I have eaten too much. - He said looking at his grown belly.

Oogway: - Grown up. - He told him while they both landed inside a boat that Oogway began to row towards the islet. - How I expected when I sent the message to your father. -

Po: - It was you. Incredible. - Po seemed somewhat animated, but after hearing about his father Li his spirits vanished.

Oogway: - What is it, Dragon Warrior? -

Po: - It's... my father. I never got to say goodbye. -

Oogway: - Good. You can do it now. -

Po looked up and saw with teary eyes how the old turtle looked ahead. Po turned around and there he was. His father Li was waiting on the islet, just below the golden peach.

After: - ¡Bye! -

Li: - Po! - The two gave each other a big hug.

Po: - Pa... lo... I'm so sorry... Because of me... you... you... - He said stammering, but Li stopped his words.

Li: - Oh, son. It wasn't your fault. What I did was for love... and I would do it again if necessary. -

Po couldn't hold back her tears and hugged her father tightly again. Li reciprocated thehug with a complacent smile on his face. And when they both calmed down, Oogway spoke again.

Oogway: - You finally became the panda you were meant to be. -

Po: - But... How did you know that I could? -

Oogway: - On the day we met... I saw the future of Kung Fu... and the past. and I saw the panda that could unite both of them. And that's why I chose you Po. Both sides of Yin and Yang. And my worthy successor. -

Oogway approached Po and offered him his impressive jade staff, which Po hesitated to take.for first turn.

Li: - Take it, son. You deserve it. -

Po: - Are you sure? -

Oogway: - Of course I am. Besides - He whispered in her ear. - I have a bigger one -

The three present let out a slight laugh at Oogway's joke and then, Po grabbed the staff, and felt immense power emanating from it.

Po: - Good. And now what should we do? -

Oogway: - Well... we live here. You are the one who must decide if you should stay or go. -

Po: - Is it really possible? -

Oogway: - I don't know. I have never tried. -

Po: - Pa. Come with me. - He said enthusiastically to Li, but he looked at him smiling.

Li: -Po. My site is now here. This is where I belong now. -

Po: - I'm going to miss you, Pa. - Po hugged his father