HPDBC Love makes people soft
Love makes people soft
Love makes people soft
[Tai Lungs's POV]
"So, you finally came back." Shifu said with his eyes closed and his back facing me.
He was sitting in a meditative position on top of a single rock while the surroundings were covered with a shallow puddle of water. There was a dragon-shaped statue on the roof of the cave which was covered in a thin layer of green algae.
The constant crashing of waterfalls brought a sense of comfort and the sound was oddly pleasing to the ears.
This was the Dragon Grotto, a large cavern located at the top of a waterfall beside the Jade Palace. Oogway often used it as a place to meditate and now it was used by Shifu.
"Yes. But not for long." I said.
The day after tomorrow, we were going to set out for our battle and I thought I should meet my father one last time before heading to battle. Although I was confident in my abilities, anything could happen in a war.
"How did the journey treat you, my son?" Shifu asked me as he stayed in his place.
I cracked a smile at his question, "It was far from the journey I expected. It was short and eventful, but it was also eye-opening."
"Is it now?" Shifu said, I could feel the smile in his voice, "I heard you were quite rough with your old acquaintances."
"Can't say I didn't warn them."
Shifu chuckled for a short while before he stood up and turned to me. His eyes looked at me with the love of a father and his serene smile put me at ease.
"I am sure you did." He said and walked towards me. He used Hing Kung and his chi to walk on top of the water as he came by my side.
"So.." He drawled and gestured with his hands to follow me. "...I heard you became the Supreme General for Lord Shen and his army."
I followed him as we walked towards the edge of the cavern and we stood there to gaze at the beauty of the green valley below.
"I did." I said and shook my head, "Although I did not see it coming either, Shen really has a way with words to convince me."
Shifu laughs, "Yes, I do remember little Shen to be quite the orator while also being charismatic. His father was always so proud and we would have a friendly competition on who has the more accomplished son."Findd new stories at novelhall.com
I smiled at that and recalled the past. The past when things were so much simpler and easier.
"So, a war that will be the end of all wars huh." Shifu asked me, "Tell me, son, how much of that is true?"
I stayed silent for a few seconds before I opened my mouth to answer, "All of it is true and more."
"You know, speaking about the Codes of war, I remember there was a time Oogway used to be a war general as well. He had seen first-hand how bloody a war without order could get and it was what motivated him to create it in the first place."
I hummed in acknowledgement and Shifu and I shared each other company for a few hours, Sometimes we talked about the students, we talked about the past and most of the time, we just enjoyed the peace and the silence.
But as the sun got closer to sinking into the horizon, I knew my time with my father was up.
"I will be going now." I said.
"Of course, we can't let the Supreme General be absent for long," Shifu said.
I walked away from the place and right as I was about to use Flashsteps to fly, I heard Shifu's voice.
"Stay safe son."
"And if you ever need any help, know that I will always be here." Shifu said and I turned back to look at him with wide eyes.
How could I not? The Jade Palace had been a neutral party for as long as it had existed. But what he just said defied the very foundation of the Jade Palace.
He was basically telling me that if I ever needed help, no matter who was after me, he will be there to shelter and help me.
He was the master of the Jade Palace. He had a heavy responsibility and duty on his shoulders. But a father's love triumphs over that.
I let out a genuine hearty laugh and cracked a smile, "Love has made you soft, father."
Then I shot towards the sky and by propelling myself everytime I was about to fall, I flew towards Gongment City and covered the distance which would've taken five days to cover in five hours.
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