//------------------------------// // 5: Reunion And Becoming A Master // Story: Kung Fu Panda: The Dragons Destiny // by dragonfan101 //------------------------------// A few more months had passed by after Spike's first fight against the bandits, Spike had become well liked around the village, he was believed he was the dragon warrior, even though Oogway said he isn't, the people didn't know it, whenever he went to the village for supplies, he would often be swarmed and thanked for helping them whenever they went out on a mission and came back successfully. Even after All this praise thought, Spike still missed his friends, he wished he could have one conversation with them at least, he wanted to tell them about the friends he made and the stuff he's gone through. but he feels afraid that they would reject him and hate him for suddenly leaving without so much as leaving a message, he wondered if they would still love him. Spike had become more and more athletic and tougher with the training he had gone through his senses were so sharp he could fight with his eyes closed now, Spike had earned the trust of the 5, Tigress was even starting to warm up to him but not fully. Spike and the others were once again training in the training hall, Spike and Tigress were sparring on the moving platforms, they were jumping across the platforms and hitting eachother whenever the moment was right. The doors soon opened and they all saw Oogway and Shifu were walking in. They all rushed over to them and Bowed in respect. "I see your training has been coming along really well" Oogway told Spike with a smile. "Even i must admit, despite my doubts, you've become a well trained warrior in the art and treated it with respect like i told you to." Shifu said with a small smile even they didn't expect that. Oogway walked up to Spike. "Come with me my friend, i have something to show you, the rest of you can relax for the day" All of the 5 sighed in relief as they were a little tired after all of this. "Yes Master Oogway" Spike said a little curious but also in understanding, they soon left the room leaving the others to wonder where he went. "Wonder what Oogway wants to show him?" Crane asked curious. "I don't know, i just hope that he'll be okay" Viper said as she was a little concerned. "Do not worry Viper, if there's one thing i know about Oogway, is that his wisdom is greater then all of us" Shifu told them as they looked back at the door. Spike and Oogway had been walking 10 miles away from the palace. "Where.. are we going?" Spike asked as he was really tired from all the walking. "Somewhere very special." Oogway told him as Spike sighed as they continued walking. They soon reached the top of a mountain and what Spike saw a large pool in it as well as rocks for meditation or training. "What is this place" Spike asked in awe. "This is the pool of Sacred Tears, this place is as ancient as me" Oogway told him as he sat down in front of the pool and Spike decided to sit next to him "Why did you bring me here Master?" Spike asked confused as he looked at his reflection. "I sensed you were doubting yourself, how you were afraid of what your friends may think of you for vanishing all of a sudden" Oogway told him with his eyes closed, Spike just then looked really sad "I just never got a chance to say goodbye... I haven't been able to send a letter, picture, nothing." Spike said with a few tears. "I know it can be difficult having to be away from them, especially after Twilight had raised you as her son essentially" Oogway said opening his eyes and looking at him. "Its just, what if they hate me for vanishing like that? What if they see me as selfish for leaving without saying goodbye? Is that even considered Selfish?" Spike asked all at once extremely worried, but Oogway put a claw on his shoulder. "You should never think that, remember your times with your family, did they ever look like the type to reject you if something like this happened?" Oogway asked him Spike began to think things over and he remembered his times with them, from all the fun stuff they did with them during they're adventures, to Twilight raising him, and all the battles he went through with them, he remember how much they loved and cared for him, and that no matter what he loved them to. "Your right, i just never felt like i knew my purpose before i left, and after i did, i just imagine them really worried and have been searching everywhere for me." Spike said as he continued to look at his reflection. 'One's destiny may often be one they may not expect, whether or not its something good or bad, Destiny can always shape a person into their greater selves" Oogway told him with a smile. Spike thought about what he said and realized how true it was, Twilight's destiny was to become a princess, his other friends was to be the Elements of Harmony, and his was to be a Master of Kung Fu. "Your right once again" Spike said with a smile, Oogway merely chuckled, Spike then decided to ask. "May i ask what makes this place so special? Why you brought me here?" Spike asked curious "This place is where i unraveled the mystery's of harmony and focus, this is where i created Kung fu" Oogway said looking into the pool, Spike's eyes widened as he said that. "This is the place where Kung Fu was born?" Spike asked amazed "Yes... Spike, please meditate with me, i have something i want to show you" Oogway told him as he closed his eyes, Spike listened to him and closed his eyes as well, he felt the area around him fade to black and felt himself on water. Spike opened his eyes and was shocked in what he saw, he found himself in a completely different place, the water was golden from the sun reflection, this looked like a spiritual place. "Surprised?" Oogway asked with a laugh, Spike turned to see Oogway was right next to him stunning him a little. "What is this place?" spike asked amazed as he kept looking around. "This is the Spirit Realm, it is a special place i go to meditate, and where i wanted you to come with." Oogway explained to him "The Spirit Realm?" Spike asked in shock. "Yes, there is still something i want to show you, come with me" Oogway told him and Spike followed behind, Spike was literally walking on water, he looked around at the golden area to his amazement, he saw so many ancient structures that looked like they were made for masters who have passed on. Soon they found themselves in a large field with pink leaves from a blossomed tree. "May i ask why..?" Spike was cut off when Oogway raised his hands. "This is why?" Oogway told him. they looked to see the leaves starting to swirl around like a tornado, Soon the leaves calmed down and Spike's eyes widened as he saw some familiar faces. "T... Twilight...?" Spike asked as they all saw him too, Oogway stepped out of the way for them to talk. "Spike?" Twilight asked with tears coming from her eyes, Soon they all rushed to him and tackled him to the ground much to his surprise. "Your okay! Your alive!" Fluttershy said as she had tears of her own as well. "We were so worried about you!" Rarity said crying "I can't believe its really you guys!" Spike said crying as well, Oogway was joined by Celestia and Luna as they stood next to him "So your Master Oogway?" Luna asked and Oogway and Celestia nodded "And you must be Luna, the princess of the moon, it's an honor to meet you" Oogway said making her smile. "It was tough trying to get them to come to this place with me, but we used enough magic to be able to come here when meditating" Celestia said as they looked at the others. Spike and the others got up and they saw how much Spike's grown. "Wow! you've grown so much!" Pinkie said excitedly with Rainbow dash nodding as she was amazed as well "You've gained some muscle too" Applejack said as she looked at the rest of his body "How were you guys able to come here?" Spike asked amazed. "Celestia had told us about what happened, she and Luna used a special spell for us to come here while we meditate, we only have a limited time though." Twilight explained to him, they then noticed Spike had started to look sad. "What's wrong Spike?" Rainbow dash asked as they all came up to him. "Guys, i'm so sorry for vanishing like this, i didn't even get a chance to say goodbye..." Spike said with a few tears, Twilight put a hoof on his shoulder. "You don't have to be sorry, it was beyond our own control, what matters is we can talk for right now" Twilight said to him. "Your not mad that i left?" Spike asked surprised "We would never be mad at you Spike, you shouldn't think something like that" Twilight said hugging him, Spike took it and felt relief as she said that and soon they separated. "So what have you been doing since you disappeared Spike?" Rainbow dash asked curiously. Spike looked a little nervous but took a deep breath " I've been training to be a master of Kung fu, and I've made some friends where i've been training as well, I helped saved the village i live in from bandits, and i have been becoming more sharp with my senses." Spike told them all. "You've been learning to fight?" Fluttershy asked concerned "Only to protect those who can't protect themselves from evil." Spike assured them. "So you've been learning to take care of yourself?" Twilight asked, Spike nodded a little sad still. But Twilight looked at him with a smile " I'm so glad you've found your place Spike, somewhere where you can be." Twilight said with the others smiling at him "It's great to know you have more friends with you" Rarity said happy for him. Celestia was watching and began to struggle "I don't think the spell were using can hold much longer" Celestia told them, and they soon decided to wrap things up. "Spike, i couldn't be more proud of you for what you've become, i promise we'll find a way to your new home." twilight said as they hugged him once again. "I promise i won't let anyone down, i love you guys" Spike said as he saw the leaves starting the swirl around them again Spike said holding Twilight's hoof. "I know you won't Spike, we love you too" Twilight said as they separated and they leave again, Celestia and Luna began to vanish as well. "Take care of him Oogway, i promise we'll find our way to your home" Celestia told him. "I know you will, see you... my good friend" Oogway said with a smile, Celestia and Luna smiled back as they disappeared leaving them alone again. Spike looked at Oogway and walked up to him "Oogway i can't thank you enough for letting me have this" Spike said with tears. "I wanted you to have at least some way to tell them your okay, I'm glad you got that moment" Oogway said with a smile. Oogway then decided to tell him one more thing "There is one more thing i want to tell you Spike" Oogway began to explain "What is it master?" Spike asked curiously as Oogway came up to him. "With how well you've become in your fighting, you have surpassed most students that have come to train here, your willingness to protect others and put yourself in harms way to protect them, that is something every master is willing to do" Oogway said with a smile. Spike still was looking at him confused. "What are you trying to say?" Spike asked and Oogway chuckled "I am saying that you are no longer just a student, from this day on, i am now appointing you as a master, congratulations my friend." Oogway said putting his staff on his shoulders as he looked shocked "Me?! A master?!" Spike asked amazed "Yes, you've become what you are meant to be, your training will only make you better. From now on, You are Spike The Dragon Master " Oogway said with a smile, Spike couldn't believe what he was being told, Spike looked at him and bowed. "I promise i won't fail you Master Oogway" Spike said with a smile "I know you won't Master Spike" Oogway said with a smile as well, they soon found themselves back in the real world and Spike and Oogway looked at each other. "We should let the others know about the newest master" Oogway said getting up. "Yeah, Let's get going!" Spike said exited they then walked back to the palace to tell the others he now has become a master.