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I Now Pronounce You Crane and Viper Chapter 5

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Now Pronounce You Crane and Viper 5

"A wedding?" Crane said incredulously.

"Daddy, we don't have to have a wedding," Viper said trying not to panic. "Crane and I are already married." He has to be joking.

"I know that," Great Master Viper said with a laugh. "Just think of it as... Renewing your vows. Both of you still remember them, right?"

"Yeah," Crane said unsurely. What are vows exactly?

"Then it's settled! The wedding will be in two weeks, not counting this week."

"Daddy, that's going to be a total of three weeks!" Viper cried. "We need to get back to the Valley of Peace!" He's... Not joking...

"Master Shifu might have missions for us," Crane added. "And three weeks? That's kind of short to plan a wedding."

The Great Master laughed. "Don't worry, Master Crane. We'll have everything ready. Clothes, food, guests, flowers, a beautiful ceremony, music, cake..."

"Can we have a chocolate cake?" Viper asked.

"Viper!" Crane hissed.

"What? I miss Po and I think he would say something a long those lines in this situation."

"Of course you can have a chocolate cake, Viper," Great Master Viper said. "Any requests, Master Crane?"

"Candy oranges on the top, please."

"Of course, Master Crane! Leave everything to us. Just enjoy your time here, we'll take care of everything." He smiled as the owner came over and whispered something to him. "It's time to go now. I guess I lost track of time."

At this Crane and Viper quickly walked out of the restaurant. Crane looked back and could see Great Master Viper, his wife, and the mini-Vipers behind them.

"Viper," Crane said in a low voice, "We need to talk."

"Yes, we do," Viper said without hesitation. She knew what this was about, and they needed to think of a plan and fast.

"Viper, this isn't part of the plan. We're not suppose to be getting married. Master Shifu and our friends will be pissed when they find out!" Monkey especially.

"Crane, you don't think I don't know that? I know we need a plan, but what can we do?"

A thought came to Crane. "We can leave," he whispered softly.

Viper's eyes widen. "Leave? As in, leave right now?"

"I was thinking, when everyone is asleep, I fly us back to the Jade Palace, we listen to the story Tigress, Po, Mantis, and Monkey came up with, we go with it when Master Shifu asks us, Master Shifu doesn't find out what really happened, then we act as though this never happened, and it was all bad dream."

"It won't work," Viper said with a sigh.

"What do you mean? It's a perfect plan!"

"If we did do that, daddy will just bring the wedding to the Valley of Peace. Master Shifu and our friends will find out, then we'll have to tell them how we suddenly fell in love and are randomly getting married."

"What can we do?" Crane asked hopelessly.

"We can leave like you said, but let's leave on the day of the wedding, say a few hours before it starts."

"Yeah, but wouldn't your father just bring the wedding to the Valley of Peace, like you said?"

"Not if we're suddenly called away on a three year undercover mission." Viper grinned.

"What are you getting at, Viper?"

"Think about it, if we're called to go on an important, three year undercover mission, daddy would have to let us go as soon as possible."

"Your point is..."

Viper rolled her eyes. "You write a letter, telling daddy we have a three year, undercover mission on a descendant of Lord Shen, we tell him the letter is from Master Shifu, daddy will let us go, then we go back to the Jade Palace and pretend this never happened."

"I could just write the letter now, and tell him it's from Master Shifu, then we can leave," Crane said hopefully.

"He'll suspect something..."

"What will he suspect?"

"He's knows we don't really want this and will think, we're trying to get out of it."

"And us leaving a few hours before the wedding, won't make him suspect anything?"

Viper smiled. "No. We're going to be here for three weeks. We just have to..." She stopped and blushed.

"What?" Crane asked.

Viper moved in front of him, stopping him in his tracks. She leaned in and kissed him. Crane's eyes widen. Before he could respond to her kiss, she pulled away.

"What?" Crane asked stunned.

"We just have to show daddy, that... I love you and you love me."

"He already thinks we're very much in love." Crane was still dazed from the kiss.

"Which is a good thing... All we have to do now is go with it, the wedding, that is. When daddy sees that we're truly in love, and happy and excited about the wedding, he won't suspect anything when we have to leave on the mission. He'll see it as... 'something that can't prevented.'"

"It's seems very complicated, Viper?" Crane said. "I really don't think this plan will work."

"We have to try, Crane. If we don't try this, we'll end up getting married either way. This could work, Crane, trust me. Please, Crane, we have to try."

"There's one more thing that's on my mind," Crane said.

"What is it?"

"What if..." He sighed. "What if we do end up married?"

Viper laughed until she saw the worry in his eyes. "If everything works out, it won't happen."

"But what if it doesn't workout, Viper? What if we're standing at the alter together about to seal our lives with a kiss? Your father sees this as renewing our vows. For us, this is real, Viper. This is a real wedding! You're going to be my wife, and I'm going to be your husband. Do you have any idea what our friends and Master Shifu will say or do? We'll lose everything, Viper. Our positions as Masters, our lives at the Jade Palace..."

WHACK!!!

Crane placed his wing on his cheek where Viper had slapped him with her tail. He looked at her, stunned. It hurt, he thought in disbelief. Viper would never hurt him, but it hurt. He could see tears in her eyes through the darkness. He heard Viper's family stop in their tracks. They probably figured, him and Viper were having a small fight, which was normal for all young couples.

"Viper." He reached out to touch her, but she took off. Through the night, he could hear her crying softly. He put his outstretched wing by his side and sighed. What have I done?

As if reading his thoughts, Great Master Viper appeared by his side. "It's normal for couples to fight... Viper is probably really tired and she just wants to rest... Give her time, she'll come around..."

Crane started walking back with Viper's family. Great Master Viper went back to talking to his wife, and the mini-Vipers were asleep on Crane's back. Crane was quiet though. This whole situation was frustrating. As soon as he got back to Great Master Viper's house, he was going to the mountain top and train until dawn. That's all I need, he thought. Training. Just a few hours of training...

"You don't have money! I-I can't serve you, Howin!"

Crane knew that voice. At first he thought it was Mr. Ping, but he remembered the restaurant owner who showed him the way to Great Master Viper's house. Mr. Cheng! Crane rushed into the restaurant, followed by Great Master Viper. Inside, he saw Howin holding the scared goose by the neck, with his tail. Crane got into his fighting stance. Normally, He would try to avoid fighting, but now, he was aching for a fight, aching to release all his stress, anger, and frustration.

"Howin, let him go!" Great Master Viper said angrily to the red snake.

"What are you going to do about it, old man?" Howin sneered.

"I'll make you regret hurting him," Crane growled.

Howin dropped the goose and slithered out of the restaurant, but not before threatening Crane. "Watch your back, Crane. Viper will be mine and you'll be out of the picture."

Crane narrowed his eyes at Howin as he slithered away. He opened his wings, ready to fly after him so he could fight him, but Great Master Viper stopped him, placing his tail in front of Crane.

"No, Master Crane. Let him go. Nows not the time to fight him... Especially when you have my three daughters asleep on your back..."

Crane looked at his back, seeing the mini-Vipers still sound asleep. He turned back to Great Master Viper and bowed.

"Sorry, sir."

The Great Master smiled and turned to the restaurant owner. "Howin won't be coming back, Mr. Cheng. You don't have to worry."

Mr. Cheng hugged Great Master Viper and Crane's legs. Crane put his wing against the wall to keep himself from falling. "Thank you so much!" Mr. Cheng said happily. "Why don't you two stay for awhile? I'll make some noodles!" He released them, and Crane regained his balance.

Great Master Viper yawned. "Not tonight, Mr. Cheng, I'm really tired... Unless, Master Crane would like to stay for a bit..."

"Oh... I'm kinda..." He looked at the mini-Vipers.

The Great Master smiled and gathered the little snakes off Crane's back. "Its all right, Master Crane... Viper needs her space, and so do you. Stay and relax for awhile at Mr. Cheng's restaurant. I'll leave the door unlocked so you can come home whenever you're ready."

"Thank you, sir... Can you let Viper know where I am? Just incase she's wondering?"

"Yes. Goodnight, Master Crane."

"Goodnight, sir," Crane said as the Great Master left with his wife and the mini-Vipers.

"Come with me, Master Crane," Mr. Cheng lead him to the shaded bar. "What can I get you?" He asked when Crane sat down.

"I don't know," Crane said taking off his hat and placing in the seat next to him.

"Noodles?"

"I already had dinner."

"Rice cakes, perhaps?"

"No."

"Well, what would you like? I can make anything."

A thought came to Crane. He looked at Mr. Chen. "Do you have wine?"

"Yes! Of course!" Mr. Cheng walked over to a cabinet, in the corner of the kitchen, and opened it, revealing many bottles of red wine. He grabbed a bottle and a glass and walked back to Crane. "Here you go," Mr. Cheng said, filling the glass and giving it to Crane.

"Thank you." Crane brought the glass to his beak and drank all the wine in the glass.

"Would you like some more wine?"

"That would be nice."

Mr. Cheng filled his glass. Crane sighed, picking up the glass, and drinking down all the wine. He nodded to Mr. Cheng, letting him know to fill it.

"So, where are you from, Master Crane?" He asked while Crane downed another glass of wine. He filled the glass and looked at him for an answer.

"I'm from the Valley Peace. I live at the Jade Palace," Crane said playing with the glass, watching the wine as it swirled around in his glass. He wiped his eyes when his vision started to become blurry.

"The Jade Palace? Are... Are you part of the Furious Five?"

"Yeah... I'm the master of crane style."

"How is the Dragon Warrior?" Mr. Cheng asked excitedly. "Do you know him? Whats he like?"

Crane smiled, thinking of Po, his friend, the Dragon Warrior. "He's great... He's a good friend and... A great guy overall. I can trust him with my life." Even though he says, "blame Crane when something doesn't go right." Crane smiled while finishing another glass of wine, and letting Mr. Cheng fill his glass.

"Are you training with Great Master Viper?"

"Not really," Crane said sadly. "I'm here because..." He stopped and sighed frustratedly.

"What's wrong?"

"I'm getting married," Crane said drinking more of his wine. Kinda getting married, he thought.

"That's great! Who's the lucky girl?"

Crane poured himself more wine. "Viper... Great Master Viper's daughter... She and I are friends at the Jade Palace."

"Ohhh, but now you're both lovers! Congratulations, Master Crane!"

"Thanks," Crane said drinking down another glass of wine. Why is everything so blurry?

"You don't sound too happy."

"I'm just really nervous." Really nervous Viper's plan doesn't workout, really nervous we might end up married for real.

"Don't be nervous," Mr. Cheng said as he started cleaning up the kitchen. "As long as you're both in love, there is nothing to be nervous about."

Love? "Marriage is scary," Crane said picking up the bottle and pouring the last of the wine in his glass.

"It is," Mr. Cheng agreed. "Marriage is scary, but it's rewarding and a wonderful thing. Love is a wonderful thing. Falling in love, being in love, it's a great feeling!"

"How long have you been married, Mr. Cheng?"

"Oh! I was never married..." Crane choked on his wine. Mr. Cheng smiled and faced him. "But... I been in love before... Nothing is scary as long as you're with the one you love... Do you love Viper?"

Love. Crane pulled himself out of his seat and grabbed his hat, almost falling in the process. "Look, it's... It's getting late. I-I should be going, getting back to Viper... How much do I owe you?"

"Oh! You can eat and drink here anytime you want for free! Yes, and you should get back to Viper. Goodnight, Master Crane."

Crane waved and started stumbling out of Mr. Cheng's restaurant. Whats wrong with me? Crane wondered. His vision was very blurry, and all he could see was red. His legs were shaky and he had a hard time walking.

"Master Crane!" Crane stopped and leaned against the wall of the restaurant to keep from falling. He looked in the direction of Mr. Cheng. "You deserve Viper more than Howin," Mr. Cheng said. "Take care of her."

Crane nodded. "Goodnight, Mr. Cheng."

"Comeback soon!"

I will, Crane thought, stumbling out of the restaurant and to the red doors, leading out of the village, and to Great Master Viper's house.

When he stood at the steps, Crane could barely make out the Great Master's house. He carefully started going up the steps, struggling to keep his balance, but falling a few times. This must be how Po feels when he has to go up the stairs to the Jade Palace. Finally at the door of Great Master Viper's house, Crane breathed a sigh of relief. He opened the door and walked in. Through red eyes, Crane slammed from wall-to-wall trying to find Viper's room. At the end of the hallway, he crashed, hard into the wall, making him fall back. Ow! He stood up and felt around for Viper's door. Once he found it, he carefully slid it open and walked inside. Crane instantly stopped...

Laying on the bed, was Viper. Somehow, Crane could see her so clearly even though his vision was red and blurred. He walked over to the bed and took off his hat before laying down, on his side, facing Viper's sleeping form. He lifted his wing, wanting so desperately to touch her, to feel her, but he stopped... No, Crane realized. I can't do this. Viper is my friend. This would be wrong in so many ways, on so many levels. Crane closed his eyes and faced away from Viper, trying to clear his head...

As the night continued, Crane felt a burning, throbbing sensation in his stomach, that was keeping him from falling asleep. He didn't know what it was, but it felt painfully good. The urge to touch Viper came back. Facing her, he touched her gently with his wing, running it up and down her stomach. Viper is beautiful. How could he not see that before, after all these years they spent training together? She was stunning, she was perfect, and he...

"Crane?"
This is the fifth chapter in I Now Pronounce You Crane and Viper. This chapter was okay, could've been better. It sounded better in my head lol :)

Its getting interesting with Crane and Viper. The plan and if its going to work so yeah...

Po and the rest of the Furious Five will be back because who else is going to cover Crane and Viper and explain to Po, why Crane and Viper can't have babies together :P

Read and Review and Thanks for Reading :)
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