Hello all, I'm a newcomer to FanFiction.net, and an avid fan fiction reader... Eventually I'll be uploading a story or two or thousands, depending on how my writing style develops. Recently, I saw Kung Fu Panda, and LOVED IT!! So much, in fact, that I decided my first story would be about it. Not too much else to say, except I hope that my writing style can develop enough to match my overactive and obsessive imagination.

Not too much to say about my personal effects, except I'm currently 19 years old; And no, my name will remain a mystery unless you pay me to tell you...

I am also currently an Architecture student attending University of Illinois at Chicago, as a Sophomore.

Kippis' story information:

Info on 'Between the Past and the Present':

I have indeed uploaded (and now completed) my first Kung Fu Panda fanfic, so please feel free to take a look for yourselves on the KFP archive page. But don't take that as a shameless plug or anything. Rather, a shameless self-promotion of sorts.

At 33 chapters, it is my longest work of fiction to date; And more incredible than that, it has recieved more than 10,000 hits as of August 11th. Thank you all for the tremendous feedback and comments!

Info on 'Elegant, Graceful, and Clumsy':

This is a collection of short stories that follow Po and Tigress' relationship.. Many of the shorts in this story (referred to here as 'Quickies') will mainly be based on the foundation of an intimate relationship between the two. Some will also be plain old friendship shorts.

Keep in mind that a good deal of these will not follow any specific plot framework; therefore, linear development between them is nil, bordering on non-existant.

Unless specially noted, they also will have no common ground with my other KFP fic.

Info on Hard Habit to Break':

This story was one of those 'spur-of-the-moment, totally unprepared for' narratives, based on a song I recently found (and loved), named just the same as the title of the fic, performed by the rock band 'Chicago'. Based on an already founded relationship, Po grapples with the harsh reality of the abrupt ending of his intimate relationship with Tigress. I will not reveal any more information than that, so JUST READ IT!

Info on ideas for stories in general:

I'm currently working on a second Kung Fu Fanfic, it's a midquel chronicling events within my first story 'Between the Past and the Present'... HOORAY!!

Update on midquel as of August 13: The Midquel that I have begun working on for my story (mentioned above) will be posted as soon as I get settled with moving back down to school. Look for Written in the Wind', which is as of now the official title of the fic! Chapter updates most likely will occur once or twice a week, depending on my workload from school, work, etc...

AS OF OCTOBER 4, 2008: This midquel has been put on indefinite haitus.. I ran out of steam with this story's plotline. I may release it at one point or another, but we'll see.

Other personal data:

Gender: Male

Occupation: Student

Hometown: Chicago, IL (the best city on Earth, thank you very much)

So yeah, until then,

Peace out, ya'lls!

If you have any questions about my work, or if you would like to just send a good word my way, send out a PM or email me: daprato02@sbcglobal.net

Oh, and be sure to check out my brand new beta-reader profile.. That's correct, dear readers, I have decidedly become a beta for anyone who needs my help. So any projects and collaborations that somehow involve my assistance are now officially granted!