Just a quick drabble I needed to get off my chest.
Tigress gazed into the flame. Its brilliant hues of orange and yellow lashed backwards in protest with every caress of the gentle night wind. She studied its movements intently, watching how it flickered and danced to the light breeze that wafted throughout the misty cave. The corners of her vision had all but faded leaving a sea of calm in its wake and the burning inferno to occupy her mind. The soft echos of waterdrops filled the cave as they found there way into the glowing pools that resided in it, adding to the serene ambience. She could see now why Shifu had made this his favorite spot to meditate. The Dragon Grotto gave off a seemingly mystical otherworldly aura like it was going to pull you deep into the depths, the ideal spot for anyone who wanted to get away from the troubles of life.
The tiger, however, had not come without reason. She was lost in a world of foreign emotions that had begun to slowly and silently suffocate her. She had no one to turn to either. Master Shifu most definitely not as he followed a strict doctrine free from the emotional burdens of life. Tigress had been taught to do the same through years of rigorous training. He was more of a teacher than a father figure. The Five? No. She had an image to maintain. An example to set. The flawless numb persona that she had forged over the years was but a mere façade in reality and only served to mask the real truth. What would the others think of her if they found out about this? And the panda? Well, he was the source of all this confusion.
Tigress put her complete focus on the flame, gaze unfaltering. She imagined that, in a way, the dim cave represented her essence and the little flame was Po's. He was the light in her darkness.
The feline sighed. She couldn't run away from these feelings forever.
FUN FACT: The form of meditation Tigress was doing is called Trataka (candle gazing).
I think if Tigress starts to realize her feelings in the fourth film then I believe it would look something like this. Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoyed.