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Tigress's Two Realities

Chapter 1: Po Dies

Tigress's P.O.V

I saw Po fly into the water. My heart skipped a beat as I was relieved to see him floating on a piece of wood. Happiness flooded within me as I reached out for him. He took my paw and I pulled him out of the water. He stared at me unable to say anything probably thinking I was mad at him for not staying in the jail and dying on us. At least I thought he was dead but when I saw him on that rooftop glaring down at Shen, my fears vanished. I decided to speak so I smiled at him letting him know we were still friends. "Well that was pretty hardcore," I told him. He remained silent and hugged me. My body tensed for I never got many hugs but before I could hug him back, I heard Po yell out in pain.

Pulling away from him I saw blood pouring from his side. My eyes widened as I saw Shen soaked and bleeding holding his knife. He pulled the dagger out of Po's ribs and plunged it into his back as he fell into the murky water dead. "No!" I yelled as Po fell to his knees. I caught him as I held him in my arms tears stinging down from my face.

"Po!" I heard Viper yell. Master Croc and Master Ox rushed to get a healer as I held Po in my arms.

"Ti-gress," Po said his voice fading.

"Shh don't talk Po save your strength," I told him trying to use my tail to stop the blood from flowing.

"I'm sorry, y-you didn't…want to see…your friend die," he continued looking up at me. The light in his eyes was fading faster.

"Po, don't say that you will be fine I am here I got you," I told him trying to keep my fear down.

"I…should have listened…should…have stayed…in the …jail. Guess…this was my…last fight. It was…an …honor to fight… with… all of you" Po said his breathing becoming shallower. "Watch …over my…dad Ti, and promise…me …one thing," Po said holding onto my paw.

"What Po?" I asked unsure what to do anymore.

"Be…a good…Dragon…Warrior," Po said his voice above a whisper. I couldn't believe my ears Po was giving me the title.

"No Po, you are the Dragon Warrior not me. You will make it and we will have many more battles just don't give up," I begged. Tears fell from my face onto his but he frowned as he wiped away my tears.

"I'm sorry…Tigress…I am done…goodbye…my…friend," he said and then his eyes closed as his head fell back. His paw slid out of mine and fell to the ground.

"Po? Po!" I shouted as I shook him trying to get him to open his eyes. It was no use my fear came true Po was dead. My body shook as I let out an inhuman roar and held Po's lifeless body. The tears fell as my heart broke. I lost my best friend and no matter of training or praying would bring him back.

The healers wrapped up Po's body I wanted to bury him in the Valley of Peace. Once I saw his face covered I went back to the boat. It was a long and silent ride back home as the others mourned Po's death. Viper was crying into Crane's chest as Monkey held himself tears falling from his face. Mantis just sat in a corner not speaking just staring into open space. Shifu was on deck looking off into the sea and I hid in the darkness shedding silent tears.

We arrived back home and I made it my personal duty to tell Mr. Ping about Po's death. "Where is the Dragon Warrior? It is my son's birthday and all he wanted was to see the Dragon Warrior," a pig mother was telling Mr. Ping.

"How about some birthday tofu," Mr. Ping said trying to be polite.

"You know what maybe we will come back later. Any idea on when the Dragon Warrior will be back?" the mother asked him.

"I don't know okay, maybe never! I am worried he is my son and I am his dad it is my job to worry about him. Why couldn't he stay here and sell noodles?" Mr. Ping cried. A pain in my chest increased for I would only add to Mr. Ping's pain. With a determined look I stepped out of the shadows.

"Mr. Ping," I called softly.

"Oh Master Tigress, what a surprise. Did you and the five along with my son save China?" he asked a small smile on his face.

"Yes, we did sir," I told him.

"Oh good because I made these t-shirts saying my son and the five saved China. Speaking of Po where is he?" Mr. Ping asked looking around.

"I-I am sorry Mr. Ping but Po was killed saving China. We have his body at the Jade Palace and plan on burying him tomorrow," I told him. Mr. Ping's face paled as did the mother pig. His eyes went wide as his beak opened wide.

"My Po dead? No please no!" he cried as the tears fell and he sank to his knees sobbing. The child pig cried as his mother led him away tears falling from her face. I did the only thing I could do and that was hug Mr. Ping as he sobbed on my chest. The funeral took place each member along with Shifu and Mr. Ping said kind words about Po. We all threw lotus blossoms onto his grave as the last mound of dirt covered his coffin. Then the rain fell as if the universe knew today was a sad day.

After that Mr. Ping left to go back to his shop and the rest of us returned to the Jade Palace. Shifu decided to give us a day off to mourn Po in our own way. Monkey looked down at the steps and tears fell from his face.

"Po always had trouble with the stairs but he always made it to the top," he said.

"He made the best dumplings," Mantis said smiling.

"He was always a good friend to us would do anything for us," Crane said sadly.

"I can't believe he is gone," Viper cried as she burst into tears. Crane held her again as he led her into her room. The others silently went to their rooms as I stood and looked into Po's room. His action figures were on the table and I remember that day when I left to be Mistress Mugan's student. He actually gave me his prized possessions so I wouldn't forget him or the others. According to Viper, he even took Kung Fu more seriously just so I would come back. I held the Po figurine in my paw and took it with me. I took one last look at the room until tomorrow and said my goodbye.

"Goodbye Po, I will miss you my friend," I said shedding my last tears. I closed the door and went to my room crying myself to sleep. The next morning I heard the morning gong. "That is weird I thought Shifu gave us the day off?" I wondered as I got up. Then I noticed the Po figurine I had in my arms last night was gone. "Oh no, where is it?" I asked looking all over my room for it. I couldn't find it but I had to get out of my room to greet Shifu or I would be punished. So, I took a deep breath and left my room. Everyone was standing outside their doors smiling happily.

How can they be so happy now knowing Po is dead? Maybe they are just trying to be brave, my mind thought. Just as Shifu appeared Po's door opened. To my surprise and mere astonishment Po stepped out alive and well. "Po," I said in awe. Was this a dream? He couldn't be alive we buried him yesterday.

"Good morning students," Shifu said.

"Good morning Master," we all said including Po.

"Since you worked hard saving China I am giving you the day off to relax but tomorrow we will be training so use your free time wisely," he said and left the room.

"Alright guys I will make a victory breakfast then go to my dad's and help him with the restaurant," Po said smiling.

"Awesome race you Monkey!" Mantis called as they ran to the kitchen Viper and Crane following them. I touched Po's arm and he felt real but he was dead.

"What is wrong Ti?" Po asked looking at me.

"You are supposed to be dead," I told him.

"Oh you had that nightmare again huh?" Po asked.

"What?" I asked not knowing what he meant.

"On our way back to the Valley you kept having this dream that I died but I am here and alive," he said smiling. "Don't worry Ti, I would never leave you guys now come on I am hungry and need to eat," he chuckled. He headed for the kitchen as I followed. All day I spent with him and pinching myself to see if I was dreaming. I wasn't and thought yesterday was a dream. Later that night I fell asleep happy to know Po was safe and sound. The next morning however I awoke to the birds chirping and not the morning gong.

"Odd Shifu said we were training today," I said getting up. Then I saw the Po figurine in my arms and my eyes widened. "How did this get here I thought I lost it," I said. I got up and saw Viper in the hallway looking really sad.

"Hey Viper where is everyone?" I asked looking around.

"The boys are still in their rooms," she told me.

"Well we better get them up or Shifu will be mad if we miss training. You get Monkey, Mantis, and Crane. I will get Po," I said.

"What are you talking about we don't have training today remember yesterday. And why would you wake up Po?" Viper asked looking sadder.

"So, he won't miss training," I said.

"Tigress, Po died two days ago remember, we buried his body yesterday," she told me. Then tears fell and she zoomed into her room. I couldn't believe my ears Po was dead but I just saw him yesterday or did I? I wasn't sure anymore.

Author's Note: I hope you all enjoyed this chapter and please review.