BATTLE OF SICKNESS

THIS IDEA POPPED IN MY HEAD WHEN I WAS ILL. HOPE YOU'LL ENJOYY.

It was a cold day in the Valley of Peace. Po was in the kitchen, making soup. The four were gone for a mission to another city. He and Tigress were alone in the Jade palace. "I wonder where is Tigress. Haven't seen her from the morning." He said to himself. "I should go and check." Po left the kitchen. He went to Tigress' room and knock.

"AAACHOO!" her sneezing voice came. "Uh… come in." She said in a sniffing voice.

Po entered the room and saw Tigress lying in her bed, her nose twitching and her body shivering lightly. "Tigress? You okay?"

"*Sniff* Yeah, *Cough* I am… fine." She replied.

"I don't think so. You're looking ill." Po said in concern.

"What? I am ill? No. *Cough* Of course not." She said. Po couldn't help but figure out that the Grandmaster was surely sick.

"Wait." Po said and placed a paw on her forehead, it was hot as steamed dumplings! "Man, you're sick!"

"No, I am not!" She said loudly, and started coughing.

"Tigress, you are sick." Po answered.

"I said I am not… AACHOOO! ...sick!" she replied with a sneeze. She sniffed.

"Let me do your check up." Po said and came near her.

"Wha- What are you gonna- AAH!" She yelped as Po used two fingers to open her eye, and look into it.

"Hmm… I see."He said and let go of her. "Now open your mouth, Tigress." Po instructed. She nodded and opened her mouth. "A little bit wider." Tigress opened her mouth wider. "Wider." He said. She widened more. "A little more." He said again, peeking in her mouth. She was now having trouble. "More, Tigress. Wider." She pushed him away and closed her mouth.

"You gonna get into my mouth?! I can't open wider!" She shouted.

"Ok, sorry. Now open it." Po pulled out her tongue when she opened her mouth and looked at it. "Hmm… I see. You've a fever." She sweat-dropped.

"Po, I know I have a fever!" Tigress shouted.

"See, I told ya'." Po said smirking, as Tigress sneezed again. "Tigress, you're sick. That means you must rest… the whole day."

"Ok."

"Alright. Tigress, want something to eat?" Po asked.

"Yep." She replied, sniffing.

"Ok. You rest, I'll bring it." Po said and left the room. After some minutes. "Order up!"

"*Sniff* Thanks Po." She thanked him. Po placed a small table in front of her and placed the tray on it.

"Try the soup, Tigress." Po said smiling.

"Sure." She picked up the soup bowl and brought it to her mouth, her hand was shivering, as she almost dropped the bowl.

"Watch it, Ti." Po said and helped her. "Here, let me feed you."

"Po, I am not a child." She said annoyed.

"But you're sick." Po said. "And there is no problem in getting fed by me." Po said, winking. She smiled.

"Okay." Po used a spoon to feed her the soup. "Its delicious, Po." She said smiling.

"Glad you liked it." Po said smiling. Po picked up the cup and brought it to her mouth. "How's the Tea?"

"Very nice." She replied, smiling. "T-thanks Po. For feeding me." She said. Po smiled sweetly at her. "A-AACHOO!" She sneezed.

"Here," Po handed her a tissue.

"Thanks."

"Ok. Now drink this medicine, Tigress." Po said, holding a medicine in a spoon. He pushed the spoon inside her mouth.

"Yuck! It was bitter!" she said. Po chuckled.

"Feeling better now, Ti?" He asked.

She sniffed. "Yeah. But my head hurts." She said groaning.

"Let me massage you." Po said softly massaging her forehead.

"Thanks, Po." She said.

"Anytime Tigress."

"Dragon Warrior! Grandmaster!" Zeng screamed, as he came flying in and bumped to a wall. Tigress groaned.

"Uh, can't you keep quiet?" She said, placing a hand on her forehead.

"Bad news! Bad news!" He shouted.

"What is it?" Po asked.

"The Qui-Xing army is coming to attack the Valley of Peace!"

"WHAT?!" Po and Tigress shouted in unison, totally shocked.

"Yes! They're armed, and could reach soon!" Zeng told.

"What are we supposed to do now, Tigress?" Po asked in tension. She thought for a while.

"This is a big problem, Po. We've to do something." She said and got out of her bed. She tried to stand up, but fall back, getting caught by Po. He laid her back on the bed.

"Tigress, you're in no condition to fight, or even stand up."

"But *Cough* I can't just lay on my bed, resting, while everyone is in a big trouble." She said, trying to get out of her bed again.

"Tigress, you need to rest! You are in no condition to fight that army!" Po said, pushing her back to the bed.

"I think… you're right Po." She replied, giving up. "But our Valley is in danger. The four aren't here, and I am in no condition to fight. You're the only one who can stop that army, Po. You must do something."

"But, how can I-" Tigress raised a paw to stop him.

"I know this isn't easy, Po. And maybe its hardly possible for you to fight and defeat an army without any help. But be understanding, Po. You must try. The safety of our valley is in your hands, Po." She said.

"No. What I was about to speak was, how can I leave you here in this condition? I mean you're sick, and you cannot take care of yourself alone. I can't leave you like this." Po said, getting on his knees stubbornly.

"Po, that makes no sense. You can't leave everyone in danger just to save me. You must go and fight." She said. She then started coughing violently. Po quickly handed her a glass of water.

"But what if I went to fight and… something happened you?!" Po said, controlling his tears.

Tigress grabbed his paw. "Po, nothing will happen, don't worry. And even if… something happened to me, I'll be glad that you were able to save our valley." Po couldn't help but shed a tear at her kindness. She wiped away the tear.

"Stop crying like an idiot, Dragon Warrior. I hate seeing tears in your eyes." She said, letting go of his paw. "And I want you to evacuate the village as soon as possible before the army approaches, am I understood?" Po nodded and stood up, bowing his head down. "And don't worry about me, Po. Or you'll be unable to focus on your fight." Po nodded again. "Now… go and get ready." Po stared at her for a moment and bowed respectfully.

"Alright, Tigress. Take care of yourself… as much as you can." And he left the room. He could still hear Tigress coughing and sneezing, but he knew he couldn't do anything.

To Be Continued…

Uh Oh, Tigress is sick and the Valley is under attack? Now Po must do something, he needs to fight alone. But can he focus on his fight, while Tigress is sick? We'll know in the next chapter.

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