What happened so far...
Tigress had nightmares about her past and began to get answers: her dead mother's ring was found. After an incident with the Polecats, a large group of very skilled thieves, the Masters soon got acquainted with Vixey, a red fox detective. She gained the trust of the Masters and helped defeat the Polecats in their attempt to take Tigress. Eventually, the Polecats returned and Tigress and Vixey made a run for it. They ended up in Cheng Guang City of the Ju Long Province, where Huang Zu, the tyrant, ruled. Due to Vixey's trick, Tigress made it back to the Jade Palace. Hearing of Vixey's death sentence, the warriors returned to Cheng Guang City, resulting in Tigress's forced marriage and the others' near-death. Then, Tigress met her father, Li, and learned what had happened to her family. The prince, Jian Kang, requested Tigress's help in ridding the world of his father and changing the Ju Long Province for the better. The attempt failed, and Li became injured and poisoned, Huang Zu learning soon after of Tigress actually being the child of two of his slaves. Huang Zu ordered Tigress's death, making the "dead" Masters return and help her fight the guards and Polecats. Tigress fought Huang Zu, but was poisoned. Jian Kang killed his father instead and freed the slaves from their confinement. Tigress was healed from the poison and visits her dying father, receiving his ring just before he died. Vixey joined the Masters and is still quickly learning new Kung Fu techniques...
"Go now!" Tigress called.
Vixey ran at the obstacle course. Of course the swinging ax frightened her, as did the arrows she'd have to evade for almost three meters. She finally reached the platform.
"Talia Leap!" Tigress shouted.
Vixey did as she was told... and landed lightly on her feet, right where she was supposed to.
"You did it!"
Vixey started jumping up and down in excitement, squealing.
"Well done, V-!" Tigress started, but she stopped when the fox put her in a tight hug.
"... Vixey," she said sternly.
Vixey quickly let go.
Moments later, they began laughing as they returned to the barracks.
"So what do I learn next?" Vixey asked.
"It depends," Tigress told her. "But it might have to wait."
"Oh, yeah," Vixey said. "I forgot about the Jade Festival. Do you think anyone can complete the challenge?"
"Let's hope someone can," Tigress responded. "But I'm sure there are a handful who will win."
"It's just the first who can get the job."
"Exactly."
I know it's a little confusing, but all will be explained in the next few chapters.