Disclaimer: I don't (again) own any of the Kung Fu Panda characters

Disclaimer: I don't (again) own any of the Kung Fu Panda characters. I don't own Tai Lung (how I wish I did), Shifu, Oongway, and Tigress.

Next chapter of Tai Lung's past. Ever wondered what happened when he leaves to the village?

That's the only way. That's the only way to make Shifu proud of me. Nothing more. Once I've got the dragon scroll, Shifu will be so proud to say that I'm his best student that he's ever trained.

Years had gone by, a teenager now. Still, there wasn't any new student that Master Shifu or Oogway has trained yet. Have been a while. Oogway as usual will keep telling me things in circle and in the end; I have to answer a question with a question. When will that old turtle get to the point of what he wants to say. Shessh…

"Patients" Master Shifu answered.

"Patient is a virtue and it is not easy to come around. In this matter, you haven't mastered the art of being patient"

I frowned, "What..?"

"Nothing" Shifu chuckled to himself. "Oh, I almost forgot. Please go to the grocery shop and get some food for the kitchen. We're running out of supplies"

I nodded, "Ok"

I walked out of the Jade Palace until I've reached the stairs that leads to the village. There's way too many steps and it tales lots of time to get down by walking down. I started to wonder who the heck built these stairs and which idiot architecture build the Jade Palace up on top off a hill. By the time people got up here and down there, they're too exhausted to move anymore. Idiots

"Unless…"

I walked back a little and got on all fours.

"Prepare, crouch low, concentrate. It's all about landing and aerodynamics. Huh….." I exhaled, "And so we go"

I ran as quick as possible to pick up speed and jumped off the cliff. Concentrate, check for any obstacle that might ruin your landing or air force.

The wind was blowing right through my face and it felt great. I've never felt this way before. Imagine what it would be, flying. That's in one of those scrolls and I've got to learn how to do that.

Finally, I grabbed on a tree branch and leaped off. Safe.

"Whew, I guess the rumors are true then. Cats do land on all four" I chuckled.

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The busy market place is always busy with people doing their daily businesses and chores. Everyone is so busy with their work that if you put an explosive right in the middle of the town, nobody will even realize it.

I walked to my destination and got what I needed. Usually, I don't socialize much with the people of the village. Talk whenever I needed to and keep you trap shut if you know what's best.

"Hey girls, check that furry feline. He's so cute and adorable" My sensitive ears had picked up a conversation not far from where I was.

"Yeah. Check him out. He's oh so muscular and tough. I bet he can break anything with those paws" another girl said.

I got curious (A/N: In this case, curiosity did not kill the cat) and pretended to walk near at a slow pace while not making eye-contact. They talking about me?

"You've got to love that beautiful coat of white fur and spots. He is so handsome and a dreamer. Sigh….."

"I bet your crummy boyfriend don't have the guts to even talk to him. He's so tough and cool"

"Yeah, I like so want him right now"

Yup. They're talking about me and I don't think I want to hear them anymore. Tch… Females. You can never understand them. Oogway always said that male can' live without em' but can neither stand em'. I still don't get it.

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Evidently, I had to climb up all the way to the Jade palace.

"Sigh" Again

Once I've reached to the top, I quickly store all of the grocery into their respective places. Once again, my sensitive ears caught up another conversation.

"What the heck is wrong with these ears" I scolded myself.

I heard Master Oogway and Shifu talking just outside of the kitchen. I knew eavesdropping is bad but I was once again curious as to know what they are talking about.

"A female?" Master Shifu said with a shocking tone.

"Yes. Why? What's wrong with having a female student Shifu?" Replied Oogway.

"Er…Nothing. It's just…Will she be able to keep up with this training? Kung Fu is a difficult way of life. You said you found this cub. Maybe it was an accident that you found her. Maybe she belongs to someone from the village below"

"There are no accidents" Oogway replied again.

Eventually, Shifu gave up and the miniature red panda toke the young cub onto his paws.

"You have to name her as you have named Tai Lung, Shifu" Oogway remarked.

Shifu thought for a while and said,

"I will name her Tigress. Other than Tai Lung, you will be my next excellent student. Maybe even a dragon warrior. That's if Tai Lung doesn't fulfill his destiny"

I gasped. WHAT?! NEVER!! Never will I lose to a female. Never!! I will fulfill my destiny as Shifu has foretold. I will not lose. I will be the dragon warrior.

I quickly ran out and pretended that I didn't hear anything.

"Master Shifu. I'm back. I'm ready to continue my training" I frantically said.

"Shifu chuckled. "No need to rush Tai Lung. There is plenty of time. Here. This young cub is Tigress. She will be the new student here"

I stared at Tigress's eyes for what felt like hours. This tiger? No, she won't. But somehow, I felt another urge to continue to stare into her beautiful eyes. What is this feeling?

I let out a low growl. "Hmph" I turned away and walked into the room where the 1000 scrolls were kept.

I've got to master all of them or else I will disappoint Master Shifu. Then that Tigress will not receive the dragon scroll.

No…That will never happen. Nobody can change my destiny. I will receive the dragon scroll. Nobody can deny my destiny.

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ReckonNairu : Hey, thanks for the review. Actually, I wanted to just write 3 chapters but since you wanted to see a nerve attack chapter, I will. I wanted to do it because ideas started to form in my dam imagination after that and it connects wonderfully with the ending. Thanks.