Here's another for you guys. I'm really happy you enjoyed the first story of my non-plot collection. Hope you like this one too.

Replying review from 'unknown': Yes, I really am 23. But I'm curious of what about it that bothers you.

On with the story.

Nightmare

Po watched helplessly, as Tigress struggled to escape from the chains that held her between two pillars. Every time he got close to her, he'd be pushed away from her by the creature that held her captive. That creature, was none other, than Ke-Pa. He laughed maniacally at the panda's fruitless attempts to rescue his mate.

"Poor Panda. So helpless to rescue his precious Tigress. I expected more of a fight from the "Dragon Warrior"." Ke-Pa laughed, stressing and air quoting 'Dragon Warrior'

Po tried summoning his hero's chi, but for some reason, it just wasn't responding.

"Whatever she saw in you, I'll never know." Ke-Pa said, as he flew over to the tiger master, who continued to struggle. "A strong, powerful tiger, like yourself, could have done so much better than that!" he told her, pointing towards the panda who tried, once again, to get to her, only to be pushed back again by Ke-Pa. Tigress growled menacingly at the dragon.

"Well, this has been fun, but I think I'll end your temporary suffering, with eternal suffering, Panda!" Ke-Pa exclaimed with an evil grin, as he opened out his fingers and let out more of his claws, charging it up with electricity.

"Now… which one should I aim for?" Ke-Pa playfully pondered. "How 'bout the little one." He said, as he got closer to Tigress.

Po was confused by what the dragon had said. "Little one? What little one?" Po asked.

Ke-Pa stopped his approach on the tiger and turned to face the Dragon Warrior. "You mean… you don't know? She hasn't told you?" he asked, his hand getting back to normal for the moment.

Po gave the dragon a blank look, which told him that the panda did not know. He turned to face the female tiger, as did Po. Tigress had her head down and ears pulled back, not wanting to look her panda in the eyes.

"Tigress?" Po asked worriedly.

Tigress slowly looked up with an apologetic expression.

"Tigress, what did he mean, by… little one?" Po asked. He was hoping it wasn't what he thought, but what else could it mean.

Tigress simply looked down at her stomach, then back up towards her panda.

"Tigress… are you… with my…" Po stuttered, Tigress nodded.

"Well, now that you know, time to cause you eternal suffering!" Ke-Pa exclaimed, recharging his hand. "Say goodbye to your family, Panda!" as he brought his claws towards Tigress' stomach.

"NNNOOOOOOOOO…..!"

"…OOOOOOOOOOO! NO!" Po cried out, jolting up from his bed into a sitting position. He was panting heavily and frantically looking around.

It was still dark out. Po jumped out of his bed and rushed over to Tigress' room. He found her sleeping peacefully. But that didn't stop him from running over and embracing her into a bear hug. Big mistake.

Tigress' eyes snapped open, and somehow managed to escape Po's bear hug and kung fu his butt to the floor. He lay on his stomach as she restrained his paws behind his back to keep him from escaping.

"Who are you and what were y— Po?" Tigress started demanding, but stopped when she realized who it was. She let go of his paws and allowed him to get back into a standing position. Once he did, he turned to face her, only to be greeted by a scowl, meaning she was pissed, and for good reason too.

"Po! What were you thinking! You know better than to suddenly grab me from my sleep! What in the world possessed you to—" She scolded him, but stopped when she saw a scared and worried look on his face. Her expression softened to one of concern.

"Po?" Tigress asked, as she gently placed her right paw on his left cheek. Po couldn't take it anymore and pulled her into a bear hug once again, and began to sob on her shoulder.

Tigress sighed. "Did you have a nightmare, Po?" She asked. She felt his head move in a nodding motion. Tigress hugged him back as much as she could to calm him down.

After a few minutes, he calmed down enough to break the hug. Tigress told him to sit on the bed and tell her what happened, as she sat next to him to comfort him. Po told her what happened, but left out the part about the 'little one'."

"Oh, Po," Tigress said worriedly; as she embraced him to comfort him once again. "That's terrible. I'm sorry you had such a dream, but Ke-Pa is gone, and I'm fine. So it's ok, it was only a really bad dream." She tried to assure him.

"No it's NOT ok, Tigress!" Po exclaimed, getting up from the bed and panickingly pacing around the room. "I was too weak! I was too weak to save you, and-" Po caught himself, before blurted it out.

"And what, Po?" Tigress asked, curiously tilting her head to the side.

Po sighed, and walked up to her and stood in front of her, as she sat on the bed and looked up at him, and him down at her.

"Po?"

"Tigress… tell me, truthfully. Are you carrying?" Po asked her.

"Am I… carrying?" Tigress raised an eyebrow, completely confused by the panda's behaviour.

Po kneeled down in front of her, so they were eye level. He asked her again, while resting his paw on her stomach. "Are you carrying?"

Tigress gasped and her face turned pale. "That's what he meant. But… how did he find out? Oh well, no sense in hiding it anymore."

Tigress sighed and gently placed both her paws on his, which rested on her belly. "Yes, Po. I am carrying." She replied, as she brought her right paw up to gently stroke his left cheek. "And it's yours."

Po frowned. "How long?" he asked.

"About a month. But… how'd you know?" she replied and asked.

It was then Po told her the part of the dream he had left out. It was also then that Tigress fully understood why he was so shaken up by his dream. Po asked her why she hadn't told him sooner. She apologised and told him, that she didn't want him worrying or fussing about her too much. Po understood, because he knew she didn't like being the center of attention, but he told her, that no matter what, he'd always worry about her. Even more so now that she's carrying. Tigress once again apologised and embraced him and he wholeheartedly returned it. When they broke apart, they stared lovingly into each other's eyes.

"How about you stay here the rest of the night, Po. I'm sure you'll feel better, knowing that we're both safe and sound in your protective arms." Tigress told him, their nose touching.

"I'd like that very much, Ti. Very, very much." Po replied.

They shared a passionate kiss, before getting to bed. Tigress fell asleep, comfortably wrapped in her panda's strong, comforting arms. And Po was able to sleep well, knowing that Tigress and their future, were wrapped safe and sound in his strong, protective arms.

Updated: 21.10.2013

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