Aaaaaalriiiight, so who is ready to witness a murder because you are going to presence Master Viper's death, you are going to read a scene so extremely gory, that MA rating will not cover it...
I'm only joking I would never do something like that for several reasons, 1.- I have been accused of being crazy, but I just can't write that stuff (I might vomit if I tried, that or snap and start writing maniacal stuff), 2.- Come on I can't kill Master Viper, and 3.- Tigress wouldn't kill her best female friend, she would just put her in a coma.
I chatted enough on with the story.
Chapter three: Mess with cats, you get the claws.
In a small village a day and a half away from the valley of peace
Song had been traveling all day and was starting to feel tired thanks to all the walking she had been doing, so she decided that she had made a decent distance, and maybe it was time to stop for the day, there was nothing she wanted more than to get to the valley of peace and see her beloved panda to give him a BIG hug, but she needed the rest besides she knew that there wouldn't be any other villages after this one, and she wanted to camp the less times possible, so she concluded that she had to find an inn to spend the night.
She walked for some time through the busy village streets looking for the inn which appeared to almost be avoiding her since she couldn't find it, she was getting really frustrated with her vain search.
"Ugh, what must a girl do to find an inn these days" She tiredly thought practically dragging her feet because of how tired she was. She kept walking for fifteen more minutes until she managed to find it, she went in, paid for a room, and went in to take a nap "Well, only one more day and a half and we'll be back together my dear panda, only one more day and a half" She excitedly thought as she yawned and fell asleep smiling.
The jade palace, Sacred Peach Tree of Heavenly Wisdom
Viper was making her way towards the peach tree holding onto a plate of dumplings to put her plan in action, it was a pretty simple plan actually she just had to act a little too nice towards Po while Tigress was watching, so the tiger got a little green inside those amber eyes of hers, after all tigers were really possessive animals and couldn't resist the urge of protecting their "property". She knew this was practically a suicide idea, and very painful one at that but if she played her cards right then she could get her way in this situation, she already knew Tigress was watching because she caught a glimpse of her at the roof watching the dragon warrior perform his meditation. When she was almost at the peach tree she took a VERY deep breath to ease her nerves, and mentally prepare herself for what she was about to do, then she exhaled and put on the most seductive smile she could muster and finished ascending the stairs and slithered sensually (no idea how that would be) towards Po.
-Hello Po how are you?-Viper asked with a seductive voice, and the plan was put in motion.
At roof of the jade palace while Viper was ascending the stairs
Tigress was watching intently how Viper climbed the steps towards the peach tree and her panda with that sly smile on her face that was making her fur stand on end "What the hell is happening? Why is Viper wearing so much make up? What is it with the dumplings? And most importantly of all why in the world is she smiling like that?" Tigress thought as a sickening feeling started to form in the pit of her stomach, she wasn't liking this one bit, but maybe she was overthinking things "For her sake, I hope I am being paranoid" She thought as she continued to watch what was her reptilian friend up to.
Back at the peach tree, a few moments before Viper's entrance
Po was just siting there under the peach tree doing his meditation exercises inhaling and exhaling at a slowly and steady rhythm, to stay in a peaceful state or at least that was what he was trying to do because he couldn't shake the feeling of being watched, but decided to shrug it off and continue with his meditation. His plan was short lived since all his focus was obliterated by delicious smell that invaded his nostrils, he was going to turn around and look for it but soon heard call out behind him.
-Hello Po, how are you?- said an all too familiar voice which he could identify as Viper's, but there was something peculiar in her tone of voice.
-Viper?-Po replied just to make sure as he turned around, and sure enough her snake friend was right there holding a plate of steaming dumplings, wearing a lot of make up, and a weird look on her face in his opinion "Okaaay, what's up with her today?" Po asked himself, but couldn't give himself an answer, so he just acted normal-Hey Viper! What is up, is there something I can do for you?-Po asked in his usual cheery attitude.
-Oh nothing much really I was just doing my meditation, got a little hungry, went to the kitchen, saw you up here, and decided that maybe I could join you up here while we shared this dumplings, you want one?- Viper explained holding her fake seductive gaze.
-Don't mind if I do-Po exclaimed while he grabbed a dumpling and tossed it into his mouth. It was quite good actually, not as good as one of his father's dumplings, but more than good enough-WOW Viper! These are really good, did you make them?-Po asked as he grabbed another one.
Viper giggled at his praise and slithered to rest next to him leaving the bowl between them, so they could both enjoy them.
-Yeah I did, you really think I made them well?-Viper replied, and Po nodded as a response since he was still chewing-Well thank you Po how sweet of you to tell me that-Viper said taking a dumpling herself.
-So how has you meditation been doing, I know it is not something so difficult to do, but still...- Po said trying to establish a conversation with the snake.
-Well, as you said it is not something difficult to do, why are you asking, something different with yours?-Viper asked him too, while she looked up at the panda with a raised eyebrow.
-It's nothing really, but the whole time I just couldn't help but feel like I was being watched, as if someone was out looking at me without me looking at them-Po replied. This caused the snake master to laugh some because she knew Tigress was watching Po from the roof.
-You won't say, very strange indeed-Viper said while she took a glance at the roof and spotted the feline warrior looking at them with a suspicious stare directed mostly at her which was a good sign, her plan was working fine she just needed to turn up the level a bit. First step into the new level, a challenging glare directly to where she guessed the felines eyes were along with a cocky smirk to give the fake message which she believed was received since she could see the tiger master gaining a look of shock, and then of intense rage. Viper new she was playing with fire here, and would have to watch her back until after the confrontation she was going to have, so when she saw that her message was received she turn her attention back to the panda beside her.
Up at the roof, just when Viper sent her "message"
Tigress could only stare in disbelief at look her best female friend was giving her, but that disbelief soon turned into a feeling of anger that burned with more intensity than the sun "No, no, no, NO, no freaking way, that two faced harlot is all into MY panda. Sure she goes to me and asks all of those questions to make me nervous, and then goes with him and makes the first move, I bet she had her eye on him since the beginning, she goes all Mrs. Sweetie with everyone to deceive me just to have the surprise factor in the end, how could I not notice? She is no sister of mine, she is a back stabbing, man stealing slut. Well if she thinks I'm just gonna stand by and let her take my dragon warrior away she is dead wrong, she had her chance to act two years ago now I am present and no one will take him from me, not even my so called sister. For now I'll wait and see how far she goes so I can decide how much time will she stay at the infirmary" Tigress darkly thought as she unconsciously growled watching the dragon warrior and the snake master interact.
Down at the peach tree
Po and Viper had already finished with the dumpling and were just sitting there watching the sunset. Since the bowl was empty Viper put it aside and slithered closer to the dragon warrior keeping their bodies just an inch apart from each other knowing full well that the rage inside the tiger master had to be growing wildly by each second that passed. She could see by the position of the sun that it was almost time for dinner, but she had just one more thing to do before they had to return to the palace. She slowly made her way away from the dragon warrior and over to the peach tree's trunk, and started to climb it.
-Viper what are you doing? Be careful you can hurt yourself-Po stated in worried tone, he didn't want his friend to get hurt. But she kept anyways it was her strategy after all.
-Oh don't worry Po I just wanted that peach I won't hurt myself getting a peach-Viper replied while going along one of the branches towards a peach up the dragon warrior's head.
-Viper you know you could have asked me to get it, it is practically above me-Po replied still in his worried tone. Everything was going according to Viper's plan, a few more seconds and she would pull last trick before dinner. While she was reaching for the peach she faked losing her balance as if she was going to fall.
-AAAAHHHH...Po catch me!- she yelled in a high enough voice just to make sure to get Tigress attention, and after saying this she threw herself off the tree branch.
-WHOA!- Po exclaimed as he threw himself under the place Viper would hit so she landed on his belly which caused him to release an Ooof since this knocked the wind a little bit out of him-Haaah...haaaaah-Po inhaled as hard as he could, he looked at his belly to see that Viper's face was insanely close to his which caused him to blush madly-Uh...um are you alright Viper? Are you hurt?-he asked in the most serious tone he could muster.
-I am thanks to your firm and fluffy tummy Po- Viper replied getting closer to his face-thanks for catching me-Viper said slithering off his tummy much to the panda's relief. He was going to say something, but the dinner gong rang which meant they had to return to the palace, so he could prepare dinner Viper turned around and started to make her way over to the palace leaving a confused panda behind.
"Alright what in the world just happened now" Po thought, but decided to forget about it and make his way over to the palace.
Jade palace's roof, when Viper fell of the tree
Tigress was boiling in rage while watching the snake traitor make her stunt just to be caught by the panda she loved so dearly, him always so caring and thoughtful, and this scaled slut was taking advantage of it. But what really ticked her off was seeing how Viper put her face closer to Po's "Infirmary my ass, that snake is going straight to the graveyard, I will break every little bone she has in that noodle body she possess and I am doing it right NOW!" Tigress roared in her mind, but before she could jump down to the peach tree to kill the snake the dinner gong rang "Dam it gong! You just love to interrupt me right? All well that snake is not getting away that easily, we'll have our "chat" later tonight" Tigress thought while clenching her fists and cracking her knuckles before going in the palace's direction to get dinner, all the while deciding what to make out off the snake master when she got her in her claws.
At the village inn Song was staying at
Song woke up some time later with a dreamy smile on her face because of the dream she had had, she dreamt that she arrived to the valley and was greeted by Po wearing one of his charming smiles, she ran up and jumped into his arms as he swung her around while telling her how much he missed her, and how he loved her, then Po put her down and gave her a slow, warm, and loving kiss on the lips while she purred at his affection, then they became boyfriend and girlfriend, and later on got married and had kids. But like all dreams they must come to an end, she was kind of sad it did but liked the idea of maybe turning her dream into a reality. She sat up her bed and stretched letting out a yawn for later standing up and popping her back and neck, the bed was not bad but it she had slept better. Song felt a little hungry so she decided to head into town to grab a bite of whatever she found.
When she got out it was already dark outside, but the village's business didn't seem to falter, in fact it seemed that this was one of those towns with a big night life, this fact made Song a little uneasy since everyone knew that lots of crazy stuff happened in this time of day for this kind of towns, so she decided to eat something fast to be able to return to the inn. She found a noodles establishment, took a seat and started reading the menu, being in there brought her the fond memories about a certain giant panda and the day they met, and how he ate her head while she was trying to kiss him, she giggled a little at the memory. She would never be proud of what she did during those times, but she thanked whatever force that brought Po into the picture, to her he was like an angel sent from above, someone who was born to make her happy. While she was remembering the time she met her beloved and trying to decide what to eat the people inside the restaurant had started to leave, by the end the only ones left were Song, a group 3 yaks at a table to her right, and at a table to her left was a lioness and a female cheetah about the same age as she was. Song thought the yaks looked suspicious, she could feel that they weren't good people and the fact that one of them was speaking about some guest getting comfy while the other two laughed only made her more wary, but she stopped paying attention to them when that two felines at her left got into a conversation that REALLY interested her.
-So how have been your travels Xia?-asked the cheetah to her partner, taking a sip of her tea.
-Pretty well actually, the last valley I visited was a veeeryyy good place, it was called the valley of peace, it's not too far from here- the lioness, presumably Xia stated purring with a wide smile.
-Ohhoho, I've seen that look before, you met someone well don't just stand there tell good ol' Wing all about him-The cheetah stated getting excited.
-I didn't actually meet him, but I'll tell you he is a very good catch. And it was as if something from above sent him in the right moment-said the lioness with dreamy eyes. Song chocked on her noodles a little bit at the statement, she only knew of one someone who could enter that description.
-Weeell come on just tell me already, Who is him? What is him? And How does he look like?- Wing urged Xia.
-Ok, ok, geez. Look I better tell you what happened, so I was walking through the village's market place looking around trying to get me a souvenir from the valley when all of a sudden I hear someone yell "BANDITS" and everyone started to run in all directions. They were running, so fast that one of the villager knocked me to the floor, luckily I stood up before they could crush me and I started running myself but I ended up bumping into a big and ugly boar. When he saw me a wicked smile formed in his face and he grabbed me by the neck, I was so scared Wing, the boar threaten to cut my throat if I moved and he started moving his gross face to mine-Xia said with a disgusted look, which quickly transformed into a dreamy smile-Buy then, before he could put his lips on me he showed up, out of the blue the boar is launched to the air still grabbing my neck taking me with him, but he was suddenly slammed by what I only could see as an orange and black blur, when I started falling I could only look down at the approaching floor, so I only closed my eyes waiting for impact but it never came instead I felt as something firm but soft grabbed me and stopped my fall, when I opened my eyes I saw that I was being held by a really cute giant panda-Xia continued as Wing listened in amazement and Song who was also listening was starting to get kind of angry at the story since this girl was talking of HER male, but she decided to let her finish her story-He put me down gently while I looked at his jaded eyes, but before I could say something he rushed up to the battlefield to get rid of the bandits along with other five animals that I think were a monkey, a snake, a mantis, a crane, and a tiger. When they were done with the bandits they tied them up and then dashed off to someplace while the villagers cheered at the victory of the furious five and the dragon warrior- Xia finished her story with a dreamy sigh.
-Wow, so you are telling me you were saved by THE dragon warrior, the most powerful warrior in China?-Wing asked with interest to which the lioness nodded-Well that story was amazing, but I didn't know you were attracted to blobs- Wing stated in a snobbish tone. The comment almost made Song jump out of her chair and rip the cheetah's throat out, but she managed to get a hold of herself.
-What are you talking about? HIM a blob, were do you get your info? He is no blob, sure he's panda husky, but he is actually very muscular.-Xia replied, her eyes brightening. Song was more than delighted at those news, sure she never cared that Po was overweight when she met him, but she had to admit that the idea of him in shape was almost making her drool. But the next comment Wing made broke her trance and made her eyes go big.
-OK a take it back, but it doesn't matter wasn't he in a relationship with that other master, what was her name, Master Tigress?- Wing wondered leaving a certain snow leopard frozen at the spot.
-What? What idiot told you that that male bodied tigress was something special of someone like him? Because let me tell you he is crazy, but answering your question more directly, no, I heard the rumors at the village, but I too realized that's all they were, rumors-Xia replied making Song be able to breath again.
-Really?-Wing asked in an excited tone, pulling on the snow leopardess's nerves once more.
-Hey don't get any ideas that saw him first, I wonder if should pay that valley another visit- Xia wondered, and that was the last straw for Song, over her dead body those two air headed sluts were going to go anywhere near her panda. She stood up abruptly making everyone left in the restaurant look at her, grabbed her umbrella, and started walking menacingly towards the felines's table.
-Actually I saw him first, and if you want to keep those pretty faces of yours intact you are never going back that valley again- Song said glaring daggers at the other two felines gripping her umbrella very tight.
-Oh yeah! And who are you to order us around huh?-Wing told her standing up from her seat, but was quickly sat down back by an umbrella that was brought down on her head.
-Who am I is of not importance just do as you are told, or else...- Song replied showing her claws.
-You are not the only one equipped for the occasion cat- Xia said as she and Wing too extracted their claws and growled, but this just made Song laugh.
-Please, you don't want to mess with me-Song said pushing a button in her umbrella making a hidden sword come out from the top really close to Wing's face leaving her frozen by fear, and shocking the lioness.-So just stay away from the valley of peace, and more importantly-Song stated, quickly putting her umbrella down and grabbing both of their heads getting close to their ears-Stay away from the dragon warrior- she whispered before banging their heads together knocking them out cold. After she did this she picked up her umbrella and retracted the sword, left some money on her table, thanked for the food, and left the establishment to go back to the inn with a triumphant grin on her face.
The jade palace
Dinner had been almost normal, again Monkey and Mantis made jokes that annoyed Crane while Po made the food for everyone whistling a happy song, the difference this time was that the tiger master was not taking glances at the dragon warrior but glaring daggers at the snake master the whole time which didn't go unnoticed by said master or Master Shifu who had decided to have dinner with his students today.
"What is it between Viper and Tigress just now?, they seemed to be acting normal this morning, has something happened? Oh what am I talking about? Surely is nothing to worry about, but it's strange I had never seen Tigress with such a look before, it's like she hated Viper. Then again I am sure is nothing to worry about" Master Shifu thought as he continued to eat his dinner. While they all ate Viper was trying really hard not to become a nervous wreck, but it was hell difficult since she had the strongest member of the furious five looking at her as if telling her "you are dead meat", she knew she had to end this quickly or she would have to sleep with a knife under her pillow and that wouldn't be enough. So she finished her dinner rather quickly and left the room as calmly as possible taking notice that Tigress was trying to finish her dinner so they could have their little "chat". After she was done with her food she stood up, took her plate to the sink, bid everyone goodnight and left towards the barracks. "I do hope they solve whatever problem they have talking" Master Shifu thought.
At the barracks in Viper's room
Viper was getting her make up off her face waiting for Tigress to arrive, she knew this was it, she wanted to think that she would be able to explain herself before her feline sister made her move, or that at least Tigress wouldn't kill her, or if she did it was quick and painless. Sure enough a couple of minutes later she heard stomping in the hallway, then she heard her door being opened harshly, and then closed with a great amount of force, the time had come.
-Hello, Master Viper- Tigress said in a cold voice that made the snake master shiver a little bit, but she took a deep breath, turned around to face the enraged tiger and answered in the best confident and innocent voice she could give.
-Hello Tigress, is there something you need from me?-Viper replied giving her a teasing smile.
-Cut the act already slut, I saw you at the peach tree today-Tigress stated with more venom in her voice than a full grown snake.
-Oh did you? So what is the problem with that? Can't a girl go and meditate to one of the most peacefu...-Viper started, but was cut off by the tiger master who gave a powerful stomp towards her, making Viper back up a little.
-I told you to cut the act already, I saw how you were acting towards the dragon warrior,and let me tell you honestly I am not okay with it-Tigress hissed
-Oh, so that's what made you boil? Why are you not okay with it? I just wanted to spend time with someone in the afternoon-Viper said hiding her nervousness that the situation was giving her, she knew Tigress's rage was reaching critical levels and had to be careful.
Tigress was really trying not to jump on the snake to chop her into pieces, but Viper was making it difficult, she knew that if she killed her Shifu would not be pleased but she could feel she was reaching her breaking point, the fact she couldn't hold in her growls was a proof of it."Alright Tigress, breath, breath, don't kill her...yet" Tigress thought and after calming herself as much as she could she replied-Please I could see that you didn't want to spend time with someone, if that was the case you would have gone with anyone of the five, and I could see the make up and that stupid grin on your face-Tigress growled pointing at the snake, the hatred in her eyes burning like a forest fire.
-Well he is a really nice guy, and I wanted some nice company, how were you able to see all that? Were you spying on him?-Viper asked acting as if Tigress's tone didn't affect her when in reality her mind was screaming at her to get the hell out of there.
-Why do you ask questions you already know the answer too, I remember you giving me that look while I was on the roof, so you are interested in Po are you? Well how about you forget about him?-Tigress said letting her claws come out as a warning, causing the snake to gulp a little at the image of those things puncturing her body, but still held her act as best as she could.
-And could you please tell me why should I? Is there a problem?-Viper asked pushing her luck more.
-You can bet your favorite ribbon there is a problem, as to why? Just do it, or you can end up really bad-Tigress growled harder, baring her fangs in anger and annoyance at her fake sister that seemed to not take a hint, of what she even already knew.
-But I need reason to do something like that, although I am quite sure that even if I wanted to forget him I wouldn't be able too, I mean he is pretty special don' t you think, that carefree personality, that energy he possess, those charming eyes and bright smile...-Viper listed making Tigress shut her eyes tight and clenching her fists with her claws out puncturing her paw pads a little.
"Shut up, shut up, SHUT UP freaking harlot you are asking for it" Tigress roared in her mind at the snake praising her Po.
-Oh and his fur so soft and warm, I remember this afternoon when I fell on him I just wanted to fall asleep right there, and I bet those big strong arms of his would make quite the blanket.-Viper finished smiling at the tiger master, but the image of Po and Viper lying down and hugging lovingly just made Tigress break.
"OH THAT IS IT!" Tigress thought, she had had enough of this harlot talking about her panda like this, and with that thought she lunged the snake master and grabbed her by the neck just enough not to chock her pulling her close to her face-Alright slut listen to me and listen to me carefully, since right now Po is out of your list the reason: he. Is. Mine, and that is gonna be enough for you, you had your chance and you didn't take it that is your problem, in short BACK OFF!-Tigress lowly (as to not wake the others that had arrived a few moments ago) roared in her face as she threw her to her bed. She knew that had to be enough to keep Viper away from her dragon warrior, but for some reason Viper just started to laugh much to her anger and annoyance-What happens to be, so freaking funny?-Tigress hissed at the snake master.
-Oh nothing, nothing just the fact that everything worked- Viper stated smiling rubbing her neck a bit, causing Tigress to give her a confused look, but her anger didn't go away.
-What is the meaning of that snake?-Tigress asked
Viper sighed at her friend's lack of sight-Tigress I kind of already knew you had your eye on him...-Viper started but was interrupted by Tigress.
-And still you went after him? You little...-Tigress growled raising her paw in the air with her claws out about to punch the snake across the face, but Viper raised her tail in defense to make her stop.
-If you let me finish before you skin me alive-Viper said, and Tigress reluctantly lowered her fist still glaring at the snake-As I was saying, I kind of had been suspecting you've had an eye on him for some time now, but I wanted to be sure, that's why I asked you those questions earlier, but you kept avoiding them, so I figured that if I acted interested in him you would blow up and spill the beans- Viper replied leaving Tigress in a state of shock, all her anger gone, but quickly got an annoyed expression and slapped the snake master across the face.
-Idiot, you do know you could have died doing this, I was actually planning to kill you in your sleep you know? How did you think I would react seeing my sister going after my man?-Tigress scolded the snake while said snake rubbed her cheek.
-Well I knew it was a risky move, heck practically it was a death wish-Viper replied amused, but still rubbing her sore cheek from the slap-But it was the only way of getting you to admit it out loud, or you would have told me without the motivation?-Viper asked looking at the tiger who held a thoughtful expression for a while.
-I would have told you, just not yet, I wasn't ready-she sighed-But you already know, so what will I do? Perhaps you could help me find a way for me to tell him-Tigress wondered with a certain hopeful look.
-Sure no problem-Viper stated smiling still rubbing her cheek "Dam she did hit me real hard, and that was for letting her annoyance out, had she let out her anger without letting me explain..." Viper started thinking, but decided she didn't want nightmares tonight.-Well, goodnight Tigress-Viper finished. And Tigress turned around opening the door to go to her room and get to sleep, but just as she stepped out the door she turned around facing Viper again with a creepy smile.
-But just so you know that I would keep my distance from Po if I were you for a while, just to be safe-Tigress stated in an amused serious tone, and then closed the door leaving a creeped out Viper alone in her room, she didn't know if Tigress meant it or not, but she wasn't sleeping tonight of that she was sure.
Phew...have to admit writing this felt weird, imagining Tigress mad at me didn't help either, but it's over now, what do you think? Now you know not to mess with cats. And just for you to know Xia, and Wing are NOT important I just wanted Song to punch someone.
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