Chapter 6: training...and a rising darkness

Tigress's POV

Ever since my students arrived, they've learned to accept the Jade Palace as their home. I wish it could last, but I've also had to make them use the old training course. They've done great, I see much potential in all of them.

"Time for today's lesson." I say and exit my room and head to the training room.

Once I arrive inside I see them all in a different spot. Hai, is practicing with the Gauntlet of wooden warrior's, blocking and striking with enough force to break them.

Ling, is facing Min in the Jade Tortoise bowl, both are displaying great form and technique.

Francis was practicing in the Seven swinging clubs of instant oblivion, dodging and maneuvering through and even smashing a few.

Ba was swinging through the Seven Talon Rings, by using combinations of using his silk and flexibility.

I smile and then lightly tap on the floor with my Fathers old Staff. My students hear and immediately stop and line up infront of me.

"Master!" They all say and now I'm respect.

I smile.

"You my rise my students." I say and they all look at me.

"You have all grown stronger since you arrived at my request, and with each passing day, we grow closer to achieving victory." I say walking back and forward.

"Master, you said it was time for us to finally take the fight to Nox. When will we strike?" Min asks looking at me.

"In time, we just have to wait and be patient...and continue training." I say smiling at the last part.

They all nod and remain silent.

"But for now, you all must rest. Go to the dining hall and get some food."

"Yes Master." They say and head to the Dining hall.

I then sigh and walk off towards the old Peach tree.

3rd POV

As Tigress makes her way up the stairs towards the Peach Tree, she sees one lone petal, blow in the air and past her face. She stares at it and smiles, and as it blows by she begins to see old memories.

[flashback]

"Guys, come on! We're gonna be late for the Festival!" An eager panda says running down the steps.

"Po, calm down. The festival doesn't start for another...2 hours." A tall Crane says walking down alongside a Serpent and a Primate.

"2 hours, 4 minutes and 22 seconds. To be exact." The Tiger says with a expressionless face.

"Wow, and I thought Crane was the one who was all precise." A Mantis says appearing on the primates shoulder.

"Mantis hush, Tigress just express her thoughts...differently." The serpent says.

"Thank you Viper." Tigress says still not showing any expression.

"So what's everyone gonna do for the festival!" The panda asks.

"Me and Monkey here are gonna hit the bar, big celebration there!" Mantis says and him and Monkey fist bump.

"It's Monkey and me. Grammar Mantis." Tigress corrects the insect. Only for Mantis to silently repeat her in a mocking tone.

"My family is coming down, so I'm going to spend it with them." Viper says as she slithers down the steps.

"My mother is coming so I thought we could have some Family bonding as well." Crane says as he walks along with Viper.

"How about you Tigress?" The Panda asks.

"I'm...gonna, spend it with Master Shifu and the Council." She says trying to make something up.

"O that's cool! Being with the Masters council epic!" He says super excited.

"What about you Po?" Viper asks as they all get to the bottom.

"My dad and me are gonna throw a party at the Noodle shop, so we're gonna be busy." Po says looking at his friends.

"That sounds nice, maybe we'll all come and hang out." Monkey says.

"Sounds awesome, well I better get going. Later guys!" Po says and he heads to his fathers noodle shop.

"By Po!" They all say and head their separate ways, leaving Tigress alone.

"Another Festival...another day of being by myself." She says and heads back up the stairs.

[end of Flashback]

As Tigress opens her eyes she sees, she's in the Lotus position near the peach tree and just sighs.

"If only I knew what I had...before I lost it." She says silently to herself.

She then gets up and heads back and finds her students sparing against one another.

Ling and Francis.

Min and Hai.

And Ba was watching from the side.

(Francis VS Ling fight)

Francis starts throwing quick and fast punches at Ling, but he always misses because of the foxes fast nature and agility. Ling then proceeds to undo his scarf and as Francis throws another punch, he tied it around his arm and brings it back makes Francis hit himself. He then retracts his scarf and wraps it back around his neck.

"Stop hitting yourself Francis." Ling mocks and gets back in his Mi Tzu stance.

Francis growls and charges Ling and delivers a barrage of punches, but Ling dodges them all, until Francis wraps his tail around Ling's leg and trips him up, as Ling trips Francis grabs his legs and throws him over his shoulder only for Ling to twirl in the air and land on the ground.

(Min-Shi VS Hai-Jian)

Min takes out his flask canteen and takes a drink and Hai pulls out his swords and puts them back in their sheaths. Hai makes the first move and charges Min, only for the fox to slowly move out of the way, and through a sloppy, but hard punch to his rib. Hai cringes and then retaliates by sweeping underneath Min, tripping him and making him fall to the ground.

"Man for a guy who drinks a lot, you have a very effective fighting style."

"My style serves me well."

Min says and attacks by sweeping under Hai, but Hai dodges at the last second and smirks. Min then grabs his canteen and throws some of the wine under Hai's feet. Hai starts to lose his balance that's when Min right-lefts Hai in the face, then as the panther is dazed he rolls over his back and then kicks him to the ground.

Tigress looks at her students and taps her staff on the floor alerting her students of her presence.

"Well done everyone!" She says praising her students.

She walks up to Ling and Francis.

"Ling excellent work with using your scarf, Francis excellent strength and technique."

She approaches, Min and Hai.

"Hai excellent display of reflexes and defense, Min you did great in being able to adapt, by using your...drink."

Ba looks at her.

"Don't worry Ba, you'll get your chance to show what your made of."

Ba smiles, but Tigress heads off and sees the day turn into night.

"That will be all for today, you should all get some rest." Tigress says to her pupils.

They all bow and head into the barracks.

"Ba want to bunk with me?" Francis asks.

"Sure, but don't worry I don't take up much space."

"Ling, you and me?" Hai says to the silver fox.

"I'm game, but what about you Min?" Ling asks the other fox.

"You could bunk with us?" Hai says offering his brother in arms.

"Sure, why not." Min says and heads with Ling and Hai. While Francis and Ba head the other way.

Outside, Tigress is sitting at the edge of the cliff near the peach tree staring out in the distance.

"Just two more weeks, and I...we can fix everything..." She says and heads back into the Palace to get some rest.

Miles away from China, an island with several ships surrounding it, is a massive temple with Royal Imperial Army guards, and a training arena. At the center of the palace the doors open and a massive collection of weapons and outfits adorn the walls. Near the back a throne with a dragon headboard is in the center, and a figure is sitting in it.

"Tigresssssss..." It hisses out.

The figure looks up revealing its crimson red eyes and razor sharp teeth. In its hand is a large scepter with two crescent blades sticking outward, and a hydra dragon in the middle.

"I'll see you soon..." He says and starts to laugh menacingly and it echoes through his chamber.

Well everyone...that was my longest chapter ever. We hope you all liked it and We promise the next one will be up a lot sooner. So thank you all that