Chapter dedicated to:

Will S. and his family. That he rests in peace and his mom, dad, sister, and friends, each deal with their loss well. And his friends, hopefully they will learn from his mistake.

Also dedicated to my mother. Our pet rabbit died, and it was 'her' pet, her favorite.

Disclaimer: The only thing I own in here is Silver. The rest are all either DreamWorks', my friends (sometimes literally), or someone else's. The words aren't even mine... I didn't invent English. I arranged all the letters this way though. I guess I technically 'own' all the OTHER supporting characters, but I don't plan on doing much with them... I didn't really describe them much, so I can't really claim that even 'the cheetah' is mine. I haven't even named him, so-.

One more thing :) I apologize for such the long wait for an update. You'll read why at the bottom :).

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Chapter/Part 7

"HooOOaaAHR!" the writer yawned, as loud as he could, making sure everyone knew he was tired. He snapped, "Nadine!? I want a coffee!"

The deer quickly acknowledged and scurried off. Of course, she only did so after asking Shifu if he wanted one as well.

The group sat awkwardly while the cheetah patiently waited for his drink. Tigress flicked her tail about as she waited next to Tai. They made sure that they were back at a good time, and to make sure they didn't appear to have done anything, marking five minutes between their respective entrances. The two cats made sure that they didn't sit too close together, to prevent certain interactions from occurring. But they did want to sit near each other...

"Finally," the writer gasped, as the deep pranced back in proudly with the glass. "Now," he continued, "Today, you all get to help me." The crowd murmured amongst itself. "See, you all know the specific behaviors you displayed in the last movie, and, well... Just..." He paused to clear his thoughts, and to take another drink. "Alright, so you guys are gonna move the script around to where you think it fits everybody's specific role. To give the movie more feeling, ya know?" Again, the crowd murmured amongst itself.

Standing, the cheetah beckoned, "Didn't any of you hear what I said? Let's get this moving!" Confused, the rest of the staff followed the mindless stumbling of the spotted cat, mumbling about how he had no idea what he was doing.

"Alright!" the cheetah gasped, pushing open the doors to the main set, open with all the different scenes and stages. Immediately, the crew members dispersed, finding themselves a way to help. The cast huddled in a group, yet unsure about exactly what that lunatic cheetah had up his sleeve.

"I believe he means for us to review our scripts, and iron out character flaws, so that scenes can be worked to flow better," Shifu suggested.

"I really don't see what the point of that is," Viper followed. "I mean, he is, after all, the one who wrote the previous script; he knows who we are supposed to be, better than we do-"

"Excuse me," the cheetah of topic popped in. "I need to speak with Tigress and Tai Lung for a moment, if they don't mind."

Immediately the two of them obeyed, ducking out of the group.

"Guys, this little event is pretty much a way for you both to set up the romance scene a little better. I didn't do as well as I think could be done." Tai and Tigress looked at each other, and shifted their weight nervously. "Look, guys, but, although the images you both portrayed with the last movie, the last thing either of your characters would have done throughout the story was think about love, but, Tigress, your character did kinda soften up an awful lot at the end. And Tai... You kinda forcefully turned soft. Pun intended. So, um, this should work out well enough. I mean look at the media coverage on just the sight of you two together yesterday! Whew! Plus you two are the only returning lead acts that are at least the same type of mammal..." He paused, glancing between the two actors. " I'm loosing you, aren't I?"

A fiery stare flew between them, and the cheetah dared not to break it. It is widely known that hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. But, the person who wrote it failed to clarify it was especially bad when she had claws.

The cheetah sighed, "I guess I'm just gonna have to..." He turned, and whistled, while walking away from them and swinging his tail around his finger.

Tigress could practically see it now. Center stage, her and Tai, stars of the film. She saw the way he caught her as she fell into his arms; felt the way he caressed her back... She was amazed by the graceful way he moved, making her feel like she was floating on clouds.

Tai Lung snapped back into reality, hearing the loud bang as a prop fell behind him. He grabbed Tigress's paw, dragging her back into reality.

"So what cha' got planned, Princess?"

"Oh nothing much," she lied, blushing at the thoughts that flowed through her head. "Just... You know... Thinkin about possibilities."

A weird face crossed Tai's face, before he laughed to himself. "It has to be PG ya know." Then he winked.

"Ew! I wasn't thinking THAT!" He laughed a bit. Tigress muttered to herself, "Its where all their minds go..."

The two of them flowed back into the small crowd of actors, who were busily throwing ideas around at each other. Only because they had to hold onto the script papers in their hands.

Tigress silently decided to talk to Tai Lung later, to see what his reaction to the 'romantic' scene was.

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(TIME JUMP – SKIP TWO WEEKS)

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Business got serious (for the movie!!). Once the director came back, he decided to pick up the pace a bit. Cameras rolled over a few scenes, to be sent out for the movie's trailer.

Unfortunately for our inexperienced couple, his pace included extra long hours and only a fifteen minute lunch break. Often, lunch was ordered for them, and they needed to wolf it down very quickly. The breaks anybody got was when another team of actors were onset. Again, Tai and Tigress were the main characters, and if one of them was on break, the other was often on stage.

Without having to fret over her image to Tai Lung, Tigress loosened up a bit. First of all, she finally broke down and told Silver that he was getting absolutely no where with her and to stop. He instantly obliged.

The pictures that Toko the liger took flooded the internet. 'YouTube' (Don't own it) yielded a few fan made trailers, utilizing some of the shots.

She made a few friends as well, finding Michelle and Thomas both very agreeable characters. They, in turn, introduced her to a few other friends, who were also playing part of the evil army. She almost daresay that she had befriended Silver, since he stopped trying to woo her. Although, she preferred to call it an 'acquaintance'. Also, she was able to talk some things over with Viper, such as when and what type of comment would slide, as well as when it would be listed as inappropriate and would be dealt with later.

Tigress still hadn't talked to Tai Lung about her idea. Between all the hours they were at the studio, and being extremely tired after each day, they had scarcely had any time to talk. She was running out of time. The director had plans to start filming today; Tigress was currently in her dressing room, trying to fit the old vest back on, along with the silk pants.

Today was quite similar to those of the previous time. As before, she had trouble trying to get the vest around herself. She didn't trust the clips on the front very much, and constantly felt the need to test them. Only while in her dressing room though, she didn't want anyone to think she had gained weight or anything. Especially you know who. Cautiously, she stepped out of her room, glancing around for anyone's critical eye, and their first impression.

A few crew members turned and gazed respectively, showing obvious approval. Instantly, she kicked into 'Master Tigress' gear, and snapped a 'what are you looking at' in their direction. She squared her shoulders, and began walking toward the set. Tigress measured her steps, making sure that she still knew how to give the impression of power, just by walking. This was her prowl. Her face hardened as she tried to get a warrior's serious face on and keep it. Subtly, she curved her paws into fists, and swung them a little.

"Rawr," Tai Lungs voice joked, as he walked out of the male changing room hallway. Glancing down the hallway, Tigress saw some clothing fly out of one of the rooms, along with a shower towel. Noting Tigress glancing behind him, he commented, "Ya its a battle scene back there..."

"You survived, handsome," Tigress chirped, dropping the 'Master' appearance.

"All in a day's work," he replied, cracking his knuckles. He met up with her, and they walked together toward the set. "So I guess today's the big day, huh?"

"Hmm... More like the beginning of a big week," the tiger tossed back at him.

"Right..." He finished, trying to keep up the conversation.

Sensing his attempt, Tigress mentioned, "Looks like someone got their beauty sleep!"

"Well, one has to try awfully hard if they're to compete with you. I mean, geez, we had almost the same amount of screen time, and you got a huge fan base from it. Now look at the rest of us," He motioned about the hall, though there wasn't a soul in sight. "We have to fight against your beauty. It's pretty hard being the underdog." He grinned at her.

"Oh so you think you CAN be more beautiful than me?" Tigress mocked back at him, acting like she really thought it were so.

"Well of course not, Princess!" Tai faithfully responded, before laughing nervously. There still wasn't a soul in sight, and the only noise followed them from the men's changing room hallway.

Tigress choked out a cough, feeling the silence weigh down on her shoulders, breathing on her back, stroking her in such a way to make her shudder.

Each of the cats had the same thing on their mind. What exactly did they want to do when they get back on the set? As of this point, they did not need to kiss at all, the writer had left that completely up to them. Unfortunately they HAD to make the decision, whether to show everybody outright their deeper passions for each other? Were there really deeper passions?

Blast that director. Neither of our felines had time to talk to the other deeply. To really open up and tell the other just how they felt. Still unsure about their individual feelings, Neither had an idea of what the other truly thought.

Tigress's heart skipped a beat, her imagination running wild, of what Tai could be setting up. Why would he have written up his own card? Or pretend he didn't hear what I yelled? She sighed, and mustered up the courage to break the ice on the subject of the moment.

"So, uh, you thought much about our scene?"

"Not really, nah. The director kinda skirted around it, too, after you told him to 'drop the subject'. Is there any specific reason you kept avoiding practicing that scene?"

"I needed to talk to you about it first."

He glanced over at her, he continued, "What you thinkin?"

"Well, I was thinkin-" Tigress began, but was cut off when a voice shouted from behind them.

"Tai Lung, Tigress! Wait up!"

"UGH!" Tigress impatiently sighed, before greeting the newcomer, who was, ironically, Silver.

"Hey guys, um, I was wondering if either of you would like to come to a release party for the original onto dvd? I'm holding one at my house. It's near here, so if you're still around..."

"We'll think about it," Tai replied for the both of them.

At this point, they were entering the huge main recording room, with each of the individual sets for separate scenes. There was so much equipment around, Tigress nearly tripped over some wires.

"Come on, lets get everyone ready," the director shouted at them through his megaphone, before leaping away, nearly unnoticed.

"I guess we'll have to talk later," Tigress said to Tai.

"I guess so."

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Alright guys, I'm hoping to end this story soon. I kinda lost interest in it... That may explain the downgrade in writing quality and the time I needed to write it (even tho technically I've only been working on it for the past week). Don't worry, I WILL finish this story. It may not end 'well' (as in written well. I'm gonna have a happy ending for my first romance fic), but it'll end soon. Thank you's in advance for everybody's support and reviews. FalconMage, I'm really tryin to fit in something from you, for all the great and encouraging reviews...

One, maybe two more chapters, some sort of reference to FalconMage, and some sort of a romantic ending.

One more thing :) again I apologize for such the long wait for an update.