DISCLAIMER: I DON'T OWN KUNG FU PANDA

Chapter 7: A reunion much needed

Present day

Tigress: 36 years old

Viper: 36 years old

Kage: 38 years old

Slavik: 37 years old

Nami: 12 years old

With Kage and Nami

" It sure is quiet, are you sure there's an emergency, Nami?" Kage asked

" Yes, its Fu and she's really sick and they need your help." Nami cried, pulling Kage by his arm. Hoping he wasn't growing suspicious.

" Okay...okay, you don't have to pull so hard" Kage said, clearly concerned " Where did they bring her?"

" The town hall" Nami replied, happy Kage fell for the trick.

" Alright that's see what happened" Kage smiled, letting his daughter guide her.

As the two made their way to the middle of the town. Kage looked around to see fresh prints, heading to the building, on the ground. But his attention was drawn to large prints, that he found suspicious.

" Those can't be rhino prints, their to...wide...a panda?" Kage thought, but shrugged dismissing the thought, having never seen a panda in years.

As the door's opened and creaked as they swung in, the town people popped up.

" SURPRISE!...HAPPY BIRTHDAY KAGE!YAAAYYY!"

Kage jumped and he gasped, grabbing his chest. Completely caught off guard, but soon began to laugh.

" I think you scared my ancestors with that." Kage smiled, making the villagers chuckle.

" Happy birthday, father!" Nami cried happily, hugging Kage.

" Awwwwwwww" the crowd melted at the site, as Kage hugged Nami tightly.

Kage lifting his head, sniffed the air and smiled.

" Is that a birthday cake, I smell?" Kage laughed, but his mouth soon dropped, when the villagers moved to reveal the cake. " That's...huge!"

The villagers laughed again, but soon Slavik revealed himself making Kage smile even brighter.

" Uncle Slavik" Nami yelled, running up to him. " You made it... did you get my scroll?"

" Slavik, is her uncle?" Viper thought, smiling as Nami hugged Slavik.

" Yes, I did and might I say you scared me for a moment with it. But beside that when did you grow so tall?, your up to your father's chest." Slavik smiled, tickling Nami lightly.

" I'm just growing up" Nami smiled.

I see, did you know I got your father a present?" Slavik smiled

" Father, did you hear that? Slavik brought you something."

" I heard him, so where is my 'present'?" Kage smiled, growing excited.

" It's behind that curtain" Slavik pointing with his tail " But you have to guess what it is?"

" Why?"

" Because it'll be no fun, just giving it to you." Slavik chuckled " Now close your eyes."

Kage shook his head and followed Slavik's request. Closing his eye's, Slavik signaled to raise the curtain. As it slid up, everyone stared to mumble surprised but Nami gasped. Kage took all this into account and began thinking. But then he heard light footsteps, which unnerved him.

" Okay...guess what's in front of you...you only get one hint." Slavik smirked, slightly snickering.

" Hmm" Kage mumbled, taking a sniff. " Cinnamon... perfume...it's obviously a person."

" Keep going...would like a hint?" Slavik smiled, nudging Kage.

" Yeah...is the person female?" Kage asked, growing curious

Slavik remained silent and gulped, not know whether or not, to say yes. But that's all Kage needed, taking a deep shaking breath. He mumbled his guess, then shook his head.

" Tigress?" Kage muttered, Tigress being the only one to hear him.

" Your right" Tigress whispered, making Kage snap his eyes open and look at her.

The room was silent save for Viper who slithered beside Tigress.

" Hello Kage." The two smiled, save for Tigress who had tears in her eyes.

" What...Who...How did you get here?" Kage breathed, barely able to speak.

" Uh...Hello...Who else could guide them here." Slavik said, nudging Kage as he joined to stand beside Viper.

" Thanks to Slavik we found you, if not, we would probably still be in China." Shifu said, join the three.

Kage was speechless as Crane, Mantis, Monkey, and Po joined to stand beside them.

" And who might these new faces be?" Kage smiled.

" These are my follow teammates" Tigress smiled, pointing to each one " This is Mantis, Monkey, Crane, and Po."

" It's a pleasure to meet you four." Kage smiled, but noticed Po lightly giggle and bounce lightly. " May I ask why Po is bouncing and giggling."

" I've always dreamed of meeting you." Po grinned, giggling like a schoolgirl.

" Haha...well I always dreamed of seeing Tigress again. So I guess both our dreams have come true today." Kage said, grabbing Tigress's hand.

Tigress blushed, knowing her teammates were right behind her. Kage noticed this and taking it a step further, pull her into a kiss. The crowd whooped for the bold move, while Tigress's team eye's shot open and mouths dropped. Tigress, instead of fighting it or ending it, embraced it and returned the kiss.

" Ewww" Nami whined, making sounds as if throwing up.

The two split and shared a little laugh at Nami making the noises.

" Now that I received the greatest gift in the universe. How about we start this party?" Kage yelled, making the building shake with cheering.

Kage guided Tigress to a seat right beside him, while Nami took the seat on the other side. Viper and Slavik took seats, as well as the rest of the furious five. Food was soon brought out, and people began digging in. Talking and laughing is all you could hear, but not for Kage and Tigress. For the entire time the two, held each others hand and looking into each others eyes. Well that was, until Tigress's stomach rumbled making Kage laugh.

" Hungry?" Kage chuckled

" You could say so" Tigress blushed,

" Eat, you'll need your energy for later, my goddess" Kage smiled, looking at her with a hint of seduction.

Tigress gasped and blushed, that Kage would think of such a thing. But her face grew a smile, for she believed this might be the only chance they had. Feeling someone tap her shoulder, she saw it was Nami.

" Yes? What can I do for you, Nami" Tigress asked, gently

" Can I speak with you in private?" Nami asked, with a slightly nervous expression.

Tigress looked over to Kage, who merely nodded.

" Of course" Tigress smiled, following Nami outside.

As the two exited the building, Nami walked several feet before turning around. The expression on her face was blank but had a slight tint of red. Tigress could tell she was either nervous or scared of something.

" What's wrong, Nami?" Tigress asked, growing concerned

" I just want to thank you for coming." Nami muttered, averting her gaze.

" But that's not it, isn't it?" Tigress said, reading Nami's expression. " What's 'truly' bothering you?"

" I want...I never had a mother...when dad adopted me. I was happy and felt wanted, but I never had a mother." Nami choked, tears forming in her eyes.

Tigress eye's widened slightly, knowing why the girl was crying. Tigress has handled many difficult situations but has barely dealt with children. This made her grow uncomfortable, not being able to know what to do or say.

" She wants a mother to love her...something I wanted as well, when I was young." Tigress thought, tears flowing to her eyes.

Tigress slowly approached Nami, who started to cry, and got on her knees. Nami looked up and saw Tigress crying like her. Tigress pulled Nami into a tight hug, Nami returned it, as she cried.

" I never had a mother either" Tigress whispered " I know what it feel's like not having one."

" You do?" Nami asked, mumbling and wiping her tears, as the Tigress looked at her.

" Yes...you want to feel the affection a mother would give to her child." Tigress whispered, letting her own feelings go free. "Something your father can't do, because...well...he just can't."

" Well...since you and dad are together...Does that mean you can be, my mom?"

Tigress was speechless, for she never thought of having children, let alone adopting. But as she looked back in her past, and back at Nami. She saw herself and the pain to not have a mother, let alone an actual family. Placing her hand on Nami shoulder, Nami looked up to see Tigress smiling.

" I would be honored to have you as my daughter." Tigress smiling, gently

Nami tackled Tigress, happily crying into her chest.

" I missed you, mommy." Nami cried, making Tigress cry, while holding her tightly.

" Sssssshhhhh... I'm here...I'm here" Tigress hushed, rocking Nami back and forth.

Several minutes before calming down and looked up to Tigress smiling. The feeling Tigress got, was unlike anything she felt. A deep sense of pride and joy could be felt, just by seeing Nami smile.

" Is this what it feels like to be a mother?" Tigress thought, as the feeling grew warmer inside.

" All better?" Tigress smiled, wiping the rest of Nami's tears.

" Yes, mother" Nami grinned.

" Good, now let's make your father have the best day of his life."

" Together" Nami added, making Tigress smile.

" Together" Tigress repeated.

As the two walked back to enter the building. Tigress slowly stopped and turned around, looking down the empty road. Something deep in her head was screaming that there was danger near, Nami noticed Tigress stop and returned to her side.

" Mother? Are you ok?" Nami asked, growing concerned at the look on Tigress's face.

" Hmm?" Tigress looked down to see Nami, looking worried " I'm not sure, something isn't right."

" I'll go tell, father" Nami said, running for the door.

But before she could reach the hall, a shadow smashed down in front of her. Nami screamed, making Tigress turn around to see Nami, now being held by a hulking wolf.

" Mommy!" Nami cried, struggling against the wolf's grip.

" Let my daughter go, you bastard" Tigress hissed, bearing her claws.

" Sorry, but I have a job to kill Kage, thanks to you and your group. I found where he lives and with this..." Holding a knife to Nami neck. " It'll make it all the more easier."

" I swear you'll be dead before you can step foot on China's soil with her." Tigress growled, letting loose a loud hiss.

" You'll have to catch me first" the wolf smirked, jumping over Tigress and running at a alarming rate.

" MOMMY! HELP ME!" Nami yelled, but the wolf disappeared as it took another mighty leap.

Running back inside the town hall, Tigress kick the door in, startling everyone into silence.

" THEY TOOK HER!" Tigress screamed.

Immediately, Kage stood up and jumped for the door and ran out of the building.

" Nami...Nami!...NAMI!" Kage yelled, frantically looking around. Then turning around he screamed at Tigress " WHERE IS SHE?"

" The wolf is heading back to China...Kage, I'm sorry." Tigress cried, completely under shock.

Kage growled, then knelled down and pulled his pants up to reveal new clamp-like bracelets. The bracelets, no longer were just around his ankles but went up his entire calf and were two inches thick. As the bracelets fell, the entire ground shook and cracks formed around them, as they sank into the ground.

" Kage...bring our daughter back."

Kage looked back to Tigress , then looking forward, he roared. Crouching down, Kage disappeared, as he pushed with enough force, craters form around where he was standing. As Kage disappeared, people ran out of the building wondering what was happening.

" Tigress, Where's Kage and Nami?" Viper asked, looking around, seeing villagers run for their weapons in their homes.

" An assassin...took Nami as bait...to lure Kage back to China." Tigress explained, heavily crying while falling to her knees.

Everyone near her gasped, but it was replaced with anger and screaming. Looking up Tigress saw the villagers, grabbing swords and axes and running out the village.

" Are they...going to help him?" Po asked, surprised they fortified so quickly.

" It seems Kage has earned their utmost trust." Shifu said, equally surprised.

But the screaming of the villagers stopped, making Tigress and everyone look to the group that almost left the village. The villagers, forming an aisle way, revealing Kage holding an unconscious Nami. The villagers, didn't cheer let alone approach Kage, making Tigress nervous.

" Impossible...He...he saved her that quickly?" Mantis gasped, as he stopped in front of Tigress.

" I'm not called the 'God of lighting' for nothing." Kage growled, as he approached the group, making Mantis cower back.

" Kage...I'm so-"

" It's not your fault...Nami is not hurt, she's just was scared enough to faint." Kage said, letting Tigress take Nami from his blood soaked arms. " Besides, you gave her something she wanted."

" What?" Tigress asked, making Kage smile.

" Nami's always wanted a mother." Kage smiled, gently

" What?" Everyone gasped in unison.

Tigress not paying attention to her team, held Nami closer and kissed her forehead. Nami groaned and wrapped an arm around Tigress's neck.

" Mommy" Nami mumbled, making Tigress cry, smiling.

" I'm here...It's alright, mommy's here." Tigress whispered.

" Come, let's get her inside." Kage said, guiding Tigress by the shoulders.

As a cot was lied out for Nami, the villagers gathered the food and place them in containers for later. Then one by one the villagers would leave, giving Kage their concern for Nami. Po, Shifu, Slavik and the rest of the five, watched as Tigress and Kage sat by Nami's side, watching her breathe.

" Wow...Tigress adopted Nami as her daughter." Po said, not believing it.

" Who would of thought...Tigress...a mother." Mantis nodded

" Well I'm proud of her." Viper smiled, looking up to Slavik.

" She should be, adopting is a big decision. It's not something that you just expect to work out easily." Slavik smiled, looking down to Viper and planting a light kiss.

" Speaking of children, when did you become her uncle?" Viper asked, raising an eyebrow.

" Kage is my brother, like him I never met my parents. So I happily accepted Nami as my niece, I mean come on who could resist such an honor?" Slavik said, slightly disappointed that people would doubt him.

" I'm sorry for asking, I should have known better." Viper whispered, nuzzling against Slavik.

" I am fine, Viper, as a matter of fact I think I'm better off as I am now." Slavik smiled, nuzzling back.

The two hummed in content, until Shifu coughed. Slavik smirked and instead of stopping, he kissed Viper rather aggressively, making Viper blush. Shifu groaned, while Slavik hissed in laughter, but soon received a whip to the head by Viper. That's when the group chuckled, knowing Slavik was three times Viper's size. Yet, a whip to the head from her, silenced him without an argument.

" Kage?" Tigress whispered, gaining Kage's attention

" Yes?" Kage replied, looking up

" I'm really sor-"

" Tigress, she's fine and after what you did, how can I be angry?" Kage smiled

" I placed Na-... I mean our daughter in danger. How can I be a good mother, if I can't even protect my child?"

" As a matter of fact, your more capable to be a better mother then you think."

" How? I never had a mother to teach me anything." Tigress asked, surprised at Kage's optimism.

" It's 'because' you never had a mother... that will make you a even better mother." Kage explained, pointing at her " You will know what Nami expects from a mother, something that can't be taught or shadowed or even explained. It's because of that very reason, you will give something to Nami you, unfortunately, never had. With that, you will not only make Nami happy. You will give her something that every child wants from a mother...the feeling of being loved."

As Kage finished explaining, Nami groaned as her eyes fluttered open. Kage and Tigress leaned in to look into her eyes.

" Mom...Dad" Nami mumbled

" We're here,sweetheart" Kage grinned

Nami getting up slowly, reached out to Tigress and hugged her. Kage smiled, while Tigress hugged Nami back.

" Not even an hour passed, and Nami chooses to hug her instead of me." Kage hummed in thought " Tigress...you have no idea, how good of a mother you'll be."

Seeing Nami was awake the rest of the group, joined the three.

" So Kage, how did you get Nami back so quickly?" Monkey asked, making everyone look at him.

" Yeah, plus why are your hands covered in blood?" Crane added

" Nami, plug your ears" Kage ordered, looking down

As Nami put her fingers to her ears, she closed her eyes as well.

" Because, the minute I saw Nami being held captive. I killed the wolf, plain and simple." Kage stated

" That's impossible, even if you dealt a deep wound. it wouldn't be enough for a wolf of that size." Tigress.

" I didn't give the wolf time to even react," Kage added

" Then how?" Shifu asked

"* sigh *... The minute he turned his ugly head... I cut it off, with my claws." Kage growled

Everyone gasped, except Slavik, who shook his head.

" Man, that wolf is lucky." Slavik sighed, while shrugging

" How in anyway, would getting your head cut off be counted as lucky?" Viper asked, shocked Slavik took this so easily.

" Kage, could of tortured the wolf until he died. He did it with the last assassin that tried to use Nami as bait." Slavik explained " It really sucked to be him, because Kage caught him before he could even put his plan into action."

Everyone looked at Kage, who merely shrugged.

" Anyone that tries to hurt my family is my enemy." Kage frowned, not caring what they thought.

Everyone nodded, knowing they would react the same way. Should they have been in the same situation.

Sooooo...Kage, by any chance you think you have enough room for everyone?" Slavik asked, changing the subject.

" Not at my place, bring everyone to your house, Nami will stay there as well." Kage replied " But Tigress will stay with me...I believe she owes me something."

" Kage I don't think-"

Tigress stopped in mid-sentence to see Kage holding the iron scroll that the emperor gave her.

" I believe you owe me an explanation for having this." Kage frowned, shaking the scroll.

" How did you-"

" You honestly think, I wouldn't know the empire has something to do with you being here."

The room grew silent, as Kage held the scroll.

" Slavik" Kage called strictly, giving him the signal to leave.

" Okay everyone, if you will please follow me." Slavik smiled nervously, ushering everyone out of the town hall.

As the door closed, Tigress grew nervous as she turned around to see Kage. Kage, keeping his expression hard and strict for a few seconds, soon changed to relief as he smiled.

" Woooo I thought they would never leave." Kage smiled, making Tigress grow confused.

" Wait a minute...I thought...they...you...what is going on?" Tigress said, growing more confused.

" Well, I will have you know, that whatever is in this scroll, can wait." Kage smiled, seductively

" Kage...as much as I would love to...I really think-"

Before Tigress finished, Kage locked lips with her. Tigress melted at the warmth of having Kage again. Pulling apart, Tigress purred and nuzzled against Kage's forehead.

" Wait till you see the house." Kage smiled, making Tigress look up to him.

Tigress's mind flooded with guilt, should she neglect her duty to the emperor. But then again, she knew if Kage returned to China, he could be killed and that would be it. Leaving her and Nami alone, which Tigress feared more then anything. Having to lose Kage and have Nami lose her father was unacceptable.

" This might be the only time left we have together...if so, I'm going to care for Nami and do what I can for her." Tigress thought.

" Well...I can't believe I'm saying this but we better hurry then." Tigress smiled, making Kage purr and kiss her gently.

Guiding her outside, Kage scooped Tigress bridal style and smirked.

" Kage...are you doing what you did on our first date?" Tigress asked, seeing he wasn't wearing his weights.

Kage merely smirked wider and took off, making Tigress gasp as Kage leaped over houses and building. Then running off, Kage sped across many fields. Amazingly, Tigress marveled as the world seemed to merely fly by gently. It was ,unfortunately, short lived for Kage stopped and placed Tigress down. Then turning around, Tigress gasped at the sight of a large rice field. For the field spread for miles, and amongst the fields was the house in Slavik portrait.

" Welcome home" Kage smiled

But before Tigress could say anything. Kage picked her up again, and with a mighty leap. Kage literally flew over the field and landed a mere few feet from the porch of the house. Tigress stared in awe of the design of the house and the sheer size.

" You live here?" Tigress asked, staring at the large house.

" Yes, I built it and if we got back together again. It has over five rooms for our children."

" Children?"

" Yes, I want to have a family, a big one."

" Kage, how many do want us to have?" Tigress smiled, nervously.

" Hmmmm. How about...six?"

" Six?" Tigress gasped, her mouth dropping. " Kage, I can only have so many at the same time."

*(a/n: Tigers can have 3-4 cubs at once and it takes 16 weeks till birth of the cubs. I will be using Tiger reproduction facts, not human reproduction facts.)

" Well then, we be better get started" Kage purred, nudging Tigress forward.

As Kage unlocked the door and opened it. He beckoned Tigress in, but as she took her first steps, she marveled at the interior, the floor was a deep brown wood. Which didn't creak or whine when stepped on. Rugs with incredible designs, were places about the house giving a warmer feeling. Kage guiding Tigress upstairs, she was amazed by the size and height of each floor. For what seemed to be a one and half floor house was really two stories.

As Kage and Tigress passed multiple doors, she could see empty bedrooms. Along with those rooms was a large door at the end of the hall. Kage stopped and turned around smirking to see Tigress growing curious. As he slid the door open, Tigress was amazed by the size of the room. For the ceiling went to the roof, giving a slight triangular look. The walls painted a deep blue, giving a calm feeling as you entered. At the opposite end of the room was a bed, so large you could fit four people and still have room.

" Kage, this house is wonderful." Tigress smiled, looking around as she made her way into the bedroom. " You built this house for us, didn't you?"

" I never gave up hope of meeting you again." Kage replied, while going behind Tigress and wrapping his arms around her.

" Kage-"

" Ssshhhhh, let every worry you have melt away, for our time is now." Kage whispered, massaging Tigress shoulders.

WARNING! LEMON FOR THE HAPPY COUPLE!

Tigress closed her eyes and purred, as her stress melted as Kage massaged her neck. Guiding Tigress to the bed, Kage continued massage her but proceeded lower. Placing light kisses and bites on her neck, made her hiss with anticipation. As Kage stopped, Tigress turned around to lock lips with him. The two kissed slowly but it soon grew to a festive hunger for the other. Conveying their feeling while kissing, the two began stripping the other.

Kage removed his and pants while Tigress only had time for her shirt and sash bra. Kage helping her out of her pants, growled impatiently for they stuck. Smiling lustfully, Kage tore the fabric, from her legs startling Tigress. But she wouldn't want it any other way, for she smiled and purred. Engaging again, Kage slowly began massaging her breasts, making her purr loudly. Lowering his head he suckled on the nipple, making Tigress gasp lightly. While massaging one and sucking the other, sent light waves of bliss through Tigress.

Moaning, Tigress reached down and grabbed Kage's member. Tigress's eyes shot open for it felt huge and pulsed powerfully. Rubbing up and down, Kage growled lustfully and pulled away. Lowering his head, Kage pulled her undergarment to show her womanhood. A slight film of juices coated her folds, which incited Kage immediately to lick. Tigress shivered and her hips bucked, for it's been years since she received such pleasure. Moaning and grabbing onto the bed sheets, Kage sped up and inserted one finger.

Tigress let loose an inaudible gasp, as she already reached her first orgasm. As her juices leaked from her sex, Kage happily purred while sucking it up. Humming at the taste, Kage looked up to see Tigress panting while smiling.

" I'm surprised you came so quickly." Kage purred.

" Your the only one that can give me pleasure." Tigress smiled.

" Well, it will only get better, my love" Kage purred, while taking off his loincloth.

As he tossed it aside, Tigress gaped at the size. For Kage stood with his nine inched sex, madly pulsing.

" You have the same face, when you first saw this" Kage chuckled.

" It's been so long, since then" Tigress nervously smiled, getting into the doggy postion.

Kage merely smirked, as he positioned himself at her entrance. Slowly pushing in, Tigress gasped and panted, as she felt her insides stretch. As Kage continued to push, Tigress couldn't think for her mind completely shut down. For pleasure shot through her quickly, every time his member pulsed. Reaching the utmost end, Kage pulled out, only to push in again. Tigress panted and tightly held the bed sheets, for she felt nothing but bliss shoot through her over and over again.

" Kage...more...faster" Tigress panted, her mind devoid of reason.

" As you wish" Kage smirked, pushing deeper

Tigress screamed at the deep and fast push, only to continue as Kage sped up.

" KAGE!...I'M CUMMING!"

But Kage didn't respond, for he bit down on the back of her neck holding her in place. Pumping in a final time, Kage released his seed as Tigress came. As the two stiffened from their orgasms, Tigress screamed as her eye's shot open. After what seemed hours of staying still, the two collapsed on the bed panting and twitching.

END OF LEMON! DUH!

Kage pulled Tigress close to her and kissed her forehead. Tigress softly purred at feeling Kage's warmth so close and being one with him again. As the two were about to fall into a deep sleep, a loud knocking came to the door. Kage and Tigress sat up quickly and looked at each other, but it got worse as they heard a familiar voice.

" Father? Mother? Are you home?" called Nami

" Oh shit... get dressed...hurry" Kage whispered, jumping for his clothes.

Tigress and Kage immediately clothed themselves, as they heard the front door being unlocked. Making their way downstairs, Nami ran up to the two and hugged them.

" Everyone saw you weren't at the town hall anymore, so they went searching for you. I thought you might be showing mother the house, and I guess I was right." Nami smiled, completely unaware what took place.

" Well then, how about we head back and bring everyone here?" Tigress smiled, kneeling down to Nami's height.

" How about I just tell Slavik to bring them here?" Kage including himself into the conversation.

" Why Daddy?" Nami asked, slightly confused, making Tigress turn to face Kage as well.

" I think it's best" Kage smiled, walking to Tigress as she stood. Kage, placing his head near her head he whispered " Living room, third shelf, there's a sword behind the books. Keep Nami there, just encase should anyone knock. I have a key, so make sure to lock the door."

Then opening the door and closing it behind him. Tigress locked it and brought Nami to the large living room. As the two sat down, Tigress kept a watchful eye out the window. While Nami picked out a book and began reading.

" What are reading, Nami?" Tigress asked, curious of Nami being so quiet.

" I'm studying anatomy." Nami replied, not looking up from the book.

" Anatomy? Do you even understand the basic of the body?" Tigress asked, surprised she would study such a subject.

" I understand nerves, muscles, tissues, and how reproduction takes place." Nami explained, shocking Tigress.

" Your father let's you read that?"

" Father also taught me chemistry, mathematics, and cultures he knows about."

" Why would he teach you all that?"

" I like when father teaches me things I want to know about."

" Isn't there a school in the village?"

" Nope, children are taught by their parents."

" Is it a tradition in this village?"

" Tradition?...I guess. Bakers teach their kids to be bakers. Swordsmen teach their kids to be swordsmen." Nami explained, slightly hesitant.

" What are you being taught to become?" Tigress asked growing worried, she would say a soldier.

" Well, what are you?" Nami asked, throwing Tigress off.

" I'm a master in the arts of Kung fu." Tigress replied

" I guess that's what I'm going to be when I grow up."

" But your father's a farmer, isn't he?"

" Girls are taught to be like their mothers, while boys are taught to be like their fathers. Now that your here, I can study to be a Kung fu master." Nami smiled

" You can't study to be a master in Kung fu. You have to train your body and mind."

" Oh...Can we train then?" Nami asked, putting her book down and running to Tigress.

" I'm not sure..." Tigress said, skeptical of teaching her Kung fu.

" Please...Please please please please" Nami begged, tugging on Tigress's pants.

" It's really difficult and you will get hurt, are you really sure?"

" I have a lot of energy and father says I'm very committed and that I can take on anything.." Nami smiled, making Tigress chuckle.

" Alright then, well I hope you can keep up. For I will not tolerate a weak student." Tigress smiled, making Nami jump happily.

" Yaaaayy, I get to become a Kung fu master. What are you doing first, mother?" Nami asked

" Not mother... When we train, you will call me master, understood?" Tigress said, taking a strict standing pose.

" Yes, Master" Nami replied, copying Tigress's pose.

" Now first things first, I want to see how strong you are." Tigress said, placing her hand flat in front of her. " Punch my palm."

" Yes, Master"

Nami pulling back her fist, threw it and hit Tigress palm. Tigress barely felt any pressure from the punch, but then again Nami was only a child.

" Well I can say one thing, we're going to work on your strength."

" How?" Nami asked, tilting her head slightly.

" You should know that if you studied anatomy." Tigress smiled, challenging Nami's intellect.

" Oh! I know, I have to continuously use the muscles and tissues required to provide the force for the punch. Then over time they will strengthen and tighten allowing me to deliver a more powerful punch."

" Impressive, your correct on that. But how do you think we should proceed to do just that?"

" Well I need something to punch something that will provide resistance. But not hard enough to break my knuckles."

" Again very impressive, Yes and what would be the best object to use?

" A sparing partner?"

" Correct and I will be your partner for training."

" Awesome"

" Let's begin" Tigress smiled

As Nami and Tigress trained in the living room. Kage returned with the group, and guide them to the living room. The group seeing Tigress smile, while Nami punched her palm. Brought smiles to their faces as they continued to train.

" I see your training, Nami" Kage smiled, seeing the two bonding so well.

" Yes, she surprisingly knows a a lot more then we did at her age. When we trained at the jade palace, we were just fourteen, when we were just beginning to learn anatomy." Tigress replied, while keeping an eye on Nami's punches.

" Well I think you two should stop, for we need to discuss about what's in the scroll." Shifu said, earning a stern look from Tigress.

" Nami, take a book with you to your room. Me and your father have big things to talk about." Tigress smiled, turning to Nami.

" Yes, Mother" Nami said, taking the book she was reading earlier.

As Nami passed by the group, she bowed quickly and ran up the stairs. After hearing the door close, the group sat down on the available furniture, looking at Kage. With no words said, Kage pulled out the iron scroll and slowly broke the lock. Unrolling the parchment, Kage began read it, but as he continued. His eyes widened and a stern look formed on his face. Everyone became nervous as Kage's knuckles became rigid and shook.

As Kage looked up his face went blank, he place the scroll on the small table in front of him. Getting up from his seat, Kage walked out the living room and headed for the front door. Everyone looked at each other confused, but soon was startled as they heard the front door slam behind him. Shortly after the sound of door, there was silence. As everyone looked out the window, they saw Kage disappear as if he wasn't there.

" What in the world made Kage run off?" Po asked, breaking the silence.

Slavik slithering over to the scroll, he began reading out loud for everyone to hear.

To General Kage,

As you can see, having this scroll in your very hands. You have been given the authority to make any decision without question. But I also wish for you to know this, this scroll will contain my final wish's and words to you.

Kage, the council has been corrupted by Zhen. With that, the council is trying to convince the army to march out and have you killed on sight. But I know the generals will refuse, for they know Zhen is behind their actions. As my one of my final orders, I ask you to return to China, kill Zhen and disband the council and place new members.

Kage as you read this scroll, I am possibly no longer alive. For Zhen plans are not just to have you killed. But Zhen plans to take China under his control and everything around him. So as my final wish...I, Emperor Ning, name you Kage as my heir to the throne of China.

May the gods and spirits guide you to succeed,

Emperor Ning, 34th emperor of China

Everyone was beyond shock, for Slavik dropped the scroll as he finished.

" Kage...is next in line for the throne." Tigress whispered

" But...then why?...Why would he run? Shifu asked, turning to Slavik for an explanation.

" This is not something that's just given, but still Kage...as emperor" Viper added

" Slavik you know Kage best...Why did he run." Tigress said, turning to face Slavik

" I-I-I don't know...Kage...I...I don't know" Slavik stuttered, looking at the ground.

" It's because he doesn't want to go back." Nami said, startling everyone to turn around " He doesn't want to endanger anyone, me especially. That's why he ran, he's just needs to think of a new plan.

" Nami, your supposed to be in your room." Tigress frowned

" When I heard the front door slam, I wanted to know what happened." Nami explaining herself.

" Did you hear Slavik say what's on the scroll?" Tigress asked, hoping Nami didn't.

" No...I only heard you guys wondering why father ran off. Since I know father better then uncle Slavik. I say, we wait for father to return and then we can make a proper decision."

" Well, Nami I agree with you completely." Slavik smiled, seeing Nami contribute.

" Are we actually going to be taking advice from a-"

Shifu was cut off by Tigress growling, startling everyone, especially Shifu.

" As much as I respect you Master, I will not allow you to disrespect my daughter." Tigress sternly said

" Tigress, you are becoming very emotional. You should know better to challenge my authority and wisdom." Shifu said, giving a strict look.

" Wisdom can exist in both the old and the young. But only those that are truly wise can see that." Kage spat. Everyone jumped at his sudden presence. " I also suggest you watch your tongue. I do not tolerate others belittling my daughter. So if you wish to keep your title as grand master, I suggest you start acting like one."

Everyone gasped, save for Nami.

" Who are you to challenge my authority?" Shifu sneered

" As the emperor of China, I believe my authority is beyond yours." Kage said, staring at Shifu dangerously.

The room froze, for no one was expecting Kage to say just that.

" Your going to accept the position?" Shifu asked, growing worried

" I believe that's just be established. Now, I believe you have someone to apologize too." Kage said sternly, pointing at Shifu.

Turning to face Nami, everyone stared in awe and shock as Shifu bowed lightly.

" I apologize, Nami, I believe I have underestimated you reasoning." Shifu said, slightly irritated for having to apologize to a child.

" Good, now I know you are all wondering." Kage said, turning to face everyone. " What is the plan?"

Everyone nodded, while Kage walked over to his chair and sat down. Sending Nami out of the room, Kage began explaining tactic's and strategies for them to memorize. Everyone was shocked by how detailed and complex every move was and how it reinforced other tactics. Even Shifu began having trouble to remember the steps needed and how they should be executed. After an hour of explaining, the smell of fish and soup wafted through the air.

" Father, dinner's ready and the table is set." Nami called, making Tigress smile at Kage.

" Thank you Nami for cooking, I would have forgotten." Kage called back. " I guess that concludes our meeting, now let's eat."

Everyone making their way to the dining room. Tigress was completely shocked, for seeing the table was covered in food. Things from sauce-covered fish with lemon to cream of broccoli soup. Even Po was shocked by the amount of food cooking in so little time. But he didn't linger on that thought, for he was the first to start stuffing his face.

Everyone settling in their chairs, shared Po's need to stuff their faces, for the smell was inciting. Kage and Slavik merely laughed at everyone, including Tigress and Shifu. Who had the hardest time to hold back their sudden appetite for the delicious food.

" How in the world did you cook all this?" Po asked, while sauce lightly sprayed onto Mantis.

" I learned to cook from father, but I'm better as always." Nami smiled, making Kage groan in embarrassment and Tigress giggle.

" But your only... what twelve?" Crane said, after slurping up some soup.

" I turn thirteen in three weeks." Nami pouted " I'm not that little."

Everyone chuckled, as Nami crossed her arms and frowned. But soon the dining hall filled, with conversation. Suddenly as Kage reached for his drink, the glass shattered spilling the water. Everyone thinking, Kage grabbed his glass to hard, chuckled. Kage and Slavik however shared a concerned look.

But as everyone finished eating, it was decided to retire to sleep and come back tomorrow to prepare for the trip back. As Crane, Monkey, Mantis, left with Slavik and Viper. Shifu, Po and Tigress stayed with Nami and Kage.

" Come on Po, I'll show you to your room." Nami smiled, leading Po upstairs.

As Po and Nami left to go to bed, Shifu turned to see Tigress sitting beside Kage holding hands.

" Kage, May I have a word with you outside?" Shifu asked

" Of course" Kage nodded,then turning to Tigress " Tigress, how about you head to bed early. Your going to need your rest like everyone else."

Tigress merely nodded and headed upstairs to sleep. Kage turning back to Shifu, stood up and the two walked outside.

" You truly have accepted the position." Shifu said, starting the conversation.

" Yes, I have." Kage replied, facing the vast rice field.

" Then, Your majes-"

Shifu was cut of by Kage raising his hand.

" Please don't call me that until we return to China. It...It feels weird to be call that." Kage groaned, pinching the bridge of his nose.

" As you wish, Kage"

" What is that concerns you, Shifu."

" What is the actual plan, it's been a week since we got here. Zhen has probably began fortifying the city for your arrival. How do you expect us to fight against all of China's army?"

" I don't think your group will have to worry about the army."

" What? Are you saying your going to fight them yourself?"

" Shifu...I became a general at the age of twenty-five. I was known to be the youngest,most intelligent and the deadliest. Emperor Ning placed me in charge of the nations security. You honestly think I wouldn't know of all the weak points. I scaled the very walls, I swore to protect and maintain."

" Do you expect to do it again?"

" I plan not to scale the wall, Shifu. I plan to use my division as a way to get in."

" How?"

" My division, without a doubt, is already causing problems for Zhen. I actually expect every division to start revolting. I plan to use the army against Zhen, not fight them."

" You can't command all the divisions, if their generals are held captive."

Kage looked up to the sky and sighed

"Actually, I can, if the generals are already dead."

" You honestly think they were killed so easily?" Shifu asked, shocked by Kage's assumption.

" Shifu...if only you knew what Zhen is capable of." Kage said, walking back inside.

Shifu stared as Kage walked back inside, only soon to join him. As Kage and Shifu made their way upstairs, Kage showed him to a spare room. Giving his thanks and saying goodnight, Shifu closed the door. Kage making his way back to his bed, he could see Tigress sound asleep.

Kage took in a deep relieving breath, for his life felt just perfect. As he removed his shirt, he slowly lifted the blanket and curled up behind Tigress. Tigress however was still awake and turned over to face Kage.

" Kage?" Tigress whispered

" Yes?" Kage replied

" What did you and Shifu talk about?"

" He wanted to know, if I truly accepted the position as emperor."

" Did you?"

" What would you think of me if I accepted?"

" I would be very proud of you and without a doubt I would support you." Tigress smiled gently.

" Thank you, but I have to ask you for a favor."

" Anything"

" Take Nami back to the valley of peace and train her."

Tigress opened her eyes, shocked.

" Kage, what about you? You raised her, don't you think she'll be upset?"

" Now that she has you, she finally has something to look forward too. Having and growing up to be like her mother." Kage smiled, caressing her cheek.

Tigress purred at the feeling of being a mother.

" You really think she likes me?"

" Tigress, the minute you accepted her as your daughter. She immediately committed herself to being like you."

" Well then I'll do my best to train her and be a good mother."

" Thank you Tigress, I know this feel like it did nineteen years ago. But this time, I will commit every weekend to visit you and Nami."

" I like the sound of that." Tigress purred, growing tired.

" Good now sleep, for tomorrow will be our greatest challenge." Kage whispered

Soon enough, the two fell in a deep blissful sleep, holding the other. For tomorrow was going to be the greatest challenge they have ever faced.

Next day ( morning near noon)

After waking up and having their breakfast. Kage told Nami to guide Shifu, Po and Tigress back to the village to meet everyone else with the rest of the group. But as they prepared to leave, Slavik arrived with Viper, who looked tense.

" Good morning Viper, Slavik" Shifu smiled

" Good morning Master" Viper said

" Good morning Shifu" Slavik said, monotonously

" Why are you two doing here?" Tigress asked, noticing their presence.

" I'm here to get my armor" Slavik said, slithering past everyone.

" Armor?" Shifu questioned

" Yes, now if you'll excuse me I need to get inside. For putting my armor will take some time."

As Slavik slithered in and closed the door. The group began walking back to the village to meet up with everyone.

" Hey guys over here" Po waved,gaining their attention.

" Morning Po" Tigress smiled, waving back " I guess we're all ready?"

" Yeah I guess Kage and Slavik are still preparing?" Monkey asked, not seeing Kage or Slavik.

" Yes, Slavik says he's putting his armor on. So I'm guessing Kage is helping him." Viper replied

As the group began stretching and reviewing their strategies for fighting. Nami trained with Tigress, working on her punches and strength. Occasionally receiving help from others, when Tigress asked to explain certain moves. As the training continued, everyone noticed two figures heading to the village. As they got closer, they recognized them as Kage and Slavik.

Kage wore his sleeveless cloak with the kanji for 'General' on the back. Under the cloak, he wore a leather shirt with a chain mesh over it along with leather pants. Over his arms, were thick black plate gauntlets that covered everything from his claws up to his shoulder. He also had similar armor for his legs and feet, which made no sound of any kind. At his waist, was his katana he received from General Jun nineteen years ago.

Slavik like Kage, wore black armor, along with his new helmet with the kanji for Colonel. Along his entire body he wore black plates similar to Kage's. But this armor covered even his underbelly, with the addition that they soundlessly rubbed against each other. At the end of the armor, was a double edged blade 6 inches in length.

The two smiled, seeing everyone shocked at what they were wearing. As they stared, villagers began pouring out, wondering what was happening. As the Kage and Slavik joined the group, Fong ran up to them.

" Kage...are you...leaving?" Fong asked, surprised.

" Yes and I'm sorry, Fong, but I need to go." Kage smiled, sadly

" Will you come back?" a small wolf pup asked from the crowd.

" I believe this will be the last time we see each other." Kage announced, receiving gasps from the crowd.

" We'll miss you greatly for you've done many great things form this village." Fong smiled

" And I will miss you all...goodbye" Kage said, heading towards the exit to the village.

Slavik bowed deeply before following Kage and soon the rest of the group followed. Exiting the village, Nami got on Kage's back and they all took off in a sprint. As they ran everyone grew curious that the armor that Kage and Slavik had made no sound. But that thought didn't linger for they were taking the lead and gaining ground.

But an even stranger thing was happening, Tigress was at the back of the group panting and struggling to keep up. Tigress's breath came short and her head was pounding as a major headache attacked her. Slowing to a walking pace, Tigress leaned over, struggling to regain her normal breathing pattern.

" Everyone, Tigress stopped!" Po called out, making everyone halt and turn around.

As everyone approached, Tigress stood back up straight.

" I'm fine everyone, I just...didn't get much sleep." Tigress panted

" We'll set up camp and rest." Kage ordered " Nami, prepare some tea for your mother. Slavik find some wood. Po, prepare the camp material. Crane, fly up and give me a report of anything within five miles of this area. Monkey, find some water. Slavik, you assist Crane and give me any activity on the ground. Shifu, Viper and Tigress will stay here. Understood?"

Everyone nodded and got to work, surprised by Kage's sudden orders. As everyone went about, Viper nudged Tigress, and beckoned to lean towards her.

" We need to talk." Viper whispered, slithering away.

As the two masters walk away, Shifu tried to follow but was stopped by Kage.

" Kage, we need to know what's happening." Shifu growled, as Kage stood in his way.

" Shifu, sometimes by merely waiting the answer will be clear...Let them talk." Kage said, while watching the two leave.

With Tigress and Viper

As the two settled in a clearing far from attentive ears, Viper turned to look at Tigress.

" Why are you staring at me like that?" Tigress asked, uncomfortable the way Viper was smiling.

" Tigress...Do you honestly think your just tired?" Viper smirked, making Tigress even more uncomfortable.

" I'm pretty sure it's that and all we went through yesterday." Tigress responded

" Okay...oh and by the way, how about I tell Po to cook some pickled vegetables?"

" That sounds actually rather nice." Tigress sighed

Viper gasped at hearing Tigress agree to eat such a dish. Making Tigress look at her, completely confused.

" What?"

" Tigress...you hate anything that's pickled." Viper responded, with her eyes wide open.

" I do not"

" Yes you do...you never agree to eat anything pickled. With that, whoever tried, you broke their nose." Viper explained.

" Wait...your right...Why would I think pickled veggies were good?" Tigress groaned, feeling queasy.

" Tigress?" Viper asked, growing concerned.

" What?"

" Did you and Kage...have sex before we left?" Viper whispered, making Tigress look at her shocked.

" I don't think that's your business." Tigress growled, loudly, holding her stomach.

" Tigress...I think your...*gulp*...pregnant."

Tigress looked at Viper, as if she went insane.

" No" Tigress whispered, shaking her head. " Your wrong...I can't be... not now."

" Tigress...you ran for only four hours and your exhausted." Viper explained, trying her best not to freak Tigress out. " Not to mention, I asked you to eat your most hated food and you accepted."

Tigress looked down at her stomach and placed her hand on top. Just by that she felt slight tenderness, as her fur rubbed against the fabric.

" I'm pregnant...I'm..going to be an actual mother." Tigress breathed, rubbing her stomach.

As Viper watched Tigress rubbed her mid-section, she smiled as nudged Tigress. Tigress looked over to Viper and smiled, while tears rolled down her face.

" I'm...I'm going to be a mother." Tigress smiled, gently.

" Your going to a great mother too." Viper grinned " But now, you can't fight anymore and you need to rest."

" How? We need to get back to the city?" Tigress asked, growing worried " How is Kage going to react? Oh my god!...Kage doesn't know!"

" Tigress!" Viper yelled, calming Tigress down " Kage will probably carry you, no problem and don't worry about Nami. She can ride on Slavik's back, since he's big enough. Okay?"

Tigress nodded her head as she breathed in and out deeply. Viper nudging Tigress, the two masters headed back to the campsite. As they entered the circle, everyone greeted them normally, but it was Kage and Shifu who stared intently. Taking a seat, Tigress looked at Kage, who was giving her a questioning look as if asking 'Is everything okay?'. Looking as Shifu was distracted by Po, she looked back at Kage and tenderly placed her hand on her stomach.

Kage's eye slowly widened and his mouth dropped slightly, as he realized what she meant. Soon his mouth formed a huge smile and began shaking as he looked down grinning. Tigress took it as a good sign that Kage was taking this in a positive manner. Kage looking over to Slavik, nudged him to get his attention. Slavik looking at Kage, saw him grinning and looking back to Tigress.

Like Kage, Slavik smiled but with the addition of hissing in laughter. While Slavik snickered, everyone looked at him, making Tigress grow nervous.

" Kage that's the funniest thing I've ever heard." Slavik said, beginning to laugh harder.

" What's so funny?" Shifu asked, curious of the sudden laughter.

" You wouldn't understand Shifu, it's a personal joke for me and Kage." Slavik snickered, making Shifu look at Kage, who only joined Slavik's laughing.

Grunting at Kage and Slavik, Shifu walked off, while the two continued laughing. Smells of soup, began wafting towards Tigress making her head focus on what was being prepared. Turning towards Nami, she saw she prepared some leftover broccoli soup from yesterday. As soon as Nami handed Tigress her bowl, she scarfed down faster then thought possible. As she sighed in relief from having something to eat, she got up to get more.

Little did she know, that everyone watched in shock as she literally ate over four bowls, before anyone finished their first. Po even dropped his bowl in complete as shock as Tigress finished the rest of what soup was left. Turning to head back to her seat, she finally noticed everyone staring at her with open mouths.

" What? It's good soup...is that a problem?" Tigress growled

Everyone shook their heads quickly, save for Kage Slavik and Viper who merely chuckled.

" Looks like the mood swings are starting to appear...jeez if this her now...I'm going to have to be careful." Kage thought, chuckling nervously.

" Well I think we rested enough. Nami you'll be riding uncle Slavik. Tigress, you'll be riding on my back." Kage ordered, while everyone raised their eyebrows.

" Why does Tigress have to get on your back?" Shifu asked, while everyone nodded, save for Viper.

" Can't I show some affection to someone precious to me?" Kage growled, raising an eyebrow

" No but Tigress is fully capable to run." Shifu argued.

" Well then, I guess you may want your eyesight checked. For earlier, Tigress was struggling to keep up. We cannot allow anything to slow us down. So Tigress will be considered inactive...for now." Kage replied, drawing attention from her.

Shifu growled at having his authority shot down again by Kage. But everyone knew better to challenge him when even Shifu didn't. As all equipment was repacked, Tigress got on Kage's back and Nami on Slavik's. With everyone ready, they took off in a sprint that would last the rest of the way, save for anyone that needed to rest.

Five days later

As the group traveled back into China, Kage, Nami and Slavik had to avoid all outposts between them and the city. For they need to the element of surprise, encase of any spy was posted in any of the area. Making their way past the last outpost and reaching the top of a hill. Kage raised his hand, signaling for everyone to stop and making them take defensive positions. Signaling Slavik over, Kage pointed to his left and created a fist. Slavik quickly slithered off into the bushes,as they waited, they all tensed as they heard a scream. Slavik returned smiling, while Hilna walked beside him clearly shaking from earlier.

" Hilna?" Kage smiled

" Kage!" Hilna yelled, hugging Kage, beginning to softly cry.

" It's ok...jeez Slavik what did you do?" Kage asked, pulling Hilna off him, afraid for Tigress growled loudly.

" I guess I scared her a little." Slavik nervously smiled

" A little? He almost killed me!" Hilna growled, making Slavik chuckle

" Well if you didn't throw that dagger, I might have not retaliated."

" Enough...Jeez even after all this time. You both act childish around each other." Kage groaned, making Nami giggle.

" Who is this cutie?" Hilna asked, playfully waving to Nami.

" My daughter" Tigress stated flatly, making Hilna raise an eyebrow and look at Kage.

" Well technically I adopted her and now Tigress has accepted her as her daughter. Her name is Nami" Kage smiled, explaining.

" Well Nami, did you come to see the city?" Hilna asked, acting as if nothing bad was happening.

" No, we came to save China. We don't have time for sight seeing." Nami frowned, while crossing her arms, making Tigress smile.

" That's my girl." Tigress smirked smugly, placing her hands on Nami's shoulders.

Nami smirked just like Tigress, making the guys gulp, except for Kage whom laughed.

" Oh...well...I guess she knows what's going on then." Hilna said, looking to Kage.

" Yes and I'm assigning you to guard Nami and Tigress." Kage replied

" Kage, I'm compl-"

" No...You and Hilna will stay back and protect Nami...Understood?" Kage sternly ordered, giving her a slight look.

" Yes, sir" Hilna replied, standing to attention.

" * sigh*...fine" Tigress muttered, looking at the ground.

"Good, Nami?...you listen to your mother ok?" Kage said, while kneeling down.

" Yes, father" Nami mumbled

" I'll be back before you know it." Kage smiled, hugging Nami tightly.

" You better or I'll come after with mother." Nami smirked, making Kage chuckle.

" I promise I'll come back to you" Kage whispered to Nami.

" I promise I'll come back to you."

Tigress thought, while smiling remembering the memory " That's what he said to me when he went to fight."

" Alright" Nami nodded

As Kage stood again he gave a final look to everyone and began giving orders.

" As soon as we reach the walls, I need everything one of you to hold of the Jade army."

" What!" everyone yelled, in unison

" Me and Slavik only need fifteen minutes tops to kill Zhen, Okay?" Kage said, with a hint of begging. " You only need to knock them out."

Everyone solemnly agreed by nodding their heads. Nodding his head, Kage lead the group, leaving Tigress, Hilna and Nami behind. After a few more hours of running the group finally arrived at the walls. Approaching the walls, they came upon a sight more gruesome then they ever seen.

Kage and Slavik mouth's dropped but soon growled and hissed. For hanging from the walls, with rope around their necks. Was Emperor Ning, along with all current generals and the generals before them. Kage looked among them and saw General Jun, who slightly swayed as his weight strained the rope.

Kage's blood boiled seeing his fellow friend and father-figure hang from the walls, dead.

While Slavik looked and saw General Min, he was appalled to see flies eating away at his corpse. The two looked down, shaking, as their minds filled with blood lust. The rest were shocked as they too, looked to see the cruelty displayed for all to see. All corpses were either, slashed, stabbed and some had mangled body parts that swayed loosely.

Kage turned around to look at the group.

" Are you all ready for the greatest challenge you ever had?" Kage asked

The group didn't moved or speak.

" Well it's time for you to show all of China. Just how furious you can be, as you stand for what's right."

The group nodded, feeling courage fill them.

" The minute those gates open, all hell might break loose. But as a team, you are capable of showing much more worse, when you fight for something precious...So...Are you with me?" Kage yelled, raising his fist.

The group cheered yelling at the top of their lungs. Kage joining their battle cry, turned to the great gates. Then a fast as lightning, Kage leaped towards the walls and deliver a mighty kick. The gates creaked and whined, as the wall itself shook from the mighty impact. As Kage landed, silenced followed as he returned to the group. As they waited, marching was soon heard, as the gates swayed inwards. Everyone tensed, as seeing hundreds and thousands of soldiers march towards them.

" Remember!...fifteen minutes!...if we're not out until then run!" Kage yelled, over the marching chorus.

" Yes, sir" the group replied together.

" Ready, Slavik?" Kage smiled, turning to face him.

" It's good to fight beside you again, my brother." Slavik smirked, looking back at Kage.

Kage hummed, facing the army again as they stopped. The group stared, as the army stood silently, for no one moved let alone speak. Kage and Slavik inhaled deeply, then yelling the top of their lungs. They bellowed their war cry's, starling soldiers to cower behind their shields, while some dropped their weapons and ran. As the two emptied their lungs, they panted heavily, waiting for the army to react.

But the army stood, shaking, as they waited. Kage and Slavik looked at each other, confused they didn't charge. However a soft thudding sound, was soon heard, coming from the city. As the group waited, they began to see the men form a pathway for a single person. Reaching the front, the soldiers parted to reveal, Zhen, who wore a heavy set of armor.

At Zhen's head was a full gold plated helm, that covered his temples, cheeks and his neck. At his chest, was a multiple layers of similar plates to his helm, His arm and hands covered with plates like Kage, while legs were protected by strange cloth. In his left hand, he held a tower shield with a dome in the middle. While in his right hand he held a tall spiked mace, which he swung experimentally.

" Welcome back to China, Kage" Zhen smirked " It's a shame that you will die here."

" The only one dying here today is you, Zhen." Kage growled back

" How so? I have all of China's army at my feet. While you only have the furious five, an artist and look, your missing Master Tigress. Isn't she the most greatest of the five?" Zhen laughed, pointed at the group.

" As always, you believe quantity beats quality. That's the reason you were always number two." Kage smirked, making Zhen growled.

" Well I soon, will ruling China and soon the world!" Zhen yelled, raising his mace.

" I'm going to make sure that doesn't happen!" Kage yelled, leaping towards Zhen

" CHARGE!" Zhen yelled, bringing his mace up to block Kage's katana.

The yelled as they charged the furious five and Slavik. While they, yelled beginning the fight of their lives. Slavik taking the lead, crushed several men with his enormous body and then headbutting a eighth. Viper slithered behind him and guard his left flank while Po guarded his right. Shifu with Monkey, Mantis and Crane began their combo and within only several seconds took out twenty-five men.

Back with Kage and Zhen, the two traded blows that shook the very ground. For every time Zhen missed, his mace would hit the ground, making a crater several feet wide. While Kage's slash's were quick and deadly, his kicks and punch's left large dents in Zhen armor. Kage, leaning back and ducking under Zhen's mace, kicked forward, only to hit Zhen's shield placing a dent in the wood-reinforced steel. Zhen puled his mace back and jabbed forward to stab with on of the mace's many spikes. Kage using his only leg, leaped several feet up and back, landing perfectly.

Several minutes passed as the two traded blows, growing tired. Zhen lost his shield, for Kage kicked out of his hand, while Kage lost his katana. Kage was now blocking the mace with his plated armors and claws, barely managing to land any hits. But Zhen noticed Kage, was slowly loosening his armor making plates fall off.

" What's a matter, Kage?...afraid to try and hit me directly?" Zhen laugh, swing down at Kage.

" Ha!...What makes you think I'm going to hit you directly?" Kage smirked back, confusing Zhen.

" What are planning Kage?" Zhen thought, growing worried as another plate fell.

But his answer came, when Kage delivered a crushing heel to his left breast plate making it shatter. As the plate fell, the rest of his upper armor fell with it, exposing his entire upper body. Kage smiled, as the armor fell, then quickly attacked, powerfully punching Zhen in the face. As Zhen flew twenty feet and slid another ten, Kage turned to look for Slavik. He eventually saw Slavik who, was surrounded by hundreds but flatten several, scaring off the some as he hissed.

" Slavik! Zhen's down, get over here!" Kage yelled, gaining Slavik's attention.

Zhen dazed by Kage's immense punch, slowly lifted himself up. Slavik seeing this, pushed and tackled his way to Kage's side and got into position. Zhen getting on his feet again, saw Slavik and Kage side by side, smiling.

" Don't get any ideas, even the two of you don't stand a chance." Zhen yelled, fear gripping him, as the two smiled.

" That's what many have said, only that they regretted it the next minute." Slavik hissed, while smiling smug. " Ready, Kage?"

" Prepare yourself, Zhen, for your going to be the first to feel both of our wrath's at the same time." Kage growled loudly. " I'm ready, Slavik."

Then like lightning, Kage flew past Zhen cutting at his legs, leaving a deep gash. Zhen knelled over, opening up for Slavik, who swung his tail around and hit Zhen with the flat of the blade. The blade shattered as it hit Zhen's helmet off, but it was in Slavik's plan to do so. Kage taking over, returned to deliver a spine-shattering kick to Zhen's lower back. Zhen doubled over in extreme pain, for he couldn't feel his legs. As his other knee fell to hit the ground, Slavik tightly wrapped his entire body around Zhen and bit into his neck injecting his poison, in the most vital spot possible. Zhen began to struggle as Slavik squeezed and tighten his body, but the poison soon took effect.

Zhen screamed and struggled as the poison took effect, weakening him. His body felt like it was on fire, as the poison destroyed his insides. But even so, Slavik continued to squeezing, breaking his ribs and making them puncture his lungs. Kage guarded Slavik as he continued to inject poison and squeeze Zhen to death. So far, the minutes felt like hours, yet Zhen still struggled.

" Jeez... I emptied my poison reserve and he's still moving?...must be the adrenaline." Slavik thought as he felt Zhen weakly struggle against him.

Zhen soon began coughing up blood and barely gasp for air as Slavik squeezed harder.

" Slavik!" Kage yelled, retrieving his katana " Move!"

Slavik immediately untangling himself from Zhen, moved away, as Kage delivered a earth shattering upwards kick under Zhen's chin. Kage following through, sent Zhen skyward but as Zhen flew into the air, everyone's attention was drawn as they watched in shock. Kage then leaping after Zhen, brought back his katana and delivered the final blow. Everyone watched as if they were in slow motion, for it awe inspiring. For as Kage landed crouching down, Zhen's body crashed, mangled, missing it's head. It was only a second later that the head finally came down, signifying Zhen's death.

The field of soldiers and the furious five watched as Kage and Slavik returned to each other smiling.

Then together, Kage raised his katana, while Slavik raised his broken tail sword showing their victory. The soldiers immediately dropped their weapons and cheered as Zhen's reign was over. The furious five joined in and clapped, hugging the very people they were fighting not several seconds ago. As the two lowered their weapons, Kage patted Slavik's back like they did every victory. Looking around, they noticed they had one more job to do.

" All divisions!" Slavik yelled, silencing the entire field. " ATTEN...TION!"

The soldiers froze and stood straight and stiff as they followed the order.

" All divisions are to get into proper rank and prepare to march back to the palace...Is that understood?" Kage yelled, taking charge.

" YES SIR!" the soldiers yelled, in unison.

Nodding his head and leaving Slavik in charge, Kage ran to go get Tigress, Hilna and Nami.

Back with Tigress, Nami and Hilna

Hilna watched as Tigress trained Nami simple stances for Kung fu. But noticing the yelling stop, something must have happened. Turning to face the great walls, she saw Kage fly over the land towards them.

" He's alive" Hilna yelled " Tigress, Nami look!"

As the two look where Hilna pointed they smiled, seeing Kage alive. Soon enough he stopped a few feet from them smiling.

" Zhen's gone and Slavik is going to deal with the council... We won!" Kage cheered, picking Tigress up bridal style and spinning her around.

Nami jumped on to Kage's back as he spun and laughed. Then turning to the city, Kage ran with the two girls on him, while Hilna followed right behind him.

Upon entering the city, people cheered as they walked down the streets. People bowed, even handing him gifts, such a promises of food and even some jewels. As the four reached the royal palace, everyone stood in an aisle way allowing them to enter the palace. Soldiers cheered and even students that were currently undergoing training appeared and gasped at his presence.

Entering the vast training field, Hilna eventually returned to her division. All divisions stood at attention as they passed and stepped onto the podium. Kage turning to face all the soldiers, he smiled, as he saw Slavik coming up to him with Viper.

" Their all yours, Your Majesty." Slavik smiled, slithering behind him.

" As I stand here I would just like to say I'm glad to be back in China to return peace." Kage announced, followed by cheering. " I see you are all scared of what punishment awaits you for following Zhen's command. For that, I have no punishment to give, for I know Zhen used pitiful and gruesome methods to manipulate you. So all I can say is...Peace has been restored to the empire!"

" ALL HAIL, EMPEROR KAGE!" Slavik yelled

" ALL HAIL, KAGE!...ALL HAIL, KAGE!, ALL HAIL, EMPEROR KAGE!" the soldiers chanted.

The soldiers and fellow students cheered and whooped, but Kage soon silenced them with his raised hand.

" I have one thing left to do... and the time to do so, is now." Kage announced, turning to Tigress.

Tigress looked at Kage, as he gently smiled and approached her. Kage grabbing Tigress's hand, he bent down on one knee, making everyone gasp and some whistle.

" Master Tigress...Will you do me the greatest honor...and be my mate for life?" Kage smiled, presenting a gold necklace with a ruby in the shape of a heart on it.

Tigress's heart stopped, as Kage pulled out the necklace. The field grew silent waiting for her answer, which made Kage grow nervous. But that all passed away, as he saw a smile on Tigress's face.

" Yes...Yes!" Tigress cheered, as tears flew from her face.

Kage smiled, as he placed the necklace on her, stood up and tenderly kissed her. The soldiers, students, the furious five and Nami cheered as the two kissed. The field rang with cheers, you could feel the air vibrated with energy. As the two separated, they rubbed their foreheads together and purred for they were finally together again.

" We finally can leaving our haunting past behind." Tigress whispered to Kage.

" So we can have a promising future." Kage whispered back, rubbing her stomach.

Yay, Tigress and Kage are back together, Zhen's dead (bout time too.), Tigress is pregnant with cubs, what do you think the cubs will look like? Find out what happens in the next and final chapter for this story. It will not be as long as the rest but your going to love it anyway.

P.S: THERE'S THE POSSBILY OF A SEQUEL...GOT ANY IDEAS? SHARE THEM WITH ME AND WHO KNOWS YOU COULD INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION SEQUAL! WOOT

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