Once again I don't own anything on this story besides my OC's. I haven't updated in a while, and I'm sorry. I've been working on a story for the Inheritance Cycle, and I've had a ton of schoolwork to do. That last chapter was certainly dark, huh?

The Travelers

The Five, and the Travelers were going through their stretches when Master Shifu walked into the courtyard of the Training Center. His robes fluttering in the wind. He stopped in front of them, and spoke. "Students, and visitors, because of the special circumstances," He said motioning to the gathered group. "I have decided that today we will not be training as usual." He said as Tigress and the others gave him a look of curiosity. "Instead, we shall be pitting off against each other to see the level of training. Try to avoid putting each other in the Medical Wing." He said with an almost humorous air. "You two will not be participating." He stated the last part to Tigress and Brennan a bit more dryly.

"Brennan did a fist pump into the air. "Yes!" He shouted enthusiastically, and did a little dance before seeing the look on everyone else's' faces. "Sorry." He said backing up blushing a little. Tigress opened her mouth in outrage.

"But Master! I'm fine, and so is he!" She shouted taking her sling off her arm to show that she could still move it. "I can still fight, and I'm pretty sure he can too." She kept saying rotating her arm 360 degrees giving a little wince of pain, and giving Brennan an acknowledging rap on the arm. Who had been constantly shaking his head no the entire time Tigress was talking.

"Tigress..." Shifu started. She gave him a look of almost sadness. "We shall see." He finished looking at both of them. Tigress gave a little silent yes. "Anything else?" Alina stepped forward appearing a bit nervous.

"Umm, will this take long? We kind of have plans for today at some point in time." Alina said trying to sound respectful.

"Like what? May I ask." Shifu inquired.

"We just wanted to head into town, and get some new clothes, supplies, and other such things." She replied.

"It shouldn't take much longer than a couple of hours. Then, you can go."

"Thank you, Master." She said giving a quick bow.

"Okay. Without further interruption then I guess we will start the session," Shifu said before glancing from Xavier to Crane. "Would you two like to go first?"

Crane nodded, and Xavier just said, "Yes." But in his head he was trying to think of a way to fight without his hands, or legs. "I guess I could use my tail somehow..." He thought flicking his tail around as if testing its strength. The pair walked into the middle of the cobblestone courtyard, and the others moved to the sides of the arena. The pair faced each other; Crane dropped into a professional Kung Fu stance, and Xavier just kind of curled up as if he were going to lash out. "I am going to fucking die.." He thought almost out loud.

"You may begin!" Shifu exclaimed from across the arena. Crane took flight into the air, and Xavier just stared up in the air at him as he dove straight at him. Xavier quickly ducked to the side avoiding Crane's swooping dive. He was panting trying to quickly think of something to do. Crane obviously knew what to do. He came out of the dive and quickly doubled back he swatted Xavier across the ground with a twist of his arm. Xavier skidded to a halt and hissed; spreading his hood, and revealing his razor sharp 3 inch long fangs dripping with a powerful neurotoxin. His mind kicked into an adrenaline fueled overdrive as he quickly formulated a plan. Crane took flight again this time keeping low to the ground. Xavier jumped into the air and performed a front flip whipping his tail around to smack Crane's wing. The hit actually landed! Causing his wing to buckle slightly, and for him to have to take to the ground. Xavier turned to the others.

"Did you see that shit?!" He shouted excited. "That was fucking awe-" Xavier was cut off by Crane giving him a quick knock to the head. The fight proceeded in a whirl of scales, feathers, and blows until about 6 minutes in Crane managed to pin Xavier down. Shifu ended the match before he could do major damage. The two bowed to each other and returned to their places on the sides of the courtyard.

Shifu turned to Alina after reviewing what had happened in the match, and giving tips to Xavier. "Would you like to go next?" He asked in a smooth commanding voice.

She shrugged. "Sure."

"Good." Shifu said with a quick nod before looking over the rest of them, and asking. "Who would like to fight her?" Monkey kind of ducked his head trying to not be noticeable; luckily Po's hand shot up.

"Oh! Oh! I do!" He said excitedly.

Shifu gave a quaint laugh, "How do you feel?" He direct towards Alina.

"I'm good with it." She said already walking out to the center cracking her knuckles, and neck. In her mind she was quickly reviewing moves her father, who was an ex-Marine drill sergeant, had taught her. Most of which she had to modify because in war your opponents well-being isn't important, except that it isn't so well after you're through. Po almost skipped out to were Alina stood.

Xavier laughed, and Lias got a weird look on his face. "Aww getting jealous because Po's digging your girl?" Xavier whispered with a laugh that was returned with a quick punch to the side. Alina and Po faced off. Alina putting her fists up in a classic boxers stance whereas Po settled for a more elaborate kung fu stance.

"Begin!" Shifu shouted. Alina lashed out first aiming a straight punch towards Po's nose. He ducked back dodging it narrowly; clearly surprised by her ferocity. He attempted a feint kick to her left knee before trying to chop her ribs with a quick elbow. Alina's ribs took the full blow with a loud smack. She hit her knees gripping her side, Lias moved like he wanted to run out there and help her, but he was stopped by Xavier and Monkey. Alina stayed down for about 3 seconds while Po approached her not sure of what to do. She looked up at him staring straight into his eyes; an intense fire burning in her's. She kicked out aiming at Po's chest once he was close enough. It connected with a brutal crack! Po sprawled back about 4 feet. Alina got to her feet, and waited for Po to do the same. When the panda finally recovered Alina went on the offensive. She spun around attempting to elbow him in the face. Po barely managed to block the blow. Alina tried to give him a sharp kick to the groin while attempting to give him a cruel right hook. Po blocked the kick, but caught the punch sending him reeling. Po tried to hit her as she continually approached. She blocked all the hits except two to the ribs. She then tried to kick Po in the side; he caught it with practiced ease, but Alina used his body as a pivot point to bring her other leg up to kick him in the side of his head while he held her other leg. The panda rolled to the ground before jumping up. Tigress gave a small exhale of air, somewhat impressed by her prowess. Shifu stopped the match before any other major blows could be landed.

Shifu next turned to Lias. "Who would you like to face?"

"Well, I guess Monkey is the only one left.." He replied.

"I'll fight him." Tigress said from behind him.

Lias turned around to face her. A look of shock on his face.

Shifu nodded, "Okay. Take your places."