Author's note: I don't own Kung Fu Panda (No matter how much I want too) it is only owned by Dreamworks. I only own Mei Wen (Ligress), and my other OCs. Please no flames and leave a review. Enjoy! :D

Ch. 11

"Where's Kaizer?" Shifu inquired scanning the room for the white tiger. The Phoenix Warrior, Hope, timidly raised his hand to explain where he was. "He's visiting a friend." he said. Shifu had a questionable expression when the bear answered.

"What other friends does he have other than you?" Shifu questioned. Hope lowered his head shyly and rubbed his arm. "Felicity. He really cares for her." That news went unnoticed by the old grand master and Ligress as both their eyes widen.

Shifu's shocked expression soon faded and returned to normal. "Very well." He then turned his attention back to the two feline pupils Takami and Faith. Both standing tall listening carefully to his instructions. Shifu then pulled out a scroll out of his robe and began reading.

"We shall commence your mark of Mastery, Faith and Takami. Not one but two in-training warriors stands here. this is neither a competition. Nor a battle for supremacy. Not for strength, but for loyal leadership. Both of you may approval, or neither. I'm sure your ready to hear my announcement of you two, yes?" Shifu questioned.

"Yes." Both answered ready to hear who does and who doesn't get the promotion as a true master.

"Very well, I announce that.." Shifu Began but was interrupted by a gong alert. Everyone was puzzled of the sudden alarm. The gong only sounded when something was to big to handle.

"Found out the commotion and take care of it. Your dismissed." Everyone bowed and ran down to the village. 'Whatever and whoever got in the way of my student Mark of Mastery is going to regret it big time.' Tigress thought angrily.

In the middle of town, Kaizer and the egret was squaring off colliding blades against claws at one another. Kaizer held his own, but was not fighting as hard as he's capable. Struggling a little, trying to not get the fight to close to Felicity. The egret flew up and threw daggers at him. Kaizer used his kunai and defected the in-coming daggers and ran towards the tree. He side jumped the tree and rocketed himself at the bird. He raised the kunai and aimed to slash the attacker. Unfortunately his assassin move failed as the egret lunched a large gush wind at him sending him back down on his feet. He got back into fighting position and let out a very vicious snarl. Ignoring the snarl the egret charged at Kaizer full throttle. But then realized a tigress was coming right at her with a flying kick. The egret blocked the attack and backed away into the tree. Others came and stood beside Kaizer and Tigress.

"Alright you, what do you want?" Takami demanded. The egret scoffed and shook her head and turned away. "I believe I made Yunxu's point. She'll be coming any time now."

'Yunxu?' Renixang thought.

"Yunxu, she's coming here?" Ligress exclaimed. The egret had her attention on her now. "Yes Ligress. She coming back for you, to bring you home. She is not pleased, in fact she's quite furious at you. Said that once she's taken you back, you will be severely punished." she stated.

"We'll I'm not going anywhere, also you can tell her that I said shove it." Ligress exclaimed. The egret shrugged her shoulders and chuckled.

"I'll be sure to tell her that. I'll be looking forward to our next meeting Demon." she said floating off the tree and taking off. The gang was now at easy, but Ligress was a little shaken. Renixang noticed it and confronted her.

"She killed my parents who were guards. You do know what I'm going to do right? I have to turn her in, or get my revenge." Renixang stated. Ligress nods agreeing on what she said. Ligress has always known that Yunxu was up to something. Always away, the ligress was always left wondering.

"I'll leave the choice up to you of what you want me to do, until the time comes." Ren said walking back to the palace, with Hope not to far behind.

Standing there alone, Ligress rested her paw on her chest, thinking about her choice. Even if Yunxu was a 'B', she was still her last relative. A relative with a dark heart.

"My choice."

15 minutes later

Everyone other than Takami and Faith stood aside. Shifu standing in front of them with cane in hand.

"That was unexpected, but one I was correct that you all could handle. We shall commence on our subjective. Takami, Faith, I announce that..neither of you will become master." Shifu announced. Both Takami and Faith along with the others were shocked. The two felines were left dazed and confused.

"I'm sorry, but both of you haven't reached the requirements of becoming true masters yet. The reason is; you allowed the most dangerous criminals to travel among you. You endangered Mai's and other civilizations lives. There is always next time. But, there is one who do deserves the title as Master. That would be..Kaizer." Shifu announced.

Everyone was again shocked. Kaizer was on there for a short time, but already had the required skills to defend and to fight.

"Kaizer, as our newest Master you are entitled to certain knowledge. Please wait here for further instructions." he said then walked off. Hope then walked beside his friend and placed his paw on his shoulder.

"Congratulations Kai, you became a Master. Yahoo! Master Kaizer, it has a nice ring to it." Hope praised. Kaizer kept a straight face while everyone was congratulating him. Takami and Faith were a little disappointed but soon gave their congrats.

Later that night, the sun had finally set and Takami was in his room unpacking his stuff he brought with him on his trip. He the laid the star shell on his dresser next the picture of him and Layla. He then plopped down on his bed and exhaled. After that someone knocked on his slide-door.

"Come in." Takami responded and incomes Tigress entering his room. She closed the door behind her and stood in front of him.

"May I sit?" She asked pointing at the spot of the bed beside him. Takami insisted and she set down beside him. "So, aside of what happened, how was your first mission? It wasn't easy was it?"

"Nah uh, it sure wasn't. It was down right complex and complicated." Takami admitted. Tigress softly smiled and said, "Well, that what happens when you lead such a big group. I know it may not seem like a successful mission, but in my eyes it was too me. I'm proud to call you my student." She said with a bow.

"Thank you, Master Tigress." Takami said with a smile. Tigress nodded accepting his thanks. She patted him on the shoulder and stood up.

"Well, you better rest up. We have intense training to do tomorrow. I'm going to start you on the Iron Wood Tree near the palace. Also help flex some of your abilities. We need to prepare for Yunxu's unpredicted arrival." Tigress instructed.

"Yes Master. Goodnight Master Tigress." Takami said.

"Good night, Takami." She said back and closed his door. She walked through the halls of the barracks heading to her room.

You may be just a in-trainee, but in my eyes you deserve the title as Master Takami. Now may not be the time yet, but soon, my loyal student.

There you have. I'm almost done with this story, two more chapters to go. I hope you liked it, please leave a review below. Until the next chapter, peace.