Kung Fu Panda Fanfic

The Legend of The Dragon and The Tiger

Chapter 9 : Run Away

Diclaimer : I do not own Kung Fu Panda

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At The Bridge,

Tigress finally arrived at the bridge. But when she noticed that her master was still having discussion about something she wanted to know, she decided to hide behind a tree to hear.

"We only want our valley to be safe from any dangers," a bunny talked, "Master Tigress must leave."

"Oh. C'mon. We can't just exile her just like that," Po tried to convice them. "She is the most awesome Kung Fu Master, the protector of this valley - Your hero. How in the world do you have a thought about banishing her?"

"Master Po. Sooner she'll turn into a destroyer and your enemy."

"You're only afraid of something that won't be happening." Shifu told them.

"We're afraid because we know it'll be real," a pig denied. "and we're too tired to face every attacks that often come to our valley, the next most dangerous threat can be avoided. Master Tigress must go!"

The villagers began mumbling in agreement. Some of them shouted 'Yes!' while the others shouted 'That's Right!'

"Settle down, Everyone. Settle down." Po soothed them.

"Just let us handled this problem," Shifu said. "We'll find a way out. I know there is something we can do."

"Do it fast, Master Shifu," a goat pleaded. "You're our only hope."

Master Shifu and Po took a time for a moment to find the answer of their problem. Both found dead end. They didn't want Tigress to leave but these people seemed too stubborn, kept staying with their non sense thought. As The Grand Master of The Jade Palace, Shifu was the one who took the responsibility for their safety.

"Fine," he spoke. "I've made my decision. But I have to talk to Tigress first. Come again tomorrow."

After Shifu said that, Tigress came out from her hiding place. Master Shifu and Po were about to return to the palace when they saw her.

For a moment, the three just stared at each other.

"What are doing in here?!" Shifu asked anxiously. "I told you to stay."

Instead of answering the question, Tigress watched at the villagers' faces that watched her back with their unfriendly look.

"So it's true," she said. "You're trying to get rid of me."

"Why are you talking that way? Who told you?"

"You don't need to know. But I need my answer. Is it true that you're trying to banish me?"

Po come closer to her. "Listen, Tigress. Trust me we never have a thought to banish you. Never."

"You're lying," she stared again at those unfriendly faces. "I've heard everything. You're afraid of me and you'll do anything to get rid of your fear by sending me away from here."

"No, I'm not and we aren't. We were just talking about something. We've just finished and are going to go home." He took Tigress' wrist. "Come on."

"But I still need my answer."

"Shifu will tell you right after we reach the palace."

Without protesting anymore, Tigress let herself being dragged by Po.

Master Shifu turned to the villagers. "You can go home now." then he followed his students.

Jade Palace,

At student barrack, Master Shifu was in Tigress' room. He didn't allow Po and The rest of The Furious Five to join in. He only needed to talk to Tigress without any disruption. Of course Po, who was never able to hold back his curiousity, decided to keep standing in front of the door with his friends, eavesdropping the conversation.

"I know we're facing a very serious problem," they heard Shifu talk. "to the point. Today, the villagers are afraid of you, Tigress. And they want you to leave this Valley forever. So I—"

"So you'll be granting their wish?" She cut off Shifu's words.

"Believe me I don't want to do that. But the situation doesn't support you much. You're being hated and feared, and it's obviously wrong for a warrior being hated by his people. That's why I'll send you to somewhere else until everything is back to normal."

Tigress' eyes widened. "You're goinmg to banish me?! How could you?!"

"Please just listen to me first. I never want you to leave but face it ; You can't stay here when over than thousands people want you to go from here."

"But you are The Grand Master. The highest decision is in your hand. You could tell them that I would keep staying no matter how."

"I could, Tigress. But you won't live happilly aftermath."

"Do everything, Master but please don't let me leave. Please…," she pleaded. "This is my only home."

That dramatic circumstances surprised Po and The Furious Five. Never before had they heard Tigress pleaded for something so badly.

Even Shifu couldn't watch her daughter that way. But he had no another choice.

"I'm sorry, Tigress. You will go and be staying at Gongmen City. I'll write a letter to Master Croc and Master Ox to accept your arrival tomorrow. I myself will take you to there."

Tigress stomped her feet. "Not fair!"

"This is the best for you."

"What do you know about the best for me?! You're only confused, Master. And you gave up because of that. You didn't think clearly…"

"Tigress…"

"You're too afraid and worried. Just like them."

"Tigress. You're not supposed to say…"

"A True Grand Master won't be acting like that. You will never be like Master Oogway!"

"Tigress!" This time, Shifu snapped, which made either Tigress or all eavesdroppers silent. "Don't ever teach me about being a Grand Master. I know and I'm fully aware of everything I say or what I do. Dare talk that way again and I… I will really banish you."

Anger pervaded Tigress' mind. She wanted to punch or break something but there were no any object that could be punched or be broken. So, she expressed her anger by saying a rude word.

"Coward!"

Shifu was taken aback. He never expected to get that rant. Unwittingly, he jumped onto the top of his staff, facing Tigress and then … he slapped her in the face. The thing he thought he would never do.

The tiger's eyes were glowing red, full of hate. She clenched her fist but couldn't punch her master in return. She wanted to cry to express her shock but she couldn't because she had no idea if this was the time for tears or mad.

"You are not Shifu I know," she said, looking her master in the eye. "You know, Master. You has changed. You're never there for me anymore."

After saying that, the tiger burst out of the room. When she opened the door, she saw her friends standing there with shocked faces, knowing that they had been caught in the act eavesdropping.

Po touched her face gently. "Tigress. I…"

"Shut up, Panda!"

And then she ran away, leaving her friends.

Mantis, that was perching on Monkey's shoulder, shook his head. "Wow. That was the most dramatic moment I've ever heard."

Their heads turned to the red panda that was still standing in that room.

"Are you okay, Master?" asked Viper.

Shifu sighed. "I'm not okay."

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Night was getting darker and darker. The air was so cold. It would be cozy to sleep under thick duvet.

But not so on with Tigress. The event she had last afternoon had caused her not to able to sleep. Her mind told her to keep thinking about that. About how much hate the people had for her. About Master Shifu who now wanted her to leave. And also about her friends that seemed to be more different than usual.

Currently, she was sure none people of this valley wanted her. No one except Po, the only person who cared about her. But sooner or later, she knew he would change too.

"They all want me to go," she said to herself. "Fine. Maybe I'm not supposed to live in here any longer."

She stood up to take a blank scroll from a cupboard and a brush with a bottle of ink. Sitting down on her bed, she began writing,

Master Shifu. When this letter reaches you, it means I have not been in this valley anymore. As you and your people wish, I leave to find my own place. Thanks for everything you have given to me.

-Tigress

She rolled up the scroll after writing and placed it on her bed. Slowly, she opened the door, trying to not wake her friends up. After making sure that everybody had been asleep, she tiptoed and went out of the barrack.

The cold air welcomed her as she stepped outside. She didn't bring anything with her except only the clothes she was wearing. Neither her vest nor could her fur protect her from the cold attack, but she had vowed to herself not to return to The Jade Palace forever.

A/N : I've watched too much soap operas