A/N: Hey guys. HUGE apology for not updating Wednesday like I said I would. My dog had to be put down yesterday, so this entire week has been thrown off kilter so that I could drive the three hours home to be with my family.

Shout out to my new follower! Thank you guys for reading my story. I will try to post a second chapter this weekend to make up for not posting two days ago.

Enjoy.

Tigress let out a breath. The nurse must have registered her pain, because the small woman began apologizing and trying to work faster.

"It's ok." The redhead murmured. The small nurse nodded and continued working. She removed a needle and thread from her bag that she had brought and began sewing the wound on Tigress' thigh closed for good. The five warriors had all been talking in the main hall when she suddenly felt dizzy. If not for Po, she would have fallen over. Wolfe had insisted she get medical help, much to her chagrin. She drew the line when Po tried to carry her to the medic- she could hobble just fine on her own.

The nurse, Jiang Mao, told her that, if Po hadn't tried his chi, Tigress would have had quite the case of a blood infection. The only thing she could do now was keep from tearing her stitches so that it could heal properly. The situation in the Imperial city had no real leads, which was good since she couldn't fight.

Mao finished her stitches and then wrapped it loosely so that the wound wouldn't rub against her pant leg. When they grey-haired nurse was through, she disappeared. A few moments later, she reappeared with fresh clothing and a damp wash cloth inside a basin of water.. Tigress thanked her and waited for her to leave so she could change.

Taking the wash cloth, she stripped down and she wiped herself free of the dirt and grime from the last twenty-four hours . She then glanced at the basin, debating, before undoing her braid and sticking her entire head of hair into the water. Having her head suddenly wet and clean made her feel so much better.

She removed her head from the wash basin and rung the water from her curls. Shifu had told her as a teenager that she could keep her hair long as long as it didn't interfere with her training, so she braided it back almost every day. It was down to her waist now, and more ringlets now than the springs she had on her head as a child. The water made it increasingly heavy.

Once the majority of the water was out of her hair, she put on the new set of clothing- it consisted of black pants and a long-sleeve green vest.

Voices outside drew her to her to the window. She glanced out from the third floor and saw Po and Shifu training in the courtyard with Wolfe. Viper sat drinking tea and watching them figure out some move. Tigress limped out of the room and down the stairs with the intention of joining them. As she made her way to the courtyard, she brushed through her hair with her fingers.

The sunlight felt good when she stepped outside. The boys took no notice of her as she carefully sat next to Viper to watch.

"What are they doing?" She whispered.

"Master Wolfe asked Po to show him Chi. He was one of the few Master's who wasn't in China when Kai attacked." Viper whispered back. Tigress flinched at the mention of Kai.

A small golden glow caught her attention, and she watched as Wolfe's hands began to glow. She smiled slightly at his startled expression. The glow stopped and the three of them just looked between themselves happily.

A sudden flapping noise caused Wolfe to look up, and the Master's faces fell as a pigeon landed on the stone in front of him. Viper stood and helped her injured friend up.

"What is it?" She called as Wolfe took the message from the bird's leg. The Imperial seal stood out against the white parchment like blood on skin.

"From the Emperor." He scanned over it. "He has asked you all to return to the Imperial city. Apparently Ni Chang has been found."

"WHAT?"

"Po," Shifu shot the young man a glare. Po skittered away from him and came to stand next to Tigress, " Does it say anything else?"

"No, just that he wishes to speak with you all personally. He said that he would like to apologize." Wolfe looked at the three of them.

"Master, what do you suggest?" Tigress asked softly. Shifu looked at her, eyebrows furrowed and eyes filled with varying emotions. He looked at her for a moment.

"Can you walk?" He asked her. She nodded and crossed her arms over her chest.

"That won't be necessary. We have carriages you all can take. " Wolfe chimed in.

"What about me, master?" Viper asked.

"Come with us. With Tigress injured, we will need another able-bodied fighter." Viper nodded at Shifu's response, Tigress clenched her jaw. Po bumped her shoulder lightly.

"You think there will be a fight?" Po asked.

"I do not know, but it is illogical not to prepare for one." Wolfe nodded towards the old master.

"I will go and get a carriage. " Wolfe stated. "You all should pack. I can send you will provisions." He nodded and left the courtyard. Shifu nodded to them and left as well, Viper trailing behind. Tigress went to leave, but Po stopped her.

"How are you holding up?" He glanced down at her thigh and back to her face.

"It hurts, but it's nothing I can't handle." She gave him a small smile. "Thank you, by the way." She bumped his shoulder and he frowned, confused. "The nurse said if not for your chi, it would have gotten infected." She stood on tiptoe to kiss his cheek. "I owe you again."

She left him alone in the courtyard to sigh.