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Chapter 2- Doubts and Petals.
Tigress gasped as memories came reeling in her mind. Her dreams from last night began to look clearer. She saw that the figure was actually a panda with brilliant jade green eyes, he almost always has on a goofy smile and his laughter can make any day better. She stumbled to the bed that rested beside the window and she held her head as the memories refused to stop. She saw everything from the day he became the Dragon Warrior to the day he achieved inner piece. She remembers Po Ping. She climbed down the stairs to the first floor in a slight daze.
Mr. Ping was there waiting for her."Master Tigress! Have you found anything of my son?" Tigress was still dazed and confused, and Mr. Ping took notice of that."Is something wrong?"
Tigress continued to look distant."Master Tigress I suggest you sit down , you look a bit pale." Mr. Ping said as he guided Tigress to a nearby crate for her to sit down.
She shook her head as she hid the yellow scarf behind her back. "I'm alright, I'm alright. I'm just confused because there was no clues in his room." Mr. Ping looked sad as she said took notice of that and quickly interjected:
"But I wont stop helping you look for Po, I'll also get the other Master's to look for him." Mr. Ping looked happy at that thought and nodded. "I owe you my gratification Master Tigress. You and the other Master's." Tigress smiled a bit at that and stood up."I guess I should be going home now."
"Wait a moment Master Tigress! I have something to give you." Mr. Ping said as he reached over the counter and displayed a white bag in which he offered it to her. Tigress took the bag and was greeted with a warm, sweet smell. "I was thinking you and your friends would want something to eat." Mr. Ping said with a small smile. Tigress smiled at that and tried to pay him but Mr. Ping refused to accept the money. He said that her helping him to find his son was good enough.
She bowed and left the store, with Mr. Ping staring after her."Oh if only Po would know that his favorite master of Kung Fu was looking for him." He said as he turned back to his restaurant but stop short. Slowly he turned around and stared at the retreating master form. "How did she know that my son's name was Po?" Mr. Ping said aloud with a confused expression etched on his face.
Jade Palace, Kitchen.
Master Tigress burst into the Kitchen while all of the other waiting masters sat up at the sight of the white bag placed onto the table with a delicious aroma giving off. Soon all four master's attacked the bag and began to eat the contents inside of it.
"FINALLY! Took you long enough, I began to think that my leg's would taste good with soy sauce!" Mantis said as he inhaled dumpling after dumpling after taking a few gulps of his soup. Viper nodded as she finished half of her soup. "Yeah Tigress, it doesn't take that long to get to the village and get something to eat. What took you-" Viper didn't get to finish because Tigress threw something to the table. The master's got confused as they saw a bright yellow scarf laying on the table. The master's looked at Tigress who was looking at them, expecting them to say something.
"Ummm... not really your style Tigress, yellow doesn't go with you." Mantis said as he looked at Tigress. Tigress snarled in which Mantis cowered.
"It's not mine. Doesn't the scent seem familiar?" Tigress said to the rest of the five. Tentatively, Mantis walked towards the scarf and sniffed it. Everyone was tensed as Mantis step away and thought for a moment, finally he spoke. "Well... it smells nice but not familiar." The rest of the five took turns smelling the scarf but all of them didn't remember anything like Tigress.
"So Tigress? Was this some sort of test because I have no idea on what's going on." Monkey said as he placed the scarf back on the table.
"You don't remember who this scarf belong too?" Tigress asked but the rest continued to eat.
"It belongs to Po."
The rest looked at her with a confused look etched on their faces."Who's Po?" Crane said with his dumpling halfway between his beak.
"What do you mean who's Po? He is the Dragon Warrior! He was the one who defeated Tai-lung and brought inner peace to Master Shifu and the one who defeated Lord Shen!" Tigress yelled at them. All of Master's stopped eating.
"The Dragon warrior has not been chosen Tigress." Said a worried Viper.
"Tai-lung is still in prison Tigress, and you know were not supposed to be talking about him." Crane said in a low voice with concern fixed in his eyes.
"Master Shifu? Inner peace? That will be the day." Mantis said, receiving a good whack behind the head from Viper.
"Who the heck is Lord Shen?" Monkey said.
Tigress contemplated at her friends. They didn't remember Po. And now they think she's going crazy. No she can't be imagining this!"Guys, you probably think that I'm going insane but I'm not kidding! The Dragon Warrior was chosen and it was Po! When do I ever kid?" Tigress said as the rest of the Masters glanced at each other worriedly. Never before had they seen Tigress this persistent and focused before but... they never remember anybody named Po. All Masters stayed silent until Viper spoke up.
"Tigress... I think you should tell Master Shifu to take the day off. You've been working to hard and-" But she didn't get to finish as Tigress slammed her fist to the table, making the table creak and cause the dinner plates to tumble. They all stared at Tigress, she was looking wild but with determination in her eyes. Every master was afraid to speak anything to their leader, but gaining enough courage, Viper slithered up to Tigress.
"Tigress... there is no Po and there is no Dragon Warrior. You must of dreamed of this figure or something. And you really are starting to worry us." Tigress glare never faltered."Then Oogway has never chosen the Dragon Warrior?" Tigress said as she crossed her arms."Master Oogway never got the chance to choose the Dragon Warrior before he passed away." Monkey said. Tigress got a confused expression on her face.
She straighten back up and pondered for a moment. "So Master Ooway is dead? He never got the chance to choose the Dragon Warrior, but the reason he passed away last time was because he accomplished his inner peace, and he only got inner peace was because Shifu promised to train Po before his ascension This dosent make any sense at all!... Maybe I am going insane!" Tigress shook her head, she felt a big headache coming on.
The other master's continue to stare at her with a concern expression etched on their faces."Tigress, you okay?" Viper said as Tigress began to rub her temples. She nodded her head. "I'm going to meditate for a while," Tigress muttered "Just go on and train without me." Tigress then turned and walked quickly out of the room.
The rest of the furious five continue to listen to the retreating sound of their leaders footsteps as she left the kitchen barracks.
"Well that was really weird, and were talking about Tigress here." Mantis spoke up after a few minutes of silence."Yeah, she really thought that the Dragon Warrior was chosen and she even came up with an imaginary figure!" Monkey said while trying to suppress a looked around his fellow master's, eyes resting on Viper.
She was still looking at the spot where Tigress left, deep in thought."Vi? Everything okay?" Crane said as the rest paid attention. Viper answered without looking at them.
"I'm okay, but something is going on with Tigress.""She might be stressed or something." Crane said. "Yeah but her lashing out and bringing that scarf, and also, the look of determination in her eyes, it really makes me nervous." Viper said while the rest pondered on what she said.
With Tigress, Peach Tree Of Heavenly Wisdom.
'*Exhales* Focus Tigress. Empty your mind of all thought and become one with the universe. *Inhales* Focus. Focus... Focus... I SAID GOD'S FREAKING FOCUS ALREADY TIGRESS!' Tigress bellowed inside her head. She was currently trying to meditate but with no success. No matter how peaceful her environment was or how focus she was, she couldn't stop thinking. She sighed bitterly and opened her eyes. She was in lotus position underneath the peach tree that overlooked the valley and she thought that trying to meditate will help her but she still thought of... that guy! Nobody else seem to remember Po the panda and her fellow master's were thinking she was going insane. Maybe she was! Tigress scowled and punched the ground in frustration.
Finally, after a while of sitting there doing absolutely nothing, she got up and started walking. Where? She had no idea. For how long? She really didn't care. She kept her gaze to the ground and walked. After a while she realized she came to a stop and she was surprised at where she stopped. She was standing in front of the double set door's of The Hall Of Warriors. Shrugging, she opened the door's and walked in.
Memories flooded back to her as she remembered her childhood. She remembered Master Shifu showing her the Hall Of Warriors for the first time. She actually remembered running around, gazing in admiration at every piece of equipment that occupied the room. She also remembered Master Shifu's amused expression as she continued to run around and lightly graze her finger's upon every of armor and weapons, (and also the bad cut on her finger by the Sword of Heroes). But now she didn't go running around and stare at the equipment like she did when she was ten. Instead she went in front of the moon pool and sat down.
Master Oogway once said. "The mystical Moon Pool is said to be able to provide answers to the most difficult questions. When the waters are stirred by a sufficiently enlightened being, it allows the answers to be seen clearly. Well the water's surface was rippling, making the surface hard to see and the reflections look out of proportion. Tigress sighed as she sat looked down on the the water's surface. If this was the place to where the most difficult questions can be answered then why was she still thinking about it?
Tigress sighed as she walked away from the Moon Pool and to one of the floor length windows by the side of the Hall of Warriors. She gazed on the scenery before her, but her thoughts kept on drifting back to Po. She can't tell if she was going insane or not but she bet's that something must be true! She pulled out of her thoughts as peach blossom's danced in the air in front of her. She let a small smile sweep across her lips as she pluck a fully intact flower from the air and smelled it. She has always loved the peach blossom's and the smell of it. Master Oogway used to pluck the flower's from the peach tree and let the petals float on the Moon Pool every morning.
Tigress walked back to the Moon Pool and gently let the flower slip through her grasp and let it float down to the Moon Pool. The moment the blossom touched the surface of the water, the rippling water relaxed and Tigress saw her reflection. She examined her reflection for a moment before beginning to turn away, but stop shortly. Her eyes were wide in shook as she stepped closer to the Moon Pool. Slowly, she raised her eyes ever so slowly to the ceiling above her. Right there on the ceiling was the dragon statue that holds the Dragon Scroll. And right then and there, was her answer. She gazed at the statue and the statue gazed back at her, as though it was taunting her, because where the Dragon Scroll was supposed to be in the mouth of the dragon statue, was gone.
Palace Arena.
Tigress walked rapidly down the steps near the Palace Arena. Her mind was racing but she was thinking one thing. Po exist. The Dragon Scroll was gone and Tigress can't help and think that Po had it, no, she knows that he was there somewhere with the Dragon Scroll, and now it was her mission to go and find him. She was silently praying that she wouldn't bump into someone when-.
"Tigress!" a voice called out as Tigress silently cursed under her breath in Mandarin. The rest of the five were at the edge of the arena, sparring against each other. Viper was the one who called out her name and paused her match against Crane, her attention now on Tigress that was halfway down the steps.
"Where have you been Tigress? We've been looking for you everywhere." Viper said with a questioning look on her face.
"Hall of Warriors." She bluntly said as her pace never slowed down.
"Well, where are you going?" Viper said as Tigress finally reached the bottom step and began walking across the Palace. She didn't want to lie to her friends and really did not care what they would say about her since she was determined to go to this journey.
"I'm going to find Po." She said as she walked pass her fellow master's.
Suddenly all master's stopped what they were doing and gaped at Tigress. She ignored their looks and proceeded to walk towards the gates. Suddenly all four master's stood in front of Tigress, blocking her way from the door.
"Tigress, please tell me your kidding." Monkey said as Tigress rolled her eyes.
"I'm not kidding guys, I'm going to go look for Po. So can you please get out of my way." Tigress tried to maneuver her way pass the master's but they blocked her.
"Tigress you are really taking this way to far. There is no such thing as Po and well, were scared for you." Viper said as she used her tail to grab Tigress wrist as Tigress tried to get away. She struggled against the snake's surprisingly strong grip while the master's continued to talk to her.
"Tigress, where serious! Master Shifu would not like it if he knew you kept talking about an imaginary person that dosn't exits!" Crane said as Tigress finally managed to free herself from Viper's grip. She glared dagger's to the four master's as she spoke.
"I don't care what Master Shifu thinks! He has never listened to me ever before so why would he care now?" The five stared at Tigress with stunned expression. Never before had they seen anybody talk to Master Shifu that way, especially Tigress! Suddenly all four master's faces paled as they saw what was behind Tigress. Slowly, Tigress turned around to see Master Shifu standing there, with a steel grip on his staff. Her facial expression never faltered as her eyes meet her adoptive father's steely blue eyes.
"Can anyone tell me what is going on here?" Master Shifu said, his eyes never averting the master's."Nothing is going on here Master Shifu! Nothing at all! Just some talking about, ummm, KUNG FU! Yeah were talking about how you doing such a great job and that we don't deserve a master such as awesome as yourself so enough of us talking, we better go to sleep early for training tomorrow so goodnight!" Mantis said hurriedly and nervously as they began to guide Tigress to the stairs. But it was like moving the palace itself, since she refused to budge. She locked eyes with Master Shifu as she shrugged off the other master's.
"Actually Master Shifu I'm going somewhere for a while. I hope you would not need my assistance." Tigress said as she bowed to him and turned to the gate. She barely took a small step before Master Shifu stood in front of her, blocking her way to the gates. Tigress started to get severely annoyed by the fact nobody is letting her leave.
She scowled at Master Shifu. "Master Shifu would you please move out of the way?" Tigress said as she tried her best to control her anger.
"Tigress can you please tell me why your going on a journey for some one who dosn't even exist?" Shifu said.
"Po does exist," Tigress said sternly as she curled her fist. "And I'm going to go find him, whether you like it or not." Tigress then started walking to the gate but suddenly she was flipped onto her back with Master Shifu standing over her with a stern expression.
"Tigress, stop this foolishness! Your going after a lucid dream and it's only making you look insane! How am I supposed to take you seriously?" Master Shifu said as Tigress stood up. She started to get angry that nobody is believing her. She wasn't going insane... was she?
"I don't care that I'm looking insane, I don't care that your not taking me seriously, I'm not caring. But I care that my friend is out there somewhere, lost, and I'm gonna find him." Tigress said as she stood full height with confidence engraved on her face. Suddenly she flipped over Master Shifu and started running towards the gate. But then she was kicked on her side and was pushed away from the door. She crashed onto the seats near the arena and picked herself up. She gasped as she tried to see who kicked her. Master Shifu stood off in the distance, with fire in his eyes.
"Tigress! As your master and father I am telling you to stay here!" He yelled as he got closer to her. When he reached her he stood over her. "That's an order." He said. Tigress stared wide eyed at him before looking to the ground."I was hoping that I wouldn't have to do this." She muttered.
Suddenly Shifu was thrown back from his spot and was sent flying through the air. He landed in the middle of the arena and he stood up. All master's stared at Tigress, she looked wild and ferocious as she took stance. Master Shifu seemed to understand, if she couldn't get out of here by her own will she will fight her way out. Tigress sprinted forward and sent a serious of punches to him. Shifu blocked all of them and roundhouse kicked Tigress. She winced slightly at the pain but she grabbed his ankle and threw him in the air. While hanging suspended in mid-air she jumped up and brought her heel down on his back. He landed with a loud THUD! on the ground as she ran towards the gate door's. Shifu struggled to stand up, because the kick was so strong and took a number out of his back.
"STOP HER!" Shifu yelled as the rest of the the master's ran forward to stop their leader from leaving. Tigress turned and block the incoming punches from Monkey as she ducked from Crane's air attack. She jammed her elbow into Monkey's chest, causing him to fall back and clutched his chest in pain. Viper slithered forward and and wrapped herself around Tigress neck and wrist and started to cause her to hit herself. Tigress twisted her arm to cause Viper twist her body in a uncomfortable way and cause her to slacken. Tigress used this to grab the snake and throw her to the side. Mantis sprinted forward and punch Tigress over and over until Tigress was flipped over to the ground. Crane swooped down and managed to pin her down while Viper wrapped herself onto Tigress legs. Mantis and Monkey held Tigress hands down. Tigress struggled to break free but all four master's held onto dear life to keep her still. Slowly, Tigress was beginning to break free but suddenly Master Shifu came forward and hit vital points near her chest and caused her to freeze.
The rest of the master slowly let her go and was relieved to see that Tigress was completely immobilized. Master Shifu came up to the master's and looked down on Tigress form. He let out an exasperated sigh as he try to think on what to do with her.
"Master Shifu? What do you think happened to Tigress? She would never disobey orders and also never attack us for no reason at all." Crane said as Master Shifu continued to look down at Tigress.
"I have no idea. Never before have I seen Tigress act like this."
"Well maybe she's just stressed from training or something." Viper included. Master Shifu thought about this and before he could even speak, Tigress began mumbling and twitching. All master's stared at Tigress in disbelief, Shifu had hit her vital points and yet she was able to move a bit.
"I h-have to save h-him." Tigress thought as she slowly got up. The rest of the five held Tigress from moving anymore, but that still didn't stop her from at least trying. She kept on trying to go to the gates as Master Shifu walked towards her.
"He's my friend," Shifu was in front of her.
"Nobody remembers him," The four masters pinned her to the ground.
"But I do, and I will help him." Master Shifu hit her temples.
Before she succumb to sleep she remembers the jade green eyes, taunting her, and she whispers "Po," before her world turn dark.
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