A/N: Hey guys! x) Sorry for the slower update on this one... I was out on vacation so I didn't have a chance to write anything. Hope I didn't keep an of yal waiting. Anywho thank yal for the lovely reviews so far! They all made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside c:

Shadowmaster2323: Thank you so much! :D

newboy: Thank you for your review and I was thinking somewhere along those lines though I want to hold that off until maybe the next chapter so the rest of the five are healed some more.

crazy jaky: Well your wait is over! c: I hope you enjoy this chapter and thanks for the review!

Domenic: Believe it or not when I got your review I was in the middle of doing my two-sided Star Wars puzzle x). What a coinky dink.&& Yeah the Soothsayer's hoof/hand things throw me off at times and sorry 'bout the paws thing I had an inner blonde moment haha. And yeah I liked the Wolf Boss (did this website say anything about Shen 'cause I'm still hoping he ducked out of the way last moment or something lol). Anywho thank you for your review and I hope you enjoy this chapter c:

anonymous: Though you're not reading this, you should've probably read the next chapter before jumping to that conclusion -_-

Black Demon Cat: I agree completely. Shen just never struck me as the 'at peace with death' sort of guy xP. But I wouldn't say Shen's was worse than Tai Lung's because the battle before Tai Lung died was all about the humor and when Shen 'died' the battle before was kind of badass.

Chapter Two: The Storm Approaches

-Shen-

The ships glided silently across the dark waters. Although it was the middle of the afternoon the sky was a shadowy gray as sinister looking clouds quickly took up residence there. The dogs are anxious. Shen mused watching them from the where he stood at the quarter deck. Of course none were voicing their concerns openly in fear of Shen's wrath, but their faces said quite enough to the overload-to-be. He chuckled as one's tail ducked between his legs when the loud roar of thunder was heard.

"Lower the sails, dogs." Shen ordered sharply before folding his arms and returning back to his elegant stance. The wolves looked at each other warily before doing as the peacock commanded knowing exactly what it was he has hidden beneath the long sleeves of his silk robe. Shen watched with feigned impatience as the wolves scrambled to do as ordered, but truly he was trying not to wince in pain. He had been up on his feet all night and it was beginning to take his toll on him. Barking more orders, he turned and headed towards his cabin.

Once safely inside he collapsed onto the small bunk in the corner. He only allowed himself the luxury of rest for a few moments before he sat up and began to remove the metal talons from his own aching ones underneath. He winced as the talons clanged on the floor and the burn scars on his feet revealed themselves. They looked worse than the last time he saw them and Shen tried not to wince as his feathers ghosted over them. He had gotten the scars at the age of twenty-two when he had first started experimenting with the fireworks. He growled at the memory that allowed so much more to flow in after it. His parents truly were fools for not seeing the true potential his weapons had. Shen shook his head as if to literally shake off the thought. Never mind his fool parents now. Besides they had done so much more for him than they could have ever realized. Without their betrayal he probably would never have seized the opportunity to become supreme ruler of China. The thought brought a familiar smirk to his face and he quickly replaced the metal talons. Well, father, I hope you're proud. He thought bitterly as another clap of thunder sounded in the background.

-Furious Five-

Crane was the fourth of the five to jolt awake. He blinked his eyes immediately taking in the wicker ceiling above him. He turned his head and was greeted by the warm smile of Viper.

"Good afternoon, sleepyhead. You've been asleep for about eighteen hours now." She informed him and pointed her head to the sleeping form in the cot next to hers. "Monkey's still asleep, but Tigress and Mantis are outside if you feel you are well enough to join them."

Crane nodded, but alarm bells quickly went off in his head. "What about Master Shifu and Po?"

Crane noted that Viper hesitated before answering. "Master is talking with the Soothsayer, you remember the lady from Gongmen City, about our next course of action. Also Master Ox and Croc are around here somewhere; probably with Shifu and the Soothsayer as well." This raised a few more questions for Crane, but he held his tongue seeing how Viper looked like she was struggling to continue. "And Po… I don't know. Tigress refuses to talk about him, but I have a feeling he's in a lot of danger… or worse. I think it has something to do with Shen-"

"That's correct." Tigress cut in surprising the two who had not heard her enter the hut followed swiftly by Mantis. "And I'm not about to waste anymore unnecessary time for that peacock to do whatever it is he plans with Po." She gave them both a meaningful look. "Are you with me?"

Viper gave an affirmative nod, but Crane wasn't so enthusiastic to answer. Tigress looked at him directly then and repeated, "Are you with me?" Crane hesitated. They weren't in anyway ready to take on an army of wolves and Shen's weapons. Besides, this appeared to be another one of Tigress' covert missions which meant Master Shifu, Ox and Croc weren't there to back them up on this one. He sighed and closed his eyes in concentration. "We should wait for Monkey to-"

"I'm up." They all turned as Monkey struggled to sit up. "Where will they be?"

"I overheard Shifu and the Soothsayer. Shen's heading for the Jade Palace. By now they should be near the coast of Hainan. If we make it there we should be able to intercept them in time." Tigress answered the composer in her voice making the task seem less impossible.

Crane however didn't look so convinced, but he nodded anyway and went to help nudge Monkey up on his feet. "Alright… When do we head out?"

"Tonight."

A/N:Dun duh duhhhhh! Cliffy thing…sort of haha . Sorry this one is shorter than the other ones.. it's just hard get into what your writing when your sister is blasting Spongebob in the next room xD. But yerp hope yal enjoyed and don't forget to R&R!