Disclaimer: I don't own Kung Fu Panda and all that Jazz and blah blah blahs. I do however, wished that I own Tai Lung, Po and Tigress. I really really do.

Before I start anything, I wish to thank Luna Goldsun for your help in this chapter. I absolutely love the repairs that you've done in this chapter. It's very very nice. I might ask for more help with other chapters if that's okay with you. Love it. On with the story. Oh, and FYI, there's some intimate scene here. So, if you can't deal with it, deal with it.

Chapter 13

The sun had already set upon the land and the moon slowly rose up to the sky to greet the night. A good thing, too, as it would be a very special night for two animals, particularly a beautiful tigress and a powerful snow leopard.

Tai Lung reached the front door of the Jade Palace and Po immediately greeted him with open arms.

"Buddy, welcome back and I have a special surprise for you. Follow me first."

"Po, wait. Something has happened and it didn't work out as planned. The Dragon Scroll- " but he was cut short when Po grabbed him by his arm.

"Po! This is important!"

"This is even more important." Po dragged the confused snow leopard to the bathhouse.

"What are you doing?"

"Getting you to quickly take a bath, go!" Po shoved him in. "I've prepared a special chrysanthemum flower bath for fragrance and health. I've gone through your room and-"

"You what?!" Tai Lung said with tirade. "You ransacked my room?"

"You did the same too." Po closed in on to him.

Tai Lung looked nervous at first, "Well, ah…um…" he growled in defeat. "Fine."

"Go." Po pointed to the water.

"Get out," he pushed the fat panda out. "I'll play along your little game but later, we'll have to talk. There's a change of plans for the Dragon Scroll."

Tai Lung closed the door and gingerly headed towards the tub of water. They were chrysanthemum flowers in it to make the water fragrant cool the body. A traditional way of bathing whenever the body was unusually hot, or to cast away bad luck. It's a superstition, he thought, and a silly one, too. Some fools might still believe it for the next five thousand years.

"This is ridiculous." He slowly took off his ragged and torn indigo trousers and tossed them aside. He was ready to get in when Po slammed the door open and Tai Lung turned.

"Oh and in your room, I've laid out your clothes. I'll be-"Po stopped and for the first time, he got a view off his buddy naked without his trousers. "Wow, that's some package you've got there-mphft!"

"GET OUT!!" Tai Lung roared after he threw his ragged trousers towards Po's face.

"Yuck!" the held the smelly trousers with two fingers. "This has got to go to the garbage can. Pee-ew, nasty."

Tai Lung came out of the bathhouse, dripping wet from head to toe with a towel covering half of his body below. The now-pleasantly-fragrant snow leopard headed toward his room to dry off when he saw Po waiting for him there.

"Had fun?" Po cheekily smiled.

"You barged in on me and you call that fun?" he snarled.

"Whatever, go change, quick."

"What's the occasion?"

"Someone from Master Shifu's past came to pay a visit and would like to see his students. We've arranged everything and you're late. Go." Po cajoled him inside.

"Then get out of my room or else you'll never see daylight again."

"Fine." Po got out and waited for him outside.

Ten minutes had passed and out came a very handsome snow leopard; he cleaned up well, at least. Po had help picking his wardrobe and even bought new ones for the snow leopard. Po and the Five had found new trousers for Tai Lung, but stuck to the indigo colour he had always preferred. A dark blue shirt fit snugly over his torso, the whole ensemble fitting perfectly, like a key in a lock.

Oh boy, I hope he doesn't suspect anything with these fashionable outfits, Po thought.

"You look great."

"You too." Tai Lung added. Po had a large brown shirt on and this time, Po took the liberty to wear long pants instead of his usual shorts.

"Aww…thanks. Enough chit-chat, Shifu will be furious if we're late." Po led Tai Lung out and headed towards his father's noodle shop.

"Master Shifu, it's such an honour to have your presence here today in my shop!" Mr. Ping shook Shifu's tiny hands clumsily.

"It's my pleasure," Shifu looked around first, to the left and the right. Finally, he spoke in a hushed tone. "Is everything ready?"

"Oh yes it is, Master Shifu," Mr. Ping clapped his hands jovially. "Don't worry about anything! I'm just glad to help the two lovers but most of all, I'm glad you chose my little ol' shop for this wonderful occasion. Don't worry about Tai Lung's presence; I'll keep it a secret."

"It's the least I can do," Shifu smiled. His sensitive ears twitched when he heard a distance voice coming through the door. "My students are here."

The Five, Po and Tai Lung were all dressed to impress when they've reached the noodle shop. When they've entered the main hall, a round table was filled with glorious food. Po was the first to shout, "Wow! Dad! A steamboat dinner?"

The happy panda quickly glanced around at the table which was filled with delicious food of all varieties, "Fresh fruits, red snappers, dumplings, bok choy, kai lan, yee mien, mee hon, seaweed." Po smacked his lips with delight.

Tai Lung rolled his eyes. If this is the friend that I'm gonna have for a lifetime, can I have a switch? I'd rather die than being seen together with him with that attitude.

This is what friends do, they embarrass you, his inner voice spoke.

Shut up. We've lots to deal with later.

"Po!" Mr. Ping hit Po's thigh hard with his spatula. "Stop drooling! This is not only for you but for our guests as well. Come everybody, sit and enjoy."

They all sat and got ready to dig in.

"Master," Tai Lung called Shifu, "Who is this guest that is coming? Have I seen him before?"

"Don't worry, m'boy. He'll be late and he had told us to not wait for him. Eat, have a dumpling."

Tai Lung ate his food and eyed his surrounding. This was his first time in Po's house. Quite small, considering, Po's physique. He laughed to himself and looked at his companies. Everyone was wearing a little grander than their usual training outfit and nothing was out of the ordinary, till he laid eyes on Tigress.

Whoa…

Tigress was wearing a red cheongsam that covered all of her exquisite body and she was wearing some jewelry, not to mention make-up! She was gorgeous and breathtaking. Her eyes shined like the brilliant moon. Viper must have done something to her.

"Excuse me everybody," Mr. Ping got up. "I've got some red bean soup boiling in the kitchen."

"Oh dad, I'll help." Po offered and both of them disappeared in the kitchen.

"Oh my, my friend is awfully late. This isn't like him," Shifu eyed the window. "I'll go and check."

"Do you need help?" Tai Lung asked.

"No, no. Its better that Crane and Viper helped, it will be easier. We won't be gone for long. Don't' wait up." The three left the hall, leaving Tai Lung, Tigress, Mantis and Monkey.

Suddenly, Mantis cried out loud, "Oh no! Emergency! Bathroom! Make way!" Mantis quickly hopped off the table and ran towards the bathroom.

"Oh my, this has been happening a lot lately since yesterday. He ate some bad food, or maybe its constipation. Oh well," Monkey shrugged. "I think I better check on him."

"Wait! You're going to leave us?" Tigress was getting anxious since everybody had left the table, leaving Tai Lung with her.

"Um…"Monkey tapped his chin, "Yes." and walked off.

Once Monkey left, there was an odd silence in the room and the only sound audible is the boiling soup in the center of the table. Tai Lung didn't care less and continued his feast. Nothing happened for the past few minutes except for the sound of boiling soup and this time, the slurp of a hungry warrior. Finally, something happened, "Could you pass the soy sauce? Soup's a little flat," Tai Lung waved to Tigress.

More like this whole scene is flat. She passed the bottle. I can't take this; I gotta have a drink of water.

Tigress got up, "I'll be having a drink of water if I may."

"Go ahead; nobody is going to stop you."

"Grr…" she stormed off to the pitcher and poured a glass of water.

What'd I do?

Is what you didn't do… his inner voice spoke.

What? Am I supposed to do something?

Yes…of course…both of you are alone….

Tai Lung raised an eyebrow, So?

You're hopeless…

Me?! Why you, when I get my paws on you.

Then I don't think I want to come out…

Stop this! I'm crazy. I'm talking to myself in my mind.

Tai Lung shook his head.

Tigress saw what he was doing an eyed at him suspiciously. What's gotten into him… and she tripped walking to her seat, "Whoa!"

Luckily for her, Tai Lung has quick reflexes, even after being in prison for 20 years. He caught her with ease and she landed on his left arm.

Déjà vu? both of them thought together at the same time.

"Um…Tigress…" he gazed at her hypnotic eyes as her striking orange eyes stared back at him. Tigress was still holding her glass of water in her paw and stared at Tai Lung's eyes, "The same eyes I saw…" she spoke.

"The…same…eyes…" he replied, slowly closing in on her face and it happened. Tai Lung had kissed Tigress right then and there, holding her on his strong arms. The glass of water dropped on the ground with a thud and Tigress embraced the kiss.

Finally, Tai Lung persona spoke.

Buzz off. This feeling…is so…intense and…he inwardly moaned and continued kissing Tigress with all his might.

Clang!! They parted

Tai Lung brought her up to her feet and sat down. He cleared his throat and said, "Ahem…Um…well, ah…glad to be of help."

Tigress rubbed behind her neck, "Um…yeah, thanks."

The door leading outside opened and Shifu, Crane and Viper walked in. "My business is done students. We have to leave now." Shifu spoke.

"I thought-" Tai Lung was cut off by his master, "He had other important things to do, come. Po will stay and help clean up the table."

Like a signal, Po, Mr. Ping, Mantis and Monkey appeared out of the kitchen.

"Wait," Shifu stopped, "Let me rephrase that, Monkey and Mantis will help Mr. Ping."

"Ah…Master-"

"It's your punishment for the previous training." Shifu turned his back and walked off.

Tai Lung walked out first, followed by Tigress. When they were out of ear shot, they heard a shrieking sound of a monkey in pain.

Po rolled of eyes and said to Shifu slowly, "Plan…B…"

Shifu stared at the Dragon Warrior, "You have?" Po smiled back.

When the group had reached the front door of the palace, Po grabbed Tai Lung's arm, "Shifu, may I borrow Tigress and Tai Lung for a while?"

The confused red panda looked at Po and took a slight hint on Po's facial expression as to what he was planning, "Help yourself." He gestured.

"Cool."

"Um…where are we off to?" Tigress asked.

"I'm sure Tai Lung has much to say, am I right?"

"Ye-yeah…" he wasn't in the right mind during that time as he was tired, sleepy and exhausted from his trip.

Po brought them to the Sacred Peach Tree of Heavenly Wisdom and the three sat there, gazing up to the night sky. Tai Lung told them everything he knew and had done up to the point where he duplicated the Dragon Scroll.

"You sure he's gonna keep his part of the bargain?" Tigress sat in between the two males as she looked at Tai Lung.

"I hope he does, or else he's gonna get it."

During the two cat's conversation, Po had sneaked off. He vanished without a trace, it's a surprise that he didn't even made a sound; seems that all those kung fu training does pay off, for Po that is.

"What do you think Po?" Tai Lung asked. Tigress looked to her left and saw nothing, not even a shadow.

"Po?" she scanned around, "Po is gone."

Tai Lung closed his eyes, "Yeah, seems like it."

Tigress looked at the calm snow leopard as he closed his eyes to rest. He's so adorable, but he's like twenty years older than me. It's…just not right. Then again, I…love him. After all the miserable stuff he did, I still care about him. Why the heck should I care? He treated me badly in the past but that kiss…in the shop. It was…heaven…

Tigress licked and touched her smooth lips. It had…sparks…Sparks, as in, it tingles and…um…I kinda forgot. Maybe, if I…um…retrace the kiss…

She slowly but assuring, closed in onto the calm snow leopard without him knowing what her intention was. Slowly…slowly…only a few millimeters from his lips, she could practically feel his manly breath on her nose and she…

Tai Lung opened his wide cat eyes. He suddenly realized that Tigress had kissed him, again, on the lips.

Again?!

Yeah again… go you stupid cat…embrace her… his voice spoke.

Tigress held him in her arms and hugged him. She passionately kissed him without a care in the world and Tai Lung received it with open arms. He hugged her back and laid down behind his back on the soft dew grass while Tigress is on him. Tigress suddenly proceeded to the next level in which it surprised Tai Lung tremendously. She started licking and kissing his neck. Tai Lung moaned softly as she worked her little magic as she nuzzled his neck and caressed his well defined chest and arms.

Gods of the heavenly skies! I've never felt this way for over twenty years.

Then, Tigress stopped and sat on her knees. Both feline were breathing heavily after their most intimate session.

"You…. like that?" Tigress asked between breaths.

He looked taken aback but answered her, "I haven't felt this feeling for over twenty years. What is this? Love?"

"Yeah," Tigress got up. "Love…." and walked away with a smile.

Tai Lung was left lying down and called out to Tigress, "What's next?"

"Next time, I'll tell, maybe," Tigress called back.

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This is where things get more interesting and better, I hope. Once again, thank you Luna for your tremendous help and you, reviewers. Awerewolf, Lucius and corset-rebellion-follower. You guys are the best. By the way, Awerewolf, you'll have something coming your way later. It's under construction.

Next story will be dedicated to the Mooncake festival that will be celebrated on 14 September, this Sunday. So, that's when the story will be out. Be sure to be in your nearest ChinaTown in your place. I'm not sure where is that actually. I don't live in the US. Whatever it is, the day will be very joyious and lots of celebration, depends. No guarentees.