AN: Yes, finally a new chapter for this story. I really hope I did okay with this one. But you're the ones who decided so don't hesitate to tell me what you think.

But enough talk, let's read.

Chapter 2

Making Preparations

"Man, what are you doing?" Asked Monkey following with his eyes the movements of Po's arms. The Panda was turn with his back towards Monkey, he looked up his shoulder only to go back to what he was doing.

"Nothing." Monkey lifted an eyebrow and walked closer to Po who suddenly turned around covering with his big body whatever was behind him.

"You're not taking your action figures, right?" asked Monkey amused making Po open and close his mouth several times.

"Uh, no?" Po looked down before letting Monkey see what he had on his bag. There Master Monkey could see,not only the actions figures, that now include a Po-shaped one (a gift from Monkey after they returned from Gongmen City) but also one of the old posters that invited the population of different Kung Fu Masters to the tournament. Monkey smiled as he saw his and the others signatures, along with Master's Croc and Master's Ox one.

"You're taking the poster to make other Masters sign it?" asked Monkey lifting an eyebrow; Po felt his cheeks warm lightly.

"Well, what would you do?" said Po in his defense. "There are going to be a lot of famous Masters! I think I may even get the Emperor sign the poster."

This last part was said in a thoughtful manner to which Monkey could only roll his eyes. "I can't wait to see what the personal guard of the Emperor would do to you if you so much get near him."

"Hey, you should at least have a little faith in me." Said Po closing his bag and following Monkey out of his room making their way to the training hall. "I don't think the guard can do anything against my awesomeness."

Po's words were emphasize with a few punches from him while Monkey could only chuckle amused. The both of them made their entrance and Po almost trip with the training dummy and falling on his face with a loud thud.

A pair of small legs accompanied by a wooden staff stood in front of Po, the Panda looked up with hesitation to see Master Shifu looking down at him. "You two are late."

"Sorry, Master." Both of them replied while Po stood up. Master Shifu shot Po a strange glance before turning to Monkey.

"I already explain the others what they have to do for today," said Master Shifu indicating the other Masters who were quick to return to their tasks pretending they weren't hearing the conversation. "You can join them now."

Monkey and Po moved forward but the panda was stopped by the old Master. "Master Monkey will join them; you on the other hand will come with me."

Po blinked confusedly at the red panda that made his way out of the training hall waiting for Po at the entrance. Looking at the Five and then back at Shifu Po gulped following his Master.

Master Shifu looked really serious and Po thought he was in for a hard lecture and a harder training for some reason or another. It wasn't his fault though; he had been fixing his bag like Shifu had told them. That was the only reason he was late for their afternoon training.

"Eh, Master Shifu, where are we going?" Asked Po who was trying to keep up with the red panda. For someone his age Shifu moved with agility and speed, thought Po as he tried to keep up.

Master Shifu led Po to the Hall of Warriors much to Po's surprise. The panda opened his mouth to ask the question but Shifu spoke before he could do it.

"In three days we'll make our way to the Imperial City, Po." Said Master Shifu with seriousness, he turned around to look Po in the eye making sure the panda was paying attention to him.

"It is of the utmost importance for you to learn and control certain techniques that would help you succeed in this journey."

Po grinned unconcerned waving his hand before putting on his trademark pose. "Don't worry, Shifu. I'll defeat my enemies with the brightness of my awesomeness."

Master Shifu frowned and hit Po with the staff making the Panda pout and looked back at him.

"This is a serious matter, Panda!"

Po glanced at Shifu with pursed lips. Uh-Oh, 'panda' usage…this is serious, was all Po could think as the red panda shook his head turning around and making his way to the Thousand Scrolls of Kung Fu shelves.

"Oh, come on, Master! This isn't that bad! I mean, I'm really excited I get to participate in this tournament and I promise not to embarrass you or the others."

"Po, this isn't about you making embarrassing things or making others doubt you actually know something about Kung Fu." Said Shifu without looking back at Po who was sending a glare at Shifu.

"Gee, thanks for the vote of confidence, Master." Mumbled Po but Shifu ignored him.

"Po, what do you really know about the Tournament?" Taken aback by the question Po went to answer immediately but words wouldn't come out.

He scratched his head looking a little thoughtful, he opened his mouth again and finally sighed defeat. "Well, I just know is one of the most important events in China and it usually involves all the best Kung Fu fighters around China."

Shifu turned around with one scroll he had picked up, he watched Po closely before nodding his head and indicating the panda he could sit on the floor.

"The Kung Fu Tournament isn't that simple, Po." Said Master Shifu. "The mere fact we were invited with such an insistence means that all of us, but specially you, are require to show the best of our abilities."

"Then, there won't be a problem!" exclaimed Po. "I'll just do my best with…"

Master Shifu silenced Po with a single look, "Like I was saying, in this tournament everything is allowed."

"I know, I know…Monkey and the others already explain it to me." Said Po who still didn't understand what the problem was.

Shifu lifted a single eyebrow while playing with the scroll in his hands, "really? Did they tell you the competitors are allowed to kill? That they are allowed to cripple their opponent?"

Po opened his eyes really big, "kill? They…they are allowed to kill?"

"Yes, this isn't just a show of abilities. This is a complete competition in which you will show others you are the very best. Even if by showing so you have to kill your opponent."

The Dragon Warrior sat there shocked and speechless for quite some time until his expression changed for one of pure determination.

"But…But, that's now right! Kung Fu shouldn't be used to hurt and kill others just because you want to show you're the best!" Shifu almost smiled at Po's outrageous reaction. "Kung Fu is about…you know…uh, being cool and saving those who can't save themselves and being a hero."

"That's why Master Oogway didn't like this spectacle." Said Shifu putting emphasis on the last word. Po looked over at Shifu who extended the hand with the scroll to Po.

"The real Masters always avoid fighting, we only fight when is necessary and other options had failed." Shifu looked directly into Po's eyes. "You're training isn't over yet, Dragon Warrior."

Po paid attention with his eyes gleaming with excitement as he grabbed with reverence the scroll that was given to him.

"To make sure you're ready for the upcoming tournament you'll be learning three different techniques from the Thousand Scrolls of Kung Fu"

Po let his eyes eyed the scroll as his whole body twitched with excitement, his hands barely holding the scroll. "You…you…this is one of the scrolls?"

"That's right and I trust you with it, to read and learn the basics of what is said before I can show it to you in a practical sense."

"Whoa, don't worry Master Shifu I won't fail you. I'll read it, learn what it says and then I'll be ready to face anyone." Then Po stood up and left.

Master Shifu stood there with his arms still outstretched his right eye twitching lightly. He left without letting me finish what I have to say. Or explaining to him what I just handle him. And this is the legendary Dragon Warrior. Perfect.

-Two days later -

There was a lot of disturbance coming from the Dragon Warrior's room. With an eyebrow raised and a half amused smile in place, Master Tigress made her way towards it. She still remembered the last time she heard the same kind of ruckus coming from Po's room; it had been two days ago after Master Shifu had just given to him a Kung Fu scroll to continue his training. Po had been so excited about it while reading and trying to imitate what the scroll said he had misplaced it and just noticed as soon as he had arrived to his room.

The poor Panda was on the verge of desperation when Tigress arrived to help him find it. It had been pretty amusing the creative ways in which Po's mind work, overall when his mind went over the different possibilities of how Master Shifu would punish him.

At the same time the Master of the tiger style couldn't deny how strange her body reacted every time she was close to Po. There was always a feeling of nervousness around her stomach along with a tingling sensation and a flustered reaction. Her body, specially her face, seemed to heat up every time he would mention how awesome she was or how incredible she looks. Even when Po seemed to linger on her; her body seemed to just react. That, obviously, without mentioning the fact her heart seemed to almost leave her chest whenever he smiled or speak directly to her. Or whenever they were alone.

Master Tigress frowned finding herself nearing the room, her hand stretched out to slide open the door when the voice of Viper reached her ears.

"Po, it isn't that bad"

"It isn't that bad? Viper, do you know what are you talking about?" Po sounded really freaked out and Tigress frown deepened, what was Viper doing inside Po's room? Were the both of them alone?

"It is not. Look if you want I can help you."

"I know, I know you can…and I've been more than happy if you just…you know…" This time Po sounded shy, almost embarrassed.

What the hell are they doing? But even if she asked herself that, Tigress didn't dare to just step forward and open the door. It was as if something kept her glued to where she was.

"You, silly Panda." This time Viper definitely sounded really affectionate and amused. "Of course I'll help you. You know you can always count on me"

There was a long silence in which Tigress felt her muscles tensed up in anticipation. She couldn't help but leant forward enough for her to hear what was happening inside but not enough for the people inside the room to notice her.

"Thank you, Viper. So, how do we do this?"

Viper giggled and for some strange reason Tigress imagined herself hitting away that stupid giggle. "Oh, Po. Let me do it first then you can follow my lead."

Tigress took a step backwards, she hesitated for a few seconds before turning around and leaving with a heavy feeling of sorrow and anger in her mind and chest.

Inside the room Monkey and Mantis watched as Viper taught Po how to organize his backpack so the Panda could not only get his action figures, his poster but also the scrolls Master Shifu had given to him.

"Thank you, Viper."

"It's nothing Po; really you should have gone to me first before going to those two." Said Viper signaling Monkey and Mantis. "You know their rooms so you should already know they aren't the best to organize anything."

"In my defense," started Mantis. "My room has anything in the place where I'm pretty sure I can find them"

"You mean in the place where you last throw it away." Whispered Monkey to Mantis who merely shrugged.

Viper rolled her eyes while she finished helping Po, she turned around and handed the scroll Po had lost just a few hours after Master Shifu had handed it to him.

"I can't believe you almost lost the 'Riding the Wind' scroll." Said Monkey. "I mean, Master Shifu would have killed you if he hears about it."

"Right, that's if he survives the news." Po, Mantis and Monkey snickered imagine Master Shifu suffering a heart attack while hearing Po lost one of the most important scrolls of the whole collection. The only one that exists out there.

"You guys shouldn't laugh." Said Viper holding back her own smile.

"Come on Viper, we know you want to laugh." The female snake shook her head to hide her smile while she finished closing Po's bag.

"All done, Po. You're ready to leave with us tomorrow morning." Po gave Viper a strong hug making Viper blush lightly.

"Thanks, I don't know what I would do without you."

"Probably leave the scroll and then make excuses so Master Shifu doesn't throw you down a hill." said Monkey chuckling lightly.

"I think you guys are enjoying way to much the fact I lost only once this scroll." Said Po pouting at the other two males while Viper frowned.

"Wait a second, you already lost the scroll once?"

Tigress sat on top of the main building of the temple.

She was doing the breathing exercise Master Shifu taught her a long time ago. It was the perfect way to calm herself and meditated or to train the different sequences she had learnt or improvised over the years.

Right now it was just perfect to watch the stars and calm her sudden anger. She could still hear Viper's giggle and Po's words. It was disconcerting how strongly she felt about it, but it was even more disconcerting to not know the real reason behind it.

Tigress shook her head opening her eyes, only to almost fall of the roof as she found looking directly into Po's eyes.

"Po!"

"Sorry, Tigress. I didn't mean to scare you." Said Po smiling apologetically.

Tigress glared at him sitting straight looking as if nothing had happened and she hadn't been about to fall of the roof. "You didn't scare me. I was just…It was…part of my training."

Tigress wanted to hit something. She wanted to hit herself against something at saying such a stupid thing. Po blinked several times before sitting beside her, putting his hands above his knees and trying to cross his legs Indian style.

"Oh, cool! I've been trying to do that thing Master Shifu sent me but I haven't been able to discover how it works." Said Po shrugging. "But maybe, if you don't mind of course, I can train here with you for a little while?"

Tigress looked at him not believing the panda actually believe her reasons, she kept on staring at him until Po turned to her and their eyes met. As quickly as she had almost fallen she looked away flustered.

"Tigress, are you okay?" said Po putting his hand on Tigress forehead. The feline almost jumped at the contact putting Po's hand away with a movement of her hand.

"Yes, I am" she said rather roughly. "Now, let's start this training, Dragon Warrior"

Po whole face lit up with excitement as he sat straight. "Okay, what do I have to do?"

Tigress felt her lips quirk upwards while trying to control her breathing, "The first thing we do is control our breathing. Feeling as we exhaled and inhaled, over and over." Po nodded his head eagerly following her instruction to the letter.

About an hour and a half later Po was laying on his back yawning, "So, are you ready for the trip?"

Tigress opened one eye and sighed, he had resisted the urge to talk for ten minutes. It was a real accomplishment, giving one last breath she laid beside him nodding her head.

"Yes, everything is ready for tomorrow." There was a moment of silence that was broken by Po once again.

"And are you ready to participate in this? I mean, for what I heard from Monkey and Master Shifu and even Viper this seemed to be a pretty serious competition."

Tigress turned her head towards Po, she had on a frown making her eyes gleam dangerously into the night.

"I am always ready, Dragon Warrior." Po gulped at the low tone, "The question is, are you ready? Like you said, this is a serious competition."

"Me? I'm so ready I can't be more ready than…readiness." Tigress let out a snort shaking her head while Po tried to look completely convinced of his words.

"Really, I don't understand why you and Master Shifu are so worried about this." Said Po smiling at the night sky. "You guys are the best Kung Fu Masters there are out there and I've been learning everything I know thanks to you gys and Master Shifu, what is the worst that could happen?"

AN: What is the worst that could happen, indeed. Have you guys noticed every time someone says that something bad happens? Well, that's as much of a spoiler as you're gonna get for the next chapter ^^

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