AN: Dedicate to FFCrazy15, because his words make wonders to my ego. I really hope all of you like this chapter. Since I have to go away this weekend I just wanna published this chapter and the one for my other KFP story. Hope you enjoy!

But, enough talk, let's read!

Chapter 4

The Tournament where the Masters die

The wild dog was cleaning the table, his eyes never leaving the source of his constant amusement. Xiang Ju has always been perfect for him to find out the happenings in the Imperial City and other villages surrounding it. What was more; he was always amused by her antics and her whims regarding the male population. Or the Kung Fu Masters population.

What was really intriguing was the reaction she had earlier. It was pretty curious that she still felt threaten by the female tiger, Master Tigress, even after all these years and, apparently, after having surpassed said Master in the last couple of years. Of course, that was still to be seen. Ju could say she was stronger, faster and a better fighter but Master Tigress has always been capable of dealing with her.

"You couldn't do right the one thing I asked of you." Mumbled Ju glaring at the two bunnies, Xiu and Xue.

"Well, it wasn't our fault, Ju." Said the one dressed in blue, her sister nodded in agreement.

"Yes, I'm not stupid enough to face Master Tigress." Said the other one. "She does wipe the floor with you, Ju. Imagine…ow!"

Xiu hit her sister gazing between her and Ju who seemed to be grabbing the cup in her hand rather forcefully. Xue winced fearfully ready to apologize but the raise hand of Ju stopped her.

"Whatever happened between Tigress and me in the past is sure to change this time." The wild dog, known as Mr Li, fidgeted nervous at the dangerous gleam in Ju's eyes.

"O-Of…of course, Ju." Xiu squealed out hitting her sister to agree as well.

"This time, the overgrown cat won't stop me from obtaining what I want." Xue, Xiu and Mr Li looked at one another only to turn their eyes back at Ju.

The cheetah had a contemplative expression, her eyes were focused on some point up in the sky while her hand broke the cup she had in it. Ju knew the task ahead wasn't easy, but she had been preparing for this moment from the last couple of years. And now that she had discovered another reason to humiliate and destroy Tigress she wouldn't lose the opportunity. The panda reeked of Tigress and the way said tiger react to Jo's closeness to Po was a huge indication of the affections Tigress possess for Po.

"It is evident the both of them spend a lot of time together…" Mumbled Ju letting the pieces of the cup fell to the floor. "The Dragon Warrior and Tigress. This is going to turn out pretty interesting."

Mr Li smirked watching how the contemplative look on Ju's face transformed little by little, the gears inside her head working whatever it was she was planning. Xiang Ju was attracted to power, she liked it, desired and thus when she wanted it she obtained it.

Tigress has always been a stumbling block to Ju's attempts at becoming a full-fledged Kung Fu Master. Tigress has always been in her way to obtain complete power.

Not this time.

Ju had her eyes on the Dragon Warrior and the Tournament. The cheetah licked her lips as she thought about Po. It was obvious to her she couldn't approach the panda in the same way she had done with the other Masters the first time she met them. By now, the Dragon Warrior must know all the things that had transpired between her and Tigress. If not, better for her too bad for Tigress.

"Ju, wh-what are you…planning to do?" Asked Xue hesitantly. "I mean, I know you've become stronger since the last time you face Master Tigress but I also notice…mmmm, well…"

"You used a different seduction technique on the panda." Continued Xue. "What are you planning to do to him?"

Ju lifted an eyebrow considering the question. The panda was a total surprise for her as it was for half China when the news about the Dragon Warrior being chosen reached the different Masters and fighters. But it was totally shocking, and some didn't believe it, that a panda was the chosen one.

Pandas weren't fighters.

Ju remembered the early encounter she had with Po and her eyes gleam in want. He was certainly cute, innocent…just perfect, and the power coming from him? Ju purred in pleasure at the thought.

"I see you have taken a satisfactory decision, Ju?" The cheetah smirked at Mr Li.

"Oh, you have no idea." She said in a low voice. "This year seems promising and there is nothing and no one who can stop me this time."

"I'm glad to hear it, Ju." Said Mr Li.

Ju nodded her head before standing up and leaving the stand. Xiu and Xue were following her, looking at each other with worried glances. Suddenly the cheetah stopped looking down a dark alley leading to the district where most Inns were located.

"Xiu. Xue"

"Yes, Ma'am?"

Ju tilted her head, licking her lips as she started making her way to a darker adjacent alley called the Golden Koi district. "Go back; tell Master I'll be a little late."

Xue and Xiu looked at one another with fear attached to their faces, "But Ju…"

"Go, there is something I need to do first." She replied forcefully before leaving both bunnies alone in the street.

With decision in her eyes and an eager gleam in her eyes, Ju entered the Golden Koi district disappearing between the shadows of the alley.

Viper watched from afar as Po hesitated in front of Tigress dorm room. Viper was just getting ready to go to bed when she saw the panda lifting and lowering his hand several times.

He seemed pretty cute with that lost look on his face. After what seemed an eternity Viper decided to have some pity on the panda and made her way towards him.

"Po, what are you doing?" He turned to Viper with some embarrassment. His ears twitched while his eyes moved from the door to the snake.

"I was…I thought maybe…" He trailed off not knowing what to say. Viper watched him carefully before shaking her head.

"Let me see if she is awake." The way Po's jade eyes lit up made the Kung Fu Master chuckled amused.

Viper entered her room, all lights were off and she saw a dark form near the corner of the room. Tigress had her back to the door, she was breathing softly almost imperceptible. Tilting her head Viper waited for a few seconds but there weren't any sudden changes in this pattern. Maybe Tigress was really asleep. With a sigh of relief, Viper turned around slithering towards Po.

"Sorry, Po. She's asleep."

"Oh, I…of course, it's really late and she seems pretty tired today." Po was really disappointed. He was hopping he could have a night talk with Tigress. He really wanted to understand what had happened and what he had done to make her mad at him again.

Viper closed the door behind her while glancing at each side of the hall, "Po, I would like to speak with you."

Po lowered his eyes to look at Viper, "eh, sure, what is it?"

"No, not here. Let's go outside where we can't be heard or seen." The secrecy Viper was proposing was intriguing and Po nodded his head following his fellow Master to the backyard of the Inn.

The night was really cold making Po shivered before he started poking the water of the pound with a wooden stick. He looked out of the corner of his eyes as Viper let her tail play with the water as well. The both of them were silent for a moment when suddenly Viper turned around facing Po.

"You see Po; I want to talk to you about Tigress." This caught Po off guard. The Dragon Warrior sat completely on the ground with a confused expression.

"What about her?" Suddenly his confusion changed to worry. "Did something happen to her? Is she alright?"

Viper smiled shaking her head. "She is okay. Well, kind of."

"What do you mean?" By now Po was really worried, his thoughts centered on Tigress and what could be possibly happening to her.

"You see, I found out today you meet someone." Po frowned perplex.

"Who?" He asked making Viper rolled her eyes.

"A cheetah named Xiang Ju."

Po's eyes open in realization and in his face appeared an almost imperceptible smile. Viper narrowed her eyes but didn't say anything about these changes; he seemed flustered as if he was remembering something that had happened earlier.

"Oh, yes, I….I meet her today." Po turned to Viper, the expression of fascination still in place. "What about her?"

Viper turned her head to the side, thinking about what to say next. She had to be careful, mainly because in a way whatever perception she had of Ju was influenced by her loyalty to Tigress. But reveling to much as to why Tigress seemed so upset about seeing Po and Ju together would be betraying that trust Tigress had on her. Even if the feline had never openly admit her feelings towards Po…Viper sighed, it was really obvious to anyone who paid enough attention.

"Well, you see, Xiang Ju and Tigress don't really like each other." Said Viper with some hesitation. "You could almost say they're like enemies."

Po seemed startle by this revelation. He opened and closed his mouth for a few seconds before merely lowering his hand. "That's so cool! I wish I have an enemy like that!"

"Po, you did. Tai Lung, Lord Shen." Replied Viper dryly. "Anyway, having an enemy isn't cool. It's just…I mean, it could be pretty dangerous."

Po scratched the back of his head smiling sheepishly, "You're right. Sorry." Then with a more thoughtful expression he continued. "But now that you mention it, Tigress did seem weird around Ju. Even though, she seems pretty nice to me."

"Yes, she always looks nice." Po was surprised at the tone of obvious animosity in Viper's voice.

They shared a silence before Po decided to speak again, "So, they're like enemies and …well, actually, I don't understand."

Viper chuckled shaking her head. "You see Po, today when Tigress saw you speaking with Ju it was…it made her feel insecure."

"Insecure? But why? I mean, she is Tigress!" Exclaimed Po as if that explained it everything. "She is like really awesome and while I bet Ju can do a lot of awesome things too. Well, Tigress is…I…eh…"

Po trailed off his eyes opened wide as he turned his eyes to a very smirking Viper. "Yes, Po? You were saying…Tigress is…"

Po seemed really flustered; he started playing with his fingers evading the knowing eyes of his friend. Viper continued her observation of Po and smiled satisfied at having her suspicions confirmed.

"Anyway, what I was trying to say Po is that Tigress…well, when is about you her reactions are always strong." Continued Viper. "You're pretty important to her."

"Really?" This time Po did turned to look at Viper with hope in his face. Viper merely nodded.

"Yes, and seeing you talk to Ju, well…It just bothers her."

Po frowned, still confused as to what Viper meant exactly. "I don't get it. Tigress would never stop being my friend even if I speak with Ju. Besides, I only meet her today, maybe Ju changed in the last time they saw each other."

The snake Master knew Po wasn't an idiot. He was innocent, a boy in some aspects and pretty smart in fighting and adventures matters; but in things like relationships, love or things regarding a more intimate relationship, he was pretty ignorant. Or maybe it was something he didn't imagine happening to him. Wasn't the same to all of them? Except Mantis, the insect seemed to have a pretty good idea as how and what he liked in a female.

However, before Viper and Po could continue their conversation someone clearing his throat behind them made them turn around. Master Shifu was watching his two students with narrowed eyes before he focused his eyes on Po.

"Po, we need to continue the sequence I was teaching you the other day."

"Oh, right Master." The panda turned to Viper and smiled apologetically at her. "We should speak later. But don't worry I'll be careful next time!"

Po left following Shifu leaving a pretty unconvinced Viper behind. She felt she hadn't done enough to make Po understand the situation. The only thing left for Viper was to speak to Tigress and try and keep Po far away from Xiang Ju.

Unbeknownst to them Xiang Ju was hidden behind the wall facing the street. Her eyes were gleaming with amusement and her lips where quirked upwards in a perfect smirk.

Po's neck was hurting him but he just couldn't stop looking around the Main Gate leading to the Forbidden City. All around them Masters of the arts of Kung Fu were gathering, presenting their respective invitations to enter to the main arena.

The sound of fireworks brought admiration from the audience that was entering to the City by an adjacent door leading to the stands of the open arena where the Tournament usually takes place. Tigress couldn't keep her eyes off of Po, she was following as the Panda talked excitedly to Monkey and keep trying to escape Master Shifu's watchful eyes to ask for some autographs.

Po watched as the red panda seemed distracted, looking for the invitation scroll. With mischievousness in his eyes, Po was ready to take off when the voice of Master Shifu reached his ears.

"You better think twice what you're about to do, before I decide you need a strict diet." Shifu turned around to glare a Po. "With only water and bread."

Po gulped while the others merely chuckled. Shifu put the damaged scroll out of his pocket, he looked at the scroll and then back at Po, the panda just smiled nervously at him. Master Shifu shook his head and directed his students to the main entrance.

The white swan raised an eyebrow holding what seemed to be a pretty manhandle piece of paper, barely readable and on the brink of complete destruction. He let his eyes focused on the group in front of him, a tiger, a red panda, an insect, a snake, a bird and giant panda. The swan couldn't hold a sneer of complete disgust as he returned his black eyes to the newcomers.

"Right. Well, you see, this is an event only to really important Kung Fu Masters and fighters all around China." The Swan sent a disdainful look to the group before tossing the scroll at Shifu's feet. "This means commoners like yourself aren't allowed here."

Tigress let out a growl moving forward only to be stopped by Master Shifu who was glaring at the smirking swan. "Now if you please. Leave, we don't need trash…"

"I wouldn't finish that sentence, if I were you soldier Hao." Whatever whispering sounds the rest of the contestants were making, whatever the swan Hao was about to say and even whatever reaction Master Shifu and the others were about to display was cut short by the deep and powerful voice of a dark shadow coming from behind Hao.

Master Shifu's eyes narrowed to small slits when a big, well-build and black jaguar made its appearance from behind the swan. The poor bird almost choked on his saliva trembling while he turned around.

The jaguar was looking down on him with an expressionless face and red eyes gleaming dangerously at him. Moving forward the jaguar came out of the shadows and stood proudly in front of Master Shifu, putting his right fist on the open palm of his left hand the jaguar bowed respectfully at Shifu.

"Master Shifu." Hao squealed out as he turned his big eyes to Master Shifu who was returning the bow to the jaguar. "I apologize. Lord Bo insists on letting younglings like soldier Hao to deal with important matters like allowing entrance to the contestants."

"Master Jian." To Tigress, Viper, Crane, Monkey and Mantis the tension between both masters was quite evident. The silence filling the entrance was palpable as it was the calculating gazes between Jian and Shifu.

"It's not trouble at all. I think the blame goes to the state the invitation scroll was in." At this Shifu sent a significant glare to Po who turned his head to the side pretending he wasn't listening.

Jian allowed his lips quirked upwards in a half smile, straightening himself up he place himself between Hao and the entrance.

"Please, Master Shifu, Furious Five…Dragon Warrior," When Jian mentioned the Dragon Warrior a lot of gasps where heard and Shifu noticed as those red eyes focused solely on the panda. "Come on in. You are, after all, our honorable guests."

Po was totally clueless about what was going on between the Masters, he was way too excited and ready to show off his skills, the last things he had learnt under Shifu's training and to meet some of the other Masters to really noticed something was off.

Master Jian leaded them to a small corridor the lead directly to a huge yard. There were some willow trees surrounding the length of the walls. In the very center of the yard was a small fountain with a statute of a white fox. The yard was a mixture of red, grey, green and golden. There were only a couple of guards protecting the doors but otherwise the place was full with different kind of masters and fighters. The jaguar walked them in the middle of the yard making them more noticeable that if they had been taking the path right beside the left wall.

He was bouncing excitedly as his eyes moved from one master to another, all of them training, trying out some stands or meditating. Some others were speaking and almost all of them would bow out of respect to the jaguar walking ahead of them. But it wasn't only Master Jian; all of them would bow to Master Shifu and even the Furious Five, greeting each one of them by name while shooting curious or understanding glances to the panda.

Jian let his eyes wandered to the panda; his mind was already evaluating the physical aspect and the general appearance of the so-called Dragon Warrior.

Oogway was always a stupid sentimentalist.

Po was looking in his pockets for the poster he had hidden away pretty carefully before Master Shifu took it away from him. Beside Po, Monkey was getting ready the ink and brush he had brought as a favor to the panda. It was, after all, pretty amusing to watch his best friend running around asking for autographs, while Master Shifu was twitching between exasperation and resignation.

Master Jian kept on watching the Dragon Warrior and his interaction with the other Masters. He looked like a five-year-old bouncing on his feet while turning his head right and left.

A foolish idealist, Oogway…to think a panda, this panda, could carry with honor the title of 'Dragon Warrior'…

The panda sent a surreptitiously to Shifu who apparently was focused on the path ahead of him. Jian raised an eyebrow watching with curiosity and certain amount of amusement. The panda took a step to the right ready to run off when the clear THUD of Shifu's staff made contact with Po's left arm. Po pouted; Shifu allowed himself a small, satisfied smile while the rest of the Five merely shook their heads in amusement.

Is this all your Chosen One can do? Is this the warrior you want to carry on with the legendary title? Jian narrowed his eyes while looking ahead of him; the panda wouldn't last any longer. Jian had made sure his plans were set into motion the moment he found out about Lord Shen. You wanted him to be your heir…Humph, we shall see, in the end Oogway, I always win.

"I have to say," Started Master Jian making Po, Shifu and the Furious Five to look at him. "I'm sorry about your lost, Master Shifu."

Shifu could only frown while his eyes never leaving the back of Jain's neck he didn't even bother to look back at the others. "When I heard of Oogway's death I was quite…shocked."

"Yes, it was a surprise. I never thought my Master would leave us." Commented Shifu stopping as soon as they had arrived to the other side of the yard.

Jian turned around he had his arms crossed over his chest and his red eyes were giving each one of the masters in front of him an evaluating glance. Finally, he stopped on Po making said panda squirm uncomfortably after a few seconds. Out of instinct and mostly because she didn't like the way Master Jian was acting Tigress gave a step forward placing herself between Jian and Po.

Monkey and Mantis changed a worried glances while Crane and Viper narrowed their eyes. Master Shifu stood still, not really reacting as Po too took a step forward placing himself beside Tigress.

The jaguar observed them carefully before laughing out loud, "Excellent, excellent…As expect of the masters Oogway always took under his wing."

Shifu stiffened; his hand was hurting because of how hard he was grabbing his staff. Jian moved forward his red eyes moving from Po to Tigress.

"However, Master Oogway isn't here anymore, is he?"

"What's that supposed to mean?" It was Po the one who questioned Jian. He had his own version of a frown and Po felt as his own body react to the menacing posture the jaguar had taken. All around them it seemed the rest of the Masters had forgotten or haven't noticed what was happening near the door leading to the main arena.

Jian smirked, "You will see, Panda."

Turning around Jian opened the doors and the sound of the audience still filling the stands reached the Masters ears. "For now, let me welcome you, Master Shifu and the Furious Five to the Tournament where those unfit of the title of Masters die."

"Damn, I'm hungry and thirsty…I've never felt this much tension since we broke the tapestry in the Hall of Heroes." Said Mantis resting on Monkey's shoulder.

"What tapestry?" Asked Master Shifu looking at his now frozen students. Master Shifu put a hand to his forehead shaking his head. "Never mind, I don't want to know right now."

"I'm hungry too."

"Po, you're always hungry." Said Crane teasingly.

Master Jian had left them at the door while making his way to the arena and attended to other matters. It was evident he had been waiting for them back at the door, trying to see if Shifu had responded positively to the invitation. It wasn't as if Jian didn't know the answer already.

Tigress was resting against a wall; she had her eyes focused on the fountain with her arms crossed. This meeting had been unexpected and charge, as always, of the tension and the stuffy atmosphere Jian presence always left behind. What the Master of the tiger style hated the most was the fact the Jaguar was right. This time around, Master Oogway wasn't with them.

"Hey, you're okay?" Tigress jumped lightly at being surprise by Po. The panda was looking at her with worried eyes and something inside Tigress warmed at the care she saw there.

"Yes, thank you, Dragon Warrior." She gave Po a smiled the panda didn't return. He was frowning, biting his lower lip.

"You...are you still mad at me?"

Tigress opened her eyes in surprise at the question. She didn't remember being mad at Po. "I don't understand I was never mad at you."

This time it was Po's turn to open his eyes, "Yes, you were. Yesterday. Remember? After you saw me speaking with Ju. And you're calling me Dragon Warrior which means you're still mad at me for something."

This time Tigress did remember what Po was referring to. She scowled trying to keep the growl she so wanted to emit. Looking at Po she saw the panda was waiting for answers but Tigress didn't feel like explaining, because her explanations could lead her to some awkward and emotional matters and she didn't think she was ready to say anything to Po.

Just when Tigress opened her mouth to speak, Po shivered emitting a sound between a yelp and a moan. Tigress glanced past Po and she couldn't help but stiffened as she realized what had happened and who was behind it.

Xiang Ju was behind Po wearing a mischievous smiled on her face; her eyes had a glint of amusement as she snickered at Po's reaction. "That was quite the interesting reaction, Master Po."

Po was completely flustered, blushing furiously as he realized the thing that had caress his back had been Ju's tail. The feline was watching him with a predatory smiled, her tail still making some attempts to bush up against him.

"Ah, eh…right, you just caught me by surprise." Stuttered Po looking nervously at the cheetah before turning his green eyes to Tigress.

Ju lifted an eyebrow and moved her head so she could see Tigress face to face. The cheetah smirk grew as she let her tail caress Po's back once again.

"Oh, Master Tigress, I didn't see you there." The cheetah licked her lips before looking at Po. "I didn't see anything but you, Dragon Warrior."

The panda felt another wave of heat coming to his face but he also noticed the low growl coming from Tigress while Ju remained amused by the situation.

Po was looking desperately for help, he turned his eyes to Tigress who was wearing a blank expression, then turned to Viper who was biting her lower lip. Mantis was whistling while watching his…'thingies', Monkey decided to just pretend nothing was happening while Crane mysteriously disappeared. Master Shifu, however, was watching with some interest, confusion and curiosity. Po's ears deflated in disappointment, they didn't seem pretty eager to help him get out of whatever situation he was in.

Tigress for her part couldn't move a single muscle; her eyes were still focused on Ju's tail and what had just happened. It was stupid, really. It was nothing of importance; Po could do whatever he wanted. And Ju always did whatever she pleased. It shouldn't matter, it shouldn't hurt...the thing was…it did hurt. And Tigress had never felt something like this pain before.

"Then you better get your eyesight check, Ju." Said Tigress moving with a dangerous calmness that had Po flinching a little, there was something terrible wrong in this scene of calmness.

"I wouldn't want to kick your ass for the hundredth time if your eyes are in a bad shape." With that last comment Tigress left never looking back.

"Tigress…" Mumbled Po watching as the Master left along with Master Shifu. Monkey and Mantis looked at one another and pretend to be interest in whistling while Viper was glaring at Ju.

Xiang Ju stood there with her claws digging into the skin of her hand palms. Taking a deep breath she turned to Po who was still watching the retreating form of Tigress. Ju lowered her face and changed her expression of amusement for one of sorrow.

"I'm…sorry."

Po turned around to look at Ju, the cheetah smiled sadly at him bowing respectfully. "I apologize. My actions were…childish and uncalled for. I made Master Tigress feel bad and I approach you in an undignified way."

"Uh, no, no! I mean yes, you shouldn't have done that and…" Po opened his mouth and then closed it again. "I don't know what happen exactly, but Tigress is …a little tense and since you…"

"Oh, I see." Said Ju frowning looking out of the corner of her eyes at Viper. "You were told about our little feud."

Po merely nodded looking at Ju who seemed rather upset. "I understand. It is obvious my behavior as a cub is still affecting the judgment of your fellow Masters."

"You weren't a cub last time we were here, Ju." Replied Viper who couldn't hold any longer.

Ju nodded her head shrugging, "I'm aware of that, Master Viper. However my behavior was childish and, while it is true Master Tigress and I would always have some kind of…animosity near each other it doesn't mean I haven't changed my ways."

The cheetah was trying to play her cards well; the Dragon Warrior already seemed to be thinking about Ju's words while Viper was keeping a close eye on her.

"I think…it has been too long since you and Tigress met the last time." Viper turned an incredulous look to Po who was smiling shyly. Xiang Ju raised an eyebrow but bow briefly to Po in gratitude.

"Thank you, Master Po." She said smiling, a genuine smile, to Po. Viper narrowed her eyes at them still not believing what Po had just said. "To show you and the Furious Five my intentions are not the same as they were some years ago I invited you to the place I'm staying at."

"What?" replied both, Po and Viper, surprised at the declaration. The cheetah turned to Viper nodding her head.

"That's right; you are invited to dinner tonight." The cheetah looked up at the sky. "The tournament is about to start but I really doubt we will have an opportunity to compete today. You are more than welcome to share a dinner with me, if you want."

"Well, I'm never one to turn down food." Said Po smiling while caressing his stomach. "It would be nice, Master Ju."

Ju looked quite shock at the tittle until, "Po, Ju here isn't a Master."

"Uh? What do you mean Viper?" The female snake smirked at Ju who seemed serious now, Po was merely confused. "I thought all the participants were Masters."

"That's not correct." Said Mantis joining the conversation for the first time. Ju was unusually quiet. "The Tournament is meant not only for Kung Fu Masters but also fighters that practice Kung Fu."

"Some of the fighters come here to try and prove they are worthy to at least obtain a title or just to show they are better than the actual Masters."

"Oh, I see." Po glanced at Ju; the cheetah was tense before breaking out in a huge grin.

"That's right, I'm not a Master but…" Ju looked up in the sky her face changing to a harden determination. "After this tournament is over I would become the best Master there is. I will take the title I desire so much."

"That's the attitude, Ju!" Said Po patting her on the shoulder. "I bet your fights are going to be awesome."

The cheetah chuckled, narrowing lightly her eyes, "Oh, you have no idea, Master Po." Leaning forward she bushed her lips against Po's cheek.

"I expected you along with the Furious Five and Master Shifu tonight. It would be a honor to have the legends of Kung Fu sharing my table." And with the last comment Ju left leaving a pretty gobsmacked Po, a glaring Viper, a thoughtful Monkey and a clueless Mantis behind.

Master Shifu stood behind Tigress, he watched as Tigress face fell and her whole body looked defeat. Shifu was pretty confused, this was a situation he wasn't used to, but he didn't want to fail. Not again.

"Tigress, are you okay?" The question caught Master Tigress by surprise, the moment she turned her amber eyes to Shifu the red panda did everything in his power to not kill Po for hurting his little girl this way.

AN: I tried really hard with this chapter and still there is something I didn't completely like about it. Your opinions do matter a lot so I wouldn't mind hearing what you have to say about it.

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