Back again with the latest Chapter! Lot's of theories going around as to what's gonna happen in the end. Gotta say I'm impressed with alot of the ideas. But we're not quite there yet. so enjoy the latest chapter while I go pass out!

Chapter 9

Don't give up!

Back in the Hall of Heroes

The two sides had engaged and the fight had ensued, each member of the Five taking on a member of the Lin Quei, while Tigress was dealing with Hai Lang. As the masters attempted to get close to a wolves, they were unfortunately forced back by the flying chain hammers. Tigress was on the far side of the Hall as Hai Lang was wielding a curved dagger trying to slash at the tiger. Tigress had her attention divided; she was focusing on her opponent while trying to look out for her friends. If she let anything happen to them, not only would Po never forgive her but she wouldn't be able to forgive herself. In her mind she saw an image of the panda sitting next to her under the peach tree as they sat watching the sunset together. He turned and gave Tigress a genuine smile when she heard his soft voice in her head "Focus Tigress…"

Tigress was brought back from her thoughts as Hai Lang delivered a strong kick to her abdomen forcing her to double over and jump back as he brought the dagger down, missing by mere inches. "Distracted are we?" he sneered as the Tiger glared at him. "Perhaps you would do better if your friends were otherwise occupied?" At that Hai Lang whistled and his followers moved. They brought out chains as they surrounded the four Masters. "No!" Tigress shouted as she turned to her friends, but her path was blocked as Hai Lang landed in front of her, his Chain Hammer at the ready "Ah ah ah… We still haven't finished our dance yet!" With that he swung the spiked Chain Hammer at Tigress, as she back flipped out of the way. Hai Lang continued to swing the chain hammer at her forcing her back and away from her comrades.

The Furious Four were all back to back now as the wolves were closing in with chains in each hand. Viper spoke "We can't let them capture us!" Crane called out "Scatter!" as he took to the air his friends went in opposite directions. Crane was swerving through the pillars as the chains flew at him in multiple directions He managed to avoid them for a while but as he swerved once to the left he flew right into a flying chain hammer as he was forced back into a pillar high above Master Shifu. But before he could push himself off the pillar, more chains were around him as his wings were bound in place. Crane was trapped. As he struggled to break free his straw hat fell right into the reflecting pool.

Viper and Monkey were trying to get close to the wolves but were having no such luck. When Viper saw Crane get bound to the pillar she shouted "Crane!" while distracted, a wolf launched his chain hammer towards her. As Viper turned her eyes widened as she heard a cry "Look out Viper!" As Monkey leaped in front of her, he took the hit sending the Monkey back several feet "Monkey!" as Viper slithered over to her friend completely forgetting about the wolves. As she neared Monkey helping him up she cried "Monkey are you okay?" Monkey shook his head saying "Yeah…watch it!" but it was too late. One of the wolves had launched a Bola and had the two masters bound together. As the two warriors tried to break free two of the wolves charged them and kicked them both into the pillars.

Mantis was the only one left as he cried out "Hang on guys!" Leaping into the air, Mantis began bouncing of the pillars as he zipped around the wolves. He came up on ones back a he delivered a nerve attack straight into its center, paralyzing the wolf instantly. As Mantis neared his friends two of the wolves blocked his path forcing Mantis to jump back into his fighting stance. "Out of my-" But as Mantis was about to finish, a jar was placed down over top of him. "…I'm stuck in a jar…aren't I?" Crane just replied "Yup…." As the wolves placed a piece of wood underneath and slid it near the other masters.

Tigress watched in horror as her friends and Master were rounded up. All chained together while she was still avoiding Hai Lang's assault. As Hai Lang sent the chain hammer at her yet again she side stepped and rushed for her comrades. But her path was blocked by three of the wolves, each with a chain hammer in hand. Tigress heard a chuckle from behind her. "You know…I'm not so sure why everyone makes such a big deal about the famous Furious Five…So far Four of your friends are out of commission along with your Master, you're out numbered Tiger, and out matched." A low growl left Tigress's maw as the wolves surrounded her. Hai Lang commanded "Finish her." And the chain hammers flew.

Tigress evaded each one and went straight for the wolf on her right. She couldn't allow herself to be captured. Not with Po on the line. As she neared the wolf she launched herself into the air and delivered a spin kick sending the wolf right into a pillar. She turned to see the other two wolfs upon her. These two had daggers in each hand as they began to attack, there form flawless as Tigress attempted to dodge with great difficulty, though she managed to avoid most of the attacks she did not escaped the assault without a few cuts on her arms and legs. When the first wolf made to stab her she quickly brought her paw up and disarmed the wolf as she reached for its neck and spun him around throwing him straight into his partner. The two fumbled into a heap.

Tigress turned to Hai Lang only to see he was nowhere to BE seen. "Looking for me?" As the Tiger spun around she was met with a spiked chain hammer sending her flying back into a wall as she knocked over a few artifacts. As Tigress got to her feet the chain hammer came flying at her again. She leaped into the air and jumped off the wall over Hai Lang, landing in the center of the hall. As she turned around she was struck on her left side as another chain hammer was thrown her way. It was the first wolf she took down, back on his feet, as he brought the hammer back and continued spinning it above his head. These guys just don't quit! She thought to herself as she struggled to her feet once more, only to be knocked back again by two hammers.

Tigress rolled onto her stomach sliding to a stop. As she tried to get up two sets of hands grabbed her arms and held them back as she was forced to her knees. Try as she might, she was too dazed and weak to break free. She looked up to see it was the two wolves with the daggers that now had her, as a low growl escaped her lips. She was stuck. As she stared forward her fangs bared, Hai Lang walked forward clapping his hands. "Most amusing Master Tigress, definitely a performance worthy of your reputation." As Hai Lang stepped closer he lowered himself down to her eye level as she glared at him menacingly another growl leaving her. "Now…for the last time…where is the Dragon Warrior?" Tigress spat at the wolf's face as he pulled back shouting in rage "RAARGHH!" as he kicked Tigress in the head, though Tigress refused to cry out to this savage. She would never give him the satisfaction. "Very well, if you will not tell me where to find him…then I have no further use for you." As Hai Lang brought his hands down and griped Tigress's neck he began to squeeze. "Killing you quickly would be too easy. After what you and your friends put me through, I think I'll let them watch me kill you slowly… Oh, how I wish the Dragon Warrior could watch me kill his precious little kitty cat right before his eyes!" As his grip tightened, Tigress could hear her friends calling out "Tigress!" Shouted Crane "Let her Go!" screamed Viper, tears streaming her face, while Shifu's eyes just watched in horror.

As Tigress struggled to stay conscious, her eyes began to close. She fought as hard as she could but the three wolves were too strong, and her strength, though immense, was failing her, as was her vision. As her eyes began to close she again saw the image of Po burning in her eyes He was calling out to her "Tigress...don't give up…" She closed her eyes as she gave in. She wanted to fight, she wanted to stay strong, and most of all, she wanted to see her best friend again, with his same stupid grin on his face. But she was spent and had no strength left. Her last words leaving her lips as Hai Lang's wicked grin grew "Forgive…me…Po" as she whispered the last word. The Po in her mind cried out one last time "TIGRESS!" But the voice didn't come from her mind this time. Forcing herself to open her eyes again, she saw something that made her heart literally skip a beat. As Hai Lang's hold on her neck loosened while he turned around, she gasped for air, as her vision began to clear once again. She looked up, eyes wide, as she saw standing in the entryway breathing hard, leaning against an old goat who struggled to support him, stood Po! He was awake! And he was here! Po's face was consumed with rage as he almost witnessed the death of his best friend. The panda then roared at Hai Lang "LET…HER…GO!"

BAM! Dragon Warrior in the house! Can Po stop the Wolves? or will he ultimately perish? Check back for the exciting conclusion to the battle!

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