A/N: Here's chapter 10! Enjoy! I don't own KFP or the Kaftar from Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2011.
Chapter 10 - Training and disturbance
Our warriors are sleeping peacefully in their room. Po's snoring like always while the others were quiet. Well, we go over to Tigress and she's having visions while she slept. She saw disturbing images of the Kaftar and how she'll fail.
"I'm gonna be a lot worse today, Tigress," the Kaftar said, You cannot escape my grasp! I am the immortal life form! Nothing can defeat me! You think you're fighting for justice when you're really not! NO escape Tigress! You cannot succeed at this mission! You're nothing but a failure! You couldn't save Po from being blasted by Shen's cannon. How could you succeed at defending the city and the entire USA? No point of trying! I'll be…
Tigress shot up from her bed and shouted "SHUT UP!" When she shot up from her bed, she looked around to see if anyone else woke up. But thankfully, no one was awake. Tigress sighed and then a loud beep went across the bedroom that woke everyone up. Then Tigress heard the voices of the new team saying, "Good morning, Master," from outside the door. Shifu yawned and asked, "Morning already?"
"I believe it is," Mantis said in a sleepy tone.
Then Lao Hu came in and said, "Yes it is. Morning lazy ones." They all said good morning to Lao Hu and Viper asked, "What's our training for today?"
"We'll be having y'all do all of the training sessions," Lao Hu explained, "But Viper can't use grappling hooks to get around the city. So, we'll have Phil assist her in that."
"You got it," said Phil.
Vanessa balled her fist and slammed it into her other paw and said in a confident tone, "You guys are really gonna be heated up today. Especially by me."
"Yes, you do know how do train people," Lao Hu stated, "Okay, Vanessa, you'll take Jai-Li, Tai Lung, Po, Monkey, and Shifu. While the rest of you handle Crane, Viper, and Mantis."
"They can't get around the city like the others can, so we have to train them a different way," Phil said.
"Right. Okay, let's head out to the training grounds," Lao Hu said before they headed out.
In the hallway, our warriors are walking alongside the North American Furious Five while they followed Lao Hu. As they walked, Vanessa got with Tigress in the back of the group.
"Tigress, I was already awake, and I heard you yell," Vanessa said, putting her hand on Tigress' shoulder.
"I yelled?" Tigress said, trying to sound normal, "Why do you think I yelled?"
"Tigress, don't lie," Vanessa urged, "I heard you yell 'shut up' like you were really ticked at someone."
"Okay…I did yell…crazy dream…"
"Or are you angry at Tai Lung? You should learn to live with him, not avoid him.
"Yeah! It was…Tai Lung…I got angry…" Tigress lied.
"You've got to stop being so stubborn, Tigress," Vanessa sighed, "You've gotta let go of the past because it just doesn't matter. The only thing that matters, is to accept and choose what you want to be."
Tigress sighed as they walked behind the group, she then said, "I know that. I just need time to get used to it I guess…" Vanessa nodded and said, "I hope you do get used to it." They continued to follow the others down the hall towards the training grounds.
Later in the City Simulator, Tigress, Tai Lung, Po, Shifu, and Monkey are in their special black suits, Monkey was swinging like Spider-Man using while Shifu climbed up a building knocking off figures. Tigress was trying her hardest to beat everyone, including Po. The panda's suit was still tight, but he was getting used to it. Vanessa has really put them up to this. They were swinging, punching figures, gliding to another building and climbing up it. The cougar smiled, she is very impressed by how well they are doing. Tigress got into a sparring match with Po while Shifu took on Tai Lung. Vanessa looked at the timer and only 30 seconds remained. Then she looked back at the warriors, Po shouted to Tigress, "Get ready to feel the thunder," as he sparred with her. They punched, kicked, dodged and blocked each other's attacks. Tigress formed an X shape with her arms to deflect Po's attack. Then she punched him in the gut and kicked him over.
Then Vanessa shouted, "Time's up! Head on in!" They all stopped their training, Tigress helped Po up, who thanked her, and then they went over to Vanessa, who was clapping.
"Very well done. All of you did so good today," she said with a smile when she quit clapping.
"Who did the best?" Tigress asked, hoping it was her.
Vanessa chuckled and said, "I think you all did well. I can't compare." Tigress was frustrated, she thought she did the best, but she did manage to keep the anger in.
"I'm gonna strike," the Kaftar said.
After he said that, Tigress held her head in pain while Vanessa looked at her with a concerned look.
"Are you all right, Tigress?" Vanessa asked in a concerned tone.
"Oh, I'm fine," Tigress lied, standing up straight, "Just had a little pain."
"Okay…if you're not up for this…"
"I'm fine," Tigress assured her, "After all, we do have a mission coming up."
Vanessa sighed and said, "Okay, there's just one more lesson for y'all, and then we'll meet with Master Lao Hu to see where Tokuta or his minions might be."
"Let's do this," said Shifu.
"Your final test will be to glide in high winds," Vanessa told them, "You must knock down as many figures as you can before time is up."
"Got it," said Tai Lung.
They all got into their positions and Vanessa said, "Three, two, one…GO!" They all leapt from the platform gliding through the simulation city. The wind was high and they really had to focus on this. Tigress was doing well along with Shifu and Po. Tai Lung and Monkey are a little behind, but he was starting to get the hang of things. They spotted some figures flying in the air and then they knocked them down. They began to do all kinds of tricks to take them out while gliding, they were handling the changing winds like pros that again impressed Vanessa. Tigress smiled evilly as she continued on ahead of them.
"I'm gonna strike," the Kaftar said.
"Shut up! Shut up! I'm trying to concentrate!" Tigress whispered as she trained.
"That's my IDEA to strike you now!" the Kaftar shouted.
Then a sudden PAIN came to Tigress' head, she felt like three bricks fell onto her head. Po saw her going off course, he tried to keep her from slamming into a building but he was too late! Vanessa saw what was happening and she leapt into action by swinging over to Tigress. Tigress was falling towards the simulation traffic below, but Vanessa swung by and caught her before she hit the road. The female cougar was concerned what had just happened, she could hear Tigress muttering, but couldn't tell what she was saying. She glided back over to the platform and set Tigress onto it. She knelt down to Tigress, who's lying down while holding her head.
"Tigress, what happened?" the cougar asked in a concerned tone, "You were doing so good."
"Shut up! Shut up! I hate you!" Tigress whispered.
Vanessa was shocked to hear her say that, and then she asked, "What?" Then she heard Tigress whisper in an angry tone, "Get out of my mind you vile beast! You are nothing but a vision and a nightmare!"
Vanessa turned to the others and called them over. They all came over in a hurry and they were all concerned about Tigress. Po and Shifu were the most concerned.
"What happened to her?" Shifu asked in a fast tone.
"I'm not sure," Vanessa replied, concerned for the tiger, "She was doing good, but she slammed into a building, and she's holding her head. Oh, and she's muttering things."
"Go away! You're harassing me! You're no good! You're nothing but a beast!" Tigress whispered in an angry tone.
"It must be the Kaftar," Tai Lung said.
"The Kaftar?" Vanessa asked, confused.
"Yes. I believe the Kaftar's communicating through her mind right now. She must be muttering things so we won't hear her. But if we can't hear her, he can, no matter how low her voice is," Tai Lung explained.
"Tai Lung, what do we do?" Po asked in a concerned tone as he rubbed Tigress' back.
"We must find a way to get the Kaftar out of her mind. But I have no idea how to do it."
"SHUT UP!" Tigress screamed as she sat up instantly, surprising the warriors. She was sweating like crazy, and she was terrified. She began taking in air very slowly and slowly breathing out.
"Tigress…are you okay?" Po asked in a concerned tone and putting his hand on her shoulder.
Tigress looked over at Po and the concerned warriors and said, "No…no…the Kaftar's affecting me…"
"We need to alert Master Lao Hu," Vanessa said.
"I don't know how we'll get rid of him," Tigress said, talking about the Kaftar.
Then the loudspeaker came on and Lao Hu's voice was on it, saying, "All students report! We need to get moving right now!"
"Four hours have passed already?" Monkey asked in a confused tone.
"I'm afraid so," Vanessa said in a monotone, "But, what a super job you've all done. I'm so impressed. Excellent work. Now, let's get to Master Lao Hu and then explain things about his daughter."
They all agreed and then they began to head out to meet Lao Hu.
A little while later, in the meeting area,Crane, Viper, Mantis, Peter, Phil, Aaron, and Trisha were already there with Lao Hu. Then Vanessa came in with her team and Lao Hu asked, "How did they do?"
"They did EPIC!" Vanessa shouted with a smile.
"I thought they would," Lao Hu chuckled, but then he became serious, "All right, I've gotten a sighting on some of Tokuta's men."
He showed an image from a security camera set up by him, and it's at Ground Zero. The image showed Lionelicia and Whittelocke.
"That looks like a werelion and a werebear," said Tai Lung.
"Yes! That's what they are!" Lao Hu said, "Whittelocke is Tokuta's most trusted, and Lionelicia, or call him Lionel, is the next one trusted. Here's what I want you all to do. I want you to head towards the Ground Zero sight before any damage is done. We don't want to have another 9/11, that day was horrible."
"No kidding," Vanessa said, remembering the horrifying day.
"I want Jai-Li and her team to approach from the east side, and the North American Furious Five on the west side to ambush them if you need to. If you don't see them, be very careful," Lao Hu told them, then he noticed something, he noticed Tigress' golden ring that Po gave her on their proposal night. He walked over and looked at the ring.
"What's this?" he asked.
"That's Tigress' wedding ring," Po said with a smile as Lao Hu took Tigress' paw to look at it closer, "I asked her to marry me and she gladly accepted it."
"It's gorgeous isn't it, Father?" Tigress asked with a smile.
"Yes, it is," Lao Hu said, "But did you get MY blessing to marry this panda?"
"What?" Tigress asked, confused.
"How could my daughter want to marry…HIM?!" demanded Lao Hu, who was angry.
"Father, he's a funny, cute, adorable, and cuddly panda. He makes me laugh more than I used to, he's given me so many things, my emotions, my sense of humor. I never felt better around him!" Tigress said in a desperate tone.
"Maybe you should've waited for me to approve that he'll marry you."
"Now, wait just a minute!" Shifu said giving Lao Hu an angry look, "I was her father for 20 years! And I've approved them to marry!"
"Well, maybe if you known I was still alive I would've considered it," Lao Hu said, "And you're her FOSTER father, not her real father."
"Tigress is a lot better with Po. They totally deserve each other!" Viper argued.
"I don't care!" Lao Hu shouted, "I did not approve Jai-Li to marry this big, fat panda! She should look for a better man that's much more stronger, mature, and is better than this flabby panda!"
"Father!" Tigress said desperately.
Lao Hu took the ring off Tigress' finger and said, "You're not to marry this panda! I'll decide who you marry!"
"Maybe I should decide this! I say she marries Po!" Shifu shouted in anger.
"And I say 'so what?!' Now, Tokuta's moving out there! Get to Ground Zero and take care of this menace right away!" Lao Hu demanded while Tigress saddened.
"Father's want what's best for their daughters! And…"
"Silence!" Lao Hu shouted, "This discussion is over! Find out what they're up to and stop them!"
He left the room in a huff, leaving the shocked warriors of what just happened. Tigress began to cry but she tried desperately to compose herself. Vanessa's heart broke in two for what had just happened, as did her friends' hearts, along with Tigress' friends.
"I know he can be heartless sometimes. He might change his mind," Phil said in a apologetic tone, hoping to cheer Tigress up.
"I don't know if he will," Peter said, "But for now, we need to get moving."
"Right," Vanessa said, "Let's follow our instructions and take down that lion and bear."
"Right. Got it," said Aaron.
They began to walk off to go confront the evil ones. Tigress slowly dragged herself as Po put his arm around her as they went. Knowing during the confusion, they forgot to tell Lao Hu about the Kaftar's connection with Tigress.
A/N: Oh, the Kaftar's getting worse! And look what Lao Hu did. Will our warriors defeat the new evil? Get ready for an action-packed chapter next! Later!
