A/N: Okay. So, basically, they've all packed up by now and left. Including Shifu. Remember the letter said he couldn't come with them? Well, I'm going to address (it took me ages to learn how to spell that word XD) that, I've not forgotten! The first part takes place during the journey to Gongmen, the second when they've arrived.

Chapter 6

When going through China at a slower pace than their normal, rushing-to-battle speed, it's amazing how you can see everything in a different light; notice things you wouldn't have before.

"Don't you ever wonder how they fit all these many places in one land and still have room for fields?" The trip so far had been remarkably silent, with only the occasional comment.

"That isn't really a logical question, Crane. You're usually logical. Why did you ask?" Tigress' answer was blunt and firm, answering with a question.

"Leave it off, Tigress, he was just saying..." Po good-heartedly nudged his best-friend's shoulder.

Tigress was not amused.

"I just answered it logically. That's the only way anyone gets anywhere; through logic."

"Don't you ever bother to widen your mind? Think about the impossible?"

"What good would it do? As you said before, the impossible is the impossible. It's not worth thinking about."

"Sheesh. Lay it off, Tigress." He suddenly quitened his voice, so only they could hear "Don't you ever feel like the Emperor has too much power over us? I mean, he's awesome and everything, but he just seems, to me, he think he owns us."

"Your point being?"

"I just keep wishing I could think of a way to show him that he doesn't own me. If I'm going to leave, I don't want to be the Almighty Dragon Warrior who bows down only to the Emperor. If I die today, I still wanna still be me." Po looked at her. She didn't quite know what to say.

"I... I just can't afford to think like that."

"PO! TIGRESS!" Monkey yelled back to them. It was at that moment they realised how far behind they were.

"HURRY UP LOVEBIRDS!" Crane glared at the offending Mantis, who sat there smirking. The Furious Five and Po had returned from silence.

"MAAAANTIS!" The embarrased duo chased their insect friend up the mountain they were climbing up. The whole way, Mantis hopped around in glee. The advantages of being faster than everyone: If you made an innapropriate joke about them, and they tried to catch you, you'd always outrun them on speed, even the great master Tigress!

Speed. That could be a useful skill for the games. An advantage. You need as many as you can get.

TKFG

"We're here, Mr Emperor! Omigod, I'm actually here, at the Imperial Palace! Now, what?" They all stood in front of the most majestic gates ever seen to panda, tiger, monkey, mantis, snake or bird. They were mainly red, with two golden dragons making a small circle in the centre. Inside the circle, there was a backround of grass-green, and a dragon seemed to leap out of the centre. No-one could deny it, the doors were impressive.

"Ah... you arrived... but why is he here?" A cloaked figure seemed to rise out of the ground in front of students, like reverse quicksand.

"That-was-so-COOL!" Trust the fanboy...

"Grndmaster Shifu of the previous Jade Palace is here of the Emperor's request: We are moving to the Imperial Palace, in Gongmen City." Ever the undefeatable warrior, Tigress answered for her comerades.

"Ooh, that's nice sweetie! Now, come out to play, Shifu!" The creepy, hidden figure stepped forward and beckoned, making sure his identity couldn't be revealed by using the long drapes of the cloak to make his activities obvious.

"You don't speak to our master in that way!" Master Viper hissed in menacing tones. Even more menacing, in it's insane voice, the figure replied

"Be quiet girly. Save your voice for the interviews. You won't last long in the games, so make sure they know you beforehand. You. Don't. Want. To. Be. Forgotten!" It sang the last few words, and Viper flinched slightly.

"The games?" Po needed to know. They sounded interesting...

"Later, children. First, I must speak with your master. Please?" They all got into fighting positions, defending Shifu at all costs.

"STUDENTS! Let me through! It is okay, I expected this." They relaxed, letting the red panda walk through. "Hello. I trust you are here on behalf of the emperor?"

"Hmmm... slightly. I'm also here on behalf of, what do you know him as, the 'unknown figure'? Yes, that sounds mysterious and dangerous, he'd like it! Anyway, Shifu, to business. The letter specifically states you are to stay in the Valley of Peace. The proceedings will still take place, don't think for a moment you are capable of stopping it!" His jokey demeanor suddenly broke to reveal this cruel, evil inside.

"I would've stayed... Except I don't trust the letter, and my students wouldn't have been convinced unless I came." Shifu remained emotionless, whilst his students watched on in confusion.

"'Moving here'? Gosh, they are so gullible, you lot are so gullible, you hear me?" They still watched on, not even blinking "You aren't a great liar, are you Shifu? I'm betting that the kitty will win. She's the only one smart enough, and she has considerable strength. Although all that bodyfat will help the panda stay alive without food... probably not healthy for his species. What do I care though?" It's voice went truly psychopathic and mad at the end "Most of them will die, and the survivor will go mad. They'll all die eventually, and they'll remember your last act as the lie! What a great sendoff!" The students gasped at this.

"Guys... what Master Shifu told us, it was a lie..." Tigress whispered to her comerades. Then, she strode briskly up to the cloaked figure, who you could almost feel the smirk radiating off. "Tell me now before I rip you to shreds, why are we really here?" The figure just plainly replied

"Listen to your master. It's all lies, liiiiiiies! But you'll find out the truth soon, hon'!" Master Tigress looked as if she could've exploded right then and there

"I will kill you."

"Yes, maybe someday. If you survive. But not now, honey! Aren't you feeling sleepy?... Just a bit tired." Suddenly, Tigress felt the little prick in her neck. It was only when it began speaking that her feelings returned to her... not that there were many, either way. But her neck was sensitive enough.

"Wossat?" Her words slurred into one another. Then, without warning, the figure brought out a knife, and ran to Master Shifu, holding him with the knife slowly edging closer and deeper in. Everything seemed to sway, and multiply, and Tigress swung her heavy body around to see her friends. Even in her blurry vision, she could make out they were all unconcious.

"Guuuuuys..." They'd been drugged.

"Now, dearie, go to sleep, and when you wake uup, it'll all be fine. Oh, don't worry. We won't kill you while you're unconcious. Where's the fun in that? But, no time now. You're nearly out. Just let your eyes... slip... closed..." Tigress' fight against herself was useless. She couldn't possibly win. "... And, nighty night, sleep tight!" She could feel herself falling to the ground. Just. "Off to the land of dreams, goodbye!" Tigress stopped fighting, and let the blackness flow.

A/N: REVIEW PLEASE! This took a while to write, so I'd appreciate a review. All will be revealed, next chapter... well, some stuff will be revealed. BTW, if you haven't read the Hunger Games, I strongly recommend you do. They are fantastically written, and are my favourite books at the moment! (I am an anti-twilight!) REVIEW PLEASE! Also, half term means more chapters: YAY! REVIEW PLEASE! BYE! Also, sorry for it being late, my computer decided to time out whenever I tried to log in, but now it WORKS!