And here's Max...in his first attempt to solve things alone. How will that go?

Chapter 9: Try to Start Fresh

Max went across the barracks to find Tigress and hopefully talk to her and tell her that he still forgives her for what happened a few months ago and while he was walking by, he started feeling a little nervous as to how she might react when she sees him because it has been a while since they've last seen each other since she last stepped foot in the Bushido-Akio's place and he's hoping that this time...it'll be in person.

By the time Max made it to Tigress' room, he stood near the doorway and sat down on the floor, waiting for her to come by and actually talk with her and maybe have an opportunity to train with her, if she wants to. Suddenly, his ears perked up the minute he heard footsteps coming in and as he turns around, he stood up and in comes Tigress walking by.

When the tiger master saw Max standing there, she was very frightened, but remained stoic through it and she came over towards him and he said, "Hi, Tigress."

"Hello, Maximus." Tigress replied.

"How've you been?" asked Max.

"Fine. Yourself?" asked Tigress.

"The same." Max responded.

Awkward silences were given between the two of them and Tigress could feel the guilt creeping in her again and Max said, "We kinda left everything unresolved last time we saw each other. I'm sorry if things didn't turn out that way."

"No, no, no, no. It's all right. You don't have to apologize. But you should probably go." Tigress stated.

Max seemed a little confused by this and he said, "But...I just got here."

"Listen, Max...as much as you want to make this right for both of us, I don't think you should be anywhere near me. I'm a threat to you." Tigress added.

"I disagree with that. You're not a threat to me. I know you didn't mean to punch my dad in the face. It was all just an honest mistake." Max added.

Tigress didn't really want to hurt Max, but there was a huge tendency that her envious jealousy was rising up and she tried to keep herself calm as possible and she said, "Max...can you please leave? I don't wanna hurt you again."

"And you're not gonna. But we have to end this rivalry now." Max added.

"Max...please just leave me alone." Tigress said, before going to her room.

As soon as Tigress closed the door, Max stood there in disbelief that she actually shut him out and he lets out a slight sigh, but he's not one to let it deter him and he said, "Okay...I guess I'll see you tomorrow. You can train me if you want."

There was no response yet and Max kinda took that as a she'll think about it and he said, "Okay, bye."

He walks out of there and as he was gone, Tigress sat on the floor with her head on the other side of the door and she was still surprised that Max is still kind towards her even after when she nearly killed him and it made her feel guilter and guilter by the minute and she felt like she didn't deserve each and every single ounce of forgiveness.

It's kinda inspired by 'Frozen', only Tigress doesn't have ice powers. Anyway, you get the idea. It's not gonna be the last you'll see of these two. Stay tuned!