And the wait...is over.

Chapter 28: Finally Being Friends

An hour has passed by and half of the masters were a little worried for Max and still worried about Tigress because it had been a long time since Mako entered into the palace to talk with Tigress and with high hopes, Viper said, "I hope that Tigress doesn't take anything Mako said too personal."

"If I know Tigress, she'd probably fight Mako." Takami stated.

"Can we not assume the worst, please?" asked Skyler.

Shifu silenced them immediately because all of this has become too much for him to deal with in a personal matter and he said, "Listen...whatever Mako's doing, we all cannot assume the worst from what happens afterwards. I've put my trust in Mako to help end this rivalry between Max and Tigress. The very thing I ask of you is to not speculate."

"That's what I told them, Shifu." Skyler stated.

Just then, in comes Mako, Max and Tigress and this was a surprising sight for them to see...Max and Tigress together, holding hands and that seems to indicate that there's something going on with them and as they faced all of them, Shifu anxiously went up towards them and asked, "How did it go?"

"I am pleased to tell you that the bitter rivalry has come to an end." Mako stated.

And total silence has come upon the palace as they heard the words that came out of Mako's mouth that the rivalry between Max and Tigress has ended and Max came forth and said, "We're back to being friends again."

"Is it true, Max?" asked Po.

"Very true." Max replied.

Po wanted to test it to see if it is really true and he immediately said, "Quick! Do something crazy! Like...kick my butt hard! Kick it as hard as you can so that we're not dreaming!"

Max was a little reluctant to kick Po's butt, but Tigress stepped in and once Po bent over, Tigress kicked Po's butt in a full-fledged hard kick, which made Po groan in pain and fell down on the ground and Tigress walked over to him and asked, "Dreaming now?"

"No...it's real." Po said, straining.

Po got himself up and Takami walked over towards both tigers and he said, "I'm glad that you guys are finally putting it to rest."

"So are we." Viper said, happily.

Shifu was completely amazed that it's really over and thanks to Mako, both tigers can finally find some common ground and live in harmony as friends for once and he said, "Mako...I really appreciate all you've done. I hope that these two will get along now."

"You have my word, Shifu. Both of us will have to make sure of that. Max will make sure of it too." Mako added.

Tigress came over to Mako and she said, "Thank you, Mako. I don't know how you would make it possible, but you did."

"Anytime, Tigress." Mako replied.

Kiba clears his throat at this and he asked, "So...now that you guys are friends, are you gonna kiss and makeup?"

Max gave Kiba the stinkeye while Tigress growled at him for that comment and Kiba drooped his ears and asked, "Too soon?"

"Way too soon." they said, in unison.

Yep, they're friends now. 2 more chapters left!