Okay so this story came to me as maybe, a one hour special for the Legend of Awesomeness series. now granted it would need a few tweaks to make it be appropriate for tv of course. but for purposes of my own I'm gonna write it the way I want to. Some of you don't care for the LOA series. that's perfectly fine. I won't hate you for it one bit. but it would mean a lot to me if you'd give the story a chance.

so anyway, thanks for stopping by and enjoy the read. Oh and this is not a one shot but I will post updates when I can depending on your responses. I am still working on another fic of mine too. So Enjoy!.

Oh and I fixed Temutai's Clan's name. Thank you Solarsystemex!

The Words Of A Loved One…

Chapter 1

Miserable Defeat…

Shifu was meditating at the base of the Sacred Peach Tree awaiting for his students to return from their Mission. Apparently, members of the Qidan clan were terrorizing the citizens of the Valley of Peace, so Shifu dispatched the Valley's protectors, The Furious Five, along with The Dragon Warrior, to deal with the threat. That was however, six hours ago. And Shifu was beginning to feel uneasy. His students should have definitely been back by now. Even if Po made them stop at his father's restaurant, as he often did for a victory meal, they still should have been back long ago. He hoped that nothing had gone wrong with the mission.

Just then Shifu's ear began to twitch as he heard a flapping noise coming his way. Shifu opened his eyes to see Crane flying towards him. At first Shifu smiled seeing his student returning, but when he saw Cranes face, his expression turned to one of concern. When Crane landed Shifu asked him, "Crane, what's wrong? Where are the others?" Crane then approached his master "Master Shifu! It's real bad, really bad. Po's in bad shape. The bandits really did a number on him! He's out cold! And lost quite a bit of blood! Tigress and Monkey are carrying him up the steps right now!" with that Shifu and Crane rushed off to the Palace gates.

Once Shifu and Crane reached the gates Tigress and Monkey had reached the top of the steps carrying an unconscious Po over their shoulders. Shifu noticed Po had several cuts and bruises all over his body but what really startled him was the amount of blood coming from the right side of Po's head. "Quickly! Get him to his room!" Shifu ordered. Just then Viper and Mantis appeared from behind Tigress and Monkey, looks of worry on their faces. Shifu then said "Viper go and get the palace healer and bring him to Po's room. Mantis, You and Crane go and wait in the kitchen for everyone else to arrive there." His students bowed and went to their appointed tasks.

Tigress and Monkey had managed to get Po to his room and laid him on his bed, as Shifu stood by the doorway. As they finished getting the panda situated a goat arrived with Viper trailing behind him. As the Goat walked up to the unconscious panda he motioned for Tigress and Monkey to stand aside. "Please, I must get to him immediately, from what Master Viper has told me, The Dragon Warrior is in a bad way." As the healer made his way to Po's bedside Shifu noticed Tigress gazing down at the panda a look of guilt across her face. And her fists clenched tightly. Shifu then ordered his students. "All of you into the kitchen. I will be their shortly." With that his students bowed to him and exited the room. But not before Tigress stopped at the door to take one last look at the panda. Her face covered with guilt. But she adjusted her face and followed her friends to the kitchen.

The Furious five were all sitting around the table in the kitchen save for Tigress. She was leaning up against the far wall her arms crossed. No one had spoken a word while they waited. After about twenty minutes Shifu walked in his arms behind his back, his expression unreadable. Viper spoke up first. "Master, how is Po?" Shifu merely looked to his students his face in a frown. "The palace healer is still examining him right now. I was merely assisting with cleaning and bandaging his wounds. The healer will come to us when he is finished with Po." His students then turned their gazes back to the floor, When Shifu spoke again. "Now, tell me, what happened!?" after a moment of silence Mantis spoke up. "Well, master, we eventually made our way to the village square, where those Qidan losers were causing all sorts of trouble…

The scene changes to when the warriors confronted the Qidan a few hours ago…

"AAAAHHHH SOMEBODY HELP ME!" a bunny screamed as he was being held upside down by a Qidan goon with its spear to the bunny's neck. "Quiet you!" the lackey said threatening to run the bunny through with his spear. Temutai was waiting beside a cart as his henchmen were loading it with the bunnies merchandise, along with many other vendors' cash boxes and wares. "Faster you Imbeciles! We must get this stuff out of here and back to my secret lair!" the largest water buffalo shouted when he heard a voice from above. "The only thing you're leaving with is a serious beating!" Temutai looked up to see the Dragon Warrior and the Furious Five standing on a rooftop just above his lackeys. As the warriors leaped off the rooftop landing in fighting poses the Dragon Warrior said. "Now, put that bunny down and step away from the cart!" Temutai roared in furry. "NEVER! Warriors! Attack!" as the Qidan charged the Kung Fu Masters, Po shouted "Let's go!" as the two sides engaged.

The warriors of the Jade Palace gained the early upper hand, knocking the thugs into walls and using their own weapons against them. But it was Po who was on fire today. He was managing to launch multiple enemies into each other using his massive bulk. Tigress got separated from the group. And was fighting two goons at once as a third was sneaking up behind her, but when Tigress noticed him, it was too late. As the thug was about to take a swing at Tigress with his Halberd Po flew into him shouting "WHACHA!" sending the thug right into a nearby wall, making him fall unconscious. Po turned to Tigress asking her "You okay?" But Tigress just scoffed at the Panda, annoyed that she was saved by the clumsy oaf. It was then That Tigress noticed Temutai fleeing with the cart alone, and Tigress dropped on all fours, chasing after him. As Tigress gave chase, Po shouted after her. "Tigress wait, we gotta stick together!" But Tigress appeared to not hear him as she continued to give chase. As Po smashed his fist into another goon he shouted to his comrades. "Guys! Tigress went after Temutai! I'm going after her!" it was Viper who shouted "We'll be right behind you, go!" and with that Po threw another Qidan member over his shoulder and gave chase to Tigress.

Temutai managed to run quite a distance despite hauling a heavy cart behind him. As he made his way deep within the Bamboo forest, his path was blocked by Master Tigress as she landed in front of him in a ready fighting stance. "That's far enough Temutai!" the tiger shouted at the water buffalo. Temutai stopped giving Tigress a surprised look which quickly changed to an evil grin. Tigress saw this and braced herself for the buffalo to attack. "heh heh….heheh….heh heh hah!" Temutai laughed manically. "Oh to think, that this trap would work so PERFECTLY!" Tigress's eyes shot open at the realization when Temutai shouted "SECRET SIGNAL!"

Just then five chain hammers came flying at Tigress from the trees. Tigress managed to avoid three of them but was unable to avoid the last two. The first one smashed against her right leg dislocating it, while the second one smashed her straight into the chest sending Tigress flying back onto the ground. After regaining her focus, Tigress looked up to see five puffs of smoke appear in front of Temutai. As the smoke faded Tigress's eyes widened. Standing before her stood Hai Lang and four members of the Lin Quei, chain hammers at the ready. What was going on? It was then Hai Lang spoke. "I must admit Temutai, it appears your plan is going to work after all. The Dragon Warrior is sure to come to this Tiger's aide." as the wolf delivered a sneer. Tigress growled at the thugs realizing that she indeed fell right into a trap. Of all the things she should have done, listening to Po never crossed her mind. And now because she acted rashly, Po was going to be in danger.

Temutai then shouted "What are you waiting for? Smash her with those hammers before she goes for her friends!" The Lin Quei began to spin there hammers. Tigress took note that Hai Lang's hammer was the only one spiked. If she got hit with it she'd be in serious trouble. Tigress popped her knee back in place as the hammers began flying straight at her again She tried to get out of the way but her leg just screamed in pain. She watched the hammers flying at her when she heard a cry from above her "SHAKABOEY!" Tigress looked up to see Po flying overhead, his belly outstretched, as he was about to collide with the hammers. Tigress shouted "Po wait!" when Po made contact. Four of the hammers went flying back but one was stuck in Po's belly as he screamed in pain. "GAAAAHHHH!" as Hai Lang pulled the hammer back Po fell to his knee clutching his belly with his right arm around the wound. Tigress was frozen. Her friend was now hurt because of her…As Po stood up and backed up towards Tigress slowly his eyes never leaving the enemy. Without looking at Tigress and his face still thriving with pain he said. "Temutai, and now the Lin Quei? Since when do the bad guys team up?" It was then that the two fighters were surrounded by the wolves all spinning their hammers, as Temutai shouted "Now! Finish them!"

Po looked at Tigress who was struggling to her feet. she couldn't put much weight on her leg but she wouldn't go down without a fight. As Po clutched his stomach, he felt more blood begin to spew. He was in rough shape. And if he didn't do something quick both he and Tigress would be in some serious trouble. Po then saw Crane begin to fly towards them and a smile crept across his face. As Po turned to Tigress he whispered to her softly so that only she could hear. "Tigress…please don't be mad at me…" Tigress's eyes were confused as she said "Why would I…?" but as she asked the Lin Quei's hammers flew and Po grabbed Tigress by the arm and swung her into the air. Their eyes locked as their hands broke contact; hers filled with surprise, confusion, realization, and then anger, in a matter of seconds, while his showed, acceptance. As Tigress shouted, "NO!" Crane caught her by the vest and she watched in horror as Po was assaulted.

It was in slow motion for Tigress. The hammers came in all directions bashing Po in the arms, his legs, his back, and his gut. Hai Lang 's hammer was what truly scared Tigress though as he repeatedly swung it at the Dragon Warrior who was too stunned and dazed to defend himself. The spiked hammer delivered many cuts and bruises but the one that made Tigress scream in rage was when Po was on his hands and knees trying to stand and Hai Lang swung the chain hammer right at the Dragon Warriors head. And it made contact…Po was forced down to the ground by the hammers impact, as the spikes caused some serious bleeding. Po released a slight "ooohh…" before falling unconscious his eyes closed as the wolves howled in victory. The howling was soon interrupted by a savage roar.

"GRAAAAAWWWRR! As Hai Lang looked up to see Tigress had broken free of Cranes grip and was now flying straight at him. But before Tigress could reach him he pulled out a smoke pellet and threw it to the ground. The last thing Tigress saw as she landed was his evil smile. The rest of the Lin Quei too dropped smoke pellets and in seconds disappeared. As Tigress turned to find Temutai she saw that he too had disappeared. Tigress was about to go after them all, wanting to tear into the savages who did this to her friend, when Crane shouted "Tigress, STOP!"

Tigress turned to see that Crane was next to Po, who was still on his front bleeding badly and barely breathing. Tigress's furry was washed away and replaced with guilt and concern as she rushed over to Po. It was then that Viper, Mantis, and Monkey arrived. Viper shouted "Ohmygosh Po! What happened to him!?" Tigress was the one to answer. "It was the Lin Quei…they ambushed us…they were working with Temutai... so they could get to Po…" As Tigress gazed at the panda guilt overcame her completely, he was in this situation because she just couldn't stand the thought that she needed help…Tigress looked to her friends and said "We have to get Po back to the palace, fast." Mantis then asked "But what about Temutai?" and Monkey added "Or the Lin Quei?" But as Tigress put Po's arm over her shoulder she simply stated "Po's more important…Monkey give me a hand." Monkey went over to Po's other side and placed Po's other arm over his shoulder as the warriors began to carry there fallen friend back to the palace…

So this is my first chapter to this story...what do you think?

Please review. if you like it I may continue it.