Well Here we are...The Final Chapter. Thanks again to all of you who have read my story. And I'm glad to know a lot of you really liked it. I hope this Chapter is no exception. So without further ado I give you Chapter 10!

Chapter 10

The Words of A Loved One

Po was glaring at the wolves menacingly his teeth clenched as his blood began to boil. If he had been a few seconds later Tigress would be dead by now. He saw his friends and Master chained to a pillar all staring at him with looks of amazement, stunned that he was there. His eyes then fell on Tigress as she tool seemed bewildered, but as she tried to speak all she could say was "…Po!?..." Po's eyes then went back to Hai Lang as he spoke slowly with much hatred in his voice though he didn't shout again. "I said…Let…Her…Go…" Hai Lang looked momentarily shocked but quickly shook it off as his face formed an evil grin. He released Tigress's neck as she gasped for air. But her captors still held her strong.

Hai Lang took a step forward as he addressed the Dragon Warrior. "Well, well, well…looking a little worse for wear, aren't we, Dragon Warrior?" Po's face never changed as he glared at the wolf. "What are you doing here Hai Lang?" Hai Lang chuckled as he took another step forward. "Why, we're looking for you Dragon Warrior. After all, we have some unfinished business to take care of." Po's eyes widened as he remembered how he was battered by the wolves mere hours ago. So that was it…they were here to kill him. And now his friends were in trouble because they were protecting him…As Po finished putting the pieces together, he spoke in a calm voice "Well here I am. Now, you're gonna leave my friends alone." Hai Lang howled with laughter as Shifu finally found his voice "HAN! WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING!? GET PO OUT OF HERE THIS INSTANT!" Han bowed his head in shame as he could not look at the Grandmaster. Hai Lang was still laughing. " Ha ha ha ha ha! And just what is it that you think you can do Dragon Warrior!? Your body is BROKEN! Your precious Kung Fu is utterly useless against me! You can't do anything!"

Po's face was stone as he glared at the wolf. It was true. His body was screaming at him in pain. His stomach was screaming at him as blood had begun to slowly seep through his bandages. His head was throbbing. His right arm was completely useless. And his left leg was broken. He WAS broken…but that wouldn't sway his determination to save his family. As he stared at the wolf he uttered a single phrase "I'm gonna stop you…" This time though, the wolf was not amused. "You can't even stand on your own Dragon Warrior…how are you supposed to stop me?"

At this Po looked down at Han and spoke "Thanks for getting me here buddy, but you should go and take cover now…" Han looked up at Po with worried eyes. The goat was terrified, and Po couldn't blame him. "B-but, Dragon Warrior…what about you!?" Po then shifted all of his weight onto his right leg as he began to ease himself off of the goat's shoulder. As Po gave the goat a soft smile he spoke in a gentle voice "I'll be okay…now go and hide, you don't need to be caught up in this." At first it seemed like Han wasn't going to leave the panda, but after Po nudged him with his left hand Han began to back away his eyes falling on Master Tigress, as her eyes were pleading with him to take Po and run. But Han turned and did what the Dragon Warrior said and hid behind a nearby pillar.

Po's gaze fell on each of his friends. They all were pleading with him to run. But he smiled at each of them with his signature grin and finally his eyes fell on Tigress. Her eyes like the others pleading with him…but there was something else… there was something glimmering in the corner of her eye…as Po watched he almost gasped. A single tear had escaped her right eye as it fell to the floor. Never had Po seen Tigress so vulnerable…she was terrified he would get killed. So Po straightened himself up as best as he could, his weight focused on his right leg while his left barely touched the ground, and gave Tigress a wink with his right eye. Granted with his right eye being half swollen shut, it was almost unrecognizable, but realization flashed across Tigress's face and he knew she saw it. As Po readied himself for Hai Lang, he was thinking of the only possible thing he could manage to do to stop this guy. He had just one trump card for this situation…and he had to make it count.

Po then addressed Hai Lang in a cold voice. "As you can see, I can stand just fine…Now…if you're done flapping your gums, I'd like to get this over with." Hai Lang just snarled. This panda had stopped taking him seriously and it angered him. "You still think you can stop us?" Po just grinned "Sure I do…I'm not afraid of a few…pups…" At the insult The Lin Quei were about to charge the Panda but were immediately stopped as Hai Lang brought out his hand "No! I will deal with the Dragon Warrior alone. Keep the Tiger watching, I want her to see me rip out the heart of her precious Dragon Warrior…" At this the wolves sneered as the third remaining wolf walked behind Tigress and held her head firm. Try as she might she couldn't turn her head any which way as she was about to be forced to watch the scene unfold.

As Hai Lang unsheathed his claws he snarled at the panda. "Any last words Panda!?" Po just smiled as he brought his eyes forward to the wolf saying coolly "Prepare to feel the Thunder!" at this Hai Lang charged, his right paw with its claws unsheathed, out and ready, as he ran towards the panda. His friends all screamed "Po!" While Tigress struggled to free herself the only thing she could say was "NO!" she couldn't believe this was happening!

Hai Lang was getting closer as Po closed his eyes. His breathing calm and steady… he could hear Hai Lang getting closer, as the fingers in Po's left hand began to twitch. Listening closely he waited until he heard Tigress Scream "PO!" In an instant Po's eyes flew open as he saw Hai Lang's outstretched paw claws inching toward his heart. In a flash Po brought his left hand up.

*FWOOSH*…..*SNATCH*

The hall was silent as all eyes were trained on the two warrior's hands. Po's hand gripping Hai Lang's clawed finger as Po brought his left pinky finger up, a sly grin spreading across his face. He had the wolf right where he wanted him. Hai Lang's face was one of confusion until he heard Tigress whispered. "…The Wuxi Finger Hold…!" All of the Masters Gasped as well as the wolves as Hai Lang's face became one of pure fear. "N-no! It's not possible! You can't do this!" Po's face once again grew menacing "Oh yeah!? You beak my body, invade my home, attack my family and try to kill my best friend and you think I won't do it? Guess you can just ask Tai Lung then if I really would do it or not. After all, he only took down Master Shifu and look what happened to him." Hai Lang's eyes widened in horror as he realized the Dragon Warrior wasn't bluffing. "You know what the worst part of this technique is? The cleanup…I mean, I think we spent a week cleaning up after Tai Lung…oh well…Say hiya to him for me…"and with that Po looked at his pinky saying "SKADOO-WAIT!"

Po stopped as a grin spread across his face. "I'm sorry for all we've done Dragon Warrior…please spare us…send us to prison…beat us to a pulp…but please…just spare us!" Po smiled…he had won. The "Broken Panda", had just taken down the Lin Quei, literally single handedly while on his last leg. Po then growled at the other wolves. "Now…Let my friends go." As the three wolves holding Tigress released her she leaped into the air with a whirling spin kick flying right across their faces, knocking them out cold. Tigress turned to Po who had a seriously? Look on his face. "What? They made me mad." Po just smiled as he kept a hold of Hai Lang while Tigress ran over and freed her friends and Master.

Once freed, Hai Lang was surrounded by the masters, while Tigress stood to Po's left, ready to jump between him and Hai Lang if the wolf tried anything. As Monkey was about to chain up the wolf Tigress said "You know, I still think you should Skadoosh him." Po looked at her. "Really? Cause I really don't wanna clean up that mess. It's all on you." Tigress grinned devilishly "I think I'm okay with that." Hai Lang was panicking now "N-n-now wait a minute you were gonna spare me! You can't do this You can-Oomph" Tigress had just lunched a claw strike at the wolfs head as he fell to the ground knocked out cold."

Tigress turned to Po saying "Now you both have matching bruises." Everyone laughed as Po gripped his stomach crying out in pain. "Ha ha OWWW!" As Po began to fall forward Tigress instantly was underneath his left arm supporting him, keeping him from falling. "Po! Are you okay?" Po was breathing hard as pain was etched on his face. "Y-yeah…just really hurts…to laugh…awe man that smarts…" Then he looked at Monkey with a serious face "Monkey…Don't even think about it!" Monkey looked taken aback a bit as he said "Think about what?" making everyone else but Po and Tigress laugh at the primate's expense.

As Constable Hu and some Rhino guards arrived moments later after Crane was sent to fetch them, they quickly began to escort the Lin Quei to Chor Gom Prison. Shifu was walking back into the Hall of Heroes where Tigress was standing, holding Po upright. As Shifu neared them he started "Well Panda, it's good to see that you're-shhh" Tigress shushed Shifu right then. As Shifu was about to address his student he heard a snore. Shifu looked at the panda and noticed Po was asleep on his feet, as Tigress was holding him up. "Is he sleeping!?" Tigress nodded "Yeah, he started snoring like three minutes ago…listen." Po snorted again as he talked in his sleep "heh heh…pudding…mmmm…." As the rest of the Five gathered around the Dragon Warrior, they all had smiles on their faces. Po was sleeping peacefully and was going to be okay. Han then stepped forward saying. "We should really get the Dragon Warrior back to his bed." As Tigress nodded at the healer, she spoke into Po's ear "Po…Come on wake up…Po?" Just then the Panda's eyes opened slowly as they blinked several times…"Wha? Did I miss training again?" the others laughed as Tigress merely shook her head "No Po we need to get you back to your room. "Oh. *yawn* okay…" And with that Po was escorted to his room. About halfway to the barracks though he asked " So…anyone wanna get something to eat?"

Three days later…

Han had given Po specific instructions that he needed to stay in bed. He was only allowed to leave his bed to relieve himself and only if one of the guys or Han himself went with him. Needless to say those three days were absolutely torture for Po. While the Five were off training he would be left alone in his room for hours on end. And solitary was not something Po managed well. However, his friends would come to his rescue after or in between training sessions. Mantis and Monkey would come and keep him company for a while just talking about the days training or what was new in the valley. Tigress would even come in during the evenings and play checkers with Po on his bed. Even though Po would lose each game, he still appreciated the fact that she would spend time with him.

On the third day Han had unwrapped Po's left arm and right leg, now that the cuts were healed. Han also removed most of the bandages on Po's head. Though there was still one covering the cut above his eye for now. His right arm was still in a sling and he still couldn't put most of his weight on his left leg but Han said that as long as Po used a crutch and was accompanied by another Master. That Po could spend small amounts of time outside for fresh air, but that he should still get plenty of bed rest.

Tigress was sitting beneath the Peach Tree meditating when she heard Po gasping for breath behind her. She opened her eyes to See Po struggling up the steps to the Tree, when she rushed to his side. The last thing they needed was for Po to re-open his stomach wounds. Mantis was with Po as he was watching the panda closely. When Tigress arrived she said "I got this." Mantis nodded and said his goodbyes as he headed back to the barracks. Po was breathing hard as Tigress was about to help him when he said "No…I can do this…" Tigress had a concerned look but let the Panda continue climbing the stairs while she walked right behind him, ready to catch him if he fell down. As they reached the top Po braced himself against the tree saying "WOOO made it! Hah!" Tigress just smiled and shook her head. The slightest accomplishments made Po so cheerful; it was almost contagious…almost. "What are you doing up here Po? You should be in bed." Po turned to Tigress a smile on his face. "I know but Viper said dinner was almost ready and I thought I should let you know." Tigress then countered "Yes but you shouldn't be pushing yourself so hard. You need to rest. One of the Five could have come and got me." Po whined "But I've BEEN resting for three days. Plus I haven't been up here in so long!" at this Po carefully brought himself to the ground leaning against the Peach tree as he took in the view. Tigress sat down next to him as she too looked at the sight. They could see the entire village from here. And in the evenings you could watch the sun set over the horizon. It was truly a sight to behold. And Po and her would often sit up here and marvel at the sight from time to time.

Po then said something "I can't wait until I don't need a chaperone every time I go somewhere." Tigress just smiled "Po, we just don't want you to hurt yourself. You do tend to be pretty clumsy." "I know but do I really need Monkey to walk me to the Bathroom!? It's just awful…" Tigress replied "Oh it can't be that bad…" Po then mumbled "It is when he makes jokes…" This resulted in Tigress actually chuckling. But she stopped herself once she realized it, but not before Po saw her smile. "You know…it still looks good on you…" Tigress looked at Po "What?" Then Po turned to her "Your smile, I'm glad you wear one more now." Tigress blushed but thankfully her orange fur hid it.

Po continued. "You know…I heard you talking to me that day…" Tigress's eyes shot open as she asked "Y-You did!?" Po nodded his head "Yeah… it was strange…it felt like I was just kinda floating around in a dark space…not sure what was going on…then I heard your voice and I just sorta…I don't know…followed it maybe? Tigress was at a loss for words. Po had heard her? She then asked "What about the others? Did you hear them?" Po looked confused. "No…yours was the only voice I heard…were the others talking to me too?" Tigress nodded her head as Po looked to the sunset "Huh…weird…" But Tigress was busy thinking about what Han had told them that day. "-Sometimes hearing the words of a loved one, can sometimes help the person to want to wake up. Sometimes the person even remembers the conversation those people had with them, though, those are rare times indeed". Tigress whispered to herself so that Po wouldn't hear "The words...of a loved one?"

Did this mean that Po had feeling for Tigress? As in…More than just being best friends? Tigress was pondering the thought when Po asked "You say something?" Tigress brought herself back from her thoughts as she shook her head saying "What?" Po asked again "I asked if you said something." Just then Crane flew down saying "Hey guys! Dinner is ready, and Viper's getting a bit testy. She said if it's cold when you get their she won't heat it up again. Po chuckled slightly saying "Guess we should get going. As Tigress helped the panda to his feet, the two of them slowly made their way to the barracks. All the while Tigress was thinking about what Po said, as a new thought popped into her head.

"What did she think of Po?"…

Well there you have it! Again Thanks for reading and remember.

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