Hello all readers this marks the first switch and tomorrow you will see the other if you care to look! Anyways this week and next week Friday will be filled with this story and then tomorrow you will see what is in store, though I will give you a hint I have done a story about both of these forms of entertainment prior to my hiatus. Anyways I hope you enjoy this story!

It was a wonderful day in the valley of peace. The sun was rising and in that moment it struck the mountain side with an overwhelming beauty that glowed and shimmed down on the village's people like gold dust. It was breath taking view that was only seen by one old man who sat there patently painting what was happening in front of him. Above the man and by ascending flight after flight of stairs the Jade Palace as well took in this light and all that were inside (namely The Five and the Dragon Warrior) were touched but chose to ignore it and sleep.

It was Master Shifu was the one to break the silence of the morning and the slumber that was lying upon it. He called for them and all but one joined in this morning role, each in front of their doors except Tigress. The other members including of course Crane, Viper, Monkey, Mantis and the Dragon Warrior himself Po stood outside of their door.

"Good morning Master," they all said and unison and greeted the wise red panda in front of them. Each of them noticed within moments that one of them wasn't at her door and looked over in shock. Although it had been several days since their defeat of Lord Shen and furthermore the injury a certain feline had suffered saving her friend that she obviously didn't let on about having.

"Where is Tigress?" Viper asked and everyone looked around confused at where she was, though a sound coming from her room in the form of a sharp gasp alerted each of them to her presence. Po was the first one to open up her door and in front of him everything seemed normal.

"Tigress isn't up," he said though more confused than as a-matter-of-fact kind of tone. The others tried to peak into her room and get a glimpse of their friend. It was Master Shifu who maneuvered like a leaf through them and was at the wounded warrior's side.

"Is she okay Po's voice could be heard over the rest thought Shifu didn't say anything in reply but instead felt along her side. Tigress's eyes shot open and she gasped from pain Shifu calmly checked the rest of her side before with a sad look on his face looked back at the others.

"Her ribs are what should be broken but instead are shattered," he said in a grave voice. There were gasps followed from everyone and in a matter of seconds as Shifu puzzled for a moment Tigress, though in shock whispered something faint.

"That is unlike her," Viper said under her breath, when she caught movement of her friend's lips. The rest of the Five and Po were so close together that each of them had heard what she had said. Crane nodded and Monkey just shook his head. Po knew what she had meant. His friend and fellow warrior was never known to show any sign of weakness even in the form of a whisper although any thoughts were cut short by Master Shifu.

"Cannon ball," the words had just left the feline's mouth before she was forced to lie back down.

"I must tend to Tigress, would the five of you please carry on with your morning activities," he said though not looking away from his former pupil.

"Yes Master," was all they said (in unison) and they proceeded with training and other duties. Po stopped short and went to make everyone breakfast for even though it had been very sad news indeed in finding out what happened to Tigress he still was hungry and figured the other's would be as well. He was making soup with dumplings of very large sizes because even though they were normally much smaller he felt his mind distracted.

"Hey Po, aren't those a little big?" Mantis asked him and Po didn't look away from what he was working on but still thought.

"You're right Mantis I guess I am a bit distracted I just…" he tried to say but the words weren't coming out for whatever reason.

"You're just worried about Tigress," Mantis guessed at what his furry friend was going to say and leaped onto his shoulder. "We are all worried about her, but if you want some advice I would try to think a bit more clearly so that way she would never think of herself as a burden," Mantis said and Po replied with a nod.

"Thanks Mantis I will keep that in mind, would you go tell the others breakfast is ready," Po was still absent minded but he did manage to notice Mantis smile and jump off of him going to find the other members. He passed the hall where their rooms where to see Master Shifu exiting Tigress's room.

"Breakfast is ready Master," he said and the older one thanked him. Mantis went off to find Viper, Monkey and Crane to share the news. Zeng though intercepts him before he can go to breakfast.

"Master I must talk to you," he said and Shifu nodded. The Five minus Tigress were all at the breakfast table and enjoying their meal. Though talk was good Shifu came in quick and all talking stopped.

"We must leave right away," he said and without any hesitation they leapt into action all except for Po who Shifu stopped and pulled aside.

"Master why aren't you letting me prepare for our journey?" he asked confused and Shifu shook his head.

"Dragon Warrior this journey will not be for you," he said and explained to the confused and almost hurt panda that he must maintain his inner peace. "While we are gone I want you to watch over Tigress," he said and Po agreed. It wasn't long before everyone had said their goodbyes and Po was alone. He grabbed a bowl of soup and dumplings that he had kept warm and went to Tigress who upon entering opened her eyes.

"Po?" she said weakly and he awkwardly smiled.

"Hey Tigress I brought you some breakfast," he said to her.

Well thank you very much for giving my new story a chance! I hope that tomorrow someone will give that one a chance too! Pease follow favorite and review! Also PM if you have any questions, I will answer to the best of my ability. And if you hate this story well after next week I will switch back to the other two and the rotation will go on! Thanks and as always keep on FIC'in. –Travis Waltz out!