The Hybrid

Don't Get Mad

"But first," Po quickly said, "We have to get you a new set of clothing." The panda grabbed Raven's hand and pulled her over to a gazelle tailor shop. Before Raven could figure out what was happening, fabrics, cloths, and ribbons flew everywhere as Raven's mind was overwhelmed by the different colors swirling her. Meanwhile, Ed and Tigress stood outside the door. The bird was obviously anxious, pacing and kicking the dirt around him with his clawed feet. Tigress eyed the bird with a small smile.

"You're attached to this client of yours, Ed," She stated. Ed's eyes rose up to her and darted around.

"WHAT! No, no, no, I just... um... I'm just really worried. I've seen some of the stuff Khan does. It's not pretty. But I... I also know how you are when you... train someone." Tigress's face tightened in a slightly angered look, but Ed wasn't deterred. He simply sighed, coming out with the truth. "Master Tigress, you're known throughout the land and the world as the Animalist of Strength, and everyone knows how hard you train. I'm just worried that Raven won't be able to-"

"How many enemies have you seen her takedown?"

"Um... two major ones?"

"What makes you think she won't be able to do this?"

"Because Genghis Khan isn't the normal villain. He's much worse! He's cut people to literal pieces simply because they got his cup of blood-milk wrong!"

"You seem to know a lot about him," Tigress noted. Ed sighed.

"I... I was there when the Yak Animalist was killed. I was the only survivor from that battle," Ed shivered at the memory. He suddenly felt a warm paw rub his back.

"I'm sorry you went through that. I promise that Raven will be able to defeat Khan," Tigress firmly said. As Ed nodded in agreement, Po came out of the tailor with Raven behind.

"Wow," Ed said in hushed awe. There, Raven wore a long-sleeved dark blue undershirt worn under an elaborately made lighter blue vest with changing gradients of red and golden dragon patterns down to her waist. She wore the same kind of black pants as Tigress wore. Po had also helped her wrap white bands around her arms and fists. Raven flexed her hand, hearing the tightly woven bands stretch. "Awesome!"

"I know right," Po agreed with Ed. Tigress walked around the purple haired young adult.

"It will keep you warm and prepare you for the training. Come on, we have a long journey ahead," Tigress said directly. The four of them started towards the green white-capped mountain in the distance. Trudging over fallen trees and exposed roots, they walked through the thick forest. Raven struggled to keep up. The elevated climb was something she wasn't used to yet, even being in Europe. She looked back. Po was having a harder time than her, it seemed.

"Tigress, I... I need some help," Po groaned. Tigress rolled her eyes.

"There's food at the top," She simply stated.

"Come on, guys. Why are you so slow?" The panda quickly perked up. Tigress shook her head as they continued on. They reached a small clearing about the size of a large bedroom. Brown leaves covered the ground and the thick-trunked trees circled around them. "Okay, now what?"

"Now, this." Raven was sent tumbling to the floor as Tigress tripped her feet up. "Get up." As Raven tried to, Tigress pushed her down.

"Uh...Tigress?" The feline gave Po one stern look, shutting him up.

"Get up." Raven slowly crouched up and quickly laid back down when she saw Tigress move. "Get up." Somehow, she had to get up while Tigress was fighting her to stay down. Tackling her wasn't an option. Not unless Tigress didn't see her. Raven gripped the dead sticks and leaves underneath her, threw them at Tigress, and tried pushing the tiger down while she was momentarily blinded. Though she looked slim, Raven realized that she was trying to push down a brick wall. She bumped into Tigress and the tiger quickly sent her down again. "Nice idea, but not enough. Get up."