The Viper's Kiss

Chapter 2: New Introductions Pt.1

As this mysterious tiger carries your unconscious form over her shoulder, she began to talk to herself.

???: Now that he's incapacitated, I think I'll take him to Shifu. Maybe he'll know what to do. Speaking of this so called "human," he does seem to be quite light for his height. Whatever. Not that I care.

This tiger continues carrying you around, and after a while, she reaches a massive flight of stairs, and as she began to climb them, much like she has countless times before, her paws silencing her steps, she began to feel the strain of carrying you around for about an hour and a half.

???: I'll need a little rest. It's fine. I'll take a small break here.

She then settles down on the stairs, about halfway up the flight of 1000 steps. As she sits down on stair number 460, she lays you down beside her, and she decides to introduce herself to you, despite the fact you were knocked out like a halogen light. 

???: Since we're here, might as well introduce myself. I'm Tigress Fang. As you saw earlier, I am a China Tiger. I am 20 years old, and I stand at 7 feet. You're a shortie. What's your height? 5'9, 5'10? Yeah, it seems about right.

As Tigress looks at your serene expression, she begins to blush ever so slightly, thinking that you actually looked endearing as you breathe in a rhythmic motion. She pushes her thoughts aside and immediately comes up with another idea. She slowly lifts you up, and she lays your head on her lap, much to her own surprise that she has subconsciously done this, but pushes her thoughts aside once again and she began to prepare to examine your facial features. Her paw fingers are ready. She then slowly extends her claws for more precision, and she begins to slowly trace your facial features. Tigress slowly takes your hood off, revealing your full face, and the faint blush returns, but in a more aggressive manner. You were attractive. Very attractive. Tigress struggles slightly to maintain her composure as she continues tracing your features. Your jawline was chiseled and firm, your cheekbones showing through the delicate skin that covers them. Tigress then moves on to tracing your nose, which is perfectly shaped and, to her, strangely cute. It had that elusive boop appeal to it, and Tigress could not help herself, lightly tapping on your nose with her claw. Tigress chuckles slightly at her moment of childish behavior, and she then moves on to your hair. Your hair was mainly black with a dark red sheen to the strands, and it measured around 10 inches. You were never a fan of haircuts, so you just let it grow out. Tigress then leans in to take a whiff of your hair, one of her feline habits on show, and she enjoys the smell of lemon and vanilla secreting from your hair. Tigress then tentatively reaches her paw out, and she begins to stroke your hair, her claws lightly grazing your scalp. 

Tigress: You'll never hear it from me when you're awake, but you're actually quite cute. I might give you a chance to show me what you're made of. But, for now, I'll take you off to my master and he will deal with you. 

Y/N: Thanks for those compliments.

Tigress' expression rapidly shifted into one of pure shock, surprise, and embarrassment as she processed your words.

Tigress: I-Is he awake? Oh, God. Please let this be mere sleep-talk...

Y/N: Sis, you spoil me... zzzzz...

Tigress lets out a soft sigh of relief, realising that you were only sleep-talking. Tigress then stands back up, and she slings you over her shoulder once again, and she finishes off the flight of stairs, and considering the 65 kilo weight, she thought she did not do too badly. As she enters the temple like structure, she lays you down and ties you up on a nearby pillar, and she sits beside you, waiting. While she sits around, she returns to examining you, considering she did not get the full opportunity to do so. As her claws return to their exploratory experience, Tigress sets her eyes on your ears. Her claws tentatively reach out, and she nears closer and closer to them. The moment her claws do make contact, you let out a soft whimper, you brow furrowing. Tigress withdraws her paws, and your expression becomes peaceful once again. After a moment of settling back into that state, you let out endearing snores, causing Tigress to let out a quiet giggle.

Tigress: Aww, that's quite cute. You know, you're not so bad. I wonder how the others will react to seeing you...