Strength In Unity

Chapter 16: So we will take the valley

The dragon warrior narrowed his eyes at the vixen, her intense menacing eyes showing little fear of those she stood before.

"I would like to see him now, if that is alright with you?" She said with a dark chuckle.

"What if I said it was a bad time right now?" The panda replied, lifting an eyebrow at the vixen. He watched her study him, her head tilting to the side slowly, her eyes looking the panda up and down. Taking a step forward, she noticed as the furious five tensed and prepare their battle ready stances.

"So very jumpy, why I haven't even TRIED to scare you yet." Her eyes locking with the panda's as she stepped forward, dragging a pointer claw down his chest through his thick white fur. The panda gave a shuddering gasp as he felt the intense energy course through his body at her touch, something about her was unnatural, she was practically shocking him with barely a touch.

"Ahem." he grunted and pulled her paw away from him, hearing Tigress's low growl in the background, something that comforted/ somewhat still intimidated him. To his relief Master Shifu stepped forward coming between the dragon warrior and the female fox.

"Your "friend" was apprehended in the attempt on one of our villager's lives, a child none the less, he is to remain in our custody until the emperor says otherwise." He said with his trademark face of stone. This seemed to amuse the fox, along with several others behind her who until now had been still and silent.

"I'm fairly sure you will do as I've asked so very politely of you, it truly isn't worth the damage of the alternative." She said in a quiet yet intensified tone, The red panda master stood firm.

"As I have said before, you're friend is here to stay whether you end up joining his fate is your decision, I bid you good day." He gave a small bow with a smile that all of the five and the dragon warrior knew he was ready to act if necessary. Digging their heels into the soil, the masters tensed for attack.
The vixen's eyebrows lifted almost apologetically as she stared down into the intense eyes of the Grandmaster. "Then this evening may be darker than you're ready for."

She turned to her followers and nodded, the group bowed to her and began to head back down the stairs rather calmly. Everyone watched silently for a moment as it appeared that the group of foxes were retreating for now.

Po came up next to Shifu,

"Who are they Master?" The grand master shook his head,

"I don't know, but keep eyes on them. Anything happens we must be pre-"

The master was stopped by the horrific sound of screaming in the valley.

Without even having to say a word the furious five and the dragon warrior leaped from the top of the stairs and launched toward the valley, seeing many running in panic causing chaos in the tiny village. Dropping to the ground, the masters saw the group of foxes split up in all directions, chasing after families in the valley, geese, swines, and sheep fleeing anywhere they could suddenly. It was then the masters saw what was happening, the foxes, while chasing after the villagers, were trying to throw what appeared to be some kind of orbs at them. Viper gasped as she saw the result of one of the orbs connecting with a villager. The poor swine had just barely reached his doorstep and then was hit with the ball in the back. Upon contact the ball exploded into a fire so intense it burned directly through the pig's back all the way through his chest within seconds.

"Guys! WATCH OUT! They've got explosives!" Monkey yelled out as they ducked and dodged the aim of the foxes as they chucked them anywhere they could see others than themselves. Many of the villagers fled into their homes, bolting the doors and ignoring the other pleas from those who'd yet to find shelter. One fox took notice of this and advanced on the home. The sheep banging against the door begged for them to let her in as she saw the masked white robed fox advancing on her like a ghost, holding three orbs in it's paw.