Cry of the Rose A Lark's Dream Chapter Three

Story by Kaz123456 on SoFurry

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The third chapter of Cry of The Rose A Lark's Dream and it includes my first yiff scene.


Tiger awoke with a start, the back of his head was throbbing from where Chan had stuck him. "I remember fighting Chan and then getting hit in the head and blacking out, but how did I get here to the Jade Palace?" he asked aloud.

"Well after Chan ran off Po carried you here," said Viper slithering up to Tiger, "Tigress stayed by your side every waking moment until she was sure you were ok."

Tiger smiled, Tigress stayed by my side every moment huh, maybe she has a soft spot for me. "Thank you Viper without you and Tigress taking care of me, I doubt I would have healed as swiftly as I have."

"Hey Tiger I brought you some noodles, courtesy of Mr. Ping." said Crane with a smile on his face. "Mr. Ping gives his regards and wishes you a speedy recovery."

"Thanks Crane," said Tiger taking the bowl from him and slurping some noodles. "There is one thing that has been bothering me ever since I woke up and its as if Chan was holding back in this encounter, like he doubted my abilities, like he was toying with me."

"He could have been just testing you saving his full power for later," replied Crane with a shrug, "Odds are Chan will be back, and when he returns he will most likely come at you with everything he has and with the intention to kill to you."

"Well the most important thing right now is that you're ok," said Viper coiling lovingly around Tiger's neck, "I know you can defeat Chan Tiger," she said gazing into his eyes. "I have faith in you we all do," she cooed planting a kiss on his muzzle.

"Thank you Viper coming from you that means a lot," replied Tiger his cheeks flushing red.

"Your welcome Tiger," said Viper with a smile, "I'll see you at dinner later alright."

"Yeah I'll see you then," replied Tiger. His jade eyes sparkling with admiration he watched Viper leave a smile forming on his muzzle.

"You know something Tiger," said Crane in a teasing tone of voice, " I think Viper likes you."

Raising an eyebrow at him mid mouthful he gave his friend a surprised growl as he flicked his tail. Crane for his part shrugged back in silent reply.

Seeing the unease in the birds gate he set his bowl down lightly dismissing the suggestion although his ears betrayed him a bit, held back against his head in embarrassment.

" It may seem that way, but I think she's just being kind," replied Tiger. "Thank you for your kindness Crane I'm glad I can look to you as a friend."

"Hey it's no trouble at all Tiger," said Crane with a bow, "I'm glad I can look to you as a friend as well. "Anyway I have some things to take care off before dinner if you need anything don't hesitate to call."

Small paws, the small clicking as the sounds that announced them reverberated up and into Tigers' ears. They twitched lightly as a huge grin spread across his lips. That sound was unmistakable and recognizable in an instant. The pawsteps belonging to his oldest friend and one he considered almost like a father, his old master....Shifu.

He lifted his head from his pillow to catch his first glimpse of the red panda in years.

Just as before Shifu bore the same meditative walk that he always had possessed. His pristine white and reddish orange fur blown slightly by a draft that had by some miracle had found its way through into the room. His eyes studied Tiger with relief as well as that same glint that showed when they used to train or when playing one of his rare practical jokes. Modest green robes adorned him as always and yet to his surprise Shifu now leaned on Oogways' old staff, the ancient gnarled wood a mirror of it's master.

" So you have returned Tiger," said Shifu a smile spreading across his face, "The last time I saw you was ten years ago before you left to train on your own, Its good to see you again."

Getting out of bed Tiger walked over to Shifu, standing before his master he bowed before him as a sign of respect. "Yes Master Shifu I have returned its good to see you again.

"You were seventeen when you left and now you return to us ten years wiser. "Come it's now time for dinner."

As Tiger entered the dining room with Shifu the many wonderful smells of the food on table entered his nostrils. His mouth began to water as he sat down next to Shifu, helping himself to some dumplings and fried rice Tiger began to eat.

Tigress meanwhile was finding it difficult to concentrate on eating as she caught herself casting glances in Tigers general direction, admiring his chiseled body and his piercing jade eyes, his rippling muscles evident. I wonder what he has been up to these past ten years she thought. She was surprised at how much she really had missed him, happiness bubbled up inside of her as dinner continued and the banter became light and cheery as Tiger entertained them with his recollections of the past ten years.

"I studied to become a florist," said Tiger with gusto, "It's not as easy as it seems you have to be able to create all kinds of complex arrangements."

Admiration bubbled within Tigress, something that called to her and awakened her curiosity as if there was some new part of his character, some small trait that hadn't existed before. The way he smiled, the way he talked and held himself hinted at something gentle behind his firm exterior, something that drew her back to their friendship before, long summer days spent training. Days that had seemed so full and long and yet so distant from now.

Sitting on the paned rooftops and looking out at the market, climbing trees together and riding out the occasional storm as they pretended that they were pirates out at sea. Him always being there to comfort her when she had been hurt or when training hadn't gone well. He'd been there to tend to her crack stiff knuckles, her bruises and her battered body after a bout with their master.

It was like a mist when he left, his departure seeming to block off a section of her past, her not knowing where he was or what he was doing and the long days since with only herself to lean on brought a pang of guilt to her.

He wasn't supposed to have to lift her up every time she felt down, in fact she hated the thought of being weak, laying her troubles at his feet.

Still...still she longed to. She had longed to have someone, anyone there to confide in, somewhere there to protect her even though she was seen as the strong, always pushed aside and told that warriors didn't cry, that warriors had to stand for themselves and those they protected.

Should she Tigress have to do it all of the time, be the one, never with someone who would offer to listen instead of throwing everything at her...the hardcore, the rock without feelings?

She growled to herself, a silent unnoticed tear running down her striped face, weeping down a thin trail to fall from her chin as she smiled.

He was here and maybe things wouldn't be the same, maybe she couldn't expect what she had come to cherish before all those years ago, when they had been cubs and he had been that caring friend with twinkling green eyes that whispered to her mind that he cared, let her know that he would be the one out of all of the people she had come to know that would stand apart and offer her the freedom to find that tamed timid beast behind the nearly impenetrable walls she had set up. Find that part of herself and be free to soar up and up, possibilities endless with a spirit no longer burdened by another task, quest or solution for all who depended on her.

A simple friendship...the most beautiful thing in her world, a friendship like they had experienced as children she realised was all that she wanted like she had never wanted anything else before.

Tigress hoped that this would be possible and yet she cowered at the sight of him, her heart pounding with uncertainty. He was different somehow, she could sense it. Would he want to be her friend again? Why was she so flustered? Why with him, why was something so simple and trivial laying so heavily on her mind?

For now her mask was on, a barrier between herself and the outside world, the table of friends before her. A mask that kept her from betraying herself.

Who would think to ask at her silence anyway, they probably would just pass it off as her being stoic, the hard one, just surveying and measuring and calculating as she always had.

"That sounds quite interesting Tiger," chirped Mantis in a teasing tone of voice, "I know who to talk to regarding flower arrangements."

Tiger couldn't help but chuckle, a smile crossing his face as continued to eat. Looking around the table Tiger noticed the absence of the Dragon Warrior, the one person he had wanted to meet since he had arrived at the Jade Palace.

"Where is the Dragon Warrior?" he asked curiously, "I thought he would be joining us for dinner."

"He's spending time with his dad at the noodle shop," said Monkey. "I think he said he would back tomorrow afternoon."

"Thats perfect I will make sure to greet him when he returns," replied Tiger with a smile. He had always wanted to meet the Dragon Warrior and now at long last he would have his opportunity.

"Po is a really nice guy I'm sure you guys will get along great." said Crane casting his friend a reassuring glance. "Besides he would be honored to meet someone of your reputation."

"I hope so," replied Tiger "I just worry about making a fool of myself."

"Don't worry Tiger just be yourself and everything will be ok." said Viper with a knowing smile.

"Thanks Viper I feel alot better now." replied Tiger, "You're right I just need to be myself.

A little while later the chatter and the banter began to die down as everyone finished their meals and began to turn in for the evening.

"Goodnight Tiger I hope you sleep well," called out Viper as she headed for her chambers.

"Goodnight Viper," said Tiger as he watched her and the others head to bed.

As soon as the others were gone Tiger decided to turn in for the night himself. The halls of the Jade Palace were dark and brooding like the edges of slumber right before a dream, as Tiger walked to his chambers he couldn't help but feel thrilled to be back.

As he entered his old room, he noticed everything was still where he had left it before. Walking over to his old desk he noticed something that harkened back to the days before he had left, something that kindled memories, dear moments spent with his master and the Five. It was a painting of them and Shifu during the annual harvest festival in Tigers village.

Memories of the festival came flooding back to Tiger as he gazed upon the picture, everyone had been in good spirits that night, Monkey had climbed on Cranes back wanting a piggy back ride, Crane had been trying to see the fireworks finding it quite difficult with Monkey's hands over his eyes, Viper had curled around Tiger's leg, Tiger had been tugging on Shifu's ears, Mantis had been sitting on Cranes head watching the fireworks and Tigress was watching the fireworks as well a smile forming her face.

As Tiger looked over the painting his gaze fell upon Tigress. As memories of their childhood came flooding back to him, he wondered if perhaps she would like to be friends again. During dinner he had sensed something different about her, strict, removed and not as open as before. It seemed that she had retreated into herself, leaving behind the world and him along with it. He hoped he could bring out the person he once knew as a child, if he could break down the barriers she had put up around herself maybe just maybe he would be able to find that friend he once had.

Maybe I should get to sleep, he thought to himself as he strode over to his mat. Kneeling down he arranged his pillows, patting down to become accustomed to the fabric once again. After a few minutes of getting comfortable, Tiger laid his head on his pillow and closed his eyes. His mind began to race with thoughts of Tigress causing him to toss and turn with a slight growl.

He opened his eyes realizing that with his mind racing being able to sleep would be next to impossible. Maybe I should take a walk, he thought to himself .

He made his way through the dark and deserted hallways to the front gate of the Jade Palace, pushing it open Tiger walked through the courtyard to the top of the stairs leading up to the Palace itself. The view from the top was breathtaking, waves of silver light from the moon above bounced off the mountains bathing the village below in a circle of light.

" So you couldn't sleep either Tiger?" asked Tigress coming to stand beside him.

"No," he replied " I've just had a lot of things on my mind lately."

"Anyways I need to talk to you about that fight with Chan," said Tigress casting a stern glance in Tigers direction, " What you did was reckless and irresponsible if we had worked together instead of you rushing headlong into the fight we could have won."

"You're right," replied Tiger " I was reckless , I thought I could handle Chan on my own but he defeated me without even drawing his sword." Tiger growled the memory of his defeat at the hands of Chan still fresh in his mind. " I noticed some things during our fight, his fighting style consists of deception and trickery that he uses to create an opening and then he strikes."

"Opponents like that are arrogant and overconfident," said Tigress "You have to use their overconfidence against them."

"Indeed," replied Tiger looking at Tigress with a smile.

"Tigress there's something I have to tell you," said Tiger taking her paws into his. Looking into her eyes he was overcome with happiness, his heart pounding in his chest he smiled sheepishly as a faint crimson blush covered his cheeks.

"What is it that you want to tell me?" asked Tigress, her heart skipped a beat as she gazed into his eyes hoping that maybe just maybe he would utter the words that she had longed to hear, that they would be friends again and that at long last she would have to someone confide in.

"Tigress I have feelings for you," said Tiger "I want you to know that I will treat you with the honor and respect you deserve and that I will always be there if you should ever need someone to talk to.

"Tiger I have feelings for you too," replied Tigress, this was better than she could have ever dreamed, he did indeed want to be friends again, only this time was different he had feelings for her. She pulled him closer to her and the two of them shared a passionate kiss, it was like they were the only ones that existed at that moment, as if the stars had aligned for this life changing experience to play itself out.

Putting his arms around her Tiger began to purr happily, this night was turning out to be the best night of his life and he knew as it progressed things would only get better.

Looking into her eyes Tiger could sense something within her, that maybe she wanted this time together and she would be okay with whatever happened. He had wanted this time together with her and now at long last it was within reach.

Tigress's heart skipped a beat as Tiger looked into her eyes, she had always longed for someone to confide in and now at long last she had that someone. Gazing into Tiger's eyes she purred happily as she realized that he wanted the same thing she did, he wanted this time together just as much and that he too would be okay with what was to come.

Electric currents of emotion pulsed through the atmosphere between them ready to strike and lead them, unspoken hunger rising up and flashing between them. The lust bubbling up within them like a geyser of desire.

Tigress purred as she wrapped her arms around Tiger, "Tiger when we were cubs you were always there to make me feel better if training had gone bad or if I had gotten hurt you were always there to tend to my injuries, you made me feel special and now it's my turn to be there for you."

"Tigress I love you and I will always be there for you," growled Tiger affectionately. Wrapping his arms around her Tiger began to run one of his claws up and down Tigress's neckline, a sigh of contentment came forth from Tigress as his claw passed over the sensitive parts causing her to shiver, he chuckled and gazing into her eyes he realized just how lucky he was that they were now sharing this time together with each other.

"Tiger let's make this night one we will both remember for a long time," growled Tigress lovingly as she began to undo her robe.

She tossed him a lustful glance as she cast it aside and began to unwind the bandages that held her bust up and out of the way while she trained. Her ample breasts swayed as she stretched and her pert nipples stood out prominently among the ocean of white fluffy fur that covered her well toned stomach and chest.

His eyes followed the trail of white fur down to her inner thighs, the fur smoothing out and melding with stripes. However what really captured his attention was the fur just below her navel, her belly swirling down in a natural pattern, pronounced by her mound where the slightest bit of dark pink showed moving ever so slightly at the stimulation of the night air.

It glistened with a bit of her excitement as her scent wafted to his nostrils coaxing him further along the urges within his mind.

Sliding past her lower garments she kept one foot steady while coyly slipping out of it and raising one of her legs to rub along her hamstrings with her toes, exposing the soft black pads to him.

Unexpectedly and without any warning she spun around and slashed his garments, her claws shredding through the material that fell away leaving him exposed before he could move a muscle. Shocked he looked from himself to her and back again, Tigress winking at him and allowing herself to giggle at his numb plussed expression.

It took a moment to register what had happened. Then, he growled, possessively. His muzzle wrinkling as he tasted the air around her and slowly padded up behind her until he hugged her to him nibbling along her neck as she leaned back into him, his paws questing until they fell lower dipping past her nether lips and earning a pleasured moan from her throat.

Leaning back she dragged her tongue with long slow precision over his nose, her breath sweet but strong, telling him all that he needed to know. This was far beyond the friendship that they had once shared. This was instinct in it's purest form, a beast that lived within them both that until now hadn't been sated....

Ever so slightly he kisses down to her shoulders, along her spine bending his knees until he knelt and she turned an amused smile plastered on her face.

"I never thought I'd be doing this...or" she admitted, "allowing this..."

Tiger returned her smile though he only nodded, not wanting to weigh down this moment with his words he held her smooth hips within his paws, enjoying the sleek feeling of her along his pads, his whiskers twitching as he gave her a lick along the edges of her skin, tracing small circles in her pelt with his hands and tracing things of he knew not what. Again he licked but this time he pulled her glistening vulva open to reveal her wetness to him in all of it's bounty, her female juices leaking onto his tongue as he gently plunged in, his muscle creating friction along her smooth tunnel which winked and pulsed as she hissed and dug her claws into the rock just behind them.

It was unlike anything that he had ever experienced, anything that he had ever tasted before, lush, hot sticky liquid from her pooling and mixing with his own saliva as he delved deeper, thoroughly engrossed in his ministrations to her quivering mound.

She arched her back and cried out, flexing around him and shaking her toes curling. Now he had her, truly knew that this moment was his, this night was one that he would remember beyond any other. His thumb soon stroked above his tongue at that place where she was most sensitive, the nub of flesh that was her most vulnerable and most telling center of bliss. He teased it mercilessly, rolling his finger again and again against it while gently using his lips to kiss and caress her libia, her hood and all that lay beyond.

"Ohhhhh! Tiger! Ahhhh" she panted breathlessly.

He dove on doggedly relishing her sighs, her whimpering, the adorable contortions of her face as it twisted from mindblowing expression to another as a trail of drool escaped her mouth to drip along his forehead. Tiger didn't mind, if anything it pushed him to drive her harder, to increase his fervor until her body finally gave in and she moaned before her voice carried and rose to a growl that was a pitch higher then her usual low rumbles.

It was deeper and more exonerating, and as for the rewards....nothing to scoff at in the least!

When it hit she spread her legs further apart even as she squeezed down on his tongue with surprising force, inner muscles rippling and congealing, pulling his tongue deeper and deeper as she washed him with her flavor, musky and potent, her very female juices causing an audible dripping as he drunk with rapture, some of it falling in rivulets down his chin.

"Wow" he thought to himself as she continued spasming, her delightful orgasm dying down after a few heavenly moments..."if it feels that way on my tongue...imagine what it could feel like with...with something else!"

He blushed at the thought but also wanted it more then anything he had ever wanted before.

"That....that was incredible!" she purred. "I didn't know that I could feel like that! Thank you!"

"It's a new technique" he replied roguishly winking at her, his tail brushing along one of her legs. "We can stop if you feel like we've done enough but I would count myself the luckiest man in China if you would want to.....

He trailed off seeing the primal hungry in her amber eyes.

He knew even as they shared unspoken communication that she had given him her approval to delve on into this new territory by her side.

Purring contentedly Tiger sat down behind Tigress where she had settled herself on the smooth lawn and began to nibble her neck, a soft sigh of delight escaped her as he worked his magic.

His paws wondered down her toned chest until they brushed against her breasts, he gave her nipples a gentle squeeze, his tongue meanwhile danced across her chest her rich flavor making his taste buds tingle.

Purring happily Tiger picked Tigress up and placed her on his lap, a soft moan of pleasure escaped him as she began to grind her moist mound against his sheath. The pleasure coursed through his loins like a river, his tip poked out glimmering with pre and each pleasurable throb coaxed more of his cock out until it had reached a considerable size.

Tigress gazed upon his cock in wonder she wanted nothing more then for him to put it inside her moist canyon and have some fun, but fear began to creep within her this was her first time and she knew full well of the pain that was to come. She looked into her lovers jade eyes with a fearful look on her face. She hoped that he would understand and comfort her like he always had in the past.

"Is something wrong? Are you alright."

Unspoken agitation curved her features up and she mewled in her throat quivering slightly in his arms.

When she didn't answer he eased his nose to one of her cheeks breathing in her scent and savoring it in case what he said next changed fate and made her recant in allowing his proximity to her. How alive he felt in that moment.

Leaning up to speak in her he whispered; "Tigress...I never would ask anything of you that you can't do, or anything that would take time for you to become more at peace with. If you want to wait or if now isn't a time when you feel you can give yourself to me...in this way...like this" he wrapped his arms around her in a hug, "then we can wait...as long as you need to."

It was hard to say and his heart beat fast in his chest as the air crackled and then stopped, holding it's breath much as he was in anticipation of her answer.

"I am not used to feeling fear" she began her whiskers drooping and her ears laid back against her head in shame. "But...I...." she stopped and when next she spoke her voice shook with emotion, her eyes bleary with unshed tears. "I admit I am afraid of this...I don't know what to expect of you and....of..of myself."

"But...I want this" she added in whisper. "I want this more then I've ever wanted anything in my life."

Studying her carefully Tiger growled, rumbling as he nuzzled her.

"Are you sure that you do" he asked softly?

"Yes...yes" she meowed gulping and in that moment, with all of her vulnerability laid bare, all of her doubts and with the ultimate trust she was laying at his feet that there was no question any longer in his heart that he truly, deeply loved her.

"It will hurt in the beginning" he admitted sullenly adding, "but I promise...the pleasure will more then make up for the pain. And I will be attentive to your every need."

"Thank you" Tigress said relief clear in her tone. "I need to take this slow..at least at first...."

He nodded.

Gathering a deep breath she shivered and then slowly she encased him, hissing as his penis slid into her depths with a noisy shrlop only ascended by her first initial gasp of pain. Her walls contracted and fluids dripped down him, causing him to exclaim as well. Rising slightly she took a few moments to revive and then she plunged down on him again this time her cry one of jubilation as blood ran down his shaft, one small stream that signified her taken virginity. Gratitude that he hadn't hurt her welled up in his chest and he groaned appreciatively as she began riding him.

Tigress began purring as she quickened her pace on his cock, her tunnel pulsing and squeezing down on his member, she felt so alive in this moment she wished it would never end, "This feels wonderful," she exclaimed as she looked back at Tiger with a pleased look on her face.

Tiger slowly thrusted into her moist depths, the feeling of her warm moist walls clamping down on his cock coupled with the vibrations from her purring increased the pleasure he was feeling. Ohhh Tigress he groaned as he quickened his trusting.

A little little whle later the two felines were nearing their limits.

"Ohhh Tigress I'm about to cum," moaned Tiger, as he felt his balls churn.

"Fill me with that hot tiger cum of yours baby," cooed Tigress.

With a grunt and a cry the two felines reached their climax shouting each others names and sighing happily the two rode out their orgasms. It truly was a night to remember for both.