Musaki's Past
by: Terrell James
Chapter 1: Late-Night Conversin'
Musaki woke up from a tragic nightmare that he had lived in since he was a kid. His parents tragic has really took a toll on him. Then, came a knock on the door and a voice came in, saying, "You okay over there?"
Musaki said, "Not really."
The door opens and it was Crane. He came in to see how Musaki's doing.
"Heard you scream. Is there something you want to talk about?" he asks.
He looked kinda nervous and said, "I have that dream again."
"What, about your parents?" Crane asked.
Saki sighed and said, "Yeah, that. Somehow, I can't seem to get this out of my mind. I know that happened years ago, but I just can't forget it."
Crane sighed and said, "Oh, dear. You kinda lived a tough life, did you?"
Musaki nodded his head and Crane said, "You've been living here for several weeks and you're already like family to us. To me, considering you and Po, made the Furious Five feel like the Stronger Seven."
"I'm actually flattered by that comment." said Musaki.
Crane chuckles and said, "Well, like I said, if there's anything you need or someone to talk to, just come to me, Mantis, Viper, Monkey, Shifu and Po. I know you've been uncomfortable around Tigress a little, but you'll try to get along."
"I hope so, because we've been friends for a while, but then turned into enemies again, and I can't seem to get off this stupid rollercoaster ride." said Musaki.
"Don't worry. You'll be okay, Lil' Saki. If you need me, my room is three and a ha lf doors away from here." said Crane.
"Thanks, man. You rock." said Musaki.
Crane left the room, leaving Musaki feeling contented and a little moody, but in a good way. He sung a little song that he wrote while he still grieved about his parents.
I wanted to be like you
I wanted everything
So I tried to be like you
And I got swept away
I didn't know that it was so cold
And you needed someone
to show you the way
So I took your hand and we figured out
That when the time comes
I'd take you away
If you want to
I can save you
I can take you away from here
So lonely inside
So busy out there
And all you wanted
was somebody who cares
I'm sinking slowly
So hurry hold me
Your hand is all I have to keep me hanging on
Please can you tell me
So I can finally see
Where you go when you're gone
If you want to
I can save you
I can take you away from here
So lonely inside
So busy out there
And all you wanted
was somebody who cares
All you wanted was
somebody who cares
If you need me, you know I'll be there
Oh, yeah
If you want to
I can save you
I can take you away from here
So lonely inside
So busy out there
And all you wanted
was somebody who cares
If you want to
I can save you
I can take you away from here
So lonely inside
So busy out there
And all you wanted
was somebody who cares
Please can you tell me
So I can finally see
Where you go when you're gone
Musaki sighed mournfully and still often thinks about his parents and then he heard a voice that said, "Whoa, now that's impressive."
He turned around and noticed that it was Mantis. He asked, "How long have you been standing there?"
"Just long enough for 2 1/2 minutes when you woke me up with your singing." he said.
"Oh, I didn't realize you were up. I'm sorry." said Musaki.
"No, no, no. I thought it was awesome." said Mantis.
Musaki scoffed and said, "Yeah, right. You're just saying that."
"Well, not really, but it is pretty good. You wrote that?" said Mantis.
"I wrote it a few years ago hoping it will help me ease my pain." Musaki explained.
"I understand how you feel. How would I make a stupid comment about you? You're very spirited and so full of life. I think you're fit as part of our family." said Mantis.
"Thanks, Mantis. You rock." said Musaki.
Mantis chuckled and said, "Thank you."
"No probs. Good night."
"Night, Lil' Saki."
Mantis left the room and Musaki went back to bed hoping to catch some sleep for a while.
That song was from Michelle Branch called "All You Wanted." Thought it should add to the story.