We start off with the Dragon Warrior's thoughts on Musaki.


Chapter 1: Po

Interviewer: (sees Po coming in) Hello, Dragon Warrior. Glad you could make it.

Po: (shakes hand) Thanks. Uh...where do I sit?

Interviewer: This chair will do fine.

Po: All right. (sits down on the chair, then sighs) This feels comfortable here.

Interviewer: Glad you like it.

Po: Yeah, it makes my butt cheeks feel so toasty and warm rather than sitting in hard stuff.

Interviewer: (sits down, then chuckles) Yeah, I see...anyway, I'm gonna ask you a few questions about Musaki and how he became such an important part in your life.

Po: We're talking about Lil' Saki?

Interviewer: Yeah, that's what we're here for.

Po: Awesome. Well...here's what I have to say about him; he's the coolest, awesomest and the best person you could ever meet.

Interviewer: I haven't begun the questions yet.

Po: (clears throat) Oh, sorry.

Interviewer: Okay, since you've given a description on him, how did you two meet?

Po: Man, it was so long ago, yet it feels like yesterday. Um...it all started when I was walked to the Peach Tree to gorge some peaches. Just as I came in, I saw this little kid sitting there, looking at the sky. What caught my surprise is that he's a panda, just like me. Only he's skinny and kinda small-ish. I wanted to get to know him a little bit and he was really shy. At first, it didn't seem like he would talk at all, but after he told me about what happened to his parents and everything...I felt sorry for him. I really wanted to have him as my little brother and I got that wish when Shifu told us that he was gonna live there. And that's pretty much how we met.

Interviewer: Did you grow used to him?

Po: Aw, yeah! He's like really cool if you get to know him well. He told me that he looks up to me because he's the same species and it was like, 'that's so cool!' that he's a fan of me! You know, he's just that awesome.

Interviewer: Were you aware of his kung-fu skills?

Po: Yep. Shifu told him that he wants to see what he's got and when he brought in his skills to show us...that's when I knew that this kid had something. I don't know how he kept himself going after what happened to his parents, but the kid is really strong.

Interviewer: When you found out about his parents being killed by Tai Lung, what was the first thing on your mind?

Po: As I said, I felt really sorry for him. You know, his parents didn't deserve what had happened. Nobody deserved that. Not even Saki. I mean, I thought that he would be like upset, angry and just sad after going through something like this, but he's the exact opposite. He's friendly, nice, caring and an all-around easy-going guy.

Interviewer: When did you see a change in Musaki as he got older?

Po: His kung-fu. It was like 2 or 3 years since he was in the Jade Palace and I've noticed that he's geting more stronger, more focused and very much like a skilled fighter. I knew he was a force to be reckoned with, but he's still the same down-to-earth person that I met from day one.

Interviewer: How did you react when you met Musaki's living relatives?

Po: I was completely surprised. I had no idea Musaki had that many relatives. Both from his mom's side and dad's side. He's a part of our family and he's trying to let us be a part of his. I mean, it's really awesome of him. He's just that giving.

Interviewer: Where would you see him in 5 or 10 years from now?

Po: The way he's going...he's gonna be a master by the time he's like 20 or something. He'll be like...legend. But Musaki has told me that he doesn't really care for gaining China's fame and glory and just wants to be a great person that's not all too wrapped up on what kung-fu is and he doesn't want to lose sight of what he has that got him there. And I can't blame him for that. Whatever he's gonna do, I'll always be proud of him.

Interviewer: You and Musaki have been very close to each other. What do you guys normally do besides kung-fu?

Po: Um...we hang out and he always comes to the Noodle Shop, where I also work...and often times, when Shifu assigns me on a mission, he tags along. I could notice that Tigress was a little jealous of Musaki whenever he gets to go, but I don't ask her about it. In some trips, we always hang around the campfire, just talk and things like that and we share a tent...although I accidently place my butt on his face. (chuckles embarassedly)

Interviewer: Should I even ask how often?

Po: Uhhhhhhhh...no. That's just...

Interviewer: I understand. Ahem, so...if Musaki decides to leave the Jade Palce one day, would you feel happy or sad?

Po: Well...at first, I would be kinda sad for him to leave the Jade Palace because we've grown so close to each other and I would never want it to end because he's like my little brother. But then again, I would really understand his reason and I'll always respect his wishes. He knows that he will always have a home and a family he can come home to.

Interviewer: Here's the last question; if you met Musaki's parents, what would you say to them?

Po: To Musaki's mom and dad...thanks for bringing someone like Musaki in this world and for saving his life. If you guys didn't risk your lives for him, we wouldn't have had that brotherhood connection that we have. I know you must be very proud of him now...like me.

Interviewer: Spoken like a good brother. Well, thanks Po.

Po: You're welcome. (stands up and shakes the interviewer's hand)

Interviewer: (departs)

Po: (leaves the room, then hears his stomach gurgling and heading down to his butt) Oh...man, I gotta take a panda poop. (sprints)


Next up...Master Shifu gives his thoughts on Musaki.