Chapter 4: Running Away
A few hours later, after overharing that Tai Lung is the killer of Musaki's parents, Tigress confronted Musaki about the tragic memory. She pounded on the door and Musaki answered it and asked, "Can you knock the door a little softer, please?"
"You think I'm stupid." said Tigress.
"Excuse me?" asked Musaki, confusedly.
"You think you know Tai Lung is the one that killed your parents and didn't tell us about it. Are you on his side?" asked Tigress.
"Okay, here's the thing. I wasn't on his side. I was too young and two, I was the witness. They put me somewhere safe where he can't get to me. So, how can that make me the bad guy?" said Musaki.
"Shut up, you. If you think we're gonna fall for your little tricks, think again." said Tigress.
"What trick am I pulling? You can ask Crane, Viper and Mantis. They understand me." Musaki said.
"Like I'm gonna pull for your tricks. You know you don't belong here. You never did in the first place." said Tigress.
Musaki stared at her and said, "Bitter-nutcased jealous tiger say what?"
"You heard me." said Tigress.
"I'm gonna pretend I didn't hear any of your bullcrap on that big, yappin' mouth of yours at all because you are so jealous of me since I've been here. You just gotta learn to deal with it." said Musaki.
"You're putting us in a dangerous situation." said Tigress.
"How am I doing that? Do I insult you?" asked Musaki.
"No." said Tigress.
"Do I insult your friends, your master?"
"Not really."
"Then, what's the problem?" asked Musaki.
"Because the killer who killed your parents is Tai Lung and you didn't tell us." said Tigress.
"Because I didn't know who it was, but now I remember. It was a long time ago. He was gonna kill me, but some other guys stopped him. That's all I remember. I'm, like, serious, okay?" Musaki explained.
"Like I'll believe that." said Tigress, angrily.
"Believe it or not, it's true. All the other stuff you say, they're lies." said Musaki.
"I will not stand here and being called a liar to a little liar like you." said Tigress.
"I don't lie. I'm completely honest, 100% percent. All you do is make snooty, insulting comments, miss thing." said Musaki.
"That's really helpful. I'm glad to know you can control your emotions. You never get angry." said Tigress.
"Well, at least I ain't got some anger issues. You're too - and selfish and you make all the other animals sick, starting with me." said Musaki.
"Okay, that's it! I've had it with you!" screamed Tigress.
She pulled out her claws and scratched half of Musaki's face and she punched him in the face. Musaki screamed loudly and he punched her back. She got into Musaki's face and punched him, scratched him and flipped him down to the floor. He laid on the floor and she kicked him and bit him and punched him hard. Musaki kept screaming louder and louder until Crane, Monkey, Viper, Mantis, Po and Shifu saw the entire fight.
Crane tried to stop her, but she pushed him down. She kept fighting him and the rest of the animals stopped her, but Tigress shoved them away. Then, Shifu stopped her with a big snap. He came to her, but she shoved him off. Shifu was being extremely furious and then stomped on her tail. Po ran to him and he asked, "Are you okay?"
Po saw the cuts and bruises all over Musaki. He turned to Tigress and said, "What were you thinking?"
"I was thinking that's what he deserved for trying to deceive us." said Tigress.
"What do you mean by that?" asked Shifu.
"He told us that Tai Lung killed his parents. He didn't know it when he was a kid, but now he knows." said Crane.
"Why didn't you tell us about it?" asked Monkey.
"Because I was afraid that you would be against me and no one would understand me." said Musaki.
"Don't listen to him! The brat lies." said Tigress.
"Tigress!" exclaimed Shifu.
"Well, he is! Don't let him hypnotize you!" exclaimed Tigress.
"What does that supposed to mean?!" exclaimed Crane.
"We all know that he's been giving you all attention because he's new here, but you focus on him, you guys are too stupid and ignorant to even see that. So far, we should kick him out of the Jade Palace." said Tigress.
"Watch it, Tigress!" exclaimed Mantis.
"You watch it! I've had enough of you taking his side!" she screamed. Then, came to Musaki to mess him up, but Musaki stopped her by grabbing her hand and said, "That's enough! Stop fighting! I've already had enough drama in my childhood and I don't want to hear it from you guys!"
"Why don't you just head back to Tai Lung's side? We don't care about you, anyway." said Tigress.
"SHUT UP! I am fed up with you and your comments about me! Just leave me alone!" Musaki screamed, as he walked away from the situation and went back in his room for a little sanctuary and peace. Leaving the others a bit shocked. Shifu stared at Tigress and said, "Musaki has been here for weeks and we've been treating him like family. Why are you making it so hard?"
"Because he'll never belong. He's an outsider, but you're just too brain-dead to understand." said Tigress.
"Tigress, I think you're being jealous of him." said Shifu.
"Since when?" asked Tigress.
"Since he came here. You never gave him a chance." said Crane.
"He's like one of us." said Mantis.
"Don't make me kill you all. Why can't you take my side for once?" asked Tigress.
"We don't take sides." said Shifu.
"Says who?" asked Tigress.
"Says me." said Shifu.
"One question, Tigress: who wants more attention, him or you? We like this kid and he's awesome to be with." said Po.
"You don't understand, Po." said Tigress.
"I do understand. That's your problem. You never listen to anyone. You always think about yourself. Everything revolves around you. Why can't you give him a chance?" asked Po.
Musaki was curled in a bowl, crying for a few minutes. He coudln't take anymore of Tigress' negativity. He hears music in the background and decides he's gonna run away from home because it's too much conflict and drama. He sees a Tigress action figure and picks it up, being mad and starts singing along.
I don't care what you talkin' 'bout, baby
I don't care what you say
Don't you come walkin' beggin' back, mama
I don't care anyway
Time after time, I gave you all of my money
No excuses to make
Ain't no mountain that I can climb, baby
All is going my way
'Cause there's a time when you're right
And you know you must fight
Who's laughing, baby
Don't you know
And there's the choice that we make
And this choice we must take
Who's laughing, baby
So just leave me alone
Leave me alone
(Leave me alone)
(Leave me alone)
Leave me alone
(Leave me alone)
(Leave me alone
(Leave me alone)
Leave me alone-stop it!
Just stop doggin' me around
Musaki bit off Tigress' action figure head and spat it out and threw the doll on the floor. Then, he got all of his stuff and started to pack while he's singing.
There was a time I used to say, 'Girl, I need you'
But who is sorry now
You really hurt me, you just took and deceived me
Now who is sorry now
You got a way of making me feel so sorry
I found out right away
Don't you come walkin' beggin', I ain't lovin' you
Don't you get in my way
Cause there's a time when you're right
And you know you must fight
Who's laughing, baby
Don't you know?
And there's a choice that we make
And this choice you must take
Who's laughing, baby?
So just leave me alone
Leave me alone
(Leave me alone)
(Leave me alone)
Leave me alone
(Leave me alone)
(Leave me alone)
(Leave me alone)
Stop it!
Just stop
doggin' me around
After packing his things, he left out of his room and walked out of the palace and then turned back to the Furious Five's rooms and realizing one of them will miss him, except Tigress, cause she doesn't care about him and went outside as he started singing.
Cause there's a time when you're right
And you know you must fight
Who's laughing, baby?
Don't you know, ?
It's the choice that we make
And this choice you must take
Who's laughin' baby
So just leave me alone
Leave me alone
(Leave me alone)
(Leave me alone)
Leave me alone
Leave me alone
(Leave me alone)
(Leave me alone)
(Leave me alone)
Stop it!
Just stop doggin' me around
Leave me alone
Leave me alone
(Leave me alone)
(Leave me alone)
Leave me alone
(Leave me alone)
Leave me alone-stop it!
Just stop doggin' me around
Don't come beggin' me
Don't come beggin'
Don't come lovin' me
Don't come beggin'
I need you
I don't want it
I don't...
I don't...
I don't...
I... I..., Aaow!
Hee-hee!
Don't come beggin' me
Don't come beggin'
Don't come lovin' me
Don't come beggin'
I need you
I don't want it
I don't need it
Musaki sighed and looked back on the palace, his home. He felt as if he wasn't wanted here because of Tigress. So he went off to a place where he can spend the night. He walked across China and saw Mr. Ping standing behind him. He said, "You okay?"
He turned around and said, "I am."
"Want to spend the night at my place?" he asked.
"Yeah, sure." said Musaki.
Musaki slept in Po's room and a few hours later, he had a dream that make sense to him.
Musaki walked around a forest and said, "Where am I? Where is everybody?"
A voice came from behind and said, "I've heard some good things about you, Musaki."
"Who are you?" asked Musaki.
Then there came an old, wise turtle who was willing to help seek in guidance for him. He turned around and recognized him. He asked, "Master Oogway?"
"That's me." said Oogway.
"Everyone thought you were ." said Musaki.
"I am never . I see that you were running away from the Furious Five. Any problems?" asked Oogway.
"One problem: Tigress. That chick can't stand me. She makes me feel like an outsider to them." said Musaki.
"She's just not used to you. You should at least give her a chance. I've also heard about your parents being killed by Tai Lung. You need some comfort, guidance and advice from everyone around the palace. Running away isn't gonna help solve anything. You just need to give time to heal your pain and you should look to them for guidance." said Oogway.
"I'll do what you say. I like all of them and they're like family to me. I've been so lonely throughout my life and they like me so much. I think I should go back." said Musaki.
"That's right." said Oogway.
"Thanks, Oogway." said Musaki.
"Tell Shifu I said, 'hi' for me." said Oogway.
"Will do." said Musaki.
The next morning, Musaki woke up and decided to go back to the Jade Palace to stay with the other animals. He walked downstairs and saw Mr. Ping. He came to him and said, "Thanks for letting me spend the night here."
"You're welcome." said Mr. Ping.
"I'll tell Po to say for you. See you 'round." said Musaki.
"Sure you can't stay for breakfast?" asked Mr. Ping.
"Maybe I'll take some noodles to go." said Musaki.
Mr. Ping offers him some noodles and he's on his way back to the palace until a few hours later, he got lost along the way. Later on, he was walking across the snow and got frozen and fell down on the snow and gained unconciousness for hours.
The song was from Michael Jackson called "Leave Me Alone." Nothing like an angry song to put in a moment like this. LOL!