A heartwarming moment between Shifu and Musaki. It's gonna be emotional and heartwarming.


Chapter 12: Shifu's Concern

After his bath and that crazy conversation between Crane, Tigress and Po back there, Shifu followed Musaki to his room and as he went inside, all he could see are candles and stuff. He didn't know what he was in for, but he was thinking, 'Let's get this over with.'

Then, Shifu sat down and looked at Musaki and he said, "Please present yourself to me."

He did what he said and stopped where he could actually see him. Then, he said, "Kneel down."

Musaki didn't know what to think, but he kneeled down his knees to the ground anyway and Shifu did the same as well. There was a short pause and Shifu said, "You do realize that you could've at least tell us where you went, instead of running off, especially in weather like this."

"As I said, it wasn't raining when I came to the Pool of Sacred Tears or whatever the heck it was."

"The Pool of Sacred Tears became the birthplace of kung-fu."

Musaki's jaw widened and said, "Wow, really?"

"Yes. Master Oogway made kung-fu history and it unraveled the mysteries of harmony and focus. To this day, kung-fu has been used for self-confidence and it's an excellence of self."

"Cool. I admire Oogway for what he did, even though I haven't seen the guy yet."

Shifu frowned a little and said, "Well, you could feel his prescence everywhere you go. Before Po was the Dragon Warrior, he died."

Musaki blinked his eyes twice and didn't realize that the one that brought kung-fu to the world would pass away. He looked at Shifu and said, "I'm sorry that happened."

"He was my master....and like a father to me."

"He really meant a lot to you, didn't he?"

"Like anything in the world."

"Let's sum it up. What did you want to talk to me about?"

Shifu sighed and said, "When Po told me you were missing, I could imagine the most horrible things that happened to you. I thought you were gone, kidnapped, disappeared or even worse, dead. I was so afraid that something might happen to you and I'm not there. It's like I'm responsible for you or whatever the case may be."

"But nothing did happen to me." Musaki said.

"I know. But, what I'm saying is, if something could've happened to you, I don't know what I'd do. But I would really feel a sense of guilt and remorse if I wasn't there to protect you and I would never forgive myself for that....just like I could've when I lost....my own son."

"You....lost your son?"

Shifu puts his hand over his eyes, because he had a sense to get misty-eyed anyway, and sighed heavily and told him, "This is what's so important for me to tell you and I knew it would catch up to me."

"Can you tell me, anyway, because I'm starting to sense that I can't understand what you're trying to say. Just....tell me about it."

He uncovered his eyes and sighed really hard and told him, "It was a long time ago. There was this baby snow leopard in my home and I was the only one that had to care for him, like he was my own. When he got into training, I could see that he could be destined for greatness. So, I trained Tai Lung for so long and I thought that he could do no harm. He had some kinda of power that he could do kung-fu really well and that made him really unstoppable. Everyone else looked the other way with his talents, but I never listened to them, because he's good at kung-fu."

"So...what happened to Tai Lung?"

"Then, comes the worst part; not giving him the Dragon Scroll. I always thought that he worked hard to achieve what he deserves, but then Oogway told me that his heart would be very dark if he ever got the scroll. So, even though I disagree with that, I had to go with what he said. I didn't give him the Dragon Scroll and Tai Lung went berserk. He ended up destroying half of the city and I couldn't do anything about it, because I created this monster myself with my own pride. It just blinded me and I never even noticed it until the guards of Chor-Gom prison took him away. That really hurt me inside, but it was what I had to do. After that, I just couldn't undo what I've done. When I formed the Furious Five, I became too strict and somehow became a little critical to them, but they tried their hardest. Until Po came around, at first, I really didn't want him here, but Oogway told me to believe that he could do it....and he did. When Tai Lung came back, he almost defeated me, but Po came in the save me and the entire world. And he brought peace back to this valley and to me. He was like a son to me and I would never do the same mistakes I made. That's why when you came here, I promised myself that I would never train you the same way I trained the Five and Tai Lung. Since you're here, you gave this feeling that I might actually be able to raise you like you're my son."

Musaki stared at Shifu and see his blue eyes welling up and he came to him and wiped his eyes. He looked at him and started to smile and he told him, "That's rough. For 10 years, I've been isolating myself thinking that no one would want me, because I'm so different, that I was still grieving over my parents' loss and that they wouldn't be so nice. When you and Po came around, at first I was nervous to actually see you all, because I wouldn't know what you would look like, or what are you gonna say or do, but then I realized that you guys are really cool to be with and comfortable to be around and actually be likeable around you and the Five, also. You've let me escape from the loneliness that I had kept inside for 10 years."

Shifu's tears soon starts falling from his eyes and told him, "Do you know how much it warmed by heart to know that you're like a son to me?"

"Yes, I do. It's like I feel safe and I know that I'm gonna be okay with all you guys here. I've only known you for almost two days, but you're like the father I never had. Don't worry, nothing will happen to me, ever. I can assure you."

Shifu blinked his eyes twice and told him, "I'm gonna make a promise to you. I promise you that this new life will be suitable and become a great environment for you and I will always be here for you, no matter what."

"Thanks."

"Can you promise me something as well?"

"Sure."

"Can you promise me....that you'll be the son I never had?"

Musaki smiled at him and answered, "Absoultely."

"Thank you, Musaki."

Then, Shifu came to him and gave him a hug. Musaki embraced it as well and was taken in on all of the love he has. They let go of each other and said, "I guess I should get to bed. I know you guys have some heavy training going on."

"Yes, we do. Rest up."

"I will."

"Good night, Musaki."

"Good night....father."

Then, he leaves without another word. Listening to Musaki saying 'father' really melted Shifu's heart and he sighed happily and he blew out the candles and went off to sleep....with a little smile on his face and will stay true to his promise for Musaki.


Really sweet, right? It's so awesome! Anyways, stay tuned for more!