We pick up where we left off.

Chapter 25: Crazy Reunion

Later on, Shin Hai takes Musaki through the town of Secluded Valley and heads to a little hangout area and sees a lot of monkeys there, as well as tigers around the premises. Musaki gasped in deep shock and could not believe what he has just seen for the first time in his life.

Shin Hai chuckled and said, "Surprised, aren't ya?"

"Very much so. And they all know my dad?"

"Yeah, they all did. They met him some years before he had you and they've grown to be friends and they would often hang out here in this sushi and noodles place. They named it on his father's honor and it's still a great place to be."

Soon, one monkey and a tiger look up and sees Shin Hai coming in and they greeted him with a handshake, a few laughs and a hug. The monkey looks at him and asked, "Shin Hai, how ya doing?"

"Doing great, Noku."

"How are those kids of yours?"

Shin Hai sighed deeply and said, "Doing good. My little one's been rambunctious, though but other than that, they're doing well."

"So, how's that pack of yours?"

"It's great, really."

Soon, Musaki comes in, which brought Noku's attention and asked, "Who's the kid?"

Shin Hai called Musaki to come over to him and he said, "Guys, it's Xing-Fu."

Noku looked surprised to see his face and asked, "Xing-Fu?"

Soon, the entire restaurant turns around and sees Musaki staring at him. He chuckled softly and asked, "Why's everyone staring at me?"

Then, one tiger recognizes him by his blue eyes and asked, "You're Sakamoto's son?"

"Yeah, he was my dad."

He gasped in shock and then gave him a huge hug and Musaki felt definitely confused about this and asked, "Do I know you?"

"I first saw you when you were a little baby cub. We all thought that you were dead 10 years ago."

"Nah, I survived back then. Although having my parents dead really bothered me to the core and I was definitely full of pain, suffering and depression after that because I did not know how to deal with it."

Soon all of the other monkeys and tigers came together to hear Musaki's story and he explained everything about what he had been through and some of them were jonesing for questions about it.

"Why did you stay in your room for 10 years?" asked one white and black tiger.

"Because I didn't want to be a burden to another family because I was still in mourning of my parents' death and I never really wanted to be around the other kids because nothing could help me regain my joy again."

"What amazes me is that you're still lucky to be alive and live to tell about it. We've been thinking about your dad all the time and we were in deep mourning when he and your mom died. They were good people and it's always been a pleasure to enjoy their company."

"The day you were born, it was like this kid is bringing joy in China and we all knew there was something special about this kid. As I look at you now, you look like your dad, only much younger."

Musaki chuckled softly at this and said, "I've been told that."

"So, have you been adopted yet?"

"I have been for 2 years, actually."

"By who?"

"Master Shifu."

"What?"

"It's true. I was taken in by Master Shifu and I lived with him with the Furious Five and the Dragon Warrior and I've regained my happiness since then and I've been taught kung-fu...again."

All of them looked at Musaki with amazement and let out a collective, 'Wow...'

"That must've been amazing." said one monkey.

"It has. It's like a family to me and I was very lucky to be a part of it."

"So, have you been to many adventures with them?"

"Yeah, tons."

"How old are you, Xing-Fu?"

"15."

"You still look like the same kid we saw as a cub when your father introduced us to you and now you look like a grown-up."

"But I'm still a kid, though."

"You know, your dad would've been really proud of you if he was alive today."

"I was thinking that way too. It's kinda weird how it all comes up."

"Maybe it's fate."

"Maybe."

Just then, Musaki walks up and sees a group of rhinos entering the restuarant and one of them is Mango, along with his friends. He sees Musaki walking past him and said, "Hey, Xing-Fu."

"Hey, Mango."

Soon, all the other rhinos stopped and looked at Musaki as well as they were completely surprised to see him standing. One female rhino walked up to him and asked, "Sakamoto? That you, Sakamoto?"

"Uh...no. It's son of Sakamoto."

She gasped in shock and asked, "Xing-Fu? Is that really you?"

"Well, actually it's-yeah it is."

She hugged him tightly and Musaki couldn't quite get it and she looked at him and said, "Don't you remember me? You used to be the cutest little cub."

"I kinda don't."

"I'm Ji Hian."

"Nice to meet you."

Mango looks up at her and said, "I see you met Xing-Fu-er, Musaki."

"Musaki?"

"Yeah, it's my middle name and nickname my parents gave me, but my mom calls me Musaki and it kinda stuck after my parents died."

"Well, you seem like you're almost an adult."

"Guess so."

Then, some rhinos came over to him and they were definitely amazed and in relief to see Musaki alive, knowing that they know Sakamoto as well. They got to talking and Musaki explains everything to them about his story. Shin Hai looks at him and he starts smiling, knowing that he's been reunited with some people that his father knew.

He sat on a little bar stool and said, "I'll have the usual, please."

Then, one croc slides in a little fruit soda and gives it to Shin Hai and proceeds to drink it. Minutes later, Shifu walks in the place and then sits at the bar stool and said, "I'll have some tea."

"What kind?"

"Green."

He didn't realize that Shin Hai is sitting next to him there and Shin Hai notices him sitting there and then asked, "Don't you think you're too old to be in a place like this?"

"If they serve tea, then no."

"You think you're funny."

Shifu chuckles softly and said, "I try not to."

"What are you doing here anyway?"

"Looking for Musaki."

"He's right here, talking to a bunch of rhinos about his story. You know he's told me a lot about you. He told me that if there was anyone that would be willing enough to take him in, he chose you and that you were the best thing close to a father."

Shifu was surprised to hear something like that from him and asked, "He...said that?"

"Yeah. He told me that he's very proud to call you his father...even though you are very small. But he's told me that he's very happy when you're around and always seem to be doing the best you can to be a good teacher and a role model to him and he would risk his life for you."

Soom, Shifu got his green tea and all he could do was stare at Shin Hai and he became very amazed that he could say some things about him. He then turns around and sees Musaki talking and laughing with them and keeps bragging about how Shifu made his life fill up with more joy when he first came to the palace, which in turn made Shifu very emotional, but happy at the same time.

"I guess I must've done something right..for once."

What did you think he meant by that? Stick around for the next chapter! I haven't seen KFP 2 yet, but I'll see it on memorial day! So, the next chapter will have more drama than ever before.