Thought I would make this a more emotional scene that sticks Takami to the core. So...I hope you like it.
Takami's Hidden Theme
Musaki went around most of the palace to find Takami and wanted to know if he's okay and he had noticed that Takami had been a little down lately and hopes that he'll open up to what he's going through.
Tigress walks up to Musaki and she asked, "Do you know where Takami could be?"
"No. But don't worry...I'm gonna find him." Musaki stated.
After this, Musaki thought he might've headed over to the Peach tree for a little bit of escape or thinking and he figured that that's where he would be at a time like this or just to have some alone time. But as soon as he went to the Peach tree...he heard someone singing there and wanted to get a little closer and to his surprise...it's Takami.
I'm tired of waking up in tears
Cause I can't put to bed these phobias and fears
I'm new to this grief I can't explain
But I'm no stranger to the heartache and the pain
The fire I began is burning me alive
But I know better than to leave and let it die
I'm a silhouette
Asking every now and then
Is it over yet?
Will I ever feel again?
I'm a silhouette
Chasing rainbows on my own
But the more I try to move on
The more I feel alone
So I watch the summer stars to lead me home
I'm sick of the past I can't erase
A jumble of footprints and hasty steps I can't retrace
The mountain of things I still regret
Is a vile reminder that I would rather just forget
No matter where I go...
The fire I began is burning me alive
But I know better than to leave and let it die
I'm a silhouette
Asking every now and then
Is it over yet?
Will I ever smile again?
I'm a silhouette
Chasing rainbows on my own
But the more I try to move on
The more I feel alone
So I watch the summer stars to lead me home
Cuz I walk alone
No matter where I go
Cuz I walk alone
No matter where I go
Cuz I walk alone
No matter where I go
I'm a silhouette
Asking every now and then
Is it over yet?
Will I ever love again?
I'm a silhouette
Chasing rainbows on my own
But the more I try to move on
The more I feel alone
So I watch the summer stars to lead me home
I watch the summer stars to lead me home...
After he was finished singing, Takami lets out a deep sigh and whispered to himself, "The past still kills me."
"Join the club."
The voice completely startled Takami and he unsheated his claws and said, "Come out whomever you are!"
Suddenly, Musaki came out of the darkness and stood where Takami's standing and he said, "I thought I'd find you here."
Takami then calms himself down a little bit and he said, "Hey, Musaki. Well, you found me."
Musaki then sat down next to him at the Peach tree and he said, "Heard ya singing. What were you feeling?"
Takami turned to Musaki in both shock and disbelief that Musaki actually heard him sing and he asked, "You heard me? I thought I was alone."
"Nah...I usually do the same thing ever since I came here." Musaki added.
Takami sighed heavily and Musaki wanted to see what was going through his head and said, "You know...you can tell me what's bothering you."
"Why should I?" asked Takami.
"Because if you keep holding it...it'll continue to bother you." Musaki replied.
Takami lets out a deep sigh and isn't really willing to let him in on this problem and he said, "It's better that you don't understand."
"Of course I would." Musaki added.
That simple comment tensed up Takami and he asked, "How?! Have you ever been called pyro freak?! A beast?! A monster?! How could you possibly understand?!"
Musaki was one to keep cool under pressure and after that simple outburst Takami made...it made him go back to what his life was at the orphanage and that the past of being bullied completely hit home and that would be the reason that it bothered Takami so much.
"No...but I know what it feels like to be picked on for no reason. Trying going through so many things if you were in my position. Losing my parents, being teased because I was the only panda and made fun of...that wa shard enough for me to take! So don't think you're the only one that went through this!" Musaki said, on the verge of tears.
Takami lets out a soundless gasp about that and immediately regretted shouting at him and he just lowered his head down in shame as the tears began falling down and said, "I'm sorry. I...I didn't mean to blow up at you like that...I just...I...I'm so sorry."
Musaki then hugged Takami tightly, letting Takami cry on Musaki's shoulders and Musaki told him, "It's okay. It's not your fault."
Takami then told him, "It's just that...the memories of that still bothers me. It's things like that will never go away."
"I know what you mean...but sometimes, in times like this, we need support from others who care about us for who we really are and not what everyone else thinks of us. But it gets better." Musaki replied.
"Yeah, I guess. We all need to forgive and forget." Takami added.
"And start healing. Let's head back to the barracks." Musaki said, standing up.
Takami also stood up and then places a paw on Musaki's shoulder and said, "Thank you."
"You're welcome, bro." Musaki replied.
The song was 'Silhouette' from Owl City. I know, I could've chose an alternative rock song...but this was the song choice. Takami and Musaki do have a lot in common when it comes to memories of enduring a lot of bullying. It's like a new form of brotherly relationship. So, stick around for more chapters and Hazards, feel free to weigh in...because I can not only do friendships and comedy, but also sweet moments, drama, angst and everything in particular so I hope it does well.