And after the party at the Bushido-Akio's, Musaki's spending the remains of his birthday at the Jade Palace for the final time...
Chapter 35: The Afterparty
After the birthday dinner at the Bushido-Akio house, they moved it up to the Jade Palace where they see the Jade Palace masters standing in front of them, looking ready for the festivities and completely happy to see Musaki come by and knowing that this is gonna be the last time they'll celebrate something at the palace, it's definitely gonna be a very bittersweet one. Musaki walks over in front of his Jade Palace family and there are so many emotions going through this that it's hard to even describe in one simple phrase, but it's good enough to just have this one last visit as a resident.
"Musaki..." Shifu said, looking at him.
"Hello, Shifu." Musaki replied, with a smile.
Shifu took a deep sigh, knowing that he's leaving the Valley of Peace and he couldn't think of a better way to close the one chapter of his life by celebrating the remains of his birthday at the Jade Palace and he said, "So...this is it. Our final celebration here with you as you start your new life with your family as well as with your friends."
"Yeah. I just really wanted to thank you for taking me in and treating me so much more than a student, but as part of your family. You really made those first 5 years at the Jade Palace much more meaningful and amazing for me and it'll be something I can share with my four kids." Musaki responded.
That last part got most of the masters stunned and Tigress asked, "I don't see four. I see three."
"That's because the fourth one is growing in my girlfriend's belly." Musaki stated, rubbing Summer's stomach.
And then...the jaws began to drop as they knew one thing that Musaki was saying...Summer is pregnant. That completely left the masters speechless, surprised and enthusiastic for them and Shifu said, "Congratulations to you both. I'm sure that your new cub will have two parents to love, teach and leave a legacy that will be told for generations to come."
"Thank you, Shifu." Summer said, smiling.
"If it wasn't for any of you guys, I wouldn't have the life I have right now and I can take everything you taught me and instill it on my kids. I'm super grateful for everything you've done and made me the person I am now. It means more to me than you'll ever know." Musaki added.
It definitely meant a lot to the Five to hear those words come out of Musaki and they take pride in just teaching Musaki the values and skills he needs to succeed in life, even if it's not kung-fu mastery. They responded with a resounding, humble bow and Musaki bowed back in their respect as everyone else followed suit. Mako followed that up and he said, "We are deeply grateful for you all to taking my nephew in. You guys are literally a part of the Bushido-Akio family. We will never forget about you guys and if you head to Shanghai Secluded Valley, look us up."
"We will. And please, do not be a stranger to come visit the Valley of Peace to drop in at the Jade Palace. It is always open for you all." Shifu responded.
"We will miss you guys so much." Viper said.
"The Jade Palace and the entire Valley of Peace will be so different without you guys." Monkey added.
"We're never gonna forget about your amazing moves." Crane stated.
"Not to mention your cool aura...next to Akashi's." Mantis agreed.
"And I think I'll miss your kind heart and positive soul most of all...even when it irritated me." Tigress stated, trying not to show the fact that she's gonna miss him.
Po blinks his eyes and he said, "I wish you could stay longer because you're just awesome."
"You're awesome too, Po. If someone would've told me that we would become panda brothers, I would've believed it immediately because we're so much alike." Musaki added.
"Absolutely, man." Po agreed.
They know that they will be tight for life and Musaki smiled at him and said, "Po...when our new baby is born, I want you to be my godfather."
"I would be honored." Po said, happily.
"So...what are we standing around here for? Let's party!" Monkey exclaimed.
Everyone wasted no time entering inside the Jade Palace to celebrate Musaki's 21st birthday and they were surprised by the entire turnout in terms of the decor, decorations and many costumes with a japanese-chinese vibe and they brought in the two entities together and made it one big hella party. Musaki partied with Arizona, Taji, Ichi, Jo, Shanghai, Sudoku, Kazuo, Shing, Liu Shang, Zeke, Okinawa, Akashi, Takami, Ryo, Blackhawk, Kato, Ruiz while Kiba danced with Max alongside Faith, Skyler and Layla like an all feline and one wolfdog party.
Samurai, Miko, Mookie, Phoenix, Ty, Sonic, Brian and the rest of the crew were dancing while the grownups were just mingling and enjoying themselves throughout the night. Summer and Musaki had their slow dance together with their crowns still on their head with mounds of color surrounding the walls and the floors as everyone took watch.
Soon afterwards, Musaki, Arizona, Ichi, Jo, Samurai, Phoenix, Tsunami, Taji, Shao, Okinawa, Liu Shang and Max joined onstage for one huge heavy dancing set as everyone just let loose and party like it's the last day on earth and are enjoying every single minute of it. Then, not long afterwards, Takami, Kiba, Ichi, Fu, Kaguya, Ren, Shiisaa started lighting up fireworks with their fire powers and then fireworks surrounded the entire Jade Palace skylight as everyone looks up and watched it.
"How did we do so far, Lil' Saki?" asked Po.
Musaki chuckled at this and he replied, "You guys did amazing! I enjoyed it a lot! Thank you guys so much!"
"Anything for you, Musaki." Viper said, happily.
Everyone just sat back and just enjoyed the entire fireworks show in parts of the roof and steps of the Jade Palace as they watched this one moment pop out in front of their eyes and for Musaki's birthday, that's something that he will remember for the rest of his life.
Midnight
Musaki is laying down on his bed, just feeling so appreciated, loved and amazed by all of the events that occured today and he's never had a birthday more memorable and more amazing as this one and he couldn't help but feel so happy for everything that's happened so far. Summer walks in and she sees her mate so happy and sits next to him and asked, "Had a great day so far?"
"I had an awesome day. My birthday, seeing all of my old friends and my relatives coming in, having our new baby on the way...I mean, I just can't stop smiling for some reason." Musaki replied.
Summer smiled at that and she couldn't stop smiling as well and she said, "Any that stood out?"
"That we have our second baby. You just made it the best birthday gift ever." Musaki responded.
"You know...you have contributed to that gift as well." Summer responded, with her eyebrows winked.
Musaki chuckled at this and she knew he was right about that, but even that didn't take away the fact that it was the best birthday present that's ever come across and he said, "I can't wait for this baby to be born in our new chapter."
"Yes...but our story is just beginning." Summer added.
Both pandas kissed each other on the lips and both of them were really looking forward to the move to Shanghai Secluded Valley as they began their new life and with Musaki's birthday in the can, he's looking forward to see and experience anything that's happening in that year and he's gonna savor it.
Next up...moving out of the Valley of Peace!