A happy ending for Musaki, sorta, but you get the idea.


Chapter 4: Heartwarming Song

Later on, Ichi came in Musaki's room and thought up of something really amazing. He saw Musaki writing a song that could represent how he feels about being alone, being with family and about his parents. He asked, "You writing a song?"

Musaki looked at him and said, "Yeah, they have this father's day concert and I have to sort of put out my loneliness in paper."

"Mind if I join you?" asked Ichi.

Musaki looked at him and noticed that some songs he wrote are just pure personal, just him, but he never thought that he would have someone write with him. He looked at him and said, "I say give it a shot."

"Perfect."

Ichi started coming up with the lyrics and Musaki took a look at it and he was impressed with his writing skills. He looked at Ichi and said, "Dude... I didn't know you have a knack for songwriting talents."

"And this is my first time."

They both started to write the song together and after they were done, they took a look at it and started to like it a lot. Musaki and Ichi looked at each other and they were looking forward to presenting their awesome songwriting talents at the concert. Then, they heard a knock on the door and Ichi said, "Come in."

They saw Po and Crane walking in and wondered what they're doing. Ichi gave the song to Musaki to hide it under his bed. Crane asked, "What are you guys doing?"

"Oh, not much. Just hangin' out." said Ichi.

"What were you hiding?" asked Po.

"It's, uh... it's a... a surprise." said Musaki.

"Yeah, yeah. It's a special suprise for the concert tonight." Ichi said.

"Is it, really?" asked Crane.

"Yep. We're gonna perform."

"That's awesome. Can't wait for tonight."

"Great. See ya later."

They left the room and closed the door and breathed a sigh of relief. Musaki got the song and decided to keep it hidden until the concert. Ichi said, "You know, if it was a surprise and they knew about it, it wouldn't be a secret anymore."

"That's true."

"So, what made you want to write the song?"

"Well, it just came to me after spending many years in isolation after my parents died, I felt as if I lost the important people in my life and it's been on my mind for as far as I can remember. I was kinda inspired by the conversation we had today and it prompted me to write this song." said Musaki.

"Wow, I never realized that."

"I guess it's just my way of pouring out my emotions out and it's like therapy to me. When you wrote it, I felt you have the same feeling I have."

"I have the same loneliness as you."

"Let's have some fun tonight."

A few hours later, everyone was out for the big father's day concert in the courtyard. Po, Shifu, Crane, Tigress, Monkey, Viper, Mantis, Ichi and Musaki were all backstage giving out their support to them both. They were both a little nervous about going to perform and they saw everyone else perform to sing their appreciation for their father.

When they called Ichi and Musaki to the stage, they were extremely confident and ready to take the stage. They audience cheered and applauded when they came in. Musaki said, "Well, this is a song I wrote along with my good friend, Ichi. We've written this song for our parents and also for Po, Shifu and the Furious Five."

"They've been like family to us and we decided we would do one little thing for them, so I hope you guys like it." said Ichi.

"Even though our parents couldn't make it, we thought there's a part of them that's still with us, so that's what keeps us going and that we are not alone." said Musaki.

The song started to play and Musaki started singing the first verse.

Musaki: Another day has gone
I'm still all alone
How could this be
You're not here with me

Then, Ichi started singing the next part.

Ichi: You never said goodbye
Someone tell me why
Did you have to go
And leave my world so cold

Both: Everyday I sit and ask myself
How did love slip away
Something whispers in my ear and says
That you are not alone
For I am here with you
Though you're far away
I am here to stay

But you are not alone
For I am here with you
Though we're far apart
You're always in my heart
But you are not alone

'Lone, 'lone
Why, 'lone

Ichi: Just the other night
I thought I heard you cry
Asking me to come
And hold you in my arms

Musaki: I can hear your prayers
Your burdens I will bear
But first I need your hand
Then forever can begin

Both: Everyday I sit and ask myself
How did love slip away
Something whispers in my ear and says
That you are not alone
For I am here with you
Though you're far away
I am here to stay

For you are not alone
For I am here with you
Though we're far apart
You're always in my heart
For you are not alone

Musaki: Oh, oh

Whisper three words and I'll come runnin'

Ichi: And that you know that I'll be there

Both: I'll be there
You are not alone
For I am here with you
Though you're far away
I am here to stay
For you are not alone
For I am here with you
Though we're far apart
You're always in my heart

Chorus: For you are not alone (Musaki: You are not alone)
For I am here with you (Ichi: I am here with you)
Though you're far away (Musaki: Though you're far away, you and me)
I am here to stay

For you are not alone (Both: You are always in my heart....)
For I am here with you
Though we're far apart
You're always in my heart

Both: For you are not alone...

They all heard Musaki and Ichi's long, holding notes that got the audience and the gang backstage all emotional, especially Po. The song ended and they heard a massive thunderous cheering and applause from the audience and desevred a standing ovation. They took a bow and raised both hands together in the air. They soon departed from the stage and went backstage, where the others were taken away from the performance.

"That was so amazing." said Tigress.

"I've never seen a voice like that before. It just took me surprise." said Crane.

"Thank you, guys." said Musaki.

"So, this was inspired by your experiences when you were younger." said Shifu.

"Absoultely. We both wrote the song and that's the surprise we've prepared ourselves for." said Ichi.

"That song just touched my heart deeply." said Po, tearfully.

"Oh, man. Here we go again." said Musaki, groaning.

"Dude, why do you always cry everytime I sing a good song?"

"I'm sorry. It's just... it's just so beautiful."

Ichi looked at Musaki and then looked back at Po and smiled at him and said, "I'm glad you liked the song."

He saw the tears coming from Po's eyes and hugged him tightly while he was crying. Ichi was choking and Musaki asked him to let him go and he quickly breaks free from his grasp. Shifu got a little misty-eyed and teary when looking at Musaki and Ichi. He came to both of them and said, "I have to admit, Po's right. It just touched my heart in many ways."

"Thanks a lot. I'm glad you liked it."

"Also, did you hear youself, that Po's right?" asked Ichi.

Shifu realized that he was actually siding with Po, with no reason at all. Then, Po said, "You've never agreed with me in stuff like this."

"You're right, and I almost don't."

"Anyways, this is a great father's day concert. Maybe father's day isn't so bad at all." said Musaki.

"I couldn't agree more." said Ichi.


Beautiful ending! The song was "You Are Not Alone" from Michael Jackson. I've been recently listening to it on the radio Sunday night, since it played all of Michael's old songs prior to his death. So, it just came to me. Hope you like it! R&R, please!