And here's where we reach the tail-end of the story...with a happy ending.

Chapter 14: Families in Your Heart

The next day comes and Musaki was ready to come back home to the Valley of Peace after spending a week with his relatives during this family tragedy. He knows very well that he will most likely leave knowing that this family will heal from this event, but also that they'll get thriugh this because the family bond will remain stronger than ever. And for getting to know Manny for a short amount of time, it already felt like a big accomplishment to help his half-cousin heal any emotional blows he had during that difficult time and it was well worth it.

Just then, Musaki looks over and he sees Manny coming in the room and he could see Musaki packing up most of his stuff and he asked, "So...you're leaving, huh?"

Musaki lets out a huge sigh and replied, "Yeah. I have to go back home now."

Manny nods his head in understanding and he said to Musaki, "Hey...thanks for everything you've done for me. I never really thought that someone would know what losing two parents feel like until you came in and it made me understand your point of view. I guess in a way you do know what it feels like to lose someone you love that have been a part of you for so long."

Musaki lets out a deep sigh as he looked at Manny and said, "Sometimes, there is joy and happiness in tragedy. Despite something so bad, there are good things behind it...years from now, we'll be there with them and they'll welcome us in open arms in the sky. Until that time comes, your parents and my parents will watch over us and will be there for us as long as we feel their spirit."

Manny smiled at Musaki and really understood what he meant by that and he said, "Okay."

The two of them gave each other a deep hug and Manny felt as if he sees Musaki was his best friend but also like an older brother in a sense to guide him through everything. Manny then asked, "Will I ever see you again?"

"Shanghai Secluded Valley will always be my home." Musaki replied.

Later that morning, Musaki gathered up most of his stuff as he heads to the village of Shanghai Secluded Valley and when he stepped out of his grandfather's house, he sees Master Shifu meditating with his grandfather. He lets out a small chuckle knowing that these two might be bonding together. Unexpected, but really amazing nonetheless.

Suddenly, his grandfather turns around and he sees his grandson right behind and he lets out a small chuckle and said, "Morning, Xing-Fu."

"Morning, grandpa." Musaki said, as he gives him a hug.

His grandfather looks up for a minute and he said, "I guess you caught me and Shifu meditating, huh?"

"Yeah. He taught me a few things and I taught him a few things as well and I'm thinking he's got our Japanese version down to a science." his grandfather replied.

Just then, Shifu turns around and he sees Oak Sung talking to Musaki and he walks towards them and he said, "Good morning, Musaki."

"Morning, master." Musaki said, bowing to him.

Just then, Kiba walked towards the back of Oak Sung's house and he sees Oak Sung along with Shifu and Musaki there too and he said, "Just came to see Musaki before he heads back to the Valley of Peace."

Musaki walks over to Kiba and he said, "It's been a really great week just being around family and everything. Despite all the tragedy, one bright spot comes out of it though...nothing's more important than family."

"Yes, I agree. I hope you come back and visit us soon." Kiba added.

"Of course."

The words that Musaki said about family really hit home for Shifu and it was like all those years of failing as a father to Tigress was replaced with a whole amount of love and admiration to know that he did something right after all. He walks over to Musaki and he said, "Well spoken, Musaki."

Later on, everyone was all set to go as Musaki went with his Uncle Mako on one of his traveling dragons and in a bonus one, Mako sets one up for the Five, Shifu, Arizona and Po and before they even left, Musaki gave out hugs to everyone in the valley and also to Manny as well. He said to Manny, "Just keep your head up, okay?"

"I will. And thanks again." Manny said.

Just then, his grandmother came in with a basket full of kiwi and Musaki felt like she read his mind and when he gave it to Musaki, he was completely elated by this and he said, "Thanks, grandma."

"All the best for my grandson." hs grandmother said, while hugging him.

"Yeah, let's hope the Dragon Warrior doesn't hog all the kiwis." Shin Hai added.

Everyone started laughing and Po made a sarcastic laugh and added, "Very funny, guys."

As Musaki hopped in on the dragon, he gives them a wave and everyone waved back as did the kung-fu masters as the traveling dragons spread their wings and started flying high in the sky. After seeing them fly, Manny looks up at the sky and lets out a smile and said, "I'll remember you...always."

While flying, Musaki had Manny on his mind as he looked back on those times he spent with his half-cousin and he really does know how good he has it both in Shanghai Secluded Valley and at the Jade Palace and how he's blessed to have two families at the same time. As he looked at the kung-fu masters, everyone else looked at him while they're smiling and they know for a fact that they see Musaki as part of their family as well and how fortunate he is to be a part of it.

Musaki then had a thought on his mind, 'Mom and dad...I love you guys...always. And thank you for giving me the life I never thought I would have and I will always have you...in my heart.'

And that's it! It's now complete! Thank you guys for reading and reviewing it! It is much appreciated!