Chapter ten
"Who are you?" Ming Mei asked cautiously
"Someone who just saved your life" The voice said. Ming Mei at this moment realized that this voice belonged to a man.
"Where did you come from, what do you want, who are you, Why did you save me, When did you get here?"
"What, no 'How'?"
"I couldn't think of a good 'How' question"
"I saved you because you looked a little cold; you know lying face down in the snow like that"
"How, kind of you" Ming Mei responded sarcastically. "My name's Ming Mei Li, what's yours"
"Shen Wen"
"Well, Shen, where are you from?"
"That, is not important, what is important is getting out of these mountains. My guess is that you're lost." Shen stated
"Wow, aren't you a smart one" Ming Mei rolled her eyes
"I know a way out, just follow me"
"And why should I trust you? I hardly know you."
"What choice do you have?" Feeling beaten, Ming Mei sighed deeply and agreed.
"So why wont you tell me where you are from?" Ming Mei asked
"Because"
"Because why"
"Because, Because"
"Well that's mature"
Ming Mei looked around for her stuff, but realized her things were on her horse, wherever that horse may be. Ming Mei sighed deeply and walked out of the cave to meet up with Shen.
"C'mon, it's this way" Shen said leading the way. Ming Mei looked at Shen suspiciously, there was something that didn't feel right, but she was desperate to get out of the mountains.
"Enjoying the view?" Shen said still walking on. Ming Mei rolled her eyes and caught up with Shen. "So what's your story? Why are you up here in the mountains?"
"I went for a walk" Ming Mei responded
"In the mountains?"
"I like the challenge"
"Yea…right…you don't look like the hiker type"
"And what is that supposed to mean?"
"I just mean no girl goes out into the mountains, for a breezy walk, I'm not that stupid"
"I'm on a journey"
"For what?"
"Why do you ask so many questions?"
"I'm getting back at you for asking me the 5Ws."
"But, you only answered 1 out of the 5"
"And that's all you're going to know"
"Fine. So what are you doing in the Mountains?" Ming Mei asked
"I went for a walk" Shen replied.
Ming Mei rolled her eyes again. She looked at Shen, she wasn't that bad looking. Black Hair, it wasn't too long, but it wasn't too short either. It was little bit shaggy; he was tall, with broad shoulders. Shen felt her gaze on him "What"
"Nothing" Ming Mei answered. Shen smirked and walked on.
"The exit is just over this hill"
"Hill, more like a miniature mountain" Ming Mei mumbled while climbing up. Ming Mei stopped half way "are we there yet?"
"C'mon, just a few more steps and we'll be at the top" Ming Mei groaned, and climbed up more.
After what felt like forever they finally reached the top. Ming Mei sat down in the snow tired from the climb, and looked at the view that was before her.
"Wow, how beautiful is that" Ming Mei breathed
"It is quite the view isn't it" Shen agreed. "We'll stay here for a bit before continuing on" Shen, turned to see if Ming Mei was listening, but realized she had fallen asleep.
"Wow, that was quick" Shen said quietly. Shen decided to let Ming Mei rest for a little while. He watched her in the snow sleeping soundly; however, he hadn't the slightest clue on how she could be comfortable because she was lying in the snow…again. Shen closed his eyes to rest them but he opened them back up again, the sun was halfway down.
"Mei, Mei wake up, we have to keep moving" Shen whispered shaking Ming Mei slightly.
"Mmm, 5 more minutes mom" Ming Mei mumbled. Shen raised an eyebrow, but continued to shake her. "Uuugh, fine"
"We have to keep moving, the Sun's nearly down and I want to be out of the mountains before it gets dark" Shen held out his hand. Ming Mei stared at his hand for a second, before taking it; Shen pulled her up to her feet.
"Thanks, so how much farther till we actually find land?" Ming Mei asked
"Not long, come one we should get going"
"Mm...Mulan?"
"Shang?" Mulan turned around
"Oh my god, I thought I'd never see you again"
"You and me both"
"Where are we?"
"In a Mongol Prison"
"Oh, is that all, you seem calm"
"When you're here for as many years as I was, you tend to get tired of fighting and just go with it…"
"I'm Sorry" Mulan said apologetically
"For What?"
"I would've looked for you if it weren't for Ming Mei. I didn't want her to grow up without a mother either"
"That's understandable"
Shang and Mulan got quiet when a Mongol walked by checking up on them. When he left, Shang sighed deeply.
"Mulan, I over heard them talking a couple days ago….Ming's in danger." Shang said looking dead into Mulan's eyes.