The Festival of true love
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** I do not own any of the Disney characters. I want to thank all of the people that reviewed my stories and how they helped me have the courage to write I couldn't do it without you guys. I know I'm going on and on again so I'll shut up now, please read and review and tell me what you think ok, Thanks!
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Chapter 2:
At the Palace everyone was getting ready, everyone in China knew about the celebrating and were all getting ready to go to it. Shang was in one of the rooms that the Emperor let him stay in till the Festival. Shang hardly ever sleeps so he was up early as usual doing his morning exercises. As he did martial arts moves in the room there was a sudden knock at the door.
" Coming hold on." Shang got back up into a normal standing position and walked to the door. He opened the door, it was Chi Fu, with his notepad in his hands.
" What do you want?" Shang said in a stern way, crossing his arms in front of his chest.
" The Emperor sent me here to tell you that he has a maiden for you to take with you to the Festival."
" A.... Well that's ok I mean I didn't really plan on bringing any one that's all." Chi Fu then turned to the side and nodded his head toward a girl about Mulan's age and the girl went aside Chi Fu and smiled at Shang. Shang just stopped and looked into the young girl's eyes she was pretty.
" You were saying Captain, Are you going to go with this fine young lady or not?" He said in a snobby way. The young girl just kept smiling at Shang.
" Ah... Well....." Shang stammered for what to say.
" Good then I'll let you get ready and she will meet you here before the Festival, Come on now." He said leading her to her room. Shang couldn't believe what just happened even though she was cute. Why did this have to happen? He thought as he closed the door and rested his head on it.
Shang moaned and put his hands over his face " what am I going to do?"
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At the Fa house Mulan's Mother and Grandmother were helping her to get ready. Mulan got excited she was finally going to see her friends and Shang. She smiled at the thought of him being there. It was like a dream come true.
" Well you're done." Her Grandmother said as she went in front of Mulan to see how she looked. " Oh.... You look like an angel from heaven."
" Thank you Grandma." She smiled
" Here you can go to the big mirror and see yourself." Her mother said as her and the Grandmother lead her to the large mirror. Mulan looked at her reflection and smiled she couldn't wait to see what Shang's reaction would be. Her father came in and smiled.
" Mulan."
" Yeah!"
"You look beautiful honey the carriage is here to take you."
She walked towards her dad and hugged him, " thank you, you sure that you don't want to go?"
" We're sure this is your thing to go to plus what are we going to do there?" She smiled at her dad. She turned to her mother and grandmother who went over by her and gave her a hug.
" You have fun ok."
"Ok." She then began to go outside where the carriage was they're waiting for her. It had 4 beautiful white horses that were hooked up to a white carriage that was shinning because of all the glitter and jewels. That was the only color it was (think Cinderella, except not round like that.) It was so beautiful she could hardly believe her eyes. A man then came out from the front were he was sitting and opened the door for her to get in. She walked up and he took her one hand and helped her inside. She sat down and waved good bye to her parents. Her heart was beating faster she was so excited. The carriage began to move and she was on her way to the Palace.
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Shang on the other hand had just finished getting ready in his formal costume outfit and was headed to the ballroom where the Emperor was. He hoped that he might be able to talk to him and tell him that he does not wish to be with the young lady for he wanted to be with another, Mulan. As the guards opened the door beautiful music was playing from the performers up on stage. He looked around the whole ballroom then he spotted the Emperor in his royal seat, talking to some of the other Captains that sat next to him.
As he started walking towards him, " Your highness, May I talk to you?"
" Sure, you seemed troubled what is it?"
" Well it just that........" But before he could finish Chi fu tapped him on the shoulder and right next to him was the young lady.
He couldn't say anything he just looked at her, she had a beautiful red and back dress on. He was speechless.
" Captain Li Shang, I am Rei Liu." She bowed then got back up and smiled, he returned the smile. He wanted to do something but what was he supposed to do?
" I see that you have a date tonight, how about you show her around the ballroom."
" Yes sir." Her arms were suddenly around his one arm ready to be shown around. He just looked at her confused and just ignored it and began to walk with her by his side and before he could even really begin to show she around he saw Ling, Yao, and Chien Po coming towards him.
" Hey Captain How are you?" Chien Po said.
" Hey isn't Mulan coming?" But before he could even say anything he looked at the doorway and saw Mulan she looked so different, she was gorgeous. The gang of three didn't know what he was looking at but when they looked in his direction they saw Mulan and all their jaws dropped. Shang couldn't stop smiling.
Mulan walked towards them and was so excited but then stopped when she saw another girl with Shang. She then heard Yao, Ling and Chien po coming her way. "Mulan!" Yao said as he came over with the other two right behind him. "How are you? You look nice." " Yeah you really do." The gang of three started complementing her.
" Hey guys how are you, hum... who is that girl Shang is with?"
" Oh... her it's his date we thought he was going to be with you but any ways lets go over there and talk to him." Ling said.
" Um.... That's ok, I'm going to ah..... Thank the Emperor for this dress I'll see you guys later." She then walked away quickly, the gang of three looked at each other and were confused at to why she didn't want to see Shang? Shang then went towards them because he saw Mulan leave.
" Hey, where is Mulan going?"
" She said that she was going to thank the Emperor for the dress." Yao said
" She seemed a little up set though." Chein Po said
" Rei Liu can you stay here for a moment here with them? I need to talk to Mulan."
" Yeah sure." He then ran towards the direction that Mulan went. Rei Liu turned around and looked at the gang of three.
" So Rei Liu how are you today?" Chien Po said trying to make conversation.
" Fine thank you."
" Do you..... Want to..... Get something to eat? Yao said nervously she smiled and went with Yao to get something to eat. Ling, and Chien Po looked at each other and shrugged their shoulders, and followed them.
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Shang still running stopped abruptly and walks towards Mulan who was in the garden with her hands on her face crying. " Mulan? Are you ok?" Shang said as he put her arms around her but she just turned away. Shang felt guilty he wishes this never happened. " I'm sorry, I hoped this wouldn't happen could you please come back inside."
" I knew this was a bad idea, I knew that you would never like me." She kind of wished she didn't say the last part but she continued crying. Shang's eye's widened then he began to smile, " What do mean I think you are the most Beautiful, smartest, girl I ever meet." " And may I say that you look gorgeous in that dress." He lifted her head with his hand and smiled at her.
" Really." She said as she wiped the tears away.
" Would I lie?"
She blushed deep red, he then got up and took her hands to help her up. He then put his arm out so he could lead her inside, she looked at him and smiled as she then put her hands around his arm.
When they got inside they sat down at a table with the gang of three and Rei Liu and Yao were snuggling with each other at the table. Yao was happy and so was she. Mulan and Shang looked at them and smiled they were happy for them. The food then came out and everyone was about to eat until the Emperor got up and tapped his glass with his knife. Everyone turned in his direction to see what he had to say.
" Attention everyone Thank you for coming. Before we start eating I would like to say Thank you to one special young lady for coming tonight. This person would be Fa Mulan, she is a brave spirited young lady, who doesn't give up easily on her dreams or anything else. It was only a week ago that Mulan saved me and all of China from those ruthless Hun's. So I would like to dedicate this toast to Mulan, I am honored to know her and to have her here tonight. To Mulan!" " To Mulan" everyone in the ballroom said with their glasses high. Mulan was embarrassed but smiled any ways.
Everyone then began to eat. Mulan and everyone at the table began to talk about silly stuff and what they were doing the week they didn't see each other. When they were all done the performers on stage began to play a beautiful tune. Chien Po whispered in Shang's ear, " Go! Dance with her." Shang looked at her a little worried then he coughed.
" Mulan, would you care to dance with me?"
" Not at all." She got up and they headed towards the center of the dance floor. He took her one hand and held it and put his other hand around her waist. (Think Beauty and the Beast when they danced) They moved back and forth to the soft music. Everyone watched as they were dancing. Yao then took Rei Liu's hand and walked with her on the dance floor and also began to dance. Then everyone joined in.
Shang's friend went next to him with his date and nudged him a little on his arm, Shang turned around " I knew you two would hit it off." Shang then shook his head and turned back to Mulan and looked at her he couldn't be any happier. She then rested her head on his chest and he just smiled to himself and leaned his head in hers. They continued dancing.
The Emperor was looking at them, he had a feeling that those two would some how be together. " Chi Fu just so your informed I don't want you messing with Mulan and Shang again!"
" What are you talking about sir I wouldn't do anything......"
" I know you went to Shang's room and told him to go with another girl."
" What that's..... I didn't do that."
" If you do it again your fired, got it!"
" Yes your highness." He said in a lower tone and more scared. He then crouched down in his seat and kept to himself writing notes. As the song ended and another came on.
(As Long as you love me) by: Backstreet Boys
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Although loneliness has always been a friend of mine I'm leavin' my life in your hands People say I'm crazy and that I am blind Risking it all in a glance And how you got me blind is still a mystery I can't get you out of my head Don't care what is written in your history As long as you're here with me ** Shang and Mulan were dancing to the music, he than spinned her around. Then turned her back into him They were so graceful in the dance floor.*** I don't care who you are Where you're from What you did As long as you love me Who you are Where you're from Don't care what you did As long as you love me Every little thing that you have said and done Feels like it's deep within me Doesn't really matter if you're on the run It seems like we're meant to be I don't care who you are (who you are) Where you're from (where you're from) What you did As long as you love me (I don't know) Who you are (who you are) Where you're from (where you're from) Don't care what you did As long as you love me (yeah) I've tried to hide it so that no one knows But I guess it shows When you look into my eyes What you did and where you're comin from I don't care, as long as you love me, baby I don't care who you are (who you are) Where you're from (where you're from) What you did As long as you love me (as long as you love me) Who you are (who you are) Where you're from (where you're from) Don't care what you did (yeah) As long as you love me (as long as you love me) Who you are (who you are) Where you're from What you did As long as you love me Who you are (who you are) Where you're from (where you're from) As long as you love me Who you are As long as you love me What you did (I don't care) As long as you love me
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As the song ended Mulan and Shang parted to go back to the table. Yao, Ling and Chien Po and Rei Liu were there talking. Shang's friend Wong was there with his date. (The one that tapped Shang on the shoulder on the dance floor)
" Shang! Nice dancing!" Wong said as he nudged him in the shoulder. Shang slapped him across the head " Hey!" As he rubbed his head. Mulan sat down next to Chien Po who was eating still. Shang sat next to Mulan.
" Mulan! The Emperor wishes to speak to you." Chi Fu said with a snobby look. Mulan got up and walked with Chi Fu to see the Emperor.
" So Shang when are you going to tell her?" Wong said acting serious, the gang of three stopped everything and looked at Shang who was starting to blush.
" I.... Don't know?" He looked at the gang who just kept staring at him a bit confused.
" Tell her what?" Ling said
" That I...."
" Oh I see how it is your going to tell her you love her right?" Yao said
" He just hasn't yet!" Wong looked at Shang as if to tell him to get a move on it.
" I will trust me I just don't know when." Shang turned to see that the gang of three and Wong were looking at each other with smiling as if they had an evil plan or something. " What are you guys smiling about?"
" Oh nothing......*cough* guys come with me, Shang stay here we'll be right back."
" Wong don't do any thing stupid you hear me."
" I wont I promise." They then walked away and left Shang sitting there thinking " what are they up to now?"
Mulan then came over " Where did everyone go?" She caught Shang off guard.
" Oh... I don't know they said they would be right back though." " So what did the Emperor want to talk to you about?"
" Oh he really just wanted to see how the dress fit on me and asked me if I would like to keep it so I am."
" Oh that's good." There was a strange silence after that.
" I....." They both said at the same time then laughed a bit after that. " Go-ahead" Shang said
" I think I should be going now, It's getting lat ya know."
" Yeah hum..... You want me to take you home?" Shang said with disappointment.
" Actually I got a carriage that can take me but can you walk me to it?"
Shang got all excited " SURE! (cough) It would be my pleasure." He got up and him and Mulan walked through the hallways to the carriage.
With Mulan holding onto the side of her dress with one hand and the other holding onto Shang's arm. They went down the stairs towards the carriage. Where the man held the door open for her. She stopped in front of it and turned to Shang who was a little depressed looked down at her. She smiled " Shang! If you want you can come along."
" I... I probably should stay here and watch over Ling, Yao and Chien Po, but I would like to visit you some time soon, if that's alright with you."
" Of course it is, so.... hum... I guess I'll see you around then." Mulan said with sadness in her tone of voice.
" Yeah." She then leaned over and kissed him on the check. " Thank you." Shang still surprised that she kissed him on the check didn't say anything but gave her a smile. She got into the carriage and waved good bye to Shang.
Shang waved good bye and began to head back inside. When he reached the top of the stairs the gang and Wong crossed there arms and gave him a disappointing looks.
" You let her get away, how could you? You could have told her." Wong said high pitched. Shang just walked right past him ignoring him.
" Why didn't you tell?" Ling said also in a disappointed tone.
" She had to leave ok, What was I supposed to do?" Shang said a little irritated with them.
" Ha..... Let me think......TELL HER WHAT YOU FEEL ABOUT HER!" Wong said screaming now
" Can you please just leave me along?" He walked away, and headed to the huge garden in the back. Where he sat down next to the fountain. He put his head in his hands and rubbed his head. With out notice the Emperor came and sat next to him.
" Shang why are you out here?"
" Oh I didn't know you were there, (sighs) I just needed to get away from everything and everyone."
" You are thinking about her aren't you?"
How did he know? He said to himself, " How do you....."
" Know about you and Mulan you think I can't see love when I see it?" " Why didn't you go with her, or tell her how you felt?"
" I just I don't know what to say and if I do say something I'm afraid of the answer."
" Shang she loves you. Tell her how you feel and trust me you wont regret it." Shang looked at him and then the ground. The Emperor got up and went back inside. Shang went back in and went to his room to pack.
Wong went in and saw that he was packing. " Where are you going?"
" To Mulan's." He didn't turn he just kept packing.
" You are?"
" Yes, I have to tell her how I feel."
" When are you leaving?"
" Once I'm done." He then picked up the bags and went to the door.
" Shang!" Shang turned around and saw Wong giving him the thumbs up, " Good luck, man! " Shang smiled and then walked out the door and headed to the stables where his white horse was.
He tied the bags to his horse and pushed himself up onto the saddle of the horse. He then presses his feet against the barrel of the horse and he was off in a gallop. Heading out of the palace's gates, and into the city. And never looked back.
Mulan had got home not to long ago and greeted her parents and told them all about it. " Well you better get out of that dress so you don't ruein it." Her Mother said as she finished poring the tea.
" Ok." As soon as she got up there was knock at the door. Who could it be? Mulan went towards the door and opened it to see that it was Shang.
" Shang! What are you doing here?" She said with a smile.
" I had to come to talk with you." He said all out of breath.
"Here come in." Shang came in and turned to Mulan and took her hands. Fa Zhou, Fa Li and the grandmother saw this and decided to leave the room to give them some privacy.
" Mulan, I had to come here to tell you that I.....I love you and I would love for you to be with me for the rest of my life as my wife."
She was speechless, the grandmother then yelled out " Say yes!" They both laughed.
" So what do you say I mean if you need more time just tell me, because I don't wan to rush you?"
" Shang, I love you with all my heart and I would love to be your wife." He then took her into his arms and they hugged and laughed with joy. He then took her chin by his hand and leaned over to kiss her. Her hands wrapped around his neck, and his arms were around her waist, kissing each other with passion. They separated and looked at each other and smiled. Her parents and grandmother came out and hugged their daughter and future son in law. That night they talked about the wedding and what they were going to do.
Mulan was filled with joy " Mushu was right" she thought to herself. Then she hugged Shang and leaned her head on his shoulder. He kissed her on the head and they returned to her parents about the wedding plans and told them about the festival that brought them a little closer together.
Mushu at the window was with Cri-kee. Mushu sniffed " I told you it was going to be a happy ending." " Do you have a tissue?"
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So what do you think, Yeah corny but hey I tried. Oh and I got the song Lyrics off the Internet so please don't sue me, thanks. Please review me and tell me what you think ok, Thanks!!! Oh I might have a 3rd Chapter, I don't know yet.