Chapter 4

Disclaimer: NO! I wont! You can't make me say that I own nothing and that Mulan is property of Disney! Ha Ha!Dang it.

Authors note: sorry for the original screw up in chapter 3. I uploaded it wrong. I still haven't decided whether to use option B or C (at the bottom of chapter 3) so please include that in your review. And Cluelessangel: I'm not the one writing the one about Shang getting amnesia. Ok, here we go…

My horse galloped up a slope to flat land. I still didn't know if the princesses and guards knew what Mulan was up to, or that I had survived, for that matter . When I reached a half fallen over tree on a grassy stretch of land I stopped to think about where to go next. If I just rode up to Qui-Gong and grabbed Mulan, I would be in trouble with Lord Chin, but if I waited until after the wedding, it would be too late. I was pulled out of my day dreams by the familiar sound of Yao's voice.

"Mulan said she was going to finish the mission no matter what" Then I heard Mei.

"But how can she without us?" So they didn't know. It was about time they were pulled out of the dark.

"By taking your place." I called. They all gasped and turned to stare wide-eyed at me. I was actually nervous that they would hate me for life because I yelled at them and forbid them to talk to each other. But when I heard a chorus of "Shang's alive" as they ran up to me, I realized that I had been forgiven. Geez, Yao was so happy he kissed Chir. (of course, Chir wasn't very happy about it)

"Mulan was right. No one should marry someone they don't. love. " I said. "I'm going to Qui-Gong"

"we're going with you." Said Ting Ting.

"You can't." I said. " Mulan told Lord Chin you were gone. Keep in mind, she doesn't know I'm here and if we go and announce ourselves out in front of everyone, They'll know something isn't right. Stay here!" With that, I rode away, praying to my ancestors that it wouldn't be too late.

In only twenty minutes I was almost to Qui-Gong. All that was on my mind was how I could get Mulan out of the marriage. As I reached the outskirts of the palace, I realized that I couldn't very well prance in there and tell Lord chin I loved Mulan and that I wanted her to be released from her duty. I would be sitting in the dungeons in twenty seconds flat for disrupting the ceremony.

When I reached the front gates of the palace, I saw two guards standing in front them. This put another problem up. I could only think to go up and ask to pass through.

I dismounted Chir and walked to the door, hoping to be let through without hassle. But as I was about to open one gate, the axes being held by the guards swung down in front of me, blocking my way.

"Wedding about to begin.. No one unauthorized may enter." Said one to me. The other nodded in agreement. Wedding about to begin? I only had a little bit of time to stop it.

"But I am a citizen of Qui-Gong." I lied. " I thought all citizens were permitted to see the royal alliance wedding." The guards exchanged glances before looking at me carefully.

"Not dressed like that, you ain't entering." One said. I looked at my tatty clothes and wet, straggly hair. My temper began to rise. They didn't seem to know that I happened to be a general of China's army.

"Alright. Fair enough." I said. "you leave me no choice" I then sprung my foot up into the air and into the first guards face. He fell back, unconcous. The other looked rather terrified, so I gave him a nerve pinch that sent him down with the first guard.

"Hassle me, will you" I muttered. I was about to mount my horse when I spotted a small blade attached to one guard's belt. I bent down and picked it up. I thought it could be useful later on.

With the guards out of my way, I mounted Chir. I was about six steps and a door away from saving Mulan. (or so I thought)

I thrust open the doors only to remain unnoticed because of the huge crowd of people gathered to watch the wedding. I then heard Lord Chin's Voice:

"With the tying of this sash;". I saw Mulan up on the stage, standing in front of their Golden dragon of unity.

This was my chance. If I was going to save Mulan, I had to do it now. But how? The blade! Yes, it would work. I pulled it out.

"We shall unite not only two lives;"

I aimed..

" But two kingdoms!" I let the blade go.

The crowd stood in shock as the blade cut the sash. Everyone's head turned to look at me. I heard members of the crowd talking. " It's General Li Shang!" "He's alive." I turned to look at Mulan. Her face was a painting of disbelief and joy.

I didn't care about anything anymore. I ran up to Mulan and she ran forward into my outstretched arms. In that sheer moment of joy, I forgot about the alliance, the fact that thousands of people were watching me and the fact that Lord Chin was getting angrier by the second.

Ok. Hope you liked chappy 4. More coming soon, but I'm not sure witch idea to go with. Thanks 4 all your reviews. Review this chapter too!