Duty and Heart
by Roguefan212000
Mulan belongs to the Walt Disney Company
Authors notes: Special thanks to Light bird and all the readers that review my stories.
The death of Shang was like a nightmare.Mulan couldnt believe that he was truly gone. She never had a chance to tell him , what was in her heart. They had spent their last moments together in a fight. This is what hurt the most. How could I have told Shang that he didnt have a heart, Mulan thought sadly. She forced herself to push these painful memories aside. She focused on the long dirt path ahead of her. Mulan patted Khan on his head as they rode along together. "At least, the princesses will be able to be free", she whispered. Her beloved country would be spared from war and the mission would be completed. This was the only thing that mattered now.
The journey to the kingdom was a dark and lonely one . Khan offered as much comfort as he could. The events afterward were like a blur. The sounds and colors were meaningless .All Mulan could remember was the sad face of Mushu.Faraway in the valley,a beautiful white horse pulled his master out of the river. Shang gathered all his strength to mount his faithful companion. He briefly spoke to the princesses and their new found loves. Afterwards, he swiftly made his way down the path that Mulan had traveled not so long ago.
He remembered her sorrowful face before everything went black. It was the first time he ever saw Mulan cry . She was one of the strongest people he knew. Shang remembered that he told Mulan that she put her feelings above duty and honor . The memories filled him with sorrow. He felt as though a stone had been placed on his heart. Love gave Mulan the courage to complete her duty. Shang understood this now. Deeds done out of love brought the greatest honor of all. At that very moment, Shang loved Mulan more than ever. There is a bridge between duty and heart.
He raced toward the city. It was the first time in his life that he didnt have a plan. With the help of a certain red dragon, he was able to save Mulan. Shang was not the sort of person ,who would show emotions outwardly. Mulan was surprised that he kissed her in front of the crowds.
Back at the Fa household, Mulan and Shang sat at the very place ,where he had asked for her hand in marriage .Mulan looked down at the necklace her father had given her. "My father was right," she said smiling. "We are like sun and rain. Even though, they are different their goals are the same. They both give life to the flowers and grass."
Shang smiled and sat beside Mulan. "They come together just like duty and heart", he added. Mulan nodded in approval .One chapter of her life had ended ,but another was just beginning. She looked forward to the future that they would share.
Well….I guess this is the end . Unless, I come up with something else.
