Always Beside Me
By Roguefan212000
Important note : I cut out the death scene in chapter 6 . I decided to change the nature of the story. I brought Hua and Daode back to life. ( I do not own Mulan )
Hua was filled with rage. First Mulan killed her husband and now she turned her only child against her. Hua started to whisper a spell . Daode stood in front of Mulan. " I will not let you hurt her ," he shouted . Daode lifted his arms toward the sky. He called out to the winds. The power of the wind forced Hua away.
She struggled to continue her spell , but she failed . The lady shaman transformed into a crow and flew away. Daode watched his mother soar through the gray skies. " She will return," he whispered .
" You had powers the whole time , " Mushu shouted .
" No," Daode answered quickly. " I am as surprised as you are. I never knew this power was inside of me ." Bao Gung placed his hand upon the boy s shoulder . " It does not matter now," said the young warrior . " You have saved us all. The little lizard should show more gratitude ."
Mulan helped Shang sit up . He was still very weak. " You have saved me once again , " Shang said humbly. " Will I ever be the one to rescue you ? " His words made Mulan laugh. Shang smiled at the sweet sound of her laughter. " Daode is the real hero, " Mulan answered.
She called out tothe boy. He slowly approached them. " You should leave as soon as you can, " He said quietly. " It is not safe here .
" How can we leave without you ? ", Mulan asked.
Daode sadly shook his head. " I must return to my homeland. The tribe will need a leader. They must learn the way of peace . I do not want my mother to fill their hearts with hate. "
" Im certain you will be a great leader ," said Shang.
Daode smiled at the young general. " Thank you."
Mulan tenderly embraced the child. " I wish I could repay you, " she said softly.
Daode smiled at her. " You have given me many things , " he answered. " I know the ways of peace and compassion. "
Mulan gently touched his cheek. " You should not travel alone , " she said. Bao Gung stepped forward. " I will take the boy home, " he offered. " Perhaps , We can bring peace between two nations."
Daode turned to face Mulan. " I will miss you , " he admitted .
" Perhaps , we will meet again someday," she answered.
The bright sun peeked behind the high mountains. The shining circle of light awakened the sleepy valley. Mulan sadly watched Daode and Bao Gung race toward the endless light. Her sorrow did not last. Shang was alive and they were going home.
( Months later …) Mushu nervously paced back and forth. Shang was quickly becoming annoyed with him. " Be still , " he snapped. " I can t help it , " Mushu whined. " I m worried about my poor baby."
Shang sprang from his chair , when the mid wife entered the room. " The child is a girl , " she announced. Mulan tightly held the small bundle close to her heart. She smiled as Shang and Mushu entered the bedroom. The little red dragon quickly hopped onto the bed . He eagerly pulled the blankets aside. A pair of dark eyes met his own.
" Oh, she is so pretty," he cried. Mulan smiled at him. She held the baby out to Shang. He carefully gathered the infant in his arms. Shang held the baby , as if she were a china doll . He seemed afraid that he might brake her.
" She is lovely ", he said softly. " What shall we name her ? "
" Mei " , Mulan answered.
The gentle shadows of night came once again. Mulan carefully wrapped her sweet baby in soft blankets and placed her in a crib. Mulan climbed into bed. She fell asleep as soon as her head touched the soft pillow. A cloaked figure quietly crept into the room. The intruder cautiously walked towards the crib . Little Li Mei was gently lifted from her bed and carried off into the night .
Im sorry the chapter is short. I hope to update again soon. I hope everyone enjoyed it .