Summary: Mulan, an Army woman comes home after two years of being in the battlefield. Throughout the two weeks, she befriends a local girl, Aurora. Loosely based off 'Dear John' MODERN AU: SLEEPING WARRIORS.

Just a quick update with a short chapter but i hope you enjoy it.

To the anon who decided to stop reading the story, I'm sad to see you go but at the same time I'm glad to hear you say that. Everybody has their ups and downs with fanfiction.

For future references: Phillip will be playing a huge part in future chapters. I'm going to play a huge twist in the story so be prepared (I think). This story will have lots of time skips.

Disclaimer: I do not own anything

Chapter 4: The First Letter

Mulan was leaving today. Earlier today, Hua Zhou peeked inside Mulan's bedroom, it was already tidy, she was in front of her full mirror, both hands making a neat hair bun, bobby pins on her mouth. Aurora was inside also, she had Mulan's patrol cap on her lap fidgeting with it slightly. He left to leave the two girls alone

Hua Zhou watched from the porch with Little Brother by his side, he watched his only child going away once again. After their short goodbyes, they hugged, Mulan promised that she'll be back soon and that Aurora is nearby if there's anything he needs.

He saw her in that uniform once again after two weeks.

Hua Zhou remembers his and Mulan's argument at the end of her high school career, she and decided to go to West Point instead of a good university where she can actually study a proper major. While he was angered by her choice of going all the way to New York, they barely talked through the rest of her high school career and until the time she stepped into college.

Everything had been very awkward between the father and daughter. They had been sending letters, very short letter though. Simple notes that said they are both doing fine, Hua Zhou would add family news, besides that… Nothing more.

Mulan waved goodbye to her father as she slid inside the passenger seat of Aurora's car.

"Here, let me carry this one" Aurora grabbed one of the two bags from the trunk. Aurora knew that she was going to protest into carrying her bag, "I insist" Aurora smiled and her and Mulan just decided to let it go.

Right before Mulan got in the line for checking, Mulan and Aurora stood right in front of each other.

"So, this is it?" Aurora took hold of Mulan's hands. Aurora tried not to cry, she had really connected with the soldier for just two weeks. Two weeks, that was all it took for their friendship to be built.

"What do you mean this is it? I'll be back, you'd barely realize I'm gone" Mulan tried to make sure Aurora doesn't cry, because if she does, she might too.

Aurora wiped her tear with her sleeve, making sure it doesn't fall on her cheek. "Sorry, I just can't help it"

"Shh" Mulan hugged Aurora, "I'll be back, Princess"

Aurora gave Mulan a huge hug, who started crying on her shoulder. "Be back safely, okay?"

"I will" Mulan answered letting go of the hug knowing she only has a few minutes left before her plane left. Mulan used her thumb to wipe Aurora's tear that feel on her cheek. "I'll be back. I promise"

Aurora simply nodded, she took her purse and pulled out a sealed letter. A letter for Mulan. "For you" Aurora handed it to her, "Don't read it here"

Mulan nodded. "Goodbye"

"Goodbye"

Mulan stepped in and looked back at Aurora who was watching her walk away. Mulan smiled at her as she continued to walk, she placed her patrol cap on and tipped it a little for Aurora.

Really short but I hope you enjoy it!

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