56 (The Little Whirlwind)

[her_mouse_jesty]

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Minnie is sitting on the front porch of her home/inn, with Walt the Charizard sleepily resting his head on her lap. She strokes his 'horns' as the Pokegear turns on.]

Hello, everyone. I hope you're all having a good day. I was just talking with a new friend, and she made me want to do 'that' again... By which I mean, share fairy tales! My home has so many fairy tales, and I love telling them to others. So if you'd like to hear one, just say so, and I'll spin a story with you!

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[ex_cashcow493]

If the lady wishes to tell me of a tale, then I shall listen with my full attention.

[ Saber's interest has been snagged! ]

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[her_mouse_jesty]

I think a warrior's tale would fit you! have you heard the legend of Mulan?

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[ex_cashcow493]

[ A warrior's tale would best suit her interests, so she'll shake her head. ]

I am afraid I have not. Will you do me the honor of telling it to me?

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[her_mouse_jesty]

Once upon a time, there was a land where women were only good for their beauty and obedience, and the best a woman could hope to be was the wife of someone important. The women in one village did their best to focus on this, and not on the terrible war ravaging their land. One such girl was named Mulan, but because of her out-going spirit and creativity, matchmakers thought she was a failure of a female. She tried to keep a smile on, for the sake of her grandmother, mother, and father, who she loved very dearly. She wanted to keep her family's honor by marrying well. But one day, a messenger from the army arrived. He was there to take all the men in the village to the army, including Mulan's father... who was so old, and had a bad back! Surely he would be killed!

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[ex_cashcow493]

Such a tale is reminiscent of my own world so far! Please tell me more, lady Minnie. [ At least she's holding Saber's interest. ] Did they truly send this man who was illfit to the field of battle?

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[her_mouse_jesty]

They truly intended to!

She began to argue with the messenger, but her father demanded her to be quiet, for in trying to help she was bringing shame to their family. All the men would have to report in the next day, so Mulan was in despair. But then... an idea came to her! She stole her father's sword, cut off her long hair, and ran away to join the army. She would take her father's place, pretending to be a man! As the ghosts of her ancestors watched her bravery, they sent her a spiritual guide, a mystical small dragon to aide in her attempt to blend in with men. This was very important, for if anyone found out she was a woman, her defiance would certainly get her killed.

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[ex_cashcow493]

Yes, that is what any child should have done! It is good she had support from her ancestors, although I wonder why they sent her a dragon of all things. Dragonkin tend to be more trouble than they are worth!

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[her_mouse_jesty]

Dragons were... the animals chosen to guard her family!

[Quickly moves on with what she knows.]

Mulan came up with a false name, Ping, and soon she proved that her creativity helped the army overcome tough challenges. She made many friends in the army, and their leader, Shang, also took a shining to her. Once their training was over, they set out to face off against their great enemy, the Hun. The Hun had devastated many villages, leaving no mercy, and had even killed Shang's father. Their aim was to take over the entire country, and kill the Emperor. With the aide of the magic dragon, Mulan figured out where the Hun where heading, and the army went towards snowy mountains. Then they were ambushed, by the Hun, led by the bloodthirsty Shan Yu!

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[ex_cashcow493]

Did her ancestors care little for her in that respect? [ Because seriously... dragons. ]

Ah, now I understand. That dragon that helped her supposedly brought them to an ambush, where they will all truly perish. I told you dragons were trouble, nothing more.

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[her_mouse_jesty]

No, no, that's not what happened!

[Sheesh, Saber, quit trying to be a party pooper.]

Mulan saw Shang fighting Shan Yu, and she jumped into the fight, saving his life! But as a result, she was deeply wounded! Then, with her clever thinking, knowing they were outnumbered, she used her dragon to cause a mighty avalanche to fall upon the Hun army! All of the evil soldiers were buried in the snow, and everyone believed the war was over. But when Mulan's wound was checked... her real body was exposed! Everyone in the army discovered she was a woman... and that warranted execution.