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As a request from Peppermint Ice Cream, here goes the quicky recap...or summary. (You may skip it if you wish).
Part 1:
After Mulan and Shang trained together and bickered they realized that they had feelings for each other. Months after the attack at Wu Zhong Camp, Shang visits Mulan and proposed. She said she would think about it, but she accepts. Before they start to plan their wedding they are sent to defend the Great Wall and Shang realizes how much he fears to lose Mulan. He risks his life to protect her. Then he also realizes how much suffering he would put Mulan through if he marries her, since being married to a military man is full of uncertainty and anguish. However, Mulan tells him she wants to be his wife no matter what, and tells him not to give up.
Part 2:
Mulan and Shang finally get married and begin their life together, which goes on smoothly until they begin to argue about how soon they should have kids and whether Mulan should rejoin the army or not. While Shang leaves on a secret mission to recruit more men for the Imperial Army Mulan stays home after a big argument they have. She was unaware she was expecting a child, and she has a miscarriage. Shang is caught in a plot against him, and takes longer to arrive home. Mulan grieves the loss of her child and feels guilty. Which leads us to the latest chapter.
*catches her breath...
This story is going lond xD
Part 1:
After Mulan and Shang trained together and bickered they realized that they had feelings for each other. Months after the attack at Wu Zhong Camp, Shang visits Mulan and proposed. She said she would think about it, but she accepts. Before they start to plan their wedding they are sent to defend the Great Wall and Shang realizes how much he fears to lose Mulan. He risks his life to protect her. Then he also realizes how much suffering he would put Mulan through if he marries her, since being married to a military man is full of uncertainty and anguish. However, Mulan tells him she wants to be his wife no matter what, and tells him not to give up.
Part 2:
Mulan and Shang finally get married and begin their life together, which goes on smoothly until they begin to argue about how soon they should have kids and whether Mulan should rejoin the army or not. While Shang leaves on a secret mission to recruit more men for the Imperial Army Mulan stays home after a big argument they have. She was unaware she was expecting a child, and she has a miscarriage. Shang is caught in a plot against him, and takes longer to arrive home. Mulan grieves the loss of her child and feels guilty. Which leads us to the latest chapter.
*catches her breath...
This story is going lond xD
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I find myself in the need to justify what I have been doing lately. I have been writing Mulan fanfiction for twelve years, and uploading them for ten years, and I think it's eight years on fanfiction.net.
Something that's been really disturbing my mind lately are some reviews at fanfiction.net stating Mulan and Shang are going out of character in my stories. I admit some things I write are definitely out of limits for a Disney movie. However, no harm is intended, the way I see it, it's just a story could happen or not... I leave it to the readers' criteria. Believe me I know Mulan and Shang better than I know the palm of my hand.(LITERALLY) Writing about them for so long and being a Mulan fan for more than twelve years has not been useless. Mulan is free-spirited, loyal, devoted, courageous, witty, very stubborn, and clumsy. On the other hand, Shang is a strong and fair leader, both loyal and honorable man, as well as he is proud and slightly arrogant. Combined they make a very strong team, with the occasional bickering ensue. These qualities are always present in my stories, and have not been excluded at any moment. So from my POV, the characters are pretty much in character in the story. The events and circumstances might bring out and perhaps highlight some of their faults. Yes there might be moments in the stories where they don't really act as their real selves, but don't we real people go "out of character" every now and then?
My first fics were perfectly rated PG and well accepted in terms of plot and even humor. But as I continued writing other ideas came to mind and so far people accepted them. Here on D.A. my stories are quite well accepted and I really appreciate when people comment and add them to their favorites because I see that somehow my work is worthwhile and it motivates me to continue with the story.
Of all my stories, there are two of them where I do "cross the lines". The latest chapters of the Struggle of Yin and Yang have been by far the most daring and dramatic things I have written. I honestly did ponder more than once whether if I should go on with the story that way. Obviously, my decision was to continue the story mainly because there are many people who like it, and I am content with the results.
The story is called "The Struggle of Yin and Yang" because it deals with the difficulties Mulan and Shang have to deal as a couple to be with each other "in balance". Indeed, there has been many bickering mostly because Mulan decided to stick to her promise of leaving the army; leading to feelings of frustration because she is now living according to society's conventions and her talent as a soldier and warrior is simply being stored at her new home.
As proud and perhaps more traditional-minded Shang is(at least more than Mulan), he accepts Mulan's promise mainly because he wants to keep her safe. If we go back, Shang has lost his father, and Mother (in my saga) so he is entitled to fear her loss. In spite of his pride, he does not feel undermined by his wife's brilliance, wit, and courage. He is actually very proud of "his soldier", and at first he did tell her she did not need to leave the army once they got married.
I don't to give too much away, but Mulan will rejoin the army again after they're married.
In the last chapter published, Mulan loses a child which will definitely complicate her relationship with Shang, and also make her go through a process of grief. But in the end, she is a fighter and she will get through. The issues are very mature but yet they're real, which is something I like about the Mulan characters they seem to be more human than others, which in turn gives fanfiction writers more realistic material to work with.
Furthermore, the one-shot story recently published called,"You're mine soldier" is an extension of the saga to depict a love scene between Mulan and Shang. By no means it is intended to be "trashy" or disrespectful. At the beginning of their marriage Mulan and Shang could hardly keep themselves apart from each other because of the infatuation of the moment. Shang is always respectful to his wife for he is an honorable man. They do break the rules by making love in the emperor's gardens, but they never made a habit out of it nor they got caught. The reason for me to write this journal entry was that at fanfiction.net this story has received some negative comments, about how Mulan and Shang wouldn't do that. Makes me wonder...could they do what they did in Sweet Water and Chasing Madame Cloud Splendor? Anyways, I am very glad and grateful people here at DA have accepted and liked the story.
To conclude, I just wonder why people bother to read the whole thing if they don't like it. I personally don't like Mulan/Shan Yu pairings, and I definitely don't read those fics. However, I am not going to tell the people who write or enjoy these things not to ,because they are free to write whatever they please. I assume that is what fanfiction is about...fictional situations for characters created by the fans.
And last but not least...
I would really like to thank the people who read my stories and leave positive feedback, which is always welcome and greatfully appreciated: Meagan, Dyb, levy, milusiakr, mudbloodjew, mekare-86, avatarfreak121, caeshay, Shewolf21, jeweledfaith, dragonlily7, and others who might appreciate what I do. You people really encourage me to continue investing time on fanfiction and fanart.
Something that's been really disturbing my mind lately are some reviews at fanfiction.net stating Mulan and Shang are going out of character in my stories. I admit some things I write are definitely out of limits for a Disney movie. However, no harm is intended, the way I see it, it's just a story could happen or not... I leave it to the readers' criteria. Believe me I know Mulan and Shang better than I know the palm of my hand.(LITERALLY) Writing about them for so long and being a Mulan fan for more than twelve years has not been useless. Mulan is free-spirited, loyal, devoted, courageous, witty, very stubborn, and clumsy. On the other hand, Shang is a strong and fair leader, both loyal and honorable man, as well as he is proud and slightly arrogant. Combined they make a very strong team, with the occasional bickering ensue. These qualities are always present in my stories, and have not been excluded at any moment. So from my POV, the characters are pretty much in character in the story. The events and circumstances might bring out and perhaps highlight some of their faults. Yes there might be moments in the stories where they don't really act as their real selves, but don't we real people go "out of character" every now and then?
My first fics were perfectly rated PG and well accepted in terms of plot and even humor. But as I continued writing other ideas came to mind and so far people accepted them. Here on D.A. my stories are quite well accepted and I really appreciate when people comment and add them to their favorites because I see that somehow my work is worthwhile and it motivates me to continue with the story.
Of all my stories, there are two of them where I do "cross the lines". The latest chapters of the Struggle of Yin and Yang have been by far the most daring and dramatic things I have written. I honestly did ponder more than once whether if I should go on with the story that way. Obviously, my decision was to continue the story mainly because there are many people who like it, and I am content with the results.
The story is called "The Struggle of Yin and Yang" because it deals with the difficulties Mulan and Shang have to deal as a couple to be with each other "in balance". Indeed, there has been many bickering mostly because Mulan decided to stick to her promise of leaving the army; leading to feelings of frustration because she is now living according to society's conventions and her talent as a soldier and warrior is simply being stored at her new home.
As proud and perhaps more traditional-minded Shang is(at least more than Mulan), he accepts Mulan's promise mainly because he wants to keep her safe. If we go back, Shang has lost his father, and Mother (in my saga) so he is entitled to fear her loss. In spite of his pride, he does not feel undermined by his wife's brilliance, wit, and courage. He is actually very proud of "his soldier", and at first he did tell her she did not need to leave the army once they got married.
I don't to give too much away, but Mulan will rejoin the army again after they're married.
In the last chapter published, Mulan loses a child which will definitely complicate her relationship with Shang, and also make her go through a process of grief. But in the end, she is a fighter and she will get through. The issues are very mature but yet they're real, which is something I like about the Mulan characters they seem to be more human than others, which in turn gives fanfiction writers more realistic material to work with.
Furthermore, the one-shot story recently published called,"You're mine soldier" is an extension of the saga to depict a love scene between Mulan and Shang. By no means it is intended to be "trashy" or disrespectful. At the beginning of their marriage Mulan and Shang could hardly keep themselves apart from each other because of the infatuation of the moment. Shang is always respectful to his wife for he is an honorable man. They do break the rules by making love in the emperor's gardens, but they never made a habit out of it nor they got caught. The reason for me to write this journal entry was that at fanfiction.net this story has received some negative comments, about how Mulan and Shang wouldn't do that. Makes me wonder...could they do what they did in Sweet Water and Chasing Madame Cloud Splendor? Anyways, I am very glad and grateful people here at DA have accepted and liked the story.
To conclude, I just wonder why people bother to read the whole thing if they don't like it. I personally don't like Mulan/Shan Yu pairings, and I definitely don't read those fics. However, I am not going to tell the people who write or enjoy these things not to ,because they are free to write whatever they please. I assume that is what fanfiction is about...fictional situations for characters created by the fans.
And last but not least...
I would really like to thank the people who read my stories and leave positive feedback, which is always welcome and greatfully appreciated: Meagan, Dyb, levy, milusiakr, mudbloodjew, mekare-86, avatarfreak121, caeshay, Shewolf21, jeweledfaith, dragonlily7, and others who might appreciate what I do. You people really encourage me to continue investing time on fanfiction and fanart.
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Year of the Tiger... year of Mulan =)
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According to the Chinese Horoscope...this is the year of the Tiger , which means it's gonna be my year
And I was actually going back in time...last time it was the year of the Tiger...which is exactly twelve years ago... 1998 ...the year when Mulan was realeased...it was such a good year for me so hopefully this 2010 will be good, at least better than the previous ones
I need better luck on love LMAO.
Anyways, I'm gonna share my new years resolutions, which I hope I can fulfill.
1) Read at least 10 books this year
2) Upload at least one new chapter on my Mulan fic at least once a month.
3) Finish all the videos I have planned
4) Have my kiddie students speak more English in class.
5) Be more carefree
6) Go someplace I have never gone to.
7) Draw more (for art's sake...I guess that's why I've had all these pent up emotions lately)
8) Shut the matchmaker and Chi Fu up (lmao...Meagan knows what I mean)...well in other words prove I'm good enough for many things.
9)Be more organized
10) Keep my room and classroom cleaner XD
WELL MAY YOU ALL HAVE A GREAT YEAR OF THE TIGER...HOPE IT SMILES ON YOU ALL.
, which means it's gonna be my year And I was actually going back in time...last time it was the year of the Tiger...which is exactly twelve years ago... 1998 ...the year when Mulan was realeased...it was such a good year for me so hopefully this 2010 will be good, at least better than the previous ones
I need better luck on love LMAO.
Anyways, I'm gonna share my new years resolutions, which I hope I can fulfill.
1) Read at least 10 books this year
2) Upload at least one new chapter on my Mulan fic at least once a month.
3) Finish all the videos I have planned
4) Have my kiddie students speak more English in class.
5) Be more carefree
6) Go someplace I have never gone to.
7) Draw more (for art's sake...I guess that's why I've had all these pent up emotions lately)
8) Shut the matchmaker and Chi Fu up (lmao...Meagan knows what I mean)...well in other words prove I'm good enough for many things.
9)Be more organized
10) Keep my room and classroom cleaner XD
WELL MAY YOU ALL HAVE A GREAT YEAR OF THE TIGER...HOPE IT SMILES ON YOU ALL.
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I just had to...lol
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I stole this from littlemissmulan, which in turn stole it from someone else xD
Go to your music player of choice and put it on shuffle.
Say the following questions aloud, and press play.
Use the song titles that come up to answer each question.
NO CHEATING.
How does the world see me?:
It's not easy to be me - Five for Fighting
(what are the chances? lol it fit quite well)
Will I have a happy life?:
I just love you - Five for Fighting
(that's gotta mean something good I guess)
What do people really think of me?:
Beat it - Michael Jackson
(lmao!)
Do people secretly lust after me?
My front porch looking in - Lonestar
(someone across my front porch? didn't know...lol)
How can I make myself happy?:
Realize - Colbie Caillat
What should I do with my life?
With you in my dreams - Hanson
(such a sad song
Will I ever have children?:
Tú - Shakira
(The question remains unanswered)
What is some good advice for me?:
So what - Pink
(lmao...so what? I am a rockstar,I've got my rockmoves and I don't need you tonight!... sounds good to me I guess.)
What do I think my current theme song is?:
Bubbly - Colbie Caillat (Don't really think so...ages from being in love...lol NO WAY!! MY THEME SONG IS BOSTON BY AUGUSTANA!!)
What does everyone else think my current theme song is?:
King of Pride Rock - Hans Zimmer
(Well..it's instrumental...but it's really good)
What song will play at my funeral?:
Two Beds and a Coffee Machine - Savage Garden
(well this one's more divorce-related but still...great song)
What type of men/women do you like?:
Breathless - The Corrs
(Well yeah hopefully the guy will leave me breathless
What is my day going to be like?
We Get On - Kate Nash
(ok)
Why am I here?
Into the Fire - Thirteen Senses
(To burn?)lol
What will people remember me for?
Bamboo Forest- from House of the Flying Daggers Soundtrack (it's just instrumental... I'm gonna give it another shot).
B Choice...Look Through My Eyes - Phil Collins (Cuteness ^.^)
What song will I get stuck in my head tomorrow?
Strawberry Wine - Deana Carter (We'll see about that)
Are there people outside waiting to take me away?
Champagne Supernova - Oasis (ok)
What will this year be all about?
To where you are - Josh Groban
Go to your music player of choice and put it on shuffle.
Say the following questions aloud, and press play.
Use the song titles that come up to answer each question.
NO CHEATING.
How does the world see me?:
It's not easy to be me - Five for Fighting
(what are the chances? lol it fit quite well)
Will I have a happy life?:
I just love you - Five for Fighting
(that's gotta mean something good I guess)
What do people really think of me?:
Beat it - Michael Jackson
(lmao!)
Do people secretly lust after me?
My front porch looking in - Lonestar
(someone across my front porch? didn't know...lol)
How can I make myself happy?:
Realize - Colbie Caillat
What should I do with my life?
With you in my dreams - Hanson
(such a sad song
Will I ever have children?:
Tú - Shakira
(The question remains unanswered)
What is some good advice for me?:
So what - Pink
(lmao...so what? I am a rockstar,I've got my rockmoves and I don't need you tonight!... sounds good to me I guess.)
What do I think my current theme song is?:
Bubbly - Colbie Caillat (Don't really think so...ages from being in love...lol NO WAY!! MY THEME SONG IS BOSTON BY AUGUSTANA!!)
What does everyone else think my current theme song is?:
King of Pride Rock - Hans Zimmer
(Well..it's instrumental...but it's really good)
What song will play at my funeral?:
Two Beds and a Coffee Machine - Savage Garden
(well this one's more divorce-related but still...great song)
What type of men/women do you like?:
Breathless - The Corrs
(Well yeah hopefully the guy will leave me breathless
What is my day going to be like?
We Get On - Kate Nash
(ok)
Why am I here?
Into the Fire - Thirteen Senses
(To burn?)lol
What will people remember me for?
Bamboo Forest- from House of the Flying Daggers Soundtrack (it's just instrumental... I'm gonna give it another shot).
B Choice...Look Through My Eyes - Phil Collins (Cuteness ^.^)
What song will I get stuck in my head tomorrow?
Strawberry Wine - Deana Carter (We'll see about that)
Are there people outside waiting to take me away?
Champagne Supernova - Oasis (ok)
What will this year be all about?
To where you are - Josh Groban
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Don't kill Innocent Creatures =(
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Taken from
Month One
Mommy
I am only 8 inches long
but I have all my organs.
I love the sound of your voice.
Every time I hear it
I wave my arms and legs.
The sound of your heart beat
is my favorite lullaby.
Month Two
Mommy
today I learned how to suck my thumb.
If you could see me
you could definitely tell that I am a baby.
I'm not big enough to survive outside my home though.
It is so nice and warm in here.
Month Three
You know what Mommy
I'm a boy!
I hope that makes you happy.
I always want you to be happy.
I don't like it when you cry.
You sound so sad.
It makes me sad too
and I cry with you even though
you can't hear me.
Month Four
Mommy
my hair is starting to grow.
It is very short and fine
but I will have a lot of it.
I spend a lot of my time exercising.
I can turn my head and curl my fingers and toes
and stretch my arms and legs.
I am becoming quite good at it too.
Month Five
You went to the doctor today.
Mommy, he lied to you.
He said that I'm not a baby.
I am a baby Mommy, your baby.
I think and feel.
Mommy, what's abortion?
Month Six
I can hear that doctor again.
I don't like him.
He seems cold and heartless.
Something is intruding my home.
The doctor called it a needle.
Mommy what is it? It burns!
Please make him stop!
I can't get away from it!
Mommy! HELP me!
Month Seven
Mommy
I am okay.
I am in Jesus's arms.
He is holding me.
He told me about abortion.
Why didn't you want me Mommy?
Every Abortion Is Just . . .
One more heart that was stopped.
Two more eyes that will never see.
Two more hands that will never touch.
Two more legs that will never run.
One more mouth that will never speak.
If you're against abortion, re-post this and if you almost cried post this in your journal.
I guess sometimes the circumstances are difficult, but if you can't raise a child you can give him/her on adoption.
Month One
Mommy
I am only 8 inches long
but I have all my organs.
I love the sound of your voice.
Every time I hear it
I wave my arms and legs.
The sound of your heart beat
is my favorite lullaby.
Month Two
Mommy
today I learned how to suck my thumb.
If you could see me
you could definitely tell that I am a baby.
I'm not big enough to survive outside my home though.
It is so nice and warm in here.
Month Three
You know what Mommy
I'm a boy!
I hope that makes you happy.
I always want you to be happy.
I don't like it when you cry.
You sound so sad.
It makes me sad too
and I cry with you even though
you can't hear me.
Month Four
Mommy
my hair is starting to grow.
It is very short and fine
but I will have a lot of it.
I spend a lot of my time exercising.
I can turn my head and curl my fingers and toes
and stretch my arms and legs.
I am becoming quite good at it too.
Month Five
You went to the doctor today.
Mommy, he lied to you.
He said that I'm not a baby.
I am a baby Mommy, your baby.
I think and feel.
Mommy, what's abortion?
Month Six
I can hear that doctor again.
I don't like him.
He seems cold and heartless.
Something is intruding my home.
The doctor called it a needle.
Mommy what is it? It burns!
Please make him stop!
I can't get away from it!
Mommy! HELP me!
Month Seven
Mommy
I am okay.
I am in Jesus's arms.
He is holding me.
He told me about abortion.
Why didn't you want me Mommy?
Every Abortion Is Just . . .
One more heart that was stopped.
Two more eyes that will never see.
Two more hands that will never touch.
Two more legs that will never run.
One more mouth that will never speak.
If you're against abortion, re-post this and if you almost cried post this in your journal.
I guess sometimes the circumstances are difficult, but if you can't raise a child you can give him/her on adoption.
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