The Mind's Journey Home

AUTHOR: Chata Saladbar

Chapter 8: Epilogue

His father comes to him in a dream, and as strong and emposing as he was in life. He hovers over him and says that he loves him, and how happy he is to be reunited with his wife and lost children. Shang tries to grasp his father's hand to keep him with him but he floats away. His father's last words echo towards him "You honor us..."

He is awakened with the sensation of warm soft lips on his neck. He knows his wife is gently trying to stir her husband, and he smiles to see that it is still dark outside. He relishes the touch of Mulan's efforts for a few more moments, thinking of the happiness he has found within her, the extended family he now shares with her, and about the love that has saved him. Then he turns to her and meets her full on the mouth to once again fulfill this amazing desire between them, and spend another night home in paradise.

THE END