Ming Zhu and The Pearl that Shines

Chapter Five - The Dragon King Speaks

Dear Ming Zhu,

My precious and dearest daughter, where have you gone?

Why did you have to go? What have I done? Haven't I given you the best?

The palace is so quiet without your songs.

When you were born, I held you curled up in my palm. You were so fragile, like brittle shell, you were so small. I didn't know what to do. I could only stare at you and wonder. My child. Your mother's child. You have your mother's eyes and her silver scales. And her spirit - you are so like her.

My bright pearl, I have searched everywhere for you.

Please come back.

Your humble father.