The Bravery of Twins

Make a Man

Fang's POV

Hi, if you couldn't tell my name is Fang. Weird name for a girl I know but its mine and I love my name. My mother and father never expected to have twins but when Mulan and I came out they were happy as can be even though we look different in a way. I have pale skin already without makeup and yet what I prefer to do all day is work with a weapon. I have crafted swords at my young age and I have dealt with the people of our village who said I should be more feminine. As I once heard, Beauty is from who you are not from the way you are told,' so that is what I live by now. I know how to fight and sadly enough while my sister was at the match maker I was forced to do her chores.

I heard the rushing footsteps while I was taking care of the pond and knew my sister felt something. People of the village did not know but I have made my own armor and when I saw my sister I knew something was wrong. I quickly ran to her and dragged her to our room looking at her silently since I was mute then gave her a look to tell me what is wrong. "The army want our father to go to war." Was the only thing that came from her mouth making me glare at the retreating flags. I sighed and looked at my sister placing a hand on her shoulder then we went out for a walk sitting down on the dragon statue just holding each other. Later that night we looked at each other with a thought and immediately ran to the house. Mulan went and grabbed our fathers armor while I put mine on then cut my hair before going to the stable meeting my sister then approached my wild stallion slowly. He was a bright copper with a white stripe down his face; he held himself tall and proudly which always made me smile. I named him Lunar because he was brave for a horse. Mulan and I approached our horses before mounting then ride off to the camp.

We stayed out side the camp for a while pacing, well more Mulan pacing, trying to figure out how not to get caught. I finally took a deep breath standing up straight and walk to the camp holding myself proudly like Lunar does. When we stepped into the camp everyone stopped talking to watch our every move. "Who are you?" The general asked me while looking down at me. I smirked holding myself even straighter then bowed. "I am Fang. I heard the war needed men and I decided I should help to save my country." I said in a deeper voice then stand myself straight once again. He looked impressed with me then motioned, Im guessing, his son to his side. I let my emotion stay hidden while I watched them look me over. "I want you to fight my son Shane." He said to me and I grinned looking at him then turned to Lunar. "Back away Lune." I said to him and he nodded hesitantly moving away from us then I drew my sword flipping around and get into my stance. The general looks impressed then motions to begin. The first thing I notice before he charges is he protected his shoulder. When he was about to stab my side I jumped out of the way then kick his shoulder making him drop his sword and I jump kicking him down. When he lands with a thud I put my foot on his back and grin at the people around while they look shocked at me. "So how did I do?" I ask panting slightly and pull up Shane with a grin. The general walked up to me and held out his hand. "Welcome to the Army. You shall be the assistant instructor." He said and I nod bowing respectfully same with Lunar who bows then walks up to me nudging me slightly. I smile at him and hop on his back going to a secluded area then set up camp.

The next day I see my sister standing with a couple guys and notice them picking on her making me fold my arms then glare at them. Shane walks out with a box then stands next to me. Before he reaches me he shoots an arrow into a long wooden pole then stands next to me. "This is Fang! He will show you what to do what I want!" He calls out then puts weights on my arms making me grin. "Fang this should be easy!" I hear Mulan shout and I wink at her before grabbing the pole then flip wrapping my legs around then flip over again wrapping my arms around and continue doing that before jumping down and land on my feet. I hand the weights back to him before going back to my tent wrapping my arms then lay down next to Lunar closing my eyes instantly falling asleep.