Characters: Hua Hu, Yuan Shi, Hua Xiong

In Mulan’s home

A rooster makes a loud call.Hua Xiong leans on the windowsill, expecting to see Mulan practising in the yard.But Mulan doesn’t appear.He runs into her room but finds a letter,instead.

Hua Xiong:Dad! Dad! Mulan is leaving for the army!

Hua Hu:What did you say?

Hua Xiong:Please read the letter,Dad.

Hua Hu:Mulan!You’ll be killed if they find you’re a girl! I must run to catch her back!...My horse! She rode away my horse!Mulan!

Yuan Shi:Calm down, Hua Hu! It’s too late.We must keep this secret! She’s wise and capable.She’s been hoping to become a general for long!

Hua Xiong:I saw our neighbor Zhao Junsheng gave Mulan a new sword one day!Does he know her plan?Will he protect her?

Yuan Shi:Hope so.Zhao Junsheng is in the army, too.See! Mulan also took away your father’s The Art of Warfare! She’s well prepared!Mulan!You must be well prepared!