Mulan Page #3

People start to walk away, whispering.

At the Fa farm

Mulan is greeted with a warm smile by her father, but, humiliated, she turns away and takes Khan to the stable.

Beginning of "Reflection"

Mulan:

Look at me ... I will never pass for a perfect bride

Or a perfect daughter

Can it be?

I'm not meant to play this part?

Now I see

That if I were truly to be myself

I would break my family's heart.

Who is that girl I see

Staring straight back at me

Why is my reflection someone I don't know

Somehow I cannot hide

Who I am, though I've tried

When will my reflection show

Who I am inside?

When will my reflection show

Who I am, inside?

Fa Zu:

My, my, what beautiful blossoms we have this year. But look, this one's late. I bet when it blooms, it will be the most beautiful of all.

Drums sound

Mulan:

What is it?

Imperial soldiers and Chi Fu come riding over a hill.

Fa Li:

Mulan, stay inside.

Granny Fa:

Ahem. [points toward a low roof. Mulan runs over to it and peers over the roof]

Chi Fu:

Citizens! I bring a proclamation from the Imperial City! The Huns have invaded China! By order of the Emperor, one man from every family must serve in the Imperial Army. [Reading from list] The Chow Family! The Yee Family!

Son:

I will serve the Emperor in my father's place.

Chi Fhou:

The Fa Family!

Mulan:

No!

Her father walks over to Chi Fu.

Fa Zhou:

I am ready to serve the Emperor.

Mulan:

Father, you can't go!

Fa Zhou:

Mulan!

Mulan:

[To Chi Fu] Please, sir, my father has already fought for--

Chi Fu:

Silence! You will do well to teach your daughter to hold her tongue in a man's presence.

Fa Zhou:

Mulan. You dishonor me.

Chi Fu:

Report tomorrow at the Moo-Shung Camp. [He hands Fa Zu a scroll.]

Fa Zhou:

Yes, sir.

Chi Fu:

[Continues to read] The Chu Family! The Chang Family! The Yong Family!

In Fa Zhou's bedroom

Fa Zhou yanks open his closet, revealing a suit of Chinese armor, and unsheaths a sword. Mulan watches. He practices techniques, but his leg gives out and he falls against a pillar, panting.

At dinner

Mulan pours the tea, then sets her cup down with a bang.

Mulan:

You shouldn't have to go!

Fa Li:

Mulan!

Mulan:

There are plenty of young men to fight for China!

Fa Zhou:

It is an honor to protect my country and my family.

Mulan:

So you'll die for honor.

Fa Zhou:

I will die doing what's right.

Mulan:

But if you ...

Fa Zhou:

I know my place. It is time you learned yours.

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