2 — Mulan

Then he smiled—the small, crooked smile she had fallen in love with.

“You’re brooding,” Shang said, leaning on the rail beside her. His wedding band caught the firelight. “It’s your best skill.” Mulan 2

Instead, she felt like a sword forced back into a scabbard that no longer fit. Then he smiled—the small, crooked smile she had

Mulan stood on the balcony of the Imperial Palace, watching the lanterns drift like fallen stars over a city at peace. Below, courtiers laughed. Above, the banners of the three kingdoms hung still and hopeful. Then he smiled—the small