Confession ~ by SaralynArati

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"And I suppose that explains the odd blend of fathomless wisdom and childlike innocence I see in you," Prince Rouran continued. "It seemed best to hide my true nature from everyone. I'm sorry to have deceived you," Yu Lien said softly but resolutely, slipping away from him. Rouran took the opposite direction, wanting to be alone to contemplate the disaster that was his love life. It was bad enough to fall for his bride's companion, but if Yu Lien wasn't even human... there was no hope, then.

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SaralynArati

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"That sword is ancient," Rouran muttered mainly to himself, then gazed at Yu Lien, "which means you must be..." "Thousands of years old, yes," the Spirit answered. Then, to even her own amazement, she flushed. "But pretending to be human, eating and drinking and having mortal emotions, is all very new to me. I did it because Princess Mulan asked it of me, and she is the best friend I have had in my long existence." "She does have a way of inspiring loyalty, doesn't she?" agreed the Mongol.

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SaralynArati

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"So, whichever one of us Kala Nag finally decides to send her white tiger after doesn't matter; she will fall into our trap either way," Yu Lien finished. "I don't understand," Prince Rouran said, reviewing what he'd just been told. "You're saying, my lady... Yu Lien... that you're an immortal?" "Yes," she nearly whispered, a bit ashamed of hiding her identity from him, although she couldn't have predicted that a need to inform him would arise. "I am the Spirit assigned to the Jade Lotus."

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SaralynArati

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(cont.) "And my abilities are virtually insignificant when compared to the might of the sword my mistress carries. But yes, I do have some skills of my own." Yu Lien took a long, slow breath and plunged forward, "therefore, if the two of us are attired similarly, your witch will hopefully be confused, which is to our advantage... for Princess Mulan holds the sword, while I, in addition to my magical talents... well... I cannot die." Rouran looked askance at her. "I mean it; I'm not human."

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