Fiction: Group 2
We spent the next morning, mourning the loss of my brother. Suddenly it occurred to me and with great
difficulty, I rose and walked to Ma, and questioned her, "Ma, Bai's (my brother's name) last words
were....ummm....... here.
'Our place to play
Shall have its name
Tell the world.... The Pearl River Delta.'
Why did he say that?!?" Mother's face lit up instantly. “Bao Bei, your brother was the chosen one, from the
legend of the 'Name of the river'. He is dead, but he will be protecting the river. Go, Li Mei, to the river,
and do exactly as I say. Heave his body into the river and sing his last words. If there is a glow in the river
and a pearl is gifted to you, your brother will be the guardian of the Pearl River Delta."
I did as Ma explained. I threw him into the river, chanted the last words, and I was nearly blinded by the
glow. I was gifted the pearl! My brother's face appeared once more and he whispered, “I will always love
you.... Li Mei." While sobbing I whispered back,
"I will never forget you, not for a second of my life. I love you Bai."
