THE JADE DRAGON
Story By Uriel Miranda, Donald Boose, Tony Matthews and
Illustrated by Donald Boose
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A long time ago in ancient China there was a boy named
Xiao Kai.
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He stole countless treasures from temples, nobles, and
even from the palace.
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One day, he told his friend that he was going to steal the
Jade Dragon. The most sacred treasure of all of China.
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His friend discouraged him not to do it. He said that the
Jade Dragon was the only thing that protects China from the
Ten Suns.
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If it was removed he would condemned all of China to the
boiling heat of the Ten Suns. But Xiao Kai didn't care. He
just wanted the Jade Dragon for himself.
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That night he went to the temple and stole the Jade Dragon
with ease.
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He rejoiced at his great victory, but it was short lived. The Ten
Suns’ heat dried up the river and withered the land.
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Seeing this, Xiao Kai felt guilty knowing he was responsible for all
of this suffering. He decide that his victory was wrong, and
decided to return the Jade Dragon back to the temple.
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But the heat was too strong. Just as he reached the temple he
fell and dropped the Jade Dragon. He saw in horror as it
shattered into thousands of pieces.
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Just as he was about to lose all hope a fairy appeared. She said
that his mistake will be undone in time. But, in order for it to be
undone, he must serve the rest of his life making medicine for
the gods.
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Seeing what he had done, he accepted his fate. He was
then turned into a rabbit and sent to the moon, forever
making medicine for the gods.
Please note.
This story is a work of fiction, and is loose based
on the legend of the Chang'e and Houyi the
Archer .
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Note. To understand this story better read the
Chinese story Chang'e and Houyi the Archer.