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Dragon's Comet: The Rise of Xing

龍彗星：興的崛起

As the sun dipped low, the skies over Guangdong shimmered in hues of orange and pink. Haoyu and Chao played in their backyard, laughing as they chased each other around the old willow tree. 夕陽西下，廣東的天空閃爍著橘色和粉紅色的光芒。浩宇和超在自家後院玩耍，繞著老柳樹追逐嬉戲。

Sunset in Guangdong; Slender boy, dark hair, almond-shaped brown eyes and Energetic boy, short black hair, bright brown eyes play near willow tree.

Their game was cut short when they saw a bright light. A comet sliced through the twilight, a tail of stardust trailing behind. They watched, eyes wide with wonder. 當他們看到一道亮光時，他們的比賽就結束了。一顆彗星劃破暮色，身後拖著一條星塵尾巴。他們睜大眼睛看著。

Amid the comet's fading glow, a figure emerged. It was small, with shimmering scales. A newborn dragon! The dragon, Xing, had journeyed far from the stars. 在彗星漸漸消逝的光芒中，一個人影出現了。它很小，鱗片閃閃發光。新生的龍！龍星已遠離星辰。

Newborn dragon Newborn dragon, iridescent scales, golden eyes emerges from comet.

With the first light of dawn approaching, Xing had to reach Guangdong's center. His eyes were full of determination, but his wings too weak to fly. 隨著黎明的第一道曙光即將來臨，邢必須到達廣東市中心。他的眼神充滿了決心，但他的翅膀卻無力飛翔。

Newborn dragon, iridescent scales, golden eyes's goal is revealed; his wings are weak.

Haoyu watched Xing struggle. He whispered to Chao, 'We must help him.' They searched for a way, their minds whirring with ideas. 浩宇看著邢掙扎。他低聲對趙說：“我們必須幫助他。”他們尋找出路，腦子裡充滿了各種想法。

Boys decide to help; brainstorming solutions.

The solution was simple but brilliant. They used their red wagon to carry Xing. Through alleys, and across markets, they went, the dragon hidden beneath a blanket. 解決方案很簡單，但很出色。他們用紅色馬車載著星星。他們穿過小巷，穿過市場，龍藏在毯子底下。

Slender boy, dark hair, almond-shaped brown eyes and Energetic boy, short black hair, bright brown eyes use wagon; navigate city streets.

People of Guangdong prepared for the grand gala, unaware of the magical guest arriving. Lanterns hung like jewels, and the scent of incense filled the air. 廣東人民正在為這場盛大的晚會做準備，卻不知道這位神奇的客人到來了。燈籠如珠寶般掛在空中，空氣中瀰漫著香氣。

Preparations for gala; Guangdong festively adorned.

As they neared the celebration, Xing peeked out. His eyes sparkled at the sight—the dragon dance, the joy, the community united. 當慶祝活動臨近時，邢向外張望。他的眼睛閃閃發光——舞龍、歡樂、社區團結。

Newborn dragon, iridescent scales, golden eyes sees the festivities; experiences wonder.

Under the red glow of lanterns, Xing stepped forth. Gasps and whispers spread through the crowd as they beheld the cosmic dragon. 紅色的燈籠映照下，邢向前踏了一步。當他們看到宇宙巨龍時，人群中響起了喘息聲和竊竊私語聲。

Newborn dragon, iridescent scales, golden eyes revealed to crowd; people are astounded.

Xing felt the warm embrace of the people. With each cheer, he grew larger, his scales gleaming brighter, until he was majestic and grand. 邢先生感受到了人們溫暖的懷抱。每一次歡呼，他都變得更大，鱗片閃閃發亮，直到變得威嚴、宏偉。

Newborn dragon, iridescent scales, golden eyes transforms; grows in size and splendor.

With a roar that echoed with joy, Xing leapt into the sky. The crowd's cheers became thunderous as he flew, circling above as their king. 伴隨著一聲喜悅的吼叫，星一躍而起。當他飛翔時，人群的歡呼聲變得雷鳴般，在上空盤旋，成為他們的王。

Newborn dragon, iridescent scales, golden eyes ascends to the sky; becomes king of skies.

The year of the dragon was heralded with the flight of a true dragon. Xing, once a star's companion, now united hearts with a tale of his own. 真龍的騰飛預示著龍年的到來。邢曾經是一位明星的伴侶，如今卻用自己的故事將人心凝聚在一起。

Celebration and unity; Newborn dragon, iridescent scales, golden eyes's impact remembered.

Reflection Questions

How do you think Haoyu and Chao felt when they first saw Xing?
What qualities did the boys show by deciding to help Xing?
How might the people of Guangdong remember the night Xing flew?

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