The Five Brothers

The Five Brothers

Long ago, five brothers in China looked alike. The only way to tell them apart was by their abilities. First Brother was very strong. Second Brother could fly. Third Brother could hear everything. Fourth Brother had an iron-hard body. Fifth Brother could hold his breath for a long time. Also, when he cried, his tears turned into a river.

One day, Fifth Brother picked an apple from a strange garden. A soldier shouted, “ Stop. This is the garden of the magistrate! "

The magistrate locked up Fifth Brother in a dungeon. " I'll do anything to stay free! " Fifth Brother yelled.

The magistrate said, “ I'll let you go if you get the treasure from Fire Island. " Fire Island was in the middle of a lake. A dragon guarded the treasure. Stealing it seemed impossible. Still, Fifth Brother said he would try.

That night, Fifth Brother was scared. He didn't cry, for he knew what would happen. He whispered, " Help me! " Far away, Third Brother put a hand to his ear. “ Fifth Brother is in trouble! " he shouted. The brothers decided to go help Fifth Brother get the treasure.