Disclaimer: Wonder if I should repeat this over and over. Nope, I don't own Dynasty Warriors.
Romance of the DW pairings
Lu Bu and Diao Chan
It was all a dud. The strongest man under heaven surrounded by those he continuously betrayed out of just for himself and not those he can't see that truly care. In the end, killing Ding Yuan into serving Dong Zhuo was a horrible mistake. But, it's worth a famous horse to put his might to test against the coalition. Now, two former coalition members are waiting to put an end to his existence. Should he go to hell with Dong Zhuo?
"Dammit, all this time I would of do something about Zhang Fei before I realize Liu Bei wasn't the one who tried to steal behind my back, but I stole this city from him," Lu Bu thought.
There is no room for forgiveness to one who seeks only for himself. Gao Shun, Zhang Liao, Chen Gong, Hou Cheng, Song Xian, and Wei Xu are all questioning his attitude and one by one are thinking of betraying him. As for Diao Chan, will she betray him too? Does she even care to forgive him anymore?
That question must wait. Right now, he has to figure out a way to survive this siege. Cao Cao can be seen either mocking his stupidity. Yes, Lu Bu admits he's not the brightest of mind thinking. But, this is a good time to react. More importantly the people of Xia Pi are in danger of being hold in the castle by the sounds of war.
"Lord Lu Bu, are you alright? Look Hou Cheng didn't mean to bother you with a drink while breaking a rule by mistake. He just wanted you to calm down," Gao Shun explained.
Lu Bu didn't say anything in reply. He's ashame of the treatment. Gao Shun shook his head in disappoint of the commotion.
"Anyway, I come here to tell you if there is a plan for us to make it through out of this siege? Chen Gong is still waiting for any counsel or he'll stop giving advice since he understands why you're not really interest in strategy," Gao Shun said.
"Oh…, I think a strategic counsel has interest me now more than I ever needed one through this solution. Gao Shun, my men are looking to betray me and there has to be a way to settle this matter before Diao Chan becomes my serious matter," Lu Bu said.
"Diao Chan is with Zhang Liao. She's feeling unhappy with what happened hours ago. I don't think it's a good idea to talk with her," Gao Shun said.
"I must talk with her. Only she can help me get over with my grief," Lu Bu sighed.
"Trust me, Lu Bu. Now is not the proper time…" Gao Shun begged.
"Then what the hell should I do now!" Lu Bu argued.
"Lets just…lets just go ask Chen Gong any better idea of getting out of here. I'm not going to let Cao Cao take advantage of your weaken state. Hell, that rabid mutt Zhang Fei wouldn't dare try to provoke you into embarrass us in front of Cao Cao's army," Gao Shun said.
"I conjure. Well then, to the bookworm. I missed school," Lu Bu said.
"Same here. Can't wait to see what Master Chen Gong has in mind," Gao Shun said.
Outside Xia Pi…
"That wolf would be asleep by the time his men surrender," Cao Cao laughed
"My advise to flooding Xia Pi comes in mind, my lord," Gua Jia grinned.
"Yes, it's beautiful, you see this is the art of deception," Cao Cao praised.
Liu Bei and Guan Yu aren't surprise of the flooding strategy, but what dishearten them is that Lady Mi and Gan are still in there. What happens to them is still the question.
"Brother, our sisters will be alright," Guan Yu hoped.
"I don't know for sure yet until the gates are open, we'll find out if they're fine," Liu Bei said.
"Who knows, Lu Bu might have raped them," Zhang Fei shrugged.
"Zhang Fei, because you, we got ourselves involve in this battle because you pissed him off. I hope you're not thinking of doing something worst than joking with us," Liu Bei complained.
"Yeah yean, but he stole Xia Pi from you brother, so I wanted to share the moment making him now how it feels if I stole him back with his horses and supplies," Zhang Fei sighed.
"Enough…" Liu Bei rubbed his head by these troubles. He had no intention of betraying Lu Bu, but Lu Bu was too close-minded to even listen to him.
Back inside Xia Pi castle…
"So you want us to abandon Xia Pi and leave the Central Plains to the south?" Lu Bu questioned.
"But we must be aware of Liu Biao of Jing and the Little Conqueror of Jiang Dong," Ga Shun concerned.
"Exactly, however, our expedition in the south has to do more with the lands of Jiao and Nan Zhong. Those two places had been vacant due to how many miles that place was away from the warring in the Central Plains. So we should first take Jiao and Nan Zhong by expending our influence. This place we're stuck in is all, but Cao Cao's land," Chen Gong said.
"It's reeks of that cowardly dork," Lu Bu laughed. "After all this time, now I know why I lost Pu Yang. The whole Central Plains talks about Cao Cao this, Cao Cao that."
"Don't forget Liu Bei," Zhang Liao finally arrives with Diao Chan.
"Young brother, if only he forgive my numb minded excuse. He could have been pardon along with that mutt's problem. Look, I was responsible fore getting Liu Bei to alliance Cao Cao and now I must find a way to get Liu Bei and Cao Cao against each other," Lu Bu said.
"Leave it to me, I'll write a letter to Liu Bei about Cao Cao's true intentions of taking Xu," Chen Gong quietly went to work while the group discusses the matter on the damages the flood cause outside.
"We're running low on provisions due to the flood and our troops got demoralized. I know Hou Cheng, Song Xian, and Wei Xu are planning to rebel, but why don't you apologize them before it's too late, my Lord?" Gao Shun counseled.
"It's already too late. I heard from my spies that Hou Cheng took the Red Hare as a gift for Cao Cao," Zhang Liao confirmed.
"Heavens do you defy my might as well!" Lu Bu shouted.
"Lu Bu, forget about the Red Hare. It's been a cursed horse ever since you started betraying Ding Yuan," Diao Chan said.
"Diao Chan, do you forgive me?" Lu Bu told.
"Of course I do. Talking to Zhang Liao out of it made me clearly understand how you feel," Diao Chan said.
"All I am is a beast of destruction and this attitude isn't proper with women like you, Diao Chan," Lu Bu said.
"To be completely honest, I find that attracting…" Diao Chan confessed.
"….." Lu Bu stare at her. She's the last thing he'll ever see before he dies. Will he die here with her?
After a couple of hours of conscience, Chen Gong walks towards the party with the letter he finished writing for Liu Bei.
"It's done. I must get a bow and arrow to send this to long ears," He said.
"Hahaha, long ears. It's been awhile I heard that," Lu Bu grinned.
"Just wait until he gets the reaction on Cao Cao's plans of taking Xu," Chen Gong took the bow and arrow then head outside the roof of the castle gates.
Meanwhile…
"Brother Liu! You have to read this message! It's from Lu Bu's advisor Chen Gong," Guan Yu alerted.
Liu Bei read the whole letter and choked. Previously, Liu Bei allied with Cao Cao in order to get Lu Bu out of Xia Pi on behave of the people in there. But, what he didn't know, is that Cao Cao wants something valuable in Xu and only Liu Bei has it.
"Guan Yu…write back to them now that I will speak with Cao Cao about this," Liu Bei said.
Guan Yu bowed and proceed his orders. Liu Bei is disappoint by the fact that he needs Cao Cao in order to get his land back, but Cao Cao wouldn't give it back to him right after this battle is over. Could if be true that Cao Cao also sneak…?
Back at Xia Pi castle…
"My lord, a message arrive from Liu Bei," a soldier confirmed.
"Well, this is our last chance at getting the best case scenario," Chen Gong said.
"What's the worst case scenario?" Lu Bu asked.
"I don't think you want to know…" Chen Gong shuddered.
"Me either, you have to heed Master Chen's advice, Lord Lu Bu," Diao Chan said.
"This is the first time I'm relaying on puny tricks to save our shameful lives as fugitives of the Han," Lu Bu smacked his head sadly.
"It better work, Master Chen," Gao Shun warned.
"It will, besides ask yourselves, why must the imperial uncle let the prime minister do whatever he wants behind someone else property?" Chen Gong quizzed.
They wait until the very moment that happens. Liu Bei invited Cao Cao and his fraction a banquet during the siege. It's unusual to Mengde, because they're still in the midst of the beast's existence.
Moments during the banquet…
"My lord, confusion has struck both of Liu Bei and Cao Cao's forces!" a soldier reported.
"Is that so, then our path of escape is open," Gao Shun said.
"Those two want nothing, but hype with their egos!" Lu Bu taunted.
"Actually, Cao Cao wants Liu Bei's beautiful flower of Xu, Lady Mi if he took Xia Pi with Liu Bei's help even if it means attacking Liu Bei afterwards," Chen Gong advocated.
"Now Lu Bu, do you think I'm fond of those rulers?" Diao Chan questioned.
"Hell no, you are mine and the one I love that fit to be the wife of the Mightest Warrior of the Land. Why should I think you're fond of those two peons?" Lu Bu said.
"Well, they have the money and riches, but you got the strength that none can rival, I ask you to live. Live and think only of our strength and my presence as the two things that make you formidable and hot," Diao Chan said.
"Lu Bu, I say forget the damn Red Hare and lets get the hell out of here," Zhang Liao finally speaks.
"Yes, men! Lets abandon this old relic and move on to the south," Lu Bu rallied.
Back in the confusion outside…
"Damn you, Liu Bei. I swear you're a fool to have believe in Chen Gong's lies!" Cao Cao throw his fist at Liu Bei, but it was dodge with a low blow in the gut.
"Keep talking you selfish cold-hearted false minister. You better be thankful of me for proposing you to attack Li Jue and save my imperial nephew, but to take my wife from me and your ambitions of conquering Xu!" Liu Bei shouted.
"Cousin! Get the hell off of me, Guan Yu! Your sworn brother will regret this!" Xiahou Dun warned.
"Regret what, General? To betray our kindness to recover Xu by taking advantage of our brother's prized possession that he deserves for the people?" Guan Yu argued.
While Lu Bu's army is retreating, Zhang Fei ran to stop the nonsense, but nobody is listening nor did they listen to Xiahou Yuan who also joined to stop the confusion.
"Hahah, look at them go while we're retreating," Gao Shun laughed.
"Hmph, I though it would be good to serve either of them, but their egos are too great for the likes of my might," Zhang Liao mocked.
"My Lord, what about Hou Cheng, Wei Xu, and Song Xian?" Gao Shun concerned.
"Let them rot for all I care. Those who are truly loyal to me are loyalty to my might," Lu Bu said.
"Don't forget about always taking good relations with your advisor," Chen Gong coughed.
"Err, right, sorry Master Chen Gong," Lu Bu scratched his head. Diao Chan chuckled and kissed Lu Bu in the cheek. At long last, they live to fight another day or another year.
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