Left to Die

Chapter one

Disclaimer: Don't own DW only own Chi Tai (A.K.A Zhuge Chi) don't own Tenko.

The battle that day was long and hard. The black haired beauty as many put it was fighting many at a time. Her twin katana faithfully at her side. She was gracefully and fast. She wore a short skirt that was green and had a small pouch for little items and food. Her wrists had a green band with a golden wolf on it. Her hair held in a ponytail with a green tie. Her brown eyes left no emotion for the enemy to see.

She ran to the next opponent and this was a general. He was cocky think she was weak because she was a girl. He laughed and made crude remarks. She glared and attacked.

"So the princess has come. I guess I could have some fun with you. Then kill you." His only reply a glare then he was decapitated. She moved on after that. Coming face to face with her future friend and partner mostly. The girl in front of her wore Blue but didn't seem too happy to have those colors. Her black hair and similar cold eyes told of torment beyond her need.

"You seem lost ma'am. I suggest you report to your commander. I need to move on." Said the girl in blue.

"My name Chi Tai and I am volunteering for this fight. I have no commander. On the other hand I am not lost I am here to fight as well and know where to go." She said and bolted a head. She saw a free horse and jumped on. The white horse with one black spot on it sprinted ahead and made good time. Ahead was a river and Chi Tai pushed the stallion to its limits.

Not far behind stood the warrior Zhao Yun. Watching in fascination as the young girl jumped the river and sped off. He was amazed at the sight. He sighed and ran to the river and crossed. He had a job to do. He would stop at nothing to complete it. Yuan Shao would not be happy.

The other girl went off as well commanding her forces to follow and they would end this. Once to the spot they saw something no one expected. Chi Tai in one on one combat with Zhange Bao and winning. The bastard was going to die. She stood waiting for him to attack.

Chi Tai was annoyed easy opponent and she was waiting. I have to give him a chance. Not my fault the idiot can't fight. She thought she didn't wait long he charged. She dodged and stabbed him threw the heart. Blood soaked her to the bone and she sighed. She heard clapping and smiled. Then walked away. Yuan Shao approached.

"Who are you young lady?" He asked and she bowed.

"My name on the battle field is Lady Chi Tai. Though if you ask the courts or any one for me by that name you won't get far." She said and remained hidden under her hair.

"Well what is your name for the rest of the world?" He said and she stiffened because she felt her father approached having not known he came to fight.

"Her normal name is Zhuge Chi my lord Emperor. She has a different name on the battle field because she wishes to hide." Said her father. Bowing and being polite he glared at her. His wife approached and saw her covered in blood and dirt.

"Well thank you lady Chi Tai and I will see to it that is what you are called from now on." He said and she nodded.

"Thank milord." She said and bowed. Once he left she hopped on the horse and rode off to bath. Riding right by another man that wore red. Zhou Yu was stunned that such a beauty lived. Even cover in the grim. He imagined in court she wore a beautiful gown and made men crazy. Sun Ce his best friend laughed.

"Zhou Yu you're asking for trouble. We have brides. Not that the girl in Blue there isn't bad looking but she works for Cao Cao." He said and they walked to camp. Once there Zhou Yu heard an amazing sound hit his ears. The sound of women singing. Walking to the sound he noticed all the men were going to see it.

Zhen Ji and Chi Tai had become friends and wanted to relax near the water. Zhen Ji took out her flute and began to play. The men were amazed. But she didn't pay them much mind. She continued to dance and sing. Zhao Yun and Zhou Yu were stunned at this point amazed by the look of her. She was at peace her hair was free and her weapons out of her hands. She was truly beautiful.

She was dancing and the light of the moon made her hair glitter in the moonlight. Her making her seem unearthly almost surreal. Her skirt and outfit the same only her hair was down and free. She sung to the sound of the flute. What made it even more beautiful was that she was dancing in the water. Kicking up the water and letting it fall around her.

The tempo changed and she darted to her swords making the dance dangerous and graceful. Showing her skills and ability. Dancing with the swords almost fighting an invisible opponent. Her swords moved of their own accord making them seem alive. But one of the soldiers noticed something that none did before. Ruining the beauty of the moment.

"Look she has something on her cheek." On her cheek was the tattoo of a purple flame. It glittered in the moonlight. The flame made her seem on fire. As she moved and hummed the tune. The girl Sun Ce was interested in came into view and blocked one sword coming down on her.

"Oh Sorry milady I didn't see you. I apologize." She said bowing. The new girl smiled.

"It's alright I walked in. Anyway I never introduced my self. My name is Tenko. Pleased to meet you. Like you I am different on the field then off." Said Tenko. Chi Tai smiled and laughed.

"That is true but Zhen Ji here is the same in both. Excuse me I must be proper because of …" Yuan Shao and Yuan Sho broke that sentence.

"No need it appears that you my lady have made good friends with many people and have amazed the men in this camp. My only question is why no man has married such a beauty." Blushing Chi Tai wanted to kill for such an insult to her. Knowing it was not meant to be one.

"Because I insult most men with the sheer ability I have in battle. Most that offer I can beat and that is an insult to their pride. I don't offer to fight them though. That is my father." She said and looked to the ground suddenly finding the ground more interesting.

"Well it is good for sons to have a strong mother." Said Sun Jian.

"I agree. Sons need both parents to be powerful." Said Cao Cao.

"Thank you my lords." She said and instead o bowing she curtsied. The emperor and his son left but the other men stayed and watched her star at the moon. Her voice rang clear. She sang a song about being trapped in a cage but the problem was she was very much free and didn't know it. When she ended she walked to the woods to be alone.

Crawling in my skin
These wounds they will not heal
Fear is how I fall
Confusing what is real

She sat there and cried thinking about the past not noticing that she was about to have at least one thing go right here soon. She was staring into the palms of her hands as the man approached and quietly sat next to her.

There's something inside me that pulls beneath the surface,
Consuming, confusing,
This lack of self-control I fear is never ending, controlling,
I can't seem, to find myself again
My walls are closing in

without a sense of confidence I'm convinced
There's just too much pressure to take
I've felt this way before
So insecure

He held her she looked up and then started to cry on his shoulder and not caring about the fact she never met the man. Her swords were with in arms reach. He held her and let her cry. She felt weak. Her heart torn and broken she cried on. After a while she stopped and apologized.

Crawling in my skin
These wounds they will not heal
Fear is how I fall
Confusing what is real

"I'm so sorry. I just lost all control. You…What?" She said and the man laughed. She was confused with the guy.

"My name is Zhao Yun and I think you just needed to let it go. I don't mind at all. I was here because I saw you leave and wanted to introduce my self. I don't mind the fact that you cried on me. I want to be your friend." He said and then helped her up.

Discomfort, endlessly has pulled itself upon me
Distracting, reacting
Against my will I stand beside my own reflection
It's haunting how I can't seem
To find myself again
My walls are closing in
without a sense of confidence I'm convinced
That there's just too much pressure to take
I've felt this way before
So insecure...

She smiled at the warrior and nodded. They went back to the camp to move on. She was to be one of the parties with Sun Jian's forces attacking Hao Lou gate. She went to rest when she was woken by a poke in the side. The poker had been using a blade. She grabbed said blade and pulled. Effectively throwing the one using the blade off balance and slicing her hand.

Crawling in my skin
These wounds they will not heal
Fear is how I fall
Confusing what is real

"Who are you?" She said with closed eyes and a deadly tone. She opened her eyes and looked to find two men in her tent. Both trying not to laugh. She turned to what they were laughing at and saw that there was a tiger behind her. She went stiff and was scared.

"You need not free her she is quit harmless. But it appears she likes you." Said one. He had a calm and collected tone to his voice quit soothing. She turned her eyes back to the men. One had his hair down and a red head band. His outfit was all red and had black trimming. (The second outfit on DW 5) He had long blackish brown hair. The other had his hair up in a ponytail and was trying to not laugh still. He had a more childish tone to his voice but you could tell when called for he was serious. His goatee and eyes told you he was surely a warrior and adult.

(there's something inside me that pulls beneath the surface
Consuming,) confusing what is real

"Our Names are Sun Ce and Zhou Yu. I Zhou Yu will be your commander for the battle. Now I understand you like to have free rain. But I still expect you to be close. I don't know your true abilities." Chi Tai nodded and then looked at the tiger.

"Like this Tiger I am a free spirit but I am no Tiger I have always been called the wolf of my family." She said quietly and petted the giant cat. They all hear the cat purr. She smirked and then went to bandage her hand when her father entered.

(this lack of self control I fear is never ending
Controlling,) confusing what is real

"Chi Tai don't mess around this fight. I will not be near by." He said but she heard the tiger growl. She wanted to laugh but held it back. She would not back talk her father.

"Understood. I will have help in the battle I will have someone to cover for me." She said then left to go to work. Getting the guys out she dressed and got her weapons. Once out side she ran to the horse only to have the Tiger stop her.

"May I ask why you stop me friend? Do you want me to ride you?" It go in position she hoped on and rode off. The Wu forces amazed and then once in position she was meant to be in. Not far behind was her horse. Getting off the tiger she grabbed the horse.

Zhou Yu watched as all the tigers stood next to the young lady. Waiting as he watched the girl position her horse for someone to us. She petted the steeds main and grabbed a dagger and some cross bow bolts. Amazed that she was thinking so clearly.

"What is the name of the horse?" Asked another solider he held wooden Nunchaku She turned.

"I haven't named him since last battle. I was thinking though. Of Crimson Diamond. Though the spot is black. It looks like a diamond. He is a fast horse though. I like to ran on my own unless the destination is in need of some help." She said and then petted the horse.

"Well Let's move out. We won't win waiting." Said Sun Jian. Chi Tai and the others ran straight to the battle. Chi Tai had six soldiers down by the time everyone was getting three. She was fast agile and deadly. The combination of crossbow and swords she was good.

She was moving quit fast and had made it to Hao Lou gate in no time. The others behind her. Zhou Yu confused as to her need to move fast. He saw her get up to the gate right when Lu Bu exited. He saw her and rode straight to her. He swung his halberd and…

Hope you liked but the cliffy is for a reason. I skipped Si Shui on purpose I have to move on. Review.