Disclaimer: Dynasty Warriors belongs to Koei.
Author's Note: Feeling in a Dynasty Warriors fanfic writing mood. Already started another one. Heeheehee. Anyways, this is gonna be a … DUN-DUN-DUUUUN! Gan Ning/Sun Shang Xiang/Liu Bei one! Ohoho! I saw some fanart of Sun Shang Xiang and Gan Ning, so I decided to make a fic. But Liu Bei and her are also cute! Tell me who you want to be paired up with Sun Shang Xiang! :-P
Romance of Wu and Shu
Chapter One: Beginnings
The kingdom of Wu was very different from pirate life. But he could get used to it, eventually. Gan Ning, former pirate and enemy of Wu, was now a part of the kingdom of Wu. Apparently the great Zhou Yu thought he was cut out to fight for Wu. Gan Ning sighed and ruffled his hair looking at the many soldiers looking at him oddly. "What?" he barked and stuck back a toothpick in his mouth and closed one eye. 'This place is boring as hell. Although it beats arguing with other commanders.' Thought Gan Ning idly as he leaned on the wooden fortress wall.
Looking around at the area of set up tents he sighed. The people were so different compared to him. Clad in tattoos all over his arms and body he looked extremely out of place. But he didn't really care. The soldiers all around him were stupid buffoons fighting for one cause. To protect Sun Jian and expand the Wu kingdom. "Such bullshit beliefs to die for if you ask me." Murmured the former pirate as he watched soldiers nearby building fire. Did the people really mind if they died just to protect one man?
"Well look at what the cat brought in, men," said one soldier to his group of friends as they gathered around Gan Ning. The vicious pirate opened his eye and stared at the sad group of soldiers.
"Shut up you pathetic foot soldiers. You're not even worth a minute of my time." Crossing his arms in front of his chest he watched the arrogant soldier rush towards him preparing to punch him square in the jaw. Gan Ning sidestepped and kicked the guy on the back leaving him on the floor trembling. "Does anybody want to fight me some more?" The remaining soldiers backed away and ran to their sleeping tents. 'Scared fools… How can they fight the war?' Picking up the remaining 'leader' of the arrogant soldiers by the collar, Gan Ning carried him towards the tents. "Don't mess with me ever again. Now go on and sleep." The man flashed a quick smile and rushed into his sleeping quarters. Sighing Gan Ning spitted out his toothpick and retreated back to his own sleeping quarters.
Sun Shang Xiang, the youngest of the Sun family, watched the man send an amazingly strong kick to one of her father's mere soldiers. 'That guy is a strong fighter.' Shang Xiang hid behind one of the tents and watched the man's actions thoroughly until they all cleared out. The man began to be walking towards her… 'Oh no! Please don't come near me! I have to hide somewhere… But where?' The tomboyish girl began to panic and decided to slip herself into the empty tent since no one was there. "Oh, thank the Gods." Whispered young Shang Xiang as she sat on the floor futon in the tent. "That man he was so strong and different from the rest… Kind of cute, actually," her cheeks began to flush a pale pink carnation colour as she pictured his face in her mind, "clear your thoughts before someone barges in."
"And what the hell is this? I got a girl for the night? Maybe I should serve some more for Wu." Chuckled the almighty Gan Ning as he opened his tent to find Shang Xiang on his bed. She had a perfectly thin frame; long slender legs, short brown hair, pale complexion, and gorgeous brown eyes. "And who might you be?" Shang Xiang stood up and straightened her Wu uniform. She bowed to him in apology and looked up into his fixed stare.
"Sun Shang Xiang. I'm really sorry about barging into your tent like this… I-I didn't know." Stuttered out Shang Xiang as she was about to leave until she felt a hand pulling her arm back. Slightly nervous she looked back up into Gan Ning's dark mahogany-brown eyes. He brought her face up to his until it was a few inches apart. The palms of her hands began to sweat as she watched his predator-like eyes scan her up and down.
"Don't be scared. I was just taking a look at you. You have your elder brother's eyes. How remarkable they are." Smirking, Gan Ning pulled back his hold on her arm. Shang Xiang stood where she was and rubbed her arm; his grasp was firm and strong, it almost bruised her. His eyes traveled from her beautiful face to her throbbing arm. "I'm sorry, here; let me help you—" before he could touch her arm she stepped back and smiled.
"So you've noticed I have Ce's eyes, eh?" mused Shang Xiang as her eyes traveled to meet Gan Ning's. "People often say our eyes are awfully alike. Funny that you noticed." His lips curved into smile matching her own. "Perceptive soldier you are. Talented too for taking care of those awful soldiers earlier." Gan Ning's eyes went wide in shock. 'How the hell did she know? Was she watching all along? Shit!'
"So you watched; did you enjoy the show?" Gan Ning gave a smirk and closed one eyelid.
"Yes, it was amazing. Maybe one day you'll be an officer for my father's army!" She smiled even wider and gave a small laugh. Gan Ning looked at her and she looked even more beautiful than she did before. 'So the tomboy is actually cute,' thought Gan Ning as he grinned at her. The two of them shared a moment of silence and Shang Xiang shifted uncomfortably. "So, if memory serves me correct you used to be an enemy of Wu?"
"Yes, but I didn't get along with most of the other officers. They were all stupid nomadic revolting morons. But what could a young abandoned boy possibly do? He had no other choice but to join the group of nomadic pirates and slaughter many, many innocent people." He took off his bells and vest and looked at Shang Xiang, "these tattoos are to remind me of whom and what I used to be; a reminder of my past and how I cannot forget it. The pain I had to imprint this dragon onto my body does not compare to the pain I've had to endure in my life." Shang Xiang stayed quiet and looked at the emblazoned fiery dragon wrapped around the handsome soldier. "It's getting late now, Lady Shang Xiang, you should return back to your sleeping quarters." Murmured Gan Ning.
"Yes, I better be going before my father and brothers are sick with worry… But what is your name, sir?" asked Shang Xiang as she bit her bottom lip waiting for his answer.
"Gan Ning of the bells. Now get some rest for tomorrow." Nodding to him she left the tent and closed it behind her. 'The almighty Gan Ning… Please to meet your acquaintance.'
… To be continued.
Author: Sorry! The ending sucked, ARGH! My internet was crap (It isn't working) so I decided to write up this fanfic. But it's really late so I ended this fast… Sorry, again! Please R&R! Tell me about which ships you want to see! ;-) Gan Ning/Sun Shang Xiang or Liu Bei/Sun Shang Xiang? Thanks, again!