The End of an Era
Summary:The Kingdom of Wu is graced by the presence of the Son of Heaven, but what troubles will he bring or cause for his new protectors. GSxOC, GNxSSX, others
AN: Here's my second story, this doesn't really follow history so don't expect it to. I'm not sure if i'll be able to update it very frequently, that all depends on reviews and if i have free time. Anyway hope you enjoy and please tell me what you think of it.
Chapter 1 "The Royal Family"
"Ok, can you explain to me again why we're here?"
Get Sin covered his face with his hands, and frustratingly rubbed his temples. As Sun Shang Xiang just rolled her eyes and answered.
"Geez Ning, you really gotta start paying attention."
"I can't when..." Gan Ning was cut short as Shang Xiang covered his mouth with her hand. The three remained completely still, a few guards walked lazily by.
After they had gotten a good distance away, Sun Shang Xiang, without removing her hand, continued. "Now, we're here to save the Emperor, and don't make us have to tell...EWW!" She screamed and quickly removed her hand as Gan Ning licked it.
"Then what are we waiting for?"
Shang Xiang wiped her hand on Ning vest, "Because we have to wait until Zhou Yu and Sun Ce cause a distraction, then we can just sneak in."
Gan Ning looked at her, and took her hand. "Wow, you see thats why I married you, it not just the body or the looks, it was also that big sexy head of yours." Ning pulled Shang Xiang into a tight hug, and playfully started to kiss all over her head. Shang Xiang giggled, then started to return the kisses.
Get Sin rolled his eyes and turned away from the snuggling couple, "Oh My God! When you guys got married I thought this kind of stuff would stop."
Ning stopped for a second, "Of course not Sin, it only allows us to do these kind of things in public. You'll understand when you get married."
"Yeah, whatever." Suddenly gongs started to beat and torches were lit. Hundreds of guards left their duties and dashed off towards the action. "It's time!" Get Sin jumped out of the bush, Ning and Shang Xiang kissed one final time, then joined Sin. Running from the bush to the huge wall, they scaled up and quietly jumped back down to the ground. They were now in Xu Chang, the dashed in the direction of the imperial palace and the Emperor.
Two guards walked slowly in front of the palace. The area was quiet and dark, but the sounds of battle could be heard in the distance. They walked under a huge lamp, the only light in the hole area. They were about to start their round over again, when suddenly out of the dark, two chakrams came spinning through the air hitting them both square in the chest. The trio of Wu warriors dashed into the light. Shang Xiang retrieved her weapons, then they made their way into the palace courtyard. They hid in the darkness and surveyed the area. Two more guards stood between them and the door to the palace.
"What do you think? Chakrams?" Sun Shang Xiang held up her chakrams, she was obviously enjoying being part of the assault team.
"No, it's too risky. This time if you miss there's no way to make up for it." Get Sin answered.
"Who says I'll miss." Shang Xiang was a bit offended.
"Come on Shang, why don't you just distract them for a second." Get Sin nodded to Ning showing that he understood.
Shang Xiang gave in, "Ok, fine. How do you want me to distract them."
Ning's eyes lit up and he smiled at his wife, "Hey, why don't you take your top off."
Shang Xiang exploded, "WHA...!" Get Sin quickly covered her mouth, but she still stared angrily at Ning.
"Shhhh. Calm down. Besides, I hate to say this but Ning's got a pretty good plan."
Outnumbered, Sun Shang Xiang had to give in again. She let out a breath, "Fine. But I'm not taking my top off!"
Get Sin and Gan Ning went off in different directions. Shang Xiang waited a minute, then walked out into the light. She leaned against a pole in the most enticing pose she knew. She then called out to the guards in a seductive voice, "Um, yoohoo. Do you boys mind helping me for a minute, I think I'm a little lost."
It took only a few seconds. The soldiers let their guard down. They had only taken one step forward, when two shadows came up behind them. Ning and Sin grabbed them and with a quick snap, sent them to the afterlife.
Sun Shang Xiang rejoined them, and the three busted in through the door, weapons drawn, ready for anything. Inside they were surprised to find the Emperor right there, he was on his knees praying to a large shrine, surrounded by a few servants. The Emperor immediately rose from his prayers and stared wide eyed at the three.
Get Sin was the first to recover, he sheathed his sword and bowed low to the Son of Heaven. Sun Shang Xiang and Gan Ning quickly followed suite.
"Your majesty, we are from Wu, we are here to get you out. Please, hurry and gather your family and closest servants, we do not have much time."
The Emperor remained silent, but as Get Sin started to move he called out, weeping. "Please, general, Empress Hu has done something, I'm afraid Cao Cao may kill her. Please find her."
Get Sin looked back outside, then back to the Emperor. "Alright, don't worry I'll find her." He turned to Gan Ning and Sun Shang Xiang. "You guys finish here then get the Emperor out, I'll go and find the Empress and meet you at the rendezvous." Without even waiting for an answer he left.
He ran through the palace. Looking through hundreds of rooms with no luck. He thought he was lost in the huge palace, when he finally came to a room that he believed was the Empress's room. Inside everything was strewn about. A struggle had taken place there, everything seemed broken or thrown around. He ran back to the hallway and saw strange marking on the floor. They seemed to be fingernail marks, like someone was being dragged, alive, on the floor. He followed them, down the hall, running as fast as he could. He came to a door that led outside and there, some 30 yards away, he saw an enemy general. He identified him as Hua Xin, one of Cao Cao's advisors, and he gasped as he saw what he was doing. Behind Hua Xin, he dragged two women, kicking and screaming, by their hair.
Get Sin could not see one of the women, but judging by the expensive clothes on the one he could see he knew it was the Empress. Get Sin took out his blade and rushed out the door. He made straight for Hua Xin, yelling as he ran, "HUA XIN!". Hua Xin turned around and saw the enemy general rushing him. He let go of the two females and went for his sword but he was too late. Get Sin was already on him, he made one mighty slash, that cut Hua Xin from the right side of his neck all the way down to the left side of his ribs. He fell to the ground, dead, the blood spilling from his wound.
Get Sin wiped off his blade then put it away. He offered his hand to Empress Hu and helped her up. Once she was up and ok, he bowed to her, "Empress Hu, I am from Wu, I am here to get you out."
She, being an Empress, had already regained her composure, "Thank You".
Get Sin then went toward the other woman. She was still on the ground, on all fours, weeping. Her hair was disheveled and her clothes caked with mud. He offered her a hand but she didn't move.
"And who might you be?" Get Sin tried to get her attention, but she still didn't move.
Empress Hu cut in for her. "Lord Get Sin, this is my youngest cousin Hu Ji. She has been staying with us for only a few days."
Get Sin bent down and gently grabbed her arm. He helped her up, and then their faces met. He lifted up her messy hair, and used his sleeve to wipe her soiled face. Even through her dirty appearance, Get Sin could see she was a beauty, one that could bring down an empire with a single glance. To him she was the most gorgeous woman he had ever seen.
He talked to her in a gentle voice, "It's ok, I'm here to help."
She still didn't speak, they just stared at each other for a minute. Then with her eyes still watery she was about to say something, when they were brought back to reality. Voices could be heard coming their way, voices of Wei soldiers.
Get Sin backed away from her and took a look around. He turned back to the two women, "Come on we have to hurry!"