Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters except for Zhou Wern. I just own the plot. There might be some historical inaccuracy but I will try to keep to it.
~Authoress Notes~
Welcome to my second fanfiction. The pairing for this fanfic is Lu Xun x Sun Shang Xiang. I know it seems weird but while I was looking through my characters in Dynasty Warriors, I suddenly noticed that Lu Xun and Shang Xiang seemed like a good couple.
Update: I am in the midst of rewriting the first few chapters so the writing style may be a little here and there but bear with me! It should be completed soon.
Is it Possible?
Chapter 1: Preparation for Battle
A group of important looking people garbed in various shades of red were seated around a large table all looking in the general direction of the two slender men talking at the front of the group, a huge map decorated with many markings hang behind them. Some of these interesting people face them with their eyes closed, or focused on the ceiling or out the window where a group of birds were frolicking among the trees.
They were important enough to be divulged the secrets of the war but they do not seem to appreciate it. Attendance was necessary but they would very much prefer read the summary in the minutes of meeting the day before marching out or harassing the strategists the night before so that they march out with uniform eye bags. It may sound irresponsible but they are actually excellent warriors and leaders though their strengths may not lie in staying awake in such docile a thing as a meeting.
One of the attendees was unlike the others in many ways. For one, she was one of the only ladies " invited" to attend (she barged her way in), she was outspoken and prone to mischief. But even she could not embarrass her family by telling the strategists to stop as they were no longer interested.
She resorted to faking a loud over-the-top yawn that stretched her jaw to the limit and made sure Zhou Yu saw it. He was the Chief Strategist in her kingdom of Wu and was one of the men explaining the never-ending details of the up coming battle with Dong Zhou.
Her mocking gesture provoked Zhou Yu to comment, ' Shang Xiang, if I were you, I'd pay more attention to this considering how this will be your first battle.'
'I am but it seems that it might not end till tomorrow that I might fall asleep, pretty boy!', she countered, making Zhou Yu frown so seriously his eyebrows nearly joined together in a line.
Upon seeing this, Xiang burst into laughter, feeling victorious when the rest of the VIPs in the room, except Zhou Yu, Lu Xun(the other strategist at the front) and Sun Ce (who is now fast asleep) cheered along with her.
'Yea.. When does this finish, Zhou Yu? I didn't remember it being so long when we went through it.' Sun Jian said, siding with her.
'Hey Bofu! Wake up! You should have the decency to stay awake at least for your best friend's part!', Zhou Yu shaked Sun Ce from his sleep attempting to recruit reinforcements.
'What do you want?! I want to sleep. Zzzzzzzzzzzz...'. Sun Ce grumbled and pushed Yu away.
'What do I want? How dare you fall asleep during my part?' Zhou Yu threatened, 'You know I shall have to punish you again tonight".
'Sure, you know how much I like it. Aww... Zhou Yu, no offence but you know it is a normal reaction to fall asleep when something is boring.. .' Sun Ce sniggered, getting his revenge for being woken up.
'Poor Lu Xun..How do you bear with him? Is he always so long-winded?' Xiang directed her question to Lu Xun, barely able to contain her excitement. Trouble was her specialty and she meant to spread it like joy around with her.
'What do you mean by that, my lady?' Zhou Yu was beyond amused now and was oozing a murderous aura.
'Enough, everybody!' Sun Jian decided to step in, 'I'm sure we all understand the main points of the meeting and it need not be dragged out any longer. Zhou Yu and Lu Xun, thank you for your effort. Please send out the minutes of meeting asap. That is all, everyone is dismissed.
Shang Xiang trekked back to her room on the second floor of the palace they lived in, her head down, a little disappointed that it had not escalated to more. Her first battle would be in a couple of days and she was absolutely terrified and a little bit excited but she refused to show it, in case they made her stay back. Zhou Wern who would be her bodyguard at war walked in with her battle armour and plonked it on the rest of Xiang's belongings being packed.
'Here, Xiang. You'd better add it into your pile before you forget about it. How did the meeting go? Anything interesting?'
'Nah, just the usual boring stuff. There will be my father and Lu Xun. We'll be the only generals from Wu. How exciting,' Xiang replied appearing as disinterested as possible.
'Then, why did all the generals have to go for the briefing just now?' Wern asked, looking very interested.
'Well, that's because if anything goes wrong, there'll be another plan for reinforcements' she replied, trying to remember Lu Xun had said earlier in the Strategy Room. It wasn't hard, really. She rarely missed a single word Xun said.
Her cheeks starting to colour, she walked over to her weapons rack to distract herself from thinking about that boy. Who has now become a man.
'I think I'll take my favourite weapon, the Sol Chakrams.' She announced.
'Okay, I have to go now. Sun Jian wants to brief us, your bodyguards! Stay safe and don't get up to any mischief, Xiang."
She removed the rounded blades off the rack and touched her fingers to them softly, ' Dear Sol Chakrams, may you bring me honour'.
~In Lu Xun's room~
Lu Xun sighed as he picked up his red, twin blades. This was going to be his third battle but he knew it would be harder than any of the ones before. The Princess of Wu is coming along and that means that he not only has to keep himself alive but protect the stubborn and determined Sun Shang Xiang who is capable of disappearing in the large crowds of enemy within a few seconds. He had half a mind to handcuff her to him.
He exhaled sharply, his heart has been doing backward flips in his chest whenever he thought about her lately. He knew that he had developed a little crush on her ever since they became friends but it had never been like this before. He hoped that everything would be okay and that he had not betrayed himself and let slip his feelings.
'I hope she'll be okay.' He muttered to his silent room.
Then, his room door burst open all of a sudden. Xun jumped to his feet, instinctively raising his twin blades ready to attack.
'Woa woa... what the hell do you think you're doing?' the intruder raised his hands in defence.
'Zhou Yu! Are you trying to give me a heart attack?' Xun yelled when he'd finally recovered.
'I wasn't planning to but I guess I wouldn't mind it. Though I came to tell you that I can't bear to let you go before Shang Xiang knows something.'
'What are you talking about?' Xun asked, all flustered. There was something in Zhou Yu's tone that made him feel all tingly.
'You're looking very flustered, you know? And you're blushing.. Aren't you going to tell her?' Zhou Yu pressed the subject, making Lu Xun more nervous.
' Tell her what?' Xun feigned ignorance. Number one rule is never to admit defeat before knowing the problem.
'You love her, of course.' Zhou Yu whispered so gently that it made him all tingly again. This was not good. Not good.
' No! That's not true! I didn't say that!' Lu Xun interjected, quickly turning scarlet from pink.
'Well, you might as well have said it. It could be read right from here.' Zhou Yu reached over and tapped him on the forehead.
Xun gave up and plonked onto his bed melancholically ' Should I tell her? Would she feel the same? Would she accept me? Will we have a chance together? Does she think of me as an elder brother?'
' You know what? I have never seen you so defeated before. You've never been so worried about any war before this. Your feelings must be strong. Tell her. If you do not tell her, you'll never have the chance to know.' Zhou Yu advised, 'Though you might have a little trouble in future in the form of Liu Bei."
'But she never seemed to notice me before. Why would she accept me, anyway? We never really spent any time together except for training.' Lu Xun said, lowering his head into his hands.
' Maybe you should find more time to be with her. The upcoming battle is a very good opportunity to help her feelings develop. Since it's her first battle, she would appreciate it if there's a kind soul who will help her out.' Zhou Yu winked.
' Ok, I guess. I don't think you came all the way to tell me this though, Yu.'
'Well, Lord Sun Jian wants to see you. He wants to brief you about Shang Xiang's safety in the battle. He hasn't mentioned a thing about giving her hand in marriage to you yet though.' Gongjin informed.
With that Lu Xun chased Zhou Yu round the round, trying to hit him with a pillow for his cheekiness.
"Pfft. Make yourself at home in my room then. Alllllllll alooooooneeee. I'm going"
'Sure. I'll help myself to your personal seal over there and write a letter to Shang Xiang telling her you LOVE her. Hehehe' Zhou Yu sniggered. He could use a little fun here and there.
'Don't you dare!' Xun scream-tackled his assailant and dragged him out of his room.