Love or Hate?
Author's note: Cutting back from 'humour'. I need to settle down anyway. Also, my main character, Nu Wa, I kinda liked her from DW3. Though she's actually a Chinese Goddess (I bet you didn't know that!), I decided to weave her into my story anyway. This story's a little far-fetch'd, just to warn ya. I don't blame you if you decide to stop reading it... then again, R&R!
Chapter 1: Liu Bei's protege.
Nu Wa stared out the window, the wind blowing on her soft face. It seemed just like yesterday when her father was defeated by his own relative Liu Bei. So it felt strange when your father's murderer suddenly took you as his protege. But first, what does the word 'protege' means. One whom is taken care of by another, they say. Though Liu Bei was kind indeed, she still felt like her uncle had robbed her.
Her father was Liu Zhang, who had died when she was eleven, just six years ago. Ever since, Liu Bei had taken care of and raised Nu Wa into the well-mannered young woman she was now. Nu Wa herself was a beauty. Her beauty was rumoured across Shu, and Nu Wa was often wooed by the palace guards and soldiers. She was gentle and sincere, also showing compassion to nature. Nu Wa was a fierce warrior in battle, which was awkward in the Chinese ways, yet Liu Bei let her fight anyway for her strong spirit. She wielded a swift but not that strong rapier with a medium sized shield. On the battlefield, she showed no mercy to her foes. Though it was improper for a woman to fight, she did anyway. Besides, if Xing Cai and Yue Ying were fighting, why couldn't she?
Nu Wa fidgetted with her ruffled green dress. Thinking of her father always caused her grief, and she was glad that her maid, Xie Jia interrupted her thoughts. "My lady, Lord Liu Bei wishes to see you." said the maid, bowing. Nu Wa smiled and headed to the meeting room, where Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang were waiting beside a wooden table.
The Man of Virtue wore a golden Chinese crown on his head. Liu Bei donned green armor outlined with gold, and it made a soft, clanking sound everytime he moved. The strategist Zhuge Liang wore a white turban on his head, along with white Taoist robes. The Yin-Yang symbol was shown on his back. Nu Wa could see wisdom in his eyes, though they were hiding behind a white fan,
"Nu Wa, we've been expecting you." said Zhuge Liang. "We need you in one of Master Liang's plan." added Liu Bei, motioning Nu Wa to come see the map laid out on the table. She saw three fortresses: one to the north, one in the middle and one in the east. There were two pins facing the north fortress, with a red pin inside it. There were four blue pins in the middle fortress and there was a red pin in the east fortress.
"We are going to take over Tian Shui. This is Fan Shui fortress. If we are going to get Tian Shui, we have to first capture this fortress." said Zhuge Liang, pointing to the north fortress. Then he pointed to the red pin inside. "This is Jiang Wei, who has been placed in charge of Fan Shui. If we get him out of the fortress and convince him to join us, we'll receive the the fortress as well. Also, I wish to make him my apprentice, so as soon as you get to Fan Shui, fight him, but hold back. This will cause suspicion of defection on Jiang Wei to the Wei army. If he finds out about our ploy or gets really angry, I want you to retreat to the main camp, and he will chase you. The rest I will worry about." said Zhuge Liang, moving the blue pin nearest to and the red pin in Fan Shui to the main camp. "After, you may charge along with the other generals to Tian Shui fortress. Nu Wa, you are the key to victory in this battle. Do not fail, for the sake of Shu!" said Zhuge Liang, pointing to the east fortress. "Understood, my lord." Nu Wa replied, bowing. "Right then, you are dismissed." said Liu Bei, whisking Nu Wa away.
At dusk, Nu Wa took her rapier, Green Dragon out of its holder. Its blade was tinted green, with Chinese charactrs spelling out the name. The sword's head looked like a pair of angel wings, with a round emerald in the middle. She then took out her shield, which was shaped like a hexagon and outline in gold. It was also tinted green, and there was a gold dragon etched aroung the middle.
Xie Jia helped her mistress with her armor (the top is similar to the sorceresses' armor in DW4) which was also green, with tights that had a white cloth going down between her legs. Nu Wa then headed to the stable to get her white stallion 'Mystery', as in it was a mystery as how the horse was so fast. There, her friend Ma Chao was putting a saddle on his horse.
"Hello m'lady. Heard you're playing an important part in our seige at Tian Shui." said Ma Chao, who was only 5 years older than Nu Wa. Nu Wa went into Mystery's stall next door, stroking the stallion's side. "I have to taunt a general and lead him to Master Liang. He says he'll convince the general to join us." Nu Wa explained. "Tch, who?" asked Ma Chao. "Someone named Jiang Wei." answered Nu Wa sighing in annoyance. "Really..." said Ma Chao slyly, grinning. "What's with you, Chao?" asked Nu Wa suspiciously, putting Mystery's saddle on. "The way you sighed... that means one thing!" answered Ma Chao, his grin growing bigger. "What are you talking about? I don't even know him!" Nu Wa shot back. "Trust me Wa, I've met him, and every girl that sees him, wants him." said Ma Chao, laughing. "Don't forget to mention you fall for him too!" joked Nu Wa, grinning. Ma Chao stopped laughing and frowned. "Very funny." he said dissaprovingly. "What? I'm kidding!" said Nu Wa sweetly. Ma Chao raised a brow and mounted his horse. Nu Wa followed, and they headed to the battle camp.
The 'drama' continues next chapter...
Author's note: The next chapter's comin' soon, so watch out! Also, I had to re-edit this a little. Sorry for this mistake to the people who have read the original!