Disclaimer: I don't work for Koei and they would have gotten sued by Luo Guanzhong, Chen Shou, Wei and Wu historians and the Chinese government. Who even owns the Three Kingdoms of Han China?
A/N: This chapter is the prelude, not quite romantic since Nu Wa and Fu Xi are the watchers in the celestial realm. The theme in this sequel is basically Nu Wa's observance. I will do what I can to make this story draw into the readers.
Romance of the DW Pairings 3: Nu Wa's Dissonance
Fu Xi and Nu Wa
The Celestial Realm…
They have watched over the land for centuries since the civilization marinated in the Yellow River. The golden age of civilization is reaching its peak, the land from the Far East Asia what will be known as China is in a state of urgency. Han, much like the west giant Rome is plaguing with distortion. There's no love between commoners and nobles and the political leaders who watch behind their sovereign spreading chaos within the government.
"The people have lost its faith in love. Their government pays no heed to their cries for harmony," Nu Wa felt distraught watching from above the celestial altar in a superficial place above the surface.
"Are you still watching the mortals misguiding the land into chaos? They have lost their responsibility towards mankind's rule," Fu Xi stared at his celestial wife.
"We've watched for centuries since the land was separate into tribal states ruled by ancient clans. When Huang Di unifies it, the people were unsettled by a tyrant's rule and then it separate again only to be unifying under a peasant's rule," Nu Wa lectured.
"If that kingdom was suppose to be ruled by a peasant name Liu Bang, why are the peasants starting to be dissatisfied of it? Look, they band together to bring ruin to the very government it promised!" Fu Xi shows her the Yellow Scarves Revolt.
"That's because the eunuch fraction show no love for the peasants…" Nu Wa walked to the shrine and sat down on the throne.
"So, what are we suppose to do? I can't allow the mortals to continue polluting their perversion in the land. It is vital we look out for a hero chosen to end the calamity that's befallen the Han," Fu Xi said.
"You can find many heroes, but they're all egomaniacs with their self desires who love only themselves and not the people. Only true ones I know are being prevented by the eunuch faction," Nu Wa said.
Fu Xi continues to watch the anarchic seen on his visionary eyes. The men who are drawn into the state of chaos have interesting heroism within his eyes. He rubs his chin and said,
"Interesting….perhaps they can be put to test for their destinies," Fu Xi faced away from the viewing and gaze at his celestial sister.
"Right and I have already seen the women who will represent that heroism as they intervene with their own destinies. They too will be put to test," Nu Wa nodded.
"There's Cao Cao who has heavy ties with the eunuch faction despite his relation to the Xiahou family. Liu Bei suffered from his father's disinheritance from the imperial family position," Fu Xi saw the two men who will be fated to clash each other over Emperor Xian's fate.
"I sense hypocrisy within their fates, but they will be the influence in the troubled land," Nu Wa frowned.
"Hmm…" Fu Xi seeing the two would be military leaders had a sense of justice requires charming the people in times of chaos. It's hard to decide which one will 'save' the Han.
"Instead of focusing on people secretly relate to the imperial family, did you see the other heroes with even better methods who will involve themselves with Cao Cao and Liu Bei?" Nu Wa walked out of her throne and show Fu Xi the individuals who will encounter the Two Heroes.
There's one man who is a descendant of one of the greatest strategists in warring states era and the two young boys who will later be the founders of Wu. There are two brothers of the Yuan family that serve for 400 years and the two young men who will honor Liu Bei's cause. The mighty Lu Bu who sought to compare himself to the greatest warrior Xiang Yu with his young companion Zhang Liao. And finally, the lonely boy and his flamboyant rival both have different reasons to their duty: loyalty and fame.
"I see the boy who wants to surpass Zhang Liang. This is going to be a very interesting course of events, but will he be the one to save the land from distortion?" Fu Xi questioned the young boy's fate who will be the Sleeping Dragon.
"That is the fate of the girl he will meet shall answer. She's the daughter of Huang Chengyan who will be his most important person," Nu Wa revealed.
"I must give you praise sister for you pertinent towards these heroines," Fu Xi glanced.
"There is, but one heroine I'm unable to predict her future. Fu Xi, she's….." before she can reveal the true, Fu Xi cut off.
"I'm uncertain of the lonely boy's potential despite he does not relate to the imperial family, Yuan family, or the Sun family. Perhaps we miscalculate his importance, but his rival on the other hand has interesting ties that will make him the most renowned hero," Fu Xi criticized.
"Just because his rival has greater influence doesn't mean the lonely boy will be of no importance in the troubled land," Nu Wa said, giving him a dissatisfied look.
"Then why did he exist? Which heroine will represent him?" Fu Xi asked looking skeptical on the lonely boy's fate.
Nu Wa shook her head, "I don't know."
"……"
"We must speculate the heroes and heroines each with their respective paths through life. Fu Xi, I will depart for my journey to the living and watch how the events unfold," Nu Wa said.
"The circumstances are dire. There's a prophecy that says, 'When heaven divides, it must unite once more', but these people we allowed to guild the land into prosperity can't ravage it again by the greed, egoistic, and deception of men. Back then, it was different because of the merging of feudal clans. Here the vile eunuch faction and its prepectors are robbing the promised kingdom," Fu Xi followed his wife towards the gateway to the living.
"Many heroes are trying to create a dynasty that will replace the great Han; however there will be consequences to preceding that path. I will witness these consequences unless the heroine's love can prevent the hero's doom," Nu Wa stopped before she exits the gate.
"Cao Cao's path may lead to the worst consequence towards his cause. I can sense his hedonism for integrity will be his greatest weakness," Fu Xi stated.
"His son to be frank…." Nu Wa coldly refuted.
"His son?" Fu Xi gave her a suspense look.
"Speaking of his son, I sense an uncomfortable aura of despair filled in his ambitions. I wish not to purge any interest in watching his actions," Nu Wa said.
"That's why I said Cao Cao's path sought the worst consequence towards his cause. His cause is animosity towards his family's greed," Fu Xi urged.
Nu Wa sigh deeply knowing true to her husband's concerns. She hate for the unfortunate events to come true. It's her duty to watch over the events and hope to convince the heroines to prevent their love interests misfortunes.
Nu Wa slowly walk towards him and attach both of her arms at Fu Xi. He pause, noticing her sad expression turning white as pale and the spark of his wife, his creator's beauty found some disturbing secret she's hiding.
"What is troubling you, my love?" Fu Xi stared with concern.
"I've done something I will soon regret it; using my power to borne a heroine into the land of living. She's already in the womb of the mother I've chosen and now she exist in a family with a dark past," Nu Wa slowly show her sadden eyes on the serious look of Fu Xi.
"What is this dark past? Do you mean the family who once support the fall of the Western Han dynasty?" Fu Xi questioned.
"It is that family, once ascend to nobility by Wang Mang's tyranny…." Nu Wa answered.
Fu Xi's expression widens, why did she choose a clan with a bad history to send her seed into mortal flesh? It should have been an honorable clan with enrich ties and ancient history.
A brief silent leave them thinking deeply towards the situation. Then Fu Xi speak his opinion on her choice, "If the heroine's destiny is to seek her family's redemption, the it is logical she is to be with the hero who shares the same cause and honor her family's virtue."
"Indeed, the promised woman's fate intertwines with the right man. It must be fulfill and I'm eager to go out there and watch the events fold to my way," Nu Wa's sheer determination impresses her husband.
"What if she's with the wrong man, my love?" Fu Xi grimaced.
"Then….she must do everything…and I mean everything to prevent the wrong man's intentions, even if it means neutralizing herself from corruption and righteousness," Nu Wa turned away slowly and walk out to the gates.
She enters the realm of living as Fu Xi watches her presence fade from the mist. Is it wrong for Nu Wa to force that heroine's destiny as a tool to change the divide land prophecy. To her account, it may save or doom the land. However, the fact that there are other heroes and heroines each with their own destinies, there can only be one pairing that might save the Han.
"As for the rest, it's up to the heroes and heroines motivation to show their love to the people and bring peace. However, some may not succeed and will fall into ruin and others into loneliness. Indeed these are troubled times, shall the love purifier the chaos or make it worst?" Fu Xi thought.
Standing at the heavenly cliff he keeps an eye on the lonely boy, but did not ignore the disturbing aura of…..The Hero of Chaos.
Next Pairing: Lu Bu and Diao Chan