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Sun Ce walked through the threshold of his room. He flopped down on his bed and gave out a heavy sigh. As he stared at the ceiling, thoughts flooded his mind and his eyes glazed over.

What am I doing? I'm supposed to be at the victory dinner! I came here thinking I was just tired, but I can't fall asleep! Damn it! What's wrong with me? I know I'm acting strangely…but I can't help feeling…empty.

With one last sigh, Ce closed his eyes and awaited sleep. Sleep didn't come and Ce was getting frustrated. He sat up and stared out the large window that lay next to his bed. Gazing out the window, Ce didn't notice someone walk in.

"Lord Sun Ce, is anything the matter?" the intruder asked.

Startled, Ce's eyes darted towards the door, only to find his best friend, Zhou Yu. Realizing he was asked a question, Ce answered:

"I'm fine, Yu. Just needed to be alone for a while."

Yu didn't look convinced and took a seat on the side of the bed. Ce raised an eyebrow.

"What?" Ce asked.

"Ce, I'm your best friend and sworn brother, I know something is wrong. Tell me." Yu always knew when something was bothering Ce. He would do the exact same thing and say the exact same words when Ce denied his problem.

Ce sighed and ran his hand through his chocolate brown hair.

"There's no getting past you." Ce grinned.

Zhou Yu smirked and crossed his arms. "So something is up. I'm good."

Ce laughed, but immediately turned serious. Yu raised his eyebrow. It was foreign for Ce to become serious. It must be important.

"Yu…have you ever felt…empty?" Ce went straight to the point.

Yu fumbled. He hadn't expected such a question to come out of Ce's mouth. It wasn't a subject he or himself would talk about. But, he couldn't lie.

"Yes I have."

Ce's eyes widened. "You have?"

Yu nodded and continued, "Yes. When my family died, I felt like a black hole was ripping my heart out. I had never felt so empty. But…" Yu looked up. "Ever since I met you, I've had a friend to help me through it."

Ce smiled, but then frowned as he recalled his first encounter with Yu. He shook his head, not wanting to remember that dreadful night.

"Yeah but Yu…I feel like there's something missing in my life…something that would complete me."

Zhou Yu frowned and asked, "Like what?"

"I don't know. All I know is that it's not something you can get here or outside around the palace. It's something that I would treasure forever."

Yu couldn't help but laugh. Ce scowled. "What's the matter with you?"

"You don't know how cheesy that sounded! It's like it came out a romance novel!" Yu laughed.

Ce grinned embarrassingly and crossed his arms behind his head. "It did, didn't it?"

They both laughed until Yu spoke, "Actually Ce, that's exactly how I feel."

Again, Ce raised his eyebrow. "Really?"

"Yeah. It's not really something though, it's more someone."

Ce nodded in understanding and leaned back in his bed. "I know what you mean. It's as if I'm waiting for someone to show up. It's strange."

"Yeah."

That was all that was said between the two sworn brothers. They drifted into their own thoughts.

"Da? Da? Come on Da!" Da broke out of her thoughts by her very loud and hyper sister, Xiao Qiao.

Da Qiao blinked and turned to her sister. "What?"

Xiao pouted and said, "You've been staring at nothing for a long time! I thought your eyes were going to dry out!"

Da giggled and shook her head. "I'm sorry, Xiao. I guess I've been spacey lately."

"You guess? You've been like this since your birthday!"

Da sighed and rubbed her temples. A headache was forming and rapidly growing more painful.

"You okay, sis?" Xiao asked, concerned for her sister's health.

"Yeah, I'm fine. Just a headache."

"Maybe you should rest. You haven't been sleeping normally." Xiao suggested.

Da looked up. "How did you know that?"

Xiao answered, "I'm a light sleeper. I've seen you get up at the middle of the night and stand out on the balcony."

Da sighed and sat down on her bed. "I don't know. I've been distracted lately…it feels like I'm waiting for something, or someone. I don't know."

Defeated, Da fell on her back onto the soft and fluffy comforters. Surprisingly, Xiao nodded.

"I know how you feel. I haven't been as spacey as you, but I've been thinking more lately…"

Da couldn't help but smirk and commented, "That's a change. You thinking?"

Xiao threw a pillow at her face and pouted. "Hey! I was serious with you!"

Da laughed and settled down. "I'm sorry! I couldn't help myself."

Satisfied, Xiao continued. "I sometimes catch myself looked to the east as if waiting for someone to come home. Just like we did when dad went to war, only…-"

"No one came." Da finished for her cracking sister.

Da reached and pulled Xiao into a tight hug. Xiao sniffed and pulled away.

"I miss him."

Da smiled tenderly. "I know. So do I. We always will."

Xiao nodded and she too fell back on the bed. Da could tell she fell asleep when her breathing fell into a slow rhythm. Da smiled and turned her head to the north.

I know there's someone out there who will be there for me. I just have to be patient and wait…

With the end of that thought, Da drifted to sleep. Dreaming of the mysterious man with the hidden face who would, one day, complete her.

Yay! First chapter complete!! I promise to update this story as soon as I can. I'll even write at school! The next chapter of my story, Naruto Naruto My Version will be complete in a matter of days. Thanx and Review Please!