Okay, so I'm bored. I'm gonna be writing a Dynasty Warrior fic now. It's one in a long list I plan on starting. I'm gunna try to doa storyfor everyone. Um, yes, I know how sappy this one sounds right now, but it'll get funny later. Bear with me, here, it's just an intro...

The Wish

Prologue: To Know How it Feels

The night was cool and crisp, the world was peacefully asleep. The moon was full, hanging low like a vibrantly glowing orb. The stars twinkled happily, winking at one another in the sky. Everything was still. Everything was calm. Everything—

-wasn't the way it was supposed to be. 'Why is it so hard to sleep on such a perfect night!' It was quiet (for once!) in the castle, and it was still impossible to sleep. In fact, it was harder than normal. It was horrific.

The princess was laying on her stomach on top of the layers of blankets and throw pillows, propping up her head with one hand and idly swinging the other back and forth over the edge. Her eyes were half closed, glowing brightly in the blue light from outside. The princess was restless, hating herself for not sleeping and occasionally muttering something about how boring it was. Basically, there was something wrong, and she couldn't find out what it was.

'What on Earth is the matter with me! What could possibly be nagging at my mind now?' Her thoughts were exasperated. She rolled over onto her back, glaring at the high ceiling as if she'd find the answers. A list of possible problems ran through her head. She rejected each one, frowning as the list grew.

'Maybe it's the war…' Impossible: that was like saying her problem was fishing if she were someone who sold sea bass. She lived for the moment when a battle really started. It was who she was… a warrior.

'Maybe someone plans to capture me?' This, also, would never happen. She may have been a princess, but there were far more valuable woman in her kingdom. They weren't royalty, but they were beautiful. 'And I'm…' She sighed. She was the tom-boy girl, the fiery young ruler with a knack for fighting. '…I'm a freak… '

Moving on. She couldn't afford to be moping and being completely bewildered by her own mind. 'My brother's birthday is soon, maybe two more weeks…' She smiled at that. No, her brother's party was a good thing. He was wild and fun, and everyone could use a break right now. 'Well, there goes that idea. Father's right, I am losing my mind!'

For a moment she considered there was some terrifying monster in her room. After all, that's what it felt like. There was so much tension that the more she thought about it, the more she was sure something was going to jump out at her. Feeling childish fright creep up her spine, she rolled off her bed and landed cat-like on the floor. She inspected under the mattress. Nothing. She stood up and stretched, her mind screaming at her that she was an idiot.

For a moment she just stood there, trying to find something to do. 'It's pretty late, I don't think I'll find much…' A slight shiver moved through her. She instinctively spun around and shot her fist out. She was certain now, she'd lost her mind. She scowled, grabbed her blanket and wrapped it around her. She crossed to the window, feeling like she was being forced to wear a dress. You know, the big, poofy ones with lots of layers of fabric? The idea made her steps more graceful and elegant. She re-did it so it hung around her shoulders like a cloak. Her mind again repeated the idea that she was crazy.

'What must it be like, to look out your window and see someone waiting for you? To know how it feels to be loved must be a great feeling indeed…' The princess put her hand on the glass. It was cold, but she didn't pull back. Her green eyes drifted to the ground outside. No one was there to wait for her. No one ever would be.

Her hand closed into a fist, and she punched the window angrily. She turned her back to it, tears burning her eyes. 'Is that what's wrong? Do I want to be in love?' She had never been romantic. The idea seemed absolutely fantastic, absolutely absurd. Yet, the thought had cleared her mind, she didn't feel foggy anymore. Was that the solution, to find someone for her?

Suddenly very tired, she collapsed on the cushioned bench seat next to the window. Tears slid down her cheeks. She hugged a red throw pillow to her chest, crying openly. She hadn't cried in such a long time… She glanced at the window again, her heart defeated. "I wish that I could find someone… I only want to know how it feels to be desired…" she whispered. She burrowed down into her blankets, covered her head, and cried herself to sleep.

A star darted through the night sky, falling faster than seemed possible. Just as Sun Shang Xiang finished her sentence it flew by. The God's smiled down at the Wu Princess's request, touched by the sincerity. Perhaps it was time for her to receive a gift… They granted her wish.

Okay, Here's where you lovely readers come in! I'm gunna hold a vote here to see who you guys want her to end up with. Try to keep it limited to Wu people (5th game included) or someone you genuinely think she'd make a good couple with. Keep in mind that I may not go with what you say, but I'll at least try to put something like what you said in it. Please help! And to those who do, many thanx!

Rayne Shadow Goddess