I looked up into the night sky, admiring the glittering stars above my head… how beautiful…the night sky, so blue…and the stars…so sparkling…I thought.

"Lucaria."

I looked behind myself and found the young man who I've known for most of my life…Lu Xun of the Wu army. I myself was to-be young princess of the Shu army once I was wedded to the man I chose to be my husband. Wu and Shu were allies at the time, so Lord Sun Jian and Lord Liu Bei were very good friends. Xun, with a proud smile on his face, decided to sit next to me.

Lu Xun) "Lucaria, we've been friends for how long?"

I put a finger to my chin, thinking back to the first time our Lords introduced us. "I think it was when we were about 4 years of age, my dear friend…why do you ask, Xun?"

Lu Xun) "and your ideal man…to marry I mean… you want him to be in the Shu kingdom? Why not Wu?"

Lucaria) "Xun, you do not get it…I fear…very soon…Wu, Shu, and Wei will break out in a war…every kingdom for itself to conquer the country…I overheard Lord Sun Jian and Lord Sima Yi arguing about it earlier. If I choose to finally find a man I can wed while we ARE in this war…IF it does happen…there will be MANY problems…"

Lu Xun) "I see…"

I got up and started to walk away. "You should really get some rest Xun. All that training has gotten you worked out. You're starting to get bags in your eyes!"

Xun put a finger to an area just below his eye. "my goodness, you're right!"

I giggled and I walked back into the Shu fortress, where my father, Liu Bei had been quarreling with Sir Pang Tong.

Liu Bei) "Pang Tong, do you think he really could be the one for Lucaria?? That is just ABSURD!!!! I know my own SPEAR GENERAL couldn't be the right one for my precious daughter to wed!! Sir Zhao Yun by far has NO respect for women, for all we know, he may ABUSE or HARASS a woman!! NO. ABSOLUTELY NOT! End of discussion Pang Tong!

Pang Tong) "But, my lord…"

I walked in the room to where I heard al the fussing from my father.

"Father? What's going on? Is something wrong?"

My father glared at Sir Pang tong, then looked back at me, his face soft and gentle. It confused the hell out of me sometimes.

Liu Bei) "Ah, Lucaria! My precious daughter..we were just talking about an ideal man for you to wed…someone strong and caring, and someone who can protect you at all costs. Even in the worst possible situations..

Pang Tong rolled is eyes, bowed to me and left the room.

Pang Tong) "Good day, My Lord, My Lady."

Then he vanished.

"Well, as long as there is no fighting involved, I'll leave this alone. So, I'm off to my bedchamber Father, good night."

Liu Bei) "good night my dear"

I walked up the stairs and stood at my door, reaching for the handle to open it. Once I did, I saw a figure, looking out of my window. To my surprise, it was Sir Zhao yun.

Zhao Yun is my fathers Spear General, he wielded the Spear of the Little Dragon. Sir Zhao Yun was a very fine man. His well-toned body, pale skin, long hair and not to mention his gorgeous hazel-green eyes. But the most amazing thing I found in Zhao Yun, was his soothing, deep, calming voice. To me, Zhao Yun was fearless, strong, and a formidable warrior. He fought with grace and quickness. I found him quite amusing, and also VERY attractive.

"Um, Sir..Zhao…Yun…? I think you may have the wrong room.."

Zhao Yun) "Actually, My Lady, your room has a spectacular view of the stars in the night sky…it's amusing to watch them sparkle in such a beautiful midnight sky."

His words made my heart melt. I never knew why, but when I was around him, or talking to him, I felt…at ease…and safe.

"You think that too, huh? I love watching the stars twinkle. They look like tiny diamonds too!"

Zhao Yun) "I am terribly sorry if I am being a burden to you, My lady.."

Lucaria)" Hm…? Oh, heavens no! You may stay as long as you like Sir Zhao Yun" I looked at him to find him staring back at me. I nearly melted like butter when I saw the moonlight catch the beautiful hazel-green color of is eyes…and the way the moonlight also made them twinkle like the stars themselves…but only better. He smiled.

Zhao Yun) "You know, My Lady, you can call me Yun, if you like."

Lucaria) "That'd be my pleasure, Yun. Oh, and you may call me Lucaria. But only around me…hehe.

Yun) "My pleasure, Lucaria.."

I smiled. As did he again.

Yun) "I should get going, I have to get up early tomorrow. Training season begins at dawn."

Lucaria) "Already?! I've forgotten about that!!!"

Zhao Yun stood up and began walking towards the door, then stopped.

Yun) "Lucaria?"

Lucaria) "yes?"

Yun) "goodnight…"

I said in a sweet, melodious voice, "goodnight, Yun…" and smiled as he closed the door behind him, and left me to sleep. Awaiting the next morning to come.

To Be Continued…