My name is Shao Li, and I am an officer of Wu. My father was named Shao Yuan, and he was part of the army once too. He held the name of the mighty Shao family. But then, he disappeared…

Before my father vanished, he told me to carry on our family's name, and bring it all the glory and pride. I was the last descendant of our family, since my brother was murdered.

Not long afterwards, he left me. And he never came back.

Since then on, I made a promise. I promised that if I am still breathing, I will strive to bring back our family's honor.

I swore that I will always be called lady Shao. Even if I were to die one day, I will make sure that the Shao family will always be remembered.

And that is my promise to you… Father.

It was a beautiful dawn in the kingdom of Wu. The sun had just arisen, but the people of the kingdom had already started the day.

The light shone into Shao Li's room, as she slowly opened her eyes. The day would turn out perfect, just like anyone would predict, but happiness was absent in her heart, just like it's always been.

Nobody ever notices, because nobody really knew. But if you looked deep into her eyes, you would see her loneliness.

She got up, and putted on her armor. She tied her hair like she normally would, and went to the bathroom to freshen herself.

She went outside her chamber, and headed to the mess hall. She came across a few of the officers, and she greeted each of them politely

as they did to her.

Still on the way to the mess hall, she came across Lu Xun; one of the kingdom's strategists.

"Good morning, master Lu Xun." Shao Li bowed to him politely.

"Good morning to you too, Shao Li." He greeted her back. "But, you don't have to address me as 'master'. Just Lu Xun would be fine. Besides, I am your friend."

Shao Li had always been amazed by his humility and manners. She chuckled lightly and said, "But, as a general of a higher status, I must address you with a proper name."

Lu Xun chuckled back as well. "Would you like to accompany me to the mass hall?"

"Of course." She smiled as she blushed lightly.

Lu Xun could always bring some happiness back to her. Sometimes it would fill in the absence of happiness in her heart.

The two were great friends. Shao Li had a physic connection to fire, and so did he.

Not long after, the two reached the mess hall; Lu Xun opened the doors, as a roar of sound filled her ears.

"Well, I'll see you around then." Shao Li said with a smile as she left to the nearest available bench.

He chuckled softly and took a seat next to Zhou Yu, like he always does.

Shao Li had grabbed a few meat buns and some water and started eating.

But then she realized that she was sitting next to the one and only; Gan Ning.

The pirate turned his head and saw the young girl. He smirked cockily and said, "Ha… Look who's here…"

"*Sigh*… What do you want this time? Another rematch?" She said while chewing on her meat bun.

"You read me like a book." He said sarcastically. "So how about it?"

"Hmph… Very well… But make it quick." She said while she smirked.

Shao Li has bit of a split personality. When it comes to battling, she is rough and tough, also very confident. Her strikes are deadly, just like a fully matured warrior's. But when it comes to meetings and non-battle related conversations, she's funny and very well-mannered.

And once again, her 'good' self took control, "I have something I need to do… Maybe next time."

"Yeah I know what you're trying to do." He said sarcastically. "You're too scared to battle me."

The young girl's fist automatically shot itself to Gan Ning's torso. Although he was wearing armor, it still hurt. Of course, she was smart enough to heat up her fists so it didn't really hurt as much when she punched him.

By this time, Gan Ning had a permanent mark of Shao Li's fist on his armor.

"Oh, come on! That's the third armor this week!" He whined.

Shao Li chuckled at his immaturity and said, "I'll see you around, pirate."

"Yeah, whatever." He replied rudely.

Shao Li then left the mess hall and closed the doors behind her.

The young girl ran into her room and gathered her weapons, and ran into the stables. She brought out her horse; Black Blitz, and quickly placed a saddle on his back.

"Father… Where are you..?"

Hope you enjoyed it.

~ Pyrogirl1290