*Lets start with the basics*-I do not own any of the rights to this movie.-Is this historically correct or follow the strict guidelines of the movie? Nah.-Why is it rated M? Mature content including rape and violence. Turn back now if that's too much for you. And I respect that.

*Moving On*This is my first time actually publishing some of my writing. So be gentle with my delicate self-esteem! Kidding. Throw whatcha got.I didn't do any research anything for this story. I just let the inspiration flow. I hope you guys like it.

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It was not impossible. We rode hard and made our way to the wall in one day. Shan-Yu did not stop, except twice to let the horse drink. Luckily, I had no need to relieve myself, but I was starving and dehydrated. Neither of which Shan-Yu seemed inclined to ease. The man was a monster. Not only in size but in every other aspect. I was not surprised at all.

I had never been to the Great Wall of China, but tales of its size and strength did not do it justice. Such a monstrous barrier…Shan-Yu finally dismounted, dragging me down to the ground. I lost my breath as I slammed to the hard ground. Shan-Yu ignored me as he made his way to the wall, running his hands over the ragged bricks. It did not take long for him to find what he was looking for. Without hesitation, he pulled his arm back then slammed it forward, his fist hitting the wall. I gasped, my eyes going wide at the fact that he had just punched the Great Wall of China and showed no pain. The brick broke in two and fell out. Was that even possible?! The other bricks around it started to shake before also breaking in half and falling out, making a dusty heap at Shan-Yu's feet. A hole large enough to fit the horse was agape before him.

Shan-Yu grabbed the reins of the horse and began to walk him through the hole. How arrogant of him, leaving me and expecting me to stay where I was. He would be gone for a decent amount of time, wouldn't he? The Wall was incredibly thick. I decided now was the time. I used my teeth, digging at the knot on the ropes around my wrist. It took about five minutes before the ropes were loose enough for me to scrape my hands free. I easily untied my ankles.

Ignoring the chaffing on my ankles and wrists, I bolted. I spotted a guard tower about a mile or so down the Wall. I ran as fast as I could, not looking back to see if Shan-Yu was behind me. I finally reached the guard tower and began to scream at the top of my lungs. My throat was dry due to not having water for over 24hours. But my ancestors were watching over me, as they had done so many times before. Several guards looked over the edge, their figures hard to make out. I could not hear their words as they called down to me, but they eventually lowered a rope. I ignored the fact that they did not seem too concerned that I could be a threat to them. What was their security like…?

I climbed the rope, my heart racing. I was going to be okay. I was going to make it. And I did. I made it to the top, the guards having to pull me up half the way due to exhaustion on my part. The two men gripped me under my arms and helped me over the edge and onto the solid brick. There were ten other guards waiting, weapons at the ready. That made me feel a bit less worried about the security. But now was not the time to analyze military strategy.

"Shan-Yu…" I panted. I slid to the ground, unable to remain standing. I pointed my finger down the wall. "Is here. He's made his way through the wall." I felt myself sway. I did not hear what came next, but the men did break out into a frenzy, getting ready to pass the word. One soldier helped me into a room at the tower, helping me lie down on a cot.

"You will be alright." The young man said, turning to grab a blanket. All of a sudden there was shouting. A mix of a battle cries and fear. I heard the sound of a blade and blood splattering. I knew the sounds of death. But it could not be…I went to stand up, but the young man pushed me back down. "Stay here." He whispered, looking out the window, his face visibly paling at what he saw. The screams had stopped, but another man came to the doorway.

"Light the-…" a sword burst through his chest, a scream dying on his lips. The blade was ripped from him and he was kicked to the ground. Shan-Yu's hulking form entered, making the room shrink by the sheer size of him. Blood was all over him, his sword dripping from the men he had just slaughtered. His eyes were crazed as he looked around, finally landing on me. Much to my dismay, the soldier before me raised his sword to fight Shan-Yu, who did not hesitate to meet his challenge. How could a boy like him ever hope to defeat a beastly warrior like Shan-Yu?

"Stop!" I screamed, lunging towards the foolish boy, placing my body between him and Shan-Yu's sword. "I'll come with you." I said breathlessly. "Leave him." Shan-Yu paused, looking me over and then slowly lowered his sword. He motioned for me to come to him with a flick of his hand. I stayed where I was. "Promise you won't harm him."

"I promise." Was it just me or did he sound sincere? I made my way to him, still standing in front of Shan-Yu's blade, his eyes never leaving me. With a flash, he shoved me to the side and I landed on the cot. I screamed as Shan-Yu sliced his sword clean through the boy's neck, his head rolling across the floor. I covered my mouth to hold in my sobs, my eyes unable to break away from the dead eyes that seemed to gaze back at me. Tears pricked my eyes.

Shan-Yu stepped in front of me, breaking my eye-contact with the decapitated head. I tilted my head back to look up at him. There was still no expression on his face, but anger blazed in his dark eyes.

"Their deaths are on your shoulders." He said calmly. He jerked forward, his face mere inches from mine. "If you hadn't run, I never would have harmed them. Can you feel their blood on your hands?" I took a deep, shaky breath before nodding. Suddenly, Shan-Yu grabbed a chunk of my hair and snapped my neck back. Before I knew it, his lips crashed against mine. I gasped, my eyes wide as I tried to pull away. His hand yanked on my hair, keeping my head in place. I screamed against his mouth as he forced his tongue inside. I felt his hand grab one of my breasts violently, squeezing hard. Tears once again came to my eyes and I could not hold them back this time. I squeezed my eyes shut as I felt his calloused hand slide up my thigh and-…

I was jerked to my feet, Shan-Yu dragging me behind him. But I could not do it. I would not take another step willingly. With one swift motion, I dug one heel into the ground and rounded the other right into his back. It stunned him enough to let go of my wrist. I did a backflip away, grabbing a nearby bladed spear that a fallen man had and crouched into a fighting stance. I leveled a menacing glare, allowing all my rage and hatred show. Thunder cracked nearby, the light flashing to show Shan-Yu's equally dark glare.

"You truly wish to challenge me?" his smirk only infuriated me more.

"To the death." I snarled between gritted teeth. One thick eyebrow rose, a spark in his dead eyes. He even gave a slight chuckle. I calmed my anger, clearing my mind. Anger did nothing but weaken your senses. He would pay for the innocent lives he had taken.

Shan-Yu was the first to move. He lunged towards me with a loud cry, his sword raised. I was instantly on the defensive. Every slice he made, I blocked. Every time he went to strike, I evaded. But I needed to be on the offensive. I gathered my focus and courage and slammed myself into his broad chest. He staggered back a few steps. I did not waste any time. I twirled until I was behind him then smashed my foot into his back. He fell forward, catching himself on the ledge of the Wall. I went to shove him over the edge, but he darted in a fast circle. We were once again face-to-face, our weapons pressed against the other. I felt my strength draining. I could not keep up; not after two days of no sleeping and starvation. I feared I was going into shock. I forced that fear to the back of my mind.

I jerked my knee upward, hoping to strike high enough to hit his chin. He gripped my ankle, spinning me around and onto the ground. I flipped to my back and spun until my legs swooped under him, bringing him to the ground as well. My hand searched for my spear while my eyes remained on Shan-Yu, who was slowly rising. His eyes met mine and a wide grin rested on his lips.

"You are an impressive warrior."

"And you are a monster." I spat, forgetting the spear and lunging at him, using my full weight to force him onto his back. We rolled across the ground, Shan-Yu straddling me when we came to a stop. It was then that I knew I had lost.

"Thank you." His teeth were too white, his smile wolfish. I tried to wrap my hands around his thick neck. When I was unable to, I dug my nails into his skin, drawing blood. The dark red droplets landed on my face and chest. Rain began to fall.

Shan-Yu slammed his fist into my jaw, my head snapping to the other side and blood filling my mouth, black spots flitting across my view. I slowly turned my head and glared up at him. I gathered as much bloody saliva as I could and spat right in his face. Another punch. He did not give me time to recover as he wrapped his own hands around my neck and squeezed hard. It was not long until my vision started to blur, and black spots appeared. I clawed at his hands in a desperate attempt.

I was going to die.

Shan-Yu squeezed tighter.

I would rather die than…