Scarlet Stained Souls
Chapter 2-World Wide Revolution
Author Notes: Tehehe...I finally have it...Orochi Warriors 3 and Dynasty Warriors 8...I've waited oh so long for it…
Even though sen did get to play DW8 first (-_-) But on the bright side he is converted, I'm wayyyy better then Zhang Jiao~ Anyways I don't own OW, SW, and DW(I so wish…)
3rd P.O.V
It was a happy occasion. Many joyful tears were shed. Stories were told, introductions were made. And much alcohol was consumed.
Though it didn't last...it never does. Anxiety soon grew within the allied force. Things had to be done.
"My Lord are you sure you should leave?" 'And without me?' The bow princess was concerned...and it's not that surprising.
He takes hold of her hand. "I'll be alright Shang Xiang. We're going the explore the area and then return to Shu. We'll be fine." It didn't settle her unease.
A new world, with unknown territory, with old and new enemies around the corner.
And the fact he wants her to stay with her family. Warning signals are flaring. Her grip on him tightens. 'Liu Bei...' She was so scared, terrified even.
It wasn't the first time they were separated, and it came with bad memories.
Both had scars that would always remain deep in their hearts. 'I don't want to leave her, but it's too dangerous, I can't let her go, not now anyways.'
He would not falter in his decision, but his expression does soften. He wanted to try and find where exactly they are. He would take his generals of Shu and report back to Wu with any info.
"I promise I'll send a letter as soon as I can. And anyways this will be a chance for you to spend time with your father...I know how much you missed him."
Remembering how every once in a blue moon where she would shed tears from reliving the past.
She bit her lip, it was true. And she knew he felt the same about those he lost. She let him go.
It didn't take long for her fears to become reality though, for it was the last time the valiant soldiers of Shu were ever seen or heard from again.
No letter, no nothing. Of course everyone did their best to ease her worries.
Whether it was Sun Ce doing spars with her, Sun Quan and Sun Shao going horseback riding...Xiao Qiao, her sister Da, and Lian Shi often watched over her. Keeping her cheery at least as far as they could tell…
But the moment she had herself alone, she would think back to that day. It certainly wasn't easy keeping her occupied.
So many times she would think, 'Why didn't I try harder to stop him?' or 'I should've convinced him that i should be by his side.'
It was as if he and the warriors of Shu vanished...with no trace. Sun Jian was distraught. His daughter became a shell of her former self.
Shi Na, determined to solve this mystery and bring back her princess's smile sets out to find anything related to the virtuous man and his men's disappearance.
Her sisters Ching and Ming taking on the journey with her. The trio encountered mountains, forests, lakes...and empty villages, most were unfamiliar to her.
She saw not a soul...not even graves. Disturbed was how she felt, rather what they all felt.
Chills racked their spines. A million scenarios played through their minds. None at all seemed logical or right, as if those theories weren't the case, as if something else was the cause.
"What the hell could've happened?" Ching was the only one who spoke out what all of them were asking.
The sun rose and fell for many days by the time they returned home. Shi Na was disappointed to say the least.
Finding no clues to their allies whereabouts and had even more questions and confusion from when she previously left…
Prepping herself as to how to break the news to her masters...only to be frozen in place.
'The palace...It's on fire!?' Quickly she rushed in search for her masters. Her sisters quick on her heels. 'I never should've left!'
It was foolish of her and her family to let her leave, in a bizarre...world.
Especially considering what she knew. Something caused them to be here, and caused their friends to somehow go missing. "Please don't let it be too late."
Lady Ching and Ming feared the worst and rushed in. They thought perhaps Wei had come...seeking to settle the score, taking advantage of the confusion.
They were ready to fight for the death and help any in need. "Nooooooo!". It was a horrific sight as they saw their lovers injured and unconscious. Both screamed in dismay.
Their enemy was unexpected, and unlucky for them...unknown. Surrounded they fought till the bitter end.
Before they fell to the ground, at their mercy. They split from their sister long ago.
All they could pray for as they were defeated was for both her and their remaining free comrades safety.
Their eyesight fades, as the flames burn. Igniting the moonless night. She hurries past, the terror gripping her chest and the intense flames of orange and gold devouring her home.
Doing her utmost to extinguish these infernos. But her ability proves ineffective. Never in the past had this happened.
She cannot think of such now though, for Shi Na at last meets her opponents. Finding hordes of...demons, monsters. Pale blue flesh, black demonic eyes, cocky revolting grins.
The soldiers of the devilish Serpent king, the creator of this world and the reason for their arrival.
Though she knew not who they were, let alone what they were, it made no difference, she would be merciless to these foes.
They invaded her home, attacked her comrades, imprisoned all who fell at their feet. She would make them pay.
It wasn't too long before they all realized it was a losing battle. None the less the Tigers of Wu refused to falter and struck back against these strange creatures.
Struggling, with their claws unsheathed and fury flowing, it was a barrage of counters and vengeful assaults.
Sadly for them, hostages were used, waves and more waves reinforced the savaged demons.
And a sadistic strategist out maneuvered them. It became apparent that...they had to retreat, fleeing to fight another day and rescue those lost.
They just weren't fast or strong enough to defeat this army. At least not yet.
All escape routes were blocked, the generals were forced to separate, causing mass panic and disorder.
No one knew what to do other then to try and get out of there. Humiliated and regretful, the Sun clan vowed to repay these mysterious beasts their dues.
Sun Shao who ran into Shi Na took to the east, Quan and Ce went south, all while the almighty Tiger of Jiang Dong and his daughter bought them time, fighting in the center.
Overrun, it didn't take long for the pair to be seized, and used as bait. Shao gritted his teeth, he wanted more so then ever to go back.
Not wanting to lose his lord and father again. Though he knew that the man who raised him would be most displeased.
For he would be endangering himself and those around him. Hundred of times ever since he was young he was taught of the many ways strategies are used and what can result out of them
Using what he observed, realized it was a cycle… they took everyone alive, maybe with a few wounds.
Next they would take whoever they had and would dangle them to their allies, forcing them to feel enraged and confront them.
The moment he would go back he would be outnumbered and taken along with the ones he had tried to save.
No...he would not play their games, he refused to follow, if not for him then for his sister who also saw this pattern still yearned to return.
They made it to the bridge outside their home, only to find a sick giggle and arrows aimed at them.
"Oh my my my, what have we here? A couple kitties who strayed too far off from their den. Now will you pretty widdle things come with me? Or must you be punished first?"
Her smile was twisted, her very being disgusting. No remorse, no conscience. Just the desire to see innocents wracked with agony for her own desires, willing to do whatever it took to accomplish her goals.
The siblings were angry. "Come Quietly and Lord Orochi may spare you."Oh so badly were they ready to raise their blades to kill and show the pride of their family showing what they've learned.
The arrows prevented that...if either made the wrong move, they would be impaled...so one of them makes a bold risky move."Please...be safe!"
With those final words, one is pushed off the bridge, screaming and flailing under the rapid currents of the river.
As the other charges into the fray, taking down as many opponents as possible before they too...are captured.
Despite it all they still manage to grin. Just by seeing the wicked wench's face of anger. "Grrrr Find that pest now!" It didn't all go to plan, now the one known as Da Ji has one more issue to deal with, one member of the Sun family managed to get away.
As well as others from the army of Wu, she now saw how they managed to claim the lands of China.
And if she has any hope of ending resistance she has to find the general…
Whom she knows will not rest until the warriors of Wu and any other prisoners are released.
She orders that the prisoner be dragged away to join the others. As she glares at the water, hoping that certain officer drowns.
Swept far, gasping for breath in the surface. Doing their utmost best to stay afloat.
Fading in and out, scraping through both the rough current and consciousness. There was so much to do. Death was something that just couldn't happen.
Not yet anyway. That Wu warrior didn't want to fall like this...swept by the tides, while those that were fine up until moments ago suffered.
It was a cruel fate to be dealt, not after everything that happened.
Eons, before arriving ashore. No idea where the ride down river stopped.
Seeing nothing but blackness, feeling ice contained in all parts of the body as the nightly winds take stride.
It's a surprise that someone comes to give aid. Now a flicker of hope remains.
to be continued
Author Notes: Well someone went for a swim...now here's a good question...who do you think it is? We got Shao or Shi Na.
All we know is Miss Wicked Da Ji is pissed and her plans didn't go all too well~ Tune in next time!
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