Well…actually didn't take as long as it seemed. I already had it written for a while already, I just hadn't typed it up yet. Profiles have already been written for my original characters it's just a matter of putting them up. Anyways thanks for those who reviewed I really appreciate it. For those who read and don't review, you really should even if it's just an ok that's good or whatever even if it's bad.
Disclaimer: Dynasty Warriors does not belong to me….
Ch. 2 – "Questionable Actions"
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There was so much noise when he woke up. Ta Yeng stood up quickly to find Keng Khu still sleeping on the ground about 8 feet away. He went to go wake him up.
"What the heck! I'm tired…let me sleep. Argh!", sleepily complained Keng and he rolled over to his side.
"Man, I'm serious! Wake up. There are people screaming and running around. Not only that but where the heck are we?"
Keng quickly got up, looked around and was completely confused. He quickly said, "What the hell! Where are we? Oh shit! There are some guys on horses burning up houses!".
Ta Yeng turned around and sees that the people who are running are now coming in their direction.
"Damn it!", both of them yelled out before they started running themselves. They both looked back and saw, not too far away, some man that was harassing woman.
"That's just sick.", Keng Khu said with disgust.
Ta Yeng and Keng Khu turned around and oh how Keng wanted to hurt that man. Ta Yeng let Keng do the honors, "Why don't you go for it. There's only one guy so it wouldn't be cool if we both jumped him.".
"Heh…alright…", Keng now went staight up to the guy. The man turned around looking totally annoyd and angered that he was distracted from what her was doing.
"Hey, what's up? I'm Keng…," he grinned and then punched the man right in the jaw and that knocked him out, "…and I think you're pathetic.".
The woman bowed to Keng in thanks then ran away. Ta Yeng came and patted Keng's shoulder, complementing him of how quickly he took the man out. They heard a horse galloping towards them. They looked; it was a man with long hair tied up, wearing a lot of blue and purple riding a black horse towards them. Squinting, Keng said, "What the fuck? Does that guy have claws or something?".
The man had already reached them before they were even thinking about getting away. He stopped right in front of the two young men. He looked at them grinned, then he turned towards the man that Keng had punched. The man was standing up now and was about to draw his sword.
"Stop it!", ordered the man that was riding the horse. "Hmph…," turning towards the two young men and now using a more calmer voice said, "I am General Zhang He of Wei. And who might you two fine young men be?".
Keng Khu and Ta Yeng were confused but they knew better than to disrespect a man who says he is a General. They both bowed and gave him their names.
"My name is Ta Yeng."
"And I am Keng Khu but I go by just Keng."
"Ah, I see.", said Zhang He and he continued, " I must thank you for preventing this soldier of mine from doing such a disgusting thing."
Speaking to the soldier now Zhang He said, "That was not a necessary thing to do at all. No…no, no how is taking advantage of a woman a graceful thing at all?", Zhang He spoke in a harsher tone now, "I thought that I trained all my soldiers to always act in a way so that all who looks at them will look at them in admiration.". With a cold look Zhang He told him to return to the castle. The soldier quickly went off and Zhang He had his attention on Keng and Ta Yeng again.
"You two seem to be lost. Why don't you both follow me to the castle, it is not far from here."
The two didn't really know if they should or shouldn't but they knew that they were hungry. After only a short while of hesitation they both decided to follow Zhang He.
"This man doesn't seem too bad, trustworthy enough for me.", thought Ta Yeng.
"What a weird guy. What's with those claws he has? They are awfully sharp though…and what's with that super long hair? Oh man, if Kia Sha saw this guy she'd go crazy over that hair." Silently thought Keng Khu and then something else came to his mind, "Oh my God, is this man like…er…gay or something?".
Keng Khu just had to tell Ta Yeng and when he did both of them were just looking at Zhang He on top of that horse in disbelief. It's not that they had anything against people who are like that but they just felt very awkward now. Ta Yeng elbowed Keng in the stomach quietly saying, "Maybe he's not. We don't know for sure, so just keep your mouth shut!". Zhang He looked back at them and asked, "Is there something wrong?".
"Oh, erm, no. There's nothing wrong at all. We were, er, discussing something that came to thought.", replied Ta Yeng.
Zhang He looked at the two and then broke into laughter, "You must be contemplating whether or not I am…gay."
The two looked like they knew they were I trouble now. Keng Khu and Ta Yeng somewhat gave a wincing appearance but Zhang He was still laughing. Only meting this man for the first time they didn't know what to expect.
Still laughing a bit Zhang He said, "Don't be so afraid, I'm not going to punish you. I am not gay. Many's first assumption is that I am though. However, most don't understand what true beauty is. I do not blame you. Now, shall we proceed?"
It wasn't long before a magnificent castle came into view. It had blue flags here and there but not too many to ruin the dazzle of the wonderful architecture of the castle. The guards at the gate greeted Zhang He and allowed him through. Keng and Ta Yeng were about to enter when the guards blocked the way with their spears.
"Hey! What's up with this!" yelled Keng Khu.
"Let them through guards, they are my guests." ordered Zhang He.
"Yes Lord Zhang He!" the guards said quickly and unblocked the entrance.
"Much thanks!", Keng said before quickly going through with Ta Yeng following.
Inside was as incredible sight, the two young men had never been inside a castle before so they were amazed. Zhang He found this a little amusing but h remembered when he wasn't much either so it wasn't much of a laugh to him. The boys didn't realize where Zhang He was taking them but it wasn't like they would have had any clue. Zhang He opened a huge chamber door lead them in and there was a man there. The room was filled with scrolls all in an organized manner. To himself Keng thought, "Man, is this guy wearing a dress?".
Zhang he bowed and silently insisted that the two young men do the same as well. The man whom Keng thought was wearing a dress and in the room looked at the boys and then at Zhang He.
"Did you wish to speak with me Zhang He?" the man said.
"Yes, Lord Sima Yi. I wish to invite these young men into our ranks, Ta Yeng and Keng Khu."
Observing them over again Sima Yi said, "They seem fitted. However, did they wish to or is this your judgement?"
Ta Yeng and Keng Khu were completely confused now.
"Well…I haven't yet properly addressed them about it…" Zhang He turned towards the two, "…but I'm sure they'll accept.". He ended this with a smile. The boys were a little shocked at this.
"Well? What is your choice?" Sima Yi said in a somewhat harsh sounding voice.
The pressure was upon the two young men now. They had to come up with an answer and quick. Already Sima Yi was looking like he was becoming impatient. Zhang He on the other hand was calm like usual. The boys thought it was still awkward that these men came up with this all of a sudden. Ta Yeng was still thinking things through when all of a sudden…
"Alright we'll join!" Keng said proudly.
Ta Yeng looked at Keng as though he had committed a horrible crime. Before Ta Yeng could actually say anything to Keng and come up with an opposing explanation Zhang He quickly said with joy, "How wonderful! Very well, these men will escort you to your chambers. I wil;l make arrangements for food to be brought to you two very soon thereafter."
They started making their way to the exit when a guard came bursting in with someone whom he had bound their hands together behind their back. As Keng Khu and Ta Yeng were just watching as the guard brought the captured person in, they felt this feeling of concern wash over them.
"Hey, it's a girl…" Keng thought.
"I can't see her face! She's moving too much damn it!" thought Ta Yeng.
The girl was before Sima Yi now and she stopped struggling. Her face was visible now; Ta Yeng and Keng Khu were wide-eyed.
"Shua Ki!" both Ta Yeng and Keng Khu had loudly just said.
Sima Yi had hi hand holding up her chin to get a look at her when Ta Yeng and Keng Khu had said that.
"My! Isn't she adorable?" sweetly said Zhang He.
Sima Yi questioned the boys, "Hm? You two know this girl?" Sima Yi now addressed the guard, "What is the reason you brought her here?"
"Lord Sima Yi, this girl was found sneaking around the courtyard." The guard announced.
"What! I wasn't sneaking around. I just woke up there…that was all." Shua Ki mumbled in a scared voice.
Keng interrupted the guard before he was able to speak, "She's telling the truth. Shua Ki would never lie. She doesn't even joke for heaven's sake!"
Sima Yi told the guard to untie the girl and had him leave. She stood there before Sima Yi with a frightened look in her eyes. Sima Yi, looked at her and without turning to the boys he said, "Since this is a friend of yours, do as you wish as long as it causes no disturbances.". She ran to Ta Yeng and Keng Khu then they made their leave. Shua Ki was able to have her room right next Ta Yeng's and Keng's room because Zhang He was generous and made a room arrangement for her too.
All the rooms looked almost identical to each other. Not quite though, there were few things here and there that were different but the drapes were all of a royal blue colored silk, the beds there were already made waiting, there were furniture and other little intricate little things in the rooms. After the food had arrived and had been eaten by the three people, the two boys decided to go see Shua Ki. They knocked on her door; she opened it and welcomed them in.
"Hey, are you okay?" asked Ta Yeng.
"How did you get here?" Keng had also asked.
"Oh! I feel fine and well…I don't know how I got here. Like I said before, I just woke up and I was in this place."
A knock came at the door and the three looked over. The boys were trying to decide whether or not they should try and hide. Too late however, Shua Ki had already gone and opened the door. To all their surprise it was only Zhang He, he's come to check up on them.
"Hey Zhang He." Both Ta Yeng and Keng Khu said in a tone of relief.
Zhang He was looking at the three of them saying, "Oh, have I intruded?"
"Oh! No, you didn't…we were just talking." quickly yet lightly answered Shua Ki.
Zhang He looked and smiled at her. She blushed.
"Oh, I almost forgot! My name is Shua Ki." She bowed after she finished speaking.
"My apologies, I should have introduced myself first. I am Zhang He. I met your two companions earlier. You three need not worry about dangers coming you way. So how are you all feeling? I hope you find the rooms comfortable."
They all gave their comments, which were all good ones and thanked Zhang He. Zhang He grinned at their responses. He told them they should rest; the sun was already beginning to set. Zhang He quietly closed the door behind him as he took his leave.
"Hmph, why have you taken such a liking to those three children?" came a woman's voice.
Zhang He turned around not surprised at all to find that it was Zhen Ji. Although he thought that she was indeed beautiful he had a small feeling of dislike towards her. He had always thought that she was too conceited and thought herself too highly as a woman.
"How do you know of them? Who's told you?" asked Zhang He in a respectful tone.
"Oh, I've just heard from some of the guards. I have not yet seen them however.", Zhen Ji was reaching for the door. Zhang He grabbed her wrist before she opened it and lightly jerked her away from it. Her wrist still in his right hand when he lowered his head to her level and whispered softly yet, coldly, "They shall rest for now. And knowing the woman that you are, they are under my protection. Lord Sima Yi gave me his permission himself, so you shouldn't try anything."
Cao Ren decided to go pay a visit to their new guests. He hadn't been assigned to any tasks or battles lately so he found no need to wear his battle attire. Instead, he was wearing garments that were made of blue silk that were very light and soundless.
He turned the corner and then he quickly his behind one of the pillars.
"What is this?"
He moved towards the edge of the pillar and discreetly looked again. He saw Zhang He lower his head to Lady Zhen Ji's level but he didn't know that Zhang He was only speaking to her. Cao Ren misunderstood entirely what was happening there.
"How could Zhang He and Lady Zhen Ji do this?" he thought with frustration.
He couldn't leave now, if he did the two would have noticed. He stayed hidden behind the pillar hoping they would leave soon. They did soon thereafter. First it was Zhen Ji who walked quickly and noisily away seeming very angry. Then after a short moment of silence Zhang He left as well. Cao Ren was lucky; Zhang He and Zhen Ji went right past the pillar that he was hiding yet, both took no notice of him. Cao Ren, completely shocked at what he'd just witnessed, decided to head back to his room and the thought of meeting the guests slipped his mind.
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Wow…this is a pretty long chapter huh? Oh wells…please review this okay. Tell me your comments and whatever.
