Dynasty Warriors: Melting the Ice
Chapter 2 of my Dynasty Warriors story, enjoy.
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Disclaimer: Dynasty Warriors and its characters belong to Koei.
Chapter 2: Uneasy Times
Taking a moment to enjoy the feeling of the sun; Cai Wenji smiled to herself. It felt good to finally be able to relax as she now spent time in the new capital of Xuchang.
She shuddered however at the memory. 'But I'm still not able to...at night I still suffer.'
She still had nightmares about the horrors and suffering she endured at the hands of Li Jue, Guo Si and their men while captive.
'I still; I still feel them, their hands on me as they, they...' She inhaled shakily. 'Don't think about it, you...you survived, that's what matters.'
So, pulling herself together as best she could; she resumed her walk. It was then she spotted someone and stopped.
She bit her lip upon seeing him. 'Lord Cao-Cao, I never, I wonder what he's doing out here, I thought he'd be busy?'
She knew Cao-Cao had been tirelessly campaigning for efficiency, in all the lands under his control. Cai Wenji couldn't help but smile upon seeing him; it had been Cao-Cao and his forces that saved her from her captors.
'He; if it wasn't for him, I'd still be...Lord Cao-Cao...' She thought to herself, before realizing. 'What, what is wrong with me, what am I doing, thinking?'
She was startled to realize she was blushing. She knew Cao-Cao had saved her, but still, to be reacting this way; it was unseemly for a lady, even a ruined one such as she.
She composed herself, unable to believe she was even thinking that way.
'He saved me yes, but, after everything I've been through, that's the last thing I should...' She told herself.
It took a while but she was able to calm herself and was composed once more. All the same, she couldn't help but wonder about Cao-Cao and his recent activities. She knew that, since taking the Emperor under his protection, Cao-Cao had been hard at work. However the remaining warlords were still fighting and the chaos still continued.
She pondered for a moment. 'If anyone can bring an end to the Chaos however, it's Lord Cao-Cao, I'm sure of it.'
She was still lost in thought, when she found herself, much to her surprise, face to face with Cao-Cao.
"L-Lord Cao-Cao."
He too was startled. "My Lady."
She quickly tried to calm down, suddenly feeling flustered. "I...I'm sorry, I just..."
"It is fine, I was lost in thought, I didn't expect to run into anyone." He said as reassuringly as he could.
She nodded. "I, yes, of course. Me too."
There was an awkward pause, during which time, Cai Wenji couldn't help but feel uncomfortable, considering what she had just been thinking. But she managed to remain calm.
"My Lady, are you, well...after everything that happened to you?" He asked, concerned.
She smiled lightly, actually touched. "I, yes thank you, my Lord. I am fine, thank you."
He nodded and after another pause, during which she considered her worries.
'I can't believe I actually was feeling that...he's married after all, such thoughts shouldn't have even entered my head.' She fretted. "My Lord, I am concerned; from what I've heard, the land is still in turmoil...so much is still going on?"
He nodded and replied calmly. "I understand your fears, My Lady, do not worry. I am aware of all these troubles and already I have spoken with the Emperor. There are still many battles to come; but each one will bring us that much closer...There is hope."
"I...I hope so." She replied softly.
There was a brief moment of peace between them. Unfortunately it was not to last. For at that moment the heard rapid footsteps and then Xiahou Yuan arrived.
"My Lord; all our scouts have returned." He cried out. "We've got urgent news."
Cao-Cao nodded and turned to Cai Wenji again. "I must go now My Lady, we will speak again."
She nodded, silently hoping that to be the case. Cao-Cao quickly followed Xiahou Yuan as they made their way to his palace, ready for whatever the news that had arrived may be. He sensed that once again, battle was drawing near.
End of chapter, hope you enjoyed it, read and review please.