Sorry for the delay! Now, due to Blast, Dong Bai has gotten an appearance in that story. Ultimately, I'm sticking with Okuni's SW1Alt instead of the Blast design, even though I absolutely adore it and that's the perfect Bai look, it doesn't suit her personality for my characterization of her.
Now Li Ru will use Li Jue's Blast design as it fits him in this story. All generics use their Blast designs, even the dead Jian Yong. Now certain Blast characters (females) will appear in this story, but don't worry they won't have a major role compared to playable characters. If any Blast Characters appear, I'll list which one's used their design at the end.
vastler75: Thanks! I know, thanks for telling me what I need to work on. I really need a beta haha.
Assassin master ezio 91: Thanks! Glad you liked her introduction!
Dong Zhuo sat on his throne, it was gold and consisted of an elaborate design. Everything was going according to plan, all of his family were getting promotions and crowned as Lords and soon, Dong Zhuo would have enough power to overthrow the throne.
But first, he had to get rid of the insufferable, self-righteous and arrogant Huangfu Song and his little friend and ally Zhao E, she had been a thorn in his side for as long as he could remember ever since 179 when she had made herself famous all over China, for being a female that killed a man and turned herself in.
With help from Li Ru, he had managed to dig up a little dirt on the perfect, righteous and self-absorbed Zhao E. Chuckling darkly, power was going to be his and so would all of China, but in order to do that the little Han loyal pair were going to die. Zhao E had been involved in an assassination attempt on his own life, she had become allies with Cao Cao during this attempt.
That was going to be her downfall, Li Ru had dug up a signature of hers on a ripped piece of letter that incriminated her and during his travel back to Chang'An, he was going to have her executed for transpiring against the Emperor Xian. Dong Zhuo pushed her aside, he thought of Huangfu Song, like E he was respected all over China but he would be harder to get rid of, he'd ask Bai her opinion later. Zhao E was quite a skilled swordsman, as skilled as a female could be and so he decided he'd bring along Lu Bu, in case she tried to assassinate him.
Heavy footsteps echoed throughout the palace, a tall and imposing figure dressed in black armor with red feathers on a headpiece that almost touched the ground, if he wasn't an ally Dong Zhuo would be panicking but this figure happened to be his adopted son, albeit one with an attitude problem.
Zhuo smiled maliciously and if Lu Bu hadn't seen nearly everything, it would of sent shivers down his spine. "Ah, Lu Bu I was just thinking of you. We never spend much time together anymore and I was wondering, how would you like it if you were to perhaps go to Chang'An with me?"
A spark twinkled in Lu Bu's eyes, with Dong Zhuo gone he could pursue Diaochan and make sure she was safe, he hadn't been able to spend much time with her due to Dong Zhuo being here himself, he wanted that to change. The corner of his lips tugged up. "No."
The smile of Zhuo's face fell down quick and he lost it. "No! No!? What do you mean NO!? You ungrateful, arrogant dog! I took you in, how dare you deny your father like that! That is not how you treat family!" Growled Dong Zhuo as he got up to his feet and stared down Lu Bu in the eyes, he wasn't backing down.
Commenting about family did little to sway Lu Bu though, as his voice rumbled before erupting into a fit of anger. "Family!? How dare you talk about treating family, I have done nothing to you! Lu Lingqi is your adopted daughter, yet you still sent her away and have refused to allow me to see for over a year!"
While not strategically the smartest, Dong Zhuo did indeed have a brain and he was smart enough to know that if the anger inside Lu Bu continued to boil, it could very well result in a dead Dong Zhuo, he needed an alternative method to get Lu Bu to come, he knew he was smitten with Diaochan but that beauty was all his.
Persuasion was an art not many could master, but Dong Zhuo liked to believe he was pretty close to mastering it. "I'm sorry Lu Bu, it's just we haven't spent as much time together as we used to. I'm beginning to miss Lingqi too, she was always a tough girl and she'd do great if given the chance."
"What are you getting at, pig?" Bu growled, not quite sure what Zhuo was doing. Zhuo resisted the urge to bite back at being called a pig, but masters never stooped to the same level their dog did. "If you travel with me to Chang'An, Lingqi will be allowed back into Luo Yang and can become a member of my army. But only if you come to Chang'An."
Bribery always worked on Lu Bu, Dong Zhuo knew how to keep his loyalty. Lu Bu growled before relenting, "Fine. I'll come but I better see my daughter when I come back!" Lu Bu marched off and Dong Zhuo smiled, everything was to his advantage and soon, Sun Jian, Cao Cao and all of the other warlords that stood in his way would crumble, just like Yuan Shao did.
The land would be his, no matter who he had to sacrifice, it could be Lu Bu, it could even be Diaochan or it may as well be his own brother Dong Min but everyone was replaceable and if they stood in his way, he would make sure they would regret it.
Dark, evil laughter rumbled throughout the palace. He would leave as soon as the sun was down, he sent a messenger to inform Dong Bai and Lu Bu. Zhao E, Huangfu Song are only the start. Once they die, the rest will follow.
A rather plain looking training ground, grass surrounded a circle of barren, dry and soft sand, dirt was kicked up into the air as Lu Bu and Zhang Liao continued to spar with each other. Neither having the advantage and they seemed equal in strength.
Smirking, Lu Bu stomped on the ground and the shake made Liao stumble and let down his guard, Lu Bu did a wide slash, one that was so powerful it was trailed by black and red streaks but before Zhang Liao could feel the full effect of that attack, Lu Bu stomped on the ground and generated a dome of energy, Zhang Liao was flung into a tree and snapped it in half.
Groaning as he slowly pushed himself to his knees, a whoosh sound was heard and Liao looked up to see Lu Bu's halberd pointing at his face. Liao raised his arms, "I give, I give. You seem agitated Lu Bu, what seems to be on your mind?"
"A lot." Was the only answer he received, sighing Zhang Liao stood up and pressed into the matter. "Tell me, it'd do you some good to blow off some steam in a way that doesn't require fists or weapons." Seeing the glare he was given, Liao just shrugged, "It was only a suggestion."
"I'm just worried. Worried for my daughter, for my future under Dong Zhuo and I'm worried for Diaochan." Zhang Liao raised an eyebrow, "You're worried about Diaochan, my Lord it isn't a wise idea to be concerned about one of Lord Dong Zhuo's mistresses. You know how possessive he can get."
"I'm not interested in her!" Barked Lu Bu immediately but his tone of voice softened, "She just lost her father, she doesn't have anyone to rely on. I'm just trying to make her feel better, it as nothing to do with me liking her! I'm the mightiest man in the land, I won't be bending over for any woman."
"Sure. That's believable." Came Zhang Liao's sarcastic response as Lu Bu glared at him, "But I'm thinking of leaving this army. Dong Zhuo is starting to get on my nerves and he is not worthy of my strength and I'm worried about what he might do to Lingqi."
Soft footsteps were heard and Zhang Liao relented from responding, the delicate steps belonged to none other then Dong Bai, Liao rolled his eyes and Lu Bu growled softly as she put on a smirk and pushed in front of Liao so Bu was looking at her.
"You can leave now." Her soft, venomous voice ordered Zhang Liao, he raised an eyebrow as she didn't even turn to look at him. "Excuse me, I don't hear any footsteps. Get a move on, I need to have a private conversation with the Grand General." Lu Bu nodded at Liao, that was a message to accept.
Liao bowed to Bai's back, "As you wish my Lady. I'll talk to you later Lord Lu Bu." Once his footsteps died down, Bai grabbed Lu Bu's hand, a pretty smile on her face as she batted her eyes at him. "My, my, my, aren't you a handsome man. How would you, me, my bed, Chang'An sound to you?" Bai attempted to seduce.
"Disgusting." Was the immediate response and Bai was speechless for a second as Lu Bu turned to walk, she ran in front of him, blocking his escape route. "Excuse me? I happen to be one of China's most beautiful. I even overtook Zhang Fei's daughter Xing Cai a few weeks ago!"
"You're like fourteen, not interested." Bai scrunched her face up, trying to appear angry but still be cute at the same time. "For your information, I like turned sixteen exactly five days ago, besides I happen to be a Lord now and it would be wise to do what I say."
"I could care less. Leave me now. I have important matters, if you want to talk to me, you can talk when we arrive at Chang'An." He shooed her away with his hand, pushing her a few feet in front. Dong Bai was speechless but she turned and left.
'I don't understand! Why won't he even look at me, he must be in love with someone else. It can't be Lady Yan, she was divorced sometime in 189 or was it 187. I don't care, but once I find out who he's in love with and kill her, he'll have no choice but to be mine!' Thought Dong Bai as she wandered off, looking to find Gan Ji.
Seeing Dong Bai had left, Zhang Liao went back to Lu Bu. "What was that? What did she need or want?" Lu Bu shock his head, signifying that it was nothing. "It was just a brat being a brat, nothing important. But I have something important to ask you."
"Yes, what is it?" Lu Bu sighed before speaking. "I'm leaving to Chang'An with Dong Brat and Dong Zhuo, as well as various other officers. Gao Shun is coming with me. But that means Luo Yang is susceptible to attacks, I want you to look after Diaochan for me. I feel something bad is going to happen."
"Gan Ji! Gan Ji! GAN JI!" Screamed Dong Bai, purple flames soon enveloped her but she didn't yell as she knew exactly who it was. "Yes, I'm hear. Now stop this screaming of yours." Gan Ji was an old man with grey hair, it was long and ratty looking.
A mist surrounded him as he clutched his crystal tightly in one hand. Everything about him screamed tainted, dark and mysterious and those were all the qualities Bai liked in him, someone like Zuo Ci would never of agreed to her plans but Gan Ji would.
"I want to know who is in Lu Bu's heart. Who has his love?" "As you wish." The mist intensified and turned itself purple as the ball floated into the air and the image of Diaochan flashed briefly, it was only a fleeting image and if you blinked you would of missed it.
The mist turned back to normal and the orb floated down to Ji's hand, "It appears that the lovely dancer Diaochan is the one Lu Bu loves, She holds the key to is heart."
"That wench!? How could he even look at a despicable, poor, infuriating little creature like her!" Bai raged on, Gan Ji smirked at her rage, his power intensifying. "Here, take this pendent. As long as you have it on you and you continue to hate, my powers will grow and that beautiful flower will soon wilt away."
"I hear footsteps," Gan Ji informed Bai, "I will use my powers to teleport you back to the carriage. They have already left, you must catch up with them." "Oh alright then. But when I come back from this little trip, I want to see Diaochan lying on the ground dead."
"As you wish." The purple flames engulfed Bai and they reacted violently before they disappeared completely, leaving behind a trail of smoke. The footsteps stopped and a man who looked even more evil, cruel and more like a stereotypical sorcerer. That man was Li Ru.
"Are you Gan Ji?" Li Ru asked, his voice gravelly and sickly sounding, Gan Ji smirked as the mist turned into purple smoke. "I am that person. Do you require my services? I believe you are Li Ru. Are you not?" Li Ru smiled, proud that someone recognised him.
"Yes, it seems I'm better known that I thought. I want you to kill Diaochan, but I want it to seem like a real siege so I can't be incriminated. If you must, you can kill Guo Si, Li Jue, Hua Xiong, Zhang Liao and the lovely lady Zoushi. Just not Wang Fang."
"I have the perfect plan, it just requires a use of my phantom soldiers. Don't worry, she won't make it past the night." Gan Ji started laughing and he disappeared in a flash of purple as the energy dissipated and particles scattered all around the air.
Diaochan sat outside, she was overjoyed with the fact that Dong Zhuo was away for a few days but the fact that Lu Bu was their saddened her, she smiled at Guo Si and Li Jue as they attempted to console her, she didn't like them very much but she was glad they were making an effort to be nice, shame it wouldn't save them from execution once she restored the Han. Zoushi was playing a melody on her flute, it was quite a sad tune as she was still in mourning supposedly over the lose of her husband.
Faking a laugh as Guo Si, the poor unintelligent thing, tried to make a joke. She jumped with a start as a purple flame came out of nowhere. It spread like wildfire, Zoushi spoke up. "What is this madness? What is happening? Explain Li Jue." Diaochan laughed as Li Jue glared at Zoushi, for accusing him of setting this up.
But before she could respond, a soldier stumbled out of the flame, seemingly appearing from nowhere. Diaochan let out a scream as a soldier grabbed onto her leg, she furiously kicked at it's head until it let go and vanished in a puff of purple smoke. "What the?" Her eyes wide with confusion, a sharp gasp made her return to reality.
They were getting overwhelmed, Zoushi was whacking soldiers on the head with a flute but she wasn't as skilled as Zhen Ji had been, Li Jue and Guo Si were working together but even that wasn't helping. Whenever one died or vanished, another arrived to take it's place.
Diaochan was weaponless and she felt useless, Zoushi moved in front of Diaochan to try and and protect her. That didn't last very long as Zoushi was knocked unconscious, "NO! HELPPPPP! PLEASE!" Resorting to screaming, Diaochan prayed that Zhang Liao or someone would find and rescue her soon.
She looked up in time to find a sword going for her neck, but before it could even nick her skin, the soldier was cut down. "Come Diaochan, run for the palace. I'll cover." Her savior was Zhang Liao and she had never been so grateful to see him again.
So Diaochan began sprinting for the palace, she wasn't sure if she would make it, or if she could reach it. She looked behind her to see Guo Si carrying Zoushi and Li Jue slightly infront of him. Zhang Liao was behind all of them and was trying to take down the soldiers.
"I wonder..." She began to think out loud but stopped once she saw that the door handle was right in front of her face, she reached out to grab it but her hand never made it.
And that's it! I hoped you all enjoyed that, because I enjoyed writing it! Remember to review! Now the characters that used appearances from blast
Zoushi
Gan Ji
Li Ru (using Li Jue's design.)
Guo Si.
Li Jue. (using Yu Fan's design instead of his own.)
