Chapter 4-Greatest Test
Author Notes: This is taking place in the past, the game that is. We're going to be doing the game level chapter for...Husbands and Wives! Wooo~ Anyone interested look for it in dw5 xl!
Shang Xiang: Are you ok…?
Mako: Uh huh yep...super~ So let's get on with this I don't own DW Enjoy ^_^ (for the record I'm trying to forget about last chapter…not gonna worry SSX though. It was a complete disaster...)
3rd P.O.V
A land of blossoms scattered across the wind. The sky cloudless revealing nothing but a deep blue. The ground was covered in an array of viridian grass and rainbow blooms.
'Love makes a woman Strong. A woman in love Glows. Perhaps one could say that for a woman pride in the man she follows becomes an affirmation of her own worth as well.'
A paradise...a land of perfection. However this is not Heaven, instead this is a battle ground. Where 4 couples will stand and fight side by side to prove their bond. A pair of lovers must be able to go through both the good and bad times.
And in China that love is proven through battle, where 4 wives in a land of war, are willing to stake their lives for the sake of their husbands. Above all they wish to show themselves worthy.
Zuo Ci a man of magic and mystery. Has found himself in possession of a seal. Some could call this the Imperial Seal. It would be considered the ultimate prize. Above all lovers, these are the chosen combatants.
Da Qiao and Sun Ce, Xiao Qiao and Zhou Yu, Yue Ying and Zhuge Liang lastly Zhen Ji and Cao Pi. These 4 pairs will give all they have to claim victory here in the lands of Lu Shan, Yang Province.
"I will present this mystical seal to those who prove themselves worthy. Protect one another and overcome my three castles." The Spouses advance. Not truly knowing the worth of this prize but nonetheless proceed to show their pride and strength for their lovers.
Traveling together are the Qiao sisters. As well as their husbands. They've known eachother for so long and are so close. It only makes sense that they work as a team…"Time to get things going. First a test...an easy one." With his magic, the great sorcerer summons troops.
To set everyone off guard. The soldier units charge at the couples.
Zhou Yu speaks…taking in the situation at hand. "Sun Ce. I think our best option here is complete annihilation of these troops." The Little Conqueror grins, "Alright now there's a strategy I can get into!" There was something neither boy expected however…
A sisterly rivalry. "Sis! I won't let you get that seal before I do!" Normally the two Qiao's get along great, despite their opposing personalities. "We'll see about that Xiao...I won't let you have your way so easily." Never have these two fought before.
Then again both care immensely for their husbands and would give the world and their lives for them.
They fight gracefully making their way through the armored fighters. Moving as one. They arrive at the first castle. "You have arrived, excellent...let the next trial begin." Two Perfect magical copies of Zuo Ci appears, each hunting the two sisters In an empty maze of wooden fences...of which they have no choice but to search and defeat this clone.
Meanwhile another 2 pairs lay for their trials. Zhuge Liang and Yue Ying press leisurely, taking things in a calm and focused manner. They defend each other from archers and drawn blades.
"Now I can see why they call you a dragon in human form." Her encouragement gives him strength, to press on and make their way to the first castle.
Zhen Ji using her enchanting melodies take the lives of many. "Ah I just melt at the sight of my beloved in action!" Despite his outer cold personality and tricky tactics. He does have a heart, one that very few are shown. The pair first met on opposing sides, he became enamored with her beauty and skills.
They fought, of which she had been defeated. Entranced with him, she vowed to forever serve him. As of now they pace their way through, knowing that there will be many challenges and of which, many possible traps. All 8 successfully succeed in defeating the clones. "Well done. You are ready for the next trial."
"That's right my darling! Conquer these trials just as you conquered my heart!" Do I need to say who made that statement? No? Ok good.
Now this is where things get sticky…"Hold it right there Da! It's all because of Lord Zhou Yu that we're doing so well!" The elder sister greatly disagrees. Causing the once unified sisters to glare at one another.
Both are pulled away. "Cut it out Da Qiao what good is it fighting with your sister." Xiao is also reprimanded. "And you too! Quit acting like children." Insulted the younger Qiao pulls away. "I'm Not a Child! You stay out of it!"
She pulls out her blue and red fans in battle stance. "I have to prove that you are the best!" Da Qiao, frustrated and for once showing it apologizes to her lord. "Forgive me Lord Sun Ce, But I cannot let this stand!" She raises her red and purple fans.
The intensity of the pair becoming rather overwhelming. "My husband is the greatest of men and I will prove it!" They leap and cross fans. Leaving both of their spouses to look at each other...unsure as to how to go about this.
Thing however aren't as peaceful on the other end of the area. For the remaining 4 come face to face. Zhen Ji smiles. "Ahh so this is the wife of the cowardly tactician. Will he hide behind your skirts pretending to 'strategize?"
Zhuge Liang offended by her claim makes his way forward, only to be halted by his lover. Yue Ying though stops him, refuses to allow that statement to stand. "I've heard that the prince of Wei confuses mere trick with pure wisdom…" She pauses…
Taking a glance at her...competition. "And by judging from the both of you. I can see they spoke the truth." She shakes her head...as if pitying them. Anger takes control of the flutist.
"Silence you! You cannot speak of my lord that way!" Pointing her weapon at the intellectual maiden. "Nor can you...of mine. Take...this." Both raise their weapons prepared to defend their honor.
From 4 tag team duos to 2. Da Qiao had defeated her sister in combat. Enraging Zhou Yu, he takes his slightly injured wife back, away from the fighting. Zhen Ji and Cao Pi too had to retreat. Now they are behind, they will have to start the trials from scratch.
Da Qiao and Yue Ying continued with their husbands, fighting even when ambushed, they made their way through, dodging archers and blocking blades. The next castle...Let's just say we're seeing more then just doubles. "Lord Sun Ce you're everywhere!" He grins at the enemies.
"Those aren't the real me baby, let's take them down!" I think he's really excited...this takes 'beating yourself up' to a whole new level. "Lord Zhuge Liang it seems they are trying to confuse us." The Sleeping Dragon analyzes the situation.
"We have no need to worry. All we need to do is destroy the replicas." She marches on, able to perfectly distinguish which is the original. "Impressive. I see you have very strong bonds." At last the remaining 2. Stand in front of one another.
Either the Tiger or the Dragon would become victorious. "Me and Lord Zhou Yu aren't giving up just yet!" They retrace their steps back to the first castle. "We shall reclaim our honor and try again!" Cao Pi and Zhen Ji rejoin the fight as well.
A battle of wits and brawns took place under the trees blooming and soaring pink petals. Juggernauts appeared. flames shoot across the land, silver ash gently floats above the sky.
But the decision is made...only one pair made their way to the final trial castle. Covered in soot determined to end this battle they step forth. Facing their last challenge..the mystical Zuo Ci himself. "Come Prove to me your worth."
The elements were at his use. Fire, ice, lightning, using his magical talisman cards. He strikes fast and hard. Slashing at the couple. She's hit, bleeding from the shoulder. She just about to get struck by lightning…
When she was protected. Her husband deflected the blow...enraged. "You won't get away with this!" Summoning all his power, he defeats his last trial. "The best pair has won." As promised they are given the Imperial seal.
The remaining competitors, realizing their bond admit defeat. "We did it!" Sun Ce hugs her from behind. "I gotta tell you Da Qiao, I couldn't have done it without you. It was one heck of a fight." From their they claim it, the prize that even the mightiest of heroes would kill for.
"Lord Sun Ce I'm sorry for causing so much trouble. But we had to get this seal. I...I wanted to prove that you were the one who deserved this seal. You are the greatest in the world, You understand don't you?"
The end~ For this Chapter
Author Notes: Yay! This chapter is done. Not totally as to what happened as far as the game but good enough. Should we continue or not...hmmm. Eh we'll see...Anyways tchao for now~