Chapter 4: A New Leader
Yun Lu's eyes snapped open as someone knocked on the door.
"Lady M- ummm, I mean Yun Lu!" said a voice which Yun Lu recognised to be Shao's.
"Com in," said Yun Lu sitting up.
"Should get up now Yun Lu. Don't want to be late for a battle like this do you?" Shao asked with a grin. She readied Yun Lu's amour and help her put it on. Yun LU changed into her fighting undergarments and with the help of Shao, her hard leather chest plate was strapped into place.
"Is this too tight?" asked Shao.
"No, it's fine," answered Yun LU. She pulled on a sash/skirt over her black leggings and finished off with a pair of dark brown boots. Grabbing her weapons, the two made for the door.
"Good luck Yun Lu!" Shao said.
"Thank you." The two went on their way, Shao to her chores and Yun Lu to her battle.
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"Mengqi! Yun Lu! Free horse delivery!" called out Ma Dai who was leading three horses at once. Ma Chao and Yun Lu took their horses.
"Here's your payment," Ma Chao gave Ma Dai his weapons.
"So much for 'free' horse delivery," muttered Yun LU. She attached her bow and arrows to the side of the saddle and strapped on her spear sheath. They all mounted and Ma Chao faced his army.
"Warriors! Today I stand before you here, as your commander. My late father brought us many victories. But I, Ma Chao, assure you that I will bring many more victories and a brighter future for us all!" cried Ma Chao. The soldiers roared out their cheers at their leader's confidence and determination. "Today, we fight for our late commander, my father. Let us destroy the scum of Wei. Purge all those impurities and pave the way, to the line of Justice. With you as my men, we will defeat all enemies!"
I swear dad said like, pretty much the exact same thing...apart from the names. God, aren't they lame? Eh, whatever.
"Vengeance for father!" screamed Yun Lu.
"In the name of Justice!" fished Ma Dai. The soldiers cheered and started chanting it.
"Seems like you made a motto for us Yun Lu," grinned Ma Chao. "Onward to battle!"
The army followed their new leader. With their spirits high, they marched towards Chang An. But Yun Lu looked back.
Xiliang looks rather defenseless…we have taken most of the soldiers, this is an all out attack. What if – ah, I shouldn't' think so negatively. Ma Chao has left a small army to defend it so, it should be alright. See ya later Yang.
Yun Lu turned back and rode of with the army.