Scarlet Stained Souls

Chapter 7-Friendly Spar

Author Notes: I am so sorry for giving you guys an update chapter. I hate it when I ever read a story and get that instead so I feel absolutely horrible about it. But I promised Sen I would do what I needed to do for one shot week. SO with that let's get going on with this chapter. I don't own DW, SW and OW.

3rd P.O.V

He was having fun...he was actually having fun. Especially when the wicked witch left. Now the Little Conqueror was free to battle without being watched. With a grin he leaps into the fight, eager to see what Lu Xun and the others have up their sleeve.

Ranmaru frowns, observing his ally. "It looks as if he's enjoying himself, even though it should be tearing him apart inside." He was confused, never before has he encountered a man such as Sun Ce. Zhou Yu chuckles lightly beside him as he takes down another soldier.

"My lord now has an excuse to spar mercilessly against Gan Ning and Ling Tong. He gets to see them at their strongest, as the eldest son of the Sun family, he trained a lot of recruits and made many bonds with his officers." Though it was difficult to see, a fire burned deep within the strategist.

He too was eager to match his wits against Lu Xun. Student versus teacher, who will dominate in this battle? This battle would also decide what Sun Ce would do next. Whether he wins or loses only time will tell.

Our Wu tiger descends forward to Chang Ban bridge. When an ambush struck. "Let get going guys. We got a camp to destroy, and an army to defeat." Leading them is none other then the nunchaku warrior Ling Tong.

Zhou Yu was impressed. Right off the bat the army he serves under is falling into a state of worry. he assesses things calmly, rationally. "A little ambush to shake things up eh? And so early on. Fortunately I prepared for such a situation." A mobile unit ascends onto the battlefield. "Reinforce the front lines!" They do as told.

Giving a hand to those still startled from the attack. Ce rushes ahead, meeting Ling Tong in the center, both smirk at each other. "No handicaps for you huh Sun Ce?" They get into battle stance. "Same goes for you, as always. Here I come!"

They clash, giving their all, moving faster, hitting harder. The earth around them shakes as nunchaku hits tonfas. They blur in the battlefield of fighting troops. A long heated match, but eventually one is down for the count.

"I knew I didn't have a chance, but i figured i'd give it a shot." Ling Tong has been captured by the Orochi Army. 'Shouldn't be surprised, it is my lord after all. This was the man who taught both myself and my father.' "Engineer corps! Proceed to the enemy main camp!" They disperse edging their way through, hoping to make it through without too many casualties.

Immediately handsome swordsman looks at his sworn brother. "Seems that Lu Xun is planning for the impossible. A fire attack. Sentries advance, defeat the engineers!" Unaware that there was more going on behind the scenes.

Gan Ning grins from his position. "No worries i got this covered." Ranmaru went to take care of the engineers. The tiger rises to his friends plan with respect and challenge. "Not bad boy, but i won't go down so easily~"

"I don't understand." Slash, slash clang...thunk. Ranmaru's observations spreads to both his allies and opponents. Never before had he experienced such odd men "Not only him, but all of the men of Wu are joyful in this battle." The only word he could use to describe the young tiger was weird...actually that's what he thinks of this entire kingdom.

Awaiting him is the same man as before. Sakon Shima, he stands calm, analyzing his opponents fighting style. He had heard much praise from his allies of this great warrior. Now he wants to see if he deserves his title.

He comes to face the warrior. "About time you arrived. I was about ready to fall asleep." His heavy blade clashes with the heavy tonfas. It's a short but meaningful struggle. 'I see now why that those 4 praised this man so highly. His charisma, his skill and honesty is most refreshing.' Sakon was a smart intellectual, he knew when he was beat.

"You know there are some I wouldn't like too much as my boss...however if I was under your command, I'm sure my plans would be useful." With those words he retreated, leaving it as an open invitation for the future.

"Damn! I knew Lord Sun Ce would see through my fire attack, luckily for me I have much more where that came from! 2nd wave onwards! Gan Ning time for you to step up and cause some damage!" This is what the ex pirate had been waiting for.

Raising his River Master he looks down at the troops. "No problems there, been waiting to slug his face for quite a while now. I wouldn't mind seeing the wretch in some serious pain." He heads towards the docks at a fast pace.

Zhou Yu pondered...he started to feel concern this time. Gan Ning has always been a difficult person to read, and plan against. It was what caught Lu Meng's eye when they first encountered him as a warrior under Liu Biao. "He may be planning a sneak attack, prevent it from happening!"

Alas they didn't reach him in time, Gan Ning boarded the docks, prepping his ship for their mysterious destination. At top speed, Sun Ce whistles for his combat horse, galloping towards his old sparring partner. They were stacking cargo and weapons along the inside of the ship. 'Well looks like he finally showed up~'

"Go easy at your own risk my friend!" Grins on both sides, battle stances ready. "In all the time you've known me have you ever seen me go easy?" The only sounds afterwards are grunts as well as the echo of kicks and hits they lay upon one another.

Once more another short brawl, leading in victory in the Orochi army. "Damn it, no wonder you were nicknamed Little Conqueror...ow." He joins his favorite enemy turn rival in the captured status. Lu Xun realized how wrongly the turn of events has changed.

Panic has arrived full force on the young man. "Not only Ling Tong but Gan Ning have been defeated. I've greatly misjudged this battle." He should've fled, it would've been the most logical plan for him, flee to fight another day.

But he was no coward, nor would he show disgrace for those who followed and helped him in this battle. He would stay and fight his lords for both his and his comrades beliefs.

He fought long and hard, taking down soldier after soldier, with what little assistance he received from his remainder officers. He made Zhou Yu and the others work for his fight. They scraped through all of the traps, and were worn out by the time the head leader of the resistance fell to his knee in surrender.

Lu Xun, Ling Tong and Gan Ning, loyal men of Wu, true warriors stood in front of the young master heads held high with bound limbs. They brought no shame only honor. They did not believe in working with Orochi, but that didn't mean they hadn't cared for their friends allies. "Please my lord, you have to find Sun Jian."

None of those three could handle the sight of the Sun family slaves under the snake. Scratching his head Sun Ce makes a shocking decision. "Let em go." They're released. "Do what you guys gotta do, but I will say this...no matter what my father will be found and rescued. The Tigers of Wu haven't for a moment haven't yielded their claws."

With relief of knowing that the eldest son hasn't for a second given up on their kingdom Lu Xun gives him good news. "Though at the moment we are on opposite sides, we will come when you need us. Also..." A glare or two heads into Ling Tongs direction. Hands up, trying to appease his friends.

"Hey hey, don't get mad at me it's not my fault! Uh...um, yeah, Shi Na was here...before the battle." Blink, blink, Zhou Yu and Sun Ce stare at the nanchaku wielder. "Now you tell us!? Where is she?!" So many emotions piled through, astonishment, relief, worry.

"She left before the battle telling me to keep quiet about it. She plans on finding more people to help us, she ask that I not tell you her destinations. She...uh also said she'd...keep touch." He laughs nervously, feeling the annoyance trickle through everyone.

A very tired sigh escapes the head Sun's mouth, "At least I know she's alright...and knowing her she's bound to have her own plans in place. Be sure to tell me if you get any word from her." They go their separate ways. 'Hells bound Shi Na...what are you going to do?'

to be continued

Author Notes: Sob this chapter is finally over T_T it took me forever, my most sincere apologies. With one shot week and all that...sighhhhhhh reliefffff. Also next weeks my bday yay! I'll be 19 on the 19th lol. Anyways reviews/favs/follows/ Would be one heck of a bday present people. Love you all, stay tuned and tchao for now~