Dynasty Warriors: Fight for True Love

Chapter 7 of my Dynasty Warriors story, enjoy.

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Wolfgirl777769: Well, it's going to be a long battle just for Dong Zhuo to try and get what he wants.
Diao Lover: Yeah, he got a message from the capital which told him of the escape. Well, the war has just begun.
Phil The Persona Guy: Thanks, technically Jin isn't a Kingdom it's a Dynasty. As for me, I don't view things like that, for me it's Wei, then everybody else. Glad you are enjoying it, here is the next chapter.

Now onto the story.

Disclaimer: Dynasty Warriors belongs to Koei.


The First Wave

Liu Bei had finished hearing the story of what had happened when they received news of the approaching army belonging to Cao-Cao.

"They seek to us by force." He declared, Zhang Fei groaned, "Cao-Cao's involved because of me."

"So it would seem." Liu Bei stated, finally he made up his mind. "Well we'll have to meet this onslaught. They will Xia Pi first; we must reinforce the defenders there."

He stood up and began to give his orders.

"Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Guan Ping." They all turned and bowed to him. "You are to go to Xia Pi and aid those already there. Remember, you must defend the castle with all you have. Guan Yu, I am naming you the commander of this battle."

"Yes brother, I will not let you down." Guan Yu replied and together with Zhang Fei and his adopted son Guan Ping, a youth with spiky brown hair and brown eyes, dressed in green armoured clothing and wielding a massive great sword, left for Xia Pi.

After they left Liu Bei turned to Xu Shu and Zhao Yun.

"We must look to this castle's own defenses and to Xiao Pei too." He stated, Zhao Yun bowed, "Fear not my lord, for I shall defend Xiao Pei, I will go at once to meet with those already there."

Liu Bei nodded and accepted as Zhao Yun left, leaving Liu Bei, Xu Shu and the remaining officers in Xuzhuo as defenders of the main castle.

As she watched everything unfold Xingcai felt consumed with guilt as she realized what her running away had caused. She left the room and immediately headed to her own chambers, before she reached them however Liu Shan caught up with her.

"Xingcai, what's wrong, where are you going?"

"I'm sorry Lord Liu Shan, sorry to all of you." She replied, "This is my fault, all of it…This happened because of me, all your father's officers, even your father himself…They are putting themselves in terrible danger because of me."

Liu Shan shook his head.

"Do not feel guilty Xingcai, don't forget, it was I who convinced you to escape. I'm the one who arranged the escape." He sighed and lowered his head, "If anyone is to blame for this…it is me."

Xingcai smiled sadly at him.

"Looks like we both bare blame for this." She remarked, He returned her smile and they both decided to return to the council room. Once there they saw Liu Bei was sitting alone.

"Father." He looked up as Liu Shan spoke. "I'm sorry…"

Xingcai shook her head, "No, we're sorry, we've brought all this…misery and torment upon you. Due to our own foolish and selfish decisions."

Liu Bei however smiled and stood up.

"No, neither of you are to blame. Xingcai, when faced with the circumstances you were, any maiden would have done the same." He stated, "I am proud of you my son, for helping and standing up for what is right."

They both looked at each other surprised at this; Liu Bei walked up and placed his hands on their shoulders.

"I know love and compassion when I see it." He stated, "You two, are the very embodiment of it. Now let's talk no more of guilt and instead allow me to turn my thoughts to the defense of the land and people."

They both agreed and allowed Liu Bei to return to his thoughts while they left the room, both pondering what he had said.

'What did he mean by that?' Xingcai wondered, 'How could he…possibly know, that I…' She glanced over at Liu Shan and saw he was deep in thought, he turned to look at her and she quickly looked away, embarrassed at having been caught staring at him.

"Xingcai?" She shook her head. "It's nothing, I'm fine."

"Well, okay then." He replied, 'My father saw it clear as day…But what did he mean when he said you two…Does she…?'

He shook his head to clear his thoughts and together they left the council room and headed outside.

Meanwhile, at Xia Pie, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei and Guan Ping had met with the castles defenders; Jian Yong, Mi Fang and Sun Qian. They had been warned of the coming threat and had prepared their defenses. However the difference between the two armies was immediately obvious with Liu Bei's forces having fewer numbers. However Guan Yu was not discouraged.

"The enemy may be more numerous than us." He stated, "But we are better trained and stronger, let's show them our might!"

There was a resounding cheer from the army and together they rode out and arrayed themselves in front of the castle. Cao-Cao's army approached and also arrayed, his two commanders for the battle at the forefront, Xiahou Dun and Xiahou Yuan. Cao Pi and Dian Wei were also present. Also present was a young man with medium length dark blonde hair that partially covered his right eye, brown eyes and dressed in rather elegant black, blue and purple coloured clothes, he was armed with an orb and sceptre, his name was Guo Jia. After they had arrayed Xiahou Dun called over to them.

"Guan Yu, you and your troops are hoarding a fugitive and keeping a maiden hostage from her husband." He stated, "What do you have to say in your defense?"

Guan Yu simply glared and replied sharply.

"Xiahou Dun; that blow to your eye seems to have affected your brain too." He then continued, "Lady Xingcai fled of her own will, rather than be tied down to that tyrant Dong Zhuo. Zhang Fei acted only in self-defense, you are being misguided!"

Xiahou Dun growled.

"Enough of this nonsense. Words are meaningless I see." He stated before calling out, "Li Dian!"

Li Dian charged out, spear at the ready. From the side of Liu Bei's army Guan Ping charged out. They immediately began duelling and Guan Ping, who far outclassed his opponent, won the duel, knocking Li Dian off his horse and forcing him to flee on foot. The entire army charged and forced Cao-Cao's to retreat. Finally however Guan Yu called them back.

"We cannot go too far ahead, we must stay to defend the castle. Let us ready the defense for the next attack." He called out, "This battle is not over yet."

So they did as he said and returned to the castle. On orders from Xiahou Yuan the Cao-Cao army formed a camp and prepared to besiege the castle as the battle truly began.


End of chapter, hope you enjoyed it, read and review please.