Dynasty Warriors: A Love Worth Fighting For

Chapter 11 of my Dynasty Warriors story, enjoy.

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Chapter 11: The Enchantress

It was night time. After long discussions there was still no confirmed plan by the army. They still had to come up with a means to defeat Liu Bei. Yet none of the officers could agree on a plan. Lu Bu had stepped out of the meeting hall; he was frustrated by the lack of progress.

"Unbelievable, mindless buffoons, they can't even think of a simple plan of attack." He muttered to himself, "Liu Bei has yet to fully gain the trust of the people of Yi, we should just attack him, the people will panic and obstruct his armies, we can defeat him easily then."

Growling at the incompetence of the other officers he headed to the home he had claimed for his stay. Diaochan was already there, waiting for him. She looked up and smiled when he stepped in.

"Welcome back Lord Lu Bu." She greeted him cheerfully.

His angry expression softened and he smiled as he walked over to her. She reached up and gently touched his face.

"You look troubled, my lord?" She remarked curiously.

He sighed and shook his head as he removed his pheasant tail headpiece and sat down.

"Dong Zhuo's army is full of idiots." He remarked, "They can't even decide on a simple plan of attack against Liu Bei."

Diaochan smiled and wrapped her slender arms around his massive frame. He smiled and gently pulled her closer and they kissed.

With the council over for the night the officers all left the main mall. As they headed back to the homes they had claimed, Dong Zhuo left the building too and sighed. Still no plan had been formed. The defeat at Xin Ye had damaged Li Ru's prestige and his officers argued amongst themselves.

'You'd think they could agree on a simple attack strategy.' He thought. 'At this rate Liu Bei will calm the people and he'd be so much more difficult to attack.'

He walked away from the meeting hall, lost in thought. It was then he spotted something, he was passing Lu Bu's house and noticed the lights were still on.

"Strange, Lu Bu left before any of us…" He pondered, "He said he was tired, I thought he'd be asleep by now."

Shaking his head he moved closer. He was about to open the door when he saw something through the window that made him stop. He could see Lu Bu and, in his arms, was a woman. The most beautiful woman he had ever seen.

'What's this…Lu Bu, how dare he hide a woman like that for me?' He thought angrily, 'I swear, she will be mine, I will ensure it.'

Still fuming Dong Zhuo returned to his newly acquired palace. As per his instruction, Xingcai had been brought from the capital and was tied to the bed, tightly gagged and naked. She gave a muffled scream and struggled helplessly as Dong Zhuo smirked and approached her.

"Well my dear, it seems we have the whole night ahead of us," He laughed, "And I intend to make the most of it."

She struggled helplessly but it was futile as Dong Zhuo prepared to make his move.

Meanwhile, in Xu Chang, Cao-Cao's capital of Wei, Cao-Cao was seated on his throne. He sighed and then observed Wang Yi, who was standing before him.

"Wang Yi. I always appreciate people for their ability." He explained, "But, you have not really given a reason for joining me, I assure you, it will not be spoken beyond these walls. But you must tell me what you seek."

There was silence as the sullen woman glared at Cao-Cao. Finally she sighed and shook her head.

"Well, I guess there's no point in hiding it anymore." She remarked, "My…my family was slaughtered by Dong Zhuo…I was spared, only for my beauty."

She glared again, before continuing bitterly.

"I was forced to become his concubine…I only escaped by chance when he won that tournament…Since then I waited for my chance. I made up my mind, I knew what you were like and so I choose to join you…I know what you have planned and I wish to help you."

Cao-Cao smirked.

"I see, thank you, well; I promise, you will have your revenge."

Wang Yi nodded and left the room. After she did Xiahou Dun entered.

"Cousin, I did as you asked and scoured our territory for the people you described. I have found them." He stated, "They have brought their people with them too."

Cao-Cao smiled, "Excellent, so, who do we have?"

"Yuan's son, Ba is now old enough to fight…We've also gained support from men of great ability; Deng Ai, Zhong Hui, Zhuge Dan, Guo Huai and Jia Chong." He explained, he paused before continuing. "The others are a family, a husband and wife, their two sons and the wife of the second son. Sima Yi, Zhang Chunhua, Sima Shi, Sima Zhao and Wang Yuanji."

Cao-Cao smiled.

"Ah, excellent, the Sima family have joined us." He replied and accepted them all in.

The officers stepped in and made their obeisance and Cao-Cao accepted them graciously. Finally he turned to Sima Yi.

"As you know, I am allied to Dong Zhuo…But do you know the full truth?"

Sima Yi smirked.

"Of course, why else would a man like you even consider aiding that tyrant." Sima Yi shook his head, "I only wonder, why you haven't acted yet?"

He laughed and shook his head.

"Ah but it's obvious. You've been waiting for someone to help you come up with a plan that will be most effective."

Cao-Cao smirked.

"Indeed, the rumours of your talents don't begin to do you justice I see." Cao-Cao then sat down, "So, what plan do you have to offer?"

Sima Yi pondered briefly and then smirked before approaching Cao-Cao and whispering the plan in his ear. Cao-Cao smirked, he now knew when and where to strike.


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