Dynasty Warriors : The Three Blades
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Death's Head - I do not own Dynasty Warriors, Koei does. All I own are copies of the Dynasty Warriors 2 and 3 on the PS2.
Also, this is the second Dynasty Warriors story I'm writing. The idea for it came from playing the 'Challenge' mode in Dynasty Warriors 3, so when the flame arrows come my way, please, don't aim for me. Aim for.... Society. After all, Society is to blame :)
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Chapter Three -
In the Shu Kingdom :
Guan Yu sighed as he leaned against the barricade guarding the north gate of Jiang Tong. Such a pleasent day, and yet he had a feeling of dread upon him. Something this good, never lasted.
"It's coming. I can feel it in my bones. Trouble."
A horse neighed just behind him. The Shu warrior turned and faced the person on the horse. Clothed in his usual ensemble of mottled green robes, was one of the strategists of the Shu kingdom, Pang Tong.
"Worrying about future battles, Guan Yu?"
Guan Yu nodded.
"I am. With the negotiation talks between us and Wu, things look prosperous to a joint union. Wei on the otherhand..."
Pang Tong chuckled behind his mask.
"True, but tell me, what do you think of this 'proposed marriage', hmm? Your brother, our lord Liu Bei, marrying the daughter of the founder of Wu, Sun Shang Xiang. What are your feelings on this 'union'?"
Guan Yu shrugged.
"Personally, I think it's a wise course of action. This marriage would align both Shu and Wu kingdoms into one strong front, make Cao Cao think twice before attacking either of us." He paused "But considering the recent assassination of one of the Wu lords, Sun Ce, I have this feeling that I can't explain."
Pang Tong frowned behind his mask. Because of Sun Ce's death, the proposed marriage of Liu Bei and Sun Shang Xiang, was postponed. If that wasn't bad enough, one of Shu's primary outposts, Jie Tong, was overrun and the garrison there destroyed. Zhuge Liang was furious over the whole debacle, and blamed the garrison's leader for the loss. Pang Tong sighed as he remembered the general being dragged into the city, manacles around his wrists.
"He should not of been publicly displayed the way he was. He deserved more."
Guan Yu looked up at the strategist.
"Talking about Wei Yan?"
Pang Tong nodded, as he pulled on his horses reins and rode towards the Shu Palace. Guan Yu mounted the horse next to him, the same horse which had once belonged to the feared warrior, Lu Bu. Now, Red Hare, was Guan Yu's.
Both Shu warriors rode their horses down the main street, of the capital of Shu, ironically the same street, Wei Yan had been dragged down. Guan Yu looked at the people, milling about the street and sighed. When a general, fell from grace, the people tended to react in either a violent, riotous manner or simply pretended nothing had happened. To Guan Yu, it felt as if Shu had lost a great warrior, due to bickering within the Shu hierachy. The quiet warrior knew that Wei Yan's appoinment into the Shu army, and rapid advancement to a general, had upset quite a few people. None were more upset, than Zhuge Liang.
When Wei Yan had first appeared, during a bandit attack on a small village, Zhuge Liang had first assumed that the masked warrior was an ally of the bandits. It wasn't until Wei Yan had slain two of the bandit subordinates and slayed the bandit leader, had Liang realised that Wei Yan was just a hired arm. It was Guan Yu and Zhang Fei who had encountered the warrior later, during a raid into Wei territory, and brought him before Liu Bei and petitioned for Wei Yan to be welcomed into the Shu.
Zhuge Liang, had opposed this appointment strongly. His apprentice, Jiang Wei, and Ma Su adding their voices alongside Liang's. The three of them had been waiting for an opportunity to get rid of Wei Yan, and with news of Jiang Tong's fall, they had all they needed to have Wei Yan thrown out of Shu. Guan Yu and Pang Tong, knew of Zhuge Liang's feelings towards Wei Yan, and had tried to reason with Liu Bei, but their lord had conducted the trial of Wei Yan, and as Guan Yu and Pang Tong rode towards the palace, the two of them, knew how Liu Bei was going to sentence Wei Yan.
As they approached, Ma Chao and Zhang Fei were waiting for them.
"Brother! It's been done."
Guan Yu looked at Zhang Fei.
"You mean?"
Ma Chao nodded.
"Lord Liu Bei has made his decision. Wei Yan is to be expelled from Shu land, never to return."
Pang Tong gave a short laugh.
"Smells like Liang has been whispering in our lord's ear again."
Zhang Fei snorted.
"What do you expect! Brother Liu Bei, tends to listen a lot to Liang. Where he used to listen to his brothers before, now he just tilts his ear towards that accursed strategist! All strategists are nothing but trouble!" he looked at Pang Tong "You're not on that list."
Pang Tong chuckled as he dismounted his horse.
"Heh, heh, heh, have no fear Zhang Fei. I hold now ill will towards you for that comment." the ragged robed man looked towards the hall "Although, I feel only ill contempt towards Zhuge Liang, and his two 'beloved' apprentices!"
Guan Yu sighed.
"If it is our lord's will, to punish Wei Yan, we must support it."
Ma Chao faced the tall warrior.
"Surely you jest Guan Yu? Wei Yan is one of our most powerful warriors! We can't allow Liang's plan to punish him succeed. We must do something!"
Zhang Fei nodded.
"I agree with our young friend here! It's time for action, NOT words!"
Guan Yu sighed.
"I agree something must be done, but we can not resort to violence. All we can do, is aid Wei Yan, in a way Liang or his apprentices will not notice."
Pang Tong chuckled.
"I have an idea Guan Yu, and we will have to hurry."
Ma Chao smiled grimly.
"That we must. Wei Yan has saved my life on numerous occasions, I must do everything in my power, to repay that debt."
Zhang Fei's shoulders slumped, and he looked at the ground.
"But I was really looking forward to a fight...."
Guan Yu laughed and slapped Zhang Fei on the shoulder.
"Don't worry. After we get this all sorted out, the two of us can ride right up to Cao Cao's palace, and fight the entire Wei army. How would that suit you?"
Zhang Fei's eyes brightened.
"R... Really? You promise?"
Pang Tong chuckled.
"Of course. I'll come along, and I have no doubt Ma Chao would as well."
Ma Chao was about to respond, when Liu Bei appeared and walked out from the building, sadness and grief on his face. Guan Yu and the others looked at each other, before approaching their lord, Guan Yu being the first.
"My lord, what happened?"
Liu Bei looked at his brother, a sigh escaping his lips.
"First, there's an assassination of one of the Wu lords, Sun Ce. My wedding with Shang Xiang postponed indefinately, as is the proposed truce and alliance between our two countries. Then this whole fiasco with Wei Yan."
The Shu ruler walked over to a nearby bench and sat down, lines of trouble and grief etching his face.
"I know how the four of you feel about what happened, but I was left with no choice. As of this moment, Wei Yan is no longer a member of the Shu militia. He is an... exile."
Pang Tong shook his head.
"You did what you thought, was indeed wise my lord, but nevertheless, you failed. Wei Yan, should never of been exiled. The day will come, when we'll wish he was still with us."
Before Liu Bei could respond, the object of their discussion exited the building, his weapon, Double Star in his hands. From where the group were located, they could see someone walking alongside the former Shu warrior, talking to him. Guan Yu sighed.
"It would seem that Nu Wa is against his exile."
Zhang Fei looked at his brother.
"Huh?"
Ma Chao nodded in agreement with Guan Yu.
"Obviously. Still, knowing the two of them, they're too proud to say what they want to."
Zhang Fei looked at Ma Chao.
"What?"
Pang Tong chuckled.
"It's so obvious, a blind man could even see it."
Zhang Fei whirled towards Pang Tong.
"Ehh?"
Liu Bei sighed.
"And now, this had to happen. Neither of them will be able to say what they need to say to the other."
Zhang Fei lowered his head, a growl escaping his lips, before stamping his feet on the ground, drawing his companions attention.
"WHAT ARE YOU LOT TALKING ABOUT!?!?!? TELL ME!!!"
Guan Yu blinked twice, then started to laugh. Ma Chao and Pang Tong had already burst into a fit of laughter, and even Liu Bei chuckled. All this served to only infuriate the angry warrior.
"FINE! DON'T TELL ME! SEE IF I CARE!!"
Zhang Fei turned on his heel and stormed off, his ears still ringing with the laughter of the others. Guan Yu sighed.
"I better go after him. Knowing Fei, he'll probably go to the nearest tavern and drink the place out of business."
Pang Tong smiled behind his mask.
"Or he'll just destroy it. Whichever comes first, or is more enjoyable."
Liu Bei allowed a smile to spread over his face.
"And knowing Fei, it'll probably be both!"
Guan Yu nodded, and walked after his volatile brother, still chuckling. Liu Bei, Ma Chao and Pang Tong turned and watched the scene between Wei Yan and Nu Wa unfold before them.
The masked warrior had mounted his horse, as Nu Wa stood next to the door to the stables, arms folded across her chest.
"You're going to accept this?"
Wei Yan shrugged.
"Have to. Welcome here, I am not."
Nu Wa frowned, and handed him his weapon.
"I still think you should've fought this."
Wei Yan looked at his weapon, before tying it in place on the side of his saddle. He turned his masked visage onto the woman.
"Question."
Nu Wa raised an eyebrow.
"Yes?"
Wei Yan just looked at her, as he tried to find the words to say what he wanted, but failed.
"Nothing. Need help..."
Nu Wa nodded.
"You'll be there, right?"
Wei Yan let a slight smile spread on his face.
"Right."
Nu Wa smiled back at him.
"Thanks Yan. You had better get going, before Liang gets a crazy idea."
Wei Yan snorted.
"Liang idiot. You right though."
Wei Yan rode his horse out of the stable at a slow pace, Nu Wa walking alongside him. He stopped and gave his hand to Nu Wa. She looked at it, then grasped it as he pulled her up onto the horse, behind him. As the two rode towards the city gates, they enjoyed each other's silent company.
When they reached the gates, Wei Yan pulled on the reins and brought his horse to a stop, and looked over his shoulder at the woman behind him.
"Part company."
Nu Wa nodded, but remained where she was sitting.
"Yan, promise me something. You'll be careful, and don't do anything... overtly dangerous."
Wei Yan smiled.
"Promise."
Nu Wa climbed off of the horse and stretched her arms.
"Thanks for the ride Yan." she paused, and then removed the amulet she wore around her neck and offered it to him "Take this. To remember..."
Wei Yan looked at the amulet and took it from her.
"Thank you. I'll remember."
With that said, Wei Yan placed the amulet around his neck, nodded at her, and then rode off at a fast gallop. Nu Wa watched him go, a sigh escaping her.
"Be careful Yan, please."
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Death's Head - Sorry about the late update people. Been very bust with lots of other projects (All posted here, but under different categories.) as well as preparing for the 'silly season', which is almost upon us. Anywayz, this chapter was hard for me to write, as I was stuck on which Shu character was to suffer the 'fall'. I finally decided upon Wei Yan, who is my favourite Shu general. Also, I placed Nu Wa as a member of Shu, because I needed a female Shu general. Besides, in DW3, she looks as if she'd be more 'home' with Shu than the other two kingdoms.
I hope you all enjoyed this chapter, and I promise to update this story again, before New Year. However, who should I write about? Xiahou Dun, Zhou Yu or Wei Yan? Which one of the 'fallen' should be next, considering it's going to be set two months after their 'fall'. R&R please.
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Death's Head - I do not own Dynasty Warriors, Koei does. All I own are copies of the Dynasty Warriors 2 and 3 on the PS2.
Also, this is the second Dynasty Warriors story I'm writing. The idea for it came from playing the 'Challenge' mode in Dynasty Warriors 3, so when the flame arrows come my way, please, don't aim for me. Aim for.... Society. After all, Society is to blame :)
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Chapter Three -
In the Shu Kingdom :
Guan Yu sighed as he leaned against the barricade guarding the north gate of Jiang Tong. Such a pleasent day, and yet he had a feeling of dread upon him. Something this good, never lasted.
"It's coming. I can feel it in my bones. Trouble."
A horse neighed just behind him. The Shu warrior turned and faced the person on the horse. Clothed in his usual ensemble of mottled green robes, was one of the strategists of the Shu kingdom, Pang Tong.
"Worrying about future battles, Guan Yu?"
Guan Yu nodded.
"I am. With the negotiation talks between us and Wu, things look prosperous to a joint union. Wei on the otherhand..."
Pang Tong chuckled behind his mask.
"True, but tell me, what do you think of this 'proposed marriage', hmm? Your brother, our lord Liu Bei, marrying the daughter of the founder of Wu, Sun Shang Xiang. What are your feelings on this 'union'?"
Guan Yu shrugged.
"Personally, I think it's a wise course of action. This marriage would align both Shu and Wu kingdoms into one strong front, make Cao Cao think twice before attacking either of us." He paused "But considering the recent assassination of one of the Wu lords, Sun Ce, I have this feeling that I can't explain."
Pang Tong frowned behind his mask. Because of Sun Ce's death, the proposed marriage of Liu Bei and Sun Shang Xiang, was postponed. If that wasn't bad enough, one of Shu's primary outposts, Jie Tong, was overrun and the garrison there destroyed. Zhuge Liang was furious over the whole debacle, and blamed the garrison's leader for the loss. Pang Tong sighed as he remembered the general being dragged into the city, manacles around his wrists.
"He should not of been publicly displayed the way he was. He deserved more."
Guan Yu looked up at the strategist.
"Talking about Wei Yan?"
Pang Tong nodded, as he pulled on his horses reins and rode towards the Shu Palace. Guan Yu mounted the horse next to him, the same horse which had once belonged to the feared warrior, Lu Bu. Now, Red Hare, was Guan Yu's.
Both Shu warriors rode their horses down the main street, of the capital of Shu, ironically the same street, Wei Yan had been dragged down. Guan Yu looked at the people, milling about the street and sighed. When a general, fell from grace, the people tended to react in either a violent, riotous manner or simply pretended nothing had happened. To Guan Yu, it felt as if Shu had lost a great warrior, due to bickering within the Shu hierachy. The quiet warrior knew that Wei Yan's appoinment into the Shu army, and rapid advancement to a general, had upset quite a few people. None were more upset, than Zhuge Liang.
When Wei Yan had first appeared, during a bandit attack on a small village, Zhuge Liang had first assumed that the masked warrior was an ally of the bandits. It wasn't until Wei Yan had slain two of the bandit subordinates and slayed the bandit leader, had Liang realised that Wei Yan was just a hired arm. It was Guan Yu and Zhang Fei who had encountered the warrior later, during a raid into Wei territory, and brought him before Liu Bei and petitioned for Wei Yan to be welcomed into the Shu.
Zhuge Liang, had opposed this appointment strongly. His apprentice, Jiang Wei, and Ma Su adding their voices alongside Liang's. The three of them had been waiting for an opportunity to get rid of Wei Yan, and with news of Jiang Tong's fall, they had all they needed to have Wei Yan thrown out of Shu. Guan Yu and Pang Tong, knew of Zhuge Liang's feelings towards Wei Yan, and had tried to reason with Liu Bei, but their lord had conducted the trial of Wei Yan, and as Guan Yu and Pang Tong rode towards the palace, the two of them, knew how Liu Bei was going to sentence Wei Yan.
As they approached, Ma Chao and Zhang Fei were waiting for them.
"Brother! It's been done."
Guan Yu looked at Zhang Fei.
"You mean?"
Ma Chao nodded.
"Lord Liu Bei has made his decision. Wei Yan is to be expelled from Shu land, never to return."
Pang Tong gave a short laugh.
"Smells like Liang has been whispering in our lord's ear again."
Zhang Fei snorted.
"What do you expect! Brother Liu Bei, tends to listen a lot to Liang. Where he used to listen to his brothers before, now he just tilts his ear towards that accursed strategist! All strategists are nothing but trouble!" he looked at Pang Tong "You're not on that list."
Pang Tong chuckled as he dismounted his horse.
"Heh, heh, heh, have no fear Zhang Fei. I hold now ill will towards you for that comment." the ragged robed man looked towards the hall "Although, I feel only ill contempt towards Zhuge Liang, and his two 'beloved' apprentices!"
Guan Yu sighed.
"If it is our lord's will, to punish Wei Yan, we must support it."
Ma Chao faced the tall warrior.
"Surely you jest Guan Yu? Wei Yan is one of our most powerful warriors! We can't allow Liang's plan to punish him succeed. We must do something!"
Zhang Fei nodded.
"I agree with our young friend here! It's time for action, NOT words!"
Guan Yu sighed.
"I agree something must be done, but we can not resort to violence. All we can do, is aid Wei Yan, in a way Liang or his apprentices will not notice."
Pang Tong chuckled.
"I have an idea Guan Yu, and we will have to hurry."
Ma Chao smiled grimly.
"That we must. Wei Yan has saved my life on numerous occasions, I must do everything in my power, to repay that debt."
Zhang Fei's shoulders slumped, and he looked at the ground.
"But I was really looking forward to a fight...."
Guan Yu laughed and slapped Zhang Fei on the shoulder.
"Don't worry. After we get this all sorted out, the two of us can ride right up to Cao Cao's palace, and fight the entire Wei army. How would that suit you?"
Zhang Fei's eyes brightened.
"R... Really? You promise?"
Pang Tong chuckled.
"Of course. I'll come along, and I have no doubt Ma Chao would as well."
Ma Chao was about to respond, when Liu Bei appeared and walked out from the building, sadness and grief on his face. Guan Yu and the others looked at each other, before approaching their lord, Guan Yu being the first.
"My lord, what happened?"
Liu Bei looked at his brother, a sigh escaping his lips.
"First, there's an assassination of one of the Wu lords, Sun Ce. My wedding with Shang Xiang postponed indefinately, as is the proposed truce and alliance between our two countries. Then this whole fiasco with Wei Yan."
The Shu ruler walked over to a nearby bench and sat down, lines of trouble and grief etching his face.
"I know how the four of you feel about what happened, but I was left with no choice. As of this moment, Wei Yan is no longer a member of the Shu militia. He is an... exile."
Pang Tong shook his head.
"You did what you thought, was indeed wise my lord, but nevertheless, you failed. Wei Yan, should never of been exiled. The day will come, when we'll wish he was still with us."
Before Liu Bei could respond, the object of their discussion exited the building, his weapon, Double Star in his hands. From where the group were located, they could see someone walking alongside the former Shu warrior, talking to him. Guan Yu sighed.
"It would seem that Nu Wa is against his exile."
Zhang Fei looked at his brother.
"Huh?"
Ma Chao nodded in agreement with Guan Yu.
"Obviously. Still, knowing the two of them, they're too proud to say what they want to."
Zhang Fei looked at Ma Chao.
"What?"
Pang Tong chuckled.
"It's so obvious, a blind man could even see it."
Zhang Fei whirled towards Pang Tong.
"Ehh?"
Liu Bei sighed.
"And now, this had to happen. Neither of them will be able to say what they need to say to the other."
Zhang Fei lowered his head, a growl escaping his lips, before stamping his feet on the ground, drawing his companions attention.
"WHAT ARE YOU LOT TALKING ABOUT!?!?!? TELL ME!!!"
Guan Yu blinked twice, then started to laugh. Ma Chao and Pang Tong had already burst into a fit of laughter, and even Liu Bei chuckled. All this served to only infuriate the angry warrior.
"FINE! DON'T TELL ME! SEE IF I CARE!!"
Zhang Fei turned on his heel and stormed off, his ears still ringing with the laughter of the others. Guan Yu sighed.
"I better go after him. Knowing Fei, he'll probably go to the nearest tavern and drink the place out of business."
Pang Tong smiled behind his mask.
"Or he'll just destroy it. Whichever comes first, or is more enjoyable."
Liu Bei allowed a smile to spread over his face.
"And knowing Fei, it'll probably be both!"
Guan Yu nodded, and walked after his volatile brother, still chuckling. Liu Bei, Ma Chao and Pang Tong turned and watched the scene between Wei Yan and Nu Wa unfold before them.
The masked warrior had mounted his horse, as Nu Wa stood next to the door to the stables, arms folded across her chest.
"You're going to accept this?"
Wei Yan shrugged.
"Have to. Welcome here, I am not."
Nu Wa frowned, and handed him his weapon.
"I still think you should've fought this."
Wei Yan looked at his weapon, before tying it in place on the side of his saddle. He turned his masked visage onto the woman.
"Question."
Nu Wa raised an eyebrow.
"Yes?"
Wei Yan just looked at her, as he tried to find the words to say what he wanted, but failed.
"Nothing. Need help..."
Nu Wa nodded.
"You'll be there, right?"
Wei Yan let a slight smile spread on his face.
"Right."
Nu Wa smiled back at him.
"Thanks Yan. You had better get going, before Liang gets a crazy idea."
Wei Yan snorted.
"Liang idiot. You right though."
Wei Yan rode his horse out of the stable at a slow pace, Nu Wa walking alongside him. He stopped and gave his hand to Nu Wa. She looked at it, then grasped it as he pulled her up onto the horse, behind him. As the two rode towards the city gates, they enjoyed each other's silent company.
When they reached the gates, Wei Yan pulled on the reins and brought his horse to a stop, and looked over his shoulder at the woman behind him.
"Part company."
Nu Wa nodded, but remained where she was sitting.
"Yan, promise me something. You'll be careful, and don't do anything... overtly dangerous."
Wei Yan smiled.
"Promise."
Nu Wa climbed off of the horse and stretched her arms.
"Thanks for the ride Yan." she paused, and then removed the amulet she wore around her neck and offered it to him "Take this. To remember..."
Wei Yan looked at the amulet and took it from her.
"Thank you. I'll remember."
With that said, Wei Yan placed the amulet around his neck, nodded at her, and then rode off at a fast gallop. Nu Wa watched him go, a sigh escaping her.
"Be careful Yan, please."
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Death's Head - Sorry about the late update people. Been very bust with lots of other projects (All posted here, but under different categories.) as well as preparing for the 'silly season', which is almost upon us. Anywayz, this chapter was hard for me to write, as I was stuck on which Shu character was to suffer the 'fall'. I finally decided upon Wei Yan, who is my favourite Shu general. Also, I placed Nu Wa as a member of Shu, because I needed a female Shu general. Besides, in DW3, she looks as if she'd be more 'home' with Shu than the other two kingdoms.
I hope you all enjoyed this chapter, and I promise to update this story again, before New Year. However, who should I write about? Xiahou Dun, Zhou Yu or Wei Yan? Which one of the 'fallen' should be next, considering it's going to be set two months after their 'fall'. R&R please.