Chapter 2: Destined day

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Sun Shang Xiang opened her eyes as the light poured in from the window.

Where was Liu Bei? she thought as she felt the empty spot beside her.

Right then a palace attendant rushed in, "Come with me, we must get you ready." the girl swiftly spoke.

"Huh?" Sun Shang Xiang mumbled as she forced herself away from the warm bed.

The girl gave no answer, she just walked out of the threshold; Sun Shang Xiang ran for a second to catch up. "Where are we going?" she asked the girl as she walked beside her.

"To get you ready." the girl informed.

"For what?!" Sun Shang Xiang was growing impatient now.

"You'll see." the girl sharply spoke.

Sun Shang Xiang sighed deeply as she trudged by the little brat, as she thought the girl to be.

The girl took a turn and so did Sun Shang Xiang. They were now in a room filled with treasures and trinkets.

"Sit." the girl ordered.

"Where?" Sun Shang Xiang questioned.

"There." the girl said, pointing toward a wooden chair painted glossy white.

Sun Shang Xiang took a seat while the girl drew a bag out from a trunk in the room against the left wall.

When she drew nearer, Sun Shang Xiang scanned her eyes over the bag. It was a beautiful bag, embroidered and decorated.

The girl then pulled some items from the bag.

"What are those?" Sun Shang Xiang asked.

"This is your make-up. Today is the day you marry Liu Bei." the girl replied.

"The wedding." she added.

"Oh..." Sun Shang Xiang said.

Then the girl was all busy, dabbing rouge and such. When she finished, she stepped back to look at Sun Shang Xiang.

"Good. Now it's time to get you in the ceremonial red dress." the girl chirped.

"Huh?" Sun Shang Xiang asked.

"Just try this on." the girl sighed as she held out a red robe.

Sun Shang Xiang slipped it on. She felt the bagginess and shook it a bit.

"A little baggy, don't ya think?" Sun Shang Xiang replied.

Right then, the girl pulled the draw-string in the back, leaving no room for Sun Shang Xiang to breathe.

"Uhhh, could ya loosen it up a little?" Sun Shang Xiang gasped.

The girl did so until it was a perfect fit.

"Now go look at yourself." the girl said, pointing to a mirror.

Sun Shang Xiang walked over and gasped, then she started to rub the make-up off.

"Stop that! What's wrong?" the girl replied.

"I don't like this make-up. You put to much on." she answered.

"It's supposed to be that way for your wedding. It's Shu tradition." the girl spoke as she re-applied it.

Sun Shang Xiang sighed.

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A moment later, Liu Bei came in the room. "Is all going well?" he inquired. He was dressed in ceremonial attire too.

"Yes. Show Liu Bei, Sun Shang Xiang." the girl said with glee.

Sun Shang Xiang turned around and looked at her feet as Liu Bei gazed at her.

"You're beautiful." he said.

Sun Shang Xiang didn't say anything; Liu Bei drew closer.

"Look at me." he said as he lifted her chin up gently. His eyes met hers. They smiled.

"Brother! It's time to get the show on the road!" a gruff voice boomed.

Inside stepped the man with the wild beard.

"Who is he?" Sun Shang Xiang asked.

Zhang Fei answered that though, "I'm Zhang Fei! Liu Bei's oath brother, well, one of them anyway. Your new brother-in-law!"

Sun Shang Xiang smiled. "Oh." she said with a giggle.

Liu Bei took her hand, "Shall we proceed?" he asked.

Sun Shang Xiang nodded, grinning. "Of course."

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That's the 2nd chap. I'm coming up with more. Review me and give me ideas. I NEED them! Please! ^_^