** Do not Own Any Characters of Shu other than Ma Xu Cheng. Now that thats
done , lets get to the story shall we !! **

The Shu's Final Strikes

Maybe the Shu didn't have many warriors. At this time in the Era Shu
had come down to its starting few. The only fighters left were Ma Chao, Zhang Fei, Liu Bei,and finally Jiang Wei. It was a shame when Zhuge Liang died. Nothing could have been done to save him , just as the others. Really
there hopes lied in an officer who Liu Bei had been scouting for almost three seasons. He had taken in the determination of the young soldier. That mans name was Ma Xu Cheng. Also something that hinted him was that he was
related to the famous Ma Chao. Liu Bei figured he would prove a fine general as his cousin had. One day Liu Bei was walking around his camp to
check up on the provisional status of the army, along withe the morale. Seemingly the morale had little function in the army from its now lack of generals. Knowing that they had little hopes of defeating the much larger forces of Wei and Wu made it minimal. The Lord of Shu let out a slow sigh
seeing they would not be ready for the fight against Wei this later evening. As he kept walking he took notice to where Ma Xu Cheng was. All around not one soldier showed lack of spirit. Seemingly the troops there
having more confidence from Cheng's encouragements. As Liu Bei came
somewhat closer he listened in to all the conversation being said by Ma Cheng, " Men, I know we are low on hope. This is how I can motivate you. Think about our families, you wish them to be living under the cruel lives of the Wei or Wu? I don't think so. Now lets carry on with the events, " when he finished The King of Shu watched some in amazement of the short yet greatly motivating quote. He watches and couldn't hold back a laugh as he
watched the men drinking down great jugs of wine seemingly it being a
contest of sorts.

Later on that evening the time had come, the battle was about ready
to start. Now without the leading stratagies of their most trusted strategist, Zhuge Liang, They relied on his apprentice and fellow general
Jiang Wei. Having been studying for a great time now with Zhuge and his books he had easily shown his skill in earlier battles. The real question here was would his stratagy be enough to over power the mighty strength of
Wei? The land with many generals and soldier, perhaps a trick would now
work and hardly even tarnish the vast army. Although, they Shu general needed to put doubt aside, now was the time for action not thought. He had scanned the army which he intended to attack. The scouts had reported near 7500 troops on the way. He knew it was nearly twice as large as his 4000 troops. As he rode slowly out onto the ranks he could only think of what bravery they could show facing the large force. All he could do is hope his army could use surprise to win this battle. If so that would give time for Ma Chao to come. By chance if they would win he had the plan of turning Ma
Cheng into a general, about his current position. Knowing the time had finally arrived he stood infront of a 1000 archers and watched them light their arrows on fire , pulling back the bow they awaited the orders. On the
other side of the hill were the army's vast horsemen line. Over 2000 of them. In the far back lied the final line of attack, the spear privates. As Liu Bei let the last thought of loss from his mind he yelled out, " Fire the arrows into them , show them the Shu remains Alive!, " without another word arrows hissed into the wood covering in the distance. Slowly a large force broke out, some already on fire from the unknown attack. Quickly the
archers volleyed off another set of arrows collecting more flaming carcasses to there already vast number. Suddenly a look of fear surged over Bei and His men. He felt the ground quickly begin trembleing. Suddenly from
over the hill a number of over 5000 horsemen carrying long spear arms wearing Blue armor charge. Without a second notice the archers volleyed off a quick round of arrows hitting few of the men seeing there great speed. Without another second the word " Retreat" could be heard all through the
line. The ambush party quickly charged forward cutting down the running
forces causing an onslaughter of over 100 archers in quick times, the number growing. Liu Bei looked onto the battlefield swiftly his eyes still
darting around a bit watching. A moment later he felt himself kick his horse and begin to follow his archers in the run. Without an army, there is no battle for him. As he ran many others awaited no order to follow, the
now 2000 men in all racing for their lives. The battle was losted... he
could do nothing to save it.