I wonder how many had actually read my fic so far. Well anyway, can't argue
about that. Continue on!
Qiu Huan: Yo Yen! Wazzzup!
A/N: (grabbing Qiu Huan by the collar) I told you yesterday, the day before, and before that and before that to not use my real NAME here! I'm just plain old vakeyk2 or vakey! Got that!?
Qiu Huan: Oops! Sorry bout' that. So, how's the responses from the readers?
A/N: I ain't sure yet. It seems that I need more ideas.
Qiu Huan: I got one! Romance! I know your love senses kinda suck but you can always try. I read a pretty good romance fic from Reika-san and her fic rocks! You should put me in your own romantic scenes once in a while.
A/N: Romance? I don't know yet. (hmmm..romance eh?) Zhen Ji? (nah!)
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Chapter 8: The Messenger
At the top of the hill overlooking the Shu encampment blazing with flame, Zhang He and Xiahou Yuan stood grinning away while the Shu troops runs for cover escaping from the fires. Zhang He was laughing away.
"Look at the rats running for their lives!" exclaimed Xiahou Yuan.
"The flames! Such beautiful flames!" Zhang He said laughingly.
Liu Bei on the other hand was hesitating while he controls his steed to calm down. Around him was nothing but flames. The tents and the wooden poles were burnt down leaving only a few scarps of it. Liu Bei panic as Guan Yu and Zhang Fei rode towards him.
"Brother, the camp's going to burn down soon. We must retreat to Cheng Du!" Guan Yu said.
"Yeah, Wei weren't our match this time. I say their strategies were successful" replied Zhang Fei.
"Indeed so. Whoever suggested those hills were of a good advantage for a surprise assault is truly a smart one" Liu Bei said while looking at the hill. "Let us fall back!"
Xiahou Yuan and Zhang He were still on the hill enjoying their success when Qiu Huan rode up to confront them.
"Did I miss anything?" Qiu Huan said smiley.
"Qiu Huan! Your plan worked. We would celebrate this event!" answered Xiahou Yuan.
"You do have a good taste in warfare" Zhang He said.
"It is all in a day's work. Has the Shu army being driven off?" Qiu Huan asked.
"Yes. Xiahou Dun and Zhang Liao have intercepted the remaining Shu forces. Nan Xiang will be ours" Zhang He reckoned.
"Good"
In the end of the day, Wei conquered yet another territory to expand their empire, Nan Xiang area. On the way back to Xu Chang, Qiu Huan and Xiahou Yuan told Xiahou Dun the whole scenario of Liu Bei'camp burning since Xiahou Dun hadn't really witness it due to he was busy driving back the remaining Shu forces. On the other hand, Zhang He was busy describing on how beautiful the flames were to Xu Huang and Zhang Liao. Both men only stared at him dumbly.
"You have made Cao Cao proud" Xiahou Dun said.
Qiu Huan only smiled at him. "It was my duty"
"Ah, it has indeed been a year since you joined Wei. I wonder how is she doing with your absence"
"She? You can't be referring to." Qiu Huan's sentence was cut off by Xiahou Yuan.
"Why of course! Qiu Huan, it is very rude not to reply her once in a while. I bet if she hears this, she'll get upset and fires arrows at you right from Qiao County!" Xiahou Yuan laughed as he teases Qiu Huan.
Qiu Huan is at loss for words and blushes.
"I wonder how's her archery getting along" Xiahou Dun said while looking at his brother.
"What? Of course her archery is improving! That's because she's trained under me!" Xiahou Yuan boasted out.
"But with those war affairs going on, how can I possibly." Qiu Huan was cut off again, this time by his master.
"Don't be so hasty. Ming Ling is a strong willed girl. She can live without you for another year or so"
"I don't think is right to leave her alone without any words replied" Qiu Huan said.
"Well Brother Dun, seems like lover boy's worried about her afer all" Xiahou Yuan laughed.
Just then Zhang He came to join the conversation. He couldn't resist hearing about Qiu Huan's love interest and butt in.
"So Qiu Huan is attracted to someone. Don't mind me but I wonder, is she beautiful?" Zhang He asked looking straight into Qiu Huan's eyes.
Qiu Huan gulped. "Err, she's normal. Just an ordinary girl that's all"
"I don't believe you. Tell me frankly, is she beautiful? More beautiful than me?" Zhang He said as he posed his face to a feminine look.
Qiu Huan can only stare at him. "Master Dun, back me up here"
"She is beautiful the last time I met here. That was three years ago" Xiahou Dun replied.
"Well, she sure picks the right person to fall in love to" Zhang He exclaimed.
The officers laughed and crack other war stories on the way to Xu Chang. Qiu Huan remained silent for the rest of the trip. Ming Ling, thought Qiu Huan and blushes again.
Back at Xu Chang, Cao Cao throws a banquet in the main hall. Every Wei officer was present and enjoyed themselves throughout the night. Qiu Huan was getting bored and returned to his chambers just before midnight. While he was lying on the bed, he kept on thinking about Ming Ling since Xiahou Dun brought the topic up during the journey back here.
"I nearly forgotten about her" Qiu Huan said to himself. "How can I be so foolish?"
Just then, a knock came from the wooden double doors. A messenger had arrived and Qiu Huan gave him the permission to enter. The messenger opened the double doors and approach Qiu Huan and knelt down.
"What is it?" Qiu Huan asked in a sleepy voice.
"I have come to deliver a letter to you from my mistress" answered the messenger.
"Your mistress? Who?" Qiu Huan asked in bewilderment.
"She's from Qiao County my lord"
"Qiao..County?"
Qiu Huan retrieves the letter and dismisses the messenger. He reads the letter from top to bottom. His eyes widen after reading it. Xiahou Dun then entered the room and surprise to see Qiu Huan's impression.
"Who was that man?" Xiahou Dun asked.
"A man from Qiao County" Qiu Huan reckoned.
"Qiao County? What was his purpose? You sure don't look the same"
"He gave me a letter. Master Dun, she's coming here"
Xiahou Dun stared at his student for a brief moment. "She really misses you then"
"On the first month and first day of the following year, Ming Ling will arrive in Xu Chang"
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Qiu Huan: So you took my word for it eh?
A/N: I needed ideas to attract readers. I shall follow your way for now.
Qiu Huan: Hope this time will get the readers' attention.
A/N: Hope so. But this new character won't appear until further notice, very soon. I know I once said that I own you only, but now there's a few new tweaks comin' up. So stay tuned! ^_^
Reviews please!
Qiu Huan: Yo Yen! Wazzzup!
A/N: (grabbing Qiu Huan by the collar) I told you yesterday, the day before, and before that and before that to not use my real NAME here! I'm just plain old vakeyk2 or vakey! Got that!?
Qiu Huan: Oops! Sorry bout' that. So, how's the responses from the readers?
A/N: I ain't sure yet. It seems that I need more ideas.
Qiu Huan: I got one! Romance! I know your love senses kinda suck but you can always try. I read a pretty good romance fic from Reika-san and her fic rocks! You should put me in your own romantic scenes once in a while.
A/N: Romance? I don't know yet. (hmmm..romance eh?) Zhen Ji? (nah!)
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Chapter 8: The Messenger
At the top of the hill overlooking the Shu encampment blazing with flame, Zhang He and Xiahou Yuan stood grinning away while the Shu troops runs for cover escaping from the fires. Zhang He was laughing away.
"Look at the rats running for their lives!" exclaimed Xiahou Yuan.
"The flames! Such beautiful flames!" Zhang He said laughingly.
Liu Bei on the other hand was hesitating while he controls his steed to calm down. Around him was nothing but flames. The tents and the wooden poles were burnt down leaving only a few scarps of it. Liu Bei panic as Guan Yu and Zhang Fei rode towards him.
"Brother, the camp's going to burn down soon. We must retreat to Cheng Du!" Guan Yu said.
"Yeah, Wei weren't our match this time. I say their strategies were successful" replied Zhang Fei.
"Indeed so. Whoever suggested those hills were of a good advantage for a surprise assault is truly a smart one" Liu Bei said while looking at the hill. "Let us fall back!"
Xiahou Yuan and Zhang He were still on the hill enjoying their success when Qiu Huan rode up to confront them.
"Did I miss anything?" Qiu Huan said smiley.
"Qiu Huan! Your plan worked. We would celebrate this event!" answered Xiahou Yuan.
"You do have a good taste in warfare" Zhang He said.
"It is all in a day's work. Has the Shu army being driven off?" Qiu Huan asked.
"Yes. Xiahou Dun and Zhang Liao have intercepted the remaining Shu forces. Nan Xiang will be ours" Zhang He reckoned.
"Good"
In the end of the day, Wei conquered yet another territory to expand their empire, Nan Xiang area. On the way back to Xu Chang, Qiu Huan and Xiahou Yuan told Xiahou Dun the whole scenario of Liu Bei'camp burning since Xiahou Dun hadn't really witness it due to he was busy driving back the remaining Shu forces. On the other hand, Zhang He was busy describing on how beautiful the flames were to Xu Huang and Zhang Liao. Both men only stared at him dumbly.
"You have made Cao Cao proud" Xiahou Dun said.
Qiu Huan only smiled at him. "It was my duty"
"Ah, it has indeed been a year since you joined Wei. I wonder how is she doing with your absence"
"She? You can't be referring to." Qiu Huan's sentence was cut off by Xiahou Yuan.
"Why of course! Qiu Huan, it is very rude not to reply her once in a while. I bet if she hears this, she'll get upset and fires arrows at you right from Qiao County!" Xiahou Yuan laughed as he teases Qiu Huan.
Qiu Huan is at loss for words and blushes.
"I wonder how's her archery getting along" Xiahou Dun said while looking at his brother.
"What? Of course her archery is improving! That's because she's trained under me!" Xiahou Yuan boasted out.
"But with those war affairs going on, how can I possibly." Qiu Huan was cut off again, this time by his master.
"Don't be so hasty. Ming Ling is a strong willed girl. She can live without you for another year or so"
"I don't think is right to leave her alone without any words replied" Qiu Huan said.
"Well Brother Dun, seems like lover boy's worried about her afer all" Xiahou Yuan laughed.
Just then Zhang He came to join the conversation. He couldn't resist hearing about Qiu Huan's love interest and butt in.
"So Qiu Huan is attracted to someone. Don't mind me but I wonder, is she beautiful?" Zhang He asked looking straight into Qiu Huan's eyes.
Qiu Huan gulped. "Err, she's normal. Just an ordinary girl that's all"
"I don't believe you. Tell me frankly, is she beautiful? More beautiful than me?" Zhang He said as he posed his face to a feminine look.
Qiu Huan can only stare at him. "Master Dun, back me up here"
"She is beautiful the last time I met here. That was three years ago" Xiahou Dun replied.
"Well, she sure picks the right person to fall in love to" Zhang He exclaimed.
The officers laughed and crack other war stories on the way to Xu Chang. Qiu Huan remained silent for the rest of the trip. Ming Ling, thought Qiu Huan and blushes again.
Back at Xu Chang, Cao Cao throws a banquet in the main hall. Every Wei officer was present and enjoyed themselves throughout the night. Qiu Huan was getting bored and returned to his chambers just before midnight. While he was lying on the bed, he kept on thinking about Ming Ling since Xiahou Dun brought the topic up during the journey back here.
"I nearly forgotten about her" Qiu Huan said to himself. "How can I be so foolish?"
Just then, a knock came from the wooden double doors. A messenger had arrived and Qiu Huan gave him the permission to enter. The messenger opened the double doors and approach Qiu Huan and knelt down.
"What is it?" Qiu Huan asked in a sleepy voice.
"I have come to deliver a letter to you from my mistress" answered the messenger.
"Your mistress? Who?" Qiu Huan asked in bewilderment.
"She's from Qiao County my lord"
"Qiao..County?"
Qiu Huan retrieves the letter and dismisses the messenger. He reads the letter from top to bottom. His eyes widen after reading it. Xiahou Dun then entered the room and surprise to see Qiu Huan's impression.
"Who was that man?" Xiahou Dun asked.
"A man from Qiao County" Qiu Huan reckoned.
"Qiao County? What was his purpose? You sure don't look the same"
"He gave me a letter. Master Dun, she's coming here"
Xiahou Dun stared at his student for a brief moment. "She really misses you then"
"On the first month and first day of the following year, Ming Ling will arrive in Xu Chang"
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Qiu Huan: So you took my word for it eh?
A/N: I needed ideas to attract readers. I shall follow your way for now.
Qiu Huan: Hope this time will get the readers' attention.
A/N: Hope so. But this new character won't appear until further notice, very soon. I know I once said that I own you only, but now there's a few new tweaks comin' up. So stay tuned! ^_^
Reviews please!