Romance of the Three Digidestined
Chapter IV: The Battles of Si Shui Gate and Huo Luo Gate
The Strong...it was said in that era that only the strong survive, but the strong forget that when the weak gather and become one they overwhelm the strong. Within this era there were two mighty warriors under the command of Dong Zhuo, their names, Hua Xiong the second strongest of the two and Lu Bu the first strongest of the two. These mighty warriors both died before the Three Kingdoms were even formed, but this time their deaths shell given in a different way. Tai, Matt and Michael were about to receive a taste of these warriors great strengths and learn why they were so widely feared!
Two days after Matt, TK, and Ken's defection scared victory for the allied forces. Tai, Matt and Michael have grown closer and have spent the days training and competing against one another for fun. They grew stronger and learned to work as if they were one. They stand now under the crisp dusk sky, speaking of the battles that lay ahead...
"Tomorrow, we begin or march on Huo Luo Gate," Michael said
"And our army is twice the size it was before and we had few casualties in the last battles. They'll probably place us somewhere where we can be of the most use," Tai explained.
"Tomorrow, I may end up being the main target. Considering my changing sides lost them the last battle, they'll probably place a reward on my head," Matt said worryingly.
"Then we'll make sure they don't get it," Tai said touching his friend's shoulder.
The two smiled at one another as Michael spoke, "Hey, Tai, now that are army is as large as Liu Bei and the other lords' shouldn't we get a bit more organized. I mean we can't keep things as they are forever you know. It'll be to difficult for you to command the battalion, why not get better organized and create different units within our army?"
"That's not a bad idea we have a lot of qualifying leaders," Matt said.
"True but were down by a few, I don't know what Yuan Tan was planning to do to me during the last march, but his father's decided to keep him under his command and just to place it safe Sun Jian took his son Sun Ce and Cao Cao his son Cao Pi. I told Lord Yuan Shao that is wasn't necessary, but he said its best not to take risk. Sun Ce and Cao Pi said they didn't mind and that I didn't need them since I had more then enough qualifying officers at my disposal. Zhou Yu and Lu Xun went with Sun Ce though," Tai explained.
"Hey that's alright we still have more then enough to create I'd say six even units. All you have to do is build them up equally," Michael said.
"Yeah...it's so light out so we'll do it now. Call our army together immediately," Tai ordered.
"Yes Sir," Matt and Michael replied.
Fifteen minutes later, the Jr. Brigade was gathered, they stood in rows side by side and Tai hand picked those who would lead a unit. He chose Matt, Michael, Davis, Fir Li, Joe and Dark Vin. The rest of his friends were placed under the command of the others. Sora and Izzy were placed in Tai's unit, TK and Mimi in Matt's, Yolei and Ken in Michael's, Kari in Davis's, Seara Yun in Dark Vin's and the Qiao sisters in Joe's. When the units were made a lot of the members said that the Jr. Brigade wasn't a good enough name for them. They wanted to be treated like the other fighters and asked Tai to come up with a new name. Tai stunned with surprise thought for awhile then came up with a name and told his men. He later went to Yuan Shao and spoke to him about his army's decision
"I see...," Yuan Shao said.
"Father, forget this peasants request he's trying to act above his class!" Yuan Tan said still holding a grudge.
"Silence Yuan Tan! You have do not have a say in the matter," Yuan Shao scolded, "Tai has a right to rename the Jr. Brigade, after all the other lords and I agreed that it would treated as we all are treated,"
The other lords agreed, "So Tai what name did you and your men come up with?" Cao Cao asked.
"We have decided to call ourselves Rogues," Tai said.
"Rogues...hum...a strange name, but it fits you and your men considering you don't have a land of your own yet it would make you a wondering army a band," Sun Jian said.
"Alright then, spread the word from here Tai's army is to be known as Rogues. Let every soldier know and if they have any complaints they can bring them to me personally," Yuan Shao ordered.
Tai had been given his army; one he would later discover would be devoted to him and him alone. Loyalty would what he would gain. Little did he know that the battle to come would increase his men's loyalty, but also later make him a threat to Yuan Shao and the other lords once Dong Zhuo was defeated...
Tai had become known as Master Tai or Lord Kamiya Tai. He was being given many things that many lords would later regret. Their march to Luo Yang began, but they would first have to brake through Si Shui Gate...
"Master Tai, are we really going all the way to Huo Luo Gate?"
"Yes..., but first we must break through Si Shui Gate, don't worry we'll be just fine as long we stay in our position. We want see too much action from where we'll be," Tai said.
Finally the call saying they were approaching Si Shui Gate rang out. Tai ordered his unit into position between Cao Cao and Sun Jian's armies and commanded them to prepare for combat. The battle as Cao Cao and others who were positioned in the south were the first to enter battle followed by Liu Bei, Yuan Shao and the others in the north. Tai's man entered battle as while but only a few skirmishes with enemies that got by Cao Cao or Sun Jian
"This is so BORING!" Dark Vin cried disappointingly.
"Well what do you want; we can't go against orders unless it's absolutely necessary," Fir Li said
"Yeah, yeah I know, but I'm SO! BORED!"
"I have an idea, Tai why don't you send out a scouting party to see how things are going?" Sora suggested.
"Not a bad idea. Mimi, take three others of your choosing and go see how things are with Sun Jian and Liu Bei. Seara Yun you and your sister take a few others and go scout the south," Tai ordered.
They young ladies obeyed and left. Mimi went and checked on Sun Jian who had positioned himself at the gate but was just sitting there. She saw him send massager and followed him. It brought her to Lord Yuan Shu's unit she got close enough to hear the massager deliver Sun Jian's request for food and then leave. She then went to check on Liu Bei and those nearest to him. Both sides were even there so far. Having gathered the information she head back to Tai, but along the why she found that Sun Jian still hadn't received the supplies he asked for and the gates of Si Shui Gate opened! From charge a vast army and at the head of them was a black armored warrior, with a flame of death in his eye, and blood ridden spear in his hand. He rode out on his black horse, with the intent to kill all in his way. Mimi stuck with worry returned to Tai just as Seara Yun was giving her report, she interrupted and gave hers.
"What Lord Yuan Shu never sent the supplies to Sun Jian asked for?" Tai asked!
"No, and Sun Jian was just attacked by the enemy he's overwhelmed!" Mimi replied.
"This is bad if we lose Jian, there's no way we'll be able to stop that enemy either. You know what we have to do," Izzy said.
"Yeah," Tai replied, "Matt! You, Dark Vin, and Fir Li, take your units and go aid Cao Cao, tell him the reason you're there. Michael, you and Joe take your unit north and aid Liu Bei, Davis, you and I will go and aid Sun Jian! Now everyone move out!"
"Yes SIR!" everyone yelled.
Tai's army followed orders and entered battle. Tai rushed to Jian's aid without a moments delay, "Lord Sun Jian!" he cried.
"Tai...thank the gods, finally reinforcements," Sun Jian said.
Tai led his troops into battle and gave the order for them to protect Sun Jian's army. The orders were followed while in the north Michael and Joe fought with their man hard, until, Yolei noticed a very short wall blocking the entrance into a small passage through the hills.
"Michael look, over I wonder what that is?" Yolei said.
"I don't know you'd best check it out, take some of the other scouts with you, we'll cover you and but be careful," Michael ordered.
"Right, you six with me," Yolei ordered.
"Qiao sisters go with her," Joe order and Da Qiao and her sister followed after Yolei.
They jumped the well and caught up with her and the others on the other side and proceeded with care. They held their short swords tightly in hand until finally they reached a placed that looked to be a small fortress. There were archers on the top wall and the gate was wide open. They smiled and then attacked! Yolei led the charge and the enemy there was so stunned they didn't know what to do until Yolei and the others reached them. They threw small knives at the archers and took out the ground soldiers with their blades. They slaughtered their confused enemy then took time to look at what they were hiding.
"Yolei, this is..." Da Qiao started with surprise.
"The enemy's supply compound..." Xiao Qiao finished.
"You six take these supplies to lord Sun Jian immediately!" Yolei ordered.
Speaking of Lord Sun Jian, Tai and his men were still fighting along side them. Tai had gotten off his horse and had begun slaying every warrior in his way. Davis fought hard with his own twin swords staying near Kari acting as her body guard. Finally Tai seeing the battle could not be won well protecting Sun Jian cried out to him, "Lord Sun Jian my men I can't go on the offensive with you here, please retreat,"
Sun Jian hasted at first but, "As much as I hate the idea, with out food we really do have no choice, but to retreat, all men pull back we shell leave this battle Rogues," Sun Jian's army retreated from battle and Tai sent word for the rest of his units to come to him. The battle continued on with Rogues holding their own against the mysterious general and then finally. Tai came face to face with the enemy general. The two gazed at one another with hate, for in Tai's eyes that general saw something he didn't like...
"A mare boy and his army of children defends against my army so well, state your name,"
"I am Kamiya Tai commander of Rogues,"
"Kamiya Tai, I have heard of you, I am Hua Xiong, and your executor!" Hua Xiong charged towards Tai on his horse Tai jumped out of the way and blocked Hua Xiong's assault with his blades! Hua Xiong stopped and turned around and attacked Tai again! Tai jumped out of the way again. Sora still on her horse fighting saw her friend in danger. She rode over to him at high speed, "Tai! HERE!" She jumped of her horse sending it his way. Tai jumped onto the horse just as Hua Xiong attacked again. He placed the both his swords hilts together and created a double blade weapon he fought with Hua Xiong. There blades clashed together repeated as they blocked and countered each others assaults, until finally they backed away from one another. Gazing at one another with hate they changed forward each with the intent of finishing this dual! Tai Jump into the air and his blades. He crossed his two swords like an X holding them out in front he lunched at Hua Xiong! Hua Xiong raised his spear as Tai approached him and just as Tai reached him Hua Xiong swung spear just Tai swung his swords! All went silent on battle field for both sides stopped fighting! Tai landed on a knee behind Hua Xiong, his swords grew creaks little by little and shattered like glass! He held then himself up with only a fist and breathing hard. Hua Xiong however sat on his horse still holding his spear in the air, mouth wide open, a void expression on his face, his eyes a pure white and his face a colorless site. Then a blood began to spray from his chest, in the form of an X. He fall off his horse that ran away with fright. Hua Xiong lay on the ground motionless and his men gazed at Tai as two of his man came running to his side.
Tai stood up holding his broken swords, "I have slain Hua Xiong! Who will be the next to die?" the enemy soldiers stood still with fear, "Lord Hua Xiong...lord Hua Xiong was beaten by a mare boy!"
"That's not a boy it's a demon...AH!" an arrow hit the soldiers chest!
"NO one insults my brother!" Kari said lording a arrow in her bow.
The rest of Rogues had arrived and were informed of the news. Davis gave Tai on of his swords just as Sun Jian reentered the area after receiving the food brought to him! He heard of Tai's deed and laughed at Hua Xiong corpus as it lay there. Tai got back his horse and looked at Sun Jian awaiting orders.
"What are looking at me for, you started this with Hua Xiong death now finish Lord Kamiya Tai!" Sun Jian said.
"Yes Sir!" Tai replied, "Everyone Forward!"
Tai led and they charged through Si Shui Gate! The enemy soldiers were now like lamb to the slaughter! Tai was feared throughout the battle as it went he was joined by Matt and Michael and together they attacked the enemy commander Li Jue, who after hearing of Hua Xiong's death retreated from battle!
Cries of victory rang through the air and Tai and his friends were praised as heroes! Yuan Shao personally praised Tai and promised that he'd be well rewarded for his deeds. They would continue on at dawn tomorrow, but for now they had to regroup. Tai and his Rogues were the talk of the camp and Liu Bei brought to Tai a gift...
A three and half foot wooden case was presented to him and he gazed at it confusingly, "Lord Liu Bei what's this?"
"A gift, a reward from me for all your deeds, I was going to wait until after the war, but I see that you're in need of them now," Liu Bei said.
"Brother, are you sure?" Guan Yu asked.
"Yes, he deserves them for all his hard work," Liu Bei said, "Besides he'll put them to better use," Tai said.
"Well Tai just don't sit there open it already," Davis said smartly.
Tai opened the wooden case and inside were a pair of light crimson blades. Tai's eye widen with surprise, "Lord Liu Bei,"
"I heard your swords broke after you killed Hua Xiong. When I was building my own army, I asked the black smiths to forge these blades. They were to be a symbol of my strength and devotion to the people, but I can see you will have a better use for them, than I will. They are called the Swords of Fate and have been forged from the strongest steel imaginable. They'll never break,"
Tai took them out and worked them for a while he a did dance of swords and then placed them into the vacant sheaths at his left side, "Thank you, I'll make sure they'll get a good work out,"
"I know you will," Liu Bei said,
"Let's hear once more for Lord Kamiya Tai and his rogues!" Guan Yu yelled.
Every cheered again and Tai and his friend brushed modestly. That night there was a celebration in Tai's honor, Mimi and some other girls dance and sang, however, during the party Tai had disappeared. One of the soldiers suggested they look for him, but when it was later noticed that Sora was gone as while. It was decided best not to look for them. Tai and Sora weren't far the camp. They were on top of the Si Shui Gate, gazing at the stars above...
"You've become a big hero," Sora said.
"Yeah, but it doesn't mean anything it's just a title,"
"Tai it's been more then a year still we haven't found a way back home. How much longer do we have to stay here?" she asked as a tear began to fall.
"Sora..."
"I've killed fifteen people so far. Tai I don't want to kill anymore I want to go home. My real home in our own real," she cried. Tai went up to her. He held her close.
"Sora...please don't cry, right now we have no clues whatsoever of how we can get back home. I know how you feel but we have to ender the pains of this world just a little longer. Once it's done we'll begin a search as to how we can get back home. Izzy said that Lord Aura Rai's warlord Moon Lan knew something and will share it with us in due time. But for now we have to ender,"
"Tai..."
"I know you can't stand the thought of having to kill, but Kari can't stand it either that's way I asked for a private tent for her and I so I could be there for her. She's been having nightmares lately and there really starting to worry me. She so afraid of them that I don't ask her to talk about them, but I have a feeling her dreams might have a clue as to how we can get back home. Sora...I promise you we'll find a way as soon as we can, but for now we can only play along, so please...ender just a little long,"
"Tai...alright I'll ender just a little long, but only on one condition," she said laying her head on his chest, "Can we stay like this just a little long?"
"Sure..."
They held one another for awhile longer and then returned to the camp and went to their separate tents and went to sleep.
The next day in the dark morning before dawn, the allied forces got up and marched upon Luo Yang. They were joined by bandits were banished from city and sought Dong Zhuo's death. Tai and his friends held a little bit of fear like every one else for a warrior of great strength and skill would surely be there. A warrior feared by all who know him even his own men, a warrior named Lu Bu! Tai also feared Lu Bu, but he feared more for his sister and Sora. He ordered them to stay in the back and support from the rear, but they refused. They had chosen to fight on the front lines along with the others.
Finally the moment arrived as the crisp dawn sky began to raise, the allied Forces with all their strength and All of Dong Zhuo's forces with all their strength would soon collide. It wouldn't be long however before the final battle begun. Finally the order to attack was called and every charged into battle Tai led his army through the first gate and broke through he gave the order of separation to aid the other lords. He commanded Fir Li and Dark Vin to take their units to aid Liu Bei and the others in the north, he order Joe and Davis to go south and aid Cao Cao and others in the south, and the rest of his army charged towards Huo Luo Gate. They fought off the enemies as Sun Jian's army bought in the ram. They protected the ram along with Sun Jian as it assaulted the gate. Finally after much blood shad later, the gate was destroyed and Yuan Shao's men entered the gate but stopped at the sight of a large man, his eyes held a flame of death brighter than Hua Xiong once was. He sat upon a red steed, in his black armor and helm, and a large spear in his right hand.
"It...It's...LU BU!" cried a soldier as he was struck down by the fierce warrior.
Lu Bu Charge out of the Gate upon his horse and leaped over the ram! He land striking down anyone who got in his way. He then saw Tai and Matt...he turned towards them and attacked! Matt and Tai saw and dodged his assault!
"Yo Tai is that?"
"Yeah, no doubt about it, it's Lu Bu," Tai said.
"He'll had straight for Yuan Shao if we just let him go," Matt said.
"We'll just have to hold him until Liu Bei and the others show up," Tai said.
"Tai, Matt, I will fight with you," Michael said coming over to them.
The three of the stood still as they gazed at Lu Bu with fire in their eyes! Lu Bu charged at them once again. Tai ran forward and Jump into the air and slashed down at Lu Bu! The mighty warrior blocked the assault and pushed Tai away, but was unable to stop Matt and Michael's flying kicks as they knocked from his horse! Lu Bu got up from the ground and glared at them with hate!
"You...you are Yamato Matt, and you...yes...I hear his soul crying to me telling me you are responsible for his death. Kamiya Tai, Hua Xiong longs to see you in HELL!" he charged at Tai and thrust his spear forward. Tai jump and kicked him on his back as Matt and Michael attacked together! Lu Bu blocked their assaults and pushed them away just in time to turn around and block Tai's series of assaults! Back with his friends they stood still gazing at Lu Bu as he gazed back.
"He may strong, but all those muscles make him slow! He may have the advantage in strength and power, but we hold the advantage in speed and agility. We can win or at least hold him off until our allies arrive," Michael said.
"What's taking them so long they enemy can't be that strong," Tai said.
"Heads up here he comes," Matt said as Lu Bu charged at him.
"Scatter!" Tai ordered
They split up and then attacked rapidly. Lu Bu blocked and countered there assaults as he fought them off attacking at every possible moment. Sun Jian saw the battle but was to busy hold off the enemy coming through the gate to deal aid them. Sora, Mimi and the other rogues with held off the enemy soldier so they do not interfere with the battle. There was circle of battle surrounding the four. Finally Matt saw a wide opening and took it! He ran pass Lu Bu with his spear and slashed at him! Lu Bu pushed him away, but not before Matt creak that beast's armor.
"Tai now!" Matt yelled as he got up and attacked Lu Bu once more with Michael! The two went into a arms Look with the fiacre warrior, Tai ran up from behind Lu Bu jumped into the air crossed his sword flipped and Lunched him self at Lu Bu. The large warrior pushed Matt and Michael away in just enough time to turn around and swung his spear as Tai made connect! Tai landed on the ground and fell to a knee. He held his stomach holding the dent in his armor as bled. Lu be fell to his knee with only his spear holding him with his chest a large bleeding X. He turned his head around and looked at Tai with hate, 'He made me bleed, how can that be, how could I be defeated. I this cannot be, this..." he got from the ground and female warrior of great beauty came to his side as wall a man with weapon like Guan Yu's. They helped him and he turned to Tai.
"Hear me, Kamiya Tai...this humiliation will not stand!" he vowed and then female at his side through down a small ball and a bright light flashed! When it cleared Lu Bu and his to colleagues were gone. Liu Bei and the others had arrived just in time to mop the rest of the enemy.
"Tai!" Guan Yu said as he ran over to him, "Where is Lu Bu?"
"Matt, Michael, I chased him off, we manage...to wound pretty badly he want be coming back. If we push on now we can...finish this war..." Tai said getting up with Sora's arms wiped around caring not about the blood coming from his wound.
"Not you, we'll take it from you've done enough. Go and your wound treated," Cao Cao ordered.
"No I'll, be alright I can ender it," Tai said standing up.
"Are you sure?" Sun Jian asked.
"Yeah I'll be alright," Tai said holding his wound
"I learn healing magic from Lady Chu Yun. I'll care for him,"
"Ok then but our armies go in ahead of yours," Liu Bei said.
Liu Bei, Cao Cao and Sun Jian charged through the gate and attacked the enemy Tai ordered his forces forward after and his unit followed from behind. Sora stayed close to Tai holding a look of worry. She touched his wound and her hand glowed, and Tai's wound slowly began to vanish.
"Sorry if I'm worried you?" Tai said with a loving smile.
"You always you do, you were really lucky to only have received a minor wound, but please be more careful, I couldn't bear the thought of losing you and neither can your sister," Sora said getting closer to him.
"Kari...I'll have to remember to spend some time with her when this is over,"
"I'm sure she doesn't care if you do or if you don't. She has though been spending a little extra time with Davis. I think putting her under Davis's command might have been a mistake," Sora said.
"Maybe, but Davis isn't the same guy he used to be. He's grown quite a bit," Tai said.
"Yeah I've noticed that too. Tai when this is over where do you think our relationship will go," Sora asked.
"If it's alright with you I'd like to wait until after this war has truly ended before we speak of such things,"
"I understand, we'll wait until then to speak of such things," Sora said smiling. Tai wound heal completely and then the two of them ran to catch up with the others,"
Meanwhile Davis and the others had entered battle and fought their way through. They broke through the final gate into Luo Yung, unfortunately when they arrived the city had been sat aflame. Tai and Sora had caught with them by. Then a cry for Help echoed through the air, there were still people in the burning city!
"Dong Zhuo never evacuated the city," Izzy said.
"We have to save the people and put out this fire, immediately!" Cao Cao ordered to his men.
"But...what about Dong Zhuo?"
"Forget Dong Zhuo the people come first. Their safety now takes top priority!" Cao Cao said.
Liu Bei and Sun Jian gave their men the same orders as did the other lords. Tai ordered rogues to do the same, but...
"Mimi, Yolei, Seara Yun, take our best scouts and go after Dong Zhuo! You're speed should be more then enough to out run any enemy fighters you may run into. Find Dong Zhuo and capture him, but don't kill him. I want him to be a gift to the people!" Tai ordered.
"Yes Sir," Mimi, Yolei and Seara Yun replied. They left and at unbelievable speed passing by the enemy soldiers well at the same time killing a few with one fatal attack! They kept moving until finally they found a large man with a bally twice the size of Zhang Fei's, a black, bard, red hat and clothing, and eyes of a snake!
"There he is," Mimi said.
"Let's taken him," Yolei said.
"We'll get dong Zhuo the rest of you focus of his body bodies!" Seara Yun ordered.
"Yes ma'am!"
They attacked Dong Zhuo and he was caught by surprise. Mimi, Yolei and Seara Yun fought with Dong Zhuo well they're men dealt with his body guards. Finally they reached for the rope at their sides and during the battle they captured Dong Zhuo! His men ran away showing no intent of saving their leader. They forced Dong Zhuo to walk with Mimi's short sword to his neck. Upon seeing their leader captured many of Dong Zhuo's soldiers turned on their commanders and captured them as gifts for the Allied Forces. When they were back with their friends Mimi kicked Dong Zhuo to the ground at the feet of Yuan Shao and the other lords. Izzy at that time had completed a summoning spell and called down rain. The fire was put out and the city and its people saved.
Dong Zhuo was forced bow down to the other lords with his head held to the ground by Mimi's foot.
"Nice work, ladies," Tai said.
"No problem he was pretty tough, but that blabber made it impossible for him to out run us," Mimi said.
"Who, are you, I don't recall there being any one like you in the alliance when it started," Dong Zhuo asked cruelly gazing at Tai.
"You want to know Fine I'll tell you not like you'll live long to do anything. The names Kamiya Tai leader of Rogues,"
"Where is Lu Bu?"
"Your beloved adopted son has abandoned you. He ran away after being defeat by Tai and his friends Yamato Matt and Packer Michael,"
"Lu Bu defeated...impossible! I refuse to believe it!"
"You don't have to, men take him to the dungeon; he'll be given a public execution
Dong Zhuo got from the ground and was escorted to the castle where'd he be locked up until his execution was decided.
The day went by Yuan Shao and the rest of the alliance army marched through the city towards, the castle where the emperor awaited them. Tai and his friends were seen as heroes. The other lords waved to the people, but Tai didn't he was silent and still as he gazed at the back of his horses head. Sora came up to his side and touched his hand.
"What's wrong I thought you'd be happy, the fighting's over," she said.
"Tai shook his head...Sora, you and I both know that the fighting has still only began this chaos hasn't ended yet," Tai replied to her.
"But that want be our problem anymore, we'll be allowed a chance to figure out away home now. We don't have to fight anymore and besides even if we don't find a way. I don't mind staying here as long as I can stay with you,"
"Sora," Tai said softly. The two looked at each other, and their friends looked at them with smiles as they approached the castle...
Is the fighting truly over for the Digidestined or is it just beginning. Will fate give a gentle hand for even a little while and what of Lu Bu, he is still out there some where with his X scared chest and memories of his defeat at Luo Yung. Tai and his friends will soon come to realize that their adventures in this world are far from over. There is still much to be done and much that will happen in this era. The chaos has not yet released this world and Destiny is not yet through with Tai and his Rogues...
Chapter IV: The Battles of Si Shui Gate and Huo Luo Gate
The Strong...it was said in that era that only the strong survive, but the strong forget that when the weak gather and become one they overwhelm the strong. Within this era there were two mighty warriors under the command of Dong Zhuo, their names, Hua Xiong the second strongest of the two and Lu Bu the first strongest of the two. These mighty warriors both died before the Three Kingdoms were even formed, but this time their deaths shell given in a different way. Tai, Matt and Michael were about to receive a taste of these warriors great strengths and learn why they were so widely feared!
Two days after Matt, TK, and Ken's defection scared victory for the allied forces. Tai, Matt and Michael have grown closer and have spent the days training and competing against one another for fun. They grew stronger and learned to work as if they were one. They stand now under the crisp dusk sky, speaking of the battles that lay ahead...
"Tomorrow, we begin or march on Huo Luo Gate," Michael said
"And our army is twice the size it was before and we had few casualties in the last battles. They'll probably place us somewhere where we can be of the most use," Tai explained.
"Tomorrow, I may end up being the main target. Considering my changing sides lost them the last battle, they'll probably place a reward on my head," Matt said worryingly.
"Then we'll make sure they don't get it," Tai said touching his friend's shoulder.
The two smiled at one another as Michael spoke, "Hey, Tai, now that are army is as large as Liu Bei and the other lords' shouldn't we get a bit more organized. I mean we can't keep things as they are forever you know. It'll be to difficult for you to command the battalion, why not get better organized and create different units within our army?"
"That's not a bad idea we have a lot of qualifying leaders," Matt said.
"True but were down by a few, I don't know what Yuan Tan was planning to do to me during the last march, but his father's decided to keep him under his command and just to place it safe Sun Jian took his son Sun Ce and Cao Cao his son Cao Pi. I told Lord Yuan Shao that is wasn't necessary, but he said its best not to take risk. Sun Ce and Cao Pi said they didn't mind and that I didn't need them since I had more then enough qualifying officers at my disposal. Zhou Yu and Lu Xun went with Sun Ce though," Tai explained.
"Hey that's alright we still have more then enough to create I'd say six even units. All you have to do is build them up equally," Michael said.
"Yeah...it's so light out so we'll do it now. Call our army together immediately," Tai ordered.
"Yes Sir," Matt and Michael replied.
Fifteen minutes later, the Jr. Brigade was gathered, they stood in rows side by side and Tai hand picked those who would lead a unit. He chose Matt, Michael, Davis, Fir Li, Joe and Dark Vin. The rest of his friends were placed under the command of the others. Sora and Izzy were placed in Tai's unit, TK and Mimi in Matt's, Yolei and Ken in Michael's, Kari in Davis's, Seara Yun in Dark Vin's and the Qiao sisters in Joe's. When the units were made a lot of the members said that the Jr. Brigade wasn't a good enough name for them. They wanted to be treated like the other fighters and asked Tai to come up with a new name. Tai stunned with surprise thought for awhile then came up with a name and told his men. He later went to Yuan Shao and spoke to him about his army's decision
"I see...," Yuan Shao said.
"Father, forget this peasants request he's trying to act above his class!" Yuan Tan said still holding a grudge.
"Silence Yuan Tan! You have do not have a say in the matter," Yuan Shao scolded, "Tai has a right to rename the Jr. Brigade, after all the other lords and I agreed that it would treated as we all are treated,"
The other lords agreed, "So Tai what name did you and your men come up with?" Cao Cao asked.
"We have decided to call ourselves Rogues," Tai said.
"Rogues...hum...a strange name, but it fits you and your men considering you don't have a land of your own yet it would make you a wondering army a band," Sun Jian said.
"Alright then, spread the word from here Tai's army is to be known as Rogues. Let every soldier know and if they have any complaints they can bring them to me personally," Yuan Shao ordered.
Tai had been given his army; one he would later discover would be devoted to him and him alone. Loyalty would what he would gain. Little did he know that the battle to come would increase his men's loyalty, but also later make him a threat to Yuan Shao and the other lords once Dong Zhuo was defeated...
Tai had become known as Master Tai or Lord Kamiya Tai. He was being given many things that many lords would later regret. Their march to Luo Yang began, but they would first have to brake through Si Shui Gate...
"Master Tai, are we really going all the way to Huo Luo Gate?"
"Yes..., but first we must break through Si Shui Gate, don't worry we'll be just fine as long we stay in our position. We want see too much action from where we'll be," Tai said.
Finally the call saying they were approaching Si Shui Gate rang out. Tai ordered his unit into position between Cao Cao and Sun Jian's armies and commanded them to prepare for combat. The battle as Cao Cao and others who were positioned in the south were the first to enter battle followed by Liu Bei, Yuan Shao and the others in the north. Tai's man entered battle as while but only a few skirmishes with enemies that got by Cao Cao or Sun Jian
"This is so BORING!" Dark Vin cried disappointingly.
"Well what do you want; we can't go against orders unless it's absolutely necessary," Fir Li said
"Yeah, yeah I know, but I'm SO! BORED!"
"I have an idea, Tai why don't you send out a scouting party to see how things are going?" Sora suggested.
"Not a bad idea. Mimi, take three others of your choosing and go see how things are with Sun Jian and Liu Bei. Seara Yun you and your sister take a few others and go scout the south," Tai ordered.
They young ladies obeyed and left. Mimi went and checked on Sun Jian who had positioned himself at the gate but was just sitting there. She saw him send massager and followed him. It brought her to Lord Yuan Shu's unit she got close enough to hear the massager deliver Sun Jian's request for food and then leave. She then went to check on Liu Bei and those nearest to him. Both sides were even there so far. Having gathered the information she head back to Tai, but along the why she found that Sun Jian still hadn't received the supplies he asked for and the gates of Si Shui Gate opened! From charge a vast army and at the head of them was a black armored warrior, with a flame of death in his eye, and blood ridden spear in his hand. He rode out on his black horse, with the intent to kill all in his way. Mimi stuck with worry returned to Tai just as Seara Yun was giving her report, she interrupted and gave hers.
"What Lord Yuan Shu never sent the supplies to Sun Jian asked for?" Tai asked!
"No, and Sun Jian was just attacked by the enemy he's overwhelmed!" Mimi replied.
"This is bad if we lose Jian, there's no way we'll be able to stop that enemy either. You know what we have to do," Izzy said.
"Yeah," Tai replied, "Matt! You, Dark Vin, and Fir Li, take your units and go aid Cao Cao, tell him the reason you're there. Michael, you and Joe take your unit north and aid Liu Bei, Davis, you and I will go and aid Sun Jian! Now everyone move out!"
"Yes SIR!" everyone yelled.
Tai's army followed orders and entered battle. Tai rushed to Jian's aid without a moments delay, "Lord Sun Jian!" he cried.
"Tai...thank the gods, finally reinforcements," Sun Jian said.
Tai led his troops into battle and gave the order for them to protect Sun Jian's army. The orders were followed while in the north Michael and Joe fought with their man hard, until, Yolei noticed a very short wall blocking the entrance into a small passage through the hills.
"Michael look, over I wonder what that is?" Yolei said.
"I don't know you'd best check it out, take some of the other scouts with you, we'll cover you and but be careful," Michael ordered.
"Right, you six with me," Yolei ordered.
"Qiao sisters go with her," Joe order and Da Qiao and her sister followed after Yolei.
They jumped the well and caught up with her and the others on the other side and proceeded with care. They held their short swords tightly in hand until finally they reached a placed that looked to be a small fortress. There were archers on the top wall and the gate was wide open. They smiled and then attacked! Yolei led the charge and the enemy there was so stunned they didn't know what to do until Yolei and the others reached them. They threw small knives at the archers and took out the ground soldiers with their blades. They slaughtered their confused enemy then took time to look at what they were hiding.
"Yolei, this is..." Da Qiao started with surprise.
"The enemy's supply compound..." Xiao Qiao finished.
"You six take these supplies to lord Sun Jian immediately!" Yolei ordered.
Speaking of Lord Sun Jian, Tai and his men were still fighting along side them. Tai had gotten off his horse and had begun slaying every warrior in his way. Davis fought hard with his own twin swords staying near Kari acting as her body guard. Finally Tai seeing the battle could not be won well protecting Sun Jian cried out to him, "Lord Sun Jian my men I can't go on the offensive with you here, please retreat,"
Sun Jian hasted at first but, "As much as I hate the idea, with out food we really do have no choice, but to retreat, all men pull back we shell leave this battle Rogues," Sun Jian's army retreated from battle and Tai sent word for the rest of his units to come to him. The battle continued on with Rogues holding their own against the mysterious general and then finally. Tai came face to face with the enemy general. The two gazed at one another with hate, for in Tai's eyes that general saw something he didn't like...
"A mare boy and his army of children defends against my army so well, state your name,"
"I am Kamiya Tai commander of Rogues,"
"Kamiya Tai, I have heard of you, I am Hua Xiong, and your executor!" Hua Xiong charged towards Tai on his horse Tai jumped out of the way and blocked Hua Xiong's assault with his blades! Hua Xiong stopped and turned around and attacked Tai again! Tai jumped out of the way again. Sora still on her horse fighting saw her friend in danger. She rode over to him at high speed, "Tai! HERE!" She jumped of her horse sending it his way. Tai jumped onto the horse just as Hua Xiong attacked again. He placed the both his swords hilts together and created a double blade weapon he fought with Hua Xiong. There blades clashed together repeated as they blocked and countered each others assaults, until finally they backed away from one another. Gazing at one another with hate they changed forward each with the intent of finishing this dual! Tai Jump into the air and his blades. He crossed his two swords like an X holding them out in front he lunched at Hua Xiong! Hua Xiong raised his spear as Tai approached him and just as Tai reached him Hua Xiong swung spear just Tai swung his swords! All went silent on battle field for both sides stopped fighting! Tai landed on a knee behind Hua Xiong, his swords grew creaks little by little and shattered like glass! He held then himself up with only a fist and breathing hard. Hua Xiong however sat on his horse still holding his spear in the air, mouth wide open, a void expression on his face, his eyes a pure white and his face a colorless site. Then a blood began to spray from his chest, in the form of an X. He fall off his horse that ran away with fright. Hua Xiong lay on the ground motionless and his men gazed at Tai as two of his man came running to his side.
Tai stood up holding his broken swords, "I have slain Hua Xiong! Who will be the next to die?" the enemy soldiers stood still with fear, "Lord Hua Xiong...lord Hua Xiong was beaten by a mare boy!"
"That's not a boy it's a demon...AH!" an arrow hit the soldiers chest!
"NO one insults my brother!" Kari said lording a arrow in her bow.
The rest of Rogues had arrived and were informed of the news. Davis gave Tai on of his swords just as Sun Jian reentered the area after receiving the food brought to him! He heard of Tai's deed and laughed at Hua Xiong corpus as it lay there. Tai got back his horse and looked at Sun Jian awaiting orders.
"What are looking at me for, you started this with Hua Xiong death now finish Lord Kamiya Tai!" Sun Jian said.
"Yes Sir!" Tai replied, "Everyone Forward!"
Tai led and they charged through Si Shui Gate! The enemy soldiers were now like lamb to the slaughter! Tai was feared throughout the battle as it went he was joined by Matt and Michael and together they attacked the enemy commander Li Jue, who after hearing of Hua Xiong's death retreated from battle!
Cries of victory rang through the air and Tai and his friends were praised as heroes! Yuan Shao personally praised Tai and promised that he'd be well rewarded for his deeds. They would continue on at dawn tomorrow, but for now they had to regroup. Tai and his Rogues were the talk of the camp and Liu Bei brought to Tai a gift...
A three and half foot wooden case was presented to him and he gazed at it confusingly, "Lord Liu Bei what's this?"
"A gift, a reward from me for all your deeds, I was going to wait until after the war, but I see that you're in need of them now," Liu Bei said.
"Brother, are you sure?" Guan Yu asked.
"Yes, he deserves them for all his hard work," Liu Bei said, "Besides he'll put them to better use," Tai said.
"Well Tai just don't sit there open it already," Davis said smartly.
Tai opened the wooden case and inside were a pair of light crimson blades. Tai's eye widen with surprise, "Lord Liu Bei,"
"I heard your swords broke after you killed Hua Xiong. When I was building my own army, I asked the black smiths to forge these blades. They were to be a symbol of my strength and devotion to the people, but I can see you will have a better use for them, than I will. They are called the Swords of Fate and have been forged from the strongest steel imaginable. They'll never break,"
Tai took them out and worked them for a while he a did dance of swords and then placed them into the vacant sheaths at his left side, "Thank you, I'll make sure they'll get a good work out,"
"I know you will," Liu Bei said,
"Let's hear once more for Lord Kamiya Tai and his rogues!" Guan Yu yelled.
Every cheered again and Tai and his friend brushed modestly. That night there was a celebration in Tai's honor, Mimi and some other girls dance and sang, however, during the party Tai had disappeared. One of the soldiers suggested they look for him, but when it was later noticed that Sora was gone as while. It was decided best not to look for them. Tai and Sora weren't far the camp. They were on top of the Si Shui Gate, gazing at the stars above...
"You've become a big hero," Sora said.
"Yeah, but it doesn't mean anything it's just a title,"
"Tai it's been more then a year still we haven't found a way back home. How much longer do we have to stay here?" she asked as a tear began to fall.
"Sora..."
"I've killed fifteen people so far. Tai I don't want to kill anymore I want to go home. My real home in our own real," she cried. Tai went up to her. He held her close.
"Sora...please don't cry, right now we have no clues whatsoever of how we can get back home. I know how you feel but we have to ender the pains of this world just a little longer. Once it's done we'll begin a search as to how we can get back home. Izzy said that Lord Aura Rai's warlord Moon Lan knew something and will share it with us in due time. But for now we have to ender,"
"Tai..."
"I know you can't stand the thought of having to kill, but Kari can't stand it either that's way I asked for a private tent for her and I so I could be there for her. She's been having nightmares lately and there really starting to worry me. She so afraid of them that I don't ask her to talk about them, but I have a feeling her dreams might have a clue as to how we can get back home. Sora...I promise you we'll find a way as soon as we can, but for now we can only play along, so please...ender just a little long,"
"Tai...alright I'll ender just a little long, but only on one condition," she said laying her head on his chest, "Can we stay like this just a little long?"
"Sure..."
They held one another for awhile longer and then returned to the camp and went to their separate tents and went to sleep.
The next day in the dark morning before dawn, the allied forces got up and marched upon Luo Yang. They were joined by bandits were banished from city and sought Dong Zhuo's death. Tai and his friends held a little bit of fear like every one else for a warrior of great strength and skill would surely be there. A warrior feared by all who know him even his own men, a warrior named Lu Bu! Tai also feared Lu Bu, but he feared more for his sister and Sora. He ordered them to stay in the back and support from the rear, but they refused. They had chosen to fight on the front lines along with the others.
Finally the moment arrived as the crisp dawn sky began to raise, the allied Forces with all their strength and All of Dong Zhuo's forces with all their strength would soon collide. It wouldn't be long however before the final battle begun. Finally the order to attack was called and every charged into battle Tai led his army through the first gate and broke through he gave the order of separation to aid the other lords. He commanded Fir Li and Dark Vin to take their units to aid Liu Bei and the others in the north, he order Joe and Davis to go south and aid Cao Cao and others in the south, and the rest of his army charged towards Huo Luo Gate. They fought off the enemies as Sun Jian's army bought in the ram. They protected the ram along with Sun Jian as it assaulted the gate. Finally after much blood shad later, the gate was destroyed and Yuan Shao's men entered the gate but stopped at the sight of a large man, his eyes held a flame of death brighter than Hua Xiong once was. He sat upon a red steed, in his black armor and helm, and a large spear in his right hand.
"It...It's...LU BU!" cried a soldier as he was struck down by the fierce warrior.
Lu Bu Charge out of the Gate upon his horse and leaped over the ram! He land striking down anyone who got in his way. He then saw Tai and Matt...he turned towards them and attacked! Matt and Tai saw and dodged his assault!
"Yo Tai is that?"
"Yeah, no doubt about it, it's Lu Bu," Tai said.
"He'll had straight for Yuan Shao if we just let him go," Matt said.
"We'll just have to hold him until Liu Bei and the others show up," Tai said.
"Tai, Matt, I will fight with you," Michael said coming over to them.
The three of the stood still as they gazed at Lu Bu with fire in their eyes! Lu Bu charged at them once again. Tai ran forward and Jump into the air and slashed down at Lu Bu! The mighty warrior blocked the assault and pushed Tai away, but was unable to stop Matt and Michael's flying kicks as they knocked from his horse! Lu Bu got up from the ground and glared at them with hate!
"You...you are Yamato Matt, and you...yes...I hear his soul crying to me telling me you are responsible for his death. Kamiya Tai, Hua Xiong longs to see you in HELL!" he charged at Tai and thrust his spear forward. Tai jump and kicked him on his back as Matt and Michael attacked together! Lu Bu blocked their assaults and pushed them away just in time to turn around and block Tai's series of assaults! Back with his friends they stood still gazing at Lu Bu as he gazed back.
"He may strong, but all those muscles make him slow! He may have the advantage in strength and power, but we hold the advantage in speed and agility. We can win or at least hold him off until our allies arrive," Michael said.
"What's taking them so long they enemy can't be that strong," Tai said.
"Heads up here he comes," Matt said as Lu Bu charged at him.
"Scatter!" Tai ordered
They split up and then attacked rapidly. Lu Bu blocked and countered there assaults as he fought them off attacking at every possible moment. Sun Jian saw the battle but was to busy hold off the enemy coming through the gate to deal aid them. Sora, Mimi and the other rogues with held off the enemy soldier so they do not interfere with the battle. There was circle of battle surrounding the four. Finally Matt saw a wide opening and took it! He ran pass Lu Bu with his spear and slashed at him! Lu Bu pushed him away, but not before Matt creak that beast's armor.
"Tai now!" Matt yelled as he got up and attacked Lu Bu once more with Michael! The two went into a arms Look with the fiacre warrior, Tai ran up from behind Lu Bu jumped into the air crossed his sword flipped and Lunched him self at Lu Bu. The large warrior pushed Matt and Michael away in just enough time to turn around and swung his spear as Tai made connect! Tai landed on the ground and fell to a knee. He held his stomach holding the dent in his armor as bled. Lu be fell to his knee with only his spear holding him with his chest a large bleeding X. He turned his head around and looked at Tai with hate, 'He made me bleed, how can that be, how could I be defeated. I this cannot be, this..." he got from the ground and female warrior of great beauty came to his side as wall a man with weapon like Guan Yu's. They helped him and he turned to Tai.
"Hear me, Kamiya Tai...this humiliation will not stand!" he vowed and then female at his side through down a small ball and a bright light flashed! When it cleared Lu Bu and his to colleagues were gone. Liu Bei and the others had arrived just in time to mop the rest of the enemy.
"Tai!" Guan Yu said as he ran over to him, "Where is Lu Bu?"
"Matt, Michael, I chased him off, we manage...to wound pretty badly he want be coming back. If we push on now we can...finish this war..." Tai said getting up with Sora's arms wiped around caring not about the blood coming from his wound.
"Not you, we'll take it from you've done enough. Go and your wound treated," Cao Cao ordered.
"No I'll, be alright I can ender it," Tai said standing up.
"Are you sure?" Sun Jian asked.
"Yeah I'll be alright," Tai said holding his wound
"I learn healing magic from Lady Chu Yun. I'll care for him,"
"Ok then but our armies go in ahead of yours," Liu Bei said.
Liu Bei, Cao Cao and Sun Jian charged through the gate and attacked the enemy Tai ordered his forces forward after and his unit followed from behind. Sora stayed close to Tai holding a look of worry. She touched his wound and her hand glowed, and Tai's wound slowly began to vanish.
"Sorry if I'm worried you?" Tai said with a loving smile.
"You always you do, you were really lucky to only have received a minor wound, but please be more careful, I couldn't bear the thought of losing you and neither can your sister," Sora said getting closer to him.
"Kari...I'll have to remember to spend some time with her when this is over,"
"I'm sure she doesn't care if you do or if you don't. She has though been spending a little extra time with Davis. I think putting her under Davis's command might have been a mistake," Sora said.
"Maybe, but Davis isn't the same guy he used to be. He's grown quite a bit," Tai said.
"Yeah I've noticed that too. Tai when this is over where do you think our relationship will go," Sora asked.
"If it's alright with you I'd like to wait until after this war has truly ended before we speak of such things,"
"I understand, we'll wait until then to speak of such things," Sora said smiling. Tai wound heal completely and then the two of them ran to catch up with the others,"
Meanwhile Davis and the others had entered battle and fought their way through. They broke through the final gate into Luo Yung, unfortunately when they arrived the city had been sat aflame. Tai and Sora had caught with them by. Then a cry for Help echoed through the air, there were still people in the burning city!
"Dong Zhuo never evacuated the city," Izzy said.
"We have to save the people and put out this fire, immediately!" Cao Cao ordered to his men.
"But...what about Dong Zhuo?"
"Forget Dong Zhuo the people come first. Their safety now takes top priority!" Cao Cao said.
Liu Bei and Sun Jian gave their men the same orders as did the other lords. Tai ordered rogues to do the same, but...
"Mimi, Yolei, Seara Yun, take our best scouts and go after Dong Zhuo! You're speed should be more then enough to out run any enemy fighters you may run into. Find Dong Zhuo and capture him, but don't kill him. I want him to be a gift to the people!" Tai ordered.
"Yes Sir," Mimi, Yolei and Seara Yun replied. They left and at unbelievable speed passing by the enemy soldiers well at the same time killing a few with one fatal attack! They kept moving until finally they found a large man with a bally twice the size of Zhang Fei's, a black, bard, red hat and clothing, and eyes of a snake!
"There he is," Mimi said.
"Let's taken him," Yolei said.
"We'll get dong Zhuo the rest of you focus of his body bodies!" Seara Yun ordered.
"Yes ma'am!"
They attacked Dong Zhuo and he was caught by surprise. Mimi, Yolei and Seara Yun fought with Dong Zhuo well they're men dealt with his body guards. Finally they reached for the rope at their sides and during the battle they captured Dong Zhuo! His men ran away showing no intent of saving their leader. They forced Dong Zhuo to walk with Mimi's short sword to his neck. Upon seeing their leader captured many of Dong Zhuo's soldiers turned on their commanders and captured them as gifts for the Allied Forces. When they were back with their friends Mimi kicked Dong Zhuo to the ground at the feet of Yuan Shao and the other lords. Izzy at that time had completed a summoning spell and called down rain. The fire was put out and the city and its people saved.
Dong Zhuo was forced bow down to the other lords with his head held to the ground by Mimi's foot.
"Nice work, ladies," Tai said.
"No problem he was pretty tough, but that blabber made it impossible for him to out run us," Mimi said.
"Who, are you, I don't recall there being any one like you in the alliance when it started," Dong Zhuo asked cruelly gazing at Tai.
"You want to know Fine I'll tell you not like you'll live long to do anything. The names Kamiya Tai leader of Rogues,"
"Where is Lu Bu?"
"Your beloved adopted son has abandoned you. He ran away after being defeat by Tai and his friends Yamato Matt and Packer Michael,"
"Lu Bu defeated...impossible! I refuse to believe it!"
"You don't have to, men take him to the dungeon; he'll be given a public execution
Dong Zhuo got from the ground and was escorted to the castle where'd he be locked up until his execution was decided.
The day went by Yuan Shao and the rest of the alliance army marched through the city towards, the castle where the emperor awaited them. Tai and his friends were seen as heroes. The other lords waved to the people, but Tai didn't he was silent and still as he gazed at the back of his horses head. Sora came up to his side and touched his hand.
"What's wrong I thought you'd be happy, the fighting's over," she said.
"Tai shook his head...Sora, you and I both know that the fighting has still only began this chaos hasn't ended yet," Tai replied to her.
"But that want be our problem anymore, we'll be allowed a chance to figure out away home now. We don't have to fight anymore and besides even if we don't find a way. I don't mind staying here as long as I can stay with you,"
"Sora," Tai said softly. The two looked at each other, and their friends looked at them with smiles as they approached the castle...
Is the fighting truly over for the Digidestined or is it just beginning. Will fate give a gentle hand for even a little while and what of Lu Bu, he is still out there some where with his X scared chest and memories of his defeat at Luo Yung. Tai and his friends will soon come to realize that their adventures in this world are far from over. There is still much to be done and much that will happen in this era. The chaos has not yet released this world and Destiny is not yet through with Tai and his Rogues...