Romance of the Three Digidestined
Chapter VII: Hard times Ahead
The lost of ones mentor can be harsh, but the lost of one's home is even harsher. The path of Tai and his has taken on new obstacles. Their world gone, but their people saved. Their people those from the advance world as their home was known are confused and frightened. Tai Kamiya and the rest of the Digidestined from the country of Japan in the advance world do what they can to aid their people in their greatest time of need. However, they can not have the time they need to calm their people, for the calm of storm has ended and the chaos has begun again...
Tai and those with him who witnessed Liu Bei's death; remained at the temple with Ma Tang's permission. They use the temple as hospital to aid those who were seriously wounded by the rains of fire that destroyed the advanced world. Tai stands now at the entrance to the fort once used by Yuan Tan now under the control of Rogues...
"Report," he ordered one of his men.
"All is calm my lord," said the young man.
"Did the massagers bearing the news of Liu Bei's death leave for their destinations?" Tai asked.
"Yes my lord,"
"Good, continue patrol till nightfall then swift with your relief,"
"Yes my lord,"
Tai looked over the wide wastelands and then returned to the temple. Inside, many of his people were frightened, especially the young children that had survived. Many of those were Digidestined like him and his friends had caught on and after a belief explanation they too were aiding the wounded and frightened. Tai walked on through respectfully, he saw Mimi calming down some children as they shad their tears for lost parents, Sora and Diao Chan tending to some of the wounded with their healing spells. Matt, he saw for the first time comforting, Jun, Davis's older sister who saw her parents crushed burned right before her eyes. She was full of confusion and worry; she was especially worried about her brother. Matt held her and told her everything was going be alright and that Davis was alive and well. Jun was calmed by his words a little and buried her head in his chest. Tai looked at him and he looked. He then went to the back room where Joe and Izzy were examining some inscriptions on the walls of the temple.
"So what have you found out?" he asked
"Something you'd find very interesting," Izzy said
"And that would be?" Tai asked.
"We should gather the others then talk," Joe suggested.
"Right," he turned to a guard at the entrance, "summon all officers immediately,"
"It is done my lord," the guard said setting off to follow his orders.
"A few minutes later, all of the officers of Rogues, including the newest four gathered in the large room. Once there, they stood near the inceptions on the wall.
"Now that everyone's here let's begin, Joe, Izzy what do you have to report?" Tai asked.
Izzy nodded, "According to the inscription, there are eighteen crests, but they are placed as symbols, and unless we have something to tell what they mean then we can't tell you what they are,"
"Some far we know about three of them: the crest of Shadow, the crest of Fear and the crest courage which in Tai's position right now. We are guessing some of them are the crests of love, sincerity, reliability, friendship, hope, kindness, and light,"
"I remember Die Tan telling Lu Bu about the crest, I'm pretty sure he didn't mention anything about love, friendship, knowledge, kindness, and reliability, sincerity but I do remember hearing him mention knowledge and light,"
"Yes...infect I remember it to now that I remember, he said something like this; sincerity and water, light and unity, thunder and knowledge, he also said something, fire and courage," Zhang Liao said.
"That must mean, some of the other crests, are fire, water, unity, and thunder," Sora said.
"Liu Bei...before he died told Tai to take his crest and worry not about its element," Michael said.
"Element..." Guan Yu said.
"You know something brother?"
"I remember hearing Moon Lan and Xu Shu talking the elements once before. They said that there are eight elements: fire, water, earth, wind, thunder, light, darkness and shadow. Moon Lan said they were the crests of the elements and that they were hidden in eight different locations throughout the land," Guan Yu said.
"Sounds like Master Moon Lan and Master Xu Shu know more about this then we do," Mimi said, "I think we should speak to them about this before we get in deeper then we already are,"
"Good idea, but we don't know where Lord Moon Lan?" Matt said.
"But we do know where Xu Shu is, he's on his way back to our homelands," Guan Yu said.
"The crests hold vast amounts of power, whoever is that gave Yuan Tan his will surely seek out others who also want such power. I think we should consult Xu Shu on this as soon as possible," Fir Li suggested.
"But we can't, our people are still confused and many of them still injured. We can't force them to leave just yet," Sora said worryingly.
"Sora's right and..." Tai began when.
"LORDS!" yelled a guard entering in panic.
"What is it?" Guan Yu asked
"We just received word that Luo Yang is under attack by Cao Cao's forces!"
"What!" Matt said.
"Damn that Cao Cao I knew he wouldn't remain still for long," Zhang Fei said angrily.
"What do we do, we can't move the people in their current condition," Izzy said.
"Tai you're in charge what are your orders?" Diao Chan asked.
Tai was silent then, "Joe, Matt, Michael and Zhang Liao will go with me and fifteen percent of the soldiers we have here. The rest of you remain here and keep an eye on things," Tai ordered, "Though I really don't like the idea, we'll have to gather the people and the emperor and abandon Luo Yang,"
"Tai..." Guan Yu said.
"Cao Cao is after the emperor and rogues duty is to protect the emperor no matter what the cost. We'll escort the people into Ma Tang's territory. Also Izzy send a massager to Ma Tang requesting reinforcements. We move out immediately,"
"Yes Sir!" everyone said.
The soldiers who would go were chosen by their skills and abilities. Tai stands now on a hill looking upward at the stars. His thoughts fill with the events that had past. He kept thinking of what kind of life he would have lived if he hadn't ever come to this world. He figure he would be living the same life always lived in the advance world, a normal every life of a high school student. Now, however his life has taken a massive turn. He has reached a cross road in his path. He knows he cannot run so the paths he has to chose from or one that leads further into the chaos or the other that lead to a dead end. He can only choose once.
"Tai,"
He turned around and there was Sora walking to him. She stood by his side and looked at him, "Tai, why are leaving me behind?"
"Sora..."
"I should be with you, so why?"
"You're needed here right now; our people need you here to help them understand this world. They also need you for physical and mental support. They need someone to lend a hand to the wound and an ear to the frightened," he explained, taking hold of her chain, "Don't worry I'll be fine I promise,"
"Tai..." she said lovingly. They're lips touched and he held her close, 'I love you..."
'I love you,'
Finally after minutes of preparation Tai and those who would go with him left to save their friends at Luo Yang.
Meanwhile Davis and the others hold their own against Cao Cao's vast army. Davis laid waste to all in his path and killing everyone in his way. The battle raged on with the remaining forces of rogues giving their all doing whatever they could to protect the capital.
"Dark Vin, take your men and cover the east gate! TK the west and Ken the south! We have to hold out until Tai and the others get here," Davis ordered!
The battle continued and Davis fought with all his strength and might, slaying all in his path! Then finally he came upon a man in dark blue pants, two eyes seeking blood, light blue armor shirt, a dark blue cape long black hair, a bard and large sword held by both his hands.
"Well...what do we have here?"
"You're Xiahou Dun," Davis said.
"And you're Motomiya Davis, one of Kamiya Tai's youngest commanding officers...tell me where is Kamiya Tai right now?"
"Out..."
"Oh really such a pity...oh well I guess you'll have to entertain me for now!"
Xiahou Dun attacked the young twin swordsman and Davis raised his blades for battle. The two fought with all their might and strength. They dodged and countered one another's assaults! The sound of their clashing blades mixed that the rest. The chaos flowed around them like a river, but they we're detracted not by this they continued to fight each other as the battle raged one, then they got into an arms lock and Davis was pushed back to the ground! Xiahou Dun raised his sword above the young led Davis gazed at him gripping his blades ready to block the assault, then suddenly an arrow flew out of nowhere and hit Xiahou Dun right in the left eye!
He cried out in pain as he ran trying to pull the arrow from his eye! Davis looked behind him and upon top of the wall of the city stood Kari, hold her bow in hand gazing with tear filled eyes. Cao Cao's forces retreated and Davis ordered all rogues to return to the city with the wounded. Inside Davis was greeted by Kari with an unexpected welcome. She hugged with tears in her eyes and he pulled her away and looked at her.
"Hey, what's wrong? Why are you crying?" Davis said.
"When I saw you...I didn't know what to I loaded my bow and aimed, but I was so nervous that I didn't know if it would hit the right target. I'm so relieved you're ok that's all," Kari said drying her eyes.
"Hey, I was prepared and ready to block his sword, but still thanks," Davis said, "I probably would be dead if it wasn't for you and that arrow,"
"Davis..."
"Now stop your crying already, it doesn't look right in front of the men," Davis said.
Kari dried her eyes and smiled nodding. Then the two of them went and rejoined their friends.
"So what are we going to do Davis?" Ken asked.
"Our men took quite, a beating out there, but Cao Cao's forces will be back and if not them than Yuan Shao will surely make his move," Seara Yun said.
"I really doubt our men can handle another battle as they are," TK said.
"If only Tai, hadn't taken both Izzy and Joe with him, darn it," Davis said.
"Well we'd better do something quick, or we'll be routed when the next attack comes," Da Qiao said, "I suggest we use repel tactics when the enemy attacks again,"
"I agree, with her, it'll be batter for the men," Yolei said.
"Does everyone agree with her?" Davis asked. They all nodded, "alright then we'll..."
"You'll prepare to evacuate your men and the people immediately,"
Davis and the others, looked behind them and their stood a young man no older than Tai, it royal armor shirt, royal pants and golden hilt sword at side and next to him Cody with a young wizards garments
"Your majesty Xian, what are doing out here, it's not safe. You should return to place at once," Dark Vin said.
"No I will not, you're will not be able to with stand another attack and the other lords are too busy fighting with each other to aid us. If there's one thing I learned from Tai and all of you it's that the people come first no matter what. You know this as while as I do,"
Everyone was silent, then, "Alright, Kari, Yolei, inform the people that if they don't want to be under Cao Cao's rule to prepare to evacuate the city, order the men to gather the wound and also prepare to leave at once," Davis ordered.
"Davis..." Xiao Qiao said.
"Well don't just stand there let's get going we don't have that much time?" Davis said.
"Yes sir," everyone replied.
They all left to follow their orders leaving Xian and Davis alone...
"Davis before for you go tell me and...be honest with me, do I truly have what it takes to rule these divided lands?" Xian asked suddenly with sorrow.
"Do you really want the truth?" Davis replied.
"Yes..."
"...No...I don't...you have no real power, other then being able to assign titles. From what I've seen you're nothing but a puppet, a figure head with his strings so tight he can't break free. In this world there are two kinds of people, those with followers and those who follow. You are neither,"
Xian was silent with sorrow, "You're right, but tell me what if I wanted to regain power for the Han, would you come and serve me?" Xian asked.
"If Tai were willing to help you then I would help you only because he was, but the only reason you'd win, if you'd win would because of Tai's strength and the people would know that and thus you'd still have no power or loyalties. Those who do follow you are loyal not you but to the Han Dynasty. They'd work to revive it even if you died suddenly, they'd find someone to put your place and say that they were a lost a descendent of the Imperial family,"
"I see...what you say is true...I do not have the strength or power to rule...that makes my decision much easier,"
"What decision?" Davis asked curiously.
"You'll find out soon enough, but for now we must evacuate the city," Xian said.
Davis nodded and the two of them went to aid their friends. After several hours of preparation the families who chose to leave left with the rogues while the others stayed along with the remaining forces of the now Han Dynasty, they prepare to defend the city long enough to by Davis and the others some time to get far away.
The Rogues led by Davis headed for Ma Tang's territory, where. Along the way they connected with Tai and the reinforcements that were coming to aid them. They explained the situation and Tai and his friends explained Davis and the others the tragic end of their world. Many tears were shad from the eyes of the younger Digidestined, especially Cody. They returned to the temple of Shadows were their remaining forces were settled and their Tai told Guan Yu and the others of what happened, also a heart filled reunions took place.
Davis ran into the temple and looked around fanatically, "Jun! Jun!" he calledo
Jun who couching in a corner holding her knees nervously rose up looked at Davis with watery eyes. She hugged her brother closely and Davis hugged her back as she cried with joy and sorrow.
"DAVIS! Thank goodness.thank goodness you're alright. I saw them; I saw them die... everyone they all died just like that. Next thing I knew I was here, when I met Matt he told me you were ok, then I heard about an attack and then...OH DAVIS!"
Jun continued to cry and Davis held her smiling with relief, "It's going to be alright..."
"You're not going to cal me big baby like you always when I cry?" Jun asked crying and smiling.
"No way...you just go on and cry...everything's going to be alright...I'm...right here," Davis said kindly and sincerely. He looked around and saw Yolei hugging her brother and sisters who survived mercilessly. He and Jun were the lucky ones of the Digidestined, but neither felt that they were. Either way they were glad, their siblings survived.
The Digidestined who survived recovered quickly because of their experiences with the digimon and thus they chose to train and get strong in order to fight along side Tai and the others. One unparticular would become Tai's loyalist vessels...
She sat in a corner crouched up and afraid. Tai saw Mimi trying to comfort here, but the girl refused to move, she was frightened of pretty much everything around. Tai went over to them and told me to tend to her duties else. Mimi gladly obeyed and Tai turned to the frightened, black haired girl, in tattered clothing.
"Hey..." he said handing his hand, "Come on I won't hurt you...I know you're afraid and I can't blame you, but my men and I are only trying to help. You'll be safe here...I'll...everyone here will protect you,"
The young girl only two years younger than Tai, looked and him and moved closer to him. She was soon in his arms and Tai held her like she was his sister.
Time passed and two weeks went by since the lost of Luo Yang. By then Tai and his army received a request for aid from Ma Tang. Cao Cao was marching onto his territory. Tai and his friends agreed that they were indebted to Ma Tang for allowing them to stay in his lands and so they left for battle. The battle however was a losing one as they were pushed back, it wasn't until the battle was nearing the Temple of Shadow that Ma Tang ordered Tai and his army to retreat to their fortress gather their people and escape to the south. He told them to seek the aid of Liu Bei's relatives Liu Yan and Liu Zhang. Tai refused to leave an ally to fall, but after his friends agreed with Ma Tang he agreed to leave, but before he left. Ma Tang sent his oldest son, Ma Chao with them. Tai thanked Ma Tang and then returned to the temple and held a war council as to hold they would escape with so many people...
"Let's begin this war council...we need to decide how to get to safety well avoiding conflict with Cao Cao's forces," Tai said, "Anyone have any ideas?"
Guan Yu stepped forward and nodded, "My lord, I sent word to Xu Shu in the lands own by my late brother Liu Bei. I have ordered him to abandon them and head south. I sent it a week go knowing this would happen. He should be receiving it shortly,"
"And how does this help our situation Guan Yu," Zhan Liao asked.
"I believe we should meet up Xu Shu in the city of Run Nan, currently under the command of Yuan Shu. Instead of heading for Liu Yan's territory of Shu, let's head southeast and head for Yuan Shu's lands. It may be a difficult journey, but it's the one thing Cao Cao will never expect,"
"I agree, with Guan Yu, but let's add in one little thing...let's send a massage to Yuan Shao requesting an attack on Cao Cao lands of Guan Du. Right now Yuan Shao hasn't made his move on Cao Cao, but if he heard that Cao Cao's defenses were weak, he'd take the opportunity and attack,"
"I see, and Cao Cao would be force to leave his war with Ma Tang in ordered to defend against Yuan Shao, it would also allow us the chance to pass through his lands and get to Ru Nan," Izzy said understandingly.
"I great idea, but does anyone have something to aid in?" Tai asked, "Everyone shook their heads, "Alright...our people have gotten use to this world somewhat, they're not as confused, but they're still a little shook up, we'll have to gather them carefully from the camp without panicking them. Now then move out and let's hurry. Send the request to Yuan Shao with another seconds delay. Zhang Fei Matt, Ma Chao, Michael, Guan Yu, Fir Li, Zhang Liao and myself will gather the soldiers, Sora and the other girls the people and everyone else the supplies,"
"Yes Sir,"
They left to conduct their activities. It took nearly two days but they were able to get everything together and sneak into Cao Cao's lands. They took shelter in the mountains and chose to await word from Yuan Shao. They sent out scouts to meet the massager at the temple and guide him to where they were. Three weeks passed and they finally received word from Yuan Shao. He had already planned on attacking Cao Cao and agreed to do so as soon as possible. He also sent them some gold, to last them the long hard journey to Ru Nan. The Rogues were overjoyed with the news and Tai ordered them to prepare to move out without another seconds delay. Orders were followed but Tai had ask some of his men to escort the emperor, Xian to Yuan Shao, but Xian refuse to go and made a decision that shocked everyone.
"What do you mean you want go?" Tai asked!
"I mean what I said I will hide behind Han Loyalist no longer. I will not be a puppet any longer, I'm cutting my strings!" Xian said harshly, "Tai, in all my life you have been the one true friend I ever had, besides Liu Bei and He Jin, you're the one person who treated me as a friend not because I was the emperor, but because I was and still am a human being. You taught me many things and helped me realize that I...do not deserve to rule these lands,"
"Emperor Xian," Guan Yu said.
"Please don't call me that," Xian said, "I have made a decision, it may not help ease the chaos, but it will help the people chose who they believe would rule over them best," he breath deeply and turned to Tai and, "Tai...from here on I'm no longer the Emperor I'm throwing away the throne. The Han is dead and it is time for a new. Heroes have raisin with their armies and began to fight to unite the land. Ideals have been forged and warriors are taking sides. Family is fighting with family and friends, with friends,"
"Xian..." Tai said.
"Tai, you taught me how to use a sword and made me a warrior and now this warrior has chosen his side. Tai will let me serve under you?"
"What..." everyone said with shock.
"I know you're all surprised, but this is my decision. Tai from here on I desire to be your vessel. So will you accept me?" Xian asked.
Tai was silent he looked at his friends who all nodded, Tai nodded to Xian and spoke, "Han Xian welcome to Rogues,"
"It is good to be apart of your army, my lord," Xian said shaking Tai's hand.
"So what now, the Han is no more with Xian's decision," Zhang Liao asked.
"My lord," Diao Chan said, "I know finding the one who controlled Yuan Tan and made you an enemy is important, but...the next person this Lord Myo Tis may seek to control could be Cao Cao, if such a thing happens then he'll surely come after us. I suggest we take a temporary hold on our search for him and the other crests and focus on gaining our own territory,"
"I agree, with Diao Chan," Michael said, "but let's do more, let's form an alliance with Sun Jian and with his and Yuan Shu's aid, let's attack Liu Biao and attack the provinces of Jing,"
"Hold on a minute, Michael, Sun Jian from what I heard is also after Jing, one reason is for revenge for his defeat and lost of his lands of Chang Sha. I do not think he'll agree to this lightly," Guan Yu said
"Sun Jian owes us for helping out at Si Shui Gate, when he didn't receive the supplies he requested. If we point that out I really don't think he'll have much of choice," Matt said.
"But this a larger matter then that, Matt," Sora, "He'd probably help us but if we become a threat to him and his people he'll surely attack us first chance he gets,"
"Both of you have a point, but we do need to gain some land of our own land if were to survive against Cao Cao's forces," Tai said. He was silent as everyone awaited his decision. Then all of a sudden Cody came running in the tent with excitement
"Everyone, come quickly," he cried.
"Cody, what's wrong?" Ken asked.
"This is something you have to see for yourselves," Cody sad as he ran out the tent.
They all followed and out side they found all of their people in straight lines side by side. Some of them in armor and weaponry, and stand in the front, were Yolei's brother and sisters and Davis sister Jun.
"What's going on here?" Tai asked.
"We all made a decision," Jun, "We want to fight,"
"Jun..." Davis said confusingly.
"We've all decided that once we reach this Ru Nan, we want to train, if we're going to wander, we might as well do it as one whole army. Master Tai all of us are at your service," Yolei's brother said.
"If they all join that would give us more than enough men to fight against Liu Biao even without Sun Jian's help," Zhang Fei said.
"Well Ta...I mean my lord," TK said smiling.
Tai was silent for awhile, 'My own army...my own officers, my own force...my world is gone but even so I can...,' Tai rose with a smile of valor and spoke, "I thank you all, but from here our journey through the chaos has only began, there is much more hardship ahead of us. This world is wrapped in chaos, but despite that it is our home now and to have peace, to bring the peace it desires, we must fight in the wars ahead us, knowing this and awaits you, do you still want Tai Kamiya, to lead? I say give it our all!"
"If we must live here forever then I desire peace, but I for one will not wait for it to brought to me, I will fight and earn it!" said a young man.
"I agree with him!"
"Master Tai! We will fight for you!"
A lord roar of cheers came from the people, even from those who already in the army. Tai looked over his army as hit brown cloak waved in the wind...
"Now..." Guan Yu said.
"We enter center of the storm and prepare to meet its hardships face to face...it is done...LET THE BATTLE BEGIN!" Tai yelled raised one of his swords.
The cries of his people echoed throughout the air, Tai now had his loyalties and his army. Fate, destiny or he himself have placed him and friends a journey through the chaos of this world. He holds two destinies one to create a peace world for his people and his duty as a Digidestined to find and seek out the being responsible for his mentors deaths. We shell leave them once, but as always we shell return and bare witness to the news legends about to rise...
Chapter VII: Hard times Ahead
The lost of ones mentor can be harsh, but the lost of one's home is even harsher. The path of Tai and his has taken on new obstacles. Their world gone, but their people saved. Their people those from the advance world as their home was known are confused and frightened. Tai Kamiya and the rest of the Digidestined from the country of Japan in the advance world do what they can to aid their people in their greatest time of need. However, they can not have the time they need to calm their people, for the calm of storm has ended and the chaos has begun again...
Tai and those with him who witnessed Liu Bei's death; remained at the temple with Ma Tang's permission. They use the temple as hospital to aid those who were seriously wounded by the rains of fire that destroyed the advanced world. Tai stands now at the entrance to the fort once used by Yuan Tan now under the control of Rogues...
"Report," he ordered one of his men.
"All is calm my lord," said the young man.
"Did the massagers bearing the news of Liu Bei's death leave for their destinations?" Tai asked.
"Yes my lord,"
"Good, continue patrol till nightfall then swift with your relief,"
"Yes my lord,"
Tai looked over the wide wastelands and then returned to the temple. Inside, many of his people were frightened, especially the young children that had survived. Many of those were Digidestined like him and his friends had caught on and after a belief explanation they too were aiding the wounded and frightened. Tai walked on through respectfully, he saw Mimi calming down some children as they shad their tears for lost parents, Sora and Diao Chan tending to some of the wounded with their healing spells. Matt, he saw for the first time comforting, Jun, Davis's older sister who saw her parents crushed burned right before her eyes. She was full of confusion and worry; she was especially worried about her brother. Matt held her and told her everything was going be alright and that Davis was alive and well. Jun was calmed by his words a little and buried her head in his chest. Tai looked at him and he looked. He then went to the back room where Joe and Izzy were examining some inscriptions on the walls of the temple.
"So what have you found out?" he asked
"Something you'd find very interesting," Izzy said
"And that would be?" Tai asked.
"We should gather the others then talk," Joe suggested.
"Right," he turned to a guard at the entrance, "summon all officers immediately,"
"It is done my lord," the guard said setting off to follow his orders.
"A few minutes later, all of the officers of Rogues, including the newest four gathered in the large room. Once there, they stood near the inceptions on the wall.
"Now that everyone's here let's begin, Joe, Izzy what do you have to report?" Tai asked.
Izzy nodded, "According to the inscription, there are eighteen crests, but they are placed as symbols, and unless we have something to tell what they mean then we can't tell you what they are,"
"Some far we know about three of them: the crest of Shadow, the crest of Fear and the crest courage which in Tai's position right now. We are guessing some of them are the crests of love, sincerity, reliability, friendship, hope, kindness, and light,"
"I remember Die Tan telling Lu Bu about the crest, I'm pretty sure he didn't mention anything about love, friendship, knowledge, kindness, and reliability, sincerity but I do remember hearing him mention knowledge and light,"
"Yes...infect I remember it to now that I remember, he said something like this; sincerity and water, light and unity, thunder and knowledge, he also said something, fire and courage," Zhang Liao said.
"That must mean, some of the other crests, are fire, water, unity, and thunder," Sora said.
"Liu Bei...before he died told Tai to take his crest and worry not about its element," Michael said.
"Element..." Guan Yu said.
"You know something brother?"
"I remember hearing Moon Lan and Xu Shu talking the elements once before. They said that there are eight elements: fire, water, earth, wind, thunder, light, darkness and shadow. Moon Lan said they were the crests of the elements and that they were hidden in eight different locations throughout the land," Guan Yu said.
"Sounds like Master Moon Lan and Master Xu Shu know more about this then we do," Mimi said, "I think we should speak to them about this before we get in deeper then we already are,"
"Good idea, but we don't know where Lord Moon Lan?" Matt said.
"But we do know where Xu Shu is, he's on his way back to our homelands," Guan Yu said.
"The crests hold vast amounts of power, whoever is that gave Yuan Tan his will surely seek out others who also want such power. I think we should consult Xu Shu on this as soon as possible," Fir Li suggested.
"But we can't, our people are still confused and many of them still injured. We can't force them to leave just yet," Sora said worryingly.
"Sora's right and..." Tai began when.
"LORDS!" yelled a guard entering in panic.
"What is it?" Guan Yu asked
"We just received word that Luo Yang is under attack by Cao Cao's forces!"
"What!" Matt said.
"Damn that Cao Cao I knew he wouldn't remain still for long," Zhang Fei said angrily.
"What do we do, we can't move the people in their current condition," Izzy said.
"Tai you're in charge what are your orders?" Diao Chan asked.
Tai was silent then, "Joe, Matt, Michael and Zhang Liao will go with me and fifteen percent of the soldiers we have here. The rest of you remain here and keep an eye on things," Tai ordered, "Though I really don't like the idea, we'll have to gather the people and the emperor and abandon Luo Yang,"
"Tai..." Guan Yu said.
"Cao Cao is after the emperor and rogues duty is to protect the emperor no matter what the cost. We'll escort the people into Ma Tang's territory. Also Izzy send a massager to Ma Tang requesting reinforcements. We move out immediately,"
"Yes Sir!" everyone said.
The soldiers who would go were chosen by their skills and abilities. Tai stands now on a hill looking upward at the stars. His thoughts fill with the events that had past. He kept thinking of what kind of life he would have lived if he hadn't ever come to this world. He figure he would be living the same life always lived in the advance world, a normal every life of a high school student. Now, however his life has taken a massive turn. He has reached a cross road in his path. He knows he cannot run so the paths he has to chose from or one that leads further into the chaos or the other that lead to a dead end. He can only choose once.
"Tai,"
He turned around and there was Sora walking to him. She stood by his side and looked at him, "Tai, why are leaving me behind?"
"Sora..."
"I should be with you, so why?"
"You're needed here right now; our people need you here to help them understand this world. They also need you for physical and mental support. They need someone to lend a hand to the wound and an ear to the frightened," he explained, taking hold of her chain, "Don't worry I'll be fine I promise,"
"Tai..." she said lovingly. They're lips touched and he held her close, 'I love you..."
'I love you,'
Finally after minutes of preparation Tai and those who would go with him left to save their friends at Luo Yang.
Meanwhile Davis and the others hold their own against Cao Cao's vast army. Davis laid waste to all in his path and killing everyone in his way. The battle raged on with the remaining forces of rogues giving their all doing whatever they could to protect the capital.
"Dark Vin, take your men and cover the east gate! TK the west and Ken the south! We have to hold out until Tai and the others get here," Davis ordered!
The battle continued and Davis fought with all his strength and might, slaying all in his path! Then finally he came upon a man in dark blue pants, two eyes seeking blood, light blue armor shirt, a dark blue cape long black hair, a bard and large sword held by both his hands.
"Well...what do we have here?"
"You're Xiahou Dun," Davis said.
"And you're Motomiya Davis, one of Kamiya Tai's youngest commanding officers...tell me where is Kamiya Tai right now?"
"Out..."
"Oh really such a pity...oh well I guess you'll have to entertain me for now!"
Xiahou Dun attacked the young twin swordsman and Davis raised his blades for battle. The two fought with all their might and strength. They dodged and countered one another's assaults! The sound of their clashing blades mixed that the rest. The chaos flowed around them like a river, but they we're detracted not by this they continued to fight each other as the battle raged one, then they got into an arms lock and Davis was pushed back to the ground! Xiahou Dun raised his sword above the young led Davis gazed at him gripping his blades ready to block the assault, then suddenly an arrow flew out of nowhere and hit Xiahou Dun right in the left eye!
He cried out in pain as he ran trying to pull the arrow from his eye! Davis looked behind him and upon top of the wall of the city stood Kari, hold her bow in hand gazing with tear filled eyes. Cao Cao's forces retreated and Davis ordered all rogues to return to the city with the wounded. Inside Davis was greeted by Kari with an unexpected welcome. She hugged with tears in her eyes and he pulled her away and looked at her.
"Hey, what's wrong? Why are you crying?" Davis said.
"When I saw you...I didn't know what to I loaded my bow and aimed, but I was so nervous that I didn't know if it would hit the right target. I'm so relieved you're ok that's all," Kari said drying her eyes.
"Hey, I was prepared and ready to block his sword, but still thanks," Davis said, "I probably would be dead if it wasn't for you and that arrow,"
"Davis..."
"Now stop your crying already, it doesn't look right in front of the men," Davis said.
Kari dried her eyes and smiled nodding. Then the two of them went and rejoined their friends.
"So what are we going to do Davis?" Ken asked.
"Our men took quite, a beating out there, but Cao Cao's forces will be back and if not them than Yuan Shao will surely make his move," Seara Yun said.
"I really doubt our men can handle another battle as they are," TK said.
"If only Tai, hadn't taken both Izzy and Joe with him, darn it," Davis said.
"Well we'd better do something quick, or we'll be routed when the next attack comes," Da Qiao said, "I suggest we use repel tactics when the enemy attacks again,"
"I agree, with her, it'll be batter for the men," Yolei said.
"Does everyone agree with her?" Davis asked. They all nodded, "alright then we'll..."
"You'll prepare to evacuate your men and the people immediately,"
Davis and the others, looked behind them and their stood a young man no older than Tai, it royal armor shirt, royal pants and golden hilt sword at side and next to him Cody with a young wizards garments
"Your majesty Xian, what are doing out here, it's not safe. You should return to place at once," Dark Vin said.
"No I will not, you're will not be able to with stand another attack and the other lords are too busy fighting with each other to aid us. If there's one thing I learned from Tai and all of you it's that the people come first no matter what. You know this as while as I do,"
Everyone was silent, then, "Alright, Kari, Yolei, inform the people that if they don't want to be under Cao Cao's rule to prepare to evacuate the city, order the men to gather the wound and also prepare to leave at once," Davis ordered.
"Davis..." Xiao Qiao said.
"Well don't just stand there let's get going we don't have that much time?" Davis said.
"Yes sir," everyone replied.
They all left to follow their orders leaving Xian and Davis alone...
"Davis before for you go tell me and...be honest with me, do I truly have what it takes to rule these divided lands?" Xian asked suddenly with sorrow.
"Do you really want the truth?" Davis replied.
"Yes..."
"...No...I don't...you have no real power, other then being able to assign titles. From what I've seen you're nothing but a puppet, a figure head with his strings so tight he can't break free. In this world there are two kinds of people, those with followers and those who follow. You are neither,"
Xian was silent with sorrow, "You're right, but tell me what if I wanted to regain power for the Han, would you come and serve me?" Xian asked.
"If Tai were willing to help you then I would help you only because he was, but the only reason you'd win, if you'd win would because of Tai's strength and the people would know that and thus you'd still have no power or loyalties. Those who do follow you are loyal not you but to the Han Dynasty. They'd work to revive it even if you died suddenly, they'd find someone to put your place and say that they were a lost a descendent of the Imperial family,"
"I see...what you say is true...I do not have the strength or power to rule...that makes my decision much easier,"
"What decision?" Davis asked curiously.
"You'll find out soon enough, but for now we must evacuate the city," Xian said.
Davis nodded and the two of them went to aid their friends. After several hours of preparation the families who chose to leave left with the rogues while the others stayed along with the remaining forces of the now Han Dynasty, they prepare to defend the city long enough to by Davis and the others some time to get far away.
The Rogues led by Davis headed for Ma Tang's territory, where. Along the way they connected with Tai and the reinforcements that were coming to aid them. They explained the situation and Tai and his friends explained Davis and the others the tragic end of their world. Many tears were shad from the eyes of the younger Digidestined, especially Cody. They returned to the temple of Shadows were their remaining forces were settled and their Tai told Guan Yu and the others of what happened, also a heart filled reunions took place.
Davis ran into the temple and looked around fanatically, "Jun! Jun!" he calledo
Jun who couching in a corner holding her knees nervously rose up looked at Davis with watery eyes. She hugged her brother closely and Davis hugged her back as she cried with joy and sorrow.
"DAVIS! Thank goodness.thank goodness you're alright. I saw them; I saw them die... everyone they all died just like that. Next thing I knew I was here, when I met Matt he told me you were ok, then I heard about an attack and then...OH DAVIS!"
Jun continued to cry and Davis held her smiling with relief, "It's going to be alright..."
"You're not going to cal me big baby like you always when I cry?" Jun asked crying and smiling.
"No way...you just go on and cry...everything's going to be alright...I'm...right here," Davis said kindly and sincerely. He looked around and saw Yolei hugging her brother and sisters who survived mercilessly. He and Jun were the lucky ones of the Digidestined, but neither felt that they were. Either way they were glad, their siblings survived.
The Digidestined who survived recovered quickly because of their experiences with the digimon and thus they chose to train and get strong in order to fight along side Tai and the others. One unparticular would become Tai's loyalist vessels...
She sat in a corner crouched up and afraid. Tai saw Mimi trying to comfort here, but the girl refused to move, she was frightened of pretty much everything around. Tai went over to them and told me to tend to her duties else. Mimi gladly obeyed and Tai turned to the frightened, black haired girl, in tattered clothing.
"Hey..." he said handing his hand, "Come on I won't hurt you...I know you're afraid and I can't blame you, but my men and I are only trying to help. You'll be safe here...I'll...everyone here will protect you,"
The young girl only two years younger than Tai, looked and him and moved closer to him. She was soon in his arms and Tai held her like she was his sister.
Time passed and two weeks went by since the lost of Luo Yang. By then Tai and his army received a request for aid from Ma Tang. Cao Cao was marching onto his territory. Tai and his friends agreed that they were indebted to Ma Tang for allowing them to stay in his lands and so they left for battle. The battle however was a losing one as they were pushed back, it wasn't until the battle was nearing the Temple of Shadow that Ma Tang ordered Tai and his army to retreat to their fortress gather their people and escape to the south. He told them to seek the aid of Liu Bei's relatives Liu Yan and Liu Zhang. Tai refused to leave an ally to fall, but after his friends agreed with Ma Tang he agreed to leave, but before he left. Ma Tang sent his oldest son, Ma Chao with them. Tai thanked Ma Tang and then returned to the temple and held a war council as to hold they would escape with so many people...
"Let's begin this war council...we need to decide how to get to safety well avoiding conflict with Cao Cao's forces," Tai said, "Anyone have any ideas?"
Guan Yu stepped forward and nodded, "My lord, I sent word to Xu Shu in the lands own by my late brother Liu Bei. I have ordered him to abandon them and head south. I sent it a week go knowing this would happen. He should be receiving it shortly,"
"And how does this help our situation Guan Yu," Zhan Liao asked.
"I believe we should meet up Xu Shu in the city of Run Nan, currently under the command of Yuan Shu. Instead of heading for Liu Yan's territory of Shu, let's head southeast and head for Yuan Shu's lands. It may be a difficult journey, but it's the one thing Cao Cao will never expect,"
"I agree, with Guan Yu, but let's add in one little thing...let's send a massage to Yuan Shao requesting an attack on Cao Cao lands of Guan Du. Right now Yuan Shao hasn't made his move on Cao Cao, but if he heard that Cao Cao's defenses were weak, he'd take the opportunity and attack,"
"I see, and Cao Cao would be force to leave his war with Ma Tang in ordered to defend against Yuan Shao, it would also allow us the chance to pass through his lands and get to Ru Nan," Izzy said understandingly.
"I great idea, but does anyone have something to aid in?" Tai asked, "Everyone shook their heads, "Alright...our people have gotten use to this world somewhat, they're not as confused, but they're still a little shook up, we'll have to gather them carefully from the camp without panicking them. Now then move out and let's hurry. Send the request to Yuan Shao with another seconds delay. Zhang Fei Matt, Ma Chao, Michael, Guan Yu, Fir Li, Zhang Liao and myself will gather the soldiers, Sora and the other girls the people and everyone else the supplies,"
"Yes Sir,"
They left to conduct their activities. It took nearly two days but they were able to get everything together and sneak into Cao Cao's lands. They took shelter in the mountains and chose to await word from Yuan Shao. They sent out scouts to meet the massager at the temple and guide him to where they were. Three weeks passed and they finally received word from Yuan Shao. He had already planned on attacking Cao Cao and agreed to do so as soon as possible. He also sent them some gold, to last them the long hard journey to Ru Nan. The Rogues were overjoyed with the news and Tai ordered them to prepare to move out without another seconds delay. Orders were followed but Tai had ask some of his men to escort the emperor, Xian to Yuan Shao, but Xian refuse to go and made a decision that shocked everyone.
"What do you mean you want go?" Tai asked!
"I mean what I said I will hide behind Han Loyalist no longer. I will not be a puppet any longer, I'm cutting my strings!" Xian said harshly, "Tai, in all my life you have been the one true friend I ever had, besides Liu Bei and He Jin, you're the one person who treated me as a friend not because I was the emperor, but because I was and still am a human being. You taught me many things and helped me realize that I...do not deserve to rule these lands,"
"Emperor Xian," Guan Yu said.
"Please don't call me that," Xian said, "I have made a decision, it may not help ease the chaos, but it will help the people chose who they believe would rule over them best," he breath deeply and turned to Tai and, "Tai...from here on I'm no longer the Emperor I'm throwing away the throne. The Han is dead and it is time for a new. Heroes have raisin with their armies and began to fight to unite the land. Ideals have been forged and warriors are taking sides. Family is fighting with family and friends, with friends,"
"Xian..." Tai said.
"Tai, you taught me how to use a sword and made me a warrior and now this warrior has chosen his side. Tai will let me serve under you?"
"What..." everyone said with shock.
"I know you're all surprised, but this is my decision. Tai from here on I desire to be your vessel. So will you accept me?" Xian asked.
Tai was silent he looked at his friends who all nodded, Tai nodded to Xian and spoke, "Han Xian welcome to Rogues,"
"It is good to be apart of your army, my lord," Xian said shaking Tai's hand.
"So what now, the Han is no more with Xian's decision," Zhang Liao asked.
"My lord," Diao Chan said, "I know finding the one who controlled Yuan Tan and made you an enemy is important, but...the next person this Lord Myo Tis may seek to control could be Cao Cao, if such a thing happens then he'll surely come after us. I suggest we take a temporary hold on our search for him and the other crests and focus on gaining our own territory,"
"I agree, with Diao Chan," Michael said, "but let's do more, let's form an alliance with Sun Jian and with his and Yuan Shu's aid, let's attack Liu Biao and attack the provinces of Jing,"
"Hold on a minute, Michael, Sun Jian from what I heard is also after Jing, one reason is for revenge for his defeat and lost of his lands of Chang Sha. I do not think he'll agree to this lightly," Guan Yu said
"Sun Jian owes us for helping out at Si Shui Gate, when he didn't receive the supplies he requested. If we point that out I really don't think he'll have much of choice," Matt said.
"But this a larger matter then that, Matt," Sora, "He'd probably help us but if we become a threat to him and his people he'll surely attack us first chance he gets,"
"Both of you have a point, but we do need to gain some land of our own land if were to survive against Cao Cao's forces," Tai said. He was silent as everyone awaited his decision. Then all of a sudden Cody came running in the tent with excitement
"Everyone, come quickly," he cried.
"Cody, what's wrong?" Ken asked.
"This is something you have to see for yourselves," Cody sad as he ran out the tent.
They all followed and out side they found all of their people in straight lines side by side. Some of them in armor and weaponry, and stand in the front, were Yolei's brother and sisters and Davis sister Jun.
"What's going on here?" Tai asked.
"We all made a decision," Jun, "We want to fight,"
"Jun..." Davis said confusingly.
"We've all decided that once we reach this Ru Nan, we want to train, if we're going to wander, we might as well do it as one whole army. Master Tai all of us are at your service," Yolei's brother said.
"If they all join that would give us more than enough men to fight against Liu Biao even without Sun Jian's help," Zhang Fei said.
"Well Ta...I mean my lord," TK said smiling.
Tai was silent for awhile, 'My own army...my own officers, my own force...my world is gone but even so I can...,' Tai rose with a smile of valor and spoke, "I thank you all, but from here our journey through the chaos has only began, there is much more hardship ahead of us. This world is wrapped in chaos, but despite that it is our home now and to have peace, to bring the peace it desires, we must fight in the wars ahead us, knowing this and awaits you, do you still want Tai Kamiya, to lead? I say give it our all!"
"If we must live here forever then I desire peace, but I for one will not wait for it to brought to me, I will fight and earn it!" said a young man.
"I agree with him!"
"Master Tai! We will fight for you!"
A lord roar of cheers came from the people, even from those who already in the army. Tai looked over his army as hit brown cloak waved in the wind...
"Now..." Guan Yu said.
"We enter center of the storm and prepare to meet its hardships face to face...it is done...LET THE BATTLE BEGIN!" Tai yelled raised one of his swords.
The cries of his people echoed throughout the air, Tai now had his loyalties and his army. Fate, destiny or he himself have placed him and friends a journey through the chaos of this world. He holds two destinies one to create a peace world for his people and his duty as a Digidestined to find and seek out the being responsible for his mentors deaths. We shell leave them once, but as always we shell return and bare witness to the news legends about to rise...