~Authoress' Notes~
Another new fanfiction. This is my third fanfiction. Yet another fanfiction
about Sun Shang Xiang and Liu Bei but this is not all about their marriage.
There is an adventure in this fanfiction that makes it interesting. Hope my
readers like it. Please READ and REVIEW.
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Disclaimer: Same as usual. I DON'T own any of the characters, okay? Happy? There will be historical inaccuracy. P/s: I will only write the disclaimer once and that's on the first chapter.
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Fate in Love and Life
Chapter 1 : Runaway
Lightning streaked across the dark blue sky. Heavy drops of water made their way to earth. A girl nudged her horse to go faster on the damp terrain. The only thing that sheltered her from the heavy rain was her cloak that covers her head up to her knees. Under her green sash she had a red sword. The girl looked young. Almost 20 years of age, what is a young maiden doing in the middle of a thunderstorm? Out of the comfort of her own home?
After another fifteen minutes of fruitless struggle against the wind and the raging storm, the girl finally decided to take refuge in a small cave in a miniature cliff near a stream. She decided to spend the night there with her pure white steed named Thunder.
~The young girl's POV~
Tears streamed down my face as I unpacked my items into the dark, cold and silent cave. I'm pretty sure they haven't found out yet. When I ask my bodyguards to do a job, they usually did it well. The piercing wind blew against my delicate skin as I shivered and pulled my cloak closer to hide more of my skin.
The rain battered against the roof of the cave in a peaceful melody. I took out some of my clothes and lay them on the floor as a bed. I lay on them comfortably and fell as sleep as soon as I closed my eyes. The rain had taken out a lot of strength from me.
~The next morning in the Wu Kingdom~
' WHERE is Shang Xiang?' the Tiger of Jiang Dong's voice rang through the red-clad mansion.
' We had.. no.. no.. idea.. I think she ran away because she didn't like the marriage of convenience.' Replied Shang Xiang's cowering bodyguards.
' WHAT? Get all our troops on the lookout for her!! Who are we going to send to Liu Bei is she ran away?!' the Tiger of Jiang Dong.
'My lord? You're going to marry her to Lord Liu Bei? We didn't know.' Sun Ying asked timidly.
'Of course. You guys weren't supposed to know until the last week.'
~Back to the cave~
Shang Xiang woke up early. The weather was suprisingly fine, unlike last night. Xiang mounted Thunder and set off for the next state, which is not in the rule of Wu Kingdom, Jingzhou. She just wanted to runaway from Wu because she thinks that she'll be married to someone in Wu and if she runaway, they can't find her. So everything will be solved.
Jingzhou is about two days away from the place she is on the back of her swift horse. Sometime in midday, she stopped at a tavern to have some food and tea. When Xiang was eating, she overheard a conversation between two men. They wanted to serve Liu Bei of Shu who is currently residing in Jingzhou. What a coincidence?!
~Shang Xiang's POV~
Maybe I can join Liu Bei of Shu, too since I have no place to go now and I would really need some food. I think I can only be their spy as there are no female generals there except Yue Ying. Nevermind, I'm good at spying. I've always spied on Ce and Quan.
'Aren't you The Princess?' a girly voice suddenly called out to me.
'Oh, no. Big trouble. I should have known better to cut my hair and change my appearance.' I cursed under my breath.
Luckily, another voice saved me, ' No, it isn't. The Princess would only wear red and not green. Forgive me, lady, my daughter was just being rude. Please do continue what you are doing and ignore her.'
I smiled, nervously. I thanked my higher intelligence to wear a different colour to runaway. I quickly paid for my food and left for the next forest as fast as possible. The sun showed no mercy on my poor horse and me as I tried to reach the forest. When we reached the soothing canopy of large trees which forms the forest I was entering, both my horse and me felt relieved.
I made sure no one was there before I unsheathed my red sword, which was given to me on my twelfth birthday. I had chosen the sword and not my chakrams so that nobody would recognize me. I took hold of my long reddish hair and brought my sword up before bringing it down on my long ponytail. Now all I have was a different appearance and short hair.
After the job is finished, I mounted my beloved steed and continued our journey.
~2 days later~
Shang Xiang gaped at the encampment she saw before her. For once everything was in green and not red. She thanked herself for being so lucky that she brought all green attires. Quite a number of men were assembled to join the army and when I thought of joining the line, I suddenly remembered that I wasn't here to be a soldier but a spy.
So, I cut the line and ask the Lieutenant if I could see the commander himself. After being led around a lot of green-coloured tents, I was ushered into a medium-sized camp. Before me was Zhuge Liang, the man that Zhou Yu hated so much he grumbled about him the whole day and Liu Bei, the man that was reputed to be a perfect example of a kind and respected man. They were both seated around a square table.
'What do you desire? What important issue do you have to discuss with us?' Liang questioned.
I suddenly lost my voice and only managed to mutter ' I.. want.. to.. be.. a a..a.. sp.sp.spy for. shu..'
'What is your name?'
I almost said Shang Xiang. How stupid of me? I quickly made up a name and said, ' Umm.. Zhou Xiang'
'Next, what qualities do you think you have to be a spy?'
~2 hours later~
Phew. I never thought I would get through that interview. I don't know why Zhuge Liang was being so difficult with me but Liu Bei was an absolute angel. He didn't press too much but just set a small goal. I would be staying here for quite long before going on an expedition spying in Wei.
Here I am, outside the camp, looking so lost. Then suddenly I spotted Zhao Yun. I wonder if he stills remember me, I have fought with him a few times before. I ran up to him and made the mistake of calling him.
'Hi, how did you know my name?' He replied.
'I.. um.. I heard about you.' I replied, stretching the word "heard" in my nervousness.
'Oh, okay and you are.'
The conversation went on like this until dinner time. After dinner, Xiang collasped on her bed. She had no strength left in her after the few days of journeying.
~Authoress Notes~
So, how was it? Please Read and Review please!! Thanks in advance!
Disclaimer: Same as usual. I DON'T own any of the characters, okay? Happy? There will be historical inaccuracy. P/s: I will only write the disclaimer once and that's on the first chapter.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Fate in Love and Life
Chapter 1 : Runaway
Lightning streaked across the dark blue sky. Heavy drops of water made their way to earth. A girl nudged her horse to go faster on the damp terrain. The only thing that sheltered her from the heavy rain was her cloak that covers her head up to her knees. Under her green sash she had a red sword. The girl looked young. Almost 20 years of age, what is a young maiden doing in the middle of a thunderstorm? Out of the comfort of her own home?
After another fifteen minutes of fruitless struggle against the wind and the raging storm, the girl finally decided to take refuge in a small cave in a miniature cliff near a stream. She decided to spend the night there with her pure white steed named Thunder.
~The young girl's POV~
Tears streamed down my face as I unpacked my items into the dark, cold and silent cave. I'm pretty sure they haven't found out yet. When I ask my bodyguards to do a job, they usually did it well. The piercing wind blew against my delicate skin as I shivered and pulled my cloak closer to hide more of my skin.
The rain battered against the roof of the cave in a peaceful melody. I took out some of my clothes and lay them on the floor as a bed. I lay on them comfortably and fell as sleep as soon as I closed my eyes. The rain had taken out a lot of strength from me.
~The next morning in the Wu Kingdom~
' WHERE is Shang Xiang?' the Tiger of Jiang Dong's voice rang through the red-clad mansion.
' We had.. no.. no.. idea.. I think she ran away because she didn't like the marriage of convenience.' Replied Shang Xiang's cowering bodyguards.
' WHAT? Get all our troops on the lookout for her!! Who are we going to send to Liu Bei is she ran away?!' the Tiger of Jiang Dong.
'My lord? You're going to marry her to Lord Liu Bei? We didn't know.' Sun Ying asked timidly.
'Of course. You guys weren't supposed to know until the last week.'
~Back to the cave~
Shang Xiang woke up early. The weather was suprisingly fine, unlike last night. Xiang mounted Thunder and set off for the next state, which is not in the rule of Wu Kingdom, Jingzhou. She just wanted to runaway from Wu because she thinks that she'll be married to someone in Wu and if she runaway, they can't find her. So everything will be solved.
Jingzhou is about two days away from the place she is on the back of her swift horse. Sometime in midday, she stopped at a tavern to have some food and tea. When Xiang was eating, she overheard a conversation between two men. They wanted to serve Liu Bei of Shu who is currently residing in Jingzhou. What a coincidence?!
~Shang Xiang's POV~
Maybe I can join Liu Bei of Shu, too since I have no place to go now and I would really need some food. I think I can only be their spy as there are no female generals there except Yue Ying. Nevermind, I'm good at spying. I've always spied on Ce and Quan.
'Aren't you The Princess?' a girly voice suddenly called out to me.
'Oh, no. Big trouble. I should have known better to cut my hair and change my appearance.' I cursed under my breath.
Luckily, another voice saved me, ' No, it isn't. The Princess would only wear red and not green. Forgive me, lady, my daughter was just being rude. Please do continue what you are doing and ignore her.'
I smiled, nervously. I thanked my higher intelligence to wear a different colour to runaway. I quickly paid for my food and left for the next forest as fast as possible. The sun showed no mercy on my poor horse and me as I tried to reach the forest. When we reached the soothing canopy of large trees which forms the forest I was entering, both my horse and me felt relieved.
I made sure no one was there before I unsheathed my red sword, which was given to me on my twelfth birthday. I had chosen the sword and not my chakrams so that nobody would recognize me. I took hold of my long reddish hair and brought my sword up before bringing it down on my long ponytail. Now all I have was a different appearance and short hair.
After the job is finished, I mounted my beloved steed and continued our journey.
~2 days later~
Shang Xiang gaped at the encampment she saw before her. For once everything was in green and not red. She thanked herself for being so lucky that she brought all green attires. Quite a number of men were assembled to join the army and when I thought of joining the line, I suddenly remembered that I wasn't here to be a soldier but a spy.
So, I cut the line and ask the Lieutenant if I could see the commander himself. After being led around a lot of green-coloured tents, I was ushered into a medium-sized camp. Before me was Zhuge Liang, the man that Zhou Yu hated so much he grumbled about him the whole day and Liu Bei, the man that was reputed to be a perfect example of a kind and respected man. They were both seated around a square table.
'What do you desire? What important issue do you have to discuss with us?' Liang questioned.
I suddenly lost my voice and only managed to mutter ' I.. want.. to.. be.. a a..a.. sp.sp.spy for. shu..'
'What is your name?'
I almost said Shang Xiang. How stupid of me? I quickly made up a name and said, ' Umm.. Zhou Xiang'
'Next, what qualities do you think you have to be a spy?'
~2 hours later~
Phew. I never thought I would get through that interview. I don't know why Zhuge Liang was being so difficult with me but Liu Bei was an absolute angel. He didn't press too much but just set a small goal. I would be staying here for quite long before going on an expedition spying in Wei.
Here I am, outside the camp, looking so lost. Then suddenly I spotted Zhao Yun. I wonder if he stills remember me, I have fought with him a few times before. I ran up to him and made the mistake of calling him.
'Hi, how did you know my name?' He replied.
'I.. um.. I heard about you.' I replied, stretching the word "heard" in my nervousness.
'Oh, okay and you are.'
The conversation went on like this until dinner time. After dinner, Xiang collasped on her bed. She had no strength left in her after the few days of journeying.
~Authoress Notes~
So, how was it? Please Read and Review please!! Thanks in advance!