Dynasty Warriors - Rise of the Wang Empire
******************************************************
Death's Head - I do not own Dynasty Warriors. It's owned by the people who created them. Not me. Just to reiterate, I do NOT own Dynasty Warriors. The only Dynasty Warriors stuff I own is the 2nd and 3rd game. Only the original characters in this story. they come from the warped, twisted and demented regions of my mind. Geez, that sounds bad doesn't it?
Oh, btw, I just got Dynasty Warriors 4, and I've been playing it to death! Damn, really, really, REALLY LOVE THIS SERIES!!!
**.. ** - Indicates the characters thoughts.
******************************************************
Elsewhere :
Wei Yan and Ma Chao lay on top of a hill, covered by the numerous bushes, and observed the bandit camp. It had taken them and their force a full day and half the night to track the bandits back to their hideout, and the masked warrior was itching for a fight.
"Attack now. Under night. Catch them, unawares."
Ma Chao nodded.
"I have a better idea. Take your troops to the east side of the camp, and wait for my signal. Once you see it, you attack from the east, and I'll take the west. Catch them in a pincer manoeuvre."
Wei Yan looked at the warrior next to him, a low growl came from him.
"Take time. Move large troop, could be seen by the enemy. If so, surprise lost."
Ma Chao sighed as he looked back at the seven hundred strong combined troop of his and Wei Yan's. He had to admit, moving half a troop this size would be tricky. It was then he noticed the river, and a smile appeared on his face.
"Wei Yan, I think I have an idea, even YOU will like."
The masked berserker studied the gold armoured warrior, curiosity on his face.
An hour later :
Ma Chao smiled as he readied himself, his spear and men. Soon, an arrow would fly towards the reeds near the camp, and the attack would commence. He only had to get himself into position and wait. Unfortunately, a small group of four bandits were talking and playing a game of dice. He hissed quietly and positioned himself as close as he could get to his assigned location, his bodyguards moving silently with him.
He turned and nodded to a nearby soldier, who turned and disappeared into the underbrush. Moments later, an arrow sailed through the air and landed near the reeds. A hand came forth from the reeds and retrieved the arrow, vanishing back inside it's domain.
Ma Chao counted slowly. When he got to ten, he signalled his remaining archers to fire. Drawstrings were drawn, and the arrow's were quickly lit. No sooner had the arrows gained a small amount of glow from the fire, they were launched into the sky. Volley after volley of arrows rained onto the camp, arrows embedding themselves within tents or guards. No sooner had the first wave of arrows struck their mark, Ma Chao rose from his hiding place. His spear held aloft and he let a roar escape him.
"SHU, CHARGE!!"
Warriors wearing the green of Shu, rose from the undergrowth and charged into the camp, spears, swords and armour gleaming in the firelight. The bandits, trying to quell the spread of fire, turned and hurridly drew their weapons, to combat the Shu warriors. The bandit leader stood near his tent, and motioned for his men to retreat to the river and escape.
Unfortunately, as the leader apporached one of the river craft, Wei Yan struck, leaping out of the river and killing three of the bandit leaders men in one stroke, his own warriors following suite. Wei Yan stared and pointed his weapon at the bandit leader.
"You... Die... NOW!"
The man drew his weapon, a steel sword, and prepared himself to fight the monster before him. The twin bladed Voulge of Wei Yan, cut the hilt of the bandit's steel sword, and sent the sword flying. The bandit backed away from the Shu warrior approaching him, and backed into Ma Chao. Ma Chao pushed the bandit forward, right into the blade of Wei Yan. The blade bit deep through the flimsy leather armour, and pierced through the man's back, covered in blood.
Wei Yan yanked his weapon from the dead man, and watched as he fell to the ground, into a pool of growing blood. Wei Yan looked at Ma Chao and nodded. The young Shu warrior, returned the gesture, and both of them turned and faced the crowd, weapons raised in the air.
"LEADER! DEAD!"
Ma Chao nodded.
"SURRENDER... OR DIE!!"
The remaining bandits looked at each other, worried looks on their faces, and one by one, dropped their weapons onto the ground. The bandits feel to their knees and placed their hands on their heads, surrendering themselves to Wei Yan and Ma Chao.
The two Shu warriors looked over the camp itself, and even Wei Yan had to admit, it was well positioned.
"This place. good location."
Ma Chao nodded as he entered the tent of the bandit leader and looked around. He saw two semi naked woman, chained to the main tent pole, their backs raw and bleeding from the whip lying on the floor. The warriors smash the locks around their wrists with the butt of his spear, freeing them. The two women fell to the ground, sobbing. Wei Yan entered and studied the two, his eyes narrowed and he tightened his grip on his weapon. Ma Chao noticed this.
"Wei Yan?"
The masked warrior pointed his weapon at the two women.
"Them. Nanman Amazons."
Ma Chao turned and faced the two. It was only when he studied them closely, did he realise Wei Yan was correct. The two before him, were indeed Nanman women, and judging from their physical form, Amazon warriors of the Nanman Queen, Zhu Rong. He sighed and placed his hands on his hips.
"The Nanman. Great. I'll bet Meng Huo and Zhu Rong are gathering their forces even now, to protect against further incursions. Zhuge Liang will be oh so happy about this development."
Wei Yan snorted.
"Zhuge Liang? HAH! Pumpkin Head."
Ma Chao looked at his comrade.
"I take it you don't like Master Liang, much."
Wei Yan stalked into the tent and looked around.
"He no like me. I no like him. Simple."
Ma Chao sighed.
"Anyway, I think it'd be best we take these two with us. Maybe our lord could somehow use this situation to his advantage."
The two women looked at their saviours, one had tears in her eyes. The other had a glowing hatred, burning in her eyes. Ma Chao looked at her.
"Have no fear. We will not harm you."
The Nanman Amazon spat onto the ground before Ma Chao.
"You men, all alike! Treat women as slaves! The Nanman are different! One day, it will be our King who rules these lands, and you and your kind will be no more!"
Wei Yan chuckled.
"Her, I like."
Ma Chao sighed again.
"Figures." He faced the woman "I am called Ma Chao. My friend is known as Wei Yan."
The woman glared at both of them, before speaking.
"I am Zhu Chen, and this is my sister, Zhu Mai. We are the younger sisters of our queen, Zhu Rong."
Wei Yan looked at Ma Chao.
"Very important people. to Nanman. Best to return them. to their kind."
Ma Chao frowned.
"Wei Yan, are orders are to."
Wei Yan snorted and kicked a chest full of stolen gold onto the ground.
"Me no care! They belong with their kind! We keep with us. we no better than him!"
Ma Chao followed Wei Yan's gaze onto the dead bandit leader. He sighed and raised his hand to his head.
"This has not been my day. Fine, we'll give them some food and two of the horses here. We'll escort them as far as we can to the Nanman border, and then return to the village we're supposed to be guarding." He looked at the two women "Will that be alright by you?"
Zhu Chen growled, but her sister placed her hand on Zhu Chen's shoulder. Zhu Chen looked at her, and then faced Ma Chao.
"We shall. accept your terms. for now."
Ma Chao smiled and was about to respond, when a messenger came running into the tent, panting. An officer of Wei Yan and Ma Chao had followed as well. The messenger knelt in front of Ma Chao and Wei Yan.
"My lords! I bring terrible news! The village we were protecting. It has been razed to the ground!"
Ma Chao's eyes went wide.
"WHAT?!?"
The messenger kept his head lowered.
"Our troops, left behind to protect it, were all destroyed. The villagers all killed and the town. It looks like fire ravaged through it, but there's no indication a fire was there. All the huts, even the protecting wall, melted into nothing, no soot nothing."
Wei Yan looked at Ma Chao, and motioned at the two women.
"We have more trouble now, besides them."
Ma Chao nodded, and faced the two officers, Ma Dai and Sun Qian.
"The two of you, have our forces ready for departure now! We ride at full gallop back to the village!"
The two officers nodded and bowed, then left the tent. Wei Yan motioned to the two Nanman.
"What about them?"
Ma Chao looked at them.
"They will have to come with us. Perhaps they can give us some insight as to what happened at the village. If not, they'll have knowledge to pass onto Meng Huo and Zhu Rong."
Wei Yan stretched his arms above his head.
"We leave now?"
Ma Chao nodded as he helped Zhu Chen to her feet.
"Yes. We need to get as much information as possible for our lord." He looked at the woman "I will still keep my word, to escort you to your border, but as I said."
Zhu Chen nodded slowly.
"I understand. At the moment, you Shu, as well as Wu and Wei are all that stands between us and whoever did this. My sister and myself shall accompany you to this village. Afterwards, we leave for our home."
Ma Chao sighed softly.
"Thank you for understanding." He faced Wei Yan "We're going."
Wei Yan paused. He knelt down and picked up a weapon, a rapier and studied it.
"Me know who owns this." He looked at Ma Chao "I'll meet you, at Shu capital. Me have something to do. Something. important."
Ma Chao looked, incredulously at Wei Yan.
"But Wei Yan."
"No buts! Me must do this."
With that said, Wei Yan turned and left the tent. He mounted a horse one of his subordinates had prepared and spoke to Sun Qian.
"You lead my troop. Follow Ma Chao and do as he says."
Sun Qian bowed.
"Of course Lord Wei Yan. We shall follow your orders to the letter."
Wei Yan nodded.
"Good."
The masked warrior jerked the reins of his horse and galloped out of the camp, heading east. His Voulge was strapped to the side of his saddle as was the rapier. As he rode, his thoughts turned to the possible of owner of the weapon he had found.
**Nu Wa. still alive? Can't be. but. me must find out. If she is.**
Wei Yan spurred his horse faster, and disappeared into the night.
******************************************************
Death's Head - Well, I'm sorry about the late update people. My ISP crashed just before Christmas, and the problem was sorted out about a week ago. Thing is, my ISP thought I hadn't paid the bill, when I had and stuffed me around BIG TIME. GRRRRR I HATE MY ISP!! THEY MUST DIE!!!!
*Ahem* Anywayz, I hope you all like this update, if so, please leave a review telling so. If you don't like it, leave a review telling so as well. In any event, I promise the next chapters shall be very. interesting as well as bloody. Why? Heh, heh, heh, you're just gonna have to wait and see, yes? R&R please.
******************************************************
Death's Head - I do not own Dynasty Warriors. It's owned by the people who created them. Not me. Just to reiterate, I do NOT own Dynasty Warriors. The only Dynasty Warriors stuff I own is the 2nd and 3rd game. Only the original characters in this story. they come from the warped, twisted and demented regions of my mind. Geez, that sounds bad doesn't it?
Oh, btw, I just got Dynasty Warriors 4, and I've been playing it to death! Damn, really, really, REALLY LOVE THIS SERIES!!!
**.. ** - Indicates the characters thoughts.
******************************************************
Elsewhere :
Wei Yan and Ma Chao lay on top of a hill, covered by the numerous bushes, and observed the bandit camp. It had taken them and their force a full day and half the night to track the bandits back to their hideout, and the masked warrior was itching for a fight.
"Attack now. Under night. Catch them, unawares."
Ma Chao nodded.
"I have a better idea. Take your troops to the east side of the camp, and wait for my signal. Once you see it, you attack from the east, and I'll take the west. Catch them in a pincer manoeuvre."
Wei Yan looked at the warrior next to him, a low growl came from him.
"Take time. Move large troop, could be seen by the enemy. If so, surprise lost."
Ma Chao sighed as he looked back at the seven hundred strong combined troop of his and Wei Yan's. He had to admit, moving half a troop this size would be tricky. It was then he noticed the river, and a smile appeared on his face.
"Wei Yan, I think I have an idea, even YOU will like."
The masked berserker studied the gold armoured warrior, curiosity on his face.
An hour later :
Ma Chao smiled as he readied himself, his spear and men. Soon, an arrow would fly towards the reeds near the camp, and the attack would commence. He only had to get himself into position and wait. Unfortunately, a small group of four bandits were talking and playing a game of dice. He hissed quietly and positioned himself as close as he could get to his assigned location, his bodyguards moving silently with him.
He turned and nodded to a nearby soldier, who turned and disappeared into the underbrush. Moments later, an arrow sailed through the air and landed near the reeds. A hand came forth from the reeds and retrieved the arrow, vanishing back inside it's domain.
Ma Chao counted slowly. When he got to ten, he signalled his remaining archers to fire. Drawstrings were drawn, and the arrow's were quickly lit. No sooner had the arrows gained a small amount of glow from the fire, they were launched into the sky. Volley after volley of arrows rained onto the camp, arrows embedding themselves within tents or guards. No sooner had the first wave of arrows struck their mark, Ma Chao rose from his hiding place. His spear held aloft and he let a roar escape him.
"SHU, CHARGE!!"
Warriors wearing the green of Shu, rose from the undergrowth and charged into the camp, spears, swords and armour gleaming in the firelight. The bandits, trying to quell the spread of fire, turned and hurridly drew their weapons, to combat the Shu warriors. The bandit leader stood near his tent, and motioned for his men to retreat to the river and escape.
Unfortunately, as the leader apporached one of the river craft, Wei Yan struck, leaping out of the river and killing three of the bandit leaders men in one stroke, his own warriors following suite. Wei Yan stared and pointed his weapon at the bandit leader.
"You... Die... NOW!"
The man drew his weapon, a steel sword, and prepared himself to fight the monster before him. The twin bladed Voulge of Wei Yan, cut the hilt of the bandit's steel sword, and sent the sword flying. The bandit backed away from the Shu warrior approaching him, and backed into Ma Chao. Ma Chao pushed the bandit forward, right into the blade of Wei Yan. The blade bit deep through the flimsy leather armour, and pierced through the man's back, covered in blood.
Wei Yan yanked his weapon from the dead man, and watched as he fell to the ground, into a pool of growing blood. Wei Yan looked at Ma Chao and nodded. The young Shu warrior, returned the gesture, and both of them turned and faced the crowd, weapons raised in the air.
"LEADER! DEAD!"
Ma Chao nodded.
"SURRENDER... OR DIE!!"
The remaining bandits looked at each other, worried looks on their faces, and one by one, dropped their weapons onto the ground. The bandits feel to their knees and placed their hands on their heads, surrendering themselves to Wei Yan and Ma Chao.
The two Shu warriors looked over the camp itself, and even Wei Yan had to admit, it was well positioned.
"This place. good location."
Ma Chao nodded as he entered the tent of the bandit leader and looked around. He saw two semi naked woman, chained to the main tent pole, their backs raw and bleeding from the whip lying on the floor. The warriors smash the locks around their wrists with the butt of his spear, freeing them. The two women fell to the ground, sobbing. Wei Yan entered and studied the two, his eyes narrowed and he tightened his grip on his weapon. Ma Chao noticed this.
"Wei Yan?"
The masked warrior pointed his weapon at the two women.
"Them. Nanman Amazons."
Ma Chao turned and faced the two. It was only when he studied them closely, did he realise Wei Yan was correct. The two before him, were indeed Nanman women, and judging from their physical form, Amazon warriors of the Nanman Queen, Zhu Rong. He sighed and placed his hands on his hips.
"The Nanman. Great. I'll bet Meng Huo and Zhu Rong are gathering their forces even now, to protect against further incursions. Zhuge Liang will be oh so happy about this development."
Wei Yan snorted.
"Zhuge Liang? HAH! Pumpkin Head."
Ma Chao looked at his comrade.
"I take it you don't like Master Liang, much."
Wei Yan stalked into the tent and looked around.
"He no like me. I no like him. Simple."
Ma Chao sighed.
"Anyway, I think it'd be best we take these two with us. Maybe our lord could somehow use this situation to his advantage."
The two women looked at their saviours, one had tears in her eyes. The other had a glowing hatred, burning in her eyes. Ma Chao looked at her.
"Have no fear. We will not harm you."
The Nanman Amazon spat onto the ground before Ma Chao.
"You men, all alike! Treat women as slaves! The Nanman are different! One day, it will be our King who rules these lands, and you and your kind will be no more!"
Wei Yan chuckled.
"Her, I like."
Ma Chao sighed again.
"Figures." He faced the woman "I am called Ma Chao. My friend is known as Wei Yan."
The woman glared at both of them, before speaking.
"I am Zhu Chen, and this is my sister, Zhu Mai. We are the younger sisters of our queen, Zhu Rong."
Wei Yan looked at Ma Chao.
"Very important people. to Nanman. Best to return them. to their kind."
Ma Chao frowned.
"Wei Yan, are orders are to."
Wei Yan snorted and kicked a chest full of stolen gold onto the ground.
"Me no care! They belong with their kind! We keep with us. we no better than him!"
Ma Chao followed Wei Yan's gaze onto the dead bandit leader. He sighed and raised his hand to his head.
"This has not been my day. Fine, we'll give them some food and two of the horses here. We'll escort them as far as we can to the Nanman border, and then return to the village we're supposed to be guarding." He looked at the two women "Will that be alright by you?"
Zhu Chen growled, but her sister placed her hand on Zhu Chen's shoulder. Zhu Chen looked at her, and then faced Ma Chao.
"We shall. accept your terms. for now."
Ma Chao smiled and was about to respond, when a messenger came running into the tent, panting. An officer of Wei Yan and Ma Chao had followed as well. The messenger knelt in front of Ma Chao and Wei Yan.
"My lords! I bring terrible news! The village we were protecting. It has been razed to the ground!"
Ma Chao's eyes went wide.
"WHAT?!?"
The messenger kept his head lowered.
"Our troops, left behind to protect it, were all destroyed. The villagers all killed and the town. It looks like fire ravaged through it, but there's no indication a fire was there. All the huts, even the protecting wall, melted into nothing, no soot nothing."
Wei Yan looked at Ma Chao, and motioned at the two women.
"We have more trouble now, besides them."
Ma Chao nodded, and faced the two officers, Ma Dai and Sun Qian.
"The two of you, have our forces ready for departure now! We ride at full gallop back to the village!"
The two officers nodded and bowed, then left the tent. Wei Yan motioned to the two Nanman.
"What about them?"
Ma Chao looked at them.
"They will have to come with us. Perhaps they can give us some insight as to what happened at the village. If not, they'll have knowledge to pass onto Meng Huo and Zhu Rong."
Wei Yan stretched his arms above his head.
"We leave now?"
Ma Chao nodded as he helped Zhu Chen to her feet.
"Yes. We need to get as much information as possible for our lord." He looked at the woman "I will still keep my word, to escort you to your border, but as I said."
Zhu Chen nodded slowly.
"I understand. At the moment, you Shu, as well as Wu and Wei are all that stands between us and whoever did this. My sister and myself shall accompany you to this village. Afterwards, we leave for our home."
Ma Chao sighed softly.
"Thank you for understanding." He faced Wei Yan "We're going."
Wei Yan paused. He knelt down and picked up a weapon, a rapier and studied it.
"Me know who owns this." He looked at Ma Chao "I'll meet you, at Shu capital. Me have something to do. Something. important."
Ma Chao looked, incredulously at Wei Yan.
"But Wei Yan."
"No buts! Me must do this."
With that said, Wei Yan turned and left the tent. He mounted a horse one of his subordinates had prepared and spoke to Sun Qian.
"You lead my troop. Follow Ma Chao and do as he says."
Sun Qian bowed.
"Of course Lord Wei Yan. We shall follow your orders to the letter."
Wei Yan nodded.
"Good."
The masked warrior jerked the reins of his horse and galloped out of the camp, heading east. His Voulge was strapped to the side of his saddle as was the rapier. As he rode, his thoughts turned to the possible of owner of the weapon he had found.
**Nu Wa. still alive? Can't be. but. me must find out. If she is.**
Wei Yan spurred his horse faster, and disappeared into the night.
******************************************************
Death's Head - Well, I'm sorry about the late update people. My ISP crashed just before Christmas, and the problem was sorted out about a week ago. Thing is, my ISP thought I hadn't paid the bill, when I had and stuffed me around BIG TIME. GRRRRR I HATE MY ISP!! THEY MUST DIE!!!!
*Ahem* Anywayz, I hope you all like this update, if so, please leave a review telling so. If you don't like it, leave a review telling so as well. In any event, I promise the next chapters shall be very. interesting as well as bloody. Why? Heh, heh, heh, you're just gonna have to wait and see, yes? R&R please.