CHAPTER IV
The Revenge of Aoi Kitsune
Lu Bu…a warrior worth a thousand, huh? More of a wreckless jauggernaut to me. He may seem unbeatable to some, but this is where it will stop. We are going to battle with a powerful man named Cao Cao. He is a very notorious, power-hungry guy. But who isn't these days? China has split into kingdoms. As of now, they are Shu, Wu, Wei, Yuan Shao's, and Lu Bu's. Shu under the Liu family, Wu under the Sun family, and Wei under Cao Cao. I know Lu Bu cannot stand againts the fury that is Cao Cao. He is far too blind. This is his weakness…I know just how to take him down. For the past few days I have plotted my
scenario, and it will take Lu Bu down…I can feel it…
The army of Lu Bu feasted upon overthrowing Dong Zhuo. A battle would soon come, however. Blue Fox sat across from Zhang Liao. After the feast, they went to Lu Bu's quarters, where there was Lu Bu, two bodyguards, and the strategist, Chen Gong. Chen Gong wore a small headdress, baggy pants, and a puffy shirt.
"Lord Lu Bu…Cao Cao's forces are approaching Xia Pi. I believe we should not be hasty againts Cao Cao's forces…Cao Cao is a very cunning man."
Blue Fox froze for a minute, Chen Gong could not interfere with his plans.
"Nonsense! Cao Cao is nothing more than a weakling! We must attack head-on!" shouted Lu Bu. Blue Fox was pleased with this.
"Please my lord, we must attack gradually! We must not be hasty! Haste will bring defeat!" replied Chen Gong.
"Fine…" grunted Lu Bu.
Blue Fox narrowed his eyes. But it didn't matter, because he knew exactly how to counter.
Hours later, Blue Fox entered Lu Bu's chamber, kneeling before him.
"My Lord, I have most upsetting news." Said Blue Fox. "Chen Gong plans to betray us. He is in league with Cao Cao. However, we should not reveal this information. But if we do not attack hastily, as you have so masterfully planned, we will be vunerable to an incendiary fire attack!"
"Hah! I knew power was the only path to victory!" he said. "Now leave me, and make sure we are prepared for Cao Cao."
"Yes, my lord." Blue Fox replied, as he left the room. It was all too easy, Blue Fox's plan was falling into place.
The Battle of Xia Pi
Another cold, icy battle. The pre-battle fear built up in the stomachs of the cold, frosted soldiers. Soldiers wished they could be home with their families, or back away from the battle. But they had to face the hard truth, that there was no turning back, and they could only hope for victory.
Blue Fox's plan to take Lu Bu down would be subsided for now, until the time was right.
"Zhang Liao, the east gate is weak, we will take that sector." Said Blue Fox. Zhang Liao nodded in reply.
The battle started, Cao Cao's and Lu Bu's soldiers collided, sounds of blades clashing and cries of dying men filled the air. Blue Fox ran up the steps of the west gate, as Zhang Liao charged out on his horse. Blue Fox, equipped with a bow, pulled five arrows out of his quiver, and shot them randomly into a sea of enemy soldiers. He saw a small pack of men fall. He lowered himself, dodging an arrow, and countered with one of his own, with a direct hit. Zhang Liao slashed through soldier after soldier with his powerful blade of steel. Blue Fox sighted Xiahou Dun.
Xiahou Dun carried a blade called the Kirin Fang, a long, sharp scimitar. He wore chest and leg armor, and was a very good fighter. Blue Fox had too repay him for his ambush party during his previous encounter.
"You're first…" said Blue Fox. He pulled an arrow from his quiver and held it againts the string. He pulled the string back and shot it directly at Xiahou Dun. Before he could react the arrow hit him in his left eye.
"AHHHHHHHHH!" shrieked Xiahou Dun. "This is all I have left of my family! I cannot lose it!" Xiahou Dun pulled his eye out with the arrow, and swallowed it. Blue Fox was surprised, though his mission was done.
Xiahou Dun knocked Zhang Liao off his horse, and Zhang Liao rebounded onto his feet. Xiahou Dun charged at him. Zhang Liao rolled out of the way to parry and slash his back, however Dun lunged forward, dodging. He stood up hastily and did a fast areal slash on Zhang Liao, who blocked the slash with the rod of his pike. Liao fell to the ground, and kicked Xiahou Dun off of him. He jumped back up and slashed down a few enemy soldiers, and backed away. Xiahou Dun went back on the offensive and rapidly slashed at Zhang Liao until he pushed him to the floor. He kicked away Zhang Liao's pike and rendered him defenseless.
Zhang Liao got on his knees. "Do it quickly, you have won." Xiahou Dun sheathed his blade. "Join us, and help build a new kingdom." Zhang Liao defected, and joined Cao Cao's side.
Blue Fox was very pleased with this news. It was time to initiate his plan. He mounted Shadow, and raced to the south-east gate, until he saw a few officers. He gathered them up into a small area.
"What is so great about Lu Bu?" said Blue Fox. "He is nothing more than a blind fool! I say we take him down, force him into defeat!"
"Yeah! What has Lu Bu ever done for us?!" said an officer.
More and more officer defected. His plan was succeeding, now he had to get Lu Bu into more open areas. He had to infuriate him to the point of blindness. And he knew just how.
Blue Fox rode back into the gates, and captured Diao Chan. He did not harm her, however, but he sent a messenger to Lu Bu, telling him she was killed.
"WHAT?! DIAO CHAN IS DEAD?!" roared Lu Bu. "CAO CAO! THAT IS IT! YOU WILL DIE!"
Lu Bu slashed down several men, exploding in fury. Blue Fox ran up the steps of the gate, and encountered Chen Gong.
"You are very cunning as well Blue Fox. There is no more I can do now, Lu Bu will fall, there is no changing that. Consider your revenge complete." It was with these words Chen Gong defected. Lu Bu was practically alone. The odds were stacked againts him, for it was just him and his men. However, Blue Fox did not agree with Chen Gong. It was not over yet…there was something left…
Blue Fox was escorted to Cao Cao.
"I hope you're happy, I just won your battle." Said Blue Fox.
"Actually, I am quite pleased. However, you're allegiance is questionable…" replied Cao Cao.
"Just did what I had to, Cao Cao. I suggest you have all your men bring him down, capture him, and have him executed."
Cao Cao ordered five Wei generals to attack Lu Bu…five againts one, you'd think Lu Bu would fall pretty quick, huh? Guess again. He held all five of them for atleast fifteen or twenty minutes. I didn't step in, however, I thought I'd take down what was left of his forces, and have Cao Cao's men risk their lives. Don't get me wrong, though. I was not afraid, I just thought I'd have a little fun is all. But they did capture him. Once again, I had won…
Cao Cao ordered three soldiers to execute Lu Bu, while the others ate. They left the room and walked towards the building Lu Bu was in. An arrow hit one of them. The remaining two jumped and looked around. An arrow struck down another soldier, and one remained. He closed his eyes, and he was, too, brought down. Blue Fox landed on the floor stealthfully, holding his bow. He walked into the building Lu Bu was being held at.
Lu Bu's arms were chained together behind his back, as were his upper arms and legs. He was infuriated when he saw the true traitor before him. He did not expect such a fool to betray him, much less overthrow him.
Blue Fox pulled an arrow back in his bow. The arrowhead had a dark, chilled aura around it, he pointed the bow to Lu Bu's head. The arrowhead was shaking, ready to spill blood across the floor.
Blue Fox smirked.
"Welcome to the Shadow" he said, and the arrow left the bow…