Yay! I have chapter 2! Sorry, I know it's written badly, but well, must I repeat it? Dynasty Warriors 5 eats every day. By the way, what is Ah Dou anyway? Is it Liu Shan's style name or something? I heard Zhao Yun call him that in DW 5.

Summary: Ma Chao said that he would always love Xing Cai no matter what, but when Xing Cai marries Liu Shan their love is put to the test. However, Ma Chao is not ready to give up and fights to be with her even to the very end. Ma Chao x Xing Cai

My Heart Is Yours

Chapter two: Lointan; Don't Leave Me

Ma Chao woke up the next day and saw a letter by his bedside. He was surprised as he rarely got any letters. When he picked it up and read it, he was even more shocked. It was from Xing Cai.

It said:

Dear Ma Chao,

I don't know how to put this. I know that you love me dearly and I too have feelings for you, but I am to be married only a few weeks from now to the son of our lord. It was not my choice and even though I strongly want to object, you know that I firmly believe, duty above all else. I don't know how this can be for the good of Shu, but I must go through this. I am going to be in the palace for the next days, getting to know the young lord. I really wanted to be with you, Ma Chao, but alas, fate is against us. I truly loved you Ma Chao, but this arranged marriage must go through for the sake of my father and our lord's own flesh and blood. You give me courage, Ma Chao, so can you give me the strength? I love you Ma Chao and I am so sorry, but this is my duty and I must fulfill it. I'm sorry. You need not go to the ceremony as I cannot bear to see you in pain. I cannot bear to see the joy I have lost.

-Xing Cai

Ma Chao's chest was enveloped in extreme pain. And all the shock within him was overcome by grief which was overcome by anger. Ma Chao ripped the letter to shreds and threw it on the floor. He then began to tear his room down, smashing chairs and breaking everything he could see. He smashed the windows and clawed his bed. The fierce animosity grew to dangerous heights.

He cried out in utter agony.

The following days were terrible; Ma Chao would refuse to come out of his room. He would sulk all day, giving no heed to anything else, but his problem. There was a bitter feeling inside of him that made him feel utter hatred for the entire world. The other generals grew concerned about his behavior, but he was dangerous whenever he was angered and this time it seemed like he was going to be really furious. In the end, they were able to convince Zhao Yun into talking to Ma Chao.

"Master Ma Chao will be okay, you will see when this is over." Zhao Yun told the other generals as he walked towards Ma Chao's room, "Even if he is angry he will listen to reason."

As he entered the room, Zhao Yun saw a great mess. Everything lay broken on the floor. Ma Chao was in one corner of the room, his head was hung.

"I just came to check on you, Master Ma Chao." Zhao Yun explained, walking over the mess on the floor, "I hope I am not disturbing you."

But as he neared Ma Chao, the latter did not retaliate in fury nor did he say anything.

Zhao Yun bent down. "What's the matter?"

"Nothing, there's nothing wrong Zhao Yun."

"Please tell me, Master Ma Chao, I know that something is wrong and I want to help you."

"I said there's nothing wrong!" Ma Chao screamed, standing up, "And I don't need you help! I didn't ask you to help me! Go away!"

"But I know that you are troubled!" Zhao Yun protested, standing up, "You do not engage in anything anymore! You just sulk in your room all day long. This must be something wrong with you, because I know that whenever you have problems, you react! You always strike back at those who have caused you pain, but now you just sulk here all day."

"Zhao Yun, what can I do then if it is my own lord who had caused me pain?" Ma Chao asked.

"Ah Dou has done this to you? Why what has he done?"

"Do you know Xing Cai , the daughter of Zhang Fei? She is getting married to him."

"And you love her am I right?" Zhao Yun confirmed, "I always see you with her. I only assumed you liked her, but now you sulk because she is going to marry our lord? Why don't you tell her that you love her? How can you let her go through with this if you know she loves you as well? If she is not happy, then surely even our lord will not be. I am with you on this one

Ma Chao pushed Zhao Yun aside, "I need to go outside."

"Master Ma Chao, please don't just runaway from this problem."

Meanwhile, Xing Cai and Liu Shan were eating dinner together.

"You seem to be troubled, Xing Cai." Liu Shan said, looking at her. She shook her head, "No, I am fine. I'm just not that hungry."

The ruler cleared his throat. "It's been sometime since we talked." he said, "The last time was when Guan Ping was still alive. When we all grew up together, I really liked you Xing Cai, but I know that you don't like me. I was never strong enough to protect you…"

"Don't say that, my lord." Xing Cai said, "I'm sure that if you strive to be strong, one day you could surpass your own father."

Liu Shan smiled at her, "tHank you, Xing Cai."

The days flew by and it was already the eve before the wedding.

People were getting ready for the ceremony, preparing so many things. Xing Cai had been rather withdrawn, always keeping to herself. She hadn't heard of Ma Chao and she began to lose hope of ever seeing him again. She thought he had fled from Shu or something.

It was a cold night and Xing Cai was on the balcony, staring up at the starry sky. She sighed heavily.

"Xing Cai?"

She refused to look who it fearing it was Liu Shan or someone.

Even if there was bitterness in her heart, she could not be hateful towards Liu Shan; after all, they had been friends since childhood.

"Xing Cai?"

But when she heard her name once more, she could tell that it was the one she had been waiting for.

"Ma Chao, is that you?" she asked, turning around. She didn't see anyone, but the voice called out once more.

"I'm down here, Xing Cai!" Ma Chao yelled, "Look over your balcony!"

Xing Cai rushed to peer at him. "You finally came…"

Sure enough, Ma Chao was under her balcony. He was alone without anything lest the guards catch him and think he was an enemy spy. But he could explain and get out. He knew he was risking a lot. Any moment, Liu Shan could hear, but it didn't matter to Ma Chao. It seemed as if nothing did anymore.

He couldn't bear to look her in the eye. "You must forgive me for the injustice I caused you, Xing Cai, but I was beside my self with anger, but someone opened my eyes and I realized it."

"What have you realized?"

"I love you, Xing Cai and nothing can change that!"

"I know, Ma Chao, so then tell me why you are here."

"Of course, Xing Cai, I came to dissuade you from getting married!"

She looked pained as she said those words. Then she drew back from the balcony away from his sight.

"How could you say that to me, Ma Chao?" Xing Cai asked as she began to cry. He was shocked. "Don't you understand, Ma Chao?" she asked, "I do love you, but to turn down the wedding is to dishonor my family. Would I dare let my father and my entire family down? It is my duty and even if I love you more than the stars in the sky, Ma Chao, I can't do what you ask of me…"

Shock and distraught registered on his face, "Xing Cai, no…" he called, "Don't do this!"

But she made no reply. Ma Chao turned around, his heart heavy with sorrow and disappointment. He was devoid of hope.

How was that? I know Xing Cai is acting like a bitch, but anyway, the wedding takes place in chapter three. What do you think so far anyway of the fanfic? I know that this pairing is whacked, but I like it so much. When I was playing Ma Chao's Musou Mode and I saw the movie before the battle of Bai Di castle wherein Liu Shan tried to persuade Xing Cai not to go to battle. I actually thought that she like Ma Chao cause I was wondering what that movie had to do with him anyway. I guess they showed that cut scene because Ma Chao was there on the horse. I don't care. I still like this pairing.