Haha, I really hated this old version of this chapter. So I'm happy I'm re writing it X3. Enjoy?

Disclaimer: Dynasty Warriors KOEI not me otay?

Chapter 7: Strange Encounters

Qing Wan ran fast, she was unfamilar with the roads of ChengAn but she knew she was in mortal danger and to get away from that Shu general was the most important thing on her mind. "He must of seen me in battle before or something." She wondered as she dashed through the lively streets of the city. Arriving at a fork, she noticed that the only way she could go was right, saying that left had two Shu soldiers patrolling the street and behind her was a group of angry peasents and a general. Noticing a wall as she ran down the right alley, she jumped over it to be faced with another wall. "A small gap between two walls, how convienent." She rolled her eyes and hid under the mats that were lying there.

"Where did the girl go?" the peasents asked as they reached the fork, "We have to find her for Lord Zhao Yun!" cheers were followed, Qing Wan looked in disgust on how they could be happy they were chasing a girl. Zhao Yun approached the crowd smiling.

"It's okay, I think I saw the wrong person." He said, turning over to the right and winking. "You can all go home now." He patted a few of the mens shoulders, "Thank you though." The people grumbled and whined as they went their separate ways back. Zhao Yun walked over to the right wall and jumped over himself. Qing Wan stepped back into the wall, afraid of what was going to happen.

"What do you want?" Qing Wan stuttered, cursing herself for choosing a hiding area with two walls and no more running space.

"It's you." The man said, his hand touching her face. Scared and shocked, Qing Wan lifted up her leg and kicked him where she wasn't supposed to. Zhao Yun fell on to the wall in pain, tears threatning to spill. Qing Wan chewed on her lip and apologized before climbing over the wall and leaving him there. She continued to walk, avoiding all the eyes she got. Arriving at a pond, Qing Wan noticed the current state she was in. Afterall she was still dirty from the soccer game incident this morning, a red gash could still be seen across her face and you didn't even have to mention her hair. Dipping her hands in to the cool water, she began to splash her face for a few minutes.

"Maybe, I should get some new clothes." She wondered, she didn't bring another pair of clothes from home. Only a pair of pajamas and what not. She began to wander around town, counting the money she had. "Inn expenses, food expenses, clothing and necessities expenses. I barley have enough for one week." She sighed, "I'll have to find a job?" she looked around wondering what she could do. "Eh I have a week to plan it out." She walked into the nearest clothing boutique and picked out a green and white outfit made out of silk, she knew it costed a lot. But since it was going to be her only dress, she had to buy it as nice as it could be. Afterwards, she stopped by the comb stand, the perfume stand and the make up stand to grab some things she'd need. The sun was beginning to set as Qing Wan heard her stomach begin to growl, stopping at the nearest resturant. She walked into a lively area, with scholars and peasents all together feasting.

"Welcome to Dong Wu Yuen." The owner, a plump lady smiled. She led Qing Wan to her seat and introduced the main meals of the day. Qing Wan counted how much she could pay and ordered the cheapest but still filling thing on the menu. As she waited for her food, Qing Wan couldn't agree that the atmosphere here was larger than in Wu. People would still dine happily, but perhaps it was how this resturant was decorated that it brought a different feeling. Qing Wan ate slowly, savouring the meal for she knew starting tomorrow she'd have to stick to eating bread.

"Can I have the bill please?" Qing Wan asked the lady who looked at her surpisingly.

"It's already been paid, by that man over there." Qing Wan turned around to see an eldelry man taking a sip of wine, confused. Qing Wan took the exact amount from her money pocket and walked over, placing it on the table.

"I think you've recongized the wrong person, I don't know you." She said to him, "So I don't think you should be paying for my meals."

"Don't kid with your uncle now Hua Yi." The elderly man chuckled, pulling her to sit beside him. Qing Wan stood up again. "Come on Hua Yi, you've finally returned! Come take a seat with your uncle!"

"Uncle? I have no uncles." Qing Wan replied, "And I'm not this Hua Yi you speak of!"

"Don't kid with me now." His voice turned serious, "Do you know how worried your brother and ZiLong has been for the past 4 years? But it doesn't matter." He smiled, "You've returned, that's all that matters."

"Listen, I'm not Hua Yi or whoever. I don't know General Zhao Yun. I don't even live in ChengAn. I'm a ronin okay? I'VE NEVER BEEN HERE." She shotued, all eyes starring at her. "Thank you for the good thought, but I don't need to be paid for." She said angirly, slamming the money on to the table and walking out. It was dark outside already, and as she was walking to find a holtel she accidentally bumped into a tall figure. "I'm sorry." She apologized to look into the eyes of Zhao Yun. He looked horrible and smelled like wine. Zhao Yun dropped his wine bottle onto the ground and grabbed on to Qing Wan's arms, scaring her stiff.

"Have you really forgotten me? Hua Yi?" he spoke, his eyes blurring at the image of the woman he loved.

"I don't get what you're saying." Qing Wan broke free from his grip and pushed him away, "I'm not Hua Yi, this is my FIRST time in Cheng An! YOU HEAR THAT?" she yelled before running in the other direction.

"Did you forget about me?" Zhao Yun whispered, struggling the rest of the way back home.

I hope that makes sense Xx. The next chapter I hated a lot too. So I'll be happy to re-write that. D

Reika 03/20/05