Eek, this chapter is really long. I'll try to shorten it a bit. Xx.

Disclaimer: Dynasty Warriors belongs to KOEI!

Chapter 10: Flower Dragon Mountain

With the help of Jiang Wei, Qing Wan climbed onto the back of the horse as they began their journey back to the Jiang mansion. Qing Wan enjoyed the scenery of the city, especially with no one daring to come up and look at her as if she was a circus show. The Jiang mansion was located near the back of town, where most of the bigger homes were. As the two walked through the front gate doors, Qing Wan could sense a feeling of loneliness in here. Jiang Wei led the maiden to the living room where maids brought out snacks and tea for the two. "Feel free to any of these dishes." Jiang Wei smiled. Qing Wan bowed slightly and took a bite of the teacake.

"Do you, live here by yourself?" she asked the man, seeing the house wasn't really decorated and many of the chairs were dusty. Jiang Wei nodded and took a sip of tea. "Really?"

"My sisters and I were the only ones who lived here, my mother had passed away giving birth to my sister. My father…passed away shortly after."

"I'm sorry." Qing Wan blushed red; "I must be upsetting you with my stupid questions."

"It's alright." Jiang Wei chuckled, "Thank you."

"For what? You laugh at me speaking of your deceased family?" she paused and covered her mouth, "I'm so sorry." She repeated. Jiang Wei laughed even harder.

"Thank you for making me knows what it feels like to have someone here again." Qing Wan stared at him blankly while the gentle man took another sip of tea. "Come with me." He rose from his seat and walked to the hallways. Following quickly, Qing Wan couldn't notice the beautiful courtyard they passed by. It was something that even in Wu you couldn't see. "These are beautiful." She whispered.

"Aren't they?" Jiang Wei stopped at the blossom tree that stood high above them, "My sister and I used to plant these, but these past four years. It's only been me." Qing Wan couldn't bear to look him in the eye while he touched the pedals of the flower gently. "Lady Jin, would you like to accompany me somewhere?"

Qing Wan looked at the man but nodded, after all she was a guest. Jiang Wei made small preparations as the two of them left through the backgate of the city where you could see a large mountain. "Be careful now." He warned her as the two started to climb up the rocky path up. As they arrived, the beauty of this mountain aroused Qing Wan. Just like the courtyard, this area was filled with green grass and blooming flowers. To the right of the mountain laid a little hut, but you could tell it wasn't put in use with the amount of dust and cobwebs on the window.

"What is this place?" She asked her tour guide.

"This place is named, Flower Dragon Mountain."

"Flower Dragon Mountain." She repeated, not being able to understand the delicacy of the name. "Why is it named this?"

"After my sister and Zhao Yun of course. This mountain was a memorial from Lord Liu Bei for when she passed away."

"I still don't understand."

"My sisters name is Jiang Ling Hua Yi. She liked being called Hua Yi, after my mother. That's where you get the word Flower from, (Hua)."

"And Zhao Yun Zi Long. Long for dragon."

"Correct." He smiled. "You see Lady Jin, my sister and I had first entered the Kingdom 6 years ago."

(Flashback!)

"I would like to welcome, General Jiang Wei to the Kingdom of Shu. Let our victorious battles continue." Lord Liu Bei raised his glass at the welcoming of the new tactician. "Especially a man that was introduced to us by Master Zhuge Liang."

"Thank you Lord." Jiang Wei smiled, drinking the wine that was presented to him. "I want to thank everyone here, for giving me this great chance." The generals all cheered and began their normal dining feast. Laughter, music, dancers filled the area as a big party was beginning. Jiang Wei and his little sister Hua Yi sat beside one another, answering questions given to them by their newfound friends.

"Have I not introduced myself?" a tall broad shouldered man suddenly walked over, Jiang Wei and him exchanged hugs. "How's it going BoBo?"

"Bobo?" the young girl that hid her smile behind her fan giggled. "You've never told me about that." She placed it down, her smile striking the mans heart.

"Ahem." Jiang Wei scoffed, punching his friend in the arm. "This is my sister, Ling Hua Yi. Zizi, I don't think you've ever met her."

"It's a pleasure to meet you." Hua Yi got up and bowed to the handsome man.

"Well uh, of course. It's uh…" Zhao Yun replied lowering his head even lower.

(End Flashback!)

"I still remember." Jiang Wei let out a sly smile; "My sister and Zhao Yun hit it off really quick. They both shared the same feelings towards one another, and sooner or later. The Zhao family had asked for her hand in marriage!"

"That was four years ago?"

"Yeah, but Zhao Yun still hasn't waken up from his nightmare."

(Flashback)

"I'm soo excited!" Hua Yi's childhood friend squealed running around the living room with the presents. "You're getting married!"

"Excuse me." Hua Yi placed her hand on her hip, "Who's getting married? Me or you?"

"Hua Yi!" her friend shouted, "I moved here just for you! I have the right to be happy."

"Of course you did." Hua Yi rolled her eyes, "You moved here for my brother." Quickly the young maidens face turned red.

"Stop lying! I just treat your brother like my older brother! That's all."

"Well, my brothers always looking you know." Hua Yi winked to hear a loud cough from behind. "Brother!"

"Lord Jiang!"

"Hello Jia Ling." Jiang Wei smiled at the red girl.

"I'm going to go now! Bye!"

"How long have you been eavesdropping?" Hua Yi snarled.

"Ever since Jia Ling said 'I'm so excited'."

"You're such a bad person!"

"What?"

"You know Jia Ling likes you! Why don't you try going out with her?"

"She's not my type."

"And you think that girl who left is? She's not coming back."

"I don't want to get into this argument with you again Hua Yi." Jiang Wei said coldly.

"What's happening?" Zhao Yun appeared from the steps, to hear the arguments.

"HE'S STILL THINKING ABOUT HER. That stupid woman broke your heart an-" smack. Jiang Wei stood there with his hand stinging from the impact with her face.

"Hua Yi." Zhao Yun said surprised that Jiang Wei would ever hit her.

"I HATE YOU." Hua Yi screamed, her eyes tearing up as she ran from the two.

(End Flashback)

"Her?"

"She was my old girlfriend." Jiang Wei smiled looking at the clouds, "We both moved away from one another, and I guess I'm still waiting for her." Qing Wan knew what it felt like to be waiting for someone, she related to Jiang Wei's pain. "But, when Hua Yi ran off. We couldn't find her until her friend told us to search this mountain and that's when it happened…"

(Flashback AGAIN!)

As the three ran up the mountain path they heard a loud commotion from the top. As if people were fighting. Worried, the three tried to hurry as the sight of two women fighting greeted them. One they recognized as Hua Yi, but the other they weren't sure. "Hua Yi!" they shouted as the two fighters turned around. Hua Yi quickly knocked the veil of the other attacker.

"I know you!" Hua Yi shouted, "You're from Wu!"

"What?" The attacker cried, "I'm Hua Yi!" The three bystanders were confused at these two.

"How could you be me?" Hua Yi shouted, "You don't even look like me."

"You used your demon powers!" The attacker lunged at Hua Yi when Zhao Yun tackled her down. "Zi Long!" She screamed, "It's me!"

"What are you saying?" Zhao Yun snorted, "How could you be Hua Yi."

"Kill her already." Hua Yi snapped, "Or I'll do it!" The three looked at Hua Yi, surprised that she'd want to kill someone without bringing them to justice first.

"If I have to die, by my own loved ones hand." The attacker said silently, she handed Zhao Yun the sword. "Then kill me." Zhao Yun held the sword with his hand as his hand shook he was confused. Normal people wouldn't say that, but Hua Yi didn't look like the attacker either. Hua Yi angrily shoved Zhao Yun and lunged the sword at her arm.

"Hua Yi!" Jiang Wei shouted he felt there was something different about this woman. Hua Yi turned around and grinned, as she pulled the attacker by the hair and shoved her off the cliff. "You're not Hua Yi…" Jiang Wei fell back as the woman started laughing hysterically. Zhao Yun backed up from her as a gush of smoke covered the mountain. As the suns cleared up again, Hua Yi was no longer there. Instead it was the original attacker who stood there.

"Of course I'm not. STUPID." The girl squealed, "Ooh getting rid of that Shu soldier was so joyous."

"HUA YI." Zhao Yun suddenly screamed, noticing what has happened.

"That…that's impossible." Jiang Wei panicked as he began to cry. "HUA YI." He ran to the edge of the cliff where a river was flowing.

"You monster…" Zhao Yun snarled, picking up the sword that the real Hua Yi had given him. "I'll kill you."

"ZILONG." Jiang Wei warned of him to not kill her, but it was too late. The sword pierced through her heart as the woman fell onto her knees. Her face with no emotions or regret. The wind blew silently as the three sat there without saying a word. Tears all rolled down their faces, knowing that someone they loved and cared for. Was gone.

(End Flashback)

Jiang Wei continued to look at the clouds and smiled silently to himself while Qing Wan wiped the liquid that were coming out of her eyes. She was touched by his story, yet there were many parts she couldn't understand. What did they mean by Wu? She never heard any stories of any of their female generals going to fight. In fact, there are barely 100 women in the force. How could they fight?

"Why don't we head back?" Jiang Wei suddenly said, "The sun is going to set soon."

"Eh."

"Why don't you stay as a guest at my home tonight." He smiled, "It's cheaper than going to an inn." Qing agreed to his generous offer and the two began walking down the mountain to return to the Jiang mansion. They had small talks about politics and life as they walked, Jiang Wei explained about the big festival happening next week to celebrate their Lords birthday. As they approached the front gates, a sound of a crash caused them to turn around.

"Lord Zhao?" Qing Wan said as she saw the drunken Tiger General fall into a puddle. She quickly ran up to him, slapping him gently on the face.

"Just leave him there." Jiang Wei said, still angry about the other day.

"But."

"If he wants to drown his sorrow this way, let him." Qing Wan obeyed and followed the man back into the Jiang mansion. But as they were going their separate ways, Jiang Wei stopped her. "Lady Jin."

"Yes?"

"Do you think, you could help heal ZiLong?"

"Excuse me?"

End Chapter 10

Wow, this is longer than the last one I think…./swt.
Ooops:X

Reika 03/20/05