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Chapter6: A Battle and Celebration
(Five Days Later, the Battle Against Shu)
At morning everyone quickly washed up and ate, our strategy was by Lu Xun this time. Xiao was worried that well be doing an ambush by an Advance Strategist! Xiao thought Zhou Yu's strategy would've been much better and safer, Xun didn't mind since it was true.
Hours later when the time has come, everybody grabbed their weapons, Niang chose a pike, (She's that good with pikes) her pike was called 'The Tiger's Claw' and she wore a bow and a loaded quiver around her neck. I chose my favorite sword, 'A Single Lotus' it was a light and deadly sword, and I too wore a filled quiver and bow around my neck. Lin walked to Niang holding something that looked like…daggers! "Niang?" said Lin. "Yes?" Niang answered. "Take this with you," said Lin handing Niang a dirk, "bring it for safety, as for me, well, I decided to take the tanto (It's kinda' like a dagger, so is the dirk). Is it okay with you?" Niang nodded. Lin nodded back.
"Okay prepare for battle, People!" Sun Ce said dramatically and impatiently. So the soldiers obeyed his orders.
"Okay people we head to battle now! The private campaign of Shu is half a mile to south!" said Ce. So everyone in the Wu army ran and charged, they ran because someone in Shu ought to see them and then charge back at them, and it did work.
"Uh… hey Zhao Yun?" asked Jiang Wei to Zhao Yun on the watch tower. "Yes? What is it?" Zhao Yun replied. "I think we have some intruders," said Jiang. "What!" said Zhao Yun, "this camp area is suppose to be top secret of Shu!" "Well, Zhao Yun, perhaps we have a traitor?" "Hmm… Perhaps you're right." "Huh! I'm ALWAYS right!" "Uh, yeah okay anyways, I want a few troops to find anyone suspicious and prepare for battle!" "Okay, Zhao Yun, no need to yell, I'm on it."
Soon it was not long for battle. Lin and Niang went together (so did Lee since he's Niang's bodyguard) into battle, they fought, but in a small distance apart from each other.
It was not long until Wu opened the gates to the Shu campaign. Everyone near that area entered; actually everyone was around or near that area so they all went inside. The Yi sisters fought with all their might, they fought very, very well though it was just their first battle.
By every passing minute, more and more generals of Shu came. Zhao Yun approached the area near Niang, Lee, and Lin. Zhao Yun chose to duel Lee. Lee accepted. The crowd backed up a bit for the warriors to duel.
Lee was a skilled fighter and did manage to slash a cut on Zhao Yun's chest. Since Zhao Yun's chest was slashed, his armor broke and fell. Zhao Yun then accidentally paused for a second or two from the pain caused in his chest. 'Here's my chance to stab him!' thought Lee. As he was aiming for Zhao Yun's chest to be stabbed by him with his blade, Ma Chao suddenly appeared behind Lee. "WATCH OUT!" warned Niang to Lee as loud as she could. But it was too late. Ma Chao stabbed Lee with his spear right in the chest, near the heart. "NO!" shrieked Niang. Niang quickly then grabbed her bow across her neck and an arrow, she shot it at Ma Chao but with the dragon armor he wore the arrow took no effect.
Ma Chao grinned to him-self and said, "Is that the best you can do, Little Girl?" That only made Niang angrier! "No one calls me 'Little Girl' unless I care for them!" she shouted bursting out tears. Niang quickly grabbed two arrows and shot them at once. One of the two arrows aimed for Ma Chao, but he dodged it. "Hah! You missed!" Ma Chao teased. "I wasn't aimin' for ya'!" she yelled, "Look again!" Ma Chao then turned around and then saw that the other arrow was shot at Zhao Yun in the arm. 'No!' thought Ma Chao. "RETREIT!" yelled Ma Chao to the Shu soldiers. The soldiers of Shu did as they were commanded.
Niang was relieved that they left. She ran to where Lee was; he was laying on the ground bleeding. She bent down next to him and held his head in her arms.
"N-Niang," Lee whispered. Niang gasped and began sobbing. "Please do not cry, it doesn't suit you," he said putting his hand on her cheek wiping her tears away with his thumb. "Please don't go," she whispered to Lee. "Forgive me, My Love," whispered Lee, his hand that was on her dropped. Niang was shocked in sorrow. She cried holding him.
"Mei Mei," said Lin walking towards Niang. "Oh Lin!" Niang said, "Lee… he's left us!" "What!" said Lin being surprised. "We must go, Mei Mei. Before the Shu army comes back with more soldiers. Forgive me but leave the body here and praise for him quickly." "Okay." So they quickly prayed for Lee and left with other Wu soldiers.
(Three Days Later Back at the Wu Kingdom…)
"Lin, will your sister be okay?" asked Lu Xun to Lin in her room. "I do not know but I hope she will. If she keeps this up, her stress will cause her to be in major illness."
"Oh man! I wish there was something I can do!" said Lin. "Hmm…" Lu Xun thought, "Perhaps there is, Lin." "What! You mean there's still chance, Xun! You better not be joking me!" "Do not worry, Lin." Lin took in a deep breath, "So you got a plan or something?" "Hmm… well, kinda'." "Then tell me!" yelled Lin impatiently.
"Fine, here's the plan, why don't celebrate tonight?" "Huh! She'll probably think we're going to celebrate about Lee's death!" shouted Lin at Xun's face. "No! I'll convince Sun Jian of the party and why. We'll just need reason for it besides to make your Mei Mei happy." "Well if we do find a reason, what good will it do. I mean HOW will it work?" asked Lin. "Simple. Well Lee once told me that dancing makes Niang happy. Besides, learning the dance steps will keep her mind off Lee for a while don't you think? So I suggest all the female generals and OFFICERS to dance for us tonight," explained Lu Xun. Lin's mouth dropped open wide, "No! I'm not going to dance in front of everyone!" Lu Xun released a chuckle, "Don't worry, I'm sure you'll look even cuter in a dancing gown." Lin blushed, 'Cuter,' she thought.
"Come with me to Sun Jian's room and we'll explain it to him," said Lu Xun getting up. "Do I have to dance?" whined Lin. "If you want Niang to regain her happiness again, I suggest yes." Lin took in a deep breath, "Fine let's go." So they left Lin's room and into Sun Jian's room.
When they were in Sun Jian's room they told him about Lu Xun's scheme. "Good idea. The reason will be for having such great warriors," said Sun Jian. "Zhou Yu," asked the Wu Lord. "Yes?" "Do you've any gowns or dance steps for the dancers?" "Uhh…" "I do!" shouted Xiao Qiao popping out behind Zhou Yu's back, "I mean I have the gowns but not the steps." "Good. I already made the dance steps." "Hey how many dancers do we need?" asked Xiao. "Um… let's see, there are Sun Shang Xiang, you, Da, Niang, and Lin. That makes five." said Lu Xun. "Aww!" said Xiao. "What's wrong," asked Xun. "I only have four gowns!" said Xiao. "Oh well, then Lin will play the instruments for each dances then." Lin gasped in relieved, "Really!" she gladly asked. "But Lin still needs to wear something sassy," said Lu Xun, "I'll that up to you, Xiao," Xun said giving her a wink. "Okay!" said Xiao, "Zhou Yu, come with me to witness the outfit to choose for Lin!" said Xiao pulling Zhou Yu's arm. "Alright," replied Zhou Yu with a smile on his face. 'Damn him!' thought Lin.
As soon as the little chat was over everyone left. Lu Xun ran to Lin and said, "Hey, Lin?" "What?" she said in an annoyed tone of voice. "Do you even know how to play a musical instrument?" he asked. Lin looked at him with a dumb face, "You told the lord my role in the dance were playing instruments though you have no idea if I can play or not!" "Uh…that's why I asked," replied Lu Xun with a funny look. "Yes I can play instruments, but only a flute and those Chinese string violins (Like the ones on The Twelve Girls Band!). But," Lin began blushing, "how do you know I'll look good in a 'sassy' outfit, I mean you said that I'd look 'cuter'." "Well, Lin, I already like the way you look," Lin stopped walking and blushed, and so did Xun, "and I'm not sure that you will look good, but I bet you you'll look cuter," he finished.
Lin's head was tilted down, she smiled; her hair hid her expression so Lu Xun couldn't see her face. Lu Xun walked to her and putted his hand under her chin and lifted her head up so he can see her face. "What's wrong?" he said. "Thank you," Lin answered. She grabbed his hand under her chin and laid it down on her chest and putted both her hands on his. "C'mon, we've got to go now. Let's go find Xiao and Zhou Yu if they found a dress for you yet," said Lu Xun. Lin did a sigh, 'Oh boy,' she thought.
"Xiao," asked Zhou Yu. "What?" "Don't you think that outfit is… well… a bit too showy?" said Zhou Yu. "Wha! Are you saying I have horrible judgment!" said Xiao. "Well, no… okay maybe a little but…" Xiao started crying.
As Xiao cried, Lu Xun and Lin came in. "Xiao, had you found an outfit yet?" asked Lu Xun. "I sniffle Will this do?" she said holding up the dress sobbing. 'Man, she cries and sobs tearlessly,' thought Zhou Yu. Lu Xun gave a good stare at the dress and finally said, "Perfect! Good work, Xiao." Zhou Yu and Lin's mouth opened wide. "Yay! See, Zhou Yu why can't you be like him," Xiao said teasing. 'Maybe because I don't want to,' thought Zhou Yu. "B-b-but, it's too showy!" complained Lin. "So," said Lu Xun and Xiao. Lin moaned and left, Zhou Yu sighed and left with Lin but went separate directions.
"I think she does have a point, Lu Xun," said Xiao Qiao to Lu Xun. "Huh, well she ain't gettin' out of it that I can say," said Lu Xun sarcastically. Xiao giggled.
(At Morning, When Lin Practices her Flute)
Lin was outside sitting on a bench practicing playing the songs on her flute. 'Aw man, this is such a difficult melody to play. Hmm…maybe I should switch to a harp. Nah, flutes' are my family's traditional instrument; all the female had to learn how to play it while the male learned how to ring dongs and beat on drums,' she thought.
As Zhou Yu was walking by, he saw Lin practice and practice. "Excuse me, Lady Qao, but do you need any help?" asked Zhou Yu walking towards her. "Perhaps, why?" asked Lin. "Uh, because the first note is an Eb (E flat for all those who can't read notes. No offense though!) and you're playing a D," said Zhou Yu. "Oh. Oops," said Lin, "Um… you play a flute too, right?" "Yes I do," he replied politely. "Can you help me?" she asked. "Sure, just let me go back inside and get my instrument," said Zhou Yu. "Okay," said Lin.
After Zhou Yu came back outside from back inside, he taught her the beat and pace of the melody. They kept on practicing until Lin got it right with no errors. "Good job, Lady Qao," complimented Zhou Yu. "Thank you so much, Lord Zhou Yu. Tell me, have you played this song before? You've seemed like you played it a lot." "Well I've played it as a lullaby for Xiao when we were young and seems that I still do it for her sometimes," Zhou Yu answered. "Okay I see," said Lin and thought, 'Oh, how sweet.'
"Lady Qao!" yelled Da Qiao, "You ought to get ready! The sun's setting already!" Da ran into Zhou Yu and Lin. As soon as Da was next to Zhou Yu and Lin from running, she said, "Besides, we need you to judge how we dance for the rehearsal." Lin nodded and followed Da inside the Kingdom; as Lin left though, she waved a buh-bye to Zhou Yu. He waved back and then left to go see Sun Ce to se what he's up to.
"Okay we're all, Da," said Xiao. "Good, now let's get dressed. And, Xiao, please give Lady Qao her dress," said Da. "Sure," replied Xiao. So Xiao walked towards Lin and handed her, her dress. "Okay meet back here as soon as we're done dressing," said Sun Xiang. All the girls obeyed the orders and went to their rooms to get dressed.
After they got dressed, they went back to the rehearsal place. Soon the girls heard a voice, it said, "Da! Xiao!" it was just only Lin. "Yes?" asked Da. "What?" asked Xiao. "Are you two sure this is a dress?" asked Lin walking towards the girls so they can see. "Oh my gosh!" yelled Xiao, "You look hecka' good, girl!" "Yeah, Lin, maybe you might even look 'sexy' to the guys," teased Sun Shang Xiang. But as soon as Lady Sun said, 'sexy', Lin had a scared look on her face. And when I mean scary, I also meant funny.
"Turn around," said Da, "so we can see your back." Lin did as she was told. Her dress was red; the top like a vest, and it was like a traditional dress, the collar on the dress made Lin look astonishing to stare at, on the side of dress was an opening where her leg showed, and for a touch, there was a flower shaped comb in Lin's hair.
"Don't worry you look perfect, Miss Qao," complimented Da, "Now lets get into our dance positions girls." And they did. As soon as Xiao was in her position, she told Lin, "Okay now, tell us if you see an error." Lin nodded.
In a while the girls started to dance elegantly with grace. "Very good!" said Lin after they finished. "No mistakes?" asked Xiao. "As far as I'm concerned, heck no!" said Lin. "Okay, Lin, your turn," said Lady Sun. "Sure," answered Lin.
Lin began to play her flute and the melodies she learned from Zhou Yu. Soon she finished. "That was PERFECT!" shouted Xiao Qiao, "Oh my goodness I love that song." "Thank you," said Lin.
"Hey what's the celebration for anyways?" asked Niang. "Oh that. Well…it's for all the great soldiers in Wu, considering for their hard work and stuff," explained Sun Shang Xiang. "Oh I see," commented Niang. It was silent for a moment.
"Hey, why don't we practice all together?" Xiao wondered. "Sure great idea," said Da.
So they practice a while until they had to set things up for the REAL work.
(That Night, Before the Dancing Celebration…)
"Okay people, time to work our little butts and not to be shy," said Sun Xiang. "Okay," said Niang. As they headed out, Lin sat on a chair behind where the girls were going to dance. The for-now-dancers got to their positions until Lin blew her flute.
As soon as the flute played the first note, the girls danced gracefully. Lin played the sad melody with emotions for the song to be sad since it's a lullaby with sorrow.
(After the Dance…)
When they finished everyone putted up applauses. The girls bowed to the watchers and as for Xiao, she winked at Zhou Yu, since all the generals of Wu sat in front, allowing him to blush.
Soon the crowds departed so the entertainers left as well. Actually, left for the feast that is. Lin walked in the hallway towards her room. She opened the door and fell on her bed from her exhaustion.
Minutes later while Lin was burying her face on the bed she moaned and groaned until someone knocked on the door. "Come in," said Lin. The door opened and was Lu Xun. Lin sat up. "Are you not going to go with everyone else?" asked Xun. "My apologies but I must decline," said Lin. "Why?" he asked. "Oh, well I'm just too tired," responded Lin in a yawn.
She lies back in her bed and shut her eyes. "Then I'll stay," began Lu Xun. "Lin opened her right eye looking at Xun, "What?" asked Lin. "I'll stay here with you," he answered. "Hmp, you always stay with me when I'm feeling down. Why?" she said. "Oh, I see. So you're feeling down, eh?" said Lu Xun with a chuckle. "Perhaps so," she said. "Then what's bugging you?" "Nothing," "Tell me, Lin," he said. "It's nothing! Go away!" she shouted at him and pushed him out of her room.
Lin kicked him out of her room, slammed the door, and went back to her bed. "It's nothing… nothing you need to know," Lin whispered to herself. Since Xun was kicked out he took a deep sigh and left.
You like? Well I hope so, anyways I'm workin' on the next chapter now. See ya'!