Romance of the DW Pairings
Zhuge Liang and Yue Ying
They say that dragons don't sleep in china, but this dragon is still sleeping and the only one that can awake the dragon is the wind and that wind is his wife who is studying.
When Liu Bei had visited him on the first and second time, Yue Ying went to speak with her husband on why he hadn't wake up to greet Liu Bei.
"Still asleep, then I shall be the third one to speak to Liu Bei on his third visit," Yue Ying thought.
Zhuge Liang however sleeps like nothingness and with a smile on his face as he sleeps eternally. She had been fond of his overslept since their first year of marriage. When will his sleeping last? That's the question not even his wife could answer.
By the time Liu Bei, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei arrive, she leaves her husband asleep while greet the three oath brothers. They're just has her husband had predicted; the men who sworn to die on the same day, the same year, and the same month. Will that oath last as her husband's sleep will last?
"Good afternoon, milady. We're here to see the master is he there? Three times I've visited and hope to see his appearance for the sake of the burden we three carried," Liu Bei said.
"He is here, but is asleep," Yue Ying answered.
"So after all this time, we waited for three months and only to find this Zhuge Liang asleep, hmph.." Zhang Fei felt like taking his leave, but Guan Yu dragged him back.
"That is unfortunate, however is it alright if we can wait outside for him to awake?" Guan Yu asked.
"You can wait inside, since he'll be awake right now. Come on in please," Yue Ying welcomed them inside.
Yue Ying then hurried to her sleepyhead husband of hers. This is rejoyful news of both of them. Their marriage has been prophesize and the arrival of the three sworn brothers too. What can Zhuge Liang say to all this when he wakes up?
"Hmm, no, I think it'll be much better if I bring them here to see him awake," she thought. She went back to tell the three brothers to follow her to the room where the Sleeping Dragon slept.
They do as she told and there is the presence of the one being. Liu Bei is amaze to finally see The Sleeping Dragon who Xu Shu recommended. Finally, the time has come. Zhuge Liang is about to wake up as his eyes open slowly and dramatically.
"Hmm…" To the left, his wife, to the right, the two of the three oath brothers Zhang Fei and Guan Yu and in the middle is the one he's been waiting to see, the imperial uncle.
"Master Zhuge Liang…" Liu Bei awed. Zhuge Liang's appearance has his daoist suit shine along with the light that pierce his eyes out from the sunlight windows. His wife isn't surprise of this, but she's more surprised that it takes three to unlock the key. Three months, three visits, three renowned men, and the third person they meet is she, the wind.
When Zhuge Liang got up, he walks next to the window looking out the sky and Liu Bei bowed on the floor like he is praising the man's awakening.
"It takes three…" Zhuge Liang finally speaks.
"Huh?" Zhang Fei look dumbfounded, he easily lost, but Guan Yu elbowed him quietly to shut up.
"What he is saying that only the number three is the prophecy for his three kingdoms strategy to come in fruition," Yue Ying explained so that Zhang Fei can understand.
"Ok, you got me there now can we go?" Zhang Fei said annoyed.
"Zhang Fei please, the master is still speaking," Guan Yu said.
"Liu Bei, I've been waiting for three months to meet you at my home. Forgive my small imprudent to keep you waiting," Zhuge Liang's mood changes to laughing joy, it struck Zhang Fei in confusion.
"Wow, first you act like it came from heaven himself, then change expressions in joy happy cheering childish behavior. This guy a drama queen, I like him!" Zhang Fei teased.
"No, forgive me for not noticing your busy schedule, however, I'm grateful to see you finally. I beg you to help me and my brothers on our quest to restore the Han court back to it's former glory where the chaos hadn't corrupt before the time the Ten Eunuchs ruled," Liu Bei begged.
"I know all that happened. First the Ten Ennuchs, Yellow Turbans, He Jin's ambitions and his assassination, Dong Zhuo, Yuan Shao, Lu Bu and finally Cao Cao. I've known all about this. My family formerly from Xu Chang were dissatisfied of the Cao authority and now you wish me to join your quest, then I'll gladly oblige to serve you with the best of my abilities as strategist along with my wife and my brother Zhuge Jun," Zhuge Liang accepted.
"We are prepared for this very day, my lord" Yue Ying bowed.
"Very well, I'm happy this has finally come. Now, lord strategist, what is my first move," Liu Bei asked.
"First, I must adjust your army's strength, then we must conquer Jing and Yi, then Nan Zhong and finally prepare the door way to conquer the Central Plains and bring Cao Cao out of power," Zhuge Liang said.
"Go on…" Guan Yu is listening.
"We form an alliance with the Sun Family in case we repay them by defending their land from Cao Cao's upcoming southern invasion, I believe that is the first step," Zhuge Liang said.
"But, Liu Biao and the Sun family are enemies, how will this work?" Liu Bei concerned.
"If you're really as virtuous as they say, then we'll first take Wan from Cao Cao with the alliance of Liu Biao," Zhuge Liang added.
"Then so be it, we'll start our first step at taken Wan!" Liu Bei rallied.
"Alright, now that's something I can understand. This truly is the sleeping dragon with such powerful plans," Zhang Fei said.
Yue Ying is happy that her husband finally can start his ambitions. With her at his side, the bond of their marriage will set the land into thirds. After Liu Bei left with the other two men, she went to speak with her husband on more about their service to the Liu Bei army.
"To think our marriage put these three visits into test. Thank you, my wife," Zhuge Liang bowed.
"No , thank YOU, because of you, I'll always be on your side to follow you where your three kingdoms strategy takes," Yue Ying said.
"This is going to bring us some hardships on the way there, Lady Huang," Zhuge Liang said.
"That's what I'm fond of," Yue Ying agreed.
"Ah…shall we depart? This is no longer going to be our home; I also must send a letter to Master Sima Hui to thank him for everything I am ready to take aim against the chaos and your father for…" Zhuge Liang was cut short by Yue Ying's hands on his mouth.
"Don't worry, my father already knows," Yue Ying said.
"Ok, getting set for packing. My scrolls and fan are the only things that are important," Zhuge Liang said.
"What about the books?" Yue Ying asked.
"Those too, do you need your clothes?" Zhuge Liang told her.
"Nope, you don't take me for being an ordinary woman, right?" Yue Ying winked.
"Ah, nononon, milady. You are more than just that. You can bring the scythe for practice, don't know what the reaction to Liu Bei's army will get if their newest officer is a woman," Zhuge Liang sighed.
"Who cares? You're the reason why I'm joining," Yue Ying said.
They soon mount their horse to Xin Ye. Looking at his wife, she may not be the prettiest lady, but she's a hardworking woman. That's pretty much the Sleeping Dragon's association. The Wind that rises with the Dragon. Now the dawn of the three kingdoms is at hand with the power this prophesized couple.
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