Chapter 8-2 Soldiers, 1 Vow
Author Notes: Ta Dahhh Last drabble! Thank you to all who were reading these. I had fun making them~ I do not own DW as said a million bizillion times!
Xing Cai's P.O.V
It's been so long since I've come here. The blossoms are still as pretty to watch as before...but I've always been sad arriving at this destination. Ever since my father's death that is.
I just...couldn't bear coming to his grave. He was assassinated. It all started with Master Guan Yu, he like my father were sworn brothers to our lord Liu Bei. They promised that together they would restore the Han Empire.
They went to battle, as volunteers in order to quell the chaos. It eventually became clear that our lord needed a place of his own. So one of his allies Pang Tong developed the solution of taking Shu, from Liu Bei's kin Liu Zhang.
It went against his virtues, contradicted his very purpose of fighting. Nonetheless without a land with resources he would've stood no chance against the might of Wu and Wei. It became clear to me...I joined my father to the battlefield.
Under both his and Master Zhao Yun's tutelage, I learned what it meant to fight in a war, and the consequences of carrying such a burden. I refused to falter for I knew that for the sake of the future...for the life of the people I would do what was needed.
Along the way I partook in many battles, encountering many, allies, enemies and even innocent civilians. My life had a purpose, I was able to fight for those i cared about. But then...we lost Master Guan Yu...at the battle of Fan Castle.
We were betrayed by Wu, they attacked the men of Shu when they were supposed to be aligned with us. Guan Yu known as the God of War fell that day. His son Guan Ping barely returned to us alive. Everyone changed after that.
All my father and lord could think of was revenge for his death...Going against what we believed to be morally right...it didn't matter to them though. They lost a loved one...and they desire nothing more then further bloodshed.
Soon after that my father was killed himself...his men were irritated with his foul temper and tendencies to overdrink. He was killed in his sleep, by his own men. That time became very dark for me...I barely felt like I was alive.
Our lord was distraught...losing both of his brothers, it only pushed him forward with his determination to go to war with Wu. We went to the battle of Yi Ling. Defeating the Sun family despite the fire attack spreading through our territory.
There was no justice in that battle...only the ferocity of grieving warriors. Guan Ping too assisted in the battle. He was not like the others though. He hadn't lost the fire and compassion in his eyes. The same eyes I saw at Mt Ding Jun…
I had known him since we were children, he had been adopted by Master Guan Yu and learned the ways of a warrior. He was inspired by the God of War, wanting to prove himself. He trained long and hard to the expectations given to him.
He and i were close...so seeing he was still himself despite the loss of his father was an intense relief...but then i noticed something...I was the one who had changed...in a way. I was not engulfed in rage, but in sadness and fear.
I only had one goal after my father was buried...win the war, and end the chaos for the people. Lord Liu Bei and his son now rule the land of China. It was a long journey...but we made it happen.
So now the question remains...what do I do now that my one goal for living has ended. As I reach for the peach garden...the destination of of my travels. It is where my father's spear is laid against the tree he, Liu Bei and Guan Yu, swore under oath.
It seems much to my surprise that someone has beaten me there it seems…"Father...you have my word. Your dreams will be realized." I couldn't help but be moved…
He who lost his father, his mentor, has always been himself. Driving towards the path he created, despite those who have fallen. But, just watching him, hearing his vow. It made me realize...that my duty as a soldier of Shu is not yet complete.
As a guardian of the people, I have to protect them from any harm...I stand beside Guan Ping...paying my respects, and I raise my weapon, of which he follows suit. A new vow is formed, just like the generation before, we swear to raise our arms for those in need. The war may be over, but this is only the beginning...that we will see together.
The end(Yes it's really the end)
Author Notes: The end! Seriously~ Ok I hope you liked all these random stories. Because I did! Reviews/favs/follows would be lovely ^_^
Now I need to get ready for school tomorrow good night and stay tuned for Scarlet Stained Souls(the title is a hint as to what will be featured in the story!)