Disclaimer: I only own the mysterious man and not the Dynasty Warriors and courtesy of games they're playing.
A/N: There's nothing wrong with fangirls, but they're crazy that's what so funny about them. Fanboys are notorious especially my Zhao Yun fanboyism playing devils advocate with his conscience. I wanted to know, is everyone pissed off that the Qiaos were eliminated? Negative reviews are appreciate...
Dynastic Kingdom Slugfest
Episode 12
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At the ring…
"Cao Cao if you have any warrior pride then unsheathe your sword and prove it, coward," Zhou Yu readied his stance.
Cao Cao look to see Xu Huang coming out from the titantron with his r & b music theme that suits him. Cao Cao smiled proudly as the cards are all in his hands.
"Huh?" Zhou Yu turns to see Xu Huang walking slowly staring him in the eye.
"I still have a handful of strongest officers to drain you fools off," Cao Cao said.
Xu Huang stepped into the ring and charge at Zhou Yu. Cao Cao put a wicked smile as the momentum returns to the side of Wei. Then he check into his favorite officer Dian Wei giving Taishi Ci a hard time fighting alone against the Mad Bull.
Back in the mysterious man's office…
"Well folks, Wei dominate the ring again, but Sun Jian and Zhang Liao are equaled in the ring so that's the only fight that continuously an exchange of slashes here and there," the mysteriously man commented.
"Gan Ning…trashing….Xiahou Yuan…" Wei Yan said.
"Hahaha! Of all Wu officers, Cao Cao underestimated Gan Ning," the mysterious man nodded.
"Exactly…" Zhou Tai conjured.
At the hall…
"My lady, you have bested me in the highest level of the game," Zhang He bowed.
"Well, it is my first time playing DDR maybe some of the lyrics aren't hard enough to follow," Zhen Ji said.
"Well, if you want a better challenge, there's another version at the aisle there. The latest and beautiful," Zhang He pointed at the newer machine.
"Hmmm…" Zhen Ji checked to see what new music is available on the new version.
Xing Cai gets jealous of Zhen Ji having all the attention from the crowd when she's playing the new version. She walked up to Zhen Ji to request a challenge.
"Zhen Ji, how about you and I play this new one to see who is better?" Xing Cai asked.
"Hm, challenge accepted," Zhen Ji went to choose something, but Xing Cai quickly pick the one with faster music and smirk.
"Ready?"
Zhen Ji nodded, wondering what make Xing Cai think she can beat her. Guan Ping quietly walk out of here, but Zhang He stopped him.
"Why are you leaving? Don't you want to see your girlfriend try to best the most beautiful woman in the competition?" Zhang He grinned.
"Um, she's not my girlfriend," Guan Ping denied.
"I thought you two are fabulous together, come on, just watch," Zhang He pats him on the back.
Back in Zhao Yun's box office…
The main man returns to his throne to see Lu Bu waiting for him. Sun Shang Xiang and Diao Chan are still playing DOA 4.
"Zhao Yun, now that you are here, why don't you and Lu Bu come play with us on a tag battle?" Sun Shang Xiang said.
"Well, now that you mentioned, I do want to challenge Lu Bu in a game," Zhao Yun look up at one of his rivals and Lu Bu give an appreciate nod.
"Thank goodness, now I can play serious with Lu Bu on my side," Diao Chan thought.
"Uh, is there something wrong Diao Chan?" Lu Bu asked.
"No, come on don't just stand there getting bored. Besides the tournament is still underway," Diao Chan said.
"You're right, but I hate doing nothing," Lu Bu said.
"Lady Sun?" Zhao Yun tries to select a character while telling the bow princess about something.
"Hmm?" Sun Shang Xiang listen to what he has to say.
"Liu Bei said hi," Zhao Yun lied.
"And?" Sun Shang Xiang blinked.
"He's been thinking about you going in the tournament," Zhao Yun said.
"Is there a problem with me being in it?" Sun Shang Xiang questioned.
"Not really, but he's excited to fight against you in the ring," Zhao Yun lied again.
"Well, tell him I've been waiting to beat the hell out of him in the ring," Sun Shang Xiang evilly excited.
"Ok…" Zhao Yun chooses a female character that brought the three in surprise.
"You're picking a female? Why would a guy like you pick Helena?" Lu Bu scratches his head.
"Oh stop, he can pick who ever he wants," Diao Chan glared.
"Um…shouldn't he pick Hayabusa?" Sun Shang Xiang thought to herself feeling down upon his choice. She wants to show Diao Chan Hayabusa/Kasumi tag moves.
"…." Zhao Yun quietly waits for the rest of them to finish picking their characters. Lu Bu picks Bayman because he likes his attitude; Diao Chan continues to stick with Christie, and Shang Xiang plays as Kasumi again.
Ma Chao entered the room to find the four playing the tag battle. He cussed himself for not getting there earlier since he was out talking to Pang De about why he joined Cao Cao.
Back in the mysterious man's office…
"You called for me?" Xu Zhu appears.
"Ah, Zhu, I want you to become the newest recruit to DKS security team," the owner announced.
"Hey, thanks! Uh…what should I do now boss?" Xu Zhu rubs his lip thinking.
"At this moment, you just wait till I give you orders, now sit down and watch the show with us," the owner smiled.
"You…fat…" Wei Yan teased.
"You are dull," Xu Zhu sticks his tongue mocking him and Zhou Tai laughed.
Meanwhile outside…
The confusion between the Zhao Yun fangirls, Zhang Jiao, and Dong Zhou had died out. Now there's Guan Yu looking at the stars possibly a sign that he will soon bust some heads at the ring and win the tournament.
"Acclaimed sight isn't it wargod," Lu Meng's voice came behind big man.
"Meng? Have you come here to greet me good luck," Guan Yu crosses his arms with his Black Dragon Saber on hold.
"Actually, I come here to say that Mi Fang and Fu Shiren are in the building with some kind of scheme up their sleeves. Watch your back, Guan Yu. I'll be waiting to challenge you in the ring, but something tells me Shu won't be getting a welcome push," Lu Meng revealed.
"Not those fools again…" Guan Yu sighed.
"And Guan Yu?" Lu Meng isn't finish as Guan Yu continues to hear more bad news, "Hang in there. I'll be waiting to eliminate you myself."
"Heh, just bring it" Guan Yu smirked.
Back inside…..
"So, you don't know how togive some static to your groovy? Then I, Zhang He shall teach you some of my dancing skills, Guan Ping. Trust me, this shall help between you and Xing Cai," Zhang He said.
"Well..uh…Liu Chan is a better dancer than I am, it's just that I hadn't been taught on social opportunities other than training to be like my father," Guan Ping explained.
"Liu Chan, oh…the horror…I can't bear to watch him and her dance at a ball," Zhang He is about to faint, but he clears his throat and start the tutorial as Guan Ping pays attention to him. Zhen Ji and Xing Cai are awe by the crowd as they continue completing against each other on DDR.
"Um, Zhang He, you're up in 10 minutes," The staffman said.
"Oh, damn. Lets make this quick shall we?" Zhang He turns to Guan Ping who is feeling more determinate to make Xing Cai happy.
"Aren't you getting tired, Xing Cai? I haven't been getting this much enjoyment with this game since playing melodies for Pi-Pi," Zhen Ji grinned.
Xing Cai furiously picks another song and proceed to continue. The crowd can't get enough of watching the two divas go at it.
At the lounge…
"I win again!" Yue Ying is playing cards with her husband and the Nanman couple who are still learning how to play mahjong.
"Help me out here, I can't understand a pairs and a match, why do northerners play such hard games? My mind is frying!" Meng Huo hit the table with his fist.
"You're just being naïve, because you lost to a woman," Zhu Rong glared.
"It's no different to losing to a man," Zhuge Liang added.
"Right, so lets play again shall we?" Yue Ying starts another game. Meng Huo can't escape from this embarrassment since his wife is so interested in the game.
At the owners room…
"You know, I've been waiting to import the mahjong game, but lets face it. Koei found mahjong to be not a selling point in US. Shanghai 1 and 2 didn't sell well on Super Nintendo, but those games are fun in my opinion," the mysterious man said as his securities nod in approve.
At the backstage…
Liu Bei practicing his swordplay while the Sima fraction are watching him. To Liu Bei, it's not going to be easy for him being the first Shu officer to enter the ring, prior to the Shu backlash; he was the main character, perhaps the most charismatic man in Dynasty Warriors. His relationship with Sun Shang Xiang is the bane of his reputation.
It's been seven minutes and Zhang He is still teaching Guan Ping dancing lessons. To Liu Bei's surprise, Guan Ping is doing a lot better than his son Liu Shan by having Zhang He his teacher.
"Zhang He, may I have a moment with you?" Sima Yi walks up to bring a proposal that may shock the competition.
"Why sure, Master Sima Yi. Guan Ping, you know the basic, so keep practicing and I'll see you at the ring soon," Zhang He went with Sima Yi to a vacant room.
"So, have you decided?" Sima Yi awaits the decision.
"Well, it's presume that I am the one who saved your reputation from getting a premature execution for charges of treason at Jie Ting. That's one thing in my mind why I deserve to be on your side, Lord Sima Yi, but the rest of my contributions were served with Cao Cao and Yuan Shao disowns me," Zhang He sighed.
"But, those two don't like you as much as I do, by the way, if it wasn't for you, Hao Zhao, Deng Ai, Zhao, Shi, and my grandchildren, this world wouldn't have reached unification. Come on, Zhang He; think about it, there is no one other than me who likes you as a real friend. Please, join Jin…" Sima Yi bowed waiting for Zhang He to pick wisely.
"…….." Zhang He got two minutes to make his decision, but then something concerns him, "What about Zhen Ji? Why don't we have her join us?"
"Hahahaha, why her? She's the mother of that pest Cao Rui," Sima Yi had a point about Zhen Ji.
"But, Cao Rui reinstated your services and made me one of the five great generals," Zhang He protested.
"That's because he's weak," Sima Yi rolleyed.
"……" Zhang He shook his head.
"So, are you in or not? Be laughed to Cao Cao's jocks as a weirdo or show true to the power of Jin? We're feared by Zhuge Liang crushing his every chance in the Northern Campaigns," Sima Yi proudly stated. There will be retaliation in the tournament once these two men collaborate in the ring.
"Alright…I'm in…" Zhang He accepted.
"Now, when we both are in the ring together, we'll turn the tables," Sima Yi smiled satisfy for he shall take over the ring soon, very soon. The plan is set.
Liu Bei secretly heard the whole conversation. At these times, nobody gives a damn about virtue as it isn't the key to success, but deception is. Sima Yi's deception brought his own family to success.
"So…my kingdom has to get a bad and difficult start and now Jin is 3rd favorite kingdom and we're last place," Liu Bei thought as he decides to go meet the mysterious man and discuss the matter.
Meanwhile...
The Qiaos are still chasing Guo Jia and no one wants his help to block their pursuit.
"Let me use my fans to fly above him," and Xiao did so when Guo Jia looked up above him she tried to grab the photos in his hands, but Guo Jia swayed. The other Qiao fliped over the other side putting him between the two qiaos as they prepare to fight him two vs one.
"Look, it's your father Qiao Xuan coming to see how you did well in the tournament!" Guo Jia pointed the direction pulling a trick.
"Oh, Dad?" Xiao Qiao fall for it easily which made Da Qiao drop hard on the ground and it gives Guo Jia the opportunity to get away.
"Xiao! Father isn't even with us anymore don't you remember!" Da Qiao scolded.
"Uh...sorry. Hehehe.." Xiao Qiao forehead got sweatdrops. They resume the chase afterwards.
See you next episode…
