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Dynastic Kingdom Slugfest

Episode 13

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At the owners room…

Liu Bei knock on the door and Wei Yan opens it. Liu Bei's frown face shows he's not happy about the conditions on Shu fraction.

"I will like to discuss the matters with you about the tournament," Liu Bei said.

"Alright, Wei Yan, Zhou Tai, and Xu Zhu; why don't you three go join Yan Liang and Wen Chou at the hall. If Dong Zhuo or Zhang Jiao try anything funny, deal with it alright," the Mysterious Man ordered. The three went out of the office as they were told.

"Did you promote this tournament to get our own fraction defamed?" Liu Bei questioned.

"No, I promote it because I want to entertain you and everybody else in this arena," the Mysterious Man put his foot on the desk feeling temper by the other man's feedback.

"We rarely get any respect in here. The Sun Shang Xiang fans are throwing a lot of negativity towards me and so are the Wu fans, Wei and Cao Cao fans," Liu Bei sighed.

"Because of the novel, the over the top SSX DW5 ending, your Dynasty Tactics 2 Epilogue, Destiny of an Emperor, koei's never before seen rpg Sangoku Eiskuden on SNES and all the TV series and anime?" the Mysterious Man presumed.

Liu Bei can't take it anymore. All the games based on Shu, the Shang Xiang x Liu Bei pairing, and Yi Ling. Why brings it all up again?

"Look, just forget about your kingdom woes and enjoy the battle royal and the haters, who cares? What's funny is that there was a Wei based 3k game called Legend of Cao Cao(Sangoku Sousouden) that can shut up Cao Cao fans," the Mysterious Man turns to see Zhang He's music jazz theme plays as he makes his way to the ring.

"So, what can I do to retrieve the pride of my kingdom?" Liu Bei asked.

"Eliminate Yuan Shao, I've grown tired of that faker in the ring and so are all the fans," the Mysterious Man requested.

"Will do, besides I've grown tired of his segments too. By the way, it's about Shang Xiang. She's in the tournament, but I got a bad feeling if I ever fought in the ring with her," Liu Bei said.

"Ah, that's an easy problem to solve. Just don't engage in a fight with Gan Ning. Stay away from him; he's the tragedy of Yi Ling. If he's getting bored of doing nothing, just don't bother getting his attention either," the Mysterious Man smiled.

"This is suppose to keep me from getting jeers at the fans!" Liu Bei becomes unease of the concern.

"Relax, all you have to do is focus on anyone, but Gan Ning and that will solve your problem on Sun Shang Xiang. I know you're not even thinking about her, but your reputation and Shu's current position in the tournament as the least favorite. Hurry back there, it's going to be your turn and your brothers too," the Mysterious Man said.

Liu Bei walks to the door and open it, but before he go he turns and look at the owner. The owner greatly respects him nonetheless.

Back in the ring…

"Had enough, Xiahou Yuan?" Gan Ning tapped his shoulder with his sword lightly.

"Like hell," Xiahou Yuan starts shooting his bow like rapid fire to keep away from the dashing pirate.

As Zhang He stepped to the ring, he wonders what his first objective will be? He can't fight Cao Cao's jocks as Sima Yi called till the Sima Yi gets into the ring. Fighting Yuan Shao sounds good, but a waste of time. He saw the only other friend who gets along with him having trouble dealing with Gan Ning so it's time to put strength in numbers.

"Engarde!" Zhang He dashed at Gan Ning executing a his claw dive. Gan Ning, dodged the move and turns to see Zhang He staring at him with the change of his beautiful femine attitude to the attitude of a psycho lunatic showing artistic of bloodlust.

"Tch…" Gan Ning knew he's about to find odds all over again.

Zhang He waste no time as he continue to strike blows at Gan Ning while Xiahou Yuan joins his companion to eliminate the pirate.

Dian Wei and Taishi Ci are struggling in a submission lock done by Dian Wei. Ci could find some wrestling ideas to beat Dian Wei just like Zhou Yu and Sun Ce did, but Taishi Ci is at a lost on how to break the hold.

"You best submit yourself, Gongman," Dian Wei said.

"Argh! Can't…breathe…" Taishi Ci getting blue. When Sun Ce notices his friend is in trouble, he quickly give a high jump kick at Dian Wei in the face to break the hold.

"Ci, are you alright?" Sun Ce asked.

"Yeah, thanks," But, when Taishi Ci recovers, Xiahou Dun did a ground projectile at him knocking him meters away near the ropes.

Cao Cao is proud to see his glorious empire dominate the ring, Yuan Shao scoff as he walks to meet Cao Cao face to face.

" Cao Cao, have you forgotten about me?" Yuan Shao smirked.

"No, but I've forgotten those days we sparred at the barracks a long time ago," Cao Cao said.

"Then lets settle this….now!" Yuan Shao swings his blade at Cao Cao, but met with his rival's own sword.

The two exchange attacks only get dodges and parries. The crowd pay attention to the battle of two old relics who are responsible for everything that the Han would never be the same.

"Dodge this, Shao," Cao Cao shoots three powerful energy orbs at Yuan Shao.

Yuan Shao dodged the projectiles as they explode at the corner. He charges at Cao Cao striking aggressively to eliminate his foe. Another dreadlock put them face to face fill with anger.

"Hahaha, Cao Cao. Did you know that I'm stronger than you in a duel?" Yuan Shao taunted.

"Yeah, but there's something in opposite of that," Cao Cao poke Yuan Shao's eyes and did a low blow.

"ARGGH!" Yuan Shao winced in pain.

Cao Cao once again show his fans why he's the dirtiest player in the game. He loves the momentum and this is his show.

"Xun Yu, has Guo Jia return with the pictures of the Qiaos yet?" Cao Cao asked.

"No, but the Qiaos are chasing him to recover the photos. Shall I go and get them from him?" Xun Yu said.

"It doesn't matter now, I have another girl to add to my collection," Cao Cao smiled.

"Well, in that case I'll just go help Guo Jia and secure the photos," Xun Yu left the audience.

"Hm, really I'm the best," Cao Cao watches as his men beat the crap out of Wu, but Sun Jian and Zhang Liao are still evened turning their feud into a prolong one on one combat.

"Impressive, Tiger of Jiang Dong," Zhang Liao rubs his mustache.

"Same to you, Fledging Dragon," Sun Jian complied.

They resume their battle bring the crowd in awe. Cao Cao sees this as his favorite match up.

At the box office…

"Bah! You both are cheap as a team," Lu Bu complaint. He and Diao Chan had just loss to Shang Xiang and Zhao Yun 10 times.

"Well that's because we're too good and you both learn a lot from us by losing," Zhao Yun said.

"I hate to lose," Lu Bu muttered.

"Losing is to learn from…" Diao Chan reasoned.

"……" Lu Bu doesn't want to go back thinking about what happened at Xia Pi again. He blew it from getting Hou Cheng to betray him and the other officers and mistakenly made hostilities with Yuan Shu and conspiring Yuan Shu to get power.

"Hey, guys check out my father and Zhang Liao clashing each other like you never seen before," Sun Shang Xiang pointed the window.

"…." Diao Chan face turned red seeing how much Zhang Liao has become.

"Well, it's no different to what will happen when I get into the ring," Lu Bu said.

"Psst, Shang Xiang?" Zhao Yun changed his toned whispering to the bow princess.

"Hm?" She hears what he has to say.

"Liu Bei is next, he's going to prove you that he is a warrior and tough," Zhao Yun lied.

"……. I hope you're right, because the last time I saw him in the battlefield all he did was whine about someone is going to assassinate him because of my brother. It didn't sound like he's a tough guy after all," Sun Shang Xiang sighed. What's up with Liu Bei in her mind?

Ma Chao calmly watch the fight, still Cao Cao's fangs have the upper hand. Will it last this long enough when he gets into the same ring with Lu Bu and the others?

The door opens revealing Cao Pi coming in the room. Zhen Ji is still playing DDR and Pi getting bored of wandering everywhere watching others learning many weird things in this place.

"Well well, it's the Frigid of Xi Liang and the Defamed Lu Bu," Cao Pi grinned slowly he watch the four are playing a game.

"Doesn't Wei always enjoy making fun of us because we suck?" Ma Chao crosses his arms wanting to hear what trash Cao Pi speaks.

"You do suck as always, Xi Liang. Or didn't your father learnt that by now?" Cao Pi assumed.

"…." Ma Chao decides to leave the room since he doesn't want to see the face of the one of the most annoying men in his presence.

"Welcome Cao Pi, feel like wanting to learn how to play DOA?" Zhao Yun asked.

"I heard it's trash and thought Tekken might suit me best," Cao Pi said.

"Then we shall play Tekken 5," Zhao Yun changes consoles and insert the game.

Cao Pi sat next to Diao Chan, hearing rumors about her and what his father told him give him a interest in getting to know her. Diao Chan however feels uncomfortable with Pi. Lu Bu grew annoyed of the guy since the beginning he came in here.

"Ok, Pi. Lets settle this," Zhao Yun gives him the second controller and Pi grabs it then picks his character. Zhao Yun picks Kayuza and Cao Pi picks Lee.

"In that case, I'm going to check out the hall and see what's up. Coming Diao Chan?" Sun Shang Xiang wants some company and Diao Chan nodded.

"I'm going too, don't think watching Cao Cao's brat in action so me any interest," Lu Bu went with the ladies as well. It's now just Cao Pi and Zhao Yun.

"Why can't you just respect them even if they have their bad points?" Zhao Yun glared.

"Because they're overrated and irritating. I'm sorry, Ma Chao is a loser and Lu Bu, like my father said is a retard. They hated father so I find it amusing how they embarrass themselves in front of me. Lu Bu, I can admit he's the mightiest in the land, but where's the point in that? Ma Chao, he should have not put any action against us so why did he even bother?" Cao Pi laughed.

"……." Zhao Yun didn't bother to defend. He continues playing the game with his younger rival.

"What's so good about Shu? Why did you stay in that kingdom when you can join us? After all we're the worthy ones," Cao Pi questioned.

"Is that rational? I stayed there because of the debt I paid to big brother," he explained.

"What debt? All he ever did is bribe you to join him because he lacks talent due to his mediocrity. Come on, you're wasting your own time being nothing, but a boring individual," Cao Pi shook his head.

"This is getting intense, Cao Pi. It's a draw game," Zhao Yun said.

"Why I'm not going to end up losing to you, not matter what it takes to keep myself up to your level," Cao Pi said.

"We'll see if you can keep up with me in the ring," Zhao Yun thought as they start another game picking the same characters.

At the back stage…

"Brother, you're up next and I come afterwards. Wu and Wei have been taking the spotlight for almost two hours. Did you talk to the owner about this?" Guan Yu asked rubbing his beard.

"Yes, he honestly is a Shu ist and doesn't hate our kingdom neither are Wu and Wei….and Jin…" Liu Bei said.

"Jin?" Guan Yu gasped.

"Yes, Sima Yi's fraction. We must be careful Guan Yu, since this is going to be very hard, because three of the fractions are the favorites in this tournament, but you know, we always start weak because the true is, we're a force to be reckon with. We're the underdogs because we fight to recover everything we stand for in the name of freedom!" Liu Bei raise his Golden Dragon Sword. Actually Liu Feng had his old Sword of Fate.

"Freedom? Very well, I shall aide you to bring retribution to Shu," Guan Yu raises his weapon together with his brother.

"Uh…where's Zhang Fei?" Liu Bei look around find out where the third brother is.

"I think I know the answer to that question?" Guan Yu smacks his head.

Outside….

"Ooo mcdonald had a farm. Eyah eeeyah yooooo!" Zhang Fei roared. He's still drunk…

On the other side of the building outside…

"Xiao, did you check to find Guo Jia?" Da Qiao asked.

"Nope, hey you there?" Xiao Qiao pointed at the figure stood known as Chen Gong.

"May I be of assistance?" Chen Gong said.

"We're looking for that Guo Jia guy, he got those pictures of us with Cao Cao," Da Qiao said.

"Ahhh, Guo Jia, well I have a plan that will help you two catch him," Chen Gong smiled.

See you next episode….