((SXH: Hey, guys! I finally found enough time to type and post this. Normally, I wouldn't have enough time to do so because of a lot of work for school. Even when I have free time, it is normally during school hours. I can assure you that I am still writing but typing is just a small issue... Sorry, guys. And last time, I got a notice that there have been quite a few mistakes in my last chapter. I will make sure there are very few in this. I hope you enjoy this chapter like all the others!))

Warning: Cursing and mentions of boy x boy, you all should know the drill by now, I mean for crying out loud it's chapter 9 people!

Disclaimer: I own only the storyline and Little Ying. Nothing else.

Enjoy!

To Hell & Back Again

Chapter 9: To Chi Bi part II

Unknown to them, Guan Ping was watching the camp. He was not alone; his father, Guan Yu, was with him. The two were hiding on a nearby cliff, the brush hiding them from view. Guan Yu was standing watch a few feet away. Guan Ping was spying on the camp. Looking down at the camp, Guan Ping couldn't believe his eyes when his eyes landed on a slightly familiar face. He knew that the person had spoken during the meetings between Wu and Shu, but he just couldn't place a name with the person's face.

"Hey, Dad," Ping called. Guan Yu quickly went over to him. "Who's that? He looks like he's from Wu."

"Let me see," Guan Yu said. Ping pointed toward the tree where Zhou Yu sat. "That is Zhou Yu, the Wu strategist," Guan Yu informed. Ping gawked at the beautiful man.

"Wow. He's pretty," Ping commented. Guan Yu rolled his eyes.

"Yes, and he's a man that is much too old for you." Ping gave his father a light glare. "If you are done staring at the man, then let's go report to Liu Bei," Guan Yu said, starting to walk toward the camp.

"Fine. Besides, Dad, I'm not attracted to men," Ping replied.

"That's what you said about Lu Xun. Then I heard from Lu Meng that he saw you in Lu Xun's tent, kissing him," Guan Yu said calmly. Ping's face turned a bright crimson color.

"I-It was just a small k-k-kiss good-night," Ping said defensively. Guan Yu smiled.

"Oh, my sources tell me that it wasn't so small," Guan Yu teased. He loved it when his son was liked this. It was funny how defensive he could be.

"What sources?!" Ping nearly yelled. Guan Yu said nothing. Ping continued to question his father about it as the two neared the camp. Now the two had neared the large camp, enough so that many officers could hear Ping's frustration.

"What's with all the noise?" Zhang Fei asked. Guan Yu laughed while his son just blushed.

"A discussion for another time, Zhang Fei," Guan Yu said when he stopped laughing. "For now, I need to speak with Lord Zhuge Liang."

"The man's busy strategizing with the Wu officers," Zhang Fei replied. Guan Yu raised an eyebrow but then lowered it.

"It is urgent," Guan Yu said simply. Zhang Fei scratched the back of his head.

"Well, alright," Zhang Fei said. "Although, I don't want to get my ass chewed out again by Liu Bei. Hey, I thought something was important and brought a few people into the meeting. Turns out it wasn't very important..." Guan Yu sighed. He just could forget that small incident at Jing Province, could he?

"Zhang Fei, please. Just lead the way," Guan Yu asked, only a little irritated with the man. Zhang Fei nodded and did so. He brought them to a very large tent filled with many Wu and Shu officers.

From Wu was Sun Quan, Zhou Tai, Lu Xun, Sun Shang Xiang, Huang Gai, and Sun Ce. From Shu was Zhuge Liang, Liu Bei, Yue Ying, Jiang Wei, Ma Chao and Zhao Yun. They all sat at a large table with a giant map upon it. Zhou Tai did not sit at the table as he was sitting near the entrance along with Zhao Yun.

Liu Bei smiled as Guan Yu and Zhang Fei entered. He stood and said, "How good to see you, Guan Yu! Have you any news?" As Guan Yu took a seat, he too sat down.

"Yes, news that everyone will be happy to hear," Guan Yu said. Zhuge Liang smiled.

"It must benefit us then," Zhuge Liang commented. Guan Yu nodded.

"Not far behind us are some of Dong Zhuo's troops," he began. Many frowned at his.

"How is that good?" Lu Xun asked.

"Yes, I wonder that myself," Zhao Yun agreed.

"Because they have a prisoner with them," Guan Yu went on.

"So? How does that interest us at all? It could just be another one of Dong Zhuo's pet's," Sun Ce cut in. They saw Guan Yu shiver.

"Heaven forbid it," he said. "No... They have someone very important that will help us with our situation..." Guan Yu said. "They have Lord Zhou Yu."

Silence fell upon the tent like the plague. Sun Ce's eyes widened considerably followed by many others. The silence was broken only for a moment by the sound of Lu Xun's body hitting the floor. Thoughts raced through every mind in that room.

Wu had not seen Zhou Yu since he had been captured. The thought of him being in the clutches of Dong Zhuo never crossed their minds. After a month had passed, they had presumed him dead. Now they realized that he had gained a fate worse than being the Death's cruel clutches. Sun Ce let his head fall into his hands to cover his look of utter disgust and horror.

"No way," Sun Ce whispered.

"How long did he seem to be among them?" Sun Quan asked, lowering his head, too.

"He seems to have been with them this entire time," Guan Yu answered. "Though, something does not seem right..."

"What do you mean?" Zhuge Liang inquired, fanning himself.

"Dong Zhuo always leads his troops, he would let no one else," Guan Yu began. "But he was nowhere in sight. It seemed as though, Diao Chan was leading them," he explained.

"That is very odd," Liu Bei said. "Did you see Diao's bodyguard, Lu Bu, anywhere?" Guan Yu shook his head.

"Also missing," Guan Yu replied. "The only officers I saw were Diao Chan, Gou Si and Zhang Liao. Zhou Yu was bound and then was led into Zhang Liao's tent." Sun Ce stood at this.

"What are we sitting here for?! Let's just go and get him already!" Ce yelled. "I'm scared to think about all the things they could be doing to him!" Sun Quan bolted up.

"Calm down, Ce!" he ordered. Sun Ce did not comply.

"Brother, he is my best friend," Ce said with deadly tone. "Telling me to calm down in a situation like this is like telling a lion not to protect its pride..." Zhou Tai stood, ready to protect Sun Quan.

"Let us all sit and think about this for a moment," Zhuge Liang cut in. Sun Ce was about to snap at him before Sun Shang Xiang took his hand. She looked at him with pleading. Sun Ce, unable to resist his sister's puppy-dog eyes, sat back down. He made sure to bite his tongue.

Zhuge Liang turned back to Guan Yu. "Anything else we should know about?"

"No," Guan Yu answered.

"Good," Zhuge Liang said. "We will go rescue Zhou Yu. But we need to do it with stealth. I will send Zhao Yun."

"I accept," Zhao Yun said quickly.

"Who do you choose?"Zhuge Liang asked Sun Quan.

"I will go!" Sun Ce piped up again.

"No, you are not one for stealth, Brother," Quan replied. "I will send Sun Shang Xiang."

"Then it is decided," Liu Bei said. "I must ask you to make haste." Shang Xiang nodded before turning to Zhao Yun.

"Ready when you are," she informed.

"Then let us go," Zhao Yun replied. The two left, leaving all the others to wait in silence. Some talked about strategy while others decided it was time for Lu Xun to wake up from his nap of the floor.

Zhou Yu waited patiently for Zhang Liao to return. While he waited, he found that laying on his side was as comfortable as he could get. When he heard a pair of footsteps outside the tent, he perked up immediately.

"It was about time you showed up, Liao," Zhou Yu said when he had heard the tent flap open.

"I didn't know you were so close with Lord Zhang Liao. As much as I wish to be him right now, sorry, I'm not," said an unfamiliar voice. Zhou Yu sat up instantly, only to be pushed right back down.

"Gou Si, what are you doing?" Zhou Yu asked with venom heavy in his voice. His reply was a hard slap to his face.

"That's Lord Gou Si to you," he spoke. Zhou Yu did not like this. He did not like how he was tied up with this man on top of him. He did not like how this man slapped him. And he most certainly did not like the menacing smirk on his face or the predatory look in his eyes.

"Get off of me now, Gou Si," Zhou Y ordered. This earned him yet another slap on the face.

"I told you before. That is Lord Gou Si to you, bitch," Gou Si growled. Zhou Yu's eyebrows furrowed in anger. He had to think of a quick comeback for that. The only one he could think of was one that Sun Shang Xiang had used on a man before.

"Well, a bitch is a female dog; dogs bark; bark grows on trees; trees are a part of nature; and nature is beautiful. Thank you for the compliment," Zhou Yu said rather quickly. Gou Si seemed confused, so Yu took his chance to knee the man in the balls.

"Gou Si grunted in pain. Now Zhou Yu wished he didn't do that. He had forgotten that he was bound. Gou Si, in retaliation, roughly grabbed Zhou Yu's hair and pulled to where his face was only milimeters from Zhou Yu's.

"I was going to be nice and take you here, and keep some privacy. But now you've pissed me off," Gou Si murmured deadly. I think a place a little more public will make everyone see how much of a whore you really are." Zhou Yu didn't have a smartass comment for that. Instead he spoke with the most deadly tone he had ever given.

"You wouldn't dare," Zhou Yu spat.

"Try me," Gou Si said. Zhou Yu did the stupid thing and did just that. He leaned in close and spat in Gou Si's face.

Gou Si snapped. He grabbed Zhou Yu and dragged him out of the tent. He took Zhou Yu by the throat and slammed him against the tree. Zhou Yu struggled the best he could while he was still bound.

"This is what you get, you whore!" Gou Si whispered, pinning Zhou Yu's body with his. He smashed their lips together, creating a very shocked Zhou Yu in the wake. He soon recovered and bit the man's lip. Gou Si ripped his head back and raised his fingers to his lips. When he saw blood he pulled his hand back, and balled it into a fist, ready to hit Zhou Yu.

All of a sudden, Yu heard a loud thwack. He watched as Gou Si's eyes rolled back into his head and he dropped to the ground, causing himself to slide down the tree. Now where have I seen this before? Zhou Yu thought absently.

"Wow. That was a close call," Yu heard from not far away. He looked up to see Sun Shang Xiang and Zhao Yun, a member of Shu. He wasn't all that surprised. He knew Shu had seen the troops with their owns scouts. He just wondered what took them so long.

"To close for my comfort," Zhou Yu said. "Do you mind?" he asked referring to his bonds.

"No problem," Shang Xiang answered. She took an arrow and cut the rope that bound his hands. Zhao Yun decided to use a different way. He took his spear and threw it between Zhou Yu's ankles. It cut the ropes, but also scared Zhou Yu shitless.

"Please, don't ever do that again," Zhou Yu said as calmly as he could. Zhao Yun just shrugged.

"Zhuge Liang told us to rescue you. We don't have much time before the troops notice Gou Si's absence, so we need to leave. Now," Zhao Yun informed.

"Alright, but I want to know the Wu officers that are at your camp," Zhou Yu said rubbing his wrists.

"It's better if you just come and see for yourself," Shang Xiang smiled. Zhou Yu just nodded curtly and followed.

SXH: Yay! Zhou Yu's going back! *cheers*

Liao: He left?!

SXH: *hits him on the head and knocks him out* Shut up, you don't know yet!

Diao: He's GONE?!

SXH: *knocks her out too* You don't know either!

Lu Bu: *looks shocked* He's going back...? *looks sad*

SXH: *hugs him* Big Bwother, don't worry! The story is not over yet. It won't be over for a while!

Lu Bu: *hugs back* Alright. I trust you. Just don't do anything bad, ok?

SXH: I can't make any promises.

Zhou Yu: I have a bad feeling about this...

Sun Ce: I don't.

SXH: *yells at Ce* This conversation in for main characters ONLY! Get out!

Sun Ce: *runs away*

SXH: I hope you all enjoyed this chapter and please tell me what you think with a review!

EVERYONE: Bye!

See ya~!