AU: wow! i update fast this time ! X3 ... here is the new chapter! please please review review thank you so so much!
The rain stop and the battle ended, looking around at his environment, dead bodies of his army and the army of Shu will be seen. His weapon was covered with thick blood, tired and wet he looks up and the clouds reveal the sun. He closed his eyes, feeling the warmth of the "When this will end" he sighs. Footsteps were heard coming towards him, not letting his guard down he turn around pointing his weapon at the man "Milord!" it was his servant, putting down his weapon "Yes?" kneeling in front of him "You don't have to do that" holding him in the shoulders, guiding him to stand up "Lord Zhou Yu" the man spoke shaking "What happened to Zhou Yu?" the man gulped "H-he defeat Zhao Yun" his eyes widen "He defeated him" repeating what the man said "Yes, someone had reported to Liu Bei, making him fall-back he continued "So this means, we won" he slowly smile and laugh "WE WON" he screams "Yes Lord Sun Ce!" from a far the Wu empire flag raise signalling that the Ying Province is now back in Wu's territories.
"Lady Zhou, aren't you going outside today?" Shin asked while pouring tea for Xiao, she was staring at the scenery "No … I want to stay here for a while" she responded in a soft tone "You're been here for four days, people are asking" Shin said in a concerned manner, Xiao turn facing her.
"What are they asking?"
"What is happening to you?"
"Tell them anything … make-up something" turning back to the scenery
"But Milady, it's not healthy for you to just stay here"
"When I go out … people will criticize me, maybe staying here is the best thing to do"
"Milady, you have lived here in this castle long before me, you can fight them"
"I just did, but the result was different from what I am expecting"
"You didn't think through when you were acting, that's why the result turned out like that"
"What do you think I supposed to do?"
"You already did the first step"
Xiao got curious, he turn again facing her "What do you mean?" Shin smile mischievously at her "Milady, allow me to help you get revenge on those people who have judge you in the wrong way" she walk closer to her whispering. It looks like a demon whispering to its victim.
"It has been a week now" Da Qiao sighs, holding her fan "What Milady" her servant almost heard her mumblings "For how long Xiao is staying in her room?" she asked.
"It has been a while now Milady"
"Have you heard anything why she is isolating herself?"
"I haven't heard anything Milady"
"Are you sure about this?" Xiao questioned Shin while arranging her hair "Yes, trust me, this will work" she brush up Xiao's hair, pony tailing it in the side, applying too much white powder on her face, putting eye shadow, blush on and lip stick. Even her wardrobe was chosen by Shin. She examines Xiao from head to foot and from foot to head, smiling seeing her work done. Their so called bonding was interrupted by a court lady knocking at the door, Xiao was the one who open it "What you want?" the young girl Kochou was shock, what a greeting "Ahm, L-lord Sun Quan ask f-for your audience L-lady Zhou" raising a brow while glaring at the young girl "What does he want?" Kochou gulp "I-it was not said, i-I was o-order to call you Milady" she was shivering, she's so scared "Fine, tell them I will be there" closing the door at the young girl, Kochou let out a loud sigh. Da Qiao was summoned as well "Lord Sun Quan huh? I wonder what it is."
Once again the Qiao sisters were in a one place, behind Xiao Qiao is Shin, smiling Da Qiao was irritated seeing her behind her sister. After a few seconds finally Sun Quan showed up with Lian Shi holding a scroll, he sat in front of them while Lian Shi sat on his side.
"What is it, Quan Quan" Xiao started
"Please, ask in manner" Da said
"Whatever" Xiao crossed her arms
Sun Quan and Lian Shi watch them puzzled "Okay … I called you here because Lord Sun Ce sent a message"
"My Sun Ce!" Da said
"Why I am here for?" Xiao ask
"This may concern Lord Zhou Yu as well" Lian Shi said
"What did he say?" Da ask
"They will be coming back home" Quan said
"When!?" Xiao ask smiling in excitement
"But did they win the battle?" Da ask
"Yes they did, our army is victorious against the Shu army" Quan said
"Is there any wounded?" Da ask
"Yes, there is" Quan said in a low tone
"Who was wounded?!" Xiao ask
"Please Lady Zhou calm down" Lian Shi said
"Will you spit it out now?!" Xiao said standing up
"Stop this stupidity XIAO QIAO!" Da yelled
Sun Quan and Lian Shi are clue less in what is happening between the two Qiaos
"What?" Xiao turn to Da
"Could we talk for a moment please" Da said standing up, grabbing Xiao then point to Shin "Don't you dare follow us or I will pull your all your hair by my bare hand!"
"Don't say that to her, she's under my employment I am the only one who can order her around!" Xiao said shoving her hand to get out of her grip
"Shut up! She's on Zhou Yu's employment! He is the one you hired her!" Da yelled again and then grab her again walking out of the room.
Da Qiao is pulling Xiao in the gardens where they can be alone "L-let go! You're hurting me!" Xiao protest "Fine!" letting go of her hand, Xiao held her hand.
"Why are you acting this way? What do you think Zhou Yu will say to you seeing you in this state?"
"Why do you care? It will be between us, didn't I told you before to leave me alone"
"Well I can't so deal with it!"
"What do you want?"
"Xiao Qiao, my sister, my loving, caring and innocent sister Xiao Qiao"
"She's not that innocent, caring and loving"
"Yes she is, she was just influenced"
"Stop this already, I can't take this anymore"
"Then drop this act! Stop wearing make-up and wearing short robes!"
"SHUT UP! Shut up! Shut up!" Xiao yelled, stamping the ground and clenching her fist, Da stare at her in shock
"I can't take this anymore, stop it already, leave me alone"
"Xiao" trying to pull her into a hug, but Xiao step backward putting her head down
"You wouldn't understand, you will never understand"
"Of course I will, Xiao"
"NO! You don't!"
"Xiao don't say that!" Da Qiao's getting teary
"Why not? It's all true, why her sister is smart and she's not? Why she is pretty and her is not? Why her sister is that and I am this? Everything I do will always be compared to you"
Da Qiao don't know what to say, she didn't knew that they were being compared
"You don't know how it feels to be compared all time, everything I do is wrong, everything I say is wrong, perhaps my birth is wrong too" tears fell down from Xiao's face, she wipe it with her sleeves and then ran "XIAO!" Da Qiao screamed her name but she didn't turn. One by one Xiao's hatred are going out, all the pain she kept inside spilling, the façade mask she use is breaking.
In the front gate of the castle, Da Qiao stands watching the sun go down, behind her Sun Quan is approaching; Da Qiao is clenching her fist hearing his foots steps coming towards her "Lady Sun" he spoke "Who was wounded?" asking in a soft tone "Here" presenting her the scroll, she turn around facing him, she looks at the scroll but didn't take it "I don't want to read it! Just tell me who!" hands shaking she's nervous who might be it "Please calm down, my brother was not hurt, he is fine" he explained "Then w-who is wounded?" Sun Quan stare at her, her eyes widen realizing the answer. Mostly Zhou Yu was the one sending letters, but this time it was Sun Ce, it was written in the letter that one officer was wounded badly, he didn't mention any name, Da Qiao cried in her palm, she feel bad for her sister.
"Lady Zhou" Shin called her "I would like to take a bath please, prepare one for me" Xiao said not facing her "Yes, right away" but Shin notice that Xiao is holding something, she can't see in clearly "Shin, my bath please" Xiao said "Yes, I'm sorry." The bathroom was huge, but Xiao was the only one bathing, on her way to the bath she heard rumors again.
"What kinda sister she is?" "How could she raise her voice to her older sister" "I heard she even snap in front of Lord Sun Quan and Lady Lian Shi" "How pathetic" Xiao covering her ears as if the room was noisy but she's alone "Stop this, I can't so it anymore!" traces of blood fell from her hand, water became red, a dagger drop from her hand, its noise echo in the whole room. Closing her eyes, she slowly fell in the tub.
The night was longer that Da Qiao expected, she can't sleep, there is bothering her, stood up from the bed, grabbing her robe putting it around her and walk to the window, gazing at the stars. A scream was heard all over the east wing of the castle, everyone was alarmed even Da Qiao "W-what's going on?" she peeked from her door and ask the guard.
"Please Lady Sun, remain in this room"
"Tell me what's going on?"
"W-we don't know yet, so please-"
Sirens were heard in front of the gates "The army has arrived!" the guard yelled. "There back!" Da Qiao smiled and ran to the window to see her husband. "Open the gates immediately, we have a wounded officer!" Sun Ce yelled. The torches in castle were all lit, the gates open quickly as ordered, and court ladies immediately assist the wounded soldiers. Sun Ce was helping to carry the wounded officer "We need the best doctor NOW!" he yelled angrily "Yes Milord right away!" they have carried him inside the manor into the infirmary.
"You're going to be alright old man" Gan Ning said "Damn it, even I am dying you're still calling me that" Lu Meng was the wounded officer, Zhou Yu have not written the letter for he is assisting Lu Xun to cover Lu Meng's wounds so Sun Ce was the one who did it. The best doctor in Wu finally arrive with Zhou Yu "Where have you been! The old man here is dying!" Gan Ning said welcoming the doctor "Gan Ning will you calm down, his here already" Zhou Yu said, the doctor came in and close the door, leaving Sun Ce, Zhou Yu and Gan Ning in the corridor.
"Sun Ce, maybe it's better for you to rest now, I will take care of everything" Zhou Yu said patting his sworn brother "Alright, I'll see you tomorrow" Sun Ce walks away leaving them, making his way on his chamber, he saw Shin running but didn't bother so he continue walking. Shaking, nervous and scared it was written all over Shin's face, she couldn't saw anyone, and she's running in circles "SOMEBODY HELP ME!" she screamed, starting to cry. Cold wind wonder the narrow corridors, Gan Ning and Zhou Yu felt it.
"Damn it don't tell me the old man is"
"Gan Ning will you stop it"
Zhou Yu felt as if someone was hugging him, it was cold as ice, he was puzzled, what was the meaning of it, the wind carry Shin's voice, he heard it "Wait here" he said to Gan Ning "Hey where are you going?!" he yelled at him while walking away from him "Darn it whatever" he cross his arms and waited for the doctor to come out.
On the third turn Zhou Yu make he saw Shin on the floor crying in her palms, he walk towards her "What are you doing?" hearing the familiar voice she looks up "Z-Zhou Y-Yu!" she quickly hugged him "Get off me" trying to push her away but she fell back in the ground, Zhou Yu's eyes widen did he just pushed a woman on the ground "Lady Zhou" Shin mumbles "What about her?" slowly she smiled and started laughing "What did you do to Xiao!" he hold her in the shoulder, shaking her for answer "I didn't even do anything yet" still laughing "Where is she? Answer me you whore!" his grip is getting rough "Ah! Stop it is hurts" she whimpered "Tell me where she is!" he yelled at her "She is in the bathroom taking a bath with her own blood" with that Zhou Yu ran to the bathroom, leaving Shin in the ground "I didn't do anything, yet she's dead" she murmurs and then laughs again.
Kochou heard her "L-lady Zhou i-is d-dead?" she repeated.
AU: WAH! will Xiao Qiao die? hahaha guess i am not good leaving cliff hangers ! X3 review review please! thank you so much!