Alright, here I go again! Yeah, I know some of you might have the idea in your mind, but, still, what can I say? The story still goes on!
Disclaimer: I do not own any Dynasty Warrior's character.
Other world, other me
Cao Ren's POV… flashback of 2 years ago, before Yi Ling incident…
Back then, I was in a Captain rank, since I'm a captain, I had some time to communicate with some of the superiors like Lu Bu. Although I can't say he was a friend to me, but to me, he was legendary. Everything that he done was superb! It doesn't matter on psychically or mentally, he always outdone perfectly, especially his strength! And know what, I even adore him once, but don't misunderstand! I'm not talking about 'love' him… Most of the people adore him because he seems to be perfect all the time and you could say that was the reason why I became soldiers in the first place.
Alright, back to my story again, back then I was being appointed to one of the North territory, Xi Liang, which just nearby Yi Ling. I've guarded that place for quite some time now, and for your information, this place soon was eliminate by monsters and bandits which later became an abandon village. Anyway, I was there to protect the citizen which they complained to us that lot of monsters and bandits roaming around their village lately and here I am, protecting the innocent and doing nothing… *sigh* boring… But, what could I do? An order is an order…
Luckily, a friend of mine was there with me and I was not that bore anyway. He had the same rank as I am. We had a great time back then, we guard the place together, we talk, laugh, tells jokes and so on, until that day, he was appointed to follow Commander Lu Bu to Yi Ling for investigation. So, I've ask my superior to recruit me with them as well (because it was my home town. Well…, you could say that I'm kinda home sick), and my offer was approved, but under one condition, I would only to do that if I was out of schedule, or else. That time, I was happy. I could go back to my town for a visit! Then, few days later, we receive a report about Yi Ling and were asked to reinforce our fellow soldiers. Although I'm not sure what is going on, but, since there was something happen with my home, I quickly ready myself as fast as possible and ready to help!
As we arrive, most of the town's people were slain and worst of all; the whole place was flare up! I was enraged! I did not know what had happened! I quickly went back to my house, but see dead! My family had died! I could not believe this! As I wandering to look for clues, I've find my friend lying on the ground, almost unconscious. I quickly ran toward him! He told me that Lu Bu had gone wild and off he goes to the mountain! As I heard it, I was so anger that I could not hold myself anymore! But before I go, an order came. The superior wanted us to eliminate Lu Bu at all cost! I wanted to ask the reasons, but rejected. I quicken my pace and chase Lu Bu down. As I almost reach the place, I saw Lu Bu standing near the mountain's entrance, slashing the soldiers who came near him! His look was very scary! He seems as if he had lost his mind! At first I was scared because he might kill me! But, whatever he had done to my home, I can't forgive him even though he is my superior, besides, order's an order! Just before I ran towards, there was a boy, probably around 15 years old, holding a sword charged towards him, wanted to kill him! Unfortunately, just before he could rise up his sword, he was repeatedly stab by him cruelly and throw him on the ground!
I quickly went to the boy's side; he's breathing hard and started loses conscious. He had lost lots of blood and this could lead him to dead! In my mind, I wanted to help the boy, but for some reasons, I could not just let Lu Bu go! In the end, I did not take the boy to medical treatment, but continue chase Lu Bu. I took the boy's sword and successfully stab Lu Bu down! Although I successfully stab him, but he still stand firm and stab me instead! I thought I was gonna be a goner, but, before I totally lost consciousness; I use all my strength to stab his heart. "I done it…" just before I fell, I could see that Lu Bu too had slowly fallen…
End of flashback POV…
Cao Ren: And that's how I killed him…When the time I woke up, I was already in He Fei… Still, I'm not sure how I get here though… (He tried to remember but could not)
Everything was silence. Most of them just look at each other and probably could not believe of what they just heard.
Huang Gai: Ok, you say you stab Lu Bu's heart right? Then, how could he still alive?
Cao Ren: How the heck I know! I wish I knew that too… But, I'm not lying! He did fall, I swear! (he could see that most of them still can't believe the whole fact)
Huang Gia: Argh! Why does this thing have to happen now? Jiang Wei, do you have any idea about this? You're HURT right? Then you should know a thing or two about it…
Jiang Wei: I wish I knew too… Back then, I was ordered not to interfere this case so, I have no idea about it… But, I've heard some from my mates, they say they couldn't find where Lu Bu was… and weird was, there's no trace about Lu Bu at all…
Huang Gai: What? That's mean he's still alive, right? (but Jiang Wei just shook his head, he had no clue at all)
Everything went back to silence again, they're not sure whether they should believe it or not. On the other hand, Jiang Wei saw Lu Xun clutching his fist. Although Jiang Wei did not ask, but he knew there was something else behind this fact.
Xu Huang: Then, what should we do now? We can't just wait here forever… (they had no idea at all.)
Cao Ren: I've decided, I'll chase Lu Bu down! (most of them were surprise! 'Chase him down?' 'Did he just out of his mind?' and some sort of these questions) I know I'm saying this might be sudden to you guys, but I need to confirm that whether he's still alive or not…
Huang Gai: Wait! Chase him down? Do you know what you talking about? You're chasing someone who is supposed to be dead long time ago and now you…
Cao Ren: I know what I'm saying! If I don't advance and find the truth, I'll never rest in peace! *sigh* Listen, I did not ask for your help either. If you think you had no problem with that, then that's fine with me cuz, I just want to confirm it for myself… I don't know what had happen all these years and I gonna find it, I promise! (they just look at each other, some of them had their minds on it)
Huang Gai: Hm… think about that just makes me wanted to know more… Alright, count me in! I wanted to know more about it, besides; we have nowhere to go right? Perhaps we could wander with you until we find a suitable to stay!
Ma Chao: Yeah! Count me in too!
Gan Ning: That's right! (all of them stood up and agree to go with him)
Cao Ren: But, I might lead you guys to dead end, and these might never end you know?
Huang Gai: So, what about it! Take your time. Just as I say, we have nowhere to go. We'll take this opportunity to run away from those guys and we could take this as a tour trip right? (most of them just roar happily, they agree to follow him whether he go, until the times come)
Lu Xun: (Just as most of them were happy about it, Lu Xun turn back and walk towards the window, ready to jumps off) Count me out! (as he walk towards the window, they stop him)
Jiang Wei: Why?
Lu Xun: Remember I say before, I came here doesn't mean I'll work with you guys, besides; I wanted to do this alone… Sorry.
Cao Ren: It's alright. I'm not forcing you to stay with us. If you wish to join us, we'll welcome you…
Lu Xun: That would not be necessary, anyway, Jiang Wei, have you thought about that?
Jiang Wei: (he nods his head) Yes, I'll do it whatever I could.
Lu Xun: (he did not look back and jumps off the window, running through on top of the roof) He's lying! Liar! It's not right! Wait, calm down, I need to confirm it first. Until then, I'll… (Then he keeps jumping on the roof and precedes his next move.
Xu Huang: Since he's not following us, where should we head then?
Jiang Wei: How about this, instead of running blindly, how about we start from here and proceed to another place step by step? This won't cause us wasting time, right?
Huang Gai: Well, it's not a problem! But before we go, aren't you girls should find a place to hide too? If you keep following us, we might bring trouble to you…
Xiao: What? You're asking us to go?
Da: Please don't make us leaves you, we wanted to follow you guys…
Huang Gai: But, it might be danger to you girls, especially there are kids with us… But don't misunderstand me, I'm not saying that you girls are the problem, it's just that… (both girls look down, they haven't thought of this either. In fact, he was right. It would be a problem to bring the kids along)
Jiang Wei: How about this? We'll send them to the dock to Bei Ping. In order to reach there, they need to go by Ferry. Besides, that place was not highly guarded by Cao. So I think it should be safe for them…
Huang Gai: So, what do you say? (now, both girls discussing among themselves. They need to chose the best for their children and they finally decided)
Da: Alright, we'll go there as you say.
Xiao: But, you guys definitely would come and see us right?
Jiang Wei: I promise, we'll come and see you girls as soon as we reach that place!
They just smile. They definitely will meet them someday. Without wasting time, they send the girls at the dock and they too ready themselves for their trip. Just before they go, they saw Lu Xun at a shop, buying some stuff. Just as Gan Ning wanted to play a prank at him, there are a group of tough looking guys came near Lu Xun, snatch his belonging and surround him.
As they wanted to give Lu Xun a hand, Jiang Wei stops them, asking them to analysis the whole situation before they act.
??: Well, well, what do we have here? Another puny Hunter who thinks he is a Hunter…
??: Yeah, look at him! Ha ha ha, he's so small! I bet the monsters' appetite won't satisfy by only eating one bite! Ha ha ha (they continue to made fun of Lu Xun, which they think it was funny. On the other hand, Lu Xun just stands there coolly, without any emotion, which later pisses them off as they fail to humiliated him)
??: Hey, what's with you? You wanna fight? (Lu Xun just kept quiet, looking at him with serious eye) B…Boss!
Boss: You had some guts, I like that, tell me, who are you? (somehow Lu Xun just kept silence, not willing to say any) Ah, my wrong, I should introduce myself, I am Yan Yan, and these are my members, Ahui Nan, Xu Gong and Yan Bai Hu, and we are known as 'Hunter The Crusher'!
Xu Gong: Boss! Look at this! (he open Lu Xun's cell phone and show it to his Boss about his Pass. As the Boss look through, he was surprise!) This is…!
Boss: (as he read through, all of the sudden he could felt that this kid was not as easy as he looks) Tell me, who were you under with? (he still kept quite. Since there's no way to make him talk, he proceeds to ask him) Since you're already on that level, you must be very expert right? Then, tell me, who were you under with? (But Lu Xun just smirks, pissing them off)
Ahui Nan: My Boss ask you, answer him! (he wanted to grab Lu Xun's collar and beat him, but Lu Xun just disappear in the air and stands beside him, already took back his stuff) What?! Why you…!
Boss: That's enough, Ahui Nan. (he walk towards Lu Xun) You're a 'Crystal' user, aren't you? Being so young to know how to control these 'Crystal' in a short time. How about this, join us! I promise I'll make a good use to you! What do you say?
Lu Xun: (Somehow, he just smirk at them with serious eye) Ha ha ha! No! First, you guys just snatch my stuff without my permission. Second, if you really want to know who I'm under with, that's no one. Third, you're asking me join you? Don't make me laugh! And as for your information, I always work alone! Forth, if you guys say you're a Hunter, then you disgust me! And fifth, if you're thinking that I'm just a good looking guy with a puny body who doesn't know how to defend himself, then you are wrong! Thanks for the greeting anyway, but I must say, that was the lowest pride of you to greet someone. Next time, tried to pick your own size! (he wanted to walk away but was attack by Ahui Nan. Lu Xun foresees this and attacks him with bare hand and punch his stomach with his full force, which makes Ahui Nan holds his pain and stay behind his friends)
Boss: I see… well, if you insist, then I won't force you either, but you know, I just thought of a game! How about this, we shall challenge each other on who will got The Legend rank, whoever got that rank first will be the winner, what do you say? Hm?
Lu Xun: (he thought for awhile. He knew there was something wrong. If he accepts it, then, he had to be ready to turn his life upside down! But if he did not, then he'll be a laughing stock as 'chicken'. But in the end, he just smile and turn away) Hm… that was a good one, but it's just a child's play right? Stop being childish! If you really want to challenge, find another way, I'm not buying that! (then off he goes, without noticing Jiang Wei and the others were watching at him)
Ahui Nan: (he wanted to hit Lu Xun seriously, but was stop by his other friends) Boss! Don't tell me you gonna let him off just like that!
Boss: Patience, my friend, I'm sure we'll find a way to 'play' with him. Besides, just let him be, until that day came, we'll crush him down once and for all! Besides, there will be no one who could stand against us anyway! Ha ha ha! (they all laugh happily and leaves the place, not knowing Jiang Wei and the other were still watching them)
Ma Chao: I smell something fishy here, should we told him?
Jiang Wei: No, it's alright, he could handle himself…
Ling Tong: But, aren't you close with him? You would rather watch him being treated that way?
Jiang Wei: Well, if they really gonna do 'those' on him, then we could help him anytime we want, right? But, since he did not ask for our help, I guess we should just leave it to him until he really needs our help. That's all.
Gan Ning: *sigh* Sometimes I don't even know how you communicate with him! I mean, I just don't get it… You guys seem knew each other long time ago…
Ling Tong: Then, I guess you should learn a thing or two then…
Cao Ren: Alright, did we check our equipments? (they all check their equipment one last time, just to be sure to be prepare anytime soon!) Are we ready? Once we step out, there'll be no turning back! So, last call, ready? (They all look at him confidently, telling him that they had ready whenever they are)
Then, off they go to the other side of the town to search for clues about Lu Bu. But as they went on, what kind of troubles will they face in future? Will they manage to hunt down Lu Bu? Stay tune!