Disclaimer: I do not own any Dynasty Warrior Character.
On the way to the lower ground, Lu Xun use 'Silence' on Gan Ning and Wei Yan, who still screaming like a girl and started to annoy them, along the way. Most of them just shook their head in misbelieve and enjoy the scene, which the lift was actually well design for observer to observe the scene while the lift take its time to went down to the lower floor. They look at the scene with amusement and forgetting about Wei Yan and Gan Ning who were at the corner of the lift, screaming in mute.
Ma Chao: You know, you guys should see this! This place ain't that bad! You can see everything from here… (somehow Wei Yan and Gan Ning just sit there, terrified)
Xu Huang: Yeah, like over there! there was a big stage somewhere at the corner… and over there! There was a big building! And there, there, there! (now this pick their curiosity, they stand up slowly, and look outside. Gan Ning somehow overcome his fear, started to enjoy the scene, but as for Wei Yan, he quickly hide at the corner, started to chant! )
Ma Chao: That's odd, I never knew Wei Yan afraid of height…
Huang Gai: Anyway, this is where you will be right? Little missy.
Cai Wenji: Yes, I guess I am…
Cao Ren: That lady… she just call you 'Lady' right? You must be someone important!
Cai Wenji: Hm… I don't know…
Xu Huang: *sigh* ok, once we let her go, what'll we do next?
Jiang Wei: How about we stay here for a day, since it's getting dark…
Ling Tong: I agree, I'm getting tired…
Huang Gai: Ok, that's settle then! What's with you? (he notices Gan Ning was acting funny. He keeps swinging his hand and point his mouth!)
Ling Tong: Um… Gan Ning… what's with you? (somehow Gan Ning could not say a thing, he still swinging his arm in the air!)
Jiang Wei: I guess he was trying to say that he got no voice… (Gan Ning quickly nod and light up, he just got his point! Since he got the point, he continue to gives clue) o…k, I think he try to ask how to get back his voice? Right? (Gan Ning just nod and looks at Lu Xun, giving an eye of wanted to punch him since he was the one who put the spell on him)
Lu Xun: (he slightly look at Gan Ning) Well, why should I? (somehow Gan Ning just shot him a glare, really wanted to hit him)
Cao Ren: Even if you don't want to say it, but… we want to know it too…
Lu Xun: *sigh* Well… it might take some time to reverse it… probably couple hours from now… or days…(Gan Ning's expression started to change, his eye were wide big and ready to hit him)
Once the lift's door open, Lu Xun quickly went out from the lift and run as fast as he could, just before Gan Ning could lay a hand on him. On the other hand, Ma Chao held Wei Yan up as he was too afraid to move. For the others, they shook their head and chase after them.
Once they arrive at the destination, there are two ladies and a man came near them. They quickly knew who they were. The first lady wears a half top, revealing her stomach, and the other lady wears beautiful white Cheongsam-like. They ran toward Cai Wenji and greet her.
Diao Chan: Wenji!
Zhen Ji: Where had you been? We've been searching for you everywhere…
Cai Wenji: Opps, sorry… did I done it again?
Zhen Ji: Of course not silly! (the girls hug each other. They start chatting and giggle.
Huang Gai: (As they were chatting, Huang Gai look at them strange, he slowly walk to them, open his mouth with awe. This makes the ladies aware of him, they step back a foot and he could not hold it anymore!) You… You're…!
Cao Ren: What's wrong? Huang Gai!
Huang Gai: I don't believe this, I actually meet them! You're Zhen Ji, the one who act in 'Love Me Honey!', and you! You're Diao Chan! You just had your concert few days ago! I love your songs! They're great! And know what?! Whoo… This is great! I never thought I could meet them here! You girls are my idol! You rock, girls! (he looks at them with amazement! He was so excited that he doesn't even realizes he just scare the girls. Of course most of his friends were surprise because they never knew he likes them so much, since he did not mention it often)
Both Diao Chan and Zhen Ji were out of idea, they don't know what to do, especially dealing with someone who are as crazy as he is. Cai Wenji whispers at their ears and they look at him again, smiling.
Diao Chan: Um… that's nice of you…
Zhen Ji: Yes, nice…nice to meet you…
Somehow to their surprise, Huang Gai grab their hands and this really startle the girls!
Huang Gai: Yeah, nice to meet you too! Could you girls sign for me?!
Now the girls totally out of idea and scare! They wanted to get out of here! But to their relief, his friends quickly hold him off and apologize to them repeatedly!
The girls let out a sign of relief. They bow politely at them and left the boys alone. Huang Gai doesn't want to let them go, he wanted to go after them! But there are two men came in front of him and stop him. One of them wears purple outfit with some beautiful decoration and flower on it, and had a long beautiful ponytail! While the other one wears a slight yellowish outfit with robe!
Yuan Shao: Well, hello there! I'm Yuan Shao, and this is Zhang He. I'm the owner of this place and he is my assistant! Nice to meet you all…say, is this your first time here?
Cao Ren: Well, yes we are! Look I'm sorry about just now, we're totally sorry…
Zhang He: (he giggles a bit) Nah, don't worry about it, he's not the only one who react that way… But anyway, thanks for searching for her, Lu… (somehow Lu Xun quickly gives him a hint of shutting his mouth, motion him not to say a thing. To Lu Xun's relief, Zhang He got his point and pretend that he doesn't knew him, which somehow caught Jiang Wei suspicious about it)
Yuan Shao: Anyway, since you done your job, how about stay here for one night, for free, as your reward.
Cao Ren: Really? We could?
Yuan Shao: Yes, you've done your job, right? so I don't see the reason why not. Beside, you can't pass through the other side since it was close, so why not stay for awhile?
Cao Ren: But, it was Lu Xun who…
Lu Xun: I accept.
Yuan Shao: Alright then, Zhang He, lead them to the inn. I'll meet you guys later.
Zhang He: As pleasure, follow me! (then off he goes, skipping)
Ling Tong: Well… never expect they'll be here…
Xu Huang: Yup!
As they wanted to follow Zhang He, Lu Xun receives a call and answer it. He puts down the phone and turn around, did not follow them and walk on his own.
Ma Chao: Hey, where you going?
Lu Xun: Well, it's none of your business! (then off he goes! Without looking at them at all.)
As they wanted to follow where he was going, Zhang He ask them to come before he walks too far. On the other hand, Huang Gai wanted to searches for his idol, but manage hold back by his friends and went to the inn.
As they arrive the inn, Zhang He told the person in charge about their room and fee. Once the person in charge get the point, he started to show the way to their rooms while Zhang He had gone out for another errant.
When they went in the room, to their surprise, this room was so big and grand. It was all well decorated and they find that they had enough beds for them to sleep in this room! Once the person in charge close the door, most of them slam on the bed and rest, not willing to move! Cao Ren on the other hand, stands up and went out, wanted to get some clue about Lu Bu's whereabouts.
Meanwhile, Lu Xun went into a building. He steps every single floor and reach to the highest floor. As he wanted to enter a room, which it was written 'Private', a secretary stands up, wanted to stops him. Without hesitate, Lu Xun took out his phone and show it to her. She understood, and sits back, allowing him to pass through. Lu Xun gently open the door, it was dark and cold! As he close the door and walk few steps forward, he saw something shining and it was flying towards him! He quickly evade and look at the weapon, it was dagger! Just as he wanted to finds the cause, he was been attacked again. He evades every single one of them and manage to find the cause. He quickly transform to 'Ninja' form and took out his sword. He swifts forwards to his attacker and fights him! Few seconds later, the attacker gives up and the light open, revealing himself. Lu Xun transform back to his old form and walks toward him, helping him to stand on his feet and lead him to a chair.
Lu Xun: Well, a nice way to greet someone, old geezer!
Somehow, the 'old geezer' just smile. He sits gently and looks at him.
Old Geezer: Well, at least it was a good way to find out whether you had improve or not… After all, it's been a while we have not seen…
Lu Xun: Well, straight to the point! old man, what was it this time? It's really rare that you call! So? (the old geezer just smile and took out an envelop, handed it to him.) What's this? (he opens the envelop and read it. To his surprise, it was a request! He looks at them in misbelieve) Are you kidding me? What is this?!
Old Geezer: Now, now, patient young one. I knew you would act that way and that is why I test you just now, and it seems that you just pass…
Lu Xun: Listen, if its really urgent and important, I could help, but, what does it had to do about just now? And what do you mean I'm pass?
Old Geezer: Oh boy, you're same as ever, never change. But before we got into the main point, there's some question for you. Do you aware any difference lately, especially…here? (he took out a teapot and readies his tea)
Lu Xun: (he thought for awhile) No, not quite, why?
Old Geezer: Hm… I guess I couldn't blame you, want some tea? (he took a cup of tea and gave it to Lu Xun, but rejected. He puts it back and drink it) If I may ask, how you come in again?
Lu Xun: (at first he was surprise, he don't understand why he ask him that. But he answer anyway) Well, as usual, we pass by a cave where Wenji caught herself in a box, and we also pass by the reptiles lair. Nothing seems wrong to me…
Old Geezer: Ah… that's not all, try to say in detail, like how you came in?
Lu Xun: Um… well, once we pass by the reptile lair, we almost got lost because the grass and some branches cover it… Wait, come to think of it, when we cross the bridge, it was the same thing as the front…
Old Geezer: Yes, you almost there… now, do you remember when the time before you left? Was it the same?
Lu Xun: Come to think of it, it does looks different, compare to it…
Old Geezer: Well, that the point! You see, one month ago we clean it up, but for some reason, it grown back. We did not aware of this, so clear it up again, but, as you know, it grows fast and we don't what's the cause you see. So, we decided to put on the post and ask for help…
Lu Xun: But, would it be a plant or something that would grown faster, after all, this is a cave, so what's so…
Old Geezer: Ah, but hear this, the first time when we ask the person to spot the cause, he almost in danger and reports that it was cause by a monster. So as usual, I post up the mission but so far no one could catch it, so…
Lu Xun: Wait, what kind of monster was it? Is that possible? (the old geezer handed him another file, revealing the monster) This is…
Old Geezer: So, do you accept, or not?
Lu Xun: (he thought for a while, and looks at the file. He recalls this kind of monster are tricky and hard to deal, especially one on one. He thought once again and accept the job) Alright, I accept!
Old Geezer: Alright, I guess I could told some details about it, it seems that it only appear at mid night. So far no one really catches it, but if you need any further information, you could ask the owner or his assistant, they knew better than me.
Lu Xun: Alright, I'll report back once it's done… But you know, you could just say it in the phone! (he turn back and head out, but before he went out, the old geezer warns him about his safety and be careful about it)
Back to the inn, Gan Ning was bored and he wanted to went out. But the problem is, he got no voice at all, and if anything happens to him, it was disaster! He tried to shout out loud but no voice coming out! He sigh, and thought for awhile. He finally made up his mind, he opens the door and went out. He started to explore the town, and looks every single of the town. Most of it amuse him, he never thought this place was way better than the places he had been before, since this place was full of entertainment! As he walks by the corner of the shop, he quickly stops and peeping. It was Lu Xun and Zhang He, talking. He slowly shift himself to a corner, and tried to ear pepping. He manages to hear them now and tried to stay aside, listening.
Zhang He: Oh, Lu Xun, long time no see…
Lu Xun: Sorry Zhang He, I have something to be done first, it's about the mission you request. According to that old Geezer, you and Yuan Shao knew what had happen lately, so, what happen?
Zhang He: oh, that one…so you accept it… Ok then, for what I know, it's getting annoying and it appears recently. It covers the road path and since the road path close, less customers will come and they might mistaken otherwise. So, we ask some help but it's not working at all, so maybe you could help us out.
Lu Xun: Then where could I find it?
Zhang He: The last time we saw was somewhere up there. (he points the direction) But I think it was easier to catch since its appears quite a lot, but still, it was a smart one. It could be everywhere… So, good luck! (he wanted to walk off but stop by Lu Xun)
Gan Ning: So, they're talking about the mission, boring… (just as he wanted to turn away, Lu Xun suddenly ask Zhang He to stop! He quickly turn back and peep again)
Lu Xun: Wait!
Zhang He: Hm? What is it?
Lu Xun: Why?! Why didn't you ask for my help in the first place?! I might help, you know…
Zhang He: Well… we wanted to. We figure that you might gone for awhile, so we did not ask for it! Besides, aren't you searching for 'him'? If we ask for help, will you come in the first place?! (Now, Lu Xun was speechless, he was right. He was searching for 'him', even now. He saw Lu Xun's expression change and quickly change the subject) But anyway, since you came, I guess we should consider ourselves lucky! Right?! Lu Xun?
Lu Xun: Hey… do you think I had the chance… to meet him…again?
Zhang He: Listen, I'm not sure what makes you go on this journey in the first place, but, since you already did, I don't see why you can't use this opportunity to look for him! Besides, didn't he mention that to look for him all around the world? Perhaps one day, 'pop'! he's right in front of you!
Lu Xun: If only I'm that lucky! I knew that myself! I'm wasn't a type of lucky person either… For my whole life, I'm a… I'm just a…
Zhang He: Now wait a minute, young man. I thought we had this through! If you keep telling about yourself that way, I wonder what would 'he' say to you!
Lu Xun: But! I…I…!
Zhang He: No more but! Just… remember this! Be more positive, ok? I'm sure that you could meet him someday, just believe yourself! Ok!
Lu Xun: 'be more positive, ok?' (these words had reminded him of someone. He recall a young boy, probably around 6, 7 years old, tutoring him, and say the same thing as Zhang He did. As the boy hold his hand, he could feels his warmness. He was such a caring person, always sees him as little brother, protecting him. He slightly let out a smile and gradually snaps back to reality)
Zhang He: Lu Xun… Earth to Lu Xun! Hey!
Lu Xun: Um? Huh?
Zhang He: A… are you alright?
Lu Xun: Oh, sorry, just remember something…
Zhang He: Well, anyway, don't give up! You surely find him someday! I'm sure of it!
Lu Xun: You know, you're right! He was right! Thanks! (he smiles a bit and starts to walk away, waving at Zhang He) I'll report to you once it's over! Oh by the way, sorry about the earlier, I didn't meant to!
Zhang He: (he looks at him and smile, return him a wave) It's alright, I know…just… be careful, ok! (but Lu Xun had walk far away, unable to hear him) As always, what a busy kid…(he walks off to the other direction)
Gan Ning: (as the coast was clear, he slowly came out from the corner) Hm… I never thought they were that close… What a seconds… didn't he say he never came here before? Then why he… No way! He was lying! Lu Xun…he lied? Now this is new… gotta tell the others about this!
He quickly return to the inn and told everything what he just saw and heard. Unfortunately, none of them could understand of what he said, since he still doesn't have his voice back, and they just lay on the bed, continue to sleep! Gan Ning let out a big sigh, and sits on a sofa. He couldn't believe this at all! As he tried to figure some way to told them, Jiang Wei who just take a bath, came out from the bath room. He saw Gan Ning sits on the sofa, sighing. He feels weird and sits besides him, asking what's bother him. Although Gan Ning tried to explains, but since he did n not had the voice, he uses his body language to communicate with him. Jiang Wei just sigh, he stands and open a drawer, took out a piece of paper and a pen, handed to Gan Ning. Gan Ning start to writes down everything he knows. Jiang Wei read it, he too was surprise! As usual, he puts his hand on his chin and think about it. Although Gan Ning wanted to talk about it, but Jiang Wei quickly stands up and went out. Leaving Gan Ning alone.
As Jiang Wei walks down the street, he heard bells following him. He looks back, Gan Ning was following him! From his faces expression, he could tell that he wanted to know the whole thing, especially of why he wanted to lied to them! Jiang Wei just sigh, and ask him to follow him. Few meters they had walk, they finally sat on a bench and rest. Jiang Wei rest his head, while Gan Ning tried his voice again, but this time, he manage speak out a few words! As they rest, they saw Zhang He pass by. Gan Ning wanted to ask him, but instead, Jiang Wei was ahead him. He walks toward Zhang He and ask him for his time. Zhang He knew something was not right, but agree, and invite them to a café, started their conversation.
Zhang He: So, what do you want to ask about?
Gan Ning: Well, for starter, tell us about…
Jiang Wei: Tell us what you know about Lu Xun! How you knew him, how he meet you guys, and how he came here, that's all I want to know!
Gan Ning: Jiang Wei! I haven't finish my…
Zhang He: So, this is about Lu Xun… I see… But why do you want to know about it, wouldn't it be better to ask him by yourself?
Gan Ning: If only he wanted to!
Zhang He: Well, that's your problem, not mine.
Jiang Wei: For what I know so far, he seems he keeps a secret, like pretending doesn't know you guys, I don't see why should he…
Zhang He: Well, that's his choice! If he wanted to, then so be it! We had played our part!
Jiang Wei: How so? For what I know, I heard some rumors about here, if I was correct… you guys had form an organization, waiting a perfect time to strike with those Hunters, against those Cao's, I presume?
Zhang He: That's… a nice try, don't think I did not had a thing or two in my sleeve. I search about your background too, you're… a former HURT. For some reason, you've been frame and executed. But as I could see, you still here. But come to think of it, if you're not one of them anymore, I wonder why you're so eager to bring this up and why you're so persistent wanted 'him' so much… (they look at each other with deadly glare, none of them would give in. As the situation getting tense, Gan Ning quickly cut in)
Gan Ning: Whoa! Hold it right there! You guys really tense the situation now…!
Zhang He: Well, I wonder why…
Jiang Wei: Hm! Let just say, we don't want anything uncertain happening between us, especially involving 'him'…
Zhang He: I could say the same thing to you, AND your friends here. If I found whoever done something mean on 'him', me and my friends won't let you go in peace! (they stare at each other once again. In the end, Jiang Wei stands up, wanted to leave, but halt by Zhang He) I wouldn't really mind what you guy done so far, but I warn you, do not! And I mean it, Do Not done something tricky or mean on him! You know we're not the joking type of person either! (Jiang Wei did not turn back, he storms out, follow by Gan Ning)
Gan Ning tried to follow Jiang Wei and cool him down, but Jiang Wei did not listen and slam the wall hard! Gan Ning looks at his face slightly, only sees him in anger! Gan Ning did not say a thing and let him cool down. Few minutes later, they sat on the bench. Jiang Wei lower his head, slightly cool down, while Gan Ning looks around, nothing to do. Jiang Wei slowly raise his head up and looks at Gan Ning, asking him not to mention to anyone about just now. Although Gan Ning don't understand of why and ask the reason, Jiang Wei just shot him a glare and ask him to shuts his mouth. Gan Ning sighs out loud! He don't know what to do anymore!
Now, it had pass mid night. Lu Xun hides in the dark cool place, patiently wait for his target. As time goes by, his target appeared. It was tree like monster! Although it was not huge, but, it was still considered as dangerous creature! It crawls like an octopus, and stands beside a cliff, let down it's branches and leaf and cover the entrance! Lu Xun slowly walks toward it cautiously. He quietly summoned Fire and burn it, making the monster pain in vain! Now the monster was furious! It uses it's leafs to shoot at Lu Xun, which he manage to evade it. But as it grew tired of it, it quickly went to the nearest wall and stick itself on the wall, let out its branches and went to the top cliff. Lu Xun use Jump technique to chase it. As he reaches to the top, the monster was no where to be found! He quickly held out his weapon, and makes a guard stance, just in case it strikes him anytime. As he slowly walks around, the monster quietly uses it's branches to caught him! Now, he was totally defenseless! He tried to struggle and moves his body, hoping to finds a way to break it free!
But the more he struggles, the monster tied him up tightly, causing him hard to breathe. Just before he out of breathe, he quickly summon Fire again, and flare it! The monster could not hold the pain and let him go, flee. Lu Xun tried to caught some breathe and stands up slowly. This time, he use 'Ninja' form to relocated the monster. As he tried to stay on guard, the monster once use it's branches to catch him, but this time, Lu Xun caught his timing and evade it. He quickly transform to 'Black Magic' form (which was his ROTK's outfit) and summon Firaga repeatedly! As the monster getting weaker, he transform to 'Warrior' form (which was DW6's outfit) and ready to use its musou to end its life.
As he thought that was last of it, he did not aware there was another attack came from his back. When the time he looks back, he could feels his shoulder in pain, as if someone had break it! He clutches in pain, and stumble with one foot! He tried to find a bottle of cure from his waist bag, but pointless as he drops the last bottle on the ground! The monster attacks him blindly, not willing to care it's surrounding. Lu Xun clenched his teeth in pain. Every single strike and whips are painful. He could feels his skin and muscles were torn apart! He gives himself a deep breathe, and hold the pain. He quickly regain his position and finds a perfect timing to kills it. When Lu Xun use his musou to kill it, he drop the sword and stumble in the ground, breathe heavily! He slowly crawl himself to the bottle and open it, gently put it on his wound. At first he flinches, but as he put another drops, some of his wounds started to heal.
Although not all of the wound were heal, he slowly stands up, clutches his injured shoulder and cut some of the monster's part. Once he satisfied with it, he keeps the items in his waist bag and head back to meet old Geezer.
Alright, that's all for this chapter!