Mr Alencon
Master Sergeant
Battle Arbiter
The Burning Sunrise
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Post by Mr Alencon on Jul 9, 2008 11:03:32 GMT -5
******************************** Fires spread up high to the morning sun, as the dozens of allied boats crashed into the flaming ambition of Dong Zhuo. It was an ingenious tactic by the fat man, this could not be denied - the sheer scale of numbers the allies possessed were their downfall in this constricted position, unable to turn through fear of crashing into one another. Indeed, some would attempt to use this to their own advantage, the brave, and somewhat flamboyant acts of Zhang He would hopefully save his fellow man. The more cowardly, men such as The Xiahou brothers, and the once brave Dagoth Ur, would be some of the first to get wet on this day. Even the great leaders faced an imminent death, as the fires roared across each ship, carried by the spirits of Dong Zhuo’s rallied swordsmen. He Jin was even under threat from his own side, the wily Ba Zeng having kept a keen eye, but not such a keen accuracy, on the Han leaders life. Men were not the only sufferers of a possible early grave here either: feisty young women, such as Xifeng Yue, had their presence amongst the masculine, and would hope to prove they could hold their own. But as wood burned, masts crashed down upon the decks, and men were slaughtered mercilessly, it seemed the Gods would not pay attention to gender upon these chaotic waters.. While the Gods above did not cast their gaze upon the answers of Zhang Jiao, other ethereal men watched from the shores. Two generals, clad in the crimson purple so accustomed by Dong Zhuo’s forces, sat upon their mighty steeds, and watched the fires crackle up into the morning sky. One horse was black haired, built finely and sturdy, to hold the weight of its carrier, and swiftly deliver him across the lands of China. The other, standing taller, bigger, bulkier, was covered in a fiery red coat.. “Looks like we won’t get a fight at this rate, heh.” The deep, low voice of Hua Xiong smirked out along with his vile laughter, the reins of his black steed held firmly within his hands. He turned the stallion away from shores, and faced his companion. “Lucky them.. Their watery graves save me from splitting their skulls open with my blade!” The second figure roared, swinging his mighty halberd through the air, listening to it slice through the wind with a clean whistle. The towering, armour clad figure was none other than Lu Bu, perched upon the suitably noble and grand Red Hare. His weapon pointed out towards the chaos on the seas, as if the piercing metal was a sceptre commanding the death it watched over. Lu Bu’s brows were tightly knitted together in a frown, his large hands clasped over the pole of his weapon in a thick fist. The weapon fell back down to his side, and the mighty Red Hare raised its front legs, kicking the air in front of it, and roaring its own feelings of malevolence. Hua Xiong could only grin slyly at the magnificent sight, a slight tremor of fear pulsing through his body. “Prepare the men anyway.. The allies have more tricks up their sleeves just yet.” Xiong nodded, and quickly sped off towards the main army of Zhuo, which wasn’t yet visible to the allies. Lu Bu did not yet turn away from the seas. He continues to stare out at the carnage for a few more moments, waiting, wanting for it to arrive at his footsteps. With a simple grunt, Lu Bu and Red Hare darted after Hua Xiong, preparing for the imminent battle.
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Post by Liao Xiuxu on Jul 9, 2008 11:22:50 GMT -5
[sorry no time for a post, stupid parents >.] Liao Xiuxu is a girl, since now she is wet, and the chest shape makes that clear. She holds the bow ready with an arrow to shoot any time they could be attacked.
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Post by Zhang Fei on Jul 9, 2008 12:55:13 GMT -5
The beaches were getting nearer as Zhang Fei's demanded that his sailors row their ors harder.Fei would likely be the first onto the beaches and as such,his duty would be to secure it.
Yide's Vessel stayed far away from the Fiery Battle.He slowly began to enter the Coastal Waters on the Northeast Shore.Very soon the sand would be beneath Fei's Feet.
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Post by Xiahou Dun on Jul 9, 2008 13:50:38 GMT -5
Xiahou Dun's tactic seemed to be working. Under the cover of Xiahou Yuan's abandoned boat, and Qu Yi's.... obscure assault Dun ship was making a break for the shore. Just as he cleared the flank side of the allies a soilder came up to Dun from behind rather anxious.
"Master Xiahou Dun another allied ship set sail from the shore and is coming up behind us, they seem to have the same idea as us."
"Eh? Good but, let's not let them change are speed. Don't wait for them make haste to the shore."
With any luck they would land on shore first and be there just in time to have Lu Bu shove a pike in a very uncomfortable place. But still some one had to stop the launching of fire ships and turn the tide, or at least attempt it..... No matter how sucidial.
Xiahou Dun's ship is continueing on his trip to the shore and will hopefully land right before Zhu Jun
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Post by Cao Pi on Jul 9, 2008 17:00:11 GMT -5
With the front of his own ship now lodged into the enemies, Zan saw his armies chance.
"CHARGEEEE!!!!!!"
With a 'HUAH!' of agreement, his men charged forth, their ship having been cleared of debris and possible snags earlier, and with very little on board besides the men, they didn't have to worry about new snags. The horses neighed, and charged, clearing the small wooden wall that would normally prevent anyone from falling overboard, easily.
Landing upon the boat, the men immediately charged to the opposite end of the boat that Zhang Jiao's men were, and then ordered to charge back down the boat, hopefully sandwiching them between his and Jiao's men.
The best part about having two boats v one, even if chained, is that the men have an overwhelming advantage in bodies, though reinforcements COULD steadily trickle in from the other boat, the fact that they were connected made it harder, because one of the boats began moving farther away from the other. This enabled them to take over the enemy boat quicker.
Plus, on the high seas, mobility was key.
His horses, granted, were not the best fighters. However, in a pinch, a horse can do miraculous things, especially when lots of other horses are forced into doing it to. As such, the men under Zan, inspired by his own bravado of being the first into the fray from his boat, caused his men to clear the gap and get to work on their objectives.
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Post by Mr. Zhang He on Jul 9, 2008 18:47:43 GMT -5
In-Battle Post As Zhang He worked his way through the melee that was developing on the fireship, he hummed a tune to himself. He frequently found himself doing this while in battle; indeed, when he fought, Junyi looked like he was dancing. A twirling dodge here, a graceful sweep there. While his soldiers attacked the enemy with swift professionalism, Junyi approached his foes with almost casually smooth movements. Parrying an overhead blow, he then used the man's face as a springboard to attack a group of foes behind him. Amid a whirl of claws and feet, these new foes fell almost as quickly as Junyi; however, only Junyi rose from the pile of bodies. As he did so, his original opponent attempted to strike him form behind. His blade's descent was halted prematurely by a shield held by oneof Junyi's men. The momentary distraction offered by the timely assist allowed Junyi to deliver a kick straight back, once again slamming the man in the face. As he staggered backward, he found himself impaled on a spear. Smirking at the man's fate, Junyi looked around and found that while he had been preoccupied, five of his enemies had surrounded him and the two soldiers who had assisted him. Unfortunately, he noticed a moment too late, as his two compatriots were swiftly eliminated. Their killers circled Junyi cautiously, each looking uncertainly at the others as if to say, "No, really, you go first." "Hmph," snorted Junyi, "Five surly brutes against poor little me?" He glanced at the corpses of the two men who had helped him, then wrinkled his nose disdainfully and continued softly. "Come at me, then. I shall show you the beauty and grace of Zhang He." The first man to respond to the challenge rushed in from behind, attempting to decapitate Junyi with a single swing. However, Junyi effortlessly blocked the blow with a gauntlet, then sighed and dropped to a crouch, sweeping the man's legs out from under him. This turned out to be the correct move, as the second man, thrown off by Junyi's sudden drop, simply tripped over him. The third and fouth men attacked together while the fifth hung back. However, their strikes were clumsy and uncoordinated; in a moment Junyi had entangled both blades between one of his claws while the other dealt fatal strikes to each combatant. He kicked the two corpses, knocking the first two assailants back down and leaving the fifth man woefully alone. "Shall we dance?" asked Junyi contemptuously, giving a mock bow. The man attempted to seize this opening, charging forward with a yell. However, Junyi brought his claws up and caught the sword between them, pulling the man close, so that their faces were mere inches apart. "Such poor form..." Junyi whispered to the man, then dropped into a split as the fellow's compatriots, who had snuck up behind Zhang He as this happened, inadvertently ran their ally through. Before they could recover, Junyi rolled back, delivering a swift kick to each man's crotch with each leg. As they doubled over, he rolled forward, bringing his claws up and overhead. Junyi's victims shrieked and fell back as the claws raked between their legs, up their torsos, and across their faces; a couple of staggered paces later, they were both victims of the melee. "Ha ha ha!" Junyi laughed as he rose. He hadn't had this much fun in some time; truly, he had forgotten how morbidly beautiful battle could be. He took a moment to savor the moment, then returned to the press. As he resumed fighting, Junyi continued humming softly to himself.
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Mr Alencon
Master Sergeant
Battle Arbiter
The Burning Sunrise
Posts: 173
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Post by Mr Alencon on Jul 9, 2008 19:58:05 GMT -5
Allies
Dagoth Ur - All dead
Zhang Jiao - 380 Militia (Of your choice), 20 vets
Norion - 20 Vets
Lu Zhi - 20 Vets
Traptz - 20 Vets
Zhang He - 30 Vets
He Jin - 200 Vets
Ba Zeng - All dead
Wei Yan - 20 Vets
Xiahou Yuan - 15 Vets
Dong Zhuo's Forces
320 Swordsmen 250 Archers
**Allied Morale is plummeting due to the high casualties, raging fires, and the appearance of generals retreating!**
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Xu Shang
Corporal
"Loving to win is cool, But hating to lose is better"
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Post by Xu Shang on Jul 9, 2008 20:37:11 GMT -5
As the wind began to pick up and the sails of the ship, had a lot of tension as the ships was going towards He Jin's ship all signs looked good at the very moment, arrows where still continueing to fly towards the ship and arrows where crashing down the hard wodden floors and men where getting hit, some that got hit that where instantly killed, where surverly injured and just screaming in agony laying on the woonded flors. The men where moving with much haste as this just seems to be another worthless assualt on the allied forces ships, Meng, that was in deep in cabins dock, was thinking about the man that came on the boat, or juts that Meng let on, he looked as though he was a fellow Han general,but he also looked like a forigner to Meng, maybe from Japan or something but perhaps Meng was wrong, hopfully that judgement won't bite him in the ass in the furture, but little after An Bo came in Meng ordered some men to watch him closly.but quietly, though it would be folish for the man to do something very folish. alone comtepmlating on what to do next, worried very little about this as one of his soldeirs came up to him. "Lord Meng, men are dying but moral is still up.... the ship will be with lord Jin's ship shi......"
At the instant it felt like something crashed into the ship, the effect knocked some of the men off the balance for that instant, more and more panic went through Meng's ranks, Meng quickly rises from the floor and rushes out the cabin to see what was going on, running through the ship he sees many men died at the same time he looks to the side where the ship got hit at. Trying to veriffy the ship that hit them he got closer only to see that a fellow general in this fight had hit his ship. Not knowing if it was an attack or they had to stier of course due to an enemy attack, he seen Wei Yan's man alos in much panic.
"Damn!!!! This can't be happening........( Seeing a soldeir pass)...Tell the captian to try and reIdifect the ship to our original course."
Meng kept his composure in as much as possible as he turn to see a few more ships sailing quickly towards Meng and his men. Meng could hear the sounds of the enemy troops scream with much excitement as they sounded like crazed darrange men that just wanted blood to be spilled this night. Meng kinda smirked at the sight, it was another situation for him to let his tiger Hook to peirce the enemies flesh..
"ARCHERS SEND A VOLLY TOWARDS THE ENEMY SHIP!!!....and have someone feth my damn spear.."
Some soldiers where surpise to see Meng with this much excitment and base in his voice, but they could see that he was very much exitited at this time.The archers began running near the base of the boat, it was only 25 in two collums, as they set up the let lose their arrows on the oncoming enemy ship, at the same time 40 Swordsmen came more near the front of the boat to engage the enemy as they jumped of theirs and board the boat.
A copral came running to his lord Meng with Tiger Hook spear in hand, Meng looked at the soldier with a disgusted look, as for taking so long to receive his spear, and then quickly turn to see the enemy boat coming closer, he firmly griped his spear, earger but patiently waiting for the enemy troops to come, though still knowing he had his veteran troops still waiting in the wings, and still somewhat fresh from the night raid, though there weren't big in numbers when they where to be called they'd get the job done.
Lu Meng's Troops 50 Ruffian Swordsmen 50 Ruffian Archers 15 Veteran Spearmen 40 Veteran Swordsmen 20 Veteran Archers
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Post by Dark Narrator on Jul 9, 2008 21:16:44 GMT -5
***************************** He Jin fell backwards, in fear, as the large mast of a Zhuo fire ship crushed down onto the deck of his vessel! Many of his men were killed instantly or thrown overboard by the large flaming sail. They were the lucky ones though, as being burned alive was a most horrid fate. It seemed Jin's sidekick, Ba Zeng, had either abandoned ship or fell over the side. Either way, the Commander was thinking the politician was smarter than he looked. However, with another slap to his senses, as arrows rained down upon his soldiers, Jin realized he was in charge of this operation! "Fight back men! Do not let them destroy us here!" he yelled, cutting an enemy swordsman down. He could not allow such a humiliating defeat after just pushing back the night raid only hours prior. The allies were on a winning streak, of sorts, though that only lasted for so long. There was always someone better, smarter, or more powerful. Li Ru, Hua Xiong, Lu Bu, Wang Yun, Niu Fu, were just a few of the men he had serving his grand ambition. It would be quite the spectacle, to see the allies rise above their hardships thus far to even reach the enemy shore. Unfortunately, when they did the game would probably be over! Along the entire allied front, comprised of burning and broken ships, there was now melee combat. Soldiers from both sides were jumping aboard the other to slay in the name of life or death. Many had already died and many more would follow! Upon Zhang Jiao's ship, his men were fighting well though their ship was burning from the front, middle, and now the side. Zhang He's attempt to halt it had failed and the vessel crushed into Jiao's as did its brethren. The only thing keeping the Great Teacher's men from total annihilation, either drowning or burning, was his ability to lead men. Like no other, he could turn regulars to fanatics and fanatics to elites. No other had such an ability to control Humans as he did and it was no wonder he had been labeled a magician or wizard. With the aid of Zhang Junyi and Gongsun Zan, the latter crashing into the enemy and then boarding, it seemed Jiao had a chance. Either that or he would have to abandon his vessel and try to swim for shore. That, however, was probably not a good idea. Word had spread that Ba Zeng had come under attack by vicious Walri under the water's surface.... waiting, lingering, for the time to strike. The water was a better chance at survival, than the fire, but still had its dangers such as boats colliding or still enemy archers who were hunting for kills. Too bad for them the fires of their own ships began to send them either overboard or to an early, hot, grave! Wei Yan and his men made mince meat of the Zhuo soldiers that had gotten aboard his ship. Along with his comrades, they were setting the example for how to push back the enemy. Anger and fear could both be used to raise a warrior to the next level, especially one so talented with much to gain from living. If somone had saw Zhang He upon the allied shores only hours ago they may have thought him to be useless in battle. His nails were perfectly manicured and not a drop of blood stained his attire, though word had spread he was killing Dong Min's soldiers by the dozen! Still, his exploits would reach both ends of China after the current skirmish, which by the looks of it he had command of. Unfortunately, even the best of warriors have to weigh retreat with death. His ship was now ablaze and so was Zhang Jiao's making the situation most dire. Qu Yi, the madman that had dashed headfirst into battle, crashing his ships purposely into the enemy, was fighting for his life upon his now burning ships. Enemy swordsmen were still present and ready to cut him down. However, many of the allies were gaining the upper hand and if Yi could do the same they could win the day... or morning! Lu Meng and An Bo were on a ship together, but the latter was not too keen on cooperation. Perhaps he was a spy for the enemy? Perhaps he just thought taking out such weak enemies was a waste of time? Perhaps living was not such a good idea? Well, he would have to act at some point and it was closing in soon. Like right now. A few swordsmen dashed by some of Meng's soldiers as they were busy with other prey and moved upon An Bo. Seeing his position, alone, toward the rear made them feel energized that he would be an easy kill. Were they correct? They charged, intent on ending the warrior's life. Zhou Tai and his soldiers, as well as Zhang Ren's group, were both fairing well against the enemy so far. However, Ren's ship had been mangled at the bow and he now crept slowly, forward, toward the enemy shore. His men were trying to repel the enemy swords and they did so with relative ease, though men would no doubt have been killed by the collison or a lucky swords strike. Hell, most of the soldiers had died from drowning which was caused by jumping or being thrown overboard where a watery grave awaited. Not to forget the old, but brave, Lu Zhi who was now planning a rescue mission for He Jin. He had just taken a volley, from the enemy but his ship was relatively unscathed. To his despair though, he would see the Commander heading toward his doom! "There!" Jin yelled to his men who were frantically trying to put the flames out. His ship had been hit head on and the bow crumbled along with the enemy's ship. Water and Fire were now overtaking his ship and his men. Still, the soldiers fought on even as the vessel was slowly rising at the rear due to the bow going under! He Jin grabbed the side of the boat and looked out to see Lu Zhi approaching. It was probably the happiest moment in his life, other than catching a glimpse at Zhang He when he was bending over at the allied camp. But, i mean, anyway. Jin thought of jumping into the water, as the flames were still burning upwards with the back of the boat, and many of his soldiers had already done so. Whether they would live or not would be up to their strength, the allies, or the gods! He Jin's boat is sinking and he is hanging on by a thread! Many allied soldiers have already perished and many more are in harm's way! After all was said and done, the allied fleet could feel relaxed after surviving but miserable after being brought to the point of utter annihilation!**************************** As the battle raged on, so did the flames, and many of the enemy fire ships were now sinking. The problem was, there were allied ships sinking as well and many soldiers were stranded in the water helpless.
The enemy swordsmen and archers were little aid to the fire attack itself, which was a brilliant success. Many of the rebels jumped from the burning wooden coffins to either their death or long journey to the shore. Any of the rebels who stayed to fight or gain glory would either burn or get cut down by the allies who seemed to be dominating the skirmish.
Still, allied morale had plummeted to the breaking point. The lucky, cowardly, or intelligent who had sailed around, leaving their allies to their demise, were moving steadily toward the enemy shore. They would not reach it though, as the writer had prepared another area for RP so whoever posted landing.....*glares*....Xiahou Yuan.....is in big trouble.
The officers who did not engage in the fight would still be needed on the other side and it would show them that attacking quickly, even in the face of danger, could reap great benefits. Just think of the reputation gained from such deeds in battle. INDEED!
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Post by Zhang Fei on Jul 9, 2008 21:45:54 GMT -5
As Fei was getting into the Shallower Waters near the Beaches,he looked back and heard the screams of dying soldiers.That did not bother him too much,but what did was the Allied Flag Ship was sinking!
"Turn around! Forget the beach,we got to save the Grand General! Maybe we'll even get promotions for this!"
With a slow hulking turn,Zhang Fei's Ship turned towards the fiery inferno and sailed around the side that he had previously came from.
Fei's Ship cleared the battle lines and swung around to the rear of the Allied Front.As he got close to He Jin's Vessel,Fei hollered out to the Han General.
"General He Jin! Over here! Swim or Sink!"
Fei jumped from his horse and kneeled on the edge of his ship,on the side facing He Jin.He beckoned Jin to come over to the ship.
Zhang Fei has turned about! He is attempting to rescue as many Allies as he can!
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Xifeng Yue
Second Lieutenant
The Beautiful Devil
Turn the lights off in this place//And she shines just like a star...
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Post by Xifeng Yue on Jul 9, 2008 21:52:57 GMT -5
Her boat had been one of the last to leave the Allied Shore, which was both fortnate and not at the same time; Fortnate for indeed, they could now see the fires that burned brightly on the water, and the panic the Allies had been sent in. As for not Fortnate, well... that was all in the woman's head. She would much rather beon the front lines fighting than hanging back now, even if she was at a terrible disadvantage as it was. The woman stood on the top deak of the boat, near the wheel, her arms folded over her chest. For the longest time, she said nothign, and the men continued to row towards he fray, albeit more and more nervously.
"My Lady," One man who was not her own Soldier, but the sailor from Junyi's forces that had taken her and her men aborad. "Are we going to continue?" He sounded nervous, and The Beautiful Devil gave him a compemptous look, golden eyes pericing. He was right though, which steamed her even more. The young woman finallly turned to her second in command, issuing her order. "Stop the boat, grab fifty men and send the to the sides ... We'll help any of the men from the Allies that has gone overboard and can get over here. The other's are to keep the Horses calm." Xifeng allowed air to escape through her nose in a snort, and tossed her head to rid the bangs out of her vision. "All we can do for now is support ..."
And that kind of left a bad taste in her mouth. Oh well, that was the price they paid... She could of not even participated in this battle at all. Xifeng goes in for damage control, ordering her men to rescue those swiming back to shore!
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Post by Mr. Zhang He on Jul 9, 2008 22:15:30 GMT -5
According to all logic, Qu Yi should have been dead already. All of his men should have been dead. However, it seemed heaven had something more in store for Qu Yi on this day. Despite the overwhelming odds, Qu Yi and two score of swordsmen were having their way with several boats worth of Dong Zhuo’s soldiers. Even more miraculously, a quick head count revealed that not a man had been lost yet. Perhaps this was a sign that the time had come to move to offense. As he slashed at what felt like the hundredth Dong soldier, Qu Yi heard himself shout. “Let the dogs of the traitor come! We are Han! We are greater than the flocks of Dong Zhuo!” He sidestepped another foe and dispatched him. “Let them come and keep coming! We shall never stop!” His rallying cry was met with the loudest roar he had ever heard twenty men make. The enemy soldiers hesitated, noticeably unnerved by their foes’ tenacity. How on earth could a score of men survive against wave after wave of onslaught with no rest? As they quavered, arrows sailed overhead as Qu Yi’s archers let fire with another volley, aimed at the men just behind the fighting. The volley created a considerable space; before the enemy could fill it with their considerable numbers, Qu Yi urged his men forward and they actually began pushing Dong’s men back. Qu gave a hoarse shout as he cut down another foe, which was echoed by his men. They wouldn’t be stopped. They couldn’t be stopped. While the Han fleet burned, a hero would be made on this day. No, thought Qu Yi, Twenty one heroes. They inched closer and closer to the enemy’s ship, cutting down countless whelps sent by the increasingly desperate first mate of the now-captainless ship. For a moment it looked like Dong’s horde was finally beginning to hold the line, but another timely volley created another gap that Qu Yi’s men seized. Inch by painful inch, the twenty-one swordsmen were forcing back an infinitely larger force and taking the fight to its ship. * * * * * In the middle of the battle raging on the fireship, Zhang He suddenly stopped as he noticed the flames now growing on his ship. “My ship! My beautiful ship! How dare they?!” He momentarily interrupted his tantrum to block and slash a hapless soldier. “They will pay for this!” As he glared at the blaze raging on his ship, he noticed Xifeng Yue’s arrival. “Hm, there is beauty in retreat, as well…everyone, back to the ship! Deal with the fire and pull back!” As he finished his announcement, a stray arrow suddenly caught him in the shoulder. The shock of the blow caused Junyi to fall; although he was quick to rise, he gave a shriek as he pulled out the arrow and examined the wound. “Sir, are you alright?” called one soldier as he fought his way to his commander. “Is your shoulder hurt?” asked another concernedly as he also fought he way over. “No…it’s not that…” panted Junyi, who then held up a hand and wailed, “I…I…I broke a nail!” Indeed, the nail of his ring finger, which Junyi had carefully filed, was cracked. “I…I’m sorry sir.” Answered the first soldier. “That’s kind of pathetic. Look, he must have broken a nail on the battlefield before. I mean…” “Shut up, Bao. Come on, let’s get the commander back to the ship.” Thanks to the valiant efforts of the pair, Zhang He was returned to his ship, where the soldiers who had managed to escape were doing their best to fight the fire. “Sir, what do we do?” “Pull back to the lady’s position. Hopefully she will be able to aid us.” As Junyi’s ship slowly pulled away from the fighting, Junyi shouted over the rail. “I will not forget this humiliation! Mark my words, I shall return!” As the ship creaked and groaned its way away from the fighting, Zhang He moved toward the back of the ship and hailed Xifeng. “Wonderful timing, my lady! Your ferrymen could use some aid.” As he said this, he turned and noticed that one of his shoulder guards had caught fire. With a shriek, he beat the small flame into submission as his men scurried about the ship, doing their best to contain the fire. - Qu Yi and his men have rallied and sallied, attacking the men on the ships. He hasn’t lost a man yet, and Dong Zhuo’s men are falling by the score before them! Truly a heroic effort!
- Seeing fire raging, men dying, and assistance approaching, Zhang He (gracefully) withdraws for the moment!
- Also, Zhang He broke a nail! Oh, the humanity!Zhang He's Troops:50 Shield and Spear Veterans 40 Bow Veterans 20 Sword and Shield Veterans Qu Yi's Troops:20 Sword and Shield Veterans (Currently hopped up on Morale-roids.) 20 Bow Veterans
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Post by Wei Yan on Jul 10, 2008 5:06:48 GMT -5
"Sir, Lu Meng hasn't came aboard!" answered some of the remaining twin axes. who still were all to take any casualties. "Then leave him! We make for Lu Bu! For Honor! For Glory!" boomed Wei Yan as he raised a fist to the sky, only to be answered by a roaring Lu Rai.
The soldier smiled from ear to ear. His morale, was just about dead, but nothing made a soldier happier than to see a strong leader, well that and a victory feast.
"Yan, we won't be long away from that boat, but it's just an opening! There will be enemies on the side of the boat at all times, and I think Master Lu Meng means to break for the same hole." warned Lu Rai as he continued to steer to the best of his ability. Wei Yan was between two flaming ships and a hard place.
"Bah! Twin Axes to the oars! We are to beat Lu Meng through that hole! Tell the spears, double time!" roared Wei Yan, honestly Yan wasn't worried about the enemies or the flaming ships, the warrior feared water... and wasn't exactly the best swimmer.
So with spear in hand Wei Yan moved to the fore of the deck, preparing for what seemed like the only hell he didn't want to brave.
"Could be worse Yan! Could be wearing full plate!" bellowed Lu Rai in support.
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Wei Yan and his men prepare to find off the enemy as the Twin Axes and Spearmen start rowing double time for the gap, or better yet for the shore! Lu Rai continues to steer.
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Post by Ayden (Retired) on Jul 10, 2008 5:26:38 GMT -5
Fear had gotten the best of the daughter of Zhang Fei. She was so young, and this battle was the most cruel sight she had ever beheld before. Men, screaming in panic. The people she believed to be proud warriors, thrown into total chaos. The flames were so hot as well, though her own ship was not ablaze, she still felt the heat. Her own ship was still intact as it hovered around the rear of the allies during the majority of the attack. She ordered that no one pursue like the other Allies had done so. What could she do with only 15 veteran soldiers?
"My Lady, we should not just sit here." Gao Jin appeared behind her, as the young warrior scanned the blazing sea of death ahead. Xing Cai turned back to face the proud veteran and defender, Gao Jin. She trusted him with her very life. "They need our assistance, I strongly recommend you mimic what your father is doing and resuce your allies." Gao Jin's solemn face bowed, he had the definite logical thinking to his assets, and he had strength to boot. So many times would have Xing Cai been lost without the man's expertise.
Xing Cai nodded, turning back to the demonic chaos occuring just up ahead. Indeed, she regretted not partaking in the battle, but logic and mostly fear held her back. Straightening her back, she turned to the rowers. "Make way to the group of allies to the north there. We have to play a part in this battle!" With a courageous yell, the men began rowing the somewhat smaller ship towards the gathering of Zhang He's and Xifeng Yue's ships. Their objective is to collect as many survivors as possible.
Summary
- Xing Cai, filled with fear, has been sitting at the rear of the Allied formation, safe from harm - Deciding now though to fight her fear, she orders that they move their medium sized vessel towards the group of Zhang He, Xifeng Yue an (if I am correct) Zhang Jiao in order to rescue any they can
Troops
15 Bow Veterans
(OOC, Xiahou Yuan has cowardly run away. Xing Cai is here, and as directed by Dark, I take over the miniscule amount of veterans Yuan had.)
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Post by Curty Burty (Hao Zhao) on Jul 10, 2008 8:24:51 GMT -5
Lu Zhi was highly startled by the sound of his soldiers screams that had suddenly came from the rear end of the boat and turn around immediately to see what is was that was causing such a reaction from his soldiers and to his horror he saw He Jin's sinking ship. Hurriedly he shouted out new orders.
"Forget the attack! Withdraw back to ally lines! We must help the grand commander He Jin and rescue him from the sinking ship, if he dies we lose this battle!"
AT this Lu Zhi hurriedly turned the boat around heading straight for the comanders ship, he had planks ready to put between the two boats to help as many people as possible escape the sinking ship and onto his.
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