Living Dream

[Ayden (Retired)]

Posted this to the song Dizzy by Jimmy Eat World

Inside the City

Her head constantly snapped behind her body at each sound. She was inside the city of Xi Liang, and alot of the time it was just the servants and guards doing their duty. However, at the sound of metal chinking, she could not help but have her heart jump, thinking a armoured warrior was entering the room. Each and everytime she hoped it was Ma Chao, but instead it was just kitchenware. The maids apologized constantly for any disturbances, Xing Cai began to simply just nod them off. Her mind was not worried about these simple disturbances.

She began to grow anxious. Jiang Wei offered her entry to Shu, and yet, she turned back and rode off to Xi Liang. Why? What was so repulsive about the kingdom of Shu? It wasn't totally repulsive, but the lingering promise to Ma Chao remained in her head. She told him that she would be waiting. Whether or not the chances of his survival were against the odds, she would wait. Like the roots of a tree in the ground, she was not moving. She was allowed entry into the city simply because she was now known as a close acquaintance of Ma Chao. No one knew of their emotional kiss on the battlefield, but if...when Ma Chao returned, their love would most likely become public.

"Come my Lady, it is late." A maid bowed, pleading for Xing Cai to gain some sleep. Giving into her earthly nature, she nodded and followed to maid to her own quarters. Slowly, the maid undressed Xing Cai, removing her Shu coloured armour. Replacing it with golden robes for sleep. Cai smiled to the maid, before dismissing her. The bed lay ahead of her. She slowly bent down and lay across it, placing her weight onto her side.

Her mind raced for another half hour, but slowly, the physical desires of her body overpowered her resilience against sleep...her eyes closed and she drifted.

[Ayden (Retired)]

She woke slowly, the light from the window flowing up her face and into her eyes. The sheets were mangled, her robe wasloose, it was almost as if someone had come in that night and had done it with Cai, then left. But she would not do it with anyone except for Ma Chao. Sitting up slowly, she closed her robe...and then she heard something. It sounded like a good number of steeds, and there was loud talking, multiple voices. Xing Cai's heart raced, she could hear cheering amongst the noises. Ma Chao must have returned!!

Racing out of bed, she quickly tied her robe and her hair up. She wanted to be at least presentable for Ma Chao. Her heart was beating twice the speed of normal, her dream was finally coming true. She had waited and waited, the sleeps were all far too long. What would she say to Ma Chao? Would she say sorry for being at Xi Liang? Would she say nothing and just embrace him? It all invaded her mind like the war itself. The voices, they grew clearer and clearer, her walk slowed as she reached the outer veranda from where it was emitting....

....it was just four young stallions and 3 soldiers. Her heart slumped back into depression. She body slumped along with her emotion. One of the men turned to her, smiling awkwardly. "My lady! Look at these young stallions! We just found them this morning, they are so fit and strong, we couldn't help but celebrate!" Xing Cai smiled faintly, obviously a hint of anger rose in her body. She walked back to the chambers from where she lay.

"Why!?!?" She punched the bed in frustration, cursing what was happening. She hated waiting here. She would stay, only for the promise that she had made to Menqi. She knew what she had to do, she would simply just train and train until Menqi got back. Heck, she thought of even running the city.

"I'll make him proud..."

[Ma Chao]

As Xing Cai was deep in thought, about what to do in Xi Liang, a small knock could be heard on the chamber doors. It was very soft, as if by a woman, and almost not even noticeable.

Still, it was there.

Xing Cai got to her feet, as she was previously kneeling by the bed hitting it, and walked toward the doors again fixing her attire in the hopes it was Ma Chao. However, when she opened the doors all she could see was a maid or attendant. The woman was one of the group that was assigned to Cai for her personal needs. Anything that the Goddess of the Horde wanted she could have and even the guards were at her beck and call.

"My lady" she said, looking left and then right down each hall. Guards were pacing back and forth, some thinking of what they would do when their shifts end while the others were anxious to get into some battle themselves. Many of the great fighters of the Horde had to stay back, offerering protection for the city as Mengqi did not trust the Qiang one hundred percent. In fact, it was Yan Xing who swayed his lord to leave more troops then Chao would have normally.

"Word has reached the city that Lord Ma Chao has survived the battle thus far."

A few guards walked down the hall and looked at the maid who quickly stopped talking of affairs that did not concern her and instead she asked Cai if a bath was to be had soon. Both guards looked at one another and wished the maid meant a bath together WITH the Shu warrioress, but they were just dreaming.

It was true though, the maid was not supposed to have such information and she clearly overheard it from some war officials who may have been discussing it.

"Not only that, my lady, but word has it that Wei Yan and our lord have joined forces to fight against the lowly Qiang!" she said, smiling and touching Cai on her arm; shaking it lightly as if excited for her that Chao was alive. The maid did not think word of Yan Xing's major injuries concerned Cai all that much, though the two had become somewhat friends over their time together at the banquet in Xi Liang. Hopefully, Xing would live to meet her again.

The maid bowed and smiled after giving Xing Cai the news. She would be back later for lesbian sex if wanted or maybe they could wait for Ma Chao to return. Nah, they could get it on now and then also when Chao came back!

[Ayden (Retired)]

(OOC, Warning! If you don't like explicit descriptions, don't keep reading.)

She knew of the treatment of the women at Xi Liang, and she could understand the hesitation of the maid to speak to Xing Cai about such matters. The level of women was below men, and things would not change for a long time, Cai knew that. She often thanked the heavens that she was born into the family of Zhang Fei, effectively establishing her place in the world of men. Her mood however lightened, as the news was revealed to her. It all went through her head so quickly, like a rushing river in the currents. Why would he ally himself with Wei Yan? The Qiang had betrayed Mengqi?

"Thank you, thank you so much." Cai bowed deeply to the maid, her heart could now be at ease....or could it?

---

Later That Night[/u]

Something wasn't right, Cai felt dizzy. Her eyes drifted to the cup of tea that was now empty to the side of her bed. Something was definitely not right, she felt so weak. She struggled to keep her stance, her eyes sped around the sockets, as if she was looking for something in the room. She had been drugged, there was no doubt about it. Was she betrayed by the maids?...No, why would they do that?

The door slid open, a guard came in, closing the door behind him. This was his work, the guy was a sleaze, who couldn't get any women. Now, he would not only get a woman, but a freaking hot one AND pretty much the girlfriend of Ma Chao.

Xing Cai's eyes opened wide as she saw the guard begin to walk towards her, she went towards the wardrobe to reach for her knife, but she was grabbed, a hand covering her mouth as she tried to scream. The guard had already dropped his lower garments. Turning the now drugged Cai around to face him, he pushed his mouth onto hers forcefully. Forcing her to make out with him, then, he spread her legs, pushing his own leg in between. He pushed the Lioness onto the bed.

He was ontop of the drugged girl now, removing his upper garments. Xing Cai's robe was open, her naked body revealed. He began to perform the most despicable indignity. Xing Cai couldn't resist, she was so weak...

Yet as her hand fell onto the pile of clothes the man had dropped, she felt something hard...A knife. The man leaned in, ready to...you know...insert himself in her. With scary speed, Xing Cai had raised the knife and stabbed the man directly in the neck. The man cried out loudly in shock and pain. Blood began to pour out over the bed. Xing Cai awkwardly slid backwards, trying to get out from under him, but she had no strength.

The door slid open, Xing Cai's heart jumped, she thought she was going to die because of this. The rapist was not dead, just gurgling. The new intruder however immediately shot forward, lifting the rapist off Xing Cai and impaling him in the heart. He died instantly. Xing Cai was now on the verge of tears. She was shaking, shock pulsated through her body.

"He tried to rape you, I came in and stabbed him twice. You will say nothing more." The intruder spoke with harsh quickness. Quickly, the Captain, as he will be now referred to, called maids to take Xing Cai away for a bath and a massage. Xing Cai brought her knees to her chest, as if she was shivering from cold.

"He...put..." She couldn't finish the sentence, whether it be from shock of what had just happened, or the blood that now covered most of her upper body, or the fact that she had been drugged. The Captain lifted his finger to his mouth, telling her to be silent. Maids rushed in, shock surrounding their faces.

Their reaction will be determined by the other poster. IE, Ma Chao.

(OOC, Bet ya didn't see that coming!)

[Ma Chao]

It was not like before...........the cheering, the chanting, the singing...........

It was the return of the king, but not a victorious king as the people had hoped. The torn banners of the Golden Horde and minimal numbers returning signalled a major defeat. Was Glory that powerful or were the allies just too strong? In fact, Ma Chao had almost won the war but treachery among his ranks spelled the end of his dream. The Qiang barbarians, ones who should not have been trusted initially, turned against the Horde and claimed Chang An for themselves. It was the city that Lu Rai and countless others had died for, to take as well as defend. In a moment it was snatched from the victorious northwestern alliance and taken specifically for the Qiang; completing their declaration of war.

In hindsight, Mengqi should have know better. He was too caught up in his mission to strike back at Cao Cao and unite the land under one golden banner. The power of the Qiang was too tempting to let pass, so he reached out and grabbed. No, the king was not for an alliance and accepted just to avoid yet another war with the Horde. It seems the elder king was indeed quite smart, waiting for the large armies of the Horde to move away from his lands before betraying them. Unfortunately, for the Qiang King, his treachery came full circle and ended up getting him killed. Ironically, it was at the hands of his former ally.

The gates to Xi Liang opened and the battered, beaten, army entered within. There were civilians along the walls, waving and welcoming their lord back to the capital, but their spirits were not as high as before. In fact, many of the people of now scared wondering whether the allies would strike back against them; seeking to end any future threat by the Horde.

Ma Chao seemed lost and deep in thought as his new steed trotted down the main street of Xi Liang. His other horse, a most beloved creature, was slain by Wei Yan and though Mengqi was now on good terms with the man, he still hated him for that. Behind was the remaining troops and a small caravan of the sick as well as the wounded. Yan Xing was among them and still alive which was a relief to the lord who was down and out, emotionally, at the current time. However, word quickly reached his ears that Lady Xing Cai was present inside Xi Liang and it instantly changed his outlook.

"Xing Cai....is here?" he said, wondering why the little brat had defied him yet again. This girl was truly a most stubborn one or she really did have strong feelings for Mengqi. The horse lord wished it was the latter, but the former was good also. Xing Cai was strong and did what she wanted or felt right, even if risking her own life or the safety of her kingdom. Still, she was bold but knew her limits and showed Ma Chao nothing but respect thus far.

"I want the best medics working on Yan Xing immediately! If his life ends, it will be their lives that follow!"

The attendant almost shit himself, thinking that he too could be killed because now he was involved. He simply nodded and smiled faintly, wiping some sweat from Xing's brow. The warrior was in a bad way and needed medical attention right away, but hopefully his strength would allow for him to live. He was of the utmost important to the Golden Horde and if he was gone so would be the kingdom. Ma Chao did not have the will anymore, after such betrayal and defeat, to even lead his kingdom to supposed glory. Was there any true glory in war anyway? Maybe glory could be had by starting a family and marrying a beautiful woman?

Ma Chao urged his steed toward the palace and quickly dismounted before climbing the stairs. There were many, of that there was no doubt, but normally a 5 minute trip took 2 and a half! Hell, when puntang was waiting for you in a palace chamber you do not keep take your sweet time!

Once inside the palace, attendants bowed and waved to their leader upon his return. He brushed aside their attempts at trying to inform him of recent matters concerning the state of the kingdom. Chao was on a mission, but it would be altered in only a moments time.

A single person, female, approached the lord making much haste. She wanted to talk with him first and was waiting patiently for his return to intercept before he reached Xing Cai. The maid whispered into Ma Chao's ear and instantly his face started to change. Fearing for her life, though still caught up in the whirlwind of Mengqi's sexyness, the maid ran off.

The door to Xing Cai's chamber opened slowly and in walked the man of her dreams. He was just that, a dream, as the young girl lay sleeping upon a bed. Her mind drifted, maybe thinking of Shu and her father, possibly the rapist, but most likely it was of Mengqi. If she only opened her eyes, she would see him approaching to finally sit upon the bed next to her. His previous state of rage was gone, not able to contend with the feelings replacing it, after seeing Xing Cai sleeping....in his palace. Was she his now? Did she abandon Shu for the Golden Horde, ready to become his queen?

A hand just swept lightly through her hair, not wanting to wake her. Ma Chao did not want Xing Cai to know about what he was about to do. She was probably well into a sexy dream about how the both of them were laid out on the beaches of the Yellow River. Her in an ancient bikini and Mengqi rocking a custom Golden Horde speedo.

"Sleep, for now."

Ma Chao got up from the bed, taking one last look over the prize. Even if he lost the battles of Qing Ni and Chang An, he still had won something from it. Though, he already had her heart at the banquet more than likely because he was just that hawt.

The leader left the room and closed the door on the way out. He quickly moved to gather a few elite guards and they moved in search of someone.

[Ayden (Retired)]

Over the few days after the incident of almost rape, Xing Cai managed to keep her normal fiery nature and stubborn behaviour in check, she was not overly affected by the attempt sex. She, however, was very careful and on her guard when it came to things regarding food and having guards outside her door. She herself delegated two guards only, ones that she made sure stayed by her room whenever she was in there, no exceptions. She had routines checks to see the identity of the guards, whom merely politely smiled, being used to suspicion. Xing Cai learnt to now, not fear men, but merely be weary of them.

Xing Cai had only seen The Captain, her saviour, once throughout the time that the attempted rape had happened. He was labeled a hero, and it seemed he knew himself how false and hollow the label was. The Captain returned only once in the entire period to see if Xing Cai had recovered, and merely he asked her never to speak of it to anyone other than the man she trusted the most. Xing Cai began to ponder over the men she trusted. There were men like Guan Yu and Zhang Fei and Liu Bei, just and virtuous. Then there were those like Dong Zhuo and the Rapist. She would not tell any of these people...except for the man she loved. Her faith never gave way to the doubt of Ma Chao's life being intact.

Her head lay rested against a pillow, her robe held loosely against her body. It was strange, she still did not truly care for the 'awkwardness' of having small amounts of cover over her body. As he head lay against the pillow, her eyes remained open, staring at the door. Her hand reached under the pillow, with a sigh of satisfaction, she knew her weapon was there. A needle that could be thrusted into the eye of a man, killing him in a deadly and slow way.

However, her lasts thoughts were not of death, but of the life of Ma Chao. Her eyes drifted closed, as she fell into another deep sleep. The cycle seemed to be becoming painful for her, waking, sleeping and eating....waiting.

There was a dream, but was it a dream? Her dream, was unfortunately not of the beachside sex in a Yellow Turban Bikini, instead, it was the dream of Ma Chao returning defeated both physically and emotionally. He sat beside her, and brushed her head lightly. She didn't say anything, she didn't want to. It would ruin the moment.

She woke early that morning, the sun was rising slowly. It must have been something around the very early hour of 5 or 6. She sat up slowly, had Ma Chao returned? Was it just a dream?

[Ma Chao]

It seemed it was a living dream to Xing Cai. It felt so real, yet Ma Chao was clearly not in the room. The poor girl was emotionally torn being nearly raped, far from her home kingdom, and still waiting another of a countless amount of days for her beloved to return. She was treated well, similar to that of a queen, but it did not satisfy her needs. After that first kiss at Qing Ni she could not get Mengqi from her mind and it made sense seeing as how he was so damn sexy.

Cai looked and could see there was an indentation in the bed next to her. Was it really a dream after all?

Outside the palace, screams and cries could be heard from the stairs leading down to the courtyard. A man was tumbling down them immediately after pleeing for his life but only catching a swift kick to the face.

"You lowly piece of filth!"

Many people started to gather, wondering what was going on, but Ma Chao cared not as he was deep into his rage mode. He had found The Captain, with the help of the maids who were present in Cai's room after the 'incident', and now was the time to deal with the repercussions of such acts.

It was one thing for the Captain to do such things to normal maids, as bad as that sounds, but Mengqi's lady... his possible wife? Not a good idea, at all.

The decision could now be in the Lady Xing Cai's hands should she wish to intervene. She could arrive to stay her Ma Chao's violent tendencies, keeping his deadly spear from piercing the dastardly soul of the Captain, or she could let him die. More than likely he would die either way, for such deeds, but Cai was held in high regard by Chao so he could possibly listen to her.

A whipping sound could be heard and it made the elders of the city cower in fear. Ma Chao's spear was spinning around as he dazzled the crowd with a bit of weapon mastery before he would plunge the spear into his new enemy. Hell, when you were that good you had to show off a bit!

[Ayden (Retired)]

Noises, screams, they echoed through the halls as Xing Cai began to change. She slipped on her garments, that may resemble the look of Sun Shang Xiang in Dynasty Warrios 4, however, they were Golden in colour. A representation of her new loyalty and faith. She reached for her dagger that she kept hidden underneath clothes in a drawer. Hiding it under her robes, she slowly slid open the door to her chambers and began to follow to where the sound was coming from.

Then she heard it...

The voice of Ma Chao. Her heart literally jumped, and she suddenly broke into a sprint. She could hear the anger, the fury and flame in his voice. What was he doing? Judging by the attitudes of the people around, the Battle had ended in a shocking defeat. And Ma Chao may have resorted to venting his frustration on other people. She left the main bedroom area, heading for the staris that led to the courtyard. What was she going to say? What was she going to do? He may be furious as to why she was here. She silenced all the anxious thoughts in her mind as she sprinted ahead.

There, the stairs. Reaching the top of them, she looked down. She experienced two things, the first was pure awe. She watched Ma Chao twirl his spear around, it made her want to throw his armour off and do him in the courtyard in front of everyone. But the second feeling she experienced was horror, beneath the bloodied face of the man on the ground was her saviour, The Captain.

"Ma Chao!!" Xing Cai yelled, both out of excitement he was here, but at the same time to draw his anger and attention away from the Captain. She sprinted down the stairs, almost tripping at one point. She ran forward, and the funniest thing was, she didn't even wait like a good girlfriend or anything, she ran into his arms and made out with him. Her innoncence had seemingly disappeared over the weeks.

After the make out sesh, in front of everyone, she placed her hand onto his hand that was holding the spear, most likely the right. "Don't hurt him. He saved me. He killed the man..." She didn't want to speak about it too much, especially infront of everyone. The gossip that would spread would be ridiculous. The Captain gurgled, and out of loyalty and respect for Ma Chao, did not speak up for himself. He was ready to embrace death if it need be.

"Can we please go to your room?" She whispered slowly, and knowing Ma Chao, this was probably the mot logical course of action. What else could take the sorrows and anger off the mind of a man than to be led into a room alone by the arguably hottest girl in dynasty warriors?

[Ma Chao]

Ma Chao was going pwn central on the guard who he thought to be the rapist of his woman. However, when he heard the sweet voice of Xing Cai yelling out to him, while darting down the palace stairs, he could tell something was wrong. It was lucky, for the guard, that Cai immediately moved to stay Mengqi's spear hand with her own. The touch meant more to them both than would meet the eye as simple civilians may have already thought they were 'together'. In fact, the two had only shared one small kiss on the fields of Qing Ni Pass.

The bloodied Captain realized his folly, for he made it seem as if he was covering up for his guard's deeds, and having the other maids see him in the room making hushing gestures to Cai was his undoing. He simply stayed down, on his knees, hoping that Ma Chao's fury could be reduced by the presence of the lovely Xing Cai.

Some elders who were getting worried that blood would be spilled this day were now more concerned with whether the young children present would be tainted by Cai's actions! Not only that, but they could have sworn they heard the young female state to Ma Chao that he should follow her so that she could polish his spear?

"Eek!" an elder woman said, quickly covering the eyes and then ears of her grandson. She elbowed her husband, the boy's grandfather, in the arm and it could still not get the smirk with added drool from his face. Secretly, the man was saying 'go Ma Chao!' but women were different so he just kept it to himself. He did though, think of how great it would be with Xing Cai and when he looked over to his elderly wife he made a face like 'damn and that is what i got'.

"Your savior?" Ma Chao asked, looking into Cai's eyes after she just made out with him like a typical Shu tramp. They were known for being loose in the south, but she was of the Golden Horde now. Either way, it was clear the girl wanted to make babies so they would not be hanging out on the stairs for all that long.

The leader turned to the Captain and offered his apologies. He even helped pick up a few of the guard's teeth off the ground to show his niceness to Xing Cai. Normally he would have picked up the teeth and threw them into some grass, having the fool go search for them. However, with his girl around he had to be all respectable and nice. That was a crappy part of being around women, your bad ass level dropped instantly!

"Well, then... everything is back to normal. Nothing to see here!"

A younger woman almost fainted, with her mouth hanging open, as Mengqi's hand slid down toward Cai's butt. Quickly, Ma Chao saw the expression and realized where his hand was going.

"Ok, go back to your activities!" he barked and instantly people scattered off, not wanting to piss him off. Many of them were looking back though, smirking and winking.

Ma Chao and Xing Cai headed back toward the palace where the Horde leader ordered a camera crew to meet them!

[Mr Guan Yu]

((Is this alright ))

"Is this what the guards were talking about?"

Guan said aloud as he rode into Xi Liang seeing the crowd starting to disperse. He didn't know whether he'd dismount Red Hare or not, if meet face-to-face with Ma Chao he would out of respect for the ruler of Xi Liang, but if he didn't meet him then there would be no need. Red Hare would follow him whether he dismounted or not.

Guan's dark eyes scanned the crowd, searching for the man in the greatest amount of gold as he stroked his beard. Towards the center of the dispersed crowd, did Guan find who he was looking far. Best not cause too much of a commotion. Guan thought as he dismounted Red Hare so that he wouldn't stick out too much. Guan held the reigns to his beloved steed in his left hand and his Green Dragon in his right as he walked towards the couple.

"Xing Cai.."

Guan said as he neared the two. He smiled at her briefly until his eyes moved to the man standing beside her and he figured that he would be Ma Chao. He did not see the man when he showed up at Chang An and now seeing him, he understood why the other men continued to call him lordling on the field. He was young, but the lord of Xi LIang no doubt. The aura around the man signaled that of a leader.

"Lord Ma of Xi Liang, I am honored to meet you. I am Guan Yu, the 'Uncle' of Xing Cai. I was wondering if you would give me a moment to catch up with her."

Guan spoke clearly and bowed briefly when he approached the two. He had no intent of taking Xing Cai from this man, but this was the first time that he had seen her since the battle against Dong Zhuo, and even then he had only seen her for a brief moment. True, Guan heard of Cai's treatment to Zhang Fei when he had went to retrieve her from the battle against the coalition, but he did not believe it. The Xing Cai that he had watched grow up was a devout woman and respected her father above all others... which was surprising for the younger generations because of his.... habit.

[Ayden (Retired)]

Her actions had the desired effects of Ma Chao. His anger had quickly subsided, replaced with a burning desire to lose himself in Xing Cai's angelic body. However, that would have to wait for another while, as someone decided it would be cool to rock up fashionably late and crash the party. That party pooper, who also happened to be the God of War, was Guan Yunchang. Sworn brother of Liu Bei and the almighty God of Shu.

Xing Cai suddenly felt like a tiny stalk of wheat in a harvest. She was intimidated by the booming presence of the God of War. There was something different to him that Zhang Fei did not seem to exibhit. Maybe it was the fact that this warrior had some form of divine aura around him. Like a warrior born out of the sweat of the gods above. She began to worry however, as to what the reactions of Ma Chao would be.

Raising her hand to his chest, she stayed him, pleading with her eyes that he not lose his cool. No matter how vicious of a warrior Ma Chao was, Xing Cai did not want him to go up against the God of War. It would be a clash of titans, with nothing but the end result of death on one side. She bowed once, then began to walk forward towards her uncle.

"Uncle Yu, I am sorry for not having spoken to you or my father or Lord Bei in person. I could not bear the shameful looks I would be bound to receive. My promise was to Lord Menqi that I would wait in Xi Liang for his return from the battle. That cannot change..."

[Mr Guan Yu]

"Shameful?... The only shame that would have been felt in your presence would be that of Brother Fei. The thought of not being able to pull one's own offspring from danger could be very disheartening. Cai... Do not cause any worry for your father. I admit that he must learn that the young do grow old..."

Guan's eyes were as hard as they would be if he were faced with death. The reason? The presence of another with a strength that equaled his and his brother's. To be around such power would not allow one to be calm, though the looks of the body could be deceiving only the truly talented could hide their feelings through their eyes... though.. only the truly talented could see one's inner feelings through their eyes.

Guan looked from Xing Cai and looked to Ma Chao. This is Ma Chao the Splendid... Hm.. Hm? Is she... Guan's right eye brow rose as he ran his left hand through his beard, releasing the reigns of his steed. He looked back to Xing Cai and began to chuckle.

"No worries. Your father, Brother Bei, and I know more than anyone how important it is to fulfill a promise. I hope you have not forgot that we three are bound by an oath as well. Though, know that wherever you reside there is family in Shu. Stay in touch with your father, you are his only daughter."

Guan Yu nodded to them both as he turned and mounted his Red Hare. He closed hsi eyes for a moment as Red Hare shook his head and whinnied, signaling to Guan that he was prepared to ride as well.

"Well I wish I could stay and get a true tour of Xi Liang, but I must get back to my brothers. Take care, Xing Cai... you as well Ma Chao."

And with that Guan and Red Hare began their slow trot towards the gates of Xi Liang. Only when he reached the gates of the city did the Red Hare run at its full speed.
((Carry on...))

[Ayden (Retired)]

(OOC, Treating this as if it is in the Private Chambers of Ma Chao/Xing Cai. Time to get into serious character!)

She awoke to find the space on the bed next to her empty. She had spent the night with Ma Chao, and it was nothing short of amazing. Not the quality of the actual deed, but infact that whole concept of herself sleeping with the Lion of Xi Liang amazed her. She never, ever figured she would end up here. There was nothing shameful about her relationship with Menqi, but she did feel somewhat shameful towards her own duties as a warrior of Shu and daughter of Zhang Fei. This was a dream she was living, it was going to have to end soon. She would have to return to Shu, Ma Chao was releasing the Golden Horde into the annals of history, releasing his legacy along with it. Things would fall back to their original places, except the pieces of her heart.

Did Ma Chao realize this too? Is that why had already gotten up and left the room? Maybe he was like herself, maybe he needed the time to think, to recollect. The love they shared began in the halls of Xi Liang, it carried on through the battlefield of Chang An and Qi Ning and now it had returned home in a flame of passion. Was the flame going to burn out now? It was painfully inevitable, too painful. Xing Cai never imagined herself to be the dramatic type, never to fall into the grasp of love or heartbreak. Here she was, sitting on the side of the bed of a man she wished she could lie forever with.

She turned her head slowly, her seated body not really moving. She looked out the small window, the sunlight of dawn was making it's move out onto the fresh green courtyard outside. The trees were in full colour, ready to soon bow down to the demands of the season known as Fall. A soft smile, directed to nobody but the beauty of nature graced her lips. Despite the inevitable fate of herself and Ma Chao, she would never ever forget this or turn her back on what she had experienced. It was beautiful beyond her imagination.

Nothing will ever take these memories from me...

[Ma Chao]

Ma Chao had returned to his main chamber to see Xing Cai standing near the window, half naked. It was a sight to behold for any male who had the picture in their mind of the perfect, goddess-like, woman. As Cai peered out into Xi Liang, her current home, she was no doubt thinking of what to do. Shu needed her more than ever, but her love did as well. What would be her decision?

Mengqi just leaned up against the side of the doorway and took in all her glory. He started from her feet and his eyes slowly made their way up her soft, but strong, legs. He knew this first hand as she almost strangled him to death as he was.........last night. Ah, the memories.

The fabric from Chao's bed was wrapped around her body, just covering her sweet ass and supple breasts. He could have stood there forever, as if in a dream, but the urge to move forward and embrace her was too great. He walked towards her, slowly, as she pondered what her future would be like.

"I have brought you some fresh fruit and water, Cai" he said, softly as he approached from behind her. She never turned to look, not wanting it to be too painful to see her lover's eyes. He placed the water and food down on a table and moved closer to her, caressing her shoulders before kissing them as well. Ma Chao wrapped his arms around her and the two stood there, quiet, for what seemed like eternity.

Finally, he could not stand it and turned her around to face him. When he did so and the two met eyes to eyes, he could see tears rolling down her cheeks. Was she going to leave him? Could she leave him? If it was true, he knew that it was for the best. He may have disbanded his own forces, but that of Shu were still standing and in a position to take all of China for themselves. Surely, Zhang Yide would need his talented daughter to aid in the renewing of peace throughout the land.

Mengqi wiped the tears from her eyes and kissed her gently on the lips. Their passion was just too strong though and when she reached for him, to embrace him possibly for the last time, the sheet fell from her body leaving a beautiful naked young girl. Their kiss became much more intense and he picked her up in his arms, bringing Cai toward the bed where they had made sweet sex time last night.

It was round two and then.....no one knew.

And......sex scene!

[Ayden (Retired)]

Sex Scene...

Jump into the future, Xing Cai becomes a mother. A hot one at that.

The end of Xing Cai's Legend!

(Yep, character change!)