the arrival of the brothers chen

[Chen Zen]

Very little time had passed since the brothers and their men had moved to Wu Wei only to make their leave after a chain of events. They had nowhere to go and their men were hungry and tired. They had been walking for many days until they came across the gates of a large city. Upon the walls they saw the banner of the one known as Lu Bu.

"How we ended up here I'm not sure but I have to say it must mean something." said the middle brother Zing

"I heard this guy is tough but he could never beat me." the youngest but largest of the brothers, Zang, said while striking his closed fist against his chest

"I hear that Lu Bu is the strongest warrior in the land....I have a feeling you would hit the floor in a matter of seconds" Zing said as he glanced over to his younger brother.

So the three brothers left their men at the front gates and entered the city. The two youngest brothers kept chirping back and forth at eachother as they walked while the oldest, Zen, kept silent. He was ignoring their conversation completly. He was more concentrated at the city itself and its populous. Zen cared nothing for rumors he wanted to see things for himself. Just looking at this city he knew that Lu Bu will be a great man in the future. This will be a perfect chance to launch the three into a higher position in the world.

The brothers finally made it to the gates of the palace with nothing changing in them since they entered the city. Zen still silent while the two brothers continued to yell at eachother. "you little twerp don't make me crush you!!!!" Zang roared out fiercely. Zing let out a light chuckle. "bring it on you big oaf." Zang took the initiative and threw a large haymaker at his elder brother who lowered himself and sweeped his leg trying to topple the giant.

Within a flash the two had stopped. Zen had turned and pushed with open palms Zang's arm to the side and in an equal motion blocked Zing's leg with his own forceful kick. "Will you two cut it out for a moment before the guards get pissed!" He growled out at his brothers like they were children. He turned and made his way over to a guard. "greetings, we are here to meet with lord Lu Bu or an underling of his." He said politely

[Lu Bu]

// forgive the short post, its half 3 in the morning and I'm not very good at writing/keeping focus this time of night.


The palace guards had kept a close eye on the brothers as they made their way up the path towards the main gate. Everyone was stopped here, it was a common practice now with Lu Bu's security with potential enemies all around him. Cao Cao to the west whom was known for his cunning and ruthlessness, Yuan Shao to the north, vast riches and men and of course the twisted Yuan Shu to the south bordering the very city they were in.

"Many a people wish to see our lord personally, you'll need to give me a bit more information if you wish to pass and declare and hand over any weaponry."

The patronising guard spoke, but under his patronising words were orders he had to keep to.

"Once you hand over your weapons, I'll allow you to pass.

The guard gave a small sigh, it seemed he wasn't in the mood to hear whatever story the men would make or tell him. Besides without weapons what threat would they pose and if they had no good reason, the guard would simply tell a different story to Lu Bu as to why he let them inside.

[Chen Zen]

// it's fine don't worry about it

The two younger brothers finally brought away from their squabbling turned to the guard and both joined in a glare at him. Zen gave a glance to his brothers then back at the guard while rolling his eyes. "we are here to offer our service to Lu Bu. I am Chen Zen and these two baffoons are Chen Zing and Chen Zang." as he spoke of his brothers he pointed to the smaller one as he spoke of Zing and the large behemoth of a man he refered to as Zang.

Zang began to growl at the guard "there is no way I'm giving my weapon away."

Zing sighed. "I have to agree with the ogre. Without weapons how are we to defend ourselves?"

The eldest brother Zen nodded in agreement. "We would prefer you to give us an escort than relinquish our weapons. You must agree from being a soldier that when you are without a weapon you feel quite....naked...so to speak. However, I can assure you no harm will come to your liege."

Zang joined in with a large roar as he slammed his fists to his chest. "I heard this guy was supposed to be tough. If he wants to see us without weapons he must truely be a woman!!!!"

[Lu Bu]

// Sorry for another rubbish post, I have to go out somewhere and don't know when I'll be back. Didn't want to leave you without at least something to reply to though... =[


The guard sighed and turned, giving a signal to the men up the path at the main door. Several guards soon after came strolling down, no doubt the escort the new arrivals had requested. Lu Bu had accomodated for people who wished to keep their weapons, but it was left up to the guards to decide how much of a risk it was and it seemed the three Chen's were deemed low risk.

Escorting the men into the palace interior, the large main door was opened and the inside of the main chamber shown before their eyes. The guards beckoned them inside and followed in as well, alerting their lord to their presence with a soft clearing of the throat and bows.

Lu Bu, the large beast of a man shifted his gaze over the men. Usually he would try and deduce their reasons for being there, but instead the warlord of Xia Pi left it to the visitors themselves to speak up.

"And how can I be of service to you three?"

[Chen Zen]

As the three entered the chamber and saw the mighty Lu Bu that they had heard so much about the youngest and largest of the brothers, Zang, began to roar out some words. "hah he doesn't look that tough! I could easily beat him to a pulp!!"

Zing slowly rolled his eyes then his arm flew out and launched a punch right into the side of his brother. "shut up you idiot"

Zen trying to ignore his two babbling brothers walked forward. "Lu Bu, We have come here to offer our allegiance to you. My name is Chen Zen, and these two are my younger brothers. Chen Zing and Chen Zang. We also have around 2,000 able bodied troops out near the gates ready to serve."

The two younger brothers stopped yelling at eachother and watched their elder brother. He may not be stronger than Zang or smarter than Zing but he always seemed to hold them in line.

[Lu Bu]

I have work in half an hour, so I wont be able to post, I'll reserve this for later where I'll make it detailed and proper, but for now please makedo with this awful summary lmao =]


Summary:
- Lu Bu takes the shout well, noting who the man was who claimed to have high abilities
- Lu Bu accepted the three men into his forces, no doubt the 2.000 men being of added value
- Told to await further orders the three men are ushered out if no other business is needed.