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Post by velvet inkbrush of YiSoonShin on Jul 7, 2004 18:54:40 GMT -5
the next morning, ji soon was discussing business with the ministers in the central committee when an attendant burst through the doors. "what is the meaning of this?" ji soon asked, standing.
the attendant bowed hastily. "taeja chunhwa! i am sorry for my intrusion but i am afraid i have terrible news!. bandits have stormed the palace demanding your abdication or your life!"
"MORRA?!!!!!!!" ji soon shouted.
the ministers who had true loyalty to the archfiend pleaded with the prince to run and save himself. Those loyal to his brother urged him to stay and fight. grabbing his sword, ji soon promised them that they palace would not submit to the will of bandits and left the room to restore order.
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Post by Chung Kyun on Jul 7, 2004 18:57:54 GMT -5
this is great can't wait to see what happen's.
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Post by velvet inkbrush of YiSoonShin on Jul 7, 2004 19:14:26 GMT -5
after organizing the remaining soldiers, ji soon went to fetch ho gwon's troops. oddly, they were nowhere to be found. riding back to the palace, he found ji young at the head of the missing troops with ho gwon at his side.
"hyung nim" he said with mock civility. "we think it would be in the best interests of the people if you gave up your throne!" pointing his sword at his brother, he shouted, "ATTACK!!!!"
with a loud cry, the soldiers rushed ji soon and his soldiers.
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Post by velvet inkbrush of YiSoonShin on Jul 7, 2004 19:19:14 GMT -5
quickly turning his horse to face his troops, ji soon told them, "soldiers of shilla, i know that i have behaved disgracefully before, but i assure you now that i have learned from my errors and put the welfare of you and the people above all. i can only give you my word that i will not fail you and that in following me you are doing what is best for the empire! are you with me?"
to his relief, the soldiers shouted and cheered.
"Thank you, loyal warriors!" we must take this fight outside the palace to minimize the risk to civilians. Move out of the palace!" with that, he ran to their head and led them out of the palace courtyard
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Post by velvet inkbrush of YiSoonShin on Jul 7, 2004 19:28:37 GMT -5
Seeing the troops leaving, Ji Young gleefully shouted, "you see what a coward he is? he is fleeing! after them!" hitching the reins on his horse, he led them in pursuit of his brother's troops.
Running away from the direction of the imperial city, Ji soon and his men tried to keep as much distance as possible between themselves and the attacking soldiers. To the soldier's dismay, their general had led them into a narrow ravine. at the end of the ravine, they were horrified to see a dead end.
"You stupid idiot!" ji young shouted at his brother. "if you're as lousy a king as you are a general, the nation is lost." he laughed smugly.
his men looked at ji soon with unsure eyes. but he remained calm and simply answered, "we will see who truly has the interests of the people at heart. i am willing to surrender my life for them. are you?"
"Fool!" his brother shouted at him, "then i will fulfill your death wish." brandishing his sword in ji soon's direction, he ordered his men to attack.
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Post by velvet inkbrush of YiSoonShin on Jul 7, 2004 19:39:17 GMT -5
with a roar, ji young's troops ran towards the trapped soldiers, confident that this would be a short fight and a quick victory. when they had reached the halfway point, there was a sharp hiss in the air and two flaming arrows flew through the sky and landed on either side of the opening of the ravine. with a deafening crack, the walls along the opening seemed to explode from within, raining down rock and dirt, sealing the only way into the chasm.
"WHAT?!' ji young looked up to see the entire length of the chasm lined by the archers of the imperial army, burning arrows at the ready.
Ji soon rode to the head of his troops and shouted to his brother, "Ji Young! I think it would be in YOUR best interest if you were to surrender your arms."
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Post by velvet inkbrush of YiSoonShin on Jul 7, 2004 19:46:12 GMT -5
Ji young kept looking at the archers and then his brother. "You set this entire thing up!!!" he shouted angrily at his brother. "I'm still going to kill you for what you did!"
"JI YOUNG!!"
Ji young cringed at the sound of the familiar voice. looking up, his father and pak jin jae had emerged at the edge of the ravine above ji soon. the soldiers underneath cheered, "Hwang sang bae ha manseh!"
the archfiend addressed ho gwon's men in a commanding tone. "my soldiers, I do not fault you for being deceived by Im Ho Gwon's guilegul tongue. but he is not the noble commander you believe him to be. instead, he has been at the center of all the division that has ravaged the imperial court since his arrival. if you will not attack your fellow soldiers and brothers of shilla, I will forget today's incident. If not, you will all die where you stand." the archers took aim while he waited for their response.
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Post by velvet inkbrush of YiSoonShin on Jul 7, 2004 19:50:31 GMT -5
the troops that ho gwon had trained looked at each other and murmured amongst themselves. then after what seemed like an eternity, one raised his sword and shouted, "Hwang sang bae ha manseh!" the other soldiers began to join in until they were all shouting in unison. turning around, the soldiers faced ji young and im ho gwon and aimed their swords at them.
"Bring them both to me alive!!" the archfiend shouted.
"Attack!!!" ji soon shouted. the soldiers responded enthusiastically to his order.
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Post by Chung Kyun on Jul 7, 2004 19:50:37 GMT -5
Ji young kept looking at the archers and then his brother. "You set this entire thing up!!!" he shouted angrily at his brother. "I'm still going to kill you for what you did!" "JI YOUNG!!" Ji young cringed at the sound of the familiar voice. looking up, his father and pak jin jae had emerged at the edge of the ravine above ji soon. the soldiers underneath cheered, "Hwang sang bae ha manseh!" the archfiend addressed ho gwon's men in a commanding tone. "my soldiers, I do not fault you for being deceived by Im Ho Gwon's guilegul tongue. but he is not the noble commander you believe him to be. instead, he has been at the center of all the division that has ravaged the imperial court since his arrival. if you will not attack your fellow soldiers and brothers of shilla, I will forget today's incident. If not, you will all die where you stand." the archers took aim while he waited for their response. damn well if i have to fight the imperial army by myself i will!
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Post by Chung Kyun on Jul 7, 2004 19:53:24 GMT -5
the troops that ho gwon had trained looked at each other and murmured amongst themselves. then after what seemed like an eternity, one raised his sword and shouted, "Hwang sang bae ha manseh!" the other soldiers began to join in until they were all shouting in unison. turning around, the soldiers faced ji young and im ho gwon and aimed their swords at them. "Bring them both to me alive!!" the archfiend shouted. "Attack!!!" ji soon shouted. the soldiers responded enthusiastically to his order. my men are bastards!!!! how could they!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by velvet inkbrush of YiSoonShin on Jul 7, 2004 19:56:39 GMT -5
As expected, Ji Young, threw down his sword and raised his arms in a gesture of submission. Im ho gwon on the other hand was not going to go quietly. Unfortunately he had trained 200 men with his own fighting skills and though his talent exceeded theirs, their numbers exceeded him. after killing a few of his former soldiers, the had dragged him off his horse and began beating him. the other soldiers secured Ji young and both men were brought out of the ravine to the emperor.
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Post by Chung Kyun on Jul 7, 2004 19:59:04 GMT -5
As expected, Ji Young, threw down his sword and raised his arms in a gesture of submission. Im ho gwon on the other hand was not going to go quietly. Unfortunately he had trained 200 men with his own fighting skills and though his talent exceeded theirs, their numbers exceeded him. after killing a few of his former soldiers, the had dragged him off his horse and began beating him. the other soldiers secured Ji young and both men were brought out of the ravine to the emperor. NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by Chung Kyun on Jul 7, 2004 20:06:15 GMT -5
it looks like somebody's @$$ is in a world of hurt. and isn't choi bu's. i would rather die, then tell them my plans!!!
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Post by velvet inkbrush of YiSoonShin on Jul 7, 2004 20:07:50 GMT -5
Glowering at Ji Young, the archfiend thundered, "I will deal with you later."
turning to im ho gwon, bloody and bruised, the archfiend said, "tell me, Im nangjang, if that is even your real name. why did you come to shilla and stir up so much trouble?"
Ho gwon looked at the archfiend and spat at him, but remained silent. the archfiend gave a bemused look and nodded to one of the soldiers. he left and returned with a blacksmith's anvil. nodding to another soldier, the soldier freed one of Im ho Gwon's hands and forced it onto the smooth surface of the anvil whil five other soldiers stood ready to restrain him.
The archfiend picked up his axe as lightly if it had been made out of wood. "you don't seem to want to talk to me right now. that's fine. i think you just haven't been properly....motivated yet?" he said with a smile. he tapped the handle of his axe in his opposite hand. "we are going to play a little game, Im nangjang" he said in a pleasant tone. "the game is called 'Alright I'll Talk'." he put his face close to im ho gwon's, delighting in the man's black eye. "this is how the game works...i ask you a question. if you answer honestly, you will be left unharmed. if you refrain from answering, i'll take a finger instead of the answer. and if i suspect you of lying to me, i will take another finger. are we ready then?" he asked with a smile.
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Post by velvet inkbrush of YiSoonShin on Jul 7, 2004 20:09:03 GMT -5
how prophetic chung kyun...as you wish
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