Author Notes: Yeah. This isn't as short as it should be, and I apologize if it's too long for some of you guys, but I sure hope you read it. In this Mei Mei (Zhang Fei's Daughter) is alive and Liu Bei has never been married! Just a little stuff you need to know. Okay and on with it I guess.

Mei Sanniang and Liu Bei: Anything For Him

"Zhang Fei, pull back by order of Lord Liu Bei," the tough and demanding voice of the female Shu Warrior rang out.

"Pull back he says? The Great Zhang Fei never pulls back!" the cocky Shu officer yelled in protest.

"Here he goes again," Li Li, Zhang Fei's second daughter, yelled to her two sisters.

Mei sighed. Liu Bei was always sending her as a messenger, never as the warrior she was. He had told her to go have Zhang Fei pull back from his fight with Sun Ce of Wu and then to report back to him. Her plans differed. She would have Zhang Fei pull back all right, but she was going to battle Sun Ce. Zhang Fei could report to Liu Bei.

"Zhang Fei, pull back or I'll route your unit myself," Mei said glaring at her long time friend.

"You're not serious," he said staring wide-eyed, "Girls pull back! And pull those units of yours back too!" He addressed his daughters.

"Yes, sir!" the three said in unison.

Mei watched as they all pulled back. Then it hit her, "Hey! Zhang Fei!" She shouted.

"Yeah. What?" He said in a childish way.

"Report back to Lord Liu Bei," she smiled.

"You got it, Little Mei," he teased her.

"'K," she said rolling her dark eyes.

When his troops were entirely out of sight Mei dismounted and sent her horse away. She was cunning, no, she wasn't Zhuge Liang, but she was smart. She would trick the cocky Wu prince. Confident, she hid her usual weapons and started walking.

"Why don't they attack? Mei thought.

"Halt!" Five Wu soldiers approached Mei.

Smirking secretly, she allowed them to seize her as they dragged her off to their commanding officer...Sun Ce.

"Brother!" Zhang Fei yelled to Liu Bei as he approached him.

"Ah, Zhang Fei, I did not expect you to return before Lady Mei." Liu Bei stated seriously.

"Uncle Liu Bei, are you calling Papa slow?" Luo Luo whined.

"Really, you did send Miss Mei to fight with Sun Ce," Li Li joined in placing her right hand to her hip.

"That's right; she said so!" Mei Mei said dismounting her brown mare.

Liu Bei thought this over. "What is she trying to prove? Are they kidding me? No. Mei defied orders. Does she plan to defect?"

"I was just making sure she told you," Liu Bei said finally.

Guan Yu stared at Liu Bei, something was definitely wrong.

"I have to go get her, but how?" Liu Bei thought as he surveyed the area for an answer. His soft and worried eyes fell on Guan Yu's Red Hare. Immediately Liu Bei dismounted and turned to a puzzled Guan Yu.

"Brother, what are you doing? If we're ambushed you won't be able to escape without your horse," Guan Yu said plainly in his deep voice.

"True, Brother, but wouldn't I be safer on your Red Hare?" Liu Bei inquired.

"Yep! Yep!" Luo Luo piped in, "He's got a point there, Uncle Guan Yu," she said trying to make a face like Zhuge Liang when he's thinking.

Guan Yu chuckled at his niece and stroked his long beard, "Yes, I suppose that is true," He said as he dismounted and Liu Bei mounted.

No sooner then he had mounted, Liu Bei rode off straight toward Sun Ce...and Mei.

"We found this woman wandering around," The leader of the five Wu soldiers announced to Sun Ce.

"Did you now?" Sun Ce's voice boomed as he circled around Mei.

"What's your name?" Sun Ce questioned.

Mei responded by turning her head away.

Sun Ce, unused to defiance, glared down at her. "Hey," he said forcing her to look at him, "I asked you a question!"

"Yes, you did," Mei said coldly, "And I didn't answer."

Sun Ce was taken aback, "Why you!" Sun Ce yelled, slapping her hard enough to knock her out of the grip of the officers holding her.

"Thank you," Mei said drawing her weapons, "This will be fun."

Liu Bei came upon a bloody scene, but he could not find Mei or her body.

"Mei!" Liu Bei shouted.

Suddenly he saw her. She was in the middle of the bloody mess almost as if to be a blood-covered centerpiece. Liu Bei prayed it wasn't her blood she was covered in.

"Mei?" Liu Bei's voice cracked as he approached her.

Mei jumped up, "Hey, Liu Bei!" She smiled trying not to sound too enthusiastic. "I mean, hello, Lord Liu Bei," Mei said kneeling back down.

"Mei..." Liu Bei said softly shaking his head.

"Yeah, Yeah. 'You should of followed orders. I'm only doing what's best for you, Lady Mei. What am I going to do now?'" Mei said mocking his voice while mimicking his gestures.

"Do you realize that the punishment for defying orders is death?" Liu Bei asked sternly not at all amused by her mocking of him.

"Sure do," She admitted with a quick shrug.

"Yet you did it anyway?" Liu Bei stated more than asked while raising an eyebrow in both confusion and disapproval.

"Well," Mei started but Liu Bei raised his hand to silence her.

He shook his head, "Do not worry about it, Mei. No one has to know. However, do not disobey my orders again, please," Liu Bei, said mounting Guan Yu's horse and reaching down to pull Mei up with him.

"All right, then," Mei said taking his hand and mounting in front of him.

Mei grasped her side in pain, "Damn," she mumbled.

Liu Bei looked at her as they rode back toward the Shu camp, "So, you routed the enemy commander and killed most of the men in his unit?" Liu Bei stated more than asked.

"Yes, Liu Bei, that I did. Oh, and by the way I'm fine so you can stop worrying, okay?"

Liu Bei laughed heartily, "You know me too well, Mei."

They were laughing together as they entered the camp. Tents surrounded the quarter acre area and soldiers in green uniforms patrolled around the tents like tiny wind-up soldiers. Zhao Yun and Ma Chao stood off to the side whispering about something. Guan Yu and Jiang Wei were talking with Zhuge Liang about the next course of action. The sisters stood giggling while spying on Zhao Yun and Ma Chao. Zhang Fei had already started drinking before the celebration party had begun. Huang Zhong was scolding some poor, unlucky, young, and nameless male soldiers.

"Uncle Liu Bei is back!" Luo Luo shouted becoming uninterested in the conversation she was having with her sisters.

Zhao Yun looked toward Liu Bei who was helping Mei down, not that she needed help. "With Lady Mei, I see," Zhao Yun pointed out smirking.

"Indeed. She defeated Sun Ce," Liu Bei said glaring at Zhao Yun.

The camp burst into applause and Mei's face became as red as a cherry. Zhuge Liang walked up to them and bowed to Liu Bei.

"Lady Mei, would you accept a check-up to ensure that you were not injured?" He asked her.

Mei grinned, "Nah. I'm fine; you should be taking care of those who really need you."

Zhuge Liang shrugged, "I do have the sisters helping me, but it's easier to move heaven and earth than it is to change your mind, Lady Mei."

The three laughed and Liu Bei took Mei's hand while excusing them from Zhuge Liang.

"Come," he demanded leading her to a forest.

As they walked through the forest in silence, Mei wondered what Liu Bei was up to. Finally, they came upon a large pond. The pond was filled with crystal clear water that was moving slowly. There were a few rocks along the edges and underneath the seven feet deep water, but there was nothing dangerous. For a second Mei thought about the possibility of Liu Bei drowning her, but she quickly put the foolishness to the side.

"Liu Bei," Mei mumbled childishly.

He turned to her and smiled, "Don't worry. Go wash up; you're covered in blood and dirt. I'll take your clothes to be washed and bring you a new outfit," He stopped, "On second thought I'll have Lady Yue Ying come to help you get ready for the celebration tonight," He turned around and back to face her again, "Just leave your clothes there," He pointed to a spot on the ground.

"Okay," Mei said and she stood there staring at him, "Ummm..." She mumbled seeing Liu Bei still watching her.

"Oh!" He said turning around mainly to hide his blush.

Mei did as she was told and splashed as she entered the cool water so Liu Bei would know it was fine to turn around and grab her clothes.

He did so and avoided looking toward the pond despite his temptation. "Yue Ying will be here shortly," Liu Bei shouted to her.

Mei didn't hear him though; she was under the peaceful water trying to get all the blood and dirt out of her long, dark hair.

She smiled as she cleaned herself off until she heard something.

"What the?" Mei said to herself sinking below the water to hide herself.

"Hey, Mei! Are you quite finished? The party is starting in ten minutes. You wouldn't want to miss your chance with Liu Bei!"

"Huh? Oh, it's you, Yue Ying. You scared me. Yeah, I think I'm done," Mei said getting out of the clear water and catching the towel Yue Ying threw to her.

"Thanks."

Mei wrapped the towel around her trim body and caught another one and started to dry her hair. Yue Ying, who was sitting on a rock, looked up at Mei, "You know Lord Liu Bei ran off to the village nearby. Any clue why?"

Mei looked at her confused and her voice let her concern out clearly, "He left? Seems odd and I know what you're thinking! So stop it! You act so immature sometimes, Yue Ying. I should never have told you how I felt about him," Mei took the towel from her hair.

"Yeah, oh well never mind, I'm sure he'll turn up. Let's go get you ready," Yue Ying said giving Mei shoes and dragging her quickly through the forest.

"Yue Ying! I'm only in a towel! You cannot seriously want me to go through that camp! God, it's full of men!" Mei screamed in a panic trying not to trip.

"Relax. They're all helping to set-up anyway! Even Zhuge Liang put his magic to good use to hang things," Yue Ying said coming to a halt in front of Mei's personal tent, "Now, let's get you dressed!" Yue Ying shoved Mei inside.

Mei stumbled in followed by her brilliant comrade. "I can get dressed myself, thank you."

"Fine be that way. See you at the celebration, Lady Mei," Yue Ying feigned anger and left smiling.

Mei sat down on her cot and eyed the box on it. Sighing deeply, she opened it and stared at the dress she had bought only a week ago, not planning to wear it for a victory party. "Well, best get ready."

Mei stayed in the towel and started styling her hair. She decided to let it lay flat and to keep out her usual headpiece. She replaced it with two flower clips to hold her hair. Satisfied she removed the dress from its box and slipped the towel off and it on. The dress was long and stopped at the lower part of her ankles. The sleeves were long and bell shaped at the bottom; they covered her wrists and part of her hands. The dip was low and curved; it stopped just above her breasts. It showed her figure well and it's deep, forest green color could almost mesmerize you.

She placed a gold ring with a green gem on her right hand's ring finger and a similar ring with a blue stone on the pinkie of her left hand. Although for the most part she knew it would not be seen she put on a pearl and ruby bracelet under her sleeve. She chose to wear no necklace because she heard the music begin to be played. Slipping on a pair of black slipper-like shoes, she ran out of the tent and headed to where the celebration would be taking place.

Mei walked into the party and glanced around for Liu Bei, breathing a sigh of relief, she spotted him. She walked up to him cautiously and said pretending to be stuck up, "And where did you go?"

Liu Bei turned and laughed when he saw it was just Mei messing around. "Hello to you too. You look lovely tonight," He said smiling.

Mei smiled too and she nudged him, "Shut-up!"

"Really, Mei, you do though," His eyes roamed over her body.

"Thank you, then," She bowed her head quicker than was proper.

He smirked as the band played a new song and quickly frowned as Mei turned to leave.

"Lady Mei!" Mei turned to face him.

"Yes, my Liege?"

"Would you...ummm...that it...Would you care to dance?" Liu Bei asked barely managing to look at her.

"Sure," Mei shrugged not noticing his strange behavior.

Liu Bei led her to the dance floor and they danced closely. After their third dance Liu Bei led Mei onto a wooden stage-like structure.

"May I have everyone's attention, please?" Liu Bei shouted. He tried this same method twice and no one quieted. Mei walked over to him and raised her right thumb and index finger to her mouth. Taking a deep breath, she whistled loudly and every one turned to face her and Liu Bei.

"Your commander needs your attention!" Mei shouted. Then she turned and spoke to Liu Bei, "They're all yours."

Liu Bei mouthed a 'thank you' and Mei nodded while starting to walk away, but Liu Bei grabbed her hand. "Stay."

Mei did as she was told and stood casually beside him. Honestly, she felt like an idiot standing there with everyone staring at her.

"All of you were brave in battle today. From the ones that planned," Liu Bei looked toward Zhuge Liang and Yue Ying, "to those who fought their hardest," he glanced from Ma Chao to Zhao Yun, "to those who defended others," he looked at his brothers, "and to those who tended to the sick and injured," he smiled at his nieces and all three giggled, "I thank each and every one of you for your loyalty, trust, and belief. However, as you all know I present an award or prize to the..." he paused to think, "officer that stood out in battle today." Liu Bei finished speaking as the officers prepared to hear the 'winner.'

Mei felt even more awkward standing there now. Every single person was looking at her or at least it seemed like that. She forced herself not to fidget as Liu Bei took out a small box.

"That officer was.... Lady Mei," Liu Bei said thoughtfully.

Everyone cheered and the sisters jumped up and down with glee. Mei stood there not having a clue of what to say, do, or even what to think. All she could do was blush, especially when Liu Bei stepped behind her to put the necklace that he'd removed from the box on her. It was a silver chain that could hardly be seen because of the pearls and emeralds that covered it. As he clasped the necklace around her slender neck he felt his hands shake. After it was around her neck everyone cheered again.

Liu Bei hopped off the stage and turned to help Mei down but she'd already slid off. They stood to talk and watch the others dance. The two chuckled as Jiang Wei shyly walked up to Luo Luo and asked her to dance, blushing she accepted.

Still chuckling Liu Bei asked Mei to dance; she nodded in agreement. The pair danced as if walking on air; suddenly Mei collapsed into Liu Bei's strong arms.

"Mei? Are you all right? Lady Mei?" Liu Bei asked worriedly. He started to feel warmth coming from her body slowly. "Mei!?"

Everyone had stopped dancing and was watching them. Zhuge Liang rushed over and spoke in a hurry, "What's wrong?"

"She just collapsed!" Liu Bei said in a panic.

"Just lie her down; I'll take care of her. Lord Zhao Yun, please take him to his quarters to calm down."

Zhuge Liang continued to shout orders to everyone, and soon Mei was on a cot in their makeshift infirmary.

For weeks Mei remained unconscious; flowers arrived by the dozen, letters came, as did visitors, Liu Bei being the most frequent one. He would try every day to be by her although he was sure she'd object if she could. In fact Liu Bei pleaded with the gods to let her be able to object to his frequent visiting, but his prayers went unanswered. Liu Bei had unexpectedly stumbled upon life's greatest emotion as well as its greatest mystery and surprise. He had found love and he was determined to tell Mei how he felt.

Zhuge Liang tried everything he could. When Liu Bei was there, to avoid questions, he would simply take notes, observe, or just leave for a little while. He figured he best not disturb Liu Bei. To Zhuge Liang the situation seemed so hopeless.

About two months had passed and Liu Bei was not in the 'room' with the still unconscious Mei. Zhuge Liang was sitting near the bed just staring at Mei's sleeping form.

"It has been so long, Lady Mei," Zhuge Liang spoke softly, "You know he finally realizes he loves you." Zhuge Liang sighed and stood to exit the infirmary.

He paused hearing movement behind him.

"Dreaming, Lady Mei?" Zhuge Liang turned expecting to see Mei in a new position, and she had just turned over. Zhuge Liang sighed deeply, "Mei..."

As the sun moved quickly, light poured into the room, and Zhuge Liang raised his hand to shield his eyes from it. Still waiting for the sun to move again he heard movement again.

"Where in hell am I?"

The brightness passed, and Zhuge Liang stared in shock. Mei sat upright in the bed looking around. He couldn't help but smile at her confused state.

"I wouldn't say you were in 'hell', Lady Mei," Zhuge Liang made his presence known to her.

"Master Liang? I am in Shu's infirmary then? We are back at Shu's castle?" She questioned him sleepily.

"Yes," Zhuge Liang nodded as he watched her slowly relax.

After filling Mei in on what had happened to her, Zhuge Liang explained that Sun Ce of Wu was angered by his last defeat, and Shu had reports of Wei and Wu forces heading their way. Mei let everything sink in and whispered something to Zhuge Liang.

"I don't..." Zhuge Liang started, but Mei fell onto the bed in a faint. "Oh no," Zhuge Liang felt for a pulse just as Liu Bei entered.

"Any change today?" He asked his Prime Minister and current doctor.

Zhuge Liang sighed and sadly nodded, "Not a good change though, My Liege."

"Well? What is it? Tell me. What happened? What's wrong?" Liu Bei questioned him frantically.

"I'm sorry, sir. She died," Zhuge Liang spoke quietly and hung his head.

Liu Bei stepped back. "No..." He turned to leave and Zhuge Liang saw a tear run down his cheek, "I have to go now. We'll decide what to do later." He left rapidly.

"Poor man," Zhuge Liang said as he watched him leave.

The battle against Wu and Wei was not going well, not for Shu anyway, and no matter what advise Zhuge Liang gave, no matter what strategy or plan he came up with, not even his mind was great enough to out-wit both Zhou Yu and Sima Yi, and even if he could he had the young Lu Xun to worry about as well. It appeared as though Sun Ce would have his revenge.

Seven or so hours later a messenger arrived to Sun Ce and his sworn brother Zhou Yu (sorry but it's like almost impossible for me to leave him out of a story.) Zhou Yu hadn't trusted Ce enough to leave his side. The messenger addressed the two men, "I have a message from your wives, my Lords."

Zhou Yu's face dropped, "What has happened? Are they alright?"

The messenger showed no answer in his expression and went on, "They have routed the enemy units under Lady Mei Mei, Lady Li Li, and Lady Luo Luo. They await your orders, sir," He said the last statement looking at Sun Ce.

Zhou Yu's face lit back up and he smiled for the first time in about 5 or 6 hours. He looked at Sun Ce wondering what he would do.

Sun Ce nodded more to himself than to the messenger and then spoke coolly, " Tell them to pull back to here. We have already sent enough troops to take care of the remaining enemy officers and Liu Bei." He waved the messenger away in the direction of his wife and her lovely sister.

"Why have them pull back here? They should just go forward toward Huang Zhong. I makes more sense, Ce," Zhou Yu stared at him with a questioning gaze.

Sun Ce grinned and chuckled before answering, "Well, I'm bored. Aren't you?"

Zhou Yu had to laugh at this. "I suppose I am a bit bored sitting here."

"Well, there you go. And who better to 'entertain' us than our own perfect wives?"

Around the same time a Shu messenger arrived to Zhuge Liang and Liu Bei. Zhuge Liang shook his head. "Who now?"

"The sisters have been routed by the Two Qiaos, my Lords," The messenger told them.

"Damn! We've already lost Guan Yu to Himiko, Zhang Fei to Lady Sun Shang Xiang, my wife to Sima Yi, Cao Ren, and Zhen Ji, and Ma Chao and Zhao Yun to Zhou Yu and Sun Ce!" Zhuge Liang frowned. "This is hopeless! Our only hope is to defeat Cao Cao, the enemy commander, and force them to retreat."

As Zhuge Liang finished, another messenger approached. Zhuge Liang massaged his temples and yelled at the poor soldier, "WHAT NOW!?"

"My Liege and Prime Minister, Lord Huang Zhong just fell to Zhang He of Wei." the soldier stuttered frightened by Zhuge Liang's outburst.

"Fuck," Zhuge Liang mumbled. He looked up after hearing horse hooves run over the ground. After looking around what he saw or more so what he didn't see startled him, Liu Bei was gone. "Why did I say it was hopeless?"

An hour later Liu Bei found himself lost in woods. "Where?" was all he said until his world went black in a quick rush as he fell to the ground.

He awoke to being slapped across the face quite painfully. Liu Bei shook his head roughly and realized he was tied to a post by his wrists and ankles.

"Wha?" He stuttered while trying to come to completely.

When he could see he saw Xiahou Yuan had been the one smacking him.

"Well, it's about time," Xiahou Yuan said very much annoyed, "Cousin, he's awake."

Cao Cao came out of a nearby tent and glared at Liu Bei.

"About time indeed," He said heinously.

Sun Ce also came forward and handed Cao Cao a sword. "As I promised in our deal: If your troops aided Wu, you could behead the Shu Ruler." Sun Ce nodded.

"Yes," Cao Cao nodded as well and raised the sword.

Deciding it wouldn't be enough fun to just get it over with he slid the side of the sword against the back of Liu Bei's soft neck.

"How do you feel about death, Liu Bei?" Cao Cao asked tauntingly

"I think that if you're going to kill someone you should get it over with!"

All of the present Wu and Wei officers watched in complete horror as Cao Cao was struck down and then Xiahou Yuan followed by Sun Ce.

"Mei?" Liu Bei stared in utter shock and terror before passing out.

Mei struck down many other officers before the enemy began to retreat. She smiled when they were completely gone. Again she was victorious. Immediately she started to free Liu Bei using her weapons to cut the ropes. Mei splashed a little water from a nearby spring onto his face.

"My Liege?" She prompted resting his head in her lap.

Liu Bei slowly opened his eyes and stared into what he first believed to be stars, but he slowly realized they were Mei's eyes.

"How?" He asked quietly very much confused.

Mei grinned trying not to laugh before she explained, "Well, when I woke up and The Lord Prime Minister filled me in, I formulated a little plan. If you and everyone else thought me dead then I could show up and make everyone think I was a kick-ass ghost!" Mei laughed and nodded an apology for her language as Liu Bei sat up blushing and motioned for her to go on, "Then it would be an easier victory! When I figured out that you'd been captured my plan became more of a rescue mission. I'm sorry you had to think I was dead, but no one could know except Master Liang," Mei finished.

Liu Bei who was sitting on his feet in front of her like a small child listening to a favorite story nodded. Then he smirked mischievously.

"You know," he began standing carefully and pulling Mei to her feet swiftly, "I've been meaning to do something to you and I almost forgot, but hearing your evil little plan reminded me." He glared angrily at her.

Here it comes.Mei thought preparing for him to smack her for disobeying and for pretending to be dead. She looked away from him.

Barely preventing his laughter at seeing her actually afraid he turned her to look at him and wrapped his arms around her waist shyly.

He bent down and whispered into her ear, "I love you, Mei."

Mei looked at him differently now, no longer with fear but with an unnamable emotion. He looked scared. Scared of what she'd say, scared of what she'd do, and scared of how she'd feel. Mei smiled softly.

"I love you too, My Liege," She said hanging her head when she was already about a foot shorter than him.

He lifted her head. "What did you say?"

"I said: I love you too," Mei repeated smiling a little.

Liu Bei pulled her closer. "I was hoping that was what you'd said."

Mei stared at him and then questioned him; " I thought you said you had been meaning to do something to me."

"I did."

Liu Bei brought her even closer and kissed her passionately and she kissed back. Neither would ever know how long the other had wanted to do that.

Author's Note: Okay! Okay! I know you probably hate that couple! But please Review!!!!!!!!! I need your reviews. THANK YOU!