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Yona's POV

"I don't know, Yona. It's dangerous out there. I just don't want anything to happen to you," my mother said while washing the dishes. She placed a plate on the rack, making a clanking sound.

I huffed, unsatisfied. "It'll be fine. Plus, we haven't seen grandma recently. I should check to see if she's alright."

Clank.

My mother's back faced me, so I could not see her expression. However, from her body posture I could tell she was tired and worried. Her messy bun became loose, showing red strains. Her tensed back was hunched a bit.

Once she finished, she washed her hands and dried them with her apron.

"Four people, Yona. This is serious." She sat next to me with a drink in hand.

I agreed. It was serious. Four people were missing, vanished without a trace. In our small village where everybody knows everyone, this was a big deal. Children no longer played outside and adults locked windows and doors.

It was scary, and I was scared.

However, I am worried about grandma. She's still pretty fit for age, but she is old. I should make sure she if safe. She is, after all, all alone in the middle of the woods.

After a long moment, Mom sighed, a sign that she has given up.

"Alright. One condition though: You must go with Hak."

I immediately got up from my chair, put on my red cloak, and grabbed my basket filled with goods.

"Thank you. I'll send your regards to her," I said after giving her a light peck on her check.

Mom rubbed her temples, but managed a weak smile. "Be careful, both of you."

I practically skipped over to Hak's place, which is actually just next door.

Hak is a childhood friend of mine. He's a few years older than me and currently lives by himself, working as an apprentice blacksmith.

I knocked on his door. "Hak, it's Yona. Open up!" I yelled.

A minute passed, and I sighed in disbelief. There was only one way to get his attention.

"I have some pastries!"

Immediately, the door opened, revealing a sleepy but hungry Hak.

"Muffins?" He asked.

I nodded and then he grinned, opening the door for me.

"So, what's up?"

I sat on his couch and threw a chocolate muffin at him, which he caught with one hand.

"I have a favor to ask of you..."

"As always" he teased. Sitting down next to me, he took a big bite of the pastry.

I blushed and didn't deny it. I would always come to his door to ask him something.

"I want to see my grandmother, but Mom won't let me unless you come with me," I said, fumbling with my shirt. I already knew what his answer would be though.

"Nope" he said without hesitation.

I got up from the couch and crossed my arms. "Come on! Please?" I begged.

"If you want to check on your grandma, I can go for you," he offered, now finished with the dessert.

"No way! I want to go too. Besides, you know I'll go anyway."

Hak glanced at me and then slowly got up, sighing and ruffling his hair with his hand.

"Then we should go now. It'll be a long trip. Remember though, you owe me."

I smiled.

I'm coming, grandma.


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