A/N: And there I made it! Cuz it drove me mad just by reading the updated chapter of Akatsuki no Yona. And I'm making an ending by the way.

Twilight for a Scarlet Dawn

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To Set Him free

By Jjampong

Yona left the merry banquet held at the palace ground of Kouka kingdom. She was happy that it ended well but her mind was giving her whispers that it wasn't done yet… there's still something that bothers her. But she couldn't reached for an answer.

"Oi, Yona where do you think you're going?"

Yona heard a voice behind her that made her stop from her tracks. She looked up and saw Jae-ha and Shin-ah, both had plenty full of foods on their hands. These two… she deeply appreciated their loyalty for her. And that goes to Kija and Zeno as well. They will be forever her most important friends in the remaining days of her life. She would never went this far if it wasn't for them.

"Shin-ah… Jae-ha, thank you for staying with me till the end." Her eyes swell in tears as she stared at the warm looks on their faces.

"That's not even the answer to my question… Man, you're hopeless." Jae-ha chuckled but he knew better. Shin-ah just gave a small hum for whatever he was agreeing on. That made her smile. She was glad that things were still the same, after all the odds that they'd been through.

She was really blessed.

But why is that there's a slight of discomfort that daubed her whole being? She excused herself and continued walking the dimmed corridors of the palace with no place in mind. Seeking for the full picture and enlightenment. Wasn't she satisfied to the outcome they've worked hard for? Now, that's cruel. Did she became selfish for some unknown reasons? Was this her father told her all about going against his orders not to hold any weapons?

Yona found herself trailing the woods to an open, small, grassy field. The evening ray of light was too beautiful, she couldn't help but reminisce some memories. She just stood there, feeling the cold, fair wind, caressing her pale cheeks, nuzzling her grown, ruffled red hair as if to comfort her. She closed her eyes and she lost track of time.

"Hime,"

Her eyes snapped open upon hearing the familiar male voice. Her heart skipped a beat as she turned to see the man moving out of the shadows.

"Hak!"

His furrowed brows were visible under the moonlight as he walked towards her and stopped in an appropriate distance. For the first time, Yona realized the gap between them. She wanted to touch him, to feel him… but this is the cause that forced her to remain from the shallows. She already accepted since that night her bottled up feelings for Hak the moment he pulled her for his warm embrace but she couldn't bring herself conveying it to him. It was too much of her to restrain Hak from his life ahead. She was always relying unto Hak who's bound with her father's order and yet he kept trusting her… protecting her like he was her life. He was hurting a lot because of her.

Maybe this was the reason after all…

She felt tears stung her eyes. It's about time.

"You shouldn't run off like that, Hime. Making others worry because of your mood swings. That's ugly." His snide remarks often made her furious but she had no energy to argue with him. She decided to treasure these last moments with him and a laugh was her reply.

"Now that's creeping me off. Are you really that happy?" Hak put his hand on his waist and stood towering above her.

She lowered her gaze to avoid contact or else Hak would notice her reactions would betray her. "Yes. I do. I am happy that everyone is safe. I'm happy, Hak." It took all her might not to falter in front of him.

"Is it okay for you to forgive Soo-won just like that? I thought you want the throne back, Hime?" there was a hint of disapproval in his voice.

"I was thinking… I don't want to ruin those days Hak. It's possible that we can still go back. There's a reason why these things happen in the first place." She felt his palm rested on her head and it sent shivers down her spine. The mere touch of him was making her difficult to say those words…

"I don't know. But I will always side you no matter how many times they will betray you, hime." His hand moved and found her neck, caressing it gently. She felt her cheeks burned. Such a sweet torment.

Few tears fell and Hak paused for a moment. He noticed her sudden stillness. Finally, he tilted her chin up to see her crying face. It was inevitable. "Y-Yona…?"

"Hak! I'm sorry that you endured a lot for me, protecting me and caring for me despite my stubbornness and even my idiocy," she cried, clutching his side. She saw the glint on his eyes but couldn't grasp what it meant. And it's hurting her to see him like he was doing it in his own accord. Not because he was obeying orders. She couldn't plainly assumed just by with his teasing because it was all part of his character. But even so, he could be annoying at all times, embarrassed her with his dallying mouth, and can even be brutally honest but Yona would never get tired loving this brave and wonderful man. There, she admitted it.

"You realized that now? How insensitive of you, Hime. Instead of complimenting me and now what I get is that ugly crying face of yours? Give me a break," he breathed with all his haughtiness, and she just laughed.

"That's why, I'm gonna give Hak the ultimate benefaction…" She tiptoed and gently cupped his face. Never in her entire life had that she witnessed such reaction from a thunder beast. For a moment she felt he stopped breathing. His eyes widening as he stared at her in shock, wonder and anticipation. She didn't even know if it's a good thing but it made her happy.

"Hime…" came his rasping voice as he lowered his head for a better access on her ear. She flinched from his sudden ministration. God! He's so warm… She felt herself tremble as he wrapped his arms around her. Tears poured endlessly. But she didn't moved her gaze away from his dreamy face.

She can hear the evening crickets started playing their tunes and the serene sound of the rustling trees. It's quite a peaceful night, indeed. Apt for a tranquil departure.

"Hak, you are now free."

PS This would contain 2 chapters only, so stay tuned until my next update.