Chapter 1: A King's Resolve


"Good-bye, Yona." His blue eyes starred at her violet ones, fear still evident in her eyes from her encounter with him. Pulling his cloak away from her body, Su-won stood to leave. His heart aching as he did so. He wished to bring her home where she'd be safe. But she won't be. She's safer with Hak. His eyes scanned her once more. Her shoulders were stiff, as she was shaking slightly from his mere presence. But where is Hak? His eyes scanned beyond her. He should've been nearby, but I don't see him; I don't see anyone. His feet paused in their steps. Could it be that Hak died and yet Yona lived. That made his heart clench even tighter. Has she been alone this whole time? He felt tears begin to fill his eyes. The thought that his beloved and sweet cousin had been left alone and defenseless made his heart ache to the point that tears threatened to fall. What have I done? He'd seen the cuts on her hands, the large bruises on her cheeks. She looked like somebody had beaten her. He turned and saw her crying in the middle of the street. His eyes widening. His cousin would never have done this before. She would've run off somewhere so nobody could see her cry, not cry openly so that every soul who passed her could watch her cry in disgrace. It was too much for Su-won to bare. Turning sharply on his heel, he grabbed her and pulled her back into his arms. "Yona, forgive me." He said only loud enough for her to hear before he scooped her up into his arms and took her away.

Above the village circle watching the two cousin a blond haired man stood on a tall building thinking of what his move should be. "Hm..." He thought outloud before looking towards the heavens. "Mister won't be happy about this." He looked back towards the two. "But Miss needs to get stronger and her cousin won't be able to help her do so." He looked at Yona's face. "But Miss is happiest with him." He scratched his head. "What to do?" He contemplated.

Not knowing that his actions would change his cousins fate, Su-won continued towards the city gate. Pausing he sat her down on a box and took his cloak off of his shoulders before wrapping it around her. His plan was to sneak her back to the castle. As long as she doesn't speak or take this off, hopefully I'll be able to keep her safe. Su-won shook his head. No. The palace is too dangerous for her. I need to take her some place that would be safe. Some village where she'd be safe, taken care of and where nobody would think of looking for her. Picking her back up, he began to make his way towards Joo-doh and his two guards. As he climbed the hill to the horses he could see the permanent frown upon his general's face.

"Lord-" Joo-doh began when Su-won gave him a glare to quiet him.

"We are taking her with us." He explained. "She is not safe here."

"You cannot take her to-" Joo-doh began only to be interrupted by his King.

"We are going to take her to Suiko, where I'll ask An Joon-gi to take her in." Su-won stated. "In return I plan on helping the water tribe get out of the mess they are in with the druglords invading their lands."

Joo-doh looked at his King before looking at the small body that was in his arms. Just who is this woman under the his cloak? "Of course." He bowed his head in respect. He watched his King place the young woman onto his horse before climbing onto the beasts back himself and then turned the beast back towards the main road out and away from the village by the sea.

Meanwhile inside Awa, a man with dark eyes and hair was running through the streets looking for his mistress. As he was beginning to worry, the warriors left in the Pirate's cove suddenly felt a cold feeling wash over them. The one with silver hair suddenly stood up and looked off towards the mountain path that led out of the seascape village. "Yona?" He questioned what he was sensing. Looking towards his blue haired brother he gave him a nod and watched him take off and climb the cliffs.

Shin-ah felt his heart quicken it's pace. Yona's aura was leaving Awa. He couldn't understand why. He needed to be near her. She made him feel things he hadn't felt since he was a child and Ao was alive. Shin-ah lifted his mask to get a better look. His golden eyes looked passed the village buildings, the nearby hills and trees until he saw a group of four men riding their horses away from Awa and saw that one was holding a woman. He felt the air rush out of his lungs. "Yona!" He cried out causing Yun, Kija and the green haired warrior, Jae-ha to look towards him.

Jae-ha stood up and jumped onto the cliff where Shin-ah was standing. "What's going on."

"Men." Shin-ah stated. "Four men have taken Yona."

Jae-ha felt himself still at those words. Fear entered him, not for himself but for the young woman who had fought so valiantly the night before who was being stolen away from those she held so dear to her. He grated his teeth together. She's not my problem. He mentally growled to himself; however before he could stop himself, he was already airborn. Jae-ha landed on some tree branches before jumping again. His second jump had him landing on a large building when he suddenly froze. Sitting on the ledge was a blonde haired man that had his instincts were screaming at him. Ouryuu? He questioned.

The blond looked towards him and smiled. "Ryokuryuu better hurry or he's going to miss catch up to the Miss." He stated.

Jae-ha blinked at him. "Who-" he began but was interrupted by him.

"No time!" He yelled at him. "Go find Miss. Zeno will find you afterwards." He stated before jumping from the tall building and running off."

"Geesh!" He complained. "Stupid kid." Shaking his head he jumped again, this time higher than before. He had to catch up to those horsemen.

As her friends were panicking back in Awa, Yona was feeling a bit panicked as well. What was Su-won talking about earlier? Why wasn't she safe in Awa? She had Hak, Kija, Yun and Shin-ah. She'd met Jae-ha and was hopping he'd join them. She liked Gigan and her men. She and all the girls of Awa were safe now that Yang Kum-ji was dead. She didn't understand and yet she really didn't have the strength to fight right now. Seeing him there had left her emotionally drained. He'd hurt her so badly and yet- And yet I still love him so much. The hood of the cloak hid her face from everybody in the group. She lifted her head slightly and watched Su-won's face. He looks so serious. she thought as she watched the muscles in his face twitch. He looks so different, but there's something there that's familiar to the Su-won I've loved since I was a child. she thought as she felt a stray tear run down her cheek. Is he taking me somewhere so far away that Hak won't find me? Will everything I've done be for nothing? She felt more tears begin to fall. I'm getting stronger and yet I'm crying like a weak child. She suddenly felt an arm pull her tighter towards a warm chest.

"You'll be safe Yona." She heard Su-won state. "I'm taking you to the water tribe. You'll be safe there. I swear." He tucked her head under his chin.

What do I do? She thought as they continued to ride further and further away from her friends and the only other family she had left.


M-Angel: So I haven't posted many Su-won/Yona stories on here, mostly because the first cousin thing kind doesn't sit well with me. I do have a few of this ship and I thought since I have a few already written that I'd share some with you on here.