"Fate leads one who follows and pulls the one who resists."
Plutarch, 47-120 AD, Ancient Greek historian
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•Last time•
With the departure of his eldest son, King Joo-Nam approached the new family in front of him. His expression was always difficult to read, but this time something was wrong and did not know why. And the worst was that Joo-Nam himself was not sure about the reason.
He looked carefully at his granddaughters. Especially the redhead in the arms of Sui-Feng.
"Have you decided names for girls?"
The couple looked for a moment in the eyes before Il took the floor first.
"We were thinking of naming the greatest Yona, like the urn when dressed in the colors of the dawn."
Then it was Sui-Feng's turn.
"The truth is that I was not prepared for a second baby, but none of us were. But now looking at our guys, I can only think how blessed I am and Il."
Seeing her younger daughter in the arms of Il trying to understand the new environment full of curiosity, she smiled broadly.
"Such a plague, with insatiable thirst for knowledge, we call it Kaya."
She could not think of a more terrible name for her daughter.
"Yona and Kaya, Mmm, you better get some rest, the priest will arrive soon, so I expect you to come in your time."
With these words, the king stepped out of the room, letting his son and his wife enjoy some quality time with their daughters.
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King Joo-Nam walked quietly on the corridors of the palace for his particular flats. His mind returned to the events of this day. The wife of his younger son gave birth to two healthy daughters.
Yona and Kaya.
Kaya was a true descendant of his House, there was no doubt about it. Ηe saw hisself on her face. The same look, the same will to understand the world and to shut down all the knowledge of mankind in her palms.
Yona, however, was completely different. He did not have the black eyes or the dark brown hair of his family. Soo-Won was an exception, as he had inherited his mother's characteristics. I wish it was the same for Yona. She did not look like any of her parents. Instead, she was born with purple hair and purple eyes.
"Red hair ... Sounds familiar ... But ... It can't be."
Immediately he changed course and headed to the only place he felt confident when he had doubts: the Royal Library. He had to learn. He had to make sure.
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In the throne room there was great enthusiasm and anxiety at the same time, waiting for the arrival of the Royal Priest.
Excitement for the birth of the twin princes of Kouka Kingdom.
Anxiety about the possible future that Gods reserved for them.
Sitting comfortably on his throne, King Joo-Nam watched with his sharp gaze his family and his trusted generals / advisers interacting in this climate of exhilaration.
Prince Il and his wife, Sui-Feng, held their daughters in their arms, with little Soo-Won trying to in vain persuade his beloved aunt to keep at least one of his adorable cousins and Yu-Hon together with Il to watch affectionately the tender moment.
The Fire Tribune General , Kan Soo-Jin, despite giving heartfelt wishes to the new parents for the joyous event, the king knew first of all that his intentions were not as pure as he would have wanted to present.
The Water Tribune General, An Kun-Jian, sat and watched with his usual indifference. With all honesty, Joo-Nam himself did not remember having any emotion on his face as he knew it for years.
The Earth Tribune General , Lee Tao-Sheng, distributed beverages and offered an opportunity to challenge people in an improvised alcohol contest. As always .
Han Qiao-Ming, the Sky Tribune General , accompanied by his disciple and successor, the fifteen-year-old Ju-Doh, made the final controls inside and outside the throne room to protect the royal family.
Finally, the Wind Tribune General , Son Mun-Dok, in a thrilling explosion, embraced the new family, constantly telling how happy it was that Il and Sui-Feng gave him two other grandchildren. The usual, that is.
In spite of the cheerful climate prevailing in the room, King Joo-Nam was not willing to participate.
Not after his discovery in the library.
Still his mind could not work. He just hoped to be all in his imagination and make a mistake.
His thoughts, however, ceased when the Royal Priest entered the room. He was a young man, around the age of sixteen. She had short, curly, blond hair that fell over his eyes like a curtain, preventing the audience from seeing the color of his eyes. She wore white kimono, blue hakama and slender orange haori with dark orange motifs. His priestly attire.
He approached and bowed with devotion to the king.
"My devotion, your Majesty, the Heavens bless you and your House."
King Joo-Nam made an affirmative, before taking the floor.
"Let's start ."
The priest bowed again and headed to Prince Il and his wife. He took the first woman, Yona, and placed it carefully in the small altar that was in the center of the room.
According to tradition, when a new royal descendant is born, the priest is called to bless the child and learn from his gods his fate.
The baby watched him with so much innocence and confidence that he could not resist smile. It was really adorable.
After praying for luck and prosperity in the life of the little princess, the priest sat down in prayer with his head turned to the sky.
"Heaven, what are your plans for this new life?"
After a few moments, he revealed the Will of the Gods, just as he was presented to him.
"Darkness has fallen upon the land.
The blood of the dragons will revive once again,
and the ancient pact will be kept.
When the four dragons are gathered,
the sword and shield which will protect the king shall awaken,
and the Red Dragon shall restore the dawn at last."
In the throne room the atmosphere was tense in the words of the Priest, but nothing could be said before the ceremony was completed.
Delivering Yona to her parents, Kaya went to the altar as she was her turn.
It followed the same process before the Will of God and the second princess were heard again.
"Two different worlds.
Two unfulfilled lives.
One desires Death.
The other wished Life.
A love that did not get caught up and a promise never met.
What they called * End * is actually * Beginning *.
Because the Yellow Dragon has already signed a new contract with the blood and tears of the Iron Servant.
The Messenger of Hope will at last fulfill her destiny. "
No one dared to articulate a word as they tried to process the oracles and give each one his own interpretation.
Kan Soo-Jin felt great anger and jealousy only at the sound of the Red Dragon and the likelihood of being associated with Princess Yona when he was his "direct" offspring. Historical reports of his tribal years and years of preparation for a future coup have collapsed like a tower of cards. No ! As long as he was passing by his hand, he would do anything to carry out his plans.
An Kun-Jian remained inconceivable while Lee Tao-Sheng was dying of a dungeon and headed for the door to leave before Son Mun-Dok stopped him.
"Where do you think you're going?" I do not remember giving his Majesty permission to leave the room. "
And so it was forced.
Han Qiao-Ming watched aside as he thought, with Ju-Doh at his side. He did not have a word, so he decided to abstain.
Prince Yu-Hon looked at his brother, asking mentally if he understood anything of this. Il nodded his head. Neither did he have the slightest idea.
Their gaze was now on Sui-Feng, which smiled at Soo-Won, who made funny glimpses to the little girls in her arms.
King Joo-Nam kept his usual serious expression throughout the ceremony. Inside him, however, he felt great turmoil.
Ultimately, his theory was confirmed.
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• Earlier in the Library •
He asked the servants all the relevant books: from Genealogy Trees of every home in and out of Kouka to stories and legends from all over the world.
Without delay, every book, papyrus or parchment that he had before him began to browse.
He had to learn.
He had to appease his suspicions.
About Yona.
About his granddaughter.
Eventually, his eye fell on a book forgotten at the corner of the office. He knew this book well.
The myth of the founding of Kouka Kingdom.
It was a fairytale that parents read to their children every night to look at them. He referred to a divine dragon who loved so much humans, who renounced his immortality and transformed into a human.
He was the first king and founder of Kouka, King Hiryuu.
However, King Joo-Nam was so desperate that he would have exhausted every chance of finding the tip of the yarn.
Reading one by one carefully all the pages, he finally found what he was looking for: the features of Hiryuu's outward appearance.
Whenever he looked at it, he could not believe it.
Red hair and purple eyes.
Throughout the history of King Kouka, from the Age of Myth, only two members of the royal family shared these characteristics.
The Mythical King and Princess Yona.
That meant one thing.
King Hiryuu returned.
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Finally, King Joo-Nam rose from the throne and walked to the altar where the ceremony took place.
He took a final look at his grandchildren before addressing the others.
"Everything said in this room will remain in this room."
Without a second word, they all made one last inclination and left the throne room.
Nothing would be the same anymore.
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Hello again, friends readers. A thousand apologize for the delay. I will try to be more consistent in my appointment, I promise.
Set up three other OCs.
Please, tell me your opinion.
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Names translations:
•Kun-Jian = Specialist in welfare advice
•Tao-Sheng = Longevity triumph
•Qiao-Ming = Beautiful bright moon
~ Next time! ~
