Unsure Chapter 2

A/N: Hey guys, sorry that it's been so long since I've updated this, I've been working on some of my other fanfics and didn't really set aside much time for this one! Anyway, hope that you all enjoy this chapter! Stay tuned for more :) I'll try to update more regularly

Yona, Hak, Yoon, Kija, Jaeha, Shin-ah, and of course little Ao prepared to leave Awa, saying their goodbyes to the pirates.

"Safe travels!"

"We'll miss you!"

"Hey Yoon, would you stay and keep cooking for us?" The goodbyes and cheery comments all melded together as one, sounding like a medley of songs. The dragons were quiet, waiting behind Yona, not offering their goodbyes, but everyone else did. Hak, of course, wasted no time in making some smart comments, while Yoon angrily brushed off the pirate's comments. Yona, however, cried and said that she would miss them. Every one of them.

"I'm so grateful for you guys," she said, her tears glistening in the early morning sun as they dripped down her face.

"Thank you so much, for everything that you did for us." The captain stepped forward, her old, wrinkled face stretching into a soft smile as she looked at Yona. Taking a puff from her pipe, she stepped closer.

"The pleasure is all ours, dearie. Please come back soon sometime to visit." Yona nodded, wiping away her tears.

"Of course." With a final sniff, she turned around, walking away, trying to hold her composure. The dragons, Hak and Yoon tentatively followed, giving a clearly grieving Yona some space. However, not even a second later, she whirled around, tears flowing freely down her face, and she ran back to the captain, enveloping her in a big hug, sobbing into her chest. The captain stiffened for a moment, surprised, before smiling and pulling Yona closer, stroking her hair. They stayed like that for awhile before the captain finally let her go, smiling as she wiped the tears from Yona's face.

"I'll miss you, Princess," she said, patting Yona on the head. Yona smiled at that, more tears arising.

"Go out and continue to fight. Continue to fight for what you believe in. I know you can do it, dearie. Just make sure that we don't lose you, alright?" Yona nodded as she wiped her misty eyes again.

"Yes, ma'am. Thank you again." With that, she turned back around, going back to Hak and the others. They all waved as they walked away, their feet slowly taking them to the next leg in their journey with every step. Even though they still grieved over leaving the kind pirates behind, everyone pulled their shoulders back and faced their new fate with smiles on their faces.

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Not long after they had left the pirates and began trekking through the forest again, the sun had already begun to set, its golden rays painting the tops of the trees and the forest floor a pale yellow. The group stopped not long after, Yoon beginning to set up a fire as Hak and Yona went into the forest to hunt. They stepped nimbly over the roots, the rogue twigs and leaves crunching under their shoes. Hak walked in front of Yona, watching for anything that might harm her. They continued to walk until they reached a stream. Hak jumped easily across, and he reached out a hand to Yona.

"Careful, Princess. This is a fast moving stream." Yona huffed, picking up her skirts.

"Don't worry, Hak. I'll be fine." She bit her lip as she focused, backing up to give herself a runway. She took a deep breath before running, propelling herself off one leg once she reached the edge, time seeming to stop as she flew through the air. She landed hard on the other side, tripping over her feet as she tried to regain her footing. Hak immediately came up, taking her in his arms as he tried to steady her.

"Whoa!" He yelled in surprise. Yona was breathing heavily as she lay limply in Hak's arms for a second, her brain whirring in circles and her heart pounding from adrenaline. She eventually tried to stand up, but a sharp pain sliced through her ankle.

"Ow!" She cried, holding onto Hak for support. Hak looked down at her ankle, eyes narrowing.

"You injured yourself?" Yona nodded meekly. Hak bent down, trying to get a better look as Yona balanced on her one foot. Her ankle had already begun to swell, the skin bulging out like a balloon. Hak stood back up.

"That looks pretty bad, Princess. Maybe we should go back. I can go hunting by myself." Yona shook her head firmly.

"No I'm fine, see? Look!" She stepped forwards again, crying out when she put pressure on her ankle again.

"Ugh!" She yelled in frustration as she collapsed to the ground, holding it. Hak laughed.

"Nice try, Princess." Yona looked up at him, angered.

"Stop laughing at me, Hak!" Hak just smiled, bending down to pick her up. He swept her up bridal style, a small chuckle escaping his mouth at the look on her face.

"It's fine, Princess. I'll take you back to camp and Yoon can fix you up. I'll go out huning by myself." Yona pouted, crossing her arms as Hak turned around.

"Hold on tight, though. We've got to cross this river again." Hak immediately prepared to spring, barely giving Yona time to fling her arms around his neck and bury her head into his shoulder before he leaped. Hak landed soft and nimble as a cat on the other side, straightening and continuing walking with ease. Yona was still clinging on to his neck, her eyes squeezed shut. He smelled... strangely good. Like... pine needles and the slight scent of wood. Yona buried her head deeper into Hak's shoulder. Hak laughed, a warm sound that filled the empty void of space around them.

"Princess, it's alright. We're far past the stream." Yona peeked out, looking around, releasing her grip on Hak when she realized that they were far past the stream, breathing a sigh of relief.

"Good. I was afraid that you'd crash." Hak snorted.

"What an insult. You'd better watch what you say." Yona smacked him on the chest.

"Don't be rude, Hak." They walked in silence after that, the sky getting darker the more they neared the camp. Yona eventually fell asleep on Hak's shoulder, the comforting swaying lulling her to sleep. Hak smiled a little as she slept peacefully curled up against him, his heart twinging just a little bit. If only he could always hold her in his arms like this. It wasn't long until they reached the camp again, everyone patiently waiting. The dragons immediately crowded around Hak at the sight of a sleeping and hurt Yona, but Hak waved them off, bringing her to Yoon. They lay her on a sleeping mat, letting her rest peacefully as Yoon treated her.

"Thanks, thunder beast. I got it from here if you want to keep hunting." Hak nodded, turning around and leaving them. As he slipped into the now dark forest, the only source of light the thin slivers of moonlight, he smiled to himself. Maybe Yona didn't have solid feelings for him yet, but perhaps in time she would. He hoped so, at least. The thought warming his heart and giving him strength, Hak continued into the forest, off to find their next meal under the beautiful moonlight, the past moment etched into his mind as he remembered it for the rest of the night.

A/N: And that's the second chapter! Hope that you guys liked it! Please let me know your thoughts in the comments :)