Hello again! It's almost Christmas/religious winter celebration! I got this chapter longer than the other one. This is because I found a technique for writing difficult situations.

Disclaimer: I don't not own Akatsuki no Yona(even if I wish I could). I DO, however, own my OCs and their backstories.

I stared at the two kids for a solid half minute before smiling and taking the remaining steps forward. I bowed politely, holding out the shoe.

"You seem to have dropped this, young lady." Honestly, I felt like the prince, giving it back to her in such a manner.

"Th-thank you…" She took it politely and stared at it in something akin to shock.

"May I ask something, miss?"

"Okay."

"Are you and this young man here set for marriage?"

"Huh?" She looked down and began struggling to get from her place, both of them tangled together.

I somehow managed to restrain my evil grin and internal snickering. They scrambled to their feet, the princess with a red face, and the soon-to-be general-if he wasn't one already, I have no clue when it takes place-with a slight rosey hue to his ears. I rose from my bow and stood as my new parents had taught.

"Who're you?"

"Hak! Be polite! She could be someone of influence."

"She is not. Look at how she's dressed.'

The two continued to squabble as I stood there, patiently waiting for their attention once more.

Yona cleared her throat and stood like a proper princess, "Right, who are you?"

"I'm pleased you asked, miss. My name is Allaya, I'm your new servant beginning today."

So my journey begins.

*~(O.O)~*

I peacefully spent two years serving the princess, growing very-and I mean very-close to the king, Soo-Won-though I still disliked him mostly-and Hak. I was pretty popular in the palace due to my charisma and intelligence. I honestly preferred to keep a brown dye in my hair and a veil over my eyes, though no one ever ended up figuring out I was dying my hair.

I couldn't remember the date of Yona's birthday, but I knew it was getting there. Many people were talking about how she was nearly sixteen. I knew it meant the beginning of the series, and I was going to do all I possibly could to stop my favorite king Il from dying.

This is gonna be so much fun! I probably shouldn't say that, because a lot of people died, but it is adventure!

I had grown to barely shorter than Hak, at 6 to his 6'2". But jeez, that dude is over powered, even with my strength, I'm not sure I'd be able to beat him. I was like another grandchild to Mun-Deok as well. I think he was hoping we would marry if Yona lost his interest. The few people that actually acknowledged my skills, be they cooking, persuasion, fighting, or strategizing, didn't wish to share their knowledge and stuck to observing me from afar. This category fit Soo-Won, Il, five servants, three soldiers, and some dude I kicked through a wall when he went too far while insulting me.

Back to the real conflict, Yona's birthday is coming up, and I was still worried about my dear king. So, with my head nearly exploding in worry, three days before her birthday, I decided to share my worries with my center of distraction. To see the king!

As I neared the door, I received nods from the two guards keeping watch for the king. I politely knocked twice and waited for an answer. The doors flew wide and two hands gripped my shoulders and pulled me into the room. I yelped in shock as my rear end landed in a plush chair and the round face of the king was placed across from me. I glanced back at the guards in confusion. Laughter crossed their faces as they closed the doors.

"Y-your majesty?" I asked in clear question.

"What should I do?"

"Calm down. What's wrong?"

"I think something is about to happen."

"Of what nature?"

"Assassination."

I paled as I shoved aside my momentary mental 'I knew he knew he was gonna die!'

"Well what are you going to do?"

"That's what I need your help with."

"Well, just make sure you keep a guard with you at all times."

He breathed a sigh of relief, "Thank you, Allaya."

"No problem." I stood up and began to walk out but paused at the door, "Your majesty?"

"Yes?"

"Promise you'll be safe?"

He gave me a grin, "I'll be fine as long as I have someone near me."

I smiled, my objective for coming fulfilled. I knew I could trust every promise the man made.

The princess' birthday came and I unfortunately had to deal with the bratty girl until after it was over. I remained with her the entire time-sometimes beyond sight-and got quite annoyed when she began to visit her father with her anger. The poor kindhearted man didn't deserve his daughter's disapproval of his choices. I followed nonetheless.

I visibly met up with her and shared the same sentiment about the palace being void of soldiers, and I began to question even the king's promise to remain safe. I followed the moments in my mind as we neared closer and closer to the room. The air was getting colder and thicker, dread foreshadowing a catastrophic event was choking me and causing my hands to shake slightly.

Just a chill. Has it been getting colder lately?

Dammit, it's the middle of summer.

*Beep* no. If this dude dies, I'm gonna cry for real, not that pathetic excuse for grieving over my second set of parents.

I was rushed to reach our destination, but Yona was already going fast enough to please my urging. She whipped through the doorway with a call on her tongue, barely leaving her mouth. She froze and I flew in not even a second later to see why she'd frozen.

I'd told him, he promised, he lied. Why did he lie?

I gazed at the all too familiar scene I'd gaped at on my first watch through and felt something within me snap. The scene played through as if I wasn't there, Soo-Won didn't even acknowledge my presence until I knelt beside my hope for a third father and tried to block the wound, even knowing he was already dead.

I was pulled away harshly and dropped outside along with Yona. If anyone were to look into my thoughts at that moment, they'd hear millions of cuss words in every existing language and quite a few still that were dead.

Everything truly was drizzling by in a hate, of misery and hate. I had no clue what to do at that time, but I should've stood up and hacked the life out of that-that-that GAH!

Great, I'm so mad I can't even form words anymore.

Calm down, self. Protect Yona.

Oh, we're escaping now.

My mind was still in turmoil as we made our escape. As we left the gates, I cried a little more inside for the loss of that adorable kid that Yona had known for a while.

*~(O.O)~*

I think for a while, Hak didn't even notice I was there with them and he was right not to notice, dragging a traumatized Yona and all. When it got to that part when Yona takes a bath in the lake, I volunteered to build the fire as he got some rest, and he nearly chopped my head off for it. He quickly recognized me and nodded, a bit of his exhaustion and strain showing through.

I waited through the whole situation with the two of them and kept watch as they both got sleep. I knew what was coming next, and I was glad I would soon get to sleep in a bed. I was used to ground sleeping, but a mattress was always good, too.

*~(O.O)~*

I giggled when Hak kicked the two slackers at the gate and I smiled at the exchanges between the villagers and the young general.

Of course, when "Lina" fainted, I caught her and allowed Hak to pick her up. I followed them to the house and smiled softly as they tucked Yona in. I gratefully accept the blanket they'd laid down for me and I was out like a light.

~ THIRD PERSON SHIFT AND MINOR TIME SKIP! ~

Hak and Yona walked on the ridge, leaving behind the wind village, and also forgetting a certain reborn woman. Hak suddenly placed his hand on the ground, before rising again and speaking to Yona. Suddnely he leaned over her and pushed her into the wall of rock, shuching her. Sounds of marching echoed through the valley.

~ BACK TO THE FORGOTTEN ONE! ~

I woke up when I heard a slamming screen door. I stared right into the face of a kid.

"Neechan, they left you, didn't they?"

I sighed and climbed to my feet. I had received much needed sleep, but now I was ready to explode on the idiots. I rolled my shoulders, thanked the familiar kid, and took off. I even went so far as to jump out of a window.

I took off towards the valley and honestly, I wasn't expecting to be that fast.

It only took me about ten minutes before I heard the sounds of battle. My feet got faster out of nowhere and I was immediately flying down the ridge. I saw the two of them falling off the cliff, Yona was in no way strong enough to get him back up there.

I slowed slightly, not wanting to go over, myself. Just like the idiot I am, a blade came out of the air just behind me. I swerved and lifted an arm to deflect it. It scored into the limb, but my feet still carried me to the two of them.

Slipping, slipping.

… Falling.

I let out a strangled gurgle and my brain decided-catch them! I reached out and I fell right after them, down and down into the valley below. We hit the trees, me a bit further from them, but still in the trees.

Shoot, shoot, shoot, shoot, shoooooooooot. Baka, baka, baka, bakaaaa. Remember how to fall!

I hit the ground a lot slower than I'd been falling, but it still hurt like a bus. I put elbows beneath myself and… immediately fell back down.

Heh, not getting up any time soon. Might as well go back to sleep while I'm here.

A beautiful genius who was currently dragging two people halted when he saw me.

"Yo." I coughed with a small wave, "If you're willing to wait, I'll be able to move in about an hour, then I can help you carry the giant."

He looked at me for a moment before he started off again.'

"Ah! Hold on a sec! I need help, too!"

I scrambled to my feet, very determined not to be left behind again. I took Hak from him and dragged him behind me with my uninjured arm.

Heh, he really is a beautiful genius. Actually, he's more… cute, than pretty… he's definitely a motherly character.

Alright! There were a few parts that weren't very smooth, but oh well.

I just love Yun. He's so cute and an important character. I'm actually surprised I got this far already. I'm now just awaiting the moment I get to write up Kija and Shin-Ah.

Please review! Criticism greatly appreciated!