This is going to be a rather boring chapter, so please bear with me!

I also added some stuff to the previous chapter at the end, but nothing major.

Enjoy!

Shin-ah's POV

I looked at the sleeping girl, Yona, with the unusual red hair. It was a very bright, vivid color that I was not use to.

I sat next to her and thought about her injuries.

She had a lot of scars.

Some were old, some were new.

Where did she get those?

Who did it?

Why?

But I asked her none of the questions that ran though my mind.

It was none of my business, after all.

Plus, she will recover soon.

But then what?

Another question that will be left unanswered.

She will decide what to do from here. Perhaps, she already has a place in mind to go to.

Then, snapping me awake from my contemplation, I heard Yona's uneven breaths.

Sweat was dripping from her temples and her face had a tint of pink. I quickly removed the warm towel from her forehead and dumped it in a bucket of cool water in front of me..

She had a fever, but I wasn't exactly sure how to treat it properly.

Ao always said to just fight it off.

But a half an hour has already passed and she's still in the same condition.

It was frustrating. I knew that she needed medicine, but I only had salve.

The village has something that could help her, but they won't give them to me. If I tell them about the girl, they will throw her out.

Maybe I should get more food. I only have one bunch of berries left, and that won't be enough for the both of us.

I got up slowly, making sure the bells stay silent.

Before I left, I took one last look at Yona.

I'll be back soon.

My Blue Moon

I sneaked outside to get more berries and then went back to see that Yona was gone.

Did she go back home?

That was likely to happen. Maybe she recovered and already left.

But then a thought hit me. I forgot to tell her something important.

I should have told her that this place is a maze with dangerous men lurking around.

It's my fault for not letting her know.

I quickly went back to the stairs with the bells jingling viciously. My mind is racing.

Where could she be?

Then, I saw a two men talking, so I slowed down. I hid myself and pressed my ear against the wall, trying to hear them better.

"Today's a lucky day. I got one, a cutie too."

"Hmph"

"Really. She has these alluring purple eyes and peculiar red hair"

They are talking about Yona. I clenched my hands with anger, but I kept quiet.

Sordid. Depraved.

"I see.."

"But you want to know what's so odd? She mentioned the monster."

Ah. Me.

Maybe I should have felt angry or sad at the insult, but instead I felt indifferent. I was used to it anyways.

"What's she got to do with it?"

"Dunno. But she even uses his name. Didn't know he had one."

"Well, whatever. What are you going to do with her."

"That's a secret. Alright, I have to go."

Soon, they separated. I took out my sword and waited he was completely alone. Then, I ambushed him. I put my arm around his throat, and the other that had my sword under his chin.

"Don't move or yell. I don't want to hurt you."

The guy nodded.

"Now, tell me where the girl is."

My Blue Moon

After he told me the information I needed. I freed him and headed toward the room where Yona is kept. I didn't know if that was the best decision, but I was in a hurry. Once I reached the destination, I pulled the metal door open.

The room was smaller than mine, with nothing except a candle flickering wildly. In the corner of the room, Yona sat with her head buried in her arms.

Relief washed over me.

"Yona, are you okay?"

She lifted her head up, revealing her glassy eyes.

"Shin-ah...yeah, I'm fine." She sounded surprised but relieved. She wiped her eyes and stood up. "How did you know I was here?"

" A villager, but it's okay. Let's just go back first." I put my hand on her forehead, checking to see if she still had a fever; it was gone.

I smiled underneath my mask. She's stronger than she looks.

For guidance, I asked if she wanted to hold my hand. She agreed and we headed back to my place.

"Your hand is warm," she murmured quietly.

Welp, sorry for this boring chapter. Thank you for reading! Please review, follow, and favorite..

It was hard to write in Shin-ah's POV, so if I didn't portray him correctly, I'm sorry!

I may not update for a while. Just a little heads up.

QOD: Any resolutions for this year?