Say Hi to Mom for Me
Hakyona flash fic
You'd think Yona would be excited for the following day, and she was, of course she was excited to finally marry Hak. It could have been as a Princess or peasant and she would gladly vow to be his wife. Then why were her nerves betraying her like this? Maybe because it could never be like a traditional ceremony, with her father and mother there to bless the union and welcome her chosen husband.
Deep down she was sure her mother would have approved, and speculation was her father already intend it to be. But still, just to have them there, physically, to share in her joys and happy tears would have meant so much to her.
She sits down on her patio walk, just looking out over the small garden of blossoms. The moon's light gave the whiter flowers a gorgeous glow. So, fragile, yet magnificent to behold. Hak sometimes likened her to a flower. Delicate, beautiful, and strongest while in full bloom. Yona thought it was amusing, but sweet, nonetheless.
The pangs of jitters were only surpassed by the nagging emptiness her parent's absence created. Yona wraps her arms around her body, resting her chin on her knees. She really missed them. So very, very much. With her eyes closed, Yona wished for something, anything to tell her it was going to be okay. Maybe she should go find Hak, he always made her feel better.
A slight breeze passes through the garden, rustling the leaves and causing Yona to pull her shawl closer. A light scent accompanies the wind. Odd. Sandalwood? That was only used in high-order ceremonies. And… Chicken porridge? Yona's eyes pop open, she swore she could smell her favorite comfort food!
In that moment, a gentle weight falls upon her shoulder, instantly calming her of all the anxieties that plagued her. This warmth swept through her entire body until no more fears were left. Unbeholden tears trickle down her cheeks, and she wipes them away with a smile. She got the message loud and clear.
"Thank you father…" Yona whispers to the wind. "Say hi to mom for me." Everything would be okay now.