Jae-ha's P.O.V
Yun's face turns a bright red as he is screaming into Hak's ear. Hak's jet black hair swarming around his face due to the velocity of Yun's breath. The rest of the group stands dumbfounded in shock. Hak stated that this stranger saved him, the great thunder beast, from prison. But, the soldier called Yuki looks to be no more then an adolescent boy and is quite frankly extremely feminine. He reminds me of Yun so it isn't possible that he had enough strength to defeat that many palace attendants. The screaming is quieted when Ik-su begins to push furiously through the crowd with a desperate expression plastered across his face. "This cannot be real. It is impossible!" Ik-su stutters and we look to him with concern. "Not only did you find the sword and the shield, but you have also awoken the Angel of Judgment." Hak snickers at Ik-su's words.
"You say we found the sword and the shield but it seems that there is only one person who stands before us. Are you sure you haven't lost your mind?" We all chatter amongst ourselves, and then Ik-su's expression turns to one of irritation and angst.
"It seems that even the gods have out-witted me. It appears that our greatest asset will also be our biggest fear." Ik-su finally remarks. I am still dumbfounded that everyone else is solely concerned with the first name Ik-su gave to the boy named Yuki.
"Forget about the sword and the shield. Didn't you call this boy the Angel of Judgment?" I question in an agitated manner. Ik-su begins to walk towards the boy and gestures for him to stand. Then, Ik-su turns and motions for us to kneel. He speaks slowly.
"Generations ago, before the dawn of Hiryuu and the four dragons, an angel was sent to Earth by the gods. This angel was given the command to purify the sinful humans that inhabited the Earth in order to pave the wave for the rule of Hiryuu. This was called Judgment Day. The Angel's power was so potent that it destroyed entire towns, leaving nothing but ash. This is what Hiryuu used to build the kingdom we see today. It seems that the gods desire the rebirth of this nation. This is your calling, Yona. The god's have initiated our destiny. We must follow this boy as he paves the way for the reinstatement of Hiryuu." I see Zeno and Kija begin to tremble slightly. I, too, am scared. This boy in front of me holds immense power, the power to wipe out entire civilizations. But, still, my blood begins to boil. I am not bound by my destiny. I followed Yona because I wanted to, not because I had a duty or obligation. My thoughts are halted when I hear a soft voice speak.
"I think you are mistaken, I am not the boy you speak of. I have no desire to lead nor to be followed because I was destined to. As a child I was told stories of King Hiryuu and the four dragons by Mundok, but to think they are before me as we speak is a little ambitious don't you think?" Ik-su immediately answers.
"I am the priest, Ik-su, who serves as the gods messenger and interpreter. The girl you see before you, Yona, is the reincarnation of King Hiryuu and the 4 men who stand behind her are the four legendary dragons." Ik-su motion to Shin-ah, Zeno, Kija and I. "If you still don't believe me then ask yourself where the power of your eyes comes from. You are the reincarnation of the Angel of Judgment." We are all a bit flustered by Ik-su's words. I look toward Hak in confusion and he gives me a condescending smirk. It makes my pulse throb when he thinks he knows more than I do. I look toward Yuki to see him staring blankly into space. His expression ignites with realization and a knot forms in my stomach because I know this cannot be good. Ik-su speaks again. "It appears that everyone is a little doubtful of my words. Would you demonstrate to us your power?" Ik-su walks over to me and places his hand firmly on my shoulder to indicate that I have been chosen. I step forward cautiously and the boy removes the covering over his eyes. He reaches his hand towards me while keeping his eyes closed.
"I have the ability to see the events of a person's life when I am making physical contact and they stare directly into my eyes." Yuki speaks with confidence. At first I am hesitant, but shortly after, my fingertips meet with the velvet soft skin of Yuki's hand. Slowly he opens his eyes and my heart is pierced with a knife. The light reflects off his illuminated brown orbs like iridescent stars transcending space and time. The colours of his irises are so rich that they run through my blood and throughout my body. Never have I seen anything so beautiful in my whole life. Suddenly, I have an idea and I proceed to smolder with my hand propped under my chin.
"You are an extremely handsome man, more handsome then even myself. If you were a woman I think I might have fallen madly in love with you. Even as a man you still bring fire to my heart." My nonsense is quieted when I look over to see an ominous aura around Yuki. He laughs cynically.
"You pervert!" He screams and my face flushes. Everyone around me erupts into giggles, then into hysterical laughter.
"Looks like he really can see Jae-ha's life, considering all he does is salivate over numerous women." Zeno chuckles under his breath. But, I am still not convinced. Yuki begins to re-tie the bandage over his eyes and lets out a sigh.
"You are a pervert, but you are also an incredibly generous man. I respect you for that." Yuki states. Everyone is startled from their laughing and looks toward Yuki in astonishment. "Your whole life you have never believed in destiny and followed your own path. This path included protecting your town and the people you loved from corruption as a pirate. You saved countless lives and improved the lives of so many innocent people. You truly are a hero." Yuki smiles so intensely that the sky appears to be raining warmth. I feel a blanket wrap around my heart. My soul has been touched. I look around me and it seems that everyone else appears to feel the same way, their faces radiating respect and admiration. This boy truly is an angel. He begins to speak again, but vigor replaces the softness in his voice. "That is why I ask you to listen. You are not criminals and you are not slaves. I have no desire to bind you by oath and obligation to follow me. I do not wish to lead you on a prolific journey that you, yourselves, do not wish to complete. But, I stand here and ask you to ask yourselves what your purpose for joining together is, what is your plan as the four dragons?" I freeze at his words. He is right, we do not have a purpose or a plan. We joined together to protect Yona as the four dragons, but we still do not know what our future will bring. I seethe with regret and guilt and so does everyone around me. They know the truth, but it hurts to accept it. "I have the answer." We look toward Yuki in shock. "You want to help people and make this world a better place. I have seen it in Jae-ha's eyes. You are all extraordinarily kind and brave warriors. So I request you to follow me, not by duty or obligation, but by a mutual desire to help the innocent people of this world. Help me save Kouka Kingdom from corruption. Let us start a new chapter in our lives and give rebirth to our ideals as a family. I have never had a family, I grew up alone, but I know what it feels like when a bond this strong is made. I want us to be a family who loves and protects each other equally and with all the strength we have. Are you with me?"
Tears form in my eyes and I am brought to my knees. Everyone around me is reacting in the same way. Hak clenches his chest and tears role down his cheeks. I am astonished. I have never seen the thunder beast act in such a way. Wait, is that what I think it is? A heavy ruby blush falls on Hak's cheeks. I smile to myself. This boy, no, this man truly is incredible.
I feel a breeze flow past me and ruffle my clothes. I look up to see Yona, eyes fixed to the ground, walk up to Yuki. Suddenly, she embraces Yuki and begins to sob. Between her cries, she mutters. "Thank you. Thank you for allowing me to realize what this journey truly means. All this time everyone has been focused on protecting me, like we are apart of a monarchy when we should have been protecting each other like a family. From now on I will follow you on the journey to save Kouka Kingdom." Yona wipes her tears on her sleeve and turns to face the rest of the group. She smiles radiantly. "From now on I want all of you to protect and take care of each other equally. Everyone is a priority now, not just me." We all begin to cheer with vigor. I look up to the sky and breathe deeply to inhale as much air as possible. The sky looks different and the air feels strange. This is beginning of a fresh start. I look over at Hak again. This time he is standing with his hand on his hips, an affectionate smirk on his face and a longing gaze in his eyes. The person he is looking at is Yuki. Wait, I didn't know Hak was into that. I blush slightly. Everyone returns inside to prepare for dinner. Ik-su leads Yuki to a room where he can unpack his belongings and freshen up. After a few minutes have passed, I head to Yuki's room to speak with him.
Your P.O.V
As I am unpacking my things I stop and smile shyly. I am enthralled at how confident I was able to speak. It makes me giddy to know that I have my first family. I hear a short cough and I direct my attention to the doorway. I was unaware that I had spaced out. "What are you thinking about?" The man called Jae-ha questions. Before I answer, I let out a quick giggle.
"I was just dreaming about how happy I am to have a family now." A tear falls from my eye and I smile lightly. Jae-ha's worried expression changes to understanding and he begins to walk towards me.
"You really have opened our eyes and shown us what our journey means. I am grateful for what you have done." Before I can answer Jae-ha's remark, his boot catches an uneven floorboard and he comes flying towards me at an intense velocity. In a split second he has pulled my hair out of its tie and knocked my robe off my shoulders, revealing my feminine hair and obvious cleavage. His weight holds me to the floor, but then he picks himself up. "I am deeply sorry, are you alrig-" His speech is cut off as he finally catches a glimpse of my body sprawled aimlessly across the floor. A small blush covers his cheeks, his eyes glaze over and he begins to drool. I sniffle, tears coming from my eyes, and then I scream at the top of my lungs.
Hak's P.O.V
Jae-Ha rises from the table where we all sit and proceeds to Rin's room. I follow closely behind him and when he enters her room, I remain in the hall just outside of her door. A few minutes pass by and I prepare myself to leave when I hear an ear –piercing scream emerge from Rin's room. My eyes widen in anger and my teeth grit. I fling the door open to see Jae-ha's hand reaching towards Rin, Rin's hair is down, her robe falling off and tears in her eyes. A fire burns in my chest and my eyes turn a seething red. Jae-ha cowers in fear. I bring my fist back, building up strength and then I release. Jae-ha is launched from the small house where we live and far into the forest. My breathing is heavy from my rage, but it begins to slow as I remember that Rin is here. "Bastard. Pervert." I mutter under my breath as I walk towards Rin. I freeze when I notice she is crying, a weight settles in my chest and I am unsure why. I then look away from Rin's face and towards her midsection, which is showing a significant amount of cleavage. I place my hand across my face to hide the bright crimson blush that has erupted on my cheeks. My heart begins to race and I feel my blood boil. A swarm of butterflies enters my stomach and consumes me. She really is beautiful.
Your P.O.V
I am frozen in shock, unable to move. I just stare at Hak in embarrassment. My body swirls with an unknown feeling, a feeling I've never felt before. It feels like electricity pulses through my chest. My whole body heats up and is covered with a simmering ruby blush. When I am finally free of my statue like state, I realize Hak is now sitting behind me. He leans forward and reaches his arms around the sides of my body. I feel his skin rub gently over mine and all of my muscles tense. My heart rate speeds up and I can feel my heart pound out of my chest. He begins to pull my robe gently back over my shoulders. I can feel his warmth surround me and I wish it would never end. He leans a little closer and whispers in my ear. "I don't want the others to see you like this. Don't be afraid." I feel his breath brush across my pale, delicate skin. It tickles me as his words dance across my neck. It sends a shiver down my spine and I cover my face with my hands to hide the blush. He rises from behind me to greet the group of familiar faces who have rushed to see what the commotion was. Kija stands out front with an irritated look on his face. "You have some explaining to do, thunder beast."