In the Middle of the Night [BANG CHAN FF] ✔️

39. One-wagon train

A/N: This chapter is long.

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Yona slowly came into the male medical wing, guided by the nurse. Seven young men were sleeping soundly, alone in the big room full of white beds. Seeing their sleeping faces saddened Yona - they were extremely tired, under so much stress in the past couple of days, battling and killing bandits like it was child's play, protecting her with their lives, and two of them getting injured in the end. Yona's eyes searched for Minho and Seungmin - they were laying next to each other, both having their chests wrapped up in layers of cotton bandages that will compress their wounds. Her eyes teared up; these men were so fearless and loyal...

Yona sighed, turned on her heel, and silently went back to her bed, not even acknowledging what was the young nurse talking behind her. Snuggling into a big soft pillow, Yona waited for the morning. She couldn't sleep - she slept through the whole day, falling unconscious after the battle - Yona had to think of a plan as they didn't have a minute more to lose and the coast was still far. She had to be of some use; she can't and won't let these seven brave men do all the work!

"Good morning~!" Yona's voice echoed through the room. She was up early, had breakfast, took a shower, and got dressed in clean clothes. The nurse did her hair after giving her the medication she needed.

Some of the boys grunted and turned around, ignoring Yona's call, while some rubbed their eyes, slowly sitting up. Yona came to Seungmin and Minho who were in the beds by the windows, wide awake.

"How are you two?" she asked softly with a smile. Two of them tried to smile as well.

"I still have all my intestines, so that's nice," Minho answered first and Yona just smiled and nodded at his dark humor. She looked at Seungmin, allowing him to brighten up the situation.

"I've seen better days..." he answered, taking short breaths, "At least my broken ribs didn't puncture the lungs."

"And we're done here!" Yona clapped once, stopping the flow of dark jokes, "The two of you need rest... You were so courageous. Thank you and... I'm sorry," she bit her lip in guilt.

"It's not your fault, princess..." Minho shook his head, "We willingly came on this journey, knowing that it won't be easy. We devoted our lives, just like the commander ordered. It was our decision, all along. So, stop apologizing, alright?"

Yona nodded, still feeling responsible for everything that has happened, even after Minho's words.

"The ship that'll take Chan to the prison island is leaving tomorrow morning. You have to make it in time," Seungmin added and Yona nodded, aware of the situation.

The two of them were also aware that they need to end the journey and stay in the hospital so Yona didn't comment on that.

"Once again, thank you... both of you," Yona bowed to the two, shocking everyone in the room, "We'll make sure to visit you once everything's over," she smiled and they nodded.