𝘈𝘵𝘵𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 / 𝘙𝘪𝘸𝘰𝘰 𝘍𝘢𝘯𝘧𝘪𝘤

𝘊𝘩 : 4 𝘌𝘹𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘳𝘴

The first rays of dawn filtered through the dense foliage, casting a soft glow over the island. Villoria stirred, her eyes fluttering open. She stretched, feeling the cool morning air on her skin. As she sat up, she was startled to see a circle of faces peering down at her and her friends.

The islanders were dressed in green, earthy tones, their clothes made from woven leaves and natural fibers. Their skin was tanned from the sun, and their hair was adorned with feathers and shells. They spoke in hushed tones, their language unfamiliar to the girls.

Woonhee and Iroha woke up, their eyes widening in fear and confusion. "Villoria, what's happening?" Woonhee whispered, clutching her friend's arm.

"I don't know," Villoria replied, her voice trembling. "Just stay calm."

One of the islanders, a young boy with bright eyes and a curious expression, stepped forward. He reached out to touch Villoria, but she pulled back, shaking her head.

"We're not here to harm you," Villoria said, her voice steady despite her fear. "We're just explorers."

The islanders exchanged glances, their whispers growing louder. They seemed to be debating what to do with the unexpected visitors.

Meanwhile, in the princes' camp, the aftermath of the previous night's celebration was evident. The boys were sprawled out on the floor, their positions a testament to their exhaustion. Leehan's head rested on Taesan's shoulder, Riwoo was slumped in a chair, and Woonhak lay between Sungho and Jaehyun like a tomato in a sandwich.

Leehan was the first to wake up. He blinked, disoriented, and then realized he was nestled in Taesan's arms. His heart skipped a beat, and a small smile crept onto his face. Overcoming his initial shock, he leaned in and placed a gentle kiss on Taesan's cheek before carefully extricating himself.

He made his way to the stream to freshen up, the cool water helping to clear his mind. When he returned, the camp was coming to life. The boys were waking up, stretching and groaning as they shook off the remnants of sleep.

"Morning, sunshine," Jaehyun teased Sungho, who was rubbing his eyes.

"Don't start," Sungho grumbled, though a smile tugged at his lips.

Woonhak yawned, looking around. "Did anyone else have weird dreams, or was it just me?"

Riwoo chuckled. "I think it was just you, Woonhak."

As they bickered and teased each other, a scout rushed into the camp, his face pale. "Your Highnesses, we have a situation. There are... strangers on the island."

The boys exchanged glances, their playful banter forgotten. "Strangers?" Riwoo asked, his voice serious. "Where?"

"Near the eastern shore," the scout replied. "They look... different. Like they're from another world."

Back at the shore, the islanders were still trying to communicate with the girls. The young boy who had approached Villoria earlier seemed to be the most curious. He pointed to himself and said, "Koa."

Villoria nodded, understanding. "Villoria," she said, pointing to herself. She then introduced Woonhee and Iroha.

Koa smiled, repeating their names with a thick accent. He gestured for them to follow him, but the girls hesitated.

"We're not here to cause trouble," Villoria said again, hoping they understood. "We just want to explore."

Koa seemed to understand. He nodded and motioned for them to stay put. He then turned to the other islanders and spoke rapidly in their language.

The princes arrived at the shore, their expressions a mix of curiosity and caution. They saw the girls, dressed in modern clothes, standing amidst the islanders.

"Who are they?" Taesan asked, his eyes narrowing.

"I don't know," Riwoo replied. "But we need to find out."

Leehan stepped forward, his gaze locking onto Villoria. "You there! Who are you, and what are you doing on our island?"

Villoria took a deep breath, stepping forward. "My name is Villoria. These are my friends, Woonhee and Iroha. We're explorers. We didn't mean to intrude."

Riwoo studied them for a moment before nodding. "Very well. But you must understand, this island is not what it seems. There are dangers here."

Villoria nodded. "We understand. We just want to learn about this place."

The princes exchanged glances, silently agreeing to keep a close watch on the newcomers. The island held many secrets, and they couldn't afford to take any chances.

And so, the girls' adventure on the island began, with new alliances forming and old bonds being tested. The island's mysteries were far from being fully revealed, and the presence of the newcomers would bring about changes that no one could have anticipated.