The Forgotten (Akatsuki no Yona fanfic)

Chapter 3

Yona steps outside and sees Ri-yong leaning on a wooden rail, looking out with a distant look in her eyes. She sees Yona and says, "I didn't mean to get all emotional like that. I apologize. Heh. I should be apologizing to your friend."

Yona shook her head and stands beside Ri-yong. "I don't think he'll mind. Besides, I know what it's like to lose someone. Especially when it's done by someone you trusted."

They both look at the forest which seemed so far away. After a few moments of silence, Yona asked, "If I may ask, what happened?"

Ri-yong's face shows both love and sadness. "It was my elder brother. He was my role model, the one that everyone admires. His death was my fault. I take the blame, but no one blames me. Not even my late father."

Yona stands there understanding the pain that she went through. Ri-yong glances at the gray sky. "I won't ask what happened. That's none of my business. But I will say this, do not let their death get to you. It will become a burden if you cannot let it go."

Yona looks down. That's right. I have to think about what I am able to do for the people. While they suffered in the shadows, I was in a life of luxury, she thinks.

Ri-yong starts to head back inside. "Come on, young lady. Let's get you out of the cold," says Ri-yong.

As they entered the massive room, everyone smiles. Children run up to Ri-yong suggesting that they play a game. She smiles and agrees. Yona sits next to Hak and picks up her bowl. Hak says nothing and continues to eat. The feast continues until the rain stops.

~*~*~

The rain passes and it was time to send the children to bed. The villagers and Yona and the others head back to their homes. Ji-yong stands beside Ri-yong. "So it really is them isn't it?" Ji-yong says.

Ri-yong nods. "There's no mistaking it. King Hiryuu has finally returned with the four dragons."

"Will you tell them?" she asks.

Ri-yong smirks. "Let them find out for themselves. It'll be fun to see their reactions."

Ji-yong sighs. "Isn't that a little harsh?"

"Heh! Let them wander in the dark for a while longer. When the time is right, they will find out."

~*~*~

The next morning, Yona wakes to the sound of the village. She groggily sits up and stares out the window. "Did you sleep well, Yona-chan?" Jae-ha asks.

Yona nods. "It feels nice to sleep under a roof once in a while."

"Serioulsy. My back was starting to hurt 'cause of the uneven forest floor," says Yoon.

Everyone was already awake and ready. Ri-yong knocks on the wall and asks, "Yo. Food is ready. Come out and eat." With that she walks away.

Hak eyes her walking out. "What's wrong, Thunder Beast?" Yoon asks.

"I was thinking about asking her about her weapons. I haven't seen weapons like those before," he replies.

Kija holds up Shin-ha's sword. "Shin-ha's sword has a dark blade," he says.

Hak shakes his head. "Her sword was pure black. It seems to be a rare ore or something."

Jae-ha smiles. "I'm also interested in that girl, Ji-yong's, knives. They looked absolutely beautiful."

"Their blades... reflected purple and orange," says Shin-ha.

Zeno nods. "Zeno saw them, too. They were really pretty."