The black dragon under the Moonlight

Chapter 9

Sorry for the late update but I have been getting writers block lately and since this part of the chapter is mostly a filler about Miyako I want to know what you guys want to see later on after this arc? I have many ideas for this but I don't really put into motion so I will try and fix that. But the picture above is Miyako's bow arrows will by like the ones that Yona uses.

~*~ Miyako's POV ~*~

I stared at Zeno in disbelief, 'how did he know..' I thought, the only thing we hear are the crickets singing under the moonlight. "Yes.. I met him." I told him we stayed like that for a while "We need to head back soon." I muttered quietly as I turned to have my back face towards Zeno as I walked off. Looking for a spring or river just to gather water for the others.

I couldn't believe my own ears, how did Zen know about KwanGi? Was he there when me and Shin-ah were occupied? No, I would of sensed him even if that was the case. "Kuroiryuu! Are you ready?" I heard Zeno called out as I got up and followed the Yellow dragon back to camp. "Miayko, Zeno there you guys are." "What were you two doing?" "Kuroiryuu was daydreaming while gathering water~" Zeno chimed as I sighed at his carefree self.

"Hey Miyako." I looked up and turn to the source of the sound only to quickly catch a bow and a set of arrows in my direction. "A bow?" I looked at the bow carefully and noticed some blue paintings along the bow and looked up to see Hak standing there with his usual blank look. "You wanted to learn didn't you? We're starting tonight." He said as I blinked a few times till it suddenly register what he just said. "Eh!?" "Hak isn't it a bit late to have Miyako dear to train this late?" "She wanted to learn and she is going to learn." He stated as I look back down at the bow and arrow set still trying to soak in that its now in my possession.

"Miyako? Why don't we practice together?" I looked over at Yona and about to nod my head until Hak but in. "Princess your aging so quickly today." "What!?" Yona panicked as she quickly looked at Hak. "Thats not true! The princess still.. still looks lovely." Kija argued back as a tint of pink rest on his features.

I felt a slight tug as I looked down and noticed Ao is nibbling on the kimono's sleeve. I gently pet her head and picked her up as I went over to Shin-ah and set her in his hands. "I don't mind training at this time." I told them as I held onto the bow. "I want to be of use to you Yona, if it means training this late then I will do it." I told her as I slightly flinch at the sudden contact to my head. "Let's get started then." Hak stated as I followed him, away from the fire place's warmth and let the cold night breeze hit us.

"We'll start something simple for tonight." Hak said as we stopped in a middle of a clearing as he looked around the area. "Aim for any tree here." "Um.. but how do I hold the bow?" I asked him as he just realized that I never even held a weapon before. "Here you hold it like this then you pull your arrow back with this string." He says as he shows how to hold it as I watched him carefully, taking in mental notes.

I picked up one of the arrows as I looked around and picked a random tree to my left. I held onto the bow as I pulled the arrow back with the string and its nock then let go of the arrow as it flew then hit the ground. Grateful that its night as my face flush in embarrassment. "You miss." "I know I missed." I mumbled as I looked over to Hak then back at the unharmed tree. "Try aiming a little higher." I nodded my head slightly then went back into position, lifting my arms up slightly higher.

It felt slightly uncomfortable in this position "hold on. Don't move." He said as I glanced over at him wondering what he is going to do. Once he came over, I slightly tensed at the closeness between us and watch him fix my arms then step back. "Your arms were in the wrong position." "Uh.." "You were shaking." He states as I sweat drop at his bluntness.

"Um.. Thank you?" I glanced at him then back at the tree and carefully looked at the tree. The night breeze came from the opposite direction pushing trying to push the arrow back. I turned around letting the wind hit my back and let the arrow go hitting the tree. "Well done, you pick up pretty fast." "Thank you." I gave him a soft smile as my hair hit my face as if its trying to prevent me from seeing. "Starting tomorrow your shooting your arrows 500 times." "Please tell me your not joking." "Not joking." "500?" "yeah?" "Did you do the same with the princess?" "She had 200."

I sighed as I realized that its going to be harder but it will help with practice. "Let's head back before they start worrying that I am keeping you here all night." I nodded my head then quickly gathered the arrows and followed after Hak. Still feeling uneasy that someone was just there watching but who?

~*~ Hak's POV ~*~

I kept watch as I stared at the burning fire in front of me as the princess, Yoon and Miyako are asleep in their tents and the rest of the group is sleeping outside. Looking back, I could of sworn I saw someone behind the trees watching us. Typically I would go to that person but I couldn't leave Miyako alone. I don't even know if he brought anyone else with him.

'Is it the people from the village? Wonder how long we will stay here.' I thought as I gaze over to the tent and then back to the fire.

~*~ Unknown POV ~*~

"Are you sure its her?" "Yes sir, the black hair and red eyes confirm its her. Except she isn't alone." "What do you mean?" "It looks like she is traveling with another group" "This will pose a problem.. the Lord wants this girl to be his Mistress.. kill them if you need to and keep observing her."

I nodded my head as I left the tea house. 'He doesn't even deserve to know that she will be a problem to the Lord's son. After all the things he does to these ladies he needs someone to put him back in his place.' I thought as I gripped onto the sheath of my sword as I walk past the soldiers.