Gift (Ice Fantasy) [COMPLETED]

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Tian Jin eyebrows furrowed in confusion. Looking down, he was met by Yan Da's unconscious form. She suddenly fainted when she was hugging him. Luckily, he caught her before she hit the ground. What are you to me before? Why were you so happy when you saw who I was?

The fire princess shivered, making him frown. Strange. She's a fire princess. She should have high tolerance to cold. Why is she shivering now because of a simple blow of the wind? Yan Da's shivering continued, making Tian Jin removed his cloak covering her with it. He then pulled her closer to him. The fire princess sighed in contentment.

She seems fine now. But... is she really okay? I remember when I first saw her. She didn't look well at all. The past two days, I saw her vomit every morning and sometimes at night. Making a decision, Tian Jin changed his course going to the healer tribe instead of the Blaze city.

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Huang Tuo was reading a medical book when one of his servants interrupted him. "What is it?"

"My lord. Someone from the fire tribe is here."

"From the fire tribe?" he repeated not really paying attention. He then quickly stood up when he realized the only reason why someone from the fire tribe will come and see him.

Outside, he saw a man wearing a golden mask. What made him walked faster, though, is the unconscious fire princess in the man's arms.

"Princess Yan Da," he called out in worry. "Quick put her on the bed."

The man quietly followed his order. Gently, putting the fire princess on the bed. Huang Tuo quickly checked on her. He frowned. "What happened? Why is it that her energy level is low?"

"We were training." The man simply answered, making the healer sigh.

"I should have told her that it's not good for her to train intensely for some time." Huang Tuo whispered.

Tian Jin's eyebrows furrowed. "Why? What's wrong with her?"

"That's not for me to disclose." The healer said, continuing what he was doing.

A messenger owl then entered the room, surprising the two. "Huang Tuo, I heard that Yan Da is there. What happened?"

"Your Majesty, Princess Yan Da exhausted herself. Her energy is really low right now."

The two heard the king let out a frustrated sigh. "So much for taking care of herself..."

"King Ka Suo...?"

Ka Suo!? Tian Jin repeated in his mind, eyes narrowing. So, Yan Da does have a relationship with him. Question is what kind?

"Can't you just tie her down in there?" the king said. The healer grinned. "You know how stubborn she is that won't work at all."

Ka Suo laughed too. "You are right. Any suggestions then?"

"Find Prince Ying Kong Shi fast?" the healer stated, not noticing the slight change on the other man's demeanor in the room.

"That's right if it's Shi, she'll definitely listen. Huang Tuo, see that she's really well before letting her go back to the fire kingdom and thank you."

"No problem, Your Majesty. No matter what she says, Princess Yan Da is one of us."

The owl then flew away, leaving the trio behind.

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Tian Jin quickly left the room. He needs to think. He's quite confuse. Closing his eyes, he focused on the things that just found out. One, Yan Da is somewhat close to Ka Suo and the king of the healer tribe. Both were really worried about her. Second, Yan Da is indeed not well. Based on the conversation between the kings, they know about it. Three, they are looking for me and what do they mean that if it's me she'll definitely listen? What is she to me?

With Yan Da and Huang Tuo...

Yan Da groaned. Slowly, she opened her eyes.

"Princess Yan Da?"

"Huang Tuo? W-how did I get here? What happened?"

"Someone from your tribe brought you here. Princess Yan Da, I know that you love to train. However, in your condition please refrain from using too much of your energy and exhausting yourself. It's not good for both of you." Huang Tuo told her in a stern voice.

"My baby, is it okay? I-I didn't accidentally ..." Yan Da said in worry. One hand on her stomach. Huang Tuo smiled, reassuring her. "The baby's alright but be more careful next time. Prince Shi wouldn't be happy if he knew that you're not taking care of yourself at all."

Hearing that, Yan Da remembered. "Huang Tuo, about Ying Kong Shi... I s-..."

"Princess Yan Da, I'm sorry but I think that we need to go back to the Blaze city now. King Flame is most likely looking for you." Tian Jin said, entering the room. His eyes fixed on hers warning her. Yan Da saw the seriousness in his eyes. She then faced Huang Tuo, smiling.

"Huang Tuo, thank you for healing and checking on me again. But he's right we have to head back now."

The healer frowned. "Before that let me check on you, once more."

Yan Da nodded, letting him get close to her. She then felt his energy in her. She smiled. The healer's energy is really warm and comforting.

When, he's sure that she's really well. Huang Tuo let her go. "Be careful, Princess Yan Da. Remember what I told you."

"I will. Thank you again." She said, leaving with Tian Jin by her side. Huang Tuo watched them walk away in thoughtful expression on his face. Weird. She was definitely about to tell me something. But when she saw him... she suddenly stopped. Is it really safe for her to stay in the fire kingdom?

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With Yan Da and Tian Jin...

"Why did you stop me?" Yan Da asked, facing the man beside her. The two are now far from the healer tribe.

"I don't know what you are talking about and my name is Li Tian Jin. Not Ying Kong Shi."

"You..." Yan Da then remembered Ka Suo's words about Ying Kong Shi having an amnesia. She frowned, meeting his eyes. "It can't be. You don't remember anything, do you?"

Tian Jin avoided her gaze, confirming what she said. Yan Da's eyes narrowed. Father, what did you do to him? What did you tell him? Did you turn him against Ka Suo?

"You are Ying Kong Shi." Yan Da said firmly. "You may not remember but you are him. Whatever my father told you. Don't believe him."

Hearing that, Tian Jin returned his gaze on her. "You say that as if you know me so well."

The fire princess smirked. "I know enough. I know how much you love your brother- Ka Suo. It even came to the point that you took your life for him..."

"You lie."

"I'm not lying." Yan Da said, not looking away from him." Ying Kong Shi, that's one thing that I can't do to you."

Tian Jin moved forward, standing so close to her. "Why? What am I to you? What are you to me?"

Yan Da lowered her eyes. She really doesn't know how to answer that. Unconsciously, she had lift one of her hands gently caressing her belly. Tian Jin followed her movements, eyes narrowing.

"We're nothing." The fire princess said after a while. She was then about to start walking again when Tian Jin pushed her into a tree, trapping her. He made sure though that he didn't hurt her.

"Liar." He told her, looking directly into her eyes.

"No. I'm not." Yan Da said in irritation. It's not like we're friends or really enemies or anything at all. It's not like ... he holds me in his heart. "Let me go!"

Tian Jin didn't listen. He then leaned in. His lips near her ear. "Are you sure? Then why... are you carrying my child?"