True Nature

The True King 4

"Your daughter is very wise, Your Majesty." The leader stated, looking at Flame.

"That she is." Huo Yi said. Eyes focused on his daughter. He never knew this side of her. It was surprising. There's no doubt that Yan Da would be a good queen and mother as the others had said. Now, he wonders what else does he not know about her.

Ying Kong Shi let out a small smile. It seems like Yan Da did take his words to her heart.

~~~

The setting continued like that for years. Yan Da trained Shuo Gang and did her best to teach him the things she learned in life.

Now, Shuo Gang is a young man. In human years, he would be 18.

In the dream tribe .... Night time....

The current king of the dream tribe, Old Astrologer King, watched the stars as they shifted. "It's changing." He stated, feeling the presence of his wife.

"What is?" She asked, standing beside him. Hand on her belly. She was five months pregnant with their first child.

"The fate of our tribes. Mostly, the fire tribe. Phoenix did something unforgivable. Now, fate is moving."

"Is it for the better?"

The king looked at his wife, smiling. "Yes." It was wiped out quickly though. "But it won't be easy for the one involve."

"Prince Shuo Gang or his sister from another world?"

"She will survive." He simply replied. Putting a comforting hand on her shoulder when he saw her worried gaze.

With Shuo Gang and Yan Da...

The prince wiped the sweat on his brow. He quietly entered their home. Moving swiftly towards the kitchen.

"Shuo. Gang." A stern voice then stopped him. He let out a nervous chuckle. His hand was still hovering over the chicken leg. "Just one bite?"

Yan Da's eyes narrowed. He sighed, putting his hand down. "Fine. I'll go take a bath first." He said, pouting. She chuckled, ruffling her brother's hair.

"Go and make sure to clean yourself well or else." She warned.

Shuo Gang saluted her, making her shook her head. Her happy demeanor changed though when she felt it again. The soft pricking inside of her. It made her feel uneasy.

Yan Da clutched her necklace, filling it with her power. If something's going to happen, then at least Shuo Gang would be safe.

~Time Skip~

It was midnight when it happened. The house was torn into pieces by just one attack. No one was in it, though. Yan Da and Shuo Gang had already a head start.

"Look for them!" the general told the five immortals with him. He won't go back empty handed this time. His body still bears the aftermath of his punishment when he failed to king the young prince years ago. The others obeyed, knowing the consequence if they don't.

With the siblings...

"Shuo Gang, here wear this." Yan Da said, putting the necklace on his brother's neck. When it was secured, they continued running. They could barely see anything but they continued moving.

They could feel the group just behind them. Yan Da quickly pushed Shuo Gang out of the way when they attacked.

"Yan Da!" He called out, trying to see through the smoke.

"I'm fine." She answered, standing up. She then stood still, feeling the others' presence surrounding them.

Silence enveloped the whole place. No one moved. Calculating. Waiting...

A gust of wind then passed by, starting the fight. Six against two.

An hour later...

The two heaved. Their opponents were really strong. Shuo Gang smirked. Phoenix was really serious this time. He sent his most skilled and powerful men after them. He was good and Yan Da was better but the prince knew that they won't win. They're outnumbered.

He looked towards Yan Da, meeting her gaze. She nodded. Once they saw an opening, they took their chance to leave. They were a bit slower this time though because of their injuries.

Yan Da looked at Shuo Gang, smiling softly. She then looked up when she saw Kaze. She pulled her brother. The exact time that they reached the cliff. "Kaze, transform!"

The eagle shrieked, transforming into a giant bird. Yan Da then tossed Shuo Gang on its back.

"Yan Da!" Shuo Gang yelled in shock and worry as he saw Phoenix's men behind her. She just smiled, conveying a message.

Good luck, brother.

~~~

Shuo Gang looked at the screen with mixed emotions. He feels angry, worried, and guilty at the same time. He clenched his fists. He always thought that she hated him and why not? Most of the time, he bullied her. He did it because she reminded him too much of their mother whom he missed so much. Emotions like that is dangerous and a weakness as their father say.

However, now he realized how foolish he was. Once his sister is back, he'll make it up to her.