Tɪᴍᴇ Tʀᴀᴠᴇʟ(Akatsuki no Yona fanfiction)

Chapter 21- Decision to meet with Princess Tao

[No one's POV]

"Well, Asuka?"Hak pointed his spear at her neck,"First was Soo-Won, then Rika. Are you pretending to be our friends and will betray us later like Rika did?"

Hak's face got darken as he continued to look at Asuka. She doesn't know how to react.
"Hak! Stop it! Rika is Rika! Asuka is Asuka! It's not Asuka fault! She doesn't know that Rika will do that!"Yona told Hak as her eyes started to form tears.

With that, Hak slowly lower his spear. "You're right. I'm sorry."Hak said as he ruffle Yona's hair. "Why would Rika do that?!"Kija said as anger took over him.

All of us have many questions with no answer. No clue as to why Rika betrayed them, but they just keep moving forward to Xing Kingdom.

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Xing is situated on the south eastern half of a peninsula and shares boarders with Sei (who is west of Xing) and Kouka (which in to the north of Xing). It is surrounded by ocean from two sides and has a strait behind mountainous terrains that draw the line to Sei's and Kouka's Territory.

All that is known is that it has a warm climate and has abundant resources. And recently diplomatic relations has stopped between Xing and Kouka. The name if the present ruler is currently unknown, currently the sole heir is the first Princess Kouren. The country is currently split into two factions, the ones who follow the first princess, Princess Kouren and those who follow the second princess, Princess Tao.

"Not much is known about the Xing Kingdom. Recently diplomatic relations has stopped between Xing and Kouka. The country is currently split into two factions. Princess Kouren's Warmongers who want to start a war with Kouka and Princess Tao's peaceful faction who wants to surrender Xing to be Kouka's vassal nation. The strongest in the nation are given the title "Five Stars"."Asuka told them while they're passing through the woods to get to Xing Kingdom.

"That Five Stars... I think I heard of that title."Jae-ha said. "Really? I never heard of it."Min-Soo said as he tilt his head in confusion.

Asuka continue to explain,"Recently, however, the peaceful faction are attempting to kill Kouren and silence the Five Stars supporting her. With this, they are starting a battle over the throne before a war. The anti-war faction believes Tao will restore peace to Xing as they believe she was chosen by God to be their ruler."

"That's bullshit. Chosen to be God? Who are 'they' anyway."Hak looked at Asuka as she shook her head.

"Can you explain more about this Five Stars?"Yoon questioned. "Before I answer your questions, we better focus on our surrounding."As soon as Asuka said that, a troop of people began to surround them.

"Yona! Get behind me!"Kija said as all of them get ready for battle. One of them stood out and walked towards them.

"Are you the rumoured monsters of Kouka?"He asked.
"Monster of Kouka? Who the hel-" However, Jae-ha cut him off by saying,"Actually, we're the beautiful monster-" "Dragons!"Kija shouted. "Ah, yes, yes. We're the beautiful dragons of Kouka."

"I see..."The man said. "What business do you have with us?!"Kija asked. "In that case..."
Suddenly, all of the troop knelt before their very eyes.

"WE SURRENDER!!"

"I never..get tired of this.."Asuka said as she hold her laughter. "Eh?"Yona's eyes widened in surprised, and so the others.

"RAISE THE FLAG!!"

"We get it already! Geez, what's with you guys?!"Hak said irritatedly.
"Apologize for our rudeness...My name is-"
"Yea, yea, We know your name. You are Vold, I presumed?"Hak said as he yawn.

"Yes. Wait a sec! How did you know?!"Vold asked. "I remember it from my 'long' term memory loss." "Way to go....Hak."Min-Soo faced palmed.

"Oh ya..Now I remembered."Yona finally remember. "Remember what?"Vold questioned. "Oh, it's nothing."

"It's just like the rumors say! The monster of Kouka really do exist!"One of Vold'man said.

"They said that-"When Vold was about to speak, he was interrupt by Jae-ha,"Can you skip to the point? Now that you've found us, what do you plan on doing next?"

"Would you be willing to meet with Princess Tao?"
"We refuse!!"Hak, Kija, Jae-ha, Yoon, Shin-ah, and Asuka (except Zeno and Yona) shouted at the same time.

"If we follow you, the future will ended up the same."Jae-ha said. "Please rethink about this. It's for the sake of the futures for both of our kingdoms."Vold said.

"Well, Yona?"Kija called her name. "We...we will meet Princess Tao."Yona agreed to Vold. "What? Yona! You..! I don't have the ability to..."Asuka take a deep breath,"Yona, are you sure?"

"Asuka, I don't regret my decision. Maybe there's a chance that we will avoid that happened. Besides, we remembered everything."Yona said, smiling.

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"Shin-ah, isn't it kinda hot?"Hak asked. "It's..humid."He answered. "Please try not to look around too much. Try to act natural around people here."Vold warned them.

MEOWWWW MEOOW
MEOOW

"Ah... it's a play.."Asuka muttered.
"That cat.... That's not me at all!"Kija shouted.

"The monster's sharp claws dug into the soldiers, taking them down one after another!"

"Ahahahaha!"Jae-ha burst out laughing while Zeno just smile at it. "Hah...I never get tired of this..."Jae-ha wiped his tears.