The Second Bodyguard || Re-written (Any x oc)

Chapter 21

This was what Azumi treasured the most in the world.

Yes, she loved her friends and the many people she had met in her life, but these moments were what she treasured most. Where the sky was a soft pastel blue without a cloud in sight, with a lush forest sprawled out before them and a monument that only added to the beauty. Jae-ha had led them to a valley which would have been impossible to cross if he wasn't the green dragon. Its beauty, especially Azumi who had a love for heights and the view, had enraptured Azumi and the gang.

"Wow... I see. It's impossible for ordinary people" Yona mused, looking over the edge of the large valley with a sparkle in her eye. Azumi could not help but reflect on how different the princess is. If she was still that snobby princess of Hiryuu castle, she would not have given the valley a second glance, let alone have the chance to see it, and now she is appreciating it for all its glory. The mere thought brought a warm smile to her lips before she turned back to the picturesque scene.

"It's like I said. If I'm here, I'll manage a way, right?" Jae-ha beamed, placing a hand on his chest and practically glowing with pride. His mood was ruined when Hak jumped onto his back, his weapon still hung over his shoulder. Jae-ha caught his thighs by instinct, but Azumi saw his expression go taut from the effort and she snickered quietly to herself at the childish scene.

"Sorry, I'm in your care" Hak deadpanned, staring intensely at the greenette who looked over his shoulder to give the black-haired male a shaky smile.

"You're heavy..." Jae-ha muttered, his voice strained and his arms shaking. Hak lowered to his feet while Kalgan turned to Azumi with a confused expression, before tugging on her sleeve to catch her attention.

"How come it'll be managed as long as he's around?" Kalgan asked cutely, blinking up at Azumi. Azumi glanced up to find the green dragon walking over, so she sent the small boy a smile and gestured to Jae-ha.

"You'll see" Azumi smiled sweetly, watching Jae-ha pick up the boy and leap off with an explosion of wind.

"Whoa, whoa, whoa!" The kid cried as they sailed across the valley. Azumi snickered at his expression, winking at Kija who looked at her in slight confusion. For the next couple of minutes, Jae-ha leapt back and forth with a different person on his back. Conveniently, he left Azumi for last, which pleased him but worried her.

"Are you alright? You look pale" Azumi asked with a frown, walking over to hold the back of her hand against his forehead. Jae-ha beamed, pleased by her concern before sweeping her off her feet and into his arms.

"I'm just thankful that the last person is light" Jae-ha admitted, looking slightly scarred by the experience, before shifting his foot back in preparation to jump one last time.

"I feel sorry for you..." Azumi agreed, calming down slightly now that he had joked around with her. If Jae-ha wasn't joking, smiling or flirting, then something was wrong. She had learned that the hard way.

"This is the life of the green dragon" Jae-ha sighed dramatically, shifting her so that he could place his hand against his forehead, in the signature damsel position. Azumi rolled her eyes, but couldn't stop the grin spreading across her face while turning to observe the ground speeding towards them.

"Just focus on landing correctly" Azumi chuckled, Jae-ha reciprocating the sound before landing. An explosion of dust curled around them, making the rest of the group glance up at their arrival. Jae-ha set Azumi down carefully while she sent him a small smile and a thankyou.

"Now then, we'll rest here for the night. Thank you, Jae-ha" Yona smiled to him, placing her hands on her hips and assuming the position of leader once again.