Divine Move

THREE

Tanya awoke to the feel of cool cloth on her face and looked at the warrior gently holding the cloth. How could he be so gentle? Those same hands killed a lot of people, her people. Then she remembered.

"My Wahan people!" she raised herself and almost bumped into Yangcha's shoulder.

" I am ordering you to look for them." Tanya said firmly looking at Yangcha.

They stare at each other. He sighs. It is an order. And by the looks of it, she won't just accept no for an answer. He bows his head.

" You stay here Niruha. I will assign some guards outside to guard you. Don't let anyone know you know that something happened to the Wahan people," he said firmly. Tanya nodded.

Yangcha went into stealth mode. He can't let anyone notice he is away from the priestess, or he might be in trouble too with Tagon. He goes in each part of Arthdal but nothing. Then when he came near to the Eastern side he saw a few nondescriptive guards standing by a hut. Intrigued, he decided to sneak in at dark when he felt another presence from behind. Ready to battle, he saw it was Mubaek.

"Yangcha, why are you here?" Mubaek asked surprised. He realized the priestess might know already. "Did she send you? Niruha knows?" Mubaek felt bad for telling Saya what he said, but he wanted to save the Wahan too.

Yangcha understood it was them. He signals to Mubaek to come with him to Niruha. Mubaek nods sadly.

In Tanya's quarters, she just couldn't stay still. Let them be ok. I will find them, I promise. Tanya kept on praying when the door opened and Yangcha comes in with Mubaek.

"Yangcha!" she was confused to see Mubaek with him.

"Niruha, forgive me. I have something to say. I have put the Wahan people in danger. I had to tell the truth about Eunsom being alive. It was the only way to save them... " Mubaek knelt and bowed his head deeply.

"Who would pressure you to say that? Why Eunsom? Who did this to my people?" Tanya asked angrily. They think they can play with lives that easily. How much more terror must her people suffer from these killers!

Mubaek looks at Tanya and said, "Lord Saya.."

Tanya looked unbelievingly at Mubaek. But his face showed nothing but truth. She felt herself sink into despair.

Saya! How could you? She thought of Eunsom, what does he want with my Eunsom? Has he figured out the dreams? So many thoughts, Tanya has to focus. She have to deal with Saya first.

"Mubaek, I forgive you. Please don't feel bad. I am sorry you had to suffer that kind of pressure for my people. Thank you for being honest with me. I will handle this," Tanya said with compassion.

She doesn't know how she would talk with Saya.

"If he hasn't released them yet even when you told him what he wants, he might be waiting for me then," she bit out furiously.

"I hope you can find a way with him Niruha, he plays a dangerous game," Mubaek said.

"I am giving you my service if you need it." He bowed then left the room.

Yangcha looked at Tanya. He didnt need to ask what she was thinking, her face was so expressive.

What would she do? She can't handle Lord Saya," Yangcha thought.

"I am not stupid, I can hear you." Tanya snapped. Yangcha stiffened.

"I'm sorry... I am just so frustrated," she cried. What can I use against him?

"I don't have anything to bargain with," Tanya said pathetically. She doesn't have money, gold or those things people here deal with. She found out Arthdal is all about who has enough power. She doesn't have enough of that now.

"Your self." Yangcha thought unexpectedly. He noticed how Lord Saya looks at her. If his guess is correct Lord Saya likes the priestess. His jaw tightened unexpectedly in anger at the thought.

Tanya was red all over. " I am not a toy to be exchanged..." Tanya trailed off. She didn't have much choice. She sighed. She needed more time to think.

"Good night Yangcha," she said tiredly. He looked at her but didn't say anything. He bowed and left.