Divine Move

FOUR

Morning came and Yangcha arrived to the priestess quarters to start his duty. He finds her alone, in deep concentration. She looked so vulnerable but determined.

"What's her plan?" Yangcha bows his head and awaits orders.

" I have called on Saya to visit me... I.. " She began. The priestess was interrupted by the announcement Saya is coming in. He is early.

Tanya composes herself and took a deep breath. She has to be strong and cunning if she wishes to outsmart Saya. The Daekan warrior stands at the corner and bowed his head to Saya who ignores him.

"Niruha," he kneels and gestures his praise.

Saya notes the priestess pale face and smiles inwardly. "Are you feeling unwell, Niruha?"

Tanya forces a smile, "Of course not, just a little bit tired. How about you? What have you been doing lately?" Tanya asked slowly. She looked at Saya, who was unnervingly calm.

"I was thinking of my dreams... " Saya began. "Remember what I told you, about seeing myself so free in the forest.. with you.." Tanya nodded. Does he know that those memories are for Eunsom?

"What are your thoughts on that, Niruha?" Saya asks innocently. How could she betray him? So all this time, it was his brother. She was seeing his brother in him, not him. He shoved the thoughts back angrily.

Tanya saw the anger briefly cross Saya's face. I can do this, she said determinedly.

"Dreams mean a lot of things Saya. Why we have them remains a mystery. It's a gift. Not all can dream, as you now know.. " Tanya said honestly.

Saya nodded. The dreams were there to torture him of what he didn't have. His brother had it all. Even Tanya. Does she love him?

"Have you seen me in your dreams, Tanya Niruha?" Saya asked directly. He was looking closely at her.

"No, Saya.. " Tanya said softly. He looked hurt. And sad. She touches his hand.

He looked at her hand and smiled. " I will tell you when I have more dreams Niruha. I might know more...of what you are hiding..," he said meaningfully. Tanya paled at that. She tried pulling her arm but Saya was holding it firmly. He put her hand to his face then to his lips. He kissed her palm softly, slowly moving to her wrist for another kiss.

"Saya stop!, " she said angrily. She stood up and started to pull her arm more forcefully. He stood up as well. All he could think was her keeping secrets, and he moved towards her wanting to hurt her.

Tanya saw the intent in his eyes and tried slapping his face, but Saya clamped her arm and pulled her close to him.

"Saya stop, you're hurting me!" Tanya said in between panic. He is strong.

"Are you, my Niruha? You deserve that for hurting me as well.. " Tanya eyes widened and Saya continued... "You think I wouldn't find out about your Eunsom?"

"He is your brother.. please. Let me explain... " Tanya started but Saya laughed bitterly.. "I heard he is my twin?!" "My brother.. do you see him when you look at me?" Saya asked brokenly.

"Do you?!!"

Saya was so mad he wanted to hurt her. He was about to shake her for some answers but felt swift movements, Tanya was free and the Daekan warrior was in between him and Tanya.

Saya was irritated. He forgot there was someone with them. The Daekan warrior stood silently staring at him.

"Move aside, warrior. This is between me and her," Saya said moving forward. The warrior blocked his path and continued to stare at him.

"Order me to kick him out," Yangcha thought. He didn't like this man. More so when he started touching Niruha.

Tanya looked at the tall warrior's back and felt a wave of relief. She was grateful for the strength coming from the warrior. She gathered herself and walked to his side looking at Saya. "Release my people. I know you have them." Tanya said firmly.

Saya smiled. "That's not the way to talk to me Tanya Niruha... " Saya stepped towards Tanya. So did the warrior. Saya looked calculatingly at the warrior. He is one of his father's best warrior.

"You need something, I want something..." Saya finally said. "I wont hurt them, as they are dear to you.. for now.." he left it hanging there.

"I will call on you next time, do not disappoint me Tanya Niruha," Saya said softly. He gestured his praise then left.

Tanya felt her knees go weak she stumbled but Yangcha catches her. They were at eye level and stared before awkwardly looking away. Yangcha releases her.

"Thank you," Tanya mumbles. The warrior nods his head and walks away.

"Wait!" Yangcha looks at the priestess awaiting orders. " I need your help... "