Divine Move

EIGHT

He found Gitoha showing off with the other warriors. As he came near, he heard Gil Sun commenting on the plans to attack the Ago tribe.

"Tagon hasn't give the order yet. But I am sure we are going to attack them," he said confidently.

"Why do we have to go there? They could just kill themselves, " So Dang exclaims. It is common knowledge that the Ago tribe has long been at war with themselves.

"Maybe when we go there I can find myself a pretty lady... " Gitoha smiles dreamily. He starts dancing then looks at Yangcha. "Does the White Mountain tribe have any beautiful ladies?" The warrior just stares at Gitoha. He stops dancing. "You found some, didn't you?"

Yangcha looks away and starts walking.
"Tsk tsk, that brat!!!" Gitoha shouts. The warriors laugh at Gitoha. He always felt he was the last to know which makes him really mad. He hit Yangcha but the warrior easily deflected Gitoha.

"Not bad!" Gil Sun said. "I thought your skills would have rusted staying with Niruha for so long."

Yangcha looked bored.

Is that a challenge? He nods to Gitoha.

Gitoha proceeded with another punch but Yangcha deflected it again. He took out his sword and charged it to the young warrior's chest. Yangcha's chain sliced through the air and wrapped itself on Gitoha's sword. He pulled the sword along with Gitoha as if he weigh nothing at all. Gitoha managed to kick the warrior when he neared. Yangcha took the chains on the ground and sprung it to his opponents feet. Gitoha fell but not before grabbing his knife and slashing Yangcha. The young warrior twisted his chain around his body and pulled fast strangling Gitoha.

"Enough!" Mubaek announced. He arrived from another mission by Tagon. He was told to investigate the children of Shahati. Tagon never forgave them for the attack. He wanted to know who else joined the Shahati. It was clear he wants them dead. But Mubaek found nothing. They were all gone.

Yangcha released the gasping Gitoha. "Are you trying to kill me?!!! I was just joking!" Gitoha spats in between gulps of air. Everyone laughed.

"You ok?" Mubaek glance at the sliced shirt. Yangcha nods.

Mubaek slaps Yangcha on the back. "Its nice to see you. But why are you here?" Mubaek looks around and lowers his voice. "I heard the Wahan people are free." Yangcha nods.

"How?" He changes the topic. "Let's talk about it next time. I want you to be alert." His voice lowers more. " I was on a mission. The Shahati. They're gone," Mubaek said frustrated. "Until then, watch Niruha."

Yangcha understood. They tried killing her too. The priestess is the only spiritual evidence of Tagon' power. She confirms his rule to be from the Gods above. Without her, the people who are easily swayed will think it as misfortune and rethink supporting Tagon.

He went back. This time more conscious of the surroundings. The fortress seems impenetrable, but even he knew where to go when he saved the priestess from those killers. Maybe he should reassess the place and reassign some of the guards. His mind was already thinking of strategies of counter attack.

Tanya felt his presence before she saw him. She sent him away for awhile to take reprieve from all the emotional tension. Though he seems not to need it. The Daekan warrior was indifferent, even cold most times to her.

Hmp!!! I should be the one angry, not him. Tanya thought irritated.

Yangcha bows his head. "Niruha."

"So how's your visit to the camp?" Tanya asked without looking. She starts to close the books in front of her. Learning was difficult without Saya. He was a walking information.

"Uneventful," Yangcha answered. He thought about Mubaek's instruction. No. He didn't want to tell her now. She would just panic.

"Hmmm. " she murmurs. She saw a letter in between one of the books from Asa Sakan to Asa Ron! The letters was a bit faded so she was concentrating really hard.

"What is this? " she asks to no one but feels his presence beside her.

"Something about the sword and the mirror.." Yangcha started. It was heavy handwriting and very faded. He looked closely at it.

"Can you decipher the words?" she asked surprised. She didn't know Yangcha can read.

"Of course," he replied nonchalant. "Tagon wanted me to know the content of the letters he was sending me to give in case somebody tampers with it."

Makes sense. Tanya looks at him curiously. She cant deny the admiration she felt towards the warrior. What he must have thought while Saya was teaching her! Embarrassed, Tanya looks down and notices dark spots on the floor. She frowned following the trail until she look up to Yangcha whose clothes are stained with blood.

"You're bleeding!" Tanya shrieked.