Divine Move

TWENTY

Tanya couldn't sleep well. She was so worried for todays outcome. The few moments she slept, she dreamed of the Neanthal again.

It was futile. She went to the burning fire and started chanting her prayers. She closed her eyes and let the feel of movement encompass her. She asks for guidance and strength. But most of all she asks for protection for Yangcha.

Yangcha comes in her quarters and bows his head.

"Ready?" He wears his mask. So she couldn't see his expression. She nods nervously.

Suddenly he catches her arms and pull her towards him. His eyes twinkle mischevously.

"Worried I might die? Or worried for your Neanthal?" He teases.

She looks incredulously at him.

"You choose the wrong time to act jealous!!!" She almost shout at him. He chuckles.

"Do you think I am weak?" Yangcha asks amused. She looks at him irritated and starts walking.

"Not so fast," he says pulling her back to him.

"Do I get a kiss for luck?" He asks teasingly. He saw her blush and laughs. He likes this better than the nervous Tanya.

They walk to the arena silently. Yangcha accompanies Tanya to her seat with the king and queen. He bows his head.

"Yangcha, do not disappoint me," Tagon says smiling. He nods and leave.

Saya is considerably silent. Tanya didn't mind as she is more worried for the battle of Yangcha and the Neanthal.

The fights started. The Neanthal won every round, most of his opponents either dead or severely injured. Yangcha also becomes undefeated with the continues winning streak.

Tanya frets over each fight increasingly nervous as the two warriors finish off the other fighters.

The next fight is between Yangcha and a very large man. He carries with him a big axe. The man had a few wins too most of his opponents injured by the axe.

"Begin!"

The man doesn't waste time. He lunges at Yangcha and punch him fast in the chest. He then hits Yangcha in the face then lunge at Yangcha to the floor. He hits Yangcha's abdomen with his elbow and pulls the warrior's arms in the opposite direction hurting him.

Tanya winces as she see Yangcha try to release himself from the man. She clench her hand tightly on her lap as the man hit Yangcha.

"Be careful Tanya Niruha, people might see how you truly feel for that warrior ..." Saya whispers in her ear. Tanya felt cold as she realize his words. He smiles grimly like he knows something.

The man stands up smiling at the sprawled warrior. He moves to jump on Yangcha and hit him with his elbow again. Yangcha tries to dodge and successfully kick the man in his shin. The man howls but recovers fast. He throws a heavy punch on Yangcha's knee pushing him to the ground.

"You the guard of the pretty lady there, right? He smiles crudely. "I could do that if I win huh," he looks at the priestess.

Yangcha clench his jaw in anger. He moved fast taking advantage of the moment. He took his chain and immediately spring it on the man, trapping him to Yangcha's chains and grip. He pulls the man tightening his hold of the chain. He kicks him hard and almost strangled the man in anger. He saw Tanya from the distance shaking her head.

He kicked the man's arm breaking his bone  before he stood up. He speaks ill of Tanya and he will break more bones, Yangcha thought furious.

Tanya sighs in relief when Yangcha released the man. She knows that move. That was when he saved her from the Children of Shahati. The act is the same today. Like he wanted to kill the man. Except he didn't.