// After Math //

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"Soo-won-nii.." you whispered under your breath, you couldn't help but offer him a warm smile. Beside you, Hak who was fighting glanced at you, concerned when you suddenly froze, when he followed your gaze it landed on Soo-won.

And he too froze beside you, his eyes as wide as saucers, the grip on his glaive suddenly doubled, and his eyes had this murderous look, a look you've never seen before, his expression was sour. And if it was anyone else they would definitely be afraid when they saw Hak, but it was you.

You gently placed your hand above his, which was tightly gripping his glaive. Turning your back towards Soo-won, you faced Hak. Hak quickly calmed down, as he turned his head towards you. Taking your other hand you placed it on his cheek. "It's okay. Everything is going to be okay. Calm down."

The earth general and sky tribe general trotted towards the king who was frozen in place, they followed his gaze, their eyes landing upon your group. Yoon, who had noticed this, panicked. "Yona! Let's retreat!" He yelled, as Yona's burning eyes left Soo-won, she had a fierce expression on her face.

Closing her eyes, she flapped her hand out. "We're retreating! Hak, Kija create a pathway!" She yelled, her voice loud and clear, you let go of Hak's hand and cheek, offering him a smile. "..let's talk later." You told him, as he began turning around, heading towards Kija.

The two males quickly began created a path, as Yona grabbed your hand, ready to leave. She was not leaving you behind again, and you could tell,  especially the way her hand was firmly around yours.

Meanwhile you turned back one last time, watching to see the man you hadn't seen in months, he was so mesmerized in seeing Yona and You, he totally forgot about getting you back to Hiryuu castle, and it wasn't until you waved bye to him, that he began deploying soldiers to get you. Oops.

Soo-Jin was killed a few minutes later by his own brave soldier. The soldier had tears in his eyes as he stabbed their leader, his only words being: "Lord Soo-Jin.. you are no longer the King Hiryuu we adored." As Soo-Jin died, his final thoughts were of his two sons. And how he wished he could give them Hiryuu castle and so much more.

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The fire tribes rebellion came to an end with Soo-Jin's death. The soldiers of the fire tribe were subdued by the imperial army, and Li Hazari returned to Sen Province with his remaining men. Another major change, was the new head of the fire tribe.. Kan Kyo-Ga, son of Kan Soo-Jin.

After finishing his work with the fire tribe, the king later headed to Sen Province, making Li Hazari pay for all the damage he caused. Kyo-Ga meanwhile found out about what his little brother, Tae-Jun was doing, the new leader was extremely surprised at the way this person who looked extremely like his brother acted so different.

Miles away from them, the wind tribe and water tribe learned of the death of the fire tribes head. The wind tribe who were asked to be on standby during the battle, continued on in their lives, all of them knowing the claim, about Hak and Yona dying when pushed of the cliff, was false. The water tribe, however, wished for this new king to save his tribe too.

Off in the distance, rested a group of bandits, recovering from their injuries. "Yoon, how are their injuries?" Yona asked the strawberry-blond haired boy, as he began making food. "I'm already healed!" An enthusiastic Kija yelled, his eyes sparkling. It wasn't until Yoon whacked him, while calling him a liar, that Kija calmed down.

"Kija! You're the most injured and fatigued! Rest!" Yoon scolded, retying one of the bandages that came undone. "You're horrible at using your strength, Kija." Jae-ha commented quick to rile him up. "You're quick to stand in the front and immediately attack with all your strength. If all you do is overexert yourself, you'll die one day." Jae-ha nagged, his true worries showing.

Kija who honestly didn't care replied with: "If I can protect the princess and lady like that, then I'll gladly die." Jae-ha ignored Kija, turning to Zeno. "I'm surprised Zeno and Hak barely got injured." Zeno who put on a cheery smile, was as happy as always. "Zeno was only cheering you all on!" He said, his tone cheerful.

"Seriously you could try acting like one of the four dragons, just a little.." Kija began scolding the poor boy but was quickly stopped by Yoon, who said: "Zeno was protecting me. Zeno held a shield infront of (Name), Yona and I. Us, who couldn't fight, he protected us. And he did a good job." Yoon continued to compliment Zeno, while the said man, who hadnt gotten compliments like these in decades, had the most heartwarming smile on his face.

"..Thank you. Wow! Being depended on is making me bashful!" Zeno replied, the group quickly grew quite as they all moved their attention to the two people who sat far away. You and Hak.

You were tying up Hak's bandages, being as gentle as possible, Hak meanwhile leaned on the tree behind him. There was a silence, it wasn't awkward, just quiet. When you were done, you looked up at him, making eye contact before reaching out and resting your palm on his cheek. You offered him a smile, when he glanced at you.

"Good job. You were amazing out there, as expected of the great general Hak, the thunder beast. But for now, rest."

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