The Second Body Guard || Old Version (Any X Oc)

Chapter 59

"He actually approved it" I smirked.

We stood on a dock, the boat for the island having just docked in. The others where excited to be on a ship again, especially Jae-ha. And to see an ocean again. I stood to the side, reading the two separate letters. One was personally from Soo-won to me, telling me to watch my self, and that he wouldn't trust me again if I came back injured once again. The other was the letter confirming my arrival was under his approval, and that I was there in his name.

"Are you coming?" Yoon called. I glanced up from my letter, before smirking and nodding. I rolled up the personal one, dropping it into my pocket before neatly folding the other one and keeping it in a separate pocket. I stepped after them onto the boat, paying for the tickets because they where broke. We where now seated on the top deck and I sighed, my nerves on fire. I turned to the others who where equally as nervous.

"As soon as the dock is in view, I have to separate my self from you. If I have any connection with you at all, then they will assume that you are spies and try to subdue me. Understood?" I asked.

"Isn't it too dangerous to do that?" Yoon asked.

"They would threaten your lives, threaten anything important to me. Not physically attack me. If they physically did anything to me, they know that would eventually mean war. No body can attack the messenger without good reason" I explained. They nodded and instantly calmed a bit, much to my surprise.

They went off onto their seperate conversations and I turned away, delving into my thoughts. None of them knew about my hand, but I could tell Yoon was getting suspicious. My hands never left my cloak, and if they did it was always my right one. I think Jae-ha had caught on, but was brushing it off. Yoon was the only one recognizing something was wrong. But If I was to be dressed up here, and if they caught me in that dress, then they would see my stump. I couldn't help but wonder. How would they react?

I suddenly felt Kija tense beside me. I glanced over at him and then looked where he was looking. The leader of the guild was looking directly at me. I also stiffened.

"Kija? Azumi?" Yoon asked, confused. This made everyone else glance over.

"It's nothing. Don't worry" I chuckled, glancing at Kija. We met eyes and Kija looked ready to fight. I shook my head, lowering his dragon hand to in-between us.

"Not on the ship. You can't show them" I whispered to him.

"Show us what?" Jae-ha asked, suddenly appearing in front of me.

"You dirty little bastard, don't think that way" I chuckled, scolding him as I flicked his forehead. Kija went bright red.

~Time skip~

Within 10 minutes the king himself arrived.

"L-Lady Azumi!" He gasped, absolutely stunned. My friends stood at the end of the pier, watching as I curtsied and he bowed.

"I did not expect you to come. I would have been much more prepared if I had known" He apologized.

"I am the one at fault. I was in the area and King Soo-won decided that I should pop by. I apologize" I smiled, passing over the confirmation letter.

"We'll have you settled within the evening. Please, come along" he said, gesturing to the carriage. I smiled, but tensed ever so slightly. Here comes the makeup and dresses...

"What is this outfit you are wearing?" He asked, as if reading my mind.

"I find it easier to talk to people if they feel higher then I" I smiled.

"That's horrible!" He gasped.

"I do not mind. You are far too kind" I smiled, lying through gritted teeth. He opened the door for me and I curtsied once again. We where rushed off toward's the castle and as soon as I arrived, I was whisked away. I was given a bath, proper cleaning, my hair was done up, light make up and given a dress (Outfit above). I strode out into the halls before being invited for a stroll. Much to my amusement, we strode through the main streets, everyone smiling and dancing. There was no sign of slaves, and the king was beaming, everyone bowing at we passed.

I kept my hand and wrist clasped behind me, him having not noticed yet. He was too nervous to even realize. We turned right and almost ran into my friends. They blinked, stunned as soon as they saw me. A tick mark appeared on the 'kings' forehead.

"Please excuse them, they must be merchants" he said, shooting them a glare. I chuckled softly, shaking my head.

"I do not mind. While we are on the subject, how has you're trading been going?" I smiled warmly up at him. All of my friend's where gaping, blushing as they stared at me, but they stepped out of the way.

"Very well" He lied, sweating profusely.

"Can you elaborate?" I smiled, beginning forward once again. He began to mutter nonsense as he came up beside me again, leading me forward. My friends just stood there, gaping at us.

"King!" A soldier gasped, running forward. They passed silent words then he apologized and left me. I watched them run off, then turned around and raised an eyebrow at my friends.

"Please shut your jaws, it's not a flattering look" I smirked, stepping up in front of them.

"It's actually you?" Yoon cried in surprise. I rolled my eyes.

"Why do you think I hate this place? They think treating me well is shoving me in a dress, raking my head and then lying about every single thing in sight" I snorted, instantly bored with the conversation.

"Sounds painful" Hak snorted, the first to recover.

"Trust me. It is" I sighed, my shoulders dropping ever so slightly. I then glanced to my right and saw the men from the guild watching me. Oh no. I had to leave, alone. Would they pursue me? Kija caught on and clenched his dragon fist angrily. I smiled at him calmly, shaking my head, before turning to the group.

"Well, it was nice meeting you. I hope you do well with your business" I smiled, curtsying. They all blinked in confusion, then noticed the king walking toward's us.

"Lady Azumi, please come along. I'll have some afternoon tea prepared" The king smiled, holding out his arm.

"How kind of you" I chuckled softly, linking arms with him. He led me away, me hiding my arm from my friends. We continued forward all the way to the castle where we separated and I was once again shown to my room.

I would have to go undercover tonight, do some spying. Something was off, and it was annoying me. It was quite similar to the tension on the knight of King Il's death. With that thought on my mind, I slid open the door slightly, listening for anyone. I couldn't hear or feel any presences.

I slid my heels off, slipping out into the hallway bare foot. Creeping through the shadows silently, heading toward's the king's chambers. Eventually I appeared around the corner and found that the room was surrounded in familiar soldiers. These people... My eyes went wide. These where soldiers from my hometown!

Creeping forward, I slid through the window and stepped into the room. I stopped dead when I saw the scene before me. There stood Daigo, his sword raised over his head, the current king underneath him, trembling in fear. He saw me and reached out.

"Please..." He croaked, before the sword slammed down straight into his throat. I stumbled backwards and slammed into the wall, alerting the murderer of my presence.

He turned and our eyes met, his eyes cold and glaring. But his eyes widened slightly as he recognized me.

"Daigo...?"