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Chapter 1: The Festival Begins
Darkness covered the sky as bright flickering lights covered it. The Stars shone brightly even as big fat drops of white snow fell from the sky. The trees, ground and homes of people was covered in a white blanket of snow. In the countryside people were sleeping but within Kuuto the festivities for the Winter Solstice Festival was just getting started. Children were playing games that the merchants had brought in as the adults found cooked meats or alcoholic drinks to fill their bellies. Within Hiryuu Castle, the King was entertaining his daughter, Princess Yona with games, food and dancers. However, as much as Yona loved the winter festivities that her father put on for her, Yona wasn’t feeling as happy as she usually did. She hadn’t been her happy-go-lucky self since the night that those horrible dreams had come upon her. Su-won had promised to not leave her side until she felt like she was herself again, but alas, even that had come to an end.
Yona smiled at her father who was grinning ear to ear at the dancers, to be precise the story the dancers were telling. It was the story of how the twin dragons, Hakuryuu and Ryokuryuu had created the land with their crazy antics and how Seiryuu had given the land its seasons. Usually this story brought a bright smile to her lips, but not this year. Her smile barely graced her lips. Truthfully, she was tired tonight and wanted to go to her rooms. Across the room she saw Hak who looked utterly bored. She supposed that should bring her some joy, but it didn’t. Finally the entertainers left the room, this meant that she could finally leave as well.
Hak yawned as he walked towards the wind tribe apartments. The entertainers had been a bit boring this year. It was always the same story told, so it was no wonder it held no meaning to him any longer. On the other hand he’d been watching Princess Yona all night long. She’d seemed, sad tonight. He wasn’t sure why. She had all her favorite foods in front of her, but then again she’d barely eaten anything all night. His feet came to a stop at this. Yona never did not eat anything. She loved food almost as much as she loved Su-won. A frown crossed his features at this. Was she sick? His gut tightened at this. No. he thought as he shook his head. She’s fine. She just wasn’t...happy tonight.
“So you noticed too?” A voice questioned from behind him causing Hak to jump slightly as he spun around. There stood Su-won in a green kimono. The other boy laughed lightly. “Did you not notice I was following you?”
“Shut up.” Hak mumbled as his cheeks were dusted red from his embarrassment. “Why are you following me? Shouldn’t you be holding the Princess’ hand tonight?”
This time Su-won’s cheeks turned red. “Yona isn’t happy.” he stated before pointing at Hak. “It’s your fault.”
“Huh?” Hak inquired with a raise of his eyebrow. “I don’t know what you-“
“You’re an idiot.” Su-won said as his anger flared. “You told Yona that there are monsters in storms that eat little girls with red hair!” He yelled, his hands turned into fists. “Why? Why would you say something like that! You know how sensitive she is!”
“That was months ago!” Hak yelled back as he took a step away from Su-won, the other boy suddenly seemed more intimidating now than ever.
“She’s been like this for months!” Since-won yelled back. “You need to make this right.”
“Tch.” Hak scoffed. “Or what?” he asked. “She’ll forget about-“
“No she won’t.” Su-won assured him. “You don’t even realize how much your word means to her, do you?” Su-won narrowed his eyes at this suspicion. “You’re her friend. Try to act like it.” Su-won turned to walk away.
Hak rolled his eyes at Su-won’s words. Another reason to hate coming to the palace, everybody loved to force their opinions on everyone else. He was a good friend to the Princess. So what if he made one small joke. It wasn’t his problem that she took it seriously. By the time he arrived to his room Hak’s spirits had dropped a bit. He supposed he should apologize, but really, Princess Yona had to know he was only joking; right? Falling onto his bed Hak never noticed the dragon star cluster shining a bit brighter that night. Sleep had already set in by the time he noticed his dreams taking on a sudden and strange turn.