Hello, Readers! This is my second Akastuki no Yona story. The first one is called Royalty (btw ^.^)

This plot is somewhat influence by the Trylle series by Amanda Hocking. (great books)

I'm still a newbie at writing, so please bear with me!

Enjoy!

*EDIT* I tried to fix some errors. Guest has reminded me of my mistakes (Anon was the first to let me know, but I forgot.) , and I'm very thankful. Everyone, I wholeheartedly welcome constructive criticism; I like them. If there is any problem, feel free to let me know. :)

Summary: Finally, the Palace has captured the 'Thunder Beast ', a dangerous and infamous bandit, and isolated him in a dungeon . A red-haired, lonely Princess gives him food and water every night, and she eventually fraternizes with him. Will he open her eyes and maybe….her heart?

Yona's POV

Today, the sun smiled like an idiot.

As I looked though the window, I heard guards barked loudly.

"He's coming soon! Everybody must keep a weapon in hand!"

"I cannot believe it! We finally apprehended him!"

"Yeah, I know! I- he's here!"

The heavy thumps of their footsteps and their loud voices assuaged as they left.

Usually, there wasn't any hype about seizing an outlaw.

I wondered who he is. My dad, the King, doesn't like to talk about all the hardships or harrowing things with me, so I'm pretty ignorant about the outside world.

Outside the entrance of the Palace, two rows of guards stood parallel to each other on the side of the pathway with guns in hand.

Then, he came.

He had black hair and wore blue clothes from the water district.

Even with several guards surrounding him, a blindfold wrapped around his eyes, and large, heavy shackles tightened on both his feet and hands, he walked nonchalantly.

Some guards went out of line and punched him hard, but he didn't fall, didn't even reacted.

No one even tried to stop them.

My ire aroused, but it quickly diminished.

I need to know first.

I didn't even know what he has done.

Knock knock

"Come in."

"It's time for dinner, Princess Yona," said a servant.

"Okay."

After one last look at the man, I left.

\(-_-)/. Timeskip~

During dinner, I was debating weather or not to inquire my father about the the criminal.

My father ate his dinner quietly across from me, munching on some veggies.

I can't do it.

In the end, I decided not to ask to avoid suspicion and another it's-better-for-you-to-not-know lectures.

However, I don't believe that. Some say ignorance is bliss…. I thought otherwise

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I was in bed, trying to sleep.

But more 'dogs' started barking.

"Why aren't there any guards with him? He could escape."

"Well, nobody wants to. Everybody is afraid of the thunder beast, but I heard that he is isolated in the last floor, so maybe it's okay."

"Do you know what his punishment is?"

"No…I don't think the King has decided yet, but for now, they are letting him perish without food and water."

"Are you serious? That's-"

"Ah, it's 12. We have to get back."

"Oh no! Let's hurry."

Then, it was silent again.

I turned over and stared at the untouched sandwich and water that was supposed to me my evening snack.

Should I?

Or should I not?

I got out of bed and put on a back cape with a hood. I grabbed the food and drink and hid it in my bag, slung over my shoulder.

I planned to visit the last floor of the palace.

I wanted to know.

Thank you for reading! I would love to know what you think of the story!