I will continue! Thank you for giving the advice Maya Yoan! I really appreciate it. Anyway, here's the next chapter. I did start going kinda 'by the book' in the last chapter but I figured that wasn't a good thing. I'll go along with the events and twist them into my own. Sorry for the fumble in the third chapter! And here's a surpise! I said Yona and Shura were sisters….didn't tell you what KIND of sister…! Mwahaha! Read on for the surprise!

Setting out on our trails

Seeking a path on our own, together.

Is it the right one?

Is it the wrong one?

Only the wind can tell, so until the answer shows

I will set out, with my doubt.

Chapter Four::

Hyeong-Dae returned shortly after, bringing Tae-Yun's medicine back. They all sat around the young boy, watching him anxiously as he took it. Shura watched him, fidgeting slightly, and Yona leaned forward, asking him if he was alright.

"I'm fine, don't worry." He had such an adorable smile on his face that Yona and two others practically threw themselves at him, squealing about how cute he was.

Shura sat back, watching the exchange. Yona, for the first time since the castle, was smiling and acting more like herself. At least, she assumed it was herself. Hak had mentioned that Yona wasn't like the doll she had been on their journey, that she had started acting normal.

Once again, Shura thought, staring blankly at the floor, I know nothing of my sister…my dear twin sister…

That night, Shura had gone for a walk outside. She needed the fresh air and to feel the cool nightly breeze on her face. As she walked, the moon shone down on both her, and Yona who was in-step beside her. Shura had noticed that Yona felt the need to go wherever she went. It was like Yona followed Shura around like a lost puppy or a frightened child, scared that if she looked away for a second, Shura would disappear.

"Watch out!" Yona and her gasped as they ran into a very large pile of matts. They stumbled back and were surprised to find an old woman carrying them. She gave apologetic smiles and said, "Here! Take these," before setting a matt in each of their arms. "Let's see if we can't help ease their pain."

The two followed her silently, walking to a large medical house. Shura saw the merchants that were supposed to have brought the water and medicine for the tribe. They were all wounded severely, and their cacophonous groans of pain were the only things you could here in the large place.

Her blood boiled at the sight and she felt Yona's hand reach out and grasp her own tightly. These poor people had been attacked by the fire clan, all because Yona and I are here in the Wind Clan…This cannot go on! Yona was bumped by Hyeong-Dae and he turned around, smiling and rubbing the back of his neck. "Oh, sorry Rina! I'm still a little woozy from the wounds and the ride! I guess I'm unsteady on my feet still, haha!"

They must be furious, but they still hide their feelings behind their bright smiles… Shura shared a look with Yona and she saw the same conclusion in her eyes. They shared a subtle nod before the two of them smiled. It's a strong wind that carries us…

The next morning came and both Shura and Yona were up and about, walking and searching for Hak. Eventually, the two split up and Shura decided to walk through the house one more time, stopping when she saw Tae-Yun kneeling by a low sitting window. A large hand rubbed the boys head before pulling away.

"Tae-Yun…" Shura said, spooking him and making him wipe at his eyes quickly before he put up a cheery smile.

"Hey Sora! What are you doing? Are you hungry?"

"Was that Hak, Tae-Yun?" When the boy froze, that was all the answer she needed. "I came here to find him, and to also tell you thank you. Not just for me, but for Rina as well. You have taken such good care of us," Shura knelt to his height, gently placing her hand on his shoulder, "and you have given us happiness when we were lost in the dark."

"I-it…it sounds like your saying goodbye…" Tears welled and streamed down Tae-Yuns face and he sobbed like baby, pulling his hat down as if to hide them. "But…But I wish you'd stay Sora!" For the first time in a long time, Shura felt herself cry and she pulled Tae-Yun into a bone crushing hug, the two of them holding each other as their sadness flowed over their breaking walls.

After a moment, it ended and Shura stood, waving good bye to little Tae-Yun. We will meet again, I'm sure.

She ran quickly and found Yona. Yona couldn't find Hak either in her search. With no other place to look, they ran to the front gate. There Hak stood, talking to the black-haired guard. He had a heavy sack flung over his shoulder and he carried his glaive as well.

As he turned, both Yona and Shura shouted, "HAK!" He whirled around in surprise and both smiled. "WE'RE LEAVING! COME WITH US!"

Hak was in utter shock as the princesses came running up to him. They both appeared resolved and stubborn, but he knew that for their sakes, they had to remain in the Wind Clan. If they left, they wouldn't be safe. He scoffed at them, plastering his infamously annoying smile on his face. "You're leaving. How will you manage? Neither of you could make it on your own."

"Come with us, Hak. We'll need you there." Shura stepped forward, looking up at him with her earnest, violet eyes shining.

"You are ruining my first steps in becoming a hired sword. If you want me around, you'll have to pay me for my services." He leaned down, grinning.

"You know we have nothing to give you."

Hak pushed her aside and smiled painfully, walking away. "Goodbye princesses."

He took a few more steps before he realized both Yona and Shura were in front of him, grabbing onto his coat and pulling him close. "We need you Hak! Stay by our sides, forever!" His face flushed slightly, and he stared down at them.

Hak growled and sat down on the steps, scratching at his head. "Grrr! Your both so annoying!" He sighed, slumping in defeat. "Alright, I'll stay-GRANDPA!"

Before him stood Mun-deok, a bow and arrow in hand, pulled back to strike. "You insolent brat! I should shoot you now for saying those things to these brave and determined girls!"

They were now walking along a rugged path deep in the mountains. Grandpa had told them to set out to find an oracle, one that has told the prophecy of the kingdom since ancient times. "Mun-deok said we would find the uhm…Oracle…deep in the mountains where no one could travel." Shura spoke up for the first time in their journey, causing him to look back at her. Yona was beside her, looking at everything, but Shura was watching him and scanning their surroundings with a calculating stare that he had never expected from her. "That definitely describes this place."

"You could make a life here if you tried." He said, smiling a little. "Though it gets cold high up here in the mountains. We'll have to stay active to keep warm." He started moving around, trying to generate warm.

"Well, if we got cold, could we not move closer to you?" Shura asked and her question and tone of voice sounded so inately innocent, that Hak lost his grip on his glaive and he turned around, looking at her in shock.

"Uh…uhm…" He shook his head, bending down to pick up his heavy weapon, and as he did he felt the ground. He could feel it tremble with the march of a small army.

"Ya know, if you wanted to cuddle up to me," he pulled Shura in close, smiling, "I'd want you to be a bit curvier."

"Hak you scoundrel!" Yona shrieked, chasing after him. Hak stopped though and grinned suddenly.

"Well, now that I'm all warmed up I can get to work."

Shura turned as a small army surrounded them. They wore dark, blood red uniforms, some with fire symbols sown into them. All of them were armed with bow and arrows and swords.

"The fire clan!" Yona's soft gasp made Shura study them closely, analyzing. They had numbers on them, however, Shura assumed they had them out-matched in skill and ability. They had Hak, The Lightning Beast of Kohka. Shura had sometimes over heard the soldiers talk about him, how they said a single swing of his spear was like lightning in of itself.

"Greetings General Son Hak I-WHAAAAAT!?" A man said in the front, his face showing hurt and shock. Shura turned and saw that Hak was paying the man no mind at all, pointing out the view and birds to Yona.

"Sorry were you saying something?" Hak asked, standing straight, tall and proud.

The other man was practically in tears. "I worked on the speech for so long!" Shura was surprised, could this man be any flightier?

"By the way, I'm no longer of 'Son' title. I'm no longer a general in the wind clan. So from here on out," Hak adopted an angry yet serious expression, "nothing I do has anything to do with the Wind Clan."

"Oh well…" The man thought for a moment and then a maniacal grin replaced that blank expression on his face. "That matters not to me. I will kill you, Lightning Beast, and I will take Princess Yona from you! ATTACK!"

Shura stumbled back, surprised at the sudden trample of men. As they rushed them, Hak jumped in front of Shura, swinging his glaive faster than the normal eye could see, and suddenly men were flying back, either dead or bleeding fast.

Watching him, Shura's heart leapt into her throat and her body froze up. What…is this? She thought, trying to think. Am I…am I afraid for Hak? Her head shook. No! I must keep a clear head. Now is not the time for such things. Another shake of her head and Shura backed up, guarding Yona.

"Look out!" Shura found herself on the ground and Hak above her. Blood dripped onto her face and she gasped. An arrow protruded from Hak's shoulder, blood seeping faster from his wound. "Awe, what's with that worried look?" He grinned and scooped both Shura and Yona in his arms, using his glaive he propelled them up onto a ledge, running.

He found a safe and secluded spot, and so he set them down panting softly as he did. "Hak, you're bleeding!" Yona cried, covering her mouth as her eyes went cloudy with tears.

Hak merely smirked and yanked the arrow out, tossing it aside like it was nothing. "It's not my blood."

"Don't patronize me Hak!" Yona shouted at him as he turned and ran back into the fray of soldiers. "He'll be alright…" Yona whispered, her hands clenched tightly as she seemed resolute to stay put and let Hak do all the fighting for her.

Shura wasn't that easy. She wanted to be out there by his side. For some reason, she found that thoughts of Hak hurting worse than he already was forced her blood into heated boil, and her rage coming to a breaking point.

She crept up closer to the small cave opening, listening silently, and she caught a conversation between the so-called leader and the man who shot the arrow at Yona and herself, forcing Hak to take it instead.

"We're surprised he's still standing. That arrow was coated with enough poison to knock out even the strongest of soldiers instantly. He really is inhuman." Hak was…poisoned… Shura's eyes started to burn with rage.

"You shot that at the princesses?!" Leader asked.

"Yes, we knew he would jump in the way. Though, now it seems like the poison is finally taking hold."

"Good. Shoot him. We will finish looking for Princess Yona."

"And what about the other one?"

"Kill her as well."

I have to do something! If I don't…Hak will die! "Yona! Stay here!" Shura said, running out from hiding, rushing towards the Leader and the Archer. He had just pulled back his bow, ready to end Hak, when she reached them, pushing the Archer off the edge of the path.

"P-Princess…Yona…?!" She shook her head and faced the man fully, her eyes burning and her hair shining bright in the sun as it slowly began to set on the mountain range. "No…Princess Shura!" He stumbled back, afraid. "M-My name is Kang Tae-Jun. P-Please…you must come back with me, along with Princess Yona. I cannot imagine how you must feel right now, having your father killed and then being run from the castle all in one night. I-I'm sure you could come back i-if you just explained what happened."

Shura's violet eyes contained an unparalleled and beastly fury as they gazed upon the weak man who had dared to attempt Hak's demise and harm to her sister. "So you know everything, do you?" Shura said, her tone containing an angry bite to it. "You are of the Fire Clan. Why did you have your soldiers damn up the Wind Clan's river?"

"O-Oh…" He trembled beneath her gaze, trying to persuade her. "Y-You see…that was my father's Idea I-"

"And why did you have the soldiers attack the merchants, and then attack us here in this range? If you are so well informed, then you should not have done anything. Instead, here you stand, blabbering about. There are much more important things to be said and spoken off, and right now I will not stand here and listen to you! An unprincipled fool!"

Her hair burned crimson and her unrestrained gaze froze the man to his spot. It was like she was a flame that could burn even him to ashes.

"You idiot! Why didn't you listen to me!" Shura suddenly heard Hak shout at her. She turned and watched the soldiers get the upper hand on Hak, backing him up to the ledge.

"Hak!" Shura and now Yona, who had rushed to her side, screamed. They both made to run to his side but Kang Tae-Jun lashed out, taking Yona's hair in his grasp and pulling her to a stop.

"You will die Princess Shura, along with Son Hak! And Yona will be mine!"

Yona looked so helplessly at Shura, her rage broke and she lunged forward, pulling his sword from it's sheath and slashing it across Yona's hair, cutting her free. Yona stumbled forward and she quickly grabbed hold of her hand. They both ran down and saw as Hak was cut across his chest, falling over the cliff but managing to grab onto it quickly, his weapon falling. "It will be an honor to kill you," said a soldier, raising his blade up to deliver the final blow, "General Son Hak, Kohka's greatest warrior!"

"Get away from him!" Shura shouted, holding the sword up, steady and lethal. Her gaze burned the soldiers and they stepped back in shock, staring at her with fear written on their pathetic faces. "I said get away!" She rushed them, swinging the heavy sword with ease, forcefully making them jump back a few a feet.

"Princess…" One started but Kang Tae-Jun screamed at them not to hurt them, and that they were to be captured and then Shura was to be killed with Hak. She glared at them, watching them move as far from her as possible.

Shura slammed the sword into the ground and as Yona rushed over, the two of them pulled and strained to lift Hak up. "What are you two doing! Get out of here!"

Tears streamed down both their faces and both half wailed, half sobbed, "Don't you dare die on us Hak!"

They tried to pull Hak up but they were struggling and Shura felt the soldiers closing in on them. As Kang Tae-Jun shouted to grab them, Yona and Shura lost their foot, falling over the edge of the cliff.

Shura wrapped herself around Yona tightly as Yona screamed, and she felt Hak wrap himself around the both of them before the world went completely black.

That was that! I hope I did okay! Please don't be afraid to comment! I'm actually going to try to do at least one chapter up a week! I know I shouldn't until this one is finished, but I'm actually starting to work on my Twilight fic as well. Along with a book too. So please don't be upset if I miss a week! Stay beautiful and COMMENT! Always welcome!

~LonelyAnimeLily