Forever lost in time (Yona of the dawn)

Finding Yoon

"How do you know that this person is a he?" Asks Jae Ha suspiciously. Obviously, he already forgot my comment about the spies. With a playful wink in his direction, I look past him without any further comment, the approaching figure of Kaito causing me to advert my attention towards him. 

His look was hard as steel, his silver eyes surveying the scene before first approaching me without hesitation. Bowing down on one knee, he puts his fist to his chest and looks towards the ground in submission. 

"The bodies have been burned like you wished, and the security has been increased per my won request. Is there any further instructions?" He said emotionlessly. Sighing, I shake my head at him before walking up and putting a hand under his arm. He only ever acts like this in front of other people. 

Hauling him up, I fix him with a pointed stare. He met my own gaze without so much as faltering. We often times have debates on his etiquette in front of people, and he is much too stubborn to change, so I have given up. 

"Thank you, Kaito. I have one more favour to ask of you though." 

"What is it you need me to do." 

Looking back to the group of misfits, I nod in their direction. "I need you to not only look after these five, but I need you to look after the village in my absence. I'm going hunting, and I don't know how long I will be out." 

"I-" 

"Oi! How come Zeno isn't included in the babysitting!?" Interrupts Hak, his voice holding a slight whine that he rarely shows. Raising an eyebrow at him, he seemed to clue into my curiosity, because he points at Jae-ha and Kija in defence. 

Shaking my head in humour, I roll my eyes in Zeno's direction before letting out a laugh. "Because out of all of you, Zeno is the most mature. That, and he knows the village like the back of his hand, he knows the rules, and how it's run. Heck, he himself could run the village himself in my absence. Therefore, he is most definitely not in need of a babysitter." 

Kaito lets out a snort as the jaws of the group drop in disbelief, their eyes looking towards Zeno in shock. Shrugging his shoulders, Zeno shoots them a grin before skipping over to my side, his aura shining like that of the sun. 

He really doesn't bring light and happiness to this place...oh how I've missed this midget. 

I look away from Zeno and in the direction of Kaito once again. "Can you please take them to the dining hall for dinner? If they wish to go to the village market at some point, they can. However, please make the villagers aware of the fact that they are not hostile." 

"As you wish, Akuma-Sama." I offer him a small smile before turning away from the group and begin my walk to my room. 

"Mother, where are you going?" Stopping in my tracks, I watch as Shin-ah runs up to me and grabs onto my arm, his grip almost desperate as if he was fearful. 

Reaching up with a gentle hand, I take off his mask and gaze into his eyes with a reassuring smile. Leaning up slightly, I place a kiss on his head before putting his dreadful mask back on.

"I'm simply going to get ready before leaving to being Yoon back. I'll be back soon, little blue. Don't worry, okay?" He nods his head slightly before retracting from me. With another small smile, I turn away and walk away completely. The sound of footsteps alerts me of the fact that someone was following. 

No doubt it's Zeno. 

"How have you been, old friend?" 

Without looking at him, I reply while still walking in the direction of my room. "As good as it can be, Zeno. You know how it is, nothing ever changes around here-" Silence elapses as we continue to walk, the absence of sound more comforting rather than awkward.