"

I can feel it rising

Temperature inside me

Haven't felt it for a long time

"

- KELLY CLARKSON

The six ran outside and saw Tyramigo marching toward them. Everyone was pancking. Towa was guiding every villager back to the safe house, while Banba stays with Asuna. 

"What do we do now your highness?" Banba asked Asuna. 

"I thought you tamed that Tyramigo." Asuna stated, glaring at Koh. 

"I did not tame it! I made friends with it." Koh corrected. 

"Friend? Are you serious?" Asuna said. 

"Fire the cannon," Banba instructed. 

"No, wait!" Koh shouted. 

"You're not in command here." Banba retorted back. 

"As you may have heard, Koh was the only one who managed to tame Tyramigo," Canalo stated back. 

"Friend with it!" Koh corrected. Melto heavily sighed. 

"I think it might be under a spell or something," Towa explained, running back to them. 

"A spell?" they all repeated. 

"But by who?" Koh asked. 

"We have no time. Just fire." Banba demanded. 

"Wait." Asuna stated. 

"Your highness--" Banba was about protest but Towa stopped him. 

"Do you have a plan, your highness?" Towa asked. 

Asuna looked at the Tyramigo, then backed at Koh. 

"You. If you were able to "be a friend" with it like you said, I give you 3 minutes to sort it out. If you can't do it within 3 minutes, we're taking it down." Asuna declared.

"Fine," Koh stated, walking up to Tyramigo. 

"Koh! That's too dangerous!" Melto shouted. 

"Are you leading him towards his death?" Canalo turned to Asuna and accused her. Banba extended his hand out to stop Canalo in case he approached further. 

"If he stated that he befriended with that thing, there should not be any problem in bringing back. Unless he is just incapable of ruling or doing anything." Asuna retorted back. 

"You!" Melto angrily stated back and was about to step forward but Towa stopped him. 

Koh could hear the arguments that they were having but right now he had to focus on Tyramigo. What had caused his friend to rage like that? He wondered. He heavily breathing, marching up to a nearby cliff to shout at Tyramigo. 

"Oi! Tyramigo! It's me, Koh! Remember me?" Koh waved at his gigantic friend. His friend said nothing only roared. 

"Tyramigo, it's me! Snap out of it!" Koh tried again, but it didn't work as Tyramigo is marching closer. 

"Koh, run!" Canalo shouted, but Koh was stubborn to continue trying. Before Canalo and Melto could run towards, Asuna was already on her way there. 

"Your highness!" Towa and Banba shouted. They all ran to Koh and Asuna. 

Tyramigo was still marching forward, ignoring all of Koh's calling. Koh was struggling to jump up and down as his body is still aching over the injury. His wound started bleeding as he was going against its will. 

"Tyramigo! Snap out of it! I know you're not like this." Koh shouted and then winced in pain as he grabbed hold of his shoulder. At that moment, Tyramigo was about to step on Koh. 

"Watch out!" Asuna shouted, grabbing him, and luckily dodged Tyramigo's attack. 

"You..." Koh was shocked to see. Asuna breathing heavily. She glared at Koh and tried to get up. 

"Your three minutes are up." She simply said, assuming he would understand. She turned around but Koh grabbed her wrist. 

"Wait. Please give me another chance," he begged. Asuna yanked his hand out. 

"Your indecisiveness will lead to more murder of your own kinds. Do you understand?" Asuna stated, pointing her fingers at his own tribe then to her. 

"That monster of yours already destroyed your village due to your style of rulings and now it's going for mine." She shouted, "If you were more strict, then all of this might not happen." 

Koh remained silent. He felt guilty hearing all of those words. But he knew he should not give up, as he had made a promise with his father that he would spread positivity not hate. He slowly stood up, ignoring the pain. 

"You're wrong," Koh muttered. 

"What?" Asuna asked. 

"My indecisiveness is not the reason for my tribe's betrayal. It just means I haven't shooed all the darkness and negativity out of their mind. And that 'monster' you just refer to, he is my friend. And I'll do anything to protect my friend." Koh shouted back and ran toward Tyramigo. 

"TYRAMIGO!" Koh yelled, he took a strong leap and punched Tyramigo in the face, causing Tyramigo to fall down due to Koh's strength.

"Tyra...Tyra..." Tyramigo murmured. 

"Tyramigo? You're back?" Koh asked, couldn't help but cried in joys. He ran up to Tyramigo. 

"Koh." Melto and Canalo ran up to him. They saw him hugging Tyramigo and couldn't help but smile. 

"Your highness." Towa and Banba caught up to Asuna. 

Asuna was looking at Koh. His words rung in her ears. Seeing him successfully rescuing Tyramigo brought out a feeling that had long disappeared in her. It was the feeling of reassurance, joy, and---love. 

Asuna walked towards Koh with Banba and Towa followed her. 

"It seems my judgment of you was wrong," Asuna stated. Koh looked up at her. He stand up and walked up to her. 

"I apologize for that." Asuna said and slightly bow. 

"It's nothing," Koh rubbing his neck, "You are a pretty tough ruler yourself. I guess I still have a lot to learn." He grinned. 

Asuna was surprised by his response. That grins of him brought a smile to her. 

"You are always welcome to come to our tribe if you need any help," Asuna said and smiled brightly. Koh smiled and extended his hand out which Asuna gladly shook. 

"You too, Asuna!" He said, addressing her without formality. 

"How dare you call--" Banba said but Asuna raised her hand to stop him. 

"Let's go and tend your injuries again, shall we, Koh?" Asuna said. 

"Okay!" Koh said. And the two walked back together, leaving behind their stunned friends. 

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Unknown to them, someone was standing in the shadow, observing the whole scene. The person clenched his fist. You are lucky this time, Asuna. But I'm sure your lucks will run out soon just like your father. He smirked evilly and disappeared. 

The End. 

Well, this is it for now with 3 chapters on Koh & Asuna. :33

Maybe in the near future, I will continue this with a sequel. 

I hope you guys enjoyed it. 

Til' next time, 

QUE BOM!