"Before we indulge in the food," Princess Deane said, her aquamarine eyes gleaming with excitement, "we have a little something for you Ha-Yoon."

Mae ceased her play with the spade wolves, her laughter tapering off as she looked up at the mention of Ha-Yoon's present. She dusted herself off and took Ha-Yoon's hand, her grip firm and reassuring. "Ah, yes," she exclaimed, her eyes sparkling with curiosity. "Let's go see what it is."

The siblings followed Minho and the others out of the house, the cool night air a sharp difference from the warmth of the living room. Ha-Yoon and Si-Woo felt a gentle weight alight on their head, as their flying creatures found a place to rest. Their wings fluttered briefly before settling. Ha-Yoon couldn't help but smile at the warmth of his tiny body against her skin.

"I will be staying behind with your Spade Wolves," King Morey called after them, his deep voice carrying through the night. "They need to get to know their new home as well." Ha-Yoon looked back, her heart swelling at the sight of the majestic creatures trotting by the king's side, the wolf tails wagging happily.

The group followed Minho outside, the moon casting long shadows across the courtyard. His stride was purposeful. At the center of the courtyard, Lemmy lay coiled, its black scales shimmering under the moonlight.

"But Minho," Si-Woo whispered, "Is it really okay to leave the king in the house alone?"

Minho glanced back at him with a knowing smile. "Don't worry, Si-Woo," he said, his eyes sparkling with mischief. "The king isn't even supposed to be out of Ondur. We need to keep his presence as low-profile as possible and believe it or not, hidden royal guards are stationed all around the house."

The siblings exchanged a look, their eyes wide with wonder as they climbed onto Lemmy's back. The dragon's scales felt warm and surprisingly smooth beneath their legs, the power coiled in its muscles making them feel both safe and a little nervous.

"Where are we going?" Ha-Yoon couldn't help but ask as they soared into the night sky.

Princess Deane looked over her shoulder at them, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "It's a surprise," she said with a wink.

Within minutes, the city of Yohen fell behind them, and the siblings found themselves flying over the vast, moonlit countryside. The land below was a patchwork of silver and black, with fields and forests stretching as far as the eye could see. Ha-Yoon tightened her grip on Si-Woo's hand as the wind whipped past them, feeling the exhilaration of flying with the same intensity as when they had first come to Ondur.

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As they neared their destination on a hill, Ha-Yoon's heart began to race. The ruins of her old house had been a haunting memory, a reminder of the life she had left behind. But as they descended, she saw something she had never dared to hope for: her house, completely rebuilt. The thatched roof was once again whole, the walls standing tall, and the garden was lush with new life. It was as if the worldwide earthquake had never occurred.

They dismounted Lemmy, who stretched out its mighty wings before settling down to rest. The siblings looked around, eyes wide with shock. "This... this is for me?" Ha-Yoon whispered, her voice choked with emotion.

Minho nodded, his smile gentle. "We thought in the future you might want a place to call your own," he said, gesturing to the house. "A place that is both a part of your past and your future."

Ha-Yoon took a tentative step towards the house, her eyes drawn to the saplings in the front yard. There were two of them, their leaves fluttering in the breeze. They looked just like the sapling that grew above Si-Woos mother's burial place in front of their home.

"Princess Deane," she said, her voice shaking with emotion. "What are these?"

The princess looked at her, her own eyes misting over. "We decided to give your parents a fae burial," she said softly. "It's our way of honoring the fallen, ensuring they become part of the very essence so they are never forgotten."

Ha-Yoon's eyes filled with tears as she stared at the saplings. It was a beautiful gesture, one that she hadn't even dared to wish for. "Thank you," she choked out, her voice thick with emotion.

Mae was the first to move, her arms wrapping around Ha-Yoon in a tight hug. "You're welcome," she whispered, her voice sincere. "We know how much your family means to you, and we want you to know that we are here for you."

Princess Deane joined them, enveloping them both in a warm embrace that seemed to wash away some of the pain and loss. "You are not alone," she murmured. "You have a new family, one that cares for you deeply."

The words resonated within Si-Woo as he thought back to the nights spent wondering about his father. He had always assumed that his father had abandoned them, leaving him and Ye-Jun to fend for themselves in a world that had gone mad. But the gentle way his mother spoke of him, her eyes filled with sorrow and love, painted a different picture. It was a revelation that had come too late, but one that brought him a strange sort of comfort. His father had been a good man, taken by fate's cruel hand.

Si-Woo, still lost in his thoughts, didn't notice the others looking at him expectantly. It was only when Minho placed a firm hand on his shoulder that he snapped back to reality. "Hey," the fae said, his eyes piercing into Si-Woo's soul. "We've got one more thing to show you two."

They mounted Lemmy again, and the wyvern took off with a powerful beat of its wings, carrying them past the outskirts of Yohen. The mountains and woods grew denser and the air grew thinner as they ascended, and soon the siblings could see the stars more clearly than they ever had before. The city lights grew dimmer behind them until all that lay ahead was a vast expanse of darkness.