It was a warm day in seoul. The emperor's entourage was trodding through the streets. Among the scholars and guards the emperor sat grief-stricken suffering from the loss of his lover. He was also sick.

“Hyung let's be careful. There are Bandits on the roads nearby from what I hear.” Hyungjoon replied to Youngsaeng looking around getting his sword ready.

“Neh we best use the toll road Saeng.” Hyunjoong said looking at him.

“That would be a good idea.” Youngsaeng said as a coughing fit took him. His hand went into the pocket of his robe and withdrew a large floral print rag. He wheezing cough as he held the rag before him. He drew it back to find it soaked in blood. Tuberculosis what's rampant in him. However as he rubbed his belly

(A/N: screenshot from the film Spiritual twins under the brick, its the emperor's belly)
he realize there was something worth living for the baby within.

“Is everything all right Saeng?” Hyunjoong asked looking at him with worry.

“Neh hyung I'll be fine.” Youngsaeng replied calmly. They came toward the toll road only to find that a large log had been placed in the middle of the road. This forced them to take a small dirt path. It was there that they encountered the first Bandit. The Carriage slowed to a stop. The head Bandit stepped forward.

"Well well well, if it isn't his highness the emperor. Boys kill him and take his valuables" the Bandit replied to his followers.   

"Attack!" Youngsaeng  yelled. Without a moment's hesitation his guards attacked.

A/N: screenshot from the film Spiritual twins under the brick again!)

They were like family and protected him as such. The bandits couldn't stand against them. One by one, each bandit fled. With a word, the horses took off whisking him out of danger. His guardsmen unharmed continuing their work.

"Are you ok hyung?" Jungmin asked Youngseang

"I'm all right but we need to get out of here." He replied as the horses slowed down. As they moved forward they noticed how many of the villages have been taken over or controlled by bandits in the past. This made them make Camp outside of a larger village stopping only to eat. They found a river nearby as the sun began to set.

A/N: okay first chapter done! Photos used in this chapter including the cover photo are from the film Spiritual twins under the brick where the emperor was pregnant.)