When It All Falls Apart

Part Five

A/N:

This bit is inspired by my absolute bestie Kay who actually wrote a prompt of this forever ago now and sent it to me, which I, in turn begged to be allowed to use for our story. I think what she imaged was so beautifully written and I hope that I have been able to do it justice as it is adapted for this world. I must also thank her for listening to my incessant rambling and for brainstorming with me and giving me such evil, angst-y ideas these past many months.

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Translations:

T/N: KOREAN VOCABULARY LESSON!!! WOOHOO!!!!! Here are the new words we used this chapter!

● Chingu: 'friend'. Should only be used among people of the same age.

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Summary:

A tale of what might have happened had Kim Taehyung died so that his brothers would live.

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Gifting:

Happy Holidays whatever you may celebrate! For my friends who do, Merry Christmas Eve! I hope you are all safe and warm!

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Notes:

TRIGGER WARNINGS!!!! Are as FOLLOWS:

· Mentions/thoughts of self-harm

· Mentions/thoughts of suicide

· Mentions/thoughts of dying

Mentions/depiction of graphic physical violence Murder Major Character Death

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PLEASE!!! DO! NOT! READ! if this will harm or affect you!

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(See end of chapter for more notes.)

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****DISCLAIMER: TRIGGER WARNINGS!!!**** Mentions/thoughts of self-harm, Mentions/thoughts of suicide, Mentions/thoughts of dying, Mentions/depiction of graphic physical violence, Major Character Death and Murder are all depicted here. PLEASE!!! DO! NOT! READ! if this will harm or affect you!

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As Taehyung looked around their abandoned surroundings he started to wonder how his life had come to this; how any of their lives had come to this. Less than one year ago they were quickly soaring to the top of the world. Now, they were fighting just to stay in it.

Jimin had cried himself to sleep, the stress of his life almost too much for him to bear. Jungkook, Seokjin, and Namjoon had left to try and find help, and Mathan was still outside on what Taehyung assumed was his 'com.' Hoseok had finally drifted off to a land where Taehyung hoped their nightmares would leave him alone, and for the moment, Yoongi was still alive.

Now that he was left to fend for himself and watch over his brothers, Taehyung sensed that a new danger was near. When he saw the glint of the blade in their attacker's hand, Taehyung knew he had to act. He loved his brothers with all that remained of his shattered soul and he'd be damned if he let a single one of them be hurt worse than they already had been, regardless of how they felt about him anymore.