The Vampire Heirs | ATEEZ

1 : The King's Death

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 The sound of the eerie bells of Amaris made the immortals shiver in fear and disappointment. Another vampire has perished. But the thing that made them feel fear was because the one that had died was the one and only King of the Kingdom of Amaris. A new heir should be crowned within the next 4 weeks. The trials shall be held. Princes of other Kingdoms will visit Amaris as witnesses. But the new King could be one of the most feared and dangerous Princes of Amaris. With their intimidating presence, they gained the name, "The 8 Ice Princes of Amaris". The eight Princes were feared for their cold demeanor, fiery gazes, noble personalities, and their merciless b-sides that make every vampire shiver from the mention of their names.

  And as the day they have all feared has come, they don't have a choice but to see who shall own the crown and sit on the throne of Amaris. The vampires from Land Vouldebrough all went out of their homes and growled showing their fangs as the eerie bells rang. The Land of Luminesce changed into different species from big to small and create noises. Lastly, the Land of Moralo had gathered around the Well of Perish and held hands together as they looked up at the full moon which was about to turn red. Every time a vampire perishes, the vampire world's moon would change its color to bloody red, symbolizing the passing of another immortal.

"All hail the Late King Aidan of Amaris". Muttered the butler of Amaris who stood beside the dead King facing his 8 sons who were unfazed with the situation. One walked out of the room and was then followed by another. The first boy who came out stood near the doors and breathed heavily when he heard the footsteps of the person who followed him.

"Hongjoong, why are you following me?", he asked without looking at Hongjoong. Hongjoong sighed and went near his brother and held his brother's shoulder.

"Yunho, I know you want to cry, let it out", stated Hongjoong. The younger one scoffed and shook off Hongjoong's hand.

"Really Hongjoong? Stop acting like you really cared for me." He snapped. Hongjoong clicked his tongue and huffed putting his hands inside his pockets.

 "True, I don't care about anything that involves you. Though..." He stated and paused for a while looking at his watch and glanced at Yunho. "I must say how much of a coward you are." Hongjoong let his arm down and looked at Yunho smirking.

  Yunho raised his brow and scoffed again. "Me? A coward? As much as I remember you're weak when it comes to battle. I'm not the coward here Hongjoong, it's you." They stayed in their position staring sternly at each other.

  Hongjoong walked and stop beside Yunho without looking at him and whispered. "The throne will be mine." Yunho let out a small laugh and turned around following Hongjoong's action.

  "I doubt that," Yunho muttered and turned to walk in the opposite direction. He went inside a room, his chamber. Slumping down on his chair sighing. He looked at the vanity mirror tilting his head.

  He then started to see visions of him being crowned. The voice of the butler of Amaris ringing in his head announcing him as the new king. He smiled to himself completely drawn to the thought of being higher than his brothers with whom he has never created a good bond. He sighed when he suddenly thought of his mother who died years ago. 

  He blinked a few times and the vision disappeared. Looking at his left side, he caressed the frame of him and his mother. "I miss you mom, I hope you were here then none of this should've happened." A tear escaped his eye and he quickly wiped it away. Shaking his head he places the frame gently back in its place and stood up from his seat heading towards his closet.