Glitch King

Fox in the Meadow

Namjoon smiled watching the little fox pounce on grasshoppers, popping up over the tall grass. His copper fur reflected the fading sun against the meadow.

His little cries of joy warmed Namjoon's heart. Only to turn it stone cold at a glimpse of the nasty scar along the poor things side. Namjoon had hoped that when the Great Creator returned Jin to him he would be without the scar given to him long ago.

Now, its just a constant reminder of a time so cruel. The little fox didn't have a care in the world. Nor was he bothered by the blemish.

Jin rolled around in the dandelions, pawing his paws at the swaying flowers in the cool evening breeze. He was so carefree now. Just like the Jin he was before all the pain and anguish.

"Joonie." Her soft voice drifted through the meadow. Namjoon looked up to see Jinx, walking towards him. Her long silver white hair blowing wild. Her soft face smiling at him.

Jin yipped running towards her, receiving giggles and a scratch behind his ears. They were happy there. All of Namjoon's favorite creatures in one spot.

"Hello Jinx." Namjoon smiled, pulling her into a warm hug.

"How's he doing?" She gestured towards the fox now chasing a butterfly.

"He hasn't spoken yet... but he seems happy enough."

"What did the Great Creator say?"

Namjoon sighed, walking alongside Jinx behind the little fox.

"They said once he remembers who he used to be his voice will return and in time he will glitch back into a man."

Jinx beamed up at Namjoon with pure Joy for her old master. He could finally have what he has always wanted.

She too in time would have the love she desires most. Jinx just had to be patient. Wait until the meadow of his love called to her to come home.

You'd think it would be easy for a goddess to just saunter up to a castle and claim her king. That's not the case. The lands that surround the Castle are like death. Nothing grows there except for weeds that shrivel up and die in the burning sunlight.

The closest she could get was the market where she found Jimin. He was shopping for flowers with Kira who seemed distracted by her thoughts a good bit of the time. She didn't even notice when she paid Jinx for the wildflowers. Could have been her rice hat though.

"I saw Jimin today. He was in the market."

"How is he doing?" Namjoon asked, leaning down to pet the copper toned fox.

"He has put rain clouds around the Castle to help nourish the lane to aid Kira and Yoongi's garden. He also gave me this."

Jinx held the dew drop crystal that was attached to a delicate silver chain. Namjoon looked towards the necklace and frowned.

"Why'd he give that to y— Ouch!" He yelped, swatting at Jin who crouched down with his ears perked up, ready to pounce on Namjoon. Jinx rolled the crystal between her fingers, admiring the glint of the setting sun within its fragments.

Jin whined while Namjoon held him by the scruff of his neck scolding the little fox. He had the cutest pout on his face that Namjoon gave up bringing Jin to his chest and scratched his ears. Seemed to be his favorite thing.

Jinx smiled, it was great to see Namjoon happy. He had a companion once more to aid him in his disasters of the world. Jinx would miss those days even though the meadows were her true joy now.

"What were you saying, Joonie?" Jinx asked letting go of the crystal to look at him. Namjoon smiled, releasing the wiggling fox so he could play once more.

"That necklace has great meaning—" he again started to speak. "No! Jin don't eat that." Once again Jin was trying to eat the flowers. Namjoon was beside himself with worry. Not all plants were edible.

"He's quite alright eating dandelions, Joonie." Jinx giggled, watching as Namjoon fussed over the small fox. Namjoon fell back on his butt with a heavy sigh.

"He is much like a child."

"Jin will learn... In time he will be a great glitch for you." Jinx assured him with a pat on his shoulder.

He smiled warily. His mind kept going elsewhere. What if he didn't. What if Jin ran away once he remembered everything? Namjoon raked his fingers through his hair.

Jin wasn't the only thing bothering him. Why had Jimin given Jinx that necklace? She wasn't his to give it to. Namjoon didn't set this disaster waiting to unfold.

"Did Jimin say anything when he gave you the necklace?"

Jinx shook her head.

"Just thank you and here is a gift."

"A gift from him or the King?" Namjoon questioned, hopeful that she would say the king. But was once again disheartened by her response.

"He didn't say. Just that it was a gift."

"I see..."

The moon rose in the sky followed by the twinkling of stars and a handsome god strolling across the meadow with a brilliant smile. Taehyung's mannerisms had changed since he became keeper of the stars. He was happy, no longer miserable from giving awful punishments that still cause trouble to this day.

Sure the Great Creator could have fixed everything with the snap of their magnificent fingers. Alas no one would grow from that. So some things were left to be handled by mere mortals and the gods that watched over them.

"Jinx!"

The goddess spun around and ran to hug him.

"Hi Tae!" She said cheerfully. "How are the stars tonight?"

"Shining brightly among the milky way and beyond."

They both looked up to the sky. Each star twinkling to its own melody, while the moon shone its milky white light all across the meadow.

"How is Jin doing?" Taehyung watched the little fox resting among the tiger lillies. Namjoon sighed, standing up.

"He's doing okay, considering."

Taehyung nodded. He remembered that punishment well. To see Jin as a fox and not some ghastly beast was a breath of fresh air to him. Surely the same for Namjoon. Upon further observation m, Taehyung could see that the god of destruction was wary.

"Taehyung we need to talk." Namjoon glanced at Jinx who was sitting beside Jin. Her silver white hair steadily blows in the cool breeze. The tranquil smile on her face as she stared up at the night sky.

Why would Jimin do that?

"Do you see what's around her neck? Namjoon whispered to Taehyung near the tree line.

"Did Yoongi ask him to?"

Namjoon shrugged.

"Where did he get it?"

Again Namjoon shrugged. Taehyung observed Jinx dancing around with the wildflowers while Jin chased her heels. Her laughter rang through the meadow. Her serene happiness was contagious. If Jimin didn't know the meaning of the necklace and Yoongi didn't ask him to give it to her.

There could be great trouble ahead of them all. A prophecy the gods thought had gone away with Seulgi could come true with the rage of a broken heart.

"Jimin you fool... what have you done?" He whispered as the moon turned blood red. A howl could be heard deep within the shadows of the forest beyond.