Embracing Power. ✅

The Trial of BinDa

Tae and Yoongi made their way to the Council's chambers after breakfast the following morning. There was a new face in the room, well, new for Yoongi at least. Tae knew the powerful witch in their presence, and while he hadn't seen her in years, she was a welcome sight.

"Boa. I'm so glad you were the one who got recruited for this." Tae walked over, hugging the petite woman in front of him.

"Once I heard we were taking down BinDa, I actually volunteered. That man always gave me the creeps. The way he looked at the younger girls was just abhorrent. Plus, how he treated his own daughter. I relish what we're going to do to him." Her grin was beautiful and deadly. You could see the power swimming behind her violet eyes, and Yoongi wasn't sure if he was more scared or in awe of the woman in front of them. How this woman could be standing in front of him, power floating off of her in waves, yet be innocently wearing a Winnie the Pooh shirt baffled him. She was about as confusing as Tae could be.

"Have you started the spell yet?" Yoongi asked.

"Depends on who you are and why you're asking, Veela." Boa turned her head, staring into Yoongi's eyes and seeing everything there was about him. A moment no longer than a heartbeat passed before she showed him her sunny smile. "Ahh, never mind. I understand now. Yes, it was started a few hours ago. I figure it should be ready to go by lunchtime."

"Not only is Boa a witch, but she is also a Seer." Yerin pointed out, coming to stand with the others.

"Handy."

"Yes, she can be. But she is also an old friend." Tae smiled over at the small woman again.

The group had fun chatting and getting to know each other. Tae was almost sort of sad his other five friends couldn't be there as well, but there was always next time. Lunchtime rolled around, and instead of making an appearance and letting all of the Vales know he was there, he decided to leave the surprise for the carrying out of BinDa's "trial" and sentencing. He and Yoongi stayed in the chambers with a few others while the rest carried about their normal day. Finally, the time came. BinDa was summoned to chambers and, being the cocky, arrogant ass that he was, sauntered in with no idea of what was in store for him.

Upon seeing Taehyung there, however, he quickly became a sputtering mess. "What. How - why are you here?" He straightened his jacket and pulled his shoulders back, trying to bluff the confidence he no longer felt. "I thought you gave up the throne."

Tae just sat there, staring at BinDa with a smirk on his face. Standing up, he practically glided over in front of the older man; his eyebrow cocked up. "Unlike you, just because I am no longer in power doesn't mean I no longer have power. And unlike you, I didn't burn all my bridges. Cuff him" Tae glanced at the two armed guards who were standing at the doors. "Oh, and good luck getting out of those; they bind your magic."

BinDa's eyes flew over to his daughter. "IU, darling. Are you going to let this no good ex-king do this to your father?"

IU laid a hand on Hwasa's arm, calming her fiancee down as she went to rise. "It's ok, love." She turned to look at the man in front of her, shackles gracing his hands and feet. "Father? A father supports their child no matter what. He doesn't use them for his own personal gain. I know all about how furious you were when Taehyung turned down your betrothal request because you didn't think my standing was good enough. You only got back on my good side when you found out I was with Queen Hwasa. As far as I'm concerned, I don't have a father. Enjoy what happens to you. I know I will."

Boa comes into the room, holding something in a folded piece of fabric. "Where are we carrying this out?"

"Somewhere everyone can see. How about the balcony? And I want it televised and on the radio. I want everyone to know this is going on."