Park Jimin, a ruthless vampire from the underworld is sent down to earth and tasked with finding park chaeyoung whom he is supposed to kill in order to become king,
But little did he know that he would be falling for the very person he was destined...
My head throbbed as I stared at the morning rays and blinked my eyes profusely for my vision to focus.
Where am I? This place and its warmth seemed oddly familiar but my brain just couldn't make sense of it. Then I turned to look at myself under the sheets, why am I naked??!
"Darn it whatever"
I stumbled out from the bed and quickly put on the clothes hanging by the window, wondering what happened last night. For all I know, I was very much a lonely university student and I never once slept without proper clothing on.
I scratched my head in frustration before making my way down the stairs. The walls were lined with framed pictures that featured me behind black backgrounds,"Since when was I so shameless to line my own pictures at home?god"
It just felt like there was something missing here, perhaps a person, an item, a furniture?
I didn't know what. Though, a piece of paper on the dining table caught my attention and it only served to confuse me even further. How weird can a morning get?
Dear Rosie,
Thank you for everything. Words can't express how grateful and thankful I am for your very existence. You thought me to care. You thought me to understand. You thought be to be myself.
Thank you for giving me the courage and the light. I often wondered what would've happened to cruel me had I not meet you.
Now, I can fight this war with no regrets,for the better of everyone and everything. For you and for the future. I love you.
Xoxo Someone that you should've never loved
My grip on the flimsy crumpled paper tightened with every passing sentence. A drop of tear fell on its fragile sheet unknowingly. Why am I crying?
My heart felt so empty, and it fills me with an unexpected longing for this unknown person.
"Who is he?" I wondered out loud. Those words felt so distant yet close to me at the same time, tugging my heart strings harder than anyone in my life ever did.
Back at the underworld
Jimin pov
I was transported back to a deserted trading market only to be met with deafening silence. These places used to be the busiest parts of the capital but now they looked like dark gloomy patches I couldn't recognise.
What happened to home? I walked a few more steps down the dusty lane, hoping to find someone perhaps hiding somewhere within the push carts.
I spun around to see a young vampire, not more than ten years of age, cowering at the corner, his legs trembling with fear. They shook so hard it seemed like an earthquake was happening.
I slowly approached him and offered a smile to his defeated soul.
"L-lo-lord ttaeh..yunng.. he is going to take over and torture everyone" his pale lips stammered. Right, why didn't I expect that?
"It's okay young boy. I'm not on taehyung's side. I'm here to fight him" I reassured.
"Really..?" His clouded eyes lit up with a slight bit of hope.
"Mhm, would you like to be the first member of my army?"
His lip curved up a little, still in slight hesitation and introduced himself as Teyga.
Guilt seeped into me as Teyga revealed how everything spiralled down after news of me betraying the kingdom for a human girl broke out.
"I don't blame you really," he said. "You must have your reasons".
My head hung low with shame at the fact that I led to all this destruction but also admired how thoughtful this young boy was. "Thank you, Teyga."
"Everyone was forced to either become a servant, fighter, factory worker or a paramour for the upper class" He explained.
"Rebels like me were forced to torture camps and executed. I barely made an escape" his face was etched with fear as memories of it came flooding back.
Just then, three fighters suddenly jumped out from the dark with swords and spears.
"There he is! Get him!" I heard one of them huff.
I grabbed Teyga's wrist,knowing that it'll be impossible to outrun these men. I drew out my own sword and held it in a defensive position.
As they approached, I brace myself to do a quick stab but all I heard was the sound of metal clanging on the ground.
"Oh..general jimin!!" I heard one of them say before he enveloped me in a hug.
I immediately recognised his scarred hand and sighed in relief. It was Mark, my old squad mate who was half human.
We all sat down at a secluded corner and discussed through things quickly - camp bases, fighters and military strategies. Apparently, a lot of the army generals are sick and tired of that tyrant's rule and is also plotting a rebellion to get him off the throne.
"When you left, Taehyung made you look so bad," Mark said. "As a result, your father was sentenced to death and the generals turned to taehyung, in hopes of stronger, better leadership."
Then he sighed and shrug his shoulders, "but I guess they all made a wrong choice"
"I'm glad the rightful king is back!" He squealed and beamed with pride. I chuckled,how can anyone be so bright about the situation we are in right now? It could literally mean life or death within seconds.
But that is Mark for you, that happy glowing half bred.
This was not going to be easy, but I ain't letting that tyrant get his way. I have to make this work.
After our discussions, everyone split up, and Teyga followed me around to search for suitable camp bases while the rest head back to inform their respective squads.
"Aye aye, look who's finally back" a voice suddenly cracked from the darkness.
Oh shit.
End
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