Why does God do this only to the good people? Was it a crime to be selfless? Because if it was, then Taehyung would not spare a second before being the most selfish man in the entire world. He wouldn't care for a fraction of a second about the consequences of his actions if it guaranteed him his Yn's safety.
It wouldn't be wrong to say that Taehyung was merely an inch away from losing his sanity. He had no conscience of his surrounding. His restless eyes were glued to the cold figure in his embrace. He didn't let anyone touch her. He hid her in his possessive embrace.
Pulling the fragile body up in his embrace, he slowly walked out of that unfortunate place and went upstairs in his chambers.
No one followed him. They knew that he needed time. Time to wrap his disturbed heart and puzzled mind around the ominous situation.
They sat in the hall with blank minds. No one knew what to do. Kyung Hee who was the most distraught, spoke, cutting through the suffocating silence.
Kyung Hee: Is there any place where we could lock Yoon Ji for good? I don't want her to do more harm than she already has. Or kill her.
Min-Hee and Seo Jung looked at him with pain. They knew how it felt when you lose your family but still, their pain couldn't compare to his. They could understand how distraught he would be. And who wouldn't be if they saw their only child on the edge of oblivion?
Min-Hee sighed and told him about Yoon Ji's new whereabouts, which was the oldest and the farthest prison of the palace. It was the block of the royalty which had been off-limits. That building was the original court of the king. Preserved for the true king according to the prophecy foretold by their ancestors.
Yn was tucked under the silk quilt on the soft mattress. Her clothes had dried out. Her face was clear of the makeup she had on earlier. All her accessories were neatly kept on the dresser. Taehyung made sure that she would be comfortable when she wakes up.
Looking at her, it seemed as if she were in slumber and he prayed that that was the case. He was sitting beside her on the edge of the bed, his feet situated on the floor. His warm hands held on to one of his mate's cold ones.
He caressed her hand and let out a long shaky breath. Closing his eyes, he tried to get inside her head but failed. Being inside her head would ensure that she is completely fine and is simply under some twisted magic. He tried again but couldn't enter inside her brain. He was this close to breaking down again.
On the other hand, the trio had now reached the beautifully decorated palace. Exiting out of the car, their nose was greeted by the smell of intoxicating blood and throat itching smoke of vervain
Rushing inside into the hall, they saw listless faces sitting motionlessly on the couches and wing chairs. They could feel the melancholy atmosphere in their cores. Slowly, striding forward to them, Jungkook courageously asked,
Jungkook: W-what happened? Why are you all so quiet?
Yugyeom: Where are Tehyung and Yn? Everything's fine, right?
Others looked at them with pained eyes when Seo Jung asked them to take a seat.
After knowing about Yn's condition, Baekhyun took the initiative to talk to Taehyung. He had already been told about his friend's behaviour who was not interested in talking to anyone, not even to his brothers.
Standing at the door, he heard the sound of a faint frustrated growl from behind it. Without knocking, he went inside. There, he saw Taehyung holding onto Yn's hand and closed eyes. He guessed what he was trying to do and stayed silent and leaning against the wall.
He closed the door and held onto Taehyung's shoulder when he opened his eyes, sensing his presence.
Baekhyun: Taehyung, are you alright? *he asked in concern*
Taehyung: Y-yeah. I'm alright. Where were you all this time?
Reporting to him about the cunning deeds of their foe, Baekhyun told him about the diary he found and the content inside it. Taehyung was taken aback by that. He then also remembered about Yn's vision and how she mentioned that the boy she saw was him. His eyes enlarged as an idea struck him. Instead of trying to connect with his mate's brain, he thought of focusing on any specific memory or related one of the said vault or the hidden door.
To his astonishment, when he turned his idea into action, he saw a place on a blazing fire. Far greater than the one he dealt with some time ago. However, when the next scene unfolded, he saw himself, in royal garments, stuck inside that inferno. With that, he was abruptly pushed out of the connection giving him immense pain in his head.
Taking his time, he tried again. There, he saw smoke erupting from a pot. Gradually, the scenery enlarged and he saw a small place, filled with various herbs, articles, books, etcetera. He knew it was what he was looking for; the vault.
The view included Lily who was working on some kind of potion. She walked out of the vault, finding herself in a castle similar to their residence. He was exhausted from using too much energy, trying to oppose the magical barricade. However, he backed out the minute he heard Baekhyun shouting his name in fright.
Evidently, this barricade affected both parties. Yn's nose was bleeding. Both the men looked at her in sheer apprehension. Taehyung quickly wiped up the blood from the cuff of his sleeves and moved her head, gliding his fingers through her hair, looking for any hidden injury. Untangling his fingers from her hair, he checked for her pulse.
To his delight, they were louder than before. Her heart was gradually catching up to its former pace.
Regina, upon Namjoon's call, arrived at the royal residence. She was panting as if she had run a marathon. Although, it wasn't practically a lie. She was out of the city when Namjoon contacted her. She was a guest at the wedding but didn't attend due to personal reasons. She came here as soon as possible when she heard of Yn and the disobedience caused by the coven.
Kyung Hee and Regina went upstairs to meet the said girl. Taehyung remained seated beside his lady, not leaving her hand. He informed them of Yn's better condition, to which her father replied with a staggering step behind and sigh of relief. For him, it felt as if he could breathe again. He silently thanked the god for sparing his reason for living. He caressed her head, placing a loving kiss on her temple. Pulling back, he patted Taehyung's head and stood beside Baekhyun, giving space for Regina to examine her.
Regina walked forward and slowly glided her hands in the air over the lying girl's body. The royal witch confirmed the strong spell which was acting upon her and preventing her from gaining conscience. She knew it was the magic of her ancestors. She explained about the intricate spell which could only be undone by certain witches.
Regina: However, the bloodline is extinct. The last of these gifted witches were the collins sisters. Dahlia and Lily Collins. Dahlia died serving during the Northern war. On the other hand, Lily's life after the war has no account in history. No one knows if she had any heir who continued her legacy. Though, she was present when the new royal residence was built.
____________________________________________________
_TO_BE_CONTINUED_
Please, vote and comment if you like the chapter. It means a lot when you show your appreciation. <3 <3
Until next time,
Stay safe and stay healthy!
Purple you!!
YOU ARE READING
Persona | KTH fanfic| (Coming Back Soon)
Fanfic|ONGOING| The liquid oozing out enticed him to the point he lost his control. His eye colour changed to that of red, reflecting his desires. She remembered. What did she remember? Or was it just the beginning of many recollections? Read to find o...
