To The Edge Of The Sky| VMinKook

Chapter 24

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Ji-yong stands still, his gaze fixed on the tumultuous sky, where vibrant hues of orange and indigo clash and swirl in a chaotic dance. The air is thick with anticipation as he clenches his fists and declares, "Let them come," just as the ethereal gate to heaven creaks open, revealing an otherworldly light that flickers like a dying ember.

However, the flicker quickly dims, consumed by heavy darkness as a ghostly figure materializes from within the portal. The silhouette steps forward, shrouded in shadows that gracefully smooth over Ji-yong's face, casting a veiled aura around him. "Welcome, brother," he says, his voice echoing with both warmth and an unsettling chill, as he recognizes the figure before him.

A procession of Dementors glides silently past Ji-yong, their cloaks billowing like smoke, each one emanating an oppressive aura that sends shivers down the spine. They converge toward Jungkook, whose eyes widen with fear. He instinctively takes a step back, only to find his retreat abruptly halted by the crackling flames that rise menacingly behind him. 

"An omega of his chosen one," a voice resonates from the darkness, capturing the attention of all present. The shadowed figure raises his hands, gently brushing against Jungkook's delicate skin, sending a wave of conflicting emotions through him. The warmth of human touch contrasts starkly with the chill of despair that the Dementors bring, leaving Jungkook torn between instinctual fear and an inexplicable pull toward the enigma before him.

"You will make your own sacrifice, little one," Jungkook murmured, his brow furrowed. He instinctively placed a hand on his growing belly, feeling the presence within. An uneasy knot formed in his stomach at the implication of those words.

"Where is he?" the Dementor hissed, its glowing eyes fixing on Ji-Yong, who stood calmly amidst the encroaching darkness. "He will be here to bring back his Omega," Ji-Yong replied, his voice steady, masking the turmoil that churned within him.

Suddenly, the atmosphere shifted as a series of deep, guttural growls echoed through the shadows, reverberating against the ground beneath them. It trembled as if something monumental was awakening. Ji-Yong's expression brightened when he uttered, "He is here," a pleased smile illuminating his face.

Taehyung burst through the gates with an urgency that startled those behind him. The air grew thick with anticipation as he pressed forward, his breathing becoming rapid and erratic, his heart pounding violently against his ribcage. "Taehyung!" Jimin called out, gaining ground to match his pace, worry lacing the urgency of his voice as they approached the heavenly gates together. The light beyond beckoned, a glimmer of hope amid the uncertainty and fear that enveloped them all.

They come to a halt as Ji-Yong and his entourage confront them, the atmosphere heavy with tension and the scent of impending conflict. The landscape around them is a chaotic tableau, reminiscent of an ancient battlefield soaked in rage and bloodthirst. Dark clouds loom overhead as if the heavens themselves were ominous witnesses to the unfolding drama. 

In a moment of transformation, Taehyung sheds his wolf form, reverting to his human self alongside his companions, the change marked by a shimmer of ethereal light. His gaze, seething with loathing, locks onto Ji-Yong, a mixture of resentment and desperation swirling within his piercing eyes. As he scans the crowd, his heart races with longing, searching fervently for the one person he has yearned for amidst the turmoil. The weight of his emotions hangs thickly in the air, amplifying the intensity of this fateful encounter.

Jungkook gazed up at Taehyung, his heart racing as their eyes locked in a moment that felt both electrifying and terrifying. An unfamiliar sensation coursed through his chest, a blend of longing and sorrow that made his breath hitch. There stood Taehyung—his Omega, the one who stirred something deep within him—with his eyes shimmering with unshed tears, reflecting a vulnerability that tugged at Jungkook's heartstrings.