New Moon | Vampire TAEKOOK

18 - You Never Fly Alone

<Jungkook POV>

Never had Jungkook stood against his own father. Before the event with his mother, he never had to. They were like best friends, they had a good healthy relationship. After it, it all shifted and revenge took over him, and even consumed Jungkook a little. He never stood against him because they were always on the same side but tonight things have changed. Jungkook had something to fight for that was worth it. Yes, he loved his father, but he was fighting for a cause that was already lost. Jungkook was fighting for his soulmate. It was totally different.

"We must bring a stop to this madness." he says with a serious tone while confronting his father. 

"Are you crazy?! This is all we've been preparing for! This is our destiny!" the older vampire retorts. 

"It's not MY destiny! I chose something else and it's the right one! THIS is not what mother would have wanted! She hated conflicts and you're ruining everything! Stop this before it's too late!"

The father was shocked at the words coming out of his son's mouth. He never heard anything like that before especially coming from Jungkook. 

"You don't know what you're saying! W-What could possibly be worth more than your mother?!"

"My soulmate. And HE is alive." Jungkook knew this was a little harsh and sudden but he kept a serious face as his father's eyes and mouth widen in surprise. 

"A- A soulmate...?"

"Yes... The apprentice of the Kim's clans. I love him, father. And just like you taught me to fight for what we love, I will fight for him and fix this mistake. Nothing can bring mother back... I miss her as much as you do trust me, but this isn't right. I don't want to become a murderer blinded by revenge. I don't want to become a monster. I want to stay with the man I love."

It took a lot of bravery to let all of that out but he felt relieved to get it off his chest. His father was just staring at him speechless. For a moment, it looked like the constant anger in his eyes was replaced by surprise and fear. Finally, the old man realized what he had done for so many years. Finally he realized that he dragged his son into his own madness instead of grieving and helping him like a good father should have. In fact, he felt a little relieved his son had found someone who can stay by his side. 

"Jungkook... I'm sorry... I failed as a father and a husband..." he says looking down in guilt. "Even if this fight was the wrong path, there is no stopping it... It's too late..." 

"We'll see about that." replies Jungkook with determination. Before his father could add anything, Jungkook flies off to where the Jeon and Kim leaders are still fighting. He waits for the right opening and lands in between them.

"STOP!"

The sudden shout made everyone stop to look at the scene. The two heated leaders, despite their surprise, glare at Jungkook angrily. 

"Out of the way kid!" yells Suni.

"You'll regret this." adds Aesoo. 

Jungkook looks at both of them back and forth. Now is not the time to be scared. He notices the other two leaders are listening too. In fact, every pair of eyes were turned towards him, expectantly waiting for him to talk. Jungkook felt a sudden pressure that made him forget how to speak and what he wanted to say. As he was about to panic, his eyes meet Tae's in the crowd. His soulmate gave him a reassuring nod and the elf calmed down. He took a deep breath and turned towards his leader.

"Sir, I am sorry, but this has to stop. Destruction and revenge is not a path I want to take. It is wrong and taken by cowards who fear losing what they have. It's enough. We don't need to take any more lives, or territory. We need to protect what we have. This battle is meaningless."