Being the Crown Prince Of Dangwang was never easy. In the royal family, the real hues dancing behind the elegant facade were greed,betrayal and death. Amidst fighting the demons reigning inside him how will he face the enemies disguised as his dear...
The 11 year old lad cladded in a pastel hanbok was approaching sneakily with a mischievous gleam. The small figure clueless of the sneak attack was sitting on the banks of the river, as a light breeze swept his silky hair the small hands were busy wiping the tear stains.
"Guess who I am?", the lad asked covering the little 7 year old's eyes.
"Jiminie Hyung!"
"How did you know it's me ?I even changed my voice this time", the bubbly Jimin exclaimed.
"Oh come on Hyung, no one in this kingdom would have a pinky that's as small as yours", the bunny toothed boy giggled.
Removing his hand from the latter's eyes Jimin sat near Jungkook. Now face to face with the little boy Jimin's eyes worriedly glanced at his brother's body, the red splattered clothes were not a surprise but everytime he saw it, his chest feels tight ,a pricking pain.
The bright smiling face of the little boy did not suit his injured bleeding body. "Were you crying Jungkook-ah? Who did this to you? Was it mother....again?
"No hyung, I fell, you know how clumsy I am, It's nothing I'm alright."
"Since when did you start lying to me Gguk? I can see it in your eyes Gguk, tell me what happened?"
The tiny bit of control the little boy had on his tears were broken after his Hyung's words. Tears streamed down his chubby cheeks , wobbling lips trying to say what happened.
"Mother-mother...ordered her personal guard to train with me. He....",hiccups, "he used his sword without the sheath. I tried hyung I...I swear I tried my best but Jungkookie is still not good enough. I couldn't defend myself", the shivering voice and shaky breath of his brother made Jimin feel helpless.
He picked the younger up placing him on his lap, hugged the small body close. "It's okay Gguk, let it all out, Hyung's here for you"
The cries became louder and louder, pouring out his sadness, frustration and self hate ,the 7 year old clutched his hyung's clothes wrinkling it and ruining it's lustre just how his childhood has long lost its lustre.
Jimin kept rocking the little boy as he calmed down now feeling safe in his elder brother's embrace.
"Gguk, I bought something for you."
Jungkook lifted his head from his brother's chest, his curious eyes now wandered searching for that 'something'
"Close your eyes first."
"Okay Hyung."
Taking his little hands, Jimin placed the bracelet he brought on the younger's wrist.
"Now you can open your eyes."
The Bambi eyes immediately caught the shiny purple bracelet with 'J&J' carved on it's beads, a small smile made its way on the younger's face ,eyes beaming in happiness.
"This is so pretty hyung."
"I made it for you."
With his fingers feeling the beads of his brand new bracelet, Jungkook asked in a quiet voice, "Can we run away? I don't want to stay here. Everybody is a meanie. Jungkookie doesn't want to be the King. Take me away hyung, please."
"I would if I could Gguk. But you know we can't, mother won't let us. We'll be caught and flogged."
"Why does mother hate Jungkookie so much? Is it because I can't fight like hyung?"
With teary eyes Jimin replied, "Mother doesn't hate you Gguk, she doesn't want anybody to defeat you in the future. I can't take you away but I promise you, I'll be always there for you, Hyung will protect you ,until the day I die."
"Pinky promise?", Jungkook asked with his tiny pinky outstretched.
"Pinky promise", after sealing their promise they sat in silence both finding comfort in each other's presence.
"Hyung?"
"Yeah"
"You really do have the smallest pinky in the whole kingdom, it's even smaller that Jungkookie's."
"You brat, Come here"
Both the lads ran. The elder one trying to catch the younger, one giggling mischievously and the other shouting adorable threats of tickling to death.
Later that day in Lady Park Ui-bin's chamber
" Greetings Mother"
"Greetings dear. It is very rare of you to visit me Jimin. Did you forget your poor mother? How are you son?", Lady Park Ui bin asked as her hands skillfully did her embroidery.
"I was busy with the training and the lessons mother. I'm doing well."
Sitting infront of his mother Jimin's attention was solely on the thoughts disturbing his mind.His mother's voice fussing over his well being and showering affection did not interest him.
"I came here to discuss a serious matter with you mother"
"What is it ,tell me dear?"
"Jungkook was hurt again during his training. You are being way too harsh on him mother. His hands aren't strong enough to hold a real hwando ,how do you expect him to defeat you personal guard who's got years of training?"
His glaring eyes did not go unnoticed by his mother.
"Son, I'm doing this for both of your future. Chasing butterflies and running around the palace showing his bunny teeth will not make him the future King. What about those little injuries? He should learn to tolerate pain. He shouldn't have come running to you complaining about his training he should be thankful that he is getting an opportunity.", she scoffed.
"Did it ever cross your mind that the one you are punishing and making bleed is just a 7 year old boy? He is your son. Why do you hate him so much?"
"You are being unreasonable son, I do not hate him. His ability to be the King determines our future in this palace. He should man up and stop being a crybaby."
His mother's words made Jimin even more furious, how can someone be so cruel to a child?
"Listen mother, I cannot tolerate you hurting my brother.",Jimin said.
"Your highness you are being disrespectful to you mother, apologize to her highness", his nanny intervened.
"I did not finish speaking yet", he said glaring at his nanny.
"Stop training him with such barbaric methods mother. This is the last time I'm saying this. If you continue this to Jungkookie ,you'll lose both your sons I can guarantee that. It is you who cares for the power and the status not me."
The words uttered by the lad might seem way too much for his age but the determination in his eyes were indubitable. ☆☆☆☆☆☆
A small flashback to Jungkook and Jimin's past. I hope you enjoyed this chapter (that is if anybody is reading this lol).
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