The MUSIC of Love

Duke of West Howlers

A pair of lips ghosted near his ear - 'Got you.'

Their eyes gleamed when they uncovered each other. One with a glimpse of victory while the other with a hint of mischief.

At the end of the hallway, a voice shrieked loud enough to seize the attention - 'Your highness, crown prince ...'

In a wink, the rider bumped the other's shoulder, making him lose his grip on the sword. He turned around swiftly, pointing his sword now.

Tilting his head slightly - 'I am fortunate enough to win this time too, my prince.'

Prince groaned - 'Arghh. Kang Daniel ! I was about to win. I'm gonna kill him someday...'

The rider lowered his sword and walked closer to the prince - 'Don't. If it's not because of your henchman, I wouldn't have won.'

Though the scarf sheathed his face completely, the prince could clearly guess the smirk, gleaming on his face.

The rider - 'By the time sun sets, meet me at the clock tower.'

Prince pouted. He would be the one to decide if only his henchman didn't distract him.

The rider kissed his temple - 'Mea vita, I will be waiting.' And he disappeared in a blink of an eye.

The prince smiled softly and walked to the main house hall, where he could find his mom.

Getting himself busy with the arrangements for his departure to the Royal Heart of the Empire, he didn't notice the passing of time.

The helping maid bowed - 'Your highness, attendant Kang is asking for your presence in the main office.'

Prince answered with a nod - 'Your grace, I shall take my leave.'

Duchess of West Howlers, Jeon Jimin smiled softly - 'His excellency,  will be back by tomorrow. So don't stress yourself too much.'

Prince nodded and kissed his hand, departing to the office. And the time passed by with him getting busy with the papers and the ink daubing his fingertips.

Kang Daniel, attendant of the King - 'Your highness, I shall take my leave. You shall rest too.'

Prince looked through the window just to see the sky adorned in purple. His eyes widened, realizing the time.

Hurriedly grabbing the necessary papers, he rushed to the royal aisles and into his room. Covering himself in a black cloak, he jumped through the window.

Fleeing from the escorts, he climbed up the wall and landed on the hard dirt with a perfect spin.

The rider clapped his hands - 'Pretty impressive, my prince.'

Prince walked towards him, looking straight into his eyes. Slowly clutching the cloak, he pulled up the cape covering his head - 'Shall we, alpha?'

They both ended up on the streets, enjoying the night festival. Roaming across the stalls, finding tasty foods and side dishes, buying small gifts, and relishing each other's company to their heart's content.

Among the many amazing things, a stall with royal purple tents caught their attention. A very excited prince dragged the other into the stall - 'Hello! Is anyone in there?'

Shuffling through the pile of books and cards, a middle-aged woman stood straight, dusting off her skirt. Her raven hair was cluttered while she pulled out some cards and stepped towards the visitors.

She greeted them with the perfect courtesy - 'Greetings, Alpha and Luna. This Belladonna Marley is at your service.'

Confused with the greetings, they didn't question further. Prince smiled at her - 'Our future. How colorful is it?'

Belladonna - 'Bright enough to blind the sun. Colorful than the rainbow. Innocent as a child's laugh. Shining brighter than the jewels in the emperor's crown. Alpha and Luna are going to shine brighter than the blue moon.'

Prince beamed, satisfied with the answer. He paid the witch with two gold coins and walked out of the stall. The rider followed him but stopped hearing the witch speak further.

Belladonna looked up, matching her gaze with his - 'It can get darker than the night sky. No one can judge the truth and both may not abide it. But trust your wolf and never let the darkness reach you. Never let Luna go, Alpha Taehyung. This witch shall take her leave.'

Puff. A pitch-black dust was all he could see in that vast room. His forehead creased with confusion, and his eyes coursed the concern turning into the same color as the mist. And no one has seen those beautiful brown iris shuffle with colors, flashing his orbs.

He turned back and strolled out of the tent only to find his prince talking with some kids.

Taehyung grinned playfully - 'Enjoying yourselves.'

Prince huffed - 'Finally. What took you so long, Alpha?'

Taehyung - 'I was just eyeing around the stall. Where to next?'

Prince grabbed his hand and pointed at a corner while a street show was going on - 'It's about to start. Let's go.'

They made themselves comfortable at some corner, leaning on each other. The show commenced with an old man narrating the tale.

'The Tale of Truebloods'

Long before this peaceful harmony, the land raged with the quest for power and dominance. The desire to have everything in the clutches of their hands overpowered. This led to the blood path, killed multiple innocent lives, and left many wolves mateless.

The land of the east was ruled by the ancestors of the Kims, under the control of the noble council. While the west was taken care of by the Howlers. Kims worshipped The God of Light - the Sun, while the west idolized The Goddess of wolves - the Moon.

The war was solemn enough to wipe the clans out. Unable to witness the bloodshed anymore, the Moon Goddess proposed her beloved child to marry off to the heir of The Kims. This treaty can make them in-laws and can lead the path of harmony. Marrying off her only child, the king of Howlers made concord with the Kims.

The war subdued and they lived harmoniously ever after under the rule of One land, One sovereign - "The Crescent Mane".

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