Dragon's Blood

Chapter V.

Jungkook was still trying to come to terms with what happened over the course of the last few days since coming to Dragon's Blood.

Honestly, sometimes it felt like he was trapped in a fever dream. But he was snapped back to reality when he found himself kneeled before his King. A closed fist against his chest, where his heart would be and dressed in a full suit of black draconic armor. His hair pulled back at the top in a ponytail and the back left down. Jungkook's head bowed as the slow steps of the King reminded him that this indeed was not a dream. Hearing the whispers of the royals around him made his skin crawl. Jungkook just knew they were judging him by his societal rank, his upbringing and lack of education and not his skill or ability to protect the King. Jungkook's brows furrowed as he closed his eyes tightly, doing his best to ignore all the voices and focus on one person. The only person that mattered now. The man that he'd dedicated his existence too just to fulfill his own dream of becoming of a knight. Jungkook had no idea if this was the right choice, there was nothing noble about this place from what he could see but –

"Silence." Jimin's voice sharply cut through the chatter as it fell deathly silent as he stood before Jungkook, head held high as he let his eyes travel the room slowly. "From this moment forward, you will respect Sir Jeon as the Knight – Captain. If I find out otherwise, you will become food for my children."

As if to back up Jimin's threat, the distant roars of Jimin's dragons could be heard and the gathered royals, bowed. Jungkook's eyes slowly opened as he lifted his head and looked around in the room. Were they bowing to him? Stopping in front of him, his gaze traveled up to meet Jimin's cold one and he swore his heart skipped a beat every time his eyes met those crimson jewels.

"Jeon Jungkook." Jimin said.

"Y – Yes your Majesty?" Jungkook said, hating how his voice cracked on him but it was nerve wrecking being in this man's presence, especially after what happened.

"Rise." Jimin said and Jungkook did as instructed as he slowly stood up, towering over Jimin but not at all trying to seem threatening or cocky.

Jimin raised his arm, and it was only then that Jungkook noticed him holding the black bladed sword, red inscriptions decorated down the length of it and an elegantly designed hilt. Jungkook tensed for only a moment until the blade came to rest against his shoulder and Jungkook's eyes widened a bit more. It was just like the stories his mother used to read to him!

"I, Park Jimin, the King of Dragon's Blood declare from this moment on that you, Jeon Jungkook are the royal Knight – Captain. Your life is now dedicated to me and me alone and you will shed the blood of my enemies without a second thought." Jimin paused as he moved the blade to rest against Jungkook's other shoulder. "Should you fail to uphold your duty, you will accept the punishment, do you understand?"

Jungkook was stuck, staring at Jimin. Something about this man was so unnaturally alluring that it took his brain a moment to process the oath. Not until he felt the cold tip of the sword lift his chin did, he once against snap back to the present moment.

"Answer me." Jimin commanded, his eyes flashing and Jungkook felt a light pulse shake his entire body, sucking in a breath, he returned to his bowed position despite the sword tip under his chin.

"I swear that I will uphold my duties and not only protect you but strike down anyone that dares to threaten your law and order, be it man, woman or child." Jungkook said, the last part burning his throat but knowing it was necessary.

Jimin's gaze thinned as he slowly smiled in amusement before he pulled the sword away and handed it over to the servant waiting with a black sheath.

"Then so be it." Jimin said as he turned on his heel and walked back towards his throne of black iron roses and vines with the six wings of dragons extending from each side.