Mirage ✔️

Chapter 7: Please, Do Not Cry

That night, the five sneak into the circus' compound and search for the boy with dragon wings and his eyes. Everywhere Jungkook searches, he kills the workers. He refuses to leave a single one alive.

When he runs past a large cage, he hears someone shaking in pain. Jungkook quickly runs toward the pain. His hands tremble in anger as he breaks the lock on the cage where the winged boy is being caged.

The injured male instantly tries to cry out in fear when Jungkook touches him. "It is okay. You are safe." Jungkook softly whispers and drapes his cloak over the small male's broken and bloodied body. He carefully scoops him into his arms and folds the injured wings. The injured male shakes in pain as Jungkook carries him out of the cage.

Seokjin walks over to Jungkook and ties a linen sash over where the young man's eyes are supposed to be. Tears shimmer in Jungkook's eyes as he holds the shivering boy.

"Let's go. I need to heal him." Seokjin softly tells Jungkook and leads him out of the compound.

When Jimin picks up the jar with golden eyes, he shudders in anger and holds the jar close. He and Yoongi quickly leave the area and run to the edge of the city where Namjoon is waiting for them.

"It is time to go. Jin and Jungkook are already heading to the next oasis." Namjoon tells them as they mount their horses.

"Is he alive?" Jimin asks as they flee the city.

"He is," Namjoon answers and spurs his horse.

When Seokjin and Jungkook reach the oasis, Seokjin summons their home and quickly goes inside to prepare a room for the boy.

"He can stay in my room," Jungkook mumbles as he carries the silently crying boy to his room. Seokjin nods in agreement and helps Jungkook lay the injured male on the bed of pillows. The elf quickly begins to heal his wings, so the boy can put them away.

Jungkook gently holds the winged boy's hand as he continues to shake in pain. After a few minutes, the silent cries calm and the shaking lessens. Jungkook breathes out in relief when he notices the pain subsiding.

When the other three walk into his room, Jimin winces when he sees the injured male in Jungkook's bed. Jimin carefully walks over to Seokjin and sets the jar next to the elf. Jungkook feels his stomach churn when he sees the jar. When Jimin notices Jungkook's nausea, he quickly covers the jar with a blanket.

"I did not know that he is a dragon," Jungkook whispers once the injured young man falls asleep.

"He is the boy you gave your dagger to, isn't he?" Namjoon asks as he sits next to Jungkook's bed.

"He is." Jungkook softly answers and pulls out the sheathed dagger.

Yoongi's eyes widen when he sees the dagger in the sheathe that has been empty since he met Jungkook. He now understands why Jungkook almost lost his mind while watching the horrific scene earlier.

"Little fire breather, you can put your wings away now." Seokjin softly tells the small dragon.

"Why did they cut his vocal cords?" Yoongi asks as he looks at the cut on the dragon's throat.

"Because he is a dragon. The shackles on his wrists and ankles have a spell that stops him from summoning fire. They cut his throat because the special organ that creates the fire he breathes out sits next to his vocal cords. The organ is called an ignis." Seokjin explains and heals the cut on the small dragon's throat. "He will not be able to speak for now. I can only heal the bleeding wounds. I do not have enough energy to heal everything." Seokjin weakly whispers as he heals a large gash on the dragon's side.