THE WIZARD [vkook]

36: Kanupa

Slow was the descend. The ground was not very safe for zuzu to land yet.

so, while the turtle looked for a place to land the two on her back had gotten into a conversation.

"So you have a loving family and you have so much interest in the world. Yet you don't have many friends?"

"I just have the people of the palace and my family. It's a pretty small circle.. I'm glad i am out and free. Going places i never dared to dream of" Taehyung smiled looking at Jungkook. "and i met you. A big plus"

"Really now~" Jungkook chuckled and leaned closer. "In what way? Is my appearance attractive? Am i funny, is my power drawing you in. Or is it my unique eyes that put you under a spell...Hmm?"

Taehyung glanced at Jungkook"s purple  left eye. Yes Jungkook's eyes were mesmerizing but that wasn't what made him feel like this.

"no, its just....You"

"o-oh!" Jungkook didn't expect to get such an honest and forward answer. He was a bit taken off guard by that. "im flattered. I hope you get to like me more"

"well....Honestly you are already likable. I mean, i....I don't know....But...This feeling i keep having with you...." Taehyung frowned. He doesn't dare to label it but he is more and more starting to feel like there is only one word for it.

"I have the same problem Tae.... I feel things  that I don't know how to deal with right now.... I want to acknowledge them, but... Something holds me from it.

"we...Will leave it at that then.....I guess"

"Tae, I mean.... We-woah there!" Jungkook and Taehyung almost fell over when Zuzu landed unexpectedly with a heavy thud. "okay, we uh arrived"
he chuckled.

"yea..." Taehyung was a bit disappointed their conversation got broken off so suddenly. But they should focus on their search now. When they are back somewhere private they might be able to pick up this talk.

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After getting off the turtle and changing their jackets, the two were heading to the front of the city. While they walked Taehyung saw a part of the city was completely destroyed. It was as if a huge bomb went off there. Like a huge mortar hit the city....
But it was too far to tell clearly what caused the destruction.

The two walked through the streets that were not damaged. It was a silent city. Not a lot of talking or workers outside. It was really reserved. As they passed people glanced at them.

"It doesn't feel very welcoming here" Taehyung said and went to walk closer to Jungkook.

"i think its because of what we saw from the sky... Something happened here, '' Jungkook replied. He also had the same off feeling as Taehyung. It didn't seem that they were very welcoming.

Not as lively as Jungkook remembered it to be.

Suddenly an elderly woman approached them holding out a basket of fresh peach like food. "greetings travelers, would you care for so-....." the lady stopped talking and quickly pulled her basket back. "oh, no, its him." With fear in her eyes she grabbed her husbands arm and they rushed inside their home.

And that lady wasn't the only one. Now they noticed it clearly. Taehyung looked around and saw more people close their doors and windows. Behind them everyone stared at them.

They were not welcome here.... But why?

"they are afraid.... Why?"

Jungkook stayed silent.

"maybe they got attacked. You spoke about the war, maybe it's damage from that"

"maybe" Jungkook kept walking. Until one man was too late to run off and Jungkook grabbed him by the shoulder to keep him from running. "Hello young man, i would like to ask you something."