Nine Tailed Fox and The Dragon (joongdunk fanfic)

Mistaken Identity

Joong steadied Dunk, preventing him from falling to the ground. Dunk blinked in surprise, momentarily stunned by the unexpected rescue.

Dunk: "Whoa! That was close!"

As Dunk slowly turned to face Joong, he noticed the surprise in Joong's eyes. However, what struck him even more was the intense gaze Joong directed at him.

Joong's eyes widened in disbelief as he looked at Dunk, seeing an uncanny resemblance to Daonuea. Tears welled up in Joong's eyes, and he reached out tentatively, as if trying to confirm what he was seeing.

Joong: "D...Daonuea..."

Dunk frowned, feeling uncomfortable with Joong's reaction. He took a step back, brushing Joong's hand away from his face.

Dunk: "You've got the wrong person. My name isn't Daonuea."

With those words, Dunk turned to walk away, hoping to put some distance between himself and the bewildered Joong. However, Joong was quick to react, catching Dunk's arm to stop him from leaving.

Joong: "Daonuea, where are you going?"

Joong wrapped his arms around Dunk in a tight hug, his voice trembling with emotion.

Joong: "I've missed you so much. Where have you been?"

Dunk was taken aback by Joong's sudden display of affection. He forcibly broke free from Joong's embrace, a mixture of confusion and frustration evident in his expression.

Dunk: "What's wrong with you? I'm not Daonuea!"

Joong stood there, stunned by Dunk's reaction. He couldn't shake the feeling that there was something familiar about him, something that tugged at the edges of his memory.

Joong: "But... you look..."

Dunk shook his head, frustration evident in his expression.

Dunk: "I told you, I'm not whoever you think I am. Now, if you'll excuse me..."

Before Dunk could finish, Joong grabbed his arm, refusing to let him go.

Joong: "Please, just listen to me for a moment. I need to know..."

Dunk tried to pull away, but Joong's grip was firm.

Dunk: "Let me go! I don't know who you're talking about!"

Joong released his grip, hurt and confusion clouding his features. Dunk took the opportunity to leave, quickly disappearing into the banquet area.

Joong stood there, watching him go, his mind swirling with questions and doubts. Was it possible? Could Daonuea be alive? And if so, why didn't he recognize him?

Joong stood there for quite some time, his mind running through various emotions. Pond, who was looking for him, appeared from behind.

Pond: "Your Highness? The King is looking for you."

Pond came close and saw Joong standing there without a word. Sensing something was amiss, Pond approached further and lightly touched Joong's shoulder.

Pond: "Joong? Are you all right?"

Joong's eyes brimmed with tears as he grabbed Pond's hand.

Joong: "Pond, I... I saw him..."

Pond: "Saw who?"

Joong: "I saw Daonuea."

Pond: "What? Joong, he is..."

Joong: "No, Pond, I saw him."

Pond: "All right, we will talk about this later. Your father has called for you, you need to report to him immediately."

With that, Pond led the way, while Joong followed him. In the banquet hall, the crown prince stepped in and was greeted by representatives from other clans. Joong took his seat beside his father.

Meanwhile, outside, Dunk crept along the hallway, trying to sneak into the banquet hall.

However, his attempt was interrupted when he felt a firm grip on his ear, pulling him back.

Fox King: "Dunk! Where have you been?"

Dunk winced in pain.

Dunk: "Ouch! Father, I was just looking at the garden."

Fox King: "This area belongs to the Dragon Clan. Will you behave yourself!? The banquet has already started, GET IN!"