The Beginning Of The Dragons [SEASON 2]

16. BONDS OF HOPE: A FRIEND'S FIGHT AGAINST FATE

Jungkook tightened the straps on his boots and glanced at the rising sun. The air was crisp, a whisper of dawn’s promise as it kissed the earth. Jungkook could not help but let his thoughts drift back to their journey together.

He remembered the early days when he had first set out for training under Sejun's watchful eye. They had traversed rugged mountains, crossed endless plains, and navigated dense forests, all in pursuit of honing Jungkook's skills. Sejun had always been more than just a mentor; he had been a guiding light, a steady presence in the tumultuous sea of Jungkook's growth.

There was a day that stood out vividly in his memory. They had been deep in the heart of the forest, the towering trees forming a canopy above them. The air had been thick with the scent of pine and earth. Sejun had insisted they practice their forms, drilling the movements until they became second nature.

“Focus, Jungkook,” Sejun had instructed, his voice a blend of patience and steel. “In battle, your body must move before your mind can think.”

Jungkook had nodded, sweat trickling down his brow as he mirrored Sejun's graceful yet powerful movements. Despite the exhaustion that tugged at his limbs, there had been a sense of exhilaration in pushing his limits.

In quieter moments, they would sit by the campfire, Sejun recounting tales of his own training days, the lessons learned, and the bonds formed. Jungkook had listened intently, absorbing every word, every story, each one a thread in the tapestry of his own journey.

One particular evening, under a sky blazing with stars, Sejun had spoken words that had etched themselves into Jungkook's heart. “Strength is not just about power, but understanding. Not just about fighting, but knowing when not to fight.”

Jungkook had carried those words with him, a silent mantra guiding his every step.

Now, as he stood at the threshold of a new dawn, those memories were both a comfort and a driving force. Sejun had left on his mission with the same calm determination that had always defined him, but Jungkook could not shake the worry that gnawed at him.

Still, he knew that the path he walked now was one he had been prepared for, forged in the fires of Sejun’s teachings. With a final deep breath, Jungkook turned and began his own journey anew, the lessons of his master echoing in his mind, propelling him forward into the unknown.

"Man it's so tiring!!" As he went into the training ground he found his friends already warming up. To his surprise he found Rosé. She smiled at him widely which brought a smile to his face too.

"You okay?" He asked while she nodded.

"Seems like I have recovered minor injuries!!" She said with a wide smile. "I can't wait to train along with you guys!!" She said while Jimin patted her head.

"Sure you can!!" Jungkook cheered.

"Tadaaa!!!" Jennie came out of nowhere with a paper which seemed to be an invitation. They all frowned as she passed the paper to jimin as he was near her.

"Invitation to your kingdom?" Jimin asked surprised while she nodded smiling widely. Even the others were quite surprised.

"It's my brother who set this plan!! He badly wanted to meet you all it seems!!" Jennie explained while the others laughed and smiled in happiness that someone wanted to meet them as if they were the kings and queens.

"I need a royal meal though, it has been years since I had one!!" Natasha said with a sarcastic smile while Taehyung scoffed.

"Leave that to me!! I will make sure that you will never have something tasty in your entire life, not even in future!!" Taehyung said making them laugh. He joined along and started to push everyone out.