THE ROYAL PACK

HAEGUM

" I am here, hyungs " , Jungkook said smiling walking towards them .  Jimin smiled at him and opened his arms to hug him. Jungkook ran into his hyung's embrace smiling. " How are you , kookie? ", Jimin asked him softly, ruffling his hair . " I am all okay , hyung ." , Jungkook said flushing his bunny smile. Tae scoffed and said , " Of course , you are all okay after almost getting us into trouble ," he said sarcastically . Jungkook looked down at the floor , his eyes getting teary because of guilt . " Come on Tae , just let it slide , he has already been punished for it ." Jimin said feeling bad for jungkook . 

"  I am sorry hyung , I won't  do it again , I have learnt enough . Please don't be mad at me ,"  Jungkook pleaded pitifully .He could not tolerate his best friend like hyung being angry at him . Tae used to be the first person who would care for him and console him when any of the hyungs would punish him . It pained Jungkook that this time Tae did not  console him even after being punished harshly . 

 Tae looked away , it was hard for him to see tears in Jungkook's eyes .He sighed and asked putting up a cold face ," Does it hurt ? Did you apply medicine from the royal doctor ? ". Jungkook shook his head as no ; " How many times should I tell you to take care of yourself . I cannot stay..." Tae's words got interrupted when jungkook hugged him tighly sobbing  
" I am sorry hyungie , You need to stay by my side at all times. I need your care. I won't take care of myself , you need to be there for me. "

Tae hugged him back, patting his hands slowly on jungkook's back comfortingly, " Alright kookie. Stop crying. You will make yourself sick . Now do you want all those omega noble girls to call you a cry baby prince ?" Tae said playfully to lighten his mood. Jungkook shook his head still sobbing in Tae 's embrace, " Not until you have forgiven me ".

" You are forgiven kookie. Please don't put your life into danger again, okay ?" Tae said lifting him off from his embrace. Jungkook's eyes looked puffy, he surely had cried a lot today. Tae now felt bad for making his baby brother cry again.

Their loving brotherly scene got interrupted when they heard jimin clearing his throat. " Am I left out guys, looks like you have forgotten me. " Jimin said with a cute pout on his face. Both of them ran to him hugging him tightly, kissing on both his cheeks .

Jimin's face scrunched in disgust,
" Eww, that is more than what I have asked for, " he said smiling lovingly at his brothers.

They all looked happy. They turned around to find the emperor walking majestically in his red robes into the ball room. He had a beautiful crown on his head made of gold and diamonds, sparkling with the six colorful stones embedded on it. He was followed by yoongi, Hoseok and Namjoon ; They were all in their beautiful royal attires with distinct stones on their crown. Each stone represented their magical powers. Their eyes were casted to the ground.

The nobles, the workers and everyone present in the room bowed their heads on to the ground so as to pay their respect to the emperor.

" I am delighted to have your presence in my grand palace ; I owe my every single Victory to you all ; Your happiness brings me the satisfaction. I have made arrangements for this grand ball as a sign to show my thankfulness to you, my army, my pack for being on my side in this victory, and to be on my side for many more victories to come. Hope you all enjoy tonight ", jin finished his welcome speech.

Everyone felt happy upon hearing jin's words ; One of the nobles raised his hands shouting, " All praise to the great emperor, His majesty, Long live the emperor, long live the the empire", he screamed out followed by the guests chanting the same.

Jin raised his hands to calm the crowd. " Let the grand ball begin " , Jin said and sat on his throne. The other princes took their seats as well.

Firstly, the nobles came forward presenting their gifts for the emperor.
Some even had the courage to bring up the emperor's alliance. Some even brought alliances for yoongi, hoseok as well as Namjoon. Jin dismissed them saying he will decide the time and the mates for his brothers and himself.

Then the musical instruments players stepped forward presenting the emperor with their melodious music from various instruments.

Jimin's mouth fell into an awe at the sound of the Haegum. It's melody sounded like honey to him. He noticed a young girl playing the haegum, her fingers moving in rhythm to the melody.

Once, the musical party got over, it was time for the grand feast. The drinks were served for the guests. Jimin's eyes skimmed through the performers and finally landed on the girl who played the haegum. He walked towards her and told her politely, " I really loved the way you played haegum, you are an excellent player Miss. " Jimin said smiling at her. She blushed at the prince's praise. " Oh I am sorry, I did not introduce myself, I am jimin, the fifth prince ", he said smiling at her.

" I am honoured, your highness, I am happy that you have enjoyed my music ", she said bowing down to him.
" Can I ask you for a help, Miss..... " Jimin started
" Jeongyeon, yoo jeongyeon ", she said smiling at him.

" Well, Miss jeongyeon, can you please help me learn how to play the haegum" He said shyly rubbing the nape of his neck. He was doing it under his own risk. He knew Jin would punish him if he knew that jimin plays music. However jimin couldn't keep his desire under control anymore. Nevertheless jin would be busy and wouldn't mind him, jimin thought.

" Sure, your highness, I will be honoured to help you ", she said offering to help him.

" Can you please come with me to the
Music room and help me play the haegum? "

She nodded at him willingly. Jimin felt a bit scared, he was now taking a big risk. The music room had been locked by Jin ever since he sat on the throne. No one was allowed to enter into it. Jin strongly condemned any of his brothers playing music. But jimin felt way too bold today. He had fallen in love with the haegum.