Blood Moon Calling

Chapter 9

I take a deep breath to calm myself and open the door. Namjoon stands in the corridor, his hoods thrown back.

Namjoon: Good, this is the right room after all.

Y/n: Oh, Namjoon it's you. Come in.

I usher him inside and lock the door.

Namjoon: I overheard the servants talking earlier. Is Jungkook really taking you with him out of the castle?

Y/n: He is. I, um, sort of invited myself.

Namjoon chuckles.

Namjoon: That doesn't surprise me in the least. You are very persuasive when you want to be. Do you know where you will be going?

Y/n: I don't know. But I assume there will be another vampires, though.

Namjoon: That's a safe assumption to make. You should learn to self defend yourself, Y/n.

Y/n: I will, Namjoon. Jungkook wants me alive, anyways.

For a moment, Namjoon looks like he wants to disagree but thinks better of it. I glance at the clock and gasp.

Y/n: Oh, I better hurry. I don't want to be late.

Namjoon opens the door for me, concern marring his features.

Namjoon: Be careful, Y/n. You still have the medallion, right?

Y/n: Yes, I would never take it off. If I am in trouble, I will let you know.

Namjoon smiles, relieved.

Namjoon: If you find out anything of importance, come find us.

Y/n: I will.

I enter the throne room with five minutes to spare. Jungkook turns as I approach and looks me up and down.

Jungkook: That's much better look on you.

A flush creeps up my neck as I fight to maintain a neutral expression.

Y/n: I am happy to hear that...my lord.

Jungkook smirks.

Jungkook: You are a terrible liar, young lady. Be careful who you lie to. Not all vampires are as indulgent as I am.

He walks away before I can respond, leaving me fuming in silence. Ugh, are all the ancient vampires are as stuffy as you, Jungkook?

Jungkook: Are you coming or not?

Y/n: Y- yes coming.

He grabs a lantern from the wall and unlocks an old looking door. I follow Jungkook down the dark passage. The light from his lantern is our only illumination.

This is similar to the passage we found in the church graveyard. Were these also built by vampires? We walk for what feels like forever, and I lose track of time. Just how far underground are we going?

Finally I see light up ahead and quicken my pace. Jungkook stops at the top of a flight of stairs.  I stumble to a stop beside him, gaping at the wondrous sight before me.

Before us is a vast bustling shopping district. I have never seen anything like this in my life. I look up to try and find the ceiling, but the darkness is too absolute.

Y/n: This is...how...

Jungkook seems to find my stammering amusing and chuckles.

Jungkook: You are one of the few humans to have seen this place. All of these tunnels connect to the noble courts like mine. There are entire courtyards, squares and shopping districts. Your tiny village could easily fit inside this one here.