Disney: Gone Wrong || OT7 ✓

8: The Forbidden Mountain's Challenge

"Simba," Taehyung whispered, his eyes narrowing as he scanned the darkness.

The growl grew louder, and suddenly, a pair of glowing eyes appeared in the shadows ahead of them. The lion stepped into the clearing, its golden fur matted and streaked with dirt. Simba's gaze was fierce, and he let out a powerful roar that reverberated through the forest, sending a shiver down Y/n's spine.

"Careful," Namjoon warned, stepping in front of Y/n protectively. "He's not the Simba we know. This one has been twisted by something."

Simba prowled closer, his eyes locked on the group, sizing them up. Y/n could see the remnants of the noble lion he once was, but there was a darkness in his eyes that hadn't been there before. Whatever Maleficent had done to him, it had turned him into something far more dangerous.

"Maybe we can reason with him," Jungkook suggested, though his voice was laced with doubt.

Before anyone could respond, Simba lunged forward, teeth bared and claws extended. The group scattered, narrowly avoiding the attack. Y/n stumbled backward, her heart pounding in her chest as she tried to regain her footing.

"There's no reasoning with him!" Jimin shouted, dodging another swipe from Simba's claws. "This one is a bad pussy!"

Taehyung reacted quickly, swinging his weapon—a sturdy branch he had found in the forest—at Simba. The lion dodged the blow, but it gave Namjoon enough time to grab Y/n and pull her to safety.

"We have to work together," Namjoon instructed, his voice calm despite the chaos. "Surround him. Don't let him pick us off one by one."

The group quickly formed a circle around Simba, each of them holding makeshift weapons. Simba snarled, his eyes flicking from one person to the next as he tried to find a weak spot in their defense.

Y/n could feel the tension in the air, her muscles tensing as she prepared for the next attack. She wasn't a fighter—she had never been in a situation like this before. But the determination in the eyes of her companions gave her strength. They were all in this together.

"Now!" Namjoon commanded, and the group moved as one. Taehyung and Jungkook charged at Simba from opposite sides, forcing him to retreat. Hoseok and Jin followed up, driving him back further with quick, coordinated strikes.

Y/n watched in awe as the group worked together seamlessly, their movements synchronized as if they had fought together for years. Even Yoongi, who usually kept to himself, was in the thick of the action, his calm demeanor unshaken as he defended the others.

But Simba was a formidable opponent. He dodged and weaved through their attacks with the agility of a wild predator, striking back whenever he saw an opening. His claws raked across Jungkook's arm, drawing blood, but Jungkook barely flinched, his focus unwavering.

"We need to weaken him," Jimin called out, his eyes scanning the area for something they could use. "We can't keep this up forever!"

Y/n glanced around frantically, trying to think of a way to subdue Simba without hurting him too badly. Her eyes landed on a patch of vines hanging from a nearby tree, thick and strong.

"Over there!" she shouted, pointing to the vines. "We can use those to trap him!"

Namjoon followed her gaze and nodded. "Good idea. Jungkook, Taehyung, distract him! The rest of us will get those vines."

The group sprang into action. Jungkook and Taehyung continued to engage Simba, keeping him occupied while the others rushed to the tree. Y/n, her heart pounding, grabbed one of the vines and began pulling it down, the rough texture biting into her palms.