Game of Destiny: Love Across Time

Chapter 4

Song: Jashn-e-bahara

Author's POV

It was evening when Y/N emerged from her chamber, heading for her daily sword practice. Nearby, Taehyung sat quietly, keeping his distance to avoid being noticed. He didn't want to draw attention to himself, especially with how out of place he felt here. Y/N, unaware of his presence, had been practicing for over an hour. Her skills were unmatched, as she defeated more than ten male commanders and five female soldiers. Every strike was precise, every move filled with power and grace. Taehyung, mesmerized, couldn't take his eyes off her.

"She's incredible," he thought, watching her move effortlessly through the air, her sword an extension of her body. As her practice came to an end, Y/N began walking toward the royal mint, and Taehyung's heart sank. He had hoped to finally meet her, but Radha was busy, and there was no one to formally introduce him to her. Not wanting to lose his chance, he began to follow her quietly, hiding behind pillars as he went.

As he trailed behind, too distracted by Y/N's presence, he accidentally bumped into a pillar, wincing as pain shot through his shoulder. "Aish," he muttered, rubbing his shoulder. When he looked up, Y/N was gone.

"Huh? Where did she go? Because of this stupid pillar, I lost her. Now I'll have to wait for—"

Before he could finish, he felt something cold and sharp near his throat. His breath caught, and he slowly turned, coming face to face with Y/N. Her sword was resting lightly against his neck, and she stared at him with suspicion.

"Kon ho tum? Aur mehal me kya kar rahe ho? Ham par nazar kyu rakh rhe the?" Y/N asked sternly, her eyes narrowing as she demanded answers.

[Translation: "Who are you? And what are you doing in the palace? Why were you watching me?"]

Taehyung stared at her, too stunned to speak. Her presence was overwhelming, and for a moment, he couldn't find his voice. But her glare intensified as she shouted, "Jawab dijiye!"

[Translation: "Answer me!"]

"A-ah... t-this..." He pointed at the sword nervously with his eyes, pleading for her to take it away.

Y/N's sharp gaze softened slightly as she recognized his discomfort. "Are you a foreigner?" she asked, lowering her sword. "I should have realized from your clothing style. I'm sorry for this."

Taehyung sighed in relief, rubbing his throat where her sword had been. "Yes, I'm not from here, and I was looking for you because I need your help."

"Oh?" Y/N's expression shifted to one of curiosity. "Where are you from? Wait... let's go to the royal chamber. You must be tired. You're a guest here, and in our culture, a guest is equal to God." She said with a small smile.

Taehyung smiled shyly. "Thank you." In his mind, he was captivated by how beautiful her smile was.

Y/N led him to the guest chambers and instructed the maids to take care of his needs.

Author Note: "As Y/N is the only daughter of the king, she will rule the kingdom after he retires, so she learned everything a king should know—sword fighting, archery, foreign languages to communicate with other kings, and all."

Later that evening, as they sat in the dining hall, Taehyung found himself alone with Y/N. The king was away on an official tour, and the queen had retreated to her chamber on the advice of the royal guruji. Maids moved quietly around them, serving food, while Taehyung tried to gather his thoughts.

Y/N took a bite of her food and asked, "You didn't tell me your name or where you come from?"

"My name is Kim Taehyung. I'm a K-pop idol."

"K-pop idol?" Y/N furrowed her brow in confusion. "What is that?"

"Uh, you can say... a singer."

"Oh, toh aap gayak hain." She smiled, and nodded understanding.

[Translation: "Oh, so you're a singer."]

Taehyung nodded. "Yes... but I'm also from the future." His words made Y/N choke on her food, and the maids rushed to give her water while Radha stroked her back. The servants exchanged glances, not understanding what he had just said.

Taehyung laughed awkwardly, feeling the weight of their stares. "I don't know how I ended up here. I'm from South Korea. I came to India for a concert, but after the show, I was in my hotel room, and... somehow, I ended up here."

Y/N, still regaining her composure, stared at him intently. After a moment, she smiled kindly. "For now, just rest. We'll discuss this tomorrow. Don't worry, Taehyung... I'll help you find a way back home."

"Thank you, Y/N...uh I mean, Princess Y/N."

"That's okay," she said with a gentle laugh. "You can call me Y/N. It must be strange for you to be here."

Taehyung smiled, feeling more at ease. "Thank you." He flashed his signature boxy grin, which made Y/N giggle.

"Now, let's get some rest," Y/N said, and in her mind, she thought, He's cute... They both went to their chambers to sleep.

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