FATE (BTS version)

Storm of Secrets

The hallway was bathed in flickering light as lightning flashed outside, casting jagged shadows on the walls. Jungkook and Taehyung moved quickly, side by side for the first time, their footsteps nearly silent as they approached the source of the shouting.

Jimin trailed behind, his small hands clutching the hem of Jungkook’s shirt.

Jimin: "Hyung… I’m scared."

Jungkook knelt briefly, placing a comforting hand on his little brother’s shoulder.

Jungkook: "Stay behind me, Jimin-ah. I’ll protect you."

Taehyung glanced back, his expression unreadable. For years, he had believed protecting Jimin was his sole responsibility. Yet, here was Jungkook, stepping into a role he had been denied for so long.

The shouting grew louder.

The Confrontation

In the living room, Mrs. Kim stood frozen, her face pale but defiant. Mr. Kim loomed over her, his voice cold and cutting.

Mr. Kim: "You went through my files? You dare question me?"

Mrs. Kim: "I had to know the truth. About what you’ve done… to Jungkook, to this family."

Mr. Kim’s laugh was low and menacing.

Mr. Kim: "You don’t know what you’re talking about. Everything I’ve done is for us—for our survival. And you’re too weak to understand."

Mrs. Kim: "Weak? Or just unwilling to destroy everything for your greed?"

The tension in the room was palpable as the brothers stepped in.

Taehyung: "Enough."

Mr. Kim turned sharply, his eyes narrowing at the sight of his sons.

Mr. Kim: "What are you two doing here? This is none of your concern."

Taehyung’s voice was calm but firm. "It’s every bit our concern. You don’t get to bully her—or anyone—anymore."

Jungkook stood silently at Taehyung’s side, his fists clenched. For the first time in years, he felt a flicker of strength—not from himself, but from the solidarity forming between him and his estranged brother.

Mrs. Kim’s Breaking Point

Mrs. Kim’s eyes flicked to Jungkook, guilt washing over her. For years, she had let her husband’s rage rule the house, allowed him to turn her against a boy who deserved none of it.

Mrs. Kim: "I won’t stay silent anymore, not about you, not about the lies."

Mr. Kim’s face twisted in fury.

Mr. Kim: "You think anyone will believe you? After everything I’ve done for you? For this family?"

Jungkook’s voice, sharp and clear, broke through the noise.

Jungkook: "This family doesn’t exist because of you. It survives in spite of you."

Mr. Kim’s head snapped toward him, his eyes blazing.

Taehyung’s Stand

Taehyung stepped between his father and Jungkook, his posture tense.

Taehyung: "You don’t scare me anymore, Appa. I’ve lived my whole life trying to be the son you wanted, but I see now… it was never about love. It was about control."