FIRE

FIRE 05

"Lies!" The mighty King of Bakura roared; his voice so loud everyone's head but the two of them quickly hit the ground. "Lies all of it! Lies!"

"My King!" The young Royal Advisor Shim was by his King's side in an instant, careful as to not touch the King but close enough to support him should the King fall. Despite the thundering voice, Changmin saw clearly the trembling of his King's body. He knew His King had lost not only his strength but also his will the moment he heard the terrible news.

"Behead them! Behead them this instant!"

"My King! You-"

"Are you defying my order now Royal Advisor Shim?!"

After a very long time, Changmin was once again reminded of the fear he felt throughout the first year he met and served the-now-King. The then-thirteen-year-old was hard to please, always doubting and testing the people around him that there was not even a day Changmin could be at ease. Over the years, they had developed a kind of mutual understanding and respect but now... The menacing growl coming from the mourning man would terrified even the wildest of animals, he's sure. At such delicate moments, Changmin might lose his own head if he's not careful with his words.

"It is not my intention at all, my King. They deserve the worst of death for failing in their task but I only wish we can question them for more information about the manner of this matter before carrying out the punishment. I find the timing highly... impeccable."

Yunho closed his eyes and finally nodded. He slumped on the throne as if he carried the weight of the Heaven itself on his shoulders.

Changmin immediately summoned the guards to carry the wounded men to prison. He would have to call for the healers to treat them first as he's sure nothing much can be gained from them in their current condition. Are you really dead, Crown Prince of Yani? You chose Death after everything King Yunho had done for your love? Only sneaking a glimpse at the defeated form of the King, Changmin exited the hall silently with the guards. I truly pray for your well-being, Crown Prince Jaejoong of Yani... For if you're no longer in this world, the fire of your love would rival Hell and King Yunho would stop at nothing to avenge your death... Changmin shuddered. And even the Heaven can't save us all from the heartbroken King's wrath then.