KAISOO ONESHOTS

LAND OF THE FAE

Author: Supervium
Description: It's not a stretch to say the forest loves Kyungsoo. The faeries sing for him and praise him endlessly, wanting him to stay forever. The prince Jongin wants that as well, more than anyone, to have Kyungsoo forever. He wants to give the human everything, anything he wants or could want. The forest loves Kyungsoo and Kyungsoo loves the forest.

Tags: Prince!Jongin, Human!Kyungsoo, mateAU

Word Count: 3k
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Stepping through the shimmery barrier that would be almost invisible to the untrained human eye, all of Kyungsoo’s senses change. His vision becomes clearer, he notices the scent of fresh dew forming on grass, and he hears a distinct song playing through the wind. The longing that had been filling him for the past few months vanishes and is replaced by the thrum of energy the forest holds.

It’s barely sunrise and the yellow light filters through the leaves, casting the tree trunks in a golden sheen. The vividness of his surroundings stuns Kyungsoo—as it always does—and he has to pause before proceeding any further.

It is always so beautiful here, the autumn weather adding to the effect. A true utopia hidden just passed the clear waterfall and thick oaken trunks, the same ones that provide protection to these sacred woods.

Kyungsoo hears the twinkling voices of faeries as he moves deeper, trailing his fingers over the tough bark of the trees, getting lost in the thicket. They’re excited, he notices, and can’t hold back the smile when he even recognizes some of the things they say about him. They remember him, as they always do, and some even fly from their cover to join him in his walk, small trails of glitter and reflected light follow them.

He hums along to the things they tell him, even if they speak too fast to comprehend and none know the human’s native tongue. Kyungsoo only recognizes a certain name the magical beings squeak about excitedly, rather he recognizes the title and air of adoration they speak of him with. Kyungsoo let’s the faeries chatter fill him with excitement and he walks faster, following a path he has memorized over the years.

The faeries chime as they struggle to keep up; four trail him, murmurings and twinkling laughs as they sense and share Kyungsoo’s eagerness. One tries to tell him that he was missed, another says the forest was duller since Kyungsoo left. He tries to shake off the compliments but it’s no use trying to deny them as they’ll just continue on—his face flushing—as they try to convince Kyungsoo of himself; so much like their leader Kyungsoo almost laughs.

Purple and red moss drape the branches, shimmering with magic the closer he gets to his destination. Marble and gem-lined posts appear and the chattering of the Fae increase in volume. They’re more impatient then Kyungsoo himself and flit ahead; an emerald green pixie tugs Kyungsoo by the sleeve, looking back and smiling, babbling in a high, sweet voice, her pretty face frame with pastel blue hair.

A collective shrill sounds from those in front of him and Kyungsoo comes to a stop, breathing heavy from his quick adventure and anticipation heavy on his heart.

He’s not disappointed.

A man taller than himself emerges from the foliage, skin tanned and silver hair falling messily to his shoulders. The crown sitting atop his head is woven from twigs and flowers and strands of gold silk, leaves stemming where jewels would normally be set.

The faeries whisper—there are more of them now—whisperings of love and beauty, of kindness and growth, whisperings of forever. Here Kyungsoo believes them, every word, as the man approaches him and gently cups Kyungsoo’s face in his hands. He’s always so warm.

“Every day that passes they urge me to find you, to bring you here and keep you.” The man smiles widely, the expression brightening his ethereal face, making Kyungsoo heart clench tighter. “I believe they’re trying to replace me.”