A Night-Long Lament

trying

(3rd person POV)

Namjoon was left on the ground clutching his arm with his shaking hand. He knows that it was an idiotic decision, but deep down he was satisfied. 

"Namjoon-Hyung? Namjoon-Hyung?" Jimin calls down the hallway once spots his father stepping out of the dark corridor. 

He runs to Namjoon's aid and shakes him awake. "Namjoon!"

Namjoon slowly but surely awakens. "Aish... How did you find me?" He moans.

"Eavesdropping." Jimin shrugs.

Namjoon responds with a faint smile and directs Jimin to bring him to his room to rest, but doesn't once mention seeing or talking to Y/N.

"How long were you listening?" Namjoon asks

"Just about when father started yelling. I heard from the other room and came to cure my curiosity." 

Namjoon nods and lets out a breath of relief.

Meanwhile, Y/N sits in a cold musty cell, but it somehow doesn't really bother her. The sheer thought of someone visiting her just once satisfied her. So, she falls asleep with a vivid smile painted on her face.

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Right at daybreak, Jimin rises from his bed and readies himself for the day knowing that he'll need to locate Yuna for lessons. But what he was most concerned about, was Y/N. Though it would be way more convenient for him not to teach anyone, a part of him wanted to see her.

So, Jimin leaves for the dungeons with a couple of books. 

Avoiding any guards or maids, he finally arrives at the illuminated cell.

"Y/N? Y/N?" Jimin calls quietly.

Her head perks up from inside the cell and cocks her head to the side. 

She looks dreary, sad, and tired. His thoughts are in a frenzy. Jimin clenches his jaw, biting back the anger spreading throughout his veins. Despite that fact, another part of Jimin is relieved. He's relieved she's still, at the least, alive.

"Prince?" Y/N's hoarse voice echoes bounce off the concrete moss-stained walls. 

"Thank goodness you're ok. Has... he... came back since Namjoon-Hyung?" Jimin asks as he repositions his feet.

"...No. Prince, I really don't think you should be here. It's dangerous--" 

"I'm disappointed that you think I'll leave so easily. Y/N, you may be a guest, but you're also my friend. I care, I'm here." Jimin smiles and reaches for Y/N through the cold iron bars of the cell.

She smiles and softly takes his hand. Her palm is cold, but soft and soothing. Jimin's smile grows.

"I'm- We, are gonna get you out of here Y/N. Wheather we use persuasion or force." Jimin's smile fades. "I'm truly sorry this is happening to you, I know, I just know, that you weren't the ones conducting those attacks... Also, please forgive Hyungie. He makes irrational assumptions under pressure and is clumsy when nervous." 

Y/N laughs tiredly and smiles. "It's ok, I completely understand where he was coming from. He's not the one who made me irate."

Jimin looks down to the ground and processes what she said. "I'll be back," Jimin announces suddenly.

Jimin runs down the hall to Jin's room. "Jin-Hyung-!" Jimin whisper-shouts. 

Jin looks behind himself and squints and Jimin. "Jimin-Ah? What is it?" 

"Do you still have that bone key?" 

Jin gives a sideways look but then realizes what he's referring to. "I know what you're doing, Jimin-Ah... Don't get caught. By anyone. Especially father."

Jimin nods and runs back to Y/N with a large smile on his face.

"Y/N! Let's go into town!" Jimin exclaims as he finally reaches her cell.

"Jimin? What?! No-- Wait!" Y/N cries as he begins to unlock the cell.

"Too late!" 

The lock releases and the cell door swings open, revealing Y/N. Y/N's face is painted with utter fear. She backs into her cell and shakes her head. "Jimin, you know we can't, the guards will come at 3. They'll notice, and we'll be on the run forever!" Y/N clamps her forehead. 

"I wouldn't mind that." Jimin mumbles. Then he clears his throat and reaches for Y/N, pulling her straight up. "You've got no choice! it's 12, we'll make it back by then." 

"Jimin-- Are you sure?" Y/N loosens her tense muscles and looks at Jimin. 

"Let's go already."

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The town is a couple of miles from the castle, and out of sights of the King. It's adorned with lush greenery growing from every nook and cranny of the old creaky town. Y/N looks amazed, her smile is wide and shining. 

"Jimin, this is wonderful. I'm thankful for this opportunity."

"Hmm... Is that a Y/N I see?" A deep voice comes around the corner and latches onto her shoulders. "Y/N!"

"...Sehun?" Y/N's smile fades. "How... How did you know I'm here?"

"Oh, well, this is actually the town I live around." Sehun looks around and spots Jimin.

"Ah! old friend!" Sehun runs up to Jimin and roughly pats his shoulders. 

Jimin pushes off Sehun's hands and shifts in front of him and Y/N. Sehun has a wicked smile as if he has something in store for the both of them. Y/N doesn't seem frightened, but uncomfortable and confused. 

"We aren't friends, Sehun. What's your business here anyway?" Jimin spits.

"This is where I live, of course. I should be asking that." Sehun inches closer to Y/N, making Jimin grow more and more impatient.

Talking instantaneously gets muffled by Jimin's growing anger. He suddenly reaches for Sehun's collar and shoves him. "You..." Jimin hisses.  Jimin clocks him in the jaw with the full force of his body. Panting, Jimin walks up to Sehun's body on the dirt and jumps onto him, pummeling him with violent fists. 

"Jimin!" Y/N's distressed voice calls from behind as she tries to pull him off. "Jimin!"

"You... You bastard! This is for what you've done to my brothers! Stay away!" Jimin's eyes begin to water as he continues to strike Sehun's consciousness away. 

"Jimin-Ah!" Another voice interferes with his beating. "Get off of him!" Y/N looks above at the nearing voice and sees Jin sprinting towards the scene. 

Jin runs and pushes Jimin off Sehun rather harshly. Jimin stumbles to his feet and stares at Jin. "Why the hell are you here? Where did you come from?!" He yells. 

"You better be grateful I'm here. Step aside." Jin shoves over Jimin and helps up Sehun. 

Jin's face reflects anger and fear. He then talks to some residents and thanks them accordingly, handing over Sehun's motionless body. Jin then storms over to Jimin, who is still collecting his thoughts. 

"I can't believe... I thought we discussed this..." Jin grabs onto Jimin and looks up to Y/N. His expression shifts into a worrisome and frightened face. "...Y/N... Please follow me."