Cure | jaeyong

18 | The Dead

Chapter Eighteen - The Dead

Jaehyun walked with a frown covering his features. He had no idea where he should go or what he should do. He overheard Jungwoo and Doyoung talking.

They are going to work against him.

Has he really changed so much that his closest allies have turned against him? Is it possible for him to fall any further then what he has already?

The blond haired warlock makes his way out of the house and takes a seat out the front, in the yard.

On the park bench, all he can hear is the sound of birds and the sound of the breeze as it rustles the leaves on the surrounding trees.

All will be lost if he doesn't figure out how to pull his life together. Not only Taeyong will be gone, but his two closest friends as well.

"Hey" An all too familiar voice calls out.

Jaehyun raises a brow in confusion as he turns his head to the side to see Amethyst walking in his direction.

"Before you ask, yes I am still dead. I'm just here as a ghost. Boo I guess" She jokes.

Her hair is out and instead of the lack of clothing which was her usual attire, a long, dark dress delicately wraps around her frame.

Any mortal would believe that she were alive. She looks alive and fine in all aspects, excluding the gaping hole which would reside beneath the dress, where she was stabbed.

"He's back is he?" Jaehyun speaks in reference to Jaemin.

Amethyst hums in response as she moves to sit beside the older on the bench, crossing one leg over the other.
"Yeah, he is. But he didn't send me here."

Jaehyun moves his gaze to the ground as she continues.

"Taeyong did."

This catches his attention.
"How?" He faces her once more.

She smiles tightly as she leans back into the bench. Taking a deep breath before continuing.

"Whatever resides within him, his power source, it's growing. Soon he will be more powerful then the four big powers. He could sense that you were in need of assistance, mentally of course. Considering he isn't dead, I was the only option."

"How could you possibly help?" Jaehyun scoffs as he cracks his knuckles.

Amethyst reaches out and gently takes his hands on her own, a comforting gesture.

"I was a protector for centuries. I know how to track someone down with my eyes closed and my nose cut off."

Jaehyun grimaces at the image which causes her to chuckle light heartedly.

"Besides, Yuta would never expect you to use tricks from a protector who is supposedly dead."

"How long do I have you for?" The older questions.

"Until Taeyong sends me back" She replies simply.

"Back where?" Jaehyun has a feeling he knows the answer yet he asks anyways.

"To the afterlife, my new home."

The pair meet gazes once more and it's now that Jaehyun feels his eyes welling up with tears.

"Jungwoo and Doyoung have lost faith in me. They want to work behind my back to kill Taeyong" His voice is laced with fear.

Amethyst hushes him softly, gently caressing his cheek.
"They've just lost their way. You only need to help them back onto the right path."