Blood Bank

A w a k e n i n g - 22

Jungkook was still shaken over the word he had just heard from Jimin.

Cousin.

He has a family?

The two stopped in front of what seemed to be a cemetery. Jimin unlocked the gate and entered, leading them deep into the eerie place.

"Long ago, the Fourth Vampire King had two children who were both boys. The eldest who was the heir was killed during an attack." Jimin spoke softly enough just for Jungkook to hear. "To protect the next heir, they hid him away and made him wear a mask."

The plants seemed to get more lifeless as they walked. The concrete walkway was replaced by a man made dirt path.

"Jimin where are we going?" Jungkook asked. His question was ignored as Jimin continued to talk.

"Lonely in the castle, the little boy made friends with a maid's son. Just like him the maid's son was not allowed to be seen. One day they found out the existence of the maid's son." Jimin paused before looking at Jungkook. "An order was issued to capture the maid's son and to kill the royal family. The prince tried to escape after seeing his parents be executed but was reported dead."

Jimin moved aside to reveal a lone grave that stood a few meters away from the lake. A broken mask rested on the ground before it with a bouquet of wilting flowers. Jimin approached the grave and replaced it with another.

"My father took over the throne as he was the Fourth King's younger brother. My father had lost his life in a battle against Nightwalkers." Jimin smiled sadly and dusted the grave. "I made this grave for the cousin I never got to meet."

Jungkook approached the grave and froze when he saw the name.

Kim Taehyung

"It was no wonder he seemed so familiar to me. That night, Yoongi must have saved him. He is his loyal servant after all." Jimin said. "He's the rightful owner of the throne."

"Why did they order to kill him? Why is Taehyung attacking us?" Jungkook questioned.

"The maid's son's father was the Fourth Vampire King. In short, a hybrid." Jimin answered. "You're the maid's son— a monster to the eyes of all. That's why you were sealed."

Jungkook blinked a couple of times as he processed the information. He tried his best to read Jimin's expression trying to find the joke in his words, but he knew it was the truth. It would explain many things.

Him being able to eat human food.

His wounds not healing fast.

Him having a heartbeat.

Two things didn't add up though.

"As for why he's attacking, I don't know." Jimin sighed.

"Then why would I have a Blood Bank? Hybrids can't have one right?" Jungkook said. "And why can't I remember anything that happened before?"

"It's because of the spell Jisung used." Jimin got up and placed the mask on top of the bouquet. "She was ordered to destroy your soul and seal your body there. Instead, she sealed your soul in there in exchange for your memories. She cursed a random family's blood for them to use it to unseal you. The reality is she wasn't destined for you, she was forced into this life."

Jungkook felt guilt suddenly wash over him. Just his existence alone caused misfortune for a lot of people, even the girl he loved was in this mess because of him. He needed answers.

"Is there a way for me to get my memory back?" He asked.

"You should ask Jisung." Jimin answered. "Let's head back. It's getting late."