Subject X

Chapter 24

The burning of the body felt much more unease and heart aching than any of the older males expected. However they've been through enough familiar deaths to shed a tear for this moment, but only comfort their smaller species as they go through the pain of losing their friend.

As much as the older males feel resent and pain for them, they're more worried about their own fallen angel; Who still hasn't came back from wherever he is. Jungkook has tried to contact him but came to no luck. Namjoon tried to summon his return but still no luck as well.

He really just..... Disappeared.

Well not exactly. Not until he made his presence known to Yoongi, who could've detached his footsteps from a far. The werewolf turns his head to see the familiar shadow of the figure leaning against the side of the tee, arms crossed with lifeless eyes staring at the flames.

This would be the perfect moment for all of his friends to bundle up around him and comfort the grief that he doesn't show. Maybe assure him that Hongjoong won't be a complete lost case and that he'll be completely okay.

However, all the dude was glance at him and then focus back on the flames. If Taehyung is anything, accepting pity is not one of them. He causes pain and hysteria in people's lives, not the other way around. It'll nudge his pride and ego if they even say a word to him at this moment, where they're suppose to be focused on comforting who needs it the most.

This almost feels like they're losing him too, Taehyung being so far away and just being the usual fallen angel that he is. Probably even darker now because of what happened.

By the time the flames are gone, the boys have fallen asleep to their older species arms, tears staining their cheeks by all of the crying. So they brought them to the back of the truck and settled them comfortably there as they laid asleep. Meanwhile they apparoach Taehyung, who is now closer to the died out flames with his still motionless eyes.

Out of respect of privacy, the boys didn't do or say anything, just let Taehyung know that their presence is there if he needs it.

Oh did he feel that comfort, even if they're not even doing anything.

"People are born, people end up dying; Species as well," Taehyung says lowly and turns to look at them, "We can't do anything about it, it's part of life."

They didn't say anything, only let Taehyung's words caress the air. The fallen angel doesn't say anything at first but then takes a deep breath, "Hongjoong died saving me," He says lowly, meeting each other their eyes, "He knew they disease that was inside me, and gave me something to hold onto."

And Taehyung powered his shirt, revealing the engraved brand on his chest of a circle, inside being a design many swirls against the harsh burnt skin.

Hoseok covers his mouth in awestruck while Jungkook roams his fingers through his hair in utter aggravation. Seokjin takes a slow step forward, glancing between the mark and Taehyung's eyes, "You're marked.... But that thing?"

Taehyung painfully nods and lets go of his shirt to cover it, "I don't know how long I have.... Before I....."

This time Namjoon steps forward, his eyes narrowed in worry, "Before.... What?"

The fallen angel's eyes slowly meets Jimin, who's eyes are pool with tears as he stares at where the mark eyes, knowing every well what could that mean.

"Before I completely lose my mind and kill everyone."

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A/N:
Ahhh small update I know!! Don't worry more updates are coming soon, most likely after class hehehehe

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