The Prophet - Kihyuk

Chapter 12

Jackson

I felt them closing in as I ran across the wastelands, away from Grimshire and towards the forest for cover. Although I was wary of their presence, I knew I had the ultimate advantage in the big scheme of things. After all, being a demon has its pros, allowing me to turn into a weightless mass of black air. 

At first, I thought it was weird, although surprisingly helpful when I needed to run away from the dagger my father tried to stab me with. Turns out demon spawn is not a parents first choice of child. 

I floated above the ground and as I reached the forest I warped back into my human form. And clearly, the heavens decided that I hadn't showered in too long, I grumbled as the rain hit my face, turning my hair soggy and my shoes squelched while I stumbled forward. However great my demon form was, there were limits to it. If I stayed in that form for a prolonged period of time, eventually my body wouldn't be able to warp back. 

Don't ask me why because I really don't know, its just a thing. 

Running on human feet in the rain was much less nimble I have to say, I soon heard the approaching feet of the goblin guards, after Aelin had escaped I decided to pay an unplanned visit to Jooheon, he told me to play dumb and that she would eventually come to me, but look where that has gotten me.

So I cut the blood oath I swore to the goblin court. It was simple really, although only demons can do it and live through the pain. 

Why? When we are warped as the black mist we feel no pain, I have the same properties as air, air doesn't cry out in pain when a sword is sliced through the air, does it? Their footsteps were getting closer so I allowed myself a little bit of panic, just in case I can't escape and they slice me in half in my human form, a mild set back but........

Aelin is mine, I will have her.

Taehyung

I feel betrayed, to say the least. I felt like I was about to vomit when Minhyuk was sentenced to death or was it because Hyungwon actually sentenced him to death. 

Nonetheless, he lied to me for six years, SIX. He should've told me about his powers before, I could've helped him. No, you couldn't, he did the right thing. No, what he did was wrong, but a part of me was relieved at Kihun's actions. And as Hyungwon ordered me to stop him, I couldn't help but react a little less swiftly and swing my sword off-target as I fought Elena and Aelin. 

Come with us Taehyung. Her thoughts asked, 'I swore a blood oath to the king', and the prince, she retaliated but swiftly ducked the blow to her head, legging it for the forest. I let her go. Minhyuk needs all the help he can get. As I found myself retreating towards the king one thought clouded my vision as we lock eyes. 

Can I protect both the king and prince if they are protecting themselves from each other?

Luciarnous Sardothien

A fight broke out as Kihyun ran with Minhyuk. Everything inside me was screaming to follow them, but I rooted my feet to the ground. I can wait a little longer to speak to Minhyuk. Right now I need to save him from the inside, my eyes turn to Hyungwon's as I think. 

I can change his mind.