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As the Manor door opened, you stood beside a smirking Yoongi – still being firmly held in Namjoon's leathered grasp while Taehyung, Jimin, Seokjin and Hoseok all lingered behind you in the freezing cold. The wind and the rain continued to lay their mark upon the land with no intentions of stopping anytime soon, as you raised your eyes to look into Jungkook's; hearing the rumbling of thunder loom in the distance.
"Good evening, cousin. Shall we skip the aspects of meaningless, polite, sociable behaviour – or would you care to tell me about how much you've missed me?" Yoongi's sarcasm was so thick; it could have been cut with a sharp knife as he raised his eyebrow to gauge the Prince's reaction. Jungkook tightened his jaw upon seeing you – wanting nothing more than to reach forward and pull you right into his grasp. But he knew he had a war to fight, and compromising his composure would surely be the downfall of you both. Jungkook bore his eyes into yours – seeing the tear stained rings around them, noting how your mouth had since become all red and chaffed from the rag that silenced your inaudible whimpering from the cold. It was almost as if no words needed to be exchanged between you both at that moment, as even then – you could somehow sense that Jungkook was on the same wavelength as you, both of you apologising profusely to each other, with the prominent look of guilt and disgust of himself that swam deep in his dark pools of distress.
"Please, put this over (Y/N) and make your way into the main living room to the left" Jungkook held forward the plush throw that usually sat upon one of his chairs to Namjoon.
"Of course" you heard Namjoon's gentle whisper from behind you as he took the throw off Jungkook, before proceeding to carefully place it around your body. "He doesn't seem as harsh as Yoongi and the other two…is it just his demeanour? Or is it something deeper than that?" you pondered quietly to yourself as Jungkook stood back to let you all inside while you felt your chilly bones being engulfed by the slight warmth of the Manor.
"I like what you've done with the place, my Prince. It's very…Jeon style" Yoongi chuckled as waltzed inside and took a left into the living room. "What a nice cosy love-nest you've made for you and your pet…the aroma in the air is one that turns my stomach, however" he added in reference to the smell of both of your love-making still thick in the atmosphere as Jungkook closed the front doors, before joining you all in the living room and closing the living room doors in turn. Jungkook almost lost his temper at how Yoongi referred to you – as a pet, reducing you and your intelligence to nothing more but a mere plaything to describe his relationship with you. He looked to you, still shivering, bound and gagged as your eyes never left his; but he couldn't help notice how Taehyung and Jimin's eyes almost never left the floor – which let Jungkook instantly know that they harboured the same guilt and hatred he had for himself. "I was a fool for misjudging you both…" Jungkook winced – regretful that all he could do, was stand there and watch.
"There's hardly much need to keep (Y/N) bound and gagged like some species of vicious animal, Yoongi. Surely now that we're all inside – and seeing as no one is going anywhere, it makes no sense to take such extreme measures?" Jungkook asked for the sake of your comfort – and also to further stall to allow for more time to pass. Yoongi licked his lips boldly as he took a step forward to Jungkook, as if to square and size himself up to the taller Vampire, before looking back to Namjoon and nodding his head.
"Surely, my Prince – as long as she knows to keep her wonderful hands to herself…understood?" Yoongi questioned you as you nodded your head quickly. You knew from the moment the binds were placed on you – and from how all of the rogues had gone to the trouble of covering every possible area of their skin that they could; that they didn't wish to have your domitor touch marry their bodies – not like you would have wanted to lay your hands on the Vampire that murdered your family, either. Yoongi continued, "You know – she's been such a good little mouse for me the entire time we waited in the car for you to arrive back home. I thought that she might possibly give me some trouble after she came to from her little dose of chloroform…but she was such an angel – undressing in front of all of us and slipping on that beautiful, thin dress for me"
You widened your eyes as Namjoon removed the gag from around your mouth – knowing that every word that passed Yoongi's lips was a lie. You thought back to just a few hours ago; how the only people left in the car had been you, Taehyung and Jimin, how Taehyung instructed you to put on the white dress that Yoongi had told him to make you wear; and how both Vampires turned away to allow you to keep your dignity intact while you reluctantly changed. You knew that the entire time – Yoongi had been with the others outside - talking amongst themselves after driving a far enough distance from the Manor. "He's trying to get a rise out of Jungkook…" you flashed Jungkook a look that said "It's a lie – don't believe it" as you desperately tried to calm your heartbeat by taking steady breaths – feeling Namjoon loosen the rope around your waist that held your hands in place. Jungkook picked up on your signal, but it didn't stop him from feeling petrifying anger nonetheless.
"I believe you requested permission to enter my home so that we could discuss all of this?" Jungkook shifted his weight as he folded his arms rather defensively – looking at Yoongi, but never taking his sights off you either as you hugged the blanket further around yourself; your throat still dry and hoarse from when you had gulped down chloroform from earlier. Yoongi began walking slowly – producing echoed footsteps that only seemed to add to the throbbing headache that had since made itself at home in your frontal lobes.
"You believe correct, my Prince." Yoongi circled around Jungkook.
"Then shall we all take a seat – rather than standing on ceremony?" Jungkook's eyes followed Yoongi's every movement – his senses working double-time as he kept them focused on each soul in the room. Yoongi snickered at Jungkook's diplomatic remark, before walking in front of him to face him once again.
"I suggest you drop your little 'holier than thou' act, my Prince. We shall all stand for the duration of our conversation. I don't plan on being here for long. No doubt your mother dearest will be on her way with reinforcements…by which time; it will all be too late" he sneered with delight as you felt a shiver run up and down your body. Not only were you terrified of Yoongi for the patently obvious reason of what he had subjected you and your family to in the past…but his whole presence was nothing less than the feeling of evil. His eyes – his stare, the maddening stare that your brother had been drawing his entire life; and you could see it right in front of you.
"As you wish" Jungkook inclined his head ever-so-slightly, playing along with Yoongi and letting him believe he was the king of the chessboard to keep him calm and docile. "Perhaps, if I might ask to break the ice…how did you manage to escape your mansion?" Jungkook asked plainly as if it were the most normal question that could happen during small-conversation. Yoongi smiled – baring his teeth and gums as if he found something to be terribly funny.
"My poor old mother has a soft heart, my Prince. Did you honestly think I wouldn't have been able to manipulate her into letting me flee to avoid my certain death? Well…not like she had much of a choice. I did have father in my grasp – ready to remove his head from his body. You see, Jungkook – emotions aren't all what they're cracked up to be. Sure, you can feel pleasure, happiness…but you can also feel pain; guilt…remorse…tenderness" Yoongi's eyes glistened feverishly as he knew Jungkook was probably feeling every sense of negative emotions; and he fed on it like it was his only life source.
"I see." Jungkook responded, looking over to Taehyung at the mention of his parents. "And – Taehyung and Jimin?"
"Same scenario, cousin! It's amazing how weak a Vampire can be when they feel. It's laughable how – when someone they love is in immediate danger…that even a Vampire would be willing to do anything. Even if it means fucking someone else over in the process!" Taehyung shut his eyes tight at Yoongi's description – hating absolutely every inch of his own entire being…but knowing that he would have done anything for Jimin, just as Jungkook would do anything for you. It had never even crossed your mind before this moment – but you found yourself thinking, "Would it have been better if I never made Jungkook feel emotions? As a domitor…does he hate the weakness that I made him feel?" you became filled with even more remorse than before.
"It's true – emotions can be good and bad and, I've learned that recently. But, through learning that – one can come to understand that there can never be light without shadow…or good without evil in the world. I believe it's balance that makes the world what it is. Don't you agree, cousin?" Jungkook found himself almost smiling as that's exactly how he thought of you – the balance, the love and the power that drove him to become a better version of himself every day.
"Hmph" Yoongi snorted, stepping away from Jungkook and proceeding to linger around you.
"I suppose you must be very confused as to how I knew that (Y/N) was a domitor?" Yoongi asked plainly as you and every other Vampire in the room became more than interested for an explanation; as no one had ever known Yoongi's plans or intentions. Yoongi pursed his lips together, looking at you as you stood with your hands on either side of your thighs – the fright in your eyes making him feel more enthralled by you in response.
"I didn't know what it was at first" he began, "I – how does one put it? Bumped into her thirteen years ago while I believe she was with her father. At the time, I had been on my way to work – when this delightful little being accidentally walked straight into me – her hands brushed against the skin on my forearms as we passed each other on the street" his voice was almost nostalgic – as if he were speaking of fond memories. As you searched your mind for recollection of the incident in question, Jungkook and Taehyung couldn't help but reminisce about how normal Yoongi was back then. Even though there had always a harsh divide between Taehyung and Yoongi; Taehyung had always been proud of his older brother – who used to be one of the top history lecturers at the most prestigious University in the country. "And then…he met (Y/N)…and everything snowballed from there" the missing pieces of the puzzle finally began placing themselves together in both Taehyung and Jungkook's minds.
"You asked me back then; 'Why did you do it, Yoongi? What caused you to murder two innocent humans?'" Yoongi's eyes looked like they were glazing over, as Jungkook recalled his words he had spoken thirteen years ago when he was trying to decide whether or not to dispose of his elder cousin. "At first, I felt as idiotic as you, from her brief skin on skin contact. The emotion, the life, the rush…but it only left me with more questions. Questions that I certainly had the contacts to find answers to. The more I dug – the more information and theories I stumbled upon…" he paused to chuckle – his face coming right up close to yours as you stiffened your entire body; watching Jungkook glare at his boldness as he knew there wasn't a damn thing he could do.
"…did you know…that domitors can do more than just give Vampires their lost emotions?" Yoongi spoke to Jungkook – however, he never took his eyes off your skin as you reeled in response.
"Do enlighten me." Jungkook replied – flashing a silent look to Taehyung and Jimin. They, and you included, knew that you possessed more power than just essentially giving life…however, Jungkook wanted to know what Yoongi thought he knew; ultimately, stalling once more and giving you all a little more time, but also seeing how his brain really worked.
"Tell me, Jungkook…do you know what would happen if a domitor were to be turned into a Vampire?" Yoongi relished in the pounding of your heart as the words fell from his mouth.
"It's to my understanding that no one does. For, it has never been done before. Really –"
"Exactly! Exactly my point, dear cousin" Yoongi cut Jungkook's sentence off abruptly as he turned away from you to look him in the eye once more. "After I touched her – I began searching for more information…and I happened to stumble across an old archived book in my parent's mansion that held some outstanding theories on creatures like (Y/N) – how her DNA would change…if – let's say, a Vampire such as myself were to…change her…" Yoongi's inner history lecturing persona formed its way to a front.
"And what do you think that would achieve?" Jungkook tried his best to push the rage inside of him down below deck as he watched fear sweep across your face in turn.
"Her power would be limitless, Jungkook!" Yoongi's mad, manic voice reverberated throughout the living room as his eyes went wild with delusional wonder. "The possibilities are endless – her very stare alone could kill anyone in her way; the amount of knowledge she would possess…she would be able to see as far back in time to when time itself started, and maybe even foresee the future!"
"…he's…he's gone completely insane" Taehyung stared at his brother as Yoongi continued to walk around the room – waving his arms in the air and rhyming off things he believed you could do if you were changed. "Even if there was any truth to what he was saying…to want to change someone for those reasons is just – diabolical"
"…and so, Jungkook – as I would be the one to turn her…she would be bound to me; her master…" the very thought of Yoongi's words not only terrified you, but they disgusted you to no end.
"And what would you do – as her master?" Jungkook lowered his head, watching Yoongi's face contort in maddened deviance while still keeping his eyes fixed on him.
"Isn't it obvious? With her power at my disposal in its highest form…I intend to show our creator, our great sanguinem daemonium that Vampires want his presence back in their lives! I'll be a hero – I'll be his right-hand Vampire…and I will create a legion of Vampires more powerful than any regium could ever hope to be…" he stared wistfully at nothing as he let out a series of small giggles. As everyone in the room kept silent in the wake of Yoongi's explanation, Namjoon – who was still standing behind you, found himself with his eyebrows knitted and his mind doing laps of confusion. But before he could even take a moment to collect his thoughts properly, Taehyung spoke up – taking the words right out of Namjoon's mind.
"You plan to use (Y/N) as a Vampire, domitor hybrid to summon the blood demon once again…based on a random book you found in our parent's library?" he chuckled to himself inwardly as he knew without a shadow of a doubt that such a plan would never work. Even Jungkook knew that, once a creature from the Netherworld vowed to their word; that they could never go against it. The blood demon made a pact with Jungkook's grandfather all those years ago – promising never to return; which in turn, meant that there was no sanity to Yoongi's train of thought whatsoever.
"Yes – my dear, idiot brother! For the blood demon whispers to me often; tells me of what I should do. That is why I've hunted (Y/N) down; that's why I intend to take her for myself…to become the God that this world needs. And she'll be by my side…helping me to rid the world of Vampires who wish to stain our heritage by fucking drinking manufactured blood! We are hells children…and it's shameful that it has even gone on this long, don't you think?"
In that moment, Jungkook thought about all the ways in which he truly wanted to respond – "You're delusional, you've gone insane" and so on, but it only left Jungkook and Taehyung with the notion of your touch, which was meant to be a true blessing to their species, had seemingly turned Yoongi into a power-hungry monster with a god complex; and a thirst for blood. "It's almost as if…he was born evil" Taehyung shuddered at the thought. No matter, Jungkook knew that regardless of what exactly you would turn into – should you be turned at all; you would be absolutely bound to Yoongi if he was the one to bite you. And that was something he would certainly not allow. However, you had since been working everything out for yourself in your own head – concluding on something that Jungkook failed to pick up on.
"Yoongi…Yoongi needs me. He 'plans' to use me to do all these things…which means; he can't hurt me. He can't afford to lose me. Essentially, I'm the greatest weapon in his arsenal" you found yourself growing an extra layer of skin as your backbone hardened to steel.
"And the best part of my plan?" Yoongi continued to pace around the living room – Hoseok and Seokjin nearby with Namjoon still standing right behind you. "I'll have the power to eliminate anyone who chooses to get in my way. Either they join me…or I'll destroy them. How long I've wished to eradicate the privileged regium that have looked down upon me for as long as I've lived…" Yoongi's words made Jungkook flinch at the thought of his entire family being decimated by him.
"…why would you even reveal any of that?" you spoke up – catching everyone completely unaware as Jungkook shot his head in your direction. "(Y/N)…" he gave you a concerned look – all while Yoongi panned his vision back to you; his stare ice cold as his features donned a look of confusion mixed with disgust.
"Excuse me?" Yoongi let out half a laugh, wanting to entertain your boldness to speak up; before your voice took on a mind of its own and wrapped itself in a severely clipped tone.
"Well – haven't you just given your entire position away? Like – I'm not a Vampire or anything but…why would you even bring me back here, reveal all of your 'amazing' plans to Jungkook and then proceed to tell him that you're gonna' kill him and his family? Seems a bit counter-productive…if it were me; I would have opted for the element of surprise. But what do I know? I'm just a weapon that'll be controlled by some fucking maniac whose tree…whose tree clearly doesn't go the whole way to the top" you muttered your last sentence under your breath; but it was heard loud and clear.
Every single Vampire in the room stood with their mouths wide open – most of them impressed that you seemingly possessed larger testicles than all of them combined. Yoongi; however, was not in the least bit impressed at your sudden outburst that he found to be the height of rudeness. That – and you had just hit him right where it hurt him the most; his ego. Before Jungkook even had time to blink, Yoongi was right in front of your face – grabbing a fistful of your hair in his hand to pull your head back – peering deep into your eyes as you struggled to push him off you.
"You've got a lot to say for someone who's the weakest one here; don't you?!" Yoongi snarled right into your face – producing a knife that Jungkook could smell the potent aroma of deadly toxins coated on its steel. Jungkook knew that, although such toxins couldn't necessarily kill a fully grown, regium Vampire like himself; but it could severely weaken him to the point of sickness and exhaustion; which in turn, left him standing a few feet away from you – ready to pounce if Yoongi were to show any sign of further hostility towards you. It was then, without thinking, you gathered every drop of saliva that pooled in your mouth, hawked it to the back of your throat – before spitting it out right on to Yoongi's unsuspecting features…a small smile of meaningless victory spreading on yours in turn.
"…you crude little slut!" Yoongi went to raise his hand to strike you; however, Namjoon pulled you back into his chest – causing Yoongi to completely miss you altogether. "…Mother was right…Namjoon has a tenderness in his heart that he cannot escape" Jungkook thought as he watched the situation play out from a few feet away – hardly believing the spitfire insolence that exuded from you; but he knew you were strong, and he knew that unless it was life threatening…you didn't need anyone to protect you, other than yourself.
"You…madam…you are very lucky that I have great use for you" Yoongi proceeded to wipe the remnants of your saliva off his face with his leather-bound hand, before smearing it back over your own face while his thumb toyed with your bottom lip. "You're a feisty one…we'll have lots of fun together, (Y/N)…just you wait…" his voice was ominous and his eyes even more vicious than before, but you had since grown tired of his psychotic behaviour as you took his words with a pinch of salt. Meanwhile, Jungkook took to taking deep breaths and clenching his fists – feeling the consumed blood inside of him almost rise to a boiling point at the image of Yoongi with his hands anywhere near your body; but he knew that he had to keep his cool…for your sake as much as his own.
It was then that Taehyung took it upon himself to clear his throat, catching Yoongi's attention while also meaning to defuse the situation. "Yoongi, while your plan may or may not work with your intentions to turn (Y/N) yourself…what would happen if – for talk's sake…if (Y/N)'s body could not handle the change? I have done my own research on domitor DNA, and I have deducted that it's entirely possible that complications due to three different types of DNA combining inside her could cause her body to just…shut down. Have you considered it?"
Yoongi blinked several times over, taking his brother's words into account while keeping his eyes fixed on your stare that held equal amounts of anger and fear. "I have thought about such things…but really – what have I got to lose? If she dies, she dies – and I'm no better off than I was beforehand. It would be a shame, but I'd still find a way to get what I want" he smirked unapologetically – however, Namjoon knew that Yoongi was definitely concerned about such a thing as Yoongi had secretly gone to extreme lengths to research about the unknown transition of a domitor to a Vampire…alas, he was always left being no wiser than he was before. However, his words and lack of conscience sent a roaring fire of hatred to sweep Jungkook's entire patience. You knew from the look on Jungkook's face that he was fighting against himself to bite his own tongue – to not say or do anything that would cause a full scale fight to break out.
"(Y/N)'s question is a valid one, Yoongi" it took every ounce of self-control Jungkook possessed to swallow his anger and pride; to try and keep the situation firmly in his control. "One can't help but wonder why you would reveal all of this to me. Unless – you're just doing it for fun and dangling the idea right in front of me?" Jungkook could see you looking at him out of the corner of his eye as Yoongi finally turned around to him once more.
"Because, cousin; I never forget"
"…what is that supposed to mean?" Jungkook tilted his head as his eyes narrowed in confusion.
"Thirteen years ago – you could have sentenced me to death for the 'crimes' I committed. However, with the begging and pleading of my mother and the righteous nature of the way you had been brought up, my Prince…you spared my life. I believe your words were 'I'm giving you the choice of redemption…and you'll live out the rest of your days in solitude to repent for your sins…'" Yoongi smiled wickedly as Taehyung widened his eyes; knowing exactly what Yoongi was about to say.
"…I'm going to give you the same chance…the same choice to either live in my world; or die in yours" Yoongi stepped forward – his unkempt raven hair as wild as ever. "Join the legion of Vampires that (Y/N) will help me make…join me – serve me as your King and I'll make you my right-hand auxilium – my advisor; my consiliario!" Yoongi's deranged tone only further instilled his madness as he took to circling Jungkook once again. You, Taehyung, Jimin – and now Namjoon; all watched to see how Jungkook would respond; however, Yoongi continued.
"The offspring that (Y/N) and I will produce will create a new race of Vampires – far superior to the ones that currently inhabit the earth's surface. With my guidance and control over her power; we will improve our own DNA as we know it…and the new legion will dominate the new world" Yoongi stopped right behind Jungkook to whisper in his ear "…join me, cousin…join me and use your own prowess the way it's meant to be used…"
You scrunched your eyebrows together at the mention of 'offspring' with Yoongi – multiple thoughts of how you would never willingly lay with the one being that you wished nothing but death upon; however, Jungkook soon took you straight out of your thoughts with something you would have never thought in a million years he would say.
"…do you think the blood demon would be okay with me joining your legion?" Jungkook's voice remained calm – keeping a sense of interest prevalent in his intonation as you looked to him; seeing him flash you a reassuring look that ultimately confused you even more.
"Of course he would! You are regium – you are the current Prince! You're strong – you're somewhat intelligent and I could make great use of your physical strength" Yoongi replied very matter-of-factly as he walked back around to stand with his back facing you to converse head on with Jungkook.
"Oh, that's nice of him" Jungkook widened his eyes – relaxing his furrowed brows to look like he was displaying believable relief to Yoongi; however, you picked up on the fact that Jungkook was essentially playing ball with him – as did Taehyung, Jimin and Namjoon; all while Hoseok and Seokjin remained none the wiser. "What about the others though? Your own, current right hand-soldiers…Namjoon, Hoseok and Seokjin…do you think the blood demon would approve of them? What if he doesn't?" you swallowed the lump in your throat as you could practically feel the itch that burned deep within Namjoon to know Yoongi's response.
"In the grand scheme of things – do you honestly think that I would care if the blood demon told me to get rid of them? I created them – I am their master…they're a means to an end, and they've known that from the very beginning. Sure…I would like to keep them around – Vampire's are creatures of habit too, after all" Yoongi replied with a crooked smile – never looking around to observe the obvious hurt and frustration sketched on Namjoon's soft features. You looked over to Hoseok and Seokjin who were standing some distance in between Taehyung and Jimin to watch over them, seeing both of them looking as clueless as the first time you laid eyes on them. "Those two seem to just be blindly following Yoongi – is that the power of being bound to someone?" you questioned, before silently raising your head to look back at Namjoon. "Then why is this one different? Is he like Taehyung? Has he tapped into his human emotions? Or…or is he just lost?" you wondered as you found yourself feeling a little sorry for the rogue who had shown you the most mercy out of all of them. "You pulled me back from Yoongi…does that mean you don't wish to see me hurt?" you had more questions than answers available. However – despite Jungkook's attempts to keep Yoongi calm and under control, you found yourself unable to hold your tongue a moment longer.
"I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but you mentioned that our 'offspring' could bring about this great new legion of Vampires; and that sounds impressive and all, but I can't help but notice some shortcomings of your fantasies" you rolled your eyes as Yoongi looked at you out of the corner of his. Jungkook's head shot in your direction – giving you a look that screamed for you to be quiet; but you paid no heed.
"For one – how do you know that I'm even capable of bearing children? Have you checked? Have you conferred with my general practitioner? And furthermore; going off of Taehyung's point, let's say that I live to see the other side of becoming from Vampire-domitor hybrid. How do you know that the change wouldn't make me barren? Do you even know if a Vampire-domitor can bear children? Or are you just pulling these ideas out of your ass – like everything else you have done thus far?"
"(Y/N) – that's enough" Jungkook spoke up in the wake of your words as everyone else in the room could practically feel the steam of rage rise from Yoongi's shoulders as he just stayed quiet – keeping his unwavering stare fixated on you. Deep down, Jungkook certainly couldn't help but smile to himself in secret – knowing that essentially, he had gotten to you first and 'made his mark on you' in such a way that no one else in the room except he knew about.
"I might have to put that gag back over that…lovely mouth of yours; if you don't shut the fuck up…" Yoongi's baritone whisper growled at you – but this time, none of what he said scared you, rather…it only angered you into antagonising him further.
"Yoongi…what if I'm not the problem at all? What if you're the one who's the problem, hm? How do you know you're not firing blanks? I mean – do you know if you can even produce children? 'Cos like, you have been locked up for thirteen years. I don't know much about Vampire sperm but…what if you've gone sterile from having a major case of blue balls?" you tried your best to stifle back the giggle that was building at the back of your throat – but you did a piss poor job of it as your small voice tittered throughout the room. You could see each Vampire's face as you looked around you – most of them in shock, Hoseok and Seokjin looking like they were about to burst out into fits of laughter at your crude, distasteful joke. However, Taehyung, Jungkook and Namjoon held sobering stares…while Yoongi took to cracking his neck with one swift motion, before setting his sights back on you with vengeance clear as day in his eyes.
"I was planning on waiting for the Prince's answer before doing this, but it looks like there's no time like the present!" Yoongi roared at you as he began striding towards you much quicker than you anticipated. Contrary to your previous spitfire, you froze on the spot as all you could see was the epitome of rage and disaster coming right into your personal space; but before you even had time to blink, let alone take a worried breath – you felt yourself being firmly pulled to the side by a pair of strong arms…but they weren't Jungkook's. In no more than a split second, you observed Namjoon as he proceeded to use himself as a shield for you – while Jungkook wasted no time whatsoever in grabbing Yoongi by both of his shoulders in a backwards motion; the force of which sent both Vampires crashing to the ground in a heap on top of each other. You let out an inaudible scream as you looked over Namjoon's shoulder to see Jungkook and Yoongi scrambling to their feet with twisted faces, all while you tried to push Namjoon out of your line of vision; feeling incredible guilt for letting your pride build up inside of you that further antagonised the most hostile creature known to the world.
"I thought you'd be smarter than this, Jungkook! But it appears you've chosen the weaker life to live…so you'll die by my hands…right here, right now" Yoongi's voice thundered at Jungkook. Jungkook knew that his mother had told him not to engage in battle, but now he was left with no other choice.
"Then so be it, cousin" Jungkook snarled back at him – before the most vile, frightful scene unfolded right in front of your eyes as all you could do was stand there and watch; not being able to take your eyes off the two Vampires as they began…changing.
The first thing you witnessed was the sound – the sound of bones snapping, joints dislocating and locking into un-human positions as you saw the build up of Jungkook's jaw-line become distorted. You watched in horror as his jaw completely snapped of its own will – seeing his mouth becoming at least four times larger than its previous size…to allow for what you saw next; his upper canines and lower lateral incisors growing at least four times their natural size, with the upper canines being much larger than the bottom fangs. Wondering how you were still able to stand up straight, you then witnessed the broadening of Jungkook and Yoongi's shoulders – their entire body form becoming more of a monsters than resembling an average human as Jungkook's white shirt ripped at the seams to allow for his growth – with Yoongi's leather jacket doing much the same. Ignorantly, you just assumed that only the fangs would grow in length. But right then in that moment as you saw Jungkook's beautiful hands claw into something that resembled something made from nightmare fuel, the true nature of a Vampire was unveiled right before your eyes – and you could hardly breathe due to feeling formidable terror sink you like an anchor into one of the deepest oceans. And as if things couldn't possibly have become any more terrifying – you heard the sound of the roaring thunder crash over the Manor; along with a fierce strike of lightning that seemed too close for comfort. Unknowingly, you had been gripping on to Namjoon's protective arms for dear life as the whole scene played out in front of your eyes – and every Vampire could hear your heartbeat pound like a maddened drum as it pumped your blood through your entire body at an undeniably quickened rate.
Jungkook kept his eyes on Yoongi as the two Vampires began circling each other while they crouched animalistically – each one waiting for the other to strike the first move. Jungkook let out a pre-eminent growl – his voice as gravely at the earth's crust while Yoongi snarled back viciously. You watched on as another lightening strike proceeded to light up the entire room; and you caught the image of Jungkook's eyes which had since completely blackened; the previous whites of his sclera's no longer existent as it appeared his pupils had dilated to cover his entire eyeballs; as had Yoongi's .
Without warning, Yoongi lunged for Jungkook with his fangs fully intent on ripping him to shreds. You screamed, but Jungkook was far too quick as he somewhat gracefully sidestepped Yoongi and circled around him once more. Jungkook then extended his hands to sink his elongated nails into Yoongi's back – piercing his skin through the remaining leather and dragging them down his spine; producing a river of Yoongi's previously consumed blood that began painting Jungkook's wooden floor red beneath them both. Yoongi let out a deafening howl of excruciating pain; one that echoed every hall and room of the Manor as he spun around to try and counter strike Jungkook; but again, Jungkook's speed and experience far outweighed Yoongi's ambition to win him in a one on one fight. Once again, Jungkook managed to sink his claws into Yoongi – this time, leaving three deep marks across his face from his ear to his mouth. In the midst of the thunder and lightning and the wicked sounds of battle, Jungkook and Yoongi proceeded to almost dance around the furniture with finesse, occasionally scattering a chair here or a table there to try and weaken the other; but every time, Jungkook proved that he was undoubtedly more powerful than Yoongi.
"There's no way I can fight him alone!" Yoongi grimaced to himself as he felt his life source of blood drain from him – feeling weaker by the second and knowing that he needed help.
"What are you three idiots doing? Help me – you useless bastards!" Yoongi let out a distorted, demonic scream as he proceeded to once again produce the toxin coated knife that had Jungkook widen his eyes; knowing that if the toxins came into contact with any kind of open wound of his, that he would surely not only lose his battle position; but he would no longer be able to keep you from Yoongi's wicked, sadistic intentions. In less than a second, Hoseok and Seokjin lunged forward to assist Yoongi in a three verses one battle. With no time to lose, you watched as Taehyung and Jimin went through the same transition into a Vampire's true form, before running to Jungkook's side to engage in the fight; making the odds fairer.
You felt a cold sweat make its way across your skin as you looked to your left, seeing Namjoon frozen to the spot; as if he were questioning his very moral stance.
"…Namjoon…" you whispered, dreading to know what he was thinking.
Namjoon took his eyes off the ongoing battle to pull you back towards the window to a safe enough distance. "…I – I don't want to fight. I don't…I don't want any of this…" he almost whimpered back as he looked down to you – his eyes saying more than a thousand words could ever explain.
"Then help Jungkook! Go and fight by his side…Yoongi has already said he doesn't care about what happens to you…why are you still thinking about what to do?"
"(Y/N) – I am bound to Yoongi…he is my master…I cannot harm him. Although he cannot control my movements or my mind, I cannot fight against him. I just…I just can't" Namjoon shut his eyes tight as if to try and hold back real tears that threatened to escape his worried, tormented soul. "The only thing I can do to help Jungkook now…is to protect you. I don't know why…but I feel like it's what I have to do…"
You searched Namjoon's entire features for a glint of a lie – a shimmer of doubt; but you found nothing but a broken being, caught between right and wrong and questioning his entire existence. Since becoming a Vampire, Yoongi was all that Namjoon knew. In many ways, Namjoon looked to Yoongi like a father figure, always desperately seeking his approval and recognition; to which he never achieved. "Namjoon…" you whispered, causing him to open his eyes as the crashing of the battle ensued. "Let me touch you – take off your gloves…" you begged him.
As the fight continued, Hoseok was the first to fall unconscious as Taehyung and Jimin took him on – while Seokjin and Yoongi tried their best to corner the Prince of Vampires. With more experience and wit under his belt, Taehyung managed to send Hoseok flying across the room with an uppercut to his head, leaving him knocked out cold at the far end of the living room. It was common knowledge to all Vampires that the only thing that could kill another Vampire; was a Vampire. The sheer strength of removing one's head from their body was something that the everyday being couldn't hope to possess or achieve in any way. But since Taehyung didn't wish to have himself labelled as a murderer, he opted for the next best thing – a blow to a Vampires head; knocking them unconscious for a short period of time.
Yoongi looked back at Hoseok on the floor as he thought about how useless he was – before noticing that Namjoon wasn't involved in the fight at all. As he watched Taehyung and Jimin jump to Jungkook's side to take on himself and Seokjin, he quickly looked back behind him to observe Namjoon with his gloves just after falling to the floor; and your hand encasing the bare skin of his fingers.
"That insolent little temptress" Yoongi lost all sight and sense of calm and collectiveness as all he could see was the blind rage that filled his entire body. Not caring that he was leaving Seokjin to fight against the odds that would surely cause his death, Yoongi sprinted over to you and Namjoon as fast as he could – taking Namjoon in his hands, lifting him clean off his feet, before sending him crashing through the window that sent the glass flying in all directions; shattering into different pieces. Completely distracted by trying to defend himself, Jungkook sank his fangs straight into Seokjin's upper arm – causing him to wail in agony as Jungkook proceeded to rip into him. However, Jimin caught sight of Yoongi just after Namjoon crashed through the window and landed on to the gravel at the front of the manor.
"No!" Jimin screamed to himself as he saw Yoongi turn to you – shaking in vexation and his wild, blackened eyes full of terror and inhuman sickness. You couldn't breathe, you couldn't do anything as fear took over your basic nerve functions – rendering you unable to move let alone run away. And just as Yoongi took a step towards you, out of the corner of your eye, you saw Jimin pounce on top of him in an attempt to pull him away from you.
"Jungkook!" Jimin screamed at the top of his lungs to alert the Prince, but no sooner had his name left his mouth, Yoongi turned to Jimin…before stabbing him straight in his chest with the knife in his hands.
"…no…no – Jimin!" you screamed in unison with Taehyung as Jungkook took his eyes away from Seokjin to observe Jimin stumbling backwards towards the living room doors – his hands clutched around the knife coated in toxins buried deep inside him.
"Do you feel that? Can you feel how painful it is? Tell me, Jimin…was protecting her worth it? Was protecting her worth dying for?" Yoongi smirked as he saw Jimin drop to his knees – his true Vampiric form diminishing as he returned to his normal state, hardly able to breathe as he choked inaudible words. "Soon…the toxins will break down your newly formed, weak Vampiric cells…they will dissolve everything from the inside out…it will be a slow death, but I hope you can appreciate the height of your stupidity during that time" Yoongi's voice disappeared into a menacing whisper as Taehyung fled from the fight to be by Jimin's side.
"Jimin – stay with me darling, breathe – okay? Just breathe, you're okay, look at me…god damn it!" Taehyung screamed as he cradled Jimin in his arms, looking into his agonised face as he knew every single one of Yoongi's words were correct. Although the toxins would take a while to kill Jimin…they would inevitably do just that; kill him. "Everything's going to be okay, alright my love? It's…it's okay, don't worry, I'm here…I'll…Jimin…oh god I –" Taehyung couldn't stop the river of tears falling from his eyes as Jimin continued to struggle to breathe – feeling the poison engulf his system.
"Tae…I –"
"Shh…don't speak, it's okay. Save your strength" Taehyung whimpered back, tasting the saltiness of his own sadness on his lips, while you felt your legs shake as Jungkook continued to try and make his way over to you; but since becoming distracted, it ultimately gave Seokjin the upper hand.
"I…I tried my best" Jimin squeaked, opening his eyes to look into the face of the one he loved with every beat of his heart – both when he was human, and now as a Vampire.
"I know, I know you did;…and I am so, so proud of you…" Taehyung placed his hand over Jimin's – both of their hands encasing the knife as Taehyung thought about whether or not to leave it in or remove it; knowing that it wouldn't make much of a difference.
"Tae…I…I love you – so much…" Jimin whispered. "Th-thank you for…a-always p-protecting me..and loving me…and for being th-the only thing in my life…that I'm pr-proud of"
"Don't you dare say your goodbyes, Jimin – don't you dare! You can't leave me!" Taehyung screamed as if he were being stabbed himself as he completely forgot about everyone else in the room.
You stood in silence with tears cascading down your face – watching Taehyung envelope Jimin in his arms as he rocked him back and forth on the floor. You panned your eyes over to Yoongi – seeing him with a detrimental smile on his face as he looked more than impressed with his actions. "I…I did this…" you felt the regret of the entire situation almost grab your heart and clench it forcefully. In less than a moment, all of your memories with Jimin played in your mind; from the moment you first met the blonde in Taehyung's boutique – how timid and shy you thought he was. You recalled his kindness – his gentle nature, even when he was a natum lamia battling against himself; for he never wished any harm to come to you. You thought back to the instance of him fixing the crystals on your dress, giving you the beautiful pashmina to wear on your shoulders – his beautiful, bashful smile that made your heart pound faster with endearment, and finally; the moment your skin came into contact with his – the moment you took him out of a hellish purgatory and set him free.
"…and now…look what I've done" your chest heaved in tormented guilt – the guilt of knowing that Jimin had just essentially sacrificed his own life in an attempt to save yours.
"(Y/N)! Come to me – get over here!" Jungkook screamed at you – but you couldn't hear anything. You couldn't focus on anything, you felt numb, you felt nothing but pure emptiness fill you entirely as Jungkook desperately tried to push Seokjin out of the way.
"Not so fast, my Prince!" Seokjin cackled as he successfully managed to send Jungkook flying in the direction of the marble fireplace. Jungkook's head came into direct contact with the mantle that didn't knock him out, but severely threw him off balance, just enough to cause him to stumble as he tried to pick himself up…but it was too late.
Before you could even begin to comprehend what was going on, you saw Yoongi swiftly step beside you – taking you in his leathered hands and pulling your head back; leaving him with a direct view of your jugular vein that protruded with each beat of your heart.
"See you on the other side – my beautiful domitor" Yoongi growled into your ear.
"No! Yoongi – Taehyung; s-stop him!" Jungkook screamed as loud as his throat allowed him as he began almost crawling towards you; only to have Seokjin kick him back in his rib-cage that left him near lifeless and energy-drained on the wooden, bloodied floor.
And with that – you felt like nothing was worth fighting for, as you watched Yoongi widen his mouth to its full capacity; seeing the ferociousness of his fangs in all their gory glory while his eyes glistened with hedonistic excitement. At the last second, you trailed your eyes over to Jungkook on the floor – hearing his bellowing screams of torment at having to watch without being able to do anything about it.
"Jungkook…I'm sorry" you whispered, before all you could feel; was Yoongi's fangs penetrate the skin on your neck – the pain, the excruciating agony that entered your body almost too much to bear as you felt the sensation of his scalding hot venom enter your bloodstream and consume you from the inside out.
"(Y/N)!" Jungkook let out a long, elongated cry.