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You and Hoseok walked down halls that Jungkook and you hadn't earlier so you supposed that the kings were in another room of the castle.
For that you were slightly thankful, secretly hoping they would be seated closer to your level so you didn't feel so threatened.
You approached a large, closed door, and Hoseok opened it for you, walking in and holding it open for you. You blushed and looked down, grabbed part of your dress to be able to walk in through the door.
"Welcome Y/n." Namjoon said as you stepped in and looked at the table they were sitting at. It was a banquet like table in a room that seemed like it could fit your entire apartment in it.
All eyes were suddenly trained on you when Namjoon spoke your name. You watched Yoongi scowl, Jungkook's eyes widen, Taehyung's mouth open a little, Jin taking in your dress, Jimin sit up a little from his lounging position, and Namjoon gently smile.
Your grip tightened on Hoseok's arm as you drew closer, your anxiety making you uneasy as they all watched you with searching eyes. You could only hope that you didn't look stupid approaching the table.
You felt Hoseok's free hand reach over and touch your hand resting on his arm, as if to help relax you. You weren't sure why you were so anxious this time, but you figured that it was because they actually were judging you and how well you looked.
You looked up to Hoseok and he smiled reassuringly.
"Well, dont you look lovely." Yoongi sarcastically began as you reached the table and let Hoseok pull out your chair. "You almost look like you fit in."
Your heart sank. You thought you had looked nice, and you were enjoying looking like a princess.
"Well I-"
"Yoongi please. I know you aren't happy about her being here, but you know this is not going to be the same as it was last time." Hoseok said, interrupting you, and stopping Yoongi from making more snarky comments. You watched his facial expression turn more annoyed, but he nodded and just looked away.
"Alright, since you're here now. We need to discuss a way to return you since you dont belong here." Namjoon began, getting straight to the point. He gazed around the table looking to see if the others would volunteer any ideas. Taehyung had been right about him seeming to be more like the High King.
"Yes. Uhm. From what I know, which is basically nothing, I uttered something that made me wake up in this place in His Majesty, Jin's Petunias. Very sorry about that by the way." You said, thinking about the events that had unfolded only hours ago.
Jin sniffed. "I will replant them I guess." He said with a exasperated look, but then he smiled. "It really isn't a problem, dont worry."
Yoongi cleared his throat and looked to Namjoon. "We dont have time for flowers. Continue."
Jin looked apologetically at me, but I only shrugged, giving him an 'Its fine' look.
"Right. Well, last time we know what happened, so I guess burning the book doesn't work. I suggest we find it again, and this time I feel we should take it to our alchemist to study and disenchant it." Taehyung spoke up, his deep voice drawing my attention. His features screamed young and handsome, but his voice is what made my stomach flutter. I watched him look at his brothers to see if they agreed with his idea. Some of them nodded, while Jimin and Namjoon seemed to think otherwise.
"That could work, however, we dont know how to return the person who comes through yet. Maybe we should work on that first." Jimin spoke up. His eyes looked to me only for a second, and I realized what he said.
"Wait so you mean... the person who was here before wasn't returned home?" You asked, a slight panic filling your chest. As much as it seemed lovely here, you were not entirely sure you were ready to have to get used to living the royal life style. You had only been here a few hours and you didn't know the laws, the rules, the people, how to act, what your duties would be, if you had to be married off or locked in a tower...
You noticed an uncomfortable look past through some of the brothers' features. Finally Namjoon spoke up, looking at you with intensity.
"Unfortunately. She was trying to return to her own world, but-" Namjoon began, but was in interrupted.
"That's enough. Don't talk about her." Yoongi spoke, standing and resting his hands on the table. You noticed a stricken look flash through his features, before a cold resolve settled on his face.
"Yoongi, she should know. It could happen to her too if she tries." Hoseok said gently, watching Yoongi close his eyes and sigh.
"Alright fine." Yoongi settled back into his chair, his hands folded as he looked down at the table. Everyone was silent, letting him take his time to speak.
He looked up, not truly making eye contact with anything.
"Her name was Haeyu, and she came from a time or place similar to you. She loved it here at first, enjoying the sights and events for a few days, but then she remembered she had a home to return to, no husband but... a baby. She became slightly desperate to get back at first. We hadn't really tried to find a way to get her back, us being mostly as confused as she was, so we began talking about ways. She came up with the idea of finding the book and saying the spell to try and go back, so, respecting her wishes, we looked for the book she had read to come here. She found it, took it to her room, and she tried to find a way back, uttering the spell day and night, until we found her laying on the floor..." He paused, taking a shaky deep breath, "dead."
The brothers all looked at Yoongi sadly. You figured maybe this girl had meant a lot to him; the way he talked about her and was sensitive about you being here, becoming seemingly obvious signs. Yoongi continued, an unfocused scowl present on his features.
"So we buried her, grieved in knowing she would never return to her baby, or her world. We burned the book we had so that it wouldn't happen again." Disappointment was present in Yoongi's voice as he looked directly at you this time.
"But through whatever sick force of nature or magic, the book still survived, brought you here, and we have no idea what will send you back. So, Y/n. I hope you don't have anyone or anything waiting for you back where you're from, because it might be a while." He finished bitterly, but there was a hint of sympathy, for a moment, in his eyes.
You shook your head. "You don't have to worry about that, nobody is waiting for me at home. So I think that taking it to the alchemist is a good idea. I don't need to be leaving any time soon, and as long as you're willing to let me live here, I think until we find the solution, I will be quite happy here." You finished, looking at each king until you finally were looking at Hoseok next to you, who gave you a small smile.
"Alright then. Since it is getting later, I shall send for the Alchemist tomorrow, and we will look for the book in the garden." Namjoon said, looking at his brothers intensely, but he seemed to be thinking as he did so. Then looking at you he smiled gently.
"I will have dinner served in the next hour here, so you are free to explore the castle a little before you come eat." You nodded, feeling excitement rise in your chest. They all saw your face light up, and chuckled. Yoongi even let a small tired smile slip, before the rest of them stood and stretched from the extended sitting.
"M'lady, would you like to have me show you around?" Hoseok asked turning to you, giving you an easy, and cheerful smile. You were about to answer an eager yes when Jungkook interrupted.
"Actually, I wished to show you around, since I was the one who found you." He said, looking pointedly at Hoseok before smiling flirtatiously at you.
"Uhm I guess bo-" You started, but were once again interrupted by someone. This time Jin approached, gave an easy smile, and offered you his arm.
"Ignore them Lady Y/n. I've been around longer so I know more about the castle." He joked, making Jungkook scowl.
"Just because you are older, doesnt mean you know more." Taehyung said in his deep voice, approaching the group now gathering around you and speaking to Jin.
He looked at you with serious eyes, but he had a kind smile and a cute/sexy face. If this had been any other situation back in your world, you would have looked down and walked quickly away, too scared to even speak to someone so handsome. These men was almost god-like in how beautiful they were, it was a wonder none of them were married.
You briefly smiled, suddenly thankful none of these men could hear your thoughts about their appearances.
"Yes but I am high king, and she ruined my petunias so, I believe I should be able to show her around." Jin said, interrupting your thoughts, him turning to Taehyung, and crossing his arms. You felt the need to intervene before anything else happened.
"Your majesties I-" You once again began, but once more you were interrupted by another man approaching.
'Geeze what does it take to be able to have my own voice in this!?'
"Excuse me, but I do actually wish to talk to Y/n as I show her around, so I believe I will be the honored one to take her around." Namjoon spoke, approaching the group. He had walked over after speaking to a butler to tell the cooks to make dinner. Jimin and Yoongi, who had been talking quietly further away, began watching as you looked at the king before you; Namjoon smiling hopefully at your slightly stricken and blushing face.
"Unless you wish otherwise." He said, his face changing. "I wouldn't want to force myself upon you, after an already exasperating day." Namjoon said, sliding his gaze to his 4 brothers who were standing there, before returning his gaze to you. Jungkook rolled his eyes and Jin sighed, looking away. Hoseok just scowled, crossing his arms and glaring daggers at Namjoon.
"Actually that would be lovely, your majesty." You said, feeling the need to talk to the most level headed king. Despite enjoying Hoseok's company, you still were trying to take everything thing in. Event after event had kept you from being able to fully think about the situation you were in.
Besides the bath, you had hardly had time to think of any logical theories about the book. But you supposed that all this wasnt nessicarily very logical. You were inside a book, transported to another time that you both enjoyed and feared, with 7 very strikingly handsome men, who had the power to kill you at any time.
You weren't sure what exactly to think about first, so talking to Namjoon seemed the most logical thing to do, while also learning all you could about this place.
"Wonderful. Then, I suppose I still have a good amount of time to show you a few highlights before dinner, wherein we can talk throughout both activities." Namjoon said, offering you his arm, which you happily took. You watched the other kings look at you and Namjoon, Hoseok a little more put out than the rest. You wondered if he had been looking forward to escorting you around a little more than the others had.
Or maybe that was just wishful thinking on your part, and he just didn't like his younger brother inserting himself into everything. He probably was used to Namjoon getting more things because despite his age, he was smarter than all of them.
Whatever the case, Namjoon began an easy but brisk pace, taking you out of the hall and into the hallway, where he began to take you to your first destination: the library and study.
You were quite sure you were going to be in heaven.
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Okay so a much much longer chapter than the last because I wanted to gift the few of you who still read this.
Tell me what you think of it so far. I know it's kinda rough and crappy, but I'm trying.
I'm litterally writing this in English rn lol.
Anyways, hope you enjoyed!
MERRY CHRISTMAS ❤💚
Aluna💙