(3 years, 8 months, 4 nights since Namjoon and Seokjin's disappearance)
The sky has gotten dark yet thundering gallops of hooves can still be heard on the road near the Kim Territory and Jung Territory border.
Taehyung was hopeful that Namjoon and Seokjin have returned home. That would save them a whole lot of time and drama. All he had to do is tell the two about the revolution, bring them back to the palace, make up some story about rogues kidnapping them, tell that to everyone and everyone would be happy. The end.
If only life were that easy.
The queen let out a huff as the chilly air of the night stared to get to him, his hands freezing whilst he clutched unto the reins, the leather feeling heavy on his hands. Ahead him, Soobin stopped, turning his head to face the omega.
"Perhaps we can rest for the night and have supper?" Soobin suggested. "You seemed famished."
"No-" Taehyung tried to argue, frowning a bit before being cut off by Soobin.
"Being hypocritical are we?" The alpha smirked in a taunting manner. "You complained that Jungkook did eat nor rest enough. Yet here you are, refusing to take a break nor have supper."
Taehyung rolled his eyes, sighing.
"I suppose we can camp for dinner."
They found a nice clearing, not too far from the road and gave the horses some water and a lot of apples before making a small campfire. They sat on the ground, legs crossed. The queen wasn't wearing a dress, rather he wore his husband's horseback riding clothes once more so sitting on the ground wouldn't make him uncomfortable.
Soobin handed Taehyung a sandwich, tomatoes, lettuce, cucumber, and finely cooked chicken breast tucked in between two loaves. The omega smiled slightly and muttered a thanks as he took the sandwich from the elder alpha. Soobin sat on the ground, opposite of where Taehyung is and ate his own share of sandwich silently.
Taehyung started to eat his sandwich with small bites, staring into the fire before him as he let his mind drift off.
Jungkook should be fine now that he's able to rest, the sleeping medicine he placed in that tea should keep him asleep for as long as his body needs to. Beomgyu has recovered from his fever and should be able to take care of Jimin and Sungho just fine.
Then, he thought about Namjoon and Seokjin. They were selfish but they deserve the freedom and happiness they have now. And because of this misunderstanding, the people have revolted, wanting to avenge their so called deaths.
Though the two of them are currently living in a harsh environment and status as being commoners, it's a life Taehyung wants to experience for himself as well since he saw Namjoon and Seokjin having more to spend with their pups. Jungkook and Taehyung barely has time to even take care of Jimin and Sungho, Beomgyu and Kai being the ones to look after the pups while they attend meetings after meetings or make programmes.
Taehyung then thought about Jungkook once again. He loved the alpha for so long, never once expecting that his love would be returned. He never even expected to marry the alpha when he was taught to be Namjoon's mate. Taehyung was trained to please Namjoon and is aware of all Namjoon's dislikes and likes despite not being able to talk casually before. Now that Taehyung is married to Jungkook and even had a pup with him, it all just feels too unreal.
Never once was the Gods in favour of Taehyung so it scares him that maybe one day, they would take Jimin and Jungkook from him. Now, all Taehyung wants to do is to run back home and appreciate his time with Jimin and Jungkook as much as he possibly can.
The omega sighed and shook his head. He has to find Namjoon and Seokjin first to save everyone. He unconsciously let out depressed pheromones, catching Soobin's attention who stopped eating and lightly patted Taehyung on the back. Taehyung turned his head from the fire and faced Soobin who looked at him with worry.
"Is there something troubling you?"
"Ah nothing... Just missing Gguk and our pups. If we couldn't find Namjoon hyung and Seokjin hyung later, it would take us days before we could return. I'll miss them." Taehyung sighed, taking another small bite off of his sandwich.
"Don't worry. We'll find them in no time." Soobin smiled, placing a hand on Taehyung's shoulder before suddenly yanking the omega to the side. Taehyung was confused and in a daze as to why Soobin yanked him, his sandwich now spilled over the ground.
Then Taehyung saw... There was an arrow on Soobin's arm.
"Let's go Tae! Let's go!" Soobin hissed as he carried Taehyung to his horse. Before Soobin could get on the horse, two arrows pierced through his back, one arrow precariously near his heart.
"Soobin hyung!" Taehyung wailed, helping Soobin on and kicked off the horse as he wrapped Soobin's arms around his waist. Soobin was coughing out blood, staining Taehyung's clothes which made the omega panic.
"Hyungie, please survive. Yeonjun and Kai are waiting for you!" Taehyung cried through tears as he continued to look at the road, desperate to get back to the palace as soon as possible.
A low chuckle can be heard from Soobin as he rested his head against Taehyung's shoulder.
"My time has come my queen... If you meet Seokjin, tell him to visit my grave sometimes."
"Hyungie don't spout nonsense! You'll make it! I know you will! Fight the urge! Think about Kai and Yeonjun!" Taehyung hissed through tears.
"Taehyung... You're like a son to me... I have always been ready to die as soon as I saw Yeonjun born. As a sinner, I have debts to pay and the payment for it is my life. The Gods were merciful to even let me see Yeonjun... I shall gladly accept my fate. Take care of everyone for me. Alright Tae?" Soobin chuckled dryly.
"Hyung no..." Taehyung sobbed.
"I just wished... I could've served you a little longer..."
With that, Soobin's eyes closed and his hold on Taehyung's waist loosened.
"HYUNG!" Taehyung yelled, crying hysterically as he held Soobin's hand with one hand while his other hand held unto the reins. "Hyung... Please stay..."
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"I'm sorry... Kai... I'm very sorry... It's all my fault..." Taehyung cried, groveling before Kai who had tears streaming down his face however a forced smile was etched on his face.
"It's not your fault... I just wished I had told him something important before he left..." Kai sighed, helping Taehyung up and wiped the Queen's tears away. "Say, what would you like to name a pup if they're male or female?"
Taehyung gasped. "You don't say..." The omega queen cried once more embracing Kai. "I'm sorry!"
"It's fine. Soobin would've told me not to cry and not be sad since its bad for the baby but..." Finally, Kai broke, embracing Taehyung back and wailed painfully.
It's already been an hour since the royal physicians told them that there's no way to save Soobin, thus pronouncing him dead. Taehyung insisted to have Soobin buried in the grave of Nobles which didn't earn a lot of complaints. Taehyung and Kai have just came from Soobin's funeral. Only he, Kai, Taehyun, Beomgyu who became a friend of Soobin, and of course, baby Yeonjun came to the funeral.
Right now, Taehyung and Kai are in the palace, Taehyung insisting for the omega and Taehyun to move in there temporarily until the revolution has passed.
The omega queen broke the embrace and gave Kai a reassuring smile. "I'll be going to finish what me and Soobin hyung have started. Take care of yourself okay?"
Kai frowned.
"Tae-"
"I'll be fine. Soobin hyung is still guarding me in my travels. I just know it. I'll be fine." Taehyung smiled.
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Taehyung entered the room, a sad look in his eyes though he made sure to not release his pheromones. He made his way to the crib and picked up Jimin, the baby kissing his mother's cheeks.
"I'm sorry baby, however mother needs to go for a while. Play nice with your brother okay?" Taehyung smiled softly as he kissed Jimin's soft and adorable cheeks. Jimin just smiled back, being the angelic baby he is. Taehyung kissed Jimin's forehead one last time before setting him down in the crib, making the baby pout.
Taehyung moved over to Sungho's crib, the baby was clutching on the bunny stuffie he gave him before. The omega queen smiled softly at the baby, picking him up as well.
"Mommy's going to leave for a while okay? If your father is being mean to you, don't hesitate to slap him okay? Your mother will take good care of you and your hyung." Taehyung said, kissing Sungho on the forehead before placing the baby back in the crib, making the baby cry and clutch his stuffie tighter.
Taehyung turned to Beomgyu who was silently watching him the whole time.
"Take good care of them alright?"
"Where are you going? It's dangerous!" Beomgyu exclaimed, worried.
"I'll be fine... I'll finish this war before it even started."
Beomgyu sighed and just nodded, though the worry from his eyes didn't subside.
Taehyung left the nursery and moved the the room next door; his and Jungkook' s room. The omega queen entered the room and went over to the sleeping figure on the bed.
Jungkook looked peaceful, now that he was able to catch up sleep and it seems that he hasn't woke up since Taehyung placed a sleeping medicine in his tea.
The omega smiled as he went over to his alpha, and kissed him tenderly on the lips. After a few moments of savouring the feeling, Taehyung broke the kiss, the sensation lingering on his lips.
"I'll be back soon my love. Don't worry about me." Taehyung smiled, taking Jungkook's hand, kissing it before kissing the alpha's forehead.
With a turn, Taehyung left, not seeing Jungkook's finger move and his eyes slowly opening.
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A/N: I swear I'm this close to dying. I haven't had a proper sleep for days due to schoolwork. Thank you for the support everyone! If you don't mind, please share this book to anyone you think would like this. Or not, it's not mandatory.
Take care everyone!