Epilogue
(Winter Season, 7 months after Seokjin and Namjoon’s return.)
Snow fell delicately outside the window. Frost has formed on the glass. Behind the glass, it depicted the beautiful gardens of the palace and the snow-covered forest behind the tall palace walls.
A small paled hand rested on the glass, looking outside longingly.
“Yoonie!” Hoseok’s voice could be heard, approaching the pup. The alpha pup’s citrus smell wafted towards Yoongi’s nostrils; calming the pup down a bit. “What are you doing?”
“Hyung.” Yoongi muttered, not removing his longing eyes from the scenery outside. “I want to go home.”
Hoseok sighed. He too has not been used to their new environment despite it being 7 months already. Servants were there at their waking hour, opening the large curtains to wake them at seven am. Seven! Not to mention, he and Yoongi can’t even have cold baths! The water is always warm, sometimes hot. They can’t even go to Namjoon and Seokjin easily as they have started doing charity organizations and going to meetings with Taehyung and Jungkook. The worst part about this is that they don’t even share the same room with Namjoon and Seokjin.
Fortunately, they were still allowed to share a bed.
Most of the time, they’ll be stuck with Jimin, Yeonjun, and Sungho; Noble Kai and Royal Consort Beomgyu babysitting them. Sometimes, former King Seungjun would take Hoseok and Yoongi to the salon and teach them how to play a variety of different instruments. Yoongi grew fond of the piano, spending majority of his free time on it if they don’t have literacy and grammar lessons. Hoseok dropped the idea of learning any instruments and rather, he danced whenever Yoongi plays.
On the other side of the palace, Seokjin was screaming bloody murder as he gripped unto Namjoon’s hands that offered him support. The alpha didn’t show pain and focused on releasing reassuring pheromones to his distressed omega.
Taehyung was on the other side of Seokjin, wincing as Seokjin gripped unto him as well. Seungjun and Jungkook were waiting outside restlessly, excited to see the marquess or marchioness.
Seokjin is getting exhausted from pushing and in a daze. Suddenly it’s getting hard to push whenever he felt the contractions. But when a physician yelled; “It’s halfway through your grace!” Seokjin gathered all his willpower and pushed as hard as he can every contraction, eager to end his current anguish and see the child he always asked for.
Seokjin didn’t hear a cry which worried him a bit. However, when the physician handed him a baby wrapped in a towel, he couldn’t help but cry in joy as he took his child.
“Congratulations my Lord, your Grace! It’s a healthy male babe!” The physician grinned, bowing as he did so. “What will be his name?”
“Kim Soobin. Marquess Soobin.” Namjoon answered for Seokjin as he wrapped his arms around his mate cradling their son. The alpha is in tears, kissing Seokjin and Soobin’s forehead.
The physician nodded and bowed before leaving along with the other physicians. Jungkook and Seungjun went in, smiling broadly.
“Is it Soobin or MinJin?” Jungkook asked enthusiastically.
“It’s Soobin.” Taehyung answered, not wanting to ruin the couple’s moment. Seokjin has handed Soobin over to Namjoon, slowly falling asleep.
“Go to sleep my love. You have worked hard.” Namjoon assured, kissing Seokjin lightly on the omega’s plump red lips. The omega nodded lethargically before closing his eyes.
Namjoon took Soobin to the other side of the room where everyone else crowded them.
“Gods, he looks adorable. Hades must’ve sent Soobin hyung’s soul back here and reincarnated as Soobin; I’m familiar with these soft and plump cheeks anywhere!” Taehyung cooed, lightly pinching Soobin’s cheeks. Amazingly, the baby didn’t cry.
“You used to pinch Soobin hyung’s cheeks?” Jungkook asked, raising an eyebrow at Taehyung who shrugged, a sheepish smile carved on his lips. “What. They were really soft.”
“Hush you two. Now is not the time to quarrel.” Seungjun scolded, taking Soobin from Namjoon carefully. “Another grandson! Make more would you? A female would be nice too.” The elder alpha grinned, making everyone flush.
“Father, must you say that? You already have three grandchildren.” Taehyung chuckled, cheeks still in a bright rosy colour.
“And you lot are still young. More children to make!” Seungjun teased before turning his attention back to his newborn grandson; cooing at the babe who cried softly.
“Let me try to calm him down.” Namjoon offered, taking the baby from Seungjun who handed the baby in a sulky manner. Namjoon hummed a tune, rocking Soobin softly, calming the baby down almost instantly.
“Amazing.” Jungkook muttered, eyes wide in awe. “You’re a natural born father Namjoon hyung.” Namjoon flushed at that. “Well, I have been taking care of Yoongi since he was born and I raised him along with Hoseok. It’s safe to say me and Seokjin hyung are quite experts in parenting.” The alpha said, smiling.
“I got experience too!” Taehyung proudly said, smiling broadly as well.
“You and the pups mostly end up covered in mud or dirt.” Namjoon teased, making Taehyung pout. “They’re rambunctious little brats. It’s still amazing how you and Seokjin can handle them.”
“I’m still upset that Taehyung got to see you lot during those three years. Whenever he disappears for days, I get worried of his whereabouts.” Jungkook shook his head however a smile still graced his lips.
“As long as everyone’s now here, I’m satisfied.” Seungjun smiled, not noticing Namjoon’s smile faltering.
“Actually, Seokjin hyung and I have been meaning to ask permission to live back in our shack in the Jung property.” Namjoon sheepishly smiled, a pleading look in his eyes.
Jungkook and Taehyung looked at Namjoon in surprise before joining the alpha in sending Seungjun pleading looks. The eldest alpha sighed.
“How about you two stay there every last week of the month only? I apologize; however, I can’t allow you two to leave the palace for too long.” Seungjun said, sending Namjoon an apologetic look. The alpha however, was gleaming. “It’s more than enough! I’m sure Jinnie is going to be ecstatic!”
“What am I going to be ecstatic about?” Seokjin’s hoarse voice could be heard behind them.
“Jinnie!” Namjoon exclaimed, rushing over to Seokjin’s side, careful with their son the whole while. “You should rest more. I’m under the impression that you’re exhausted from getting birth.”
“I’m well, Joonie. Hand Soobin to me.” Seokjin smiled, extending his hands out to receive their pup. Namjoon didn’t hesitate to give Soobin to his mother, looking at them with adore. His dreams of being a father has now been fulfilled and the love of his life is his pup’s mother. He can’t wait to raise Soobin and spend quality time with him and Seokjin.
Seokjin cradled Soobin and placed kisses all over the pup’s small and adorable face. The omega then turned to his alpha, leaning forwards to place a chaste kiss. “What were you spouting about earlier?” Seokjin asked, looking at his alpha inquisitively.
“Former King Seungjun has granted us permission to dwell in our shack located in the Jung Territory on the last week of every month!” Namjoon replied enthusiastically, eyes gleaming in bliss. Seokjin’s mouth opened slightly, pleasantly surprised. “Really?!” The omega asked once more, looking over at Seungjun for confirmation. When the former king smiled broadly and nodded, Seokjin teared up in joy.
“Father…” Seokjin cried as Seungjun lightly embrace him, careful not to crush Soobin that’s still in the omega’s arms. “Thank you, father. Thank you for always putting up with me.”
“Seokjin, you and Jungkook are my children. I am your father. I love you two so much and as a father, I’ll give you two anything you desire. As long as your requests are not preposterous of course.” Seungjun smiled.
“Father is so emotional these days.” Jungkook teased, however his eyes were teary as well; Taehyung had to hold back his laughter.
“Thank you once again sire.” Namjoon said, bowing before Seungjun who scoffed and patted his back. “We’re family now Namjoon-ah! Address me as father as well!” The elder alpha grinned.
“Alright then, father.” Namjoon smiled, shifting uncomfortably a bit which Taehyung noticed; Luckily, Seungjun and Jungkook didn’t.
“We’ll check on the other pups. See you lot later at the dinner table!” Taehyung grinned as he ushered Jungkook and Seungjun out, sending Namjoon a wink before leaving. Namjoon smiled, letting out a sigh of relief before turning to Seokjin who glared at him.
“What’s with the wink?” Seokjin asked, staring at Namjoon narrowly with a pout. The alpha can’t help but coo, his omega is too adorable. “It’s quite hard maintaining formal talk with your father and brother after talking casually for almost four years.” Namjoon grinned. “You have nothing to fret about.”
Seokjin sighed before nodding. “Forgive me, my hormones just seem to be all over the place.”
“Don’t worry, I understand.” Namjoon placed a light kiss unto his omega’s soft lips. “I love you so much. You and Soobin, the pups, everyone… You all are precious to me.” The alpha buried his face into Seokjin’s hair, taking the floral scent of his omega in.
“I love you and everyone else as well.” Seokjin smiled, taking in the woody and cinnamon scent of his alpha as well.
They stayed in each other’s presence the whole while, surrounding Soobin with their loving pheromones.
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(Late spring, 10 months after Namjoon and Seokjin’s return.)
“Happy birthday Yoongi!” Everyone greeted.
When asked where he would like to celebrate his birthday, Yoongi surprisingly told them that he would like to celebrate in the palace. It’s the night where his rank will finally be revealed as he’s turning five now. The pup secretly loved being praised and greeted, as well as receiving presents from everyone throughout the day.
Namjoon gave him a brand-new piano and violin, placing it in his shared bedroom with Hoseok. Seokjin gave him a set of books from kingdoms far away which Yoongi absolutely loved, seeing as he could use those books to acquire knowledge which he could exert during his and Hoseok’s debates. Taehyung gave him a majestic black pony which he named ‘Holly’ and taught him how to ride it. Jungkook gave him a wooden sword and leather armour just his size, convinced that he’ll be an alpha.
Hoseok gave him hugs and kisses, telling him that he’s already a present; to which Yoongi chuckled at. Jimin has been sticking to him the whole while, trying his best to talk to Yoongi but all the pup could hear are gibberish from the crown prince. Yoongi didn’t mind carrying Jimin everywhere though (the baby wouldn’t let him go), the crown prince is just too adorable. Sungho, Yeonjun and Soobin the ever-sweet babies they are, simply gave him smiles and cute babbles which Yoongi simply loved.
The servants gave him sweets and snacks, to which he responded to by thanking them and bouncing off the walls from the amount of sweets he consumed. Noble Kai and Royal Consort Beomgyu gave him a beautiful wooly cloak which he wore the whole day.
Finally, night time has fallen and everyone has gathered in the royal salon. Only the royal family, the Royal Consort, Noble Kai and the pups were present. Everyone was restless to know the Noble Kim heir’s rank.
Yoongi was playing a beautiful tune on the piano, too invested in his music to care about everyone and anything else. The crown prince sat beside him, looking at him inquisitively and adoringly. The moonlight shone brightly through the window, creating a beautiful ray of light inside the semi-dark candle-lit room. Suddenly the refreshing scent of nature; the fragrance of the forest and the ocean breeze combined, spread all throughout the room. Dominant pheromones also came with it.
Yoongi continued to play the piano, however his gold eyes were locked into Jimin’s brown orbs that briefly glowed silver before returning to normal brown. Everyone else were too invested with Yoongi presenting as an alpha to notice the brief change of Jimin’s eye colour. Well, not everyone. Someone saw the brief display of silver in Jimin’s eyes.
Hoseok was the only one who saw.
—END OF EPILOGUE. TO BE CONTINUED IN BETROTHED—
-𝓐𝓫𝓼𝓬𝓸𝓷𝓭𝓮𝓭 𝓕𝓪𝓬𝓽𝓼-
-The original prompt of Absconded is that Seokjin is a prince and Namjoon is a mere servant. The two would develop a long-term relationship until Seokjin will be engaged to Jungkook, thus the reason of their absconding. There was nothing after that so I changed it.
-The original plot is that Seokjin is an omega prince and Namjoon is an alpha noble that fell in love. Taehyung would be Namjoon’s cousin and the beta head strategist of the kingdom while Jungkook would be the alpha general. Seokjin would be engaged to a random alpha prince and Namjoon would be engaged to Jimin, their reason for absconding.
Taekook would be tasked by the king to search for Namjin (and baby Yoongs of course) and Namjin would be running from one territory to another, eventually ending up in El Persona where they meet Hoseok, a poor homeless pup. They dwelled in a house in the El Persona capital, Namjoon working in the fields everyday and Seokjin taking care of the pups and house like a house wife. They would experience the hardships of living in an urban city as commoners and will be eventually found by Taekook, bringing them back.
Taekook will be slowly developing feelings for each other the whole mission but kept their relationship a secret as love between two males that are alpha and beta are looked down upon.
When Namjin gets back, Seokjin is already pregnant, leaving the King no choice but to wed them. Taekook on the other hand wouldn’t have the same fortunate ending as they ended their relationship as soon as they completed the mission, acknowledging that their love cannot happen. That’s the end.
-If I followed the original plot line it would’ve been more frustrating and a sequel will not happen.
-This is supposed to be a slow burn story.
-Jungkook wasn’t supposed to know that Seokjin and Namjoon are alive, only finding out when Taehyung brought the two back.
-I post chapters in AO3 first before wattpad to receive constructive criticism regarding the way I write and the plot line. A lot of things have been changed for the better in the story due to these constructive criticisms.
Hopefully I'll see you lot in Betrothed (YoonMin vs YoonSeok). (Spoiler: You lot will hate Jimin with a burning passion. I can assure that unless you'll find his actions justifiable ;))) )