taehyung was dragged away from all the commotions, the beta handing over him to some older omegas waiting outside a hut. he didn't protest having mentally and physically exhausted.
stripped out of his dirty robe taehyung was thoroughly washed off the dirt and blood sticking to his skin. buckets of cold water poured over him that made his mind a bit clearer.
when one of the older omega with gray hair and wrinkly skin offered him a mug of water, taehyung gulped all of it down even choking in his haste.
taehyung was given a cleaner shirt and pants to wear and locked inside a room heavily guarded.
now isolated taehyung cried out all his frustration the next few hours.
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the next time the door opened it was dark outside, the air around him cold.
taehyung limped behind the guards, not at all feeling brave at the moment.
he was someone who was proud of himself for being strong, having took up archery and even going to hunts eventhough other omegas always gave him disapproving looks for it. But his alpha father gave him all the permission to explore, taehyung had spend all of it being free and turning down alphas who came his way.
but right now he was shit scared. this was not something he was ever prepared for.
Eventhough his eyes were downcast, taehyung could make out the entirety of the pack gathered there dressed up to their best. mutiple torches burned around the area that made everything shine in a golden glow.
taehyung was took to the centre of the clearing all eyes now set on him. the higherups were sitting on chairs infront of him, the elders old and wise by their side.
the silence was scary and the voice that cut through the silence even scarier.
"Whats your name omega?" one of pack alpha's advisor taehyung assumes, asks.
taehyung breathed out and looked up.
"Kim Taehyung" he spitted out, making sure to stress on his surname.
the one who asked the question scowled. he turned to one of the elders, an old and frail man and nodded.
the man stood up his long loose off white robe almost swallowing him up.
"commander yoongi.. how many warriors did we lose and how many were injured?" the old mans voice was soft and small.
the person yoongi taehyung assumes, a pale, young man with eyes dark as midnight took a step forward and replied-
"three jeon warriors lost their lives and 9 returned with serious injuries"
a chorus of aggravated murmurings arose from the crowd.
amidst that his eyes briefly caught jungkooks standing next to commander yoongi and intently watching him.
"very well. fifteen lashings, two for the precious jeon bloods we lost and one each for the injured" the elder replied in monotone and sat on his seat.
the murmurings of the crowd increased, most of them nodding along and others whispering about deserving severe punishments.
taehyung remained shell shocked. of course he had seen enemies and robbers being whipped in his own pack. but now going to be in such a position was unthinkable for him.
he was brought to senses when someone forced him to kneel by pushing him down by the neck.
the next few seconds felt like eternities, every little sound around him felt amplified. the boots of an alpha by the scent of it came to view in his periphery, each clacking of the adornings around his neck and hands causing taehyung to stutter out breaths.
when the first lashing came in contact with his back, taehyungs whole body jerked forward, his nails digging into his thighs, teeth grinding together suppresing a scream. the pain went like fire spreading through his whole back.
the sound of whip slashing through the air followed one after the other, red angry marks blossoming across taehyungs skin, sprouts of blood soaking through his shirt.
by the tenth whip taehyungs body gave out. he fell forward face hitting the ground, breath coming out pained and laboured. tears running down his face whole body convulsing in pain a series of "stop" and "please" fell from his swollen and bitten lips.
fifteenth lash tore through the air landing on the back of his left thigh, a scream toring out of him as his already sprained leg blazed in pain.
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jungkook didnt feel any pity seeing the omega breaking down infront of him with each lashing. but his alpha was restless which aggravated him.
everyone around him scowled at the crying omega, he too felt satisfaction in having seeked the revenge for the life of fellow brothers of his pack.
he was taught to not have sympathy for enemies and he religiously practiced the same all along.
the only problem is the infatuation of his alpha with the omega.
jungkook grounded himself, ignoring his inner alpha screaming at him to save the omega from pain, averting his gaze from the screaming omega.
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now that the punishment is done, the crowd gathered began to get restless- not that interested in the kim omega anymore but looking forward more to the celebratory feast later.
but they all went dead silent when the old elder stood up again hands gracefully held at the front.
"the kim omega has taken his punishment, therefore we no longer need not have any grudge against him"
most of the pack nodded their heads.
"he will stay in jeon pack as a fellow member from now on" the elders voice glided across.
"like it was done by our wise ancestors, the omega is needed to be mated with any willing alpha or beta of our pack...to ensure that he is bound with us all his life time".
the crowd broke out into a havoc, everyone discussing the information among themselves.
"any willing alpha or beta who is interested in mating the omega and bearing with the consequences come forward"
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considering taehyungs beauty, it was no surprise many among the pack was interested in him.
alphas and betas came forward their heads held high, some shamelessly ogling over the omega who is almost unconsious on the floor.
the crowd was all excited, chattering among themselves on who might get picked by the elders.
suddenly everything went silent.
even the higher ups seated looked up by the sudden change in the atmosphere.
a series of gasps went about as jeon jungkook, son of the pack alpha took his steps standing next to the possible suitors.
the pack alpha was stunned not at all expecting such a move from his son who was never really interested in anyone before.
a part of him was not very keen on jungkooks choice, but he was not to defy the elders wishes or question jungkooks decisions.
the elder had a knowing smile on his face as he observed jungkook who is standing there tall in all his warrior adornings.
"based on the rank of suitors who came forward, jeon jungkooks is the highest" jungkook puffed up more at that.
"he has the rightful claim on the omega as of now.. unless anyone want to challenge him" the elder said with his usual grace.
no one was dumb enough to challenge the strongest and quickest alpha of the pack.
Jungkook smirked as the alphas and betas retreated back into the crowd ashamed.
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taehyung felt humiliation run hot through him as the elder and higher ups talked about him as if a property being auctioned off.
words like "jungkook" "mating" "challenge" registered his bleary mind, but he couldn't even bring himself to even stand let alone defend himself.
he heard someone calling for the pack healer and subsequent talks on "inducing the omegas heat" and "finishing the mating as soon as possible".
taehyung felt himself being carried by someone, a cool cloth and balms being pressed onto his lash wounds, as well as someone forcing water and herbs down his throat.
he slowly felt the panic ease out of him replaced by a calmness and he drifted off to a deep slumber.
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taehyungs breaths came out laboured, hands clutching the sheets as he writhed on the bed. he felt energy pulshing in his veins, the telltale need enveloping every rational part of him.
his omega was in control now, blue hues mingling in the irises of unfocused eyes. he panted, head thrown back and shuddered at the feeling of slick seeping out of his hole, the scent of blooming jasmine suffocating.
the scent of cedar was quick to be noticed by the heightened omega senses. it got stonger and stronger until it felt as if the cedar musk was penetrating into every fragment of his body.
his ears picked up the faint footsteps and the dipping of bed.
taehyung moaned, his omega yearning for more of the alpha and wanting to be sated by him.
" ngh..alpha.. want you " taehyung drawled breathless; legs parting, neck bared.
the scent of cedar spiked dancing along with the jasmine in air.
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