Seraph - (K.TH || J.JK)

68. Defaming The Angels

The feeling of being wanted and loved is something new that Jungkook learned from the silver head. In fact, each time Taehyung spoke so openly and convectively about his love for the demon, Jungkook shiver with excitement. So this is how it feels to be wanted and loved unconditionally.

"You fooled me to think that you were in danger Lucifer. I trusted you well Namjoon, but you ruined that trust for me. I did not think twice before coming after you when I thought you were harmed by the demons."

Taehyung narrated his experience and what he saw at the office cabin when he was in search of the professor earlier that morning when things were still normal.

"You then mind linked me to come searching for you in the Garden when you told me Taehyung is after you to harness his own Angelic power. How could you lie to your own son like this?"

Jungkook added on. As earlier, Namjoon or better yet Lucifer plotted a drama tarnishing his whole office and faked the scene for Taehyung to think that he was in danger and also concurrently linked his son to pretend he was in danger.

"I did what I could. I thought my son would side me. Who knows? He is just another slave to the love I couldn't have." Namjoon said bitterly, eyes never failing to steal a glance at the pink-purple hair Archangel of Peace.

"You always had your eyes on me isn't it Lucifer? You knew I was close to your son." Taehyung said.

"I was. You were lucky that most of the time you have your little human anchor's protection looming around you. I would have crushed your soul much faster if it's not for him."

Lucifer pointed at the blond head where Hobi instinctively shielded the boy behind him.

"I wouldn't have allowed it."

Taehyung turns to the voice of Archangel Jin, he raised his brow asking for an explanation.

"How do you think you got fully bloomed Peonies and fresh flowers at the park behind the medical building?" Archangel Jin winked at the silver head.

"You? Grandpa Dan?" Taehyung was shocked but smiled warmly. No wonder he has always found a strange comfort with Grandpa Dan, it was the Archangel Jin's human avatar after all.

"Now that we have come to a crossroad, by the power of realms, Jungkook, I will need you to choose."

All the breathing souls in the Garden came to a halt. No words have to be said, everyone knew that the options are pretty straight forward.

Taehyung or the status as a King?

Jungkook's POV

Decision.
I need to choose.

I knew I just confessed my love for Taehyung and stood against my own father for the love I deserve.

When the Divine has served the option to choose, my mind went in a separate route on its own against my heart's desire.

Taehyung or my realm?

I looked down at our fingers which were interlaced so perfectly well. I grasped it tighter, trying to shut my tears, not wanting to appear weak.

How will I choose? I have a realm worth of demons and followers waiting for my command, waiting for the return of their King, to rule with them. How am I supposed to return when I have been cracked by the Pure Soul? Am I even worthy to be considered as the King of Darkness?

Taehyung must have sensed my distress, he released my grip and moved away from me. I was not expecting it, I was expecting a hug or a kiss but nothing of that sort happened.

"Tae?"

"Choose, Jungkook."

Determination welled in his eyes, soft yet loving gaze trailed on me, making me suffocate with so much love but also desperation as the decision which I thought would have been easy to confess seems to stuck in my throat as my mind refuse to obey.

"I-..."

"You need to choose Kooks, this will determine the end of this battle. However it may be, I will not interfere, for as I have said, I love you and I will not force you into any decisions."

I take a look at Yoongi, he stood there with no visible emotions on his face for me to decipher. Just a plain expression sitting on his face as he lowered his head and refuse to look at me.

What is he thinking? He has always been my best advisor and guardian, but now, he is not even looking at me to give me some peace of mind.

Turning to my left, I saw my father.

The person whom I have adored and admired so much across the years of my life which I have dedicated to. I wanted to become a demon who could also be the best son my father could ever have, I have always followed his command and wishes, tainting Taehyung and reclaiming the heavenly realm as my sole purpose of life.

Part of me still wishes I can fulfil his wish of an obedient son, but I don't even know what his fate will be after the trial in front of the Divine.

I closed my eyes and took a deep breath, I cannot be selfish and let go of the realm which I worked hard to rule. I am a King now, I am the ruler of the darkness. Although I do not look like what I used to be, I am a demon, I still bled red, as dark as one's soul.

I shivered when I felt the battle of the dilemma in me. I know Taehyung felt it too. I am struggling to choose between him or my kingdom.

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Taehyung's POV

When the Divine has given the final ultimatum for Jungkook to choose, I did not expect Jungkook to struggle this much. I guess a part of him still holds on aggressively on his status and the identity of the Dark Realm's King.

I don't blame him. After all, he had been groomed and fed with so many lies and hatred by his own father that he is unable to fight for himself.

I can only cross my fingers and hope that whatever Jungkook chooses, he will learn to accept it and will not regret it down the road.

To be honest, do I see the battle of light and darkness, good and evil coming to an end? No. I don't. Centuries will pass by and another new greed or lust might appear to imbalance the realms.

For now, I can only wish whatever bonded me and Jungkook is not sitting fragile on top of the decision he had to make.

"Jungkook, your time is up. By the Power of the Heaven, I need your decision son." My trail of thoughts was broken by the sudden sound of the Divine's.

My breath hitched, this is it, this is the moment we all have been waiting. The decision lies in Jungkook's hand and I am about to hear it.

"I choose myself."

What?

Was that even an option?

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What do you think Jungkook choosing
himself meant?
Final decision will be in the next chapter.