The day dawned bright and crisp, the air tinged with the promise of spring. Jungwon stepped out of his dormitory, backpack slung over his shoulder, ready to tackle another day of college life. As he made his way across the bustling campus, he couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation in the air.

The college courtyard buzzed with activity, students chatting and laughing as they made their way to classes. The scent of freshly cut grass mingled with the aroma of coffee from the nearby café, creating a lively atmosphere that invigorated Jungwon as he walked.

Entering the classroom building, Jungwon joined the throng of students heading to their morning lectures. The halls echoed with the sound of footsteps and animated conversation, a symphony of youthful energy that filled him with excitement for the day ahead.

As he entered the lecture hall for his archaeology class, Jungwon took his usual seat near the front, eager to soak in the knowledge that awaited him. The room was abuzz with anticipation, students chatting excitedly as they waited for their professor to arrive.

Finally, the door swung open, and Professor Kim entered the room, a stack of papers clutched in her hand. Her presence commanded attention, and the chatter died down as she made her way to the front of the room.

"Good morning, class," Professor Kim greeted them with a warm smile. "I hope you're all ready for today's lecture."

A chorus of nods and murmured agreements filled the room, and Jungwon felt a surge of excitement at the prospect of delving into another fascinating topic.

"Now, before we begin," Professor Kim continued, "I have an announcement to make. As you all know, your final year assignment is due soon."

A ripple of anticipation swept through the room, and Jungwon's pulse quickened. The final year assignment was a culmination of everything they had learned throughout their college years—a chance to showcase their knowledge and skills in the field of archaeology.

"I'm pleased to announce that for your assignment, you will each be tasked with presenting a detailed presentation on any archaeological topic of your choosing," Professor Kim explained, her eyes scanning the room. "Your presentation should be well-researched, supported by evidence, and include mapping if necessary. This is your chance to delve into a topic that interests you and showcase your expertise in the field."

Jungwon's mind raced with possibilities as he listened to the assignment details. This was his chance to explore a topic that truly captivated him, to delve into the mysteries of the past and uncover new discoveries. With determination burning in his chest, he vowed to make the most of this opportunity and embark on a journey of exploration and discovery unlike any other.

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After class, Jungwon gathered with his friends Justin, Stella, Mingyu, and Hyunjin outside the lecture hall. Excitement crackled in the air as they discussed their ideas for the final year assignment.

"So, what topics are you guys thinking about?" Jungwon asked, adjusting the strap of his backpack as they started walking towards the library.

Justin, a history enthusiast, spoke up first. "I'm thinking of focusing on the Roman Empire's expansion into Britain. There's so much to explore—military tactics, cultural assimilation, you name it."

Stella, always drawn to ancient civilizations, chimed in, "I'm considering delving into the rise and fall of the Mayan civilization. Their architecture and astronomy are absolutely fascinating."

Mingyu, known for his love of mysteries, pondered aloud, "I'm intrigued by the lost city of Atlantis. It's a bit of a long shot, but imagine if we could uncover evidence of its existence."

Hyunjin, with a passion for maritime history, added, "I'm leaning towards researching ancient shipwrecks. There's something hauntingly beautiful about the stories they hold beneath the waves."

Jungwon listened intently to his friends' ideas, his mind racing with possibilities. Each topic was more intriguing than the last, and he couldn't help but feel a surge of inspiration.

"Those all sound amazing," Jungwon exclaimed, a smile tugging at his lips. "I'm still trying to decide, but I think I might have found something in the library that piqued my interest."

Curiosity sparkled in his friends' eyes as they reached the library entrance. With a shared sense of excitement, they stepped inside, ready to embark on their research journey together.

As they settled into a corner table, surrounded by towering bookshelves and the soft scent of old paper, Jungwon pulled out the old book he had discovered earlier—the book about the Lost Kingdom of Amarna.

"This is it," Jungwon said, placing the book on the table for his friends to see. "I stumbled upon this earlier, and I can't shake the feeling that there's something incredible waiting to be uncovered about this ancient kingdom."

His friends leaned in closer, their eyes lighting up with curiosity as they examined the ancient text. "Amarna, huh?" Justin mused. "That's a fascinating period in Egyptian history. There's so much mystery surrounding it."

Stella nodded in agreement. "I've always been intrigued by Amarna. It's like a puzzle just waiting to be solved."

" What about Amarna Kingdom? I don't think we've been taught about this kingdom much?" Mingyu asked

" There's so much mystery behind this kingdom. I still can't believe that people have forgotten about this marvelous Kingdom. It's so upsetting that people didn't even cried during their Queen's death. The Queen who always treated them like his family." Stella replied with a sad face

" Right. I too felt that Queen was misunderstood by everyone. " Justin nodded

" Guys exactly what happened? " Hyunjin asked curiously

" Even I don't know. Jungwon has completed reading the whole book. Why don't you tell us? " Justin asked

 Jungwon continued to share the story of the Lost Kingdom of Amarna with his friends, he paused, his expression growing somber. "There's so much more to the story," he began, his voice filled with emotion. "It's not just about the rise and fall of a kingdom. It's about the people who lived and died within its walls."

His friends leaned in closer, sensing the gravity of his words. "What do you mean?" Stella asked softly.

Jungwon took a deep breath, gathering his thoughts. "There's a tragic tale of love and betrayal at the heart of Amarna," he explained. "King and Queen —they were partners in name only, bound together by political necessity. The king was devoted to his kingdom, spending all his time on matters of state, while the queen was left to navigate the palace intrigues alone."

Mingyu frowned, a sense of sadness washing over him. "That sounds lonely," he murmured.

"It was," Jungwon agreed. "But their bond was tested in ways they never could have imagined. When the queen was falsely accused of a crime, the king was away, fighting to protect his people on the borders. Powerful ministers seized the opportunity to condemn him, and he was publicly prosecuted without a chance to defend himself."

Hyunjin's eyes widened in shock. "That's terrible," he exclaimed.

"And it gets worse," Jungwon continued, his voice trembling with emotion. "The queen pleaded to see his husband one last time before the trial, but his pleas fell on deaf ears. Even the public, swayed by the palace politics, showed no mercy."

Justin shook his head in disbelief. "How could they do that?" he whispered.

Jungwon sighed, his heart heavy with sorrow. "Sometimes power and greed blind even the most well-intentioned of rulers," he replied sadly. "But despite the injustice, the story of King and Queen serves as a reminder of the fragility of love in the face of political turmoil."

" What was King's reaction to all of this after he came back from the war? " Mingyu asked while gulping the lump formed in this throat.

" Nothing's mentioned here. " Jungwon sighed dejectedly

" Why don't we look about it in some other book? " Hyunjin asked

" I don't think there's much content available on this." Jungwon replied 

" What's the mystery though which you guys were talking about? " Mingyu enquired

" Oh it's because King and Queen had no heir. King was not interested in physical intimacy, neither with his queen nor with his 15 concubines. Basically such a big and powerful Kingdom was heirless and after that war ended no body knows what happened with the King and then his younger brother took the position. " Stella explained 

" So you're saying someone intentionally harmed King and Queen and it was all a trap? So king's younger brother was the evil one? " Hyunjin countered

" Could be possible. But royal politics was not as easy as it looks like. Anyone who will have advantage by making the young prince, King of Amarna could be behind all of this. We never know. Amarna ministers were not easy to deal with. Sometimes royal court used to continue till late night because those ministers were hard to agree on simplest matters. It was like they intentionally tried to make things difficult for the King." Jungwon replied

" Why though? He only wanted good for them." Mingyu asked frowning in confusion

Jungwon sighed while replying " King wasn't the real son of Queen. He was the son of concubine Seondeok. Queen In-ok , wanted her son , young prince Inhyo, to become the King but he was too young when Late king Sado died. "

" So Queen In-ok with her son Inhyo and King's ministers together trapped poor King and Queen. Damn the whole palace was against them, if it didn't happen today, it was bound to happen tomorrow." Justin exclaimed resulting in many positive nods.

As they sat in silence, the weight of the tale hanging heavy in the air, Jungwon couldn't help but feel a renewed sense of determination. He knew that his presentation on the Lost Kingdom of Amarna would not only shed light on the mysteries of the past but also honor the memory of those who had suffered within its walls. And with his friends by his side, he was ready to uncover the truth and ensure that their voices were heard once more.

Jungwon sat cross-legged on his bed, bathed in the soft glow of his laptop screen. The cursor blinked rhythmically on the search bar, as if waiting for him to unravel the mysteries of Amarna. His mind buzzed with questions, each one a knot of curiosity begging to be untied.

What happened after the execution? Who was the villain behind the shadows? What fate befell the once-great King? These questions echoed in his mind, driving him to delve deeper into the enigmatic history of Amarna.

With furrowed brows, Jungwon scoured the depths of the internet, clicking through articles, forums, and historical archives. Yet, despite his efforts, the answers remained elusive, like grains of sand slipping through his fingers.

Frustration gnawed at him as he realized the scarcity of information available. It was as if the secrets of Amarna were veiled in an impenetrable shroud, guarded by the sands of time.

But Jungwon refused to be deterred. With a renewed determination, he leaned closer to the screen, his fingers dancing across the keyboard in search of any clue, any hint that could shed light on the mysteries that haunted him.

Hours passed in a blur as Jungwon delved deeper into the labyrinth of historical records and obscure references. The silence of the afternoon enveloped  him, broken only by the soft hum of his laptop and the occasional click of the mouse.

" That's it!! I need help! " Jungwon screamed and left for his university.

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Jungwon's footsteps echoed through the corridors of the university, his heart pounding with anticipation. He had been searching for his professor tirelessly, driven by his insatiable curiosity about the enigmatic Amarna kingdom. Finally, he spotted her, engrossed in conversation with a group of students.

With a sense of urgency, Jungwon approached her, his words tumbling out in a rush as he explained his fascination with Amarna and his frustration at the lack of available texts. The professor's eyebrows shot up in surprise, a mixture of astonishment and intrigue crossing her features.

"Amarna? That's quite an ambitious topic to delve into, Jungwon," she remarked, her voice tinged with admiration for his audacity. "Very little information exists about that period, you know."

Undeterred, Jungwon pressed on, sharing his theories and hypotheses with his professor. He hung onto her every word as she delved into the complexities of ancient history, her expertise shining through in every explanation.

As their conversation unfolded, the professor's expression softened, a hint of sympathy flickering in her eyes. "I may have a lead for you, Jungwon," she said, her voice lowering conspiratorially. "Our university is incredibly old, and many of the original texts were stored in the underground archives of the library."

Jungwon's eyes widened in excitement at the prospect of uncovering hidden treasures buried beneath the earth. With a grateful nod to his professor, he wasted no time in rushing towards the university's underground library, his heart racing with anticipation.

Underground library was a restricted area where only professor's were allowed. Jungwon with the help of professor was able to enter there.

As he descended into the dimly lit depths of the underground archives, Jungwon's pulse quickened with each step. The air was heavy with the scent of ancient parchment, and the shelves groaned under the weight of centuries-old tomes.

" Wow, this is heaven! " Jungwon exclaimed.

With trembling hands, Jungwon began to sift through the dusty volumes, his eyes scanning each page for any mention of Amarna. Time seemed to stand still as he lost himself in the labyrinth of forgotten knowledge, his determination unwavering in the face of uncertainty.

And then, just as hope threatened to fade, Jungwon's fingers brushed against a weathered tome tucked away in a secluded corner. With bated breath, he opened it, his eyes widening in disbelief at the words that leapt off the page.

The old book cradled in Jungwon's hands felt like a relic of a forgotten era, its pages yellowed with age and laden with the weight of centuries. As he traced the intricate patterns etched into the weathered cover, a shiver ran down my spine. This was it—the key to unlocking the secrets of Amarna, the kingdom shrouded in mystery and tragedy.

With trembling hands, he turned the fragile pages, each one whispering tales of a bygone era. And then, amidst the faded ink and delicate parchment, he found the passage he had been searching for—the story of King Kim Taehyung and the downfall of Amarna.

[ Song suggestion - Tattoo (better if play Jungkook's version) ]

(King Kim Taehyung's Pov)

The war had raged on for what felt like an eternity, each passing day bringing with it new trials and tribulations for me and my valiant soldiers. For seventy-five long days, we had fought tirelessly against the relentless onslaught of their enemies, our determination unwavering in the face of adversity.

The battlefield had become a symphony of chaos and despair, the air thick with the acrid scent of smoke and the deafening roar of cannons. Yet amidst the chaos, I stood tall, a beacon of hope for my people.

Today marks the day for another great victory for capital city of Amarna and now we all headed towards the palace. The weather is bad from last week due to which it took us more time to reach.

Another cloudy day and we finally reached capital of Amarna but something seems off. Every time Amarna won any battle, my people welcomed us with happy faces but today everyone looks strange. My heart automatically started palpitating fastly, I'm scared of something which I don't even know. The whole atmosphere looks so gloomy like we've lost the battle.

We increased our pace because it looked like it's going to rain again. But when I reached the heart of the market, my world shattered into a million pieces.

There, suspended in the air like a macabre puppet, was the lifeless body of my queen. His once-vibrant eyes were closed, his pallid cheeks devoid of color. The sight robbed me of breath, of reason, of everything I had ever known.

I dismounted my horse with leaden limbs, my heart aching with a pain too deep for words. Ignoring the whispers and the stares, I cradled him in my arms, my fingers tracing the contours of his cold skin. I kept staring into his face. His once-pinkish lips had turned a pallid shade of blue, the warmth that had once radiated from his body now replaced by an icy chill that seemed to seep into his very bones.

Suddenly the land of Amarna hit with storms and everyone started rushing towards their homes. But where should I go now? I never cried infront of any living being, not even during my mother's death. It was a part of my training but today I couldn't control myself.

My lips trembled but nothing came out, not a word, not even a whisper. And then he appeared—Kim Seokjin, the serpent in our midst, his words dripping with venomous deceit. He dared to speak of betrayal, of treachery, as if he held the truth in the palm of his hand. But I knew better—I knew the truth lay buried within the depths of his lies.

" Whatever happened is for kingdom's good, Your Majesty. His body was hanging here since two days but none show any emotions but now if you'll sympathize with a betrayer then it will result into chaos among the subjects." Seokjin said without any emotions. Like the person who was nurturing their Kingdom meant nothing at all to them. How ungrateful can one be?

With a wrath born of grief and rage, I silenced him with a single stroke, his blood staining the ground like a crimson tide. And then, with my queen's lifeless form cradled against my chest, I disappeared into the night, leaving behind a kingdom teetering on the brink of collapse.

Some archaeologists says that after that King Kim Taehyung spend his whole life in Shipla forest. Whereas their's another group of archaeologists says that he later got captured by his own younger brother and was captivated inside the most terrifying prison for rest of his life. But theirs no evidence supporting any of the possibilities.

As Jungwon read the final words of the passage, he didn't even realized that he was crying.

Why does it hurts so much?

Did the King really didn't cared for the Queen? If that's the case then why it looks like his entire world collapsed. 

He left his Kingdom for his Queen. he didn't cared for people who closed their eyes when his Queen was wronged then how can they say that he was heartless? Their has to be something between the two. 

More questions raised in his mind and he then took a bold decision, he'll visit Egypt.

" But I don't understand why you need to visit Egypt? " Jungwon's mother asked again the same question.

" Mom you don't realize my addiction towards Amarna. I won't be able to sleep if I didn't get my answers. There's so many things to find out and I have already talked with Professor K.L Aya. She has find out a structure where she and her team has found an earing which is of the same era as Amarna Kingdom. It could be King Taehyung's resting place! Their could be something more than  that too. She with her team are finding more clues. She allowed me to visit that place so I'm leaving. " Jungwon replied the same answer again while packing as fast as he can.

" OMG I still don't understand why are you doing this." Mrs. Jisa said while helping him pack.

" Mom I still don't know who framed Queen and what exactly happened with the King, who was Seokjin? , who was the mastermind behind all of this? , What did the Queen even did to get such a treatment from her own people? and so much more! My brain will explode if I don't reach to some conclusion. And I haven't even reached dead end yet. There are places where I can find my answers. I'm not giving up. I'll bring light to their story which everyone tried to hide. They didn't deserve that ending at all. It hurts so much to think that the man who devoted all his life for his kingdom lost his wife and spend his whole life as a captive. " Jungwon said with teary eyes. Since The day he read that book, he felt another connection with them. He decided that he won't abandon them the way everyone in their era did.

"Fine fine just come back safely and don't do anything which will risk your life. You are our only son, baby. " Mrs. Jisa said kissing his forehead. 

" Ok ok bye! I love you."

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(After reaching Egypt)

" Ms. Aya? Hi, I'm Jungwon "

Aya looked ahead to find a young man and instantly recognised him. " Hi Jungwon! Welcome to Egypt. "

Jungwon passed a sweet smile to her and looked around.

" So how did Amarna captured your interest? " Aya questioned while taking him towards the site.

" I read their book and since then I'm feeling restless. I can't help but think about them all day long. Theirs too many questions and no one to answer. It's still baffling to me how theirs almost nothing about such an enigmatic kingdom. King Taehyung didn't deserved this. " Jungwon said while looking keenly at everyone.

" By the way, what are they doing? If you don't mind me asking? " Jungwon pointed at a group of people gathered together around a map.

" Oh we are guessing that maybe this isn't the only place where we can find something related to King. We still don't know where Queen's body is resting. So maybe if he stayed in this area then somewhere around here only queen's final resting place might be. So we are figuring out the possibilities. "  Aya explained him. She's impressed with Jungwon. Amarna isn't a topic people should choose for their final year research project as it's so risky. She herself didn't had the guts to do it.

" By the way why do you think that people tried to intentionally hide about King Taehyung? " Aya inquired

" What else could be the reason for having almost nothing about them in the pages of history? King Taehyung is a major part of Amarna Kingdom, his dad ruled the kingdom first then he and later on his younger brother. There's plenty of evidences, portraits about the first and last ruler but about King Taehyung and his Queen, how come their's not a single portrait of them? Scholars of ancient era surely played dirty and destroyed all evidences of them. It's like they never existed when King Taehyung was the one behind all the success of Amarna." Jungwon explained his guesses with a constant frown adoring his forehead.

" Maybe that could be their punishment for betraying the kingdom? " Aya suggested but Jungwon immediately disagreed with her. " Their's no way that couple can betray Amarna. The people of Amarna were dumb to believe those ministers or god knows who! "

" Chill kiddo. Kings and Queens weren't that clean how you think. Amarna was a big kingdom, you really think they achieved all that without dirtying their hands?

You're new so I'll guide you. It's not good for you to get attached with your topics. It certainly leads to you being biased for them. What if later on you really got to know that they were betrayers? Will you be able to handle that blow? Will you be able to criticise them? Have an open mind and be always on alert. " Aya explained him like her younger brother. She can see talent in him but that hot blood of young adults isn't meant for this profession. The sooner he understands will be better for him.

Jungwon was ready to oppose her but she beat him to that.

" We're here! "

Jungwon looked up and instantly felt his heart racing. He feels different kind of energy radiating from this place but when he looks around, it's like he's the only one who can feel it. Everyone else seems pretty normal.

" how could such a big structure be hidden from everyone for so many years? " Jungwon asked

" We're in the middle of the forest Jungwon. And it used to be much more bigger than what's in front of our eyes. This place could be King's secret hideout? Because there's no way he build this on his own after running away from Amarna. Go and look inside."

" He didn't ran away, he left or more precisely abandoned Amarna because what exactly thos people ever did for him?" Jungwon said showing his displeasure from the conversation and left without listening her reply.

He took a long breath to control his heart and stepped forward. No matter how old this place is, it still looks beautiful in his eyes.

He took his time and looked around everywhere, every brick and when he entered inside, this wasn't what he was expecting.

"This....is the Queen resting...here? " Jungwon said with confusion filled mind. His mind is too foggy since he came here.

" Not possible. We checked. You see that place near the tree? That's where we found that earing after digging for long. Could be King's or Queen's. " Aya's assistant said.

" Hi, I'm Robert! Ms. Aya's assistant. "

They shook their hands while Jungwon introduced himself to him.

" You know it's very saddening that such a good Queen is resting somewhere in this forest. " Robert said trying to start a conversation with him.

Jungwon sighed while saying " Atleast he had King by his side when he died. What about the King? Does he even have a resting place? He must be so lonely and depressed in his final stages of life. What did they even did to him? "

Robert glanced at Jungwon for few seconds before saying " You're too attached with his character. Even though Ms. Aya and we are studying about Amarna kingdom for 2 years, we haven't gotten attached with them. I just want to know what happened but you....you want to change what happened. Isn't it right? "

Jungwon didn't meet his eyes before simply shaking his head in negative.

" Where's the earing? Can I see it? "

" Sure! Follow me." Robert then guide Jungwon to one of the tents and took out the earing from the locker.

" I'm sorry to interrupt Mr. Robert but we need you here for a minute. " Daisy said and with that Robert left.

Jungwon was staring at the earing without blinking.

" Why is that blue pearl glowing? "

Jungwon brought his hand forward to touch it but the moment he touched,

he fainted.