The Moonlight Curse(Vminkook)
The Omen and the Heir
The Temple Courtyard – Twilight
Thunder rumbles faintly in the distance. The sky darkens unusually, though it is still early in the day. A strange energy fills the air. The royal sage, stands still, eyes closed, feeling the ominous shift in the wind.
Royal sage
(muttering):
"What… what is this disturbance in the atmosphere? On The new moon night… under a Gandmool nakshatra no less… This is no ordinary omen. Years ago, when such an alignment occurred, calamity followed."
He suddenly opens his eyes, alarmed.
Royal sage
(aloud, to the heavens):
"O Lord! Grant us mercy! Such signs have only appeared before great disasters—when dark forces rise… when demon powers bring ruin to kingdoms!"
Royal sage
(softly, to himself):
"Is a great destruction upon us again? Is fate about to unleash another tragedy?"
Inside the Royal Palace – The Queen’s Chamber
Amid the eerie silence outside, joy blooms within the palace. A newborn's cry pierces the air. A royal maid runs with excitement.
Maid
"Congratulations, My Queen! You've given birth to a healthy prince!"
( Commander)Roy
(smiling, exhausted):
"Quickly, inform the King. Let him know that the gods have blessed him with a glorious son— born under divine signs."
Maid
(hurrying to the royal court):
"Your Majesty! Rejoice! A prince is born to the Queen!"
👑 King Namjoon
(overjoyed):
"A son! The heir to the throne has arrived! Ask for any reward you desire—it shall be yours."
Maid
(bowing):
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
👑 King Namjoon
(with emotion):
"My eyes long to see my little prince… the future of this kingdom."
👑 King Namjoon
Namjoon left from royal court
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The Heir’s Fortune
Two queens sit in a secluded part of the palace. One of them, the second queen, looks displeased.
Sara (2nd Queen)
(bitterly):
"Did you hear, Sister? The King has already declared the newborn as his heir. The child's eyes aren’t even open, and yet…"
Mi-re (1st Queen)
(angrily):
"This cannot be! I am his first wife. By right, the throne belongs to my son. No one else!"
The Royal Nursery – A Gentle Night
The third queen cradles his newborn son, smiling warmly. The soft glow of torches dances across the silk curtains as the child sleeps peacefully in his arms.
( Commander)Roy
(softly, to the baby):
"My little prince… may your presence bring fortune to your father. You are his pride… his hope… his light."
The King walks in with hurried steps, his face glowing with happiness.
👑 King Namjoon
(excited):
"Jin, today my heart is full. Where is our son? Please, bring him to me—I have longed to hold him in my arms."
The baby is gently placed in the King's arms. His eyes well up with joy as he gazes at the child.
👑 King Namjoon
"So this is the future of Utopia Kingdom… our shining jewel."
Namjoon kisses the baby’s forehead.
👑 King Namjoon
"My eyes have yearned for this day. My queen, in exchange for this priceless gift, ask for anything—gold, diamonds, land, titles. It shall all be yours."
Kim seok jin(Ore)(3rd Queen)
(blushing, humble):
"I want none of that, my King. I need no pearls or rubies… All I desire is your love—just your love. That is the only treasure I seek."
The Sage’s Warning
King Namjoon leans forward and kisses his gently on the forehead.
👑 King Namjoon
(moved):
"Such selfless love… You have never asked me for anything, not even once. Today, I make a promise—your son shall be the heir to this kingdom. I will declare it before the court and the priests. His horoscope shall be written in morning."
The Royal Court Chamber – Later That morning.
Priests and astrologers are gathered. Scrolls and ritual items are placed before them. The king sits on his throne, his queen by his side. The infant prince lies peacefully in his mother's arm.
( Commander)Roy
(examining the scrolls and celestial charts):
"Your Majesty… this is no ordinary horoscope. I have studied the stars of kings and emperors, but never have I seen a chart like this."
The priest looks up, eyes wide with awe.
( Commander)Roy
"This prince… is destined to be a mighty ruler, unmatched in valor and virtue. A warrior of legends, and a protector of dharma."
The court murmurs in admiration.
The King smiles proudly. Jin looks at his son with tears of joy.
A heavy gust of wind bursts through the court. Torches flicker. The grand doors creak open. Silence falls. Footsteps echo on the marble floor.
Royal sage appears at the entrance, his robes flowing behind him, his expression stern. He raises his hand.
Royal sage
(commanding):
"Asatya!" (False!)
Everyone freezes. The priests lower their heads. Jin clutches his child. The King rises from his throne, confused and tense.
👑 King Namjoon
(startled):
"Royal sage… what is the meaning of this?"
Royal sage
(walking forward slowly):
"My King… you are being blinded by joy. But you must open your eyes to the truth…"
Royal sage
"This birth is no cause for celebration… not yet. You read only the light, but ignored the shadows."
He turns to the king, his expression dire.
Royal sage
"My King… your son was born on The new moonlight, under the cursed alignment of Gandmool Nakshatra. This child bears the mark of the Moonlight Curse!"
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