Embracing The Shadows / Taekook
ℭhapter¹⁸
Warning: Bloodshed , violence.
"𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫." 𝐈 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 , 𝐈 𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐧'𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫. 𝐈 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞.
-𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒄𝒚 𝑲𝒂𝒊𝒔𝒆𝒓
Does a child naturally hate his/her parents? Is the hatred born naturally? It's isn't. It is influenced by someone, whether it be the actions of the parents or the words of any outsider. A child can never hate his/her parents without any reason , unless it is forced.
Jungkook killed his mother? Just like that? For revenge , due to the evil nature. None of them. What happened that day changed Jungkook, haunts him , terrifies him , breaks him , tests him and pushes him more away from any attachment.
Namjoon [18]
What happened? (he asks as he watches the tense expression of the elder and other people there.)
"The boy we brought here a few hours ago ran away."
Yoongi [19]
Ran away? Where is he from?
"He was crying and begging us to let him go back to his parents. We stopped him and after some hours he calmed down and didn't say anything. We thought it's okay but as soon as we let out guard down , he ran away. My brother followed him too but..they aren't back yet."
Yoongi [19]
They will kill him..
Namjoon [18]
Wh-Who was it?
"I think.. it's Jungkook. It looked him him."
Namjoon [18]
(his breath hitches at the name.) Ju-Jungkook..
Namjoon [18]
Why is he here? Are those elders blind or what?!
Namjoon [18]
He shouldn't be here. He doesn't belong here!
Jimin [16]
Hyung , what happened?
Namjoon [18]
He..I know him. How could he be there , Minnie?
Namjoon [18]
I am going to find him.
Jin [20]
Are you mad? They will kill you too!
Namjoon [18]
But , but I have to save him...th-they are cruel , hyung.
Namjoon heard a few gasps and quickly turned ahead , his eyes widening when he saw one of their member limping there , a body of a boy in hand..bloodied body.
"They , they attacked him..I managed to bring him here but his condition is fatal." The man lays down the wounded and bloodied body.
Everyone was shocked because this was one of the worst cases they had seen. Anyone who ran back in the hope of being accepted didn't return alive. They were killed but this , this was sick. They both wasn't completely dead , he was at the edge of life , still alive while bearing the pain of all these wounds. His clothes were torn and covered in blood. Blood was oozing out of his mouth too , his face had scars , his body had a lot of marks which were still bleeding , some wounds so deep that the flesh hidden beneath was visible. The boy was struggling , struggling to breathe. The tear stains left a mark on the corner of his eyes and cheeks as his eyes were barely open.
Namjoon [18]
Jungkook..(he whispers as he run to him , falling on his knees on the ground as he collects the boy in his arms , hugging him , tears gather in his eyes at the state of the boy he had seen after many years, but this time he looked completely opposite.) Kookie..
Namjoon [18]
What..what happened to him?
The guy who had brought Jungkook, himself was injured. He looked down and spoke , "When I tried to follow him , he had already went further into the town. I was stopped at the beginning but I heard screams..I tried to fight back and when I reached there , they all were attacking him including the elder. I..I begged them to let him go , and after a while they left him in this state. They assumed he was dead or about to die so they..let me take him."
What happened when Jungkook ran towards his birth land? He ran back with hope of him being accepted , being held but what happened was something he never imagined.
When he returned to his land where he was born , raised and accepted, with the hopes of it happening again he ran towards his house with a smile. On reaching there , he saw his parents, one of the elders and other people whom he knew standing there. He smiled at them but instead of a smile in return, he saw the fear and shock in their eyes. Their eyes which were once filled with love were now full of hatred and suspicion. They didn't see the child they had raised , for them it was a monster, a a creature of darkness standing there.
Jungkook [13]
M-Mom , dad..Kookie is here 🥺
Jungkook [13]
(With trembling hands and a voiced full of desperation, his begged for them to welcome him , to understand him. With the little hope in his voice , he spoke) I am scared🥺 (he whimpers, voice trembling) Your Kookie is not a mo-monster , I promise!
Jungkook [13]
(he walks towards his parents but they all step back in horror.)
"He's here to get his revenge!! Hide the other kids , he will harm them."
Jungkook's father: Why are you back here!!?? GO AWAY!
Jungkook [13]
(flinches) D-Dad.. It's Koo.
Jungkook [13]
Wh-Why are you telling me to go away?
Dae-jung
I am giving you a chance , go back to where you belong. Don't come back here again!
Jungkook [13]
Why is no one believing Kookie?🥺
Jungkook [13]
I am not a monster!!
Jungkook [13]
Mom! Dad! Atleast you believe me na! I am your son! (he stares at them with teary eyes) P-Please..
"Get away from me! You're not my son anymore, you've been possessed by the evil!" His mother cries out.
Jungkook [13]
Uncle , I am Kookie..(he looks at Taehyung's father who looks away.)
Jungkook [13]
(the little boy's heart broke again..)
Jungkook [13]
Koo..Koo not bad. M'scared , please!!😭
Dae-jung
Pretending to be naive , looks like you will not go away easily. I gave you a chance but you lost it.
Jungkook [13]
El-Elder..Y-You know everything na! Then why you don't know me? I am not bad!
Dae-jung
I know everything! (he grits his teeth as the water element erupts from his hand and he throws it towards Jungkook, whose body cannot handle the harsh blow and is pushed back , a wound appearing on his chest.)
Jungkook [13]
(whimpers) H-Hurts..😭
Jungkook [13]
(he falls on the ground by the attack, pressing his hand on his chest due to the pain and when he stares at his hand , it's covered in blood. He trembles at the sight.) B-Blood , mom Koo hates blood!! You know na!😭
Jungkook [13]
I AM SCARED!! IT'S BLEEDING MOM!!
Jungkook [13]
(he tries to stand up and stumbles again. As he finally stood up , his face is covered with his tears. He tried to reach out to his parents, he walks towards them..) M-Mom , m'bleeding.
(He tries to hold her but his mother consumed by fear and hatred backs away from the touch.)
Jungkook [13]
Don't leave me alone..(whispers)
"DON'T CALL ME THAT!! DON'T TAINT THAT WORD YOU DEVIL!" His mother screams, full of anger and with the desperation to get rid of the threat , which was Jungkook , she lunged forward , her hands wrap around Kook's throat , trying to suffocate him to death!
Jungkook [13]
(his eyes widen and lips part) M-MOM!! (he screams as he feels his throat being choked , his breathing becoming unstable) Ahhh!!
Jungkook [13]
(more tears pour out as he closes his eyes and tries to scream , but then suddenly the pressure loosens and he is freed from the death hold. He opens his eyes to see his mother staring at him shocked as the flames surrounded her , travelling everywhere on her body. When Jungkook had screamed, a surge of power erupted from within him , an inferno born of fear and panic. His body, his element came to the surface as a defence mechanism.)
Jungkook watched in horror as his mother was consumed by the flames as she cried out , her cries of pain echoed there. The flames born out Jungkook's own pain, anguish and confusion had became his weapon thrown towards his mother , something which he didn't do by himself, he wasn't even aware of it.
The burnt body of his mother fell on the floor , she was dèad now.
Jungkook [13]
M-Mom..Mom!!! (he cries out and is about to touch her when he is pulled back harshly by his hair) AHHHHHH!!!!
"YOU KILLED MY WIFE!! YOU SATAN! HOW COULD YOU KILL YOUR OWN MOTHER??" His father , torn between grief and fury , pulls Jungkook by his hair and drags him away from his mother's body.
Jungkook [13]
Dad I d-din't! Kookie don't k-know what happened 😭
Jungkook [13]
(he is thrown on the ground again , as he is surrounded by his people who had now became a predator for him. They all had hatred in their eyes , nothing else. He was nothing but a monster who had killed someone just now)
Many blows of water are thrown at Jungkook , his flames had now disappeared, weakened by the attack. His father , elder , everyone there joined in the onslaught. They wanted nothing but to purge the darkness that had tainted their life. His body received many attacks as he faced them , gasping in pain. His heart broke for the nth time that day , his inner being killed by each attack. His eyes full of betrayal and just one question in his mind. "Why?"
He can taste his blood which came out of his mouth , his body was hurting so much , it was burning with each drop of water that touched his body. The wound went deep in his body and Jungkook experienced one of the worst pain , a child can ever withstand. His eyes were closing and then opening as more blood oozed out. He doesn't even realise what's happening now , his senses going numb.
Jimin [16]
H-How could they do that?🥺 He's just a kid.
Namjoon [18]
Kookie..Kookie open your eyes , bub.
Namjoon [18]
It's Joonie hyung, your Joonie hyung , I am here bub..
Namjoon [18]
Elder..Elder please save him. Please!!
Eldest in the monsters
It's bad.. really bad. (he checks Jungkook) almost dèad. How did he even managed to stay alive till now?
Namjoon [18]
He's strong , he's such a strong boy. He can live elder , please.. anything!
Eldest in the monsters
.....
Eldest in the monsters
Blood..
Eldest in the monsters
It's a rare case but I have heard about it from my elders. Blood can save him , maybe.
Namjoon [18]
Blood? Whose blood, elder?
Eldest in the monsters
The blood of his own..
Jin [20]
But they won't treat him , elder..right?
Eldest in the monsters
(shakes his head) His own..his own kind, which is us.
Eldest in the monsters
You need to give him your blood , give it till he's fine..every drop matters.
Namjoon [18]
I..(gulps) I will do it. As much as it's needed , I will provide him.
Jimin [16]
I..I will too. If he can live then , I will do it too elder.🥺
Eldest in the monsters
But it has consequences, child. Blood forms a bond. A bond between the donator and the receiver.
Namjoon [18]
What kind of bond? Is it a normal bond where I have to be there for him and give him more blood when needed? I can do that!
Eldest in the monsters
It's more than that , Namjoon.
Eldest in the monsters
The bond that Jungkook and you would share , or anyone who gives him their blood , would be deep. It will bind your emotions too with him. You can feel his emotions, his thoughts, even physical sensations to a certain extent. The more the blood , the deeper the bond. Whenever Jungkook will be triggered by the memories, you will need to be there for him and you can instinctively feel his distress too.
Eldest in the monsters
Your presence will be able to calm him, the presence should be more physical, any intimate way possible. It's like a lifeline for him. Just know , you have to be intimate more if the situation is dangerous, only then the bond would reach deeper. Intimacy..the bond demands it. Touch of the body is required.
Eldest in the monsters
Would you be able to do it?
Eldest in the monsters
Do remember the consequences..
Namjoon [18]
(he looks down Jungkook whose breathing was decreasing more and more..)
Namjoon [18]
(looks up at Jimin) Minnie..
Namjoon [18]
He , he is precious to me. I have practically raised this boy till I was there..he always followed me like a shadow. I do not understand why his other hyung whom he treasured gave up on him but..I can't.
Namjoon [18]
I can't l-let him die , Minnie!!
Namjoon never forgot Jungkook, sine the day he was born , Namjoon was there around him. He absolutely adored that boy , he was his little baby brother whom he wanted to protect.
Even when Namjoon was about to be thrown away , he had accepted his fate cause no one was there for him. His father wasn't alive since years , his mother was just like a dead person. Not being able to move , since she was attacked by one of the monsters and it affected her a lot , she was powerless now. Having no sense , no understanding, no movement, no memory. From whom could Namjoon expect a support anyways? But then stepped in a boy, his Kookie ran towards him while crying out loud.
Jungkook [8]
Where are you taking my Joonie hyung!!?😭
Jungkook [8]
Hyungie!!!😭 (he was pulled by his parents but he thrashed in their hold , wanting to reach to Namjoon.)
Jungkook [8]
Hyungie ish not bad!😭😭
Ki-woo
You even manged to influence the kid!
Namjoon [13]
No! I didn't.. he's naive , doesn't know anything. (he wanted to cry as he looked at Jungkook but he couldn't. He couldn't show any affection to Kookie cause he knew , they might kill that child, he had seen it before and he didn't want the same for Jungkook.)
Namjoon [13]
He's just a baby.. that's why.
Namjoon [13]
I don't want him..I will leave.
Namjoon [13]
(he turns around in defeat as he is dragged away.)
Namjoon [18]
That..was the last time I saw. I only wished for his good but look..here he is , thrown into the darkness.
Namjoon [18]
Minnie please, let me save him..
Jimin [16]
(he knew why Namjoon was requesting him , it was because of the conditions of the bond. They were tough , specially because him and Namjoon liked each other and this action could cause a lot of problems. He didn't know what to do , he didn't wanna lose Joonie..)
Jimin [16]
I will give him blood too. We will save him together mhm. (he manages to give a small smile.)
Namjoon [18]
Minnie..(whispers as he smiles too) Thank you..
Namjoon [18]
(he reaches his hand out for Jimin who quickly leans in , hugging him.)
Eldest in the monsters
(smiles) If you're really so adamant then , let's do this. Lay the boy down , Namjoon.
Namjoon [18]
O-Okay..(he does so and kneels down Infront of Kookie along with Jimin.)
Eldest in the monsters
A small wound so the blood flows out.
Namjoon [18]
(he picks up a sharp stone near him and makes a cut on his wrist. He passes it to Jimin who does the same a hiss..)
Namjoon grabs Kook's face , to open his mouth and places his wrist right above the lips. Jimin joins him too as the blood drops fall in Kook's mouth , them making sure it reaches inside.
After a few minutes , Jungkook gasps a little..he tried to breathe more violently , as if suddenly air that was sucked out of him , came back.
Namjoon [18]
Elder..look! He's going to be fine right??
Eldest in the monsters
I am not sure. Take him to your house , Namjoon. We will treat him there.
Eldest in the monsters
Others can go back to their work..
Namjoon picks up Jungkook walks to his house, followed by Jimin and the elder and surprisingly Jin and Yoongi too.
Jin [20]
Are you really sure , Namjoon?
Jin [20]
What why? We know you and Jimin like each other and this..this is very disturbing for you both.
Yoongi [19]
Hmm , it can cause problems in your relationship. Are you really putting it at risk for, (glances at Jungkook) for him?
Namjoon [18]
Yes hyung , I am..
Jin [20]
Elder , are you sure he's gonna survive?
Eldest in the monsters
There is a possibility but not fully confirmed.
Namjoon [18]
I don't care , I will try my best..no matter what.
Namjoon [18]
I will try till the end.
Jimin [16]
(nods) Joonie hyung is right..
Jimin [16]
We should atleast try.
They again continued the same process but there wasn't much reaction from Jungkook. They kept making wounds , kept loosing blood and it was making them weak.
Eldest in the monsters
You both are getting weak. It's a difficult process , it might even take the last drop of your blood to keep him alive.
Namjoon [18]
I will still try..
Namjoon [18]
Minnie , you're getting weak. Leave it..
Jimin [16]
N-No , if you're trying so hard to save this boy , he must be really special.
Jimin [16]
I can't give up on him then. Because I also want to know , how special he is.
Jin [20]
(groans) You both are stupid!!
Jin [20]
We are interested in letting you die just by giving blood , okay.
Jin [20]
Elder , we both will join too.
Jin [20]
What? I care about you both okay. If you're trying so hard , I have to make sure it works..
Yoongi [19]
If that takes our blood , then we are ready.
Jimin [16]
But you two are also..in a relationship.
Yoongi [19]
Of course, and it won't break. No one can come between us , Jiminie.
Yoongi [19]
We will just save this boy , nothing else..you both handle the bond , me and Jinnie will stay away.
Namjoon [18]
Whatever it is hyungs, thank you.
That's how , these four saved Jungkook by their blood , forming a bond. The example you all had read in the earlier chapters. Even though Yoonjin had disagreed about maintaining the bond , with time they couldn't help but be fond of Jungkook. They wanted to care for the broken kid, so they too fulfilled the bond , along with Minjoon.
When Jungkook was awake , he was scared but after grasping everything, he became quiet. The marks on his body slowly disappeared. Well they didn't actually disappeared, they just became hidden inside his body. Wherever he is triggered, some of the wound resurface. He was so broken , he didn't speak for months. He didn't look at anyone too. It took a lot of time for the hyungs to make him feel alive , to make him talk. And now ever after all these years , they adore Jungkook the same. There had been some intimacies like hugs and kisses , nothing more than that. They would even kill for him to save him from his traumas. That's how the bond was and is , till now.
Moonie
This took a few days , I am sorry. But it was quite long i.e. 3k words, I even took breaks in between. I hope the chapter was satisfactory and cleared some of your doubts.
![Namjoon [18]](https://up-pic.mangatoon.mobi/contribute/fiction/7943278/avatar/6834319/1706194767627.jpeg-s200webp?sign=49804313526825433f456e0d67523696&t=68097f00)
![Yoongi [19]](https://up-pic.mangatoon.mobi/contribute/fiction/7943278/avatar/6834319/1706194818033.jpeg-s200webp?sign=b0e57782dcbd5d6df9d6022489560d67&t=68097f00)
![Jimin [16]](https://up-pic.mangatoon.mobi/contribute/fiction/7943278/avatar/6834319/1706194864959.jpeg-s200webp?sign=4f660f33f768d6f0423d0ad2624a008a&t=68097f00)
![Jin [20]](https://up-pic.mangatoon.mobi/contribute/fiction/7943278/avatar/6834319/1706194829958.jpeg-s200webp?sign=289d8647671ae638f148b2bf2e5fc22a&t=68097f00)
![Jungkook [13]](https://up-pic.mangatoon.mobi/contribute/fiction/7943278/avatar/6834319/1704450561521.jpeg-s200webp?sign=cc4f25d3a30459a08ad5509230a03a10&t=68097f00)
![Jungkook [8]](https://up-pic.mangatoon.mobi/contribute/fiction/7943278/avatar/6834319/1706194952306.jpeg-s200webp?sign=9b1adf3786a9cfd523d5ebad635e747a&t=68097f00)
![Namjoon [13]](https://up-pic.mangatoon.mobi/contribute/fiction/7943278/avatar/6834319/1706194784333.jpeg-s200webp?sign=9b0ee902bf7cab7e46eef189bf92b739&t=68097f00)
Comments
Moonlight
.......... *Sigh* Alright let's modify my opinion, so physical intimacy is very much needed for his survival. So here I won't judge them for it................. But Author now its like that feeling when you............... *Sigh* leave it. The story is going good so I will continue
2025-03-29
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Ms. Rookie
oh lord...it's terrifying to think of a child in that... oh god😶
2025-01-10
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Moonlight
Any logic? 😑
2025-03-29
1