Chapter 2
Jungkook could barely open his eyes. His vision was blurry. Head spinning like a top. He groaned, trying to understand what was happening and where was he. He looked down to see a orange surface. And was it moving?
He let out a puff of breath as his body jolted upwards a bit. The surface he was on felt soft, and strong at the same time. Before he couldn't make out what it was. Darkness fell over him once again and he lost complete consciousness.
The next time he opened his eyes, it seemed like he was in a wide open field. His vision was still blurry. He could hear a lot of different sounds mixing together. Some were calls of animals. Some seemed like whispers of humans.
His brows creased together in confusion. He still felt a little to weak to move his body. His eyes fell downwards. Again the orange surface. He knew what it was. But in his fuzzed mental state, he could find it. His throat felt dry. Eyes heavy.
Jungkook tried to speak only to fall unconsciousness once again.
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When Jungkook opened his eyes this time, he didn't feel like he was going to pass out any time. His throat felt painfully dry. His lips were chapped as he licked them. He creased his brows when he saw the outline of three people or something hovering over his head. As his vision focused he realized that it were three kids staring at him.
Jungkook shot up straight out of impulse, scaring the three kids. One of them was a girl with white, braided hair. Her eyes were baby blue. Contrasting against her tanned skin. Her eyes were wide in fear as she tried to hid behind on of the taller boys.
Jungkook guessed it was her brother, seeing their facial features were common. Except the boy had hazel hair. The other boy was a bit smaller than the two. But unlike them, he was looking at Jungkook with amusement. Jungkook almost felt like he was some kind of exhibit that people were looking at.
He took the second boy's appearance. What confused Jungkook was that the boy's iris were brown with bright red rings. They glowed like ruby against his dark skin. The boy tilted his head, studying Jungkook.
Jungkook then looked around to see where he was. It was wood cabin. Completely unfamiliar. There was a fire place opposite to the bed Jungkook was in. Two more similar beds on his either side. Beside his bed was a wooden table with multiple vails. Some were filled with colored liquid, some were empty, and some had clear liquid.
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What are you kids doing here?
Jungkook's head turned towards the door. At the entrance stood a man. He had jet black hair and olive green shirt. Even though, Jungkook didn't want to admit, the man was strikingly handsome.
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All three of you, scram!
The man said. Immediately those three kids rushed out of the room, giggling to themselves. The man then walked towards Jungkook. However, Jungkook still panicked due to the unfamiliar settings and situations.
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I know you're scared. It's okay. I won't hurt you.
The man said, holding his hand up. His voice was calm and collected. Heavy and soothing. Jungkook didn't want to trust him. His urge was to run, but the more the man tried to coax him, the calmer he felt.
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There, see? I don't mean you any harm. I just need to ask you some questions.
The man said. But just as the man got a bit too close to the bed Jungkook was on, he felt the urge to get away. His body moved in impulse as he rolled off the bed.
Taehyung
What's happening here?
Jungkook attention was drawn to this new deep voice. At the gate stood another man, leaning on the wooden door. His arms were crossed over his chest. The man was wearing a camouflage print hoodie and black ripped jeans. There was a black bandana around his head. In contrast to his white hair… Jungkook recognized the man. The one from river.
Jungkook
You-you're the one who-who change from a ti-tiger. How-how is that even possible!
Jungkook croaked out. His voice breaking multiple times. The man was stared at him with an unamused expression. Slightest amount of indifference and annoyance.
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Taehyung, would you like talk to him?
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Since you were the one who brought him here.
The white haired main, or Taehyung, roughed as he stood up straight,
Jungkook looked at him confused. Turning towards the other man. The black hair man simply nodded, jerking his face towards going. Jungkook panted heavily, unsure of what to do. After several deep breaths, he warily started walking towards Taehyung. Outside, Jungkook felt much better breathing in the fresh air. He also noted how the air here felt much better. It was much more clearer.
Taehyung
I'll answer three questions for now. Ask wisely
Taehyung said, walking in front of him. Jungkook nodded though Taehyung wasn't looking at him,
Taehyung answered, without missing a beat. Jungkook narrowed his eyes at the answer,
Jungkook
You couldn't possibly have answered anymore vaguely.
Jungkook bit the inside of his cheeks, knowing he walked right into that one,
Jungkook
Uh... Taehyung? That's your name right. Please be a little more specific...
Jungkook heard the man sigh before answering,
Taehyung
Right now, we're at the Grove
Jungkook
I still don't know what this place is called.
Taehyung sighed once again, giving Jungkook an annoyed glance,
Taehyung
This place has a lot of names in different languages. All of them basically translate of the Forest of the Animals. Now, next question.
Jungkook
Um... what the hèll are you?
Taehyung looked back, raising his eyebrow,
Taehyung
What do I look like?
Jungkook
A human... but you-you turned into a tiger
Taehyung
Tiger is my spirit animal... and yes, people here can turn into their spirit animals. In most cases willing. In some cases, unwillingly.
Jungkook
How is that even possible?
Taehyung
Is that the third question?
Jungkook pressed his lips together, shaking his head,
Jungkook
Nope...uh... Are you going to kill me?
His cheeks turned warmer when Taehyung started to chuckle. He wasn't sure if what he asked was a stupid question. But he just wanted to make sure he wasn't dying.
Taehyung
Just because I'm a tiger doesn't mean I eat people. I'm more human than animal. So yeah, I eat human foods.
Taehyung
But... I might steer from my usual diet at times
Jungkook's face turned ghostly pale. His legs freezing at one point when he heard. His eyes looked around, wondering if he could run away. But then Taehyung started laughing again. It made Jungkook more confused than he already was.
Taehyung
Geez, kid. I won't eat you. Even if my animal side takes over a bit too much. I stick to wild animals. Actual animals. The one you see in the forest. Though, I try to stick to human foods.
That piece of information didn't make Jungkook feel any more comfortable. But he knew he couldn't do anything unless he finds a way to get out of here.
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Are my eyes betraying me? The Kim Taehyung is actually out of his den
Jungkook stopped walking when he heard another deep, manly voice. A short, handsome guy was walking towards them. Or towards Taehyung to be specific. As the man came closer, Jungkook observed his appearance. He had black, slightly curly hair that fell right over his stormy gray eyes. There was something dangerous in those eyes that Jungkook couldn't quiet figure out. The way he walked. The lethal smirk on his face. Everything about him, made Jungkook become more alert.
Taehyung
What is it Jimin?
Taehyung asked, rolling his eyes. The black-haired guy, Taehyung, grinned. But Jungkook didn't fail to see the poison beneath the innocence on his face. It wasn't intentional. Every single one of his behaviorism told Jungkook that Taehyung wasn't someone you want to mess with.
While Taehyung had a straight forward strong, aggressive aura around him. Like a burning fire. Jimin on the other hand the ambience that was more devious.
Jimin
Oh, what do we have here?
Jimin asked, in an amused tone. It reminded Jungkook of a scientist looking at its next live experiment. Or in this case, a wild animal looking at its prey. The man tiled his head slightly, as he took slow steps towards Jungkook. The pupils turning into slits. He smirked, baring his fangs. And that moment, Jungkook knew what animal he was. His stormy greys eyes had a deadly gleam in them. Pulling Jungkook into almost a trance like state.
Jungkook
You're... a snake...
Jungkook stated, eyes widening a little. The man smirked even more. Jungkook froze in place when Jimin ran his finger up Jungkook's arm and leaned in. His mouth was right next to Jimin's ears. He could feel the hot breaths Jimin exhaled. Jungkook gulped. He wanted to run. Wanted to move. But Jimin's presence stopped him.
Jimin
Not just any snake, darling
Jimin whispered, placing his pointer finger under Jungkook's chin and tilting his head up a little.
Jimin
I'm a bloody black mamba...
Author
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