ASHES OF THE CROWN (Taekook)
Embers of fates
The world had long been ruled by the weight of steel, blood, and ambition. Kingdoms rose and fell, their crowns tarnished by greed, betrayal, and war. Among them, two stood above the rest—Euphoria and Eldoria, locked in a battle that stretched beyond generations. Their history was written in scars, their peace forged in uneasy truces. But now, war brewed once more, and in the heart of the storm stood two figures who defied fate itself.
The golden spires of Euphoria shimmered under the sun’s dying light, casting long shadows upon the cobbled streets below. The kingdom was a testament to its name—opulent, grand, yet hiding a darkness beneath its brilliance. It was a land where music and art flourished, but so did cunning whispers in royal halls.
Jungkook, the warrior princess and omega heir to Euphoria, stood atop the highest balcony of the castle, her piercing gaze fixed on the horizon. Her body bore the marks of countless battles—scars that spoke of victory and loss alike. She was more than just an heir; she was a symbol, the shield of her people. Yet, despite her victories, there was unrest in her heart. The war with Eldoria was inevitable, but something deeper was at play—something unseen, orchestrated by hands hidden in the dark.
Beside him, Namjoon, Euphoria’s Grand Scholar, adjusted his glasses, his usual calm demeanor betrayed by the tension in his eyes
Namjoon
The council is restless. The nobles demand war, but the people…
Namjoon
(He hesitated) The people wish for peace, Your Highness
princes kookie
Jungkookie clenched her jaw. “Peace?”
( His voice was laced with quiet anger) Peace is a fleeting illusion, Namjoon. So long as Eldoria exists, they will not let us live in peace. And yet….. (He exhaled, her gaze softening) I wish it too.
Far beyond the rolling hills and silver rivers, the Kingdom of Eldoria stood in stark contrast. Where Euphoria was bathed in light, Eldoria was built on the bones of conquest. It was a kingdom of warriors, where strength was law and mercy was weakness.
At the heart of its power sat Crown Prince Taehyung, a man both feared and revered. His dark eyes held the weight of a thousand battles, his presence commanding. He had spent years fighting to prove himself worthy of his father’s throne, but his heart belonged not to conquest—but to a love that should have been impossible.
At his side, Yoongi, Eldoria’s Shadow General, leaned against a marble column, arms crossed.
yoongi
The council is pressing for an attack,
(he said nonchalantly). They believe we should strike first before Euphoria grows any stronger.
Prince Taehyung
The council would rather drown in their own arrogance than consider alternatives.
(His fingers drummed against the hilt of his sword).
And what do you think, Yoongi?
yoongi
(Yoongi smirked, his expression unreadable) I think the world is a chessboard, and we’re all just pieces being moved. But if it were up to me, I’d rather be the one making the moves.
The Crown Prince hummed in thought, his gaze shifting towards the horizon—the same horizon Jungkook had been watching.
Prince Taehyung
War is inevitable. But I will decide how this game is played.
Beyond the battlefield, beyond the warriors who shed their blood, there were those who thrived in the shadows—the noble houses. Their loyalty was not to a kingdom, but to power itself.
In the grand halls of Euphoria, Seokjin, the Duke of House Mooncrest, swirled his wine, a calculating smile playing on his lips.
seokjin
A war benefits no one, yet it will happen all the same. The only question is—who profits?
Across from him, Heeseung of House Ravenwood, an influential noble from Eldoria, smirked
heesung
Profits? You think too small, dear Duke. This war will decide more than just coin.
seokjin
(Seokjin raised a brow) Ah, but the coin buys power. And power? That decides who wears the crown in the end.
As the full moon cast its silver light upon Eos, an urgent messenger rode through the night, his cloak tattered from the wind. He carried a message that would set the kingdoms ablaze.
A royal decree.
A marriage between Crown Prince Taehyung of Eldoria and Warrior Princess Jungkook of Euphoria.
Neither had asked for it. Neither had wanted it. But destiny had other plans.
And thus, the first move in the deadly game had been made.
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