-the title-
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"kim taehyung." a booming voice echoed throughout the castle, and the vampire lifted his head to stare at his father. his father was an aged man, his face aged by experience, by heart break and loss. "you are summoned here today to gain your title. as i have gained mine recently."

taehyung nodded solemnly, moving a stubborn strand of hair from his eyes. this was his moment, and nothing could distract anyone from his day. finally! he would be given the recognition he rightfully deserved. he'd shuffle on his feet.

"please step forward."

he'd near his father, each step creating more and more tension for himself. each one providing more expectation for his performance. he couldn't mess this up. he glanced at the steps covered with a red velvet carpet.

"due to the unfortunate passing of the king before me, i have therefore become king. which, leaves the prince position in the open." taehyung narrowed his eyes. his father reached down and pressed a hand to his chest, right above his heart- not that it pulsed. taehyung was dead, there was no such thing as a heartbeat!

"i think, out of my two sons- that kim taehyung is the most fit for this position." his father continued, glaring red, raged eyes at his other son. the more rebellious one. taehyung scoffed lightly. he had worked his ass off for this moment, of course he deserved it. who else? baekhyun, his rivaling half sibling, older yet more immature, had just been humiliated in front of every important vampire in the kingdom! by his own father.

taehyung smirked evilly as his father turned his back to retrieve the prince's crown. it's beauty stunning taehyung- sure he'd look up to that crown his whole life. he was destined to wear it. it was surrounded in rubies, shining brightly as his father neared him with utmost proud eyes. he placed it upon his son's head.

the wind whirled around him, taehyung's eyes flashed a bright yellow, his skin tingling. he was wearing the prince's crown! he'd turn on his heels to face the crowd of expecting people. perhaps a speech from the newly found prince of barrowdell. (a place full of vampires, werewolves, warlocks, etc.)

"i truly thank you all for accepting me so wonderfully into this position. as prince, as future king- i promise to obey the code and treat each and every one of you with utmost respect. i promise to make this kingdom a prosperous place, a comfortable, growing, and successful kingdom. i thank you again." taehyung concludes his speech, his eyes immediately finding his brother.

he'd enjoy this powerful moment, his fingers shining with a yellow hue as he was accepted into royalty. he finally was apart of the decision making. he strolled straight up to his elder brother, crossing his arms as the crown loomed over baekhyun like absolute torture.

"congrats, baby brother." baekhyun stood as the other vampires left or wished to speak with the king- or just enjoyed the slow music and decided to stay for a tad longer. "i truly believe you deserve this position."

taehyung rolled his ruby eyes (now that they had faded from the majestic yellow and into a hard, piercing red.) "you're only saying this so dad won't be disappointed in you. he knew you couldn't handle a responsibility like this. i'm glad you've learned how to handle absolute rejection from your loved ones, baekie." taehyung laughed, "you've been in the spotlight for far too long, brother. it's my turn." taehyung concluded the conversation, walking away and leaving baekhyun with widened eyes.

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