UNKNOWN'S POV

"Snatch that crystal away from him, make sure he'll never be able to leave the dungeon." The voice boomed across the sky, commanding the soldiers to drag the wounded person away.

The person spoke, his voice was weak but still determined as he struggled in the arms of the soldiers, "Never ever forget it! You can never tame a snake."

Another person standing beside spoke as the soldiers left, his voice filled with worry, "Your highness! Why prison him? Creatures like him must be executed."

A laugh shook the ground like a storm, "There's no fun like that, He needs to pay for it before he dies." It was a voice to sink in as it wraps you up yet vibrating with power and command. It was a voice with authority.

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AUTHOR'S POV

Resting his head on the headboard of his bed Jungkook was lost in deep thoughts, "My head is throbbing Frost!" His one hand resting on his forehead while the other was caressing the wine glass.

"Then stop drinking, will you?" Frost yelled at Jungkook who was continuously drinking.

"Then my heart feels empty! I don't know what I'm supposed to do." Jungkook let out before taking another sip and licked his lip as a knock on the door caught his attention.

"Come in!" He answered as the door opened and dancing like a cute hamster a young man entered with a wide smile plastered on his handsome face.

"Why so lonely lonely?" Jin beamed at him before taking a seat on the bed right in front of him.

"Nothing, why? What happened?" Jungkook asked.

"Everyone is in the backyard enjoying their time, And Alpha sent me to call you." Jin said supporting his weight with his elbows on the bed.

"Alpha? Father? Why?" Jungkook asked his while opening and closing his eyes to adjust his vision.

"For a game!"

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A white-gloved gloved hand slowly ran over the small white pawn from a chess piece.

The smooth polish of the finish shined nicely against the bright white fabric of the glove while a simple outline gleamed of the finish pieces themselves.

With a soft tap, the pawn was sat back down on the huge board in its proper place at the front of the line. Ready to start another game, to sacrifice itself for its King if need be.

With grace and elegance the every piece was lifted up and carried away outside to a large green garden.

With a soft 'clink' the pieces were placed on top of the black and white patches while each piece stayed in its proper place.

The mixture of the patches and prices gleamed brightly with the images of the glamorize garden. Everything was perfect and in its place, ready for the game to start. All that needed was the players.

Brown eyes focusing on the game lifted up to see a gentleman walking into the garden. A tall man dressed in royal red walked up to the table.

Smiling at the elegance of how the pieces were set for the awaiting game with the mixture of the ever-blooming garden surrounding it.

His eyes searched for any imperfection, but seeing as his father had set things up, he could find nothing wrong with it.

As Jungkook reached to the place where Hobi and Namjoon were already playing. Seeing Jungkook there as Jin walked towards them and dragged Jungkook along.

Jungkook was still a little tipsy as his head was throbbing with intense pain but he still came outside in order to respect Alpha's demand.

"Long time no see Jungkook." Alpha smiled at his son and Jungkook smiled back at his father's remark. He was still not in the right mind to talk.

"It's been a while we had a match together. Let's have a game, my child." Alpha gestured Jungkook to step on the huge chessboard designed on the floor and Jungkook nodded making his way toward Alpha as Hobi and Namjoon sat back.

Both father and son started playing as they watched the patches slowly became filled with a mixture of white and black pieces.

Each one trying to move to a spot which suited it best, while others gave their life for either protection or mere sacrifice.

While playing Alpha took a glace on Jungkook only to find him holding his head from time to time in order to make his eyes steady. Watching this vulnerable state of his cold-hearted child Alpha frowned a little.

"How's life kid? I've never seen you this drunk before. Is there any problem you can't find the solution of?" Alpha asked still focusing on the game, moving his hand to make his next move.

Jungkook looked at his father unable to find the right way to answer his question.

Life is not even remembering me, father...

Jungkook thought but didn't say it loud because he doesn't want to show his hurt and broken state to anyone.

"Life is good Father, It's just a mere headache. Nothing to worry about much." Jungkook answered while focusing on his game again only to find a pawn which was lost here and there, then a bishop, followed by a knight.

Soon all that was left upon the board was each with three pieces, the king, a bishop, and a pawn for each.

"Check." Came the proud voice of Jungkook.

With a soft smile, Alpha lifted from the board to look at Jungkook, and with a simple graceful movement, Alpha moved out of check while taking the piece which checked him.

"Checkmate." Alpha said in the same gentleman manner.

Jungkook looked down at the board to see how that was possible. There holding him in checkmate was not only the other's King but their pawn in which he had ignored.

"Though it is not a high ranking piece, the pawn can become very powerful in the time of need. It is the fact that you see it as nothing more than a pawn. And a sacrifice that you overlook its strength for taking down those who rule over it." Alpha paused between his words taking a breath," And it is for that, you have lost the game."

Jungkook focused on Alpha's words. Those wise words weren't only for the game but was also a life lesson.

"I don't know what is going through your mind but I can clearly tell that there is something bothering you." Alpha came forward towards Jungkook.

"Life is tough my child and so are you! Life is 10 percent what you make it, and 90 percent how you take it. You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending." Alpha said while holding Jungkook by his shoulders and giving them a warm rub.

Jungkook was only listing to the words that his father was reciprocating. It's like his father already knows what's going on in his miserable mind. And now he is trying to give some encouraging strength to his child.

"You are going to become an alpha soon. When you will be able to overcome your problem then only you will solve the problem of your pack. Right?"Alpha asked looking at Jungkook and he nodded slightly in agreement.

"Always remember kid that to be a king and wear a crown is a thing more glorious to them that see it than it is pleasant to them that bear it."

Patting his child's shoulder and giving him a last soft smile, Alpha made his way out of the garden leaving a lost Jungkook there who is still concluding the wise sayings of his father.

Namjoon noticed that Jungkook was not even bugging from his place, so he decided to go near him and tapped his shoulder a little, "You should rest now. You can play next time when your mind will be clear."

Jungkook nodded as a response and walked back to his room only to drop on his fluffy bed and sleep, forgetting about every problem he has now.

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JUNGKOOK'S POV

Annoying...

That what I was feeling right now.

It's not even been an hour since a knock woke me up from my sleep. It was so good in my dreams where I don't have to face the reality.

Waking up can be harsh, especially if your dreams are better than reality.

The saddest part of it is, though, that eventually, even the memory of your dream will fade, if you are even lucky enough to remember it that is.

Then you're left with this lonely feeling of detachment, left to explore in the empty void of emotions.

"Queen Martha is calling you, Your Highness." The maid said from outside as I slowly and reluctantly uncover my face.

I blink, close my eyes, and blink again. Streaks of sunset rays penetrate the window and blind me.

Sitting up I dragged my feet off the bed, and rubbed my knuckles onto my eyes, stretching my arms above my head and yawn.

"I'll be there after refreshing." I answered.

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Making my way towards Mother Martha's room, I knocked at the door before coming in.

"Oh, You came! Come have a seat child." She beamed at me and I smiled before making my way towards the bed sitting beside her who is admiring a piece of art she is holding.

"You know what is it?" She asked me looking at the canvas.

"No!" I nodded in no as she turned the canvas for me to look.

Mother Martha was holding a painting of mine and her face on it. I could see how memorising the portrait is.

The painting dominates the frame, every color is bold and painted with such precise lines that it looks more real. They are curved yet sharply defined, they seem to stable but tumble at the same time. Like me, I think, so stable but always in free-fall inside.

"How's it?" She asked.

"It's beautiful." I answered my mouth slightly parted in astonishment.

"You know the best thing?" She looked at me and I just shrugged as she proceeded to answer, "The painter didn't even know how you look, your face, your aura, your features, nothing when he painted it."

My brain stutters for a moment and my eyes take in more light than I expected, every part of me goes on pause while my thoughts catch up.

"How is it even possible?" I asked her in disbelief.

"He said he can portrait anyone only with a description of their beauty." She answered before standing up and placing the canvas on the stand.

"And who describes me it in? This realistically!" I asked her pointing towards the portrait.

"Me of course." She looked at me with an ever-smiling face and again turned her focus on the portrait.

Then it hits me.

"He can portray anyone only with description right?" I asked.

"Yes, Why? You want someone's portrait?" She came back and sat beside me.

"Not really, just curious!" I shrugged.

"Just curious?" She looked at me with a gaze of scanning my bare heart directly from my eyes and J answered, "Yes. Can you take me to him?"

"You're a very bad liar Jungkook, you know right?" She looked at me with a tease in her voice and I scratched my neck as I snapped in defense, "Seriously, I'm not at all lying!!"

She let out a hearty chuckle before answering, "Aigo look at you, so desperate."

"I'm not!" I defended.

"I'll call him for you."