Chapter 14

A Mate's Struggle

A year had passed, and it was getting close to Jeongin's graduation date. Everyone had worked out a plan and now it was time to execute it.

Youngjae and Jooheon went to pick up Kisu and the others at the airport in Jeongin's truck, which Changkhyun bought for him as a graduation present. Kisu, Jeonguk and Hongseob got to sit in the back seat while everyone else sat in the truck bed. After making sure everyone was comfortable, Youngjae drove off, heading home.

"Ah, it's been a while," mumbled Kisu. "It has hasn't it," said Youngjae. "Do you mind if Jisung is let out when we get there?" Asked Kisu. "He's been desperate to spend time with Hyunjin and Jeongin," he said. "Sure," said Youngjae.

"Did the others make it?" Asked Jeonguk. "Yeah, Daniel, Minho and Mingyu are heading over with Chan and everyone else and will be here tomorrow," said Youngjae. "I can hear Jisung howling with excitement here, no more until we get there," said Kisu as he chuckled. "I'm sorry, I want to see the old pack again!" Said Jisung, causing Kisu to laugh. "What?" Asked Hongseob. "Jisung's excited is all," said Kisu. "Kids," Jeonguk said with a snort. Youngjae shook his head and pulled into the driveway of the pack house.

Jeongin ran outside and pounced on Kisu as soon as he got out of the truck. "Well, hi Jeongin," said Kisu as he laughs. "Hi hyung," Jeongin said with a grin. "Hey guys," said Cory as he came outside with Hyunjin and Hoseok. "Jeongin," said Hyunjin. "Sorry!" Said Jeongin as he got off Kisu, helping Kisu stand. "Hey Woojin," said Hoseok. "Yo," said Woojin.

"Come on, Changkhyun was about to have a barbecue at the lake," said Cory. "He brought everything out there already so we were waiting on you," he said. "Barbecue?" Asked Hongseob. "It's not Korean barbecue," said Jeonguk. "But," he said, shrugging. "Oh, is it the same sort of barbecue that we had when we all came here last?" Asked Changsun. "Yeah," said Cory. "Let's go then," said Kisu. Everyone headed down to the lake.

"Hey guys," called Changkhyun as he spotted Cory and everyone else walk into the clearing. "Drinks are in the cooler," he said. Kisu went to say hello to the people in the graveyard with Jeonguk.

Kisu was paying his respects as Jisung watched, feeling sadness coming off Kisu. "Are you alright?" Asked Jisung. Kisu nodded as he moved away to let Jeonguk pay his respects. "I'll be fine," he mumbled, causing Jeonguk to look at him quizzically before turning his head back to the graves. Kisu went to enjoy the barbecue, chatting with Cory about old times.

"I think we caught a lucky break," said Changkhyun. "Jimin was sent out on a last minute mission, he shouldn't be back until after Jeongin's graduation but," he said, sighing. "Kihyun's keeping him occupied for the moment, I will never understand what his reasoning is," grumbled Jungkook. "Well," said Changkhyun. "Hopefully Kihyun can keep him busy enough," he said. "I just want to go home," Cory said, sighing. "We'll get you there," said Kisu.

After getting his fill of food Kisu changed, letting Jisung have his fun for the next few hours. Kisu wanted to sleep off the jet lag so he let Jisung be with Hyunjin and Jeongin for the rest of the day. Jisung spent the rest of the afternoon planning an elaborate prank on Changkhyun with Jeongin and Jinhong pitching in to help, who dragged Jeonguk along to translate.

"It's good to see everyone in a good mood," said Hoseok as he kept an eye on Jisung to make sure he didn't get into trouble. "Well, you know someone's going to get pranked," said Woojin as he walked over with Hongseob. Hoseok chuckled some. "I think I have an idea as to who," he said. "If Jinhong got dragged along for this, it's most likely one of us," said Cory as he laughs. "I swear if it's me," said Changkhyun as he shook his head. "They're just gonna be pranked back just as badly," Jungkook said with a snicker. "We'll see who they end up pranking," said Changkhyun.

"Watch out, they know you're going to prank them," Kisu said suddenly. Jisung sighed. "Well, we need to be less obvious it seems," he said. Jeonguk chuckled. "Do they know?" Asked Jinhong. Jeonguk nodded. "We need to step up our game it seems," said Jeongin. "No one is going to get away without getting pranked," he said. Jisung nodded. "I have an idea," said Jinhong as he dragged the others away from the clearing for a few minutes.

Changkhyun hummed as he looked around. "They disappeared," he said. "They're definitely planning something," said Hoseok. Jungkook chuckled some. "Let's see who gets pranked," he said. Jisung came back with the others after a few minutes, their plan ready. Everyone acted normal for the most part, as Jisung struck up a conversation with Cory.

"What do you know about your past?" Asked Jisung. "Mine?" Asked Cory as he tilted his head to the side. Jisung nodded. "Not too much, my memories are a little fragmented," said Cory. "Well, I think there's a reason for that," said Jisung as he tilted his head to the side. "Do you remember having a different wolf than the one you have now?" He asked. Cory blinked, turning to look at Jeonguk, who scratched the back of his head.

"What do you remember of the time at the camps?" Asked Jisung. "Jeonguk getting his wolf extracted, that's really it," said Cory. "Cory," said Jeonguk. "You had your wolf extracted before I did," he said. "I did?" Asked Cory. Jisung nodded. "I'm your wolf and Hyunjin's Jeonguk's wolf," he said. Cory blinked. "I've always wondered why I was so calm around you when you were here," he said. Jisung smiled slightly, dropping his illusion and walking up to Cory, who leaned down and pet him.

"I always felt something was missing from me after the war," said Cory as he scratched Jisung behind the ear. "It's good to know you survived too," he said, before standing and moving away. Jisung put up his illusion, showing he was grinning. "Survived just fine, we helped you throughout the years you know," he said. "Always kept in touch," he said. "After the 70's we lost touch, but it was nice to see ya'll again," he said. Hyunjin nodded in agreement.

"Well come on, let's get cleaned up here," said Changkhyun as he closed the lid to the grill. Everyone cleaned up and Woojin and Hongseob brought the grill and cooler back to the house. Jisung, Jeongin and Jinhong ran ahead with Jinhong dragging Jeonguk along to get their prank ready. "Ready for this?" Asked Jisung as he grabbed one of the hoses. "Yeah," said Jeongin as he was at a faucet ready to turn the handle. "I can't believe you dragged me into this," said Jeonguk as he was at the other faucet with Jinhong holding the other hose. "Either join in or get soaked," Jeongin said with a snicker.

They waited until Woojin and Hongseob were out of the line of fire as they saw what was waiting for them before turning the hose on full blast and spraying the others. "Yah!" Yelled Changkhyun as he got sprayed in the face. "We got him!" Yelled Jisung as he went to high five Jinhong. They were soon tackled by Changkhyun and Jungkook who grabbed the hoses and sprayed them with water, causing them to laugh. Jeonguk and Jeongin turned off the faucets. Jisung let his illusion drop before shaking out his fur, splashing Changkhyun with water.

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