Hello guys!
It has been a long time since I last updated. So I don't know if you are aware but this work of mine got plagiarized. Someone I wont take her name nor mention the site, was posting my work without proper credits. A friend of mine informed me and I nicely asked her to take it down which she didn't even after a month. It was one of the reasons why I suddenly stopped posting. I just lost the will to write and I really was going to discontinue this whole fic. I wasn't even sur if people were even reading it. But now I am back! :)

Anyway her account got suspended you know the drill. Although I am flattered she thought this was good enough to copy but I don't see the appeal? my writing is not even halfway decent *sigh*

Rant aside, this is the new chapter and if you directly came here I suggest you to read the previous chapters again there have been some major and a few minor changes in the story. You wont understand if you don't.
I hope you guys like it.

“Joon what are you saying? Please say that you are joking that it’s not true” Jin sobbed wiping the tears that were steadily leaking out of his eyes

“I wish I could hyung.” Namjoon replied his face hidden in his hands shoulders slumped like he has the weight of the world on his shoulders.

“Joon, then Jimin….? Jin trailed off. He took hold of Namjoon shaking him. “What would happen to Jimin then?”

“You already know.” Namjoon slumped like the life was out of him.

“I won’t let the history repeat itself. I won’t let it. Do you hear me?” He shouted his voice cracking.

“Hyung....hyung calm down. You won’t be of any help in this state.” Namjoon hugged Jin trying to calm his boyfriend soothing his emotions through his mind.

“Joon you don’t understand, Tae…he will lose his if he lost Jimin.” Jin suddenly whispered sounding calmer than before.

Namjoon let go of Jin looking at him in disbelief. “Is that what you are worried about? Of Tae losing his bond mate and channelor?”

“Ofcourse not!” Jin said offended. “Do you think that lowly of me? I don’t care about that Joon, what I meant was Jimin as a person.” Jin sighed.

“I think we all would. Lose our I mean.” Namjoon murmured embracing Jin again.

“He doesn’t deserve this. Why is this happening to him of all people? Was losing his parents not enough? Being a bond-mate and a channelor at the same time wasn’t that enough? Why a past life’s mistake haunting him even in this life? Wasn’t losing his life once retribution enough?” Jin sobbed against his boyfriend’s chest who in turn tightened his arms around him trying to hold him together.

“Jin love is not a punishment. It’s something to be celebrated.” Namjoon said rubbing a hand down his back.

“You can’t blame me if I think of it as a curse for them right now.” Jin sulked.

After sometime they let go of each other. Namjoon sat down on his abandoned chair with Jin taking the one beside it.

“But seriously, what are we going to do about it? If we can just stop them from falling for each other…” Jin was cut off mid-sentence.

“We can’t. You know there are millions of spells to make people fall in love but there isn’t a single one out there that can make them fall out of love.” Namjoon said giving Jin a look.

“Fine.” Jin huffed. “Then we can keep them apart. Stop them from meeting.” He suggested.

“That won’t work either. I told you their souls are synched, nothing in this world can keep them apart. Just think of their first meeting. What’s the likelihood of meeting in an alley? But they did. No charms, repelling spells or intervening friends can pull them apart if fate wants them together.” Namjoon said as he drew a pattern on the table with his fingers unable to look Jin in the eyes.

“Then what are we going to do Joon-ah? I don’t want to lose Jimin, hell I don’t think I can lose Jungkook either.” Jin said dejected.

“Right now, all we can do is support them and when the time comes we have to be the ones to protect them and hide this from the council.” Namjoon looked Jin in the eyes as he said this determination shining through.

“Never in my life I thought you would go against the council.” Jin said and it was obvious he was surprised because who wouldn’t. It was Namjoon they were talking about; the youngest person to ever be a guardian, the perfect role model the council’s very own prodigy child and he was the one talking about opposing them. The world must be coming to an end 

“Well you have to if it’s your kid who’s in danger.” Namjoon said amusement lacing his word. He expected the smack on his shoulder and the windshield laugh that followed.

“I told you I was drunk when I said that.” Jin said covering his face.

“Well I wouldn’t mind adopting Jimin as a son or having a kid, if it’s with you.” Namjoon said softly making Jin smile,

“I wouldn’t either.” With that he closed the distance between them pecking his lips once twice until Namjoon took control pressing their lips in a kiss so deep that it made Jin’s toes curl.

“Well, all that worry for nothing.” Jimin said as he stretched on the couch.  “All we have to do is to not fall in love and voila we have a happy Jimin. No dreams, no restlessness and no stress.”

Jimin and Tae were back at their apartment after meeting with Namjoon at the archive. Jungkook took off soon after they returned with the excuse that he had an assignment to finish which Tae was sure was just that an excuse. Tae always told people that he had eyes this big for a reason, he never misses anything. Maybe that’s why Tae saw what nobody else did; The hopelessness in Jungkook’s eyes and the dejection on his face. He was sure this turn of events affected Jungkook more than it did Jimin. Jimin was happy and he couldn’t blame him but seeing Jungkook sad was also not what he wanted.

“What about Jungkook?” Taehyung couldn’t help but ask.

“What about him?” Jimin turned towards him sitting up in the process.

“Where does he stand in this ‘happy Jimin’ life?” He frowned.

“He is my friend Tae so obviously, he is still going to be a part of my life. Nothing in the law forbids befriending a mortal anyway.” He said flopping back on the couch.

“Hmm. I thought you are going to kick him out now that everything is resolved.” Tae said sitting by Jimin’s legs on the couch who in turn utilized the same legs kicking him off it.

“What did I do?” Tae whined.

“I am not that heartless. Besides I like Jungkookie...” At Tae’s suggestive look he yelled “…as a friend you ert.” He tried to kick him again but Tae caught his foot and pulled him down.

They lay panting on the floor after the childish-but using their magic-pillow fight they had obvious by the feathers covering the once clean floor. Taehyung looked at Jimin and asked. “You know the law only forbids you from falling not him right? What if he does?” 

“There is no way a guy like Jungkook is going to fall for someone like me Tae.” Jimin continued before Tae could interrupt. “And no, it’s not because I think of myself not up to par or him being out of my league.”

“Then?” Tae asked wrapping his arms around his best friend.

“It’s because Jungkook is not someone who jumps headfirst, he thinks and then does. He won’t fall for someone when he knows there is a dead-end that the feelings won’t be reciprocated. He won’t hurt himself like that.” Jimin answered as he buried his nose in Tae’s hair.

“But what if he does? Fall I mean.” Tae asked.

“Then I just have to turn him down.” Jimin murmured with no hesitation whatsoever.

“Ouch.” Tae whispered.

Jimin smacked the back of his head. “What’s gotten into you idiot? It’s not like he actually was falling for me or something.”

“Right.” Tae chuckled. If only you knew Jimin.

! Why do I feel so empty?

Jungkook was lying on his bed books long forgotten on his desk. It’s not like he was able to focus in the first place or had anything to study for. He just needed a distraction, anything to take his mind off the person who was unknowingly clinging to every thought that was important enough to make it to his cerebrum. The distraction tactic didn’t work, well when had it ever? When it comes to Jimin its like Jungkook’s mind has a sensor that gets triggered over miniscule things that remind it of him chanting ‘Think about me, think about me’.

Jungkook sighed. No matter how hard he tried-and he had been trying for the better part of the day-his thoughts just keep going back to Namjoon’s words. Jimin’s reaction flashing in front of him whenever he closed his eyes. It’s not like he had any expectations or had any deep-seated feelings that got crushed in process of uncovering the truth. Then why was there this ache in his chest? Why was he feeling so empty like he lost the purpose of his life? It’s strange because his life purpose is not tied to a person, is it?

Jungkook sat up, he just couldn’t get a better handle on his feelings which come to think of it wasn’t what he was musing about in the first place. When did, his feelings get in the middle of this mess? He was worried about Jimin occupying his mind and now he had to worry about his feelings overshadowing everything. Was he hurt? Maybe, if the throbbing in his chest and the tears prickling his eyes were anything to go by. But why? When did he start tearing up?

Hell Jungkook! Get a hold on yourself.

Jungkook wiped the tears that managed to escape his closed lids. Park Jimin why am I always crying over you? He chuckled.

He stood up and went to the window sliding it open and feeling the light breeze on his face. It reminded of the dream-no memory where he was chasing Jimin in that cherry blossom field. Jimin. Why does his thoughts keep coming back to him? His thoughts keep going round and round.

Jimin clearly said that there was no chance of them being a thing, of him ever falling for Jungkook. Which made him think, was he hoping for him to? He knew he had a teeny tiny crush on him but then why the thought of not having him hurts so bad. Is it possible that his feelings are more involved than he thought they were?

Jungkook rubbed his face. That is not why he came home, that is not why he rushed out of their apartment. He wanted to put a stop to his thoughts not indulge in them. Even if he has feelings for Jimin-hypothetically speaking of course-then there is no way he is going to act on them, the price is too high, the loss would be too much. Jimin’s powers meant a lot to him, Tae means a lot to him and Jungkook is not going to let his selfish desires get in the way of that, no matter the hurt it would inflict upon him. He can bear a bit of heartache he is man after all. He is not ready to lose his memories of Jimin either or see such an ethereal being be exiled just because of him. He won’t act on it, his hypothetical feelings. 

With his mind made Jungkook went back to bed. Even though he still had no idea how involved his feelings were or why he still, keeps thinking of Jimin and why his heart was yearning for him but he at least had a solution, well more like a precaution. Jimin was his friend and he is going to keep it at that. Besides it’s not like Jimin will ever fall in love with him. He is too smart for that. He won’t put himself in jeopardy. So, he had nothing to worry about.

That was his thought before the tiredness overcame him and he went under.

Unbeknown to him he left his window open, the curtain in the light wind inviting a presence in. Everything went still after the thud that implied that someone or maybe something did breach his privacy and entered his room uninvited.

The presence stepped towards his bed avoiding the patches of light. It ran a finger down the slope of his nose to his cheek and got a hold of his chin inspecting his face through sharp glinting eyes. It ran a hand through his hair and then wrapped it around his neck.

It whispered. So fragile, so breakable.

Jungkook woke up with a start. He was sure he felt a hand around his neck. He coughed and looked around noticing the open window. He got up and went to close it.

What he didn’t notice was the shadow just receding on the wall outside the window. He was sure he heard a giggle somewhere but blamed in on his tired mind. He dragged himself back to bed.

Maybe he should have looked more closely, maybe he should have turned back.

Then he would have noticed the red eyes watching him from a distance glowing in the darkness of the night like a beacon.

Little one, you have a lot to learn. Were the whispered words before it disappeared leaving behind only rustling leaves and silent night.

Jungkook came to the witches’ apartment the next day determined to be as normal as they were supposed to be. The previous night's thoughts though still fresh in his mind there was no doubt within him that he can pull off being friends just fine. When he rang the bell he expected to be greeted with Jimin’s smiling face even Taehyung’s chirpy voice but what he wasn’t expecting was Kim Seokjin  slamming the door open and then running back inside all the while yelling that his food would burn.

Jungkook stood stock still outside the apartment for quite a few minutes contemplating if he should go in but the realizing the open door was invitation enough he squared his shoulders and walked in. Nothing and by that he mean literally nothing could have prepared him for what greeted him inside when he stepped in. He stood in what was once supposed to be the living room-the hidden couch was proof enough-but now was definitely a rainforest. Jungkook turned around taking everything in.

He was quite literally smacked out of his thoughts by Jin’s hand.

“What are you standing here for JK?” Jin asked.

“Hyung I am not dreaming, am I?” Jungkook rubbed the back of his head soothing the point where Jin had hit him. He couldn’t stop looking around. Everything was just so….green.

“Your dreams aren’t that special to deserve an appearance from me.” Jin huffed “But if you want I can pinch.” He moved to pinch his arm.

Jungkook jumped two steps back. “Who wants to dream of old guys anyway?” He shot right back.

“You brat! I am only 5 years older than you.” Jin moved to hit Jungkook again who took cover behind plants covered table.  

“That’s what I said. Old.” Jungkook chuckled dodging Jin’s attempts to land a hit on him.

“What’s all this commotion about?” Tae said as he entered the room and was hit by a swinging branch right on his nose. “Ouch!”

“Ooopps.” Jin chuckled. Tae’s pained yelp brought Jimin out as well who was a bit more careful stepping into the room. “Hyung why is the living room like this?” Jimin said his eyes wide observing the plants upon plants covering the expanse of his living room.

“I was making strength and endurance potion and needed some herbs but I was just too lazy to go back home and get them from GemForest….” Jin said caressing a plant like it was his child. “Oh little one don’t be afraid, no one is going to hurt you here.” He cooed.

“So, what? You brought the forest here?” Tae asked still rubbing his throbbing nose making his voice nasally.

“Don’t be ridiculous. I only brought a patch.” Jin said still running a hand through the leaves.

“You call this a patch? Are you even allowed to do that?” Tae asked his voice rising in irritation.

“Of course, I am. Who do you think I am? I am a Lavender Guardian; this forest falls under my protection.” He turned towards Tae fixing him with a look.

“I am sorry hyung, I didn’t mean to raise my voice. I am just not feeling so good.” Tae slumped down on the ground grass covered and all.

Jimin sat down beside him rubbing his shoulder. Jin chanted something waving his hands in the air and then blew on his hands, making the plants disappear in a shimmery green smoke. Jungkook didn’t even blink an eye. Guess I am getting used to having witches in my life.

“The spell is still giving you trouble?” Jin said as he sat down across the duo.

“We were perfect at this spell at GemLight hyung. I was so sure I could do it here as well, I feel so inadequate now.” Taehyung covered his face with his hands making Jimin hug him around his waist.

“Energies Tae, it is the difference in energies that’s why you can’t do it as easily. I told you, no matter how much power you use it would make no difference you’ll only tire yourself out.” Jin explained.

“Then what am I supposed to do? I feel like giving up.” Tae laid down on the floor pulling Jimin with him.

“Get a feel of your powers. Sense it, understand it than use it.” Jin guided.

“How are we supposed to do that.” It was Jimin who questioned.

“That’s what you are here to learn now, isn’t it?” Jin smiled expecting the whine leaving his donsaengs’ lips. “Come on, it’s almost time for us to go.” He ruffled both of their hair.

 “You guys are going somewhere?” Jungkook who up until now was quite-which was a feat in itself-voiced out.

“Yeah. We have to go to GemLight. Today is new moon.” Jin explained standing up.

Jungkook stood up as well. “Is this like werewolves and full moon? Is new moon your weakness?”

“It’s not like that Jungkook. Witches don’t have a weakness.” Tae laughed. “We just have a circle today so we have to go.”

“Circle?” Jungkook asked but this time he was looking at Jimin.

Jimin sat down on the now clean couch patting the space beside him. “Circle is like a way for us to recharge our powers. Mostly trained witches chosen by the Elders perform it every month so it’s a half circle and the all the Guardians every 6 months in a full circle. It’s quite an honor to be leading a circle.” He told Jungkook.

“Are you going to be leading it?” Jungkook couldn’t help but ask.

“No. We-that is me and Jimin-aren’t trained yet but maybe one day. Jin hyung though, is a guardian so is not needed for this circle. He’ll lead the full circle.” Tae explained as he sat across them.

“Do you want to see it?” Jimin said noticing the interest gleaming in Jungkook’s eyes.

“I-uh...I don’t want to get you in trouble.” Jungkook pulled the hair at his nape.

“We can’t take you with us since there will be council members there but you can still see everything from here.” Jimin assured him.

“I can?” Jungkook blinked his eyes opened wider than normal excitement shining through.

“Yes, you can.” All three witches present there answer in unison.

“Hyung are sure about this?” Jungkook asked Jimin fumbling with the chunky glasses Jimin just handed to him. “I mean these look so ordinary.”

Jimin sighed. “What did I tell you about spells Kook-ah?” Jungkook shrugged. “I don’t know it just feels weird when I put them on. My head feels heavy.”

“It’s supposed to be that way for mortals like you. I told you should drink the potion beforehand.” Tae who was filling cups with the said glittery potion told Jungkook.

“Do you guys have a thing for glitter or something?” Jungkook scoffed.

“What?” Jimin turned to look at Jungkook.

“I mean there is just so much glitter in your spells already and now this potion is glittery too.” Jungkook said as took the cup Tae was offering him sniffing it.

“Hmm, I never thought about that, did you Jimin-ah? Tae responded drinking the whole concoction in one go.

Jimin shrugged. “Drink it Kookie. I swear it tastes really good.”

Jungkook took a deep breath taking a sip of the potion Jin said would bring him strength and endurance to sit through the circle finding it to be really pleasant on his taste buds. The taste was something Jungkook couldn’t explain like a mix between honey and chocolate or maybe it was apple and vanilla? He couldn’t be sure but it was really good just like Jimin said it would be.

“Good?” Jimin  asked. Jungkook nodded making Jimin laugh and ruffle his hair.

“When Tae and I were younger and weren’t allowed to attend circles, we used to beg his parents to at least let us see. Jin hyung  would always make us these drinks beforehand and remembering it now I think that is one of the happiest memories of my childhood. The anticipation, the excitement.” Jimin said a faraway look on his face.

Jungkook had so many questions at the tip of his tongue just waiting to be let loose. He wanted to ask Jimin about his childhood about his parents. He wanted to get to know him so bad. But before he could even breath a single one out Jin’s voice permeated the silence breaking the moment and with that Jungkook’s chance. “Alright everyone ready to go?”

Jimin and Tae nodded their heads.

Jin closed his eyes chanting something, Jungkook’s finite hearing could only pick out ‘sight’ and ‘seen’ and ‘hidden’ and maybe ‘passage’ but he wasn’t sure. Jin opened his eyes and the colour made Jungkook gasp. Jungkook had never seen such a rich green colour. It was beautiful.

Jin took no notice of Jungkook’s awestruck state but Jimin did and he nudged him whispering a ‘You can close your mouth now.’ If he didn’t know any better he would have thought Jimin was jealous. But pfft that was highly impossible  because why would Jimin be jealous, right?

Jin clasped his hands together blowing on them then slowly opening them. There was a greenish ball glowing in his hands, he let it hang in thin air and then began widening his arms. Jungkook could see the little ball taking a shape of a square and when it was sufficiently large enough Jin pressed on the edges like he was taping it.

After he was done he said. “Tada, your very own VIP screening for your very first circle.”

 “You can see everything through the screen Kook-ah. The glasses are for your safety so no unhinged magic accidently touch you. Also it has functions like zooming and 3d and 4d quality. You’ll feel like you’re right there with us.” Tae instructed.

“Uh-ah. Should I say good luck or something?” Jungkook asked innocently.

That made the witches laugh and only then did Jungkook notice that they all were wearing really dark-like midnight dark-robes? Is that what they are called?  With their heads covered by the hood. The only splash of colour on their dark clothes was this weird symbol embed on the left side of their robes. All of them had a different symbol stitched with a different colour like, Jimin’s was this pale blue and Tae’s maaroon while Jin had forest green. He’ll have to ask them about it later on.

The witches bid him goodbye and disappear in a mist of glittery smoke shimmering blue red and green.

Jungkook put his glasses on and settled himself on the couch in front of his VIP screen. He prepared himself to watch his very first circle and different powers working in harmony.

He couldn’t wait.

A few key points in the end.

I mentioned eye color change and their energies in the chapter.

Chanelors- Pale blue

Casters - Maroon

GemWitches - Pink for Wisdom and Green for Nature

Elementals- Yellow (they all have the same eye color but have tattoo on their hands defining their element)

Shields - Grey

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