“Get up!” Appa screamed and I jumped up.

My body felt like it was on fire. Appa came over to me and slapped me.

“Hurry up and get ready. Your soon-to-be step-mom and her son are coming over today,” Appa hissed and pushed me into the bathroom.

I fell and hit my head on the floor. I got up shakily and cleaned up. I bandaged my head that had started to bleed. I let my hair down to cover the bandage and my eye. My father hated to see my eyepatch.

“Are you ing done up there yet ?” Appa yelled and I ran downstairs.

I started to fix breakfast and Appa came up to me and pulled my hair.

“You ever going to cut this crap?” Appa sneered.

“Of course sir. I will soon sir,” I bowed.

He left me alone until breakfast was done. I quickly laid it out on the table and went to answer the door.

“Hi! You must be Taemin!” a lady hugged me.

I winced and the son just looked at me.

“Yes, ma’am. I’m Taemin,” I bowed and closed the door behind them.

“Have you met Minho before?” the lady smiled.

“No, I have not ma’am,” I smiled and took her coat to hang on the coat rack.

“Oh. He goes to the school around here. Are you sure? Also, just call me Mrs. Choi,” Mrs. Choi smiled.

“I don’t go to school ma’am. Appa teaches me everything I need to know,” I bowed and led them to the dining room.

“Wow! It looks so nice! Who made all of this?” Mrs. Choi gasped.

“Taemin did. He’s a very good cook. Once we live together, Taemin can cook anything for us,” Appa smiled and ruffled my hair.

My eyes widened as his hand brushed the new wound on my head.

“Well let’s eat!” Appa smiled and I went into the kitchen to clean up.

“Taemin-sshi? Aren’t you going to eat? You are awfully skinny,” Mrs. Choi called out.

“I already ate, Mrs. Choi. I need to finish the dishes,” I bowed and continued to wash the dishes.

An hour later, I walked back into the dining room to pick up the dishes and Appa was gone.

“Where has Appa gone?” I asked quietly.

“Bathroom,” Minho spoke up for once.

“Taemin-sshi, are you okay? Does he hurt you?” Mrs. Choi whispered.

“N-No ma’am. Appa is very generous,” I made sure my hair was covering my head wound.

I took the plates into the kitchen and washed them.

“Mr. Lee? Is it okay if I take Taemin for the day? I would love to spend time with my future son-in-law,” Mrs. Choi asked and Appa’s face brightened.

“Of course! Taemin, go get your good clothes on and then come back down here,” Appa smiled at Mrs. Choi.

I made my way to my room and grabbed the one pair of clothes that Appa didn’t tear up. I smiled and put them on. Before my Eomma died, she bought these for me for when I grew up. I think she knew that I was going to be different. I had white skinny jeans with a grey tank top and a black jacket, paired with black and white boots, a red beanie, and a red and black belt. I walked back downstairs and Mrs. Choi started to gush over my clothes.

“You look so cute!” Mrs. Choi smiled and fixed my jacket.

Appa was glaring at me and we walked out the door. I couldn’t help but gasp when I saw the sun.

“So pretty,” I whispered and Mrs. Choi looked at me sadly.

“Taeminnie? Have you ever had ice cream?” Mrs. Choi asked.

“What’s that?” I asked while looking at the sky.

“Come on, let’s go get some,” Minho linked arms with me and I couldn’t help but smile.

We got in their car and drove off.

“Do you have a phone Taemin?” Mrs. Choi asked.

“No ma’am. Appa thinks that cell phones are only supposed to be used by good kids,” I smiled and we arrived at a shop.

We all got out and went in. When we walked in my nose was assaulted with wonderful smells. I started to get excited and I heard a small laugh behind me. I turned around to see Minho and Mrs. Choi staring at me.

“Let’s go get some ice cream,” Mrs. Choi linked arms with me and pulled me to the counter.

“Go ahead and choose from the list,” Minho pointed to some squiggles on some glass.

I stood there for a couple of minutes and Mrs. Choi looked at me.

“Have you decided Taeminnie?” Mrs. Choi smiled.

“Umm…..,” I looked down.

“Taemin, real quick, can you tell me what this says?” Mrs. Choi pointed at a bunch of squiggles.

“N-No ma’am. It’s just a bunch of squiggles,” I started to laugh and Mrs. Choi gasped.

“It’s called Banana Milk ice cream, would you like some?” Mrs. Choi had a sad look in her eyes.

“Yes ma’am!” I smiled and I was given a bowl of the supposed “ice cream”.

I took a bite and then laughed.

“It's cold,” I took another bite.

“Can you read?” Minho asked.

I shook my head and smiled.

“Appa says that reading is only for smart people and that a like me shouldn't get to read,” I stumbled over my words.

“Taeminnie? Are you okay?” Mrs. Choi held my arm.

“A-Ani. I don’t feel good,” I fell into her arms and everything went black.

When I woke up, I was in a bed. I think. I felt Minho next to me and I smiled.

“Minho-sshi? Where am I?” I asked him.

“Away from that Man. He’s not safe,” Minho huffed.

Minho smiled and ruffled my hair. I leaned into the touch and my eyes felt weird. Minho backed away and his mom came in.

“Mrs. Choi! Where’s Appa? Is he going to come?” I asked.

“No, Taeminnie. Your appa isn’t around anymore,” Mrs. Choi said softly.

“What do you mean?” I started to get scared.

“Your appa has died. The police came earlier and said that they found your appa dead in his bedroom,” Mrs. Choi wrapped her arms around me.

“D-Dead?” I started to shake.

“I’m so sorry Taeminnie. Shhh. Let it out,” Mrs. Choi rubbed my back.

As I cried, my voice started to change a little bit. Soon enough, I didn't even sound human

“It’s okay Minnie. Let’s get you to our home,” Mrs. Choi smiled and a man came and turned off the machines.

Mrs. Choi and Minho picked me up and put me in a wheelchair.

“I want him to stay with your pack Minho. Keep him safe and teach him,” Mrs. Choi smiled.

“Please, don’t leave me,” I sniffed and held Minho’s hand close.

“Don’t worry. I’ll be here,” Minho smiled.

They wheeled me outside and put me into their car. The ride was very long and I started to fall asleep.

“Min. Wake up,” Minho shook me slightly.

When I opened my eyes Minho had picked me up and was walking.

“Where are we?” I whispered and Minho just smiled.

“Home,” He laughed and I heard 3 people came running out.

I wiggled in Minho’s arms until Minho had to let me go. The smell was stronger and I stumbled around.

“Taemin, be careful. Your eyes,” Minho said, but I just followed my nose.

The scent. It smelled like home. I need it around me.

“Hello pup,” a deep voice came out of nowhere.

I looked around and then closed my eyes to focus on the scent. I walked forward and ran into something. The smell was so strong and I smiled.

“Smell,” I nuzzled the thing and it moved.

“Is it a good smell?” the same voice asked.

“Like home, but safer than my home. Where’s Minho-sshi?” I quickly asked, realizing he wasn’t by me.

“I’m right here Taemin. You just ran into Onew hyung. What do you mean he smells like home TaeTae?” Minho touched my arm.

“I mean, he smells like home. Safe. You just smell like baby powder. Can you stay with me?” I turned my head near the smell.

“Of course. What kind of mate would I be if I didn’t?” Onew purred.

A sense of calmness rushed over me and I smiled.

“Mate? What’s a mate? Why do I feel all funny when you talk?” I reached out and found the man’s hand.

“A mate is a lifelong companion. You feel funny because even though you can’t see we imprinted and our wolfs want to speak. I can tell you don’t know what I am talking about, but don’t worry. I will explain everything, but I want to look at your eyes first,” Onew smiled and put my hand on his arm and led me away.

“Mate?! He’s Onew’s mate?! He’s just a pup and disabled! How can he help Onew lead a pack?!” I heard another man say.

“I don’t think I am welcome here. I need to go back home to Sir. He’s alone and I am supposed to make dinner. I need to go. Sir is waiting,” I started to panic and an immense pain went through my body.

“Calm down love,” Onew purred and the pain worsened.

“Stop! Just stop! No one is helping anyone! Pup! Calm the down!” the other man from earlier snapped.

The pain stopped and I felt my body changed and when I got up I heard a lot of gasps.

“Taemin?” Minho whispered and I opened my eyes to see Minho standing in front of me.

I backed away in fear as another man came up and tried to touch me. I growled as I felt my head being touched but calmed down as the home scent was all around me. I turned around and a man with silver eyes was petting my head. I nuzzled his hand and pushed him over. I felt something weigh down slightly. I turned my head and I had a tail.

“Taemin, calm down. Can you imagine what you look like as a human for me?” Onew asked.

I started to think about my long hair and all of the sudden everything changed again. I opened my eyes and everyone was staring at me. I smiled and put my hand on, who I suspected to be, Onew’s face. He nuzzled my hand and I smiled.

I heard a scoff and I quickly bowed.

“Taeminnie?” Onew tried to pull me up.

“Aniyo. I need to go,” I mumbled and got up.

“Taemin, your father is dead,” Minho said bluntly.

“Aniyo!” I glared at Minho, “Appa can’t die. I gave him enough to live forever. Just like he said to!”

“Gave him what?” Onew asked.

“Blood. Appa needed my blood to live forever,” I dug my nails into my hand to show my pretty green blood.

Everyone’s eyes widened as my wound closed up almost immediately. I shook my head and let my wings free.

“You're fae?!” the diva one gasped.

I looked at him confused.

“What’s fae?” I yawned.

“They are magical creatures. I am half fae. We should talk,” the diva walked towards me.

“Don't come near me. You scare me,” I backed up.

“Taemin-sshi, please listen to me. Your powers are going to go haywire if you don’t come with me,” the divas hair turned green.

“Key, your hair,” a puppy looking one touched the diva’s arm.

“It's because he is very powerful

and he hasn’t had the life of a Fae child,” Key walked over to me and I felt a comforting vibe from him.

I walked into his arms and he laughed.

“TaeTae, I scare everyone I meet at first. If I truly like you, you can tell cause I’ll release these pheromones to calm you,” Key hugged me and I giggled.

“You smell like a Veltheimia Bracteata,” I smiled.

“Goodness. Thank you,” Key blushed and buried his face in my hair.

“You’re a mix! It's been awhile since I have smelled a hybrid. I’m stuck with these scent. Lets see. Magnolia Grandiflora, Tulipa, and Rosa Jacven! Goodness Taemin! You’re a Royal!” Key exclaimed and Onew pulled me back into his arms.

Key whined and everyone got surprised. He walked over to me and I held my arms out. He snuggled into them and I started to fall asleep.

“Hey! You're my mate!” the puppy whined.

“Leave me alone Jjong. It's been awhile since i have been able to be around a full fae. It's comforting. Especially since he is a Royal Omega,” Key closed his eyes.

I opened my arms again and the puppy jumped into them.

“Minho hyung, just come on already,” I giggled and everyone laughed as Minho hyung and the other male dived into the cuddle pile.

“I like how you smell,” The puppy nuzzled my arms.

“Thank you puppy hyung,” I smiled and everyone just laughed.

Key got up and stretched.

“We need to go to the Fae world. I think,” Key yawned and his appearance changed.

Key now had green hair and gold eyes as well as pointy ears. His clothes changed to a tight, black armour with two swords on his back. I gasped and got up to look at his new appearance.

“Taemin, your eyes,” Minho looked at me.

I smiled and it felt like a huge weight was lifted off my shoulders as my appearance changed.

I saw my hair turn white and was now had a shaved appearance on the sides, but it was still long on the top and back. My clothes slowly changed to a rose gold and red robe with a purple undervest and black pants with heeled black boots. I looked at my clothes and smiled.

“You are no doubt a Royal and I am your Knight,” Key smiled and bowed to me.

“Can we go home?” I asked and he grabbed my hand.

“Of course, Prince Taemin,” Key smiled and a portal opened.

Two men stepped forward. Key immediately got in front of me.

“Kai-nim, I believe we found your son. He looks exactly like you,” the girly looking one said.

“Eomma? What are you doing here?” Key looked at another diva looking man.

“The man you are standing in front of is the Prince,” the diva smiled.

Two more men stepped out of the portal and I wanted to run to them. So I did. I ran into their arms and one of them gasped, but I snuggled into his arms.

“He really likes people with motherly auras,” Onew spoke up and I turned around to stick my tongue out at him.

“I hope he like me. I am his mother,” the man smiled and I clung even more to him.

“Appa said that my Eomma died. That I killed her,” I whispered and another man hugged me.

“That man kidnapped you during the war. We are your real parents Taeminnie,” the dark skinned man smiled.

“Kkamjong,” Onew snickered and the dark skinned man glared at him.

“Dubu,” the dark skinned man smirked.

“Don’t start Onew,” I raised my eyebrow and he stopped.

I heard a laugh and I looked at the dark skinned man.

“You either Appa,” I huffed and cuddled into Eomma’s arms.

Everyone laughed as the two glared at each other.

“Either I lock you two in a room together until you don’t glare at each other and no hugs or kisses for a month or you two behave,” I huffed and everyone’s jaws dropped.

“Minnie~ that’s too much,” Onew whined and I skipped over to him.

I giggled and kissed his nose.

“Kyungie, he definitely takes after your sassiness,” Appa whined.

“Well it had to happen sooner or later,” Eomma smiled.

Another portal opened and a man that looked like the diva came through.

“V?” the diva looked confused.

“Hey Eomma,” V walked over to Minho and picked him up.

Minho blushed and buried his face in V’s neck.

“How did you open a portal?” the diva asked.

“Appa taught me,” V shrugged and kissed Minho’s lips.

“D-Daehyun is alive?” the diva trembled.

“Yes, but I cursed him. If he ever touches someone like he did you, he’d die immediately,” V yawned.

“You’re a dark fae?” the diva looked at V.

“I was born of a bad experience. I was born a dark fae due to the dark circumstance. I had no choice,” V sighed and waved a hand over the back of his other hand.

A black symbol appeared and the diva ran over to V.

“I’m so sorry,” the diva sniffed and kissed V’s head.

“It’s fine Eomma. I’ve been learning how to use my darkness to help the infected,” V smiled and the diva gasped.

I began to feel a huge pain in my head. All of the sudden, everything changed. I saw a large group of shadow beings attacking the house and everyone was almost killed. I grabbed my head and I could hear Onew trying to calm me down. I closed my eyes and when I opened them I looked at Eomma.

“We need to get out of here. The house is about to be attacked,” I said with no emotion in my voice.

“What do you mean?” the girly one asked.

“I mean that if we don’t get the out of here now then everyone will die and my heart will turn black,” I huffed and grabbed my chest in pain.

I watched as everyone ran to the portal and I saw my hair turning black.

“Taemin?” Onew grabbed my arms.

“Go!” I coughed and I felt something change inside of me.

I got up and smirked. I my arms out as a group of shadow creatures appeared in front of me. The shadow creatures were all pushed back and I ran into the portal. Eomma grabbed me and I yanked myself out of his arms. I coughed and let my appearance change back to my white hair.

“You can shapeshift,” Eomma gasped and I nodded.

“Jinki,” I whispered as I fell to the ground.

Onew caught me and gently kissed my lips as everything went black.

 

No One POV

 

Onew picked Taemin up and was lead to a room to lay him down. After putting Taemin in bed, Onew went downstairs to see everyone sitting in the living room.

“He shifted into a demon,” Kai whispered and V smiled.

“I'm not the only dark Fae!!!!” V cheered and everyone looked at him.

“I know you are still young yourself, but can you teach him?” Kyungsoo asked.

“Of course! I have already mastered everything. That's why I came back plus my mate was with him,” V smiled and wrapped his arms around Minho.

“I don't think he is a dark Fae,” Onew whispered.

“What do you mean?” Kyungsoo looked at Onew.

“When I laid him in his bed, he didn't have the aura of a dark Fae. It was like he was both,” Onew sat down, but then disappeared.

Everyone gasped and then ran upstairs. They burst into Taemin’s room to see Onew in the bed and Taemin giggling.

“Yah! Taemin don't do that you gave everyone heart attacks,” Kyungsoo chided.

“Mianhae, Eomma. I didn't like Jinki being so far,” Taemin pouted and cuddled Onew.

“That's cute and all Minnie, but my body isn’t built for teleporting anymore,” Onew laid down to steady himself.

“Your body could never handle teleporting. Your aftereffects will be hell to deal with. I hated them,” Jonghyun shivered.

“Shut up,” Jinki coughed and out.

“He’ll wake up in about two days. Don’t worry. His powers are basically the opposite of teleporting so it makes his mind go for a little bit,” Jonghyun smiled and Taemin cuddled up to Onew.