“The beginning huh?” Hyun-woo said

“Guys Hyun-woo old but not that old. He couldn’t possible have seen the beginning” Chen joked, Hyun-woo and Sehun rolled their eyes at the lame joke.

“Yah I’m only 2,025 years old” Hyun-woo scoffed

The six boys stared at the vampire, “You’re over 2,000 years old?!” Youngjae exclaimed

Hyun-woo raised one of his eyebrows, “Yes why?”

Jinyoung shaked his head, “You don’t look a day over 25” he deadpanned.

“Oh thank you, all vampires stop aging between their 24 and 25th birthday. Unless they were turned then they stop aging when they drank the vampire blood.” Hyun-woo stated

“Alright we’re getting off topic, tell us everything” Jackson said hitting the ground he was sitting on.

“Supernaturals were created around the same time humans came about; some of us were demons that escaped from hell, some were once humans but were bitten by unknown animals, and others were created by magic and a new species came about.” Hyun-woo started 

“So um which ones were vampires?” Yugyeom asked

Mark sighed, “Do you really want to know?” His biggest fear about this talk would be that it changed his friends and his mates mind on him.

“Don’t worry hyung we know you guys are the good guys” BamBam said trying to comfort him and Jaebum rubbed Mark back showing him, he would leave not matter what was being said. The rest of the boys gave small smiles or patted Mark’s knees to show their support as well.

Mark sighed again, “We were demons that took on human forms to blend in with them.”

“Ah cool” Jackson said giving two thumbs up but Mark could tell that it shook him and the rest of them, up a bit.

“In honestly the beginning was chaotic.” Hyun-woo started, “At first was an internal war within the different supernatural species; seeing who was worthy to become the leader and then it was a war between every supernatural species, who wanted to prove they was the superior race. Eventually humans were dragged into our war and majority of the supernaturals treated them horribly till they decided enough was enough. A brave few had barged into Witch Queen coven and stolen most of their spells, and created new weapons. It changed the tides of power and bore a secret fraction of humans called Hunters.”

“From there supernaturals fled and went into hiding in different sections of the globe, however Hunters were still able to track with us. With our numbers slowly dwindling each clan leader, kings and queens decided to stand united and created the council with thanks to the Ancient Vampire Queen Hyori. We used spells by the witches to create hidden kingdoms and cities that no Hunter could ever find, and they became a supernatural sanctuary.” Hyun-woo stated

“So you mean there are hidden cities scattered all around the world?” BamBam asked and Hyun-woo nodded, “That is so cool” he smirked

“Wait if these Hunters exist, how are supernaturals able to wander around so freely? I mean since you said South Korea is a supernatural hotspot doesn’t that means that there are a bunch of them here walking around” Jaebum asked

“The witches and elves teamed up long ago and created new and always improving potions and artifacts to hide an supernatural aura from the Hunters. These potions are being sold throughout the hidden cities so it harder for Hunters to differentiate a human from a supernatural” Hyun-woo explained

“So now supernaturals are living peacefully while Hunters are running around trying to find supernaturals?” Jackson guessed

“Correct although it’s harder for them to find us, it doesn’t mean they’ve stopped trying and sadly they don’t know the difference between good and evil supernaturals. They don’t understand that majority of us can happily co-exist with humans. Because of Vampire Queen BoA and other supernaturals who still attacks humans, they still try to seek all of us out” Hyun-woo sighed

“Can’t you try talking to them and making a deal or explain the situation to them?” Yugyeom asked

“Talk to Hunters? Seriously? Once we tell them who we are, they’ll be trying to kill us” Chen scoffed

“Well we did actually try that before.” Hyun-woo revealed. 

Sehun and Chen looked at Hyun-woo in surprise, “Seriously? When did this happen?” Sehun asked

“This was 2,000 years ago when the Ancient Vampire Queen Hyori was still alive. She tried to make to a deal with the Hunters and would’ve succeed if it wasn’t for Queen BoA.” Hyun-woo sighed deeply thinking back to that day.

“Wait so you mean we could’ve been free from Hunters all this time?” Chen asked in surprise and Hyun-woo nodded

“Why did she stop it?” Youngjae asked

“Queen BoA didn’t believe that we should negotiate with the Hunters, she thought that vampires should reign over humans.” Hyun-woo stated

“So she killed the previous Queen and took over the throne which probably divided the vampires causing majority of you to go to the council and the rest stayed with her.” Jinyoung assumed and Hyun-woo nodded.

“So how does Mark-hyung play into this? How did you know he was the successor?” Jaebum asked

“I’m the Ancient Vampire Queen Hyori son” Mark revealed and the six boys gasped at the revelation.

“Oh my god, you said you were 20!” BamBam yelled pointing to Mark.

Mark laughed, “I am 20 or at least my body is”

“I’m totally confused” Jackson groaned holding his head

“How is that possible? Are you like possessing our Mark’s body?” Yugyeom asked with wide eyes.

BamBam frowned, “Okay now you’ve watch way too many fantasy shows”

“Oh like you don’t” Yugyeom said rolling his eyes

“We need an explanation” Jinyoung groaned interrupting the argument between the two.

“The Ancient Vampire Queen Hyori was pregnant with me during the time she was killed, thankfully they missed her stomach. The council found her dead body and discovered I was still alive but slowly dying, so the previous witch Queen Jia casted a reincarnation spell on my soul so that I would be reborn in a different body.” Mark explained

“Wait wait wait, so you were conceived over 2,000 in the Ancient Vampire Queen Hyori body but you were reincarnated and conceived again in the your current mother body?” Youngjae asked trying to make sense of it all

“Yes that why everyone in my family is human, except for me.” Mark nodded

“Wait, Sehun, didn’t you say before that if it were me being pregnant I would die unless I was turned? How was Mark’s mother able to carry Mark if he’s a vampire and she’s not?” Jaebum wondered

“We don’t know the true reason of why his mother was able to carry Prince Mark without trouble, perhaps because he isn’t a normal vampire, maybe it was the will of Ancient Vampire Queen Hyori spirit that protected Prince Mark current mother, or maybe they hold some special blood that allowed her to carry Mark safely.” Hyun-woo guessed

“We keep hearing that Mark-hyung is a special vampire, is it because of his previous mother?” Jackson asked 

“Yes and his father, whoever that is. It’s the reason why Prince Mark is probably the most powerful vampire in the world and why he is able to do things we, normal vampires, can’t” Hyun-woo replied

“Such as telekinesis and changing the weather with his emotions” Jaebum added and Hyun-woo nodded.

“Wait you don’t know who your previous father is?” Jinyoung asked to Mark

Mark shaked his head, “It probably the biggest mystery within the council of who my previous father was. I heard that the witch Queen Jia was close with my mother so maybe she knew but she’s dead and probably that secret died with her; unless she might have told the current witch Queen Taeyeon.”

Hyun-woo shrugged, “It’s possible she could’ve told Queen Taeyeon but she forgot. Maybe I’ll mention it when I see the council.”

“So how did you guys find Mark?” BamBam asked 

“I was 23 and a solider at time of Ancient Vampire Queen Hyori death and Queen Jia and the rest of the council had charged me to find Prince Mark. Queen Jia gave me a crystal that would light up when Prince Mark was conceived and the crystal also helped in tracking him.” Hyun-woo stated

“So you mean you guys have been waiting over 2,000 years for Mark-hyun to be born?” Yugyeom gasped and Hyun-woo nodded his head, “That’s crazy man”

“I wonder what your family must’ve thought when they heard they were gonna have a vampire as a son?” Jackson wondered

“Of course they were all shocked, most of the extended family wanted your mother to give you away once she gave birth. However your parents decided to keep you and they wanted to raise you.” Hyun-woo revealed and Mark smiled happy to know his parents loved him from the start, “It also helped that you gave them reason to keep you.”

Mark gave a confused look, “What do you mean?”

“From the womb, you were showing off your abilities. You would have roses blooming even in the winter for your mother, you would change the weather for your father. You even protected your family from a car crash; it really caused us trouble trying to give an explanation as to how the other driver car was damaged yet there wasn’t a scratch on your family car” Hyun-woo smiled thinking back to that moment

“I did all that from the womb and yet now I can’t even have flowers grow without turning a garden into the jungle?!” Mark marveled 

“You can actually do all that?” Youngjae asked and Mark just shrugged.

“Like I said before, we have no idea how far Prince Mark’s power extend” Hyun-woo said

“If only we knew who your father was so we could understand what your abilities actually are” Chen said speaking for the first time in a while.

“But since that’s impossible we will continue to guess through training, although you won’t figure that out anytime soon” Sehun added

“You can’t train your powers?” BamBam asked curiously

“Not unless I want the Vampire Queen and the Hunters to find me” Mark sighed

“Actually very soon we will be starting your training again” Hyun-woo revealed and Mark’s eyes widened at the news.

“How could we do that without the vampires and Hunters sensing us?” Mark wondered

“I was actually discussing this with the council weeks ago; the witches and elves decided to create a training center for you here in South Korea so you could train your powers without alerting them.” Hyun-woo answered

“Oh wow, would they be able to do something like that?” Jaebum asked

Hyun-woo nodded, “The council is affiliated with many successful human companies, I’m sure we could use one of those companies to create the training room.” he guessed

“Oh my god it’s just like those movies” BamBam gasped

“Well yeah, many supernaturals work in the entertainment business and majority of them are writers while the rest are actors.” Mark laughed.

“How did you know that?” Chen asked since none of them talk to Mark about that.

“Some of them came to my 18th birthday party” Mark answered

“What?! And I missed that?!” Chen groaned “Why didn’t you tell me that?!” He yelled to Sehun who merely shrugged.

“You didn’t have to back to your clan so quickly” Mark laughed, “I’m sure Lord Siwon would’ve understand.”

“No the hell he would not” Chen huffed and Mark smiled because he knew Chen was right. Hyun-woo was going to respond but it was probably best for Prince Mark to discover, himself, how loved he was by the council.

“Alright so now that we understand the events that led to Mark-hyung house arrest” Jinyoung began making Hyun-woo frown, “Now let’s talk about what will happen to Jaebum-hyung.”

“Well they already started the first step in the process of becoming mates and I’m sure Sehun told you the next step is that he has to drink Prince Mark blood and the prince has drink his and after that the bond will be complete and it would be impossible to break.” Hyun-woo explained

“So once they drink each other blood, they’re bonded for life?” Yugyeom repeated, “There’s no going back?”

Hyun-woo nodded, “Yes this is a serious commitment and even though you two are mates, you have to be sure this is exactly what you want.” Mark and Jaebum nodded understanding that they should take the time to know each other before moving on to this step.

“What will happen after the bond is completed?” Jinyoung asked

“Afterwards their bodies would synchronize, Prince Mark hasn’t yet reached the age where he would stop aging but once he does, Jaebum-ssi will stop aging along with him. They would be able to sense each other even when they’re separated and speak to each other telepathically.” Hyun-woo replied.

Jinyoung quietly sighed, “Hyungs, you guys are going to wait before going through with this right?”

Mark and Jaebum nodded, “Of course Jinyoung, like Hyun-woo said this bonding is a serious commitment and we’ve only known each other for two months, we have so much learn of each other. Besides we have plenty of time to finish the bonding” Jaebum smiled as he looked down at Mark.

“Wait won’t Mark-hyung now be wanting Jaebum blood which could led Jaebum to drink his blood?” Youngjae questioned

Mark shaked his head, “I don’t think so, I’ve never tasted blood before so I should be fine till I drink’s Jaebum’s blood.” He replied 

“So happen from here on out?” Jackson asked

Hyun-woo shrugged, “What happens now depends on you guys, if you were expecting major changes to your lifestyle it won’t happen as dramatically as you think. The Prince will continue stay here in secret to finish his college degree, and all we ask is for you to keep this a secret. We will protect you from a short distance away but other than that nothing major will happen to your life. You can continue to live as before.”

“Kinda hard to live as before knowing that supernatural creatures exist and that we live in a country where at night the vampires are trying to take our blood.” BamBam sighed and the others agreed with that statement.

“That’s true but you also know there are killers and roaming about that are looking for their next victim but you still go out living like there’s no tomorrow” Hyun-woo said causally.

Mark groaned while the others gasped at the realization of how true Hyun-woo words are, “That really wasn’t a good comparison to make, Hyun-woo” Sehun whispered to his ears

“You might as well just make them even more afraid of this world, then they already are” Chen huffed