Somehow they were able to get the giant werewolf back inside the apartment; Mark wasn’t entirely sure how Hyun-woo, Chen and Sehun got him through the door but they did it. As Mark thought chaos erupted from the roommates first sight of Def. At first the five boys were hiding from him but after Mark explained Def was Jaebum, questions flowed endlessly from them. 

Thankfully Mark had the patience to answer all of them as at the moment, Def was wandering around the living room while the five boys watched from a distance. “I still can’t believe it” Jinyoung scoffed, “That’s actually Jaebum, somewhere” he mumbled.

“This would be so cool if I wasn’t scared” BamBam muttered, hiding behind the couch with Yugyeom and Youngjae.

“You have no reason to be afraid as I promised my other half, I will not hurt anyone without reason.” Def replied as he stood next to Mark.

“So when will Jaebum come out?” Jackson wondered coming a little closer to Def.

“Once the sun rises.” Def said but to Mark he sounded kinda sad.

“Def you want to go out?” Mark asked while rubbing Def back

Def had a sparkle in his eyes but he immediately squashed whatever feeling that was, “As nice as that would be, we can’t. It’s not safe.”

“The only thing we have to worry about now is Queen BoA people; maybe I can call Taecyeon-ssi and have him make sure no Hunters will be in the area.”

“Woah what? Who’s this Taecyeon?” Youngjae asked confused.

“Taecyeon-ssi is the leader of the Hunters.” Mark answered smiling

“When did you become cuddly with the Hunters?” Jinyoung asked crossing his arms.

Mark sat down on the couch and told them all of what happened during Jaebum and Def’s transformation. “What the hell?” Youngjae gasped

“And we missed all that?!” BamBam groaned, “I knew we should’ve went!”

“So now everything is okay?” Yugyeom wondered ignoring his boyfriend groans.

“Not exactly, Taecyeon-ssi told me there were still many Hunters who want to kill all supernaturals but he said would take care of that.” Mark sighed
“Holy crap we expected to see Jaebum as a werewolf and the next thing we know you’re buddies with the same people that want to kill your kind.” Jackson snorted, “You are so unpredictable Mark Tuan”

“Me?” Mark pointed, “I had no idea that this was gonna happen, if anything I assumed Jaebum would be lost to Def and he would have roaming around through the streets of South Korea, eating people”

Def raised an eyebrow, “Glad to see you have confidence in us, mate”

Mark turned to Def and crossed his arms, “Well earlier you looked as if you were gonna eat me”

“But the most important thing is that I didn’t” Def huffed

Mark rolled his eyes, “So what are you going to do next Prince Mark?” Hyun-woo asked suddenly.

Mark turned to him, “What do you mean?”

“Well earlier you had stated that you will go to war with Queen BoA.” Hyun-woo reminded him

Mark mouth opened and closed like a gaping fish, “You what?!” Jinyoung yelled at him and Mark winced at his tone. 

“Markie, you said you were just gonna go to school and train and now you’re plotting to start a war?” Jackson scoffed

“Mark-hyung, I thought you were gonna try to live the normal life.” Youngjae wondered

Mark sighed, “Of course I want to try but I can’t. That not possible for someone like me.” 

“Of course you can, as long as you don’t attract the vampires attention everything will be fine” BamBam shrugged

“No it really isn’t possible, I mean even if I try it can’t happen. I came here for school but end up falling in love with someone I thought was human but no he’s a werewolf.” Mark stated, “Not that I mind, baby.” he added to Def who merely shrugged.

“But you and Jaebum-hyung can live normally” Yugyeom said

Mark shaked his head, “No we can’t. I’m a vampire prince and it would be selfish of me to live like everything is okay when it’s not. People are dying of rogue supernaturals, innocent supernaturals are dying because humans fear them, some of my people are being held hostage and I can’t live in this country knowing my kingdom is being led by a murderess Queen who even killed my previous mother.” The five boys looked at each other with guilty faces, “I can’t sit back and pretend when I am the solution to all these problems.”

Hyun-woo sighed, even though this is what he and the council were preparing him to do; he couldn’t help but feel bad to rob the young vampire a chance to live as he wants. He moved forward and placed his hands on his shoulders, “Prince Mark, you don’t have to do this. You’re only a child and you still live the life you want. There’s plenty of time for you to become King” he argued 

Mark smiled at his guardian, “Thanks Hyun-woo but there really isn’t. Everyone has been waiting for over 2,000 years for me, and it’s time that I step up.”

“Are you sure about this, Mark-hyung?” Jinyoung asked

Mark took a deep breath; during the car ride this was all Mark could think about but he couldn’t help but have some doubts about all of it. “Mark” Def said, “No matter what happens, no matter what you choose, Jaebum and I will always be by your side”

Mark kneeled down and kissed Def cheeks, “Thank you, love” he whispered to him. He stood up and looked at everyone else, “I’m sure about this guys. I know that I will probably never have the normal lifestyle I was looking for but it will be worth it when all is right after I take Queen BoA off my throne.”

“Spoken like a true King” Hyun-woo smiled as he patted Mark back.

Mark smiled widely at Hyun-woo comment before it lessened as he faced his friends, “I want to thank you guys for putting up with me and all the craziness that been happening over the past two weeks-”

“Wait, why do you sound like you’re saying good-bye?” Jackson frowned

“Well, I figured because I’m going to fight the Queen, you guys wouldn’t want me to stay here to put you all in danger.” Mark explained sheepishly

“Mark-hyung you’re our friend, of course we still want you around.” BamBam scoffed

“We just want to make sure you don’t regret your choices.” Jinyoung added

Mark smiled at the five, “Thanks guys and trust me I won’t.”

“So where do you go from here?” Youngjae asked

“I’ll begin training tomorrow and I’m sure sometime tonight, Hyun-woo will leave to meet with the council to prepare them for an oncoming battle with Queen BoA and her people.” Mark smirked

“Actually I was going to leave right now since Prince Mark is capable hands, am I right Def?” Hyun-woo questioned

Def raised an eyebrow to Hyun-woo, “You didn’t even need to ask Vampire. I would die before I let someone touch my mate”

“I would prefer you didn’t die so soon” Mark deadpanned

“You know what I mean, love” Def replied

“I’ll see you soon my Prince and please be on time to your training sessions.” Hyun-woo advised before he left.

Mark pouted, “I know” he whined

Def chuckled, “Oh yeah the future of the Vampire Kingdom is definitely in good hands”

Mark turned a glare to Def, “Yah the hell is that suppose to mean?” Def didn’t answer, he merely laid down ignoring his mates question.

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Queen BoA tapped her nails onto the table, “Well has anyone figured out who killed that gang of vampires yet?” She lightly growled. The vampire leaders all gulped as they didn’t have a clear indiction of who the gang. They only had guesses as to what occurred that night, “Isn’t anyone going to say anything?!”

The leader flinched, “A-As we assumed before, they were killed by Hunters” Lord Changmin replied

“Could it truly be the Hunters?” Lady Min-hyung asked

“Why not, they want to kill us all so why not start at our food source?” Lord Kangin shrugged

“But there hasn’t been another incident since then, so if it was really the Hunters our runners would have encountered them many times already.” Lady Min-hyung replied

“So basically, all I’m hearing is that you haven’t figured out who killed them.” Queen BoA hissed. The Leaders didn’t say anything but they didn’t have to, their silence was their answer, “And I suppose you haven’t even figured out when so many supernaturals entered in our country many months ago as well” Once again there was silence. “Did you know a week ago I felt multiple surges of power coming from the city of Seoul?” The Queen asked

“Yes Your Majesty” Lady Hyun-seung answered

“And did any of you investigated it?” Queen BoA asked calmly and the leaders were shaking. They knew this was the calm before the storm.

Lord Kangin cleared his throat, “Yes my Queen we had sent a team of trackers to investigate but the power surges disappeared before our team pinpoint a certain location but they were close to the location.”

“Were they now?” Queen BoA hummed, “You know, the only ones that can make surges that strong is the council. So do you know that means?” 

“T-T-That the council is in South Korea?” Lord Changmin asked shakily 

“Exactly! They got in our kingdom without us even realizing it!” Queen BoA growled, “How the hell are we suppose to rule this country let alone the human race if we can’t even figure out we’re being invaded by the very people that could easily take us out!”

“B-But they can’t we still have the Vampire Elders hostage” Lady Min-hyung stuttered

“And yet they’re bold enough to enter in and do the they want in my kingdom!” Queen BoA shouted. At that moment Lord Top and Lady Jea entered in the room. “Ah and where the have you two been?!” She growled

Lord Top had a frown on face as he answered, “Forgive us, my Queen but my hobby seemed to take longer than it expected.” Lady Jea sat down as Lord Top stood at his place behind Queen BoA.

Lady Jea let out a quiet sigh; for the past two weeks the two had been searching for Mark and yet they couldn’t find him anywhere. She thought she spotted him but it turned out to be the wrong person and Lord Top was livid. He was losing control of his temper and it was getting worse everyday. When they received the call to return, it took every ounce of her strength to bring Lord Top back to the Kingdom.

“I suppose you, also, haven’t even figured out why the council is here or even who killed that gang?” Queen BoA hissed.

Lady Jea looked at Lord Top and he sighed as he replied, “Well I believe I have an idea as to why the council is here.”

“Oh?” Queen BoA said as she raised an eyebrow and the other leader leaned closer to hear his assumption.

“I believe that the council has found a successor” Lord Top answered

Immediately the room was filled with laughter, “You can’t be serious, our great Queen killed the Ancient Queen and her child” Lord Hyun-seung laughed along with the other leaders except for Lady Jea.

“Shut up!” Queen BoA hissed before turning back to Lord Top, “Now Top where the hell did you get that ridiculous idea from?”

“It’s not ridiculous Your Majesty. After all didn’t you find it suspicious that the council was silent for over 2,000 years after Queen Hyori was killed and now all of a sudden they are acting up. They can’t be that brave since we have the Elders but if they were to have a successor than they have reason to be acting this way.” Lord Top explained

“But it’s impossible” Lady Min-hyung argued

“Is it? They have the King and Queen of witches and elves on their side. It’s possible they did something to find a relative descendent of Queen Hyori.” Lord Top scoffed

The leader murmured amongst themselves while Queen BoA shaked her head, it’s impossible. “My Queen, it makes sense if you think about it. Sending in at least 80 supernaturals might seem like a little army but instead they were all bodyguards.” Lady Jea tried to explained

“Over 80 supernatural bodyguards for one successor? Seems kinda unnecessary” Lord Kangin questioned

Queen BoA raised up a finger, “Not if the successor is still a child or maybe not as powerful as Hyori.”

The leaders murmured again, “But when would they bring the successor here, wouldn’t they wait till they are powerful enough to take back the throne?” Lord Changmin asked

“It doesn’t matter why; what matters is that if truly is a successor our plans have to be halted till we get rid of them.” Queen BoA chided, “Lords and ladies go back to your clans and have them prepare for battle. Also have your trackers go out and check all vampires. If the successor is really out there they will be protected by the council and they will try to hide him at all cost.” Queen BoA commanded.

Lord Top silently gasp yet Lady Jea saw him have a look of realization on his face before it quickly disappeared. The leaders nodded and left to go to their clans.

“Top, Jea” Queen BoA called. Lady Jea sat back at her seat and Lord Top moved in front of her. “Although this is distressing news for our Kingdom, you two still brought back something compared to those idiots. I want you two to find this successor and bring them to me.” Lord Top and Lady Jea bowed before her and left the room.

It wasn’t till they were far away that Lady Jea question Lord Top, “What was with that look you had in the room?”

Lord Top shaked his head, “It’s nothing, just a random thought”

Lady Jea eyed him, “It can’t be so random when you looked scared.”

“I wasn’t scared” Lord Top stopped to growl at her.

Lady Jea huffed as she stopped as well, “So what was that look?” She asked again.

Lord Top sighed, “I think Mark is the successor” he whispered

Lady Jea gasped, “Impossible. You can’t assume that after one meeting with him.”

“But think about it; how else could he block my thrall or the fact that he seemingly disappeared?” Lord Top questioned

“But you said he didn’t smell like anything.” Lady Jea argued

“Exactly he didn’t smell like anything, I only assumed that he was human because of that but even humans have a certain scent. Most likely he was blocking him actually scent which why I couldn’t tell.” Lord Top frowned

“You know thinking about that night I found it weird how after you talked to him he immediately left like he was scared and when we were following his car, multiple cars that looked like the one he entered in appeared.” Lady Jea realized, “Oh my, I remember that night smelling so many supernaturals but it was more than what we saw.” She gasped

Lord Top his teeth, “Damn, then it is true” he muttered. Lady Jea softened, even if he refused to admit she could tell he was head over heels in love with Mark and if their suspicions are true and he was truly the successor then once they had him over to Queen BoA he will die.

“So what are you going to do?” Lady Jea

“I have to find him make sure we are.” Lord Top muttered as he continued to walk away.

“And if you’re right?”

He said nothing and his silence scared Lady Jea, would he choose Mark over his loyalty over the Queen? A vampire would think not but with the way he’s been acting just to find the man just to feed. It might seem possible.