A Tale Of Two Kingdoms A Fateful Encounter

The sun had barely begun its descent when the grand halls of the Moonstone Empire’s palace bustled with energy. Servants hurried through the corridors, guards stood alert at every entrance, and the rich scent of freshly cooked meals wafted from the royal kitchen. In the heart of the palace, King Namjoon sat at the head of the banquet table, his sharp eyes scanning over the feast before him.

Queen Seokjin, elegantly dressed in his royal robes, frowned at his mate.

Seokjin [Jk's Mom]

Namjoon, do you even know how to hold a fork properly? You’re a king, not a barbarian.

Namjoon, who had just attempted to stab a piece of roasted meat with the wrong end of his utensil, gave an embarrassed chuckle.

Namjoon [Jk's Dad]

You know, it’s the meat’s fault. It keeps moving.

Jin rolled his eyes dramatically, setting his own fork down.

Seokjin [Jk's Mom]

I swear, if your brain was a palace, half the rooms would be empty

Yoongi, who sat beside them, stifled a laugh while Hoseok giggled openly. Jungkook, however, remained quiet, his sharp eyes focused on the map that lay unfolded before him.

Suga [ml's brother]

Jungkook, do you ever stop strategizing?

Yoongi asked, raising an eyebrow.

Jungkook finally looked up, a serious expression on his face.

Jungkook [ML]

The Crimson Sun Kingdom has been moving its forces. If they march any further, they’ll be at our borders within a week. We need to be ready.

Jin sighed, rubbing his temples.

Seokjin [Jk's Mom]

Why must everything be war and strategy with you? Can’t we have a peaceful dinner for once?

Namjoon, seizing the opportunity, smirked.

Namjoon [Jk's Dad]

That’s rich coming from you. The last time we had a ‘peaceful’ dinner, you threw a spoon at my head because I said your dessert looked ‘average.’

Jin gasped in offense.

Seokjin [Jk's Mom]

It was a masterpiece, Namjoon! A culinary triumph! How dare you call it average?!

Before the argument could escalate, a messenger burst into the hall, breathless and visibly distressed.

Messenger

Your Majesty! Urgent news from the southern borders!

Jungkook stood immediately, his Alpha instincts kicking in.

Jungkook [ML]

What happened? Speak.

The messenger bowed deeply.

Messenger

The Crimson Sun Kingdom has sent a request for negotiations. Prince Kim Taehyung is being sent as their envoy.

The room fell into silence. The name alone carried weight—Taehyung, the beautiful yet mysterious Omega prince of the Crimson Sun Kingdom. A prince who, despite being born into enemy territory, had a reputation of his own.

Jungkook narrowed his eyes.

Jungkook [ML]

So, the Crimson Sun Kingdom finally wants to talk.

Yoongi hummed thoughtfully.

Suga [ml's brother]

Or they’re plotting something. Either way, we’ll find out soon enough.

Jin, still holding a grudge about his dessert, crossed his arms.

Seokjin [Jk's Mom]

I say we greet them with a feast.

Namjoon sighed.

Namjoon [Jk's Dad]

Jin, not everything is about food.

Jin huffed.

Seokjin [Jk's Mom]

No, but food makes everything better. Even war

Hoseok giggled, while Jungkook exhaled, already preparing himself for whatever fate had in store.

Little did he know, the arrival of Prince Taehyung would change the course of his life forever.

TO BE CONTINUED