'Because in the end, when you lose somebody, every candle, every prayer is not gonna make up for the fact that the only thing that you have left is a hole in your life where that somebody that you cared about used to be'
- TVD

Taehyung's POV

"I don't have much time left, Tae"

The werewolf bite was severe. It's worsening and Jungkook is weakening as time ticks by. Good thing, however, he is one strong vampire which means even though weakened, he still has the strength to walk normally.

Whereas the bad news? His conditioned can drastically change from good to bad in a snap and that he's only counting down the days to his death. One week or at this rate, maybe less since the cut was too deep.

No, I'm never gonna let that happen. No way am I gonna let another life be taken away from me by that... Monster or any of his minions.

"So what are we gonna do with Namjoon and your.. Dad?" Jimin asked sympathetically, slowly walking towards me.

I sighed heavily before having the strength to say my words out, "I'll carry my dad and put him to rest in one of the rooms. Namjoon-"

Hoseok interrupted, "Leave him to us. We'll reserve him in one of your extra rooms. I'm sure his 'lover' would be back for him sooner or later" with that being said, Hoseok carried the body up as if it was a potato sack. Yoongi trailed behind him, just in case.

One thing done, now it's my turn. I look down at my dad, caressing his cheeks. I almost cracked yet another tear but I held it back. I can't be emotional right now. I have to be strong. For myself, and my family which includes my dad, Jimin and my one and only Jeon Jungkook. I quickly glance over to Jungkook who was sitting at the couch, still hissing in pain due to the bite.

"Jimin, look after Jungkook while I assist my dad up, alright?"

The maknae immediately got up, "Tae, let me help you too"

"Jungkook"

"Taehyung" he retorted and cutely pleaded, "Please"

"Okay okay fine" I can never resist that adorable grin of his. Jungkook dragged along Jimin too. We can't possibly leave him alone, wouldn't want anything bad to happen again.

We walk up the stairs with full caution in every step. Since its late, we figured it would be better to just rest the body here and maybe do a proper burial ceremony the next day.

I entered the extra room which was located in between mine and the hyungs. Gently, I placed my dad's body down. I noticed something peculiar though. As harshly as it seems, Jin didn't slit my dad's throat too deep.

Even so, what's the use.. Once you cut the main power, everything else malfunction. If you get what I mean.

"Hey, Tae. I'm going to join the hyungs now okay?" He pat my head and left. Knowing Jimin well, he just wants me to have some private time with my dad. To cry my heart out, as long as I get up on my feet the very next day.

Jungkook added in, "I think I should-"

"No, Jungkook. Stay by my side, please?"

I tapped on my lap. The little one half smiled, slowly walking over and sat on my lap. I wrapped my arms around him, resting my chin on his shoulder.

"Taehyung... I'm sorry"

"It's okay. It's not your fault"

"But still, Jin is my-"

"Stepbrother. I know. You're not him and that's all that matters"

"But still-"

I crashed my lips on his to shush him up. Our kiss was sweet, tender and passionate. It was so nice to feel his soft, marshmallow lips which taste like bubblegum. Oh because Jungkook has the habit of chewing bubblegum after eating so yup.

We pulled apart for air plus it was inappropriate to make out in front of a corpse who is your dad right. We can save the hanky panky some other time. To be honest, I'm not really a horny vampire compared to the maknae who can't wait to.. Well, you roughly get what I mean. Eh hem! Moving on.

We sat there in silence for a minute before deciding to leave the room. I took one last glance at my dad, muttering under my breath..

I hope it works, dad.

Everyone else was already soundly asleep. I guess the hyungs would be staying over here for the meantime. It's nice to have more people around in a huge mansion like this. Jungkook and I went back to our room while I help nurse his wound. The younger one was too tired too have a conversation before bed so I tucked him to sleep, joining him soon after.

The next morning was greeted by Hoseok's shouting from outside my room, "KIM TAEHYUNG! WAKE THE BLOODY HELL UP!"

"Go away, hyung" I said with my raspy half awake voice, the younger one snuggling into my chest.

"Wake up now! You have to see this!" He entered my room and drag me out of bed to head to the room beside me which was my dad's.

"What is it, hyung.. What's so-" my eyes widen in shock.

Holy cow, it worked.

My other hyungs, Yoongi and Jimin, was dumbfounded too. The sleepy maknae eventually got up, shuffling his feet to where we are. He was rubbing his eyes and asked, "What is going on" his eyes grew wide when he saw what he think he did "Holy crap, your dad! But how what when!" the maknae went from totally sleepy to fully awake.

"Good morning, little ones" he greeted us all from the edge of his bed.

Yes everyone, my dad is still alive.

I ran up to my dad and bear hugged him. "Dad tell me this isn't a dream" he pinched me and I ouched. Yup this is real alright.

"Babe?"

"Ne?" I looked at Jungkook with gleaming eyes.

"Looks like you owe all of us an explanation"

"Okay! Come sit on my lap" and he did, I love wrapping my arms around Jungkook and resting my head on his shoulder. Feels like a comfy pillow. Now everyone was sitting on the queen sized bed. Their full attention on me, waiting for my explanation.

"Okay so here is what happened"

When my dad and I had our little private time in my room, not only did he gave me an all powerful blade and a secret scroll. What I didn't tell you guys was that I fed him my blood, just in case anything happens. As you all know, Jin had the habit of barging into my house. I made sure I covered my windows with the curtains because I can't help but feel that someone is spying on us.

With that done, I slightly cut my wrist, letting the blood flow out till 1/4 of the cup was filled. My dad was pretty hesitant but he knows my intentions were clear. That I can't risk losing him again. So he drank all of it. Since we are blood related, it takes less than a day for my dad to turn into a vampire. I was a little worried it won't work since Jin slit his throat but then again, my vampire blood should already circulate throughout my dad's body by that time.

"So yup that was it!" I excitedly ended my explanation, hugging Jungkook tighter. I'm so thrilled it worked.

"Let me guess" Jimin slyly looked at me, "You put up a convincing act infront of Jin, didn't you?" He playfully punched me.

"And the Grammy award goes to, Kim Taehyung!" Hoseok pretended to shake my hand and present me an 'award'. I accepted the 'award' and gave my short speech.

"I would love to thank everyone who has supported me, also-" I got cut off by the swagger one.

"Aish just shut up and be an actor already" Yoongi interrupted.

"Well played. I love you, honey" Jungkook whispered to me and kissed my cheeks.

"I love you too, precious"

"Thank you, son. Thank you for taking care of me when I should be the one doing that. You saved my life with your vampire blood. I owe you one" Jungkook got up from my lap and I sat closer to my dad.

"Dad, please don't say that" I placed my hand on his. "You owe me nothing. Stay by my side for as long as you can, alright? I'm sure all of us would love to have an elderly figure in this house, don't we guys?"

"Appa Appa!" The rest cheerfully said in sync and went closer to my dad. We all had a big group hug, tears of joy streaming down our cheeks.

As we pulled apart, my dad randomly called out, "Jungkook, come here" the younger one looked at me so I gave him a reassuring smile.

"Y-yes, Tae's appa?"

"Just call me dad" my dad was looking at Jungkook with such a warm smile. "Listen, little one, my son, he really dotes on you so what I'm trying to say is.. I give you both my blessings. I know he can be mischievous at times but he truly loves you so take care of each other, arasseo?"

"Ne, appa!" Jungkook replied with a bright tone. I heard Hoseok and Yoongi cooed 'Aww', leaning their heads on Jimin's shoulder who was caught in the middle.

"Now come closer and give me a hug, little one" they both hug and I couldn't help but smile knowing that my dad gave his blessing. My dad tighten the hug he had with Jungkook, making him hissed in pain.

"Ouch!" Jungkook quickly pulled away. Blood started to seep out the bandage.

"What happened to him, Tae?" My dad asked his face plastered with concern.

"He uh.. Was bitten by a werewolf"

"What?! Okay you do know what's the cure to a werewolf bite right?"

"I don't know, dad. None of us do" all of us had our head down, including Jungkook who was gritting his teeth trying his best to bear the pain.

"Well I do"

"Really?! Dad tell us!"

"The blood of an original vampire" my dad responded confidently.

The rest of us exchanged glances with each other. In one way or another, we were all thinking alike. One name.. Namjoon.

"Err well we do have one but I stabbed him yesterday"

"It's still possible. Pull the blade out and he will come back to life"

We were taken aback so dad explained further.

"Listen, that blade is magically inclined but it can be taken out. Once out, the original vampire will return back to their natural state. As long as it stays in, they are as good as dead"

We understood so Hoseok led us to the room he and Yoongi placed the body. All of us followed suit, Jungkook using my shoulder as support in case he stumbles because he's getting weaker already.

There in the guest room, stood namjoon's decomposed body.

"So whose gonna do it?" Jimin questioned.

"Me" I step forward to pull out the blade from his body. I was so close when jungkook shouted "Wait!"

"Why babe?"

"If we bring him back to life, wouldn't he.. You know"

"No. I'll do whatever it takes to save you"

Obviously, I won so Jungkook take a step back as I plunged my fist into his body, pulling out the blade. Slowly his gray decomposed body regained back to its normal color. Namjoon quickly jolt up as if he was electrocuted. He regained his composure scanning his surroundings.

"Y-you guys.. I will kill-"

"Stop. Before you decide to kill any of us, question yourself on how or should I say who put you in this position?" I said in a demanding tone.

"Seokjin.." He muttered under his breath.

"So listen good, let's reason. I need your blood to heal my boyfriend"

"What's in it for me?"

"We will set you free or you can stay here till you fully heal"

"Why are you so nice to me?" Looking at me confused.

"Because if I act like you evil people, wouldn't I just be a reflection of you guys?" I stared deep into his eyes and he looked away, feeling defeated.

"Fine, you're right" he bit his wrist with his sharp vampire fangs, letting the droplets of blood come intact with the werewolf bite. It gradually starts healing, within minutes the bite was gone. It's like instant magic.

Despite being the victim, the maknae thanked him for helping. Namjoon smiled faintly as a reply.

"You're free to go now" I show him the way out but he stopped on his tracks and said "Let me join you guys"

"Whatcha trying to say?"

"Your motive is to find the white oak stake and kill Jin right? Well I know where the stake is"

"How do we know you're not playing double agent here? Sorry but I don't trust you" I continued walking to the main door entrance.

"I'll prove it to you by killing Seokjin"

"No thanks" I pointed towards the door, waiting for him to walk out.

"But I thought-"

"Sheesh fine. You can stay here for one more day but don't you dare come near any of my loved ones" I warned him sternly.

"Alright but trust me, you'll need my help" with that said, he walked into the living room and sat at the couch. Staring at the fireplace.

The rest of us joined him. We can't leave him unattended. He is still Jin's lover, the person I abhor, so you'll never know if Namjoon would cause chaos as well. Since we have our 'prisoner' held captive, we decided to interrogate him.

"Say Namjoon, mind telling us why Seokjin badly wants to kill me?"

"Revenge" was his simple answer.

He cleared his throat and juggernaut us to memory lane. We each sat down, giving him our undivided attention.

Kim Seokjin, he isn't a bad person. As what you heard, his mum was killed by yours. That shot a huge hole in his heart because his mum was his everything. He never really loved his dad. To him, his mother was his treasure, his everything, he would sacrifice his life for her. From that point forward, he switched off his humanity.

Namjoon paused for a short while. Hearing the last line impacted me, Jin is not much different from me. I sighed.

"Alright go on" I encouraged. He took a deep breath and continued.

Jin told me he switched off his humanity for a year till the day he met me, things slowly starts to change. From friends, we gradually became closer and closer. I was very patient with him. He will throw random tantrums at me, there are days when he'll be so emotional, he end up rampaging the furniture of our house. Yes, at that point of time, we were officially together. We rented a cozy cottage house, enough for the two of us. Far away from the city. Even so, I never gave up on him and stayed by his side through thick and thin.

One day, he decided to switch his humanity back on and I swear, I saw the most beautiful, kind hearted person ever. He cooked, took care of me, everything a mother would have done for her child or a wife would have done for her husband. That was an interpretation on how well he treated me. It was the best days of my life. I advised him to never switch it back off but knowing how stubborn he is, he turned off his humanity once again when he saw you, Kim Taehyung.

Namjoon locked eyes with me for a mere three seconds before breaking it.

I was in deep thought. Maybe I shouldn't kill Seokjin. He was just broken, like shattered glass. Maybe all of us could stay under one roof and be the best of brothers along with our lovers by our side.

I straightforwardly asked, "Do you still love Seokjin even after what he has done to you?"

He paused, his eyes fixed to the ground. With my super hearing, I could hear him murmur a "Yes" so I made up my mind.

"Okay let him kill me" Namjoon eyes widen in amazement, having no clue why I said that.

"Babe no!" Jungkook protested. "Don't say that, please" circling his arms around me.

I brought up his chin to level his eyes with mine, "Jeon Jungkook..."

"Y-yes?" a tear escaped his eye.

"I love you" I kissed his lips but he pushed me away.

"Never say that ever again" he knows what it means when I say 'I love you' in an emotional moment, it means goodbye.

"It's me who he wants, it's me he'll get. I can't risk losing any of you"

I could see a tear almost escaping from Jimin's eyes, "If the enemy wants my brother, then count me in as well. Family always stick together, remember?"

"Jimin..."

"Don't Jimin me. None of us is going to die. Not you, not me. We will face him together" he walked closer to me, placing his hand on my shoulder.

"Yeah! We stick together forever!" The hyungs chimed in.

Jungkook managed to stop himself from crying and gently said, "You see babe, you don't have to do this alone"

"But babe-" I sighed.

"Don't worry about me. We protect each other remember, love?"

"You guys..." Finally I asked, "Dad?"

"Do what you gotta do. I'll be right there by your side. Each and everyone of you" he ruffled my hair, flashing me his gentle smile as always.

I noticed that Namjoon couldn't help but to stare at us in awe seeing our unbreakable bond. He got up from his seat and ask one simple question which got us all geared up.

"So, whose ready for a road trip?"