Do I know where this story is going? Possibly...
Will there be a shit-ton of chapters before the main parts that you want to read? Absolutely!
Do you think I care if you hate my book? Nope!
Is there a possibility that this chapter is going to make you more confused.. Definitely
Will those answers be declared in the remaining chapters.. I have no idea..

Anyway on with the story!!

~Byun Baekhyun~

"I've studied the Citrine vampires my entire life," Minseok announced to everyone in the library, his eyes scanning along the word of the Yixing's most prized possession- the book that he had taken with him from Wu castle. "I've learnt from their records how they trained their people into harnessing their powers whenever they showed themselves. The powers you and Chanyeol are rare but considered hundreds of people had different powers and made records of them, one of those hundreds of people had to go through what you are." Minseok stated turning to look at Chanyeol and I. 

We were told to seat separately and as much as I hated the idea of space coming between us , Minseok clearly had a method for his madness no matter how strange it was. Skylar had been forced to sit next to Luhan and I, her wide pout making it clear that it was the worst decision Minseok could have asked for. Kyungsoo sat on the other side of me and linked our arms together, his head resting against my shoulder both of us unbothered of what was happening around us. 

"Has anyone thought of where we are going to be running off to?" Suho wondered, his fingers rubbing against his temples. He was beyond stressed and you didn't need to be observant to notice it, a blind puppy would be able to tell that the Queen was terrified for the possibility of seeing his husband again so soon. "I think we discuss this before anything else.." 

"I'm working on it" Chanyeol mumbled, looking down at his fingers that were playing around on his lap. I sent him a glance, I could feel how disheartened he had suddenly become. His shoulders slumped like the weight of the world had suddenly appeared on them, his face turning sour and his eyes losing that cute spark I had grown to love. "We don't have to leave right away right..?"

"Are you kidding me?" Katherine jumped in looking at the Prince like he had just taken candy from a baby. "Of course we have to leave, if Kris comes back now with reinforcements then what are we going to do then? Yes you have powers but you can't control them Chanyeol, you can't take him on by yourself.." 

"For the last time he isn't alone!" Sehun snapped standing up off the couch, the underneath of his eyes showcasing his vampire veins, his fangs resting on his lower lip. I couldn't help but gasp seeing him so angry, after all I thought he was the most relaxed person in the family after getting that trait from his father - Lay. "I'm fed up with the both of you putting unlimited amount of pressure on him, you keep forgetting that Jongin, Yixing, Colin and I are here too. Chanyeol is not going into this war alone!" 

"Oh sweetheart we know-" Katherine tried to explain but she was quickly interrupted by her own son. 

"Oh really?" Jongin questioned, his eyebrows furrowed together as he stood with his brother. Both of them glaring down at their parents who were equally frozen in shock. "Because I haven't heard you input our names into this, let me remind you both that Kris doesn't only want Chanyeol dead he wants us all dead. As for the throne you don't even know if he's going to willingly take it!" 

"Jongin.." Chanyeol warned, notifying his brother that he was trending on very dangerous territory.  We had discussed this before and I knew the amount of pressure Chanyeol was taking off his brother's shoulders by agreeing to take over as king even if he in fact didn't want that. 

"No Chanyeol I have to agree with them on this one" Kyungsoo suddenly spoke up earning everyone's attention. I turned my head in order to hear him clearer, his eyes sparkling as he continued on. "For the first time in my life I experienced what true fighting was like, I fought for my life and won against a force I thought was unbeatable. All my life I was seen as a weak vampire whose only use was to marry off for their families benefit, yet after what Baekhyun said I couldn't help but enjoy the thrill and the excitement of joining you guys in the fight." 

"It was your idea that he get involved?!" Suho yelled, his finger pointed straight in my direction. I stared at his nail, my jaw dropped as he continued to hurl abuses and profanities at me. "I understand that you're a human Baekhyun but we have rules here, those rules are that the dominants take over the fighting, men who are able to give birth stay the hell away from danger and follow what their mates tell them. You're stupid to have put someone else's life in danger, I expected more from you." 

 I bit my tongue knowing that if I was to say anything in retaliation I could risk losing him as someone who respected me, yet after the words he said I couldn't help but backfire. Chanyeol's sudden fury making me spew out the words I would have rather kept to myself. 

"If I hadn't have gotten myself involved or Kyungsoo for that matter than maybe you wouldn't be talking or even looking at your son right now, you have no idea what anyone of us are capable of because you're worrying so much about the fact that us 'submissive people' have to clear the way just so our men can go and fight? I'm sorry but this isn't the 1900s anymore, its the 21st century and like hell am I going to sit back and watch him stick his neck out for me and get hurt when I know I could do something about it. I know that since I've come into the picture you haven't been able to see your son as much as you used to, or that he hasn't been putting his attention towards you but for crying out loud he never stops worrying about you or this family.

He cries endlessly at night terrified that he's going to wake up one day and never see anyone of you again, he told me before that he never went to a proper school because you wanted to keep him close. I've seen the scars on his body thanks to the king and I know more than anyone how terrified he is about this whole thing. And don't you dare for a second think that your son isn't doing anything to protect this family because he has given up his own happiness and future for it. He never wanted the throne but feels responsible as the eldest to take it, knowing that it would break his brothers if anyone of them was to take it in his place." 

"I'm agreeing with Baekhyun on this one" Yixing announced, his voice stern and his eyes wide. I stared at his face from across the coffee table, his small smile calming my racing heart. "You have placed a lot of pressure on Chanyeol's shoulders and I've witnessed first hand of what he can do when it comes to fighting even without his powers. You're still treating him like he's a child and I bet you're seeing Baekhyun as his weakness.." 

"He is though.." Suho mumbled, crossing his arms over his chest as his lips formed a pout. Sehun went to lunge at his Appa but Luhan quickly (as if sensing what was about to happen) jumped in front of him, pressing their lips together. Sehun's shoulders sagged and the veins underneath his eyes quickly disappeared, his arms going lack under Luhan's grip. When they pulled away he stuck close to the elder, interlocking their fingers together in case he was to get angry again. 

"You're not wrong" Lay sighed turning to face his mate, even though Katherine was between them. "Baekhyun is Chanyeol's weakness, but so are Luhan and Kyungsoo to Sehun and Jongin but you never acknowledge that. You're my weakness, when Kris threatened you in exchange for my life on the run I took it knowing that you would be protected, I gave up our happiness so you could survive-" 

"But that's different!" Suho hollered but Yixing didn't have any of it. 

"No it isn't!" He yelled back, his fangs bared for the first time ever. I stared at his morphed face surprised to see it after having only ever seen him in his human form. "Chanyeol loves Baekhyun the exact same way I love you. You are my weakness and Baekhyun is Chanyeol's, we would both be distracted or venerable whenever you two are around but you are also our greatest strengths. Knowing that your mate is alive and loving you back while fighting alongside you in something you both want desperately, is more powerful than feeling scared that they are in danger and you can't get to them in time because you have no idea where they are hiding." 

"I would rather fight alongside Chanyeol than sit on the side-lines where I'm powerless, I've never fought a day in my life. I got pushed around and bullied in school and Lay can vouch for me on that one, but after seeing Chanyeol lying defenceless on the ground about to be killed it was like I was already dying because of it. I felt empowered and strong when I knew I could help him and I did, that feeling was like being high on drugs and alcohol combined- Skylar erase that part from your mind okay?- it was euphoric, it was epic." 

"And I also had that experience, granted I was breaking bones and snapping necks but it was better than rushing back to the castle... no offense you two!" Kyungsoo chuckled nervously, standing up so that he could be with Kai. 

"None taken!" Luhan and Skylar hollered shaking their heads from side to side. 

"Chanyeol took out an entire group of seven rebels when I met him in Korea, we were outside a café and-" 

"Wait those were rebels?!" I screamed recalling the strange day in the café. The group of seven boys that followed Chanyeol out of the café, like they were bodyguards. Only know I realised they were not. "They were in the shop before you even came in.. I thought they were friends of yours or bodyguards." 

"They were in the café before me?" Chanyeol wondered, his eyebrows furrowing together in confusion. The memory was hazy in my mind, but I was so sure they were already there before he walked in. 

"Anyway the point is, yes you're son might not be able to face his father alone yet, but he sure as hell can fend for himself in a battle." Yixing continued locking eyes with Suho who sighed, seemingly unimpressed or simply unconvinced. 

"If he's going to be like that Dad I think you should just hold your breath instead of wasting it" Sehun hissed glaring down at Suho who suddenly became ten times smaller next to Katherine. They both stayed silent, having quiet conversations through their eyes. Glancing towards my mate I gasped at the sight. 

Chanyeol's fists were clenched, his knuckles bared white a dramatic contrast to the red surrounding it. His eyes were flicking from the dark shade of red to a sinful amber, his fangs resting on his lower lip. Blood pooled down his chin as he bite his lower lip hard enough, his eyebrows were furrowed together a clear indication of his anger and fury boiling. 

"Chanyeol" I called, making sure to keep my voice calm. I feel backwards onto the couch, surprised and terrified as he stood up and growled. His roar echoing off the walls and furniture. I watched as he broke everything in his sight, his nails ripping open the couch cushions, his fists driving themselves through the marble fireplace. The mirror, the lamp, the couch, the heavy enough glass coffee table all of which were flung and broken upon impact. Steam was pulsing off his body, his fists glowing in the beautiful shade of orange his fire possessed. Colin grabbed Skylar and whooshed her out of the room, just in time for a fireball to hit against the door. 

Kyungsoo and Jongin dropped to the floor, arms covering their heads in panic. Sehun had pushed Luhan behind him, their eyes wide at the state my mate was in. Yixing had been blown off the couch, landing by Kyungsoo and Jongin, his own shocked expression on his face. Yet the most priceless was Suho and Katherine, both of which were shaking and utter terrified of the beast before them. 

My body couldn't help but shake in fear, the man I saw in front of me was nothing that I had seen before. His built arms were coursed in fire, his red locks glistening with bright flames. His eyes were the deepest red I had seen them and his face held pronounced veins that I had never seen before. Jongdae and Minseok watched by the window ledge, their expressions changing from confusion to others that I couldn't make out. I knew this wasn't him, the anger that I had seen Chanyeol have before was nothing in comparison to this. It was like he had finally snapped. 

The fire around him was too hot to bear, Katherine and Suho having to make a run for it in desperate attempt to get away from him. I stepped forward, keeping my mind open for him to look to. I smiled as I allowed the memories to leave my head, my hands coming out as I approached his flames. 

"Chanyeol" I called, his harsh breathing loud enough for all to hear. I sighed and kept walking, the flames around my boyfriend burning hotter as he continued to show off his anger and rage. Everyone around me had come to realise it, this was something that had been burning within him for years on end. The hatred of his father the king who had not only broken him but bent him out of place so that no matter how hard he tried the pieces would never fit together again. The pent up frustration towards his Appa who had halted him from meeting me, who had little faith in him for as long as he remembered, who depended on him solely to deal with the mad king. The stress he had for a future he couldn't control, he had a destiny that he never wanted, a throne gifted to him by his birth that had caused this whole mess. Guilty because he caused his mate to be broken, bruised and terrified since we met, I knew that he didn't want my life to be turned out the way it had. Instead of acting on his emotions, Chanyeol had bottled them up for years, driving himself forward with nothing but his love for family as the fuel. And now came the time that he just couldn't handle it anymore. 

"Baekhyun!" Minseok screamed, his voice holding a warning tone as I stepped closer to the fire. I hissed as the burns took over me, my body constricting and shaking as my brain begged me to step out of the flame. But I overcame it, powering myself through his forcefield and into the eye of the storm. 

The view before me made my heart break, there he was standing with his vampire fangs bared out as he sobbed and cried in frustration. His nails were dug into his head as if they were trying to stop what was going on inside. 

"Look at me" I begged, feeling my own eyes tear up as I grabbed a hold of his hands. He head shot down and his amber eyes stared down at me, the colour making my breath hitch in worry. "I know this is scary and I know you are beyond annoyed and frustrated but Chanyeol you need to relax-" 

"I ca-can't" he sobbed, his hands trembling in my grip. His breathing skyrocketed, his eyes filling with more tears. 

"He's having a pain attack!" Jongdae shouted, his voice harder to hear now that my entire being was focused on my mate. The burns from the fire continued to sting and effect me but the hole in my heart drove me on. 

"Sweetheart look at me" I whispered cupping his cheeks after placing his hands on my waist, I whined when I felt the balls of flame eat away at my clothes. "you're okay, we're going to figure this out together." 

"I-I don't kn-know h-ho-how" 

"We can start by calming down giant" I sweetened my voice, making sure to keep the tears at bay. The pain in my body was excruciating and I felt like I could pass out at any given moment but I drew a deep breath and powered on. Pushing myself up onto my tiptoes I pressed our lips together, I allowed my fingers to cascade through his hair, the fire burning my fingers from the tips of his hair. 

I had seen this be done in a werewolf show called Teen Wolf, one of the main girls -Lydia- had kissed one of the lead guys -Stiles- in order to help him overcome his pain attack and it was safe to say that it was working on my mate just as easily as it worked for her. Chanyeol was able to focus on the left over bit of air in his lungs, his chest wasn't heaving and he was able to breath now. 

I felt the room around me grow colder, his fire dying out under the touch of our lips. My fingers were able to heal themselves right back up but I doubted that the burns on my legs or sides would be completely healed. Pulling away I released a little breath, happy to see that his eyes and face were back to normal and his fangs had disappeared for the time being. 

"I think you should lay down" Minseok declared stepping closer to us, not in turn keeping his distance. "both of you now!" 

I slowly nodded my head and collapsed down onto the couch that my boyfriend hadn't burned to a crisp, it was then that Chanyeol had realised what he did. He stared around the room, his eyes wide as he jaw fell. I gently took his hand and shook my head, telling him that it could wait and he should get rest as pure Minseok's request. Yet it was quickly known that his request was mostly for me. 

~*~

"My my, isn't he a lucky one" A soft voice giggled happily into my ear. Blinking slowly and taking in the new surroundings I quickly got up in a panic, my heart racing as I stared around the pristine white room, that looked almost exactly like the living room back in Ireland. "Relax my child I will cause you no harm." 

I was met with the face of a very familiar woman, her features ringing all sorts of familiarity bells in my head. "This cannot be happening, wait am I-" 

"Dead? Oh goodness no" she shook her head from side to side, her blond locks tossing and turning as she went. "you're just simply unconscious, I took your spirit here because I wanted to sit you down and have a little chat with you! Don't worry your body is still safely waiting for you back in my house." 

 "You want to ta-talk to me?" I couldn't help but stutter, seeing the woman who had such a large impact on my mate's life. "Where the hell are we if I'm not dead!"

"You're in the spirit world, don't worry all supernatural creatures who have died come here. It's like heaven but for the interesting people" she attempted to joke but I was rather too freaked out to find it funny. "anyway I asked some of my witch friends to bring you here for me, when we're finished here you can head back down to my family." 

"Well in that case" I cleared my throat, staring at the woman before me with a smile. "what is it that you want to tell me Nana?"