'' Lilia, you and the boy should stay with this guard, he will take care of you until we come back '' Jin reassured putting on his armor. That morning the sky woke up on a foggy mood, the trees of the forest pushed back the cold breeze making it escape in between its branches, the weather was an advantage for these brave soldiers as hoseok told the scared kid. They have already settled their plan and were more than determined to take on the small kingdom that day. However, Jin has refused my multiple requests to join their battle, he ordered me to stay in the forest with William to guard the horses far from trouble. ''I am no good if I am not fighting beside you my lord" the faithful guard begins Jimin , '' Jungkook, listen this lady is very important to us and as much as I know you like the battlefield, I need you to keep her safe'' he spoke patting the disappointed guard's shoulder, '' I am no good in the battlefield maybe we should switch places'' Taehyang asked hoping for his plan to work but they ignored his demanded as they marched through the tall trees , '' may the strength and courage be with you'' Lilia yelled watching them disappearing into the fog.

The royal guard horses were waiting outside the palace as well as their soldiers and knights, everyone was waiting for the king. The last message they received from Taehyang's bird revealed their plan of the attack. Yoongi has immediately requested a small army to travel to the rescue of the eastern land. ''My lord '' Gustav bowed when the pale king came out still in his nightgown. Red and white silk was covering his thin yet firm figure, hair as black as the winter night sky, giving his icy face a terrifying look. he stared down at the huge man with cold eyes. '' I want you to bring me both their heads, no mistake this time'', '' yes my lord '' and with that, the loyal knight waved to the soldiers who begin marching outside the gate towards the eastern land.

'' My lady we need to help them! why don't they let us go ! '' the little boy asked walking back and forth, '' I know how to use a sword! I can fight'', '' You're still young William and I can't afford to lose my first apprentice '' she sweetly joked making his agitated body calm down, '' why don't you go fetch some wood so we can make fire, it's starting to get cold''. It has been several hours that the soldiers have left, Lilia was very worried but she was calming herself down for the sake of the little boy. '' If you don't mind me asking sir, how long does a battle take ?'' she asked slowly approaching the tall guard they called jungkook. He was well built, his metal armor was wearing his body in a gracious way, displaying his muscular arms and shoulders. He was very handsome with short back hair and a strong manly gaze, anyone would mistake him for a royalty, however, he was a man of few words which made the little witch a bit intimidated by his presence. '' It depends, my lady'', he shortly answered without even looking her way '' But you said it was a small castle with little of guards, It wouldn't take this much time... '', '' I'm afraid you 're right '' he sighed eyes still not leaving the dark trees.

'' Why don't we ...mffmf'' she was cut off by jungkook's hand covering her mouth, he froze in his place, eyes wide open like a hawk. Suddenly the noise of what seemed talking and walking came out once again from behind the fog, " It's them right ?'' Lilia whispered to Jungkook who had his hand on his sword, with no answer the brave man kept his guards up until a single silhouette was revealed from inside the fog '' Taehyang! '' Lilia screamed of joy '' Thank goodness you are safe and sound '' she laughed hugging him. His expression was blank, his body was frozen in his place not returning the warm embrace the innocent witch was giving him '' what's wrong ?'' she asked softly, '' I am sorry '' he whispered eyes full of guilt. Lilia confused by his sudden confession, was surprised by the number of guards coming out behind the man she used to call a friend, they jumped on jungkook tiring him down with punches and kicks, while the biggest one of them, Gustav, grabbed the arm of Lilia making her jolt out of pain, '' Be careful ! you promised you won't hurt her !'' Taehyang screamed at the huge man who ignored him afterward. '' You dirty filthy witch! today you will sleep in a very familiar place ... a cell ! '' he joked pushing her towards the horses.

It was a dark familiar scent, the wet walls were bringing out the smell of previous prisoners piss and crap, the humid rotten hay was barely covering up the cold floor. The image of her grandmother barely covered beaten to near-death came across her mind making her jump out of her unconsciousness. She struggled to breathe when her eyes came across the prison, she was wondering if this was still one of her memories until a familiar voice calmed her down.'' take it easy, breath '' the voice reassured, she looked towards the metal bars and her blur vision slowly cleared off '' Taehyang '' she cried silently. He was sitting on the floor from across her cell, he watched her with worry and guilt, '' What happened to the others ?'' she asked crawling towards him, '' I...I betrayed you ...'' eyes looking down on the floor, '' What have they promised you ?'' she asked completely understanding his position, she knew he wasn't a bad person, maybe selfish but she knew he was no traitor, '' They said that I will see my father again'', Lilia met his gaze and looked at him with sad eyes, '' You must hate me ''he barely spoke, '' No I don't ! I completely understand'' she smiled leaning her tired head on the crusty metals. 

The night sky was as clear as a sea reflection, but the cold has gotten worse, only a few guards were left outside for duty, while most of the people hid in their warm houses. Taehyang couldn't eat with the thought of his friends imprisoned, especially Lilia who he liked the most. He couldn't stand the guards cheers and celebrations so he got up and walked out of the large room, choosing cold as his evening companion. While his eyes were wandering around the empty  yard he felt a presence approaching him from behind, he turned his body in a fast pace blocking the mysterious person's hand from attacking him, only to notice a familiar face '' William ?'' , '' you piece of crap ! you betrayed everyone ! you betrayed my lady! " the little boy screamed struggling under his firm grab, '' William please come down '' taehyang begged in a sad voice, '' Why have you done this ? for what ? for gold? for power? '' , '' For none of that boy ! it was for my father '' he pleaded making the little boy calm down, yet his anger was still shown in his face , '' They have promised to release my father '' , '' You naive idiot man ! the king killed everyone in the palace !  they have been playing you ! '', '' Nonsense ! '' and as their argument continued they heard a couple of guards approaching, taehyang grabbed the boy covering his mouth and hid behind a wall. '' Sir Gustav hasn't given the order yet ?'' one spoke '' He is waiting for his men to be fed first ", the other responded '' isn't it ironic to feed your men then ruin their appetite by ordering them to cut the prisoners heads ?'' they laughed while walking past them. Taehyang chocked, sat on the cold wet floor holding his head in between his hands "Are you going to let them do this ?'' the brave boy cried '' You don't deserve us as friends! we trusted you ! '' he added before running away into the dark, taehyang wanted to run after him but he was too slow, too emotional, he asked himself what to do? he had to choose between his father and his friends...