That night, after the commotion with Mamoose and his gang, everyone returned to the ship. Jimin was still holding tightly to the baby while the other pregnant women were led to cabins to rest.

Once they were alone, Taehyung pulled Jimin for a hug, kissing his face tenderly.

"You have no idea how scared I was? Do you know the situation you were in? What if Mamoose had harmed you?"

Jimin smiled.

"But he didn't. I'm fine now. Besides, I can't let you do all the protecting. Maybe I have too much pride for that"

Taehyung just chuckled before looking down at the baby with a confused look.

"What are we going to do with her?"

"What do you think?"

"Maybe it's destiny. Maybe all happened so we could meet her"

Taehyung smiled nervously. "I have always thought I would have kids far into the future. Didn't think it would come this soon"

He trembled slightly. "I don't know if I'm ready for the responsibility"

"No one is ever ready Tae. We just live as we see things"

Taehyung didn't respond. Jimin held out the child to him.

"Here, hold her" He said. Taehyung hesitated a bit. Seeing Jimin's resolute face, he finally gave in and as soon as he held that baby in his arms, his heart went out to her. She wiggled, her tiny hands clutching onto his shirt. Jimin melted at the scene.

"See? She likes you."

The baby kept clutching his hand tightly. Taehyung was immediately taken to her. It felt so right holding her.

"Joy!"

Jimin was surprised. "What?"

"We'll call her Joy"

Jimin nodded his head. "Joy. That's the perfect name for her"

Over the next few days, Taehyung doted on Joy. The entire crew members were infected with his happiness. Jimin and Taehyung carried the baby everywhere they went and it was pure bliss to see them together.

Taehyung held a funeral for Joy's mother and the rest of the men who were killed. The journey back home was a long one. They couldn't possibly carry the corpses with them so they threw a befitting burial. Taehyung also gave the pregnant women enough money to help them restart their lives again.

Once that was settled, they called Yeontan over to their room one morning. Yeontan waited in anticipation for what they wanted to say as he sat in front of them.

Jimin shared a smile with Taehyung.
"Yeontan, how would you feel if we wanted to become legal parents to you?"

"What?" The boy quipped looking completely confused. Looking at the smiles on their faces, the situation was becoming more clear.

"You want to adopt me?"

Taehyung nodded. "Yes! From now on, you have become a part of our family. What do you think?"

Before he could blink, Yeontan had thrown himself towards them hugging them tight and crying profusely.

"I can't believe it. I really can't believe it. Thank you so much"

"It's alright. Wipe your tears" Jimin said wiping his tears away with the tip of his fingers

"As soon as we return home, we'll draw up all the legal documents and you'll become our son"

Yeontan had no more words. He was completely excited. He couldn't hide his excitement and went to tell everyone the good news.

"Uncle Jin, Master and Doctor Angel want to legally adopt me" Yeontan said to Jin as he and Hoseok sat in one of the halls having a drink.

"That's good. This means you'll become my nephew"

The boy nodded and Jin fumbled his hair fondly. The two men watched as Yeontan excitedly ran off. Jin sighed taking a sip of his drink.

"I won't deny it. I'm jealous"

"Me too" Hoseok added.

Jin was surprised "You too?"

Hoseok smiled. "It can't be helped. It's almost like Master saved a whole nation in his past life"

"After living so bitterly all these years, how did he end up getting hitched with a rare human being such as Jimin and becoming a father in the most unfathomable way"

Hoseok shook his head. "I really don't get it"

Jin smiled painfully. "Taehyung has suffered a lot. Maybe this is providence way of making things up to him"

Hoseok couldn't agree more. Jin was drinking when he suddenly caught sight of Namjoon passing by. Their eyes met and he froze instantly. Namjoon immediately turned away and started to walk off. Hoseok sighed.

"You two still aren't talking?"

"No! Not since that Mamoose incident"

Hoseok gave a wry smile. "Why don't you invite him to drink with us?"

"You two need to let go of this tension between you both"

"Maybe if you have sex..."

Jin immediately exploded, his face looking red. "Don't say such things! You're so rotten"

Hoseok gave a harmless smile "Maybe that's what you need to get rid of all these tension between you two"

Hoseok hid a smile. "It's obvious he likes you. You should have seen his reaction when he found out you were kidnapped. He lost all self control"

"He's probably acting like this because he can't really express himself well. If you get close to him, maybe one day he'll say it"

He arched his brows. "Or you can take the first step and tell him instead"

Jin immediately panicked.

"What? No! No way! What if I get rejected?"

"Then at least, you'll know you tried. It's better than living with regret later on"

Jin looked like he was deeply thinking about it.

"Go! Call him to join us. It's obvious he wants to"

Jin suddenly stood up. He found himself running towards Namjoon. Thankfully, he hadn't gone that far so he called out his name. Namjoon immediately turned to him, a small smile playing on his lips.

"Do you want to have a drink with me?"

He shook his head to correct himself.

"With me and Hoseok"

"Sure" Namjoon responded after a while. The two of them left together but when they reached the hall, Hoseok was gone.

"That sly bastard" Jin muttered under his breath.

"What was that?" Namjoon asked.

"No.. it's nothing"

Jin led them to the seat and poured drinks for the two of them. An awkward silence settled between them. Jin was just about to speak when Namjoon spoke instead.

"I get what you mean now"

Jin stared at him curiously. Namjoon looked at him with worried eyes.

"I get why Taehyung is irrational, why he has abandoned his cause for revenge because of Jimin"

"You told me that when i find someone I  love and want to protect, that i would understand him"

He sniffed. "And I did on the day you were kidnapped"

Jin didn't know what to say. He reached for Namjoon's hand but the latter stopped him. He didn't want to be interrupted and continued.

"I felt terrified. I couldn't handle the thought of not seeing you again. Nothing else mattered to me but to ensure that you were safe"

"It made me realize that you are really important to me, more important than any revenge..."

He smiled awkwardly. "This is crazy. I have never done something like this before but I..."

"I..."

Jin smiled. "I like you too"

Namjoon smiled back looking relieved.

"I have liked you since the first day I met you"

"Despite your cold exterior. I felt you were a good person and thankfully, you proved me right in the end"

Namjoon nodded his head and finally let Jin hold his hand.

"I don't do relationships. I  am not used to it"

"We can start slow... there's no rush" Jin replied staring with love filled eyes at the other. Namjoon squeezed his hand back and soon, both were lost in each other's eyes.

"Finally" Hoseok whispered to himself from the corner where he had been watching the two.

*******

Taking care of a baby wasn't easy so everyone took turns in watching after Joy when Jimin and Taehyung needed some alone time. The main baby sitters were Jin and Namjoon who not so long ago had become a couple. Namjoon was really good with kids since he single handedly raised his three sisters since they were little.

The ship was slowly approaching Big Hit town and for some reason, Taehyung was feeling a foreboding. He was feeling something wrong was going to happen.

Jimin noticed his foul mood one day while they were about to go to bed.

"Tae? What's wrong?" He asked sitting up on the bed to look at Taehyung whose arms were crossed underneath his chest. Taehyung was deep in thought and didn't hear Jimin when he called him the first time. It wasn't until Jimin tapped him that he regained his senses.

"What's up with you?"

"I have a feeling something bad is going to happen when we return" he said.

Jimin sighed. "No. It's fine"

Taehyung shook his head. "My guts always end up being right"

"Someone is after my life and that person won't stop until I'm dead"

He bit his lips hard, his eyes shining with uncertainty. Jimin could feel his anxiousness when he grabbed his hands.

"Jimin, no matter what happens, promise me you'll save yourself. You'll do everything to survive"

Jimin frowned. "I seriously don't like what you're saying. We are married. No matter what, I must remain by your side"

He lowered his eyes tenderly. "And I love you too much to leave you on your own."

Taehyung heaved heavily. "You have responsibilities now. There's Joy and there's Yeontan. You must do whatever you can to  ensure their safety. Promise me"

Jimin's chest felt tight.
"Nothing's going to happen..."

"Promise me!" Taehyung insisted, his face set.

"Alright...I promise" Jimin whispered. Taehyung hugged him tightly stroking his hair with one hand.

"I love you so much Jiminah...you know that?"

"And I love you a lot too Taehyungie.

They both laughed together. It was a peaceful day and a time when there was no worries. After a few days, the ship got closer to their town.

Jimin could see the tall buildings from afar. Yeontan stood beside him while he carried Joy in his arms. She was just one month now and she had grown a lot of hair. Her face was now more distinguished and her little hands were always searching for something to grab onto. Taehyung was with Hoseok commanding the ship while Namjoon and Jin were stuck together at a corner. Namjoon met his eyes. They smiled at each other and Jimin just felt a sense of peace and mutual understanding between them. They weren't at odds anymore and Namjoon seemed to finally accept his relationship with Taehyung.

Finally, the ship stopped at the docks and everyone began to leave and unload their cargo. Jimin followed Taehyung behind as they descended from the ship. It was at that moment that something unexpected took place. A group of uniformed Interpol men suddenly sorrounded them, pointing at them with their weapons. Everyone was taken aback.

"What's happening?" Jimin whispered, shuddering.

A man stood out from the Interpol. He looked like their head and he had a stern expression on his face.

"Kim Taehyung or should I call you V?"

Taehyung shook visibly as soon as the man said those words. Everyone held dark faces looking stunned by the sudden situation. The man continued

"You're under arrest for illegal smuggling of goods, posession of arms, stealing of government properties and attempted murder"

Jin immediately spoke up looking annoyed. "What evidence do you have?"

"Oh...we have evidence! Plenty of it. I'm afraid!" A voice spoke out from a distance. Yoongi suddenly  appeared and Jimin was shocked to see him.

"Yoongi?" He muttered

He walked slowly to him and smiled. "It must have been so difficult living with this devil. I know the truth now. I'll protect you"

He raised his hand to caress his cheek but Taehyung held it, glaring at him with red eyes

"Don't you dare" He growled before pushing his hand away forcefully.

"That's fine but If you don't want any problem, just go with these men calmly"

Taehyung was quiet for a while.

"Fine... I'll go with you!"

Hoseok looked wild with anger. "What? Can't you see this is a trap? It's now obvious that the Parks know the whole truth about you. They were the ones after your life"

He leaned closer to him and whispered into his ear. "We can take them on and escape"

Taehyung shook his head. "Wrong move. There are innocent people here including kids. We can't put them in harms way"

"But..."

Taehyung smiled painfully. "I trust that you'll find a way to get me out of there"

Hoseok didn't respond. Taehyung put on a tough exterior. He looked at Jimin. Tears were already filling his husband's eyes.

"I told you didn't I? I told you something bad was going to happen"

"You have to be strong okay?"

Jimin shook his head fervently. "I can't let you go! I can't let them take you away"

His lips were trembling and his face looked pale and colorless "Tell me, what can i do?"

Taehyung gulped. "Don't worry. Jin and Hoseok will handle it"

Jin spoke. "I'll get you out brother"

Taehyung smiled at him sadly. He pulled Yeontan towards him and hugged the crying child, then pecked Joy who was sound asleep on the head. Then kissed Jimin passionately. He responded to the kiss hungrily.

Yoongi looked at this scene and scoffed with jealousy.

"So you ended up adopting kids? That's a shame because I'm going to have to separate your little family"

"I'm taking Jimin with me"

Jimin turned to him with fire in his eyes "What?"

"Yes. And there's nothing you can do about it"

Jimin was irritated by Yoongi's behavior "You have no right to do that! I'm not going anywhere with you"

Yoongi smiled smugly. "Oh I will and I'll ensure your sham marriage comes to an end"

Taehyung was tightening his fist so hard, his nails got stuck to the palm of his hand creating a small injury.

"If you dare touch a single hair on his head, I swear I'll make you pay Yoongi"

Yoongi answered with brutal laughter as he suddenly dragged Jimin away from Taehyung's side. Scared for the baby, Jimin immediately handed her to Jin.

"Please take care of her" he whispered. In front of his eyes, he saw as Taehyung was roughly handcuffed by the Interpol men. Yoongi's hands were all over him causing Taehyung to trash around wildly.

"Let him go! Don't touch him!"

"Taehyung!"

"Jimin!"

Taehyung was suddenly hit in the head with a baton. Blood flowed from his forehead down his chin. With his own eyes, he saw how Taehyung lost consciousness, falling heavily with a loud thud to the ground. Jimin went crazy, trashing about, trying to wiggle his way out of Yoongi's hold. Everyone was in disarray trying to fight the Interpol but they were brutally attacked.

"No! Tae! Tae!" Jimin cried.

"Stop it. I'm trying to save you from that devil" Yoongi whispered into his ear.

Jimin didn't even hear him. All he could think of was Taehyung getting hit in the head and slumping onto the ground like a pile of log. He couldn't handle the pressure anymore so he fainted.

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