It was a peaceful night. There were no noises aboard the ship as Jimin and Taehyung sat alone on a table, a bottle of wine placed on the small stool between them.

"Tomorrow morning, we'll be stopping at a town to get some supplies" Taehyung murmured.

Jimin looked closely at him and noticed that he had a faraway look in his eyes.

"Tae, what's wrong?"

His husband shrugged.

"Nothing...I just have a bad feeling"

He forced a smile on his face. "Nothing.... it's fine" He whispered.

Jimin nodded his head. He wasn't convinced that Taehyung was fine but they were only knowing each other more deeply now and he could just tell from Taehyung's expressions when he wasn't intent on continuing a conversation. The best thing was not to press him or he would shut himself off completely.

Jimin learned about this side of Taehyung when a crew member's mother died. According to Jin, the woman was very nice to him. She had suffered painfully from Cancer for so many years. It hit Taehyung quite hard when the news of her death reached him. He shut down completely and Jimin had to understand that this was his personality. It didn't mean he didn't want to be with him, he just needed time to himself.

When he got over it, he was his usual bustly self. He instantly demanded for food and kept hugging and kissing Jimin when he so much as laid his hands on him.

So now, Jimin simply sighed and decided to be patient. He cleared his throat.

"Taehyung, I wanted to discuss with you about Yeontan"

"What do you think about him?"

Taehyung nodded his head. "He's a good boy. A little too playful. But a good boy...Why do you ask?"

Jimin was very careful with bringing this topic to Taehyung. Being a guardian was one thing but raising a child was totally different. He swallowed hard

"I want to adopt him"

Taehyung was silent. Jimin continued.

"I think Yeontan needs a family. I will like to give him one. I want him to have a root. Somewhere he can call home"

Taehyung chuckled.

"I see you've grown very fond of him"

Jimin laughed. "Don't deny you aren't fond of him too"

Taehyung nodded in agreement and then sighed looking more serious.

"Are you sure about this Jimin? This comes with a whole lot of responsibility"

Jimin breathed heavily. "I've actually thought a lot about it. If I could adopt all the less privileged children in the world...I would"

"Oh... my saint Jiminie" Taehyung said grabbing Jimin's chin and smiling at him fondly.

"You're really so selfless"

Jimin pouted and pushed his hand away.

"I'm serious Tae"

Then he smiled warmly.

"I want to do this... I really want to but I want your support. I want you with me"

Taehyung looked him deep in the eyes.

"Then I'm with you... always"

Jimin's eyes flashed with happiness.

"Really?"

"Yeah!"

Jimin was so happy he abandoned his chair and fell on Taehyung's lap, wrapping his arms around his neck and kissing him deeply.

"Thank you so much" he whispered.

Jimin smiled "I'm sure Yeontan would be so happy when we tell him the news"

"He definitely will" Taehyung replied, his eyes fixated on Jimin's glowing face. A smile formed on his lips as he watched him.

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The next morning when Jimin woke up, Taehyung wasn't beside him. He left the room to find him but as he looked towards the horizon, he could see they were approaching what looked like a small town.

"Doctor Angel" Yeontan yelled from behind him. The little boy hugged him as he pointed towards the town.

"Finally...dry land. I was starting to get sick of this ship"

Jimin nodded. "Don't tell Taehyung but I was too"

Yeontan giggled. After a while, Jimin returned to his room to change. Before he was done, the ship had disembarked close to a shore. He looked through the open window and saw a huge market.

Jimin came out and suddenly bumped into Namjoon. The other gave him a quick glance before looking down immediately

Things were awkward between them but Jimin wasn't the type to keep malice with others so he started first.

"Um...do you know where we are?"

He wasn't really expecting Namjoon to answer him so when he did, he was quite delighted.

"We're at Hybe Village. We often come here to gather supplies"

Jimin smiled. "Thanks"

Namjoon grumbled a reply before walking away. Jimin followed, looking for Taehyung but suddenly, he froze.

He could feel something unpleasant in the air. Goosebumps appeared on either sides of his arms as he looked around him, he didn't think anything was wrong but he felt strange.

The ship had docked already so he started to head out. Probably Taehyung was already outside but he stopped in his tracks when he saw the scene before him.

Men were pointing guns at each other. An unfamiliar group weilding heavy weapons were standing in front of the ship. He spotted Taehyung facing them with his men

Jimin stared at Taehyung as if he was seeing him for the first time. He didn't notice the crowd around them or the fact that he pointing a gun towards another man, he could only see him. The cold aura radiating from him was immense. It made Jimin shudder.

This wasn't Taehyung, This was V. He suddenly found his feet moving on it's own as he ran to where he was. He wanted to hold him but someone stopped him, pulling him away.

Jimin turned and saw Hoseok. He looked scared.

"Don't... Don't touch him. This is a very dangerous situation"

Suddenly, Jimin saw Taehyung turn slightly and look at him from the corner of his eyes "I thought I told you to keep him away from here" he growled. His voice was deep, his eyes red.

"Sorry Boss. I couldn't find him in the ship. I only just saw him" Hoseok said looking apologetic.

Taehyung sighed in frustration, biting his lips hard. Suddenly, a loud sarcastic laughter broke out.

"Wow...V! Is it just me? Or do I sense fear?"

Jimin looked at the man speaking. He was tall and heavy looking. He had a very haggard expression on his face. This man looked like he had seen a lot of deaths in his life time.

"For all the years I've known you, I never saw you fear"

The man's eyes suddenly met with Jimin's. He smirked. "Interesting"

"Take him away from here now" Taehyung side whispered to Hoseok.

The latter nodded and led Jimin away.

"No! No! You pretty little thing. Don't go!" The man jeered.

Jimin and Hoseok didn't speak until they were safely inside the ship. Jimin wiggled himself out of Hoseok's grip. He was extremely angry.

"What on earth is going on?"

"Please calm down!"

Jimin scoffed. "How do you expect me to calm down? Taehyung is on gun point!"

Hoseok sighed. "This is his life"

"What do you mean?"

"This is a normal occurrence when we go on the high seas. It's a dangerous situation Jimin. Taehyung took a big risk bringing you here"

Jimin nodded. He really didn't care about that. The only thing he cared about was Taehyung's safety.

"Who were those people?"

Hoseok shook his head,his face twisted with disgust.

"Those people are the lowest of the lows. They are worse than scum"

"They keep terrorising this town, stealing, raping, you name it. The government here are just like ours. They are lax and they don't care about the people at all"

"They pay those scums to do their dirty work. Two years ago. We came here to get our supplies just like we did today"

"Taehyung got wind of what these people were up to and decided to do something about it even though it was none of our business"

"So we found evidence and reported them. We had to threaten those that were backing them up so they wouldn't interfere. It took a long time before they were apprehended and sent to prison"

Hoseok ran a hand over his hair in apprehension.

"How on earth did they get out? They are supposed to be in prison. We had them taken care of"

He stood with his hands on his waist.

"Something's not right" he shook his head.

"Something is definitely not right"

Jimin gasped. "Do you think this is a trap?"

Hoseok sighed. "I don't know but one thing's for sure. We are all in danger"

Jimin was worried sick. He kept pacing the room.

"How is Jin and Yeontan"

"They are safe. Don't worry" He said.

Hours passed. There was still no news. Jin, Yeontan and Namjoon met with them and they all waited in anticipation for any news. Jimin was just glad he didn't hear gunshots ringing out. It was almost evening when he heard footsteps moving towards their direction. Taehyung suddenly appeared in front of them and Jimin flung himself on him.

He looked him up and down nervously.

"Are you okay?"

"I'm fine babe. It's okay" Taehyung said.

"Did they leave?" Hoseok asked.

"That idiot Mamoose said he wouldn't trouble us. He didn't want to spill blood so he decided that we'll both go our own way"

Hoseok shook his head looking deep in thought. "Isn't it suspicious though? How did they get out?"

Taehyung rolled his eyes.
"I don't intend on finding out how they were able to get out. The safety of you all is more important to me"

"Let's get the supplies we need tonight. Tomorrow morning, we get the hell out of here" Taehyung said then drew Jimin close to him grabbing him by the waist while the others left.

"I'm sorry that scared you"

"You were like a completely different person out there. It was like I couldn't recognize you" Jimin whispered.

"I'm sorry" Taehyung muttered. "I prayed you wouldn't get to see me like that...in my other persona but..."

"It's okay. I still love every bit of you. It doesn't matter" Jimin said kissing him lightly on the lips.

"I want you to stay here till I return"

"But I want to go with you"

"I'll feel a lot more at ease if you're here"

Jimin began to hesitate but Taehyung was adamant and even looked angry.

"I'm serious Jimin. I don't want anything bad to happen to you"
Then he added in a low voice.
"I couldn't bear it"

Jimin nodded. "Okay...fine" he said reluctantly.

"But come back safe okay... promise?"

"Promise"

Jimin smiled.

He watched him leave with a heavy heart. Taehyung stationed several men to remain behind and look after Jimin, Jin and Yeontan while he, Hoseok and Namjoon left the ship. Some men stood guard in front of Jimin's door to protect him. Taehyung was gone for quite a long time and Jimin grew tired of waiting so he fell asleep but few minutes later, woke up to the sound of people screaming. He was on edge and began to shake tremendously. He looked for anything to defend himself with. He found a knife on the drawer and grabbed it, pointing at the door with it and shaking with fright.

He heard heavy footsteps outside the door, more screaming as the door was broken down and a huge man entered. Behind him, two other men followed and they had Yeontan and Jin captive.

"Doctor Angel" Yeontan cried, his eyes filled with tears.

"If you want to live, follow me" The huge man said grinning.

The knife Jimin was holding skittered to the ground. He was instantly seized by the men and taken away.

*****"
When Taehyung returned to the ship to see what he had left behind, he was in disbelief. Corpses of his men laid on the ground. Those who survived were beaten to a pulp.

"It is them! There's no doubt about it!" Namjoon murmured, then as if he was hit with thunderbolt, he yelled out.

"Jin!"

Taehyung was already running like a mad man to where Jimin was kept.

"It could be a trap!" Hoseok shouted after him but he didn't hear. He just blindly ran and when he got to the room, there was no Jimin, only a white note left on the bed that read.

If you want to see your family, meet me at the docks... and come alone

Taehyung slumped to the ground clenching the note tightly in his hand. It was true he didn't fear anything in the world before but
now, he feared everything.

Thanks for reading. What do you think will happen next and who do you think is behind this?