Worry is fear.

What is the basis of the fear which is shaking Jin to the core?

The fear of what Taehyung is about to say for the former angel knows that they have nowhere to hide on the naked surface of this cruel world. The next few words that might come out of Taehyung's mouth will pass by in a split of a second or scare the older for a long time.

"Jin?"

"Huh? Yes Tae?"

"Are you ok? You have been zoning out an awful lot." Taehyung sat by the couch in Jin's cosy office which looked like it could pass as another indoor garden with the amount of homely vibe the broad shoulder man put into his space.

"I am. Don't worry about me." Jin took his usual corner by the table he set for some admin work waiting for his brother to speak.

After taking in a long breathe, Taehyung looked at his brother exhaling the nerves out. "Do you remember I have been complaining about the shadows, sparks and stuff?" The silver head cupped his cheeks trying to keep the scary thoughts of his nightmares away.

Jin nodded aggressively and decided to switch his seat to place himself beside Taehyung who can lean in for comfort. "Shh, don't worry. I'm here." The pink head male leaned to the side to engulf his brother who was quick to snatch the comfort he was offered.

Rubbing soothing circles on his back calmed downed the silver head as he eased into his speech. Taehyung wanted to share with his brother about the horrible sight he has been catching after recovering from his nightmares.

"I have been witnessing something more Jin. Please don't think I'm crazy! I am starting to see things when I'm awake. I feel sorrow and darkness."

Jin's breathe hitched. The former angel can feel the chill crawling down his spine as he gulped nervously. Without a doubt, Jin can imagine how horrifying it must have been for Taehyung to witness such ungodly things.

On the other side of the door, Archangel Hoseok closed his eyes in a defeating sorrow as he knows the time is here and there isn't a way they can keep silent about the battle.

So, it comes down to the evil one touching Taehyung once again. And, this time around we do not have an angel's touch to protect Taehyungie.

*Angel's touch: Is a vessel (not necessarily an object) that is given/assigned to every celestial being as a form of protection against the devils/dark spirit when the angels roam in the Earth's surface. In Book 1, when Taehyung was identified as an angel, Jimin was his human vessel. A form of protection that can prevent evil/devil (in that case Jungkook at that time as the King of Devil) to touch/taint Taehyung.

Hoseok's internal cry was loud and clear to the heavenly realm as the bright and blue skies on the outside turned gloomy in a matter of second. Being the highest archangel of heaven and affiliated with nature and seasons, Archangel Hoseok's mood is one of the controlling element of nature.

"What happened Tae? What did you see?"

Jin cupped his brother's cheeks and looked at his trembling eyelids. Taehyung was struggling to keep the shivers out of his body as he continued to shake in fear. Speaking and imagining about the dark particles and the flash of blackness in Jungkook's eyes was enough to make Taehyung question his sanity.

"It was very recently Jin."

"Recently? Where and what did you see Tae?"

"H-home."

"At our home?" Jin's voice ran an octave higher. He wasn't expecting this.

"No! It was at Jungkook's."

"What?"

"Y-yes, I saw something at Jungkook's and Kook...he...there was something wrong with h-his eyes." Taehyung lost his focus as he started to look far in the distance, unable to focus on Jin's gaze on him.

By the Divine. What happened?

Jin was biting on his lower lips as his mind sent a prayer of hope to the Divine to keep himself stable and calm. At least to appear so to Taehyung. Undeniably, Jin is starting to lose his mind for he can no longer see foresight of the future and he is powerless.

"I saw a dark shadow lingering around Jimin when he was leaving Kook's house. Kookie was so drunk that night and Jimin had to drop him home, it was after my night shift. I swear I saw a thick shadow hovering around Jimin. I almost lost my mind."

The older listened.

Very carefully.

"Then when I convinced myself it was just an illusion, I saw it again. I saw it happening right before my eyes. There was a patch of black dust on the floor where they stood."

"They? Jungkook and Jimin?" Questioned Jin as he couldn't understand Taehyung's words accurately.

"Jimin and his new friend. Park something, I don't recall his name."

"Who is that? A friend of yours?" Jin wondered who is this new guy and what was he doing at Jungkook's?

"No, he is someone random Jimin picked off the club."

"Tae, wait a minute." Jin straightened himself before looking deeply into Taehyung's eyes. "Why the hell is a stranger at Jungkook's house with Jimin whom he randomly picked off a club? That's absolutely nuts."

"They were there when I arrived at Jungkook's."

"Still Tae-..."

"But then Jin, that's not the most important thing I want to speak to you about. It's...it's about Kook."

Jin paused for a second. He narrowed his eyes, focusing on what Taehyung was about to say.

"I saw something...I saw something dark in his eyes." Taehyung gulped as the vision of Jungkook's eyes switching into a pitch-black vision creeped the silver head out. Although it lasted barely for a couple of seconds, the image of it was vivid and disturbing.

"Before you could think I am sounding like a lunatic, let me swear to you that it's really what I saw. It made me think Kook was possessed for a second. With all these events taking place one after another, it is messing with my mind Jin."

Taehyung pressed the temples of his head as he bowed down. The thought about the disturbing sights refused to stay away as the silver head struggled to remain calm.

"By the Divine, are you alright Tae?" Jin noticed the sudden change and struggle his brother was undergoing.

"I don't want to see it anymore Jin. It's so scary." Taehyung continued to shake his head as he pressed hard on the side of his temples.

"Tae! Relax, calm down. By the Divine." Jin panicked as he started whispering soothing prayers which he always does since he is unable to release any more calming scent to relax his trembling brother.

"Ang-...Jin!"

The door was flung open as Jin was greeted by the sight of his fellow Archangel.

"Hobi! Tae..."

"Allow me." Archangel Hoseok nodded his head lightly as he whispered slowly to Jin while he took a few quick steps towards the silver head who was on the verge of breaking down. At that point, Taehyung was already growing oblivious to the presence of the Highest Archangel.

"Please. I don't know what to do." Jin said. Disappointed at his inability to help his brother.

Archangel Hoseok assured Jin before taking his place in front of Taehyung. The boy who was bowing down his head and still pressing hard on his temples let out shallow pleads to ask the images and fear to leave his body.

"No...I don't want to see it. Please. Take them away. I want my Kook back. I'm scared..."

The sight of the shaking silver head broke Angel Hoseok's heart. He had seen the younger male suffering in the battle against darkness and saw the route of faith it brought him through. Not shortly after, here they are, journeying in a different battle with similar or even worsen struggle.

"Tae?"

No response.

"Tae? My prince." Angel Hoseok extended his arms and engulfed Taehyung into his embrace. Although Angel Hoseok is not gifted with the soothing power as the former highest archangel of heaven - Jin, he still tried his best to use his angelic power to ease Taehyung's cries.

"My prince. By the name of the Divine. I pray for you to relax and feel the calmness deep in your soul. May the darkness which touched you banish from your body, from your soul and your sight."

Archangel Hoseok continued to hold the boy and calmed his trembling body after a few minutes of successful whispers. Jin who was standing by the side and biting on his nails relaxed when he saw Taehyung feeling much better.

"Taehyung?"

This time, Tae opened his eyes to look into the man with a soothing voice.

"Hobi?" His voice was small and adorable to the archangel's ear as Angel Hoseok engulfed the silver head once more.

"You feel better angel?"

Taehyung nodded but broke the hug with a frown on his face. "Only Kookie can call me Angel. Please don't call me that. Thanks for helping me out." Taehyung said softly without wanting to sound mean. Indeed, only his Jungkook can call him Angel and no one else.

"Alright then. I will call you my prince. After all, you are my lovely little cousin." Angel Hoseok bopped his nose and ruffled his silver hair.

Taehyung giggled softly, momentarily forgetting the whole cause of his visit to Jin's.

"Taebear? I know we were in a middle of a conversation. I heard you. Do you wanna talk about it at home? I will close the shop for half a day." Jin knew that they need to get to the bottom of this. He is no longer going to be living in fear of anticipation.

The silver head nodded. Taehyung knows that he needs to speak with Jin the next time without freaking out halfway through.

"Hobi? Why don't you stay with us? After all, you're going to be attending classes nearby." Taehyung blinked his big innocent eyes at the archangel as he waited for an answer.

"Um...about that...I..." Angel Hoseok tried to suppress his inability to lie as he gulped a few times hoping that Jin will help him out.

"Yea, you can stay with us for a week Hobi. At least that might help you to find another place while you settle into classes. I'm sure your parents won't mind. They won't be wanting you to report back home in a week."

Jin carefully laid out his plan knowing that the heavenly realm can still function daily without massive intrusion with the absence of their highest archangel. After all, Jin was once the person in that seat.

"I see...sure! I would love to accept the invite." Angel Hoseok nodded understanding the protocol very well and looked back at Taehyung who had a genuine boxy smile on his face.

Taehyung who was thrilled with having a guest over told Jin he will get going to prepare the spare room for Hoseok's stay. With a blink of an eye, Taehyung was out the door with a more calm down spirit courtesy of Angel Hoseok.

"Angel Jin. I need to see Jungkook."

Archangel Hoseok turned back with a serious expression hugging his face as Jin widened his eyes in shock with the sudden request.

What on earth is going on?

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