Today was Christmas Eve. A day were families came together and celebrated the birth of the gods' mortal son, to celebrate the love within a family and to strengthen the relationships between each and every creature. Sadly not everyone had something he would call family. That was why Han Jisung walked around the Young Wing Park. Alone.

His uncle had left this morning and Jisung knew he wasn't coming back until tomorrow. He had no idea were his uncle went but the young warlock didn't really care either.

Jisung had his hands buried in the pockets of his coat and his nose and mouth were covered by his scarf. He walked through the park without having a real goal but he couldn't help but notice how nearly nobody was here. Occasionally there were some children with there parents but the warlock avoided them, knowing that it would hurt him to see the fond looks in the eyes of the parents when they watch there children play happily in the snow.

A sign escaped the warlock's lips. Sometimes he wished he knew how it was to be a happy child with parents, who loved him with all their heart. Without really realizing it, he gripped onto the phone in his coat's pocket a little harder. He had sent messages back and forth with Minho before he went on his walk but the older had to prepare some things with his parents for Christmas Eve. Jisung had pretended to be fine and even lied about having to prepare for Christmas Eve too.

Jisung was aware of the fact, that only Seungmin knew nearly everything about his family. Of course at some point he mentioned that he was living with his uncle but he never explained the why and how. Meaning Minho and the rest of his friends were still pretty much in the dark about his family situation.

And again a sigh left the young warlock's lips. He considered telling Minho everything about him at some point but he was too scared to do it just yet. He continued to think about things like that while strolling through the Young Wing Park.

Suddenly Jisung felt a changed in the atmosphere around him. It ripped him out of his thoughts and made him look around. A lot more people were now in the park but they all looked normal. No one of them had animal ears, wings, a tail, different colored hair or glowing eyes.

They looked more human than a supernatural creature ...

Some children were playing in the snow not far from Jisung, while being watched by some adults. A young pair walked around hand in hand and a woman, who was obviously busy talking to someone on her phone while also holding her little daughter's hand, stood only some feet away from Jisung. They all looked like human. There just was no sign of animal traits, special eyes or something like that. Besides they all came out of nowhere like someone changed the scene!

"Look mummy that boy with the blue hair came out of nowhere", the little girl, which was holding her mother's hand said and tugged at the woman's coat to get her attention while also pointing at Jisung. The warlock began to slowly panic, feeling his heartbeat speed up to the point where he could hear it in his ears.

This was just a bad dream, right? He didn't walk through the barrier that hid and protected his world, right? This girl was just joking, right?

The mother looked to Jisung without putting the phone away from her ear. Her eyes were normal shade of dark brown, she was surely not supernatural creature. Out of panic Jisung swirled around and walk back were he came from in hopes of this just not being real but he stopped in his tracks when he noticed a small cut in the air. He stared at the little cut like it told him the secrets of the universe.

"I am in the human world", was the only thought in his head while staring at the little cut. Jisung knew this little slit in mid air was a cut in the barrier, which was supposed to hide his world because he could feel strong magical energy radiating from it. What should he do? He couldn't just go through the little cut again because he would disappear in front of the eyes of a bunch of humans, which could have fatal consequences for the whole supernatural world.

The warlock felt himself breathing quickly. So he was stuck here? Would he have to stay in the human world until it was save to go through the little cut in the barrier? He didn't know anything about magical barriers, he wasn't Seungmin! He had no clue how they worked! What should he do when someone closed the cut while he was waiting for the right moment to return to his world? Would he be stuck in the human world all alone forever? No soul would know where he was! What should he do?

Jisung didn't notice how fast his breathing had become and how caught up he was in his head until he felt someone's featherlight touch his shoulder. He flinched away from whoever this person was out of pure instinct. The warlock's scared eyes meet the calm light brown ones of a beautiful woman with long brown hair and a perfect sculpted cheekbones. She stood not far as from him and was apparently the person, who had touched his shoulder.

"It's okay. I am on your side", the woman whispered in a very gentle tone. Jisung was still in panic. His breathing didn't calm down one bit and his eyes were wide with fear. The woman mustered Jisung for a moment with sympathy in her eye and then continued talking in her gentle tone.

"I am Jeon Somin of K.A.R.D and I just want to help you get back to our world without being noticed or harmed in any way", she explained softly. Her eyes held warmth and comfort. It somehow calmed Jisung down. Somin stretched out her hand, so Jisung could grab it if he liked and he did.

The warlock's panic state disappeared into thin air, when his hand came in contact with Somin's. She only smiled warmly, when Jisung looked at her with confusion in his eyes. She then turned her head away from the warlock.

"Jiwoo I got him", she called out to someone but Jisung saw no one. "Great because I am slowly getting tried", a female voice answered. Jisung couldn't detect where the voice was coming from and there was no one around, who could have talked to them.

Suddenly a woman with blond hair with a lilac touch and faded violet fairy wings appeared in midair. Jisung slightly jumped at her sudden appearance before he realized that they were still in the human world, which made him look around panicked.

That was the moment he noticed that nothing around him was moving, like someone stopped time. "What-?", Jisung wanted to ask but Somin interrupted him. "Ask questions later. We need to get back first", she said in a rather firm tone and pulled the warlock towards the little cut in midair.

Somin walked through the cut and dragged Jisung with her. The warlock felt a change in the atmosphere again and saw how his surroundings morphed a little before he felt that he was back in the safety of the barrier.

After Jisung and Somin, Jiwoo went through the cut and closed it. Her hand glowed in a warm lilac light when she repaired the barrier. She released a breath after everything was back to normal and the cut in midair had disappeared.

"Good thing nobody really noticed us because I think Matthew wouldn't have been pleased to hear he has to whip some memories again", Jiwoo commented and Somin agreed with a hum and a nod. "He wouldn't have shut up about his headache", the brown-haired woman added, which made Jiwoo laugh lightly before the attention of the two women turned to Jisung.

The young warlock was still confused as hell. He even forgot where he wanted to start asking questions because a lot was swirling around in his head now but he was ripped out of his thoughts when he heard a familiar voice behind him.

"Jisung, Somin, Jiwoo", the young warlock heard a cheery voice call for the three. The blue-haired male turned around, automatically letting go of Somin's hand and saw his spells and potions teacher Minhyuk run towards him and the two women. He was followed by two males, who looked a little younger than him. Maybe by one or two years. One of them had very light brown hair, which almost looked like faded orange with flowers in it. Jisung remember him as Minhyuk's boyfriend Lee Jooheon, who was also known as the music producer Joohoney. He sometimes taught music at Miroh High. Jisung didn't know the other male with the dark brown hair though. He looked kind of intimidating to Jisung with his black clothing, silver piercing and cold pokerface.

"Everything alright with the three of you?", the older warlock asked when he came to a halt near the three younger creatures. A little concern was heard in his voice even though he seemed happy and cheery like always.

"Don't worry, Minhyuk-oppa. We got everything covered", Jiwoo answered and showed a sweet smile. Minhyuk returned that smile before his gaze laid itself on Jisung, who looked still confused a little spooked. He still needed some time to process what was going on right now.

"Should we bring you home, Jisung?", Minhyuk asked with a gentler voice. "I-I am fine. Don't worry", the young male slightly stuttered, letting his head snap to his teacher. Nobody of the older creatures seemed convinced but before anyone could say anything further all of their cellphone made a ping sound, which seemed to be a signal for all of them.

"Why can't the cuts stop showing up?", Jiwoo mumbled to herself but Jisung could hear her clearly and it scared him. She got out her phone for a short moment, looked at it and then put it back into the pocket of her coat.

"This is going to be a long day", Somin huffed, having done the same thing as Jiwoo. "See you another time, oppas. Take care Jisung for us", Somin quickly bid her goodbye while Jiwoo waved and began hovering over the floor. Her fairy wings vibrated like the ones of a hummingbird. She stretched her hand out for Somin to grab and the other woman did this so casually that you could see how long they must have been a team. Next thing you knew the two women were up in the air and gone.

"Minhyuk we need to go too", Jooheon said and he seemed a little bit worried. Minhyuk exhaled deeply. "I know", he said, his gaze wandering back to Jisung, who still desperately tried to wrap his head around the current situation.

"Jisung", Minhyuk called softly for the young warlock. Jisung jumped a little because he had gotten lost in his own head once more. He looked spooked to his teacher. "Would it be okay for you if Changkyun stayed with you? Just to make sure you are okay", the older warlock asked nodding in the direction of the male dressed in all black.

Jisung looked at the male he labeled as intimidating, who now showed a tiny, sympathetic smile. "Trust me when I say he only looks intimidating but is a huge softie on the inside", Minhyuk whispered to the blue-haired male making him chuckle a little but he didn't miss the affection that was laying underneath the words of his teacher.

"It's alright then. Thanks, Minhyuk-hyung", Jisung answered. Minhyuk ruffled his blue hair with a smile. "That puts my mind at ease. Don't be afraid to ask Changkyun anything", the older warlock added.

Shortly after that Minhyuk bid his goodbye to Changkyun, giving the dark-haired male a short kiss on the lips casually and then teleported himself somewhere along with Jooheon with the help of a portal spell.

Jisung just blinked a bit in confusion. He knew that his potions and spells teacher had a boyfriend, which he always assumed was Jooheon but right now he was doubting that. What had he missed or did he just mistook Jooheon for Minhyuk's boyfriend but in reality it was Changkyun?

"Minhyuk and Jooheon are both my boyfriends if that's the question, which is written all over your face", Changkyun said and crossed his arms, making him look pretty intimidating again. Jisung was sure if he said one wrong word now he was dead. "G-good to know", the blue-haired warlock stuttered and internally cursed at himself for doing so. This was a really great start.

"Should I call Changbin to make you feel better in my presence?", Changkyun asked after an rather suffocating silence for the both of them. "That would be- Wait. How do you know Changbin?", Jisung asked, letting his head snap to the older male. Changkyun slightly opened his mouth, so you could see his vampire fangs. Jisung made an "Oh" sound. It wasn't a secret that the vampire community was well connected, which made it very likely for Changkyun to know Changbin but the warlock slowly got the feeling that literally every vampire knew Changbin for some odd reason.

Jisung shook his head to get those thoughts out of his head. "I don't want to disturb Changbin. He is probably celebrating Christmas with his parents", the warlock stated, letting his gaze focus on the ground while he kicked a bit of snow. 

"Changbin's parents are sadly too busy to come home to him for Christmas. He is probably alone at home right now", the vampire said, which made Jisung feel bad for his vampire friend but also question why Changkyun also knew that. Was the older close to Changbin or was there a different reason? And if they were close why did Changbin never mention it.

"You seem to know quite a lot about Changbin and his family", Jisung stated, trying to sound normal and not suspicious or curious. "I do. I used to work with Changbin's parents", Changkyun answered calmly. It wasn't a really satisfying answer for the warlock since it was very vague but it was enough for the moment, so he nodded in understanding.

"Now let's visit him. He will probably be very glad to see you", Changkyun then said and started to just go in a certain direction. Jisung was a little surprised by this sudden action but he followed the older vampire anyway.

The young warlock caught up to Changkyun and walked beside the older without saying a word. This time the silence was comfortable instead of suffocating. Jisung tried to focus on how beautiful Yellow Wood looked, covered in snow instead of the terrifying memory of being in the human world.

"I get why Minhyuk-hyung likes you so much", Changkyun said after a while of just walking silently beside Jisung. The young warlock looked up to the older with a little bit of confusion in his big sky blue eyes. Changkyun broke a bit into a smile when he faced the warlock.

"You are curious, cheery, you try to cope with everything that is thrown into your way by being optimistic and you care deeply about your friends", Changkyun evaluated with the little smile on his lips getting just a tiny bit bigger. "Minhyuk is also like that. I think he sees a little bit of himself in you. It makes him want to help and protect you", the vampire added looking at the young warlock.

Jisung was a bit stunned because he didn't really think Changkyun was that observant but apparently the vampire was full of surprises. On the other hand he felt honored by what the vampire said because Minhyuk was just incredible in more than one aspect. He was a very kind and caring person but also an amazingly talented warlock and great teacher.

"Thank you", Jisung said a bit shyly. "That's a big compliment for me then because Minhyuk-hyung is a great teacher and person as well as a very strong and competent warlock", the blue-haired male added and showed a big smile. This let Changkyun's smile widen too.

"You just made me like you too", the vampire stated and ruffled Jisung's hair, only for the young warlock to protest a little bit. He wasn't a child anymore - or at least he thought so - and therefore not everyone should just tousle his hair like he was five.

The two continued their walk and couldn't stop talking with each other. Jisung found out that Changkyun was 23 years old, a student at the university near Miroh High and has been dating Jooheon and Minhyuk for about two years.

Jisung was also really interested in hearing a little bit about the group MonstaX, also known as The X Clan, which Changkyun was a member of along with Jooheon, Minhyuk, Shownu, Kihyun and Hyungwon.

It was no surprise for Jisung to hear, that his teachers were in a group but he still needed a moment to process this information when Changkyun told him that.

The vampire also talked about his passion. Rapping and producing music. Jisung was all ears, when the older told him some things about it, like how he often produced music with Jooheon and how much he loved rapping.

Jisung was so busy with listening to Changkyun talking about music he didn't notice how the two of them slowly left the city and walked up a path towards a dark castle, which was surrounded by a thick dark forest.

The warlock only noticed when a owl suddenly flew over their heads, scaring the shit out of Jisung, which let to him interrupting his nice talk with Changkyun to shriek in fright. Quickly the warlock looked around, noticing the unfamiliar surrounding he had been oblivious to while he had talked to the vampire.

"Where the hell did we go?", Jisung questioned, looking around in bewilderment once more before his gaze fell back onto Changkyun. "Towards Changbin's home. Did he never invite you over?", Changkyun asked with a little bit of amusement in his voice and a little grin on his face. "No...", the warlock trailed off when he turned his head and his eyes landed on the big, dark castle on the end of the path.

"Now I understand where his emo side came from", Jisung mumbled to himself but a little bit too loud because Changkyun heard it, making him chuckle. "Don't ever tell him that", the warlock hissed, being a little scared of Changbin's reaction. "I won't. Don't worry", Changkyun chuckled, having an amused grin on his face.

The two continued their walk towards the castle. Jisung stop in his tracks at some point to look at the dark building again, while Changkyun continued walking towards the big door made of dark oak wood.

Jisung stared at the dark stone of the castle. It looked old but something told the warlock that it was quite modern on the inside. Suddenly he heard how the gigantic front door was opened, which made him flinch a little and snap his head towards the door.

The front door had been opened by Changbin, who was dressed in a cute, pink sweater. "Changkyun-hyung? What are you doing here? Shouldn't you be with your boyfriends for Christmas Eve?", the black-haired male asked confused. "They are currently busy and Minhyuk told me to take care of Jisung here", Changkyun explained and nodded in Jisung's direction, who stood a few feet behind him looking dumbfounded at Changbin.

There was a silence, when Jisung and Changbin locked eyes. Jisung still couldn't believe Changbin was wearing a pink sweater and not something black. He had to be dreaming. To make sure he didn't he pinched himself. He winced a bit but was now convinced that this was reality, which let him have some questions about Changbin.

"Alright I am not dreaming. Changbin-hyung I have some questions for you. Care to answer them?", the warlock questioned, looking at his vampire friend.