|Ch.17

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Heeseung had only heard of the Pendragon Manor from the lines of the destiny book. It said that even heaven could not be compared to this land. Massive training grounds,buildings surpassed castles,gardens magnificent than royals', even angels would like prefer this land. The difference of power within the nobles were very obvious if you compare their home grounds with Pendragons.

And it was true. Heeseung had his mouth hang opened as the knights leaded them through the heavenly massive gates which probably have the world's best security installed.

Storm was walking infron of him and Sunghoon with his hands inside the pant pockets. Heeseung remembered Storm's outfit when he came to his world,now he had returned to his own world with clothes Heeseung had bought him. People must have found him strange but no one really dared to lift a finger against Storm when they recognised his eye colours.

And the change in Storm's attitude was very obvious,even to the I –don't –give –shit Sunghoon. Storm's way of speaking to them had completely changed. It was as if they were just mere underlings of Storm. The affection and smile had completely vanished. It was making Heeseung uncomfortable. The feeling of losing Storm had been nagging him from the moment they stepped into this world.

After walking for who knows how long,they reached the main mansion. The massive mahogany doors had a symbol of dragon in it. Pushing past it,knights entered the mansion and waited by the door until they enter inside. It was massive than any other hotels he had visited in his world. Beautiful and elegant.

Heeseung felt his heart racing in his throat. He was going to meet the legendary Pendragon men soon. The powerful men who had this world by the palm of their hands. They were worshipped as gods in this world.

"Storm"

A gentle yet authoritative voice boomed through the walls of the mansion. The owner of the voice was at the top of the main staircase. A man in a knight uniform with a cape around his neck. And a sword hanging by his hip. Bright and beautiful crimson eyes similar to Storm's red eye. He almost knelt at the mere presence of this man.

"Seokjin Pendragon",Storm grumbled.

The esteemed King's father,Seokjin Pendragon.

Seokjin started walking downstairs,"So you really came back"

"Where is he?",Storm was direct as fuck and Heeseung wanted to hide away. Is Storm dumb? They are literally inside Pendragon territory,shouldn't they mind their manners?!

And what if he pissed this Pendragon man and never gave back Jake?

Seokjin cocked his head to a side,"...Why the hurry? It's been almost an year since I've last seen my nephew"

So,the few weeks in Heeseung's world was an year in here? If that's true,doesn't that mean the week they spent in Heeseung's world after Jake's kidnap means—

"It's been six or five months since Jake had come here",Sunghoon mutters with eyes wide as two moons.

Jake was alone in this world for that long? What if he thought they were not coming to save him?!

Sunghoon stepped forward,eyes red from pure anger,"Where the hell is my brother!!"

Heeseung had no intention of stopping Sunghoon because he was no better than Sunghoon. All rationality had left him. His hands were shaking in anger and frustration. "Give him back",Heeseung gritted out.

Storm gave them a side glance but did nothing to stop them. He again looked at Seokjin,"I came here for that bitch,she brought here someone. I need her location,right now"

Heeseung felt something cold on his neck. A blade. Both Heeseung and Sunghoon had two blades against their necks.

"Watch your mouths,outsiders",another unfamiliar voice.

Two of Pendragon knights had their swords up against Heeseung and Sunghoon.

Heeseung could feel the sharp edge of the sword gracing against his neck which scared him a lot but he could not back down. No,more like he knew he would not be harmed. Not when Storm was here with him.

It didn't take a second when red aura started seeping from Storm's figure as he looked back.

An eerie darkness took over the Pendragon grounds,sounds of crows screaming came as a warning.

Storm looked at Seokjin,dead in the eyes.

Seokjin raised his hand,"Back off",he ordered his knights. "Let's not displease my nephew"

The knights backed away immediately,Storm also calmed down. He wanted to kill but held back because of Jake's safety.

Seokjin sighed,"Follow me"

"I'm not here to chat idly,where is that bitch Gloria. That's all I want to know",Storm pressed the matter even more.

"I will tell you. But you have to know some things as well. So,please follow me to my office",Seokjin turned around and left without waiting for an answer.

Storm didn't seem pleased at all. But still he followed after him. Heeseung and Sunghoon looked at each other before following Storm. After passing climbing the main staircase,they past few hallways and entered a room. It had few book racks,couches settled to have some tea,and a mahogany table with a chair.

Seokjin took a seat on a couch and signalled them to sit as well.

Storm silently took a seat on the opposite couch. Heeseung and Sunghoon also sat beside Storm silently.

"I guess,you wouldn't like to have tea with me,so I'll get to the point"

Storm kept his glare on him,"Before that,tell me how did you find me?"

Seokjin seemed a bit surprised,"Taehyung saw it,don't you remember? He was there that day"

Storm squinted his eyes. "What day?"

Seokjin had his mouth agape for a second. Then he cleared his throat,"You fell into a hole,remember? After Nine saved you,Taehyung followed you two. You tried attacking him but you accidentally fell —"

"What the fuck",Storm was confused.

Heeseung also had a confused face. He was startled when Storm faced him all of a sudden,"Did the book say about me falling into a hole?"

Heeseung shook his head,"No?"

Storm's eyes darkened as he faced Seokjin again,"Don't fucking lie to me!"

"I'm not lying. Or else how do you think Taehyung guessed —wait,what book? Wait a minute,who are these two?"

It was all a mess.

"None of your business",Storm snapped. "Now tell me,what did Taehyung see?"

"It's uncle Taehyung for you,Storm"

"Fuck off",Storm rolled his eyes.

Seokjin,"You really —",he cut himself off without finishing his sentence. "Should we keep this conversation with these two? Maybe I could send them to the dining room. They must be hungry after all"

"It's alright",Storm said. "They will remain by my side"

"Storm,I will not hurt them if that's what you are thinking"

"Hurt who? I don't care. I just owe them a debt. It's because of me that they lost their friend. Don't kid yourself. But they will remain here"

Heeseung felt a pang of pain in his heart. He kept staring at Storm's side profile. There seemed to be no guilt or remorse after saying those words. It fucking hurt. Was it really because he felt like he owe them a debt?

"If that's what you want. Anyways,I don't know why you don't remember but you don't have to care about how we found you",Seokjin seemed to be avoiding Storm's eyes and for a second,there was this strange sort of emotion in them. Was it fear? Or relief? Or was it both?

"Then why the hell did you want me back? Wasn't it better that I was gone?",Storm asked with an annoyed tone.

Seokjin looked at him,"....Because Gabriel needs you"

Storm sighed as if he had a headache,"Gloria,that bitch told me the same. Tell me something I fucking don't know"

"The kingdom of East,they have taken Gabriel as a hostage. And both the kingdoms of East and North are on the verge of waging a war against us"

Storm crossed his legs,"It's not like you lack manpower"

"It's not about manpower. It's about lives of innocent people. If we go to a war,it would be too traumatising for people after.....after...",He seemed to be struggling with words.

"After the war my mother brought",Storm finished off.

Seokjin sighed and paused looking at his own hands with a complicated look,"Look,I know you hate us. I can always live with that but....",he licked his lips,nervous. "Don't disrespect her,Storm"

"What",Storm's voice grew cold and low.

"You know what I mean",Seokjin whispered. "Her will,it's not about starting another war. She didn't enjoy it—"

"Shut up",Storm snapped. Hands clenched,veins creeping from his neck to face,eyes shining with the warning of an upcoming disaster.

Heeseung immediately held his hand,the warmth spreading through Storm's hands. "Calm down. Please",he whispered.

Storm was seething but he held himself back,if Heeseung was not here,he would have gone on a rampage.

"So what do you want me to do?",Storm growled. "Why should I save Gabriel? The bastard is one of yours. Why should I care?"

Seokjin,"He went there on his own. Gabriel sacrificed himself as a hostage until you come back safe!"

Storm's rage seemed to die down at this. Instead,confusion was there. "What?"

"You might not know,but these two kingdoms,their rulers are....",Seokjin was hesitating but still he spoke,"They are your mother's subordinates. They used to be. And they are still loyal to her. Somehow,they heard your disappearance. They thought we did something to harm you. So,they wanted to make sure you are safe. But we couldn't prove it without you. That's why,Gabriel gave away himself as a hostage until you return"

Storm was surprised hearing this. His mother's subordinates are still alive? He thought there were only Nine and Jackson.

Heeseung was analysing everything with this big news. Storm's mother's some of the subordinates are still alive. And they are Kings? Just what kind of power did she have? So,even at this point,the people in this kingdom must be living in fear. The terror she implanted on them had not left them completely. So,that must be why people worship Pendragons as gods. Only Pendragons can save them from the disasters. The shadow of that woman is still lingering over the kingdom like a curse.

But little did he know that it was no curse for the Pendragon men in this land. It was her love for them.

"Gloria went to the borders to keep safe guard. And your friend,he is there with her"

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