There you stood in front of the forest of secrets and  to various mysterious, The WayLand Forest. {refer to the youtube clip I provided ✨ that's my youtube channel :3}

The sun blooms on the horizon, golden petals stretching ever outwards into the rich blue. It is the brilliant flower of the sky that warms our days as if it had missed the sky and wanted nothing more than to warm up those blues to a radiant gold.

Early in the morning where sun was on the way to rise, still a bit dark around. Everything was same around as I saw yesterday just the amount of people here summed up.

"I wish luck to all" jungkook exclaimed gazing upon everyone who were standing around. Me, my squad and bts. Crazy isn't it? Well yes. Only I know how difficult it was to convince myself to be a part of his plan, a chaos crashed at the meeting place 2 days ago.

«flashback, 2 days ago»
You reached his place ofcourse secretly, after a chaotic traffic in the way I was kinda frustrated but I know I had to calm myself before making any decision.

"Ohh hiii Kuhoo" "nice to meet you again!" "Welcome welcome" one by one everyone greeted me as I stepped in smiling, I was the last to come and it can be seen by their expressions that they were waiting for me "sorry to keep you all waiting" "it's fineee, come join us now" stacie said and pulled you beside her joining the other two girls.

Tensed silence filled the atmosphere around you and others, confused and end number of thoughts lingered in everyone's mind until he spoke, jungkook.

"So, have you all decided?" his question once again snet everyone into a deep thinking, once the decision is made. There's no backing off. He's not the one blame because his decision is firm, he wanted to go deep into it through the hurdles in the way. It's harder than you read about it, scarier than you imagined.

But how things will be managed in everyone's lives if all went? What answer will the idols give? Would everyone be considered as missing? Would people consider and support us? Do they don't want to know the history of their own land? What will happen?...

"I'm in, yes!" as soon as the words came out of your mouth, all heads shot up in your direction while you nodded taking a deep breath "a-are you sure?" chelsea questioned rubbing your arm gently "yes chels, I'm 100% sure about this, I've been thinking of this since long and I think now it's the same to take an action. Enough of hiding around the bush, if we want the truth then no backing off". You're ready to go and that's it, if thought about it more then your overthinking would have brought you back down.

You stood and sat beside jungkook who had a proud smile on his face looking at you. "Us too then" the other three girls stood up smiling and sat beside you, you felt proud for taking the initiative. Rest of the boys were staring at us not believing the girls were the first one to be in it.

"Bros..the girls are braver than we thought" bam bam's mouth was left hung open making everyone bursts into a fit of grins. "Girl power when they unite" namjoon was right here, being the leader and head he had much responsibility to be taken care of. What Jungkook decision is right for him but he was hesitant about all the things.

"Hyungs & guys, I know you all are hesitant and scared of moving a step further but trust me if we all go together then we would be able to achieve success. All the secrets which are hidden from the world till now will be revealed by who? US!" he looked upon on everyone who were seemed to be somehow convinced by his words.

"What we'll say to the manager & how we'll handle other things?" as suga said he sighed nodding, it wasn't an easy task for idols to go like this. "Golden maknae will handle that" jungkook smirked making them confused even more "what do you mean kook-" taehyung asked looking up at him while jungkook just smiled "do you all trust me?" "yess" "ofcourse" "yeahh bro" all said one by one making him smile wider.

"Then leave rest to me, I just need a yes or no from you all. It's okk if you're not willing to be a part in this, I'll go alone or with the ones who want to" he looked down ruffling his hairs, you patted his shoulder lightly encouraging him.

"NOOO you're not going alone there, your hyungs are coming with you" namjoon stood abruptly and jungkook knew it's a green signal for him. He stood up and hugged him tightly making him burst into a fit of laughter. Other members joined in with a relief of being with him no matter where he wants to go.

"Then what are we waiting for?" "WE'RE IN TOO!" lee seok and minghao spoke with a laugh along, other boys joined too without any hesitation. Eventually everyone was now a part of this big mission. Everyone had a big smile on their faces, you hoped everything goes well and we succeed.

The discussion proceeded and finally a date was choosen to get started!.

«back to present»
"Let's go!" jungkook took a step towards the entrance of the forest but I quickly held his hand and stopped him "ev-verything will be-e okk r-right?"  I was still a bit hesitant of my decision but as long as I'm with him, it'll be fine! "even if something goes wrong, we'll go through it all together" his bunny smile melted my heart in an instant and I nodded to him in return. Hyungs and he gave important instructions for every situation possible.

He quickly pecked on my temple and took the first step in while I blushed giving him a shy smile and went with him followed by other members.

We were walking through an umber-brown, ancient forest. It reeked of age, its woody incense was from centuries of snapping branches crashing to the forest’s floor and rotting silently. The composting, organic smell rose up in waves like a miasma. Every sprawling tree we passed under reminded me of a watchful guardian, a silent sentinel of the groves. We decided to venture deeper into the tangled heart of this primeval forest. We hoped that it would reveal its dark secrets to us.

"Never imagined something like this before" j-hope said in a low voice making other nod in silence. Taking slow and careful steps, we were going more deep and away from the entrance.

The further we went, the more mystical and spellbinding it became. Huge roots spread-eagled the ground, twisting like the great backs of sea dinosaurs. The foliage became thick and lush, forming an arch of fairytale-green above our heads. Arthritic boughs, gnarled with age, dripped their bounty of nuts onto the path. Briars, brambles and berry trees flanked the trail, making it impenetrable on either side.

"Where this way will lead us too?" I asked looking around for another way but nothing seemed to be clear "wherever the path takes us too" jimin said with a light grin making me nod slowly. Our dragons were with us, for them also it's new and challenging at every step.

"I don't think we'll be able to use our powers here" skipper spoke earning everyone's gaze towards her "what do you mean?" she was a rock type, her dragon 'sedric' (male) and she tried their powers but failed miserably and then it striked others that this isn't any simple forest. It's magical which makes it ten times more interesting and mysterious than other forests.

"Powers also of no use" mumbling to myself I took out your phone to check for directions incase but boom, no network signal too "no signal also ugh" i said and stomped your feets on the rough land. The only source of light was natural, the creaking of branches & feet shuffling through detritus, the melody of birds singing & insects churring. It felt immensely peaceful and everyone at ease.

"The beauty that lies in here" jin said with a wide smile assuring others that it's not as dangerous as we experienced a while ago. "Let's have some rest c'mon" yugyeom spoke letting out a tired sigh and sat down against a tree "he's right, have a break everyone" j-hope said to which everyone agreed.

We sat down with our backs against a lightning blasted tree trunk as if on cue, an avian aria erupted from the knot of trees. The solitary songbird was soon joined by his beaked companions, creating a symphony of song. The heart haunting melody was an elixir for the soul. The sap sweet fragrance of the forest washed over us and we were seduced by its comforting goodness.

"Feels fresh here" I said passing a smile to everyone I hope they feel light hearted and happy. "I agree Kuhoo, indeed it's a good place to have some peace" suga spoke inhaling the sweet scent of the flower bed beside him.

"We didn't got anything so far" chelsea shrugged her shoulders sighing "don't lose hope, we've just started and there are a lot more things to come ahead" "yeaahh right though" jungkook didn't let any of us go demotivate at any costs. The earthy smell and animal scent lingered in my nose giving a lovely nostalgia.

After a few minutes or so, everyone got up and we once again continued the journey.

"I wonder what he would with us" my mind wandered to him who was sitting in another country "ugh when are you coming back" mumbling you myself I continued walking but got everyone's attention when I tripped over something.

"Oucchh" "ohh nooo Kuhoo are you okk?" all came around and helped me get up but I guess there a small wound on my knee "yeahh I'm good, nothing to worry about. Just a small wound" I assured everyone as they smiled in relief.

"Sit Kuhoo, let us first treat your wound or else" "infection would get stuck you" jungkook and taehyung said simultaneously followed by a laugh afterwards "aishhh ok okk" I said and was going to sat down against the tree trunk but an echoing voice stopped all of us on our tracks.

"We knew you'd come here oneday" "how much we've waited for this day"

It was the voice of an old man & woman but who? The voices were tender and words came out in a polite way. A change in the atmosphere is noticed by everyone, it feels peaceful and magical but the state in which we are in was different. Scared and confused. Indeed the forest is different from any other but what it's hiding?

"w-who's there?" jungkook looked around as other did same, there were no sign of them as if they've hid themselves.

"why these voices are similar?" I thought and slowly got up totally forgetting about the wound on my knee. "Stop hiding! Come out!" namjoon yelled slowly taking steps around us, it sent shivers down our spine imagining the upcoming challenges for us. Unknowingly my hand clutched on jungkook's t-shirt as he was standing beside me with first aid.

"Good morning everyone" the voices seemed to get closer to us while we were in the pit on confusion, the faint shadows appeared in front of us in form of bodies and bowed, that's when everyone's eyes went wide, specially mine.

"j-jungkook-" he very well know what I mean as soon as I saw them, they were the same old couple who I've met one or two times before. Is this a coincidence?

"wh-ho are you bo-oth? Why are you after us?!!" jungkook stood in front of us while they just passed a warm smile as if nothing happened. What are they doing here in this forest? Who are they? Why are we bumping into eachother again & again?

"I've met the-em" "what kind of trap or coincidence it is?" He and I said standing right in front of them who were just having a wide smile on their faces "it's not just a coincidence your majesty, we're glad to meet your highnesses" the lady spoke referring to him and me as 'your majesty', why he and me are your majesty while others your highness?

{Your/His/Her Majesty
used for talking formally to or about a king or queen

Your/His/Her Royal Highness
used for addressing or referring to a member of a royal family, especially a prince or princess}

"What's going on? Kuhoo? Jungkook? Are they the ones you told us about at home?" jin questioned him gently tapping on his shoulder as he nodded.

"Your majesty, it would be great if you don't hesitate and come with us" "trust us your majesty, we're not the ones who will harm you" they both bowed again while we exchanged confused look with eachother.

They were right, how many times we've met but they never dared to touch or harm us in any way. Everything was new but it feels familiar, addressing us as royals and by their looks also it seems as if they itself came from old-age era.

The map of wrinkles on their face told of the most incredible journey. The eye lines told of laughter, of warm smiles and affection. The forehead told of worries past and worries present. But mostly they were so deeply engrained they told or a couple who had travelled through decades to this moment.

Traditional yet normal look of their dressing, no modern devices in hands yet still they seemed very knowledgeable about everything. In the age of 60s or 70s can't figure out. Age only brings wisdom if the heart remained vulnerable and pure in the most challenging of times. In this, the couple had paid their fare in tears of every kind - they were the ones who had earned these listening ears.

"how can we trust you when we just met in this forest?" suga said taking a step forward, closer to us. They smiled, the lady took out a photo and showed us "your majesty, this is is our son cha eunwoo" the lady said and everyone eyes dropped on the photo in her hands.

"We apologise your majesty and your highnesses for keeping you all confused till now , I'm mr. Han and she's my wife mrs. Han" the man said and bowed with a guilty face. I slowly took their son's pic in my hands, he was indeed handsome and a replica of his parents.

"Our son eunwoo is going to graduate from the University your majesty is studying and your highnesses. Don't get us wrong, we know you all are confused and want answers for every answer" the lady then spoke referring to me, jungkook and our friends but not hyungs in university. She was right, we were wrong in making decision.

"It's alright, we should be the ones apologizing for making assumptions without knowing about you or the situation" "it's an honour your majesty" jungkook said and lifted the man up from his crouched level and he bowed again, a smile crept on our faces with a sigh of relief. "We were wrong, forgive us ahjusshi and ahjumma" minghao said forwarding his hand towards them as they gladly accepted with a smile.

"Though we never met your son but we'll be looking forward to meet someday, where is he right now?" I asked "your majesty and your highnesses, for that you all have to come with us" mr. Han said while we exchanged looks with eachother "should we?" I thought and looked back at the couple...

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