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Maze of Memories

Summary:

Soonyoung and Jihoon were destined to be intertwined for life. Soonyoung, the 1st crown prince of Wisteria born to rule the country of light and Jihoon born to protect the country's promising beacon of prosperity. However, the future of everyone in the Kingdom of Wisteria is threatened when on Soonyoung's 18th birthday an evil mage takes the memories most precious to Soonyoung and scatters them across the country. If Jihoon and Soonyoung are unable to find them by Soonyoung's 19th birthday, he may never be able to make emotional memories again.

Notes:

Just some information that’s kinda important to the story:

-Jihoon and Soonyoung are around the same height, Jihoon a little bit taller.
-This story borrow ideas, characters, information, etc from Sword Art Online: Alicization as well as Sword Art Online: Aliciation Invading- The War of Underworld. These ideas, characters, information, etc respectfully belongs to Reki Kawahara and
This story also may borrow elements, characters, etc from Genshin Impact in which all reserved rights belong to MiHoYo.
-The lyrics used throughout all chapters will be listed in the notes at the end of the chapter.

Chapter 1: Red Lotus

Notes:

(See the end of the chapter for notes.)

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      It was meant to be one of the best days of the princes life. Jihoon has stayed up with the prince for months planning one of most important birthdays in the history of the Kingdom of Wisteria. The 1st Crown Princes 18th birthday celebration. Also where he is set to potentially meet his future wife or husband. 

       Everything was going perfectly. The food has been prepared exceptionally, the decorations were exquisite, and most importantly to the Royal First Knight, his prince was radiant. Soonyoung was laughing, conversing, and having a wonderful time. A time he felt his precious jewel deserved. That is until suddenly a loud boom rang out through the ballroom and everything went black.   

       "Jihoon get up! Get up right now!" A voice screamed out as Jihoon finally regained consciousness and began to stand up, placing one hand on his head while the other went to try and unsheath his sword.

     "Wha-What happened?!" He quickly snaps back into reality and completely draws his blade, taking a strong stance and looking around for his Jewel, when a tidal wave of panic hits him, "SEUNGCHEOL WHERE THE FUCK IS THE PRINCE?!"

       "The way!" Seungcheol pointed towards the large, smoking hole in the castles stone wall that had been created by an explosion, "Someone took him!" 

       And before Jihoon could even fully process what Seungcheol had said his legs took off running. Soonyoung had never been out of Jihoon's sight without the latters knowledge of the formers location, ever since they had been born. This is the first time, quite literally, in Jihoon's entire life he had no idea where Soonyoung was and it was making him nauseous. 

Finally, you've given me a reason to be strong/ And we'll stand, hand-in-hand, 'til the end 

     He continued to sprint into the woods. He didn't know how he could let something like this happen. Soonyoung was his responsibility, he trained his entire life to protect the prince and he was failing the first time it really mattered. Soonyoung would never fail Jihoon, and Jihoon would make sure he wouldn't fail him either. Suddenly an idea came to Jihoon. Their magic. Soonyoung and Jihoon were emotionally connected through their magic. He took a deep breath and focused. He could feel his heart being to flutter as it searched for Soonyoung magical field. Suddenly his legs began running North and he knew he would find him. 

 

As my body's shaking, the futures out there waiting for me grasp the light that trembling just like my hands/I gotta keep it safe from fading/That's all that I want

 

 

      After running for what had to be at least 20 minutes he reached a clearing in the middle of the forrest. As he looked around and up that's when he saw him. A dark magic Mage floating in the air at the end of the clearing. He ran towards the figure.

 

The suttle scent of midnight/I'll spend all thirty nights/I glare up at the stars/Staring into the sky/The path I see before me I know only I can change it/That's all that's I need

 

Finally you've given me a reason to be strong/And we'll stand hand-in-hand 'til the end

         

 

     "You think you can keep him safe?" The Mage laughed manically as his black magic wrapped tightly around Soonyoung's unconscious body, "You couldn't even prevent me, the most wanted black magic user in this country, from getting my hands on him. How could you possibly keep him safe?"

      "You may have been able to take advantage of his human shell, but NOTHING could keep me from HIM." Jihoon screamed from the ground and pointed his golden blade at the prince, "HE is my PURPOSE. HE is the light that is showing this country through these war torn years. There is no way in all of Stacia's creation I would let you take him!" Jihoon yells as he draws his sword back. The blade begins to glow as Jihoon incisions all of his energy traveling into the blade. 

      Protecting Soonyoung was what he was born to do. Even he hadn't been born for this purpose, everything he said was true. For Soonyoung was what gave Jihoon's life purpose. Every second of laughter, tears, and frustration he went through with the prince were seconds he wouldn't trade even if it saved his life.

      Suddenly a sharp pain began to form in Jihoon side. As looks down he see's blood begin to drip from his armor where a small dagger had been thrown by a surrounding army of trolls. He falls to one of his knees. 

    "Jihoonie! My Jihoonie what're your doing? You don't ever fall! Have you lost your way around a battle field?" Soonyoungs voice rings through Jihoon's head with his enchanting laughter.

 

Despite the past mistakes we can't erase/ A future that we can't escape/ As long as I can always keep you safe I've gotta be strong/ So to your name I'll fight through the pain 

 

     The dark mage laughed again, "If you think your sword skills are any match for my magic then be my guest." He smirks as he waves his other hand. The ground begins the trambel as creatures made of stone and black magic, known as Underworldlings, begin to cave in parts of the world around Jihoons feet to escape the earth. 

       He takes a deep breath and switches to a stance more suited to attacks based on speed, he once again focuses all his energy into his blade as his begins to glow gold. As the first underworldling lunges, Jihoon does as well. Jihoon cannot deny the fact he is scared. He's never had to actually fight for Soonyoung since the guards at the castle always stopped anything before Jihoon ever had to, but he knew fear had no home in his heart. He had to be strong. He has to keep Soonyoung safe. He slashed his way through creature after creature, barely breaking a sweat and never allowing a hit to land on him. 

      "Have you had enough yet boy?" The mage smiles as more underworldlings begin to surface. 

       Jihoon remains quiet. Finally something within him snaps and he just smirks, "Incase you didn't hear me the first time. It's impossible to keep me away from him." He turns to face the mage completely and suddenly the mage realizes a change in the knight. A wave of light washes over Jihoon and he gives a blissful smile before twinkles of light begin at Jihoon's feet engulf him entirely. His beaten down and dirtied silver armor is suddenly replaced Royal Purple and Golden armor, his chest guard wielding the crest of the House of Kwon, and a identifying "First Knight" marking on his shoulder guards.

 

This world can beat me down a hundred times/But into the light I'll always rise/A lotus flower so pure right up to the end/Until it blooms a bright red

    

     "I am the First Knight of the First Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Wisteria" He yelled proudly and suddenly the dark magic that had been encasing Soonyoung unexpectedly popped like a bubble sending a glittering cloud of black and purple as the mage gasped in anger.

      "My knight-" A gentle voice called out and as Jihoon looked up, he could see Soonyoung falling towards him with open arms, a large and comforting smile blooming beautifully across his face.

      "My prince!" Jihoon yelled as he opened his arms and caught Soonyoung, "My god, Thank Stacia you're alright." and all Jihoon could do in this moment of relief was nuzzle his forehead against Soonyoung's. 

      "What the fuck did you do! You rotten brat!" The mage screamed as he stomped his foot against the air he floated through. 

       Soonyoung furrowed his browns and faces the mage, "The only reason you were ever able to take me is because I was unconscious! The more love you have in your heart the stronger your magic! You heartless brute!"

       A confused look grew on the evil face of the mage before suddenly it clicked and he started laughing, "Oh my god, you're in love with your knight!" He begins to out right cackle for a moment before calming himself down, "You- You think love is the answer to everything? You think love is the reason you're so strong?" 

       He floats higher into the sky, throwing both of his hands up as black clouds begin to twist and turn above him, spreading over the sky above them as thunder being to boom through the sky. Violet bolts of lightning strike down from the storm clouds overhead, and Jihoon holds Soonyoung closer against his body. "Remain close My Jewel, use your magic if need be, just keep yourself safe." Jihoon looks down at Soonyoung who can only nod. 

 

      I can hear the lightning there's not a song more frightening/And like a storm you can't control some things in this world/Not everything can be protected I already know that

 

      "Listen here Jongyun, nothing you could ever do taint the love the prince has for anything. It's engraved into his very being, Soonyoung is the light itself." He steps out and gets into a defensive staff, harnessing his strength and magic into his glade the begins to turn from a glowing gold to a strikingly bright red, "And I won't allow you to try and taint all the light inside him!" 

      The mage, now known as Jongyun smirks, "Well done at learning my name. Not that it will help you any. I don't need to taint him you fool, just take away what fuels this endless source of light and love inside his soul." Suddenly, Jongyun extends his cloak covered arm towards Soonyoung as a black purple blood of magic shoot from his finger tips. Soonyoung tries quickly to harness a light bubble but before he can do so he's struck and falls to his knees. 

      "SOONYOUNG!" Jihoon can only yell as he foolishly drops his defenses and runs to the prince who is knocked unconscious once again. The larger knight pulls Jihoon into his lap as he whips his head around to look at the mage. 

        Suddenly a small golden orb rises from Soonyoung's forehead, "Oh my, would you look at that." The mage smiles as the orb floats up and towards him, stopping to levitate above his now opened palm, "It appears he is in love with you Knight, and helplessly so. Tainting him won't be necessary, if he gets his strength from you, maybe it's best he ever forgot that." He begins the laugh as the orb floats up a  few inches higher and breaks apart into multiple different colored orbs. These smaller orbs shoot up into the sky and then disperse, like shooting stars across the sky. 

     "What-What did you do?!" He yells as he holds on to Soonyoung tighter. 

      "Oh my dear boy, you best not focus on me. For if you don't collect all those memories by midnight if his next birthday, your precious prince will never be able to hold memories dear again." He laughs.

       Disbelief and Panic rise in the knights chest as he stands while holding the prince bridal style as he remain unconscious, "WHAT?! What do you mean?! You speak lies you twisted Mage! It's a capitol offense to strike the prince. I'LL HAVE YOUR FUCKING HEAD YOUR HEATHEN." Jihoon spits viciously and it almost makes the mage nervous. Almost. 

     "If you think you're any use without HIM, I pity you. All of YOUR strength comes from him as well. Without the bond between you two, you're NOTHING. And the light will fade like it was always intended." The mage smiles, "Stacia surely won't stop time for you either so you best be off." 

       Arguing with the twisted Mage was proving useless. Something was definitely wrong with Soonyoung he mustn't waste time trying to fight this bastard. He would let him go for now. All he could do was carry his prince back to castle.

 

      And that was the day Jihoon's world fell apart. 2 weeks have passed and Soonyoung has gained consciousness. He seems perfectly normal towards Jihoon, Seungcheol, and the other guards. Even after being struck by the mages dark magic Soonyoung lost no light in his smile or heart. He was as bubbly and airy as ever and Jihoon couldn't seem to keep his heart from screaming for the prince.

 

Like a wildflower growing tall there's beauty in the way you live and thrive despite it all

 

       Finally it was Jihoons favorite night of the month. Once a month, Jihoon and Soonyoung took a stroll down the River of Illumination and Soonyoung would show Jihoon a wonderful show with his magic. Jihoon quickly made his way to the princes and chamber and knocked on the door. 

         Soonyoung opened the door, in his night robes with a confused look on his face, "Jihoonie? Is everything alright? Whatre you doing here so late?" 

        Jihoon chuckles, "Very funny Soonyoung. C'mon let's go while the Lamp Grass is still in its night evening hue." But soonyoung only stars by his ajar door.

       "Jihoon, what're you talking about? You know it's too late for me to be wondering the kingdom." Soonyoung laughed.

       Jihoon furrows his brows, "No what are YOU talking about? Once a month we go down to the river and you show me cool tricks with your magic!" 

       "I have no idea what you're talking about Jihoon. Are you feeling alright? Do I need to call the physician?" Soonyoung asks as he extends his hand out and places it on Jihoons forehead. The latter swatting it away.

       "Soonyoung we've been doing this once a month for the last 5 years, how can you not remember?" Jihoon asks when suddenly it hits him. The mage was telling the truth. Suddenly Jihoon takes off down the hallway. 

      "No. No this can't be." He runs to his room and grabs a small box, running back to the princes door and knocking on the door again. Once Soonyoung opens it, Jihoon opens the box and shoved it in Soonyoung's face. 

      "This! Do you remember this!" He asks frantically.

      Soonyoung takes the box and examines it. It's a small bracelet. The bracelet is just a clear elastic string with pieces of multicolored seashells decorated it from clasp to clasp. 

        "Mmmm nope! It's very pretty though!" Then Soonyoung gasps, "Did you make that Jihoonie! Is that a courting gift?!" As Soonyoung widely smiles, Jihoon feels a boulder sink in his stomach. 

        "Soonyoung come with me." And with that Jihoon grabs Soonyoung's wrist and grags him down the hallway. He stops in front of huge dark cedar doors and knocks heavily. 

         Once the door opens, Aoontoung smiles and waves, "Hi Seungcheol!" 

         "P-Prince Soonyoung! Jihoon! Whatre you two don't here this late?" He asks as Jihoon shoved the box in the slightly taller males face.

        "This! Soonyoung doesn't remember this! That fucking mage was right!" Jihoon frantically says. 

        "Wait... Soonyoung. You don't remember this bracelet?" Seungcheol asks, his own voice reflecting nervousness.

         The prince only shrugs, "What's the big deal! So what I don't remember Jihoon's bracelet!" 

         Seungcheol and Jihoon only look to eachother before Seungcheol speaks, "I'll get the King. Take Soonyoung back to his room. We need to discuss the following steps." 

         Jihoon only nodded as he dragged Soonyoung back to his room. Once in front of the doors Jihoon waved his hand in the air and 2 bolts of golden ribbon like energy bolts down the hallways to retreat other guards. 

        "Stay here. And anyone who knocks on this door is required by ME to show identification. You understand. I don't care who it is, if they don't have proper markings you don't open this door. Understood?" Jihoon said fiercely as he slammed Soonyoung's door shut. He quickly made his way towards the Kings study. He hand gripping the small box. 

       "So... Jongyun really has taken Soonyoung's most treasured memories.?" The king asks calmly. 

       Seungcheol and Jihoon are kneeled, faces down in front of the king, "Yes my King. I'm afraid it so. Soonyoung seems to not remember precious memories between him and his first night." Seungcheol explains.

       "If I may my King. This bracelet... It was a very precious gift from Soonyoung that he gave to me when we were but children. He spent weeks making this for me, but now he thinks of it as a courting gift I've made for someone else." Jihoon explains as he holds out the box. 

      The king takes the box and smiles as he examines the bracelet crafted carefully by his precious son, "I see.. and what emotional value does this gift hold to Soonyoung?"

      Seungcheol and Jihoon can only glance at eachother. Seungcheol nodding, telling Jihoon honesty is important right now... even if it's frowned upon.

       Jihoon sighs, "Well... When we were children... Soonyoung gave that to me. and told me if I had ever made it to a status where I could court him I would give the bracelet back to him after intertwining it with my magic..." He shamefully explains.

       Silence hangs in the air for a few moments before the king smiles, "And there it is. Finally." 

       The shocking comment causing Seungcheol and Jihoon to both look up at the king, who only laughs more, "I'm sorry your highness?" Seungcheol asks.

       "I may be a father, but I'm certainly not a blind old man. One of Soonyoung's first words was Jihoon's name, you two have ben destined to be together for far longer than either of you realize. You guys are meant to be married." The king chuckles. 

       The shock hits Jihoon like an earthquake, shaking his world entirely and all he can do is stare at the king in front of him. 

        "If I may, your highness, what do you mean they're meant to be married? Was part of Soonyoung's birthday party not to possibly meet suitors?" Seungcheol questioned.

       "You silly knights really do always have work on your night huh? Of course it was, but that was only because Soonyoung has a choice if he wants to follow his arranged marriage or not. Obviously you both do, as to why we've never said anything as we just sssumed you two who naturally end up together anyway. And Seungcheol please, it's the 3 of us. Just call me Jeonghan." The king laughed. 

      "U-Uh right... Jeonghan? You mean to tell me Soonyoung and Jihoon have been engaged their whole lives the whole time?" Seungcheol asks bluntly.

       "That's right~ Kids don't like to do what they're told, especially when they feel it takes away their freedom. So we decided it was best to keep it a secret and there was no need to tell them about it since they're both just naturally drawn together, however if Jongyun has really taken every precious memory from Soonyoung that involves Jihoon, it could be possible Soonyoung doesn't know that the arrangement is more his own want than he thinks, or he might have just forgotten it completely." Jeonghan sits in his thoughts for a moment before looking to Jihoon again, "Tell me Jihoon, honestly, do you love Soonyoung?"

       Jihoon stayed in his own silence for a few moments before he could gain enough courage to answer, "Your highness.. Even without knowing my hand was already promised to Soonyoung I dared not look anyone but him. For he is my morning and evening star. There's no other thing I need in this life more than I need the prince. Even if it's not to be by his side how I've shamelessly always wanted, just to be in his presence his enough to give me the strength to protect the entire kingdom single handedly. I would give my very life for Soonyoung." He explains as he bites back tears at the thought of things between him and his prince never being the same again.

       "Then it is only you who can collect Soonyoungs memories. For you are the only one who will know where to find them. Even now with no recollection of having any love for you, you can hear deep in inside he's screaming for you to set him free. So I will allow you to do so. Prove to me you can retrieve the memories my son holds closest to his heart, and in return I'll give you what you've desired all your life." Jeonghan smiles as he rests his chin against the palm of his hand. 

       "My King?" Jihoon asks.

       "If you can restore Soonyoungs memories, on the day you return to the castle we'll hold the wedding you and Soonyoung have wanted since you were children. Only a knight of that status is worthy enough of my prince." Jeonghan smiles.

       Jihoon stands "Seungcheol, get plenty of rest. We leave at daybreak."

 

This road is overgrown with deadly thorns/Like an endless night of violent storms/But for your sake through all the twists and turns and I'll try to be brave/With only my love/I'm rising above



       The night offered not one moment of peace. He had a year to track down all of Soonyoungs memories or it would affect Soonyoung for the rest of his life, and how would Jihoon be able to live with himself if he allowed that to happen? He sighed as he pulled his heavy duvet from his body and swung his legs around to walk towards the large casement windows. He grabbed their handles and swung them open before he reached over and tested the sturdiness of the thick wisteria vines.

     The year before Jihoon and Soonyoung had developed issues sleeping so on nights where they were both affected he would climb out of his window, up the wisteria vine, and on to Soonyoungs small balcony. He would knock on the window and Soonyoung would open one of his windows and the two would sit there and talk until the stars began to hide behind the sun's rays, and sky transitioned from dark navy to shades of cornflower, azure, and ultramarine. Jihoon always loved the way Soonyoung seems to glow against the sky in the suns golden morning rays. 

      Jihoon wasn't sure why he was climbing against the lavender colored flowers up to Soonyoungs tiny balcony, he was sure this would be one of the memories the mage had taken, but if he didn't try then he would never find any of Soonyoungs memories. On top of that, he couldn't stop his heart from screaming at him to go to the balcony. Even if Soonyoung didn't open the window, something was telling him he had to go to the balcony. 

       He pulled himself over the railing and noticed Soonyoungs light was on. He gently knocked on the glass and he could see Soonyoung jump in surprise. He looked over at the window with a confused looked and walked over to it before he pushed the windows door open. A light blush decorated the princes face as he looked at the knight.

     Soonyoung might not completely understand what happened to him and he may have lost his memories, but he didn't lose his common sense. With or without his memories he knew he was at least attracted to Jihoon. His intense features glowed in the silver moonlight. He was attractive on the most unholy of levels. It almost made the prince sweat. 

     "J-Jihoon! What're you doing here?" Soonyoung asked. He didn't care to hide his excitement since they were alone. No one keeping their eyes on them closely. 

     Jihoon, although knew what to expect, still felt a little upset this memory had been stolen from the prince. He sighed, "We would meet here quite often. We both have trouble sleeping through the night, so we always said if one of us had trouble we could go to the other one for comfort until we felt we could sleep.." Jihoon couldn't help but avert the princes eyes. How could he look Soonyoung in his eyes? Telling him about a memory that was stolen from him all because Jihoon wasn't precautions enough and let the prince fall into evil hands, "Soonyoung I'm so sorry I couldn't protect you that day. I was so wrapped up in making sure everything went exactly how you wanted I didn't do my test run around the grounds before hand, and if I did maybe Jongyun wouldn't have stolen your memories from you and-" For the first time in many years, Jihoon could feel tears stinging at his eyes. Begging to be released into the world. At the same time Jihoon made this realization, the prince extended his hand out and cupped the knights cheek. He rubbed his thumbs against Jihoons soft skin and gave him a comforting smile.

     "My Knight, please, you sound foolish." Soonyoung smiles, "What happened to me was meant to happen. Destiny chooses our path for us long before we are born. Just as we were destined to be intertwined. Just ass I was destined to lose my memories and you were destined to find them. I know you'll save me. You always do Jihoonie." And suddenly Jihoons heart is screaming at him again.

     "Wait... what did you call me?" Jihoon asked as a single tear escapes his right eye.

     Suddenly Soonyoung realizes the sudden nickname and it met with a wave of frustration, "I-I don't know. I don't know where that nickname came from. I'm sorry." Soonyoung suddenly started to pull his hand back before Jihoon suddenly grabbed his wrist.

      "No, wait, Soonyoung. The night we begin doing this for the first time was the first time you called me Jihoonie." Jihoon looked around. There must be a reason Soonyoung suddenly remembers. He looks down the small balcony when he sees it. He stands up and walks a few steps to the other side and picks up a small window box that's filled with the Lunar Lillies the pair had planeted the previous year, and also on the first night they agreed to meet for their insomnia issues. In the middle of all the white, little blooming lillies was a single lunar lily that glowed a light blue color. The knight carries the box over the prince in the window and sets it on the ground. 

      "Is that.." Soonyoung pauses.

      "I don't know but there's only one way to find out." Jihoon says as he grabs the small flower and picks it from the ground. The flower begins the sparkle and disappears in a small glimmering blue cloud that floats to Soonyoungs chest before completely disappearing. 

      "Jihoonie?" Soonyoung asks.

      "What? Do you remember something?" Jihoon asks, eyes wide.

      Soonyoung smiles widely as he nods, "I-I think I do. I remember a year ago we agreed to meet when we couldn't sleep. And we planted those Lunar Lillies so they would bloom while we were up at night." Soonyoung smiles and Jihoon can't stop himself as he reaches out and grabs Soonyoungs shoulder, pulling halfway out of the window and into his arms. 

      "Oh thank Stacia. It's not much but it's one. It's the first memory already retrieved. It's not much but maybe it's enough for now." Jihoon says quietly as he just holds the prince, who smiles. 

      "It's so weird Jihoonie. It feels like I just woke up from a dream I've been trying so hard to remember." Soonyoung tried to explain.

      "It's okay Young. Rest now and we'll notify the king before I leave tomorrow." Jihoon smiled as he pushed the flower box to the side and helped the prince to return fully inside his room.

       Soonyoung smiled up Jihoon before he leaned up and placed a gentle kiss on his cheek, "Goodnight My Knight." He spoke softly before he gently shut his window and drew his saying drapes closed.

      

 

The dreams I tried but couldn't bring to life/Are the ones I only see at night/They're rooted deep in my heart/That's where they'll remain/I'll let them grow wild in my veins

 

     Jihoon paced back and forth in his sleeping quarters for hours. His cheek still tingling from where the prince had placed a sweet kiss. He knew he needed to rest before they left in a few hours but with so much happening around him he didn't understand how everyone else in the castle slept so soundly. Soonyoung had precious parts of him stolen. He could fool everyone bud Jihoon. The knew how his prince was suffering. He could feel it. The two were so bonded it wasn't unnatural they could tell how the other was feeling at any given point but just connecting to their magical field. 

      Soonyoung was so full of light, and love, and everything that was right in the world. Jihoon had lost both of his parents as a child, but on his death bed his father begged Jihoon to keep the kingdom and Soonyoung safe. He told him the light inside Soonyoung would lead their country into a dawn of prosperity it had never seen before. Soonyoung was almost looked upon like some sort of chosen one. As these thoughts came to Jihoons mind, his heart began its siren song. 

      A feeling of panic hits the knight as he opens his window and he can hear sniffling coming from the balcony above. The balcony he had been on not even a half hour prior. He didn't want to invade the princes privacy so all he did was shamefully listen the princes silently cried.

      "I don't understand. Why Jihoonies memories?" The cries turned into sobs, "I just want to remember why I feel so in love with him."

 

A meaningless conclusion calls/So quietly the curtain falls/A broken scream upon the wind/But none to hear the heartless sin/The shadow of a laughing soul/The sorrow of a heart wishing only for love/only for light/only for life

 

    All Jihoon wanted was to provide answers for Soonyoung but he hadn't had the hslightest clue himself. He just knew he had to get Soonyoungs memories back. He couldn't bare to see someone as precious as Soonyoung internally tormented like this. A pain radiated from Jihoons chest as he silently closed his window. 

 

Despite the past mistakes we can't erase/A future that we can't escape/As long as I can always keep you safe I've gotta be strong/So to your name I'll fight through the pain

 

      The knight quickly dressed himself in his usually dark purple and gold under clothes and matching lightweight armor. He grabbed his sword and walked to the training grounds. He unsheathed his blade and looked down on it. He smiled as it reflected the moonlight. This blade is one Jihoon had trained for years for earn. The Blade of Beginnings. It's believed to have been crafted and used in battle by Stacia herself. The Goddess of Creation. He drew his blade back and began to concentrate his energy. Memories of he and Soonyoung laughing together filled his heart, treasured memories that only Jihoon now had and must fight to get back for his beloved prince. The blade was swallowed by a lavender colored flame. 

      "Stacia, Goddess of Creation and the mother of the human world, grant me your strength and knowledge so that I may carry out my destined duty and protect the Kingdom of Wisteria!" He prayed loudly as he lunged toward the practice dummy, slashing his blade through the air and sending the purple flame towards the wooden figure. The flames that surrounded the dummy solidified into an amethyst colored crystal that completely encased the once free standing prop. 

        Jihoon panted lightly as he drew his sword once more and the golden glow returned, "I swear on everything that faces the light, I WON'T ALLOW THE PRINCE TO REMAIN IN THE DARK" and until the morning sun began to peak along the horizon, Jihoon trained his body and mind for the life changing journey he would be taking off for ina few hours time.

 This world can beat me down a hundred times but to the light I'll always rise/A lotus flower so pure right down to the end/Until it blooms a bright red JH 

Notes:

-Gurenge (English Ver.) by Amalee
https://youtu.be/sdIeZikX_5c