Where is the boy?"

Demon king growled.

"My lord he flipped out in anger and disappeared."

Chen said in respect.

"Hot headed thats interesting guess Lee failed to direct him. It will be easier for us to trap him now."

Suho said

"What are orders for us now?"

Jungkook asked

"Bring the boy to me."

Suho said

"Unharmed without a scratch. Kill anyone who opposes."

Chen and Jungkook bowed and went away. Sehun was munching on grapes "Why appa?" Suho chuckled and patted Sehun's head "You will see."


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All the animals were assembling on Great stone hedge. The ambush from humans was strange yet alarming situation which needs to be tackled. Neya was scared she never understood why they were making such a great deal out of it. She was also scared from afternoon's episode.

Dolphin told Great Lionness everything. She summoned Neya. She hid the crown beneath her bed before stepping out. Everyone was eyeing Neya up and down. The dolphin from afternoon was crying in the corner.

I am toast, Neya thought.

Great Lioness politely inquired from Neya about crown. She was already scared so she told her everything. Lioness told her to bring the crown and took a promise from her to never go out in human territory ever again.

After it came the arduous task of protection. Diamond forest now got exposed to human eyes. Once they have seen it they will come again. They set first line of defense as fishes. All the marine family vowed that would not let anyone set foot on Diamond forest. Than crustaceans and than monkeys and squirrels. After it wolves and bears. Neya was put into monkeys and squirrels protection squad.


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(Turn back or skip this part seriously I dont want you to get traumatized.)

Chanyeol was really mad. When he teleported he found himself at home. He slumped on living room couch doing breathing exercise trying to control himself. He can hear faint sound of a goat. He tried hard to focus but his mind kept diverting him.

Soon vampireish instincts were acting up. It's just an animal it wouldn't hurt anyone if I just do it only once. He teleported and next moment a struggling goat was in his hands. The poor creature was scared. It felt a bit weird in his gut but Chanyeol dug his teeth in the goat.

Lucas on the other hand was scared and worried. He immediately went to inform Dr. Lee about Chanyeol and asked for a leave. Mr. Lee readily agreed and told Lucas to stay in touch. Lucas took his car and went to home first.

When Lucas entered in their shared apartment he mouth fell open in disbelief. The white floor was painted with blood. He took a few steps and saw Chanyeol sitting on living room couch digging his head in something.

After all those years they failed to protect Chanyeol from himself. Tears clouded Lucas's vision. He tried holding onto near by stand by accidentally knocked out a vase. Chanyeol turned his head. Lucas gasped at the sight. Chanyeol face was filled with blood and he had his teeth out like demons.

"Lucas"

"Stay back dont come near me."

More steps Chanyeol took towards Lucas started crying more harshly.

"Lucas stop being like this it's me."

Chanyeol tried to grab Lucas but he flinched and threw magazine at him.

"Get away from me monster."

Chanyeol stared at him in disbelief. When he turned his head to one side he saw his reflection in the window. He was schoked. Lucas was right. I am a monster. I dont have a right to thrive into them anymore. He looked at Lucas one last time before disappearing. Lucas dropped the magazine and fell down on floor crying.

All is lost today

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Those good cheesecakes who skipped can read from here

A few days passed in silence. Only once a ship came to circle around the Diamond forest. Still everyone was scared and on their guard. Neya as usual was holding the bamboo stick and was munching on apple.

On Great Lioness command Neya returned the golden crown. Seal and dolphin during the night went to harbor and placed it there. Seemingly there was no harm except the stalkers bit still there was frenzy and unrest among animals.


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"My Lord we have a good news."

Jungkook said with a big grin

"The boy transformed. He killed a goat and drank its blood."

Suho gasped in disbelief.

"When? how? Where was Lee?"

Chen bowed

"My Lord Lee wasn't any where near him. Only that boy Lucas saw it but Chanyeol teleported."

"Find him. Hunt him down by any means possible and bring him to me immediately."

Suho ordered.

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It was second hour of Lucas crying. Mr. Lee was comforting younger. He tried protecting Chanyeol from himself but it back fired on them. A lot of doubts and fears were in his mind. Demon king was still out there. The power Chanyeol possessed was immense but what destruction will it bring God forbid if someone misguided him.

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It was almost morning. Chanyeol was walking down the city continuously. Someone was following him. He felt like this always but Lucas always told him that he was being delusional.

Today he clearly saw two men dressed up in weird capes and green eyes following him. He kept walking but his legs were tired. He was still weak from fever. He was feeling giddy as well. He was mentally cursing himself for the moment when he killed that goat.

Now he is all alone and with this danger he possibly can't turn back. Passing through fish market he stepped in strange market. He have heard about it sailors and traders from all over the world come here once in a while to sell strange goods.

Chanyeol kept walking until he saw an old man having a white beard wearing a brown monk dress. He looked here and there before stopping by. He greeted the old man who reciprocated the greetings with a smile. He turned around and poured Chanyeol a cup of green tea from the kettle. Chanyeol bowed in respect before taking it and started drinking slowly. After a few moments

"Trouble are you in young man?"

Old man asked politely. Chanyeol felt like a tug in his heart and tear fell from his eye. Only if I had kind parents like him or may be uncle was kind. He nodded at this. The old man patted his head.

"Your spirit is on fire young man."

The old man hummed

"Yes Sir its burning holes through me. What can I do for peace?"

Chanyeol asked

"Don't fight yourself. Stop holding yourself back and let your inner voice guide you. Stay open to change then peace will come to you."

The old man said in a flow.

"But it just tell me to run away from everything here. I messed up a big deal now they hate me."

"Who are they?"

"My family."

"Do you think you are being delusional?"

"No I am not."

The old man sighed at this.

"The answer to your all questions is that find yourself young man. Everything will fall in place."

"But where to I have no place to go Great Elder."

Chanyeol pouted

"This is a big world young man. Explore the possibilities."

Old man chuckled

"If you are asking for a place, than from east to the harbor they discovered a forest. It is surrounded by pineapple trees and protected by dolphins. It can be a peaceful place."

"Thank you Great Elder for everything."

With this Chanyeol disappeared.

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Neya was sitting on a branch was eating pineapple. The juice was covering her hands and mouth. Monkey smiled; naive and childish as ever. Suddenly they heard leaves shuffling.

Neya handed the remaining pineapple to the monkey. After it they heard heavy foot steps. Both of them gasped in horror. Neya took the bamboo stick lying beside her and climbed down. Since it was evening nothing was visible. She only saw a big shadow. She took the stick and struck with all her might. The shadow gave out a shreik and fell down.

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