Yn: "Okay Maa... I will go now. I'll come back after I finish my training today."

Yoona:I stayed silent and looked at her. Her smile was there, but her eyes... they were saying something no one else could hear.

But I could... I had seen that look before—in myself, in my past.

A silent pain. A heart holding too much.

I immediately pulled her into a hug. She hugged me back with a smile, and for a moment, we stayed in each other's arms, quiet and warm.

I slowly pulled away and gently caressed her cheek.

"Don’t forget... Maa always loves you, Yn.

I’m always here for you."

Yn gave me a sweet smile and turned to go.

Yn: "Okay then... I’m going, Maa."

Then I entered the training ground with a small smile—but it was immediately faded away

The moment my eyes met the sight of them...

the smile on my face completedly vanished.

A couple..!! A familiar one..!!

An unknown ache in my heart..My smile faded completely.then I turned my eyes away quickly, not wanting to see them.Not today not everyday...!!

I closed my eyes and whispered to myself:

"Calm down, Yn... You know you're not allowed to love him. You both are just meant to bond during ruts in the future..Nothing more.

It’s okay... it’s okay..."

Then I walked away ignoring them completely, but carrying a pain in my chest that words could never describe.

When I saw the Master lee,I bowed with discipline  and respect and stood tall.

Master:YN..!! "Today, you will show what you’ve learned with your sword skills... You will fight another Omega in this round."

Yn: "Yes, Master." Said and agreed

Master: "ARI!" Shouts little

Yn:My eyes immediately lit up..Ari...!!

{ Daughter of the royal kitchen's head chef.I met Ari when I was five, and Ari was seven.

Since then, our friendship bloomed like roots beneath the earth—firm, quiet, strong.They were sisters by soul

And she was everything and I am her everything..For me she also joined in training and for that she fought with her parents too..but didn't leave me..A true friend of Mine..!! }

Ari: "Yes, Master," answered, standing upright.

Master: "Prepare for the match in Ten minutes. You and yn are going to Participate"

Ari: "Yes, Master!"

Then She looked at Yn and winked..

but Yn---- she Tried to hide her smile but Failed miserably..then Ari smiled back.

She slowly unsheathed her sword and stepped into the circle, whispering a quiet prayer to the Land and Ari followed the same

They stood in front of each other. Best friends. But not now. Now, they were opponents.

Did they act like it?

Not really. They never truly tried to beat each other unless something inside them demanded it.

They bowed at eachother...

Swords raised and get into the position..

But Waiting..!!

For what..!? A command from their Master..!!

Master: "You may star—"

??: "Mind if we join to watch?"

Everyone turned but stunned immediately

PRINCE JUNGKOOK.

Then Master Lee and the everyone in the ground bow towards the Prince immediately..

Master: "Of course, Your Highness but Forgive me for not noticing you earlier."

Jungkook: "It’s alright, Master Lee."

But Yn--- she stood frozen..Her eyes widened.

Was this real? Or was she dreaming again?

She exchanged a confused glance with Ari.

The air grew thick...!!

The ground was too silent..!!

Everyone waited to see the sword fighting

But Yn...She was trembling inside because Prince Jungkook gonna watch her fight..

A shiver ran down her spine.

She closed her eyes, trying to calm herself suddenly Guards brought two royal chairs. For Jungkook and Princess Aera.

He guided Aera to her seat and she Sat beside him happily..

Yn:I look at him..My eye's never leave him..but he

Not once did he look at me..That makes my heart bleed and make something worse in my heart..

I clenched my fist on the sword..The same feeling Feeling of Unimportant and unworthy and Unwanted make me feel so low

Ari (whispering): "Yn... are you okay?"

Yn (tight smile): "I’m perfectly fine. Didn't I promise you last week? I'd stop letting things hurt me."

Ari knows yn was lying and didn’t believe it either..But she nodded at her..

Master: "Your Highness, may we begin?"

Jungkook nodded.

Master: "You may start—"

Aera: "Wait a moment!"

Every eye turned towards her

ALPHA said while looking at Jungkook..He turned to Aera.

Yn:we shift out position into normal confusedly and I look at the Princess..But I tightly hold my sword when I met with a Dark cold eye's nothing but powerful

Aera: "Alpha... May I join the fight?"

Jungkook looked at Master Lee.

Master (hesitant): "This session is to test Omega Yn’s skill... She’s trained long and hard. Princess Aera might..."

Aera: "I am trained in my dynasty too, Master Lee."

Master: "If you wish, Princess, you may join."

Aera: "Thank you."

She turned to Jungkook. "May I, Alpha?"

He stayed quiet... then nodded.

Aera smiled and stepped into the circle.

They bowed at the Princess Aera respectfully

Master: "Ari, return and Yn, prepare."

They got into position.

Yn's body trembled as Jungkook spoke the one word

Jungkook: "START." Come out as powerful as

Yn:I immediately glanced toward him—

but regretted it instantly

Aera struck. Hard. Aiming for her shoulder

But Yn reacted fast, blocked her, pushed back.

Aera met her gaze. Lifted her sword again.

The fight began..!!

Aera’s moves were aggressive...!!

Wild...!!

But Yn watched..Read her..Because fighting wasn’t just strength..It was patience..!!

Their swords clashed..Again..Again..!!

The silence was deafening..Everyone held their breath.. while looking at them..!!

Yn noticed it. Aera’s breath. Quicker. Her speed. Slowing.

Then—Yn moved. One swift, powerful strike.

CLANG.

Aera’s sword hit the ground

Yn placed her blade against her neck.

Aera gasped with the sudden attack

Their chests moving up and down with effect of their fight..Sweat formed all over the both faces and Eyes wide..Then—applause..!!

Cheers echoed through the ground.

Yn stepped back.. Lowered her sword..and  Bowed at all..Master Lee’s eyes glowed with pride..Ari ran to her.

Ari: "You were amazing!"

Yn (smiling): "Only because I fight with a fiercest  Omega every day."They laughed.

Jungkook (cold): "You played well." His voice come out with Amusement

Yn:I froze on my spot..My heart stopped then suddenly My eyes met his Cold eyes..my heart raced with intensity..I smiled shyly and Look down.. and Tha----

but suddenly ----

Aera: "Thank you, Alpha, for noticing my moves. I didn’t win, but I’ll work harder."

Yn:My smile faded..Ah..!! So...not for me..

It's for her..Just like always..!! She bit back the ache and I smiled at myself sadly.

"Why do I always expect more? When I know I’m nothing to him then suddenly Ari squeezed her hand.Yn gave her a look  and Gesture with her eyes (I’m fine)

But Ari saw through it. Saw the ocean behind her eyes..Yn bowed to Princess Aera.

Yn: "Forgive me, Princess Aera."Then to bow to Jungkook but Didn’t meet his gaze then I turned to Master Lee. "May I go to my classes?"

Master: "You may and You did well Today."

Then She bowed and Walked away.

But Her broken heart remained on the training ground.

That night:

Yn sat near the palace grounds. Silent. Looking up at the Moon Goddess.just looking nothing more.

??: "You did great in training."

Yn turned and smiled Brightly

Yn: "Thank you, Yoongi Hyung."

And "She just went inside. She’ll be back in a minute." Said teasingly

He glared playfully then She smiled.

Then—

Ari: "Yn! Let’s go! I prepared everything!"

Yn widened her eyes.. Silently begged her to shut her mouth

Ari: "Let’s sneak out. Let’s enjoy the night."

Yn looked down in Defeat

Ari:I was about to say—but immediately froze.

Alpha Yoongi said like a whisper...!!

Yoongi: "You two are sneaking out ? Do you know how dangerous this is?"

Ari: "It’s not our first ti—" but She stopped. When Realization hit.

His stare darkened.

Yoongi: "How. Many Times?"

They held up fingers.

Ari: 7...!!

Yn: 5...!!

They looked at each other with betrayed look

Yoongi:Tell me Correctly said like warning

Ari:Both combined said while looking down

Yoongi:"So 12 times?! Said with disbelief You two—unbelievable!" But suddenly

Ari (hugging him): "Don’t be angry, my Alpha."

He melted instantly.Yn smiled at them.

Yoongi: "You didn’t even tell me. What if—"

Ari: "Nothing will happen. Don’t you know us?"

Yoongi: "Still—"

Ari: "Shut up, my Alpha. Let’s go. Let’s enjoy the night."

Yoongi: "How can I say no, when my Omega was glowing?"He leaned to kiss her—

Yn (coughing): "I’m still here, Hyung."

Ari slapped his chest and hid her face.

Yoongi smiled awkwardly.

Yn: "Okay, okay. Let’s go before shops close."

Yoongi: "But the guard

s—"

The two Omegas smirked.

Ari: "Let’s go, my Alpha."

She led him toward a hidden path.

Yoongi: "There’s a way out?!"

Yn: "It’s a secret, Hyung. No one knows it ."

And Now you..!!

??: "What are you doing here, Yoongi Hyung?"

They froze.

Their eyes widened.

PRINCE JUNGKOOK.