Jo Yeong gasped as the bullet tore his flesh apart, rivers of blood gushed out from the wound that son of a bitch inflicted upon him whoever he is.
He didnât feel anything at first but the moment he fell that was when it hit himâhe just got shot by one of Lee Limâs minions. Being his majestyâs unbreakable sword since he was four, he swore to protect the king until his last breath. He kept that oath close to his heart and he never once thought of turning his back to the man whom he only not consider as his king but also his family: the brother he never had, the friend he promised to always be there for. It was dignifying to be called the âUnbreakable SwordâŚâ
But it didnât mean he was immune to pain.
It was excruciating, not that it was his first time getting shot but the pain is still the sameâterrible, as terrible as hell he could blurt all of the cuss words he could ever think of. To always be in the border between life and death is a constant struggle, whichever universe or timeline youâre in, there is no such place as a safe haven. To others it may seem horrifying, but the moment he chose this path he also embraced the fact that his life may always be put on the line, that everyday there is always a new threat and that heâll never know if he would still wake up alive the next day, he accepted it all in the name of his majesty.
His majesty had a rough childhood, he was orphaned at an early age, he never had the things a normal child enjoys because he needed to grow up to become king of this country, yet he never showed any signs of vulnerability especially to his critics. All his life he seemed to be carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders yet he carried it with such grace and bravery, he made Corea a great nation and for that Jo Yeong is grateful, pyeha was his role model and he always will be, and if he can face lifeâs adversities with such courage, so can heâŚeven if it means taking the bullet for him to save his life.
Jo Yeong never feared for his life.
He was afraid of what might happen to his majesty if he dies, who will protect him? Who will be there for him? He wasnât exactly a believer of Godâs existence, but after going through everything that his mind couldnât grasp he realized, maybe there is a God afterall. He didnât know exactly how to pray, but he did it anyway, just like how believers do it, âPleaseâŚat least let him be happy for the rest of his lifeâŚâ it was his first prayer and probably his last wish.
The universe is indeed bizaare, or perhaps it was Godâs deed.
Because He seemed to have answered his prayer, they say when youâre about to die all of your lifeâs recollectionsâfrom your childhood up to now rush back and hits hard on your memory, just like how the waves rush back and hit the shores, but it was different for Yeong. Because he found himself on a different timeline, at least thatâs what he thinks because being whisked away in a parallel universe is much more easier to take now than being able to see or predict the future.
Spring of 2021, the royal court is rejoicing. Everyone is dressed in traditional Corean garments, the guests were smiling from ear to ear, praising the heavens for their prayers has finally been answered. Not far from where he stood was a man and a woman Yeong knew very well. His majesty and Lieutenant Jeong or should he say her majesty, both wearing matching clothes fit for a newly wedded couple, âLong live the king and queen of Corea!â everybody chanted. Lieutenant Jeong obviously made her choice, Yeong wondered how in the world did she tell her father that she wants to marry someone from another world and become queen of this nation? In the end he shrugged, however it may be itâs not important anymore, both of them are together and thatâs all that matters, Yeong was relieved.
Winter of 2023, the crown prince is born. Her majesty looked restless from hours and hours of labor, the pain she went through of giving birth to the little one must have been awful, but she was overjoyed upon seeing their baby, pyeha was over the moon. The little boy is a splitting image of him, he kissed her forehead, âYou have done well my wife,â said he.
Summer of 2025, The royal family are out for a picnic, his majesty has been playing with the toddler prince while the queen watched both of them in contentment, she was sitting on the picnic blanket, with one hand on her round belly. His majesty and the prince took a break and went back to her, âDid you have fun playing with daddy?â she asked the boy while wiping off his sweat. The little boy giggled, âAigoo! Youâre so cute!â she added. His majesty frowned, âHey what about me?â
The queen rolled her eyes and threw a clean towel at him, âOh come on! You can take care of yourself.â
âAfter four years of marriage and two babies this is how youâre going to treat your husband?â his majesty pretended to be hurt, he turned to the prince and made a sad face, âLook at how your mother treats me!â
The toddler blinked in confusion, âEomma?â
âUgh, stop being such a whinyââ the queen stopped all of a sudden, she felt a pang in her stomach, worry was immediately painted on pyehaâs face, âWhat is it?â
Her majesty looked stunned but slowly broke into a smile, âThis little one has been kicking a lot lately,â she was pertaining to the baby in her womb. The king let out a relieved sigh, âI bet sheâll be a pro at taekwondo just like me,â the queen said gleefully. His majesty nodded, âAnd she will be so pretty just like her mom,â he added.
A little princess, Yeong thought, pyeha would be so overprotective to his daughter! He chuckled at the thought, and if that little boy grow up to be just like him, then no man would be good enough for the princess.
Fall of 2058, Yeong saw an elderly couple sitting on a bench, holding hands, the ladyâs head was resting on the grandpaâs shoulder. They were savoring the peaceful afternoon, watching the sunset together, it was the king and queen, despite the streaks of white hair and wrinkled skin, they were pretty much still the same. Time passed, so many things have changed yet they remained in-love with each other, thatâs the only thing that remained constant.
Tears escaped from Jo Yeongâs eyes, God or whoever he is made him see his majestyâs future, with or without him he will live a blissful life with his beloved, a life he deserves, and a love thatâs unbreakable. Yeong on the other hand swore a new oath: that he will gladly keep an eye on him and his family, wherever he may be, âIâm happy for youâŚpyehaâŚâ were his last words before his vision blurred and everything went black.
-Unbreakable Love by: Iris
Written from Jo Yeongâs point of view
Drama: The King Eternal Monarch
Iâm late again and Iâm sorry hahaha! Itâs so hard to get into the mood to write something nowadays. Also, belated happy birthday Kim Go Eun!Â
