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Chapter 7 - chapter 7Fate-Bound Flames

Scene Cut – Forest and Palace – Night

EXT. Forest – Evening

Nekomata shifts from his cat form into his human form. Rehani already knew—both of them had been playing in the forest earlier. Suddenly, Rehani sees Nekomata lift her into his arms and gently press a kiss to her forehead.

Rehani laughs softly, a mixture of joy and bashfulness.

INT. Palace – Same Time

Suddenly, a maid enters, out of breath and flustered.

"Your Highness! Please rise. Your father is calling, and the Vampire King Yi is also coming."

Rehani's eyes widen in surprise.

The maid leaves. Rehani walks toward the palace hall.

Her father gazes at her and says slowly,

"This is my eldest daughter."

Rehani notices—Kim's father seems lost in thought.

Her father turns to Lin and asks,

"Yi, what would you like to say? What agreement will you propose?"

Yi speaks deliberately,

"My son Kim likes you. He has already agreed. Are you willing?"

Rehani remains silent for a moment, her heart racing. Finally, she nods slowly,

"Yes… I am willing."

Yi continues,

"Good… but remember, this is no ordinary agreement. This is a Blood Oath."

EXT. Palace – Nighttime – Wedding Hall

Rehani is dressed in a red, China-style wedding gown. Her headpiece and every precious ornament glows with red brilliance.

Kim watches her, slowly approaches, and gently kisses her forehead.

Then, using a drop of his blood, he kisses Rehani's lips—part of the Blood Oath ceremony.

Rehani closes her eyes, breathing deeply. She whispers to herself:

"I know… I am merging my fire with his blood. I choose that we live for each other, accepting every risk. If I die, our fire will remain. If he falls… I will perish with him."

The oath is complete—the bond of blood, fate-bound and infused with the immortal fire flowing between them.

Scene Cut – Bridal Chamber – Night

INT. Bridal Chamber – Night

Rehani sits in her room, dressed in a red China-style gown. Every piece of jewelry on her head glimmers in shades of red. The room is bathed in soft, warm light from flickering candles.

Suddenly, the door opens slowly.

KIM

(softly)

"Rehani…"

Hearing his voice, Rehani suddenly blushes deeply. She raises her hands to hide her hair, her eyes fluttering.

REHANI

(nervously, with a shy smile)

"Kim… you… you're here?"

Kim steps forward slowly, his eyes filled with warmth and calm.

KIM

"Yes… I want to be by your side. Tonight is ours. Our oath, our fire."

Rehani's heart races. She blushes again, shyly.

Kim gently places his hand on Rehani's shoulder and slowly takes her hand in his.

REHANI

(whispering to herself)

"I… I'm not afraid. I'm just… embarrassed."

Kim smiles lightly.

"Not fear, not embarrassment. Just us. In this moment, only us."

Rehani closes her eyes, feeling the soft touch on her forehead. Her heart warms.

A gentle breeze drifts into the room. The candle flames dance in the wind. Rehani and Kim gaze into each other's eyes, their breaths syncing, hearts connecting.

Rehani lies softly on the bed, her red gown glowing in the candlelight. Kim kneels beside her, his hands gentle as he adjusts her attire. She feels his closeness, a warmth radiating from him.

Slowly, he leans forward, brushing his lips softly along her neck—just a fleeting, tender touch. Rehani feels her heart race, a mix of surprise and delight. She instinctively reaches out, holding his hands in hers.

REHANI

(laughing softly, with a teasing smile)

"Ah… what are you doing?"

Kim's eyes sparkle with mischief and care, their bond sealed not just by touch, but by the Blood Oath that pulses through them. Rehani laughs again, the sound echoing like fire in the quiet room.

Their hands meet, their fingers entwined, and she tastes the shimmer of their shared power—blood mingled with fire, a sign of their fate-bound connection. The room glows with warmth, intimacy, and the unspoken promise of their joined destinies.

EXT. Forest – Night

Rehani and Kim sit outside the bridal room, perched on a tree, gazing at the moonlight.

Suddenly, Kim leans in and gives Rehani a gentle bite on her neck—like a vampire. Rehani flinches slightly, startled, but there is no harm. Kim slowly draws a small part of her essence, and his eyes glow a deep crimson.

Rehani's eyes widen, a mix of surprise and fascination lighting her face.

In the distance, Nekomata—who had previously appeared as a cat—now takes human form. Alongside him, a fox with a long tail also appears human, perched in another tree. They watch silently, observing the intimate moment between Rehani and Kim.

Nekomata

(quietly, with a teasing tone)

"See? Their bond of blood is truly strong now."

Fox

(softly)

"Yes… but do they really understand what this power means?"

Rehani and Kim gaze at each other. The moon casts a soft, red-tinged glow over them. The blood oath isn't just love—it's an invisible bridge of fate.

Kim reaches out and gently takes Rehani's hand.

Rehani

(whispering internally)

"We will live for each other… and fear no longer."

Kim

(softly smiling)

"Our fire is eternal, our blood united. Now, we are truly together."

Nekomata and the fox remain silently perched in the trees, observing, as if witnessing the fusion of human and immortal strength. A gentle breeze drifts through the forest, carrying a strange, serene peace around them.

Kim notices his pet—a nine-tailed fox—has taken human form. He speaks softly, a mixture of amusement and awe in his voice:

KIM

"Tomita… is that you?"

The fox tilts its head, its eyes glinting with intelligence, and nods subtly.

Rehani looks around and realizes that her pet, Nekomata, has also transformed into human form. She gasps lightly, a mix of surprise and delight.

REHANI

"Wait… you too? You're both in human form?"

Nekomata, now fully humanoid, bows slightly with a playful smirk. The fox beside him shifts its posture gracefully, their tails flicking in the moonlight like ribbons of shadow and fire.

NEKOMATA

(softly, teasing)

"Of course, Rehani… we've been watching all along."

TOMITA

(serious, but calm)

"Every moment, every choice… we've seen it. You two are bound now, not just by heart, but by fire and blood."

Rehani and Kim glance at each other, the forest around them quiet except for the rustle of leaves. Their pets—now human—stand silently, guarding, observing, and silently approving the bond between their masters.

The night feels alive, charged with energy, as the crimson-tinged moon casts its glow over four beings now united in fate, magic, and bond.

Rehani, steady but commanding, says:

REHANI

"Go… I'm telling you, now leave."

Nekomata and Tomita flare their eyes with power. The air around them stirs as strange light and sparks of energy swirl. They demonstrate their strength—maintaining a delicate balance between beast and human forms.

Yet, neither Rehani nor Kim feels any harm. Their combined might—Phoenix fire and vampire blood—makes them untouchable.

Nekomata and Tomita linger briefly, displaying their power, then slowly retreat into the forest.

Rehani looks at Kim, a mix of wonder and relief in her eyes.

REHANI

"See? When we stand together, no one can touch us."Scene Cut – Night Room – Sitting and Flower Play

INT. Bridal Chamber – Night

Rehani and Kim sit on the bed. The night is deep, the air soft, and the candlelight dances warmly across the room. They both try to lie down, but sleep does not come.

Rehani laughs softly, her eyes sparkling. Kim slowly sits beside her.

Kim picks up a small red flower and lightly touches it toward Rehani.

RÉHANI

(laughing)

"What are you doing? 😄"

Kim smiles lightly and whispers:

KIM

"Just playing… I want to make this night more joyful."

Rehani slowly reaches out and takes the flower. They look at each other, smiling, their eyes glimmering in the soft light.

Small moments—holding hands, eye contact, playful laughter—fill the room with gentle excitement.

RÉHANI

(whispering to herself)

"This night… I wish it could last forever."

Kim gently places his hand on her shoulder, and Rehani's hand meets his.

The flower play, laughter, and soft touches together create a calm and tender night.

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Scene Cut – Night Room – Running and Play

INT. Bridal Chamber – Night

Rehani and Kim sit on the bed, the soft candlelight filling the room. They are playing with a flower.

Suddenly Kim laughs softly and says:

KIM

"Alright, let's see if you can catch me!"

He lightly holds the flower and starts running playfully. Rehani's eyes widen as she laughs and whispers:

RÉHANI

"Kim! Stop! Give it to me!"

Kim runs around, sometimes hiding the flower, teasing. Rehani chases after it, her energy flowing as she tries to catch it.

The flower game, laughter, and playful running fill the room with excitement and joy.

Finally, Rehani swiftly snatches the flower from Kim's hand.

RÉHANI

(laughing)

"Got it! Now it's my turn!"

Kim laughs and steps back, a playful challenge in his eyes.

KIM

"Alright, now you try to catch me!"

Their little chases, games, and laughter make the night warm, lively, and full of companionship.

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Scene Cut – Night Room – Flower Game and Tenderness

INT. Bridal Chamber – Night

Rehani laughs and cries softly at the same time. Kim runs to her and hands her the flower.

RÉHANI

(laughing and crying)

"Kim… give me the flower! 😭"

Kim smiles lightly, holding the flower out to her:

KIM

"Alright, here. Take it."

Rehani takes the flower, tears in her eyes, a small happy smile on her lips. Her hand brushes Kim's hand.

The room warms under the gentle candlelight. They look at each other, little smiles and touches radiating warmth.

RÉHANI

(whispering)

"I just… want to stay by your side, Kim."

KIM

(soft voice)

"I'm always by your side."

Small smiles, eye contact, gentle touches, and the flower game—they exist only for each other in this moment.

Kim smiles, taking her hand gently:

KIM

"You're right. Our fire and blood are one now. Nothing and no one can separate us."

In the quiet of the night forest, they stand together—silent, powerful, and invincible.

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