5 years later~

Jeongwoo swooned as Haruto stepped out of the dressing room in his full hakata. His sword dangling in his waist. Haruomi, who retired a year ago, and handed his full position over to Haruto stared at his soon to be son-in-law who was still gaping and chuckled lightly.

Now that they think about it, its the first time Jeongwoo saw Haruto in his formal attire. Haruto smirked at the reaction he was reacting, he reached for Jeongwoo's cheeks and grinned widely teasing, "I know I'm handsome, Woo. No need to worship me so blatantly"

Jeongwoo snapped back from his trance and pouted, he blushed furiously and immediately buried his head on Haruto's chest refusing to face the other. "Idiot"

Park Jeongwoo is currently a robotic engineering graduating student and throughout the five years he had been sharing the same apartment with Haruto who has taken the major in criminal psychology, a course that Junkyu originally had taken. Just last year, he had assumed his position as the clan leader so he decided to skip to take the his remaining credits a year early for him to graduate.

"Stop being cute, Woo." Haruto whispered huskily in Jeongwoo's ears making the other tighten his hold on Haruto's waist insistent on not raising his head. Haruomi coughed and bid his goodbye, "I'll be at the garden, Haru"

Haruto smiled apologetically at his father while hugging Jeongwoo who was still being embarrased. When his father closed the door, he bent down and stared at his fiance who now raised his head. Jeongwoo pouted cutely and asked, "You're my samurai, right?"

Haruto chuckled lightly, "My sword is devoted to Mashiho-sama but--" the tall japanese dropped his head and crashed his lips against Jeongwoo's lips. "my whole life and heart are yours to keep, Woo"

Today was a special day for both Junkyu and Mashiho and everyone inside the garden are the ones that both kept close at heart. It's the day that they exchange their cups and perform their rites. A marriage of some sort.

It has taken the both of them five years to fully settle down. Junkyu just graduated and is starting his internship soon. He dashed through his courses, skipping levels as much as he can. Mashiho chose to study Nuclear Engineering because somebody told him that it was the hardest major in their university -- of course that someone was Junkyu.

Despite being the current clan head of the Takata clan, his grandfather still refuse to handover some of his responsibilties until two years ago when he graduated from college ahead of time because he was getting bored of studying.

Mashiho took full control of the clan and did a total uprooting of the whole rules and system. He had centralized control and now leads a strong business empire.

Park Jihoon who graduated his major in computer engineering and computer science at the same time sat next to his boyfriend who was still engaged on his call. He eyed the frustrated business tycoon who said coldly, "Take care of the legalities of it. Don't call me today. I won't answer, bring everything to my secretary. Right, okay. Bye"

"Seunghunnie?" Jihoon asked making Yoonbin frown. Even after five years, Yoonbin is still jealous of Jihoon's closeness to Seunghun and still sulks each time he has the chance. Kim Seunghun took 3 and a half years to return back successful and budding. He immediately applied to be Ha Yoonbin's personal lawyer when he had the qualifications. Yoonbin was never a biased man so he had the other go through hell first before hiring him -- even though his decision was already fixed from the start.

"Love, don't sulk in public" Jihoon chuckled lightly finding Yoonbin extremely adorable.

"I can in private?" Yoonbin had a teasing smile making Jihoon blush at the implication.

"You-- I don't know you!" Yoonbin chuckled and stole a peck on Jihoon's cheeks.

"You guys, keep your topic under rated 18" Hyunsuk smirked teasing Yoonbin and Jihoon. Jihoon glared at his husband as if telling him that everything is his fault.

"Sukkie, you are not one to speak if you are sitting on my lap right now" Byounggon cackled. Hyunsuk frowned and replied, "Not my fault that this table lacks a seat"

"I could get you one you know" Doyoung chuckled as he saw Hyunsuk at glare at him. Kim Doyoung is now an pharmaceutical researcher under Choi Hyunsuk's company so they grew close. Lee Byounggon followed the footsteps of his father and is currently working as an active police officer.

"Youngie, don't expose Sukkie hyung immediately. You need to clown him before you expose him" Yedam leaned towards his partner teaching him the skills on how to bully the current head of Choi family and a professional architect.

"That's the reason he's getting good at handling Sukkie's whims, huh?" Byounggon chuckled and kissed Hyunsuk's puffed cheeks.

"Ew, old men flirting" Haruto stuck his tongue out as soon as he entered the scene with Jeongwoo beside him.

"Haru, your image as the cool samurai has gone down the drain" Asahi stated as he pulled a seat to join the table of his friends. Haruto and Jeongwoo were given a seat by one of the guards.

Haruto stared at the current Hamada clan head and current Lieutenant general of the military and replied, "I'm fine as long as Jeongwoo finds me cool"

"Whipped culture" Yedam shrugged as he leaned on his chair. Hyunsuk rolled his eyes and commented, "As if you cant relate"

Bang Yedam stare at them with a smirk on his face. When he reached 18, his parent's last will and fortune were opened to him. He immediately invested in stocks with Keita's mentoring and had it doubled. He just graduated a few months ago but the company that he built when he was in his third year in university as a student of Robotic Engineering and Computer Science is now getting known as a household brand when it comes to security systems and is the CEO of Park Jihoon's workplace.

Mashiho and Junkyu chuckled as they entered the scene, Keita behind them shaking his head in defeat.

"Its been a long time since everyone gathered" Mashiho smiled merrily at the sight. Keita took his side while Junkyu took his hands.

"Everyone has been busy but we cant miss this occassion for the world" Byounggon replied grinning.

"Guys, do you remember the very first bet we made?" Mashiho stared at the King's member. Yedam knew of that bet and was forced to participate to it. Each and every Kings member smiled and sighed. Yoonbin lightly chuckled noting "The longest running bet. And who were the winners?"

"Me, Sukkie hyung and Dammie" Mashiho replied. "So, you see. We already decided on our wish"

Hyunsuk nodded to Yedam and Mashiho. He signaled for the servants to clear the table which was done quickly and procured a large blueprint. Everyone awed at the plan except for three people. The winners of the bet.

Yoonbin raised his head from the plan and stared at Mashiho. "This is -"

"Our village, our subdivision. Korea and Japan is only an hour away but it would be best if we stay together"

"But what about you and Keita?"

"We arranged for everything already" Keita announced. Mashiho told him that he has a plan to stay in Korea with Junkyu and wanted to be able to lead the clan from wherever he would be. Keita found that interesting so they both worked into making that possible. He did not know he was talking about this plan. A village for them.

"I designed it" Hyunsuk declared proudly. It was his masterpiece. He poured his zeal and energy in making the design. This was his brainchild, the fruit of his inspiration. For his family and his precious people.

Yedam worked the details of location and legalities with the help of Yoonbin's personal lawyer. He also had designed the security system of the whole village in excitement.

The Kings member smiled and stared at their partners who were still gawking at the grandeur of the plan.

Jeongwoo was the first to ask, "Can we afford this?"

"Woo, don't make us sound so broke, please. My pride as a Watanabe is on the line here" Haruto pleaded making everyone chuckle.

Mashiho laughed freely and Junkyu held that sight in his memory. His angel is so happy as he should be.

"No need for that, everything has been paid off already" Mashiho assured.

"Eh? This large village is free?"

"Woo, please. You're brother is also now a billionaire right?" Haruto groaned in embarassment.

"No, its not. Hiroaki-san said that he would pay for it, its his bribe to have you married to the family" Mashiho disclosed earning a round of laughter.

"That old geezer" Haruto cursed as blushed red in embarassment. Mashiho stared at the group who were eyeing each other and waited for their decision.

"Its a dare, we take our games seriously" Byounggon laughed making Mashiho, Yedam and Hyunsuk sigh in relief. This way even if they are busy, the family would still be close to each other. They all felt that warmth spread in their hearts as they read the village name -- Kings' Sanctuary.

"Let's make a bet. That all of us is gonna be happy in the future. By happy, I mean be married or be content with life" a little Hyunsuk proposed.

"That's hard. Life is harsh" Yoonbin declared as he placed his bet. Byounggon agreed with him, "and, time is cruel. Everything changes"

Haruto stuck his tongue out in disgust as he said, "Married, bah. I'm not gonna get married"

Asahi frowned as Haruto spat on him accidentally, "Human's are greedy creatures. It would be hard to be contented. Stop spitting on me, Haru"

Mashiho was about to add something but saw the little Hyunsuk who was about to cry so he changed his stance, "Exactly because time is ever flowing and change is constant that we dont have a clue what future holds. I would like to bet on that chance regardless of how low it could be that happiness exist"

Hyunsuk beamed as he trodded towards Mashiho and trapped the younger into a bear hug. "Exactly. I always pray that everyone would be happy in the future because it would be sad if we are not. So shall we make that bet?"

Yedam's opinion: "Life is cruel. If my hopes are dark as well then I would be broken. Even though I don't think happiness would exist for me but I bet for it to exist in the future. A hope that I'm sending across time"

END

Author's notes:

Thank you guys for loving the dare series. The time for our Kings and their Queens has come to an end. But, they shall eternally live on in the sanctuary of the Kings.

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Cheers,

Jam.