There was silence for a few moments.

"I'm not sure I understand." Taeyang tilted his head.

"We both know, hyung, in fact I think we all know. But we were too kind to speak up. Sadly, now we needed to know. Because hyung, whenever the Elders butts in, it means something bad is about to happen."

There was coldness surrounding them. It was rare for Seungri to stood up against Taeyang, he had always been the funny and playful maknae for them. So when he finally spoke up, Taeyang had to give him the praise.

"Okay. I found my mate in this life." Taeyang started, crossing his arms. He knew he had to be on this situation one of these days, but he didn't see it coming very fast.

The other two members stared at him like he was some kind of very rare species.

"It turned out that she was the girl who you saw in front of the HQ. She was cupping her ears, and looked so pale. It was the Curse! I should've known better. If only I knew she was there.." Pain was shown clearly on his face.

"Its.. I-i couldn't even be there to protect her." Taeyang let out a dry laugh. "Well, how could I? We were cursed. All these while I could only visit her in her dreams, but even then she'd run away, and she'll die, every time."

Jiyong clicked his tongue. He looked at the guy who had his face in his hands. Taeyang looked vulnerable. Something he shouldn't had, never should exist with him. He was a prince, and if the prince looked shattered, it would affect them- his best warriors too.

"Have you ever consulted the Seeress, hyung?" Jiyong looked at his left, to the youngest member.

Seungri's gaze softened as he asked Taeyang. Was it because the Seeress or because he simply pitied his prince? Jiyong smirked. Seungri was very easy to read.

Taeyang looked away. "Did that. But she wasn't helping at all."

"Maybe Seungri could help in persuading the Seeress." Jiyong butted in. Both of their heads turned at the maknae who's mouth hung open.

"No way. I'm not going there. Nope, you can't make me. Not even when you threatened to take my kidneys away." He pouted like a child and crossed his arms.

Jiyong laughed and Taeyang smiled, though the smile didn't quite reach his eyes, he was grateful he had this dudes with him.

"So what's the plan?" Jiyong's voice was back to serious. Taeyang thought for a few minutes, his friends were both waiting for his orders patiently.

"When Daesung told me about Yuna when we were in the van, he smelled demon fouls around her apartment building." he started. Seungri and Jiyong nodded spontaneously. They heard about that too. But they didn't ask anything, because it was simply not the right time.

"Demon doesn't mingle with human as they send their monsters to do their jobs.. Also, the Elders called Seunghyun hyung all of a sudden."

Jiyong tapped his chin. "Which they haven't since the last time." he looked at Taeyang.

Taeyang nodded and touched his bottom lip. "There's only one reason."

Seungri's eyes widened. "Zachary."

"Seemed so. But didn't he got locked up?" Jiyong asked.

Seungri snorted. "You really believe Hades will lock up his own son?"

Jiyong glared at him.

"I had to agree with Seungri with that one." Taeyang said, "Besides Zachary has what it need to wipe out out the entire realms."

"Or not." Jiyong butted in. "Actually his daughter has what it need, and I really think now is the time he will really take her to his side. Though I highly doubt she want to. But maybe that's the reason behind all this."

Taeyang gritted his teeth. The picture of Zachary forcing his daughter to do the nasty job for him was unbearable.

"So this is what we will do. Since the Elders called Seunghyun, there must be a war coming, and I am sure Papa YG was called too. They're the ones who'll stand at the front line."

Seungri whined. "Ahh, so cool! I wanted to be at the front line too!"

"What? You want to die early?" Jiyong asked. Sometimes their youngest member was weird, and this just proved it.

Seungri grinned. "I always find front liners is awesome. Besides, they're the ones with rank. Seunghyun hyung is so cool."

Tayeang shook his head. "Being at the front has nothing to be proud of, Seungri. You're at the front too."

"Tsk, at the back of front line. I want to be exactly in front."

"You'll need to study hard then. If you kept flunking your classes you won't ever be there." Jiyong said.

"GD hyung! You're bad.." The maknae whined again.

"So, I will go back to the Palace to see how things going on. Maybe talk with Father. I need Yuna to come back." Taeyang stirred the conversation back to the main.

"But the Curse?" It was the reason why everything was messed up at the first place. Jiyong clenched his fists.

"That's why we need someone to meet the Seeress." Taeyang nodded at Seungri who pouted.

"Aw please hyung. Can't I come with you?"

"No, you have to go. Its a game against time, Seungri."

"Gah, fine, fine. Whatever."

Taeyang turned to Jiyong. "Someone will need to monitor the demons' movement here. Jiyong, you'll need to call back ups. Secure Yuna's apartment and the building grounds. I'm sure Zachary will be there, soon. We need to trap him if he does come."

"I'll call Dae and ask him to take Yuna to somewhere safe, preferably the Palace. We'll talk from time to time." And Taeyang rushed back to his room.

Jiyong was calling the Royal guards, but Seungri wasn't going anywhere. He was just standing there looking lost.

"Yah, don't you have some work to do?" Jiyong asked as soon as he finished the call.

"Hyung, I don't think I can do this." Seungri walked towards Jiyong. "Can we switch place?"

Jiyong held both of Seungri's shoulders. "You can do this, just think of it as a work. Get over your personal feelings just for once, Seungri, this is important."

Seungri nodded weakly. "I guess so. Well, gotta go now. Tell me once Taeyang hyung gives the signal." then he was gone.

Jiyong looked out of the glass wall and saw Seungri standing on top of the opposite building.

Taeyang walked out holding his phone to his ear. He nodded to Jiyong and Jiyong motioned to Seungri to get started.

Seungri saw the signal. He heaved a deep breath.

"This is it, good luck Seungri." He muttered to himself before he ran off to the Seeress lair.

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Hi! So this is part two. I'm still tired so maybe I'll take a nap. Thank you for reading :)

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(updated 07.18.15)