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As soon as they reach the secret hideout of the Yakuza, Taehyung dashes towards the medical wing. The whole place is underground which makes it difficult to be located. The brunette is glad his family shifted here for a while. This place will at least keep them safe.

"Min-gyu hyung is in wh-which room?" Taehyung pants as he places his hands on his knees and takes deep breaths. He has already reached the medical wing and his father, who was sitting on a chair nearby, smiles. He is glad that his younger son is back.

"Son!" The older man exclaims. Taehyung looks at him and immediately his eyes water. He hugs his father and cries. Taehyung might have become strong physically but there is only so much stress he can handle mentally.

"H-How is hyung?" He asks. His father breaks the hug and steps away. He does not have the courage to look at Taehyung in the eyes. He feels guilty. Mingyu got multiple gunshot wounds because he took the bullets which were meant for the oldest Kim. Taehyung knows about it too. Beomgyu fed him with the information on their way here.

"He got sh-shot many times. They operated on him but... the doctor said they can say anything with certainty only when Mingyu wakes up." His father says. Taehyung sighs and plops on the chair next to him.

He feels guilty for not talking to Mingyu too. He was away, yes and he didn't even have a phone but he could have convinced Jungkook. Lately, he had been letting Taehyung do a lot more than captives are allowed to do and Taehyung is aware of this fact.

"Baby!" His head whips in the other direction when he hears his mom's soft voice. He looks at her glossy eyes and breaks down again.

His mother immediately comes and embraces him in her warmth. "H-He'll be okay, baby. Y-Your brother has always been a fighter. He's l-literally strong." She whispers in her younger son's ear while trying to control her own tears.

"I... I was rude to h-hyung the l-last time we talked, mom." Taehyung cries, tightly hugging his mom. The argument he had with Mingyu replays in his mind again and again.

"DON'T FUCKING APOLOGISE! ALL YOU EVER DO IS APOLOGISE!"

"Tae, won't you...h-hug me goodbye?"

"I'll miss you but I won't forgive you. I won't forgive you, hyung. I'm sorry."

"Baby, I'm sorry. I promise I'll sort this shit out as soon as I can and I'll bring you back."

Taehyung cries more in his mother arms as he hears her cries too. He remembers the sad look on Mingyu's face just before he left for Jungkook's place. Mingyu really didn't want him to leave. His face said it all. Then why did he? That's the only question in Taehyung's mind.

"T-Tae..." Taehyung breaks away from his mother when he hears his father's voice. He quickly wipes his tears and looks at him. "Yes, dad?"

"There's something that you need to know." He says. Taehyung nods, "What is it?"

"Follow me." His father says and starts walking towards one of the rooms.

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"Hey, what's with the smiley face, huh?" Seokjin asks Jungkook. The two of then are sitting in the younger's room along with Namjoon and Jimin, discussing about the attack on the Yakuza. Jungkook wants to take over the Yakuza, yes. But he is also curious about who else is after them because according to him, nobody has the rights on the things that he likes. Yakuza and Taehyung are included.

"Uhh... nothing, hyung." Jungkook replies. He does not want to make a big deal about his last interaction with Taehyung but indeed that's the reason why he is this happy.

"Well, it doesn't seem like nothing to me." Jimin shrugs.

"Okay, well... Taehyung, for a change, talked nicely to me before leaving for his hideout and... OH MY GOD! I'M SO HAPPY!" Jungkook squeals at the end of the sentence. He is so happy that his bunny teeth are on display when he smiles. His hyungs have seen him like that after a long time and they are happy about it. The current look on Jungkook's face reminds them of his childhood and teenage years, when he used to live a carefree life while enjoying dancing and football.

"Wow, that's amazing, Kook!" Seokjin says, happy that he does not have to see the same kind of look on Jungkook's face that he had after he told him how Taehyung discarded his gifts and feelings.

"Don't you think we should celebrate? We could get a drink." Jimin suggests. Jungkook looks at him with a serious expression but there is still a glint of happiness in his eyes. "But we need to find out who is after the Yakuza, Chim."

"We will, Kook. Yoongi and Hoseok are working on it too in Seoul. Besides we just came here so we can relax for a few hours before getting back to work." Namjoon suggests. The older rarely compromises with work so the suggestion coming from him actually convinces the ravenette.

"Okay." He sighs, wanting to feel a bit relaxed too. His has stressed a lot these past couple of days.

"Great. I'll prepare some snacks before we head to the bar." Seokjin exclaims and stands up to head to the kitchen.

"I don't want to go to a bar, hyung." Jungkook objects.

Seokjin rolls his eyes and smacks the forehead of their maknae, "I'm talking about our personal bar that is in this very building, Jungkook." He says, making the younger a little embarrassed.

"Forgive him, hyung. He is lost in Taehyung's thoughts today." Jimin teases him.

"Isn't he all the time?" Namjoon joins him too.

"Yah! Don't gang up on me like that. Don't act like you're not involved with Jin hyung all the time and you Chim, don't pretend as if you don't get fucked by Hobi hyung on a regular basis." Jungkook smirks at them, making them embarrassed.

"Yah, stop it all of you. And Joonie and Chim, don't trouble my baby." Seokjin glares at the other two males and holds Jungkook's hand, "Come with hyung, baby. I'll make delicious snacks for you."

"I'm not a kid, hyung." Jungkook rolls his eyes.

"Shut up. For me, you're still a baby." Seokjin declares and pulls the youngest out of the room, making him whine a little. His hyungs are so extra sometimes. Specially Seokjin.

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"What do you want to talk to me about, dad?" Taehyung asks quietly. By the look on his father's face, his palms become clammy with sweat.

The older man sighs, "I know you're mad at your brother but... you should not be."

"D-Dad, it's not like I want to be mad at him. I love him too much to be mad but... but he broke his promise, dad. H-He told me that I could live a normal life and he would take care of everything related to the Yakuza. I... I felt bad when he told me to go to Jungkook because that would basically make me involved in mafia shit. It's something that I never wanted in life." Taehyung says. He has said this and thought about this so many times but speaking about it to his father makes him feel ten times better.

"I know, son. I was furious at his decision too. I never trusted that younger Jeon. His father was a nice person. At least he kept his promises well but his son is notorious. I don't trust him at all." Taehyung's father says while his son nods, trying to understand what his father is saying and why.

"At least he kept his promises? What do you mean by that?" Taehyung asks, his eyebrows furrow in confusion. Mr. Kim sighs and pulls out a phone.

It's Mingyu's phone to be exact.

"When Mingyu was shot and we were taking him for the treatment, just before getting unconscious, he told me the password of his phone. He wanted you to check the folder named 'stanateez'. I didn't watch it because he said you should watch it first." His father places his hand on Taehyung's shoulder and squeezes it gently. He gives him the phone and smiles sadly.

Taehyung does not like this look on the face of his father. His usually smiling father looks so sad and tired. "I know you're mad at Mingyu, son but I want you to forget everything that happened between the two of you... at least until he recovers. Till then, pray for him to get better soon."

"I will, dad. Nothing comes before my brother and you and mom. Absolutely nothing." Taehyung says and squeezes his father's hand gently. The older nods his head and stands up to leave. "I'll leave now. Maybe you'd wanna listen to it alone." The older man says pointing at the phone and exits the room after telling him the password.

Taehyung wonders what's in that folder. He quickly unlocks the phone and opens the folder named 'stanateez'. He never knew his brother stanned Ateez. They are so busy in their own lives that they don't know these little details about each other.

When he opens the folder, he only sees one video. Unknowingly, his heart starts thumping in his chest. He takes a few deep breaths and taps on the video that is made using the front camera.

"Hey, Tae! I know this is not the right time to be making a video. Not when there are enemies right in this building. But I'm still making this video because I think you need to know what I'm about to tell you." Mingyu whispers. His face is impossibly close to the camera and it appears as if he is sitting under the table.

Taehyung does not like this. It's clear how much Mingyu must have struggled just by the look on his face. He is hiding under a table to make the video and he is the same Kim Mingyu who never hides from his enemies.

"Tae, baby I know you're mad at me for sending you away to Jungkook. But I really had no option. As you know, s-someone is after our group, I really thought he would keep you safe because the guy clearly loves you. Before sending you to Jungkook, I only thought it was one group. But... But there is another one. There's one more group that wants to take over the Yakuza and... don't be shocked when I tell you that it's the Orion." Taehyung gasps when he hears his brother say that.

His hand trembles and it becomes difficult for him to hold the phone. His breathing rages but it's not because of nervousness. It's because of anger and the betrayal he feels after knowing this.

"Jungkook holds a grudge against me and he... wants to take over the Yakuza, for revenge. I got to know a few days after I sent you to him. I never really trusted him so I lured someone to play as a spy. Well, not really a spy. I just wanted to make sure you're safe and he appeared to be a helpful kind of guy. He never really gave me any information about the Orion but I asked someone to keep an eye on him too and that's how I found out that the they are after us.

I sent you to Jungkook because he has been saving you since a long time. I thought he was trustworthy but he turned out to be the same like the other gang that is after us. So when I found out, I prayed that he won't do anything to you just because he was mad at me and I... I'm glad he didn't. He's a real man for not hurting his enemy's brother for his sins.

I know you're mad after listening to it but he might have a good reason. Jeon Jungkook never does anything without a reason. I might be a mafia boss, supposedly cunning, powerful and manipulative but--- I do care. I care about your safety that's why I sent you there. I don't have the time to explain everything to you right now. I will tell you later... After I take care of the enemies in the building. Take care, baby. Wait for hyung to explain everything to you later. Don't make rash decisions. I love you."

The video ends after Taehyung hears a couple of gunshots in it, maybe from outside the room Mingyu was using. His blood is boiling. Why was Jungkook after the Yakuza? What could be the ravenette's reason to go against a treaty that benefits both the groups?

Taehyung also doesn't know who is after the attack. Is it Jungkook? Why did he take him as a captive? Was it to make him watch his family suffer?

His breathing becomes rapid and he gets up. His head is throbbing with anger. "BEOMGYU!" He yells, walking out of the room.

"Taehyung! What happened?" His father asks when he reaches the hospital wing. He has never seen his younger son this mad.

Taehyung ignores his father and looks at his secretary. "Beomgyu, give me my car keys." The brunette demands, in a low voice.

Beomgyu takes the keys out of his pocket and gives it to him, not wanting to make him mad more than he already is.

Taehyung grabs the keys and starts walking out. Beomgyu runs after him and holds his arm. "Where are you going, hyung?"

Taehyung jerks his hand away from his hold, a bit more harshly than he intended too. He is so angry right now but he knows he would regret it as soon as he calms down a little.

"Don't follow me." He declares and walks away. Beomgyu and Mr. Kim look at each other. They are scared of whatever Taehyung is going to do.

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