If there's one thing everyone hates hearing once in their lives...it's the word, Goodbye.

Whether it came from a family member who decided to leave and start a new life or was on the brink of death, a best friend who was moving somewhere far away, or a lover who couldn't handle being in a relationship any longer...they have always said the same thing at the end of their sentence...Goodbye.

Goodbyes come in many forms.
People would also say,

See you later.

All the best.

Farewell.

Look after yourself.

So long.

Ciao.

Sayonara.

Adios.

Au Revoir.

But just saying Goodbye is the hardest part.

And now you had to do it.

As you packed the last of your things, all of your clothes, posters, plushies, and pictures of your best friends in the RFA, you wondered to yourself if you were making a mistake:

A mistake of leaving the RFA and continuing on with your life.

You could still remember when you first joined the RFA and they greeted you in a nice and kind manner. Sure, you guys may have gotten off to a rough start, considering that they didn't trust you at first.

But over the years, you guys have grown super close, and you finally felt like you belonged to a family...a family that was made up of fictional characters, who had personalities of their own.

You loved it when Zen always talked highly about himself, the way he kept praising himself before turning his attention to you and only you, it made you feel loyal to the actor.

You loved it when Yoosung would always greet you with a smile, telling you about his day in university and how he is trying to learn how to cook without burning down the house. The way he was always clumsy, it made you
laugh and want to tease him.

You loved it when Jaehee would politely ask you about your day and how you were feeling at the moment, while she tried so hard not to fall asleep as she wanted to talk to you through the chat and on the phone. You two would also fangirl about Zen and you always told her to relax, for life wasn't just about work. And she would always thank you for that. It made you feel proud of her, for she was a much hard working woman than anyone you have ever met, well, besides your parents.

You loved it when Jumin Han would constantly check up on you, making sure you're safe from harm and not doing anything risky. Whenever he praised his cat, Elizabeth the 3rd, you would praise with him, and he would always invite you for wine. He made you feel like you were important, and he was like your guardian.

You loved it when 707 would barge into every chat and bring the excitement out. His jokes and pranks always made you laugh and just his hacking skills were incredible. Even though he has pushed you away many times, you knew deep down that he was just trying to protect you from him, from the dangers that came with him. But you didn't care about the danger, you cared about 707 and because of that courage, you helped save both him and his brother Saeran from the Mint Eye. 

...And now you had to say goodbye to them.

After packing the rest of your things, you take one last look at the empty apartment, the apartment that had started it all. You smiled at it before leaving, locking the door behind you for the last time.

You then take out your phone and instantly, you get a FaceTime call from the RFA. Your finger was trembling as it pressed the button and soon, you saw everyone's face on the phone.
They looked all worried and confused.
It must be because you haven't arrived at the party yet.

Jaehee: Mrs. (L/n)! What's taking you so long? Did you have trouble picking out a dress?

Jumin Han: I would believe so, Assistant Kang. You know how picky (Y/n) can be...

Yoosung: (Y/n)? What's wrong? W-Why does it look like you've been crying?!

Zen: Who dares make my baby girl cry?! Who was it, Babe?! Was it Trust Fund Kid here?!

Saeyoung: Oooooh someone hurt (Y/n)~ But seriously though
(Y/n), did something happen? I tried checking on you but the cameras in Rika's apartment weren't working...I'll have to check them later.

Saeran: What's going on guys...?

"Guys guys, it's okay, I'm okay...really."

You sadly smile as you tried hard not to cry right in front of them. You couldn't just say goodbye yet, you had to at least meet them in person...one final time.

"I'm on my way now."

Yoosung: Yay! I can't wait to squeeze you!

Zen: I call dips on dancing with her first~

Saeran: But I want to dance with her...no fair.

Saeyoung: Please! She would rather help me play pranks on the guests! Right (Y/n)?~

Jaehee: Please don't play pranks on the other guests (Y/n)...they're important to our organization.

Jumin Han: I agree, but in the meantime, we'll be waiting for you, (Y/n).

"Thanks guys...I'll see you soon."

You replied before ending the call...then you fall on the floor, letting all the tears that you have held stream down your face...
Once you get to the party, you found Jaehee and Jumin Han standing there by the entrance, their eyes widening at the sight of you. They then come to your side.

Jumin Han: (Y/n)? Is something wrong?

Jaehee: Mr. Han...it looks like she's been crying...her eyes are so red and puffy...are you starting to become allergic to cats now, Mrs. (L/n)?

"No, no, it's not that...umm...could you get everyone out here in the hall, please? I have to tell you all something very important..."

Jaehee: A-Ah, if you insist, I'll go get them now. Please stay with
her, Mr. Han.

Jumin Han: I will...I'm never leaving her side. Never.

Jaehee nods before running inside the ballroom to search for the other members as Jumin Han held you in his arms, rubbing your back. He stares at you with worry and concern in his grey eyes as he strokes your hair.

Jumin Han: What's really going on, (Y/n)?

"...I'll tell you soon enough."

A few minutes later, Jaehee had brought everyone in the hallway:
Zen, Saeyoung, Yoosung, V and Saeran. Yoosung stares at you before realizing your state.

Yoosung: (Y-Y/n)! H-Have you been crying?! Why?!

Zen: What the hell...who hurt you (Y/n)? Tell us!

V: What's going on here? Why are you crying?

Saeyoung: I KNEW something was wrong! Are you depressed, (Y/n)? Me and Saeran can help you with that! Right, Saeran?

Saeran: I just came here for the free food and drinks...

Saeyoung: That's not helping, Saeran!

"Everyone please! Stop fighting! There's a reason why I'm meeting you all here...I'm here to tell you all that...I'm leaving."

Jumin Han: L-Leaving? What do you mean, you're leaving?

Jaehee: Leaving...? Where are you going, (Y/n)?

"As much as I love staying with you all...I have to go. I have to go back...to reality. I have a life of my own too, you know? I mean, I'm going to university and that means I'm going to be super busy from now on...I won't be able to answer your chats or phone calls because I'll be studying day and night."

Zen: ...Damn...why? Why did you have to grow up so fast?!

Zen punches a nearby wall, accidentally making a hole in it.

Saeyoung: So you're just going to leave and that's it...? But...you're going to be depressed again,
(Y/n). You're going to be depressed just how you were before you found us, before you found this game...

Saeran: ...Why would you want to go back to reality? It's horrible, it's worse than here. It's worse than the Mint Eye itself...

Saeyoung then embraces his brother before crying into his shoulder, Saeran patting his back as he stroked his hair.

Jaehee: ...I guess you're right, you will be busy with your studies, I should know because I was just like you, (Y/n)...I had to work hard to bring myself here.

Jumin Han: ...Same here...

Jumin Han and Jaehee lower their gaze as they slowly begin to cry. Jaehee then started to bawl, embracing her boss as he swallows, trying not to let sadness take over him. Unfortunately...it had caught up to him.

V: ...

Yoosung: (Y-Y/n)...you're joking, right? Please tell me it's another one of you and 707's jokes...please.

You slowly shake your head, a single tear streaming down your face as you carefully watch Yoosung's reaction.

Yoosung: No...no...d-don't go...(Y/n) please don't go...Don't leave us!

Yoosung then hugs you, crying as you
felt his body shake. Oh God...it hurts...it hurts so much...but you had to go through it.

Yoosung: I-I love you! E-Everyone loves you! D-Don't leave! I-I promise I won't call you Rika anymore! Just please don't go!

Zen and Saeyoung gently pull him away, Yoosung struggling as he was screaming your name.

Yoosung: I love you! I love you (Y/n)! I love you!

"I know baby...I know. I love you too. I love all of you..."

Zen: Come on, Yoosung...I'm sure she has to leave the game soon...let's not distract her now.

Zen said as he held Yoosung in his arms before turning towards you, with a sad smile.

Zen: (Y/n)...whatever you do, always follow your dreams...don't give up on them, okay?

"...Okay."

Saeyoung and Saeran then turn towards you before hugging you, placing a kiss on both your cheeks as they ruffled your hair.

Saeyoung: Don't...don't become depressed like me, okay? Always smile...a real smile.

Saeran: ...Don't let anyone brainwash you into becoming something else. Always trust your family members too, even if they are a pain in the ass.

"...Thank you, Saeran, Saeyoung."

Saeran and Saeyoung: We love you, (Y/n)...

The twins said in unison before going back inside the loud party. Jaehee pats your head as she sniffles.

Jaehee: Don't overwork yourself, okay (Y/n)? You have to relax too...life isn't just about work, just like you told me, right?
Good luck on achieving your goals...I believe in you, WE believe in you.

Jaehee said before kissing your cheek and running back inside the party. Now it was just you, Jumin Han and V.
Jumin Han sighs before holding your hands in his.

Jumin Han: So...this is it, then? A final goodbye...?

"Hey...Goodbye doesn't mean forever, Jumin. I'll be back...someday...I promise."

Jumin Han: ...We're going to miss you, (Y/n).

"I know and I'm going to miss you guys too. Oh and Jumin Han...please go easy on Jaehee. She's already been working too hard..."

Jumin Han: ...I'll keep that in mind...

V: Hey uhh (Y/n)? Would you like to take a picture with the group one last time...?

"...I would love to..."

You replied as you sadly smile. V then gathers all the members together including you for one final picture. Before snapping the photo, V sadly smiles as a single tear falls from his eye.

V: Everyone say...Mystic Messenger.

Everyone: Mystic Messenger...

"Mystic Messenger..."

Right after he snaps the photo, you leave the game, deleting it as you then cry in your dark room. You knew that from behind that screen, they were all crying too.

But Goodbye doesn't always mean forever and you were determined to come back to them, one day...

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That's right guys.

Unfortunately I am going to discontinue these oneshots.

I'm going to be so busy with my life from now on and because of that, I'm lacking ideas for more Mystic Messenger oneshots. I am sorry it has came down to this.

But I just want to say thank you to all the followers who've been reading this and been voting and commenting.

Don't worry, my Mystic Messenger fans, this book will come back...eventually.