Taeyong looked around at the group of men watching him expectantly.

"So, what now?" Ten asked with his arms crossed. Johnny beside him nodded, also wanting to know the answer.

"Now, we go to the church." Many of them nodded there approval but Renjun, Jisung, Mark, and Jeno looked confused. Taeyong noticed a strange look in Renjun's eyes but shrugged it off.

"We will all be in one place though.." Yangyang said, expressing his concern. "It's dangerous. I'm not normally one to question my leaders orders but if we're all in one place then all it takes is them finding the church and we're done for.."

"Do you have a better idea?" Taeil spoke up. "We could all try to cram back at hub but thats no better and roaming the streets trying to find a new place isn't safe either. So Yangyang if you know of somewhere better we can go please tell me." There was a moment of silence as everyone racked their brain for information.

"Why don't we.. ask..." Everyone turned to Jisung as the boy trailed off. They all knew who he wanted to ask. Without a word Kun moved over to Jisung and began whispering something to the boy before they walked off to talk alone. Renjun looked at the ground and bit his bottom lip, trying not to cry. He looked up when he felt Jeno's arm around his shoulder reassuringly.

"Then it's settled." Taeyong said. "We'll go to the old church."

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Renjun felt his heart stop as the large church came into view.

Wedged between two old factories of some sort was a large brick church, the wooden cross on top was split and splintering, part of it gone completely, and not far under it in the wall was a beautiful stained glass window. Depicted on it was a picture of a cross with Jesus before it, arms outstretched to mimic the cross behind him, with disciples on either side watching in awe. Although, it was rather difficult to pick out since there were holes in the glass and shattered bits displaying spiderweb like patterns sprawled across some parts. It was clearly run down and obviously hadn't been used in ages. One of the double doors was unhinged at the top and Renjun noticed Taeyong and Johnny struggling to open it.

Once they had they quickly ushered the others in. Jaehyun, Yuta, Kun, Winwin, Yangyang, Hendary, Xiaojun, Lucas, Ten, and Taeil walked in casually. Renjun figured that was because they had been here before. Haechan was soon after, excitedly pulling Mark behind him. Kyungsoo followed them curiously. Next was Jisung, numbly watching his feet and mumbling about how angry Chenle was going to be.

And there it was again.

That burning feeling of sadness and anger that engulfed him every time Jisung mentioned the boy.

The boy who's body still layed, rotting in his own blood, at the top of the watch tower.

And all he had wanted was to make his brother proud.

"Renjun?" Jeno called softly, pulling the chinese male out of his thoughts. Renjun looked at Jeno who squeezed his hand a little tighter before heading into the ominous church.

(My idea of it^)

The interior matched the exterior with crumbling walls and strands of ivy trailing up to the ceiling. Light filtered in softly through foggy windows that were missing some panes. Large grey stone columns rose up to support the large building and the concrete floors were cracked, grass reaching up from them and rubble cluttering the ground. The room as massive, supported by large concrete arches at the top.

It was amazing.

It was also hard to believe that society would leave such a beautiful place to rot.

Renjun noticed staircases led up to short pathways that were suspended against the wall. The pathways led into what he could only assume to be rooms where the rest of the gang was residing.

And he was right.

Just then, a man with black hair hopped over the edge of one of the walkways and pointed a gun at them.

"Who are you and why are you here!" He demanded. He then blinked and lowered his gun as he recognized who it was. He squinted at Taeyong who was laughing at him before looking Jeno and Renjun up and down. "Who are they." He said, disgust evident in his voice.

"Nice to meet you to.." Jeno said through clenched teeth before protectivly moving Renjun behind him. The man began to raise his gun again but Taeyong stopped him.

"Doyoung, these are the newest additions to Neo Tech. Everyone, meet Doyoung." The new people nodded while the people who already knew him waited patiently. Well, all except for Lucas that is. He stepped forward from the group and looked at Doyoung expectantly.

"Well, where's Jungwoo?" He asked. Doyoung rolled his eyes and gestured to the balcony.

"Cowering in the control room. Do you really think he would come out here guns blazing?" Just then, Renjun looked up to the balcony to see a man with brown hair looking down at them with furrowed brows.

"I'm not a coward! You told me to stay here so I could tell everyone if you died!" He called, his voice sounding soft although he had raised it and a cute pout settling on his face. Renjun then looked at Lucas and noticed for once a genuine smile on his face. Not a sarcastic one and not a fake one. Jungwoo looked at him and smiled, giving a small wave before gesturing for Lucas to come up. Lucas obeyed and excitedly made his way up the steps to Jungwoo. Doyoung once again rolled his eyes before hoisting his gun on his shoulder.

"So, what's the field trip for?" He said as he turned to Taeyong.

"We're here because the warehouse burned down and we don't have enough room at hub for all of us.. Plus I figured you would like the extra company. I also thought that Kun and Jungwoo could share info about there technology..."

"Really!" Kun said excitedly. Everyone turned to him so he just laighed nervously before running to the stairs. "I'll get right to it!" He said to Taeyong with a waem smile before going up the steps. Doyoung shook his head.

"The warehouse burned down? Damn.. How?"

"He did it.." Everyone turned in confusion to who had just spoke.

It was Kyungsoo.

"Who did it?" Taeyong asked, turning completely to Kyungsoo who looked nervous under everyones gaze.

"Ch-Chanyeol did it.." At this Doyoung laughed.

"How?" He asked in disbelief.

"Yeah how? We checked the perimeter last night and there was no sign of anyone setting fire to it.." Xiaojun asked, glancing at Yangyang and Hendary who both nodded in agreement.

"I... This is going to sound crazy...." He said. Taeyong looked at him with interest.

"Go on." He urged. Kyungsoo took a breath.

"They have powers." He said simply, watching there faces for a reaction. Some rolled there eyes while others let out a relieved sigh.

It was a joke.. Renjun thought, honestly happy that Kyungsoo was attempting to lighten the mood.

Taeyong chuckled a bit and so did some of the others. Kyungsoo's hopeful look faded and was replaced with a straight face of disappointment.

Why didn't they believe him?

"I'm telling the truth! It wasn't a joke!" Doyoung, who had started laughing stopped and took a step closer to Kyungsoo.

"And how do you know?" The laughter once again erupted from everyone this time.

All except Renjun and Jeno.

Kyungsoo looked at them through the tops of his eyes and clenched his hands into fists.

Jeno's eyes widened as he felt the ground shaking beneath them. In one swift movement, Kyungsoo sent stones flying toward the wall to his right. The ground stopped shaking and Kyungsoo dropped his hands to his side like normal. He was panting a bit as if he had just ran a bit, his chest heaving as he caught his breath. A strange silence fell over the group as they watched Kyungsoo. Renjun walked out from behind Jeno.

"So.. You're saying, that your brother has powers that allow him to start fires... And you have these powers too?" Kyungsoo nodded.

"Except I can't start fires, I can control earthly matter." Taeyong nodded slowly, still debating whether they should still trust Kyungsoo.

"He killed him." Everyone then turned to Jisung as the boy spoke clear as day. Jeno took a step closer, preparing to do the job of comforting Jisung in case he started talking once more about Chenle.

"Who?" Jisung looked up at Jeno. Hatred, anger, and the desire for revenge burned in his gaze, actually scaring Jeno.

"Chanyeol killed Chenle." He said. His hands were clenched into fists and everyone could hear the anger dripping from every word. "That son of a bitch killed him, and I will be sure he feels just as much pain for what he did." He spat, tears welling in his eyes and clouding his vision. Jeno approached him to calm him down but Jisung took a step back.

"Don't fucking touch me. You're no better then the murderous bastard." Jisung finished before walking over to where Mark and Haechan stood.

And Jeno had to admit, that those words could kill.

Like a bullet to the heart.

"No doubt Chanyeol will suffer." Taeyong said.

"After all the shit he's done to us.." Johnny added.

"After how much he ruined our lives." Haechan agreed, snuggling his head into Mark's arm.

"He will suffer soon enough. But for now, we need to rest. For now, we need to prepare so that after we attack, they won't know what hit them."

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Jeno stared up through the hole in the roof to the stars and sighed. They had to sleep on the floor tonight because there wasn't time to make beds.

Taeyong had gone out alone. Jaehyun had insisted that he accompanied him but Taeyong refused, saying he needed to think. Kyungsoo was asleep and so was Renjun, so Jeno had no one to talk to.

Or so he thought.

Until he heard a voice.

A scarily fimiliar one.

"We used to look at the stars together.. But I guess nothing lasts forever as they say.." Jeno looked over and to his horror, he was right.

"Jaemin.." He breathed the name in disbelief.

He was dreaming.

He had to be.

"Jeno.. You hurt me. I... How could you. You're such a monster! How do you keep living!" Jeno felt tears run down his cheeks as Jaemin spoke.

"No.. Jaemin I didn't- you were gonna k-kill me and J-Jisung I-I'm sorry Jaemin I-" Jaemin chuckled.

"Pathetic." He spat. "Only cowards use excuses.. And only cowards fear someone they think is dead." Jeno shook his head.

"No.. You are dead.. You're dead I killed you!" Jaemin laughed a little.

"Really? Then come here. If I'm dead, let me in the church."

"No.."

"Let me in Jeno."

"NO!" He yelled. He clutched his head and rocked himself back and forth, still crying.

Renjun sat up abruptly and turned to see Jeno clutching his head and muttering like a mad man.

"No no no no no.. He's d-dead you killed him Jeno.. You did it... H-he's dead Jeno.. He can't be alive...." Renjun stood and as quietly as he could walked over to Jeno. He sat down beside the boy and hugged him. Jeno was a bit startled at first but when he saw it was just Renjun he felt so relieved.

"Jeno, what's wrong?" Jeno took a deep breath.

"I.. I had a dream about-" Jeno froze when he saw the figure in the window.

It wasn't a dream.

His eyes widened and he pointed at the window. As Renjun turned in confusion, the figure swiftly left the window.

"He's alive Renjun.. And he's gonna kill me.." He managed as his body shook with fear. Renjun looked at Jeno worriedly.

"Who?" The younger met his gaze and as Renjun stared into Jeno's eyes that reflected the stars, he saw what Jeno truly was.

A broken, fearful, hurt child who had been scarred by a ruthless and careless society.

"Jaemin." He said. Renjun felt sadness in his heart. All this time he was so angry at Jeno for Jaemin's death he hadn't even taken a moment to consider how traumatic that must have been. To watch your friend, the person who has been by your side through everything, burn before you in hungry flames that had only hours before taken someone else's life.

And to have to live knowing it was your fault.

He held Jeno tightly in his arms, only wanting to help him out of all this.

"Don't worry Jeno. You're safe. Jaemin's dead he can't hurt you. I promise you I'm here."

And then, Jeno's eyes widened as they heard footsteps coming into the church. He clutched Renjun's jacket.

"He's here.." He said quietly, fear lacing his words.

"Help.. M-my leg!"

But it wasn't Jaemin.

They both looked to see who it was.
Taeyong.

His left pant leg was ripped and his left leg was an unnatural shade of reddish blue, almost black in some areas. He limped forward and Renjun ran over. He caught Taeyong as he almost collapsed.

"Get... Kun...." Taeyong managed through clenched teeth. Jeno stood and made his way up to the room where Kun was. Renjun looked at Taeyong.

"What happened!"

"I- I.. Don't know... Xiumin.... C-cold.." Soon enough, Kun and Jungwoo were rushing down the stairs accompanied by Lucas and Jaehyun.

"Holy shit.." Jungwoo breathed. "Lucas, Jaehyun, bring him upstairs. Kun, take Renjun to help set up a med table upstairs. Jeno, stay handy in case any of us need help." He ordered. Everyone nodded and began to work at there tasks. Jungwoo looked at Taeyong's leg as Jaehyun and Lucas began to help him up the stairs. "How did you get frostbite, on one leg, at the beginning of winter..." He pondered as he followed them upstairs.

Once at the top they went to the room and saw that Renjun, Jeno, and Kun had already sprawled a blanket out over a church pew that was there. Jaehyun and Lucas worked to get Taeyong over to the pew while Jungwoo went to speak with Jeno, Renjun, and Kun.

"Do you know what it is?" Kun asked urgently in a hushed tone so Taeyong wouldn't hear.

"Yes.. It's frostbite but I don't know how he could get frostbite when it's only forty degrees. It would have to be below eighteen degrees for there to be the slightest chance and even then he would have to be out there for a while. Plus how did his pants get ripped? There's to many questions for this.."

"Whatever it is it doesn't look good. We better get to work." Kun said before leading Jungwoo toward Taeyong. After a couple minutes of Jungwoo inspecting Taeyong's leg, the quiet male turned to everyone.

"I hate to be rude but I'm afraid I have to ask everyone to leave." He said with a small bow. Everyone began to head out, some (mostly Jaehyun) more reluctant then others.

Once everyone had left, Jungwoo let out a sigh.

"What is it?" Taeyong asked, somehow keeping his voice steady despite the cold feeling creeping up from his leg to his torso.

"I have nothing but bad news.." Jungwoo began. "First off, you have frostbite and I'm afraid the only way to stop it from freezing you to death is by amputating your leg.." Taeyong nodded.

"Anything else." Jungwoo thought Taeyong was rather calm considering he had just been told that his leg had to be cut off.

"I'm afraid that you may no longer be a suitable leader for Neo Tech."

-tbc-
An: aye sorry for the long update.. Also F in the chat for Taeyongie's leg but have y'all heard the live performance album from the Orgin tour? It's on spotify and it's really fuckin good. Sorry if I already said somethin. Anyway, thanks for reading, love ya!