The teen Igarashi stared at the kids fishing on boats. She was curious. Is it fun? It looks boring. But why are they happy?

She got startled when she felt a tap on her shoulder. Looking back,she was met with Emperor's smile.

"Wanna try?",He pointed at the river.

But she was scared. The trauma of falling onto the river kept her far away from the river. She felt like a dark hole was swallowing up.

An aura of protection pulled her away from her fear. Looking down,she found her hand in Emperor's grasp. She looked up.

"Follow me"

Without a word she followed him. He took her to a small boat and got in Without letting her go for a moment.

Her gaze was on the river. She only saw herself falling onto the river and her unconscious mind tried to drag her to the water.

She snapped out when she felt a tight grip on her hand,not letting her fall.

"You don't have to be afraid when you are with me. It's okay to fall into the fear because I'm here to pull you back",his soothing voice reached her ear,calming her soul."Here,use these worms as baits to catch fish",he placed a fishing rod on her palm with a cup of worms.

She quickly scrunched up her nose in disgust. Hearing a hearty laugh, she looked at him only to see him laughing.

Unknown to her,he made her forget her fear. She became comfortable and completely forgot her fear while fishing.

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Igarashi opened her eyes. Infront of her was the audience she'll be talking to.

We came a long way up until now. And You are tired now. I'm tired too. Both of us need to rest. I hope you are at peace now.

She touched her heart. I'll keep it safe. Let's rest now.

Looking ahead,she knew what to do now.

•••

The seven siblings were still in Dongwook's apartment with Yibo. Their father had already come hearing the news about Igarashi falling sick but they were forbidden to see her. For her sake,they kept themselves away from her. They didn't want her to freak out since they didn't know why she was ignoring them.

Dongwook had come back this morning telling them about the good news about her health.

"She'll be taking his place today",he mumbled without any energy in his voice. He didn't look thrilled or enthusiastic.

"Will she come to us?",Hoseok asked with so much anticipation.

Dongwook smiled sadly. "She will"

Everyone heaved a big sigh feeling refreshed after a long time. They were like dried up leaves up until now without a news from Dongwook but now,they felt relieved.

Dongwook looked at them with sorrow in his eyes. He wasn't sure about what will happen when they got to know the truth about their mother but he desperately hoped for a miracle. It is indeed like the song says,'loving you is a losing game'.

He smiled seeing them going back to their silly behavioural pattern.

Yibo had noticed his gaze. He stared at Dongwook until he looked back at him. Dongwook only smiled. A sad smile. He walked to him and patted his shoulder.

"She will take you with her",he mumbled.

Indeed,Yibo felt happy. But something wasn't right, he could say it. It didn't look good.

"What about them?",He hit the correct spot. Yibo looked at Dongwook hoping for a good answer.

Dongwook forced out a sigh. "It's upto them. They'll have to make a choice. But I think, Igarashi had already taken her decision"

Yibo nibbled on his bottom lip. Looking at the boys,he didn't know what to feel anymore. He already felt attached to them. They were like his brothers. But he wouldn't interfere. It's should be upto them to write their destiny. He had already written his destiny to be with the person he loved. He had no saying in their decisions.

Will the dynasty they made break down? Or will it be strong enough to withstand the upcoming storm?

The time had come. She came as Dongwook said. It was dawn,the sun was rising up. After spending all her day settling up everything regarding the organisation, she came back to them.

She was engulfed in their tight embrace. She let them cry as much as they want. For the last time,maybe. She knew that a change will not happen over night. They will not be able to grasp the information she is about to reveal.

Igarashi sighed when Jungkook clinge onto her like a leech not letting her go."snotty brat,let go"

"No! You made us worried sick! Not to forget that you also kicked us away last time!",he sniffled hugging her tightly.

Yoongi suddenly pulled him away. "That's enough. Let her breath brat"

Igarashi gasp when she was lifted up in the air by none other than Jin. He sat her down on a chair carefully and smiled widely. "You need to rest"

Igarashi opened her mouth but paused and smiled nodding her head.

Her father approached her with a juice. "How are you feeling now?"

"Better father "

Mr.Kim didn't know if he heard it right or wrong. Did he really hear it?! He was gaping like a fish. But when he noticed his sons' shocked faces,he was sure that he wasn't hearing things. But to the contrary to their expressions, she wore a neutral expression, drinking her juice silently.

"Did you just —"

Igarashi cut him off. "How are you doing?",she looked at Mr.Kim with her neutral face.

Kim Wonbin was now dumbfounded. Nevertheless, he decided to go with the flow,not pushing the topic forward. "I'm doing good. Thanks to you,my mother was taken back to the organisation of yours and father was imprisoned for the things he had done. The police force had decided to keep quiet about the organisation due to the orders from the upper rank officers"

"Uncle Hyuk also backed down and apologised to dad",Jimin butted in excitedly. "Also Auntie Tae-hee uhm,she was too much shocked with what happened and didn't come around. She wasn't really a part of the dirty business even though she had an idea about what grandpa was doing. She just tried to survive in the strong side but apparently she had chosen the weakest side to stand. She wasn't strong enough for the dirty business "

Igarashi nodded slowly.

Taehyung scratched his neck looking around. "By the way,where is Yibo?shouldn't he be here to greet noona?"

Just as he said,Yibo appeared behind them with a luggage. He was already dressed up as he was going to leave somewhere.

Dongwook, who was watching everything started sweating. He clenched his fists but didn't interfere. He just leaned on a pillar,letting everything happen.

"Are you going somewhere? Hey!noona just arrived!",Namjoon spoke up confused.

Igarashi stood up after placing the glass on the coffee table. She looked at Yibo with her poker face. Did you decide?

I had decided the moment I met you and the decision never changed. He replied through his eyes. He walked to her and stood by her side silently.

Boys and Mr.Kim were confused.

Igarashi looked at them. It's time.

"Noona?",Jungkook spoke like he sensed something wrong.

"You all need to know something",she said with her hooded eyes. "After I said this,I will disappear from all your lives. I will leave with Yibo to somewhere you will never be able to find us. You can hate me all the way you want"

"W –What do you mean? Noona,stop joking! You are scary",Jimin said trying to laugh but he stopped seeing Dongwook's sorrowful gaze. His face said it all. Igarashi was dead serious. She wasn't the type to joke around.

Igarashi fought the urge to cry. She wouldn't cry. She cursed at herself for being so vulnerable infront of them. They got the best of her. They knew how to evoke feelings. They unlocked her.

"I,...

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