THIRTY-EIGHT

Trembling; his hands were trembling. He tried to shake the uneasy feeling that was bubbling up inside him. After endless tries, he concluded that the uneasy feeling was there for a reason.

"Guys, I don't know but something feels weird about this," Jungkook motioned to the abandoned factory, "about this place."

Namjoon patted his back, "You're not the only one." he mumbled to him as he readjusted the black mask that covered his features.

"Let's just go and think this through, reestablish our plan." his voice wavered.

Jin furrowed his eyebrows before speaking up, "Jungkookie, we are already here," his hand messed up the young boy's hair, "we can't go back now, nothing bad will happen if we are all together."

Right.

But, even if he agreed, that feeling was still buried deep inside him.

"What? You're scared now?" Yugyeom asked as he rested against the van.

Jungkook took a deep breath, "No, never."

He felt Nari's small but delicate digits intertwine with his. She gave him peace. Just one touch could make him feel at ease.

He loved her and he was so happy that she was finally his, and that he was finally hers.

"Change of plans, some of us will go inside with Yugyeom." Namjoon responded.

"I'm going." Jin instantly let out as he gripped the gun that he held to his chest.

Hyuk cleared his throat, "Me too."

"Okay. Taehyung, Yoongi and Jimin will stay outside with the girls and Yugyeom's people." Namjoon's voice seemed fragile. He was worried.

They all were.

Maybe they weren't the only ones who had that strange feeling.

"Boss." one of Yugyeom's people called as he handed him his gun.

Yugyeom nodded before gesturing towards the back entrance, "Let's go."

Hye kissed Namjoon before hugging him.

This was always her way of telling Namjoon to be careful, at least that's what Namjoon told him once.

Before leaving, Jungkook ran to Nari who had now placed her mask on top of her facial features. Gently, he slid the plastic item upwards until her lips were visible.

"I'll be back," he smiled, "we'll be back." his lips found hers instantly in a gentle kiss.

He pulled away before putting back her mask on her face.

She smiled at him but he could see her uneasiness showing.

He caught up with the others before hearing her call him.

"I love you." she answered.

His heart skipped a thousand beats and his smile was even bigger than before, "I love you more."

But, not everything is meant to last forever.

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"Everything okay?" Jimin's voice was heard through the intercom.

"Yes, there's nothing in here." Namjoon told him as they walked with their guns hand.

Hyuk sighed, "We need to keep looking for any clues," he kept looking everywhere, "if we can find anything that leads us to that bastard."

"Who are you calling a bastard?"

Jungkook turned around to the source of that voice.

And there he was, Zik, in the flesh with a smirk on his face.

Jin chuckled, "And so he appears."

"Oh, I'm just here to receive my guests," he responded, as soon as he saw Yugyeom his eyes darkened, "Yugyeom, what a surprise."

"Oh cut it out," Yugyeom exclaimed, "you probably knew that I was going to grace you with my presence."

Zik laughed, "Always the prankster," his expression changed, "I never liked that." he aimed at the ceiling but did not shoot.

"And I never liked you so I guess we're even." Yugyeom bit back.

If Jungkook could just go with his gut and finally kill him, he would. But he cannot, they need answers.

"Now, why did you all come here, and why the masks? I thought you guys were over those things." Zik asked as he ignored what Yugyeom just said.

"You know why." Hyuk answered coldly.

Zik widened his eyes, making a really fake scared expression, "No, I don't."

"We're here for answers." Namjoon straightened his posture, radiating security, even if he was also worried he always tried to make the group feel safe.

"And I had a feeling you were going to say that." he smirked.

"Bring her in." he told someone behind him.

Then something that none of the teens would ever think of happened. Something that made everyone let out a gasp.

There was Mel.

Alive.

"M–Mel?" Jin stuttered as he tried to get to her.

Jungkook stopped him with his arm, "No, something seems off about this."

Her long hair was now cut to her shoulders. Her face was all battered. She was destroyed.

"I –" she stared but was cut off by a loud gun shot.

Hyuk had pulled the trigger.

What was he thinking?

Mel was shaking.

"You made me think my sister was dead!" Hyuk shouted at him as he once more pointed the gun at him.

Zik laughed, "It's fun seeing you all like this."

"Shut up." Yugyeom pulled the trigger and shot a few of his men.

And that's when all war broke out.

Everyone scattered around the area, but luckily Jungkook caught Mel before she could even faint.

"It's okay, you're safe now." he told her as he held her to him.

Mel smiled at him, "You've grown so much since the last time I saw you." she messed up his hair lightly.

Jungkook nodded before speaking as he ran with her to the back exit, "You're dehydrated."

The girl nodded without saying a word.

Jungkook took this time to tell everyone through the intercoms, "Jimin, get the van ready."

"What? Why? Was the gun shot–" he asked.

"Yes, I'm coming there right now, with Mel." Jungkook let out.

He could imagine the face that Jimin was making right now, "Mel?"

As he saw them, he held Mel and helped her jog.

"It hurts." she mumbled.

"I know, but we have to walk fast." he reasoned.

Even before he could answer, he felt someone taking her from him.

"Mel!" Taehyung cried as he helped her walk.

Jungkook saw Nari look at him worryingly, he walked up to her, "I have to go back, please stay here." he pecked her lips before jogging back inside. She began calling his name desperately.

"Jungkook!" She cried, he saw Eun hold her. Yugyeom's people saw the scene but still maintained their guard.

Still, he headed inside with the heavy feeling on his chest.

He couldn't shake up the sound of her calling him as she cried. He didn't want to see her like this.

Footsteps were heard from behind him and he gripped his gun at length.

"Calm down, it's me." Yoongi said.

Jungkook widened his eyes, "You should stay with Tae and Jimin." he began walking to where he kept hearing the gunshots.

"They told me to go, they said that they wanted to stay with the girls," the now blue haired boy answered, "to calm them a little."

They had to now stay quiet.

Jungkook just nodded before walking to where blood was being shed.

They were walking into the war zone where none of them were safe, even if they tried to convince themselves otherwise.

-

HELLO! Sorry for the late update again. I've been a bit stressed with college these days but I'm okay.

Now, in the next chapters all the questions will be answered, such as:

How is Mel alive even if she was apparently dead?

Where is Nari's father?

And so many more.

Thank you for your love and support lovelies ❤️ ILY ALL!

See u next friday!

Have a great week!

Jen.