First: I'm incredibly sorry for the long delay! (Even though I always use to update on random dates...)

Second: I'm so darn sorry for the extremely short chapter! (That was so not my intention!)

You're gonna hate me now, right... if not... wait till you read this chapter... then you'll wait in line to murder me

(So, updated it...)

((Don't hate me. The sequel will have more explanations because this rewrite will play a role there so don't be confused now))


Turn back: Repeat

I can't possibly think about that now. There are more important things right now. The present for example.

I sigh unstrung „For now I should calm down" I mutter under my breath „I need to think rationally, no need to rush"

I go out of the house in order to buy food since we're running low again when a yellow blur crashes into me. We both end up on the ground.

I stand up and offer him a hand „I'm sorry, are you okay?"

The other fully looks at me „N-No. I mean yes! I'm the one who ran, you don't need to apologize"

Now I recognize the one standing before me. It's Maru, Mu-Young friend (subordinate?).

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„And that's how I ended up brining him here" I finish my sentence and Mu-Young nods.

Maru was looking for the gunner when he crashed into me and since I don't 'officially' know him, I had to mention the gunner somehow and that when Maru perked up, asking me if I know where he is.

I told him that he can come with me and we went to my house. Back to the present. I should get Yul to help me cut the food. ...I really should.

/Now where did I last see him?/

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Shivers run down my spine. I try my best to act normal. They are back, the pair of eyes watching me, yet always disappearing when I decide to look. It's gotten more frequent since a while. It's really uncomfortable, it's really terrifying.

But I don't think I should tell the rest. I can't. I have to make sure everything is safe before I put others in danger. But this uncomfortable feeling...

It's reminds of when I felt my soul shatter.

But this feeling doesn't come from the one watching me, no, this feeling doesn't seem to have any source at all. That only adds to make it more horrible, eating me up. I clutch my arms tightly, what is this freezing cold? A dull thud echoes beside me.

I look to my right and I stare in horror, my mind stops dead, right in front of me, I let it happen... all my friends... are lying on the ground

Dead

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I wake up with a jolt. Sweat dripping down my forehead. Then I remember. I let myself fall back down. We were searching for Yul yesterday and after we found him we all went to bed. How Baek-Jeong managed to get lost is beyond me.

But what is up with that nightmare. Why would I dream about all of them suddenly being dead. Confusion settles itself in my mind. Then a horrible thought enters my mind.

It could happen

They could all die... They could all die if I screw up...

…...No. No no no, NO! I won't let that happen. I won't let anyone die!

But would I have to kill Bigak then...? I mean, in some way he deseves it but... nobody should be killed, not even a murderer and I hate to kill people. I just... don't want to kill him.

„Then let me do it"

I open my eyes, startled that someone else is in the room. I know I didn't speak out loud. I look to my right and see Yul lean against the door frame.

„I can do it if you can't" He tells me and pauses for a moment. He smiles softly „What's with the confusion? You're pretty obvious in your current mindset"

„I will think about it" I reply tired. I don't want him dead... „Thanks Yul..."

I won't let them die. Not even one.

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After three days, I decide that waiting won't help. We need to do something fast. It doesn't matter if all Tals are present. ...We need to take action now!

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I take another deep breath. Panic, haste and fright have been present since the last hour. Maybe I should have taken the others with me, but I came to the conclusion that I shouldn't. To dangerous. I thought about what Baek-Jeong said, however... I can't.

If I draw others in, I won't be able to save anyone, only put them in danger. I hope they forgive me when I'm back... I lied to them all this time... But once everything is over, lies won't be necessary.

Everything will be alright. I try to calm myself and charge forward. Jack, if you're listening, know that I will accept the tilte as the next King. If it means protecting them, I will. I will do everything I have to.

If only to save them.

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...He turns around.

If that's how fate wants it, he will gladly do so.

That's why you were brought back