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Lonelyngel: I'm sorry for not mention you in the last chapter, but I only received your review after I posted it! Anyway thank you, and my birthday is always with my family too (actually I never give parties, because I don't like, and I'm getting old for that :P). Oh, and I agree with you about Jin, (I wish they weren't characters…but life is unfair.) As for Lao Chang, he will be like this until the end, and things will get much worse, but you will have to wait until then. Hope you like this too.

Shadowsin: Thank you very much. I liked your last chapter too, and I can't wait for the next one! I'm just sad because I have exams coming up soon…Anyway here is chapter 25.

Kawaiiheat: Hi there! Thank you very much for reading and reviewing (and for saying that you are enjoying this!). You don't like Ling? Why? I think she's nice…Well anyway you probably have your own reasons, but I just hope you continue to like this story. Well I hope you enjoy this chapter too. :D

Lady-Eliwen: Yes life is unfair ;.; (you are so lucky!!!). I wish my exams were over! Anyway, if I want to finish this course, I have to do the exams, so there's nothing I can do about it! I'm glad you liked the last chapter, and I hope you like this one too. Thank you for wishing me good luck! :D

The Wish Of Night: So we are closer than I thought, after all the UK it's not that far from my country. In that case, I don't have the special version from BR I (cries). Anyway I'm glad you liked the chapter! :D

A/Note: as I'm a girl, I don't know much about the Army and stuff, so forgive me if I wrote something that does not make sense!

To the Army

TOKYO

17th APRIL 2012

The classes had started three days ago, but it wasn't being easy for Ling to concentrate in school. She knew she wasn't alone. Jin and Miharu were always with her, but she was still sad. Her grandfather had raised her and now he was gone. That idea was so hard to understand, and she didn't even said goodbye.

Jin was worried about her; he could see that she was tired; she wasn't sleeping well, which was normal.

-Are you ok, Ling?-he asked her that night after dinner.

-Yes.

-You seem so tired!

-I know…but I'll be fine!

-Are you sure?

-You managed to survive when your parents died, right?

-Yes…

-I will too!

-Ok.

When Jin returned to his apartment he couldn't help himself from feeling even more worried.

TOKYO

18th APRIL 2012

Jin was knocking on Ling's door by almost ten minutes. He was about to knock the door down when finally it opened.

He was going to wait until she leaves when he heard something strange. He opened the door and saw Ling on the floor. She was unconscious.

-Ling! What happened?

She was still wearing her pyjamas. Jin felt really scared. He didn't know what was wrong with her, so he called an ambulance.

In the hospital, Ling was taken to the urgency. He saw two doctors going with her.

-Are you with her?-asked a nurse.

-Yes.

-What's her name?

-Ling Xiaoyu.

-Age?

-Nineteen.

He kept on giving the nurse some data about Ling.

-What's wrong with her?-Jin asked.

-I don't know…but someone will be here soon!

As the nurse was saying that, a doctor arrived. The nurse gave her Ling's data and left.

-I need to know what happened?-asked the doctor.

-I don't know…she passed out after she opened the door. We usually go to school together! Is she alright?

-We don't know yet…we are making some tests. Was she taking any drugs?

-Drugs?

-Pills…

-I guess she was taking something to sleep! Her grandfather died a few days ago…she's having nightmares and stuff! What tests are you doing on her…?

-First toxicology and I ordered a pregnancy test to check something out.

-She's not pregnant!!!

-Is she your girlfriend?

-No…I mean…not exactly…but I am sure she's not pregnant!

-The thing is…there are some pills in the market that young girls are using to have spontaneous abortions!

-What?

-We had fifteen cases this week so far! So I have to be sure!

-Look…whatever is wrong with Ling, I guarantee you that she is not pregnant and she didn't have an abortion!

-Ok…I'll keep you informed in a minute…

The doctor left and Jin sat down. He was confused. Of course she wasn't pregnant and she didn't have an abortion either, he was more concerned about the sleeping pills she had been taking lately. He was scared because he didn't know if she could have taken them on purpose, which meant a suicide attempt.

Jin had to wait almost an hour. Then the doctor came again.

-Well, you were right. Your friend is going to be alright!

-What was it?

-She took two sleeping pills…

-But two is not dangerous.

-I know…but it seemed she ate something at dinner with mushrooms which have a special component that gave her a bad reaction. It seems that she's allergic to mushrooms…

-So it had nothing to do with the pills?

-Not directly. She is allergic to those mushrooms but she only noticed she was feeling sick when she woke up this morning, if she hadn't taken those pills she would notice sooner and she would probably come here sooner.

-And now?

-We gave her an antidote…you can go see her, if you want to! Actually, you saved her life, because she said she woke up because of the noise you were doing…

Jin smiled in relief.

-Hey…how are you feeling?-he asked her.

-Alright…Mushrooms!? I almost died because of Mushrooms!? Can you believe that?

-Mushrooms from Hell!-said Jin smiling.

-You bet! I'll never eat that in my life!

-Do you mind if I spend some nights in your apartment? Just to take care of you?

-Be my guest…and I want to thank you for saving my life!

-Anytime!

SOUTH KOREA

SEOUL

1st MAY 2012

Hwoarang was arriving to his home country. Things were very confused. He had received another letter from the Japanese Army threatening him with Martial Court and he went to talk with them in Tokyo. They said that the South Korean Army was calling him. Hwoarang was shocked because he didn't know he was naturalised in both countries. It seemed that he was, so he had no choice.

His only goal was go to the Headquarters and say that he was willing to do the military service in Japan, where he had been living since always.

Julia wanted to go with him, but he refused because Eijiro was still in the Hospital.

In the airport he asked some information and then he headed for the Military Academy Headquarters in the centre of Seoul. He was ordered to wait in a room. When they finally called him, after two hours, Hwoarang was almost leaving. He walked in a room and a man with a uniform in his forties ordered him to sit down.

-A recruit? Why are you late, boy?-he asked. In his secretary was his name General Hon Song.-Where are you from?

-Japan.

-What?

-I was called, but I want to do my military service in Japan!

-Are you South Korean?

-Yes.

-Let me check this out!

The General searched in his computer and then he sighed.

-It seems that we have a difficult situation here…you were naturalised in both countries.

-Really?-Hwoarang pretended to be surprised.

-Yes.

-So I can choose where to do my military service, right?

-I'm afraid not! You were first naturalised here…besides, it seems that your mother and father were also South Korean.

-Do you know their names?

-No. Why? You didn't meet your parents?

-Nope. I never saw them…

-I'm sorry for that! But you'll have to stay here four months!

-No way!

-Sorry. I'll inform the Japanese Army that you'll stay here. We're going to do some medical tests first and then you are going to be registrated. So, what's your name?

-Hwoarang.

-Just Hwoarang?

-Yep.

-Your Korean is quite good…

-I don't know how to write!

-That's ok…In the Army you don't need to write!

-Damn it!

-Watch your mouth…this is the Army! I'll send you to Lieutenant Nei Tsang squad!

Tomorrow you'll make some medical exams and then you can start the military service. Is that clear?

-Great!

Hwoarang left the General's room and he was quite furious. That wasn't in his plans and now he had to stay there for four months. He was taken to a small building. A soldier told him that he was going to spend the night there and he would have to present himself in the next morning in the D compound, in the medical department. He was the only one there, so he picked a bed and laid down.

SEOUL

2nd MAY 2012

-Geez!!! What the fuck!?-Hwoarang asked when he woke up at five a.m. with a huge noise from a bell, or something like that. Then he remembered where he was. He got dressed and left to the canteen where he took his breakfast. He was the only one there and he found that odd. The cooker told him that the building was used to the recruits who were late.

Ten minutes later he heard another ring and then silence. Hwoarang didn't know what to do, so he stood there. He was almost sleeping again when a senior officer appeared.

-What are you doing here, soldier?-he asked.

Hwoarang shrugged and got up.

-The exercises started almost an hour ago…

-So? I'm not registrated yet…

-What's your name?

-Why?

-Because I'm asking!

-My mother taught not to speak with strangers!

-Playing funny, are you?

-Nope! Just taking precautions!

-You're speaking with Major Hing Tao! I want respect!

-So do I! And I'm not on duty!

-You're a late recruit?

-I guess…

-Come with me!

Major Hing Tao escorted Hwoarang to the General's office again. When they arrived, the Major started to complain about Hwoarang's attitudes and he demanded a punishment.

-You will not be punished because you're not registrated yet…but I warn you, boy…you have to change your behaviour.-said the General Hon Song.-We have your documents here, which means that you can not leave this place, because we have your passport. You will be free in August!

-August!?

-Yes…in the meanwhile you are going to the medical department with Major Hing Tao…

-Great!-Hwoarang said ironically.

When Hwoarang left the General's office he was not happy at all. He would have to stay there at least three months.

In the medical department, the doctors took some of his blood and then they asked a few questions. The first two questions were about his childhood and stuff, but the others were quite embarrassing. Hwoarang put his shirt on and left, kicking the door on his way out.

The two doctors followed him. The Major was waiting for him.

-Here are your recruits ID plates.-he said giving him a chain with two small silver plates: one with his name and the other one with his number and place of residence.

-What happened? Why are the doctors yelling at you?

-Maybe they're nuts!?

-Did you finish the tests?

-Yes…

-It doesn't seem like it!

-Look I did the stupid tests, but I refuse to answer those stupid questions!!!

-What questions?

-They asked me if I'm gay!? And with how many girls I had slept during the passed three days!? What the hell of questions are these? You people are so not normal!!!

-I want respect! I have a letter to Lieutenant Tsang and if I say so, he will punish you!

Hwoarang shrugged and followed him.

They stopped near a field where fifteen recruits were making some exercises.

-Lieutenant Tsang is very hard on recruits; I hope you can make it!

-Oh, please don't be worried…I can take care of myself! You're so nice to me!-said Hwoarang joking.

-Take this letter; it's your admission in the 29-C squad!

The Lieutenant Nei Tsang was forty-five years old and he didn't like Hwoarang.

-I don't want you here!-he said looking to Hwoarang.

-Well, that makes two of us!

-Shut up! Gank!

-Yes, sir!

-Take number 122 328 to our haircuts expert!

-Yes, sir!

Hwoarang followed Gank.

-You are the squad leader?-asked Hwoarang.

-Yes.

-I don't want to cut my hair again!

-I've got orders!

-I don't follow anyone orders!

-Now you do!

-We'll see about that!

Gank waited outside. A few minutes later Hwoarang left the little house, his hair was the same.

-What the hell…-started Gank.

-I guess my hair is fine like this!

-What have you done?-asked Gank in panic watching two soldiers unconscious on the floor inside the house.

-I warned them! They didn't listen to me!

-You're in big shit! I think they will expel you!

-Cool! Then I can go back to Japan! By the way do you know how can I send a letter?

-No…lets go! I have to report you!

-Fine by me!

SEOUL

5th MAY 2012

-You broke their hands and so you passed three days in jail, I hope you don't repeat this!-said Lieutenant Tsang.

-Yes…

-Yes?

-Yes, sir!-said Hwoarang.

-You'll make more exercises than the others!

-Yes, sir!

-Lets see if you can handle it!

-Oh…fuck off!-Hwoarang said when the Lieutenant turned his back on him.

-I heard that! Give me fifty, soldier!

Hwoarang started his exercises immediately and when he finished he wasn't even sweating.

Because of Hwoarang, the squad had to work really hard and the Lieutenant was particularly rough on them.

At the end of the day, everyone was tired, except for Hwoarang. His colleagues knew that he was the responsible for their hard trainings, so they decided to get even.

It was shower time, and only Hwoarang went to the shower. He thought it was odd, but he didn't care. He desperately needed a shower. When he finished he noticed his clothes were gone. He understood immediately what was going on, so he didn't found odd when he tried to open the door and it was locked.

The others were outside and they were ready to laugh big time. But Hwoarang didn't allow them to do that. He knocked the door down and left with a towel around his waist.

-Hey guys…I'm glad you're here! You better warn someone about these doors! They're too fragile…Oh and there are my clothes!-Hwoarang approached one of his colleagues and he immediately gave him his clothes.-Thank you so much to keep an eye on them!

Hwoarang left to his room, but first he noticed the frightened looks on the others faces.

-Geez…this guy is…-started Gank.-Too strong for us…

-Yes…-the others said.

-I think he's not human…but anyway, I won't do anything ever again!-Gank finished.-He might kill us all!

SEOUL

29th MAY 2012

After that incident, no one bothered Hwoarang anymore. Lieutenant Tsang's hate seemed to grow when he noticed that Hwoarang had been well accepted by the others, but actually they didn't have a choice. The daily exercises were becoming rougher every day, but it wasn't that bad for Hwoarang. Despite all that the worse thing was to follow orders. Hwoarang was used to give orders, not follow them. He had found out that he could only send a letter after two months there, which was not good, because his friends would be worried about him.

-Why can I only send a letter in two months?-he asked to the Lieutenant while he was doing the exercises.

-Keep doing your exercises and shut up!

Hwoarang stopped and faced him. The others stopped as well.

-I need to send a letter!

-That's not my problem! Now keep moving!

-Why can't I send the damn letter now?

-Look, you are the most stubborn soldier I have ever met! You will make this exercise and then you will be punished!

-I'm doing these stupid exercises for almost a month! It's always the same thing!

-Who the hell you think you are?

-Someone smarter than you!

-I will punish you!

-Oh, fuck you and your punishment!!! I'm sick of this crap!

-Alright…go to the General's office and wait there! NOW! I'm sick and tired of you!

Hwoarang left the fields and did what he was told. A few minutes later, the Lieutenant arrived and went to speak to the General alone. Half an hour later they called him.

-You are causing troubles since you arrived!-said the General.

-It's not my fault! I told you I wanted to do my military service in Japan!

-But that's not going to happen! The recruits must obey their officers' orders! Is that clear?

-He doesn't know the meaning of the word "obey"!-said Lieutenant Tsang.

-You attacked two soldiers and broke their hands, and you don't obey Lieutenant Tsang…your records are full of complaints only in your first month!

-So?

-So I decided to put you in another squad! Next week you will be transferred to Colonel Shui 43-F Argo Platoon!

-What the hell is that?

-It's the most famous snipers platoon in this Headquarters! Colonel Shui is very strict so you better watch out!

-Whatever!

SEOUL

4th JUNE 2012

A month had passed since Hwoarang was in the South Korean Army. That afternoon, the 29-C squad was having his first day off.

-You can leave the Headquarters at five p.m.-warned Lieutenant Tsang.-But don't get too far because I want you all back at six a.m.!

-Six a.m? But then we have only a few hours!-complained Malik.

-You'll do what I say, or you'll be in troubles! Oh…and I have some advice: no drinking, no drugs and no fights! Tomorrow you will have a rough exercise and you need all your strengths so don't waste your time with girls as well! If I know that you ignored my advices, you'll pay!

It was five p.m. when the 29-C squad left the Headquarters. The day off of any soldier was spent in a nearby pub.

-You can send your letter today!-said Yol to Hwoarang.-I know the manager of this bar, and he will take your letter…

-Thanks!-said Hwoarang.-So where's that bar?

-Just around the corner!

-The Lieutenant is such a jerk!-said Gank.-I hate him!

-What do you mean?-asked Malik.

-He knows quite well that all the recruits go to the bar. And he also knows that the Kanjor has everything that we can't have: drinks and girls!-explained Yol.

-Exactly!-agreed Gank.

-He's probably expecting that none of us will show up on time!-said Hwoarang.

-We will show up on time, if we follow his orders!-said Malik.

-Are you joking?-asked Yol.-I'm going to have a drink and to have some fun!

-Me too!-said Gank.

Malik watched his two friends. It would be hard not to fall in temptation. The Kanjor was a bar that was always full. Even the senior officers went there.

Julia was in Seoul for three hours, after a very complicated trip.

She had left Japan at eight in the morning but her flight was forced to land in Beijing due to a sudden weather change. In Seoul, Julia had some difficulties because she couldn't speak or understand Korean. With some luck she managed to speak in English and she learned that the recruits to the Army were in the Military Academy in Seoul.

Julia had rented a room in a very small residence near the Headquarters. That area was a bit scary but she didn't have a choice.

By coincidence, she was watching the street by the window when she saw someone with red hair entering in a bar.

She immediately left to the Kanjor bar; she had to found out if it was Hwoarang.

In the meanwhile, Hwoarang was writing a letter.

-Hey, stranger? Are you busy?-she asked, when she realised it was him.

Hwoarang turned his head and watched her surprised. Then he hugged her.

-What are you doing here?-he asked.

-I could ask you the same thing!

-It's my first day off! I was writing this to send…

-I arrived today. Everyone was worried about you!

-You too?

-Well, a bit…it's been a month.

-These bastards didn't let me send a letter!

Hwoarang and Julia were yelling at each other because the music was too loud.

-Lets go outside!-he said, pulling her hand, but in that moment, a soldier from another platoon held Julia by her waist.

-Do you want to dance?-he asked, but she didn't understand a word.

Julia noticed he was drunk, she tried to get away from him, but it was impossible. Hwoarang turned back and his blood started to boil.

-Hey, what the hell do you think you're doing?-he asked.-Let her go!

-Shut up! I saw her first! Pick another girl for you!

Hwoarang smashed his fist on the other guy's face, and he fell on the ground bleeding. Julia smiled.

-You broke my nose!-the other said.

-And I'll break more…if you get up…

The other one looked at Julia and then at Hwoarang.

-Keep her!-he said.

Hwoarang pulled Julia outside and met Malik.

-Where are you going?-he asked.

-For a walk…

-Don't forget what the Lieutenant said! We have to save our energies!

-Don't worry about me! Besides the Lieutenant can kiss my butt!

Julia and Hwoarang sat down in a park.

-What was that all about?-she asked.

-What?

-What did that guy say?

-Nothing…How is Eijiro?

-Fine…he can go home next month!

-Great!

-What about you? What happened?

-I have to stay here until August! I'm a citizen in both countries, but they said that I have to do my military service here!

-That sucks!

-I know!

-I'm hungry…do you want to have dinner with me?

-Sure.

They bought dinner in a Japanese restaurant and they went to Julia's room.

-You're staying here?-Hwoarang asked.-This is not a good place for someone like you!

-I know…but I managed to find you! So tell me how is the Army?

-It sucks!

-The Osaka groups are thinking that you deserted the Tsunamis!

-They wish!

-Yeah…

-Do we have a new chief?

-Not yet! It will take a while…Gaoji went to see Eijiro. He said sorry!

-He has some nerves!

-It wasn't his fault!

-Eijiro could die!

-Eijiro forgave him…he doesn't blame anyone for what happened!

-Gaoji shouldn't have interfered!

-Ok…ok…lets not argue about this! Lets just have dinner!

After dinner, they tried to watch TV, but Julia couldn't understand anything.

-How do you know Korean so well?-she asked him.

-When I left Baek and his family, I joined a group on the road, two of them were Koreans. They taught me, but I can't write! Why? Do you want me to translate this movie?

-No way…this is boring…

Hwoarang laid on the bed and while Julia was unpacking he fell asleep. He didn't have a good night sleep in ages.