SPOILERS! I USE UNKOWNS REAL NAME

We Are Independent: Mc

I watched as Joseph crawled into the bed with his wife. It was like watching a sick dream. Irene didn't even register that he was there, and Joseph, he moved like a puppet with its strings being toyed with. I watched at the two laid there and slowly I walked away. The Flock, watching my moves closely, slowly headed back to their rooms. Did they have parents? I wondered as I closed the door to my room. I watched the TV logo spin. It didn't even phase me anymore. Me, Melody, Irene, Ji Sung…and now Joseph. We'd get away. We had to.

Welcome To Paradise: Saeran

I typed into the chat as those RFA idiots frantically tried to figure out what was happening.

[707:] I've looked more into Mint Eye but every time I think I learn something it just disappears.

[Jumin Han:] Someone's watching your moves closely.

[707:] They have to be. The thing is
[707:] They're using my methods. There's imperfections to them, a lot of them, but it's still my algorithms.

Imperfections? Are you fucking serious? I've studied your work for a long time and I can guarantee my methods are better!

[Jumin Han:] There's no guarantee that's she safe or she's who she says she is.

[707:] …I know.
[707:] For all we known she's been planning this from the start.

[Jumin Han:] There's a strong possibility that we've been fooled.

[707:] But….there's also a strong possibility that she really is in danger.

I feel myself stuck between wanting to laugh and wanting to frown. I only had three days. Three days to get them here. Well, everyone except the cousin. I had received orders to stop sending invitations to the High Priestesses cousin after I had come back from the Hell Spawn's dungeon. Guess she wanted everything to be perfect before he came. But I knew the others would follow if he was by my side. And with her here to… Ha ha! That would be perfect.

There's a knock at my door.

"What?"

"My name is Melody. Can I come in?"

What the hell? What was that loud mouth doing here? And in the middle of the night no less. I walked over to the door making sure to keep most of my monitors closed to keep her from seeing. "What?" I glare as I open the door.

"Belial." She smiles.

"…"

"I…I'm a part of the Descendent's."

I arch a brow. Did she know what that meant? Was this woman stupider than I thought?

"I wanted to let you know because she wants you to escape with us."

I swallow. "So you're saying you found a way out?"

"Yes. And she wants you to come with us. I haven't told her yet, I'm still trying to get things ready but…I had to tell you. To let you know that you need to prepare."

"No. I won't go."

She smiled sadly. "I…had a feeling you were going to say that. Listen, she's going to try to convince you to go with her but I'm planning on leaving tomorrow."

I feel my fists tighten.

"So you better get whatever you need done, done." She looks around before raising two fingers. "Two in the morning tomorrow. She'll be gone. You better make your choice before then." She turned and left, blending in with the shadows and completely disappearing from my view. I felt myself slowly starting to panic. I only had until tomorrow. I had to get her to bring them. I had to… Because if I didn't then I'd have to resort to plan C, and I really didn't want to do that. I could stop her. Chain her to my desk and keep her from leaving. I could make her do what I say if I give her some drugs and force her to do what I want.

I could.

But a huge part of me doesn't want to. I know she has to get out of here. I know this place isn't safe and is filled with so many cracks it's close to crumbling completely. I want her to leave. But I'm not going. Savior is here. Savior loves me. Savior will rein justice on him.

We are Independent: MC

I had awoken the next morning and received a note from Ji Sung. A part of me was so grateful and ecstatic that he was alive and well but…today we had to do something. And that only meant one thing. The RFA. I had been praying that he would leave them alone, that was foolish of me to think. I knew I was here for one reason and one reason only. I was just a bridge that connected Paradise to the RFA. First, I had to check on Irene and Joseph.

Slowly I opened their door, it wasn't locked and frankly I don't think the locks on any of these rooms work anyways. Irene was still asleep and Joseph was standing in front of the TV touching the screen slowly. He slowly turned to the noise those bandages covering his eyes were starting to slip off.

"J-Joseph, how are you doing?" I felt my body trembling as he slowly walked towards me and reached out his hand.

"I…am…in…paradise." He said slowly, his voice barely sounding human.

No matter what question I asked Joseph would only reply that he was in paradise. He would just stand there in front of the TV looking at the screen with his lips slightly moving as if he were trying to say something. Just like Irene whatever person that was trying to break free had completely disappeared. He was a puppet and the puppeteer? The High Priestess. There was no point in talking to them, they were completely dead inside and the only cure was to get out of here.

Outside in the garden I see the others digging in the dirt, planting new seeds, and tending to flowers. I stop by the daffodils taking in their scent. Really this was the only place I actually enjoyed.

"Hello." A beautiful woman with long blonde hair and wheat colored eyes walks up to me. I can see the others around me awestruck at her sheer presence. She wore a long white robed with gold embroidery. Her blonde hair was tied into a loose pony tail and her face seemed to be glowing with love and joy.

"He-hello."

"My name is Rika."

That name…. "R-Rika!?"

"Yes. I am the High Priestess of this Paradise. I talk to Savior directly." Those around us started murmured something, their faces lit up with joy and peace. The Civic Wing opened and the Flock ran out and, upon seeing Rika, ran towards her with open arms.

"Momma!"
"Mommy!" They all cheered.

"My children." She smiled.

"Sister Rika is so kind." The others sighed in contempt.

Rika…you're supposed to be dead. The moment I heard her name I couldn't help but feel as if this block in my mind move and opened up a floodgate of memories. Images that I felt like I shouldn't have seen started to flash before me and the strongest image of all was V and Yoosung.

"High Priestess Rika." The priest with a golden staff and red gem walked towards her. "What are you doing out here?" He distorted voice was so out of place with her soft kind hearted voice.

She smiled especially brighter at the children with the Beloveds Eyes. "I just wanted to finally meet our newest member face to face." She said sweetly. "I wanted to make sure she was doing well."

Irene's face, Joseph's eyes, that Hell Spawn I saw…how could she smile when she knew what was going on? "You…you made Irene-"

"You." The Priest stopped me. "Since you're here than you should be assigned your job."

"This young lady," Rika reached out and stroked my hair, "is his assistant. Although I think it would be best if she had a simple, relaxing job. Out of all of my lovely children, her job causes her soul to be dirtied. So we must take extra caution." There was this slight twitch to her left eye and her smile didn't see so sweet anymore. "Make sure to giver her more cleansing. Especially after her job is done." She stopped stroking my hair. "So tell me child. Would you like to work in the garden or with the exercise committee or maybe the kitchen?"

"…The garden."

"Which flower?"

"The daffodils." I watched her every movement closely. Every twitch of her fingers, flip of her hair, light hearted chuckle, was so perfect and graceful. Rika…why did you lie to the RFA?

"I like those too. Heh heh we're so similar." She smiled. "Then she will now tend to the Daffodils. I'm so happy to have met you. It was either now…or never." She chuckled lightly before walking to sit with the Flock. Other Paradisians sat around her as well. It was like she was the teacher and they were the students. They looked at her as if she was some sacred woman and frankly I was starting to feel the same way.

"What has Savior told you today?"
"You've been praying nonstop right momma?"
"Has Savior given you the Vision again?"

Rika smiled and picked up a fallen daffodil. "Savior has spoken. Savior foresees that special guests will be coming to Paradise very soon." Her golden eyes glanced towards me. She smiled and brought the daffodil to her delicate pink lips. She breathed in the sweet scent and brushed her hair back. "Shall I make you a flower crown?" She turned towards a girl missing her eyes. The white bandage around her eyes covered the horrors underneath. The girl gasped with joy and nodded.

"You're late." Ji Sung glared at me.

"I met the High Priestess."

His face hardened. His eyes looked as if he had just seen someone die but he had a big smile on his face. Forced. As if it had been sewn to his face. "You did…so then you know." He spoke with a forced honeyed lilt to it. "That she's alive. Ha ha ha! I cannot wait until I see their reactions. To bad that cousin of hers won't be with them when it's official."

"What do you mean?"

"Nothing." He waved his hand dismissively as he turned back to his computer.

"Why…is she still alive?"

"Today I need you to convince them that you're okay but you need them to come here. Make sure he is part of that group. In fact, even if you only get him then your mission is complete."

Right. The reason I was brought here. "And what happens when my mission is complete?"

Ji Sung chuckled as he sat at the computer. "They're looking for answers but I haven't given him any yet." He stood up and held the chair out for me. "Now…let's get started."

Unknown has entered the chatroom.

[Yoosung:] ! You're here!

[ZEN:] babe are you okay?

: Yes I'm fine. How is everyone?

[ZEN:] Don't worry about us. What's more important is you.

[Yoosung:] I just texted Seven. He'll be here soon.

: Good. I have something important to tell him.

[ZEN:] You're safe though right?

: For now.
: There's something not right here.
: People called the Arc Members have been keeping a close eye on me.
: I work in the garden.

"You do?" He glared. "Who gave you a job? You're mine."

"The High Priestess did."

That same glazed look washed over him. "Oh okay."

707 has entered the chatroom

[707:] Tell me
[707:] you have information.

: Yes.

Ji Sung reached over me, his back pressed against mine. I glanced back. It was like he was intentionally trying to be this close.

: I have found some coordinates.

[Yoosung:] WAY TO GO!

[ZEN:] Babe! You're a genius.

[707:] Good! Tell it to me.

: It's highly decrypted.

Ji Sung leaned back. "Okay type in these numbers." He pulled out a crumpled piece of paper from his desk drawer.

: Lat. 823.0123.8291. 9070
: Long. 823.9303.4903.0034

[707:] You're right. Somethings not right about these coordinates.

: I'm sorry. It's all I found.

"You're good." Ji Sung smiled.

[707:] No no, this is nothing to me ^ ^
[707:] Defender of Justice 707 is here!

"Ha ha." Ji Sung petted my hair. "What a good little assistant. I could never play coy like you."

It didn't feel good. I don't know what these numbers are. Where was he planning on taking him? "I'm not your assistant." I glared.

"Oh but you are. You're assisting me in bringing that lying fool into Paradise. I can't wait to see what he thinks when he sees you…and me."

"You? What's so special about you?"

He glared and rubbed the eye tattoo on his left shoulder. "Just keep typing. I already don't have enough time with you."

Welcome To Paradise: Saeran

She gave me a puzzled look before looking back at the computer. I don't think she realized it but her face kept contorting between sorrow and amusement. Heh…yeah I figured. She can preach her independence all she wants but they're slowly getting to her. She secretly wants them to join just as much as I secretly want her out. Half of me is happy that she'll be finishing her task and Loud Mouth will help her get away and the other wants her to stay. I remember how nice she was in those chats. How helpful.

How helpful to me.

I was just hoping to get a bug into the system. I didn't think they would fall in love with it. I didn't think she would try to continue High Priestesses work. She pinched the bridge of her nose and suddenly started scratching her left eye with the back of her hand. I reached out and stopped her. "Stop." I said softly. "You don't want to irritate the REJUVENATOR."

"My eye just sort of itches."

"Ignore it. I don't want you grabbing a spoon and scooping it out." I smile at the memory of the guy who did it last time. She grimaces and gets back to typing. He just kept scratching and scratching and then POP it flew into his soup. Ha ha… idiot couldn't handle it like us. Well…maybe I want be able to handle it for long either. Something could make me snap and I'll become one of those Hell Spawns. I rubbed my neck feeling nervous. Best not to think about it.

She makes a small gasp and I look at the computer.

[707:] I see… I think I get it.

[Yoosung:] What did you get?

[707:] The coordinates. I'm going.

[Yoosung:] Wait! I'll go with you!

[707:] What?
[707:] No.
[707:] You can't

[Yoosung:] No! I'm coming with you!

[707:] For the love of…
[707: ]Fine. I could use the extra set of eyes.

[ZEN:] Now hold on

[707:] Be ready in ten.
[707:] We're getting you out.
[707:] This time…
[707:] We won't be fooled.

707 has left the chatroom

[ZEN:] Yoosung don't go

[Yoosung:] We'll save you ;)

Yoosung has left the chatroom

[ZEN:] Yoosung! GD what is he thinking?!

She looks back at me confused. I raise my phone and smile. "Whoops." I smile as she looks at email I had just sent that blonde. I know I wasn't supposed to but it was just too tempting. I want him to know that his friends will be waiting for him here.

Come To Paradise. A Person You Lost So Close To Your Heart Will Be Waiting.

"Why did you do that?"

"He needs a little push. Just a small one."

"So then what. They'll come here and you'll torture them like you did me?"

"No." I shake my head. "I sent them five miles outside of the building. They'll get a glimpse. He will get a spark of hope that he can save you. He'll look into here more and then… I'll have him."

"…why do this?" She looks at me with those inquisitive eyes of hers. I liked looking at those turquoise eyes. Even with all the drugs searing through as a repression to her pain receivers, her eyes showed intelligence, strength, and hope. It made me feel a bit hopeful. I almost…wanted to go back to the outside.

I looked away as I responded to her. "Because it's what Savior wants. Savior listened to my prayers and told me to bring him in."

"Savior? Rika said that too."

"To you," I glared, "she's the High Priestess. She talks to Savior. She's like my own Savior."

"Rika-"

I felt my hand grab her by the throat. "Do NOT use that name."

I watched her claw at my hands trying to get away. I felt her pulse against my fingertips and a part of me wanted to feel it more. She was so alive. She was still her. Despite being tainted by the outside world she was fascinating.

Slowly I let go of her neck and watched her gasp and cough. Hmm…I like that look. "Oh yeah." I glanced at the chat. That pretty boy was asking for her. He could wait longer. Right now it was my time with her. "You got a job. What'd they assign you to?"

She calmed her breathing and inched further away from me. I hooked my foot under the chairs wheels and pulled her closer to me. "I tend to the Daffodils."

"Pfft. That's it? Well good because I need you as my assistant."

"I like Daffodils."

"Whatever. Hurry up and get back to work. I'm not letting you go tonight."

We Are Independent: MC

We spent the rest of the morning talking to each member. I told them I was okay and everything here was rather beautiful. We would alternate between each other. Sometimes I would talk to them and sometimes he would. Sometimes we talked with each other and sometimes we worked in silence. When he looked at me he would give this intrigued expression, in fact, when I looked at his face he almost looked like a nervous child. And when he was concentrating he looked like he was trying to murder whatever it was he was doing.

Finally he leaned back and smiled. Wow. That smile he just made. I think that's the first genuine, happy, smile I've seen on him. It was forced, it didn't look controlled, it didn't look crazed. It was a regular smile. I wish he did that more, he's got a nice smile. "It's about lunch time and, unless I got a dog I didn't know about, I think you're hungry."

"I am." I said grabbing my stomach.

"Go get lunch. Then come straight back here."

"Okay…" I stood up and stretched.

Back in the garden I touched the Daffodils grabbing a nearby watering letting it gently rain on the soil. I guess Rika—or High Priestess, I look back afraid Ji Sung would just randomly come out and start choking me again—was right. Working with him was draining and I felt so dirty afterwards. I was happy to talk to the RFA again but…I was tricking them. I might as well have been a spy. Feeling a bit better I walk towards the Dining Hall.

"Psst." I look over to the noise.

"Mel-"

"Shh.." She looked grim. Her face was pale and her hands were shaking. "We're leaving. Tonight."

"What?"

"I…I…I…J-Joseph killed himself…"

"WHAT?!"

"Shh!" She clapped her hand over my mouth. "Please just listen. We went to the Civic Ward. We heard a scream. His throat was cut out and he was holding a knife. It was obviously from the outside world…" Her voice croaked at the thought of it. "I…I saw it with my own eyes. I can't take it. I'm living in a lie, I chose to look away from the truth. Please." She took my hands in hers. "We need to get out of here… Tonight."