16th Midnight: Another Wo (1/1)

- Your notebook? - I pick it up from the table confused - This?- Not that one... the other one... My book, my story - she mutters.- You knew about it? - I ask dumbfounded.- Just now.She starts to go around, picking up things while I watch her stunned. My brain isn't working, I'm not processing the things in front of me, my eyes just follow all her moves, my head turn by itself as she takes off her clothes and goes inside her room to put on new ones. I don't take my eyes of her as she changes into comfy clothes. That's when I finally come back from my daze.- Can you explain me what are you doing? - I stop her by holding her arm tight.- Getting ready to go there - she states with a frown.- You know how crazy that place is!? - I frown too.- I don't know! I wrote it but I don't know! - she shouts - But Hana is part of me, I created her. I created that world, Junhyung - she whispers.- Hyun Ae... - I sigh and hug her tight - How do you know something is wrong with Hana?- I felt it here... - she places her hand over her chest - She didn't call, but she needs us. She doesn't know that I intend to go there.- Just asnwer If you can - I take a deep breath as I hold her by her shoulder so I can see her face - We really need to do this? - she nods - If not, something bad might happen? - she nods - Going there... It's not just for Hana, right? - she nods and hugs me so tight that I might faint.- Junhyung... - she buries her face on my chest, rubbing her nose on it, trying to be closer, warmer.- She's ok, I'm sure - I pat her back, taking a deep breath.It takes a while to calm her down but soon we start to move. I change my clothes and call hyung as she gets some things in a bag. Hyung accepts to come right away and stay while we are gone. We don't know for how long we'll be gone, as we don't know If time works the same here and there. - What you're trying to do is insane - he shakes his head - The craziest thing I have ever heard.- There's nothing else I can do.- You said Hyun Ae can't see and less put her hands on that book - he whispers so just the two of us hear.- As I say, there's nothing I can do hyung - I sigh - I can't lock her memories even If I want it so badly. I just can help her as much as I can.- Dude... - he pats my shoulder - I'm here for you If you need me.- Stop being cheesy - I chuckle.- I'm ready - Hyun Ae states taking a deep breath.- Let's go then.I go into my room, walk in the wardrobe and take the fucking effing stupid book from my underwear drawer. Dragging myself as If I was going to get executed. But I change the look on my face as soon as Hyun Ae looks at me with sad eyes.- What now? - hyung says, breaking the awkward silence.- Open it on the last page written - I do as she says - Now, hold my hand tight and don't leave it go no matter what.- It's going to be like the other time? - I ask.- I'm not sure. Hyun Jin-ssi, stay away from us - she sends him a warm smile - We don't know how strong It'd get.He does as she said. I hold my breath when she places her hand on the book and that light breeze breaks in the living room. As the first time, the breeze becomes wind and I feel as my weight turns lighter. Soon It get stronger, the same as the grip I have on Hyun Ae's hand. Her face is the last thing I see before closing my eyes tight as It sucks us in.oOo- Junhyung... - a soft voice calls my name - Junhyung... - a warm hand lands on my cheek.- Hyun Ae? - I blink, trying to adjust my eyes to the new light.- Huh - she caresses my cheek - We are here. Again.I frown but I get what she means as soon as I open my eyes. This is the place where I first meet her. This is the place where I ran through a forest and, this is the place where I fell from a cliff hugging a Ghost Girl.- You!? - a voice yells at us and we turn around stunned - Why are you here!?He walks toward us, pointing his finger at us.- Lee Tae Sung? - I mutter. What the fuck is he wearing!? Oh.. I forget it. This's Hana's world.- What are these clothes? Who are you? - he points at Hyun Ae. I take her hand and make her stand behind me - Where did you take her Highness!? Where is Princess Hana?- Hana? - Hyun Ae comes to the front, standing in front of me - You know her?- How you dare call her like that? - he attempts to slap her but I grab his arm in the air.- Touch her and you are dead meat - I spit.- You're not him... - he frowns. I leave him go and he rubs his arm - Who are you really?- I'm Hyun Ae, I'm from the other world, I came because I felt she needs my help - she pat her chest, trying to explain herself.- Hyun Ae... - he frowns - You're... The Creator!?- W-Well... - she stutters.- My Lady Hyun Ae! - he gets on his knees and ducks his head.- It seems that you got a fanboy, Creator - I whisper in her ear as I smirk.- Yah~! - she hits my shoulder slightly - Get up, please...- Aron, the Iron Knight, Princess Hana's personal escort - he salutes - At your service.- The Iron Kinight - I chuckle - What kind of book were you writing?- Can I ask who is this person? He looks like someone... - he glares at me.- He's my personal escort, my knight. Yong Knight - she winks.- Well... - I scratch the back of my neck, feeling really awkward - Can you explain us what happened here? Last time this place was bleak and in ruins.- Let's go somewhere safe before the sun sets - he looks around - It'll get really cold soon.We follow this guy, with a familiar face but It's not him, through the forest. On our way, he points to some places and explains the changes. Everything in this place is just unreal. It got brighter, there's more light, green everywhere. No more of that gloomy and ugly gray color, no more broken and scary trees. I can hear the brids singing, the water running from a near river.- It's here.- This place is just unbelievable - I mutter.- Close your mouth, bugs will get in - Hyun Ae giggles.- Her Highness explained me that your world is totally different from ours.- Believe me, It is - I state, still in daze.- Come in, I'll set the fire and give you something warm to drink - he smiles warmly.- You're really a welcoming person - Hyun Ae smiles back - When you don't even know who we are.- Of course I know, even when he looks so...- Scary? - she chuckles.- All I need to know is that you came to help her Highness - he sighs and hands us a wood cup with warm tee.- Thanks. I'm not one of the bad ones - I state.- I trust you. Just by the way you protected your lady - he points at Hyun Ae - I can tell you're not a bad person. And that you have some guts too.- You have a good eye, I like you - I chuckle.- Aron, can you explain us what happened to Hana? - Hyun Ae asks with worried eyes.- Of course - he takes a deep breath and starts to narrate us their story._____oOo_____In the past, our land was separated in two different countries, If you want to call them like that. The Kingdom of the Dragon and The Kingdom of the Cougar. They got that name because of her Highness and the Crown Prince of the other kingdom. If you know her Highness, she does have a temper.Both where in peace, they even thought about use an arranged marriage between the Crown Princess and the Crown Prince. They met being just ten years old kids. Ten years later, they were supposed to meet again as adults and decide If they wanted to carry on with the marriage.But something went wrong, her Highness's father passed away and The Crow attacked the palace. I got to save Princess Hana and took her to the safest place I cloud think about. And that was The Kingdom of the Dragon.But when we reached there, we got the news that the Crown Prince's father was murderer by The Crow and that's why he ran to our kingdom and attacked us. The Princess was misunderstood and chased. Again, I took her with me.They were about to catch us when the ground trembled, the sky turned dark and the birds didn't sing anymore. People around us started to fade away, the castle of the Crown Prince collapsed before our eyes.Suddenly, a woman with a white dress appeared in front of her Highness and me. I made her stand behind me but she moved me aside when the woman said she had to go with her.oOo__________oOo- The last thing I remember before falling asleep was her Highness's face smiling warmly.- Falling asleep? - I frown.- Huh... - he nods - I woke up a few days ago and everything was back, even the Crown Prince's castle and her Highness, and that bastard.- Who? - we both sing, as we were listening to a fairytale like kids.- The Crow. The Crown Prince captured him a few days ago and he captured her Highness now.- But why?- Because he thinks It was a plot between her Highness and that bastard, he doesn't remember her at all - he sighs and rests his head on his hands.- Don't worry, you will take us there and we'll explain it to him - Hyun Ae pats his shoulder.- Us? - I raise an eyebrow.- He'd believe us since we come from the other world - she winks.- Aren't you too positive? - I chuckle.- Is my brave knight, by any chance, scared? - she wiggles her eyebrows poking my sides with her fingers.- I-I am not... - I stutter - Aish! Stop~! It tickles me~!- I think there's somethig between you to beyond the bond of lady-knight - he frowns.- He's my secret lover - she pecks my lips.- Park Hyun Ae agasshi! - I open my eyes widely and shake my hands - Ani-yo, we are not secret lovers. It's not a secret at all, everyone knows.- So... you are engaged, then? - Ani - she smirks - I won't marry babo Junhyung.- Babo Junhyung? - he tilts his head to the side.- Yah! - I hiss.We have dinner quietly, talking about what we might do tomorrow. Since their world has been changing and isn't settled yet, Aron is not sure about the location of the castle. That's why we will ride horses and try to find it where It was on the first place.- She's really beautiful.- Neh? - I stop staring at Hyun Ae in Dreamland and look at him.- I was talking out loud your thoughts - he chuckles.- It's that obvious? - I smile too.- Her Highness told me Lady Hyun Ae had a hard time and that she healed her but not fully. As you might know already, she has some kind of... magic.- I do - I nod - Thanks to her Hyun Ae's still here. Even when I don't know exactly what happened.- I think, once we get her Highness back, she'll explain anything you need to know. Now, you should rest - he pats my shoulder - Tomorrow won't be a bed of roses.I wish he's right, that after all this nonsense ends, I'll get the last pieces of the puzzle and find the way to save Hyun Ae. She's working really hard when I just watch her give her best or just try to offer her my hand. But... What about my mission?With these thoughts in my head, I fall asleep holding Hyun Ae's hand, that's warmer than ever.oOo- Sir Yong! Sir Yong! - someone shakes me - Wake up, you have to see this!- Wae~? - I moan, rubbing my eyes.- You have to see this - he drags me outside - Look!- What the... - I blink and rub my eyes - That wasn't there yesterday.- It's right, It wasn't there - he rest his arm on my shoulder - But It's what we were looking for.- Woah~! - a wild Hyun Ae steps in the middle, tossing us aside - That is the Crown Prince's castle!?- It is, my Lady.- Daebak~! - she blinks - I did that?- You did, with your little hands - I pat her back amused.- Let's have some breakfast before leaving.Soon, we lead our way toward that big and creepy castle. It seems to be close but Aron says that It'd take us, at least, two hours walking. And he isn't wrong at all. We have been walking for more than two ours to reach near the wall of the castle. Aron signs us to stay behind the shrubbery so we won't be noticed. As I supposed, we won't use the front door. That's why, he leads us through the forest as I hold Hyun Ae's hand trying to find another way in. Front time to time, I steal some glances at her, an attempt to see how she feels, what It's on her mind right now.- We are here - Aron whispers - This is the secret entrance I used to run away with her Highness.- Where does It lead? - I ask.- Directly to the corridor that lead to the throne room of the Crown Prince.- I've a question - Hyun Ae says out of the blue - Why he's Crown Prince and not King yet?- Because he says that unless the culprits of the late king's death receive their punishment, he won't accept the crown.- So nice from him - I tsk.- That means... he'll execute her?Uh oh... that's right. I didn't think about that tiny little fact.- Tomorrow, at dawn.- Then... why are we still here? - she frowns with her hands on her hips.- You have to be sure where you are getting in, Lady Hyun Ae. I don't know If...- Enough - she cuts him off - Who is the Creator? Me, right?- Huh - we both nod.- I rule so... follow me! - she makes a sign with her hand to follow her.- Does she know the way? - Aron whispers in my ear.- I doubt it - I shake my head.oOoWe three walk through these dark and cold corridors made of grey stone. We can hear water drops falling and hitting the hard rock, echoing in our ears, our bodies and driving us crazy. I keep Hyun Ae close so she won't get cold but I start to think she's ok in this place.- Wait! - Aron puts both of his arms up, blocking the way- Wae? Mwoh? - I keep Hyun Ae behind me.- It's here.- Here... - I look around - There is only this straight and annoying corridor.- Here - he points to a little mark in the wall.He press the mark and the wall sucks in the brick. We, Hyun Ae and me, watch stunned how the wall moves aside, showing us another corridor.- Wow... - Hyun Ae mutters still in daze.- Follow me in silence.We just walk a few steps before reaching to a wide and bright opening. It's so bright that we can't see at first. But, when our eyes get used to the new and refreshing light, this is what we find.- Where do we have to go? - I whisper.- The first door ahead as soon as you go uptairs, the big double door. We have to rush up and open it as soon as posible before the guard catch up.- Arasso - I nod.- How about Lady Hyun Ae?- Her? - I tsk - She runs faster than me.- Really? - he makes a O with his lips.- Stop spazzing - she roll her eyes - At the count of three?- 1...- 2... - I take a deep breath.- 3! - Hyun Ae sprints up.As I said, Hyun Ae gets there first. She pushes the door with all her will but she can't do it alone. Meanwhile, we both take care of two guards that just noticed us. But I find it really easy to knock them down since just with a punch they fall on the ground with their heavy armor.- We came to the rescue, my Lady - I wink to Hyun Ae.- Cocky - she sticks her tongue out.Soon, we have the door open for us and a fancy room appears before our eyes. Empty.- This is so weird... - Aron states, leading the way in - Why...?- Junhyung... - Hyun Ae grabs my arm tightly, looking at the wall.- Wae... ? - I cut myself watching the same she does, realizing why she tightens the hold on my arm.- This? - Aron points at the painting - These are the six Black Knights, this kingdom's pride. They say that-...- Woah~! Hearing nice words from the enemy feels refreshing.By instinct, I move to stand in front of Hyun Ae, keeping her behind me as I hold her hand, facing the source of that voice.- JaeSoon - Aron growls.- This can't be true... you... - I pant.Now, I realize all the poeple that stand in this room: Aron, Hyun ae, a guy named JaeSoon that looks like myself and the rest of the Black Knights, my bandmates.- What is this? - he frowns - Another trick of that witch?- How you dare-... ? - the guy that looks like Doojoon, that IS Doojoon, moves to stand in front of him, hushing him with his glare.- You better stay quiet - JaeSoon walks toward the seat of the king and sits - Me, myself, can't control Yoon's temper - he grins.- You're the Crown Prince!? - I hiss - You... - I tsk - Tell me this is a joke Hyun Ae.- I don't know - she whispers.- Hyun Ae? This lady is Hyun Ae? - the knight version of Hyunseung asks.- Who? - Kikwang knight tilts his head to the side.- Hyun Ae - she comes out with her chin up - I'm Hyun Ae and I came to take Hana with me.- Hana you said? - Jaesoon raises an eyebrow - Yang, bring that woman here. Son, keep an eye on that guy. I don't like the look on his face.- Wae? Because you see yourself, you jerk? - I grin.- Don't do that - Woonie knight mutters - If he gets mad he-...- Dongwoon, when the elders talk, you shut the fuck up kid. Huh? - I pat his shoulder, watching his poker face amused.- You're getting on my nerves - JaeSoon gets up from his lazy position and walks toward me. Myself walks toward me, so epic.Worried, Aron tries to block his way but Doojoon and Kikwang stop him. Dongwoon looks at me with puppy eyes before moving aside, leaving free way for his Highness. Knowing myself so well, I know he will throw the first punch from my left. But, even before I could avoid it, Hyun Ae gets in the way, standing in front of me.- Dare to touch him and as soon as I get out of here I'll burn this place to ashes.I don't know how might Hyun Ae's face looks like but by the way his face twisted and the frown in everyone's face, I sense that she looks really convincing.- What are you? - he frowns.- Me? - she tsks - What are you, jerk?- Mwoh?- How could you forget her, huh? - she pokes his chest with her finger harshly as he steps back - How can you forget about the person you love? Your first love... How could you!?- The floor just... trembled - Dongwoon states.- Aron! Who is this girl? - JaeSoon asks stunned.- She's The Creator.- Hyun Ae! - Hana appears in the door frame, Yoseob helping her stand on her feet.- Hana! - Hyun Ae turns around with a wide smile on her face as she runs to hug her.- Why did you come here, huh? - Hana breaks the hug, shaking her by her shoulders - You know how dangerous this is for you?- How could I leave you? - Hyun Ae sobs, tears falling down her cheeks.- Babo - she hugs her again.- Can someone explain me what is going on? - Yoseob scratches the back of his neck.- I'll explain it to everyone - Aron states - We may leave them some space.- How are you dear? - Hana caresses her cheek - And you! - she points at me - How could you leave her come here!?- It's not like I wanted to come anyway. But, you must thank me at least!- Why should I? - she hisses - As you said, It's not like you wanted to come.- Yah! Can we enjoy this moment without any stupid argument, please? - Hyun Ae pouts.- Arasso! - we both sighs.- Everything is going back to normal now - Hyun Ae smiles - You can be happy with him now!- That stupid guy doesn't remember me yet - she sighs.- I do know now why you hated me when you first saw me - I tsk - He's such a jerk.- He reminds me to someone - Hyun Ae taps my side wih her elbow.- I'm not like that! - I purse my lips.- You were like that when we first met - she nods.- He's like that because his dad died in such a terrible way and, when he heard I took part in it, he went crazy.- But, at least, he will know the truth now - Hyun Ae takes her hand - He'll get his memories back, as I have been doing all this time. Trust me.- I hope so - she sighs.- Knock knock? - JaeSoon peeks from the door - Can I steal her for a moment?- All yours~! - Hyun Ae pushes her.- Thanks - he winks.- See? He's just like you - Hyun Ae whispers with a grin.- Ha ha... you are so funny - I pinch her cheeks.- Ah~! Apha~! - she whines - Let me go~!- I won't! - I peck her lips - I won't let you go! - I kiss her a bit longer.- Babo - she pouts and I kiss her pouty lips - Babo Junhyung.oOoWe all stand in the same place where we get here, this cliff, with the nice breeze of the sea blowing on our faces. Here isn't winter, spring maybe. The weather is nice, the place is nice, the only thing that It's wrong is the time. They don't have coke. That sucks.I watch how Hyun Ae chats with all the Black Knights, Aron and Hana joyfully, while JaeSoon stands right next to me, with his arms crossed on his chest. The same as me. I'm not sure If having a clone would be so bad...- Junhyung?- Huh?- Nice name, for my other self - he smiles- Hana explained it all~ to me.- All? - I sigh - That means you know more than I do for sure.- Sure - he chuckles.- Some advice from clone to clone? - I raise an eyebrow.- No matter what happens - he looks at them with deep eyes - Don't listen to her.- Mwoh?- Don't listen to her and do what you want to do. Because that is the right choice, the path to happiness.- The path to happiness... - I try to engrave it in my head.- Junhyung? - Hyun Ae pokes my cheek with her finger.- Wae? Mwoh?- It's time to go - she smiles.- Huh, I want to go back so badly - I take her hand and drag her to the edge of the cliff.- You have to say goodbye first - she pouts.- Arasso - I sigh and wave my hand to all the babos I'll see again in the other side - Annyeong~!Just like that time, I stand in front of a girl, giving my back to the water under us. But this time, I hold that girl's hands with a smile on my face. I step a few steps back dragging her with me. Her eyes never leave mine as we walk.- Ready?Suddenly, she leaves my hands go.- Mianhae, Junhyung - she says with that smile still on his face but tears falling down her cheek.- What the hell are you saying? - I try to walk toward her but a girl with a white dress block my way, as my feet seem to be glued to the ground.- Don't worry, I'll follow you right away! You won't notice I was gone not even for a second! - she shouts.- Now, It's your turn - the girl with the white dress states as she pushes me.Once again, I fall down from that cliff. Alone, this time. I feel my body hit the water. I thought It might hurt and It does. But not my body, It hurts inside, in my head. And, as I sink slowly, It hurts even more. Almost unbearable. But soon, the pain fades away... Slowly... ...As I realize I'll remember her... _________oOo_________Don't kill me! º(>.<)ºSilly, right? The "drama" begins, as ALL the secrets and everything will be revealed......SOON...Hope you enjoyed it and comment a lot with all your thought and doubts!Ask me If you get lost or whatever you want!Have a nice weekend my DearS~!I'll update SOON, and I'm not Sorry, I don't Like U SOONER!CHU~! º(♥^.^♥)º