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With one final strike of lightning Kayden's opponent had admitted defeated.
As he walked away without a scratch the crowd behind whispered amongst each other.
"Wow! Him again?"
"How many times has it been already?"
"He challenges and defeats anyone who is strong."
" They say that those who are famous don't challenge him anymore. "
" They're basically trying to avoid fighting him."
" Isn't it because even the strongest of the Awakened can't compare to his strength."
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He remembered how everyone was begging for him to lead them.
How everybody chanted his name like a mantra.
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Alas Kayden had to wake up from his mini little flash back by the help of none other than Jiwoo Seo.
He let go of the dangling feather as soon as he realized what he was doing.
While Kayden was having an internal crisis, Jiwoo was dealing with the wild beast.
The beast had leaped into the air, chomped down on the feather and pulled it out of Jiwoo's hands as Jiwoo sat there, watching in horror.
Finally noticing the scar on the beast's right eye Jiwoo recognized that he had seen this cat before.
The beast snarled pouncing at him but he moved out of the way just in time resulting in the cat monster getting stuck under the weight of the trash cans.
Jiwoo broke into a sprint, not looking back and of course picking up Kayden along the way.
By the time the beast had freed itself the duo had already escaped.
Jiwoo stopped at in an allyway. Deciding that they had come far enough.
He panted, Kayden still in his arms.
"You were right Mr. Kayden. It is a cat."
"Right. With the way it reacted." Retorted Kayden remembering how the beast was swiping at the dangling feather.
"Why would it look like that? It's too big for an ordinary cat..." Jiwoo wondered out loud, looking behind the wall to check if it had followed them.
"How would I know? Maybe the owner didn't give it any treats?" Kayden sighed, tried even though he had done absolutely nothing. He didn't even run.
"I don't see it anywhere. Maybe it stopped chasing us. I think we are safe for now....."
Then Kayden stated something that made him realize even if he is okay others might not be, which kinda made him want to to take things into his own hands. His massive hero complex coming into work.
Kayden sighed at his concern, stating that it's not their problem anyways and it's not like he can do anything.
But that only made Jiwoo all the more determined to do something.
Kayden realized that the person he's talking to is a chump, a softie. Knowing how softies are he knew pretty damn well that no matter what he says Jiwoo won't back down.
Kayden sighed, jumping out of Jiwoo's arms and landing on his feet.
Ordering Jiwoo to kneel in front of him so he can give him a small portion of his power.
Just as the young boy was about to get excited Kayden warned him that the power he had just given won't last for long and that he must use it wisely.
As Jiwoo awed at how there was even lightning coming out of his body, Kayden sighed dead tired and explained that lighting is his power.
As Jiwoo was about to go and search for the cat monster, it appeared out the shadows.
Jiwoo told Kayden to hide which made the latter smirk. Kayden had to admit, he was a bit surprised at how confident Jiwoo seemed.
As the beast pounced at Jiwoo, lunging into the air and aiming it's claws at it face. Which Jiwoo dodged at the last moment.
After a few more times of the beast lunging at him and him dodging, he jumped into the air above the cat monster. Readied his fist, sparks flying everywhere as gravity pulled him down towards the beast.
Before punching the lights out of the cat monster Jiwoo shouted "I'M SORRY MR. CAT!!! " like a true gentleman.
After fighting the beast and Kayden realizing that Jiwoo is a speed agility user.
They rushed home as they had caused quite the racket.
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12:00 am
Hwa-Young let out a sigh as she turned off her phone screen.
The train station was empty. Not a soul in sight except for the old lady who seemed to be in the her 70s, sitting three seats away from her, knitting a very beautiful scarf. She focused on the intricate design.
So pretty....
Sensing her stare the old lady looked up, giving her a warm close-eyed smile, her wrinkles deepening.
"Waiting for someone little boy?" The grandma asked in a friendly tone.
Pulled out of her earlier trance like state. She visibly jumped up a bit, startled by the old lady's sudden question.
She stayed silent for a bit as the old lady watched her intently.
"Y-yes..."
At her feminine voice the old lady immediately realized her mistake.
"Ohhh! I'm so sorry. I thought you were a boy. Forgive my rudeness."
Hwa-Young was surprised by how..... polite she was. Most old ladies are rather rude and demanding.
"No. It's okay. I'm quite used to it. A lot of people mistake me for a boy. You don't have to apologize." Hwa-Young replied as she looked ahead, fumbling with her hands.
"The young generation are quite sensitive about what we refer to them as. So, I'm sorry if I offended you."
" It's okay, really."
Awkward silence sets between them. Hwa-Young fumbled with her hands nervously, looking anywhere but at the lady.
" So, um...." She mumbled.
" Yes?" The old lady urged her to continue with a smile.
" A-are you waiting for someone too?"
That made the lady's smile widen, as if she was waiting for someone to ask her this.
" Yes. My son-"
The old lady continued, her son was coming to visit her and how proud she was of him. Singing his praises as Hwa-Young listened to her intently, nodding once in a while.
Time had flew by without both of them noticing.
1:00 am
The old lady's son had arrived 30 minutes ago and both of them had left. Now there was none to keep her company.
Should I call her?
Hwa-Young considered, worried as it was taking a while for her dear friend to arrive. Running a hand through her
Just as she was about to take out her phone, a train arrived and stepped out the very person she had been worried about.
"Hii!" Waved Yeona, smiling. Her light brown eyes twinkling and hair bouncing. Having a hard time picking up her heavy bags. Hwa-Young was about to stand up to came and help but Yeona held her hand up.
"What took you so long? You were supposed to arrive at 12:10 am" Questioned Hwa-Young with a stoic expression, a bit annoyed. Getting up and approaching her anyway.
" The train arrived a bit late. Thank you for worrying about me though." Smiled Yeona, warmly as she was finally able to take all of her bags out before the door closed.
"Whatever.." Sighed Hwa-Young, taking the brunette's bags into her hands.
"Hey! You don't have to. I can carry them myself." Said Yeona as she tried tugging the bags out of Hwa-Young's hands.
"Your noodle arms were struggling to take even one of them." Hwa-Young could only smirk at the her fruitless attempts.
"I'm telling you. I can!" Yeona puffed out her cheeks trying to come off as intimidating. Which only made Hwa-Young chuckle. The sound of her laughter caused Yeona's cheeks to heat up for some reason.
"If you insist so much, You can take the luggage." Hwa-Young instructed, her impassive look returning as she took the bags and began walking away.
Instead of following, Yeona stood still staring at Hwa-Young's back.
Sensing her absence, Hwa-Young spoke without halting or looking back.
"Are you just gonna stand there...?"
"Oh! Right!" The adorable brunette squeaked. Running to catch up to her.
As she was about to take her hand in her's. Hwa-Young visibly recoiled.
Which saddened Yeona but decided to not say anything. She had noticed how distant Hwa-Young has become ever since the incident.
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By the time they had reached their new apartment it was already 1:30 am.
Hwa-Young was helping Yeona unpack when suddenly she felt a weird type of aura. She glance at Yeona to see if she had noticed and the latter seemed blissfully unaware much to the ex assassin's relief.
Yeona smiled noticing her stare but Hwa-Young didn't return it.
"I'm gonna go to the restroom for a bit." Hwa-Young said, getting off the floor.
After she closed the door, she put her focus on the dominant energy in the atmosphere.
It's feels like some kind of command.
She breathed in, a bit concerned before a chill went up her spine.
"WHERE ARE YOU?
COME BACK THIS INSTANT!!!"
She visibly jumped a bit.
Should I tell gramps about this? No, he must be busy and it's not like he'll care. Should I inform Shinwa then? Nah, I'm not in the mood to be asked a thousand questions all at once, plus I wanted to keep my arrival a secret.
And instead of staying its fading away to another direction. Yup definitely not for me.
Deciding not to tell anyone she went back to helping her friend unpack and organize her stuff.
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By the time they went to bed it was 2:58 am.
While Yeona was on the left side of the bed, sleeping peacefully like a baby. Hwa-Young was on the right side of the bed, scrolling through Tumblr, Insta, listening to murder documentaries, watching funny cat videos you name it.
No matter how sleepy she is, she just has to finish this video.
That's when noticed a new notification popped up.
She quirked an eyebrow at the username.
What is he doing up so late? It's literally 3:00 am
$$$$$$$$$$
🤡Stupid Eyebrows🤡:
✨Hey!✨ How was yo day juicy? 😘
💉Juicy💉:
Magnificent until 3:00 am.😒
🤡Stupid Eyebrows🤡:
..........😐....💔...
WoW ruuuuude!😤 I stayed up till 3 am just to know how your day was and this is how you repay me?🤬 Why must you hurt me this way? 😩
💉Juicy💉:
That's cause your existence annoys me.😑 Anyways, how tf did yo bitch ass know that I was available at 3:00 am?🤨 Ya stalking me or something?🧐
🤡Stupid Eyebrows🤡:
Mayyyyyybe.....who knows?
💉Juicy💉:
Whatever 😒
Did ya eat dinner? How's Amelie and Anastasia doing?
🤡Stupid Eyebrows🤡:
Yesss I did. Thanks for finally asking!😌 And blueberry and short cake are doing just fine.😄
It's been like.....2 months since you left to see your grandpa. I miss you so much!😭 Don't you miss me?
💉Juicy💉:
No.
🤡Stupid Eyebrows🤡:
💔
💉Juicy💉:
Ok. Maybe a little.
🤡Stupid Eyebrows🤡:
Awwww~ I knew it!😍
Anyways the actual reason I texted you was because I can't sleep.
💉Juicy💉:
Well unfortunately for you, I can.
🤡Stupid Eyebrows🤡:
Hello...?🤨
Hey?😐
Hey?😶
Not even a goodbye?💔😢
Hmmph! Good night or whatever.😤
💉Juicy💉:
🌙⏰💤💤Goodnight💤😴💤💗
🤡Stupid Eyebrows🤡:
(´༎ຶ ͜ʖ ༎ຶ `)♡
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Hwa-Young bit inside of the inside of her cheeks to try and hold herself from smiling.
Putting her phone away, she pulled the sheets up to her chin and went to dreamland.
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[Sorry that today's chapter is so short. I'm just feeling a bit lazy today.]