It’s gone. The file is gone. All information about the CBX leader’s traces is gone. Minseok was devastated. He double locked his drawer, the safe box, even his office. But, this morning, he found his office was unlocked. Although the room looked neat and clean, but he noticed there’re few of his stuffs were misplaced. He dug every corner of the room, tossing boxes here and there. Then he let out a huge sigh. The file was already gone, and someone took it. He would ask the security to check on the surveillance camera, but he didn’t want to risk the information.

Minseok got only one way. He has to retype everything in his computer. As he sat on the stiff chair, he fixed his glasses, and started from the top.

However, his memories were coming and go. Not everything he could remember, he even read them for several times. His leader had been to Myeongdong street, Busan beach, Andong station, even Incheon airport. He was last spotted in Hangang River last week, but that was it. Minseok didn’t remember the rest of them. He did everything to get him back, to approach him back, and to plead him to be their leader back. If he lost his track, all the effort was meaningless.

Minseok was one of the oldest members in CBX. The leader found him and recruited him a year ago. Minseok visited his friends at a cafe after he visited his other friend at the library. The leader told him that Minseok was trusted and approachable. He has a vibe where people easily wanted to be friends with him. Minseok didn’t have to take a difficult job. All he did was talk to people, pulling out their information, and walk away. Simple enough.

It was a few months later, Baekhyun was recruited in. That boy was a real troublemaker, and always did what he likes. Minseok remembered by all the members he met, Baekhyun was the one putting all the effort to make his job done. Even he’s the klutz one. Minseok found himself talking more when he was around, and Baekhyun said he had fun hanging with his mates. It was a good thing.

Until came that one uneventful day.

The agency had gotten too big, and recognized by the other societies. These outsiders tried to shut them down, and their leader tried to prevent it from any damage. He made a big mistake in recruiting more people without inspecting their background. One of the members apparently was a spy. Baekhyun found him two days after their leader recruited him, but it was all too late. The spy had leaked their secret works, and hideouts, and the government had sent out their big bad boys to crush them down. Baekhyun wanted to fight back, as he talked to their leader with unpleasant tone. Minseok couldn’t do anything when he saw the latter stormed away with a dejected on his face.

The leader announced the agency disbanded after that, for the sake of the members’ safety.

He personally was having a small chat with Minseok that night after the announcement. He told Minseok that he never was a good leader even he tried. Then he gave him the peaked cap, telling him to give someone who deserved it. Baekhyun’s name came to Minseok’s mind.

“I can’t be a leader, Minseok. Never be.” Baekhyun told him many times. Their leader also told him the same thing. If it’s not Baekhyun, then who deserved the empty spot for the leader?

Minseok still couldn’t find the answer, and now he was having a déjà vu, where the spy was stealing his top secret files again. He let out a frustration sigh as he rubbed his face with his palms. He couldn’t type anything in his computer. There’s missing information here and there, so he couldn’t complete it. Maybe he should get up and discuss with Jongdae.

Speaking of Jongdae, Minseok met him the first time when he got a job in the office as case file manager. Minseok collected all crime case related items and kept them safe in order, until when the officers wanted the specific case to bring out, Minseok had them in hand. It was coincidental that his office was next to Jongdae’s. So every time when he went out for lunch, he always stopped by at his office.

However, this time wasn’t about having lunch, as Minseok stormed into his friend’s office without knocking the door.

“Jongdae, we really need to tal--“

“Gosh, Minseok! That’s rude to not knock the door before entering. Don’t you see I have a guest?”

Minseok blinked at Jongdae then to the person in front of him, who was facing the opposite away on a chair. The older apologized quickly, before he left. But a familiar voice interrupted him from doing so.

“It’s alright. I’ve been expecting him to come.”

When the chair was turned, Minseok was shocked to see the red haired man revealed in front of him.

“Baekhyun? Why are you here?” The older didn’t wait to close the door, and pulled down window blinds to avoid Baekhyun from getting spotted by the workers.

“Something happened. I had to rush here first thing in the morning.” Baekhyun took out a red letter from his coat and placed it on Jongdae’s table. “This letter is more than just a regular request. You might want to read it.”

Minseok reached out for the letter, and flipped it open. Jongdae went to his side by a second to read it too. The letter contains short information, but valid. No sender name, no signature. It’s just a simple letter with words.

‘Greetings, Thief of the Moonlight.

I heard your reputation had been known by the public lately, I praise you. However, gaining reputation has opposite thoughts with the higher authorities. They’ll hunt your party down. I was informed they sent a spy to break into your member’s office, and steal an important file, and the rest of the secrets you have. They won’t be leaving the place before midnight. Unfortunately, we couldn’t tell who ‘they’ are. This is the only way we could help. The rest depends on your efficiency.

Good luck.’

The oldest almost crumple the letter, because it was indeed an important file. And he wanted it back. Whoever this spy is, he has to find them. Baekhyun tapped the table to get their attention. As their eyes met, Baekhyun didn’t show any concerning look.

“Whatever this file is, it has something to do with us. We need to get it back. I spent almost an hour to set up a plan, and here’s what we’re going to do.” Minseok and Jongdae quietly listen to the red haired friend. “Jongdae, I need you to go around the first floor and the armory. Talk to the workers if there’s anything suspicious. I made you a permit pass in case they won’t allow you in.”

“Got it.” Jongdae nodded as he took the letter from Baekhyun.

“Minseok. You’ve been here longer than Jongdae is. Your forte is needed.” The latter took out another letter from his coat. “Here’s a permission letter that access every floor, except the head’s room. It would be better if you have somebody to join our side to extend the hunt.”

“I got a few companions in mind.” Minseok answered confidently, which made Baekhyun smirked.

“And I will be here at the basement, pretend to be a coffee boy while talking to the workers. Make sure we’re keeping in touch for any updates or once we found them.”

They were dismissed as Jongdae was the first that walked out of the office. Baekhyun followed up, but Minseok stopped him before he could reach the door. Minseok eyed him for a personal talk, until Jongdae was out of their sight, he began.

“It’s the best that you stay here.” He said.

Baekhyun looked up at him in a slight confusion. “What are you suggesting?”

“The file they stole is the traces of our leader. I don’t know why they wanted it, but I assume they’re looking for him.” Baekhyun was about to open his mouth in surprise, but Minseok continued. “They might have his tracks, but they need someone to start with. Seeing you here makes their job easier.”

“Minseok, why do you have the file? You do realize the risk?”

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