HOSPITAL_

 

Seungcheol just woke up from blood loss, nevertheless, he was fine. Of course, still with his leg to recover. However, instead of seeing Jeonghan beside him, there was Jihoon, Mingyu and Soon Young.

 

“You alright, hyung?” asked Soon Young still pissed of his brother’s sudden decision.

 

“Where am I?” asked Seungcheol.

 

Jihoon smirked and teased. “You sure pull off a great drama by the port.”

 

Seungcheol was wondering how it got to Jihoon’s knowledge. On the other hand, Jihoon explained that they were just meters away from the area. Not to mention hearing the car crash and explosion to get their attention.  

 

“He chose to go anyway.” He murmured in dismay.

 

“That’s more dramatic, you know.” Said Jihoon not being serious on how Seungcheol might feel.

 

“That’s brave of you. I commend you for it.” Said Mingyu who was there to tease as well.

 

“What are you doing here?” asked Seungcheol. Confused.

 

“Here to escape my ex-husband’s wrath, probably.”

 

“Ex-husband?”

 

“I divorced EunWoo. That’s right.” Smiled Mingyu.

 

“I thought you liked him.”

 

“Maybe. Before when I was blinded with his plans. Jeonghan talked me out of that toxic relationship.”

 

“He did?” asked Seungcheol with surprised expression.

 

“I realized how I looked like a fool being jealous of you and EunWoo but now, I am thinking I’m more jealous of you and Jeonghan.”

 

“Your partner is wiser and stronger than you think. You married a genius, .” Said Jihoon. “I never thought someone can dictate me. Now, he’s acting like my mother and has complete command over me.” he scoffed.

 

“Why didn’t he tell me he’s going?” Soon Young grunted.

 

“Because you will get your there again and probably you might die because you are reckless most of the time, idiot.” interrupted Jihoon.

 

“He needs me and I am not there to be with him.” Soon Young obviously was pissed.

 

Jihoon sighed and said “Jeonghan trusts you so much, Soon Young but as your older brother, he thought of protecting you first.”

 

“Even so. He should have told me.”

 

“And what? His plans get ruined?” asked Jihoon mockingly.

 

Soon Young started to get annoyed “You think I can’t do anything?”

 

“What I am trying to tell you is… Jeonghan never doubted your ability but knowing that you’d go against his will because you are worried about him, that’s not gonna happen. It’s Jeonghan we are talking about. Soon Young, of all the people, you should get where Jeonghan is getting this. He’s got no choice and you know that.”

 

“He always acts alone!”

 

“No. You just don’t want to hear it. He played in every player in this game.”

 

“I agree to that.” interrupted Mingyu “He made partners enemies and enemies to be partners. That’s how powerful Jeonghan could be. I recommend to wait for his orders, Soon Young, before you make plans. He knew everyone’s at risk and one mistake would blow everything up.”

 

Not only Soon Young got a clear message but Seungcheol too.

 

Noticing now that Mingyu and Jihoon might be really working together and as by what Mingyu said earlier, Seungcheol quoted “May I know what you mean by partners to enemies and enemies to friends? Don’t tell me, you are really working together?”

 

“We do work together now.” Mingyu answered.

 

“For our own future.” added Jihoon.

 

Seungcheol became fascinated. “Did Jeonghan really did this?”

 

“I believe so. While you are busy fighting on your own.” Jihoon answered.

 

“Jeonghan knew how to fight alone, Seungcheol. What more if he’s fighting with you. You should have given him a chance to share the burden with you. You focused on protecting him… You know, if you have just been honest with him on how you feel, he probably stayed.” advised Mingyu.

 

Hearing those sermons got Seungcheol in a foul mood.

 

“I suggest from now on, let’s work together. Jeonghan will contact me… yes… it’s gonna be me because I am his ‘knight’ in this game. Jeonghan couldn’t let emotions play while making plans and decisions, you know.” explained Mingyu.

 

“Why the hell it’s not me?” asked Jihoon.

 

“Because he knew you’d be wailing with his parting gift.” Mingyu teased.

 

“That’s bull!”

 

“See.” replied Mingyu with a smirk.

 

“Fine… you call us when you need us.”

 

“Update me.” stated Seungcheol.

 

“Of course. But I am telling you, it’s not your call from now on.”

 

“I understand.” Seungcheol responded feeling hopeless.

 

Mingyu thought it was too hard for Seungcheol to admit, he said “Let’s get this done and bring Jeonghan back alive.”

 

“Don’t tell me, Jeonghan got you as well?” stated Seungcheol in irritation.

 

Mingyu chose to tease and said “In fact, he did. He’s irresistible.”

 

Seungcheol glared at him, nevertheless, didn’t chose to fight. He didn’t have the energy to pull a fight.

 

Minhyuk visited “How are you?”

 

“Good. You?”

 

“Better than you but I gotta tell you, let’s stay low for a while.”

 

“How could you tell me that? You are the one who told me to get him back.” stated Seungcheol in annoyance.

 

“That’s after I thought that he did that to spare our lives so I need you to calm down first and let me explain how it’s going to be.” started Minhyuk “I saw Julia a while ago. He took mom back home to rest and told me we should be laying low. She advised me that we should do whatever we do normally and let her move this time.”

 

“Why would she like to get involved in this?”

 

“She knew you’d ask that.” Minhyuk smirked and said “She said, it’s because someone is messing up with his little boy.”

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RUSSIA

 

Going back to Russia was a painful experience for Jeonghan. He never thought he’d come back into his nightmare. As soon as he landed by the port, he felt estranged. Meanwhile, Wonwoo noticed that Jeonghan hasn’t seen Vernon yet. He refused. Vernon, on the other hand, assumed that Jeonghan was really angry at what he did.

 

For the meantime, being a fully pledged younger brother for Jeonghan, he went beside him and held the other’s hand. “Will walk beside you.” He smiled.

 

Jeonghan smiled. “Thank you, little brother.” Held the other’s tighter. “Let’s make this hell ours.” He whispered.

 

Wonwoo chuckled and said “The pleasure is mine, your highness.” Making Jeonghan frown his forehead because he got the tease.

 

“You silly. But let me reign it will you?”

 

“Sure. Anything you say, hyung.”

 

Vera saw the two. They sure does go well with each other. She just hoped that the true Tristan over the border won’t do anything bad since Jeonghan has left without telling him. Now that she thought of him and was now acquainted, she might have the chance to travel back to Korea and visit him. Although, she didn’t know if he knew about it yet.

 

IVANONOV’S TERRITORY_

 

Observing the people around, from guards to butlers, Jeonghan was becoming uneasy. However, Wonwoo got a little way to make him calm. “You can look at me when you are afraid.”

 

That statement made Jeonghan wonder and asked why.

 

“Among all of those faces, I might be the one you can see angelic here.” Wonwoo smiled tenderly.

 

“It’s such a pleasure to actually know you in person, Wonwoo. You are cute!” Jeonghan smiled being sincere with his intentions.

 

Vera interrupted however and argued “What the hell, Wonwoo. You’ve got one right here.”

 

Wonwoo smirked with a smile. “You scare me sometimes.”

 

“Do I?”

 

“You look like a hot headed older sister, Vera.” Jeonghan repled jokingly.

 

“Then, I’ll let you experience that.” She chuckled and murmured. “It’s been forever since I felt this way.”

 

“Don’t worry, I’ll do my job as a pesky little brother, Vera.” Said Jeonghan.

 

“I like the idea.” Wonwoo added.

 

Vera thought they looked so serious upon it. She was becoming nervous but who cares, she’d rather have these idiots than demons. “Let’s see who win.”

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LANCELOT_KOREA

 

Jun was inside Lancelot when he saw Soon Young came crushing in their shop agrily saying “Let’s talk.” Jun knew how pissed Soon Young could feel after Jeonghan was gone. However, Jun remained calm until he got Abbot handled their customers and he and Soon Young was in a secured space.

 

“I know it is you.” started Soon Young.

 

Jun knew that Soon Young knew almost everything and he owed him an explanation but first, he needed to calm the younger down so they could talk. “Soon Young, why don’t we get to our house to talk about this calmly?”

 

“How do you expect me to be calm in this kind of situation? They got my brother and I want him back!”

 

“I know. But being reckless won’t get him back here.”

 

MOON’S RESIDENCE_AFTERNOON

 

Olivia thought Soon Young was serious. She thought a cup of tea and her dear cookies would help calm him a bit so she said “Officer, I need you to breathe and calm because this talk isn’t going to be like a drill. Your outburst might cause us something with our mission.”

 

On the other hand, seeing the moon mark on Soon Young’s wrist after getting his tea amazed Jun. He let out a smirked and said “You are the real one.”

 

“What do you mean?”

 

“Your brother has many secrets on his sleeves but he did save an innocent man from being brutally killed. Luckily for us, we still have chance and connection on the other side.” Jun started.

 

“What the hell are you saying?” asked Soon Young wondering what had gotten into Jun’s mind when he mumbled things.

 

“Nothing. I’m sure you are not here just to scold at me.”

 

“I want to know everything that’s going on.”

 

“Look. I might be part of the plan but I don’t know what your brother is thinking. I will tell you the plan but do not get yourself involved unless you are needed. We are still on a very sensitive time.”

 

Soon Young heard about how Jeonghan planned things with Mingyu and Jihoon. On what the Wang business might do to help them and the possible alliance of Jeonghan and Minghao.

 

“That’s insane!” Soon Young raised his voice. “How are we supposed to- that’s too risky.”

 

“Jeonghan thought this is the only way. Now, I need your help to found a hole on how Jeonghan can walk through this peacefully.”

 

“You’ve got to be kidding me.”

 

“Soon Young, I know you are pissed and what is done is done. All we need to do now is to figure out how to block the Ivanov and Chinese’s business and at the same time gather evidence to put them behind bars.”

 

“My brother might die in there.”

 

“He guaranteed his safety with the intensions of his father with him. We have time but we shouldn’t take it luxuriously.”

 

“I know about that.” Soon Young now took out a notebook out of his pocket and discussed about what’s in it. “Dad gave me this not long ago. It contains information that I couldn’t uncover fully. Although, I made some notes all over it just in case what I discovered was true.”

 

Scanning the notebook, Jun couldn’t help but to be impressed on Soon Young’s work. “This is a great work, Soon Young. We could use this but I say you should keep it.”

 

“I will. Keep me posted.”

 

“Sure.”

 

“And Jun, don’t get me wrong but I have a feeling this can get worst.”

 

Jun smiled and said “I will do my best to protect Jeonghan.”

 

“I will take your word.” stated Soon Young. “But you are going to be in trouble with all of these risk, Jun.”

 

“I am not a soldier if I weren’t prepared. I’m not scared, Soon Young.”

 

“You do… but only for what’s going to happen to my brother.”

 

Jun was taken aback.

 

“You think Seungcheol hyung and I didn’t know?”

 

“About what?”

 

“That you love Jeonghan hyung more than he knew and you show.”

 

“I am not sure where this conversation would lead us, Soon Young.”

 

“I know you love him and doing everything or protecting him to death isn’t going to work. I need your brain to work things out so we can get him out there.” Soon Young boldly stated.

 

Jun chuckled. “You really are his brother.” standing up, he said “It’s too late. Why don’t you spend the night here? There are plenty of rooms available in this house.”

 

“I was thinking the same thing. I don’t have energy to move anyway. Besides, these cookies are a masterpiece.”

 

“Well, you are lucky my sister cooked them this time. They are much better than mine.”

 

“No wonder hyung keep coming back here. Not to mention your cozy house.”

 

“Well, young man, make yourself at home.”

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RUSSIA_

 

Jeonghan was alone in his old room. Nothing has changed and it disgusts him so much. No matter how expensive and beautiful things were put in there, the memories still lingered and it was terrible. In a while, someone knocked on the door. “Who is that?” he asked cautiously.

 

“It’s me.” Said Vernon. “Can we talk?”

 

Jeonghan was surprised with the visit. He thought it was also hard for Vernon to do thing he did. Life has been rough on him and it was rude to not talk to him especially that he chose him over Seungcheol. He let the man in. Just that, Vernon didn’t know how to approach but to say sorry.

 

Jeonghan thought there might have happened and realized that Vernon wouldn’t have with him if he wasn’t able to take down people that was sent to fight them.

 

“Vernon.” Jeonghan uttered softly while seeing how wounded Vernon was. Moreover, he didn’t know how he was coping up with their current situation. “Come here.”

 

Vernon went towards him without meeting his eyes as if he was ashamed to face him for what he did. Jeonghan, on the other hand, got further towards the man and embraced him as he whispered “I know you are hurting more than I am, Vernon. Thank you for being by my side. I know it’s a very hard decision.”

 

Vernon teared and embraced the other tightly and said painfully “He’s gone.”

 

Jeonghan gasped. “Vernon… I-“

 

“I killed him, hyung.” the first cry he ever heard from Vernon.

 

Jeonghan hushed him and sympathized. “I’m sorry to hear that. This is all my fault.”

 

“I cannot be trusted anymore, hyung… I-“ continued with painful heart.

 

“Stop blaming yourself. Please. It hurts me to see you like this… This is my fault, Vernon. I am sorry.” Jeonghan cried as well. “None of this are yours.”

 

“Hyung… don’t do that to yourself.”

 

“Vernon, you don’t have to care for me so much. You have a life of your own. I want you to have it but you chose to come to me.”

 

“Seungcheol hyung can handle himself. As much as he is important to me, you are too. And I know you will need me.”

 

“But I don’t like the idea of you giving your life because of me. That is not what I want.”

 

“You need me hyung and I need you. Let’s do this so this would all go away. This war is very dangerous and I won’t let you go to a place full of demon.”

 

“I appreciate it, Vernon. Thank you and I love you so much. You are important to me too Vernon so don’t waste your life, hear me?”

 

“I am not. I am betting on you.” Looking at Jeonghan in the eyes.

 

“Vernon… there’s one more thing. I know this if you wanted to hear this but before Seungkwan was sent to fight with you, he told me how much he loved you.”

 

Vernon was stunned he didn’t know what to say.

 

Jeonghan, then, came to his suit and gave a box to Vernon. “He would like you to keep that no matter what. Wear it. He said he didn’t have the courage to give it to you personally.”

 

Vernon opened it and found a ring. Not with diamond on it but a white gold. In it were their names. Vernon didn’t know how to feel but he was happy receiving it.

 

“Seungkwan knew this would end up like this. He wanted to protect you but he couldn’t. He trusted me with you instead.”

 

“I hope he’d forgive me.”

 

“He already did.”

 

Vernon took out another box. Jeonghan was also surprised. “Hyung, can you keep these for me?” opening the small box was a ring with a diamond on it. “I didn’t think I deserve these.”

 

“You planned to propose?” Jeonghan smiled.

 

“But it was too late. I discovered him. I let him lose. I had to chase him to death and killed him.”

 

“Hear me Vernon, those rings would calm you down. Trust me. It is painful right now but that will remind you about you and Seungkwan. It would be sad if you would just leave it to me.”

 

Jeonghan did find his mother’s necklace, took the pendant out to be kept, got Vernon’s rings, hang it together to chain and finally gave it to Vernon to wear. “Here.”

 

Vernon knew the necklace is important to him and was about to speak, however, Jeonghan said “Keep that, Vernon. I know my mom would allow me to let it go for a very special person in my life.”

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Julia was moving as planned. She was able to communicate to Jeonghan “Right on time.” murmured Jeonghan. On the other hand, he contacted Seungcheol about an inside information they should be careful about.

Meanwhile, Wonwoo was in charge in contacting Congressman Kim, The Knight, to pass the information. And then, it was Mingyu’s turn to go over Lancelot and report it to Jun.

 

Mingyu greeted the tailor with “I am here to order a suit. I’m sorry to ask for a sudden order. I have a meeting with the congress.”

 

Jun knew it was a message and said “Of course. Come in. We might have the perfect suit for you.” with a smirk on his face.

 

On the other side, Jihoon was talking business with Jackson Wang about a little gift Jeonghan set up for him and for two more others. Jihoon thought Jeonghan was sure full of surprises but somehow it got him thinking what’s really into Jeonghan’s mind. Only that he’s become scared receiving gifts from Jeonghan this time because of what it turned out ‘a good bargain’ as he stated the last time he miraculously owned a candy company. Now, he’s really into managing it because he had no other choice.

 

“What is it this time, Jeonghan?” Jihoon stated with a little nervous chuckle.

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The knight is moving. He came down to Jun to claim his order two days after he ordered. He went to Lancelot with a burdened feeling. In addition to the danger he could face from Eunwoo’s wrath, he couldn’t help but feel responsible if he’d blow his mission.

 

Looking so tired and uneasy, Jun said “You okay?”

 

“I’ve never felt this nervous before.” admitted Mingyu.

 

“You’d do great, Congressman. Should we fit your suit?”

 

As soon as he wore the magnificent suit Jun tailored for him, Mingyu even Jun was in awe. “I should’ve known you long before. This is magnificent.”

 

“I must admit, Congressman Kim, this is beyond what I imagined it would look like. I guess your body and character completed my creation.” Jun stated.

 

“Thank you.”

 

“You are ready to go. Don’t worry, I’ll be right here.”

 

“Thank you… and…may I know what could happen to Jeonghan out there? Is he in danger?” Mingyu asked with all concern.

 

“A lot but as of the moment, nothing to threaten his life. Are you worried?”

 

“He is one of a kind and he’s a good friend. I want to help because I know he’s doing so much and if I blow this up, I cannot face him.”

 

Jun smirked thinking he’s captured another wild horse. “You don’t have to worry. Just be confident and fight. You are a great leader, Congressman Kim. We are here for you.”

                                                                                                                             

“Thank you. Please, call me Mingyu.” he smiled. “I’ll count on you then… I am thinking I could go here more often to order these kind of exquisite suits, Jun.”

 

“Thank you, Mingyu. Looking forward seeing you. Glad it fits your liking.”

 

Later that meeting, Soon Young came suddenly as he grabbed two chips. One went to his mouth and one he offered to Mingyu. “Are you ready, hyung?” asked Soon Young casually.

 

“You…” stated Mingyu in confusion. “You cannot be here, Soon Young.”

 

“Don’t worry, I was assigned to guard you to the meeting. I didn’t force my way in.” Soon Young smiled. “They thought I am a good fit to protect someone like you.”

 

Mingyu smirked as he gained back his confidence. “Then, I am looking forward to work with you.”

 

Soon Young smiled as he escorted Mingyu back to his car, stealing some cookies before he finally go. “I’ll have some of these.”

 

“I’ve got a pack waiting for you at my counter.” Jun shouted to make sure the other would hear.

 

Soon Young was delighted upon grabbing his loot.