Sun rays were shinning through the big wide window of Jessica's room.
Lying on the soft queen sized bed, was Jessica with her train of thoughts.

Jessica's POV

Its just the 6 of us left..
Excluding Sunny it will be 5.
Will I be able to get eliminated and return home..?

But, if i were to,
will i be forgotten by them in years to come?

I hate to admit this,
that im starting to fall for Yuri.
I cant do that to her.
Im gonna cause hurt to her afterall.
However, she probably did not fall for me like i fell for her.

If she did,
she wouldnt have to continuously help that donkey.
Sigh..

Maybe, maybe its just my wishful thinking.
Thinking that she would fall for me.
Afterall, its just my one-sided love.

End of Jessica's POV

While she was immersed with her train of thoughts, it was interrupted by a thick red liquid gushing out of her nose.

"Its getting worse, isnt it?" mumbled Jessica as she quickly got up and ran towards the bathroom to wash the blood away.
But it isnt stopping which made Jessica groaned in annoyance as she pinched the bridge of her nose and punched the mirror in the bathroom in frustration.

Shattering sounds of the mirror falling onto the floor was heard.
Yuri, who was walking past the corridors heard the sound despite the fact that the door was shut.
Dashing into the room and bathroom, Yuri was shocked to see Jessica sitting down on the bathroom floor,
crying sadly, with her hands bleeding profusely as well as her nose bleed.
Immediately, Yuri scooped Jessica up and brought her out of the bathroom.

"What are you doing?!"
"Put me down!" cried Jessica as tears streamed down her face like there's no tomorrow.

"Whats wrong sweetheart?"
"Why are you doing this to yourself?" asked Yuri, feeling hurt.

"You dont understand"
"Get out, why are you even doing here?!"
"Go and accompany your baby donkey!"

"Sweetheart"
"Let me take a look at you please?" pleaded Yuri worriedly as she took Jessica's injured hands as she flung Yuri's worried hands away.

"Go away.." sobbed Jessica as she turned her back to Yuri.

Yuri sighed, and stood up with hurt in her eyes and exited the room.
Right after, Yuri left, Jessica turned back to look at the quiet room as tears further streamed down her face.
Minutes later, Sunny and Tiffany,
as well as Taeyeon and Yoona was seen rushing into Jessica's room with worried looks.

"Sica/Jessi!" exclaimed Sunny and Tiffany worriedly as they ran into the room, and settled beside Jessica.

"What happened?" asked Sunny concernly as she caressed Jessica's injured hands.

"Why are you doing this to yourself Jessi?"
"Tell me.." coaxed Tiffany with her warm yet worried voice as she caressed Jessica's pale face.

"Tiff.. Sun.." cried Jessica as she hugged onto her 2 best friends.
"I dont want to.."
"I dont want to leave you.."

"Silly, you wont leave us"
"Who would bring you away from us?" smiled Tiffany as she hugged Jessica tigtly in return.

"Exactly"
"What are you thinking about Sica?"
"We would never be separated!" replied Sunny in tears.

"My nose bleed, it never stops"
"It never stops.."

"Whats wrong?" asked Taeyeon concernly.
"Yuri was so worried about you that she made us all to come here"
"Do you need the doctor..?"

"Yup, i'll bring you to the hospital if you need" volunteered Yoona with a smile.

"Dont, i dont need the hospital.."
"Just..-"

"Sica!/Jessi!" exclaimed Tiffany and Sunny in shock as they shock the unconscious body on their shoulders.

"Yoona, quick"
"Get Siwon oppa here" instructed Taeyeon calmly as she helped laid Jessica onto the bed.

Taeyeon's POV

Whats wrong with Jessica..?
Why did she become such a baby today..?

What made her burst into tears today..?
It hurt me to see her in that much sadness.
She's just like a younger sister of mine,
needed so much protection and care even though i know she's putting on a tough front.

End of Taeyeon's POV

Tiffany and Sunny sat by the side of Jessica's bed,
holding onto the fragile hands of Jessica's.
Within minutes after Yoona left, she came back with Siwon beside her.
Of course, it was really fast since she can teleport.

"Siwon oppa"
"Can you please take a look at her?" asked Taeyeon worriedly.
"We dont know whats wrong with her"

Siwon nodded and went over to Jessica immediately.

"I think she's running a fever too" blurted Tiffany with teary eyes.

"I felt it too when she was hugging us" agreed Sunny sadly.

"Okay, i'll take a look at her"
"Can you all please stand away?" requested Siwon professionally with a smile.

Opening up his briefcase, it was filled with lots of equipments.
Siwon first took out some cotton balls and started wiping Jessica's nose,
eventually putting a small one in her nose to stop the nose bleed.
Next, he took out a tin container of silvery tools and brought up Jessica's hands.

With a sigh,
he took a bottle of disinfectant solution and poured it over Jessica's bleeding hands generously which made Jessica winced in pain.
Even in her sleep, she felt the pain.
How much pain was she in actually?

Then, Siwon start picking out the glass pieces stuck in Jessica's hands before bandaging her hands up.
While he was cleaning Jessica's wound, he realised that Jessica's wound tend to not stop bleeding.

"Girls, im done with her wounds"
"Probably, she's just too tired and stressed out" lied Siwon as he gave Jessica a jab on her arms.
"I've just given her a fever reducer"
"As for whats going on, ask her yourself"
"And, please bring Jessica to see me after she woke up or feeling better" added Siwon before leaving the room.

"Thanks oppa" replied Taeyeon and Yoona in unison, throwing a grateful smile with it.

"No problem" smiled Siwon as he left Jessica's room, but was surprised to see Yuri standing outside the room with worried expression.
"Why are you here?"
"Go on, go in"

"She doesnt want to see me.." admitted Yuri sadly.

"Trust me, it isnt her heartfelt words"
"Really"

Deep inside Siwon's heart, he knew exactly why Jessica was acting this way.
Or at least, he roughly knew what was going.
Respecting a patient's confidential information, he decided not to tell the rest but let Jessica tell them on them on her own.

While Jessica was resting in bed, Tiffany turned to Taeyeon with a serious expression.

"Taeyeon, i've decided on my request"

"Hmm?"

"Bring Jessi for a full medical check up"
"By hook or by crook, you've to get her there"
"I think she's keeping something from us"
"Its my request for you" said Tiffany with a really firm yet sad tone.

Taeyeon nodded with a smile.

"Dont worry, consider it done"

"Thanks" replied Tiffany with a sigh.

Hours later, Jessica had finally regained consciousness but to find only Yuri sitting beside her.
Immediately, Jessica slowly sat up on the bed,
leaning against the head of the bed.

"Yuri.." started Jessica softly.
"Im sorry.."
"For what i did earlier on"

"Sweetheart"
"Its okay for what you've done"
"But tell me, whats wrong, please"
"Its hurting me inside to see you in this state" said Yuri worriedly with a pleading voice.

"I'll tell you"
"Eliminate me first?"

"No, you know i wont do that sweetheart"
"I wont"

"Tell me"
"Do you like the donkey?" asked Jessica bluntly.

"Its just because we have to spend quality time with the girls sweetheart"
"Like you, Sekyung, Minjung, Chanmi and Tiffany"
"But sadly, even Taeyeon has broken the rules"
"She's been spending time with only Tiffany"

Jessica sighed softly but smiled.

"Its okay then"
"Im good"
"Dont worry, i was just overreacting"
"Im missing home too much i guess" said Jessica with a shrug.

"You sure?"
"How're you feeling now?"
"Better?" asked Yuri as she put her hands over Jessica's forehead.
"They said you were running a fever"

"Im fine, really Yuri"
"I always have a 24 hour fever"
"Nothing to worry" smiled Jessica as she pushed Yuri's hands away lightly.

Yuri smiled.

"Dont, dont do anything like today anymore"
"You clear?"

"Wae?"
"You're worried?" chuckled Jessica cutely.
"How influential have i got to get the mighty Princess Yuri to be worried for me"

Yuri's smile dropped.

"Arasso arasso"
"I wont i promise" giggled Jessica with her hands up in the air as if she's surrendering.

"Better" said Yuri satisfied as she ruffled Jessica's hair.
"Rest more okay, there will be a challenge tomorrow"
"If you're not better, we wont hold the challenge"

"No its okay"
"Im fine, really" said Jessica as she attempted to get off the bed to show Yuri she's fine.

Yuri frowned and pushed her back onto the bed.

"I believe you"
"But i dont want to see you out of the bed today"

Jessica sighed.

"I dont like to be confined to the bed Yuri" pouted Jessica sadly.

"Too bad"
"Think of where are you now"
"My castle, my kingdom"

"Fine!" said Jessica with a pout as she crossed her arms.

"Aww"
"Come on, stop pouting"
"With that pout, im sure i can hang a piece of pork over it" teased Yuri as she pinched Jessica's cheeks cutely.
"Come on, rest now alright?"
"Wanna see you putting up your best tomorrow" winked Yuri as she tucked Jessica back in bed.
"And, you won the second challenge"
"Claim your request tomorrow"

With a peck on her forehead, Yuri smiled and left the room.
After Yuri left the room, minutes later Jessica got off her bed and sneaked out of her room.

Jessica's POV

Wanna confine me to the bed?
Its never gonna happen!

End of Jessica's POV

So Jessica slowly crept out of her room, and through the corridors.
Making sure the coast was clear, Jessica tiptoed to her favourite hang out.
It was the balcony of the great hall.

Creeping in, Jessica sat down with a loud contented sigh as she sat down on the chair,
leaning back, enjoying the evening breeze.

"I see you're enjoying yourself here" said a low, stern voice.

Jessica immediately turned to the source of the unfamiliar voice.
It was the King.
Jessica stood up instantly at the sight of the King with a light bow.

"Anyeonghaseyo"

"Anyeonghaseyo"
"Take a seat, Jessica-sshi"

"Call me Jessica"

"Right, Jessica"
"How are you here?"
"Getting used to it?" asked the King casually even though his voice remained low and stern.

"Not really" said Jessica with a shrug as she looked into the wide vast orange sky as the sun was setting.

"I've heard a lot about you"
"As well as those little friends of yours"
"Like Tiffany and Sunny"

 Jessica smiled.

"But it seems like Sunny's with our Yoona"
"We're left with you and Tiffany"

Jessica nodded.

"So, what do you think about my daughters?"
"Who do you think could ascend to my throne?"

"Why are you asking me this?"
"You should be the one deciding, isnt it?"
"I wouldnt be any of your daughters' partner in future" said Jessica bluntly.

"You wont know Jessica"
"I just want to know how you feel about them"

Jessica narrowed her eyes at the King and frowned.

"Well, Taeyeon has the aura of the ruler"
"She has the authority but with that authority"
"She demands respect and not earning it"
"I dont think thats a good thing for a ruler in future"

The King nodded in agreement.

"Yuri, she's nice and sweet"
"But at times, one cant grasp the inner Yuri"
"The real Yuri"
"Dont know whats going inside her heart, what is her actual choice"
"And, as for Yuri's ability, everytime she uses it, she seems to enjoy it"
"Like immersing herself in one's pain"
"Unless something can stop her, like tears or another party disturbing her attention"
"I dont think she should be using her ability in this way"
"However, for the unable to grasp Yuri's inner self, it might be good when it comes to defeating the enemies"

The King nodded, but this time,
amused by Jessica's clear description of his daughters.

"And Yoona"
"I understand she's the youngest"
"Although i know she tends to appear playful and such"
"But she has her own mature self inside her"
"Its just that she doesnt want to show it out"
"Yoona has the sympathety, care and concern for all"
"Which i think is essential for a ruler in future"

"So after all these speech"
"Who do you think is the most suitable to ascend the throne?" asked the King as he twitched his moustache.

"I think, none of them"
"I think, if you believe what i say"
"You need a successful kingdom, let the three of them ascend it"
"Let the three of them rule it" said Jessica with a smile.
"It wont be wrong"

"The three of them?"
"How could a kingdom have 3 ruler?"

"Why not?"
"Rules are inflexible but human's brains are"
"You can change the rules"
"You're the boss" winked Jessica playfully.

"Im the boss?" repeated the King in confusion.

"Yup, you're the boss" chuckled Jessica at King's confused expression.
"I'll think i'll get going already"
"Goodnights" smiled Jessica before leaving the King behind, pondering on Jessica's words.

King's POV

She's really interesting as described by Taeyeon, Yuri and Yoona.
She's really the first girl who didnt address my by 'Your Majesty'.

End of King's POV

The next day, the remaining 5 girls who are competing were gathered at an indoor sports hall.
Infront of them was an areana.
Beside the areana were all sorts of weapons such as swords, axes, hammers, spears, daggers etc.

Clapping her hands for a few times, Yuri stepped forward to the crowd on a platform with a playful smirk.

"Now, we'll have our next challenge"
"Our third challenge which probably be our second last" announced Yuri.
"As you can see from here, its an areana"
"A ring"
"You girls can go up to and compete with each other, be it with weapons or not"
"Its your choice"

"But" interrupted Taeyeon as she stepped beside Yuri.
"The only winning point is, make your opponent beg for your mercy"

Gasps around the room were heard.
Shocked faces were around the room.

"We'll let you choose your opponents"
"But since there are 5, one will be fighting against our maid" said Taeyeon with a smirk as she looked to her left and a familiar looking maid came up beside her.

"Jessi, its the maid that has been serving me" whispered Tiffany in shock.

"Really?"
"Why not take her up and punch the out of her?" teased Jessica as she nudged Tiffany.

"Probably?" giggled Tiffany.
"But i dont know how to fight"

"Well, neither do i"
"But im sure we got the brains Tiff"
"Plus we've been working out"

"Alright girls, now"
"Lets let Sekyung choose her partner" announced Yuri.

"Be prepared" winked Tiffany.

"I would like to challenge Jessica" said Sekyung with a loud, firm voice.

Jessica rolled her eyes while Yuri dropped her a worried look.

"Told ya" chuckled Tiffany softly.

"And now, Gyunmin"

"I would like to challenge Chanmi" said Gyunmi with an arrogant smirk.

"So i guess now its left with Tiffany to the maid" said Taeyeon.
"Now, will Jessica and Sekyung do the honour by starting the ball rolling on the rink first?"

Jessica and Sekyung then stepped up onto the rink.

"Im gonna warn you"
"Im a black belt" said Sekyung with smirk.

"Black?"
"Did you paint it yourself?"
"Or was there a sale at H&M's?" mocked Jessica sacarstically.

"Watch and see" growled Sekyung in annoyance and she got into attack position while Jessica just stood still.

As soon as Sekyung's annoyed look turned into a long heated glare, Jessica turned her head back to the direction of the Sekyung just in time to avoid the blow from Sekyung that came really hard with power.
It could be felt as the gush of wind flew past Jessica's face.

Jessica smirked and immediately punched Sekyung's stomach as hard as she could.
Although Sekyung seemed to have anticipated the move, she tried to pivot her body so that she wouldnt get hit.
Unfortunately, she still did.
The blow hit her ribs which made her crouched down in pain as she held onto her sorrow part.
Not giving up, she clenched her fist even tighter and stood straight up, showing Jessica a menacing glare.

"Why?"
"Wanna bite me?"
"I dont know about donkey's teeth" said Jessica with a shrug.

Sekyung then took a few steps back before charging at Jessica with a kick but got pulled by Jessica.
Jessica literally caught her flying kick and pulled her down onto the ground.
Jessica laughed.

"Maybe if you stop sleeping with your instructors"
"You might be able to do better" chuckled Jessica, hoping to provoke Sekyung a little more.

Gritting her teeth in anger, Sekyung regained her composure and straightened her posture.

"You're gonna regret it"

"Im petrified" said Jessica in a sacarstically frightened voice.

With that, the two started going to and forth with punch and kicks.
It seems like Jessica had officially triggered Sekyung's will to fight.
She was focusing really well, avoiding Jessica's blows well.
Ten minutes later, the two were panting heavily at each side of the rink.

An idea striked Sekyung's mind as her eyes started revolving around the room,
scanning around the weapons laid there for her.
Sekyung's eyes then glistened and grabbed a long metal like staff and started walking towards Jessica with a smirk.
On the other hand, Jessica quickly grabbed a similar staff and got ready for Sekyung's attack.

With a smirk, Sekyung picked up her speed and charged at Jessica with full speed.
Unable to retaliate, Jessica immediately used the staff to protect her face from getting hit.
Sounds of metal clashing with each other were heard, loudly.
Sekyung forced Jessica towards the end of the ring, Jessica pulled Sekyung's legs and flipped her down out of the ring.

Sekyung immediately picked herself up and got ready for Jessica's attack.
Going out of the ring, Jessica forced Sekyung to the end of the room,
to the glass door.
Without Sekyung noticing it, Jessica kicked Sekyung in her stomach causing her to fall onto her knees.
Not wanting a single delay, Jessica pushed Sekyung into the glass door where glass shattered down due to the impact.

"Say it" hissed Jessica in annoyance.

"Never"

Jessica punched into Sekyung's guts which made her hissed in pain.

"Say it!" demanded Jessica firmly.

"Mercy" hissed Sekyung through her clinched teeth.

Jessica smiled and threw her staff down, started walking towards the crowd with victory.

"Jessi! Watch out!" shouted Tiffany loudly but it was all too late.

Jessica was being knocked over, crashing down the floor but twisted her body such that the back of her hit instead of the front.

"Damn" cussed Jessica as the pain soared over her body.

Sekyung walked over to Jessica with an arrogant look.

"Never look away from your opponent"
"Neither should you spare them mercy" chanted Sekyung with glee and victory.
"Now say it !"

Jessica sighed and closed her eyes as she let fatique take over her.

"Say it!" hissed Sekyung impatiently as she put the blade over Jessica's neck.

Jessica opened her eyes and glared at Sekyung in hatred.

"Over my dead body"
"I know you want to"

"I'll kill you" shouted Sekyung in vengeance as she raised her staff but was stopped by a strong grip as it almost landed on Jessica's neck, inches away.

"Stop it Sekyung"
"I didnt say kill, but just get the word mercy" hissed Yuri fiercely as she threw the staff aside and went to help Jessica up.

Jessica slowly got up with the help of Yuri and went to the seats prepared for the completed participants.

"But she didnt say mercy" whined Sekyung

"In that case, she won" said Yuri with a nonchalent shrug.
"Next, we'll have Chanmi versus Gyunmin"

Within seconds, the two were engaged in a very fierce fight.
But the outcome was pretty clear, Chanmi was winning.
At least, Gyunmin asked for mercy but didnt attack Chanmi from the back,
like Sekyung did to Jessica.
It was despicable.

"Next, it was Tiffany versus the maid" announced Taeyeon as her eyes beamed with glee.

Tiffany stepped up to the areana nervously while the maid smirked.
As soon as they got up, Tiffany started dodging the maid's attack continuously.
She didnt even have the chance to attack her back.
It seems like the maid were well prepared.
Within minutes, the maid had pinned Tiffany onto the ground as Tiffany groaned in pain with all the blows from the maid that made her cry in mercy.

Instead, Tiffany closed her eyes and gritted her teeth in pain.

"Say it" smirked the maid.
"You know you're no match for me"

"I know"
"But i wont be saying it"
"My best friend, she managed to not say it"
"Why cant i?" laughed Tiffany sacarstically as she lay flat on the ground.

"Then, you'll regret it" smirked the maid as she instantly fished out a dagger from her legs and swiftly stabbed into Tiffany's stomach, deep.

"Tiff!" shouted Jessica as she raced up to the areana with Taeyeon, Yuri and Yoona.

The maid was an immortal, her actions were too fast.
Yuri immediately grabbed the maid fiercely, calling out for the guards to guard her away for further interrogation.

"Tiffany.." called Taeyeon as she caressed Tiffany's face.

Tiffany coughed.
Blood were oozing out of Tiffany's stomach like a broken water tap.

"I love you.."
"Taeyeon.."
"I didnt say.. mercy.."
"Am.. i strong..?" smiled Tiffany weakly as she held onto her stomach in pain.

"Nononono" cried Taeyeon as she carried Tiffany up in bridal way.
"Tiffany, shhh"

"It hurts.. Taeyeon.."
"Does it usually.. hurt that much..?" croaked Tiffany weakly.
"Im tired.. Can i.. take a nap..?"

"Nonono!"
"Tiffany!" shook Taeyeon worriedly but Yoona went over to Taeyeon, held her arms and they were gone with in seconds.

At Seoul's National Hospital, Taeyeon was literally running with Tiffany in her arms.

"Tiffany, nonono!"
"Dont leave me!"
"You have yet to hear me confess!!" shouted Taeyeon in tears.

Soon, doctors came running towards Taeyeon with a bed and immediately pulled Tiffany into the emergency department.
Taeyeon was pacing to and forth, outside the operating theatre.

Taeyeon's POV

Tiffany, please please please.
Please be alright.
I beg you, please dont leave me.

Please please please.
Jebal!
Not you too, please dont leave me.
Tiffany..
I dont want to lose you like i lost her the other time.
Please!

End of Taeyeon's POV

A/N: TaeNy..
Awww! I love TaeNy!
I cant help but feel that TaeNy is really sweet.
Sad, your author is really sadd today.

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