13 | Intentions

 

 

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"How... did she... copy?" Yoona was surprised. She didn't expect it would turn out to be Seohyun's Auntie.

 

"She... looked at me and her face changes to mine. She left after that." Seohyun replied worriedly. "I'm afraid... she's out there, using my face to hunt her next victim. How are we going to catch her?"

 

Yoona couldn't answer back as she finds herself thinking of a way. She's thinking it will expose Seohyun to the public and might also trigger the Shadow Hunters that had been tracking the Seo. She will be in danger if ever. But she could start investigating with Seohyun. "Can you tell me about your Aunt?"

 

Seohyun can feel the stress over the matter through in the doe-eyed's voice. But she remained calm and she shares about her Aunt. "Auntie Shin, as far as I know, she doesn't have any family at all except the clan and of course, my father who is her cousin. She's friendly, joker that most vampires like about her. She has an adopted son. Yeah, she has his name is Eun Woo but he isn't here. From what Appa said, he is a four old kid, living in London when she went there. I just don't know if she visits him often because as far as I know, she goes to one place to another. She's a weird vampire that doesn't like to stay in a home. This is why I also have no idea what can she do because we barely talk and my parents doesn't share a lot."

 

"You don't have any contact with her? So, we can track her?" Yoona asks softly.

 

"My parents. They have." answered Seohyun in an instant. "But how am I going to-"

 

"Ask your mom or father. Just a casual daughter who would like to have a contact on her. You can lie, right?"

 

Seohyun smirk. "Of course. But in one condition." she however wanted to grab the chance and make a deal with the doe-eyed.

 

"It's not time for any-"

 

"Come on, just once. Hmm?" She pouted cutely earning a rolling of eyes from the older.

 

"Fine. Spill it."

 

"I'll tell you later. For now, you wait here." Seohyun victoriously smile and she disappears in front of the doe-eyed as she quickly arrived on her room without any suspicious from her parents. She went downstairs and look for her parents around until she saw them at their usual place, the piano room. Her father is playing it while her mom is singing. They're too engross that they didn't notice her presence when she walks in. Scanning the room, she spotted her father's phone on top of the piano which she has no choice but to approached them.

 

"Aren't you finish with your homework?" Mr. Seo asks his daughter as he stopped playing the piano. He immediately turned his head and flashes a sweet smile.

 

"Oh, honey." Mrs. Seo also greeted her daughter.

 

"I am. So, what are we up to?" Seohyun teasingly smiled to her parents. She had a brief look on her father's cellphone.

 

"We're just bringing our youth back." Mrs. Seo answered her daughter as she glances to her husband who is smiling as well. "What do you want us to perform?"

 

"That's actually great idea." Mr. Seo couldn't help and get excited. "Any request, honey? Appa will play it for you?"

 

"Actually, I went downstairs to ask something." Seohyun began her mission. "Aunt Shin, I'm curious if you guys have any contact number? I would like to talk to her from time to time if there's something I'm curious about. You know, Aunt Shin pretty much have travel around the world and has met different kinds of vampire. I want to learn more of our origin."

 

Mr and Mrs. Seo are both surprised to hear it from their daughter.

 

"You could just ask us." Mr. Seo suggested as he chuckled.

 

"I don't want to bother you guys. I mean, you both are busy leading the clan. Aunt Shin might help me any time since she's always not busy." Seohyun explained and is hopeful she's convincing.

 

"Well." Her father took his phone and opened it. "Here." He handed it to his daughter but he retracted his hand back as he looked at his daughter in the eyes. "Hye Sun isn't always available, for your curiosity, Seo Joohyun. But she would definitely not be going to hang up if you call."

 

"Yes, Thanks Appa." Seohyun took the phone right away when he handed it back. She tookk her phone out from her pocket and saved the number.

 

"It's actually surprising she's back in Seoul. I thought she's in Australia." Mrs. Seo casually shared.

 

"I know right? I thought she would never return anymore since Shadow Hunters are on hunt of new vampires."

 

"New Vampires?" Seohyun got curious when she heard it. "How'd you know the shadow hunters are doing it, Appa?"

 

"We have some sources." Mr. Seo replied instantly.

 

Mrs. Seo sighs and she decided to share it with their daughter. "There's a new breed of vampires in Seoul, honey. But they're all good unlike what shadow hunters are believing so. So, if you happen to bump with them, tell them our address. They're always welcome in our home."

 

"What's the connection of Aunt Shin with these new breeds?" Seohyun confusedly asks. It gets interesting after hearing it from her mother.

 

"Well, Your Aunt Shin always care for our clan. She's helping us to get us bigger."

 

'Does they even know what is Aunt Shin doing right now?' Seohyun thought feeling a bit worried that her Auntie is deceiving her parents. But it somehow made her determine to catch her. "Thank you again, Appa." She bowed her head and left the room right away.

 

Using her fast strength again, she returned in the bus stop in no time and found Yoona sitting on the bench, waiting patiently for her. "Here." She handed her phone where it shows her Aunt's number. "Do you know about new breed of vampires in Seoul?"

 

"Yes." Yoona didn't even hesitate. "They are new born vampires that Shadow Hunters wanted to make sure they're growing up well."

 

"They're not hunting them?" Seohyun wanted to confirm.

 

"Of course they don't. They just search for them and talk to them at the same time, give them the formula that will make them vegetarian. Eclipse is coming that's why they're busy right now to track these new breeds of vampires." Yoona further informs. "Thanks for this. We're tracking her now." She flashes a bright smile as she got up. But Seohyun hold her arm. "Hmm?" She looked down to her hand and looked at her back.

 

"I'm coming with you."

 

"No, you stay at home. It's dangerous for you especially that shadow hunters are helping to catch her."

 

"But-"

 

"No buts. I'm just thinking of your safety too."

 

Seohyun scoffs. "I'm not a kid anymore from high school, Yoona." she find it ridiculous for her to always think of her safety when they are both adults already. "Come on, I could help you."

 

"You couldn't. You know why? It would be difficult for me to distinguish who is the real culprit." Yoona explained further. "So, I ask for your cooperation, you stay at home so it would be easy for me and for us. Since I will have other shadow hunters with me."

 

Seohyun didn't thought of it and she definitely understand Yoona's point. "Okay." And she agreed. "Just make sure you update me. I'm just a call away."

 

"Yes." Yoona's features softened and she smile, glad to hear it from the younger girl. She turned and was about to leave when she thought of that unknown 'deal'. "Save whatever you are thinking in return for your Aunt's number later."

 

"I know." Seohyun smiled meaningfully. She grabs her arm and pulled her for a hug. "I don't know what my Aunt is capable of but please be careful... and make sure-"

 

"You don't know what I am capable also, Joohyun. You don't have to worry." Yoona interrupted her. She slowly pulled back and smile. "Go home now."

 

Sighing in defeat, Seohyun stepped forward peck on her cheek. "See you later." With that, she left in an instant.

 

Yoona let out a sigh but it brough a tiny smile on her face. She then stepped into her scooter and followed the tracker.

 

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In a small roof top apartment space, the tracker stopped from moving, Yoona prepared herself first before climbing the stairs. She put on her hoodie and eyes changed to blue as she carefully approached the small apartment. As she stopped her tracks in front of the dear, she heard singing voices coming from one person only.

 

'She even copies her voice.' She grits her teeth as it angers her. But as she reached the doorknob, she couldn't move her feet, as the voice suddenly hypnotized her and tells her it's Seohyun. 'This is not Seohyun, this is not Seohyun.' She retracted her hand back and she keeps reminding herself. But it gets worse the more she stands near the apartment. She took a couple of steps back and covers her ears and keep her focus while she calms herself at the same time.

 

After a while, she uncovered her ears and the singing voice stopped. She resumed on her mission but stopped again by the door when she realized someone's standing behind her. She turned and was met by Seohyun's figure. "Yah I told you to return..." But she stopped halfway when she was reminded by Hye Sun, her target.

 

"What?! Why do I have to return when I want to come with you."

 

"Shin Hye Sun." She mentioned her name before she dashed forward but she dodged her.

 

"Yoona-ssi. What's wrong with you?" Hye Sun asks her with a confused look but she didn't believe it as she tried to hit her again, only to almost fall on the ground.

 

"I know it's you! Shin Hye Sun! Just quit using her face!" She angrily shouted, dashing forward again but this time she fakes a move and she successfully throw a kick on her stomach, throwing her against the wall. She moved so quick and held her on her neck. "You are being punished for-"

 

Hye Sun did not eve flinched as she kicked Yoona hard, sending her a little away. She massaged her neck as she endured the pain on her neck. "Who are you?" She carefully approached her while the doe-eyed is getting up.

 

Yoona felt a little bad to see she's hurting as it feels like it Seohyun she hurts. But she refuses to be distracted by her face. Seohyun would never hurt her that way.

 

Letting out a hug exhale, she softened this time. "Can we talk this out at least?"

 

"It's you who attacked me."

 

"Fine. It was a bad move." Yoona said as she stepped one forward. "Just let me explain what's happening, hmm?"

 

Hye Sun raises her eyebrows.

 

"You came in our University using another vampire's face to kill a mundane you aren't allowed. Shadow Hunters can't forgive you that."

 

"Seriously? What do you know about us?" Hye Sun chuckled sarcastically. "You guys only know half of our world for you guys to judge us right away. Yeah, I did it, I admit it but that doesn't give you the right to hunt us down right away without even asking us why we are doing it."

 

"Then why? It was too clear on the rule book that vampires should stick to their rules too which is not hurting any mundane in this world. You're talking non sense." Yoona is annoyed that it causes her to raise her voice. She wanted to understand it.

 

"I did it because I want to survive." Hye Sun replied firmly as her face turns to who she really is.

 

"What?" Yoona is confused.

 

"Once the eclipse comes, all downworlder in the shadow world will be coming at each other. Drinking a human blood will make me stronger and I can defeat the others."

 

"What do you mean? I don't understand."

 

Hye Sun looked up to the moon and sighs. "There will be a war among downworlder. The clan that will win, should be the next leader of the shadow world." She looked at Yoona an intense glare. "Therefore, Shadow Hunters shouldn't intervene."

 

"But you're doing it wrong. You don't have to hurt any mundane." Yoona countered, glaring back to the vampire in front of her. It feels different now that she can see her real face.

 

"If only you're one of us. You will understand." With that said, Hye Sun left her dumbfounded.

 

Yoona let out a frustrating exhale as she finds herself helpless and still unable to understand what's happening. If only she had been in the Shadow World, she would understand and help them out but how can she do it? It only just gives her stress and headaches.

 

But the thought of Taeyeon being a downworlder gives her hope. She hastily called her and tell her to go to the shadow world.

 

[I've been itching to go Yoona. It's on me now. I'll update you once I got something worth.]

 

"Thanks Taeyeon-ssi." She hangs up and let out a relieved of sigh. She looked up to the moon and grit her teeth. 'What's up with you and they are willing to kill anyone?' It just frustrates her being a shadow hunter that has less knowledge of the shadow world.

 

Suddenly, her phone rings. She casually pressed the answer button and Yuri's voice can be heard.

 

[Shin Hye Sun, she's apparently one of the new science professors in our school.]

 

"What?!" Yoona almost couldn't believe what she heard.

 

 

***

 

 

It's still too early but Seohyun's already in School, walking patiently while keep pacing back and forth, waiting for Yoona to arrive. She waited all night to receive a call but the doe-eyed never did. So, she made sure to go to school earlier than most of the professors, so she won't miss her.

 

It took at least thirty minutes and she spotted her, riding on her scooter with Yuri at the back. Yuri spotted her and wave her arm in the air before they disappeared to the parking lot. Couldn't wait to talk to her, she followed them in a fast pace but still normal for the human's eyes and stopped on her tracks when she saw who are they dealing with.

 

"Yah, Im Yoona! I thought you promised to help me?" Jennie was there, confronting the doe-eyed.

 

"I never told you about that." Yoona nonchalantly replied as she stepped out of the scooter and put her helmet down.

 

"You-What?" Jennie got mad and she raises her hand, moving it towards the doe-eyed's cheek when a hand got her wrist. "How dare you?"

 

Seohyun stood in between them, holding her wrist with an intense glare. "Shouldn't I ask you that instead?" she mock her.

 

"What the - who are you to say that to me? Are you even friends with Yoona?" Jennie countered as she tried to pull her hand back but the latter is holding her wrist tightly. "Yah! Let me go!"

 

"Who am I?" Seohyun smirk. "I'm Yoona's-"

 

"Just let her go." Yoona interrupted before the young vampire could even spill it.

 

Seohyun frowned. "But she-"

 

"Come on." And before she could prolong it, she grabs her hand and easily just detached her from the poor mundane. She ho