Mini Drama: Devil’s Tears: The Gates of Underground

 

          Since that very day, Mingyu and Seungkwan were bound to stay inside the devil’s mansion. Each were led to their own lavish rooms decorated with expensive furniture, and yet, they couldn’t sleep in peace thinking terrible things that might happen to them. Mingyu went to Seungkwan’s room to comfort him; even though, he too was still shocked about the reality.

 

Mingyu:

Seungkwan-ah… I’m sorry… I don’t know he’s real.

(Then he whispered)

I need you to escape tonight. I will be the bait.

 

Seungkwan:

But how about you?

(Realizing that everything was real and not a dream.)

 

Mingyu:

I will stay with him.

 

Seungkwan:

But-

 

          While talking, a music by the violin rang their ears. The melody was kind of intense. Intense that held the two innocent boys’ hearts in pain. Their bodies were heavy as it felt like someone was binding their whole body tightly on their positions; in addition, their hearts were pumping hard as if it were about to explode. They covered their ears to avoid hearing the sound. Unfortunately, the sound could still reach their ears. The music served as a torture to their body and soul straight down from hell.

 

And that very night was the start of their nightmare. They couldn’t get a good sleep. In fact, they couldn’t sleep at all. They were scared that Wonwoo might attack them while resting. So, morning came and the boys were startled when they heard someone knocking on Mingyu’s door. He thought that it was Wonwoo and became cautious.

 

Mingyu:

Who’s there?

 

Jun:

It’s Jun, young master.

 

Mingyu:

Hyung!

 

          He immediately ran to open the door. Upon seeing Jun, he went near and embraced him immediately. Then later on, he realized something. He pushed him gently as he questioned himself if he should be cautious with Jun too. The CEO/ servant was quite surprised with Mingyu’s confused face and reaction.

 

Jun:

(Flashed his bright and innocent smile to Mingyu)

Why? What’s the matter?

 

Mingyu:

A-are you… are you one with master?

 

Jun:

What do you mean?

 

Mingyu:

You said you knew who he is.

 

Jun:

You are right.

 

Mingyu:

He-he’s a real devil.

(He trembled)

 

Jun:

Didn’t I say that before to you before?

 

Mingyu:

I mean… I mean… he’s a real thing!

A real demon! Demon from hell!!

 

Jun:

You think I was joking?

(He was amused by Mingyu’s reaction.)

 

Mingyu:

(Became annoyed)

Eyyy, hyung! Are you one of them?

 

Jun:

Yes.

I mean, I’m not a demon but his human servant.

 

Mingyu:

You kill people too?

 

Jun:

Oh! That’s not what I meant.

Like what I told you I work for him, but I don’t do the dirty works.

I’m more on legal documents.

 

Mingyu:

So it is true?

 

Jun:

Don’t worry, just do as he pleased.

You will not be harmed.

 

Mingyu:

Why support him?

 

Jun:

He adopted me.

(He smiled)

Ever since I was an infant.

 

Mingyu:

Then…

(He was literally confused)

Then… he’s not bad?

I’m really confused, hyung.

Why did he help me?

 

Jun:

I don’t know, Mingyu.

We both don’t know.

 

Mingyu:

How about the people he killed?

Is he still bad?

Does he want to change?

 

Jun:

I know nothing about his past. All I know is he let people sign a contract, and he let them play some game with him. If they violate the rule, it’s over.

…

Those faces you see in the corridors, those are souls. Souls that master gathered from his small game.

(he sighed)

There’s a lot. I keep them in a safe place.

 

Mingyu:

What’s the rule for?

 

Jun:

It’s a game, Mingyu. All games have rules.

(He patted Mingyu’s head.)

 

Mingyu:

I really don’t get it.

 

Jun:

It’s kinda complicated.

(he giggled)

I will explain it to you some later but first, you should have your breakfast.

Don’t worry.

I cooked everything and I tell you, they are all from animals.

(He giggled)

 

Mingyu:

He doesn’t eat human flesh?

 

Jun:

(He smiled)

I’m not quite sure of that.

(Looked at his watch.)

Call your butler now and eat your breakfast. I must go.  I will be late for a meeting.

 

Mingyu:

Hyung, please let Seungkwan out here.

 

Jun:

(He gave Mingyu a warm smile.)

Just do what he asked you to do. There’s no harm living with him.

 

Mingyu:

But…

 

Jun:

He’s waiting.

(He smiled)

 

          Mingyu called Seungkwan from another room, so they could go down together. Mingyu told his poor butler of what his Jun hyung advised him to do. Surprisingly, Seungkwan was staying strong despite his fear because he knew that his master needed him too. His loyalty to Mingyu would never fail because he admired his young master. He knew that he was a good person, and he promised that he would not leave his master’s side as per Jun’s order too.

 

Mingyu:

Seungkwan-ah, don’t think of anything.

 

Seungkwan:

(He was shocked by Mingyu’s plan.)

How?

 

Mingyu:

Just… just don’t think you’re scared or… or anything… just don’t think.

 

Seungkwan:

I cannot do that master Mingyu. How can I live?

(With a blank expression)

 

Mingyu:

You! Tsk! aren’t you scared?

He can read our minds!

 

Seungkwan:

Of course I am.

Let’s just do what he pleased like HweJangNim told us to do.

 

Mingyu:

Yeah… I get that… but…

 

Seungkwan:

I’m fine with it!

My old employers are way more cruel than that Devil-hyung you have.

 

Mingyu:

Seungkwan-ah, I have to tell you something…

He- he’s not my real brother… he was my…mmmnn…

(He couldn’t find a word to describe the devil.)

He saved me. I mean, he spare me?

 

Seungkwan:

Really? He must be good then?

 

          The cute Mingyu suddenly thought of it.

 

Mingyu:

Yeah? I think so….

Though, he’s kinda cold.

Hmph! I don’t know. I am really confused.

But he’s bad! He’s a devil, right?

(With more confused expression)

 

Seungkwan:

We’re so confused.

(He laughed)

What do you expect from a demon, my precious and my ever innocent young master?!

Maybe he has plans.

Don’t worry, I’ll be by your side.

 

Mingyu:

I am supposed to say that.

 

Seungkwan:

He can’t harm you.

I promised him that.

 

Mingyu:

Who?

 

Seungkwan:

That’s a secret.

(He giggled)

Don’t let me think of it! You said not think, then, here you are asking my brain to work.

 Tsk!

 

Mingyu:

Okay. I get it.

Let’s go!

 

          While the two were walking down the scary corridor on their way to the dining room, they heard voices from side to side saying “I’m wrong.”, “Save me!” “Please give me one more chance.”, “masteeeeer!”, “You scum!”, “You tricked me!”

 

The two gentlemen was shivering while passing that frightening corridor inside a very beautiful mansion.

 

Seungkwan:

Gash! This house is the prettiest and the most haunted house I’ve ever seen.

 

Mingyu:

I’ve never been to a haunted house before.

 

Seungkwan:

This is one of them Mingyu-ya. It’s just that this house is very elegant and majestic.

 

Mingyu:

I see.

Oh! I think I may have seen some.

 (Remembered of something.)

 

Seungkwan:

Where?

 

Mingyu:

At my relative’s house (full of devils) and Master’s cave.

 

Seungkwan:

Master’s cave? Here? It doesn’t look like cave, though. Or is it metaphorical?

Does the devil have another house?

(Bombarded him with many questions.)

 

Mingyu:

He dwells on a cave too.

(Making an expression trying to scare the brave young butler.)

 

Seungkwan:

And for your relatives?

 

          Then, Mingyu told his friend everything about him while tracking the long hallway to the dining room. It was surprising that they reached the door right after Mingyu ended telling his story. It’s like an infinite hallway to them. It feels alive; nevertheless, as they reached the dining room’s door, they pushed the heavy gate with all they’ve got and shivered when they recognized Wonwoo’s cold voice.

 

Wonwoo:

Good morning!

(While cutting a steak on his plate.)

I’m glad you are enjoying your stay here boys.

Have a seat and eat with me.

 

          There was a total silence upon meeting the devil. There was not a single sound produced, even with Wonwoo’s utensils, inside that cold room. After a while, Wonwoo was done eating. Seeing his unfinished plate, Mingyu couldn’t stop his mouth from speaking.

 

Mingyu:

Master, you still have food in your plate.

 

Wonwoo:

I don’t like it anymore.

You eat it if you want.

 

Mingyu:

But its Jun hyung’s cooking.

 

Wonwoo:

I don’t care.

 

Mingyu:

You know, I think Jun hyung puts