CARGO SHIP_

Jeonghan was brought to Kai and EunWoo immediately.

“Good to see you, Jeonghan.” greeted Eunwoo.

“You bastard! You really planned to ambush afterall.” Jeonghan grunted as he met EunWoo with a blazing eyes.

Looking at Jeonghan’s angered expression, EunWoo smirked and said “I feel satisfied seeing you like that.”

Jeonghan tried to fight but he was held so tight while both EunWoo and Kai took advantage of the situation. They hurt Jeonghan until he dropped.

“Now, let us finish this before I kill you with my own hands.”

“You won’t get what you want!” Jeonghan shouted.

Kai delivered a paper with a will written for Jeonghan to sign. “This was insulting to have you as the heir of all our father’s wealth. You are just a mere son of a slave.”

A piece of paper was presented to him saying all of his properties that Gavril gave to him would be transferred to his name.

“You think I will sign it?” Jeonghan threatened. “I better die here.”

“Oh you would.” EunWoo interrupted as soon as he received a call. “We got two of your favorite people.”

Jeonghan remained quiet.

“Seungcheol and Wonwoo.” EunWoo smirked however, Jeonghan didn’t seem to believe. “You are pretty brave, Jeonghan. You are probably the best rival I’ve ever faced. It’s a compliment, honey.”

“And should I be happy about it?” asked Jeonghan with sarcasm.

“You don’t believe me?” EunWoo handed the wireless landline to Jeonghan’s ears after he ordered to make the two men speak.

As soon as Jeonghan confirmed two voices, he froze.

“I will collect them all, Jeonghan. All that are important to you and every time you waste, one of them will die.”

“You don’t dare!”

“Try me.” EunWoo stated. “Every hour passed, I will bury one of them alive.”

“You son of a !” Jeonghan was really angered because he knew EunWoo meant what he said.

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“!” Seungcheol murmured. “Hey, Wonwoo, are you alright?” seeing how they’ve dragged and buttered him until he got unconscious just so Jeonghan could hear their voice.

Under the ship’s engine room, Seungcheol and Wonwoo were kept together all tied once again.

Wonwoo moaned in pain with a broken rib “!” sighed heavily. “They are really giving Jeonghan hyung a hard time.”

“I hope he will not give in.”

1 HOUR has passed.

Minghao was captured. That’s the moment they all met with EunWoo and Kai. “Looking just good. How many minions do you really have, Jeonghan? It’s so exhausting to play with you.”

Kai bringing Jeonghan over to see “You see, we’ve got a collection right here. Who do you want to be buried first?”

Jeonghan was looking all bruised and wounded as well but he was more concerned to the men he’s looking at.

Seungcheol gave him a look not to give up because they still have people out there but Jeonghan was really vulnerable that time. Everyone could see it.

“You cannot give them that signature, Jeonghan.” Seungcheol stated. “If a life is to be taken, let it be. This is a war. You cannot win both.”

Kai picked Seungcheol to be the first person to be buried despite EunWoo’s feelings for him. On the other hand, EunWoo thought if Kai didn’t have the chance to lead, this fight would gone bad with his temper. He was thinking to deal with him later in case he couldn’t find Seungcheol alive.

“No!” shouted Jeonghan.

Seungcheol smirked. “This is crazy.” he murmured. “Goodbye, Jeonghan.”

“No! Seungcheol… I will find you. Please, stay alive.”

Seungcheol was being dragged by EunWoo ruthless soldiers. He couldn’t look. He couldn’t imagine he had to do this to Seungcheol but if he’d have mercy, better surrender to the authorities.

Meanwhile, Ivanov’s disguised soldiers remained still. They couldn’t move just yet. Jun came a little later and asked in their ear piece about what happened. They reported everything as soon as possible. “Stay on your post. I will have to go to the nearest hostage first.”

Careful, Jun came down from a pipe seeing Jeonghan aggravated by the two –EunWoo and Kai. Basically the head of the attack but the weakest among the troops. Jun couldn’t kill them yet. He decided not to rescue Jeonghan for a while, instead, communicate with him to where he could see.

As soon as Jeonghan took notice of him, Jun gave a quick hand gesture to wait while Jeonghan had to continue acting while shouting “EunWoo! You loved Seungcheol, right? How could you do this to him?”

However, EunWoo didn’t say anything but he served a very disturbed face.

Meanwhile, Jun was busy finding the two captured men. “Jun! I found them! Let me take them but I cannot find Seungcheol hyung.” Vernon reported.

“Seungcheol was decided to be the first one to be executed. I am on it.”

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It was raining outside. Seungcheol was helplessly being put into a fragile box and being buried alive while being covered with a sack on his head. Two men in assignment took it as a little game of theirs and enjoyed what they’ve been witnessing like they were planting a seed just at the gates of the forest.  

There was a small space dug up just as Seungcheol’s height. About a meter deep enough to suffocate the poor man upon burying.

Seungcheol with his hands and legs tightly tied and a sack on his head, felt the ground slowly burying him. He became scared as the soil got heavier. He realized this might be his end and he regretted seeing Jeonghan with so much pain. Seungcheol wished that he was given the chance to at least put Jeonghan safe instead of worrying about him.

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10 Minutes had passed, people heard a sound of gunshots. “They are here. Those persistent bastards!” Kai grunted.

The commotion had led the two, Kai and EunWoo, out for a while after two men reported that they have successfully buried Seungcheol. EunWoo was hurt but he’s got to be ruthless. That was the pledge he signed in the moment he engaged himself to power.

Jun sneaked carefully to untie Jeonghan. “You okay?” asked Jun looking how badly he became but Jeonghan couldn’t help but to run towards Jun. “It’s okay. It’s going to be alright.” holding Jeonghan’s hand tightly. “I need you to bear with me. We need to go.” Slipping stealthily out of the room.

Meanwhile, Minghao and Wonwoo partnered and positioned by the entrance. Jeonghan could actually see them fighting for their lives while others sacrificed their life for him to survive.

Jun embraced Jeonghan gently to comfort and also to cover his eyes. “We are almost out, Vera.” whispered Jun.

Vera got the message and delivered it to their men with an order “Capture Kai and EunWoo alive if you can.”

“We will wait here quietly.” Jun whispered.

“You are all dying because of me.” stated Jeonghan realizing what he’s done selfishly.

“We knew this would happen. Worst could happen if it’s not for you. You opened the gates for us so we could slowly get in. Besides, you are not an exemption for putting your life in the line. You’ve been there many times more than us, Jeonghan.”

“You idiot!” Shouted Wonwoo so suddenly.

Jeonghan froze when he heard Wonwoo’s voice. He couldn’t see. “What happened?”

“Nothing.” Jun stated calmly. He was on the lookout still while holding Jeonghan tight around his arms, protecting.

“Hang in there, fool! Why the hell did you run for me?” Wonwoo struggling to reach Minghao lying down soaked on his blood from a shot he received straight to his lower abdomen.

Minghao was giggling like a crazy person. “You know, I didn’t realize we could be friends.”

“Stop uttering nonsense! I’ll come and save you. Just- just keep your mouth shut, .” Wonwoo trying his way to Minghao from a barricade.

“Minghao.” Jeonghan figured. “Jun! Please, I need to go to him.”

“I forbid. They are your soldiers and it is their job. They saw this coming, Jeonghan.”

“But Minghao, he’s just starting his life-“

“It’s not your fault. That deal he had is worse than dying right here.” Jun stated coldly.

“You do not dare!” Jeonghan finally looking at Jun’s eyes fiercely. “He deserves a second chance.”

“I believe that too but the government will just use him and treat him even worst.”

“Why are you saying this to me now? I was the one who got that chance for him, are you saying that--” asked terrified.

Jun looked back at Jeonghan with full seriousness. “Because Minghao knew how the government works.”

“But I—I never intended it to be his punishment.”

“He knew that your intention is pure that’s why before we came here, he asked for a favor.”

“What is it?”

“If in case something happened to him, I should bury him in a peaceful place to where you can visit.” Jun smiled. “You are right Jeonghan, Minghao is only just a victim like all of us.”

“You cannot-“ lost of words, Jeonghan’s heart felt a sudden halt.

“He calls you his ‘peace’. That’s when I knew how much he had opened his heart to you. He respected you with all sincerity. His life won’t go in vain.” Jun reported sadly seeing his men fall one by one.

Meanwhile, Wonwoo reached and defended his fallen comrade together with the men who came by Vera’s order, he managed to hold Minghao’s hand that’s turning into cold “Hey. You okay? We are almost there.” Wonwoo carefully whispered.

Minghao smiled. “You bet.” spewing an amount of blood. “Are we winning?”

“We have a chance.” Wonwoo finally smiled gently.

Minghao saw and scoffed “So… you really show different smile for me and for Jeonghan.” Looking closely to Wonwoo he said “I like your smile better now.”

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Vernon went to see EunWoo and Kai who’s being guarded heavily. Before Vernon entered the place, he looked at a few Russian men behind him to say get ready. He breathed heavily to relax his whole body and start attacking as soon as he saw the light.

“Vernon! Keep my brother for me.” ordered Vera.

“Yes Ma’am!” Vernon smirked.

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On Jun’s part, it seemed that the gun shots started to ease. Jun instructed Jeonghan to hold his hand because it’s about time to go out. As soon as they went out, Jeonghan was greatly terrified with the bodies lying on the ground. His stomach almost turn around while looking for Minghao and Wonwoo.

A white garment he noticed was stained with red right behind a cabinet. “Minghao…” he breathed heavily while approaching the body.

“Jeonghan!” Jun called as soon as he noticed Jeonghan escaping his hand.

“Minghao… No… No…” Jeonghan didn’t care what may happen to him when he saw both Minghao and Wonwoo lying down covered in their blood. “Minghao! Wonwoo!” he cried.

“J-jeonghan.” Minghao spoke weakly as soon as he heard his favorite person’s voice.

Jeonghan held him carefully and cupped his face ever so gently. “I am right here. I will call the medics to save you. Don’t worry, I will not leave you like this.” crying so bad for him, Minghao didn’t know that he could be this happy feeling that finally someone is caring truthfully towards him.

“You don’t know how you make me happy every time I am with you.” stated Minghao smiling. “Thank you for caring for someone like me. I- couldn’t help but to fall for you more. Thank you.”

“Minghao, let us walk out altogether alive. We can talk later. Mn?” Jeonghan exposing a very affectionate smile towards the man.

Minghao maintained his smile “You should find Seungcheol now. He’s probably waiting. It’s cold outside.” he stated.

“I will be back for the both of you here.” Looking how badly wounded both Wonwoo and Minghao “I will be back. I promise.”

Wonwoo was unconscious that time and they couldn’t deny that he’s fought a lot in this battle. Jeonghan kissed both Minghao and Wonwoo on their foreheads gently and said “We will win.” in full determination.

“Let’s go find Seungcheol.” said Jun. “I will cover you.”

Jeonghan looked angry this time. He’s done with worrying. “Vernon, if you ever have EunWoo on your hands alive, give him to me.”

Jeonghan sounded as the usual fighter he’s known. He’s been around quite the roller coaster for weeks but now that he’s back, Vernon became more confident. “Roger, Queen. Your sister reserved the other too.”

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30 MINUTES PASSED_

Going outside, Vera’s men lead them to where they spotted the men who carried Seungcheol out. Jeonghan and Jun hurriedly dig the most scattered soil they’ve seen since it was the only possible place they put Seungcheol in.

“Seungcheol! Hang in there!” Jeonghan shouted with all his might just to let Seungcheol know they’re coming.

“Keep digging. It shouldn’t be that deep.” Jun instructed while the rain was getting heavier.

It was just a meter deep. They found him as soon as possible. However, the risk of being under the ground even only in a matter of a few minutes would kill a person from either panic attack or lack of oxygen. Jeonghan picked him up as soon as possible while Jun had to fetch medics, fortunately got nearer. Two guards were left to Jeonghan.

“Seungcheol! Wake up!” Jeonghan cried out loud while checking if Seungcheol was still breathing. Unfortunately, he felt no air coming out from his body. Jeonghan immediately performed a resuscitation hoping that Seungcheol could be rescued. Jeonghan did it nonstop until Jun returned with the medics.

“How is it?” Jun asked worriedly.

“He’s not breathing.” Jeonghan reported worriedly.

Jun sat with Jeonghan and instructed “You are exhausted. Continue watching his air, I will pump.”

After a few while, Seungcheol seemed to regain his pulse but not his consciousness. The medics had to immediately put him inside the ambulance to save the man’s life.

“Please do whatever it takes to keep him alive.” Jeonghan pleaded.

That moment, one of their guards were shot on the legs. “Up there!”

On the top of that deck was EunWoo who was greatly angered due to the sudden changes of plans. One of them was Kai’s guards changing sides. He was holding a high caliber rifle as he tried to aim towards Jeonghan in particular. “You will pay for everything! Everything!” EunWoo eagerly shouted.

Right on time, Vernon had the chance to grab EunWoo without him noticing. “You are done right here, EunWoo.”

“Shut up! Let me go!” with fierce eyes, EunWoo never surrendered.

Vernon had to drag him forcefully so he could finally fulfill the orders Jeonghan gave. Not to mention, Vera’s orders were already tied back at the ship.

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Jeonghan meeting both his biological older brother and EunWoo made him fiercer. Vernon was feeling anxious about it but he couldn’t help but to feel proud.

“You think this is finish?” persuaded EunWoo with a smirk on his face like a proud man.

“Yeah, it should.” Jeonghan stated coldly beside Jun. “We are done.” Jeonghan charging the gun Minghao gave him and pointed it towards EunWoo without at least shaking.

Everyone was surprise. Jun quickly grabbed Jeonghan’s hand and pointed it downwards. A bullet went straight to the floor which indicated Jeonghan didn’t falter for a second. “Jeonghan. Calm down.” Jun slowly getting Minghao’s gun off Jeonghan’s hand. He was obviously surprised with his action as well. “Minghao wouldn’t want to see you use what he gave you for vengeance.”

While calming the other down, EunWoo was empowered with range and his instincts for survival. His both hands were tied in front but when he saw a gun on a guard’s waist near him, he forced his body to lose the other’s balance and grabbed the gun. He pointed it directly to Jun, not caring who’d pierce by the bullet and fired it without holding back.

The guards were able to grab EunWoo back quickly but they couldn’t anymore prevent the bullet from piercing a hole on Jun’s sides as it passed by Jeonghan’s arms.

Both groaned in pain. Realizing that his recklessness has caused one more injured person, Jeonghan became stunned. “Jun!” 

Vera had to rescue. Meanwhile, there were people entering their place. One man stated “This is enough, EunWoo. Quit your madness and accept your defeat. I will make sure you will pay for all your sins.”

EunWoo looking at the tall man while being handcuffed by the Russian police, as well as Kai, He was surprised and was embarrassed “Mingyu. What are you-“

Mingyu sure was greatly upset and disappointed. He never thought EunWoo could do such things. “You disgusts me.” stated Mingyu looking straight at the other’s eyes. “Bring him with us. Don’t let him get away.”

“Yes sir!” answered the men in cooperation with the Russian government and international investigators.

KOREA_

A few scenes were televised nationwide not only to Korea but to the whole world. Jihoon was the one who gave the media the information regarding the current and one of the most dangerous raid in the world.

Jihoon was accompanied by Soon Young and Chan. “The people can see now, dad.” answered Soon Young to an international call coming from his father in Russia.

“We won, kid.” He announced proudly despite his exhaustion. “How is your older brother?” asking for DK’s condition.

Soon Young smiled “He was able to get up earlier today. I think he smelled the winning breeze.” and chuckled.

“I will see you soon.”

Minhyuk was with his mother and Julia watching in relief. The only thing they were worried about was Seungcheol’s condition.

On the contrary with EunWoo’s alliances and sub families, they rushed to flee the country but Jihoon stopped them personally with Soon Young’s men, an evidence and also a warrant of arrest for those people who are doomed. “This is legal.” Jihoon joking aside remembering how they tried to do the same thing to him, illegally, earlier.

“You are under arrest!” Soon Young shouted.

“Good job, officer.” Jihoon grinned.

“Same goes to you, Governor. And to you too, Chan.” Soon Young smiled proudly. “I guess it’s a celebration for later.”

RUSSIA_

“Jeonghan!” rushed Jaewon as soon as he saw Jeonghan safe.

“We won, dad.” he smiled faintly, feeling the exhaustion and sadness while looking the people who were badly hurt, Jun included. Not to mention bodies that were being packed inside a black bag. “But why can’t I be happy about it?”

Jaewon smiled “Because you have a good heart.”

“I almost killed EunWoo with my own hands.”

JaeWon was surprised. However, he explained that every person could do such thing in desperation. JaeWon embraced his kid and said “I am so proud of you.”

“I hope everybody is-“ still thinking of the fallen men as he passed out.

“Let me take care of this, Agent Jaewon.” smiled Abbot. “At last… after a long time, we finally did this.”

JaeWon nodded. “Thank you.”