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‘Stop it, will you? Just pick a channel and stay on it.’ Jaejoong scolded placing snacks on the living room table ‘what are you searching for anyway?’

Byul pouted ‘trying to find Aleyna’s program’ she answered continuing to flicker through the channels

After another few minutes she gave up and turned off the tv

‘It’s not right.’ Byul stated

‘What’s not right?’ Max asked joining into the living room

‘Byul is worried about Aleyna’ the twins answered

‘Oh that spiritual cleanser girl?’ Max questioned

‘She’s probably really busy. She’s pretty famous you know.’ Jaejoong said hoping to lessen the demon’s worry

However Byul wasn’t convinced

‘Byul what had risen your concern?’ Jihyo asked

‘That pear blossom spirit…she’s concerned about Aleyna’ Byul explained ‘when I visit Yunho’s shrine…she always ask if Aleyna is alright and how is she doing….’

‘and it began to bother you.’ Max said

Byul nod and let out a sigh before plopping herself on to the ground, lying like a starfish. The back of her hands crossed over her eyes another sigh came but this one a stressed one.

‘i can’t even trace her down….’ Byul said muttered ‘I should of followed her…at least then I would of known where she lived.’

Not liking how worried and stressed Byul seemed, Jaejoong poured some tea into a cup and sat beside her.

‘We’ll meet her again and she’ll be fine’ Jaejoong persuaded and held out the tea ‘don’t think to much about it right now…’

Removing her hands from her eyes Byul smiled up at him ‘thanks Joongie.’ She said and reaches out for the tea

‘Umm hate to ruin your moment….but aren’t you two going to be late for class….’ Max stated

Both Byul’s and Jaejoong eyes widen before jumping up and were racing out the door.

-Lunch-

‘Byul are you all right? You seem to be really down.’ Dambi said worryingly

‘Ah sorry to ruin the mood, just got a lot on my mind.’ Byul said with a small smile ‘don’t mind me.’

‘It’s about that girl right? That spiritual one.’ Yunho stated

‘Her name’s Aleyna.’ Jaejoong corrected ‘geez rude much.’

‘Now that you mention it, I haven’t really seen her on TV too often recently.’ Dambi said ‘but the day before yesterday, I think, that article accusing her of being a fraud was retracted.’

‘What?’ Byul uttered wide-eyed

‘Didn’t you know?’ Yunho asked

 ‘No we didn’t. Wait, but you knew about it?’ Jaejoong asked Yunho with surprise

‘I found out from the net. I also found information of her contact and house address.’ Yunho said and looked at Byul with a small smile

Instantly Byul side hugged Yunho happily ‘You’re the best Yunho!’ she beamed

‘Tsk I beg for differ.’ Jaejoong said rolling his eyes, feeling annoyed ‘plus it’s just on the Internet. We could of just done that.’

‘Jealous that she’s hugging and liking me better?’ Yunho mocked with a smirk

‘I AM NOT’ Jaejoong snapped

‘I’ll go with you if you like.’ Yunho offered Byul

‘WE DON’T NEED YOU!’ Jaejoong snapped angrily ‘IT DOESN’T INVOLVE YOU ANYWAY!’

‘We’ll head home first, I’ll give Aleyna a call, Jaejoong make some food and then we’ll meet at Yunho’s shrine and go to her together.’ Byul planned

Hearing Byul calling his whole name, Jaejoong knew that Byul was being serious….it’s something that he’d pick up on.

‘How’d you know that she’ll let us over…’ Jaejoong stated

‘Because…she will need someone.’ Byul said simply ‘she will need us.’

‘okay it’s settled then.’ Yunho said

‘well I hope everything turns out for the best.’ Dambi said with a smile ‘sorry I’m not much of help.’

‘No Dambi! It’s not like that!!!’ Jaejoong cooed not wanting Dambi to be disappointed with her self.

‘Ani, You were a lot of help and we shouldn’t involve you into this matter’ Byul said reassuringly with a smile

Dambi giggled and hugged Byul ‘Aww your words means a lot BYUL~’ she said happily

Jaejoong gap ‘how could this be?!” he cried dramatically

‘it’s not like you said anything comforting.’ Yunho stated

-Later that Day-

-Wish Shop-

‘Oh so your paying a visit to Aleyna?’ Jihyo asked

‘Yep.’ Jaejoong said while focusing on cooking. ‘by the way Jihyo…did you know about it? The rumors about Aleyna?’

‘Rumors, huh.’ Jihyo uttered ‘let’s search about it’

Everyone went into the living room as Jihyo took out a laptop and typed down Aleyna’s name. it showed many links as well as pictures, clicking onto the first link….

‘What the heck is this?’ Jaejoong stated feeling anger swelling up

FRAUD BURN IN HELL!

You freak leave our town!!!!!

Super powers? More like super swindles!!!!

Dumb Blind girl probably see jack !

She’s a total Fraud.

I hate her so much!

Someone like her shouldn’t exist!!!!

There were unimaginable hate comments, all revolving around the topic of Aleyna being a fraud.

‘this is terrible’ Max commented ‘they’re just flaming without restraint.’

‘the word ‘terrible’ doesn’t suffice!’ Jaejoong said angrily ‘just a while ago, everyone liked Aleyna…’

‘People’s feelings are easily swayed.’ Jihyo stated ‘they move in the directions they think is most interesting without any difficulty.’

‘In the majority of situations, malevolence is more exciting then benevolence.’ Byul added before standing up ‘c’mon let’s go.’

-Jaejoong Pov-

-Aleyna’s House-

‘it should be on this street…’ I said looking at houses to find the right number of Aleyna’s house.

‘Should be the next turn at the corner’ Yunho said

We turn at the next corner only to froze…

‘w-what….’ I stuttered shocked

The first house in sight we saw was completely vandalized, spray paints of hateful words and bucket of paint had been thrown at the house...even the glass windows and lighting lamps in front of the house were creaked or broken.

Byul was first to recover from the sight and hurried to the front gate, Yunho and me followed quickly behind. Byul rang the bell beside the gate, but no sound or response was made.

‘Excuse us, is anyone here?!’ I decided to call out loudly

the front door creaked opened…I gasped…

‘no way…did they hurt her too?’ I thought full of worry and concern.

Aleyna’s head and arm were bandaged and there was a dressing patch on her cheek.

‘Aleyna…’ Byul whispered before pushing the gate open, approaching the injured little girl. ‘those wounds…’

‘I fell down the stairs. it was at the TV station.’ Aleyna answered ‘I think I was pushed’

I could see Byul frowning…I understood her because she frowned for 2 reason, first is because of the incident…and 2^nd it was because of Aleyna’s expression and answer…it sounded like it was a normal thing…that she was fine being treated they way she was…because she was use to it.

Kneeling down to Aleyna’s level, Byul wrapped her arms around the fragile girl’s shoulder in a gentle loving hug. ‘Sorry…we should of came sooner…I should of came.’ Byul apologized

Aleyna gasp soundlessly surprised by Byul’s action and apology, but a small smile came as she returned Byul’s hug

‘I’m glad you’re here…Byul unni.’ Aleyna whispered ‘Jaejoong Oppa too.’

I smiled patting her head lightly.

Aleyna invited us into her house, but the inside was slightly a mess, there were piles of clothes and useless things scatted in the living room and the stack of dirty dishes in the kitchen sink that seem to haven’t been cleaned in days…it almost seemed like Aleyna had been alone for days.

Entering the dinning room…which was the only decent room with no mess, Aley carried in 2 plastic stacked chairs.

‘I’m sorry, but there are only two dinning chairs. Please pardon this.’ Aleyna apologized

‘ah let me take those.’ I said taking the chairs from her and placing them on the sides of the table ‘do you live alone with your mother?’

‘yeah.’ Aleyna answered

‘have you had those injuries checked at the hospital?’ Yunho questioned

‘I haven’t’ she answered

Yunho expression turned slightly stern

‘They’re not on my back, so I can deal with them myself.’ Aleyna reasoned.

Byul opened wanting to say something but the sound of ringing interrupted by the home phone, everyone stood still unmoving only staring the phone.

The person you have called is no available at the moment. Please leave your message after the beep.

Beep

Die die die die die die die die die die die die die die

Beep beep beep

I was shocked…I knew that the others must be as well. The damage outside the house was enough…they even rise to a new level of calling and leaving sick messages.

‘The message box is full, so it’s okay.’ Aleyna said

‘it is NOT okay’ Byul said sternly ‘Aleyna…you’re strong and dependable, so you might be okay. But we are not!’

Startled by Byul’s comment, Aleyna eyes widen and stared at her ‘why not?’…she asked

‘Because we care about you, Aleyna.’ I answered ‘it worries us when a person we care about gets injured and faces hardship.’

‘Worry? Me?’ Aleyna said confused

Byul let out a sigh ‘enough. Aleyna show me your room, I’m checking your injuries. Jaejoong heat up the food’ she ordered ‘and Yunho make sure he doesn’t mess up.’

‘Neh’ Yunho answered

My eyes twitched ‘WHAT?!!!! I WON’T MESS UP!’ I argued

But I was ignored…Byul took Aleyna’s hand in her leading her upstairs

-Aleyna’s POV-

I silently sat on my bed, while Byul was unwrapping my bandages

‘Why is Byul Unni…and Jaejoong Oppa so nice to me?’ I asked breaking the silence

‘Simple, because your important to us. Time maybe short since we’ve meet, but the feelings and thoughts that we shared is what creates our bond, what makes it stronger’ Byul answered continuing to do her job ‘it’s been a long time since someone show that they are worried and care for Aleyna, right?’

‘Hmmm’ I answered looking down, in deep thought

‘Something on your mind?’ Byul questioned

‘Just now, I tried thinking about it.’ I answered ‘if you were the one fell down the stairs and was injured and in bandages…’

‘And while we were together there was a call like the one just before’

‘I’m sure I would be hurt here.’ I said placing a hand on my chest, where my heart lies. ‘is it because I care about Byul Unni?’

Byul look up at me with a warm smile ‘if so, I’d be really happy.’ She said

A smile tagged on my lips ‘I really care about Byul Unni, Jaejoong too.’ I stated

The bandages came off, also the patch on my cheek.

‘Head is seriously bruised, cheek and hand is not too serious.’ Byul muttered more to herself then to me, her facial expression changed to a worry one ‘they must hurt.’

‘Sometimes.’ I said

Kneeling a little higher, Byul place a gentle kiss on my forehead, then cheek and hands. I sat there shocked and startled…it’s been long…almost forgotten… since affection was showed towards me.

‘There all better.’ Byul beamed happily ‘but we’ll keep the bandages on, so no suspicions.’

I examine my hand where Byul had kissed, sure enough the blue green bruises that were there was gone. Healed.

‘Thank you Byul Unni’ I whispered

‘it’s nothing.’ She said smiling at me and finished bandaging me again ‘c’mon the food must be done.’

Reaching down stairs to the dinning room, on the table there were two large bento box filled with many different appealing food.

‘how is she? Are the injuries bad?’ Jaejoong immediately asked

‘few bruise but that’s dealt with.’ Byul said and sat down on one of the stairs

I took my place in front  of her, Jaejoong sat down beside Byul and their friend sat beside me.

‘okay this first one has kimchi, rolled eggs, fishcakes, stir fried rice cakes…’ Jaejoong pointed and introduced each food ‘salmon, rice ball, sausages…---‘

munch munch munch

‘this one, this one is good.’ Byul interrupted Jaejoong placing numerous of food onto my place

munch munch munch

‘AISHI Can you not interrupt me when I’m showing Aleyna?!’ Jaejoong snapped ‘AND YOU STOP EATTING! YOU BOTH JUST WENT AHEAD AND ATE! HOW RUDE! AT LEAST SAY THANKS FOR THE FOOD!’

‘Thanks for the food’ their friend said

‘you said it half heartedly!’ Jaejoong said annoyed

‘You both get along very well.’ I said

‘not exactly.’ He said

‘But you talk to each other.’ I said ‘my mother and I don’t really talk all that much. We just speck to each other occasionally.’

‘WELL~ you can talk to me~’ Byul beamed with full of food.

Jaejoong hit her head lightly ‘YAH! DON’T TALK WITH YOUR MOUTH FULL!’ he scolded before looking back at me ‘yeah, you have us to talk to, so we get along well’

‘Tea…’ Yunho said holding out his cup at Jaejoong

‘Much more then with this guy.’ Jaejoong said irritated pointing at the guy beside me before snapping angrily ‘there are limits to how big an ego you can have, you arrogant brute!’

I took the tea bottle and faced the unnamed friend, understanding my action, he held his cup out as I poured for him.

‘Thanks.’ He said and placed a gentle hand on my head, surprising me.

‘Ah you guys still haven’t been introduced yet.’ Byul said

‘Jung Yunho. But Yunho is fine.’ Yunho introduced

‘Aleyna…’ I said

Jaejoong angrily moved Yunho’s hand  which was still on my head ‘bastard, you’ll mess up Aleyna’s hair!’ he snapped, but was ignored ‘listen when someone’s talking to you!!!’

Another smile came on to my face; it felt nice to have people around you, lively and caring.

But my smile dropped when I sensed her.

My mother.

-Jaejoong Pov-

Aleyna’s smile dropped as it came

‘What’s wrong?’ I asked

But she remained quiet; I looked at Byul who had a slight frown and stern look on.

The sound of the front door open and closed

‘Those dame producers! Just a little while ago, they were begging us to come on.’ We heard an angry voice grumbled ‘everyone’s trying to make a fool of me!.’

Everyone but Aleyna was staring at the dinning room doorway, waiting for the person to enter.

‘HEY! Where are you?! Answer me!’ the woman’s voice said loudly  ‘Don’t mess up when get the next performance!’

The woman, Aleyna’s mother entered the dinning room, she froze at the sight of us. Aleyna ate silently, which cause her mother’s hand to shake in anger

‘Who are you people?’ she questioned in demand. ‘What were you thinking?!’

‘Ah…we’re—‘ ‘WHAT ARE YOU EATING?!’ the lady shouted angrily approaching Aleyna

‘The Sausages are tasty.’ Aleyna said

Slap

I gasped mouth open, Aleyna’s mother slapped the food and chopsticks out of Aleyna’s hand.

‘I’ve told you, you can’t eat anything that has been killed!’ Aleyna’s mother screeched angrily

Yunho, Byul and I were silent only watching, but I knew that Byul and Yunho were not pleased with the treatment Aleyna’s mother was giving her.

‘killing something is bad, right?’ Aleyna spoke monotone ‘but not eating or giving thanks to that which has been killed and dropping it like this is bad too.’

Aleyna’s mother eyes widen at Aleyna’s words before turning and glaring at the others and me.

‘You were the ones, weren’t you?!’ Aleyna’s mother stated with hate ‘the ones who told her things like that!’

‘I’m sorry that we intruded on your household, but---‘ ‘Get out!’ Aleyna’s mother cut me off

‘But-‘ ‘ Get out!’ She repeated

‘We just wanted to talk with Aleyna—‘ ‘GET OUT!’ she shouted

Her hand reached for whatever she could get a hold of which was the Tea bottle and swung it at me

I stepped back shocked by her action, but Byul stood in front of me…blocking me, protecting me.

‘B-Byul!’ I shuttered worried

Yunho shot up from his seat and held Byul’s hand ‘where’s the bathroom?’  he quickly asked

Aleyna hurried in front directing where the bathroom was, I followed behind holding onto Byul’s other hand.

‘Pabo! Why would you do something like that!’ I scolded angrily but also concerned

‘Because you will get burns but I won’t.’ Byul answered as if it was a normal thing, which only angered me more

‘That doesn’t mean you can’t feel pain!’ I snapped

-Aleyna Pov-

I lead Byul, Yunho and Jaejoong to the bathroom, they told Byul to stand in the shower and the cold water to cool down the burns. I silently went to get some towels, holding them tightly in my chest while waiting for the cold water to cool her skin down. I was worried, I felt sorry for Byul to have gotten hurt as well as towards Jaejoong and Yunho who had been mistreated by my mother’s words

Jaejoong stopped the water, and took off his jacket ‘here wear this.’ He said in hurry and concern.

 Yunho did the same.

‘Byul Unni towels…’ I said ‘please leave after your dry’

‘Aleyna…’ Byul said looking hesitated

‘It’s fine. I will be fine.’ I said

I left the bathroom and returned to the dinning room

‘What? It’s their fault for intruding…and deceiving a child on top of that!’ i heard my mother rumbled

 ‘Mother.’ I said in a new tone I’ve never use before, which made my mother gasped ‘no matter what you do to me or don’t let me do, since it’s only to me, it’s fine…’

I looked up at her my eyes slightly narrowed ‘but hurting the person I care about it unforgivable.’ I finished sternly

- Jihyo Pov-

Jaejoong, Byul and Yunho had suddenly returned in a rush, Yunho waited outside while Jaejoong had brought Byul in. Byul was now in her room changing while Jaejoong was explaining what had happen to us.

‘Good thing Demons has fast healing.’ Max said ‘or else it would have been bad.’

Jaejoong nod ‘yeah…but still she shouldn’t have…’ he said trailing off looking at Byul’s room door.

He was worried.

‘She did what she chose to. And that is to protect you from harm.’ i stated

Max nod ‘yeah, so don’t be so hard about it on yourself.’ He added ‘you can head home now. Yunho is still waiting outside.’

Jaejoong hesitated to leave ‘maybe I should---‘ ‘don’t worry Byul is a demon’ Junsu assured

‘Yeah a high class demon’ Micky added with a nod ‘this is nothing to her.’

He was uncertain, not wanting to leave till I knew Byul was fine. Byul’s door finally opened which caught Jaejoong’s attention

‘Does it still hurt?’ Jaejoong asked standing in front of her under a second ‘I’ll cut some cucumber and get ice.’

Byul chuckled and stopped Jaejoong with an assuring hug

She smiled ‘it’s all healed, I feel no pain.’ She said and took his hand in hers ‘I’ll walk you to the door.’

Jaejoong who was convinced smiled in relief and nod ‘sure.’ He said ‘and thanks.’

Byul talked Jaejoong to the door and waved them good-bye before returning.

‘Things seems to be not going so well.’ Max stated

Byul sat on the veranda ‘that person didn’t even call Aleyna by her name even once.’ She said sadly ‘even when she was shouting.’

‘Byul take a rest’ I said patting her head

-Few Days Later-

-3^rd Person Pov-

‘What a relief. We finally got a decent job request.’ Aleyna Mother said proud ‘It’ been a while since we’ve been able to shine in the spotlight’

Aleyna remained silent at the dinning table reading a book.

‘Are you listening?’ Her mother questioned

‘I’m listening.’ Aleyna answered

Her mother frowned ‘Don’t do anything stupid like falling down the stairs again.’ She stated ‘it’s a popular variety show, so if we can get good ratings, it might be shown again and again.’

Aleyna silently nod not taking her eyes off the book

‘Why can’t you just reply affirmatively?’ her mother said annoyed ‘I’m doing this all for you. At this rate, you’ll be forgotten and a thing of the past! Are you okay with that?’

‘Is it bad to be forgotten?’ Aleyna finally spoke ‘Pushing oneself too far, begging, even using money. What’s the meaning of being famous?’

Her mother frown deepens ‘Are you asking what sort of worth you have, then?’ she stated ‘What can you do outside of your spiritual talents?’

‘We’ve got this house, these clothes, and even food because I’ve worked hard and gotten the jobs.’

‘That’s why we’re able to live like this.’

‘Stop being so childish’ her mother ended the argument

Aleyna remained quiet staring down at her book but wasn’t reading.

‘Now hurry and get change. We can’t be late.’ Her mother ordered

-University-

‘A variety program?’ Jaejoong questioned

it was break time, Jaejoong, Byul, Yunho and Dambi were having lunch on the rooftop.

‘yeah, Aleyna and a few other spiritual seers will investigate possessed spots’ Dambi explained

Byul frowned ‘other spiritual seers…’ she muttered

Jaejoong looked at her hearing her ‘is something wrong?’ he whispered to Byul

‘I don’t have a good feeling.’ Byul said honestly

‘It’s on this evening, right?’ Yunho asked

Dambi nod ‘Neh, it’s live airing too.’ She said excited ‘I really can’t wait. I hope Aleyna does well.’

-Filming Sight-

‘Hey! Why do we have to work beside that girl?’ one of the spiritual seer complained

‘Please, please, don’t be like that.’ The program’s manager said trying to calm them down

2 spiritual seer were backstage not pleased to be working with Aleyna, they complained to the manager.

‘It would be troublesome if we were associated with a fraud’s image.’ The other spiritual seer added ‘Don’t you get it?’

‘That’s why I’m saying we’ve thought that out already.’ The manager said showing the script ‘The real, main stars are you. Having you perform your spirit seeing together is just a front. The director will take care of things.’

‘Yilmaz Aleyna Is on set’ one of the camera crew announced

Aleyna entered backstage bowing to greet everyone before going to the filming set

‘That’s the way it is, so I’m counting on you.’ The manage continued looking at the 2 spiritual seers

‘I got it./ If that’s how it is.’ The two spiritual seers agree.

-Wishing Shop-

Everyone was in the living room watching Aleyna appearing on the new show.

Tonight, we have gathered these five spiritual seers whose names are world-renowned. We would have them to observe some famous spiritual hot spots with their abilities.-host

The host then starts introducing the 5 spiritual seers, starting off with Aleyna.

‘I wonder if Aleyna will be okay…’ Jaejoong thought worryingly

Byul, who seated beside Jaejoong, held his hand to comfort him…and for herself. Jaejoong squeeze her hand lightly in his, he was nervous…nervous for Aleyna.

Well then, no one has lived on this spot for over ten years, but… - host

It a showed a not too old but not quite new house inside out.

Surprisingly, it gives the impression that it’s in good condition. Is this the influence of ghostly presence? -Host

Well then, everyone, I’m sure you’ve already performed your observations. Lets get straight to the questions. - host

It showed a monitor of the house that was placed in the living room.

What kind of ghost is the ghost here? -Host

 (I’ll be numbering the spiritual seer 1-4)

It’s a man – Spiritual seer 1

The 2^nd seer agreed

That’s right, his still young. - Spiritual seer 2

Are these western clothes? - Spiritual seer 3

The seer beside nod

I think they might be military clothes- Spiritual seer 4

Military clothes? Ah here it is! It seems like he died in the war. And then he finally returned home. But his family had disappeared, and he couldn’t go anywhere. And that’s why you’re saying he became a malevolent ghost? - host

More then being enveloped by sadness, it seems like he’s hesitating. - Spiritual seer 4

He would be fine is there was someone to show him the way. What a pitiful soul. - Spiritual seer 1

I see, I see. Ah, let’s ask Yilmaz-iss opinion here. - Host

Yilmaz-iss you’ve been pretty quiet, but what do you think? Can you see? - Host

I can - Aleyna

What can you see? But even if I ask, it’s already been said, I guess. - Host

Two of them - Aleyna

Eh, what? - Host

There are two there. A man and woman. – Aleyna

The other 4 seers frowned.

Byul, Jihyo and Max frowned seeing that is happening

That’s not right - Spiritual seer 2

There’s only one there - Spiritual seer 1

I don’t feel any other presence. - Spiritual seer 3

Can you really see anything? - Spiritual seer 4

Little girl, aren’t you trying to say something different from us on purpose? - Spiritual seer 2

We’ll give you time, so calm down and look properly. - Spiritual seer 3

Saying you can see things that you can’t is disrespectful to the spirits. - Spiritual seer 1

‘oh no this is bad…’ Jaejoong commented with worry

So, what is it, Yilmaz-iss? How is it really? - Host

There are two of them - Aleyna

My, my, this is a bit of a problem. Let’s listen to what she has to say. Now what do you seem to be seeing then, Yilmaz-iss? - Host

The woman was murdered in July or August, 21 years ago - Aleyna

Murdered? It seems like quite a surprising story has come up. - Host

This is for real? - Spiritual seer 1

You’re saying there’s something there that even we can’t see? - Spiritual seer 2

It’s impossible for all four of us to be mistaken. - Spiritual seer 3                      

It’s a little incredulous. - Spiritual seer 4

The spiritual seer beside Aleyna glared at her

It’s all nonsense! Stop lying! - Spiritual seer 1

It’s not a lie. - Aleyna

‘Aleyna…’ Jaejoong uttered completely concerned holding Byul’s hand tightly