Chapter 18

MAMACITA: Secrets of San Mar Valley
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With only two hours to get the crown back into San Mar, Kyuhyun and his team put a proper plan into action.

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Sungmin had sent a telegram to some of his men before he packed to head over to the train station. All he stated was he would be coming home so they would be on the train to guide him back to the mansion in the capital. He hated that he had to leave and go back home to take over for his father. It was the last thing he wanted out of life. He never knew there was a way out until he left to find Kyuhyun. Thanks to him, Sungmin got to learn what freedom was like even if it was only for a short time. The train approached the stop and wailed its whistle to announce its entry. He clutched the strap of his bag and stood up when the train stopped in front of him. Once it came to a halt, Chan Cho stepped out to greet him.

"Long time no see, boss," He said with a polite bow, "It's good to have you back."

Sungmin cringed at the term "boss". He had gotten so used to referring Kyuhyun with that term, that it no longer felt like it was for him. Sungmin only slightly tilted his head as his hello then followed Chan Cho onto the train. 

When he sat in his seat, he gazed out the window until the train started moving again. He wanted to soak up what was left of it. It wasn't much, and that's what made it such a wonderful place in his eyes. The only thing he would miss more than his friends was the freedom that came with being in this place. It was fun getting to be a different person for once like his past no longer mattered.

Goodbye, San Mar Valley...

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"We only have two hours?" Eunhyuk and the rest followed Kyuhyun and MinJi into the hideout. "What are we going to do?"

"We're going to plan. Right now." Kyuhyun answered. Once everyone was downstairs, everyone got together to listen to what Kyuhyun was going to say. "The way I see it, this can only be done right if we're in pairs or groups."

"Just tell us what to do and we'll do it," Kangin said and stood happily in the front of the group.

"Okay. I will go to the train and get the chest with Leeteuk." Kyuhyun explained, "In case anything goes wrong, I'll have MinJi come with me. Kangin, you will be on the roof of the building across from the saloon. Siwon and are are going to arrest Heechul when I get back. If Heechul, Shindong, or Leeteuk try anything then you don't hesitate to shoot them. Got it?"

"Oh thank you, Kyuhyun! Thank you!" Kangin grinned. He went to throw his arms around Kyuhyun who held out his hand.

"Hug me again and I kill you," Kyuhyun said.

Kangin blushed, "Sorry."

"I need Donghae to come out here," Kyuhyun's eyes looked towards the infirmary. "SoonYee, Donghae! Get in here."

"What?" Donghae came out of the infirmary with SoonYee right beside him.

"Are you well enough?" Kyuhyun asked. 

"Not perfect, but I'll live," Donghae answered, "I actually planned on removing these stitches today."

"That's good because you're going with Ryeowook to capture Shindong once we get back with the chest," Kyuhyun replied.

"Really? You're sending me?" Ryeowook asked all surprised. Kyuhyun felt that he was ready to take on a task like this. How? He didn't have nearly enough training. What was he expected to do?

"Yes, I am sending you." Kyuhyun said, "You and Donghae will go after Shindong. Sungah and Eunhyuk, pick which pair you want to assist as a backup."

"I want to go with Ryeowookie," Sungah said, stepping forward. She put her hand on Ryeowook's shoulder which gave him a sense of comfort. Whether Kyuhyun was annoyed by the fact Eunhyuk was on his team or not, he didn't act like it at that moment. 

"Okay," said Kyuhyun, "Donghae, Ryeowook, and Sungah. You three will go find Shindong. Me, MinJi, and Eunhyuk will go on the train."

"I guess we should go get ready then," Sungah said. She approached Kyuhyun and gave him a long and tender hug which he returned. She didn't know why she felt herself getting emotional about it. It just seemed like the right thing to do. She whispered into his ear, "Good luck."

"Wait, guys." SoonYee stopped them and got their attention, "Since I've been down here with Donghae, I looked at your uniforms and thought that they could use some interesting changes."

"Like what?" Eunhyuk asked. SoonYee smiled.

"Come and see for yourself."

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Kyuhyun, MinJi, and Eunhyuk each rode out of the town on their horses so they could make it to the railroad. They each wore their new uniforms which were blue with a checkered pattern and gold lace with a little spangle around the collar. Kyuhyun was sure to thank SoonYee for the work she put into them. Once they got to the railroad, the train was already starting up again to leave.

"Kyuhyun!" MinJi called out right behind him, making them all stop, "Look!"

"Leeteuk is probably already on it," Kyuhyun replied. "Let's go! Quickly!"

The three of them gripped their reins and galloped off to the railroad to catch up with the train that was picking up speed. Kyuhyun gave them orders as they got closer. 

"You two enter the passenger cars. I'll take the back," Kyuhyun ordered, "Don't let Leeteuk see you're here!"

Kyuhyun let MinJi and Eunhyuk ride off in front of him and he gripped the rail on the back of the train. Once he had a good grip, he fully jumped off his horse and collapsed onto the train. He stood up and opened the door to the train car and looked around to see if there was any sign of Leeteuk or the chest. He fully entered and spotted Leeteuk in the back corner. Leeteuk felt his presence and turned around, the locked chest in his hands.

"You got it!" Kyuhyun grinned, stepping closer to Leeteuk.

"What are you doing here?" Leeteuk asked and took a step back from him.

"What do you think I'm here for?" Kyuhyun laughed, "I'm here to help you, idiot."

"Heechul told me not to trust you," said Leeteuk, "We know that Sungmin was your friend so you could still be helping him."

Kyuhyun chuckled again, "No, screw Sungmin. He's not, nor has he ever been my friend. The last thing I want to do is help him. Heechul can have this stupid crown for all I care."

"And that's the truth?"

"I wouldn't say it if it wasn't," Kyuhyun said. He came closer and patted the lid of the chest with his hand. "So, do you have a way off this train?"

"Well, I thought I could try hijacking it," Leeteuk replied, "But I've never done it by myself."

"Don't worry, my friend." Kyuhyun grinned evilly, "I'll help you."

Eunhyuk jumped off his horse and got onto the steps of the train car first. When MinJi got closer, he reached out and let her put her arms around him so he could pull her in with him. They brushed themselves off as they stood up. MinJi looked into the window of the door that led to the train car and saw the passengers inside. Taking a closer look, she noticed that Sungmin was one of those passengers. 

"Eunhyuk," MinJi said quietly and pointed, "Sungmin is on the train."

"Yeah." Eunhyuk frowned, "I figured as much."

"Do you want to talk to him?" She asked.

"I can't," Eunhyuk replied. He turned to go into the opposite train car behind them. "We have to stay focused and find Kyuhyun."

Eunhyuk opened the train car door and went inside. MinJi looked at Sungmin again. His seat was facing them, but he was busy wrapped up in what looked like a boring conversation with a man in the seat across from him. He seemed to get the feeling someone was watching him and suddenly glanced over at the train car door. When his eyes met with hers, she panicked and moved away from the door. She decided to not engage him any further and entered the train car that Eunhyuk had gone into. He was right. They had to stay focused. 

Sungmin could've sworn he just saw MinJi standing there. Why would she be on the train? Did that mean Kyuhyun or the others were on here, too? That could only mean that there was a mission in action. He gulped nervously, conflicted about deciding whether he should go find out or not.

"Sir?" Chan Cho said. He was the one sitting across from him with his back to the train car door. "Is everything all right?"

"Yes, everything's fine," Sungmin replied. Chan Cho wasn't convinced. He turned around and looked towards the door to see what Sungmin was looking at. He didn't see anything, but that didn't mean someone wasn't there before. He couldn't help having an uneasy feeling. 

"We'll go check it out," Chan Cho said. He made two others stand up and head to the door of the train car. 

"No, you don't have to do that," Sungmin said. He tried to stop him. He was almost sure it was MinJi he saw. He knew how much she meant to Kyuhyun and the possibility of any of the others being on the train as well was very high. If Kyuhyun was on the train right now, they couldn't know. They couldn't see him. They believed Kyuhyun to be dead. It wouldn't be good for him or Kyuhyun if they were to find out the truth. He would be branded a traitor and lose his title. He didn't want the title in the first place, but he still had to hold onto it.

"It's for your safety, sir." Chan Cho insisted, "If there are unauthorized people on this train like hijackers, we need to take care of them."

"I'm giving you an order to stay here," Sungmin said. Chan Cho seemed to contemplate it for a minute until he ultimately decided to go anyway.

"Your safety comes first, boss," He said before calling the others to follow him.

Sungmin couldn't argue with that so he had no choice but to let them go. There was a good chance he was wrong and it wasn't MinJi he saw. Still, what if it was? He glanced at the door again as he tapped his foot anxiously. He felt his heart about to thump out of his chest. He felt stuck between a rock and a hard place. 

He had no idea what to do now...

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Eunhyuk counted the train cars in his head and put together the place they were in and how close they were to Kyuhyun.

"I think he's in the next train car over," Eunhyuk told MinJi who was behind him, "We should wait here for a signal."

"How will we know if something's wrong?" MinJi asked.

"He usually sends off a s

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cicmel13
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Chapter 2: Chapter 1: Almost sobbing this first chapter is so sad! I feel so bad for MinJi she had to watch her father die, but still stayed silent per his request. And to top it off she doesn’t have her mother’s ring anymore?
Charlot1081
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Chapter 23: As the last chapter, I want to go over all of the characters.
First of, Minji. Minji had her father stolen from her and she was destined to find the man who killed him. She went to the town to find the bounty hunter, who had a big story of his own. Her perception of each character changed as the story went on. The way I see it, is that Minji has a very malleable opinion. Where she will change her mind given a circumstance. That being said, she could be easily tricked, as she was fooled by Heechul's calm demeanor at the beginning and weary of Kyuhyun's suspicious behavior.
Kyuhyun is where he is today because he's a natural protector. He wanted to protect his mother and Henry and even Zhoumi. He stood up against the tyrants who wanted to steal money from Zhoumi, accidentally killing one of them. The Chinese mafia decided to take revenge by taking out the people he cared for to "teach" Kyuhyun a lesson. This made Kyuhyun stone cold and sometimes he relives his past. Whenever he gets put in a familiar situation, it's like something in him snaps and he forgets that this is reality. It could be seen again with Sungah and Jack; Ryeowook and Sungah; and Sungah with Eunhyuk's bull fighting. He's a protector and won't stop at anything to kill someone to protect.
Donghae is an interesting one. He's been through literal hell by the people who were supposed to take care of him. The Church is a place you should be getting guidance and discipline, not torture. I hate it when people call orphans rejects. Donghae and Yesung thrived off each other's energy. And while Yesung's adulthood was short, he explored everything he ever wanted to: alcohol, , and being a hunter. Donghae still has emotional and physical scars, but he's able to contain himself relatively well.
Ryeowook had the most character development, in my opinion (not just because he's my bias). He went from being a scared giraffe to a courageous stallion. I know he wasn't able to keep Sungah safe in the end, but he genuinely cared about her. He had his eyes on her since the day they met, he bit his tongue, and got walked all over just so he could make Sungah happy. I'm glad that they could share "I love you" and die in each other's arms.
Leeteuk and Shindong were a mess! XD They're funny but stupid. I could never tell if Leeteuk was drunk or sober, because he acted the same in either state! It's giving old Western movies with the henchmen who can't do anything right. I'm here for it <3 Heechul thought he was slick, but involving those two in his plot was the biggest mistake.
Sungmin and the mafia were interesting. Like the mafia "cared" about family, yet Sungjin was literally disowned and killed. What logic? I'm glad Sungmin got out of there. I hope that the people at the capital don't search for him though. Seeing one of his men killed on that train is a clear sign something in San Mar is going down.
Giving a big shout out to the ladies and Kangin for making it out alive (aside from Sungah). Hopefully Kangin and Missy can be right for each other. ^^

Over all, it was a wonderful story! I'm so glad I had the opportunity to read it. <3 Good luck with the sequel (and I voted Wookie in your poll, if that was even a surprise).
Charlot1081
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Chapter 22: So much happened in this chapter, oh my goodness. Where do I begin? Heechul, you know damn well nothing has ever changed. The moment you killed Yesung was the moment you didn't value life anymore. It wasn't just stealing anymore, it was murder. You didn't care how many people you had to kill to get what you wanted. I'm sure he would even kill Leenah if it meant he could fulfill his desires. Leenah loves the toxic relationship - she only agrees to Heechul's crimes because she loves him. Nope.. She's mentally ill at that point. Especially if at the end, she didn't see anything wrong. Now let's talk about the end of this chapter....

YOU KNOW I LOVE WOOKIE!! How could yoU!! My poor baby Wookie and Sungah! How- why- Sadness.. I can understand why Wook would shoot himself, the one thing that brought him happiness; the person he had to wait so long to have.. Kyuhyun had to watch Wook and Sungah die, just like he saw Henry and his mother die. Tears of pain.. Donghae, I don't blame you for wanting to kill Heechul, but yes, I think it's best if you go take a stroll to calm your nerves. After everything that happened, he doesn't want to invite Soonyee with him just for the possibility of her getting killed too. Yesung lived his best life out of the orphanage, I don't think he had any regrets lol Maybe not getting one more shot of liquor in. XD I love how Shindong and Leeteuk just wake up AFTER all of the drama. They're like, Huhhhhh? XD Like yeah, you guys missed it lol
Charlot1081
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Chapter 21: Aigoo~ The teamwork in this chapter! I like how Eunhyuk and Minji actually got along and didn't cause any trouble. I mean, I was a little scared when Eunhyuk was going to be on their team, but he proved himself to be useful! I actually liked Leeteuk's method. He kinda did help.. Just a bit. It made everyone confused, it created an opening to start fighting hahah But it's such a Leeteuk thing to just say, "peace~" And jump out of the train lol Sungmin redeemed himself though. He shot one of his men, the dude who tortured Kyuhyun in the beginning. I think that was perfect. Kyuhyun has been through a lot, but after being protected by the person he thought betrayed him, I think it's safe to say he won't hold a grudge on the moment anymore. The last thing to do is get Leeteuk, Heechul, and Shindong arrested: then everyone can have their closure.
I can't wait to see what Kangin, Sungah, and Ryeowook have been up to while the others almost died~ ^^
Charlot1081
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Chapter 20: Immediately, I was so relieved. Like yes, Sungmin was sent to actually kill Kyuhyun. But he decided he didn't want the heir and he didn't want to kill Kyuhyun. He wanted to live on as if nothing ever happened. The unfortunate part is that he did kinda betray Kyuhyun. While he didn't kill Kyuhyun's family, it was Sungmin who informed the family about Kyuhyun. I'm glad that Kyuhyun had both the support of Sungah and Minji. But the revelation! It was Leeteuk and Heechul who killed Minji's father! I honestly didn't see that coming. Now hearing how Leeteuk was a masked man on the train and killed Yesung, I was starting to get suspicious. But this- nope, didn't see it. Does Heechul remember Minji? Or was it something he forgot as he turned into a "changed man?" I know he didn't see Minji, but I wonder if he made the connection. I'm super happy for Eunhyuk and Victoria's relationship! It's getting better, but it's still a bit bumpy.
Now the end, where Missy is being all flirty. Like girl, come now, you know he's taken. But I won't blame Kyuhyun if he did something to her to get the information. I mean, hormones are real. And Missy probably hasn't gotten any for a day or two lol Bring it on!!
I just wanna say, Heechul and Leeteuk are giving sibling energy. One always has to be the "responsible" one while the other one does whatever they want. Perhaps if Leeteuk didn't follow Heechul, they wouldn't be in trouble. But I still feel like Heechul would have tried getting the crown. He lost it when Siwon got shot. Lucky for me, I watched the MV *snaps fingers a few times* he didn't die~~ Heheh
Charlot1081
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Chapter 19: Okay, but seriously, Eunhyuk is giving spicy Latina vibes. I work with a lot of Hispanic ladies, and it brings me back to their Spanglish. XD I also see that Wookie and Sungah are having their little bit of romantic time over there. They can't keep their hands off each other too~ 😏You know Heechul is out of options when he starts blackmailing. He knew he would get under Kyuhyun's skin by exposing Sungmin like that. When he said Sungmin was the mafia leader's son, I literally stood up and walked away from my laptop for almost a whole minute - staring out of the window as everything I knew had been a lie. I know how Kyuhyun felt after Heechul exposed Sungmin. Remembering about his mom and Henry's death, I can understand why he turned to rage. Even if Sungmin changed, he shouldn't have kept that from Kyuhyun. Unfortunately, I don't think there would have been any good way for Sungmin to tell Kyuhyun though. There would be no trust between them, because Kyuhyun is always there to avenge his family. I see his and Sungah's relationship more as a mother-son relationship. Because from the moment he saw Sungah in trouble with Jack, he saw it as an opportunity to correct himself - to protect the lady in danger. He couldn't protect his mother, but he could protect Sungah. It's going to take a minute or two for Kyuhyun to recover from today, but I hope he'll come to terms soon. For the sake of the town.
Charlot1081
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Chapter 18: Shindong and Leeteuk are the hilariously doomed duo. You have one who can't shoot and then you have another one who has no control. But they're both kinda dumb. What do you expect though? (Especially with Leeteuk) I wasn't impressed with Heechul's manipulation. Leenah, you can find a better person to be your kiddo's father figure. Heechul's gonna go to jail, and you know it. *smh* Leeteuk had one job and he failed horribly. Heechul, you promised Leenah a good life, and now you're letting her friends get hurt without a care in the world. And that's what greed does to you. He wants Sungmin's crown so he can sell it and get money. If he kept working hard with honesty, he can provide a happy life for Leenah and his kid. But he wants more. And that has been Heechul's mistake.
Charlot1081
764 streak #8
Chapter 16: From the beginning of the chapter and evil till the end of the chapter, I kept saying: "Yesung is too loose, he's too much of a party boy. He's gonna die because he's reckless." Uhhhh Yeah. Yesung, I love yah honey, but.. Dude. You were supposed to listen to Donghae and go about things better. But Yesung took the Donghae approach, which is to just start hitting. While that's slightly worked for Donghae, you should have kinda stepped back, Yesung. It is sad that Yesung's dad is the mafia leader. I know Donghae's next mission is to kill him. As for the masked men... LEETEUK!! How dare you be a part of Donghae's past. I don't know how Donghae hasn't just shot Leeteuk yet (current time). Cuz like.. I would have.
And on a less serious note.. Donghae and Yesung had been sleeping around a lot on their journeys (well especially Yesung, since he's a player). I wonder if they have any children they don't know about. XD
Charlot1081
764 streak #9
Chapter 15: Poor baby Donghae.. It's heartbreaking to know that Donghae had to see both of his parents die, and his sister. Seeing his father shoot himself was even more devastating. I wish that his father gave him to a friend or brought him to another town. He didn't deserve the mistreatment. Thankfully, I've never had to go to a Catholic school, but I have a friend that did. She didn't get beat up, but she was definitely mistreated. I can just imagine, Yesung in the dark corner, shaking every time the door to the cellars opens. Always living in the shadow because he knows that he's just a mistake. While sister Kim loves him, she can't show it in front of Park. I know that the boys got out safely, but I have a suspicion that either Kim was put in the cellar the next morning, or beaten to death by Park. She's not going to be set free unless it's through death, which might be better than being trapped in the orphanage.
I feel like there's more to Donghae's past though, that can't be it. I have a feeling that Yesung is going to be murdered, and I dunno if I'm ready for it. We'll have to see~
Charlot1081
764 streak #10
Chapter 14: YAS Wook's side of the story!! I feel so bad for Wookie, he always had love for Sungah. During the western era, classrooms weren't too big yet. In early America days, before Americans declared independence from the Crown, many children were homeschooled. Teachers with a what we now know as a high school diploma came to each house of lords to teach the children. Classrooms were introduced in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Arranged marriages are still a thing, especially in Asian culture, so with Sungah being married off to wealth is very realistic. The unfortunate part is that most wealthy men in this time period were snobs and didn't care much for their women. I'm glad that Wook wanted to kill Jack himself, and got to shoot the fatal bullet. That was definitely the closure he needed.
Let's agree with Hannah: take the fake mustache off, Siwon. You're having a mid-life crisis lol Kyuhyun is already killing people and it was his first day out of Siwon's house! Dude! Chill! I like how one of the only rules was to NOT have a weapon and the first thing he did was swipe Siwon's gun XD Kudos for Kyuhyun killing that guy though. He was literally scum.
So Sungmin started it!! He wanted a little mafia of his own hahah Maybe he did something illegal in the capital, hm?