13 years ago

“NOONA!” A 7 year old Dujun cried as he watched his sister snatched from the corner of the street. He began running frantically after the dark tinted van that was speeding away. However a greeting was left for him where his sister was taken. A small lanyard with the word ‘Thunder’ embroidered onto it. His fist tightened around it while tears began running down his cheeks. I will find you noona, and kill Thunder if that’s the last thing I do. He promised, his knuckles turning white as he gripped onto lanyard. “Hey kid.” A man said as he passed by Dujun. “Why are you crying?” He asked kneeling down to his height. “A man, a bad man took my sister.” He sniffed showing him the lanyard.

The man’s face hardened as he saw the lanyard. Then he chuckled. “This must be fate kid. I’m looking for that man too. He took something of mine as well.” Dujun’s eyes widened. “Really? What did he take from you?” He asked. The man shook his head. “I won’t tell you right now, maybe later.” He said as he got up. “Who are you?” Dujun asked him as the strange man told him he was going to walk you home. “I work for a very special academy.” He replied. “Okay mister, my house is here. I’ll see you later.” Dujun said as they arrived at his house. However the strange man’s hand didn’t leave his shoulder.

“I need to talk to your parents about something.” Dujun’s face fell. “Okay.” He said. They entered the house. “UMMA! APPA!” He hollered. “There’s somebody here to see you.” He continued. His dad emerged from his home office while his mother emerged from the basement. “I have some bad and good news for you.” “Bad news first.” Dujun’s father demanded. “Your daughter has been kidnapped.” He started. Dujun’s mother’s hand flew to to prevent herself from screaming aloud while Dujun’s father’s fist clenched. “What about the good news?” Dujun’s father asked quietly. “I’m also looking for the man that took your daughter. Your son however, fulfills the requirements to attend my academy. I’m Kim Kiyoung co-headmaster of Korea’s Spy Academy. We though, are a spy school. We want to recruit your son for our school. In return, we’ll send the best of the best of our school to find this man for you.” He said. Dujun’s eyes widened.

“Appa, can I go? I want to be one of those people to find noona.” He asked. “No.” His mother answered. “I can’t lose both of my kids in two days!” She continued. “Give us a couple of days.” Dujun’s father replied. He handed them his business card and nodded.  

A couple days later the same man came after a phone request from Dujun’s father. “So have you come into a conclusion?” He asked. “We’ve allowed our son to go. However we have a couple requests, he has to be home for the holidays and every week we are allowed to talk to him.” Dujun’s mother said as she squeezed her son’s hand. He nodded. “That should be alright. For now tell your friends that your son has been accepted into Korea’s Highly Gifted. If they would like to apply tell them that it is impossible since the students are scouted for. Other parents whose children are at Korea’s Highly Gifted will understand what you are talking about.” He said briefly.

“Dujun, are you ready?” He asked the young boy. Dujun’s eyes gleamed with anticipation. “Yes.” He nodded in a determined way. He placed his hand on his shoulder. “I will treat you like how I treat all my other students, with discipline.” Dujun’s eyes widened slightly at the black jeep which was going to be transporting them to his new school. His hand flew up to his necklace which consisted of his chain and a charm he found in sister’s room. It was a ring and the word ‘eternity’ was engraved on the inside along with their initials.

“Noona, I will find you.” He whispered as he clutched his necklace tightly.