
Octavo Tumba:
Corvus
“Someone is on the door, Hae...” Uyu said when I got out from the bathroom, doing my personal business of course especially if it’s after dinner.
“Who?!”
“HAEEEEEEEEEEE HYUNGGGGGGGGGGGG!”
I don’t need to look around since I know who those people are who I may add had already entered my pad. “What are you two doing here?!” I asked Kibum and Kyuhyun. They’re both my co-workers in the company. “And who’s him?!” I asked a quiet guy behind Kyuhyun, a lot adorable than the evil looking Kyuhyun.
“He’s Sungmin. Our house boy.” Kyuhyun sneered. “Sorry. I just have to take him with me.” He said then whispered the rest of his words, “He’s quite clingy...”
I raised my brow then whispered back, “Your boy friend?!”
He smacked my head, “No... what are you thinking?! My dad just wants him around me all the time.”
“WHAT THE—” I raised my hand to bash him back but decided to let him off anyways then stared at Kibum, “You too here?! Did something happen to the company?! Why?!”
Kibum simply shrugged his shoulder then said, “You’re not in the office today so we might as well visit.” He said then walked over Eunhyuk who is quietly just staring at the scene, “Hi Uyunnie~” He beamed at him and Eunhyuk’s face reddened.
“DON’T COME NEAR HIM, KIBUM AH!” I glared at Kibum then hugged my monkey possessively knowing Kibum has been a danger to both men and women around. He’s a player.... and bisexual, I may add.
“Calm down. I was just curious. What happened to his arm?!” Kibum asked and tried to check on it and I answered him as what I said to Heechul hyung before. Hope it’ll work on him as well.
“Do you have something to eat there, hyung?!” Kyuhyun asked then smiled goofily, “Of course we are worried so we checked on you. That’s the reason why we visit.” He said defensively then added, “ It’s so not you taking day off so suddenly. You’re not sick, right?!”
I raised my brow, “No.” I simply said then said, “I have chocolate cake, will that be okay—”
“GREAT! TAKE IT OUT!” Kyuhyun said then seated himself on the floor and I would assume that he wanted to watch movie again while eating... like the way he would do before when he was new in Pluto Insurance Company. He used to hang around my pad and this kid wasn’t a bit bothered that I’m his sunbae.... maybe because he thinks he is richer than I do. He’s oblivious being like that but also smart.
“Geez. I wonder if you really came because you’re worried about me or you just want to eat on someone else’s house.” I said but took the untouched cake from the fridge anyways.
When I was giving them plates for the cake, I also handed tea and strawberry milk for Eunhyuk as well in case he would feel left out.
“Don’t bother giving him plate, hyung.” Kyuhyun said referring to their house boy while his eyes are still on the television.
I kicked him softly, “Aren’t you too cruel to Sungmin ah?!” I asked. I mean, I get it that Kyuhyun was a rich kid rascal and Sungmin was like a tiny piece of dirt for him compared to him. A master and servant relationship perhaps distinct their selves but he is being cruel and he can’t be like that around me.
Kyuhyun looked up at me, “Trust me. He doesn’t eat.”
“What do you mean he doesn’t eat?!” I raised my brow then smacked his head again, “Of course he won’t eat if his master would tell him not to.” I pointed out.
Sungmin cleared his throat and sipped from the tea I gave him, “I already ate back to young master’s house. I’m stuffed already. Thank you, master Donghae.” He said and his cute soft voice has this controlled tiny hatred in it. Maybe, even a servant gets annoyed too.
I smiled at Sungmin, “It’s okay but there are lots and lots for you in case you change your mind. If Kyuhyun is being a big ass, feel free to kick him hard, I’ll take responsibility.” I said then winked at him to encourage him.
“HAEEEEEE!”
I looked back to see Eunhyuk staring at me, his lips pursed and his chest is rising up and down really fast. Is he upset?! Is he jealous?!
“Sungmin... hyung?!.... Sungmin ah!!!! Donghae is mine. Kyuhyun is yours, arachi?!” Eunhyuk said then kept quiet at the corner again.
Sungmin bowed silently, “Yes, master Eunhyuk. Sorry, master.” He said and Kyuhyun sneered.
I blinked twice or maybe more than twice. I can’t believe my monkey just reacted like that. I don’t know what to feel. I got scared of him but at the same time, I felt happy. Oh... I love how he seems to be possessive of me. I smiled then went closer to him to cuddle him, “Of course, I’m yours. And don’t worry because a servant like Sungmin won’t betray his master. Although I hope someday Sungmin would stand up and kick Kyuhyun’s ass.”
“YA hyung! Just how much do you want to kick my ass, huh?” Kyuhyun asked me then glared at me.
I pretended to think deeply about it then said, “Ehmmm... like every time I see you playing PSP at work, you cheeky rascal!” I glared back at him.
Kyuhyun just ended up chucked his evil laugh again then ignores me to finish what he’s watching on the television like he is in his own house. A rich kid indeed.
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Somewhere in Seoul.
3rd POV
“What brings you here Sungmin-ah? Is my Kyuhyun alright?” A man asked a lad who just arrive.
“Yes, young master is fine. I need to talk to Master Lee Sooman.” Sungmin requested.
They didn’t know that a woman was eavesdropping.
“Why do you need to talk to Sooman sangsaengnim? Is it important?” The old man asked.
“Yes… it’s about Eunhyuk.. I found out who he is staying with.” Sungmin said, his face was emotionless. His face doesn’t show despair nor happiness. He is built being like that after all.
The woman who is eavesdropping gasped silently. She quickly went away. She gets her phone and dialed someone’s number. “It’s the only way…” She hissed to herself before she pressed the call button.
“Yobeoseyo?” A man answered the other line.
“I know you’ve been keeping an eye on our company and its dark secrets. You know the whereabouts of ‘Corvus’ and especially about Eunhyuk… and Lee Donghae.” She said confidently.
“Who are you? How—”
“My name is not important but you need to move now. They located Eunhyuk. Definitely they’ll find out about Donghae soon too... move now and relocate them.”
“But—”
“Just trust me… include everyone who has connections with Donghae and Eunhyuk especially Leeteuk. They might use him as their bait to lure the two. Please, just trust me as I have trusted you…” She breathes out. She didn’t wait anymore for their answer as she put the phone down.
“Please save my nephew… as you saved my daughter…” She whispered. Her tears started to pour down from her orbs.
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“How can you do this Eunhyuk-ah?” A man shouted in disappointment and anger. His voice was harsh and bitter. It frightens the woman eavesdropping from afar but she has to be strong. She heard grunts and groans because of pain after every clash of a leather rope to fresh part of the body.
“After what everything we gave you? How we morphed you to who you are now… after I trusted you to be the one who’ll understand what I’m doing. You- you’ll just throw everything away just for one life.” The man said. Another sound of clashes of the leather rope was heard.
“Haejin baby is a boy?” The woman mumbled. She couldn’t help to cry when she remembers about her dongsaeng who took her life expecting that everything will end... without knowing that she isn’t the only ‘jewel.’ There is still her who can support the experiments no matter how she hated it herself.
She didn’t even get to be with her when she was down. She felt so useless as the big sister of Haejin... at least.... she could do something for her nephew she had never laid an eye yet.
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When she’s sure that nobody was around the prison cell, she went there in the middle of the night and check on him. She open the door and gasped when she saw a man, tied upside down in feet, his arms were tied on his back and his body were full of bruises and cuts and scars.
“Omo.” She quickly rushes to him. She carefully cut the rope to put him down and cut the rope binding his arms. She rested his head on her lap and tried to wake him up.
“YA!!!… don’t die on me!” She cried, slapping him softly on his cheeks to wake him up.
“*coughs* W-water *coughs*” He coughed out weakly. Again, blood spurted from his mouth. The woman gets up and carefully laid him to the cold floor covered stained with his own blood. She hurriedly went out and gets some water. She came back and raised his head carefully to let him drink water. She rested again half of his body on her lap as she hold onto him.
“Is that you Hyori-ah noona?” The man said.
“Neh… It’s me… Hyukjae ah.” The girl named Hyori smiled giving a relief on the young man.
“Ah… at least when our little Donghae finds out everything… he’ll still... have… a real blood family... of his own…” Eunhyuk smiled faintly. He knows about Hyori’s existence and he also knows that he isn’t allowed to tell Haejin before that her sister is alive. He regretted keeping it.
“Hyukkie ah, what happened to Donghae? Where is he?” Hyori asked. She needed to make sure Donghae is safe. It’s the only thing she can do for her sister she didn’t met for almost 12 years, letting Haejin believe she’s dead.
“He’s safely adopted…by Park… Jungnim… my mission is complete…” Eunhyuk said and then cough out blood again.
“YA! Don’t die on me… please, you’re the only family I can call for now…” Hyori cried.
“Let me rest for now Hyori noona… I’m tired…” Hyukjae pleaded.
“Hyukjae YAAA! andwae! I don’t want to be alone again.” Hyori cried more.
Hyori had been alone all her life. She was taken away from her childhood because of her great thinking. They say she inherited her brains from their grandfather which started everything. She was force to study and take part in the development of the ‘Corvus project’. She envied her sister a lot that’s why when she knew she was pregnant, she told them. But she learned she was wrong and now it’s time to set things right once again. She knew Hyukjae when he replaced Donghwa in doing missions and like to her sister, Eunhyuk became a good friend to her.
“Hyukjae ah, you must live again… you must… you must transform now to be a ‘Corvus’ like you were entitled to be…” Hyori then said.
“Give me a… purpose Hyori…. Give me a purpose to live again… and be a complete corvus…” Hyukjae said weakly. He was having a hard time now talking.
“As long as Donghae is alive… we have hopes to end this... to end everything…” Hyori said. She took a deep breath as her tears started to pour down from her eyes and then she continued, “Donghae must live but without you… he has slight chances… Didn’t you promise Haejin that you’ll never let them touch Donghae.”
“I then trust you everything Hyori-ah… but for now let me rest…” Eunhyuk said as he slowly close his eyes.
“Maybe after I woke up, Donghae will be the first one I’ll see...” He mumbled and then heave his last breathe. Hyori just closes her eyes, accepting the fate between all of them.
“I’ll do everything to protect Donghae… until you finally come back Hyukjae ah…”
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“Eunhyuk is dead.” Hyori announced to Lee Sooman. Sooman stiffened but then ignored it and continued to browse some files.
“I will take hold of Eunhyuk’s body. I-I will… make him a Corvus.” Hyori stammered a bit. Sooman’s attention was caught by her words. He looked at her with questioning looks. “You wanted a perfect Corvus right? I can give you but let it be only Eunhyuk.” Hyori continued, demanding in o nher last statement.
“No, it has to be another... I-I can’t trust Eunhyuk anymore.” Sooman said, staring at Hyori.
“Then I’ll remove his memories. He’ll be a new one once he became a Corvus. After all, he is the first entitled to be a Corvus from the start.” Hyori said, firmness can be trace in her voice.
“Then do what you must...” Sooman nodded.
”I’ll make sure Donghae will be safe once he is beside Eunhyuk once again.” Hyori thought as she walked away.
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Hyori was checking the cooled body of Eunhyuk. It has a steady breathing but no heartbeat. That is one of the abnormalities of being a ‘Corvus’. Their heart won’t beat when they are fast asleep aside from having more advance skills. She was checking his vital signs and everything seems to be normal. Of course, she has to report everything to Lee Sooman. They had kept Eunhyuk for almost 23 years. They say, they’ll release him when the time has come but Hyori doesn’t know the purpose of keeping Eunhyuk that long. Though she was thankful, Eunhyuk hasn’t yet been release or if they did, their plan won’t work effectively.
She was about to knock on Lee Sooman’s office when she heard that Sooman was talking to someone inside.
“WHAT?! So Haejin’s son is alive?” Sooman said.
“I believe, Sir. We are starting to trace him. We believe he was adopted by a family.” The guy reported.
“He must be found before those THUGS find out about him. That kid is our weakness. As long as the boy is alive, our success will be in ruins.” Lee Sooman finally yelled in anger, slamming his fist on his table. Hyori was shocked. How did they trace Donghae? She hopes she isn’t too late yet. She needed to act fast to save her nephew.
“Hyukjae…” She mumbled out of nowhere. She rushed to the room where Hyukjae lies.
She stared first to Eunhyuk’s sleeping face and smile. “Hyukkie, it’s time…” She mumbled as she started the process to release him.
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Hyori was in a black car. She was looking at a dumpsite. She glances at the passenger’s seat. There’s this guy, only covered with white blanket. His red hair was slightly covering his closed eyes.
“Hyukkie ah… I guess this is goodbye for now… Remember your promise, arasso?!… Take good care of my nephew, Arachi?” Hyori said, smiling in bitterness but with hope. A tear rolled down from her left eye.
“It’s your time to protect him… Thank you oppa… for everything... not just for Donghae… but for us… you became a friend we could rely on… aniyo… a family we can call our own.” Hyori breathes out with easiness and blissful feeling. She then continued,” You even save us, not just physically but emotionally too. I hope you would do the same for Donghae… save him from everything. But for now…” She stops.
She then get Eunhyuk’s hand and put it between her palms saying, “For now, enjoy your life and start a new… Even if you are now a Corvus, live your life to the fullest...and then remember everything again… when it’s needed…” Hyori smiled.
She parked her car in front of the dumpsite and then carefully laid Eunhyuk there. She knew Donghae would pass by that way. She just hopes that Donghae would really keep Eunhyuk as she speculated. Knowing Donghae’s caring nature, she is sure he’ll take care of Eunhyuk for now. She then get in her car and park it to more afar place but with better view.
She had almost lost hope when it’s almost midnight and Donghae isn’t yet passing by but her hopes came back when she finally saw him.
“Ah.. you have really grown to a fine man…” She praised her nephew secretly. She saw everything. How Donghae tried to check on him, and check if somebody is around. How Donghae walk away first but decided to come back and took Eunhyuk in. She was glad and at ease now. Now, everything is up to Eunhyuk and maybe to Donghae too.
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“Hyori sangsaengnim?” Someone called.
“Oh, Hangeng sshi, what’s wrong?” Hyori look at her back. There was a Chinese lad standing behind her.
“They have found out about Eunhyuk, are you going to do something? They might find out about Donghae too?” Hangeng asked.
“It’s already done Hangeng ah. You should rest now. It’s late. We still need to finish our observations to Ryeowook before we proceed to the actual process.” Hyori patted Hangeng’s shoulder and leave for her chamber.
As what he was told, Hangeng went back to his own room. He stared at the mirror. In that mirror was a picture clips to its side. Every time he has a chance to stare at it, he would and if humanly possible, he won’t blink at all. He sighed, “I wonder where you are now. Are you still mad at me?” Hangeng asked.
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DONGHAE’S POV
I was woken up by a doorbell again. I groaned when I know it was almost 3am in the morning. I carefully sit up not to wake Eunhyuk who is fast asleep. He is cute and peaceful looking when he is looks like that.
I couldn’t stay pissed then after seeing his face but I still wonder who will rang the bell early at dawn. I sighed then look at the CCTV attached to the wall just before the main door to check who it was. My brow crossed when it was Kibum so I opened the door, “Did you forget something?!” I asked.
He looked passed me then said, “Wake Hyukj— Eunhyuk up. Palle...!”
“Huh?!” I asked and I would blame my half-sleepy mind right now that is making my brain malfunction.
Then another person came and my eyes widened, “Palle... Donghae ah... We have to go. Grab anything you have to bring.”
“Kangin hyung?!” I asked. What the hell is happening?! “You two know each other?!” I asked.
“I’ll explain on the way, Hae....” Kangin said then added, “Wake Hyukjae up. Now!” He said.
“Hyukjae?! Who?! You mean, Eunhyuk?!” I asked. I’m really lost right now.
Kibum suddenly sighed, “Hyukjae ah! Let’s go.”
“Me?!”
I looked back to see Eunhyuk pointing at himself. Our noise must have awakened him up. “We are okay, Hyukkie...” I calmed him down.
Kangin rested his hands on my shoulder, “Hae... we have to go before they get here. We have to get away as far as it is safe.” He then stared at Eunhyuk, “Hyukjae, we have to go. You have to at least remember anything.”
“You... called me Hyukjae... Like... people call me in my dream.” Eunhyuk suddenly said then moved really slowly to Kangin hyung, “C...corvus... are they... looking for me?!” He asked.
Kibum suddenly have his mouth open, “Woah... So you are really Hyukjae. You.... really exist and I’m... why now?!”
“WAIT! I’m confused!” I asked and I’m digesting everything slowly and not because I just woke up but because I am getting afraid that my Eunhyuk is actually remembering things bit by bit. Dreams?! Is it last night?!
Kangin eyed me understandingly, “I promise I’ll explain everything on our way, Hae. Grab your phone and let’s go..” Then added, “And you too Hyukjae ah. We have to get you out here safely."
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“Who is Haejin and Donghwa?!” I heard Eunhyuk asked Kangin. Kibum was currently driving to somewhere I don’t know.
I bit my lower lip. Eunhyuk is finally remembering and I have this selfish fear that is eating me up. Will he leave me if he remembers everything fully?!
“They are your friends.” Kangin just said.
Eunhyuk or should I rather call him Hyukjae?! Hyukjae bowed down and muttered, “Haejin and Donghwa are Donghae’s parents?!” He asked attentively.
“Yes.” Kibum and Kangin both said.
“My parents?! BWOOH?!” I exclaimed.
I know I’m adopted. I know I wasn’t Leeteuk hyung’s real brother since I have Lee as surename and he has Park... of course I wondered when I was young and they didn’t lie to me. But... I never got any information about my real parents. And what does Eunhyuk... I mean Hyukjae, knows about my real parents?! Who is he?!
“WHO AM I?!” Hyukjae asked the two of them. “I’m I the same as Hyukjae in my dream?! I’m confused.” He said and knowing him... as Eunhyuk... I know he is asking honestly with his ever adorable innocent self.
Kangin breathes out, “You are Lee Hyukjae. An orphan kid who lives off from robbing rich people’s house but a company had took you in. They trained you to be better than you were to protect their ‘jewel’, Haejin. When Donghwa was the first corvus ever created, he took your responsibility as you took his. They both became your best friends. They died when Donghae was born. You and Donghae were the lone survivors that night of October 15, 1986 after you opposed to your company. You took good care of Donghae until you gave him off to Leeteuk’s family. You then surrendered and in an unexpected situation, they transformed you into a corvus and became the first successful corvus. Then they reserved you for almost 23 long years. That’s why you never aged. You were only out... just now and I don’t know why, especially when you don’t know anything. Your creator must have washed off your memory.”
“I’m...not human?!”
“You are human... only more advanced.” He then breathes out, “Sad to say, Hyukjae ah. I can’t trust you even a bit. I don’t know what you’re mission... and why are you sent after 23 years.”
“What do you mean...?! You... don’t trust... me?! On what?!”
“Donghae.”
“SHUT UP! I don’t want to hear any more of it.” I was finally able to find my voice. I understood everything. I do because I’m not stupid. I do believe because it all makes sense.
Starting from the day I found him, the way he acted, the way his reflexes are so flawless, the way he don’t eat anything at all, the way he would just fall into a deep sleep but no heartbeat at all. Just... the way he would look up at my baby pictures... does he unconsciously remember me?! Does he?!
“I would never kill Donghae. I had saved him once and I will do it again.”
I dared to look at his side and I saw his glare on Kangin equally on Kangin’s intensity. He is daring him. But what touched me more is when he sniffled and started on sobbing like how he would do when he is confused of things. He didn’t change after all.
“But it’s different now. You were human then. You are a Corvus now.” Kangin said right away.
“I will never do it.... I love, Hae... hyung.” Eunhyuk sobbed then looked at me, “Has your love changed, Hae?!” He asked, his eyes are clouding in tears.
I stiffened up then shook my head, “Never.” Then I drew him near to my tight embrace. I pecked on his hair, “I had decided that no matter what your past, I would still love you, right?! Your past is my past. I accept my past and I accept you.”
“Hae—”
“Hyung, stop it. Just tell me how the hell we can get out of here.” I pleaded.
Kangin breathes out, “Corvus are everywhere, Donghae. You might not know if you see them every day or not. Corvus... they created dozens of them after Eunhyuk was created but your dad was their first sample. Donghae... they would find you even you will hide to the ends of the Earth. Hyukjae... you were the most important corvus ever created, they’ll do anything to have you back. I’m betting, someone had secretly disposed you without the others knowing it.”
Kibum added, “With that, we still... we’ll trust you.” Kibum smiled his bright smile.
“Who would sneak Eunhyuk out?!” I asked.
“... someone who knows Eunhyuk and someone who knows your whereabouts.”
“Someone like?!... Like Hy-hyori?!” Eunhyuk asked, “ I think I’m remembering everything now...”
He added and that words just struck me. Is this for real?! How badly are we endangered?! How will our future be like?! If my dad is a Corvus, am I human?!
Especially, just how much has he remembered?! Will he leave me!? Will his love for me stay the same?! I don’t know.
Then I remembered to ask, “Kangin hyung, Kibum ah... Just what are your roles in my life?!” I asked.
They both looked at each other and chorused, “Somebody you can trust beyond words.”
Huh?! Can I really?! Right now, I would need someone like them and I'll just hope nobody is lying to me right this moment.
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Knock! Knock! Knock!
Kibum knock on the door. Currently, we arrive in a house near the coast. I glance back at Eunhyuk. He was clinging to my arm so tight. The door of the house opened, revealing a tall young man.
“Oh… Kangin hyung… Kibum hyung… Wait, is that—”
“I’ll explain late,r Siwon… just let us inside.” Kangin hyung said. This Siwon guy nodded and move aside to let us in.
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Here we are in the living room. I’m sitting in the couch with Hyukkie beside me. Everything is freaking me out honestly. I have to know everything.
“Care to tell me everything, hyung?” I finally asked, breaking the silence that was reigning. I eyed Kangin hyung, demanding for him to talk with my stare. I can’t believe he knew everything already. Maybe that’s why he suggested naming Eunhyuk ‘Eunhyuk’ because it is his name originally.
I look back and saw Uyu or Eunhyuk or Hyukjae. Aish! Honestly, sometimes I don’t know if I can trust anyone anymore. But I need Hyukjae safe more than myself and I would need Kangin hyung and Kibum's help. I have the feeling... I should trust them as they said. I will... for my Uyu's sake.
“Calm down Donghae hyung… just sit back and we’ll tell you everything.” Kibum said. We’ll he better tell me. He has a lot of explaining to do.
“As we said before… your parents were Uyu’s, I mean Hyukjae’s s friends. When the company discovered that your mother will bore a child, they watch out if it’ll be a boy or a girl. For them, a boy carrying that bloodline is a threat to them.” Kibum started to explain.
“Bloodline? How come?” I asked. My bloodline? Am I a vampire of something?
“You see, your great grandfather experimented a lot on his blood. He is somekind of a mad genius scientist. He wanted to invent something that can make someone live longer or delaying death. He took a lot of potions he invented thus making your blood different from others, something like mutating it. It made your bloodline special.” Kibum breathes in before continuing, “The founder of Pluto Insurance Company-”
“Pluto Insurance Company? The one we work for?” I cut in.
“Yes, that’s why I’m working there to observe the company and at least unlock some of their plans hopefully, hyung. Also, to keep an eye on you of course.” Kibum explained. Okay, this is getting confusing. The company I work for is some kind of a dark company and one of the employees under me is some kind of a spy?
“Let me explain fully first Donghae hyung…” Kibum said and I have to agree. I must listen first so I can understand fully. He then continued, “The founder of the company who has the same but with darker motivations discovered it and trick your great grandfather in working with them but eventually your family became prisoners of the company. For the company, your bloodline is important because it had different effects to those who died from poisons, drugs and such and those who are experimented carefully. And that made the Corvus to exist.”
“Wait, died? Corvus are d-….dead?” I stiffened up as I stood up. If they say Corvus are dead people and they say Eunhyuk is the most important Corvus… then,
“Yes, Eunhyuk was already dead.” Kangin hyung finished my conclusion.
“He died …” Kangin hyung’s voice became hoarse. “…saving your life.”
I can’t believe it. Slowly I turned my head, there’s Uyu , sitting on the couch. His eyes were pooled with tears. Did he just say those words? My parents… him… did they all die because of me? Did everything happen because of me?
My knees became weak, as I face Eunhyuk, kneeling in front of him. You suffered a lot and it’s all because of me. I felt hot tears streaming to my face as I cupped his cheek, also drenched with his own tears.
“Corvus were created for selfish cause.” Kangin explained from the background but my eyes stayed to examine my Eunhyuk’s face. Kangin then continued, “They were created solely for rich people, Hae. Those rich people who feared for their safety and willing to pay big amount of money to make sure they are safe. And so, Corvus were introduced to them. Corvus are just pure emotionless recycled dead human being working for rich people.... they couldn’t even go after their free will... even they wished to end their own second life.... they can’t do that.”
“So, there is Corvus around...?!” I asked.
Kibum nodded, “Take Kyuhyun and Sungmin for example.” He said and that made me shock. I mean, I know Kyuhyun since he entered the company I have been working since I started working. He continued, “Kyuhyun is just a typical rich kid who has rich parents who is willing to pay big amount of money for a corvus to keep their kid safe.”
I bit my lower lip then sighed, “Is there...” I don’t actually know what I’m going to say or ask. I’m too shock of all this.
“We wished to end it, Hae.... Not all corvus are happy to this. We need you, Hae, to end this.”
I looked back to Kangin hyung, “Huh?! ME?! How?!”
“Females from your family run blood to create a corvus... males in your family ends it. Your blood will end everything, Hae... you blood is a poison to corvus... with that, they will do anything to kill you since you are a threat to their success.”
“Wait... my... blood is... poison to a corvus?!” I asked and wishing it wasn’t the case. Eunhyuk is a corvus and if it’s the case then, I’m also a threat to Eunhyuk?! NOOOOOOOO!
Kangin eyed Donghae apologetically. “Well... might, Hae... but as long as you don’t expose your blood when Eunhyuk is in his weakest. That’s what we believed. It might not the case, Hae.”
I pursed my lips in frustration, hopelessness and hatred. What the hell is going on?! I get it but I’m way too shock to accept all of this!
“I’m okay, Hae....” Eunhyuk suddenly assured Donghae.
“I’m sorry…” I whispered. He suffered a lot… because of me… he even lost his life because of me. He’s been protecting me. I thought I was the one taking good care of you but it was the other case.
Aside from that, it seems like I’ll be his death... again. This is just so frustrating. “…I’m s-sorry..” I choke out those words. Why must you suffer for me? Why?
I lean my forehead to his. His hand cupped my hands.
“Don’t… it’s worth it... everything is worth it…” He managed to say. He stared at me, forming a little smile.
“It’s worth dying… if it’s for you… MY DONGHAE…” He said. I felt guilty but at the same time happy. I always feared that know his past, aniyo, our past, everything might be gone. Everything might change but then… it just grew stronger. Our love… it won’t fade… no matter what lies ahead.
“I love you… Lee Hyukjae...” I mumbled as I look at him. “I’m not scared.” I added.
“I love you too, Lee Donghae…” He said. We brought our faces together and our lips met. A kiss was made, made by our love.
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EUNHYUK’S POV
“I love you… Lee Hyukjae...” He mumbled as he looks at me with tenderness in his eyes.
“I love you too, Lee Donghae…” I said. We brought our faces together and our lips met. No matter what happened, our love would never fade, right?
“Where are you going Kangin hyung?” We instantly let go of each other lips as I heard Kibum. We look to Kangin hyung and he seems to be going somewhere.
“I need to pick Leeteuk up, to make sure he’ll be fine.” Kangin hyung said. His voice is different like how he talks to us before. It scares me.
“I’ll go with you, hyung.” Kibum protested.
“No, stay here. I can go on myself just fine.” He said as he took out his gun from a drawer. Omo, is Leeteuk hyung endanger too?
“I’ll go with you hyung!” I shouted. I can’t let Leeteuk hyung get hurt.
“No, we’ll come with you...” This time Donghae shouted. His hand is firmly intertwined with my hand. I know he is saying in his actions ‘I’ll never leave your side so whether you like it or not, I’m coming’. Yeah, Donghae could be childish like his mother on how I remember her to be but then he’s just true to his self.
“No… I can’t involve you both... especially you Hyukjae-ah…” He looks at us. I don’t know why but it’s piercing my heart on how he shot those eyes on me.
“I’m sorry Hyukjae-ah.. but I… I- I can’t trust you just yet..” His last words before he left completely. Kangin hyung? Should I even call him hyung? But… All I know is, I can feel hand wrapping my shivering body as I let myself cry again.
How can I gain Kangin and Kibum’s trust?! I trust him. With my real Eunhyuk’s instinct, I know I could trust him. It’s not that hard but what’s much harder is, how can I gain their trust especially if it involves Donghae?!
Oh god... Can I complete this mission again without failing this time?!
Oh please...