The Legend of Magic Island | taejun + sookai

part 10: an old friend

"Remember, don't trust anyone," Soobin ordered, "This place is dangerous. No trouble no matter what."

"But I still can, right? It's almost unavoidable!" Beomgyu said dramatically, "It's in my nature to cause troubl—"

"Wrong. The people here are unpredictable," Soobin scowled, glancing around.

"There could be a pickpocket anywhere, or even a thief waiting to strike around the corner," Soobin warned, "Just be careful, is what I'm saying."

"Oh yeah sure," Beomgyu said sarcastically, "As if a thief is going to jump four guys with swords and one with knives."

"Hey, it could happen," Hueningkai shrugged. Soobin sighed in frustration and just decided to go with it.

"Robbing me is gonna be one of the biggest mistakes in the century," Beomgyu joked, "Thieves better think twice before picking these pockets, or any of my pockets. Or me in general!"

Taehyun rolled his eyes, slipping his hands in his pockets. The town looked a little emptier than before, it wasn't as busy as the other places the crew had been to. The crew decided to stick together, to avoid any trouble.

They stayed close to the port, where their ship was busily being repaired. Yeonjun watched some of the other ships arrive in the dock, mostly sailor boats or transport ships for travelers.

Beomgyu looked around into the distance, then quietly crept away from the rest of the crew.

"I can't wait to get out of here," Soobin sighed deeply, resting his hands on his hips, "I swear if we run into Bang Chan I'm going to throw hands."

"Relax Capt'n, I'm sure it'll be alright," Hueningkai consoled, "Besides, we won't be here for too long, really. At least, it won't feel that long."

Captain Soobin just mumbled under his breath, realizing Beomgyu was gone.

"Where'd Beomgyu go?" He asked, quickly doing a headcount. Taehyun and Yeonjun exchanged a look, seeing Beomgyu was no longer standing with them at the ship port.

Soobin cursed under his breath, looking into the town.

"C'mon. He probably snuck off to find some trinkets or something," Soobin scowled.

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Beomgyu walked around the town, seeing someone familiar off in the distance. He quietly crept closer, seeing his raven black hair and sharp, spiked boots.

He glanced at his compass that was hooked on his belt etched with an hourglass on the outside and a little star on the inside. He grinned inside, thinking the compass would make a fine memento.

Quietly, he crept closer to the other boy, reaching for the compass. He was able to reach for it smoothly when suddenly, the other turned around and swatted Beomgyu's hand away.

Beomgyu flinched, and backed off. The other boy seemed angry.

"Hey! What do you think you're doi–"

The stranger paused, Beomgyu was able to see the other clearly now.

"Beomgyu?"

The boy's face lit up and smiled warmly.

"San!" Beomgyu exclaimed excitedly, as the other broke into a smile as well.

"Beomgyu! Holy crap I never thought I'd see you again!" He beamed. The two embraced each other, shaking hands.

"I thought you went to South of Mist Keep for knight's training, how did that go?" Beomgyu asked, the other shrugged.

"I did. Then I got kicked out for being too— reckless," The boy sighed, then smiled, "But if that hadn't happened, I wouldn't have met Capt'n Joong and the others!"