𝐰𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝

𝟏𝟖.𝟐; 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐬𝐨 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬

(Short continuation of chapter 18~ enjoy!!)
 

“So which pair should be first?”
 

The other 7 pairs looked anywhere but those two crack heads who were clearly excited about this diabolic plan of theirs. Whistling, nail biting, and cleaning, were the only things they thought to do in order for them to escape the situation and not make eye contact. No one made a sound, too afraid to be played like hamsters.
 
“No one wants to volunteer? Fine then, I’ll pick a pair”
 
All 14 of the others were still avoiding the two captains. “How about we start with the ones who suggested this?” a creepy smile crept into both Joongs’ face, goofing around with each other knowing the others were terrified as hell. HalaSan clearly groaned while San tried to reason with his hyung, “hyung I was joking!!”

“We obviously did,” HalaSan supported his twin’s argument, but they both knew their hyung’s well.

“Nope, won’t work on me, and of course it wouldn’t work on him—let’s go”
 
Both the captains reached for them boys, and made them face each other. Setting Hongjoong’s cromer between them to complete the process.
 
“Exactly how are you going to do this?”
 
“We are going to sync your bodies using the cromer, aligning you both in the universe, so you’ll get stuck in one body which would be San’s since all of you Halas are in hiding, it’s like you’re two souls, two minds, in one body—at least that’s what we think”
 
“Oh really? You think? I DON’T WANNA BE A GUINNEA PIG FOR THIS EXPERIMENT!” Both Sans exclaimed. Hongjoong laughed and boy was it creepy as hell, “Well too bad you already are”

 
San sighed in defeat and obeyed his hyung. Series of goodbye’s were heard from the others but most from Jongho, ‘oh that brat! If I come out here alive I’ll suffocate you for a minute’
 
“Okay so hands on the cromer,” HalaJoong now instructed the San’s, HalaSan’s hand on top and San’s hand on the bottom.

“Ready? No? Then let’s go!”

Hongjoong fired up the cromer and just waited for results to happen. At first nothing was happening until they glowed. Both HalaSan and San emitted purple light and HalaSan glowing more, it created a mirror-like passage way, slowly stepping in it glowing purple and HalaSan has successfully entered the host’s body. A few minutes after, a wave of mild wind breezed through the room, San’s eyes turned into a beautiful hue of purple—likely because of the increase of power he had. He changed back into his normal state moments after.
 
“You okay?” Seonghwa started off first, his maternal instinct overcoming him. San just nodded, still feeling the adrenaline in his veins, charging through his powers which was now obviously stronger. A stronger mist of purple came from his palms. ‘Fascinating’
 
“Ey, San?”

“Yeah, hyung?”

“Wanna go for a test run?”

“HECK YEAH!”
 

 
An hour have passed and San was still energetic. His course of magic got even stronger than before, he could also feel the aura of his Hala deep inside him also helping his movements. It was so exciting! He became too excited for his own good that he was starting to lose track of the time. Fidgety, like a kid who just ate a hundred candies; sugar rush as people say. They finished San’s test run then, making him calm down for a bit and proceeded their experiment with the other pairs as the San’s were safe to say successful.
 

The Jongho pair were the next to face the challenge. They stood, facing each other, no other words exchange, just waiting to get it over with.
 
“You ready?” the maknaes nodded and got into position. Same process after the fusion, he glowed a subtle red underneath his palms and his eyes bright red you could mistake him as a vampire. His surge of power was calmer than San making it quick for him to adapt though Seonghwa also suggested a quick rest to make up his wasted energy.
 

The rest were as good as Jongho and came the last 2 members; the oldest ones. Hongjoong could sense Hwa’s nervousness since the other two kids’ turn. He went near him in an attempt to calm him down as the other oldest Halas were in their own world. The other members were fast asleep in the living room, some on the couch, some falling on the floor.
 
“Hey…”

“Oh… hi”
 
“You can do this Hwa, you don’t have to worry too much” he held the older’s hand. Drawing small circles on the back of his hands to soothe him.

“I know I shouldn’t worry, but the kids,” they both looked at the younger ones sleeping peacefully.

“All the ‘what if’s’ swarm my mind.”

He tightened his hold more reassuring him, “Relax okay? As long as we’re here, they’re gonna stay safe,” he stood and pulled the other with him, “and as long as I’m here, you will be safe—and that’s a promise”
 
Hwa’s heart swelled in joy with Joong’s reassuring words, “okay then, let’s finish this”
 
Hwa finished the fusion, beautifully glowing an elegant white, looking so ethereal like a Goddess sent from above. Boy was Hongjoong whipped or what? Hwa tested his powers which he felt grew stronger and stronger by the minute, basically illuminating the brightest shade of white—thankfully not waking up the others. He was also composed as the others and he felt more energy slip out his body the stronger he releases his power, but he refused to sleep until Hongjoong was done with his own fusion with his Hala.
 
Hongjoong wasted no time and got into place holding and controlling the cromer would be tricky but he knew he could handle it; and he did. Same as the others, his fusion was successful and his powers felt stronger than ever. He glew a soft black with a darker hue and his eyes as doe as ever. He practiced his power on dimensions and time. Using simple techniques like fast forwarding a few minutes and rewinding a few. Though it was simple, it was very extraordinary in Hwa’s eyes, following Joong’s every move until he noticed the slight change of strength he had.
 
“Let’s rest, yeah?” he supported Hongjoong from the back, holding the others arm for a more steady posture—more like back-hugging but eh.
 
“Yeah, let’s continue tomorrow—where’re you sleeping tonight?”

“Just here with the kids, I don’t have much energy left to go home and it wouldn’t be the best idea to wake up Woo and Yeo from their sleep”

“Okay then”

“Uh, what are you doing?” Hwa asked the younger who was gathering spare pillows on an unoccupied space on the couch—big enough for two people. “I said I’ll keep you safe, right? Then I’ll take care of you and the kids, which is technically a way of protecting all of you so…”

Hwa scoffed, it was cheesy yet sweet so he just nodded, “fine,” Hongjoong patted the spot next to him signaling Hwa to sleep there.

“Goodnight, star”

“Goodnight, moon”