To The Last (Book 7 of the "K-pop Chronicles")

Lost... (Andrew's POV)

I'm so sick and tired of this happening! I don't know how much more I can take! I'm so sick of being left by those I love! What the f-!

Siyeon: Andrew, what's wrong?

I jump slightly as the sudden question breaks me out of my internal venting.

Me: What?
Siyeon: I said what's wrong?

Me: Nothing, I'm fine.
SuA: Wow, you and Alex really are so similar.

Alex laughs heartily, and I smile slightly.

Alex: You're right, we are.
Ben: Look, Andrew, I know I'm still fairly new to this group, but you're my brother. I know when something is bothering you. We are all here for you.
Me: Are you? Are you all truly here for me?

Ben: Of course. Why do you ask?
Me: You know the answer.

Ben: Yes, I do, but you need to say it. Out loud.

Me: Fine! I'm always walking on eggshells because I never know who is going to betray and leave me next! I mean, words mean nothing to me now! I want people to show me that they won't betray me!

Tears burst, unbidden, from my eyes like dams breaking.

Me: I need to go out for a while! Jiu and Kelleena, you know what to do.

They nod in understanding, and I rush out, waterfalls falling from my eyes. I manage to get all the way to Malibu when I suddenly get this weird feeling. I look around me, but no one is there. I send thoughts back to Kelleena.

Kelleena, HELP!!!!

Right at that moment, I twirl around. However, before I can react, a blast of energy hits me square in the chest, knocking me backwards and knocking me out.

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*Kelleena's POV*

The others decide to go to the bedroom, so Jiu and I go with them to watch over everyone. As we are settling down, I hear Andrew's voice yelling in my head. Leaping to my feet, I look around in shock, causing everyone else to look at me oddly.

Jiu: What's up, Kelleena?
Me: Wait, y'all didn't hear that?!

They look at each other with concern and fear in their eyes.

Jiu: Hear what?!

Me: I heard Andrew calling for help. It was like a piercing thought!

Jiu's eyes go wide as she leaps to her feet.

Jiu: Oh crap! That's not good!
Dami: Yeah, I feel it too!
Jennie: As do I!
Siyeon: So who goes, and who stays?

Jiu and I look at each other and nod.

Jiu: Dami, Jennie, and Siyeon, go with Kelleena. It'll be easiest to find him then.
Ben: Not to crash the search party or whatever, but I need to go too.

Jiu: Ben, I appreciate your concern for your brother, but it's for that exact reason that I don't wanna put you in harm's way, if possible.

Ben: Well, I wasn't asking. I appreciate what you're trying to do, but I'm going with them to look for my brother. He's family!

Jiu: Fine, I can't stop you. As you said, he's family, and I know all too well the lengths you'll go to in order to protect your family. Just try not to get hurt.
Ben: Yeah, no promises there. I'm past being afraid of getting hurt. For a while, I was terrified of all of this, but Andrew helped me realize that it high potential of getting hurt is part of this job's description.

Jiu: Very well. Kelleena, y'all go ahead and go. Also, let me know when you find and rescue him, and we'll bring the fight to the jerkwad that is trying to rip our family apart. Alex and SuA, help me with reinforcements. The final battle is approaching fast, and we all need to be ready.

I nod at her and head out with the group. As we get in the Camaro, I look at Ben.

Me: Ben, where do you think he would go?
Ben: Well, he always did love the beach. And based on how he was when he rushed out, I'm guessing he went pretty far to somewhere secluded. Have any ideas?

I think for a moment, but it's Dami that speaks up.

Dami: Point Dume.

Me: Are you sure, Dami?

Dami: I lived here for years before Andrew moved in. I've been all up and down the LA coast. Point Dume in Malibu is one of the most secluded beach spots in the county.
Me: Very well. We'll check there first.

When we get there about a half hour later, we park and look around. We are deep into a neighbourhood with trees all around us.

Me: Okaaay... now where?

Ben suddenly perks up and points at a trail going towards one part of the woods.

Ben: That way!

He runs off in that direction. Then the rest of us look at each other, shocked and confused, and follow him.

Me: Ben, wait!!