Heal me // A Jikook Trilogy //

《50》Hell is cold

The Cemetery was just as I remembered.

The moment I stepped into the massive hall, my eyes got hooked on the massive chandelier, hanging eerily from the ceiling, it's light throwing the room into dark, burning shadows.

I shivered from head to toe, my steps faltering as I eyed the walls.

Every tombstone seemed to accuse me, damn me for being part of an empire which was built upon the misery of others.

But worse than anything, was seeing those twelve armchairs in the middle- and the single person sitting in the biggest one, the colour like oozing blood, the leather worn and crumbling.

Dark, cruel eyes found mine, and the smile that grew on the boys lips had me come to a sudden halt.
I knew he would be here.
Known he was waiting for me.

But seeing him- I wanted to run.

Wanted to be the scared little Bunny and run the other way.
Away from that mad monster sitting on his throne, grinning at me like I was his meal served on a golden platter.

"It's about time, Bunny," Suho said, his voice echoing off the walls and gifting it an eerie echo.

He was wearing a bright, red suite, his hair glowing just a shade darker, but just as vibrant.

He sat in his chair with one leg thrown over the armrest, his back slouching to the side in a comfortable, relaxed position.
But his eyes bore into mine with a viciousness that made me tremble some more.

"I didn't think you would be stupid enough to come alone though.
Really, really stupid, little Bunny."

My old nickname made my breath hitch, calling up so many dozen memories I had tried so hard to bury deep.

But with only one look, Suho forced them to rush the surface, making it hard to breath.

"I-I have to talk to y-you."

Suho snorted and I felt the anger in me rise.
Anger mixed with fear, mixed with rising panic.

This had been a bad idea.
No.
This had been an utterly stupid, reckless idea born of my fear.
Born of my need to know Jimin and my family would not have to go through this war.

If it was only me- I could live with it- would gladly sacrifice myself so they wouldn't have to suffer.

"Ah. How disappointing you are, Bunny.
And here I was, thinking you had grown into a strong, confident young man under Namjoon's leadership.
But if even he failed- hmm.
I guess there is no way to drive the weakness out of you then.
What a disappointment indeed.
I once believed you to have so much potential.
Now I see that I was wrong."

My teeth ground loudly from locking my jaw hard.

"You have no idea what I am capable of now!"

I actually managed some bite in my voice, but it only made Suho laugh.
Loud and amused.

"Really? Have you come to show me then? What is your plan here? Have you come to kill me?"

I made sure to not to reveal a single thought in my head on my face.
I kept it neutral, just like I had seen Namjoon do it.

But Suho only threw his head back and laughed harder.
Loud and crazy and mad before wiping a fake tear from his eye and looked back at me.

"You certainly have become an entertainment, little Bunny. How funny you are.
But did you really think you'd just waltz in here and attempt to murder me?
Have you forgotten who trained you first?
Have you forgotten what I am capable of?
You most certainly have been training and working out, but there is only one person out there capable of defeating me in a fight.
Only one. And it's not you."