The Universal Elements

Chapter 21

As the group walked, Seonghwa would get bad chest burns every few minutes. San began to get worried and stayed by his side.

"Please fight... I-I want you to live"... San whispered.

"I know... But until w-we find my crystal, I may not stay alive for much longer"... They stopped in front of a large building.

"I-its here... We need to be careful", Seonghwa spoke before they walked in. It was quite dark so Jongho used his power to bring a bit of light for in front of them.

"A very useful power I must say", Yeosang spoke, smiling. Jongho returned the smile as the group walked through the hallway. Hongjoong stood close to Mingi, their arms almost touching. San and Seonghwa held hands while Wooyoung and Yunho stayed by each other's side.

"I-its close I think... I cant tell anymore"... Seonghwa whispered before the lights above them flickered on, blinding the group.

"Get them and take their crystals"... The group were helpless as they were grabbed from behind and their crystals were taken, all but Yeosang's and San's crystals.

"Sir, these two won't let us grab them".

"We'll get them another way, throw them in the cells".

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Hongjoong felt himself getting thrown before he slammed into a set of cold, metal bars. When he opened his eyes, he looked around to see the others in cells.

"M-Mingi"! He shouted. Mingi was in the cell next to him and when he heard his name, Mingi reached through.

"Joong! Are you ok"?

"I'm ok. Is everyone ok"? 6 other voices spoke and Hongjoong sighed with relief before they heard coughing.

"Hwa"! San cried. Hongjoong could see Seonghwa on the floor, coughing as small burns started to appear around his body.

"W-we need my crystal"... He whispered. Hongjoong looked at the others before he coughed.

"Joong"? Mingi asked, looking worried. Hongjoong had a coughing fit before he stopped, his breathing shaky as he felt around for his crystal.

"I-it's gone... M-my crystal's gone"!

"Mine is too"! Jongho shouted.

"He took our crystals"... Mingi whispered.

"Mine's still with me", San spoke.

"Same with mine"... Yeosang whispered.

"W-we need them back fast"... Hongjoong whispered before he felt like throwing up. The cells had buckets in the corner and Hongjoong ran towards it and threw up.

"Joong"... Hongjoong groaned and noticed that he threw up small flower petals and leaves and his eyes widened.

"N-no... I-I don't wanna die Mingi"... He whispered.

"Y-you wont Joongie... We'll get our crystals back". Hongjoong curled up in a ball and cried softly before he felt a sharp pain running through his right arm, making him cry out.

"Joong"!

"I-it hurts"! He cried out. It felt like thousands of needles trying to dig their way out of his arm. Mingi ran to the cell door and banged on it.

"Give him his crystal!! He's gonna get hurt!! Please"!! Mingi shouted. But no one heard him. Hongjoong laid there as he held his arm, curled up as the pain in his arm got worse.