I'll find you in the afterlife (SKZ AU fanfic)

A new angel is born

-Jeongin, is two in the morning, Hyunjin rubbed his eyes while dragging his feet to the hall.

He couldn't sleep because of the light and the creepy silhouette of the maknae pacing back and forth.

-Did any of you guys receive a message from Chan hyung? He didn't pick up the phone and it's been hours. I'm worried.

-Don't worry, Innie! You know hyung. He gets lost in producing and forgets to sleep. I'm sure you worry for nothing.

-What's going on? Seungmin asked coming after Hyunjin.

-Go back to sleep, baby! Our cute maknae is just worried for our leader.

-Chan! Jeongin yelled when he saw the phone number calling him back.

He picked up without a second thought and placed the phone at his ear.

However, his expression changed in a second from excitement to pain. He fell on his knees while covering his mouth with his hand to muffle his screams.

-Jeongin? Seungmin squad down to check on the younger.

-What's wrong? Hyunjin asked caressing the boy's back.

They all heard the cries of the boy and woke up, gathering in the hall.

-Jeongin, why are you crying? Minho asked holding on to Jisung's hand.

-It's hyung...Jeongin's voice broke after mentioning his lover. He's dead.

They all widen their eyes, being left speech by the news.

-Innie, that's a cruel joke to make. Especially at this hour, Hyunjin smiled while some tears streamed down his cheeks.

-The studio caught on fire, Jeongin added. He saved the staff, but died by intoxication. He is gone, he broke down screaming his lungs out.

Felix started crying in Changbin's embrace and Jisung almost passed out, but Minho was there to hold him.

-Jeongin? Jeongin, I'm right here! Why are you...Why are you crying? Chan's smile faded when he realised no one could hear nor see him. Innie, please don't cry...he said trying to wipe the latter's tears. It breaks my heart to see you cry. Please, don't cry...tears streamed down the leader's cheeks when he saw the maknae breaking down.

-They can't feel your presence, a voice announced Chan.

He turned around and spotted a familiar face with big white wings hanging on his back.

-JHope sunbaemin? I thought you...

-Died? I did. We all did. Including you. Welcome to the skies, Bang Chan!

-What? No. No! I can't die now. I made a promise. I can't leave Jeongin like that.

-I'm sorry, but it's not up to you. Come, he reached his hand towards Chan. We have a long way to go.

-What is gonna happen to me? Chan asked terrified of the nothingness around him.

-You will be judged. Like we all were, Hoseok answered sternly.

-Judged?

-Yes. We'll see if you deserve to become an angel or a devil.

-Is there a third option?

-The purgatory. Don't recommend it.

Chan gulped in fear.

He couldn't help but wonder what happened to JHope he used to watch at the shows. He seemed so funny and happy. What did that place do to him?

He stepped in a white room and got blinded for a second by a powerful light.

Then he saw them all. Once knows as BTS, the seven members were watching him from pedestals.

-Definitely angel, Jin spoke after taking a short look at Chan.

-What?

-You died saving the people around you. You did mistakes, but fixed it. I have no reason to make you a devil. Your fate is sealed.

-What about the others? Will I ever see them again?

-You will be assigned to take care of a child in Australia. I think you will help him a lot. He really needs an angel and-

-You didn't answer, Chan cut off Jin. My team. Will I ever see them again?

They all looked at each other, debating if they should tell him or not.

-The rules are very strict, angel, Suga chimed in. No interaction with the human world unless you are sent there. Therefore, your memories will be soon erased.

-What? You can't!

-I can, Jin looked at him with superiority. We as well forgot everything.

-You erased your own memories?

That made sense. They didn't remember who they were. That's why there seemed so different.

-We are sorry, but this is the protocol, Namjoon added. Tae, Jungkook, hold him.

-What? Chan looked around panicked while the two devils were gripping on his hands to hold him steady.

-Welcome, angel! You shall prosper in this paradise, Jin uttered while his hands started glowing. Say goodbye to your miserable mortal life and be happy to welcome a new life of peace and happiness. Now your purpose is to guard others. Keep them safe and faithful.

-No, please! I wanna say goodbye to Jeongin! I wanna tell him I'm ok. I wanna see my members one last time, Chan cried when he realised he was doomed.

He was helpless before their power.

And the moment he gave up, Jin's power erased everything in Bang Chan's head, making him fell on his knees.

His hair turned white and from his back a pair of wings raised.

-And with that a new angel is born, Jin smiled at his new creation.

Chan stared at him blankly and bowed in front of his new leader.

Status:

Alive: 7
Dead: 1
Minsung: married
Changlix: relationship acknowledged by the members
Seungjin: relationship acknowledged by the members
Jeongchan: ---