Sempiternal: •D.E.A(live).D• || BOOK 4#

40. Deads alive

"Well, are you going to take your crap from my territory?" asks Namjoon without varying the confident and believing gesture.

"I came for your answer, I guess you are very forthcoming, considering you burned many of my men yesterday." mentions Ming and that, is what frustrates him more than the pile of corpses next to Namjoon. He shrugs with disinterest.

"I didn't set any fires."

"It had to be you."

"No. It wasn't," he replies, and as far as he's concerned, he's right. Taehyung and Yoongi give each other a look before looking back. Rightly assuming that's what Hoseok was doing. It's not like they're going to give out that kind of information. Ming wouldn't even be given the same air they're breathing "Well, are you taking them? Or I can burn them. It seems to be a common thing for your people to end up in a fireball."

"Swallow the corpses if you feel like it" Ming retorts irritably. "What about our deal? You know perfectly well that it suits you to have me as an ally, rather than an enemy How will you deal with all the dangers around you?" he spreads his arms wide and spins a little on his feet "I can defend all of you."

"How kind. Who knew you'd be so considerate" Namjoon says, sarcastic and tense. "The only thing you want for that big sacrifice, is Jimin."

"I can keep you from ending up like that one over there" Ming points to Yoongi. "And also get the incoming horde off your back. As you understand, with a tank anything is possible."

"I want the tank."

"Give me Jimin and I'll consider giving you the tank."

Namjoon nods and the others wrinkle their brows What is he planning? They are missing the point. Namjoon approaches Jimin and grabs his arm. Jimin tries to break free from his grip.

"N-no, please don't, don't- Namjoon please- NO! I DON'T WANT IT! LET ME GO!"

Namjoon keeps tugging him to put him forward and about to hand him over. He gives him a tug and holds out his hand. Jimin sobs outrageously and desperately Why are you doing this!? "The keys. Otherwise, no deal." informs Namjoon. Ming rolls his eyes and calls out to the one who has the keys.

After handing them over, checking that they are not those of a random car, Namjoon smiles.

"Since yesterday, I was really looking forward to having the tank" Namjoon admits, Jimin feels the grip loosen a bit, "but I was also looking forward to something else."

Namjoon pulls out the gun and shoots Ming in the crotch. He gives a loud whistle, causing all those guarding from the raised wall and watchtowers to fire mercilessly. Several are killed, one is not; Ming cavorts on the ground, screaming uncontrollably, his hands clenching his bleeding crotch. Jimin travels his gaze from him to Namjoon.

"Thanks for the tank and good luck running from the horde!" Namjoondismisses with satisfaction. "Everyone inside and kill anyone who comes near!"

"I'M GOING TO KILL YOU! I'M GOING TO GET THEM ALL RAPED IN FRONT OF YOU BEFORE I KILL YOU!" shouts Ming, hysterical. Writhing on the floor. "YOU'RE NOT GOING TO SURVIVE- I'M ALL GOING TO BURN THIS FUCKING PLACE DOWN...!"

"We'll burn theirs first! This is war!" concludes Namjoon, not even turning to look at him. He's not worth it and if Namjoon leaves him alive, it's because he wants him to exist by being miserable for not being able to be with girls like he likes so much.

Besides, he is fully confident that putting an end to whatever may also be on his side will be the best good he can do for his group. He won't let anything stand that agrees with Ming's way of thinking Why?