consequences of memories

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Jo Yuri's POV (The Raven)

"Why are you afraid? Didn't I tell you I was a friend?" I asked them. I noticed how their faces were painted with shock and confusion.

I mean, I can't blame them, really. I completely understand and I expected them to act like this.

"W-What?" Hyewon Unnie looked at me, waiting for my response. I didn't reply, I continued to bore my gaze towards them.

"Wait, does that mean...?" Wonyoung looked at me with the same expression as Hyewon Unnie. Right there and then, I knew Wonyoung finally figured out what I was saying. That kid had always been intellectually gifted and I commend her for that. Her brain is fast in processing information and it helps a lot in most of our missions. Let's just say that Jang Wonyoung is the brain of IZ*ONE. 

"It's time to finally show myself." I paused, scanning my member's reactions. It's the same surprised reaction expected, I wanted to chuckle but it's not the time for that. "I am the bird of prophecies, I am Raven, the Vigilante Supremo of the Vigilante Guardians,"

After years of hiding in the shadows and working in complete secrecy, I can finally show them my true skin. I can finally move in the light without thinking of anything else. I can finally stop hiding behind my cryptic messages and warnings. Most importantly, I can finally introduce myself as I am along with the tale of the Raven, the most powerful member of the Vigilante Guardians. The only member who holds way more power than Jo Haseul or Jo Kiyoung.

I am the Guardian's Vigilante Supremo, I am the Raven.

Jo... is a familiar surname, isn't it?

"Yuri, baby, come here." My daddy called. "Your mom, Haseul Unnie, and I are leaving. Be a good girl for Daddy, okay?" My dad embraced me with his muscular arms. He was wearing a grey suit with a blue necktie. Behind him was my mom and my older sister, Haseul Unnie.

As a response, I gave him a pout. "Daddy, can't I come with you? I wanna come with you." I pleaded. I was 7 years old at that time. Mom, Dad, and Haseul Unnie were about to leave to attend the birthday party of the daughter of one of Daddy's best friends.
I heard that it was a girl that was the same age as me. I got sad because, on occasions like these, I was never allowed to come with them. My family hid me from the public and I don't know why.

As a kid who has the tendency to conclude things on their own, I questioned myself until I eventually came to the conclusion that maybe the reason behind that is because my family's not proud of me. No one knows I exist except for Mom, Dad, Haseul Unnie, and our helpers. Maybe my parents hate me but I don't think that's it. They tell me they love me a lot so maybe that's not the case. I really don't get why I am hidden from the whole world. 

"Sweetie, you know the rule, right? Don't be sad, we'll be back soon." My mom gave me a peck, before caressing my hair. That sweet gesture still wasn't enough to make me feel better.

"We'll be back, Yul. I'll bring you cupcakes when we get home," Haseul Unnie crouched down, meeting my face.

"Really, Unnie?" My face glowed up with what I heard, I cocked my head and waited for her to answer. She just gave me a smile and a big nod. When I saw that, I hugged her neck and she giggled.

"My girls, that's enough. We need to head now or we'll be late for the birthday party. Yuri, behave, okay?" Daddy crouched down as well, like what Haseul Unnie did earlier, and whispered something to me, "I'll give you a gift when we get back,"