Abyss

Pt 4

"Doesn't ring a bell" shrugging her shoulders, y/n had never met or head of someon with that name. A frustraded sigh left IU as she placed her fingers on her nose bridge 'This is going to be complicated'. Thinking thought about a way to prove she was telling the truth.

Looking once more at Y/n's face she saw her distinctive marks around her lips. 'Just like dad'. A quick memory flashed, leaving as just as fast as it came. Despite her attempt to keep a straight face she couldn't keep a frown from gracing her face.

Noticing the slight change in emotions. Y/n was a bit concerned that she had offended her. "You are probably confused about everything and a bit tired from the journey." IU pulled on a lever, releasing the sound of a bell bing rung. "I'm afraid I have to cut the reunion short as I'm departing soon, I need to see out some issues and sort out our plan. The ladies will look help you adjust and train in the meantime."

Panicked thoughts slowly filled Y/n's 'WHAT? I how long am I going to stay here??' Putting on a strong face "Respectfully, I have to turn down you offer. I'm late to a celebration and I need to go to work!" IU let out a small chuckle before shaking her head "I don't think you realize your situation. You can't leave, even if you could you'll be unable to get back home."

Letting out a sigh "Just stay here, you'll understand what I mean  soon enough. Plus it's safer here than out there." Finishing with a warm smile she caressed  Y/n's shoulder before gracefully leaving the room.

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The girls stood in garden linked to the hallway, enjoying the scenery after such a long time away.  "Can't wait to go back home, I feel so dead right now" Nayeon exaggerated while laying limp on a bench.

Everyone went wide eye and stared at Nayeon in disbelief and shock. "How dare those words leave your mouth have some shame?!!? We are the guests of Her Royal Highness Jieun!!" Jeongyeon yelled. Nayeon snapped out of her sleepiness and realized what she said "Wait no I didn't mean it like that-"

"Like what? What didn't you mean?" Jieun spoke out in a low tone, she stood with a expressionless face. Everyone's heart dropped as they all kneeled to the ground. Dread had over came them especially Nayeon at the possibility that she had heard what she said. "Gongju mama I didn't mean to offend you I-"

Jieun let out a small laugh, finding their reaction rather hilarious. The ladies on the other had grew more horrified, misinterpreting her laugh as a irritated one. They all got the flow and began to kowtow. "I'm gravely sorry for my words, please give me your worst punishment so I may learn my lesson." The other joined begging with Jeongyeon "Please show mercy to my idiot friend, she will never commit that act of disgrace again."

Jieun was now astonished on how fast they escalated. Regaining her composure she cleared her throat "I don't what you mean? I didn't hear anything.. Moving on, I have a special request for you all" continuing to stay on the ground the girl felt relief at the revaluation.

They were worried they would be put to death for Nayeon reckless wording. "Get up off the floor and face me" All of the girls jumped to their feet, following the orders given to them.

"Like I was saying, my sister Y/n is back. She doesn't remember anything, confused and untrained." All the girls silently look at one another at the news.

'So it's true' all sharing the same thought

"I'm requesting you guys help her re-adjust and train her to prepare for the worst, she must be ready for when the time comes." They all nod  "Yes your Royal Highness"

"I will be gone for a long while..I'm trusting you with her life. If she gets hurt I'll see it that your entire lineage will be erased" Jieun's word made their skin crawling. Fear being fully instilled into the women and the deviating consequences, they all understood that this was no joke. "Absolutely, no harm shall befall her. She is safe with us your Royal Highness"