The Coreguards | Enhypen

Chapter 2: The Coreguards

The shadowy figures that had appeared so suddenly began to shift and reveal their true forms. The boys eyed the ethereal beings with a mixture of awe and apprehension.

As the archangels revealed themselves to the seven boys, the room's tension was palpable, a mixture of awe and skepticism filling the air.

"Yo, dudes, chill," Michael, one of the archangels, attempted to speak in a tone that resonated with their generation.

Sunoo raised an eyebrow, skepticism evident in his voice. "Seriously? Who are you? W-What are you?"

"We're the real deal," Michael replied with an awkward attempt at casualness.

Jake exchanged a glance with Jay, eyebrows raised in disbelief. "Are you like, aliens or something?"

Raphael, trying to bridge the gap, offered a reassuring smile. "Not quite, bro. We're more like… celestial beings."

As Raphael approached the unconscious Niki, Heeseung stepped protectively in front of his friend. "Back off!"

"Easy, dude," Raphael reassured, his voice soothing. "Just gonna wake him up."

Niki's eyes fluttered open, and Heeseung's tension eased.

"Why are you all here?" Jay asked.

Orifiel then broached the topic of the seven princes of hell, "So uhm... you see my dudes, the seven princes of hell, Lucifer, Beelzebub, Mammon, Leviathan, Asmodeus, Belphegor, and Satan uh, they came here, to Earth..."

Jay shook his head, disbelief evident in his voice. "Hold up. Are you telling us these 'princes of hell' are actually real?"

"Yeah, man," Gabriel chimed in, nodding solemnly. "They're causing some major problems."

"But that's not all, fam," Orifiel continued, adopting the casual lingo. "They've got some wicked scheme to mess things up big time."

The boys exchanged incredulous glances, still grappling with the sheer gravity of the information being revealed.

Sunghoon's voice wavered as he tried to comprehend. "So, what? Are we supposed to just fight them off like superheroes?"

Samael's eyes glinted with resolve. "Basically, yeah. But we've got a secret weapon. It's called Corelight."

Jungwon's skepticism was clear. "Corelight? What's that, some kind of energy drink?"

Chuckling, Uriel clarified, "Nah, not exactly. It's a celestial power that can counteract the darkness they're spreading."

As the archangels unveiled their plan, Heeseung's doubt grew palpable. "Wait, wait. You're telling us to take on the strongest lords of hell? We're just normal guys!"

Zachariel stepped closer, his voice filled with sincerity. "Look, we know it's a lot. But you guys have the potential to make a real difference. We didn't pick you for no reason."

Sunoo locked eyes with Heeseung, determination in his gaze. "We can't just sit back, can we?"

Jungwon's resolve solidified. "If not us, then who?"

Heeseung hesitated, his doubts evident. "But… what if we fail? What if we die?"

Sunoo's voice was firm. "We're in this together, Heeseung. No matter what."

With their collective consent, the room seemed to shimmer with newfound energy, the archangels preparing to bestow upon them the power of Corelight.

The seven boys stood united, as the room brimmed with anticipation, the archangels began to gather their celestial energies, preparing to bestow the power of Corelight upon the chosen boys. One by one, their individual Corelights took form, each carrying a unique essence.