THE GIFTED | STRAY KIDS ✔

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Changbin stood his ground when he heard the loud sound of the last blast of Seungmin's ice as the whole place fell silent. It was quiet for a few moments, but soon enough, Chan's laugh could be heard loud and clear.

The laugh sounded so happy and freeing that Changbin couldn't help smile as well. They all gathered together as they watched Seungmin and Chan stand in front of a now fully frozen Captain Lee.

Changbin and the rest of the group approached Seungmin and Chan, their faces a mix of relief and awe. Captain Lee, frozen solid, stood as a testament to their victory over the oppressive regime that had ruled their city for far too long.

As they gathered around, Chan clapped Seungmin on the back, a grin spreading across his face. "That was some impressive work, Seungmin. You've outdone yourself."

Seungmin smiled shyly, his cheeks flushing with pride. "Thank you, hyung. But I couldn't have done it without everyone's help."

Changbin nodded in agreement, feeling a surge of camaraderie among them. "We make a pretty good team, don't we?"

Chan's laughter echoed through the frozen streets as he threw an arm around Changbin's shoulder. "We're unstoppable when we're together."

"Where's Yongbok and Hyunjin?" Minho asked, realizing their absence.

"They're resting behind those bushes there," Jeongin spoke up, pointing to an area near a huge oak tree. "Lix hyung is completely drained out, so Hyunjin hyung is helping him out."

"We'll get them," both the Jisungs spoke, grinning at each other. "Yes, we'll be careful, don't stare at us like that."

With that, the two zipped across the field and returned shortly with a tired Felix and a shocked Hyunjin. The others quickly huddled around them, assessing theri well being.

"Holy shit," Hyunjin said as soon as he laid his eyes upon the frozen Captain Lee. "Seungmin, that's amazing!"

Felix, too, looked in that direction to see what Hyunjin was talking about, and his eyes widened at the sight. A small laugh left his mouth as he lay in Jisung's arms.

"That is a little funny," Felix remarked, and soon everyone burst into laughter. As the group envelops Felix in a tight embrace, their laughter and tears mingle in a moment of pure, unadulterated happiness.

Moments later, however, footsteps are heard, and they all turn to see who it is, weapons drawn out and stance ready. What they see, however, is no threat.

Olivia walked towards them with the director and instructor Choi, each bound with rope and mouths duck taped.

"Someone had to take care of these two," She said, sending a wink across.

"I completely forgot about them," Jisung said.

Olivia smirked, looking towards Seungmin. "You wanna do the honors?"

Seungmin grinned and turned to the other Seungmin. "One each?"

"Hell, yeah!"