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017

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Aera fluttered her eyes open, her head feeling stuffed with cotton. She looked at the surroundings around her, her vision blurring before it could finally focus.

She felt rope rubbing against her wrists and legs, the duck tape on her mouth making it hard for her to breathe.

In front of her, she saw her mama and brother in the same position as her. Aera's eyes widened at the sight, trying to set herself free.

"I wouldn't try that if I were you", a man spoke, revealing himself from the darkness.

He had his sleeves rolled up, his black hair slicked back but his eyes were dark but stern. The breathing Aera did through her nose became faster, trying to scoot away from him but failing when he stopped her.

"Now now, all I want to do is talk", he said, practically ripping the tape from her mouth. She whimpered at the sting it left, her eyes watering.

"W-What do you want?", she questioned.

"So, I hear you are wanting to join the Mafia, is that correct?", Aera became stiff at the question.
"How do you know about that?"

"I have my ways", he smirked. "But that's not the point. The point is I've been looking for a young one like you to train, and you seem pretty passionate about doing such a thing. And I thought maybe asking you wouldn't be such a bad idea. Unless of course...you make it harder for yourself", he added, grazing a small knife against her neck.

Aera never thought she would be so scared, so petrified. Her breathing fastened, praying that he removed it from her skin soon.

"So, if you do choose to make this decision easy then we won't have to result in anything violent yeah?".

She nodded hesitantly, just wanting the sharp object away from her. The man smiled once more. "Good, I'll be right back then". He walked out the room, the steel door closing behind him.

As soon as he was out of her sight, she began to try and set herself free from the ropes. She looked up to her mama and brother, seeing they were still unconscious.

"Come on you piece of shit", she cursed, using her hand to try and loosen the rope by pulling on the ends. Once she felt it loosen, she sighed in relief and untied her legs in the process.

Aera walked over to her mama first, shaking her gently to wake her up. She did the same to Elijah, seeing his eyes fluttering open slowly.

"You're gonna be okay, bub", she whispered to him, seeing him barely nod as he still felt dizzy and lightheaded.

"Baby?", Armani spoke, scrunching her face a bit at how bad her head ached.

"It's okay mama, we're gonna get out of here", Aera replied as she finished untying her mama. Armani felt at her pockets, sighing as she had still had her phone.

"I'm gonna call your dad", she whispered. But suddenly, all hell broke loose outside of the room they were in. Gun shots and males screaming in pain or rage. Elijah whimpered at the noises, holding his ears. Armani held her babies close in her arms, shushing them gently. She was scared herself, wishing the awful sounds would end.

Eventually, it died down. Aera opened her eyes, letting go of her ears.

The door suddenly opened, making the three of them flinch and scoot farther away.

It was Jimin and the rest of the boys, holding their guns down when they finally found them. He ran to him, bringing them into his arms. He was glad they were still safe, alive even.

"I was so scared", he whispered, tears gathering in his own eyes. He kissed Aera and Elijah on their heads, and giving Armani a kiss to the lips.
"It's okay, everything's gonna be alright", Jimin reassured them.

"We should get going, hyung", Jungkook suggested. "Before more of them come after us".

Jimin nodded, knowing the youngest was right.

They made their way back to their house. Everyone was in the living room, Elijah and Aera already in bed for the night.

"That was Wooyoung's base they were at", Jimin said.  "So we need to figure out what the hell they wanted from Mani and the kids".

"Well", Namjoon sighed as he ran his hand through his hair. "They could've easily tracked information on all three of them".

"Yeah hyung but what did he want from them though? There's no way he just kidnapped them for shits and giggles", Jungkook pointed out.

"Then why the hell would he take them then?", Jada questioned, starting to become confused herself.

"H-He wanted me to join his team", Aera admitted from the stairs, catching everyone's attention. She walked down and sat between her parents. "He wanted to threaten me with mama and Elijah, he would've hurt them if I didn't agree. So, I lied in order to save them, to save us", she explained.

"And you did the right thing, love", Jimin replied, kissing her hair. Armani did the same, bringing her daughter into her arms. Elijah came down eventually, scared to even be alone after the events that occurred today.

"We're gonna keep you two safe okay? We promise you. But Aera, look at Appa baby", Aera looked at her Appa, nervous of what he was gonna say.

"I know you want to help and be apart of this but...I think it's best you don't pursue something like this right now", Aera break inside slightly at her father's words. She knew she had it coming, especially after what had happened today. But, she knew he just wanted her and her brother safe.

So, she agreed.

"Okay Appa, I understand", she nodded. Jimin sighed with a small smile. "Thank you for understanding, little blossom. We just want you two safe".

"Maybe when you're a little older, yeah?", Armani said, Aera nodded at her reassurance.

Aera was upset inside to say the least. This was something she wanted to do, she felt so passionate about it now. Why would she have to stop now? The question would remain unanswered for her.

A/n
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