SHADOW SHIFTERS

CHAPTER FIVE

- why does she worry so much about me?
- she was worried about you the day that I brought you here.
- weird, can I go now?
- did you get your strength back completely?
- yes, I can feel my powers.
He said lifting a hand.

- good to know, go live your life, you have missed out a lot.
- I know.
- well we have had been working with your team members so they would not get behind.
- the two ladies any skills shown?
- not yet.
- (loud sigh) they need to reach the same level than the other ones.
- patience Jungkook, this is no a race, everyone develops skills differently, it took you a minute to develop yours, so don't be too hard on them.
- I won't.
He promised before walking out the door.
- why was she so worry, why was she with me while I slept? We don't even know each other like that, we aren't even friends.
He made his way to his room to get cleaned up.
- I need to get cleaned up, I have been laying on the bed for too long.
He said while discarding his clothes, he wasn't in pain anymore but his back felt tender to the touch.
Later after getting cleaned up, Jungkook left his room now in search of food, he was ravenous, after being out for so long.
Y/n had grown restless while practicing what Jungkook had shown her, for some reason she had not being able to grasp it completely, making her frustrated.
She had walked out of the gym without a word leaving Helena behind, she found a corner where she sat down trying to clear her mind, the bigger problem now was clearing her mind from Jungkook, which it was easier said than done for some odd reason.
- please help me get this man out of my mind.
She begged to no one in particular, still she wanted to find out why was he hurting the way he did, it has to be a reason.
- why are you still thinking about it? Is not that serious, I should be the one feeling the way you are.
- (gasp) you are here.
She said standing up immediately.
- I am, why aren't you doing what you are supposed to be doing?
- I grew frustrated because I can close my mind but a some point I get tired so I let my shields down.
- because you are worrying about the wrong thing y/n.
- well I apologize because I care.
- why do you care? No one else does.
- well I guess because I'm another type of being.
- just let it go, are you going to do like everyone else and treat me differently after what you saw?
- of course not, why would I do that?
- you don't know me, why feel the way you are feeling towards me?
- I honestly don't know, I'm sorry if it bothered you, I was worried that's all.
- I'm going to grab something to eat, then I'll head to the gym, so we can resume our training, I'm going to test you to see if you have made any progress while I was out, understood?
- understood.
She said, not even wanting to look at him.
- thank you...
- what are you thanking me for?
- for caring I guess, for the snacks earlier also, I'll see you in a bit.
- you don't need to thank me, it was nothing.
- for you maybe, but it meant something for me.
Her eyes widened, but before she could say anything else he was gone, trail of darkness following him.
- well I wasn't expecting that at all.
She said while she made her way to the gym.

Hobi went to see Jungkook's father to tell him what was going on with his son.
- Hoseok, what brings you here? it has been quite a while.

- Namjoon, I can say it has, I came to talk to you about Jungkook.
- what did he do now, is he in trouble, or causing trouble?
- why is that the first thing you think about when is about your son Namjoon?
- otherwise you would have gone through the trouble of coming all the way up here.
- well he isn't causing any trouble, I came here because he is going through these pains that paralyze his body, after I healed him, he is so weak that he sleeps for days until his energy is replenished.
- pains, what kind of pains?
Namjoon asked rising an eyebrow.
- don't you think that if I knew I would be here asking you.
- smart mouth I'm going to turn you into a toad.
- try it would be the last thing you do.
- (loud sigh of exasperation) I don't know what are you talking about Hoseok, so please stop wasting my time, you are the supposed to be the healer so figure it out, I'm really busy, I have lots of things to worry about.
- I guess your son ain't one of those worries right?
- please leave already, before you lose the ability to speak.
- don't worry, I won't bother you again, because is obvious that everything related to the king is more important than your own son, is a shame that my sister is dead.
- get out!!! Don't you dare to bring her up ever again.
- what does the truth hurts my friend?
Hoseok asked lastly before walking out the door.
- (upset growl) what's happened to that boy, is the spell faltering and if it is why is it faltering? My spells do not fail.
Namjoon said walking to his book of spells to try to find an answer to whatever was going on with Jungkook.
- you have been nothing but a headache since you were born, I should have never got involved with her, I'm paying the price for that night.

Hoseok made his way back to campus, biting and cursing through his teeth Namjoon's name.
- what the hall were you thinking sister, why did you get involved with that awful animal?

Jungkook finished his meal quickly then made his way to the gym were his team members were waiting.
- finally, he is back.
Yunho said out loud when his eyes landed of Jungkook.
- are you ok Jungkook?
Helena asked once he stood amongst them.
- yes I am, what about you, have you been practicing?
- yes we have.
Yeosang said.
- well at least some of you have.
He said eyes meeting y/n's whose cheeks heated up right away.
- you two, get to work on what I taught you, the rest we are going to work on neutralizing the enemy.
- yes!!!
They celebrate.
- I'm tired of feeling like a straggler.
Helena said out loud.
- well, technically you are since you have no abilities or skills yet, once you get them you will get to the others level quickly.
Jungkook said.
- now practice or I will make you stay longer.
- let's go, stop complaining.
Y/n said pulling Helena away from Jungkook's presence, he lowered his face letting a subtle smile graze his lips, but quickly shook it off, getting back to work.
He had given the rest of the team instructions, which they began to work on, then his attention switched to the other two girls.
- how are you coming along Helena?
He asked when he reached the spot where they got settled.
- I think I got it down, could you try so I can be sure?
- let's see, shields up.
He said before concentrating.
- can you see any of my thoughts?
He kept trying to get past her shields but all he could see in her mind was pitch black darkness.
- good job Helena, it seems that you got it.
But then his gaze shifted towards y/n.
- shields up!!!
He yelled, scaring her out her skin.
- comeback from wherever, grassy hill you are, you need to focus otherwise you will be an easy target, what do I have to do for you to understand that y/n?
He said voice full not with anger but desperation.
- they are already way ahead of you, so get your shit together so you can reach them, even you friend is ahead of you now.
- fine!!!
She yelled back without even realizing it.
- well since you want to talk back meet me here later on after everyone is gone.
She only nodded, lowering her head.
- I apologize, didn't mean to shout.
- we will discuss that later, come on Helena, I'm going to show you another exercise, meanwhile you are going to keep on working on your mind being empty and dark at all times.