Elegy of shadows

Chapter 3: the accident

*As the rain intensified, the atmosphere inside the tour bus became more tense. The rhythmic sound of raindrops hitting the windows echoed in the background.

**TOP:** (Looking at the speedometer) Hey, Mr. Park, can you slow down a bit? The road's getting slippery.

**Mr. Park (Manager/Driver):** (Smirking) Don't worry, we're behind schedule. Gotta make up for lost time.

**Taeyang:** (Concerned) But it's raining, and the forecast says it might get worse. We should be careful.

**Seungri:** (Nervously) Yeah, and the fans are waiting for us in New Jersey. We can't perform if something happens.

**Daesung:** (Glancing out the window) The road looks slippery. Maybe it's better to take it easy.

**Jiyong:** (Leaning forward) Seriously, Mr. Park, we'd rather arrive a bit late than not arrive at all.

**Mr. Park:** (Dismissive) You worry too much. I've been doing this for years. Just relax, guys.

**Daesung:** (Gulping) Mr. Park, seriously, visibility is getting worse.

**TOP:** (Frustrated) You've got to slow down! We can't risk anything.

**Mr. Park:** (Defensive) We're almost there. Just a little more.

**Daesung:** (Urgently) It's not worth the risk. Safety first, man. Slow down.

**GD:** (Anxiously) This is getting dangerous. We need to think about everyone's safety.

**Seungri:** (Glancing at others) I agree. We should've left earlier if we were worried about time.

*Despite the members' pleas, Mr. Park continued to accelerate, ignoring the growing discomfort among them.*

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As the rain poured relentlessly, the tour bus sped down the slippery highway, making every turn more treacherous than the last. Suddenly, the bus hit a pool of water, causing it to hydroplane and lose control.*

**TOP:** (Shouting) Brace yourselves!

*The bus skidded violently, crashing into the guardrail with a deafening impact. The world inside the bus turned chaotic as members were jolted in their seats.*

***Jiyong:** (Yelling) What's happening?!

**Youngbae:** (Holding on) Hold tight, everyone!

**Daesung** (Screaming) guys what's going on

*The bus careened off the road, skidding several times before coming to a forceful stop. The members were thrown around, the air thick with shock and disorientation.*

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In the sudden jolt, the members were thrown from their seats as the tour bus careened out of control. The once lively atmosphere turned chaotic. The deafening sound of metal against metal filled the air, merging with the shouts of surprise and panic from the members.

Everybody, hold on tight!" Jiyong yelled, trying to steady himself against the turbulence. The bus skidded on the rain-slicked road, the windshield wipers working overtime to clear the water, providing only a distorted view of the unfolding disaster.

The impact against the guardrail sent shockwaves through the vehicle, causing bags, equipment, and personal belongings to scatter across the bus. The harsh collision rattled everyone, and for a moment, time seemed to hang suspended.

As the bus finally came to a shuddering halt, the members took a collective breath. An eerie silence settled in, only broken by the persistent drumming of rain against the bus.

As the bus finally came to a halt, the members of BIGBANG found themselves in a state of shock and confusion. The sound of metal scraping against the road echoed in their ears, mixing with the cacophony of their own panicked voices.