Elegy of shadows

Chapter 8: The hardest decision ever

The following morning, a weary dawn painted the hospital room in muted hues. Leaving their respective rooms, the members of Big Bang made their way down the corridor towards Taeyang's room, their footsteps echoing softly against the tiled floor. Each step felt heavy with anticipation, the weight of their concern palpable in the air.

TOP led the way, his stride purposeful yet filled with an underlying sense of trepidation. Daesung followed closely behind, his expression a mask of determination as he mentally prepared himself for the challenges that lay ahead.

Seungri brought up the rear, his steps faltering slightly as he wrestled with his own fears and doubts. He took a deep breath, drawing strength from the unwavering support of his bandmates and the countless fans who were rallying behind them in their time of need.

As they approached Taeyang's room, a quiet resolve settled over the group, grounding them in their shared commitment to stand by their friend's side no matter what. With a collective breath, they pushed open the door and entered the room, ready to face whatever the new day might bring.

As the members pushed open the door to Taeyang's room, a wave of emotions washed over them. The soft beep of the monitors filled the air, a constant reminder of Taeyang's fragile state.

The room was bathed in a gentle morning light, casting a peaceful glow over the scene. Taeyang lay still in his bed, surrounded by a labyrinth of medical equipment, his chest rising and falling rhythmically with the help of the ventilator.

TOP, Daesung, and Seungri approached the bed quietly, their movements careful as they took in the sight before them.

Despite the sterile surroundings, there was a sense of warmth and familiarity in the air, a testament to the bond they shared with their bandmate.

Standing by Taeyang's bedside, the members exchanged somber glances, their hearts heavy with worry yet buoyed by the unspoken promise of solidarity and support.

In that moment, they knew that no matter how challenging the road ahead might be, they would face it together as a band of brothers, united in their love for Taeyang and their unwavering hope for his recovery.

**TOP:** "Another night passed. Let's face this day with the same strength."

**Daesung:** "He's been fighting through these nights. We can't give up either."

Seungri, attempting to inject a sense of optimism, said:

**Seungri:** "We've got each other, and we've got the support of our fans. Let's hold on to that."

As the morning sunlight filtered through the window, casting a gentle glow on Taeyang's motionless form on the hospital bed ,surrounded by tubes, wires and numerous machines monitoring him , the members continued their silent vigil, hoping for signs of improvement that seemed elusive.

**TOP:** "It's a new day, but the uncertainty remains. We'll navigate through it together."

As they faced the challenges of a new day, the unspoken promise to stand by Taeyang's side persisted, a resilient thread weaving through the fabric of their shared ordeal.

As the members maintained their vigil by Taeyang's bedside, the medical team gathered in a nearby conference room to review and analyze the latest scans and tests. Dr. Kim led the discussion, with specialists from various fields joining in to provide their expertise.

Dr. Kim: "Thank you all for joining me. Let's begin by reviewing the results of Taeyang's latest scans and tests."

Dr. Lee, the neurologist, shared the findings from the brain scans, highlighting any changes or abnormalities that had occurred since the previous assessments.