Elegy of shadows

Chapter 14: After the funeral

As the members slowly made their way from the funeral, the weight of grief still heavy on their shoulders, they found solace in the shared silence of the car ride back to their dorm. The somber atmosphere lingered, and even the city lights seemed to dim in acknowledgment of their loss.

As the funeral's solemn echoes faded away, the members returned to their dorm, a place that once buzzed with life and laughter.

Now, it stood in quiet testament to the void left by their departed friends.The door creaked open, and the members entered the dimly lit space, their steps tentative, as if afraid to disturb the lingering silence.

Seungri: (softly) "It feels different, doesn't it?

"Daesung: "Yeah, like the energy's been sucked out of the room.

"TOP: "We've been through a lot together, but this... this is something else.

"The room, adorned with memories of their shared journey, seemed both familiar and foreign. The absence of Jiyong and Youngbae echoed louder than any laughter that once resonated within those walls.

Seungri: "What do we do now?"

Daesung: (sighs) "I don't know. It's like we're in uncharted territory."

They stood in a circle, gazing at the empty spaces that once held the presence of their fallen comrades. The weight of grief hung heavy in the air, an unspoken understanding passing between them.

TOP: "We honor their legacy. Keep their music alive.

"Seungri nodded, a glimmer of determination in his eyes.

Seungri: "They wouldn't want us to stop making music, right?

"Daesung: "Jiyong and Youngbae wouldn't. We owe it to them and to the fans who've been with us all these years."

The somber mood shifted, and Seungri walked toward a shelf adorned with albums, awards, and mementos.

**Daesung:** (softly) "It feels surreal, doesn't it?"

**Seungri:** (nodding) "Like we're in a nightmare we can't wake up from."

*TOP, usually a pillar of strength, couldn't hide the sadness in his eyes.*

**TOP:** "We're going to miss them so much."

*As the car pulled into their dorm's driveway, the reality of facing an empty space within the group became even more pronounced.*

**Seungri:** "What do we do now?"

**Daesung:** "We remember them. We keep making music, but now, it's not just for us."

*The members entered their shared space, the dorm that once echoed with laughter and music now carrying the echoes of loss.*

**Seungri:** "Should we... do a V LIVE? For the fans?"

**TOP:** "It might help them, too. Let them know we're still here."

*The decision made, they set up the camera, the familiar red and white logo of V LIVE casting a bittersweet glow in the room.*

**Seungri:** (addressing the camera) "Hey, VIPs. It's us, Big Bang."

*TOP, Daesung, and Seungri gathered around the screen, the weight of their recent experiences evident in their expressions.*

**Daesung:** "We wanted to talk to you. About everything."

**Seungri:** "It's been tough. Losing Jiyong and Youngbae... it's left a void."

*They shared stories, memories, and their plans for the future, trying to find a balance between acknowledging the pain and celebrating the legacy of their fallen members.*