Elegy of shadows

Chapter 23: Returning to South Korea

As the morning sunlight filtered through the curtains, casting a soft glow into the hotel room, the members began to stir, slowly rousing from their restless sleep.

With heavy hearts, they knew that today marked the beginning of their journey back to South Korea, a journey that would take them further from their fallen bandmates, Taeyang and G-Dragon.

Seungri: *rubbing his eyes* "Morning, guys."

TOP: "Morning. Did anyone manage to get any sleep last night?"

Daesung: "Not much... But enough to get by, I guess."

Seungri: "We should probably start packing. Our flight leaves in a few hours."

As they moved about the room, gathering their belongings and preparing for the journey ahead, the atmosphere was tinged with a sense of sadness and resignation. Each item they packed seemed to carry the weight of their grief, a tangible reminder of the void left by Taeyang and G-Dragon's absence.

TOP: "I still can't believe they're gone..."

Daesung: "I know... It just doesn't feel real."

Seungri: "But we have to keep going. For them."

With a collective nod of agreement, the members continued their preparations, their thoughts drifting to the memories they shared with Taeyang and G-Dragon, both on and off the stage.

Despite the pain of their loss, there was also a sense of gratitude for the time they had spent together, and a determination to honor their legacy in the days to come.

As the members gathered their belongings and prepared to leave the hotel, they took a moment to pause and exchange somber glances, their expressions reflecting the weight of their loss.

Seungri: "Let's try to keep it together, guys. We've got a long day ahead of us."

TOP: "Agreed. We need to stay strong for each other."

Daesung: "I'll grab some breakfast for everyone. We should eat before we head to the airport."

For their airport outfits, the members opted for casual yet stylish ensembles.. Seungri opted for a trendy streetwear vibe, wearing a graphic t-shirt, ripped jeans, and high-top sneakers.

TOP kept it sleek and simple with a black t-shirt, leather jacket, and black jeans. Daesung went for a sporty look with a zip-up jacket, jogger pants, and sneakers.

As they got dressed and donned their masks and hats to conceal their identities, the reality of their situation sank in even deeper. Despite the facade of normalcy they attempted to maintain, the pain of losing Taeyang and G-Dragon loomed large in their minds.

As the members gathered in their hotel rooms to prepare for their return to South Korea, the weight of Taeyang and G-Dragon's absence hung heavy in the air. Each member silently grappled with the reality of their loss, their minds filled with memories of their departed bandmates.

Seungri: *sighs* "It still doesn't feel real, does it?"

Daesung : "No, it doesn't. It's like they're still here with us, you know?"

Seungri: "Yeah, it's hard to believe they're gone. But we have to stay strong for each other."

TOP: "We'll get through this together, guys. We always have."

Daesung: "I just can't shake the feeling that they're still here, somehow."

The room fell silent as each member processed their emotions, finding comfort in the shared bond they had forged over the years.