THE BLOOD BATH

Episode 13: The Betrayal Within

**Episode 13: The Betrayal Within**

The tension in the bunker was almost suffocating as the group huddled in the dim light, waiting for the next move. Every creak and distant sound kept them on edge, knowing the enemy could strike at any moment. Sleep was a luxury none of them could afford, their nerves too raw from the night’s battle.

Y/N leaned against the cold wall, her mind still reeling from the events of the last few hours. Taehyung's confession and the unspoken tension between him and Jin weighed heavily on her, but there was no time to dwell on it. She knew she had to focus on the bigger picture—surviving the relentless enemy hunting them down.

Jungkook broke the uneasy silence. "We're running low on supplies. If we don’t resupply soon, we won’t last much longer."

Namjoon nodded, his expression grim. "We’ll need to split up and search for resources. We can't stay here for long anyway—they’ll find us eventually."

Jimin, his face shadowed by exhaustion, spoke up. "We need to be cautious. The enemy seems to know our every move. It's like they’re one step ahead of us."

Yoongi’s eyes narrowed. "It’s possible they have a mole. Someone feeding them information."

A heavy silence fell over the group as the possibility of betrayal sank in. Y/N looked around at her friends, her heart sinking at the thought that one of them could be a traitor.

Taehyung was the first to voice what everyone was thinking. "We’ve been careful. How could they know where we were? We must have a leak."

Jin’s eyes darted between the group members, his protective instincts on high alert. "We can't trust anyone outside this room. From now on, we stick together, and no one goes anywhere alone."

Namjoon took a deep breath, trying to keep his composure. "If we have a mole, we need to find out who it is before they can do any more damage."

The group agreed to keep a close watch on each other, the weight of distrust settling over them like a dark cloud. They divided into pairs to search for supplies, each group wary and suspicious.

Y/N paired up with Taehyung, the silence between them filled with unspoken words. As they navigated the dark, deserted streets, Y/N couldn’t help but feel a sense of unease. The thought of a traitor in their midst gnawed at her, making her question everything.

"Y/N," Taehyung's voice broke through her thoughts, pulling her back to the present. "I don’t like this. The idea that one of us could be a traitor... it’s tearing us apart."

Y/N nodded, her eyes scanning the shadows for any sign of movement. "I know. But we have to stay focused. We can’t afford to let this distract us."

Taehyung stopped, turning to face her. "Whatever happens, I want you to know that I’m here for you. I’ll protect you, no matter what."

Y/N looked into his eyes, seeing the sincerity and concern there. "Thank you, Taehyung. I know you will."

Before she could say more, a noise caught their attention. The two of them quickly took cover, their hands instinctively reaching for their weapons. They held their breath, listening intently.

A figure emerged from the shadows, and Y/N’s heart raced as she recognized the familiar silhouette. It was Jin, alone and moving swiftly through the dark alley. Relief washed over her, but it was short-lived.

Taehyung’s hand tightened on her arm, stopping her from revealing their presence. "Wait," he whispered, his eyes narrowing as he watched Jin.

Y/N frowned, confused. "What are you doing? It’s just Jin."

But Taehyung didn’t release his grip. "Something’s not right. Why is he out here alone?"

Y/N’s stomach twisted with a sick feeling as she realized what Taehyung was implying. "You don’t think... Jin could be the traitor?"

Taehyung’s eyes were filled with doubt and suspicion. "We can’t rule anyone out, Y/N. We have to be careful."

Conflicted, Y/N watched as Jin moved deeper into the alley, seemingly unaware of their presence. Her mind raced, torn between loyalty to Jin and the nagging doubt Taehyung had planted.

"Let’s follow him," Taehyung suggested, his voice low. "If he’s meeting someone, we need to know."

Reluctantly, Y/N nodded, her heart heavy with fear and uncertainty. They trailed Jin at a safe distance, careful not to make a sound. As they turned a corner, Y/N’s breath caught in her throat at the sight before them.

Jin was meeting with a figure shrouded in darkness, their conversation hushed and urgent. Y/N strained to hear, her heart pounding in her ears.

"We’re running out of time," the figure said in a voice Y/N couldn’t quite place. "You need to give us something now."

Jin’s voice was calm, measured. "I told you, I’m working on it. But you need to keep up your end of the bargain."

Y/N’s mind reeled as she listened to Jin’s words, the reality of the situation crashing down on her. Jin was the traitor. The one feeding information to the enemy.

Taehyung’s hand tightened around his weapon, his eyes cold with betrayal. "I knew something was off," he muttered under his breath.

But before Y/N could react, the figure with Jin turned suddenly, as if sensing their presence. Panic surged through Y/N, but it was too late—the figure’s eyes locked onto theirs, a cruel smile spreading across their face.

Jin’s head whipped around, his eyes widening in shock as he saw Y/N and Taehyung standing there. "Y/N, wait, it’s not what it looks like—"

But there was no time to listen. The figure with Jin drew a weapon, and in the blink of an eye, chaos erupted. Y/N and Taehyung ducked for cover as bullets flew, the alleyway exploding into a deadly firefight.

Y/N’s heart raced as she fought to stay alive, her mind in turmoil. The man she trusted, the one who had always protected her, was now the enemy. Betrayal burned in her chest, but there was no time to process it. All that mattered now was survival.

As the gunfire died down and the enemy retreated, Y/N was left staring at Jin, her heart shattered by the truth. Jin had betrayed them all—and now, there was no turning back.

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To be continued...