𝙨𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙚𝙤𝙪𝙡 / 𝙗𝙩𝙨

𝙭𝙞𝙫

As the group pressed on through the dense underbrush, Y/N could feel the weight of grief settling heavily on their shoulders. Each step felt like a reminder of the loss they had just endured, the haunting image of Jimin's pale face burned into their memory.

"Keep moving!" Namjoon urged, his voice filled with urgency, but even he couldn't hide the tremor of anguish beneath his words. The forest around them felt suffocating, shadows creeping in as the sunlight began to fade.

Jungkook led the way, his fierce determination palpable, but even he couldn't mask the flicker of despair in his eyes. They had fought hard, but the victory had come at a terrible cost, and the silence that followed felt deafening.

After what felt like an eternity, they found a small clearing near the river. The sound of rushing water filled the air, a calming contrast to the chaos they had just escaped. But the comfort it provided was short-lived; their thoughts remained clouded by sorrow.

"Where do we go from here?" Yoongi asked, his voice low and strained. The pain of loss hung heavy in the air, making it hard to focus on their next steps.

Namjoon took a deep breath, visibly trying to gather himself. "We need to find a safe place to regroup," he said, though his voice faltered slightly. "We can't stop here."

Hoseok, still kneeling on the ground, was struggling to hold back tears. "We can't just leave him... we have to go back!" His voice broke, the rawness of his emotions spilling over.

Y/N knelt beside him, placing a hand on his shoulder. "I know it hurts, Hoseok. But going back won't change what happened. We need to keep moving, for Jimin." They could feel the sorrow in Hoseok's heart, and it mirrored their own.

"Jimin wouldn't want us to give up," Jungkook said, his voice firm despite the pain in his eyes. "He fought with everything he had. We owe it to him to keep going."

Namjoon nodded, a steely resolve returning to his expression. "We will honor him by surviving. By finding a way to end this once and for all." His gaze shifted toward the river, a flicker of determination igniting within him. "Let's find that cabin again. We need to regroup and plan our next move."

The group slowly began to stand, wiping away the tears that threatened to spill. They all understood the gravity of what had just happened, but they also knew that their fight wasn't over. They still had each other, and together they would find a way to keep going.

As they moved toward the cabin, the sun dipped lower in the sky, casting long shadows across the forest floor. Each rustle of leaves sent shivers down Y/N's spine, but they pushed forward, determined to honor Jimin's memory.

When they finally reached the cabin, the familiar sight filled them with a mix of relief and dread. They had hoped to find solace, but the memories of the previous night lingered like a ghost.

Inside, they quickly settled in, the fireplace still holding remnants of warmth from when they had last gathered around it. The silence hung heavily in the air, filled with unspoken grief and the realization of their new reality.

Namjoon took a deep breath, trying to maintain his composure. "We need to talk about what's next. We can't let Jimin's death be in vain."

Yoongi nodded, his expression dark. "The scavengers will come looking for us. We can't stay here for long."

"Then we need to be strategic," Taehyung said, his voice steady. "We need to gather information about their movements, find out how they operate."

Jungkook leaned forward, his eyes fierce. "We need to strike back. We can't let them take anyone else from us."

Y/N felt a swell of determination rising within them, mingled with the grief they couldn't shake. "We'll find a way. We have to stick together and support each other through this."

Namjoon's gaze met Y/N's, and for a moment, the unspoken bond between them felt stronger than ever. They were a family, and though they had suffered a devastating loss, they would honor Jimin by continuing to fight.