The Purple Eyes | Kim Seungmin

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Miyu stared at her feet in the water. Still not really being aware of her emotions at the moment, she found herself in the indoor pool room with her pant legs rolled up.

"Unnie." Airi announced herself upon noticing the older not react to the sound of the door. Taking a seat next to her, she rolled up her pant legs as well to join her sister. "Wow, this pool is warm!"

Miyu finally let out a small snicker. "Yeah, its like bath water."

Airi watched Byeol sit down across the pool, taking a deep breath. The younger smiled, resting her head on the olders shoulder.

"So.. I was already warned that I have some questions to answer. Speak what's on your mind, Miyu."

She nodded, leaning her head on Airis. "The Stars of Light. Let's start with that."

Clearing her throat, she began her speech. "The Stars of Light was created by your father, Siwoo. It was for the weaker of all beings to come together and protect one another. If you couldn't protect yourself on your own, you were stronger in numbers. That is actually how Siwoo and Asumi met. She was brought into the group by a friend of hers and ended up being the leaders wife. Once her pregnancy was announced, the couple became in danger with many after the kid. Rumors spread that it was twins; and it was rare enough that a healthy baby was born to two different beings.. but the father was already a hybrid himself."

"When.." Miyu trailed off, unable to believe Byeol knew all of this information all of this time.

"It was when I heard you two were 'the sweet tasting sisters' that I started to suspect who you were. It was also hard for me to believe." She admitted with her eyes in her lap. "I am sorry for not telling the truth sooner."

"Yukari is calling me." Airi suddenly announced, feeling her stomach drop after memories of their last call clouded her mind.

"Hello?" Yukari voice sniffled on the other end. Making sure the other two could hear the call, she responded.

"C-can we meet? I would really like to talk. Things.. are really tough right now."

Byeol nodded, getting up and away from the pool.

"Where would you like to meet?"

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Seungmin and Jinae took a small table on the other end of the cafe, watching the sisters interaction with Yukari.

"I.. I don't know what to do anymore. I can't stay quiet. Akari has been off since everything started changing and I feel like I am missing out on something everyone knows. Kimi is gone and I have yet to get any explanation as to why no one is questioning it." she blurted, looking towards the ceiling to stop any tears from falling.

"I know Akari has been involving herself with vampires lately. Please don't tell me that is the reason for Kimis death."

The sisters shared a glance as Miyu could only look down. Airi deeply inhaled before speaking. "I wish there was an easier way to say this, Yukari."

Feeling like that was enough of an answer, the twin began to silently cry. Seungmin and Jinae were waved over as they tried to walk Yukari out, all of them stopping in between the cafe and store next door.

"What-"

"Just... close your eyes."

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