Across the Universe - Namjin Yoonmin Taekook

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Namjoon stares at the table filled with horrible looking food in front of which he was told to sit. He knows that if his eyes look up he'll find his worst ever enemy sitting there. He wants to be brave enough to face him but the fear is taking over all his senses. Even if he doesn't regret his decision to come here he still feels his muscles tense, his hands forming fists over his knees, his stomach giving him signals of wanting to throw up. Donghae, the Captain of this creepy ship, breaks the silence.

- I know, I know. These morons aren't the best at making meals. But they kept me alive with this crap for ten years so I got used to it.

- Mhm...

- Oh c'mon! No need to act mute now that you're here! I can still remember clearly how your voice sounded when you cried over the idiot of Kim in that ship.

- He wasn't an idiot.

- He left behind the chance to be rich and famous just to follow some dumb rules.

- Heechul was a good person! And you were supposed to be his best friend, he trusted you!

- Hey! I tried to convince him! We could've shared the diamonds! He's the one that chose law over friendship. So technically we could say he started it!

Not even he believes his own excuses. His dramatic emotions are only an act anyone can see through. Truth is Donghae had a lot of envy saved for the man that used to be his Captain for a long time. Heechul was always so correct, so perfect, so special and loved. He hated it. Seeing how easily he could reject corruption only made Donghae feel like the villain of the story and at the end he decided to embrace that role.

- Donghae, killing him and all our crew... it's the reason why you ended up lost and alone. Don't you regret it?

- Excuse me?! I'm not alone nor lost. I'm surrounded by these brainless monkeys that do everything I say.

One of those big creatures walks up to the table and serves more food and wine. He has no idea he's being insulted. He never talked the way humans do. None of them talk. Even Donghae is losing his accent sounding less educated and smart than 10 years ago. The time affected him in ways he didn't expect and what started as a plan to be rich became an obsession that drove him insane.

- Ten years with these creatures. Ten years of darkness, Donghae. Couldn't you let it go? Just go back to Earth and confess what you did? Face the consequences?

- Do you think I'm an imbecile?

- I think you're something much worse than that

- I would never return to my beloved Earth empty handed. Not when the treasure was so close all along...

He takes Nam's hands and a smile appears on his face. His eyes can barely focus on the fact he finally has him in front of him again and the alien feels how his heart freezes with fear. Donghae can see how scared he is and pulls away laughing. He likes being the owner of his nightmares. He likes knowing he terrorized him for 10 long years. That the other couldn't scream, cry out loud, or even say his own name all this time. He serves him some food that has a horrible smell and a green color that produces disgust as soon as you see it.

- No...thanks

- You think it's poison, don't you? Don't worry, I need you alive. I know it looks like shit but the taste is not as bad as you believe

- Why are you so calm? You know I could tell the truth to the humans once we get to earth.

- You could but you won't. Because you know what your problem is? You never learn. You don't realize I'm capable of destroying everything you love. Like I did with your family. Like I did with Heechul. You should know by now what happens to people around you

- There's no one you can kill anymore. I don't have anyone.

- Oh, really? 'Cause I've been told back in their planet you were saved by a tall man of wide shoulders that looks a lot like my old friend

- H-How did...were you there?

- It's just what the rumors say

- These aliens couldn't tell you anything about it, they didn't take the pill to talk like me

- Hahahahaha pills sure make things easier! But if you have the brains to understand them without it, you can manipulate them much better

Nam can't help but to think about Yoongi. The only other person he knew that could interpret aliens that easily. But unlike this man, Yoongi would never use his skills for evil. He knows Donghae is telling the truth and he won't pull back from the idea of killing the only people he has left. To just think of losing Jin his deep voice comes out angrier than ever as he slams the hands on the table.

- You won't lay a single finger on my friends

- Aw Nam, you're much braver than when you were a kid. But you have to be smarter and realize when it's time to give up.

The alien wants to have some trust on himself and believe he can protect Jin without ending up as this guy's slave. In front of him, Donghae starts drinking his wine when something calls his attention. What used to be a silent atmosphere is now starting to get filled with the clear sounds of a fight. With a silent signal, the Captain of this ship sends one of the creatures to take a look outside. Meanwhile, he opens the curtain of every window in that room until he finally sees the problem.

- I guess more people got invited to our little party, huh

Nam takes a look at the last window only to see the friendly ship near this one. He prays to his own gods for his friends to turn around and not get involved but the feeling of his stomach turning is impossible to stop. He knows the scandal outside means more than one already got on the ship to rescue them even if they lose their lives trying to do so.

- They'll take care of them. You're coming with me.

- No, let me go!

Donghae holds Nam by the wrist trying to drag him to his room where he can keep him locked for the rest of the trip. He spent too many years on this mission and he's finally close to succeed. The alien isn't strong enough to get loose on his own. However, he manages to escape him with the help of someone else. When Donghae turns around he finds a short man with black hair. A short man as addicted to rules as Heechul was and that shares the same rank as him.

- Wow, Earth's Captain's have a soft spot for Nam I guess.

- A good Captain must protect his crew, not destroy it

- You sound like Heechul. And you'll end up like him as well...

Both of them face each other ready to fight. With and without honor they're ready to take the other's life. And at the end only one of them will remain standing.

Next Chapter

Any last wishes before I kill you both?

You must remember me, Jin!

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Hi babes! Ah, the final confrontation is here 😱 Captain vs Captain 🫡 I hope to see you soon for that!

I'm still choosing what story to post once this one is done! We're very close to the end!

- Baby Y