(LeoN/NEO) Dream.scape

The Unknown

Hongbin sat next to his members as they were sleeping away. He held their hands firmly and stared at the red string that connected them together.

If only I can be there as well...

Hongbin watched in envy as he saw the members discovering their powers one after another on the other side of the mirror.

He couldn't help but feel useless just sitting there and watching them.

Soo-ah who sat next to the boy noticed the rather obvious gloomy expression on Hongbin and patted him on the back.

'Lee Hongbin. Don't feel down. The fact that you are here right now along with the rest of the members is proof of your existence. You are their support and the members would not have gone into Dreamscape so successfully if you weren't here with them. You are the pillar to this team and you mean a lot to them.'

'I just wish... I can do more than sit here and watch,' Hongbin clenched his fist in frustration.

'Do not let yourself fall into doubt and insecurities. Don't let your heart waver and sink into the darkness. You are much more than you can imagine. I can assure you of that.'

Hongbin is human but he is neither the light nor darkness. He wasn't a God but nor was he a demon from Hell. Rather, he was more of a blank slate that allowed the members to balance their colors together. He helped support his team. Without Hongbin connecting his members together, they would either fall too deep into the darkness or fade away into the light. That would cause chaos and an imbalance between the worlds.

'If any of the members were to fall into the darkness, your voice and your existence can help them back up. I know you can do it Lee Hongbin. And that's because you love each and every single one of your members, am I wrong?' Soo-ah asked.

Hongbin shook his head.

'I love them.'

Though he was skeptical of his role, he knew how much his members needed him as well. Even if it's just his voice, he wish he can guide his members through their journey while they're inside the dream.

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As their surroundings have changed thanks to Taekwoon, the members could finally see a path being paved ahead for them.

Along the way, the boys kept on testing their newly found powers as previous Gods inside of the dream of endless possibilities. They didn't have time to sit around to train so they did so as they followed the path.

'Hey! Watch where you are zapping hyung!' Wonshik shouted at Jaehwan as he jolted away from nearly getting hit by a lightning bolt.

'Sowie ~ ' Jaehwan apologized in a playful and in his usual cute ways.

The two of them were rather entertained by their new abilities and what their minds can create in this world.

Taekwoon watched Wonshik and Jaehwan bicker in front of him as he also tried to improve his powers. But he was struggling a bit.

'Hyung.' Hyuk walked next to Taekwoon. 'Are you still afraid of your powers?'

Taekwoon nodded honestly.

'I... don't have the confidence to controlling this light. It's as if I'm not suitable for it. I'm afraid that I'll lose control of even this last bit of hope and hurting you guys. The same way I... ended up hurting Hakyeon.'

'Taekwoon-hyung... you know, we're all afraid. Just like you are.' The younger said.

'Huh?'

'Jaehwan-hyung may seem very energetic and as if nothing can hurt him, but he's just as afraid. He's one of the oldest and sometimes, even he feels pressured that he isn't able to do much to help out the situation. Wonshik-hyung too, he's calm about everything but he has a lot on his mind as well. You're not the only one fighting here. We're all by your side and all of us wants to bring Hakyeon-hyung back. Even Hongbin is waiting for us to return on the other side. You have us all.'