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It was already early in the morning after the guys decided to go back to road after the discussion about their plan and a long night sleep.

The mixed smells of the forests greeted them as they got nearer to the abandoned village -- which was used to be called home by the two sisters. The air felt perfect, which made the boys wonder about how could a person leave a place nice as this. Clear signs of nature was spread everywhere; paired by the sweet chirping of birds above which made the whole place seem more peaceful than it is. If it weren't for the little fact that dark secrets and history used to lie behind this blinding and beautiful scenery, this place could be mistaken as paradise.

Some things were too perfect but not all too positive. They knew that, but had no explanation.

Gahyeon's thoughts drifted to what she remembered from this horrid, but meaningful, place. Never... ever... come back to this house. Those same exact words were still haunting the young girl's mind. And for the fact that her Jiyoo unnie, who was the one who told that to her, got involved inside her nightmare, Gahyeon couldn't sit still, knowing that there was a meaning behind all of this.

After a few minutes, Yoohyeon noticed that her sister was already getting pale from the possible over thinking she was having right now. Judging from dead eyes, and shaky breath, which Yoohyeon can hear, there's no doubt that Gahyeon was nervous to face all of this.

"Hey..." She nudged the younger girl, making the other jump from surprise. "You okay?" Yoohyeon asked, hoping her eyes weren't flickering, making her concern obvious.

The young girl nodded almost immediately after Yoohyeon asked her. She turned to her sister and gave her a grin to reassure the older that she was completely fine -- even though she was really not.

There were moments when she wished that she could roll back the clock and take all the traumatizing and sad memories away, but she had a feeling that if she did, the joy would be gone as well. So she took the memories as they come, accepting them all, letting them guide her whenever she can.

"We're here," Seokjin said as he stopped the car in front of the entrance, giving the young girl shivers through her spine as she got attacked by her memories.

Because she wasn't ready; and she never was.

All of the bravery and enthusiasm she had shown in the past was all a facade to cover up all her anxiety; right from the start, she already wanted to turn back and run away. But despite that, she was thankful for what was already happening and done right now. She was thankful that she challenged herself even though there was that fear that tried to creep up and conquer her own body.

Fear can either hold you back or push you forward. And Gahyeon chose to take advantage of it.

She watched Namjoon get out of the vehicle, opening the door for them. "We'll be inspecting the whole place, okay? I know you guys already eaten so don't make your hunger as an excuse for later. Just don't let go of your dreamcatchers and don't split up. I repeat, don't fucking split up for the love of god. The chances of someone being harmed are higher the moment we enter so we just need to stick together no matter what," He ended his instructions as he gestured for us to follow him.

All of them already got out of the van as what Namjoon instructed. And after that, he gave Yoongi the power to lead the whole group since he was the one who has the most experience in this kind of job out of everyone.

"Okay..." Yoongi cleared his throat, before going further with his statement. "We'll just have a quick stroll through this place. Just jot down the things you notice the moment we enter but after that we'll go back here as what Namjoon asked for me to tell you guys."