What would you do if you came back from the dead? A strange question for a strange event. However it's not so strange to the members of the Crimson Panthers, one of the most powerful mafias in the city, maybe the world, but what makes them so powerf...
D sat in front of a big mirror while MoMo did her hair. She was still shocked at her appearance. This was of course MoMo's doing. She had used a dark, glittery eye shadow on her and her lips were wine red. Half of her hair cascaded over her shoulders, while the rest was tied back to exhibit her perfectly done makeup. Her nails were matte black with jewels on one finger. She had never been this dressed up before, and to be frank, MoMo was the most gifted makeup artist she had ever encountered. After adding a hairpin as a finishing touch, MoMo stepped back to admire her work.
"There all done!" She beamed at D in the mirror. "I have to say, you look gorgeous! Although most of it is natural beauty anyways." She complimented causing the girl to look away blushing.
"Thanks, but you look great too!" D said. She sported a black crop top, with a black skirt, and her black leather jacket to cover her arms and shoulders. It was a simple outfit, but she looked amazing in it. She was one of those people who could wear a trash bag and make it look like art. D admired her for that, and everything else about her. It was clear that she was starting to grow fond of the girl.
"Thanks, although its not much." MoMo said chuckling at the other girl who had been staring for a little longer than necessary. They heard footsteps and the door opening to find E at the door.
"Wow MoMo you really outdid yourself this time. She looks great." E said gesturing to D before walking to the bathroom to get dressed. She came out placing her guns in her waistband.
"Do you really have to carry those everywhere?" MoMo asked smirking at E, who looked confused at first. She nodded to the two guns and E roller her eyes.
"I don't like to part with my babies." She said before going to put on her makeup in the mirror. She went with a simpler look seeing as she only had a few minutes before the orientation started.
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E's makeup
"What happened earlier?" D asked cautiously, trying not to make her mad like before. E tensed up for a minute before brushing it off.
"Just a minor altercation with some of my men, that's all." She answered, thinking back to what really happened and trying to keep her anger under control.
She stormed to her office and burst through the doors. Taeyong sat in a chair across from her desk waiting patiently, unfazed by her sudden entrance. She slammed the doors closed behind her and walked over to him, slamming her hands on the desk. He sat calmly looking up at her.
"You must be in a bad mood today. I could hear you from the end of the hall. What's got you worked up?" He asked nonchalantly. She was seconds away from snapping and trying desperately to keep her anger under control.
"What's got me worked up? Don't play that shit with me Taeyong. I get back to find Bobby half dead in the infirmary. Is that your idea of going easy?" She half yelled at him. He stayed unaffected by her rage.
"I was just doing what you wanted. You said teach him a lesson. I don't understand the problem here." He said as if what he did meant nothing. E pinched the bridge of her nose in frustration at his lack of understanding.
"I'm really trying to be patient with you right now, and you are making this very difficult. The problem is that I asked you to teach him a lesson, not maim him. We don't do this kind of stuff to our own people. You know that. We save that for the bad guys." E said, trying to reach through to him. It didn't seem to be working. Taeyong was different from most of the people she had saved. He had some issues, she was sure of that, but up until now he had never caused her any problems. He had a gift for torture due to his past job working for a secret government agency. They met when he happened to have one of the men she was after. Her team came to acquire him and Taeyong got caught in the crossfire. She helped him and he had become a vital asset since then, but something had changed. He has been more defiant and more sadistic than usual and it concerned E.
"Someone who lacks discipline like him is the bad guy and needs to be kept in line." He said matter of factly. This upset her more than anything. In a matter of seconds, she was in front of him, her hand around his neck trying not to rip out his throat.
"That's not your call. You are the one who lacks discipline. Next time you defy me, I'll make sure you end up much worse than he was. Got it?" She said menacingly. He nodded slowly, muttering out a yes ma'am before she released him. "We're done here. Go get ready." She said turning around to sit in her chair, the stress of the day becoming too much to handle. Taeyong walked out, but not before muttering something to himself. E's keen ears heard him and she turned back around.
"I'm sorry what was that?" She asked. He turned to her with an evil smirk on his face. They glared at each other for a few seconds before he repeated himself.
"I said that your little soft spot for some of your men, like Bobby, is making you weak and you're going to get everyone here killed because of it." He said, knowing he had hit a nerve. She sped over to him with her inhuman speed and punched him. He flew through the air and crashed through the door. Before he could even recover she was already hovering over him ready to administer another blow. A hand grabbed her arm before it could make contact with his face and she turned to find Namjoon.
"Woah calm down. It's just me." He said, trying to avoid a fight with her. JB and Hoseok ran in and dragged Taeyong away from her while Namjoon tried to calm her down. She snatched her arm away from him and walked over to Taeyong who was holding his stomach where her fist had made contact.
"Get him out of my sight before I kill him." She said. They nodded and carried him down the hall. Once he was out of sight, she was able to relax and she leaned her head on RM's shoulder.
"Why does it feel like everything is falling to pieces." She mumbled, but to herself. He patted her back allowing her to calm down a little more before asking any questions.
"Can I ask what he did to piss you off." He said. She sighed and told him what had happened moments ago.
"What am I going wrong Joon?" She asked, letting out all of her worries. He was one of the only people she could talk to; who knew the real her and the hardships she faced trying to run this place.
"Nothing. You are a great leader, and everyone here knows and respects that. Even Bobby as hard headed as he is. Everything will work out and I'm sure Taeyong will come to his senses." He said reassuringly. She sighed again and lifted her head off of his shoulder, composing herself again.
"I hope you're right. Until then, do me a favor and keep a close eye on him. Something doesn't feel right."
E put the finishing touches on her makeup before walking to the door. She turned to D, her eyes sparkling. Getting new recruits was always something everyone looked forward to. It was a time where it seemed that none of the troubles of the world or this life mattered and they could relax and enjoy themselves.
"It's time to go. Trust me, this is one of the best parts of being here. You're gonna love it." She said smiling before they all walked out. They walked to a part of the base that D couldn't recall visiting. She followed the two girls down a dimly lit hallway and arrived at two big doors. E smirked before pushing the doors open. Immediately, the halls flooded with music and voices. She didn't know what to expect out of this orientation, but she sure wasn't expecting any of this.
