A/N: Okay, so I'm a bit late to publish this. But, this chapter has the same concept with the Hyungwon Day chapter. Just with different time. Probably. Hope you enjoy~
A male stood next to the window with tears rolling down his face. He just witnessed something from his window. A fire. Caused by a man he once proudly called father. And he help him. Yes, he was forced, but he was still consumed by guilt and sorrow. Never will he ever imagine that he would destroy a family.That was how I spent my 7th birthday. Killing the innocent family near a lake. The family that caused my father to almost go bankrupt. The family who only brought justice, but had to suffer do to it. And I helped my father. Not really an ideal birthday for a 7 year old. I go around, training to be a dark wizard, while my twin celebrate our birthday. At the comfort of our house.
He closed the window harshly as he remembered how much pain the family would have felt. He was only 7. His father used his as a bait for the family. He didn't know it would come to this. He was only covering his brother. He took his place. But my family was dark and twisted. They would start training children to fight, how to gain as much power as you can, and all those things. I was the youngest one to be trained, though. They usually trained children from the age of 11.
"Seok, can I come in?" A voice called from outside. A voice similar to mine. Someone I was covering for. I didn't answer. I was traumatized to say the least. Then, someone came in. Someone very similar looking to me, but we have different personality. "What did father made you do?" He asked. He was always father's favorite, but he's weaker than me. Though father would always say that he beats me in everything.
"None of your business." I snapped. Maybe because of what I just did or because I'm getting sick of being compared to him, but I just snapped. I ran out, passing my mother who looked concerned, but wouldn't help me. 'No one would.' I thought.
I ran to a park as fast as I could. It was far and very hidden, so my family would have a slightly difficult time to find me. Except for him. That was when I realized that I was back to that park where I met the small male. I still didn't know what his name is. Nor do I know where he lived. While I approached the park, I could make out a silhouette of a male. It was him. The male from last time. His trembling figure made me guess that he was crying. I was right.
I approached him. "Hey little guy." I said, trying to put on a smile. He looked shocked, but doesn't stop crying. "Hey, don't cry. You make me sad if you cry." I said, trying to cheer him up. I'm not good with words, so I just embraced him. When he calmed down, I gather up my courage to ask him. "So, why were you crying here? Alone at that." I asked as I looked around. There were only the two of us.
"M-my house. F-fire. Burn-burning." Was all that he could stutter out. I widened my eyes. It can't be the house that father... I urgently asked him. "Where do you live?" I asked quickly, looking down at him who was still in my arms. "The h-house near that lake." He said, still chocking on his tears. I almost lost my footing. Guilt was slowly building up again.
I made him like this. I destroyed him. He doesn't deserve this. I made him cry. I made him an orphan. At the thought, I widened my eyes. He would be in danger if father found out. And that would mean, he would die, and painfully at that. I grabbed his face and spoke in a quite voice. "I want you to listen to me. Run into the woods. Try to stay alive as long as possible. If you can, go to an orphanage. You're not save here little one." I spoke urgently, ushering him to the woods. It seemed like he understood what I said. He slowly went, but not before giving me something. A peck on the cheek. And then, he ran. Away. And leaving me without giving me his name. 'Til' we meet again.' I thought as a tear slide down my cheek. Guilt consuming my thoughts. But I know for a fact, my father would never go to the woods. It's the only safe place for the little one. For now.
Father never go to the woods. But, Minhyuk's father does. Every day. He would know what to do. Right? Sadly, my plan didn't work out. As I stepped away from the edge of the woods, I heard a scream. One that made me pale and ran towards it as fast as I could. One that I tried to protect. The little one's scream. I searched and searched. But all that I found was a pool of blood. A big pool of blood. The sight made me sick. I tried to convince myself that it was animal blood. But the torn fabric in the pool of blood made me think otherwise. I broke down. I cried because I failed. I thought that no wizard would go here. No animals were here, so it must be a wizard. I thought I can repay my sin from the little one's family by saving him. But instead, I killed him. I spent the entire day sitting there. A distant gaze was present on my face. No tears was able to come out. I, Shin Hoseok, has failed to save someone innocent. Again.
A/N: I'll keep it short for now. I'm going to edit this tomorrow, but at least the story is already done to celebrate Wonho Day. See you next chapter~
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