What Lies Beneath ✅

Peal 25

I looked around and confirmed we were in a room somewhere in Mammon's place. I quickly looked for Youngjo who looked around confused.

"Jo, we need to hide." I whispered as I looked for a decent hiding spot.

There wasn't much, but we decided to hide in different spots so one would have a chance at getting away. Footsteps were heard, but they went past us. I continued to remain still until we could properly determine if the coast was clear.

It seemed like days that we were waiting to come out of hiding. No one had come into this room at all. Usually one would check every place in the house. It was as if they couldn't see the door to the room. Was that the case? I slipped out from under the bed and went to check. I cracked the door open and saw the hallway. Just then Umber had walked by then paused. I quietly closed the door and hoped she didn't sense me. I heard her walk away then felt relieved when I could no longer hear her.

"Youngjo, I don't think they know this room is here." I whispered in case they were still listening.

"Really?" he asked, climbing out of the closet.

I nodded then wondered why. Was it because of my magic? That couldn't be possible as I didn't have a camouflage ability. I wanted to hope just a little, that Phoenix had done it.

"That's the situation. So, obviously let's stay as quiet as possible. However, the problem we have now is food. I can use my ice for water." I explained.

"For now, let's rest so we can come up with better ideas." Youngjo said then crawled into the bed.

"Right." I said crawling in with him.

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I felt my body being shaken and forced me to open my eyes. Youngjo wordlessly pointed to the door. I sat up and saw pieces of bread on the floor and a cup of water. Someone knew we were here, but who?

"They know we're here, but didn't rat us out. Do you think it's Seoho?" Youngjo asked while bringing the bread and water over.

"I'm not sure, but it's good to know someone is sort of on our side." I said, looking at the bread in my hands.

I couldn't help but wonder when Dongju and the others would find this place. Were they able to follow Seoho or did he disappear in a black hole like we did? I felt Youngjo squeeze my arm then give me a smile.

"We'll make it out okay. I just know it." he said then broke a piece of bread off.

I smiled half heartedly as I wanted his optimism. The only thing we could do was stay hidden until Dongju and the others got here. Wherever here was.

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I decided to stay up and see who was bringing in bread and water. I poked my head out from underneath the bed then covered myself as the door had started to open. I peeked our from underneath to confirm who was left us food. "Phoenix..."

He closed the door and walked away. I waited a bit longer to confirm no one had followed him before going over to the goodies left on the floor. I thought Phoenix would've ratted us out. I didn't know what compelled him not to, but whatever it was, I was thankful. I looked and was surprised to not see bread, but a sandwich. I started to become suspicious. Why would he take time to make a sandwich for us? I decided to hide it from Youngjo's sight so Phoenix could take it back.

I looked up at the high window then made up my mind to try and see if I could get myself up to look out. It probably wasn't a good idea as they would probably sense me through magic. There weren't enough objects to stack on each other. Climbing the shelf was too risky. I sat on the floor as I silently admitted defeat. The floor shook and a few things fell over. I looked over at Youngjo who was still asleep. The tremors continued and soon the shelf fell over. This probably was a good time to escape since they'd be preoccupied with whatever was causing the tremors.

I shook Youngjo and he started to stir.

"What's going on?" Youngjo asked through a yawn.

"We're getting out of here." I said while dragging him out of bed.

I opened the door then ran down the hall. A small light appeared in front of us and I started to follow it. We quickly descended the stairs then stopped as someone was in our path.

"There you are." he said with a chuckle.

"Who are you?" I asked, not really caring who he was.

"A ni like you. I'll help you get out of here, just follow me." he said.

"Okay." I said then looked at Youngjo.

I knew what I was doing. I hoped. He turned left and I slowly followed before making a dash towards the right.

"Come ba-" he started but was cut off by pieces of the wall hitting him dead on.

"Youngjo, I'm going to try and get us out of here. I don't know where it'll take us. Do you still trust me?" I said while looking around.

"I trust you." said Youngjo with a nod.

I soon felt a sharp pain in the back of my head then fell to the ground.

"Geo..." I heard Youngjo say before blacking out.