The Cursed and the Wicked

The Reaper and the Outcast pt. 8

Bahati stared at Hyung-Seok in disbelief. She couldn't believe that there is someone actually interested in doing what she does. Bahati didn't have much of a choice. For as long as she could remember, she was able to see spirits. For all she knew, she was born with the ability, so she really had no choice in the matter in choosing her job as a bonafied exorcist. Hyung-Seok did have that choice and he chose to do it. This was a first.

Jae finally popped back to Bahati confused as to why Hyung-Seok was still present.

"What's going on?" Jae asked Bahati as he appeared behind her, staring at Hyung-Seok.

"It turns out that Hyung-Seok wants to exorcize ghosts with us". She told him, making Hyung-Seok look at her confused.

"Who are you talking to?" He asked curiously. "Is it another ghost?" He asked, getting excited.

"Do you mind?" Bahati asked Jae, making sure to get his consent, before outing him. Jae shrugged his shoulders, telling her that he didn't care.

"Make sure he doesn't go blabbing to other people about me. Reapers are supposed to be a secret kept from the living".

Bahati nodded her head, before turning her attention back to Hyung-Seok.

"Technically, Jae, who I was just talking to, is a reaper to be specific".

"A reaper?" Hyung-Seok asked.

"Hm, yes. Basically, they take those who have died to heaven where they could be judged and casted down to their final destination".

"So, why are you two together?" Hyung-Seok asked, curiously.

"I made a pact with him. I was supposed to die a few days ago, but I made a pact with him, post pone my death until I help him collect 1000 souls".

"For?" Hyung-Seok asked.

"To become the Grim Reaper". Bahati answered him.

"Making a deal with a reaper. I had no idea how amazing you are Bahati". Hyung-Seok complimented her, making Bahati become timid. "T-Thanks".

Hyung-Seok only smiled at her at how cute she was being. "Wait, does he know where Eun-Bi ended up?"

Bahati shook her head. "Unfortunately, no. Reapers only take the soul to heaven to be judged, before coming back here. They don't or not allowed to stay long enough to see where 'their' souls are casted. It's probably for the better".

"I guess". Hyung-Seok nodded his head.

"But I'm sure she is in the better place. No worries, okay?" Bahati tried to reassure him after noticing the disappointment in his voice.

"Thank you". He told her.

"And I will be happy to train you". Bahati finally gave him an answer. "Everyday after school, we are meeting at my apartment, where I can train you. The complex even has a basement that nobody, but my landlord knows I use as a sparring room. It's very spacious."

Hyung-Seok looked at her excitedly. "I can't wait".

"Get changed and we can start today".

Hyung-Seok nodded his head and quickly ran to his room to change before coming straight out in his 'active' clothing: gray t-shirt, black basketball shorts, and sneakers.

"Why is he so eager to exorcise ghosts?" Jae asked Bahati. "I'd say he has a few screws loose in his head".

Bahati nudged him in his stomach. "Be nice". She told him.

"Jae says he is excited to have you with us". Bahati told Hyung-Seok.

"Don't lie to him to like that". Jae told her.