Nightmare from the Underworld ➟ H.H.J.

the day

Setting: The Underworld
⇝ The Meeting Hall

"Another year, we are here to remember the life of my beloved baby sister, Jiwon, whose life was taken too soon." The man spoke into the microphone, overlooking the audience dressed in black matching the dark decorations of the hall. His eyes glistened. 

He observed the crowd he gathered. They obviously weren't as sad as if he, if sad at all. He observed some of their bored faces. He didn't feel bad for gathering them all here year after year. This would be their last year doing it anyways. 

"On this day of mourning, we have one thing to celebrate. You all should remember, ten days ago when I assigned a mission to eliminate Lee Jaeyeon by this date. On this day, 7 years ago, my sister was killed and we finally have the murderer here to join my sister on the same day." A small smile bombarded the man's face. He could feel himself welling with emotion. 

Happiness.

As the door opened, the silhouette of Jaeyeon and Woojin stood under the arch. They slowly made their way from the back of the room, bound and lifeless. They dragged the shackles on the feet that were guided by a guard. Their hands were stationed in front of the groins as the arm chain was connected to the waist. Their hair was messy and disheveled. The death that they were to experience could be seen in their eyes. 

Depression. 

As the two reached the front, Chan announced, "My sister's murderer." He pointed to Jaeyeon. Her head fell.

The gathering's eyes moved to the petite teenager. The majority's eyes exposed their shock, almost in disbelief at Chan's claim. Hyunjin looked over as well. His eyes mimicked the looks of everyone else. Shock. Disbelief. His head fell in his hands, he rubbed his face. His hands hid his face for a long time. His expressions and thoughts were masked. He seemed to not be taking the news of Jaeyeon well. 

"And....actually, who is this guy?" He continued, referring to Woojin. "I guess, since you're already here. Might as well join the show." He smiled his million dollar smile, with upmost sincerity.

"Let's continue now that they're here. Only a few of you will know this but the underworld was only created for two reasons. One, for the avenging of my sister's death in a place where I wouldn't be punished for giving people what they deserve." He watched Jaeyeon's head fall at his words. She knew what he was true and he knew that she knew. Why she hadn't accepted a punishment was beyond him, until now. 

No matter what, even if by law Jaeyeon wouldn't be held accountable; they all knew she was to face some type of consequence. And the fact that she got by scratch-free while Chan lost a sister, did not sit well with him. 

"Two, to let this girl get the penalty that she deserves. Death." He cleared his throat, preparing himself to continue speaking; preparing himself for the reaction to his next words. "And since from today on word, my purpose will be fulfilled, I have no reason to continue the underworld as leader. Furthermore, I lost my family in the organizing of the underworld, so I have no family. Nothing to look forward to in life. I have no reason for life. After my purpose is complete, your leader will move to the next life and the position of leader will given to Im Jaebum."

The reaction was as expected. His faithful followers cried out for their beloved leader. Jaebum smirked at the news. Kibum's face held a scowl. Hyunjin's heart burned from within, still hiding his face. 

"I will also join my sister on this day."

Signalling his guards and faithful apprentices to rise, they held position. "Let's get to the fun part. Shall we?" He rubbed his hands together, grinning. Removing the background, he exposed a timer set to 10 seconds. Chan raised the gun, that was sitting on the podium, to his head. "In ten seconds, I will be free." His eyes blurred with tears. "Finally...." Everyone heard his voice waver, everyone saw his lips quiver. No one could imagine the weight or the pain on his heart for the past seven years.