The Chosen

Hidden Home

After an overnight stay at the hotel, BoA teleported in and happily informed them that their official residence was already built.

"Wow, that was fast." Jaehwan gasped.

"Have you forgotten? In terms of Spell Casting, I'm still your No. 1!"." BoA proudly said.

With the guidance of BoA, Kuanlin was able to teleport them to their new official residence. The exterior looked like it's some kind of an abandoned mental hospital or sanatorium. It had plain brick walls with an out-of-place vending machine.

"Welcome, to your new official residence!" BoA presented to them.

"Uhm..." Wanna One were lost for words.

"Now, I know what you're thinking but trust me on this." BoA encouraged, "Daehwi, can you check the vending machine please?"

Daehwi and Seongwu went near the vending machine to check it and noticed something.

"What is this?" Daehwi exclaimed.

Seongwu, with his curious fingers, pulled the vending machine. The vending machine opened, surprising everyone. They all gathered and saw a long, narrow passageway behind the fake vending machine. They, most especially Jinyoung, excitedly went in and, finally, they reached a very bright place inside.

"WOW!" Everyone exclaimed in different pitch, volume and manner.

Inside they saw a wide area with eleven rooms on the side. On one corner sat the small eating zone complete with two refrigerators for food and drinks, microwave oven, ramen machine and other essentials. Near the eating zone was the healing zone equipped with hammock chair, massage chair and foot spa machine. Beside the relaxation area was the activity zone equipped with various arcade games and VR equipment, billiard table, and a karaoke machine. To the left of the eating zone was the living area occupying the majority of the floor. It was filled with an enormous TV, a blackboard on the wall for their schedules and reminders, 11 cushions and two small tables. The rest of the area was occupied by 11 rooms with different themes, each has a name affixed on top of each doorway. The bathroom was located outside, along the dark passageway.

"Welcome to your official residence!" BoA words were simply drowned by the excitement emanating from the boys.

"Amazing... Amazing... Amazing..." Everyone was really ecstatic.

They were all attracted by their own personal rooms. Seongwu's room was reminiscent of a mini café. Minhyun's room had clean white walls and minimalist design. Daniel's room was a cat sanctuary, Jaehwan's room had soundproof walls and various musical instruments. Sungwoon's room had a lighted mirror and pictures of Sungwoon posted on the opposite wall. Jisung's room looked like a safari with lots of animal dolls and mirrors covering both side walls. Kuanlin's room had a machine of fizzy drinks. Daehwi's room looked like a newlyweds' room with white draperies, hanging light bulbs, scented candles and perfume. Jihoon's room was filled by soft stuff animals and plushies and soft pillows. Woojin's room felt like a college student's room as it was filled with toys – helicopters, cars, battleships – which are either already assembled or still inside their boxes. Lastly, Jinyoung's room is amusement park themed with a big ball pool. Eleven styles of rooms for eleven different personalities.

"I truly feel touched." Jaehwan blurted out repeatedly, "What should I do."

"Starting from today, this will be your hideout. A place where you can escape your responsibilities and be yourself." BoA declared.

"Wow. This is truly amazing!" Daniel reacted, "What should we call this place?"

"Wanna Hide? Since it's Wanna One's hideout?" Daehwi suggested.

"Home Alone?" Jaehwan voiced his idea while giggling.

"One-Cave? Sounds like man cave and batcave." Kuanlin thought.

"How about Zero Base? Since, we are not Wanna One when we are in here?" Jihoon suggested.

"That is a very good idea!" Sungwoon agreed to Jihoon, and soon after the rest also agreed.

"Then, this place is now henceforth known as Zero Base!" Jisung screamed.

"Thank you, BoA-daepyonim." Wanna One showed their appreciation.

"Glad you like it." BoA responded, "Sorry for the shabby appearance outside. I made it like that so that no one will suspect that this is your hideout."

"That vending machine door is cool, by the way." Jinyoung commented.

"So, I guess everything is settled here?" BoA turned serious, "Now, it's time for official business." The Chosen Squad froze as she said that.

"I would like to inform you that your inauguration will be four days from now." BoA announced.

"In four days?" Woojin gasped, "This is really happening, huh?"

"So, I have here some invitations that you personally should give out to the people you want to invite." BoA handed them a stack of grandiose invitations, "Also, you have to inform the media somehow without exposing yourselves regarding the ceremony. Your inauguration should be broadcasted across the kingdom. Personally, an inauguration without media coverage is just blah."

"Okay, ma'am. We got it." Wanna One noted.

"And while you do that, I will be doing the finishing touches of the preparations." BoA stated, "Good luck. And do update me from time to time. Enjoy the rest of your day."

BoA orbed out of Zero Base. Meanwhile, Wanna One enjoyed their second home. The home of their second family, which is each other. They wasted the whole morning relishing their new personal space. During the afternoon, Wanna One strove to develop their very own X-Con technique until the sun finally descended below the horizon.

"That's should be enough for today. Good job, everyone." Jisung complimented his members.