Rise

Chapter 11: A Confrontation

~Flashback from chapter 10~
Yoongi Pov:

"S1, put this on. Stay low." I whisper towards Seokjin as we sit like waiting ducks in my car and toss him his mask. All seven of our masks deem identical, just different colors.

Just like I predicted, the rolling sound of engines approach and enter the parking lot in a swift motion. There aren't as many vehicles as I expected as I only saw three, but I'm always prepared. It was quite strange to watch one split with the other two but I immediately knew what was happening. I had caught a glimpse of what looked like a ruby red ring sitting on the driver's finger of the vehicle that split. Jin saw it, turned his head towards me and nodded.

"The pet, it's her. Queen's not here, but we can deal with her and her minions." I mention confidently as we get surrounded.

All three headlights shone, blinding us in the process as shadows stepped out and in front of the lights with their weapons. I took a quick glance at Jin, nod and motion for the men to step out. I spot the unmistakable ruby coming closer behind us and load a magazine.

I hastily get out, clicking the safety off and fire the first round towards the woman's way, resulting in a small groan and a distinct thud. I walk over to her, grip her wrist and pull her up, dragging her with me to my car. I open the backseat door, throw her in with Jin and sit in the driver's seat, observing my men taking control of the situation outside. I calmly turn back to see Jin holding her upper right arm in place against him and a muzzle to her chin.

"Get it over with. Kill me." She spits through gritted teeth and sits there for a brief moment until she does the expected.

Without hesitation at all, she violently throws her head back just missing Jin's head by a mere second. He swiftly dodges the hit and in a matter of seconds, he has her in a tight chokehold with her back against his front. The cold steel presses into her leg on the small bullet graze and she visibly winces as I stare into the now fear filled eyes of hers.

"Tell me, what's your name miss?" I question, resulting in a simple spit to the face. I lean forward, still sitting in the front seat, bringing our faces barely an inch apart.

My left hand shoots straight for her chin, gripping it quite harshly. I couldn't help but get angry, it's just by instinct. She looks at me, glaring right past as I ignore the small remarks she gives under her breath.

"I encourage you to speak when told. You're not in such a great position right now." I smirk, watching her scowl and rip her head away from my grip. She chuckles lowly and sassily answers, her hair now covering her left eye.

"Fuck my name, what the hell do you want?" She easily retorts. Her facial expression churns, confirming my accusation of her new found fear of my name.

"Oh, you know exactly what I want." I close the distance, whispering clear and effective threats.

"I'm taking you..." I say as my left hand reaches behind, taking a lighter from the dashboard without breaking the cold eye contact. A visible but almost hidden tear escapes her eyes.

"Your exceptionally precious 'kingdom'..." Those brown orbs of hers glisten as the lighter's heat and sparks of light take over. The flame gracefully sways under my stainless steel silver ring sitting upon my left middle finger, immediately heating it up.

"And your queen." My voice trails off but without delay, I grab her wrist and send the steaming ring onto her skin. Sharing the same fate as my scarred middle finger who holds an instant message and weapon.

In this moment, the world stops in time. Bringing the only memory and documentation capable to do so.

"No flame is flawless, all scars come with consequence or reward. My purpose, my branding, all who misunderstand my markings is my consequence..."

Her small muffled scream echoes through my mind, bringing myself to recite the true reason behind it.

"All see me as the 'bastard from Daegu'. These burns that I gift, may not show my true purpose, my destiny, but is my reward. I am the king, king of  both destruction and restoration..."

I pull away, taking a cloth to dab at the fresh wound.

"Here to annihilate all darkness and restore light to this world..."

She winces and immediately scrambles her way out of Jin's grip, cussing to herself while glaring at her burn. Allowing herself to escape from me as she quickly opens the car door and bolts back to her car. Jin sits astonished and shocked that I hadn't moved but I stay put and motion for him to stay. I closely watch as she gathers her bruised and battered men. The previous scene replays as I watch that red ruby speed off and out of the parking lot.

"One thing my living markers need to keep in mind. Agust D is coming. For you. The mark of Agust has resurfaced, and always has a new purpose."

~End of flashback