CATastrophe | WayV |

[1] A Long Day

"Arigato mina-san!", "Have a good night and take care.", "Thank you for coming, see you soon." The crowd cheered as the members of WayV waved to their fans as their concert came to an end. It had been their last stage for their Japan tour. They hesitantly went backstage as they continue to wave at their fans that were slowly leaving the stadium. They settled down in the artist room when a staff interrupted them.

"Excuse me," he nods towards the members then turned to Ten and Lucas, "I just got news that Louis, Leon and Bella have arrived in Osaka. They're waiting for you back at the hotel, a staff is with them so don't worry."
"Oh, thank you gege, thank you." Ten replied with a big smile.

"Finally," Yangyang let out a sign, "I'm gonna have some good company."
Kun, his roommate, stared at him with a hurtful look. "Are you saying I'm not-"
"Did I stutter?" Yangyang shot back in a comical tone.
Xiaojun laughed at their exchange.
"Why are you laughing, you're also in the same room as us."

"YES! BELLA, MY BABY I'M COMING!" Lucas stood up and decided to change out of his outfit. Hendery and Winwin followed.

Upon arriving at their hotel, they were greeted by the staff who was talking care of their pets. Bella ran up to Lucas, who gracefully picked her up and showered her with kisses. Winwin made cute noises as he stroke Bella. Ten and Yangyang were playing with Leon when Hendery noticed that Louis was lying down in a hunched position and didn't react to his call.

"Guys, guys," he called out, "there's something wrong with Louis."
"What's wrong?" Ten asked.
The others gathered around them. Ten held Louis and realized that he was limp and gave little to no reaction even when they gave him treats and milk. Their manager and a couple of staff came to their room. The staff suggested that it was probably because of the flight and that they should wait until tomorrow and see if it worsens.

However, the look on Ten's face showed disagreement but he didn't say a word to cross them. The members exchange glances as the staff continued to talk about how under-staffed they were and that there was no one to take them. Kun read the room then spoke in a gentle tone.

"It's okay. There's no need to disturb the staff, I can take Louis to the vet tonight. I checked on my phone and the closest vet is only a couple of blocks away. I can just take him there."
Hendery raised his hand, "Kun-ge, I'll come with you."
"But you need the staff-"
"I think they can manage on their own." Their manager interrupted the staff. "As they have said, the vet's not far and it won't take long to get a cat examined."
"That's not the only problem. What if people recognize them? Without proper security who will take care of the paparazzi or worse, what if they follow them here back at the hotel?"
"I'll go with them so don't worry. And I will take full responsibility if anything happens."

The staffs finally left as Kun and Hendery got ready to go out. Winwin continuously reminded them to call him if the need arrives. They let Louis sleep in a comfy cage and Yangyang kept a small toy with him so that he wouldn't feel lonely. Ten decided to go with them but they insist that he stays at the hotel. It was also because they knew how tired and restless he had been during the past few days and wanted him to take rest. Meanwhile, Lucas and Xiaojun kept thanking their manager and praised him to the point that he decided to wait outside to avoid them.

The ride to the vet was quiet. Outside, the February snow fell silently as people went on with their lives. Hendery sat with Louis in the backseat and checked on him from time to time, mainly to see if he was still sleeping and had not silently passed away. Kun stared out the window as they ran pass a Nature Republic store. There was a huge poster of NCT 127 on their display and a smile formed on his lips as he remembered his friends. Their manager parked the car and they all got out. They pulled down their hats and covered their faces as they entered the hospital. The medical personnel took Louis in for an exam so they had to wait for some time.

As they waited, a call came for their manager to quickly attend an emergency meeting.
"I have to go sort out things with some company representatives. It seems that Winwin was double booked on the same week as his drama shooting."
"Okay. So you're leaving now?" Kun asked.
"Yes, I have to go right now. Here," he took out his car keys, "take the car. They might recognize you if you take a cab back to the hotel. I'll take a cab to the meeting."
Hendery's eyes were fixed on the car keys and he had a creepy grin plastered across his face.
"And please don't let Hendery drive." He begged Kun.
"Never in this lifetime or the next."
Hendery pouted and muttered to himself as he turned away.

"Jeon Gon? If there is a Jeon Gon please come to the reception?"
The announcement echoed down the hall.
Kun got up and went to the reception, he then was told to enter the doctor's office.
"Good evening, sir." He politely greeted the doctor as he sat down.
"You must be Jeon Gon. We did a couple of test and examines on your cat, Louis." The doctor said with a thick Japanese accent. "And I'm sorry to say but I have some bad news for you."