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☆ Episode 1

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Hyejin's POV:

For more than one month already I survived. As the show's name said there really was no mercy for any of us.

In this very moment I feel like time stood still and the only thing I can hear and feel is my own heartbeat. The juries are about to announce the winning team of this week's episode, I can't even dare to look them in the eyes. If my team looses I will be out for sure.

"Team Segyero". I finally dare to breathe and let out a big sigh. The relief I feel at this moment doesn't last long because even if this is the cruel battle of the trainees, I can't help but worry about the others.

I look over to the other team only seeing worry and fear in all of their faces... except for one. Shownu, the leader of the group 'Ohjangnam', he looks so burdened. Disappointed  for not leading his group to their win, he racks with guilt, it's clear to see. He shouldn't blame himself.

I instantly feel even worse. Don't get me wrong I'm unbelievably thankful that Wonho supported all of us so much and worked a lot for our performance but I just can't help but feel like I took someones spot. I was just lucky to get into Wonho's team.

The judges in the front start discussing about whom they will eliminate, I look over to Aera, my only friend and the only person I'm close to. She and I have known each other for quite a while, we have worked together as trainees at Starship Ent. for three years now. I came to Seoul when I was 15 and met her shortly after I started training at Starship. We are the same age, so we connected in an instant. Having her around was always a support for me. I don't know what I'd do  without her.

It might be selfish of me to pray for only her to stay but it's the only thing I can think of right now. I can't bare the thought of being all alone, neither me nor her. 'God, please just let her not get eliminated and let us debut together.'  I know how talented Aera is, she deserves her debut more than anything.

The judges finally seem to have ended their long discussion, as they look at us with empathy announcing Minkyun as the trainee who's going to be eliminated after today's performance.
"This is just cruel."                                                   I hear one of the judges say and I swallow hard and my eyes start burning. But I can't cry, I can't do it.

While many of the boys hug Minkyun  to comfort him, me, Aera and Sua watch the whole happening from afar.

After the shooting we are finally allowed to return to our dorms which of course are separated for boys and girls.

It's late evening already and the girls decide to sleep early since they probably won't be able to concentrate on practice anyway. However I am not tired at all, I can't even think of sleeping. I take my guitar and figure I'll just go outside to not disturb my room mates.

I step out of the building into the fresh, cold evening air and sit down on a bench across the street. I start trying out some accords and melodies. While playing the guitar I feel peaceful, making my own melodies gives me inspiration.

A voice suddenly startles me and I jump.       
"Are you writing a song?"
I turn around to be greeted by a smiling Jooheon. I smile back.                                           "No" I shake my head "Just practicing a little"

Jooheon's POV:

I can't  accept the fact that Minkyun will be going. For today he still is in the dorm. I look over to his bed, he's laying there motionless and I can only see his back.

I run my hand through my hair, I had wished so badly to debut together with him. I decide, I need some fresh air to clear my mind .

Once I'm outside I see someone sitting on the bank across the street. I walk towards that person and stop a little behind her, listening to a beautiful melody.
"Are you writing a Song"
It's Hyejin, she turns around and smiles at me. I did not just blush did I?
"No, just practicing a little."

I slowly sit down on the bank.                                "The show is soon going to its end, there are only three more episode left" I say looking on the ground.
She nods "But in those episodes their will be the most eliminations."

She looks at me, a painful smile appears on her face. "I'm sure you'll make it though, I have never seen this much talent in a rapper before"
I feel a blush again, damn it.                                 "You shouldn't underestimate yourself either, you have such good dance skills."
A laugh escapes her mouth.

I stand up to finally leave her practice in peace and wave at her.
"I hope we debut together!"

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𝒯𝒽𝑒 𝓃𝑒𝓍𝓉 𝒹𝒶𝓎

Hyejin's POV:
We all sit together at the table in a little restaurant. The shootings began in the evening today, they told us we'd be able to have dinner together. Of course everyone was ecstatic to finally get a real meal.

But as we all peacefully start to eat, K.Will one of the judges speaks up. "Something completely unexpected happened. At where you are this could be your biggest obstacle." What's going on? Everyone looks at him with a confused expression. I take Aera's hand, she squeezes it a little giving me comfort. "Regardless to the program I think this is almost natural to happen in the process of preparing to become a kpop group. While we progressed with the show I came to realize we don't have enough rappers. So, we'll be adding a new trainee to No.Mercy."

My eyes widen, I can see upset reactions, especially from Kihyun and Hyungwon. My chances were already little, now that there is another trainee they'll be even smaller. After all there are only 8 spots in the upcoming group.

"I'll bring him in" K.Will announces.

I can feel my heart beat faster. Finally he comes back followed by a young trainee who instantly starts to bow to everyone. He introduces himself as IM who is 20 years old. My nervousness quickly disappears when I see the glum look on his face.

A/N:
Ok, the first Episode is a little bit short but that's just because I thought it would be a fitting end. I know it may be a bit boring to read about No Mercy however I thought I had to include it to the story since this is the beginning of Monsta X and as I said I'd like to keep this fanfic as realistic as possible. Personally I think it's really important to know what Monsta X has been through because they worked so hard and still do so please support them the best you can.

The ages are Korean age btw.