Perilous

Chapter 24 - Tomorrow Is a New Day

a/n short chapter >~<

"I think it's time to go now, thank you for your help," Skye grabbed Taehyung's hand and turned away. "W-Wait Skye, we aren't done yet!" he frowned in confusion as he was pulled away.

"Yes we are. We have enough information," Skye told but Taehyung pulled his hand back, making Skye spin around.

"Can I at least talk to my dad..? What's wrong with you?"

"Just make it quick," Skye crossed his arms, making Taehyung frown more. He seemed suddenly so panicked, and Taehyung didn't know why.

Stepping away, he entered the room to see his dad standing up with a bit of a stumble. Taehyung helped him up, giving him a hug once he was standing up slightly straight.

"It was nice to meet you again," Taehyung whispered with his face nuzzled into his shoulder, shutting his eyes. "I hope I can make you as proud of me as you are of hyung."

His father tightened his arms around him, "I have a feeling you will prove that right."

Taehyung opened his eyes a little.

"I have a feeling everything you do from this moment on, and probably even before, has already changed the world," his father chuckled a little. "You aren't so innocent anymore. You have to be strong."

Taehyung nodded, falling quiet as he enjoyed the moment of warmth and comfort he hadn't felt in years. "Papa...? How come the Wang Mafia called hyung? Was it an accident?"

"It was an accident that they called Seokjin, because they were trying to kill me," his father admits, causing Taehyung's arms to fall slightly and eyebrows to knit together.

"Why...um," Taehyung felt a bit loss for words.

"I am not the most perfect person, Taehyung. I used to use my powers for selfish reasons. My ability to create life from lost souls and bring copies of the deceased...I tried to make business from it," his father admits. "But not everyone was happy with my services—and things went wrong. This included the Wang Mafia."

"So in order to avenge him...I need to face the Wang Mafia?" Taehyung almost asked for himself but his father grabbed his wrist and held up a finger.

"Do not get yourself involved with those people. The are dangerous, and have the male skilled workers with insane abilities that could easily trump yours," his father warned.

"But I have to," Taehyung pulled his wrist back harshly, causing him to stumble back a bit. "In order to find my inner peace...and find full control of my ability."

His father rolled his shoulders back in a wince,
"Fine. Just remember, son: sometimes when you play with fire..you get burned."

His father held out his hand, "let's keep in touch."

Taehyung grabbed his hand, "let's."

Skye finally glanced up once Taehyung left the room. "I think I have the information we need now. Let's head back to the academy and—"

"Hold on," Skye interrupted. "We are at a top tier burlesque night club, and for you it's the first time...why do you want to leave so soon?"

"We only came here to see my dad," Taehyung told but Skye shrugged. "I don't know...don't you want to live a little bit? Have some fun with me?"

Taehyung crosses his arms unknowingly.

"Oh come on, Tae. Let's have some fun together and forget about all of this for a little bit," Skye continues to nag him on, causing Taehyung to roll his eyes. "Fine."