Horizon | ATEEZ - Omegaverse

Chapter Thirty Six

"I hate having to leave you all after becoming such good friends," Hongjoong crosses his arms and sighs, Jongho's arm wrapped tightly around his waist as they all stand together.

"Me too," Wooyoung says sadly, a bit of fear laced in his voice, "I'm... quite afraid to go back if I'm being honest..." He reveals, knowing that the moment he and Yeosang step foot back into Riverside, they're going to be turned away. By now, he's sure that Sunghee told the whole pack, and the pack told the others, so he's even more fearful that they won't even have a place to go.

San shakes his head, "Don't be afraid. Please remember that each one of you are always welcome to come to Eclipse. We're always welcomed to have visitors, or even new pack members," He says, looking towards Wooyoung and Yeosang at his last statement.

Dongwoo steps up, "No matter what happens, I'll still be here for you..." He says, his eyes focused mostly on Yeosang, "I don't know how I would be able to go back to Riverside either," He hums, having thought about the outcomes of staying there again. All he will receive are looks and the pack members will feel bad for him for being 'the alpha that got cheated on' and that's not something he'd like to be remembered for.

He doesn't harbor any cold feelings towards Yeosang, nor Wooyoung, but he knows that because of what happened, life will be harder for him if he were to go back. And to be quite honest, Dongwoo's wolf still longs for Yeosang. Being separated from his presence might not bid well for his wolf because as much as he's ready to move on, a piece of Yeosang will forever be engraved into him and his soul. He knows his wolf won't be so ready to forget.

"I won't allow for them to be cruel to either of you," Dongwoo says proudly, wanting to still be a good alpha for two precious members of his pack, "It's what an alpha would do," He smiles warmly.

Yeosang smiles at Dongwoo's sweet words, "Thank you..." He says softly, feeling genuine gratitude for Dongwoo's good naturedness he's always had.

Wooyoung nods too, "Yes, thank you so much, Dongwoo."

The three of them know there's a foggy air amongst them, but they look through it the best they can, knowing that they must all be there for each other in times like this.

"Well... I suppose it's time for us three to head out, huh?" Dongwoo says, looking back at the friends he's made in the time he's been in Chrysalis, his eyes landing on Kyelin, "I'll see you soon, right?" He flashes her a bright smile.

Kyelin's face reddens as she nods, "Of course, of course! You know that I'll come visit you wherever you are," She says, her voice full of joy even though deep down she's sad to see Dongwoo leave.

They all exchange hugs, except for with Seonghwa of course and turn towards the entrance of Chrysalis before shifting into their wolf forms to begin their long journey back to Riverside.

Kyelin looks down at the ground as they leave, but perks up when Yunho wraps an arm around her shoulders, "You'll see him again, Lin. He said so, didn't he?"

Kyelin nods with a sad smile, "I know, I know..."