𝗝𝗲𝘂 𝗱𝘂 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗴 (𝘎𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘉𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘥 )

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One of the petals fell off the blade, only now did the flower seem to wilt.

Days passed like minutes and with every sunrise the flower lost one of its petals. The others also slowly realized what was going on. It didn't take long before they found out what Jongho and Yeosang had done the other day and urged him to tell them what the witch had said to him. But even though he knew he would have to talk about it at some point, Yeosang was afraid of the reaction of the others.

"So you want to take back your life?" Mingi asked. He hadn't been around for long, but they were used to his presence by now. They didn't know what it was, but something in them trusted Mingi as if he was a missing piece of the puzzle.

Yeosang nodded. He knew how absurd it sounded, but what else could he do. He had worked through all his duties over the years. He was no longer in debt to the gods, so he wanted to finally let go of the endless torture and fight for his life again.
"No offense, but you realize that we have to go to the castle for this? We're not talking about the king's castle, but the Black Castle filled with fear and nightmares." Seonghwa looked to the side, hating to show fear, but as much as he knew Yeosang wanted to go in, he didn't feel ready.

"You don't have to come if you don't want to. You guys have accompanied me all these years, always followed me. I think it is time to let you go. I know that your time is as limited as mine will be. I don't blame you if you get up and go now. I won't keep you here either, if you just want to stay out of pity, you should live your life while you still have it. He looked at all the faces once more, expecting them to get up and leave until he felt a pain on his neck.

His gaze went to Wooyoung, who shook his hand for the slap on his neck.
"Have you lost your mind? Come back to your senses, my goodness," he grumbled as he shook his head.

"Do you seriously think we're going to let you strut in there all alone? If you're going to fight demons, take us with you!" San smiled at him. He could not wipe off a grin when he realised they were more than just a couple of guys running around together. They were friends, and with each day he realised this bit by bit.

"Shall we go then?" asked the youngest, and they all looked at him.
"Theoretically I don't mind, but don't we have some things to do? As far as I know, we haven't finished this stupid task of the king yet," Seonghwa commented on his question.

"Fuck the king, we don't even know if we'll get out of this alive. If we're going to risk our lives, at least let's leave all the troubles and tasks behind us." Wooyoung laid down in the grass they were sitting on. It was a beautiful evening and by coincidence they found a meadow with all kinds of flowers. The others just nodded and silently agreed with him.

A while ago they would have been worried about what would happen if they just did nothing more. But after so many years of struggling through this cruel world, they were no longer interested in any duties. They all had taken a path that would have a near end, but they were aware of that. The only thing they were afraid of was losing each other, because even if they were only connected by one colour in the beginning, there was much more behind their group. Without really wanting to, they became closer and closer every day, more important to each other.

"But I'm serious, why shouldn't we leave now? There is no such thing as a perfect time anyway. Jongho had also laid down in the grass and clung to Wooyoung, who tried to push him away.

"There's nothing to loose" this time it was Yeosang who spoke. They all looked at him, it became quiet for a moment before Mingi stood up first.
"What are you waiting for then?" Mingi asked and held out her hand to Yeosang. Yeosang smiled up to him and reached for his hand. The others all got up too and together they set off on their way away from the forest.

One last adventure on their journey to rest.

Countdown: -4 Chap.
I promise that the next chapters will be more 'interesting'