FUKUSHŪ

CHAPTER 15

Chapter 15

The other side part 1 : Son

Rough hands held the young girl securely in their arms, light brown stared attentively at the face in front of her. The man looked old but still retained some youth, yet his eyes reflected strength and wisdom.

"Chaeyoung, tonight I want you to have a good rest. Tomorrow, you will come back with me to my country."

"Yes, sir.."

"Good" he smiled toward the child in his arms. A few commands were given to his men to manage another body that was laying on the ground before he took a step into their car.

As the morning came, Chaeyoung was greeted by one of the man's assistants as they gave her clothes to change into, a black t-shirt and long brown cargo pants. The size however was bigger than her body. Looking back at the assistant as she held the big sized pant, the assistant just sighed and retrieve his belt and wrapped it for her. He then folded the pant so it was within a nice length.

"You will have a breakfast with master and then we will depart as soon as possible. Is there anything you want to bring along with you?" the assistant asked.

Chaeyoung remembered the picture in her house. The picture of her mother, father and Nina as she nodded.

"Yes. May I stop by my house a little. I...I want to get my family's picture" Chaeyoung replied to the assistant, her heart feeling heavy at the thought of going back.

"I will inform Master."

The car drove slowly towards the house as Chaeyoung's  expecting eyes turned to despair and horror. The charred remains of what was once home now stood as the ground was covered in ashes. Running toward what was left of the house, Chaeyoung fell to her knees as she tried to rummage through the wreckage.

Papa... Papa... Mama...

Her pant and t-shirt were already smeared with charcoal and dirt, but nothing was found.

Mama.. Papa...whoever did this to you.. whoever did this to our house, one day I will hunt them down. I will destroy everything they have until nothing is left. I will make sure they witness it with their eyes before as I burn them alive.

This time, there was no more tears sliding her cheek. There was only anger left in her heart, burning fiercely as Chaeyoung  felt ready to pounce and kill anything they came by.

"Let's leave. Don't look back..." that was the order from that man she would now call master.

Before taking a step, Chaeyoung turned towards her burned house for one last time.

I promise mama, papa, I will be back. For now...Ittekimasu.

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Standing in front of the big double door, Chaeyoung was mesmerized at the emblem that was carved on it. Her Brown eyes stared in wonder at the two dragons, one in gold and the other in silver. As if knowing the questions on her mind, her master stood next to her as he explained. "Chaeyoung, to the Chinese, the dragon represents the power of heaven protection. It shows power, dignity, pride and resolution. Yet, at the same time, the dragon is also a fierce creature that can destroy everything in their path when they are enraged. Although, I am not a born Chinese, I believe the power of the dragon in protecting me and giving me power. So, I do hope, when you enter this place, the dragon that protects me will also walk beside you."

Dragon..

Dragon, will you stay beside me in my journey of revenge?

I need your power. Please lend me your power until I have fulfiled my revenge. After that you, can take me with you.