Dryxmar Academy (Iz*One Version)

Chapter 14: The Gem of Truth

•Third Person View•

The ther 9 girls were confused and panicked when they couldn't find Sakura and Minju. They searched and searched until Yuri, Hitomi and Nako found the 2 girls unconscious. The other helped them carry the two onto a safe place.

A few more minutes of waiting, the two girls finally wake up. They asked what happened but the 9 girls also didn't know what happened.

The two girls sat up and pondered a bit before continuing their journey. At the end of the cave, a test for four people will be tested. Only if those four pass will they get The Gem of Truth.

The people who were picked to go inside were Yena, Yuri, Eunbi and Hyewon. They went inside a little door that will only open up to 4 people.

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Once inside, there were 4 different paths. And Orange, Yellow, Violet and a Coral colored pathways. They split up and decided to get it over with fast.

•Yena's POV•

I went on the Yellow path and it was long. It took me about a 10 minutes to get at the end of the path. It had a big room with 2 chairs. They were labeled as Yes and No.

I was about to sit in one of them since I was exhausted from walking, until a voice spoke. "Truth. There is only one truth. Many people hide behind lies. Others, trick themselves to live a life full of lies. But, feelings and a heart can never lie. Others were victims because of a simple lie. But, will you tell the truth?"

"Yes, whatever it is." I said.

"Let's see. September 29, 2009. A fire spread through out the castle resulting to the death of your sister. You hated and blamed everything on your father because he caused the death of your sister."

"Yes, and I don't think I can forgive him anytime soon."

"Really? Do you remember what happened Yena?"

"Yes. My father was lighting up a torch. It was for lighting up the experiment he did. I know because I was with him. He was so engrosed in the other experiments since he forgot to turn off the lit up one."

"Do you think that's what really happened Yena? Or was it just an illusion you made in your head to cover the guilt?"

"What do you mean?"

"Allow this scene to explain."

I was then brought into a very familiar room. It was our lab. Where the fire started. I looked around and saw two people enter. It was little me and dad. He held my hand and I looked so excited. Then, my sister followed.

"Yiren-ah."

I looked and saw them roaming around. That's when dad lit up the stove. There were chemicals burning on top and many things layed on the table. As dad was cleaning up, I saw my little self walk over to the stove.

Wait, I didn't remember this.

Little me reached over for the chemicals, dad saw and shouted to stop me but little me flinched. Chemicals toppled over the tubes they were in and lighting up the whole place on fire.

The last thing I saw was Yiren hugging me to protect me from the fires.

I looked down and sobbed. The truth. Why didn't I remember that? How couldn't I remember that? I resented dad for the mistake I've made for years. And he didn't even say anything about it. He only kept saying sorry over and over again.

"You see Yena, you were buried in too deep to notice the truth and the only thing you saw now was the lie. The guilt sent you off and made fake memories. Memories that wasn't true."

"Whoever you are. You're right. I'm so stupid!"

"You are not. Everyone makes mistakes and you aren't an exepmtion. But, will you forgive your father, especially, yourself?"

"I don't know about me."

"There is only a yes and a no. We only have 2 chairs since we ran out of budget. Those chairs are expensive. Anyways, sit. Yes or No?"

•Third Person View•

The other 3 girls were walking and walking until a huge earthquake happened. They were seperated and were a little scared to think that they're all alone.

Eventually they needed to start walking again and they did.

When Eunbi arrived, a set of knives were placed along a table. She was given a task. There was a voice boomed through the walls.

"Truth. Sometimes, we are blind. September 21, 2020. The day found your mother cheating with your father. Until now, you haven't said a word. Why?"

"I'm afraid our family will get destroyed."

"But did you know what really happened?"

"Yes, I was walking to the kitchen when I heard my mom tell our chef something. The chef then said "What if we were caught?" And mom said, "No one will know. It'll be our little secret." And I know with just the sound of licking and moaning, she's cheating."

"Well, did you bother to find out why she said that?"

"No, I can't tell her I know."

"Well, those knives can set you free. Pick one. The chef is in front of you. Kill him, and your family will never fall apart. But, kill him, and you might never know what happened. Only one chance and choice."

"I-"

Eunbi lowered her head contemplating. She didn't want her family to be broken by some chef. Although, she was curious about what happened.

She set the knife down and aksed the chef.

"What did you and my mom hid from us?"

"Princess is that you?"

"Yes, now I order you to tell me what did you and my mom hid from us?!"

"I-I am not supposed-"

"It's an order!"

"Y-yes. I-I will m-make a c-cake for your f-father. It was a s-surprise for everyone. B-but I g-guess you know n-now."

"What?"

"Your father's birthday is in a few days and your mother asked be to bake him the largest cake. That day, your mother tasted the cake and moaned because of how it tasted and she only used her fingers to eat the cake."

"Oh..."

"See? Eunbi, it always isn't what it seems. Now that you made the right choice, you can proceed."

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Part 2 will be up when this reaches until 50 reads.

If this book gets 2K reads, I'll publish my ssamkkura fanfiction. Yehey!