8 DNH

A few months ago.

Namjoon led Hun-cheol down a few streets. Namjoon had told Hun-cheol that he wanted to introduce him to some friends of his. They walked down an alley and came to a small restaurant. They both entered inside. Namjoon spoke with the lady behind the counter and she pointed to one of the rooms in the back. Namjoon nodded and walked to the back. Hun-cheol followed behind him sniffing as they walked.

"Something smells good. Are you buying or am I?"

Namjoon chuckled as he opened a door. A private room for group meals. Inside there were a few people there, talking and laughing. As the door opened they all looked and saw Namjoon. Inside there were six guys all sitting around the table. One of the guys in the room playfully started complaining.

"Aahhhh. I thought the food had arrived; it's just the maknae looking for a free meal. Are you looking for one of your hyungs to feed you?"

Namjoon laughed at the comments.

"You know that you're the maknae. I'm older than you by one month."

"I'm the leader so my seniority trumps your one month."

Another one of the guys in the room started frowning and playfully shoved him.

"That's not how it works. Sure, you're the leader. But you're also still the maknae."

While the two bickered and bantered, one of the boys got up and came over to Namjoon. Namjoon smiled in response as he stretched out his hand

"Donghyuk, can you remind me why we made him the leader again?"

The young boy laughed as he grabbed Namjoons hand and shook it.

"We were kids and didn't know any better."

Behind Donghyuk, another boy had stood up and was standing behind him.

"I think we gave the maknae too much power and it corrupted him. So sad."

The three boys laughed as Namjoon shook the boys hand as well. One of the young men there, who was clearly the oldest, saw Hun-cheol standing there in the doorway.

"Alright, that's enough, you guys are gonna scare off the new kid in the doorway."

The guys stopped laughing and bickering and looked at Hun-cheol. Namjoon and the two boys he was laughing with sat down. The young boy who had made the comment when Namjoon arrived looked at Hun-cheol and waved him over to sit down, which Iron obliged. He bowed as he closed the door and sat down.

"So Namjoonie, who's this?"

Namjoon looked at Hun-cheol and nodded. Hun-cheol nodded back and lifted his right hand showing his mark.

"Jung Hunchul. 18. Underground Magic-Channeller. Codename: Iron."

The young boy who asked the question looked at Namjoon, who replied with a nod. The young boy gestured to the rest of the group. The boy next to Namjoon lifted his hand and went first.

"Shin Donghyuk. 16. Underground Magic-Channeller and Power Designer. Member of DNH. Codename: Supreme Boi."

"Kim Sungkyum. 16. Underground Magic-Channeller. Member of DNH. Codename: Kyum2."

"Kim Jeonghan. 16. Underground Magic Channeller. Member of DNH. Codename: Samsoon."

"Choi Ikje. 23. Underground Magic-Channeller. Member of DNH. Codename: I11even."

"Jin Hyosang. 18. Underground Magic-Channeller. Member of DNH. Codename: Kidoh."

Finally it reached the boy at the end. The boy smiled as he lifted his hand revealing the silver mark, just like the rest of the team.

"Jung Taegyun. 16. Underground Magic-Channeller and Power Designer. Leader of DNH. Codename: Marvel J"

Hun-cheol was stunned a little looking at all the silver marks. He could tell that this group of Magic-Channellers were strong. Marvel J observed Hun-cheol's energy for a bit before putting his hand down and casually put his hand on Hun-cheol's shoulder.

'Yah, do you wanna join?"

Hun-cheol was caught off guard by how informal and casual he was towards him already.

"Uh. Yeah.."

The one called Kidoh started laughing.

"Seriously? Is that the only way you know how to ask? That's pretty much how you asked me to join."

The group started laughing and went back to bickering with each other. Hun-cheol felt comfortable and relaxed in the environment. He looked over and Namjoon and gave him a grateful nod. Namjoon laughed and they all talked as the food arrived.

Present Day.

Ikje was looking across the field to Hun-cheol and Namjoon. He smiled and waved a little before getting back into line. Hun-cheol looked at Namjoon.

"Did you know?"

Namjoon shook his head.

They were both in utter shock at this point. Hitman Bang noticed that the two of them knew Ikje and smiled. Obviously he knew about DNH, the group that they were in. He was interested to see how this member would do. His eyes then landed on the remaining person who walked on the field quietly. Even when he spoke, there were no unnecessary movements or shouting. Simple and calm.

"Min Yoongi. 17. Underground Magic Channeller and Power Designer. Codename: Suga."

Hun-cheol and Namjoon, having recovered from the shock, observed Yoongi closely. For Hitman Bang to take interest in him, he couldn't possibly be normal. Even from this distance, they could sense the aura the young boy had around him. It was oppressive and powerful. They were certain that if they were weaker, his aura alone would be suffocating.

Yoongi grabbed a number and got in line. Their numbers correlated to a chart that was on display. All their opponents were decided. Ikje was up first against a young boy who said he was 20 years old and a regular Magic-Channeller. Knowing he was up against an Underground Magic-Channeller, he was clearly scared.

They bowed to each other before the judge commenced the battle. They both started chanting. The young boy made wooden spikes rise from the ground and they flew towards Ikje. In response, he raised his fist, pointing it towards the other Magic-Channeller. As he opened his hand, vibrations pulsed out of his hand. These vibrations hit the wooden spikes mid air and sent them flying in different directions. The vibrations continued to fly through the air towards the young boy. It hit him and pushed him backwards. The boy landed hard on the ground clutching his ears. Ikje closed his hand and the vibrations stopped. The staff came and helped the boy up and carried him to the recovery tent. Ikje bowed and walked off, winning the first match.

As the judge announced his victory, the next match was also called out. The other Magic-Channellers were instantly intimidated by this showing of power. All except Yoongi who was sitting there unmoving.

The two battles that followed weren't anything exciting. They started and ended without any big display of power. Compared to Ikje's battle, the following were rather tame. As Hun-cheol and Namjoon were losing interest, the mysterious Yoongi walked on the field.

The person he was battling was the person that Hun-cheol and Namjoon had criticized for not having any control. The battle began with the young boy chanting and creating balls of fire around him. Yoongi however stood there unmoving. He simply smiled as he closes his eyes and quietly chanted. The young boy through his hand forward sending the fireballs flying towards Yoongi. Yoongi still didn't react until it was a metre away from him. He opened his eyes as he finished chanting and then the strangest thing happened.

The fire balls flew right past him.

They missed him completely. But before anyone could properly be shocked, the fireballs turned around and began circling Yoongi. As they did they grew bigger and the fire burned hotter. The young boy who had thrown the fireballs was in shock and was confused as to what was happening. Yoongi made a shooing gesture and the fireballs flew back towards the young boy. Completely shocked and scared, he froze up as this vicious attack flew back at him. The judge stepped in and was able to grab the boy before he was hit.

"Winner: Min Yoongi."

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