Maya's Mysterious Melody

Maya sat frozen, her mind consumed with the vision she had just experienced. With a stern tone, she instructed her companions to give her some time to think. Everyone was puzzled by her sudden change in demeanor. She had just been in a state of little ecstasy, but now she looked critical.

Her companions decided to give her space to process what had happened. They too were bewildered by the sudden burst of wind and the strange energy that accompanied it. They had many questions, but for the time being, they needed space to think about the problems and look for solutions.

As Maya sat alone, she felt a pull towards the tree. Climbing to the top, she strained to listen. She had sensed something there before, and now she was certain that it was related to the vision she had just witnessed. Who or what was calling out to her? Why did she feel a strange familiarity with it?

Maya had always heard a melody since she had arrived in this forest. It was so loud that it would make anyone cover their ears, but she realized that she was the only one who could hear it. She had tried to follow it once, even diving deep into the ocean to follow its call, but fear held her back. The fear of, "What if there were humans or something dangerous on the other side?"

Due to her fears, Maya remained in the forest, hoping to find the answers she so desperately sought. She had no resources or knowledge to guide her, but her determination to uncover the mystery kept her rooted in place.

She was curious and wanted to know what was on that side, but her first priority was to go back to her family.

Maya was deep in thought as the lady's words echoed in her mind. She then thought about a mysterious melody that seemed to be calling out to her. Could it be possible that the melody had something to do with her? She felt a surge of excitement mixed with frustration as she remembered the woman saying the word "Europe," indicating that the source of the melody was maybe in Europe, a place Maya had always wanted to visit but never had the opportunity to.

As Maya contemplated the situation, a sudden idea struck her. She looked down at her friends, who seemed to be debating something amongst themselves, obviously given the gravity of the situation.

Maya knew that she couldn't face this alone, and the thought of asking her friends for help filled her with trepidation. Would they think she was crazy? Would they even believe her?

But Maya knew that she couldn't let her fears hold her back. With a deep breath, she made her way down the tree toward her friends.

As she approached, they turned to her, concern etched on their faces.

"Are you okay now?" Jaebin asked. "What happened? It's okay to tell us."

Maya nodded her head, her eyes flickering with uncertainty. "Do you all believe me?" she asked hesitantly. "If I told you something, would you help me if I asked you to do something?"

Her friends exchanged glances before nodding their agreement. "Of course, Maya," said Seola. "Just tell us what you need, and we'll do whatever we can to help you."

Maya took a deep breath before launching into her story. She explained how ever since she arrived, she had been hearing a haunting melody that seemed to call out to her, disrupting her sleep and filling her with a sense of urgency. Then, during the wind cyclone, she had heard the same melody and a voice calling out to her, asking her to come and save them. When she had awakened, she had seen a vision of a middle-aged woman who looked eerily similar to her. The woman had told her that she needed to find a new path and complete a purpose before she could return home.

When Maya finished her story, her friends were silent, their faces etched with confusion and concern. They didn't know what to say or how to help, but they knew they had to do something. They pulled out pencils and paper and began to brainstorm, trying to make sense of the situation.

But as they worked, a new problem emerged. How could they go to Europe without their parent's permission? Maya's friends worried that their parents wouldn't allow them to go on a trip so far away and without adult supervision. But Maya was determined, and she suggested that they ask their parents for a Europe trip, using the excuse that they wanted to explore a new culture and learn more about the world.

It wasn't a perfect plan, but it was a start. Maya's friends agreed to try to convince their parents to let them go. But Minho was stared trembling at some realization.

Minho's voice trembled as he spoke, his nerves on edge. "I don't know, Maya, how I can convince my parents. They're incredibly strict when it comes to asking for anything."

Daehyun noticed Minho's nervousness and began rubbing his back, trying to calm him down. Jaebin and Jaena gave him reassuring glances, silently communicating that everything would work out in the end. Even Seola, who usually remained aloof, softened her gaze toward him. She understood the gravity of the situation and what could happen if Minho asked for anything from his abusive father and Evil brother.

Maya noticed that Minho was hiding something from her, but she didn't push the matter since it could be personal. "It's okay, Minho if it's a big deal. I think I can find my own way to get there," she said, chuckling in embarrassment at the thought of being rejected.

Seola spoke up quickly, "No, no, it's not about that. The problem is how we travel with Maya. If anyone sees her, the consequences could be dire. She could be hurt or even captured and experimented on."

Maya shuddered at the thought. It was true that the journey was perilous, but she knew the energy she felt was her only hope. She explained this to them, and they agreed to take the risk. They all just wanted her to complete her mission and return home to find happiness again.

It had been so long since Maya had felt any semblance of happiness. She had lost everything - her family, her home, her life. Seeing her in this state broke their hearts. They were willing to do anything to help her, and they spent days planning every detail of the journey. They even managed to get permission from their parents, a difficult task considering how strict they were.

As for Minho, things were even more challenging. When he went home to ask for permission, the toxic and abusive air hit him hard, making him feel sick to his stomach. He knew he couldn't stay there for months on end, surrounded by people he hated.

When he asked his father, Minjae, for permission, he was met with a resounding no and a hard slap across the face. Minho knew he wouldn't be able to go on this journey with his friend and stay in that environment. But luck was on his side this time. He found out that Minjae was going on a business trip with their father in a few days, and they wouldn't be back for weeks. This was the perfect opportunity for Minho to escape without their knowledge.

As for his mother, she didn't seem to care whether her children were alive or dead. It was a harsh reality that Minho had to face, but he was willing to do whatever it took to help Maya and find his own happiness as well.

Eventually, they went back to Maya who was waiting for them impatiently in the forest. All of them were happy that everything went well and now it was time to complete their mission, and they set to work making their preparations. They knew that the road ahead would be long and uncertain, but they were determined to help their friend and solve the mystery of the melody once and for all.