11

Night has fallen in Hidden Meadow. But Byul still hasn't slept. She rolled herself on the bed. Her mind is still puzzling. She knew she should be worried by now. Not only for her but to others as well.

She feels quite weird too. Ever since she came here, her mind is clear and nothing has bothered her so far. Is it true that they have already stopped searching for her? Or, maybe they just waiting for a good time to attack her again. Whatever it is, Byul knew this isn't right. Have you ever imagined, entering a room but feeling somehow quiet and chill? Yeah, that's how she feels right now.

She wakes herself up from bed, walking outside to the hall. She grabs her sweater, the one that she borrowed from Yoon, and cover herself. She looks at the window that she destroyed yesterday.

Seems like they have fixed it.

Looking at the window, she thinks about herself again. How could she be out of control that day? Is it because of shock, or because her mind was alert? She knew herself well. Even if she is somehow brutal, there's no way she will kill someone. Unless if the person is trying to kill her. But Yoon just wanna calm her down. That's why until now she can't even think how she can be so cruel! And woke up as nothing happen. That's how he brought harm to her mind!

That lunatic creep monster!

"Can't sleep?" Yoon's presence makes her jump a bit. He came from his room, confused when he saw Byul out of space in front of the window.

"Yes.."

"Something's bothering you?"

"How did you know?" asked Byul. That man strares into her eyes.

"I work as an agent, you know. You can deny your words but your face can't lie to me. I know it at an instant," says Yoon. He knew she keeps a secret from him, from them.

"I'm sorry... I don't know how to say this but there are still a lot of things that you guys need to know about me.." says Byul. She sits on the sofa, trying to calm herself before talking to Yoon.

"Okay, explain please.." Yoon takes a seat right in front of her.

"Remember when I told you about Vomi people? They got lots of power and one of them is mind-controlling?" Yoon nods. He remembers it.

"My mind... I don't how but someone just enters my mind and sort of like trying to control it. He is the leader of the enemy who I only know by the name of Qi. We kind a having pull and push mind-controlling.." Yoon's eyes getting wider.

"So, you tell me that their leader had attempted to control you? But for what?" asks Yoon.

"He wants to know about the capsule. And he said that I happen to have the key to the capsule. So he wants me for that. He tried to take me with them but I manage to escape the night when you safe me," she says as she looks at Yoon who remains silent.

"It's suffocated and exhausted! I need to battle every day so he will stop abusing my mind," she could feel her eyes get teary as she tries to describe the pain that she went through.

"Did he...I mean.. now.."

"It stops right after I came here. I did manage to block him and looks like it is too easy than I thought. It started to stop immediately after Jein shot me. I think it has to something to do with it, but I don't know what it is," explained Byul.

Then Yoon remembered something. When she collapsed after being shot by Jein, he asked him if Jein used a live bullet. And he said that he uses some kind like a dart but filled with some lavender extract. That's why Byul stays calm for the past few days.

"Lavender.."

"Huh?"

"When Jein shot you, he used a dart with lavender extract. So, it's the lavender that makes you stay calm and block those mind-controlling things. But the question is, for how long?" asks Yoon.

"That's why I'm concerned right now. I don't know about that lavender thing. But what I know is now they've searched for me everywhere. That's why they never stop attacking! I don't know how long I can hide like this. Not only did I put myself in danger, but I dragged all of you together in this!" says Byul. Her eyes look concerned right now.

"We can work this thing out. But first, we need to tell the rest about this. I think we should go to bed and discuss this tomorrow," says Yoon. He pulls out his hand to Byul. She grabs his hand slowly and get up from the sofa when she starts feeling nauseous and dizzy. Her heart pound so bad. She shuts her eyes when she suddenly experience a prediction.

"Byul!" Yoon grabs her tight but she fell on her knees, eyes rolling on her head till white and lips part away.

Byul heard screams in pain.. but one particular voice that she could hear...

It is her voice!

Hi, my Vomi princess...

NO!

How do you like my presentation?

GO AWAY, YOU BASTARD!!!

Yoon began to panic, banging door after door nonstop.

"What's wrong, senior?"

"Help! It's Byul!!"

"What's wrong, Yoon?" asks Joon. Next to him is Jein who yawning.

"How did you guys...argh... Never mind! Jein, you need to help Byul. Do you still have that lavender extract?" says Yoon, in a desperate tone.

"Yeah, I still got some. But why?"

"Byul.. she's.." Yoon looks at Byul who already passed out. He runs towards her.

"Jein, take the extract!" says Joon. He and Justin walk towards Yoon. Joon took Byul's wrist and check if she's still alive.

"She's fine. But why? How?"

"I'll explain later. The extract first!"

"Coming through... coming through.." says Jein, with a syringe in his hand. He gives a quick tap before poking the needle into Byul's hand.

A few moments later, she opens her eyes and yells in panic. Justin hugs her tight so she can't hurt anyone.

"Calm down, Byul..please.." says Yoon. Her eyes are on Yoon. Suddenly she pushes Justin and hug Yoon while crying out loud.

She's in damage right now!

"What's going on actually?" asks Jein. He threw the syringe and needle away, cleaning his hand.

"Actually.."

And Byul explained everything to them. Joon and Justin stonic in shock. But Jein remains calm, unlike his usual self.

"You don't seem to bother by this, Jein?" asks Yoon.

"I sense something wrong with Byul all of the time. She told us that her mom is a Vomi. So, she just had her ability. And the way she can control the weather with her emotion is proof that her mind got some kind of power. She controls us, so our eyes can see what she wants us to see," Jein explains to them.

"That means, the cherry blossom tree never blooms?" asks Justin, still in shock.

"Yes... it's not even spring yet. How it can fully bloom?" says Jein.

Suddenly, Byul feels dizzy again. She stares out of space. A few seconds later, she's back but panics.

"I hate to tell you guys this.. but, we need to get out from here.." says Byul. She stands up and runs to her room. They follow her, still waiting for the answer.

"Why?"

"...they will be here in any second.."

***

They pack things in a hurry. Yoon and Justin check their guns and other equipment. Joon took all the written documents and flash drive, put them in his backpack, and zip it up. Jein packs some medicine, never to forget to bring his lavender extract along. They decide to leave tonight, right at this moment.

"What about our transportation?"

"We should bring food, are we?" they ask too many questions when Jein shush them all with one sentence.

"Just follow me.." he grabs some keys in the kitchen. They wear their boots and follow him. Jein opens the storage house and switches on the lights. Then, he pushes a button in his key and another door opens.

"Here is our transportation.." they gasp, seeing a big huge caravan hiding behind the door. It is in chrome color.

"How did.. and you keep this from me?" says Joon.

"Sorry bae, but I have no choice.."

"Oh, you called me bae?" Joon batting his eyelash. Jein smacks his back.

"So, one question? Is it functioning or not?" asks Justin.

"Ah.. it is. But since it's been too long, maybe it takes time to fire up the engine," says Jein.

"Well, it worth trying," says Yoon, grabbing the key from Jein. He starts the engine. It chuckles a bit and was dead.

"Well.. stay calm everyone.." he reassurance them as he tries it one more time.

Suddenly, Byul runs out of the storage house. She looks up at the sky.

"No.." she storms inside.

"We need to hurry!" she says, pushing Yoon aside and taking over the driver's seat.

They didn't have a chance to ask when suddenly a blast came out of nowhere. Everyone running inside the van, close the door tight.

"Hurry!!" they scream in unison. The second blast came out after a few seconds. From far, they can see a few quint jets flying across the sky.

"Let me.." says Joon

"No hell no you gonna touch the key, Joon! Not with you destructive touch!" screams Jein.

"Argh!!" Byul yells in pain. She drops the key on her lap.

"Byul!" Yoon holds her tight. They starts to panic when they see lights coming from outside.

"Calm down guys!!!" Justin couldn't take it anymore. And.. silent. He jumps out from the van, snatch the key from Byul's lap, instruct Yoon to drag Byul to his side, takes over the driver's seat, and start the engine.

"It's alive!!" Jein and Joon scream together. Yoon feels relief. He looks at Byul who pass out on him. He caresses her hair slowly.

We're leaving now... please be strong!

Justin slowly releases the handbrake and steps on the gas pedal.

"Hold tight guys!"

"Wait!" Jein stops him. He presses a button in the middle. A huge screen came out from the back seat. He put shield setting and activate the camouflage feature. And press a red button.

"Ok..we can leave now.." and Justin steps on the gas pedal violently.

Jein looks at Joon. He hands out something in his palm.

"Wear it, Joon. We need it," it is the dog tag necklace, along with another dog tag. Jein's dog tag. Joon presses his palm. Then he slowly put the necklace on his neck.

"Great, now... Joon, did you remember PUBG?" he nods.

"Okay, this is just like PUBG but more in analog version. Are you ready?" asked Jein.

And Joon just nod.

He pushes another button from the screen. The sunroof opens along with two blasted guns. Jein grabs the left side.

"Take the left one.."

"But..you said no guns?"

"We're not at home now, dumbo! Besides, this is for self-defense!" says Jein. Joon quickly grabs the controller and focus at the screen.

"Lock the target and push the start button," Jein gives him a command. He nods as he tries to adjust the red dot and lock the target.

The van moves violently as Justin is speeding like crazy. He drives into the sunflower farm, avoiding blasting from outside. Thanks to the shield, they manage to reduce the damage.

"Target lock!" Joon screams.

"Fire!" Jein pushes the start button. The blaster shoot in white like a laser beam towards the target. It hits perfectly.

"Okay, lock the next target.." says Jein and Joon quickly working his finger.

"Jein, where's the destination?"

"I'll send you the coordinate later but first we need to get out from here. Turn left and just drive!" Jein is out of hands now.

"It's a forest, are you sure?"

"Yes!" he screams aloud. His finger is still busy controlling the blaster.

"Yoon!"

"Yes?"

"If Byul wakes up and tries to kill you, just take the capsule from my backpack and shove it into her mouth," says Jein.

"Hold tight guys!!!" Justin screams as they nearly reach the forest. Jein pushes another button activates the invisibility mode. He then closes the sunroof.

"We're out now.."

"Where to go?"

"Acid Lake. I got my safe house there," Jein flops on his seat.

"You know, we live together for so long, and yet I still don't know you!" says Joon.

"Let's just say that I have a trust issue," says Jein, patting Joon's palm and smiling at him.

"I hate you, Jein.."

"I hate you too, Joon.."