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— Day 5

" if i could connect with you again, i want to meet you now "

ningning, aespa - black mamba

3rd person POVthe wet, desolate streets of incheon metropolitan city rested in silence as the starry black sky wept over it. the water in the portholes shimmered by the glow of the bright, yellow street lamps. the small, green trees on the roadside swayed as the strong breeze hit them.

Above a fading zebra crossing, the traffic lights frantically changed colours seeming more like a disco ball. Giant edifices stood beside the pavements, silent as if taken over by an army of libraries. It appeared that the clouds had gotten a sudden interest to the moon and wrapped themselves around it. The faint radiance passed through them, metamorphosing it's colour from transparent white to a baleful grey.

The streets of the city now rested again in the lifeless silence as the two silhouettes twirled within the darkness. Pedestrians payed no attention, all they wanted was to be home amongst their families - rather than drenched by the sudden precipitation.

As the pair acrobatically made their journey through the endless back alleys, the weather had begun to substandard - However, it didn't affect the assembled duo.

"Somebody likes to show off."

Haewon commented, watching San from below take part in the city's parkour. He was effortlessly getting along quicker than she was with her regular stamina. It was as if the surroundings were his jungle and he was the monkey.

"I wouldn't call it showing off, it's more of a talent per say." the traceur replied.

Static fuzzed their ear pieces as a vexed voice spoke.

"Can you two hurry up? The rest of us have already made it to the building."

"Apologies Hongjoong, we are almost here."

"Haewon's entrance is through the rooftop's fan vent while yours is...well you know how to deal with yourself. Based off your location she will have to slingshot up."

"Slingshot?"

"There should be a extendable staff somewhere on her outfit that will be able assist."

Maintaining her pace, the hooded girl searched the ensemble for what the leader stated was necessary. She found a silver gadget, moulded in the form of a lipstick container?

"Uh, I believe I've found it."

"Great! Now make your way up to where your partner is."

Despite there being little to no clambering support around, a fire escape stairway came into view. Rapidly pulling the operating ladder, Haewon climbed with no trouble; prancing upwards from each handrail her feet secured with.

She was proud that her athletic youth was finally being put to decent use.

Once at the top, the girl was met by San who was treading back and forth in shallow consideration. He noticed her advent and gave a proud motion.

"The rooftop is approximately ten feet away from here, you will just have to jump straight across." The dimpled man explained. "From there, find your way through the vents until you reach the heart of the nexus. That is where everyone will be heading to, there might be some guards but you can handle it, I know you can."

Hearing San's words of reliance made Haewon more courageous than before. The couple held a sedate hug before splitting.

"I trust that you will be alright?" she uttered with unpredictability.

"I'll be fine, don't worry about me." he stated, dropping from the margin and into dimness.

Solo from here on out, the black haired female walked towards the furthest part and held a running position. Taking a deep breath, she ran speedily towards the edge holding the apparatus in her available hand.

Without warning, a beep and a flash came from the object as it lengthened, soaring an amazed Haewon to the desired destination. Alighting with facileness, she went over to the circular ventilation ducts and propelled the opening inwards; letting it's cover fall into the abyss with silence. It was pitch black, covered in soot and could have contained possible rodents. Sighing with uneasiness, the girl climbed in but instantly misplaced her hands causing her to drop straight down and become one with the darkness.

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Haewon's POVmy limbs were still fairly impaired by that horrendous fall. sadly, my first sense was useless in this case, but it's futile state helped to strengthen my other four. light began to be revealed as i got closer and closer to the centrality.

Another air vent stood before me as I raised my foot to kick, but instantaneously a weird fragment was conveying - it showed me kicking the vent and getting shot by a guard right away.

Shuddering at the uncommon experience, I crawled a discrete route and found my way to the entrance of the mandatory room. The duplet of sentinels were poised with firearms at the door, just as I was to plop down, interference tweaked with my intercom.

"Haewon, do you copy?"

It was Jongho's voice.

"Yeah, what's wrong?"

"You need to get out of there right now, it was a trap. Jimin knew we would come here, there are cameras installed literally everywhere; including the vents."

"I'm making my way back now, should i go to the warehouse?"

"Yes and hurry."

The connection cleaved once more.

Carefully, wandering back to my break in spot, I stuck the gifted pole between the narrow partition and clutched onto the median point. Putting the pressure on my chest, I walked upwards against the walls, flinging my legs aerial round followed by the rest of my body and once again meeting the rooftop.

Blue and red fought as the alarm bells whistled in the disastrous evening. In the blink of an eye, a anonymous figure stole my device and lifted me up bridal style; rushing to the boundary of the property and slingshotting us both across the savage conurbations.

Trying to uncover the mysterious saviour, I peered at his face, concealed by a black mask and fedora. What gave him away was his eyes, twinkling in the marvels of the dazzling moonshine. Park Seonghwa.

"Haewon, where is San?" he asked thickly, penetrating the inaudible block of the disguise.

That's when it hit.

San and I hadn't been communicating the way we should of been, so we didn't know how we both were doing. The fact I hadn't seen him exit or make his way back gave me a sinking feeling.

Judging by my blameable silence, the silver eyed man sighed sorrowfully and continued leaping until the meeting area was in sight.

I had messed up. Bad.

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a/n : uh oh...

what was that weird experience haewon had in the vents?

and where is san?

answers will be revealed as we progress - LV.