(Author: SO I promised that kookie and Gukkie are coming soon! Here they areeee 😁

Jk: FR????? I AM SO EXCITED. 😳🥺🥺

JG: 🤧😭😭 THANK-YOU AUTHOR.

Jk: Maybe you aren't that bad after all 😭😭

Author: NO probs!!! 😬)

A sudden bang reverberated against the jail's bars, cutting through Lily's confession. It was the tiny little man who always trailed Malice like a faithful shadow Malice, like the little minion he is.

"Hey there, you lovely bunch!" His voice rang out in an unnaturally high-pitched, clownish tone. Jino approached the bars with the spear in his hand, his frustration palpable, he poked her minion with the spear at a decent force. The tiny figure let out a painful high-pitched scream as the spear penetrated into his skin and made him bleed.

Jhope couldn't resist adding his own taunt. "Feeling the sting, lovely acquaintance" Jhope asked the man, bending down to his level and getting closer to his face, still being separated by the bars between them, his voice dripping with a mock sweetness. "Hurts, doesn't it?" He mimicked a pout for added effect.

The little man, his eyes teary, nodded in response, his retreat from the bars was swift.

"That's what I thought," Jhope quipped, a note of triumph in his voice.

Their exchange was cut short by the entrance of their captor, Malice herself. "Aww, look who is gaining some strength to revolt?" her voice dripped with amusement as she sauntered into view, a sly grin visible beneath the half mask that veiled her features.

Her attention then shifted to Jino, and she contemplated him with a raised brow. "Shall we break that spirit?" Her words carried an air of malevolence.

In a swift, impulsive move, Jhope seized the spear from Jino's grip and lunged towards the queen. But she sidestepped his attack with ease, a smirk curving her lips as she questioned their intentions. "You really think it's that simple to end me?". Jhope growled at her and was about to slam the bars in rage when Jino stopped him from doing so to avoid him from getting electrocuted.

As Malice continued to play her mind games, Jino's gaze remained locked on her, an unyielding determination etched in his features. Tall and charismatic, his presence was commanding, and his physique spoke of strength honed through endurance and discipline; his body was built like it was sculpted by the most professional sculpture with each muscle carved with perfection Malice's gaze slid past Jino, revealing Taehyun seated behind him.

(Jin: Love your writing style. 😏😌😌

Jk: Bruh, BRUHHHHH!!!!! *eye roll*)

Her smile widened as she saw Taehyun sitting behind holding his bleeding arm, looking badly bruised and in immense pain. A taunting wave and a cheerful, "Hi Tae," escaped her lips. "Didn't even notice you back there! Apologies. How've you been?" Her mock concern was evident as she teased him. Taehyun just looked at her breathing heavily, exhausted from all the torment. "Don't like my hospitality? Guess I won't be getting that 5-star rating then!" Her pout held a touch of vague faux disappointment.

Lisa didn't escape her notice. "Hey, gurl!" Malice mimicked in an exaggerated accent, her grin unwavering. Lisa's response was a roll of her tear-filled eyes, a silent yet powerful expression of her contempt and hatred.

Then her focus shifted to Lily. Approaching the bars, she saluted Lily with playful formality. "Howdy, Princess Lily," she greeted, her tone dripping with an air of intrigue. Lily gave her a confused look. "You are still such a mystery to me." the queen whispered to herself. She moved away from the bars and stood straight. "We have a present for you guys!" she announced. She once again peeked behind Jino and whispered "I trust you'll find it... amusing, especially you, Tae." Her mockingly playful tone accompanied a bat of her eyelashes in Taehyun's direction.

But Lisa's patience reached its limits as she lost her composure, her voice a storm of fury. "Where's Taehyung, you b****!?" The raw emotion surged from her, a desperate plea for answers in a world that had spun out of control.

Malice seized the moment to revel in her sadistic game. She feigned contemplation, a charade of thoughtfulness that dissolved with a snap of her fingers. "Ah, yes. Your Taehyung... well, let's frame it this way." Her theatrics were punctuated with a giggle. "Your Taehyung.... is dead" The malicious delight she derived from the statement was evident. She then shifted her focus, pointing at Taehyun "And your Lizzy, too!" Her grin widened as she continued, pointing at Jhope. "And your friend, Jimin, well... gone." A triumphant grin adorned her lips as she took a step away, relishing in the chaos she sowed.

A chorus of shock and disbelief ensued. Taehyun pushed to the brink, couldn't contain his outrage. He rushed closer to the bars, his body betraying him with every pained step, his voice a desperate plea. "What do you mean they're dead?" His words were a frantic cry, his pain and confusion laid bare.

"I thought you were smart enough to understand what that means" she mocked. Taehyun's knees buckled, the weight of her words crushing him as he fell to the cold floor, a shell of his former strength.

"This is what you get for sneaking out my precious Robert!" she banged the bars furious as she had lost an important pawn to her sadistic living chess. Malice's frustration seethed, and she vented it on the bars, her anger a violent percussion that reverberated through the dungeon.

"Well played." Lily whispered to herself proud of her actions, which went unnoticed by everyone.

"Bring them out" she commanded the new guard who had replaced the previous guard who was terrified of the guardians. Standing in attention, witnessing everything that was going on in front of him, the guard simply nodded. Malice left the dungeon followed by her naive minion.

The unfamiliar guard opened the door and looked at the others for a moment, there was silence. "Guardians, I believe you shouldn't anger her at this stage. Please proceed." he stated, seeming calmer and more human than the other guards, in every way. His eyes met Taehyun's and he instantly bowed a little as a gesture of respect towards him which was taken as a surprise by everyone. Taehyun stepped out of the cell and made his way followed by Lisa, neither wanting to interact with anyone.

As the others exited, Jino couldn't resist his curiosity. "Are you an actual human or a slice of her magic?" The question was direct, his skepticism evident.

"I am a human, in my senses. I am not under any spell." the guard replied, bowing once again. Jino's observation continued as he left the cell, his eyes fixed on the enigmatic guard.

Jhope's skepticism manifested as well. "Will you not bind us with some chains before taking us away?" The guard's response was a simple headshake, indicating 'no.'

A bold thought crossed Jhope's mind. "What if I try to run away? I am not trustworthy, you know?" His words carried a challenge, a testing of the guard's intentions.

"If you may?" the guard, questioned bowing a little, indicating he had something to add.

"Go ahead." Jhope approved.

"I know a safe way out." he smiled innocently. Jhope's eyes widened at the unexpected proposition, his analytical nature assessing the guard's intentions.

"And why would you?" Jhope questioned, never breaking the eye contact. He smiled in response. "I think your companions are waiting ahead." was all he said. Jhope gave him a slight nod and walked ahead.

Now the guard's gaze rested on Lily, their eyes locking in a prolonged exchange fraught with unspoken meaning. Breaking the silence, he spoke directly to her. "Please go. She's up to something; don't keep her waiting." Lily understood the urgency in his words and hastened out of the dungeon, only to be met with Lisa's piercing scream that sent a shiver down her spine. Racing forward, Lily's pace matched the pounding of her heart, the haunting echoes of Lisa's cries driving her onward.

In the dimness of the room, the muffled sound of sobs filled the air, creating an atmosphere that hung heavy with grief. Slowly, she ventured into the shadows, a veil of uncertainty clouding her vision as a massive throne blocked her view. Stepping past the throne's silhouette, she found herself in the soft glow of moonlight that revealed the room's center. She observed Malice sitting on her grand throne with a wide grin. The sight that greeted her stole the very breath from her lungs - the lifeless forms of Jungkook and Jeongukk lay before her, bathed in the moon's ethereal light. A gasp escaped her lips, her hand instinctively rising to cover her mouth in disbelief.

Lisa was sobbing beside Jungkook's corpse. Jhope held Lisa's shoulder as he cried looking at Jungkook. "Hey, Kookie. Wake up" his voice wavered, a mix of desperation and fondness lacing his words. "Remember all those times we'd ditch class to play pranks on the teachers?" A sad smile tugged at the corners of his lips.

"We were kings of mischief. Come on, man, don't leave me hanging. Let's dream up another epic prank. Don't you wanna switch milk powder with soap??" Lisa turned to Jhope, seeking solace in his embrace, fully aware that their words were spoken to the wind, to a reality devoid of the vibrant spirit they once knew.

Kneeling before Jeongukk, Jino's tears fell in quiet sadness as he grappled with the harsh truth. "This can't be real." he murmured, his touch gentle as he reached to brush a hand against Jeongukk's cheek. Taehyun held Jeongukk's cold hand in his own, his grip firm with a mix of desperation and grief.

"Gukk, come on" his voice quivered, his gaze tender and vulnerable.

"Please gukk, get up for your hyung." he whispered. He leaned in, his voice softer, as if sharing a secret.

"Remember all those times we'd sneak out for banana milk? You and me against Eunwoo." His eyes held a deep longing, the unspoken connection between them palpable.

"Don't you want banana milk??" he questioned his lifeless body.

"I will bring you banana milk! I will bring you lots of banana milk. Please just wake up." His eyes searched Jeongukk's face, as if willing a response, any sign that he was still there.

"Smile at me Gukkie. Smile at me please just tell something." Taehyun's voice sounded more anxious than before.

"Don't you wanna play with me?" his voice took on a pleading note, the ache in his heart evident. Screaming, with all his might, his veins seemed ready to burst through his skin, his eyes swollen and bloodshot; any more tears and it felt like they'd be traded for his own blood. The echoes of his cries intertwined with the hushed sobs, a symphony of anguish as he unleashed the pain within him, unable to contain it any longer, he put his head on Jeongukk's chest.

The young guard also heard the screams and walked to the great hall where he saw the hideous sight and gasped. Lily walked up to Malice - the queen of terror who stood above in front of her throne, witnessing the terrible sight in front of her, their eyes locked. The mask couldn't hide the abyss-like depths of Malice's eyes, two pitch-black orbs that seemed to swallow all light. Lily's once beautiful gray eyes became tainted by otherworldly magic as if an unseen force was spreading like malevolent veins within them. Red cracks marred her irises, a manifestation of her spiraling consciousness. An ominous darkness encroached upon her being, causing her to teeter on the edge of losing control.

(Author note: SO guys this edit is made by twiliens x twicenation.ig and while cropping the picture their watermark got cut off and by no means I steal anyone's credit so shout out to them. This is made by them)

Malice's eyes widened, a mixture of astonishment and realization playing upon her features. In a sinister twist of fate, Lily's body succumbed to the relentless assault of the mysterious magic, causing her to lose all semblance of control. A strangled scream erupted from Lily's throat, carried by a voice that was not entirely her own, punctuating the moment of her descent.

"Wherefore, Ruby?" The question hung in the air.

"W-What?" Malice questioned in horror as her eyes witnessed the horror in disbelief.

Lily's form levitated into the air, caught within an otherworldly current. An inhuman voice resonated, cutting through the tense atmosphere. "Behold, for this, doth signify not their ultimate demise, but yours!" The words erupted from her lips, each syllable carrying a weight of unearthly power and an unsettling proclamation.

In response, a mixture of confusion and fury painted Malice's expression as she confronted this unexpected turn of events. Her own voice resounded with a piercing edge. "What? What do you mean??" The tension crackled in the air, charged with the clash of forces beyond comprehension.

Just as suddenly as it began, the magic that held Lily's body in its grasp released its grip, the disorienting contrast to the ethereal ascent fumed in. Her unconscious body fell to the ground and tumbled down the majestically large staircase, each step causing her bruise. As her body landed at the end of the stairs, between the great hall, a few feet away from the twins, the young guard rushed to her. Worried he pulled Lily in his arms as he tried to look for any sign of consciousness.

"No... No! NO!" Malice's voice shattered the air, a scream of disbelief and rage mingled into one. The hall fell into an uneasy hush, everyone present, witness to this surreal spectacle that defied their understanding of reality. Fueled by an uncontrollable fury, Malice's temper reached a breaking point. She lashed out, her hand pushing the elegant table situated near her throne with rage. The once beautiful piece shattered under the force of her anger, mirroring the shattered illusion of her control.

Losing her senses, she aggressively marched down the stairs, holding her beautiful red gown; she rushed to the young guard with a predatory gait, her eyes ablaze with an intensity that could rival the fires of hell itself. In a display of raw violence, she seized Lily's limp body and shook it with violence. Each jolt echoed the sense of her own fractured psyche, a storm that raged within her as she sought to unravel the enigmatic words that had been spoken.

"What did you mean!!" she screamed, her words screeching through everyone's ears as everyone held their breaths in desperation and a plea for understanding in the face of the unfolding nightmare.

To be continued...

(Jk: I THOUGHT I WAS SUPPOSED BE ALIVE??? 🙄🙄🙄

JG: MY DEAD ENTRY???? WAEE??? 😭😭😭

Jk: NOW YOU KNOW WHY I DONT LIKE THIS SHAMELESS LITTLE RUINED AUTHOR KID!?? 😑😑😑

Author: This is for killing me!!!! 😑😑😝

Jk: YOU JUST GAVE US FALSE HOPE! HATE YOU! 🙄🙄🙄

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