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Huang Renjun

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Taeyong's POV

Huang Zhenya and Huang Luoyang.

They were my two good friends.

They loved each other, even if they were complete opposites. He was a demon, and she was an angel. Supposed enemies, although, they shared a deep love connection. So deep, that they had a child, a baby boy, and named him Huang Renjun.

They only got to be with their newborn child for a few hours, until they both died.

Maybe it was fate that it would happen to them. I mean, I'm glad they're free of their pain now, but poor Renjun won't be able to know his parents, or his background...

So now, it's up to me to raise him. They both asked and pleaded for me to take care of him, and I agreed to it.

I want to be there for him, just like they were there for me.

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Luckily, Johnny found a house for us to live in, and he already paid it off for me~.

He's practically rich since he's a pro hero and all, so he didn't mind.

I just hope that I'll be able to take care of him well.

He's just so cute~. He doesn't do much, and he doesn't cry. He didn't even cry when he was born! He just looks up at me every now and then, and he'll occasionally hold on to one of my fingers. I never thought babies would be this cute~.

Anyway.

I walked into the house with Renjun in my arms. I went to the kitchen, and I noticed there was already a whole bunch of baby stuff here for him! Things like baby formula and food, pacifiers, clothes, stuffed toys, a high chair, everything! There was even a huge box with a crib inside!

I found a note on the box for the crib, and it was from Johnny.

'Take care of him well. He's gonna be something special one day~.
-Johnny'

He's so sweet~.

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2 Hours Later

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I finally finished setting up everything, and I put Renjun to bed after feeding him.

He's such a good boy~. He doesn't even cry when he's hungry. He just whimpers a little to where I can hear him. So after I fed him, I put him to sleep in the crib Johnny bought him. It conveniently had wheels on it, so I could be with him in other rooms of the house. The wheels lock up too, so I don't have to worry about it rolling around.

I got something to eat, and sat down in front of the tv to just relax until Renjun wakes up again later.

'A god of war taking care of a newborn? Give me a break'

I thought to myself.

"I-I'm not a god of war though..."

'Yes you are! Think of all the people you've killed. How are you not a god of war?'

"I-I'm not... I-I was trying to p-protect them..."

'They could've handled things themselves, even if they were ill. It was your choice to kill all those people, god of war'

"N-No, it w-wasn't..."

'What will poor little Renjun think when he gets older and he sees you fighting? If you kill someone in front of him, it's all over for you pretty boy. He won't trust you anymore. He'll be scared of you~'

"Then... When he starts getting older..., I-I'll hide my identity..."

'Good boy. Keep it hidden or you'll regret it later, god of war~'

My thoughts ended.

I'm technically a god of fortune, but in the past, I was a full blown god of war.

I was lost without my family, and I kinda went nuts. I wanted revenge without reason. I didn't think about what I was doing. I just wanted to pay back those who forgot my family.

I regretted what I had done soon after.

After I met Zhenya and Luoyang, my whole thought process changed. I didn't want revenge anymore. I just wanted to help people like they did. Then soon, I became a god of fortune, bringing good luck to lots of people, even though Zhenya and Luoyang were the only ones who knew that I was a god.

But either way, it's settled.

I'll conceal myself, in order to keep my relationship with Renjun safe...

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6 Years Later

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Renjun is six years old now, and it's been two years since I started hiding my identity.

Renjun doesn't seem to mind it though. He says I look cool with my black cloak and mask~. So if he likes them, I like them too~.

Renjun wanted to go for a walk in the city today, so I agreed to it since we needed some groceries anyway.

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We didn't need much. We left with only two small bags that Renjun wanted to carry. I let him since the bags weren't heavy.

We started walking back home, and we were coming up to an alleyway. As we got closer, we both heard little whimpers and screams coming from deep in the alleyway.

Renjun wanted to see what was going on, as did I. So we ventured deep into the alleyway, until we came across a disturbing sight.

There were three guys ganging up on this little boy. He looked around Renjun's age, or maybe a little younger. But there was something different about him.

He had a tail and two little animal-like ears on his head. The three boys were each doing something to him. One was squeezing and pulling on his tail, one was tugging on his ears, and one was trying to take his clothes off.

The boy was crying and whimpering as he tried to squirm out of their grips, along with the occasional scream when they pulled on his ears and tail.

Renjun clung to me in fear. He looked up at me, and I looked down at him.

"H-Hyungie...., s-scared...."

I could see the tears welling up in his eyes. Luckily, we were at a distance where they couldn't see or hear us.

"I know Jun. Give me the bags, and get on my back. Hold on to my neck, I'm gonna help him ok?"

"O-Otay..."

Renjun gave me the bags and got on my back, wrapping his tiny arms around my neck and held on tight.

I didn't have my hood on so my mask was visible, it was just easier for Renjun to hold on this way. If my hood fell off, it would hit Renjun's face, and he would let go.

Great thinking right~?

I started walking closer to the four of them, and they all finally noticed us.

"What do you want creep?"

"Get outta here before you get hurt~"

"This one's ours, go find your own!"

Jeez, these guys are complete assholes.

Unfortunately for them, they don't know who they're dealing with.

I suddenly remembered in that moment that I can't fight these guys. If I accidentally kill someone, Renjun won't think of me like he does now.

I pressed the little button on my wristband that Johnny gave me. He said to only use it in times of distress. It's a homing device that lets him know I'm in danger wherever I am, and he'll come to my aid ASAP.

I refocused my attention back to the three in front of me. I need to stall them until Johnny gets here, and then I'll make a run for it with Renjun and the boy.

"Leave him alone"