(Korean/English)

//тнє đιsтιиcт тσиє σf α fιsт мєєтιиg ωσσđ sσυиđєđ„

тнє киσcк σи тнє đσσя єcнσιиg ιи тнє нєαđs σf тнσsє ωιтнιи єαяsнσт„

sєиđιиg тнє тωσ вσуs яυииιиg тσ тнє đσσя„

киσωιиg тнє мσмєит нαđ αяяινєđ..

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The leader led the pair down the stone hallway, looking back every now and then to ensure that the two hadn't run off. "Remember, you two are going to be in charge of them, so if they're misbehaving you're allowed to take action." he reminded them, glancing at each. The two shared a look, both silently agreeing not to ask what he meant.

One way or another, the society had sent out its people and managed to convince all of the seven to come with them. All seven were gathered in an empty room within the north end of the castle, probably either terrified, excited, or weirdly aroused.

So now, all that was left to do was get introductions out of the way before they could be in business.

"Sir, who did you send to tell them what this place is?" Siwa asked out of curiosity. "Send? I didn't send anyone. You two are going to do that." the leader replied. "Are you saying that they're sitting there in an empty room, with no idea where they are or who the other six lunatics are?" Lucien asked, the realization dawning upon him. "I think they can handle themselves." the leader stated, confident. Lucien and Siwa looked at each other, mentally agreeing to take action.

So they dashed off towards the North end, leaving a dazed leader in their wake.

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The door to the room swung open, Lucien and Siwa stepping in to meet the gaze of seven individuals, seated silently in the row of chairs facing the door. "They don't seem to have killed each other yet." Lucien muttered to Siwa as he closed the door.

"So, hello everyone." Siwa stood in front of the line of chairs, facing the boys. "It's nice to meet you all" he said, Lucien giving a small wave. "Have any of you gotten the chance to talk to each other yet?" he asked, receiving nothing but silence in return. "Tough crowd, huh?" he commented to Lucien, who laughed it off.

"You may be wondering where you are. This place is called the Circle of Adria. We're a secret society that helps people like you. I'm referring to the powers you may have noticed you gained recently." Siwa explained calmly, noticing a couple of the boys' expressions change from nervous to simply surprised.

"Since I'm sure none of you want to sit through a long story, let me shorten this for you. Basically, this society was founded to protect a small group called the Chosen Seven. This is the nickname given to the group of people who hold the seven highest powers. Given there are seven of you sitting here, you probably have realized by the time I'm saying this why you're here." Lucien added on. "Holy shit" one of the seven commented.

"Did I hear someone say 'holy shit?' Because I agree." Lucien smiled at the group. "So, we're going to be your two leaders. Gonna have lots of fun together, if you want to stay that is." Siwa commented. "Yeah, we can't force you to stay here if you don't want to. But if you choose to stay, we're going to be a team that investigates and infiltrates the crime network of the underground. Just warning you." Lucien stated.

"Since we've just met, why don't you all go around and say your names?" Siwa suggested. "Luci, grab a sheet of paper and write these down because we won't remember, I guarantee you." Siwa whispered to the boy next to him. "Aight. I gotchu." Lucien replied, grabbing a nearby pen and pad.

"We're starting with you. Say your name for us and something about you." Siwa stated, pointing to the boy sitting farthest to the right.

"I'm Lee Haru, um... I like... tea?" he stated, very obviously not wanting to be awake right now. "Same dude" Lucien whispered. "Nice to meet you Haru. And, you?" Siwa spoke, gesturing to the boy sitting next to Haru.

"My name is Katsuki Koushi... and I don't want to die here." he said, staring directly at Siwa. "O...kay, well, looks like we have something in common then..." Siwa replied. "What happened to asking me to literally kill you?" Lucien nudged him jokingly, receiving a "Shut up" in return.

"Now, you?" Siwa gestured to the third in line. "I'm Jeon Jihyun, and cockroaches should all die in a fire." the third stated, clearly more alive than the other two. "Well that went from 0 to 100 real quick." Lucien muttered. "Alright, and what about you?" Siwa moved on to the fourth.

"Call me Im Kyungjin. Pumpkin spice or fight me." he spoke calmly. "None of you are stating facts about yoursel-" "Well then okay who are you?" Siwa interrupted his comment, moving on to the fifth in line.

"Seo Minwoo. Don't try to make me exercise, I have asthma." he spoke, glancing at the standing pair. "I'll keep that noted then..." Siwa spoke, giving him a strange look as Lucien jotted down what he had stated on the notepad.

"You?" Siwa looked at the sixth in the line of chairs. "I'm Jun Danjong. And documentaries should be illegal." he said, watching Lucien write on the paper. "I'm curious, but okay... and you?" Siwa glanced at the last of the seven.

"Dai Baumé. If I'm awake before 10:00 assume I'm possessed." he stated, staring at the floor. "You're from Vietnam?" Lucien asked, looking at him. He nodded silently at the question. "Why are you so excited" Siwa asked upon seeing Lucien's fanboy face. "Don't question me." he replied.

"Any questions?" Lucien asked the seven. "How old are you two?" Jihyun raised his hand. "Old enough." Lucien smiled. "What powers do you guys have?" Danjong questioned. "Real ones." Siwa responded. "What's nine plus ten" Minwoo spoke up. "Twenty one. Any other questions?" Lucien asked.

"Are you going to be teaching us to control our powers?" Koushi asked quietly. "Well, we can't exactly do that. Your powers come to you on their own. But we can help you out." Siwa answered, gently smiling.

The next hour or so passed by, the pair answering the seven's questions and getting to know them a bit. Soon enough the time came to acquaint them with the layout of the society's castle.

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"Everyone here will get their own bedroom. We'll show you where ours are so you can come to us any time you want." Siwa spoke, leading the group down the hallway of the bedrooms. He announced which room each person would be staying in, and letting them go in to rest for the night. Saying their goodbyes, the pair departed from the seven.

"I can't believe you told them where the kitchen was. I bet they're gonna steal food from it tonight." Lucien commented about ten minutes after they left the group. "Like we don't already?" Siwa pointed out, Lucien replying with some inside joke the two had, causing the pair to burst out laughing.

"You two! I've been looking for you." a voice called from behind them. They turned around, finding themselves face to face with the leader. "We planned for them to go out on their first mission next week, right?" the leader asked, glancing between the two. "Yes?" Siwa answered. "Are they in bed? Wake them all up." the leader stated, ushering the two back in the direction of the boys' rooms. "What's this about?" Lucien asked.

"There's been an incident, they need to train tonight."