"The Under City Of Seoul"

A day turned in a week. Weeks turned into months. Soon enough three months had gone by. Mi-ok helped as much as she could with prying information out of Mi-kyung, & the seven boys hadn't been home. They stayed at Mi-ok' HQ, for there was nowhere else that would take in those without souls.

Mi-ok took her seat. "I know you all wish for this process to be faster, but I can't offer that at this time." Yoongi probably was the most annoyed that they hadn't managed to find the soul gate or return home. "기분이 어때요? 이 여행은 이렇게 느껴지지 않았어요. 우리 중 누구도 몇 달 동안 아무것도 얻지 못하고 서울에 온 사람은 없어요, 미옥 누나." (What about how we feel ? This trip wasn't supposed to feel like this. None of us came to Seoul to end up with nothing for months on end, Mi-ok noona.) This was very much true. Would they soon have to wait years before they could achieve what they've wished for all along ? "I'm sorry," was all she could say in response. 

Mi-ok had no idea how to undo what Cha Jeonghyeon had done all those years ago. Mi-kyung also was no help. She refused to give any answers to her cousin at all. Even managing to seal her voice with a muting spell. "Ahhhh !" Screams had erupted from the halls. Jiwoo came in shaken up & had a small wound on his ankle. Mi-ok immediately rushed to his side. "Why are you injured ? What's happening ?" 

None of her questions could be asked before quickly the room filled with a smoke like substance. Then everything was black for everyone in the room. 

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Taehyung had gained consciousness first. His attention being drawn to the view before him. Was this still Seoul ? A cloaked woman handed him some water. "아름다운 경치죠?" (It is a beautiful view, right ?) The woman' face was entirely covered, so Taehyung could only tell off voice it was a woman. Not that it mattered in this moment. "It is..." He rubbed his wrists, he was handcuff to the chair he was sat in before he woke up, like the others still are. The woman sighed, "Welcome to the under city." 

This was nothing like where Jungkook grew up. This was more than an underground area or dark alleyways. "This is still in Seoul, right ? How long have they been out cold ?" The mysterious woman continued to answer he questions. "It is still Seoul, don't worry. You're friends have been out for a couple hours." Taehyung was released from his bonds & was given some food. 

"You seem to be annoyed by me & my um...traveling companions. Mind telling me why ?" The strange woman scoffed. Had he truly not figure it out yet ? Was he truly that dense ? The woman sighed as she hadn't had sleep in a while. Sleep was the last thing on her mind. "뭘 찾는지 알아요 영혼을 가두는 유명한 문입니다." (I know what you're looking for. The famed gate that holds souls.) 

By this time the others began waking up. Minds foggy & distorted. Namjoon glanced at Tae, wondering if he was alright. Yoongi refused to eat initially, but Hoseok wasn't allowing it. Not that he'd ever admit it, but Yoongi enjoyed Hoseok being so worried about him. "You need to eat. Humans need to eat." Yoongi smirked rolling his eyes in a cute cat-like way, "배고프지 않아요. 모르는 사람을 그렇게 믿으면 안 돼요. 독이 될 수도 있어요." (Not hungry. You shouldn't be so trusting of people you don't know. It could be poisoned for all you know.) 

This obviously turned off everyone from wanting to eat. Even though Taehyung had eaten the food & was absolutely fine. The mysterious masked woman handed then some fresh clothes. She clearly wasn't super cruel for a person who is being glared down by a handful of strangers. "Is there a reason you brought us here ?", Jin & Namjoon had asked at the same time. It was inherently clear they were the more level headed people in the room. "Just get yourselves together & then I will take you into the city."

Jimin pulled Taehyung aside while everyone seemed worried about changing or picking at food. "Are you hurt ? Do you know why she brought us here ?" Taehyung quickly noticed Jungkook was eavesdropping on their conversation. Did they all think he was untrustworthy because he woke up first ? "I have no idea. You believe me, right ?" Yes, he lied to his best friend. His brother. His soulmate. However, Taehyung was more worried that he'd be a target as a potential traitor. Jimin squished Tae' cheeks affectionately in his hands. "Of course I trust you, Tae. You have nothing to worry about."

Not too long after they all were changed, they were lead into the heart of the under city...