Taeil hadn't lied when he said there would be much information to take in but in all honesty Seungmin already knew plenty of the things NCT had found out because he was the one who interrogated Emily, the huntress NCT still held captive as far as Seungmin was aware. Most of the information NCT had received throughout the course of the last weeks had build on the knowledge they had gathered by interrogating her. Still all those information about everything that has been going on probably took a toll on everyone, who wasn't aware already.

Felix was clinging onto Jeongin, trying to stay composed even though he now knew that both of his parents were just tools to the humans. Jeongin along with Hyunjin was just generally shocked how much had happened without them noticing and Chan felt like he had missed more than you could consider good. Byungho on the other hand was unreadable. He just stood by Chan's side being seemingly unaffected by the amount of information he had received but Seungmin knew his older brother was worried endlessly about everyone of his friends and probably was a bit afraid like all of them.

Minho was the one who couldn't sit or stand still right now. The cat hybrid was pacing the room up and down, seemingly lost in his own thoughts while Jisung sat on one of the chairs, staring at the smooth surface of the table in front of him. Changbin was just like Seungmin, he already knew a lot about the current situation of the supernatural world but he didn't know some details, for example how many creatures already died at the hands of the hunters or the fact that two NCT members had been captured at the battle of the Moon pack by no one other than Zendala herself. Hyunjin was still attached to Changbin and he probably won't let go for a long time because now the siren knew how the vampire's parents were murdered. Seungmin had to force the memories of their death away, it was just too terrible to think about for now.

To be frank Seungmin was shocked and scared like everyone else but his head was more occupied with the question why Taeil had left out one rather important information. Nobody of Stray Kids, except Seungmin knew that Zendala wanted Jisung unharmed, hence why Emily didn't even try attacking him when the two had crossed ways at the Sky Clan territory.

Taeil had stayed silent until now, giving the nine of them time to take everything in. Seungmin couldn't help but question himself if the guardian's strange behavior had a certain motive. Maybe he was a terrible person to think that since Taeil gave them what they wanted but right now he was just too calm and distant for Seungmin's liking. It also really interested the redhead what kind of information Taeil took from them. Secretly the redhead prayed to all known gods that the guardian didn't figure out what he really was. The same applied to Byungho even though a part of Seungmin thought the older male would get a more positive reaction than him since he was a mix of something godly good and something hellish evil while Seungmin was just an one hundred percent devilish being.

"It's a lot to take in, I know. Maybe you understand now why we kept most of this hidden from almost everyone, who isn't directly involved in it", Taeil spoke up. Seungmin was ripped out of his thoughts and like everyone else's, his attention was on the guardian with the black hair now.

"It may have been unfair for some of you but we only wanted to protect you", he added, sounding sincere. Seungmin believed the guardian even though he was still a bit suspicious to the redhead for keeping one important information secret but he figured telling everyone that Zendala had some sort of connection to Jisung was a bad idea. The redhead didn't want to imagine how his best friend would react to such news since it most definitely wouldn't be a good one.

"We have to do something about this whole mess. We can't just sit around and do nothing", Minho spoke up, stopping his pacing. The cat hybrid looked at Taeil and Seungmin noted how the older's eyes had turned from a deep brown to a fierce green. Minho himself probably hadn't noticed but it just showed how much the older cat hybrid wanted to do something.

"I agree with Minho on this", Chan said, siding with Minho. The wolf hybrid walked up to the cat hybrid, letting him also physically be on Minho's side. He raised his gaze looking at Taeil. "We can put the knowledge we received to good use if you give us a chance", he added, sounding determined. Seungmin understood his hyungs since he knew how it felt to want to do something against a situation you deemed to be incorrect but he wasn't entirely sure if it wasn't rushed.

"I figured you would say that. I will be honest with you since you already heard a part of my talk with the leader of Seventeen, S.Coups", Taeil began, taking a short breath. "We are able to locate Ten and Jaehyun according to Taeyong, which gives us the opportunity for a big rescue mission. Zendala, the female warlock, who fights alongside the hunters is unable to know we can locate them, meaning we can surprise them and hopefully rescue everyone they are holding captive but for this to work we need all our allies. Sadly Seventeen is occupied with setting up camps and barriers in the hidden cities for the supernatural creature, who are currently on the run to a safer location. GOT7 was also occupied with this task but they will come back to Yellow Wood in around a week to help us with the rescue mission", the guardian started to explain. Seungmin already knew where this was going and he couldn't decide wether to think it was good or bad.

"What I am trying to say is that we are short on people for this mission even though we will receive help from BTS, MonstaX, A.C.E and K.A.R.D as well as three not really professional but still strong groups. Taeyong will hate me for saying this but we could use your help as a group", Taeil ended, glancing at everyone in the room.

Seungmin's suspicion was correct. The guardian did have a motive to give them the information they wanted without putting up a verbal fight but his choice of words also let the redhead know that this wasn't something he talked over with his leader. It was his own suggestion.

"Of course you can decline. Nobody will force you to do this and I would have to talk it through with Taeyong and the leaders of the other groups to get their agreement but I guess in times like this making decisions like that are inevitably", Taeil added.

"I'm in. If not with Stray Kids then as the heir of the vampire throne", Changbin spoke up at first. His red eyes were still glowing in this odd red tone, which worried Seungmin but the vampire seemed determined. Still, the redhead couldn't help but worry about Changbin's decision being an irrational one.

"I will help too. If there is a possibility to get my parents back I will take it", Felix said, surprising everyone. The ginger detached himself from Jeongin, walking up to his older brother to stand by his free side. His eyes were still glossy and you could see traces of tears on his cheeks but just like Changbin he was determined and Seungmin couldn't blame him for it. He wanted to safe people precious to him after all.

"I'm in on the idea too", Minho agreed with his little brother, automatically taking the ginger's hand. Seungmin couldn't help but let his eyes wander towards Jisung, who was still seated on the room's large table. Changbin agreed and Minho did too meaning the warlock would probably say yes, considering that Minho was his boyfriend and Changbin his adoptive brother but the blue-haired male hadn't shown a reaction yet. He just looked at no one in particular.

"I will do my best to help too", Chan said after seemingly thinking it through for a short while. It surprised Seungmin at first but then again Chan had been involved in a fight with the hunters directly and he was the type of person that wanted to help and safe others.

"Take your time with your decision and talk it over with the people close to you first. There is still some time left before we talk the completed plan for the rescue mission through with everyone, who participates", Taeil cut in and he looked more at Byungho, Seungmin, Jisung, Jeongin and Hyunjin than the four, who had already agreed for obvious reasons.

"Understood", Chan answered, giving Taeil a light nod. He already sounded like a leader despite having his first day as one.

"Good. I will personally keep you updated on everything that is currently going on. You should rest now and the ones, who still can should return home to their family safely. The next week surely will be interesting for all of us", the guardian dismissed them with the ghost of an reassuring smile on his lips.

"Thank you", Chan thanked the guardian and carefully ushered everyone of his friends out of the room.

Seungmin walked close to Byungho after they had left the meeting room and headed towards the little room, which had previously been occupied by Chan when he had been unconscious. The redhead tried to read his older brother but it was almost impossible. The demon genes were to blame for that. Seungmin wanted to say something but he was interrupted by Felix shouting a name.

The redhead saw how Felix, who walked more or less in front of him, ran up to a familiar looking male with reddish brown hair. It was Junyoung from their class at Miroh High. He was the rather shy and quiet kid you barely noticed but Felix was very attentive when it came to people, so it was no surprise he instantly recognized a classmate.

"What are you doing here?", the ginger asked when he reached the other male. Junyoung didn't seem very happy about this question, Seungmin noted. He shook his head lightly like he tried to get something out of his head and while he tried to show Felix a polite smile but failed.

"My group is kind of helping NCT since my two hyungs are good at healing", the young werwolf answered, trying to smile again but he seemed more sad than anything. Felix hummed as an answer before carefully asking: "And how are you holding up?". The werewolf lightly shook his head again and avoided looking at Felix.

"I am fine", he breathed out, once again attempting to politely smile and failing. He was clearly lying and even from Seungmin's position you could see, that Felix noticed this too. The cat hybrid clearly wanted to help his classmate, judging by the empathic glimmer in his eyes.

Seungmin had to admit he admired Felix for his empathy and excellent social skills; even though he sometimes questioned himself if the ginger wasn't a bit too empathic since he had the feeling his feline-like friend prioritized the feelings of others over his own from time to time. The current situation was a great example for that since not more than a few minutes ago Felix was probably crying himself but now he was ready to help someone else. Maybe Seungmin thought too much about it and Felix just managed to heal himself while helping someone else.

"Junyoung?", someone called the name of the young werewolf. Everyone looked towards the voice and spotted a rather familiar face, at least for Byungho, Chan, Minho and Changbin. It was Lim Sooyoung but almost everyone called him Jihoo. He was one of the three members of IZ and a dryad, judging by the vine-like markings, which trailed up his exposed arms.

"Don't run off like that", he noted in a soft voice when he reached the young werewolf. He looked a bit surprised when he spotted his four classmates Byungho, Chan, Minho and Changbin.

"I didn't know you were here too", he commented and his tone had a certain amount of empathy in it. "Likewise I would say", Chan responded with a polite smile on his face. The wolf hybrid was obviously trying to build up a good atmosphere.

Seungmin took his time to muster Junyoung a bit more, who now had an protective arm placed around him by Jihoo. Chan and the others talked a bit to the dryad while Junyoung stayed silent, hiding a bit behind Jihoo. The young werewolf obviously tried to not show that he was in some way hurt but the redhead couldn't figure out why exactly until it hit him that maybe Junyoung wasn't just here for being in a group, whose members lived in Yellow Wood but had a connection to the battle at the moon pack. Maybe he wasn't as lucky as Chan and even lost a part of his family, which would explain Jihoo's protective behavior.

Before the redhead could go deeper into his thoughts he was slightly nudged by his older brother bringing him back to reality. "We are heading home now. Maybe we see each other again soon", Jihoo bid his goodbye, just when Seungmin had started listening to their conversation. The dryad waved and took Junyoung with him, carefully guiding him by his shoulder like a lost puppy.

"We really should teleport home too, hyung", Jeongin said, talking to Hyunjin. The siren looked hesitated, glancing at Changbin for a brief moment. "We need to talk things over with Auntie", the kitsune tried again. Hyunjin let out a sigh, giving up.

"Will everyone be okay with that?", he asked looking at everyone. "We will be fine. Just head home and so should the two of you", Chan reassured the siren and then turned to Byungho and Seungmin. "We need to anyway", Byungho sighed, reminding Seungmin that they still had some kind of unsolved business at home. They still needed to talk to Eve after all.

With that everyone had to get their stuff, wherever they left it. Jeongin and Hyunjin then teleported home like they would usually. Seungmin and Byungho then set up their invisibility spells and shouldered their bags.

"Be careful, you two", Chan said when they stood before the door, which lead them out of the NCT headquarter. "We will be. Don't worry", Byungho said while smiling reassuringly towards the wolf hybrid. Watching them be obviously in love with each other would be good teasing material if it wasn't for the current crisis and the fact that Chan was involved in a battle, which could have costed him his life just yesterday.

"We will come back tomorrow after we settled everything at home because technically we aren't allowed to leave the house", Byungho added, while wrapping his scarf around him. "Well we can't blame your parents now, can we?", Chan tried to joke but Seungmin couldn't help but be reminded of a certain conversation he had with his parents before everything went completely downhill in the supernatural world. Lilith knew this would happen, didn't she? And if she knew Lucifer did too.

Seungmin must have looked very spooked when he realized this because his two hyungs looked very concerned. "Everything alright?", Chan asked with worry being evident in his voice. "Yeah I just need to check something as soon as I get home", the redhead answered, showing a light smile. "See you tomorrow, Chan-hyung", Seungmin bid his goodbye quickly before turning on his heels and running out of the building while getting invisible. He mumbled the incantation for the speed spell while Byungho caught up to him, doing the same.

The two Kim brothers speed off towards the mansion they live in while the sun was slowly disappearing. When the arrived at the mansion the quickly passed their father's barriers. They were so used to passing them, that they casted the spells needed for it quicker than you could say "Hello". Soon enough they entered the mansion by climbing in through Wonpil's window, where they were met with Woosu, Samuel, Wonpil and Eve, who looked very pissed, which was a very rare sight but one Seungmin couldn't blame her for given the circumstances.

"I hope you to know the trouble you are in", the blond woman said in a strict tone. She had her arms crossed over her chest and was tabbing her foot in the floor in an irritated manner. Seungmin glanced at Wonpil, whose task it had been to catch Eve up on everything as soon as he came home. The older demon gave Seungmin a little nod, silently saying that he did what he wanted. Now, the question was why was Eve so upset, if she knew what they have been doing in secret.

"We can explain", Seungmin tried to reason. "I have received a very good explanation from Wonpil, thank you very much", the angel replied and she still seemed irritated. "Mum ...", Byungho tried too but he was cut off when Eve's gaze soften magnificently. At first Seungmin wanted to be upset because Eve seemed like she was going soft on Byungho but then she walked up the two young males and pulled them both into a tight hug.

"You have no idea how worried I was when I noticed you were missing", she hushed, hugging them just a bit closer for a short moment. "What you did was reckless but incredibly brave", she mumbled in such a warm, calming voice it made Seungmin forget how screw his world currently was. Eve released them from her embrace and looked them into the eyes. Her blue eyes had lost every bit of irritation and just showed honest concern and a relaxing warmth.

"The next time you head out to got to the NCT headquarter I want to know alright? So I can look out for you", she added, making both Seungmin and Byungho silently nod like little children. Whenever Eve talked to them like that Seungmin felt like he was five again. "Good that we talked about it", Eve smiled, walking past the two to close the window, so the cold February air would stay outside.

Seungmin let his bag drop to the ground and took off his coat and scarf, revealing the group symbol on his neck. "It really suits you", Wonpil commented smiling a bit while mustering the three letters. "Thanks", the younger demon replied, mirroring the smile. "Placed it there myself", he added while putting his coat over Wonpil's swirling chair. "I wanna be in a group too", Samuel whined from his place on the sofa. "Well maybe you will get into one if you would stop being a baby", Woosu teased the youngest. "Hey! You aren't part of a group either", the young siren pouted, lightly hitting Woosu.

Seungmin was glad for their senseless bickering since it reminded him that even in hard times not everything had to be hopeless and sad. Still, he needed answers he will most likely get from his biological parents. He just needed to know if they were cruel enough to predict everything bad and not doing anything against it.

"You two should shower and then rest. It must have been a long day for you", Eve suggested, looking at Byungho and Seungmin. The redhead appreciated Eve's concern but he needed to get answers first.

"I need to talk to my mother and father first. I will be back soon", Seungmin said before quickly leaving the room, giving nobody the time to stop him. He made his way down the empty corridors of the mansion, heading towards his mother's office since he knew she was most likely to be there. The redhead didn't knock when he reached the door, he just bursted into the room without making his presence known beforehand.

Lilith sat behind her big desk, going through some papers. She was completely unfazed by the sudden appearance of her youngest son or how the doors of her office had been slammed open. Maybe she even knew he would come.

"What can I do for you, Seungmin? You never visit me in my office without any purpose or motive" she stated, putting the papers away and then raising her gaze to look at Seungmin. Her red eyes were void of emotions but her lips did show signs of a light smile. Seungmin stared at her with cold eyes for a short moment before he began to talk.

"Did you know how this war was going to break out? Did you know how many would die in such a short span of time?", the young demon asked in a cold voice, which even surprised himself a little. He was being vague on purpose, knowing by the badly hidden smile of his mother that she must know something. The woman with the long red hair, let out a dark chuckle.

"I knew there was a war coming but I didn't know how or when it would break out. I knew many creatures would die at the beginning but I could never guess how bloodthirsty humans could be", she answered, sounding pleased, which made Seungmin's blood boil. He knew his mother wasn't a good person. After all she was a ancient demon and the queen of hell but he would have never thought that she would be this pleased with a war like the one that had been declared not long ago.

"Do you enjoy watching people die?", the redhead growled at his mother, without realizing how demonic he sounded right now. It drew a grin onto Lilith's face. She leaned forward bit, folding her hands on her desk.

"I will tell you a secret Seungmin because I'm in a good mood today", she mused while her grin grew a bit. The woman had Seungmin's attention but the young demon still glared at her, seemingly amusing her even more.

"No demon, no angel and maybe not even the gods knew this war would break out this soon and start with so many deaths. Of course supernatural creatures and humans were bounded to clash some day but the gods' plan was messed up a bit after Wonpil was born. Your father talked to you about this precious thing called destiny. It was the thing he wanted to mess up a bit and feared he had failed to bring out of order. Well it's still open if you and your brothers have a destiny but it is certain that your father reached his goal even if he fears the consequences now", Lilith explained.

Seungmin blinked a few times to process the information he received. This brain told him that this war with the hunters was, according to the things Lilith said, the fault of his father as well as him and his brothers because they messed up the gods' plans by being born. He shook that thought away. That couldn't be it. That couldn't be true.

"Let me tell you one more thing, Seungmin", Lilith spoke up again, regaining her son's attention. The woman with the blood red hair only smiled a little wider if that was even possible. "This war only begun, so prepare yourself for more battles to come", she said, leaning back into her chair.