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soemting happend indeed. You woke up in the middle of the night, feeling the urge to go out. So you did, sneaking quietly and opening the door, slipping outside and into the cold air that welcomed you. You sighed and closed your eyes before wrapping your arms around you, wandering into the dark forest where you would change for the rest of your life. Today was a blood moon, but you didn't know. You were occupied in the idol business that follows; you never get time to read, alone stories like this. Finally, reaching a clear spot in eh middle of the forest, you sat down and wrapped your arms around your legs, bringing them close to your chest. And there you sat, wrapped up in your thoughts. You were scared of the night you had been, but it had weaved off with the years.

Now you didn't care about the sounds of the wild. Your members probably were still asleep. They would be worried when they woke in the morning, so with a sigh, you pulled yourself up and started to walk back the way you come, using the tug of home to steer your feet. But when you could spot the faint light shining at the border of the forest, something erupted inside you, bringing you to your knees, whimpering. A pain spread like needles that pricked under your skin, flowing the flow of your blood. Soon you noticed the red moon casting its crimson rays down upon your frame. Another whimper escaped your throat as the pain increased. Soon enough, you felt something weird happening to your body. Scales flowered of your rosy skin, replacing git. a voice came into your mind, luling ht pain.

"worry not, child; the pain will soon subside. And you'll be the one you're meant to be," it said. You drew a breath of pain before whining back, "who are you?" the voice chuckled softly. "I am your inner—the beast of your soul. Tonight you will finally return to your born body. All your fears shall be quenched, and you will no longer need the care of other humans. Soon you will be the one who shall light the sky with Emory flames. The princes of dragons, the heir of Queen Luna. You shall be one, you and your members. for a mate shall be provided. A string of love shall bind the 9 of you together. None shall break it. You will be the guardian of your house. Strong and beautiful, as the dawn." the voice silenced as the pain it said subsided, and you opened your eyes slowly.

In front of you lay two white moon paws adorned with claws as sharp as a cat claw. You say you had four legs, wings, and all the usual characteristics of a dragon. A confused sound escaped your throat, and it startled you. Instead of a sweet voice like before, you uttered a tiny wail. You flicked your pointed ears and stood, swaying a little as you tried to regain balance. "like that," the voice instead of your head praised. "stay in the woods for the night; you cannot show them yet." said, a warning tone. Maybe it was right? You weren't ready for showing your beloved members this. not yet. "what will I do?" you asked, eyes darting around after a safe place to sleep. "sleep, and we'll find food tomorrow. a letter shall be sent to stray kids, to your members. they shan't worry fo your absence." and then the voice quiet. You curled up in your new form, falling fast asleep.

-Bang Chan's pov-

I woke up, lying in my bed for a while. I heard the other members downstairs; they seemed upset. This got me worried, so I hurried to get out of my room after throwing on a t-shirt and some pants. "what's going on?" I asked, walking over to them to see them huddled around. "here," Lee Know said, handing me a paper. I then saw it was a letter. I frowned, opening it. it read:'

"dear stray kids, don't worry bout your girl member; she's safe outside in the forest. She'll return once she's ready. Meanwhile, fear for her return is not acquired. No harm shall come. But if you want to see her before she's ready, go to the forest, search after a giant beast with wings, white as the moon and the eyes you shall recognize from her." - dragon. "what does it mean?" Changbin asked me, and the other members were already looking at me. I sighed. "I don't know. I noticed there was something not right here when I woke. But I didn't think it would be this" the others nodded. "yeah, I was going to noona to cuddle in her room, but I couldn't find her. Then I found this," Hyunjin said, gesturing to the letter in my hands.

I groaned in frustration. I didn't like my members being gone, definitely cause we would all get worried. I sat down, placing the letter on the table in front of me. The boys noticing my discomfort immediately sat down. Han and Felix wrapped their arms around mine, hugging me. "it's gonna be alright, mate," Felix said, smiling, clutching my arm softly even though I knew he was one of the ones taking this the worst. She was his best friend and crushed too. But I didn't say anything, only smiling at them as thanks. they know how to get my mood up again. "shall we do something?" Seungmin suggested, we others shrugging. And so we just went on with our day, even with troubled hearts. I hope soon our princess will be ready to talk to us again.

-your pov-

you flew over the treetops, flapping your vibrant white wings once in a while to stay upright. The dragon inside you who you had gotten to call Moon cause of having a name would be better than just keeping calling her "dragon," so moon had brought you to write a letter, with her as the sender cause maybe your members wouldn't believe it. Or something. "let's go back," the moon's voice said, and you agreed with her, feeling tired. So with no further ado, you took a u-turn and flew back towards your sleeping place. You had eaten, hunting down a good buck. You didn't like killing things, but you had to stay alive now. Landing in the clearing where you sleep, you tucked your wings to your side, yawning, rows of razor-sharp teeth shining in the late sun.

"Will you be ready soon?" Moon said while you laid down, wrapping your retail around yourself, crossing your front paws, and applying your horned head onto them. You sighed, answering her in your mind. "I believe I still need more time," moon sighed. "I mean, you could take all your time, but doesn't you have an idol life to get back to?" you hummed at her words. It was true. It wasn't long before you would have to return. The vacation would soon be over, and you would either be having concerts, having interviews, or anything else that would use your time. Falling asleep was easy tonight, even tho the questions weighed your mind. Hopefully, you will be able to meet your friends in this form; hopefully, they wouldn't be scared and will accept you.

Falling finally fully asleep, you bid the day goodbye.

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A/n: I hope you liked it:3.

"If you worked hard, then everything will be fine."
― Tae Min