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And endless rhythm.

This darkness that swallowed the scream...

When you returned home from lunch the previous day, Aunt Ines had decided to book herself a flight to Mexico City.

She took the first flight out of town on Thursday before dawn. You were relieved, but also concerned. You never know what will happen, but you all had faith that Mr. Gonzales would come through for the Hernandez family. You can only pray that the Oracle will leave your family alone and that you will be able to finally reach a state of perfect relaxation. Being a carefree teenager with no burdens on your small shoulders.

You chill in the TV room after a hearty breakfast, chewing on some cut-up mango and pineapple fruit. You sat on the brown leather sofas with your feet on the brown leather sofas and a colorful knitted throw over your legs, watching the long-running Spanish show "See You in My 19th Life" on Netflix. The story had you in stitches, and you couldn't believe how light and happy you felt. Your aunt and Mr. Sanchez, hopefully, will be successful. Mr. Gonzales will meet them in Mexico City's Anthropology Museum.

You were grateful that your Aunt Ines dedicated herself to finding a remedy for this ill fortune. You adore her for her zeal to save you and future generations from this vicious adversity.

You can live your life to the fullest without looking back at the sword in your life. Someone you love will be saved, and you may finally find happiness.

You and Maria had a fantastic time together. She even took the time to unwind with you and surprised you with beef and chicken enchiladas. She was hilarious, and her stories had you in stitches.

Your grandmother will arrive later this afternoon. You're overjoyed that she chose to fly instead of driving nearly 12 hours to New Mexico.

On your birthday, the two of you will fly back to Seoul. You feel a nervous excitement in your stomach as you think about Yeonjun. As your birthday approached, you could sense his emotions. You know he'll feel out of place right now since he'll be experiencing a range of conflicting feelings that he won't be able to define. Such as an inexplicable yearning, emotions of loss, and affection.

You were astonished to learn that the 'idols' were still absent from school when you sent your buddies a group text on your chat. They were getting ready for their big comeback on national television. Fear tried to engulf you, but you knew that if you went to the music show, nothing bad would happen to Yeonjun.

Dahyun will update you on the camp, which will begin the following weekend. She provided you with the information brochure on what the campers should expect. You were startled to find that each team will occupy a cabin with 8-10 people if all of the group's leaders come. Each cabin has a maximum of three rooms with four or two bunk beds.

When you looked up the campsite's amenities, you smiled. Near the river, there is an enormous activity hall with a grass roof and canoe boats.ⁿSoobin feels uneasy in the presence of so much admiration.

The day was really pleasant, as you returned to your room to take a nap. You feel a strange emotion come from nowhere and wonder if the relic has finally been replaced. You're hoping that this marks the end of the Oracles' curse on your family.

You and Maria were elated when your aunt Ines returned very excited and happy from Mexico City. She was full of smiles when you both hugged her and welcomed her back.

Aunt Ines smirked at your bright eyes and said, "S, mi querido Sr. Gonzales nos conoció en el Museo y hubo mucho hype mediático. Se tomaron fotos con los donantes. Sólo esperamos que todo se resuelva para que puedas vivir una vida normal y feliz .Yes my dear, Mr. Gonzales met us at the Museum and there was a lot of media hype. They took photos with the donors. We just hope that everything will be settled so that you can live a normal and happy life."

"Muchas gracias, tía Inés. Por tu devoción y tenacidad para ayudarme a librarme de esta maldición"."Thank you very much, Aunt Inés," you say with a big smile. "For your devotion and perseverance in assisting me in overcoming this adversity. "

Aunt Ines grins,"Bueno, tú eres mi sobrina favorita, mañana es tu cumpleaños, así que esta noche te voy a llevar a una deliciosa cena en un restaurante para celebrar tu aniversario porque mañana estaremos de vuelta a Seúl. Así que, María, rápidamente informa a Diego y Yesenia que estamos celebrando el cumpleaños de Luna esta noche. Voy a descansar un poco y luego estaré listo para la fiesta. Maria quickly informs Diego and Yesenia that we are celebrating Luna's birthday tonight. I'm going to rest for a bit, and then I'll be ready for the party. Well, you are my favorite grandchild, and tomorrow is your birthday, so today I'm bringing you out to a nice meal to celebrate your birthday, because we'll be leaving for Seoul the next day."

You chuckle heartily, joy in your voice. "La tía Inés. ¿No está Yesenia ocupada en la Universidad?"Aunt Ines, I'm sorry. Isn't Yesenia a busy college student?"

"No, ella está quedando con su padre para el próximo fin de semana, cuando te escuchó aquí en Tijuana no podía esperar a venir a verte"No, she is staying with her father for the coming weekend; when she heard you here in Tijuana, she couldn't wait to come see you." Your Aunt smirked as she gave you another side hug.

You are overjoyed because you will see your favorite cousin. You adore Aunt Ines' children. They never mock you or dismiss your family as the rest of the clan does.

As you slumped back in your chair, breathing a long breath and closing your eyes with appreciation, you couldn't shake the feeling of relief.

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A pleased family returned from a pleasant supper at one of Tijuana's most costly restaurants. Yesenia was overjoyed to meet her cousin, and she couldn't stop admiring how beautiful you had grown. She also inquired as to whether you, like your grandma, had soulmate awareness. You simply shook your head. You don't want to get into a soulmate discussion. Allow your family to believe you haven't met him yet, but you intend to inform your aunt in Seoul when you return.

After a peaceful family time, Diego and Yesenia head home at 11 p.m. Your aunt bought delicious sweets for everyone, and they all enjoyed them.

Yesenia gave you a lovely knitted poncho for colder days, and Diego purchased you the most recent iPad for schoolwork. You were very thankful to them for loving and accepting you in such a way. Your aunt gave you lovely Mexican jewelry, and Maria gave you two pairs of genuine leather sandals that you adore. Your gifts were all thoughtful.

Your aunt promised to sit up with you until you received your anticipated soul mark. Your upper arm itched a lot the entire week, and a stinging feeling was noticeable after a hot bath or shower, which you usually took.

You and your aunt were waiting with bated breath for your soulmark to show when the clock struck midnight. Your lovely soulmark came after a blistering pain and a scorching sensation that made you want to pass out as if an invisible pen was drawing on your smooth skin. Your eyes were filled with wonder as you saw your soulmark image. Your aunt recorded the entire soulmark process and forwarded it to your family in Seoul, who were all awake and ready to celebrate with you.

You were overjoyed by all of the congratulations. Dahyun requested that you email them an image of your soulmark because you were the first in the group to receive one. Dahyuns' will arrive in three months, while Cha will arrive in roughly two weeks. You were overjoyed that your soulmark could be hidden from prying eyes.

You only have to be cautious in case Yeonjun's gaze falls on it. He will want to touch you or make eye contact with you right away. However, you must ensure that he takes the portion without making eye contact with you unless he will be "soul blinded."

That will be another impossible mission.

The Hernandez family went to bed that night with a joyful heart.

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Soft footsteps slid stealthily against the wall, and a faint demonic laughing could be heard in the background. The hammering of a terrified heart could almost be heard as a dark, blurry figure tried with quivering arms to grab the imageless person who had raced outdoors and found himself on a dark, isolated road. The air was dense with a purplish gray fog, and the atmosphere was weird until shadowy figures surrounded the imageless figure, their eyes huge and coal black, and pallid sunken faces, making the imageless person cower in horror. Malicious smiles appear, with black liquids dripping from their chins onto their clothing. Clothing from many historical eras. A deep screeching sound emanated from these forms as they began to laugh demonically, with echoes of a taunting sound as the imageless person struggled to shield himself.

" There is no escape! ...no escapeeeeee...!

An enormous wicked face erupted in a mad malicious fit of laughter.

The imageless figure lets out a loud, terrifying scream...

A sudden burst of terror jolted you out of bed, your eyes filled with bewilderment and horror. Your heart was pounding in your chest as you felt sweat droplets form on your brow. Your nutbrown hair was stuck to your dripping wet skin. You inhaled deeply as you fought to control your breathing, gasping for air to fill your lungs.

Your door swung open as two anxious figures dashed to your bedside, where they discovered you gasping and panting, tears spilling from your eyes. You couldn't breathe since the image in your dream was so horrific. Aunt Ines and Maria were astounded by the state of your body, shivering with unprecedented anxiety.

She cradled you in her arms, calming you with soothing words while you sobbed on her chest.

After a while, Maria gave you some lukewarm water as you told your aunt and Maria about the night terror. It felt so real, and you'd never had a dream like it before. Aunt Ines' brow furrowed as she listened to your recollection of the nightmare dream. Your Aunt Ines gently tried to soothe you with soothing words.

"Sólo relájate y no recuerdes el sueño, Just relax and don't recall the dream again," your aunt Ines said as she inhaled deeply and wiped your sweaty face. We'll break it down. Perhaps it was retaliation on the part of the Oracles. But we're not going to go looking for ghosts. It could just be your exhaustion from all the premonitions." Her calming words made you feel completely at ease.

You just sniffed, "Oh, tía Ines, la visión era claramente horripilante, y esa risas siniestra hizo que el miedo me clavara la columna vertebral. Podía sentir la atmósfera como si estuviera allí. Se sentía muy real.Oh, Aunt Ines, the vision was plainly horrifying, and that sinister laugh made dread crawl up my spine. I could feel the eerie atmosphere as if I was there. It felt very real."

You were exhausted. It was 2:00 a.m. You collapsed on the bed, staring blankly at the ceiling fan that blows cool air into your otherwise stuffy room. You couldn't comprehend your anxiety at such a dream. On your birthday, no less.

Was it just a dream, a nightmare, or a foreshadowing of a catastrophe to come?

After silently wishing you a happy seventeenth birthday, Aunt Ines gently tugged you in. She kissed you on your forehead so you could sleep again. But you're too terrified to close your eyes and sleep. Your body felt odd, and you didn't want to notify Aunt Ines. When you moaned about how cold you were, she wrapped a warm blanket around your trembling body. She kept your side lamp on since you didn't want to go back to sleep in the dark.

Maria will check on you in one hour.

Aunt Ines went down to the dimly illuminated room and sat down with a deep furrow on her brow, ruminating about the details of your dream. Maria, covered in a blue and red striped fluffy gown with her arms wrapped about her torso, stared worriedly into Aunt Ines' serious face.

She moved slowly over to Aunt Ines and sat next to her while Aunt Ines fiddled with her phone.

"Quieres llamarla papá?Do you want to call her dad?" Maria inquired softly.

"Es... no. Estoy considerando contactar con nuestro chaman local; ella podría tener alguna idea del sueño de Luna, pero es demasiado pronto. Volvamos a nuestras camas y a dormir. Luna y yo regresaremos a Corea del Sur en un vuelo posterior. Déjalos un tiempo para recuperarse. Esa pesadilla la aterrorizó a bits. Er...no. I'm considering contacting our local shaman; she might have some insight into Luna's dream, but it's too early. Let us return to our beds and sleep. Luna and I will return to South Korea on a later flight. Allow her some time to recuperate. That nightmare terrified her to bits."Aunt Ines took a deep breath.

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Later that morning, at about 6 a.m.

After checking on Luna, Aunt Ines retired to bed. When she saw her little niece sleeping soundly, she could only sign in relief.

Maria took it upon herself to check on Luna from time to time. She went to Luna's room after deciding to make a light breakfast for her. She suspects Luna is exhausted and slumbering. Luna was moaning in her sleep in a fetal position, much to her surprise, but when she placed the tray on the dresser, her eyes widened. Luna's face was flustered and she was sweating profusely.

Maria hurried into the bathroom to obtain a cool cloth to wipe her face, but when she touched Luna's face, it was burning up.

"Oh, querido... Oh, dear..." She sprung to her feet and dashed down the stairs, where she discovered Aunt Ines awake and sipping a cup of espresso. She had just finished telling the Shaman about the dream Luna had had and the events surrounding the artifact. The Shaman will visit them later, chat with Luna, and perform a cleansing ritual in the bedroom.

Aunt Ines was taken aback by Maria's panting.

"Tía Inés, ¡es Luna! Está corriendo una fiebre alta. Algo está mal con ella. Estaba llorando en su sueño, como si estuviera en dolor agravante, pero no se despertó. ¡Está sudando muy fuerte! ¿Necesitamos ver a un médico? Aunt Ines, it's Luna! She is running a high fever. Something is wrong with her. She was moaning in her sleep, as if in excruciating pain, but she didn't wake up. She's perspiring heavily! Do we need to see a doctor?" Maria looked panicked as she looked at Aunt Ines, who appeared to be quite concerned.

"¡No, ¡espera ¡ En primer lugar, preguntemos al Sr. Sanchez sobre el tema. Esto es lo que el shaman dijo que iba a suceder. Esta forma de la maldición de Oracle se opone fuertemente al sistema Soulmate. Luna es extremadamente poderosa, y todas sus visiones son precisas. La Oracle está segura de que será el mayor Shaman de su generación y en la historia. Sólo si ella siguió la guía de Oracle...No, wait! Let us first ask Mr. Sanchez about the item. This is what the Shaman said would happen. This form of the Oracle curse is fiercely opposed to the Soulmate system. Luna is extremely powerful, and all of her visions are accurate. The Oracle is confident that she will be the greatest Shaman of her generation and in history. Only if she followed the Oracle's guidance..." Aunt Ines took a deep breath.

Maria nodded. "Por qué no llamar a un médico? Sólo para estar seguro de que no hay nada realmente malo con Luna? Why don't we just call a doctor? Just to be sure there's nothing wrong with Luna?"

"María, esta es una batalla espiritual, no física. Mi hermana de 16 años lo pasó. Pero, a diferencia de Luna, sus visiones no ocurrieron rápidamente. Luna tiene visiones que se cumplen de inmediato. Ni semanas ni días. Luna debe luchar esta batalla en espíritu. Quédate con ella y trae algunos compresores. Mantén la fresca. Asegúrese de que no se sobrecargue. Estoy llamando al Sr. de Sanchez, Maria, this is a spiritual battle, not a physical one. My sixteen-year-old sister went through it. But, unlike Luna, her visions didn't happen quickly. Luna has visions that come true right away. Not weeks or days. Luna must fight this battle in spirit. Go stay with her and bring some compressors. Keep her cool. Make certain she does not overheat. I'm calling Mr. Sanchez," Aunt Ines instructed her.

Maria looked terrified and said, tremblingly, "Ella está tan calurosa...Tengo miedo de que muera. She is so scorching hot...I'm afraid she'll die."

"María, empecemos con el Shaman, y si su condición empeora, llamaremos al médico. Vaya it. Maria, let's start with the Shaman, and if her condition worsens, we'll call the doctor. Get going!" Aunt Ines urged her on. Maria grabbed the compressors from the fridge and dashed up the stairs to Luna's room. Luna's eyes were shut but quiet, groaning sounds emanated from her mouth, which terrified Maria.

Aunt Ines picked up her phone and was going to call Mr. Sanchez when she noticed an incoming call.

When she sees Mr. Sanchez's ID, her eyes widen in stunned silence.

She hastily pressed the phone against her ear, and before she could even utter a proper good morning, he rushed in through the door. His strained breath was audible to her.

"¡Oh Dios mío! Ms. Inés... Acabo de llamar para darte cuenta de que algo extraño ocurrió temprano esta mañana...Oh my goodness! Ms. Ines... I just called to let you know that something strange happened early this morning..."

A/n Something is happening to Luna.

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1. Do you think Oracle is satisfied?

2. What do you think is wrong with Luna?

3. Will she be able to win this fight alone, or does she need help?

4. How will she be able to hide from Yeonjun now that she has received her soulmark?