Yeona POV-

And Yeontan was out of-", I began, to defend him.

"No."

"What?", I asked, surprised.

"No."

I raised my brows, questioningly and Yoongi repeated, "No."

"The person who broke the headstone is SURELY the person who killed your parents. See. If someone broke the headstone, then it has to be for a PROPER REASON. Just think. The murderer has broken it, to distract us from the case. Why is it so? To break the headstone, you need to sacrifice a few drops of blood of yours. This murderer has done that. The solution to destroy the headstone is just one pellet. In which, the composition of the blood is 35%. Why that desperate? To divert the attention. Few drops of blood is better than going to prison."

"Uh? But how is that related to Yeontan?"

"One of the spirits actually saw him. His name is Ji-hoon. He got trapped into a jar, when he was discovered. Today morning, when the liquid made contact with the jar, it broke it, letting Ji-hoon escape. That's how we got to know, Yeontan broke it. He did it. He killed your parents too. It's him, FOR SURE."

"What?!", I exclaimed, shocked. So he betrayed me?! He pretended to come back from a vacation?! He--!!

"He has gone through a painful past. I don't know much, but his mother died when he was young, and his father abandoned him a few months later..."

I tried to think of something, which would not put Yeontan in the wrong. I still didn't want to believe it.

"But what if he's influenced by someone bad?", I asked.

"Nope. This guy, at the dangerous state of mind killed your parents. And because he was aware of the disorder, he decided to distract us all, to escape." , Yoongi said, confidently.

"And... What were you talking about, with the gho- I mean spirits when I came?", I asked.

"Ah. How to stop that liquid from leaking... We were worried because this liquid is leaking at such a high rate, that on 14th June, that is, in 4 days, if someone visits this village, they'll just see burnt ashes and smoke. And, another magic of this liquid is, it's leaking in only our village. It has already formed a wall like structure at the border... So, no one can escape from here."

"How can you stop such a disaster?!", I asked, worried.

"Once, long ago, the same headstone broke, because the villagers began disrespecting and hating each other, and even tortured each other's lives, such that the whole village was hellish! It broke on its own that time. And the villagers chose seven people to perform a ritual. Now it's time to tell you about BTS. Bangtan Sonyeondan."

"Bulletproof Boys?", Yeona asked, surprised. "I've heard of them... But I don't actually know who they are..."

"The seven great heroes who saved THE WHOLE WORLD, which was depressed and needed love. Comfort. Company. Motivation. Inspiration. Joy. Everything. These seven people are the reason, we still can see kind and sweet hearts in this world. Now, just like when a person spends his youth, works hard, and retires at old age, BTS came to this village to settle with their children and grandchildren."

"This village was filled with love and joy and there were problems too, yes, but there were people who were supportive and comforting. Before leaving the Earth, BTS created an ARMY headstone. This headstone gave some powers and always kept people positively charged everyday. It was like a friend, even if it was considered as a God. A friend whom we can talk to, share our feelings with, and if we share our worries, in two days, just two days, that problem will vanish!"

"Now this headstone is now broken, in the corner, weeping its eyes out. At first, I thought it was poison... But no. It's ARMYs' tears. Painful tears. Tears of betrayal. That chemical pellet used on it, is dangerous. And ARMY is hurt. Also, this liquid it secretes is not because ARMY is dangerous. It is because BTS made it like that. They made sure that anyone trying to kill ARMY headstone needs to be destroyed."

"Now, if we perform a ritual known as BTS festa on 13th June, with special robes, which were worn by BTS, we have chances of surviving. But, this ritual needs strong willed and people who care about the village, no matter how rude or bad they might be. At first, I thought that Yeontan can be included instead of Namjoon. But then, when I got to know Yeontan himself broke it, he wouldn't be able to perform the ritual, unless he wanted to die. And remember, the ARMY never dies. It's forever. It's just wounded right now, and the liquid is it's tears. Or blood too, if you want to perceive it like that."

"Whoa. What is BTS festa? What will you do?", I asked, curious.

"BTS, when it was their debut, that is, on 13th June, always had a BTS festa where they talk their hearts out, and share their memories together, talk about how much they love ARMY, talk about how things are going on and stuff. Now, I know, things are complicated to take in one shot, but ARMYs are the people who always loved, supported, ALL the members, equally. And now, no matter what trouble ARMY or BTS are in, they are each other's comfort and medicine. Here, seven of us, that is, Namjoon, Seokjin, Myself, Hoseok, Jimin, Taehyung and Jungkook have to sink into the tears with BTS' robes. If a normal person sinks, they'll die or sink into depression and suicide. But as we wore their robes, the liquid will affect us half of what it affects to a normal person. So we have to sink into the tears, and speak honestly and loyally and behave like how the members were, during their festa. Mainly just entertain and be honest. If you lie, even if it is to make someone happy, it'll burn you. But, you can lie about casual stuff, like for example, you can tell that you're not at all scared of spirits."

"Oh come on!", I exclaimed, annoyed.

Can't believe he'll drag me as an example, just to tease me.

Actually... Can believe. He's that type. Always ANNOYING ME.

Why does he even like to see me mad? Am I too cute or what?

He laughed and said, "Yeah. So, we're supposed to conduct a BTS festa and talk to the ARMY headstone, however we feel comfortable. Actually, I had plans to take Yeontan himself, even after I knew it was him, because he'd die a death from one of the purest things in the world. But, I remembered your parents. They told me not to kill him. To save him. From the painful traps he was in."

"Oh... So, you're supposed to wear BTS' robes and sink into the tears, which kill...?", I asked, worried.

What if something happens to him? I mean... Uh...

Nothing.

"You're worrying about me, huh?", Yoongi asked, smirking.

"Umm why would I worry about you? Even IF I did, it'll be just because... Uh... There's no one to save me from the murderer... Because if you d-die, then the ritual will fail..."

"Nice. You don't have to worry at all, because I'd be the last person who will die. First will probably be Jimin.", Yoongi said, smugly.

"What NO!! Jimin is a really strong willed guy!! He will surely survive this ritual!!"

"Well, let's see... I mean, he's a bit of an emotional-"

"Oh shut up! Anyways, continue whatever you were talking about."

"I think I'm done.", He said, getting up. "Let me introduce you to my spirit friends."

He walked pointed at one end. "That's J-hope, you know of course. Beside him, it's a sweet grandma, Chae-ha. She loves your K-dramas."

Whoa do I have so many fans in this small village?

I gave a bow. "Thank you!"

"She said you to always be happy and marry-", Yoongi began. "Oh grandma!! Don't!"

Yoongi's face turned to a slight pink and I got annoyed. These ghosts keep telling something and he gets red faced. What if someone is flirting with him?!

Umm well, it's not like I care though.

"Sorry.", Yoongi apologised, and turned towards the entrance I came from. "That's Mina, who lifted you. She's a little naughty, but yeah, she's sweet."

I didn't know why, but I slightly got irritated. He's showing a gummy smile at her. JUST IMAGINE HOW MUCH HE SHOWED OR WILL SHOW HER, FOR 40 DAYS!

He hardly showed me 4-5 gummy smiles...

Wait. Why do I care?

No, I don't care.

I DON'T.

I guess.

Pushing my thoughts away, I gave a tight lipped smile to Mina. I don't like her at all.

"And this is Soo-mi, a cute and naughty 4 year old girl.", Yoongi said.

She died at a young age...?

Tears brimmed the corner of my eyes, without me realising. Yoongi must have seen lots of people like this, but always comforted them, during their 40-day period...

"No no Soo-mi, I won't tell that to Yeona unnie."

Suddenly, I saw Yoongi glaring cutely, with his hands on his hips. "No. I won't!"

"No!"

"No!"

"No!"

"No!"

"No!"

I giggled. I could only hear one side of the argument. I can't hear a 'yes' from Soo-mi, which makes it look like Yoongi is arguing with the ground.

"Okay, don't tell me. Just introduce the others.", I said, interrupting them.

Suddenly, a stick flew from nowhere and it began scribbling something on the ground. For a moment I did get shocked, but later, I realised it was writing something.

"Don't you really want to know?", I read out and gave a laugh. "It's okay... Let Yoongi keep his secrets."

The writing on the ground was rubbed and it began writing again. "I'll tell you. By the way, I'm J-hope~"

I smiled and said, "It's okay J-hope, I'll find it out from Yoongi, later."

It rubbed and began writing again. When I read it, my heart beat faster, and tears fell down, before I could stop it.

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Heyyyyyyyyyy

Guys be honest. It's boring, right? Please forgive me, it's gonna be a little boring, but soon, it's gonna be interesting!!! I hope... 🥲

Sooo I hadn't officially revealed the criminal, right? Sooo

Let me hint you a plot twist...

Yeontan's _ _ is the culprit, but _ it isn't him. It's actually _ _ who is also _ _ and _ _ _ _.

Lmaoooo this must have made u lose ur brain cells, right? Worry not, the culprit will be revealed soon....

Thank you for reading, BORAHAE 💜