"That's the thing actually..." Eunbi responds. "They disappeared on a mission for JYP a couple months ago. They've tried searching for them, but with all the other missions they have to handle, they asked Seunggi-sunbae for help. He told me that he was actually going to pass the mission on to us before he was replaced."
"So, what was the mission they were on when they disappeared?" Hyewon asks.
"Daegu. It was a standard reconnaissance mission on a genetics company in the area they suspected was involved in illegal activity. It was called Yujeonja Tech solutions or something." When Eunbi says that name, Chaewon chokes on the water she was drinking, recognizing the name.
"What's wrong Chaewon? Have you heard of this place? Also, you look kind of pale. Is everything okay?" The leader asks in concern.
"Yeah, unnie, I'm fine. Just forgot how to drink water for a second is all." The younger girl tries to joke, deflecting the questions.
"Wait, I have though!" Wonyoung interjects. "That's actually the main branch of Principal Ahn's company! I remember looking through it the other day when I was trying to connect all the thefts together." She explains.
"That must be the reason Seunggi-sunbae never brought it up earlier." Yuri says. "He must be watching the principal's moves if he does anything fishy."
"That's so strange though. Why would he send people to steal things from his own subsidiaries?" Yena asks.
"Maybe he actually isn't aware of the issue? In any case, I think we'll find out if we venture out there." Hyewon responds.
"Alright then...let's figure out a plan to get there. We can sneak out around dawn." Eunbi says.
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Later after dinner...
"I appreciate you two keeping me company, but please don't make me the third wheel." Chaewon says to Yena and Yuri who had accompanied the short-haired girl on an evening walk around campus. Chaewon liked to take these walks to clear her mind, but usually, Minjoo would be right with her.
"Well, excuse us for trying to be good friends in your time of need, Chae." Yena quips.
"Yeah, don't worry, unnie. Minjoo will be safe in your arms before you know it!" Yuri says, causing Chaewon to blush.
"Yah, what are you even talking about?"
"Oh, come on, unnie. Yena tells me everything~" The hamster says with a laugh. Chaewon glares at the duck who can only shrug apologetically.
"Dropping the honorifics?" Chaewon asks with a questioning look.
"Don't deflect the topic, Chaewon-ah, we all know you like Minjoo." Yena teases.
"Okayyy, I do. I like Min a lot. Happy?" She finally admits with a hint of annoyance. "Now are you gonna keep messing with me or what?
"Sorry, Chae. We were just trying to keep the mood lighter." Yena apologizes. She always liked to try to keep the mood upbeat, but she still sometimes had trouble reading the room. The tiger really jumped out of Chaewon again there.
"It's fine...I just feel so stupid. I went too far during capture the flag, and I really hurt her." Chaewon says, frustrated.
"You know what they say, unnie, 'actions speak louder than words.' If you wanna show to Minjoo that you're serious, you gotta focus on this mission." Yuri advises.
"But this mission is going to be tough. Maybe Principal Ahn had a point. We're only seven right now. What if we just get beaten again..." The short-haired girl worries.
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2. Project IZ*ONE II
Action*IZ*ONE superhero AU* A couple months have passed since the incident in Busan, but IZ*ONE's work has only just begun. A new threat is now looming and it is up to them to put a stop to it. Though separated for now, they still fight for the same cause...
Chapter 7- Scars
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