CODE : SURVIVAL (BTS X READER)

Perched precariously on the metal beam, the group caught their breath as the creatures below continued their relentless screeching. The dim tunnel stretched endlessly in both directions, offering no immediate signs of escape.

"We can't stay here forever," Namjoon murmured, his voice laced with urgency.

Yoongi, who had been scanning their surroundings with narrowed eyes, suddenly spoke. "There's light up ahead." He pointed toward a faint glow emanating from a distant section of the tunnel. "That might be our way out."

The team exchanged hopeful glances. "It's worth a shot," Hoseok said, determination flickering in his eyes.

Carefully, they began to traverse the beam, moving steadily toward the distant light. The creatures below tracked their movements but made no attempt to climb, their hollow eyes gleaming with malevolence.

After what felt like an eternity, they reached a maintenance platform adjacent to the source of the light. A rusted ladder led down to the tunnel floor, and just beyond it stood a heavy metal door, slightly ajar with a soft, warm glow seeping through the gap.

"This has to be it," Jungkook whispered, hope evident in his tone.

Descending the ladder cautiously, they approached the door. Seokjin pushed it open, revealing a narrow passageway illuminated by flickering fluorescent lights. The air was thick with the scent of damp concrete and something else-something metallic.

"Stay alert," Namjoon advised, leading the way into the corridor.

As they progressed, the passage widened into what appeared to be an old subway station, long abandoned. Dust-covered benches lined the walls, and outdated advertisements peeled from the surfaces. However, the most striking feature was the large, illuminated sign reading "EXIT" with an arrow pointing toward a set of stairs leading upward.

"Finally," Jimin exhaled in relief. "Let's get out of here."

They hurried toward the stairs, adrenaline pushing them forward. As they stepped onto the first step, Y/n felt a chill run down her spine. A familiar chime echoed in her ears, but she remained still, careful not to show any reaction.

[SYSTEM MESSAGE: Congratulations. You have found the exit.]

She swallowed hard, her fingers clenching slightly. The others were too focused on the stairs to notice her momentary hesitation.

"Keep moving," Taehyung urged, glancing over his shoulder. "We need to get as far away from those things as possible."

Y/n nodded silently, following them up the stairs. As they climbed, another chime rang through her mind.

[SYSTEM MESSAGE: However, the game is not over. New challenges await.]

Her heart pounded, but she kept her expression neutral. There was no point in telling them-at least, not yet. Instead, she took a steadying breath and focused on her footing.

The station's lights flickered violently as a low rumble resonated from the depths of the tunnels below. The air shifted, a suffocating pressure settling around them. The moment they reached the top step, an eerie silence greeted them.

The world beyond was unsettling.

They emerged into an urban landscape, but something was off. The city was completely deserted. No cars, no pedestrians, no movement. Buildings loomed over them, their windows dark and vacant, as if the entire civilization had been wiped clean in an instant.

"Where is everyone?" Hoseok whispered, his voice barely above a breath.

Namjoon took a cautious step forward, scanning the empty streets. "This... isn't right."