UNDER THE MASK - EPISODE 45

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Three days later, AOS**

It has been silent in the academy and the world around them

No demons roaming around the woods or demonic birds chirping on trees

Ursula has been in her room since the last three days and has refused to let anyone enter

Asher has tried a lot but it isn’t working, she just won’t open up

Lett has been the one consoling Asher anytime he’s about to breakdown

Athena and Damon are always together, consoling each other

Venus and Eden has always been together too while Elaina is always going around, consoling everyone

Mercury has been sighing around, always stealing glances at Lett anytime she has the chance

And…. Min, hasn’t been found since he left after the war

“Ursula you can’t keep crying in there all day” Asher said , staying in front of Ursula’s room as usual

The sound of her crying is the only thing he heard

“It’s high time we break the door” Elaina said, coming right there and Immediately she got there, she broke the door with a push, revealing Ursula in her room, she has aged prematurely as a result of shedding much tears

She even grew some strands of white hair on the edges of her hair

Asher rushed to her and hugged her tightly, Ursula continued crying in his arms

“Sorceress you need to stop your tears, it’ll make you age quickly” Elaina said

Asher broke the hug and wiped her tears quickly

“Please stop” he said

“Asher,.. our .. our daughter” she hiccuped

” It’s possible for her to come back” Elaina replied

” Huh?” Asher and Ursula said, facing her

“Yes, it’s possible she comes back, for the fact that she has not been crowned yet, she has not gotten her last kiss and she was pure, grandma samshin might decide to take pity” Elaina said

” Really?” Ursula asked hopefully

“Yes, so stop crying and just have it in mind that she might come back, even if it’s after a year or two or more, she might” Elaina said

” Why haven’t we found Min?” Asher asked

“He’ll be found, just not now, he’s resting right now” Elaina replied

” Sorceress” Venus said from the door and they all turned their attention to the door

She’s standing there with Eden

They entered fully and bowed

“We’d love to go see the world beyond this place” Venus said

” You both are leaving the academy?” Lett said, coming in too

“Yes Dean, we promise to come anytime you need help” Eden said

” We too” Athena said, coming in with Damon

Asher sighed and smiled

“I can’t say no” he said

“I have to go too, but I’ll come visiting everyday” Elaina said

” Even you?’ Lett said

“No cause for alarm, the war is over, peace will reign from now on” Elaina said

” I’ll… I’ll stay” Mercury said, looking directly at dean Lett

Lett smiled and faced Asher

“I have nowhere to go too” he said

Asher looked at Ursula and they smiled then heard something dropping on the roof

“That’s Cyclops notification that he’s leaving the woods too, he’s going back to the frost forest where he has been residing” Athena said

Ursula looked back at ten big bags behind her and looked back at those who are leaving

“Those are the crystals I cried all my life, the tears I shed since three days ago made it multiply, I heard crystals is so costly in international countries, you can make deal with companies that can help you ship it out and you’ll make a whole lot of money enough to live fine, I’m sure you’ll meet Min, take care of him” Ursula said

” Sorceress…” Damon said

” It’s fine, I promise not to cry anymore since there’s a possibility that my daughter might come back” Ursula smiled.

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Three months later, Jeju city in Seoul, Korea**

Hang-San hospital**

Min is laying on the hospital bed, breathing gently, his soft breaths escaped his thin nostrils slowly and he took in clean oxygen in the process

The pulse reader is beeping as it should be

His lips is dried and his face looks sickly, his eyes are closed and his breathing steady

Dreamland**

Min is walking in a forest alone, only the sound the dried leaves on the ground made as he stepped on them accompanied him as he walked

He’s not looking at the right nor at the left, he’s looking straight with sadness on his face

His steps got slower and slower as he walked

He got to a point and stopped

“Lynn!!!!” He screamed, letting out his hot tears

“Where are you my queen?, Where are you?, Stop hiding from me?, Lynn please” he said, going on his knees and crying more

” Lynn I’m sorry, really sorry for ending everything like that, I’m sorry” he cried

” Changmin” a voice called in front of him

He started looking up slowly and he first saw her white shoes, he traced it up to her face and when he saw her, his heart started pounding hard

“Lynn” he whispered, standing up slowly

“My king” she said and smiled, making her Beauty glow

” Lynn” he said again, standing up fully but when he tried to hold her, she vanished instantly

“Not again!!!” He screamed and his voice echoed in the forest till he woke up to life

It has been a dream

Finding himself in an hospital, Min started breathing heavily and tears formed in his eyes

Everything is still fresh in his memory

“LYNN” he said slowly, staring into space

He’s about to let his tears fall when a pet ran in

His eyes widened when Yeontan rushed to him and started whining around, waggling it’s tail and trying to climb the tall bed

“Tan” Min said and got down from the bed, his tears fell as he carried Tan in his arms

Tan made sure to lick away all the tears and still continued licking his face even when all the tears are gone

“Tan, how did you get here?, My Yeontan” he said, hugging him to his chest

The loud sounds of shoes on the tile made him look up

Athena is standing by the door of the ward with a big smile on her face

She looks different in the chic dress

“Your majesty” she smiled

“Athena” he said surprisingly

“Hey Mr” Damon waved behind her, coming in too

” My king” Eden said, coming in next then Venus behind him

” Mr Changmin” she smiled

“You all are…”

“I know you’re surprised, you’re in Hang-san hospital in Jeju city, Seoul, you’re still in Korea don’t worry” Elaina’s voice said from the other side

He looked at that side and saw her, smiling at him, first time she’ll be wearing a modern dress, she looks more cute

“You too” he said

“Yes” she replied

“How did I get here, and how did you guys find me?” He asked surprisingly

” You were found on a tree branch three months ago in a forest, one of the tree branches shoved through your belly, the hunters who saw you were kind enough to take you here, you were operated on and you slipped into coma since then..”

“Your picture was publicised and immediately we left the academy and got here, we were lucky to see one of it and it directed us here” Athena explained

” I’ve been in coma for three months?, Lynn” Min said sadly

“Lynn will be back, you just have to be patient” Elaina said

Min rushed to her instantly

” You said?” He asked

Elaina brought out something from her bag and it turned out to be the flower

” The doctors said you held into it so tightly throughout and won’t let it go, I was the one who took it from you with force when you were in coma, now you have to take it, water it everyday, it’ll help” Elaina said

Min took it from her and inhaled the chrysanthemum scent, smiling as he did

“We’re all currently students of Daesung university, studying humanities, you might wanna join us” Damon smiled

” Mum passed out last month after coming back so I’m fully with dad at the temple” Elaina said

” Oh, sorry” Min replied

” Join us” Eden smiled

“And let’s be happy” Venus added

Min looked at Tan and smiled

” Should I?” He asked

Tan replied by licking his face

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A year later**

The scent of chrysanthemum woke Min up as usual and he smiled

It’s been a year of waiting and he’s ready to continue so far she’ll come back someday

He got off the bed and checked the time

“9am?, Gosh I woke up late, Prof Kim’s class is by 9” he said and walked straight to the freezer

He brought out the water flask and walked straight to the flower pot

He has a big smile on his face as he wet the flower

“Lynn, I have four whole classes today, isn’t that too hectic?, I’ll have a very exhausting day” he said and smiled wider

Tan whined by his leg and he smiled before carrying the pet, he licked his face and Min smiled before inhaling hard

The whole house smells like Kaitlyn cos of the flower and he’s just in love with that

He gave Tan some milk and cheese from the freezer before going to take his bath

He finished within minutes and dressed up smartly

He placed two set of dresses on the bed and smiled again

“Lynn, what should I wear today?” He asked as if she’s here

” Oh, blue and black will look good on me today right?” He said and picked the blue sweater with black trousers and black jacket

He dressed up in front of the mirror and smiled again after dressing up

“Your king will always look handsome in anything you choose, there are a lot of ladies crushing in school but you know what?, Your handsome king will only look at you…my queen” he said and took his backpack before stepping out of his room

He doesn’t need perfume, the chrysanthemum scent has sticked with all his clothes, even new ones so far it’s in his closet

His phone rang immediately and he smiled before picking

“Damon Ceaser” he said

“Changmin Lee, how can his majesty come late to prof Kim’s class?” Damon’s voice said

” I’m on my way” he replied

” Get your a.ss here quick!” Eden’s voice said in the background before he hung up

He went to the flower again and kissed it

“I love you queen, see you when I’m back” he said and kissed it again before leaving the house, he got in his car and and smiled

“Ok let’s move” he said, pressing the ignition as the car moved….