DYSTOPIA: STRICTLAND | ATEEZ (DISCONTINUED)
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The sound of two swords clashing was heard in all directions. On a ship that split the ocean, two people faced each other with swords in each other's hands. Their breaths were very messy. Plus the sweat that pours from the forehead, making them even more dazzling.

"You won't be able to defeat me, Captain Joong!" said the tall young man.

"really? I thought it was you who had started to lose your strength, Captain Mingi!" reply Hongjoong.

Although the body differences are both striking, but their abilities are very commensurate. In fact, Hongjoong - who was smaller than Mingi - could reverse the various attacks that hit him. The full face of charisma was both filled with bruises. All around them were many ship crews who were helpless.

Which still looks to survive there are 8 people. They still fight each other. Try to master the game and win it. No one wants to give up between them. Self-esteem and prestige rule the recesses of their hearts. A sharp glint emanated from their eyes. Drawing right into the eyes of the opponent.

Just as their swords drew out, a red-colored curtain descended. To block the view of the audience from the theater stage at that time. Finally, the one-hour stage was completed. The audience sighed. Many of those who put on a sullen face will end the story less satisfying. But, boisterous applause and cheers of spirit are still thrown. The stage this time is deliberately hanging the end of the story. This is so that the audience can use their imagination related to the end of the story.

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Behind the stage, eight young men commented on their smiles. The tired face revealed deep satisfaction. Hearing the low boisterousness of the audience made their hearts pound hard. A feeling of happiness tickled the recesses of their hearts.

"Good work everything!" Eden awakened them from the euphoria they had just felt.

"The audience is satisfied with your performance! As usual, I will send your payment through the account" he said again.

"Thank you, *Hyung", *reply them in unison.

"Hyung, when's the next schedule?" ask Jongho.

"Still long. You guys got two weeks off. Even so, don't be lazy. Remember that! Take care of your health", Eden.

After a short rest, they then left the stage building. Move home. When they

get out, it's very late. The twinkling of stars and moonlight made the city look so beautiful. Then the vehicle is not too obvious. Adding to the silence that airs.

Wooyoung inhaled a deep breath, his eyes closed. Feeling the wind that greeted his skin. San who was beside him chuckled at his behavior. In his view Wooyoung looks adorable. From the outside, Wooyoung looks like a cheerful person. Her personality is very warm and carefree. A smile never leaves his face. Hiding a lot of suffering and crying. He knows, he knows. Everything Wooyoung has, it's fake.

"San, why are you looking at me like that?" wooyoung's voice flowed, greeting his ears. His face showed a confused look. Feeling strange about the behavior of his teammate.

"It's okay. Hey, put your jacket on. The air tonight is cold. Unlike usual", San chattered while tucking the jacket Wooyoung wore. Makes Wooyoung more swallowed his oversized jacket. Now, Wooyoung was completely drowned in that dress.

"God!! How adorable!!" Seonghwa pinched Wooyoung's cheek in a fit of anxiety. Makes those cheeks blush red. Contrast with her white skin.

"It has. Let's get in the car. Hongjoong hyung must have been waiting a long time", Yunho took a step as he walked towards their car in the parking lot.

In the car, Eden and Hongjoong were waiting. Immediately they boarded the car and sat down neatly without any fuss. It was a miracle because the eight of them were sitting in silence. Eden feels strange about the situation now. Usually these eight kids are always noisy. Can't be quiet. Just like a child who still needs to be taken care of.

"Jongho, are you sleeping?" asked Yeosang softly. He saw Jongho close his eyes while leaning his head against the window. His neck will definitely ache, Yeosang thought. He carefully changed the position of Jongho's head. Make his shoulders as a sack. Before you go to sleep.

So focused on driving, Eden never knew, that there was a light that crept into his car. The light was shining very faintly. Almost invisible to the basket eye. The light enveloped the eight young men who were asleep in their sleep.

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A ship sailed quietly in the middle of the high seas. The ship was medium in size and looked simple. Small waves with wind that blows not too strong make the ship sail smoothly without significant obstacles. Inside the ship were eight young men who still faithfully closed their eyes. The sunlight that was currently greeting, made the young man wake up.

“Hoammmm....”, Hongjoong, one of the young men woke up yawning and rubbing.

his eye. He narrowed his eyes, familiarizing himself with the light that pierced his retina.

“WAAHHH!!!” Hongjoong was surprised to find himself in the middle of the ocean. His mouth was wide open with wide eyes. He stood up, walking straight to the right side of the ship. Hongjoong lowered his head and looked at the ocean water that touched his ship without blinking.

Not until there, he was also surprised to see his other friends were also there. Quickly, he woke up all of his friends to immediately wake up and see the situation happening.

“HEY! AWAKE UP! WAKEUP!!! YOU LAZY GUYS! QUICKLY WAKE UP!!” hearing Hongjoong's unceasing scream woke them, one by one they opened their eyes.

“ADA WHAT THE HELL IS JOONG?! WHY IS IT SO NOISY?!” pissed Seonghwa.

“RULY! HONGJOONG HYUNG IS TOO NOISY!” the other timpal.

“LOH!! LOH!! WHERE ARE WE?!” shouted San while looking at the surroundings. He fell asleep on the way home. It was still very clear when he became Wooyoung's slick backrest.

“LOH?! HOW COME I'M HERE?!” Wooyoung shouted after his life was completely collected. The reaction of his other friends was not much different.

“Hyung, can you explain why we're here? You were the first one to wake up?” yeosang asked after returning from his shock. Others stared at Hongjoong asking for an explanation of their situation.

“Sorry friends. But, I also do not know why we can be stuck like this.”, said Hongjoong.

“But, why are we on a speeding ship at sea? It's so weird”, Jongho grumbled as he scratched his non-itchy head.

“Wait a minute. It seems like there is something”, Yunho said provoking their attention.

“What? I'm only sure if we're being hit by bad luck” said Mingi while laying back his body on the floor of the ship.

“Ck, you are this! The ship has a black flag. Just think about it, the ship with the black flag and the story we played on stage”, Yunho's explanation made them jump in shock.

“We're PIRATES?!”

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