Missing in Action

17: Seer Substitute

"So, I am going on a journey throughout the kingdom's provinces to investigate the disappearance of the Supreme Six and Twilight Triad. So, I need you, MP2, to guard Mr. Park Jinyoung in my behalf while I am away. As you know, he is still under probation so I need someone to guard him while I perform my duties."

"It's alright. But what if he planned something under our noses?" Wooyoung raised his concern.

"Nothing to worry about. The spell I casted on him since the verdict seventeen years ago is still active up to this point. It will alarm me if he does something out of hand," BoA reassured.

"Oh, okay. In that case, leave everything to us, seonbaenim!" Junho confidently accepted the duty.

"Thank you, MP2, for accepting the responsibility even at the eleventh hour," BoA was grateful.

"No worries, seonbaenim. It's our duty for the kingdom," Chansung replied.

"Now that everything is settled here, I will take my leave now," BoA stated. "I still need to go to Whygee and Hitbig to assign the other guards."

"Good luck with your investigation, seonbaenim," Nichkhun wished as BoA left Hottest, MP2's headquarters.

BoA once again was in front of a hotel-like building. After all, a magical squad's headquarters can also serve as the Chosen Suite's alternative lodgings. She rang the doorbell and waited. She could actually teleport inside but that would be invasion of privacy now, wouldn't it?

"BoA-seonbaenim?" for the third consecutive time, this statement was what greeted her.

"Hello. Is everyone in you group awake? We have something official to talk about," BoA entered the building.

"Ah, yes. Welcome to VIP," the person could only mutter as BoA passed by.

While the other person trailed her, BoA saw the three other members half-awake in the living room, "Good morning, Big Boom. I am here to offer you a job."

Startled, all Big Boom members began fixing themselves to make them at least presentable to BoA.

"What is this job you are talking about, seonbaenim?" G-Dragon inquired.

"I will be embarking on a trip to all provinces of the kingdom to investigate the disappearance of the Supreme Six and Twilight Triad," BoA laid out. "So, I need you to guard Mr. Yang Hyunsuk, who is still on probation, while I'm away."

"Why us? There are many other Whygee squads out there," T.O.P mumbled.

BoA glared at them, "Plackbink is currently missing. Wheener and Icon are currently active as interim Supreme Six and Twilight Triad. Trezzore is too young to be the guards and Twenty-One has already retired from magical squad duties and their four members are scattered as far as I can recall. So, that leaves your group; and besides, the kingdom is under invasion and you are acting like this?"

"Sorry if T.O.P's statement enraged you, seonbaenim," — Taeyang bowed — "Uhm.. yes, we are willing to accept the responsibility."

"Good. All you have to do is keep an eye on him. You don't really have to do anything major," BoA wanted to end the conversation as quickly as possible.

"Sure, seonbaenim. You can count on us," Daesung assured.

"I sure hope so. I'm leaving now. I'll hold onto your words," BoA immediately teleported out, controlling her emotions even at the last second.

BoA reappeared in front of L.O.^.E., Newest-W's headquarters. She had to tell them something before actually going to Hitbig.

Before the person who opened the door could repeat the same statement for the fourth time, BoA quickly said, "Yes, it me, BoA."

"Come in, seonbaenim," JR guided her in. "Guys! BoA-seonbaenim is here!"

Newest-W gathered in the living room and sat in front of BoA.

"I actually won't take long. I'm just here to give you a heads-up," BoA said.

"What is it, seonbaenim?" Aron asked.

"I will be going on a trip within the kingdom to investigate the disappearance. Thus, I will be assigning Texty to guard Mr. Bang Sihyuk while I'm away," BoA elaborated. "I am here to tell you to please assist Texty since they are still a young group and may find the responsibility too difficult. Is that okay?"

"We are okay with it, seonbaenim. But have you told them?" Baekho answered.

"I am going to tell them after I finish talking to you," BoA replied. "Thank you for accepting the request even though the interim Supreme Six and Twilight Triad are busy because of recent events."

"No problem, seonbaenim," Ren stated.

"I should go inform Texty now," BoA bid goodbye.

Newest-W bowed as BoA disappeared in swirling orbs of pale yellow light. BoA reappeared in front of Texty's official residence and headquarters, MOA.

"Good morning, Texty. Can I talk to you for something important?" BoA greeted as she saw all members of Texty when the door opened.

"Sure, seonbaenim. Please come in. Welcome to MOA," Soobin led her in.

When BoA and Texty were settled in the living room, BoA started her proposal.

"So, I am actually here today to assign you as Mr. Bang Sihyuk's probation guards while I'm away. I need you to look after him while I'm on my investigation throughout all the provinces in the kingdom to find the answer regarding your seniors' disappearance," BoA told Texty.

"But why us? It's too much responsibility," Yeonjun muttered.

"Well, since you are the only Hitbig squad available for the job," BoA said as a matter of fact. "But don't worry though, I already asked Newest-W to assist you."

"Why not assign them instead?" Beomgyu politely inquired.

"Because they are far from Hitbig. I need someone from within the province to guard Mr. Bang Sihyuk," BoA calmly explained, completely understanding the hesitation of the members.

"Well... if Newest-W seonbaenim will be helping us, then I guess we should be fine," Taehyun told his teammates.

"You can call them anytime if something happens," BoA reassured them. "So, do you accept the duty?"

"Yes, seonbaenim. We will try our best," Huening Kai responded with a smile.

"In that case, I will leave everything to you. I know you can do it," BoA cheered them on.

After BoA assigned her proxy probation guards, she immediately went to her investigative trip. She needed to find the answers to her questions before the seventh day of the invasion comes; and unfortunately for her, time was running out.