MIKO
“Oh my God.” I exclaimed as soon as Black Dragon stepped in front of us. I looked at him from head to toe and I can’t believe that he’s still young. I thought he was the same age as “Eclipse” and “Shadow”. And that I can call him, “Uncle BD”.
“Agents, this is Black Dragon, considered as the number one agent of “Dark Knight” in this era. He will be the DJ here in “Stargazer” and the patissier in “Polaris”. Other additional information will be given by him. I really hope you’ll get along well.”
No one reacted among us. I think my hyungs are still in shock too. I wonder what Yosef-hyung, I mean, Topgun thought. He was recently considered as the number one agent among us but now that Black Dragon arrived…
“If you’ll excuse me agents, I will go upstairs now and announced to the customers that we already had a DJ.” Renzo-hyung, I mean, Sir Se7en said before he approached his favorite chair and ascended upstairs. A long silence passed us five there. Then Black Dragon spoke.
“Hello. I’m Black Dragon of Dark Knight, 18. But just call me JD outside.” He said with a smirk. I gulped. He’s not even offering his hand for us to shake. He’s not even sharing anything more about himself. Just like that. His aura radiates confidence and no fear. But I can also sense a feeling of excitement and loneliness at the same time. I shook my head. It’s confusing. I sighed. Sean-hyung looked at me.
“Something wrong, Hawkeye?” he asked.
“Nothing, Mist.” I replied and looked back at Black Dragon. Again, he’s just looking at us waiting for a response. Then Yosef-hyung reacted.
“Topgun of Dark Knight, 20. Best in handling guns and ammunitions. Operations leader. Call me Yosef Advincula or just Yosef outside. Stargazer and Polaris’s supervisor. Welcome to our crew.” He said extending his hand to Black Dragon and he just accepts it, now with a smile on his face. I’m really confused. I thought. He then turned to me and asked.
“How about you, boy?” I was startled.
“Ahmm.. Hawkeye of Dark Knight, 17. Best in operating latest gadgets like surveillance cameras and computers. In charge of infiltrating systems of target enemies. Just call me Miko Chan or better yet, Miko outside. Stargazer’s maintenance leader and Polaris’s waiter. I’m so glad to meet you JD-hyung! Oh, I mean, Black Dragon.” I nervously said offering my hand to him. His smile widens and accepts it.
“You’re too young in this kind of job. You’ll still have many things to learn. Nice to meet you too, Miko. You can call me JD-hyung.” He said as we shake hands. Then he looked at Aikon-hyung.
He noticed it and said, “Grey of Dark Knight, 18. A black belter and master of martial arts. In charge of training new agents and expert in face to face fights. Aikon Advincula outside but just call me Aikon. I’m Stargazer’s bar tender and Polaris’s barista. Hope we can be friends.”
“Ai.” JD-hyung muttered as he nodded and shook his hand. Then finally, he turned to Sean-hyung with a smile I can’t explain. Sean-hyung spoke.
“Mist of Dark Knight, 18. Number one in handling arnis, chako and sword. The intelligence officer who has contacts anywhere you go. Sean Madrigal but call me Sean. Stargazer and Polaris’s cook.” He stopped and smiled. But instead of shaking his hand, JD-hyung pulled Sean-hyung in a hug as they both laughed and tapped each other’s back.
“It’s great to see you again Sean! Or shall I call you, Mist?” I saw JD-hyung laughed heartily while me, Aikon-hyung and Yosef-hyung just stared at them as they greet each other like old friends.
“Did you personally know each other?” Aikon-hyung asked Sean-hyung.
“Yes. He’s been my childhood friend. The ever-serious boy, JD.” Sean-hyung answered laughing. He turned to JD-hyung again and said, “How’s Mythi bro? You’ve been away for five years. That’s too long.”
“She’s okay. They are still in L.A. I don’t know if they’re going to visit here.” JD-hyung answered.
Mythi? Who is she? JD-hyung’s girlfriend or wife? Who are ‘they’? Questions keep on entering my mind.
“I hope they can visit here. I missed her.” Sean-hyung replied.
“Oh, you naughty Sean! I told you before not to make a move on Mythi! Come here and fight me!” JD-hyung exclaimed positioning himself on a fight stance. But before Sean-hyung could react, Yosef-hyung interrupted.
“I think we better go upstairs now. The Stargazer can’t function well with all of us missing in action.” JD-hyung straightened up and followed Yosef-hyung while the three of us go back to where we entered a while ago.
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3RD PERSON
Renzo went outside his office and walked straight to the DJ’s booth. Everybody looked at him as he picked up a microphone and speak.
“Attention everyone! Sorry to disturb your partying but I have an announcement to make.” The four guys went back to their works while the newcomer walked near Renzo.
“It is known to all of you that Stargazer was open for a month now without having an official DJ. But now…” he paused to see everyone’s reactions. Ayla stepped beside her sister and looked at her boyfriend. Iyah looked nervous and excited for Renzo’s announcement.
“Due to my exquisite taste, it took a month for me to find a suitable man for the job. But now, I finally found him.” He smiled before he continued, “Fresh from L.A. and a music lover himself, I’m glad to introduce to you, the official DJ of Stargazer…” but before he finished, someone called him from his side. He looked at the person and nodded. “Let’s all welcome, DJ JD!”
JD stood beside Renzo and bowed to everyone. They were all silent for a while then finally clapped their hands. The girls drooled over his handsome face while the boys took notice of his outfit. Iyah stared at him as he spoke.
“Hello everyone. I’m DJ JD. I’m not new in this kind of job because I’ve been a DJ in L.A. before and I hope you will appreciate me the way I am. Thank you.” Then he glanced at Iyah’s direction and she blushed.
“Okay everyone, let’s go party and enjoy the night! DJ JD set the stargazer on fire!” Renzo finally said before stepping down from the DJ’s booth. JD put his headphone on his ears, flicked switches in front of him and connected wires to the control and soon a catchy rocking dance beat reverberated inside the bar. JD nodded his head in tune to the music as everybody stood up and went to the dance floor. But Iyah just stared at him, mesmerized. Then Calli pulled her to the dance floor.
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IYAH
Finally, peace on earth! I mean, finally, I got a peace of mind! A couple of minutes passed and yet Brent kept on talking to me about nonsense things and I’m bored to death! Luckily someone called him. And now here I am, sipping my second cocktail and waiting for Calli when Renzo-oppa appeared on the DJ’s booth. We all looked at him as he picked up a microphone and was about to speak when I felt Calli beside me.
“What’s going on?” she whispered. I just shrugged.
“Attention everyone! Sorry to disturb your partying but I have an announcement to make.” Oppa said over the microphone.
“It is known to all of you that Stargazer was open for a month now without having an official DJ. But now…” he continued as I noticed Ayla-unnie beside me too. I felt nervous and excited at the same time as to what oppa will announce.
“Due to my exquisite taste, it took a month for me to find a suitable man for the job. But now, I finally found him.” Oppa smiled and continued, “Fresh from L.A. and a music lover himself, I’m glad to introduce to you, the official DJ of Stargazer…” he suddenly looked to his side and nodded. I wonder who’s the DJ… “Let’s all welcome, DJ JD!” I saw a man stood beside oppa and I think I recognized him. That cap, that jacket, baggy pants and high top shoes… the newcomer! Oh, so that’s why he went to oppa’s office a while ago… the DJ, or rather, DJ JD (what a weird name…) bowed to everyone and the crowd all turned quiet.
Suddenly, a round of applause was heard. Every girl drooled over him. (He’s really handsome, by the way.) While I heard the guys complimented his fashion taste. I stared at him and wonder why I want not to let my eyes leave his face.
“Hello everyone. I’m DJ JD. I’m not new in this kind of job because I’ve been a DJ in L.A. before and I hope you will appreciate me the way I am. Thank you.” Then he glanced me and I felt myself blushed when our eyes met.
“Okay everyone, let’s go party and enjoy the night! DJ JD set the stargazer on fire!” Renzo-oppa said and stepped down the DJ’s booth. I watched as DJ JD put his headphone on his ears and set up things. Then I heard a catchy rocking dance beat echoed on the bar. I saw him nodded his head in tune to the song. I’m aware that everyone stood up and went to the dance floor. But for me, I just stared at him, not understanding what I’m feeling right now. I felt butterflies on my stomach and a lump on my throat. Then suddenly, Calli pulled me to dance.
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JD
Being what I am, I’m aware that my goddess was staring at me. Honestly, this is the first time I felt nervous doing what I love to do. Usually, I enjoyed being the DJ without worrying if I make a mistake. But now, I want to show her where I am the best. Except for being an agent, of course. Then I saw, maybe her friend, grabbed her hand and pulled her to the dance floor. I noticed she was hesitant to dance at first but her friend encouraged her.
Soon, I saw her sexy body sway in tune to the music I played. Her beautiful curves clearly shown from the body hugging outfit she wore. I felt my heart stirred and that something below too. I shook my head to shake that thought away. I then noticed her smile it was so charming that I can stare at it all night long. Her short brown hair bouncing on her shoulders, the slight movements of her hands, her blinking eyes and her small pink luscious lips that I already tasted a while ago. She was so addicting to look at. I wonder what her name is. But then I thought I can just be friends with her. And it was clearly obvious why…
YOSEF “Hey! Are you listening to me?” someone spoke and interrupted my thoughts. “Oh, I’m sorry Calli. What are you saying again?” I asked and turned to face her. A girl with an angelic face and pouty lips welcomed me. A smile formed on my lips. I’m surely enjoying what I’m seeing. “You’re not listening to me Yosef! You’re spacing out.” She said turning her face away from me. “Of course not, I just remembered something.” Yeah, I remembered something. *Flashback* Black Dragon. Number one agent of Dark Knight. JD. Get along well. The newcomer. The DJ. The patissier. Everything happened so fast. I can’t barely remember every detail of it. All I know is that, someone superior than me arrived. I know I shouldn’t be feeling this now but I can’t stop myself. I’m just human.
SEAN I woke up very early and went to the café. My house is near so I was able to go to work earlier than the others. Although I’m still sleepy because of being a cook on Stargazer every night, I was able to cook for Polaris every morning, simply because I love my work. When I love something, I will do everything for it. As I arrived at the café, I noticed that it was already open. Hmm… Is Renzo-hyung not tired of last night? He’s too early… I thought. Then the door opened and Miko emerged from it. “Sean-hyung! I’m earlier than you! Renzo-hyung said he will leave the responsibility of Polaris to us today. He and Ayla-noona went to Jeju Island for a one week vacation.” Miko explained all to me.” I wonder why. He seldom leaves the café to us, all by ourselves.” He continued caressing his chin. I smiled. If only you know Miko… It’s because he knows we’re safer now.
3RD PERSON As the clock strikes seven in the morning, there’s a commotion inside the café. Everyone is busy doing their jobs. The twins and Miko are busy bringing the customer’s orders to their tables. Sean is drenched in sweat in front of the stove. Aikon heated and reheated the coffee adding additional tastes to every cup. Yosef supervises everything while JD, well, JD impressed everyone on not being affected by pressure and skillfully manages to make enough bread, pastry and dessert for all the customers. He also continues to make his new recipe. While the customers are delighted to taste mouth-watering treats from the new patissier. They keep on calling friends and relatives to try and taste Polaris’ newest desserts. So customers arrive every minute. “Oh my god! This is the first time Polaris accommodates many customers during breakfast. Everybody’s working on a speed of cheetah!” Miko said when he pas
MIKO I saw Sean-hyung looking inside the pastry kitchen and I got curious to what he’s seeing. “Sean-hyung, what are you doing there?” I approached and asked him. He was startled to see me. “Oh, it’s you Miko! You scared me.” He said and took a deep breath. “What are you looking at? What’s with JD-hyung?” I asked again more curious because Sean-hyung really looked shocked when he saw me. “Oh Miko! Do you want to help us too?” I then heard Iyah-noona as she came out of the pastry kitchen. “She’s still with JD-hyung?” I thought. Interesting… ”Help on what noona?” I asked her. “On preparing JD’s new recipe. Wanna help us?” she asked again. Before I could answer, Sean-hyung put his arm on my shoulder as if warning me about something. “Ahh... Yeah… Uhm… Sorry I can’t help noona.”
IYAH “OH MY GOD! JD IT’S BLEEDING! WHAT HAPPENED?!” I panicked upon seeing the blood. I dunno what to do! “JD what happened?!” I asked while I help him walk inside. “This is nothing Iyah. Don’t worry.” He told me still clutching his bloody arm. “Nothing? JD, it’s bleeding! How can you say it’s nothing?!” I desperately said. My eyes caught sight of Miko and called him. “Miko! Hurry up and bring me the medicine kit! Now!” He looked at me then to JD. His eye widened upon seeing his arm and obeyed. “Iyah… I’m okay.” JD said again while I dragged him to the employee’s lounge and sat him on the couch. “You’re okay? My goodness, JD! How did you drive with that? What if you had an accident? What happened to your arm? Please tell me…” I scolded him teary-eyed. I can’t help feeling scared. JD looked at me tenderly and smiled. “When I
JD “Danny? Are you and Jaden busy? Can you guys substitute me on Stargazer tonight?” I asked my cousin over the phone while laying on my bed. “We’re not busy, hyung. We can substitute on you later. But can some of our friends come too? Promise we won’t be drinking. We just want to jam on the latest songs.” Danny answered with a cute voice. This kid! I chuckled. “How many are you?” “We are just four, hyung. Our other friends are not old enough to enter Stargazer.” He answered again. “Okay. I will inform the security so you can enter easily.” I said as I stood up. “Be there at eight o’clock tonight.” “Thank you, hyung! See you later!” Danny said. Excitement is evident on his voice. Ah.. I miss those cousins of mine. Danny and Jaden are still young when I last saw them. I end t
JADEN We chose a table near the DJ booth. This is the first time Danny-hyung and I will DJ in front of a large crowd. I’m so nervous and excited at the same time! Like JD-hyung, we love music so much that we even formed a band. Danny-hyung is the drummer, Jun on bass guitar, David on lead vocals and I’m on the lead guitar. Our other friends, Sam and Mama, are on the piano and rhythm guitar respectively. We all sing the back up vocals too. We also compose songs for the band and do covers of our favorite songs. Our band is called “Étoile”, french word for “stars.” We chose that name because our goal is to become stars that people will look up to. And also because after our practice every night, we rest and just gaze at the stars while discussing what we need to improve. Those are precious moments to be remembered. “Are you okay, Jaden?” David asked beside me. “Yes. I
JDI’m telling you, oh yeahI softly whisperTonight, tonightYou are my angel…David’s voice captures my attention. This kid can really sing well. And the band is doing good too. They are passionate on their craft. I’m glad that Danny and Jaden are enjoying.Wherever you are, I’ll always make you smileWherever you are, I’m always by your sideWhatever you say, you’re always on my mindI promise you forever right now…The lyrics of the song is beautiful too. I glanced at Iyah and saw her looking at David with amazement on her eyes. I guess this is also the first time she heard her cousin’s voice. I chuckled. The song continued an
3RD PERSONIn a blink of eye, JD vanished from their eyes and then appeared out of thin air beside Hercules. He simultaneously attacks him with his katana and never gave him an opportunity to attack him back. Suddenly, he stopped and moved away from Hercules.“I guess I won.” JD quietly said.They all looked at Hercules and saw a small cut on his cheeks. All the Olympus Gang members got shocked that their boss lost the duel. The Enigma Team tensed when they noticed that some of the gang members are going to move.“No one move. A deal is a deal. I lost the duel.” Hercules told them. He walked towards JD and offered a hand. “I guess we won’t be seeing each other anymore, Black Dragon.”JD accepted his hand and shook it. “Probably. Maybe. Who knows? But I expect you to leave Dark Knight a
3RD PERSON Everyone is holding their breath while waiting for the duel between Black Dragon and Hercules to start. They seems to be trying to gauge each other’s skill on the sword. Hercules is using a longsword and JD is using a katana. Who will dominate the duel? Everyone is waiting to witness it. Finally, Hercules raised his sword and attacks JD in full force. JD just lightly flicks his katana towards his longsword and deflects the attack. “Is that your best?” JD asks Hercules who is already starting to get annoyed. “Just shut up and fight me!” Hercules answers him and attacks again. This time faster than the first. But JD just deflects his attack again. “You want me to start the attack?” JD then asks him and smirked. “Why you motherf*cker!” Hercules shouted and attacks JD with simultaneous slashe
3RD PERSON Danny, Jun, Jaden and David piled up into the Dark Knight van with Aikon and Sean. JD specifically ordered them to come and stay with them during the duel. Yosef and Miko followed them while riding on a bike. JD insisted on riding alone to clear and focus his mind. “Danny-hyung, have you seen JD-hyung use a sword?” David suddenly asked Danny seconds after Sean started the van and drive away. Danny think for a moment and said, “Hmm… I haven’t seen him with one. How about you, Jaden?” “Haven’t seen it too, hyung.” Jaden answered. “I hope he won’t get hurt.” David said and sighed. Sean chuckled. “Don’t worry, boys. JD is good with any weapon.” “Really, hyung?! Wow!” Jaden exclaimed. “I wanna be good in any weapon too!” David said.
3RD PERSON Days passed fast and David can now go home. He’s healed but still need to rest. The boys are extra careful with him especially Jun and David’s getting pissed about it. “Yah! I can move on my own! You don’t have to support me!” David shouted at him when he quickly held his elbow while walking towards the café. “You still need to be careful.” Jun reasoned out. David rolled his eyes and said, “I am being careful. And I’m just walking, Jun. I’m not doing anything that exerts force.” “Aist.” Jun hissed but let him go. David continued walking with Jun hovering beside him. “It’s funny to see those two like that.” Danny said to Jaden, Sam and Mama who are all at the back just watching the brothers argue. “It’s rare to see Jun being caring on David.” Jaden exclaimed and laug
RENZO After their trip to Hercules’ location, I asked JD to have a talk with me. Now, we are at our house and drinking while talking. “Are you sure about this, JD?” I asked him. JD drank his beer before answering. “You know that I’m not joking when it comes to things like this.” He said. He drank again and continued, “He hurt one of our trainees, hyung. He hurt David. I like that boy. He’s good in tactics, is witty and a quick thinker. I’m glad he survived. If not, I might have killed Hercules when I saw him a while ago.” I got quiet. I know that JD would really do that without batting an eye. “Why didn’t you?” I asked again. “Hyung, the other kids are there watching us. I don’t want them to witness that me in person.” JD answered. “An
3RD PERSON Hercules’ laugh echoed throughout the whole warehouse. “End me? How can you be sure that you can do that?” He mockingly asked JD. “I don’t need to be sure. I already know.” JD coldly said. Hercules laughs again. “I didn’t expect Black Dragon to be this funny.” He said. JD just stared dangerously at him. “Why did you do that? You can’t come to me that you attacked the café instead? Are you afraid of me?” JD taunted him. “What are you, a kid?” JD smirked at him. “WHY YOU—” Hercules started saying and moving towards JD when Yosef, Aikon and Sean quickly draw a gun and pint into him and some Olympus Gang members. “Don’t move or I’ll blow you Boss’ brains.” Yosef deadly said. “Wow! Black Dragon has minions!” Hercules exclaime
3RD PERSON“D*mn it! Our warning came late!” Cupid exclaimed loudly after he read Edward’s message to him.“What? What do you mean? What happened?” Bacchus asked and rushed into him.“Edward just messaged me that Boss got one of the boys.” Cupid explained.“One of the boys? You mean the kids that Minotaur encountered? F*ck!” Bacchus panicked. “Is he— Is he dead?” He slowly asked.“Fortunately, no. He’s not.” Cupid answered.“I’m afraid for our Boss now.” Minotaur butted in.“Black Dragon will kill him.” Pegasus added.“I don’t know what came into Boss. But Black Dragon will surely hunt him.” Bacchus said. “He adore those boys. He
JUN “Thanks God.” Mom exclaimed and hugged Dad after the Doctor told us that David’s surgery is a success after almost six hours. He said he’s stable and needs to recover. Ayla-noona and Iyah-noona hugged each other too. I released a deep breath in relief and close my eyes to stop myself from crying again. Thank you, Lord. Thank you for fighting, David. I thought. I felt hands patting me on my back. I opened my eyes and saw teary eyed Danny-hyung and Jaden calming me. Mama and Sam are hugging each other while crying too. Then we heard a commotion on the hallway. We all turned around to see what it is. We saw Renzo-hyung, JD-hyung, Yosef-hyung, Aikon-hyung, Sean-hyung, Miko-hyung, Kheemo-hyung and Jheemo-hyung walking towards us exuding dangerous aura that the other patients and hospital staff are avoiding them. “What happened?” Renzo-hyu
3RD PERSON JD, Yosef, Aikon and Sean arrived at the Polaris Café in a bad mood. Aside from wasting their time on the fake mission the café was attacked and David was shot. Only Miko and the twins are there, silently sitting on the empty dining area. Renzo is also there, standing on one corner talking to someone on his phone. “What is David’s condition?” JD greeted them as he opened the door. “Hyung.” Miko answered in shock. JD looked deadly right now so he hesitated on answering. “JD.” Renzo quickly said and approached him. “Is David okay?” JD coldly asked again. “JD, calm down first.” Renzo said. “I ask if David is okay.” JD firmly said. Yosef, Aikon and Sean are all silent and serious behind him. Renzo sighed. “I just talked to Ayla on the