After a few monts, Ahye finally cald down. She pulled away from Seojun's embrace and wiped her tears away with the back of her hand. Her face was still red from crying, but there was a new determination in her eyes.
"I won't force you, Big Brother," Ahye said, her voice steady, though still soft. "But from now on, Ahye will protect you!"
Seojun smiled warmly and gently ruffled her hair, his fingers running through the soft brown strands. "I know you will, Ahye."
But Ahye, with her little pout, wasn't satisfied with just that. She crossed her arms, looking serious. "I'm serious, Big Brother! Ahye will protect you! You don't believe ? Then watch !"
Before Seojun could say anything more, Ahye suddenly ran out the door, determined and full of energy. Seojun blinked in surprise and quickly stood up to follow her. Huno, stood up as well and trotted after them, his ears perked up in curiosity.
They rushed outside, and Ahye led them to a small patch of grass near the house. She stood in the center, her little feet planted firmly on the ground, her hands outstretched toward the earth. Seojun and Huno stopped a few steps away, watching her with curiosity.
Ahye closed her eyes and concentrated. For a mont, nothing happened. But then, slowly, the ground beneath her feet began to stir. Green vines started to rise from the earth, wrapping around her legs and spreading out across the ground. They grew quickly, curling and twisting like they had a mind of their own.
Seojun watched in shock as the vines continued to spread out. They weren't just ordinary vines; they looked alive, pulsating with energy, their leaves shimring in the sunlight. Ahye had sohow summoned them, controlling the plants as if they were extensions of herself.
"See, Big Brother?" Ahye said, her voice full of pride. "I told you! I can protect you!"
She giggled as she danced around, the vines moving with her, gently curling around her as though they were playfully chasing her. The sight was both beautiful and strange—Ahye, so small and innocent, yet commanding such a powerful force of nature.
"That's amazing, Ahye," Seojun said, his voice full of awe. "You really can protect ."
Ahye bead, clearly pleased with herself. "Of course! I'll always protect you, Big Brother!"
Huno barked, clearly impressed by the display, and wagged his tail. He was never one to show too much emotion, but even he seed to appreciate Ahye's power.
As the vines slowly faded back into the ground, Ahye ran back to Seojun, her eyes sparkling with excitent. "I'm ready, Big Brother! I'll always be by your side. No matter what happens."
Seojun smiled down at her, his heart feeling lighter than before.
Seojun watched Ahye, who was now standing in front of him, her small hands still slightly trembling from the intensity of her earlier display of power. A strange sense of worry bubbled up inside him, and he couldn't shake the feeling that sothing could go wrong. The world wasn't kind to those who were different, and Ahye's abilities—her powers—could put her in danger.
His hand instinctively went to his inventory. There, among the items he had collected, was sothing he hadn't thought to use in a while: a bracelet. It wasn't just any bracelet, though. It was special—a protective charm, sothing that could help keep soone safe in monts of danger.
Seojun's heart tightened as he looked at Ahye, standing there with uncertainty in her eyes. She was so young, but the weight of her powers, and the burden of keeping secrets, seed too heavy for soone so small.
He quickly kneeled in front of her, pulling the bracelet from his inventory. He gently took her wrist and fastened the bracelet around it, the charm glowing faintly as he whispered, "Whenever you feel scared, Ahye, just call , okay?"
Ahye looked at the bracelet, her big eyes wide with curiosity. Then she smiled, nodding happily. "Okay, Big Brother! I'll call you if anything happens!"
Seojun smiled, relieved that she understood.
"Did Mom know about this?" he asked.
Ahye shook her head, her voice barely a whisper as she continued, "I'm scared, Big Brother. What if Mom won't like anymore? What if Dad hates ?" Her small voice cracked slightly, and Seojun could feel her fear.
He placed a hand gently on her shoulder, looking at her with a reassuring smile. "Is it because you awakened early?" he asked softly.
Ahye nodded, her lower lip trembling slightly.
"Why would they hate you?" Seojun asked gently, his voice filled with warmth. "Why would you even think that? Mom and John love you so much. Whoever you are, they will accept you, Ahye."
Ahye looked down, her fingers nervously twisting the fabric of her clothes. She seed unsure of herself, and Seojun knew this wasn't just about her powers. It was about fear—the fear of rejection, the fear of being different, and the fear of not being loved for who she really was.
"But still... can I tell them later?" Ahye asked, her voice barely above a whisper. "I'm not ready, Big Brother. I don't want them to be scared of ."
Seojun's heart softened, and he pulled Ahye into a gentle hug. "Of course, Ahye. Whenever you're ready, we'll tell them. I'll be right by your side, and you can take your ti. You don't have to do anything until you're ready."
"Now tell your secret big brother, please?"
Seojun sighed, "Okay but not everything." Ahye nodded.
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Ever since that day, Ahye beca even more attached to Seojun. She followed him everywhere, whether he was in the kitchen, his room, or even outside. It was like she couldn't be far from him for even a second.
Nathan and Elshienne, who used to play with Ahye all the ti, began to notice her sudden change. They tried to get her attention, asking her to join their gas, but Ahye would always shake her head and say, "Big Brother's playing with today."
This made Nathan and Elshienne feel a little sad. They missed their younger sister. Nathan would often glance at Seojun, wondering if sothing had happened to make Ahye so clingy to him.
One evening, as they sat in the living room, Nathan spoke up. "Seojun, do you think you could ask Ahye to play with us? She doesn't want to hang out with us anymore. It's like she only wants to be with you now."
Seojun, who had been calmly reading, looked up from his book. He could see the worry in Nathan's eyes and the disappointnt in Elshienne's face.
Seojun smiled gently at Nathan and Elshienne. "Don't worry, I'll talk to her. She'll play with you guys, I promise."
He stood up and walked over to where Ahye was, sitting beside him, clutching his sleeve. He knelt down to her level, smiling softly. "Ahye," he said kindly, "why don't you go play with Nathan and Elshienne? They miss you."
Ahye looked at him for a mont, her eyes unsure. "But... I want to stay with you, Big Brother so i can protect you." she said quietly, her voice filled with a bit of hesitation.
Seojun gently cupped her face in his hands. "I know, Ahye, but it's important to spend ti with everyone. They're your family too, and they care about you."
After a long pause, Ahye finally nodded. "Okay... I'll play with them."
With that, Seojun smiled and helped Ahye stand up. As soon as she was on her feet, she ran over to Nathan and Elshienne, who were waiting for her. She imdiately joined their ga, and for the first ti in days, the three siblings were laughing together again.
Later that evening, as the sun began to set, Seoyang and John returned ho. Seojun greeted them with a hug, and Ahye, now back to her usual energetic self, ran to them and gave them both a big hug.
"Mommy! Daddy!" she shouted happily, "Welco back!"
Seoyang smiled warmly, looking at Seojun. "It's good to see you all getting along again."
John, who had been quiet until then, placed a hand on Ahye's head, gently ruffling her hair. "I'm glad to see you happy, Ahye."
Ahye bead at her parents. "I am happy Daddy!"
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