Chapter 8
Missing PiecesVictoria walked through the station alone to go see her father, Captain Himchan Kim. She loved her father dearly and while she was aware of the rumors that he never let anyone near her he didn't approve of, she didn't let that stop her from getting to know other people. Growing up after her mother passed away was difficult but she had to watch as her father deteriorated since then. She never wanted him unhappy so despite the rumor, she kept her circle small and did her best at everything she could to keep a smile on his face.
On her way, she spotted Taehyung and Jimin in one of the training rooms. Curiosity got the best of her and she went to watch them spar.
“Okay now come at me with all your strength.” Jimin said, his fists up to protect his face. If memory served Victoria correctly, Jimin was one of the strongest males in her class throughout school, only losing to a genius boy a couple years younger than them.
“Haha very funny. We’ve been at this an hour and none of this Matoki strength is showing on my end.” Taehyung scowled. He already had a few bruises forming on his arms.
“Listen, fighting with Matoki strength may seem difficult for you given your situation but you just have to focus on it deep down. You aren't going to explode with strength overnight.”
Victoria smiles slightly trying to get a better look at the two males. She saw a blur of black and white clothing that had to be Jimin going to attack Taehyung. Taehyung dodged as best he could but his leg was caught before he could get far. He fell onto the mat with a hard thud and groaned.
“You had the right idea but you have to be quicker.” Jimin moved to help him up. “I personally think our strength lies within our eyes.”
Taehyung took his hand and lifted himself up. “Why?”
“Well, it's known we don't have magic at our disposal like Exotytes but there are some theories that the God Mato blessed the planet with it eons ago. It’s why our eyes change but…”
Victoria couldn't believe what she was hearing. He was exposing the one secret that Matoki have to keep. She opened the door wider, stopping the conversation in its tracks. Jimin’s eyes go wide, already in their emerald green state and quickly change back to the brown that he normally has. Taehyung looks away, turning red as she walks closer to them.
“So what are you boys up to?” She asks with a coy smile.
“Nothing, just doing some physical training and bonding as roommates.” Jimin nudged Taehyung to turn around but he could only shake his head.
“Bonding, huh? So what are you guys doing later? I want to get to know the other Exotytes in class.”
“Probably going to the cafe then catching some holo tv.” Jimin answers while a still shy Taehyung slowly turns to look at Victoria, his brown eyes looking everywhere but at her directly. “It’s...been a while since we hung out anyway. What with…”
“No, I understand. Well I'll let you guys get back to your uh….bonding. Bye Jiminie!” Victoria left the training hall more curious than ever, especially about Taehyung. He seemed like a nice guy but something was very familiar about him that she couldn't put her finger on.
After she was no longer within earshot, Jimin turned to a shaken Taehyung. “Don't worry, if I know Victoria as well as I remember, she won't say anything.”
“Huh? But how could she even…”
Jimin smiled. “Well even without our eyes changing, we do have some other secrets. One of which being enhanced senses. It’s likely she heard most of our conversation but since we didn't say anything too obvious I am pretty sure we’ll be okay.”
“I thought nobody else but that Kenneth guy was
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