Taekook: My Alien
EP 1: Down To Earth
The light from the sun was blinding at the outer space. Stillness everywhere, silence everywhere. . . an everlasting void surrounding the mighty blue planet which was buzzing with life within. The glowing specks here and there, which indicated the clusters of congested civilisationions, looked aesthetic and unworldly. . .
But the thing that was unworldly 'for real', had just zoomed past the moon—
GONE! in the blink of an eye, leaving a trail of sparkles and dust..
It resembled a meteorite, but was far from it. It was glowing red like a fireball, contrasting the cool shades of the planet, but had the same thing inside just like the planet itself–
It was past midnight, as the glowing ball illuminated the entire sky like a thunderbolt and pierced into the womb of life. It dimmed, and dimmed even further the closer it got to the ground. Children could easily mistake it as a shooting star and make an innocent wish, but the strength of its speed made the trees bow and the ground shake. Shooting stars surely don't appear that much threatening..
It had gotten dangerously close to the surface now. It glided over the canopy of trees, barely grazing over them and with a loud blast, it crashed upon the ground. The debris scattered everywhere and a small part of the forest suddenly disappeared in a heap of mud and dirt.
On a closer look it looked like a space shuttle, damaged beyond repair and smoke coming out from the cracks. A loud banging sound echoed in the quiet forest and the window threw open. A trembling creature crawled out heavy breaths leaving its lips. It managed to crawl a few metres before it fell unconscious and curled itself in the nest of dirt. It's black clothing glistened like the night sky studded with stars. It brought its legs and arms closer, and stayed like a baby in womb, breaths slowly calming down..
A tan and sturdy male was walking up the stone carved steps of the Seoraksan National park, one of the most famous trekking spots of South Korea.. He had a trekking stick in one of his hands, a heavy backpack and his other hand clutching his cellphone tightly in hope of getting network..
Shihyuk, the said man had come in a trekking trip with his office colleagues, but to his misfortune, he got distracted by a bird and went to snap a picture of it ;
One bird led to another and just like that he ended up almost exhausting his entire camera roll with every species of birds that he could possibly find..
And when his camera screamed of its full storage he renavigated his way back to the trekking path, only to find out that his colleagues had moved far enough and now he was lost in this beautiful abode of wilderness..
He nevertheless sped up and tried reaching his friend's cell phone continuously albeit the poor network.. Being a nature lover and finding peace in solitude, Shihyuk wasn't that much anxious about getting lost. He would find a way out sooner or later..
He breathed into the clean air, the scent of the pine woods and the damp grass hitting his nostrils and making him smile in satisfaction. If not for the trip, he might have actually decided on staying here for a few days.
But then again, a sweet chirrup invaded his ears and he got distracted by yet another bird. He blindly chased after it with his camera. it's chirrup being his only clue as he vanished into the woods again.
Just the moment when he spotted it and was about to click its picture, Shihyuk came across a huge pit in front of him.
The pit was about 20 metres wide. The more Shihyuk stared at it, the more curious he became to find out what caused such a big pit in the middle of nowhere..
Bong Shihyuk
*Why is such a huge pit here? Are the authorities deciding to build some kind of thing?*
Shihyuk thought himself as he put his camera back inside it's case and took small steps towards the pit to see what's inside.
Blame his misfortune, or the downpour last night, he slipped in the wet mud and came sliding down landing on his butt..
Bong Shihyuk
Ah! (groans in pain and massages his butt)
Shihyuk was very absorbed in caring for his painful butt, but the next second, he heard rustling noises near him. He looked around and spotted a figure.
Bong Shihyuk
Is anyone there?
Shihyuk said in a timid tone and the rustling noise came again. Shihyuk then noticed that there was probably someone who was also there with him in this pit and that said being's back was facing him..
He got up and walked up to the creature that was wearing a black hoodie and surprisingly, there was no mud sticking to it while his own fall made him look as if he had just taken a bath in mud..
Shihyuk tapped the creature's shoulder.. being not even one per cent afraid and the little creature turned around..
The creature looked at Shihyuk with big almond eyes that sparkled looking at him.. Shihyuk couldn't help but coo at this cute creature in front of him.. his bangs were falling over his forehead covering his eyes a little.. his boopable nose and bread cheeks made him look like a teenager but his body frame said otherwise..
The Alien
(looks at Shi hyuk and blinks innocently)
Bong Shihyuk
*Omg! who is he? He's so damn cute! I wanna squish his cheeks* Um, are you lost little one?
Shihyuk restrained himself from squishing the life out of this cute boy in front of him and asked him in a soft voice..
But the boy just stared at him, he tilted his head sideways in confusion and pushed a few of his hair strands away from his eyes with his fingers hiding inside his hoodie paws, only to paint his own cheeks with a little amount of mud..
Adorable was the only word that was circling in Shihyuk's mind as he also stared at the creature who sat in complete silence..
Bong Shihyuk
What's your name, little one? And how did you end up here?
Shi hyuk said again as he squatted in front of the little cute creature.. and soon feeling awkward as he still didn't blurt a single word.. And Shihyuk being the absolute definition of extrovert now oathed that he would definitely make this cutie talk to him..
Bong Shihyuk
*Why isn't he saying anything?* Do you speak English? (speaks English in a Korean accent)
Shihyuk now felt confused.. was the boy too shy to talk to him or was it something else? He definitely noticed something that this creature had a bright glow to his skin unlike normal human and completely contrasting to his own skintone..
More curiosities added in his storage..
The creature was staring at him for a good 7 minutes hardly blinking and slowly came closer to Shihyuk, looking at his hand and then again continuing to stare at his face..
Bong Shihyuk
Um, do you need something? (asks being unsure)
The boy nodded lightly as he slowly forwarded his own hands, only his fingertips visible from the hoodie paws and laced them with Shihyuk's hands..
The boy closed his eyes the next moment, their fingers intertwining- which was from Shihyuk's side, as he felt the boy's warm fingertips on his own and couldn't restrain anymore..
After a while, kind of 10 minutes later, the boy opened his eyes and again stared at Shihyuk who had now become impatient.. Too curious to know about what kind of ritual they were doing in the middle of the forest..
The Alien
He- Hello.. (stutters and says in a low voice)
Bong Shihyuk
So you can speak!
Shihyuk's eyes sparked as he held the boy's hands and the boy nodded lightly, probably understanding what Shihyuk was speaking now..
The Alien
Yes I can, I learnt your language by holding your hand.. (says obliviously)
Bong Shihyuk
What do you mean learning my language, by holding my hand?
Shihyuk says confused and looked at his own hand, detaching it from the boy's.. The boy felt panicked for a second before he blurted again which sounded like a slurry mumble..
The Alien
Umn that's something I can't tell you..
He yet again hid his hands inside his hoodie paws and crossed his legs, sitting comfortably in the ground now, his body frame shrinking a bit.. making him look like a lost puppy..
Bong Shihyuk
uh, okay, how did you get here?
The Alien
*I shouldn't tell him about myself* sorry, I also can't tell anything about that..
Lying was the first thing he learnt after coming here in this blue planet apart from the language.. And he was comfortable that this man was not too pushy about getting all the secrets out of his stomach.. The said man spoke again
Bong Shihyuk
Okay? Then just tell me your name.. I'm Bong Shihyuk..
The Alien
I don't really have a name.. (says bluntly)
Author! (Kate)
Hi Dearies! This is my Second Chat Story!
Author! (Kate)
I have decided to write something different and here it is ;) Show it lots of love and please support me! Borahaeyo..💜
EP 2: I Will Come Back..
Bong Shihyuk
Huh? You don't have a name?
Shihyuk mumbled being surprised by the latter's reply.. How was it possible that someone doesn't have a name? Hyuk wondered and looked at the boy sitting opposite to him..
The Alien
No.. (says softly and plays with his hoodie paws)
Bong Shihyuk
Um, For how long are you stuck here?
The boy looked up at the trees, probably thinking of how much time he had been here and then he again looked at Shihyuk saying..
The Alien
About 12 hours...
Bong Shihyuk
12 HOURS! are u serious?You must be hungry right?
The Alien
Not very much though..
Shihyuk almost screamed in concern and immediately rummaged through his bag, taking our a few things and then taking out the packet full of food stuffs..
Bong Shihyuk
Here have some cream buns.. (hands over some to him)
Shihyuk handed the boy two of the cream buns, and they looked too cute to resist for the boy.. he pressed the packet lightly and his eyes glowed up feeling the softness of the bun.. Shihyuk giggled watching him..
The boy tore the packet, looking at the light brown bun with big eyes, as if he had seen this for the first time (although he did see this for the first time)
He opened his mouth into a small 'O' and nibbled on the crust, biting off a small piece from the bun and there were sweet crackers in his mouth making him open his eyes in confusion at this sudden feeling.. He nevertheless took another bite and began relishing the sweet flavour..
Shihyuk softly smiled at the boy who ate like a kid. He ruffled his hair softly and they were oh so soft and silky! Hyuk couldn't help but develop a liking for this little boy..
Bong Shihyuk
We should try to get out of here, who knows if there is another downpour..
The Alien
(nods while eating)
Bong Shihyuk
I have a rope, but I will need some high platform to get on and out of here and then I can pull you up as well.. (looks around)
The Alien
Will that do? (points at a broken capsule)
Hyuk's eyes went in the direction where the boy was pointing and his eyes widened in shock.. A huge metal capsule was half protruding from the ground and it looked just like those spaceships in movies.. Hyuk's mouth hung ajar in pure surprise..
Bong Shihyuk
What.. is.. that? *Looks like a spaceship to me, don't tell me! Is he an alien?!* (looks at the boy who was busy eating)
The Alien
Oh! That's.. a capsule I guess, while I was roaming, I saw it and wanted to know about it, and that's how I fell..
The Alien
*Phew! I guess it was a good explanation*
Bong Shihyuk
Ah, I see.. *He seems to be a human afterall*
Added to that false explanation, Shihyuk had this typical assumption that aliens have disproportional bodies with their heads bigger than the rest of the body parts.. thinner limbs.. odd body colour.. having antennas.. and obviously without any sort of clothing..
But here he sees a cute little boy with humanlike body frame.. ears just like humans.. peachy skintone.. So, obviously he was not an alien!- Hyuk deduced and another question popped in his head..
Bong Shihyuk
Why did you come here?
The Alien
*What do I tell now?* I don't know, I don't remember exactly, I think I lost my memories when I hit my head while falling down..
The boy muttered as he immediately touched his head to act out that his head was probably hurting, which was clearly not..
And Hyuk, he was the most naive person you would ever meet.. he believed the boy's words immediately and felt sad for him.. He slowly patted his head and helped him get up on his feet which were bare..
Bong Shihyuk
ooh, poor one, then let's get out of here..
Shihyuk went out of the pit and helped the boy also get out of there.. Hyuk's phone beeped up as a slight network connection made him activate his GPS which immediately got connected to his friend's..
Bong Shihyuk
Oh! i think my friends have found me using the GPS, come along with me.. we can get you to the hospital.. (gives his hand)
The boy held his hand timidly and then both began walking out of the thick grove of trees..
The Alien
*What do I do? I don't know much about this planet and it's inhabitants, I should transfer whatever he knows into myself..*
Note: This breed of aliens have a power to transfer information from other creatures when they are in a physical contact with them..
As long as Shiyuk was holding onto him, he transferred all that he knew into himself, including his abilities..
The Alien
(trips and falls) ouch!
Bong Shihyuk
You okay..? (kneels down to check if he's alright)
The boy fell and scraped his knee rather badly as a thin layer of blood became visible and the place burnt..
Shihyuk immediately looked away and shut his eyes close, trying to calm himself down.. He had Haematophobia (fear of blood). While the boy tried to touch the wound, Shihyuk passed him a roll of gauge and spoke..
Bong Shihyuk
I guess you should bandage it (hands over some gauge)
Bong Shihyuk
*I hate to see blood..I feel like vomiting right now*
The boy realised what to do and slowly bandaged himself, he had already learnt to do basic things and so it wasn't really a matter..
Suddenly a heavy voice came from the other side where the boy and Shihyuk were and Hyuk immediately yelled at the particular voice..
Baeksuk
Ya! Shihyuk! Is that you? Come fast! The team is waiting! We have to go fast..
Bong Shihyuk
yes! I'm coming..
Hyuk yelled and looked at the boy again who stared at him with big eyes and he ruffled his hair..
Bong Shihyuk
Are you done? let's go then.. (gets up and leaves expecting that he would follow him)
The boy gets up to walk but yet again trips, falling on his knees..
The Alien
Shi hyuk.. (says weakly)
Bong Shihyuk
Omo, let me carry you on my back, it must be hurting a lot right? (goes towards the boy to carry him)
Baeksuk
Shihyuk! You coming or not!?
The same man's voice came again as Hyuk sighed, straightening himself up and looking at the boy wo managed to get up with wobbly legs..
Bong Shihyuk
I will come in a few minutes, you stay right here okay? Hyung will come and get you.. (smiles and ruffles his hair before walking away)
The Alien
Okay, I'm right here..
The boy mumbled before Hyuk went out of his sight.. He walked towards a nearby bench that had a shade on top and sat on it.. swinging his legs while he waited for Shihyuk..
EP 3: Extra Information
The boy sat on the bench, waiting for his new friend to come and get him. The chirrups of the birds slowly died down and soon got replaced by the sound of crickets.. The sky changed hues, going from shades of blue to warmer colours and soon turning dark purple as the evening star showed up..
He swung his legs to and fro watching the little ants walking in a line while staring at the little opening between the grove of trees on both sides.. to get a glimpse of Shihyuk.. but to no avail..
The Alien
*It is night already, why isn't he coming yet?*
The Alien
*The stars are not visible today, it might pour again.. I should sleep now under this shade..*
The boy thought as he slowly caressed the wooden bench and lied down, looking at the darker sky slowly getting engulfed with the clouds.. He felt lonely, but since Shihyuk told him to wait, he shall wait for him till he comes..
The Alien
Why isn't he here? did he forget about me?
He mumbled incoherently as little drops began falling, creating a melody with the leaves and the wind.. He found it as an unusual sort of lullaby.. his eyelids felt heavy and were daring to close shut.. He pulled his hood over his head, hiding his little face in it and curled up in the bench as it poured and poured outside..
Like this 8 years passed.. But Shihyuk never once came to meet up with the boy he had promised.. And with him, he was in his deep slumber, with a death like stillness and only his breath being the proof of him being alive..
Note: This breed of aliens don't feel hunger. They receive energy from the stars at night. This type of energy they term as starlight energy. If they don't get enough starlight they move to a phase of deep sleep, much like hibernation (just what happened with him now) but they are aware of their surroundings. They are immortal in general sense.
The alien is in deep sleep for these 8 years now, his body all curled up with no one caring enough to check upon him.. not anyone to wake him up from this eternal sleep..
Bong Shihyuk
Bong Shi hyuk: An employee of the PlaySoft Company. Liked by his fellow colleagues. A friendly personality. Very skillful.
Baeksuk
Baeksuk: Office bestie of Shihyuk. Is in senior post of Shihyuk.
Author! (Kate)
The situation: The PlaySoft employees decided to go in a trekking trip. However Shihyuk wandered away to get good pictures and got lost and then he met the alien..
Author! (Kate)
When Shihyuk said that he would come back to get the alien he was actually coming back, but as the ground was quite slippery, due to the unfortunate downpour last night, He slipped down the cliff..
Author! (Kate)
His other colleagues went to find him, and when they did find him, he was badly injured and had to be immediately hospitalized.. He was in a coma for 2 months and later when he woke up, he had lost his memories. Like that the alien remained in his deep sleep still waiting for Shihyuk to come, being completely oblivious of what happened to him..
Author! (Kate)
The alien has an ability to detect people's smell. Another fact: these breed of aliens adapt to their surroundings gradually..here he is an alien but gradually he is becoming a human..he might as well transform into a complete human but he will have his powers for quite a long period of time. When he becomes a human ..he will become mortal..
Author! (Kate)
And about the capsule that the alien came in, it was a self destructive one.. Once it gets used, it self destructs in a matter of 72 hours, thus leaving no traces of an alien visiting the Earth indeed..
Author! (Kate)
We will know about more facts about his abilities and characteristics as we advance more into the series..
Author! (Kate)
Thank you so much for reading! Borahaeyo!💜
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