Once everyone had introduced their own gift, all eight of the other boys started to bombard Minho with various questions about himself. Minho was slightly put off guard because he had always had the tendency to not open himself up to anyone else. In fact, he hadn't even really let the other runaways BTS had taken in know more than the basics about him. When he last opened up to someone, it didn't end well. As a result, he gave varying vague answers to each of their personal questions, yet they didn't press in response. Woojin even whispered to him at one point in the conversation asking if they were making him uncomfortable in any way with their constant jabber. Minho assured the older he was fine repeatedly, but he didn't seem too convinced. It was kind of nice to have someone looking out for him for once, but in all honesty, Minho really didn't feel uncomfortable at all. He found it very entertaining the way someone would ask him a question, he'd start to give some kind of timid answer, and then another would jump in with some teasing remark and tell a story about some stupid thing the other had done before. 'Is this what a family is like?'

While observing the conversations, Minho also began to pick up on certain personality quirks of each member. For example, half the time Chan would observe everyone else talking or bickering to the side almost always with a slight proud smile, and then the other half he would join the younger members with the same youthful energy as all of them. Usually making weird noises or doing weird little dances.

Woojin was even quieter than Chan, but you could tell he was paying attention to everything going on by the knowing grins or side glances he gave to the other members when they said something funny, or just weird. He'd also jump into the conversation with randomly savage comments which always cause everyone but the person they were directed towards to laugh.

For Changbin, he noticed the dark haired boy was the complete opposite of what Minho's first impression of him had been. He was completely not a quiet, moody rebel type, but rather a loud goof who would constantly use a baby voice or some weird kind of old lady nagging voice. He was also TINY. At one point, Seungmin had teased Changbin about something he had done in the past, and when everyone started ganging up on him, his face just looked so betrayed, but then he grabbed onto Felix's arm who was next to him and hid behind the blonde's back with a pout. Felix just gave the wildest smile in response and laughed as he moved the older boy out from behind him while calling him 'baby changbean'.

Felix was just overall, a very cheerful person. He didn't say too much because his Korean was still developing, but that didn't stop him from having just as much fun as everyone else. It was funny to see how every time he struggled with a sentence, he would give a little questioning glance to Chan who would just nod in encouragement.

Hyunjin was a highly cheerful person, as well. He giggled to pretty much everything even if it were only somewhat funny with a very high toned, adorable laugh. The tall boy was also very clingy. He would always be leaning onto someone's shoulder or grabbing onto their arm. He was especially fond of the youngest two of the group, Seungmin and Jeongin.

Minho soon realized those two were indeed a lot more mischievous than their looks let on. Seungmin looked like the most innocent little puppy with his big round glasses only adding to the effect, but some of the stuff he said was just straight up savage! What was the most trippy part about it, though, was whenever he said some cutting remark, he would keep the same cheerful smile as if what he said was completely innocent.

Then there was Jeongin, who even though he was the youngest, he had no problem whatsoever telling his hyungs off. On the other hand, his hyungs never seemed to hold it against him. They would always gush over how adorable their little "Innie" by attacking him with affection rather than scolding him for anything he does. Seungmin, in particular, liked to annoy Jeongin the most.

Finally, that left Jisung, who was arguably the most active participant in their banter. He was a very expressive guy who always seemed to show exactly what he was feeling on his face. He was always trying to crack various jokes, and most of the time they would only result in awkward silences. Whenever this happened he would pout and nod like everyone's lack of reaction was to be expected. It was the most adorable thing Minho had ever seen in his life, but he wouldn't feel hurt too long. That was another thing Minho liked about him, the way he would take things as they came and not feel too hurt or personally attacked by what other people said. He chose to laugh rather than get hurt.

Not that his friends were trying to hurt him. They seemed even more aware of this aspect of his personality. They all understood each other completely and were comfortable enough to be themselves around each other. Comfortable was a word Minho never thought he would use to describe a Gifted, yet somehow these eight boys, and probably everyone else at this academy, have managed that feeling. 'Could I ever be as comfortable as them?'

It wasn't until the door to the training room was opened that he seemed to notice just how much his abs seemed to hurt from all his laughing. While listening to their conversation, apparently he had laughed the hardest he has ever laughed as far as he could remember.

In response to the door being opened, Hyunjin was the first one to stand up in a blink of the eye and bow to the people walking in through the door. Minho turned around and noticed Jinyoung and JB walking into the training room carrying what looked like food.

"Good morning Jinyoung Hyung, JB hyung," Hyunjin said as he practically singsonged the first name. Everyone else in the room except for Minho gave a knowing smile at the boy's actions.

Jisung leaned over to Minho and whispered, "Jinyoung hyung is Hyunjin's role model ever since he came to the academy. Got7 actually saved him from being arrested because he was accused of causing a flood in Seoul about a year and a half ago. Apparently Jinyoung saved his life during that mission because he has idolized him ever since." Minho nodded in acknowledgment, thankful Jisung had taken the time to explain to him. As he looked between Jinyoung and Hyunjin, he noticed why Hyunjin had looked so familiar at first: he looked as if he could be Jinyoung's son they looked so alike.

As everyone else stood and bowed to greet their elders, they bowed in return and set the food down in the middle of their circle.

"We know you guys have been busy all morning because of the mission and haven't had time to eat, so we thought we would bring you all some food. You have to eat if you want to do anything correctly," Jinyoung explained with a smile that looked like it should belong to a loving mother.

"Thank you, hyungs," Chan said. "I have just been getting to know our new member up until now. I should probably start getting to work on the hacking I need to do."

"Well, eat first, and then do that," JB insisted. Chan nodded in response then Jinyoung and JB turned to leave the room, the way they came. As everyone started unpacking the food, Chan looked at it all with wide eyes.

"Chris baegopayo."

"Chris baegopayo?" Woojin asked in response to Chan's comment as he handed him a bag of food.

"Who's Chris?" Minho asked curiously.

"That's Channie hyung's English name," Felix explained. "I don't know why, but he always says that when he's hungry."

"Ahh, I see." Yet another thing, Minho will have to get used to.

*****

Once they had finished eating, Chan sat in the corner with the laptop Mark had given him, working on everything he needed to get done. In the meantime, everyone else was warming up their fighting abilities, getting ready for their mission tomorrow. It was nice for Minho to observe each of their different fighting styles. Hyunjin used very fluid movements when he fought, Felix used powerful strikes, Changbin was aggressive, Jisung was quick, Seungmin didn't stick to one style, but rather was constantly switching, and Jeongin used a more defensive style. He didn't get to see Woojin fight, though, because the oldest kept to the side the whole time, keeping a watchful eye making sure no one got hurt.

Not too much later, Chan stood up from his spot and declared he was finished. As he came back to the middle of the room, everyone gathered around him, ready to listen to their leader's plan.

"First off, I was able to confirm the cell locks are indeed made out of metal, so that means the plan doesn't need any changes. Felix, you are going to teleport yourself, Seungmin, Changbin, and Woojin into the security room inside the prison. I figured you all would be the best for this team because when you teleport in, you need to disable the guards in the room quickly, and Changbin's gift works best for that. Woojin, I think it would be smart to have you dress up as a guard and go with Seungmin to unlock the cells because you will draw less attention if you run into other people. It is a lot more normal to see someone being escorted by a guard around a prison's halls rather than two random strangers. Changbin and Felix will stand guard in the security room." The four boys nodded and confirmed they each understood their roles. "As for who will be going undercover as prisoners, I think Hyunjin and Minho are best suited for that role. You both are the best fighters, so you won't be too handicapped by having your powers restricted. I have already sent in a fake prisoner transport report to the prison and they are expecting the two of you to arrive at the prison at noon tomorrow. That leaves Jeongin and Jisung to stay with me on standby."

"Standby? Come on Channie hyung. You know I would be just as capable on one of the infiltration teams," Jisung wined in response to the fact he wouldn't be able to get in on the action.

"Yes, you are plenty capable, but you also have the fastest reaction time in the event something does go wrong. I can't have you on the undercover team because then you won't be able to use your gift, and Woojin and Changbin are much more discreet than you are and better suited for the security team."

"I can be discreet," he defended.

Chan looked Jisung straight in the eyes and gave him a deadly serious look that Minho had yet to see from the older boy. "This is the best way I see this working. If worst comes to worst, you will get the action you are looking for, but I sincerely hope it doesn't come to that. You have to think about the mission and the rest of your team, Jisung." Once Chan was finished, Jisung nodded in agreement, knowing his leader was right. He shouldn't be acting too selfishly. He had let the idea of a challenging mission get the better of him.

"I understand."

"Good. When I hacked into the prison system, I was able to find out where everyone's cells are located, and where they will most likely end up putting Hyunjin and Minho. Luckily, the Gifted wing of the prison is separate from the rest of it, and the boys and girls are kept in the same area. Each Gifted is given their own cell. Ryujin, Yuna, Soobin, and Hueningkai's cells, along with where they will keep Hyunjin and Minho are all in the same area. They are supposedly keeping Yeonjun in the solitary confinement area of the prison, though, and under a lot more security. I say you free everyone in the main wing first, have Hyunjin and Minho lead them back to meet up with Felix and Changbin, and then Woojin and Seungmin continue onto freeing Yeonjun."

Chan then stopped and turned to Seungmin and Woojin directly. "Your powers are two of the best attack powers along with Jeongin. When you go to free Yeonjun, there is no way to avoid fighting with the amount of guards there will be. I give you both permission to go all out if need be and get the boy out safely, understand?" Both Woojin and Seungmin knew exactly the weight Chan's words carried. If they could help it, they always tried to limit the use of their powers. It was their sort of way of disproving the stereotype all Gifteds would go wild if they were allowed to use their powers unrestrictedly.

If Chan was letting them go all out, he was fucking serious.

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Let me just say, this chapter was a struggle to write, and I honestly have mixed feelings about how it turned out.
On the other hand, it only gets better from here soooo yea...

Get excited.

Q: What's your favorite color? ( I am so out of questions)

Red. I freaking love the color red. My car is red. My keys are red. My prom dress will most likely be red. My OC is named Scarlett, and only wears red. I just really love the contrast of the color. Red can represent love and passion, but also anger and hate. I find it weird that it can hold two opposite meanings.

Wow... look at me being all philosophical.

It's just an awesome color.

Thank youuuuuuu <3

~Shadow