''Mum?''

Your mother steps forward and stands beside your father.

Your mouth hangs open, opening and closing in an attempt to formulate a response, but nothing comes out. You're driven to complete shock and betrayal, mind unable to keep up.

''I....'' you gulp harshly, the words in your throat stuck like ice. ''...I don't understand...''

Your mother, the only family you thought you had left, was also a part of all this?

''I refuse to believe it...'' your voice comes out as a nearly silent cacophony of sorrow and confusion. ''You're controlling her...give my mum back!''

''This is her true self. She isn't being controlled'' your father states, arm placed around her back. ''Right, dear?''

''He's right, Y/N'' she answers, ''I'm sorry you had to find out this way''

''What? Didn't we kick dad out because he went crazy? How are you still with him? And all these days you nagged about not going out because it's dangerous and shit, so how-'' you ruffle your hair, mind almost bursting as you tried to make sense of everything, ''Wait, didn't they kidnap you after you were knocked out in hospital?''

Your mother sighs, beckoning the seven to go out the room and give you some private space. They oblige, walking out in an orderly manner before closing the door behind them.

''Well then'' your mother turns to you, ''I guess I should explain everything''

-

Bangtan's POV

After being dismissed from the hall, the seven boys lean against the wall, bewildered and confused themselves.

''bro, you messed up big time!'' Jungkook paces back and forth, shaking his head.

''Why did you even respond when she called out?'' Yoongi asks.

''How the hell was I meant to know he was her father?'' Taehyung retaliates in annoyance, ''and her mum too, I thought she was dying the other day?''

''About that...'' Namjoon speaks up, ''there's something us hyungs know that you don't'' he says, eyes flickering over Jimin, Jungkook and Taehyung.

''When Y/N's mum was supposedly 'attacked', it was all set up. The body you guys found was a clone'' Jin continues, ''In fact, she's been working here with Y/N's father since the beginning''

''What the fuck? I thought the Lord was a guy all this time'' Jimin runs a hand through his hair to ease his headache. ''How is it her mum?''

''It is her mum but it's not at the same time'' Hoseok speaks up, eyes glittering like the stars on his mask. ''Kinda like a double personality..''

''My last brain cell just died. What the fuck is going on?'' Jungkook exclaims in utter confusion.

''She has two persona's, or something called a memory transition. When she is at home with Y/N alone, she forgets everything associated with the cult. But when she goes to work, it is switched back on and she remembers everything'' Namjoon explains as simply as he could. ''It's either that, or they're possessed..'' he mutters the last bit under his breath.

''What the fuck is the point of that? And here I was trying to avoid her...'' Taehyung mumbles.

''She experimented on herself to allow the memory transition to take place. Think about it, if she was the same person at home, Y/N would've found out earlier than they wanted her to'' he continues, biting his lip in thought. ''my assumption is, they will try and manipulate her so she joins them''

Taehyung clenches his fist in impotent rage. ''that's fucked up''

''that's not even the beginning'' Hoseok adds, ''Is there someone or something even bigger behind all of this? There's so much of the unknown even we do not know about..''

''How do you guys know about all this but us three don't?'' Jungkook asks.

''We have our sources'' Yoongi states simply, turning to Taehyung, ''have you even wondered why you were given Y/N's number of all people at the beginning? It was their plan to compel her, obviously it didn't work out so they're trying this''

Jin claps his hands, signalling the end of the conversation. ''Whatever dark secrets lurk around here, the fact doesn't change that we are their servants, their dogs. We listen and obey, that's our job''

''Because after all...the Lord saved us''

-

Your POV

''Well then'' your mother turns to you, ''I guess I should explain everything''

She places the large mask on the floor beside her, raises her fingers and click. The dark and musty atmosphere which had previously contaminated the air disappears in an instant, replaced by brightly lit lights and dazzling chandeliers.

The power and authority this women held before you, you were almost incredulous she was the mother you knew. The bubbly and motherly image you saw in her had completely dispersed.

''Take a seat'' she beckons towards a table, taking a seat next to your father. You sit across them.

''So?'' you cross your legs, demanding an explanation.

''I go to work everyday, correct?'' she begins.

''duh''

''And where exactly is my workplace?''

You nibble on your lip in thought, realising you actually had no idea what or who she worked as. ''So you worked here...?''

''Precisely'' she smiles.

''But at home, you genuinely looked scared when you watched the news. That was all an act?''

''The mum you knew at home is a different person. I am able to choose what I forget and remember. As for when I was supposedly attacked, it was done to lure you in. Looks like it worked'' her painted lips stretch into a smile, looking almost evil.

''Well I want my real mum back'' you clench your fists in helpless rage, turning to your father. ''And what the hell is your job meant to be?''

''I'm like the Vice Lord, I took care of things at night when your mother went back home'' he explains casually, fingers interlocked with hers.

You shake your head in disbelief, the two figures in front of you close yet so far. They didn't even seem like parents any more. ''What is the point of all this? What are you trying to achieve? You're killing-''

''Who said we're killing anyone? No one is getting hurt, in fact we're evolving the human race! Mankind will take a step further and develop abilities never seen before! We just need to experiment on a few kids before we carry out the ultimate mass experiment'' this man you called father stands up, crazed eyes wide in excitement.

''Ultimate mass experiment?''

''Yes!'' your mother exclaims, eyes gleaming in madness. ''We call it, Mission 51. Every human in town will become our subjects, and after they are given the great gift of power, they will show their gratitude by submitting themselves to the one and only Lord!''

An incredulous scoff escapes your lips as you watch these two grown adults ranting and driving themselves to utter insanity.

''So, my dear daughter, are you willing to join us?'' they ask, hand held out.

''Sure'' you grin, gripping their hands tight. They exchange overjoyed and relieved glances before enveloping you in a hug.

I'm about to end this man's whole career...you silently smirk to yourself.

A/N: [Scenario]

Jungkook: hey babe, did it hurt?

Y/N: did what hurt?

Jungkook: when you fell from heaven

Y/N: ...

Taehyung: wow Jungkook, real smooth. How about you? Did it hurt?

Jungkook: did what hurt?

Taehyung: when you dropped out of school, hit your head and became a fucking idiot