Who We Are BOOK 1 ✔

Dance monkey

"Just like a monkey I've been dancing my whole life"

- Tones and I

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"Welcome back, people. You know how this goes so let's just skip the introductions and get right to it.

Since the new recruits start this week, all of you will need to be there to assist them. Remember to explain the program to them and I know last year we did a company change every two weeks but this time we're doing it every one week. Work hours are still 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM, extra hours mean extra pay. Group A will head to Zeus, Group B to Eros and Y/N to Athena" a few people in the room started to whisper quietly to each other until a person raised their hand.

"Yes, you in the back"

"Why is there only one person going to one Company by themselves?" you look to your left at the person who asked the question before looking back forward at the department leader.

"Are you new here?"

"Yes sir, a few of us joined the program this month" everyone watched as the older man on the stage sighed to himself, having to explain once again this year about your situation.

"Y/N has a power that doesn't need to be put with others. Nonetheless, you should only be asking questions regarding yourselves, am I clear?" The sitting audience answered back that they had understood before becoming quiet once more.

"Good, any further questions? No? Alright, you can start taking your luggage over to the companies. Y/N, a word please?" Everyone looked around to see where their department leader was looking at, interested on who the person with the special power was and what they had looked like.

You nodded briefly, trying not to gain attention to yourself but failed when others close by noticed your gesture.

"... what's holding everyone up? Get to work!" Without hesitation, the seventy or so workers stood up and headed to the exit located at the back of the hall.

You stood up and made your way to the front, knowing already what's going to be said by the man you knew as Mr. Kang.

"Y/N! Good to see you again! Had a good Christmas break?" You gave the familiar man a knowing look, not buying his interest in what you did over the holidays.

Knowing Mr Kang for three years now, you knew that he wasn't the type of man who took interest in others' personal lives.

He loved to work.

He was a workaholic.

"... look, the higher ups keep tormenting me to persuade you-"

"Well tell them the same answer that I gave you a million times before. I refuse" you crossed your arms, having already been through this had made you slightly annoyed.

"Its been three years! Haven't you reconsidered the offer at all?"

"No, because the offer is not for me to take. Plus, the country already has a healer"

"Yes, we already have a healer. But, we don't have an ability enhancer like you!" You stared back at the thirty eight year old man with an annoyed expression.

You had thought he would have given up by now, but you had guessed he really wanted that pay raise.

"Mr. Kang, I'm just going to go now" turning around without another word, you made your way to the exit as your department leader called for you to come back and reconsider.

As you stepped out of the hall, you noticed a boy waiting by the doors, looking stressed as he bit his nails.

As soon as you closed the door, his head lifted up and jogged over to you with his eyes widened.

"Are you the department leader?"

"No, the department leader is inside-" opening the door once more, you look to see Mr. Kang gone.

"Ah, he's gone. Why? do you need help?"

"Well... I came late to the induction and I don't know what to do" he answered while fiddling with the hem of his blue sweater.

"What group are you in?"

"B"

"Then you need to head over to the coach that's taking you to Eros. Here, I'll show you" walking over to the coat rack area in the hallway, you grabbed your suitcase and coat before turning your head at the nervous male.

"Are you going to get your suitcase?"

"Hm? Oh- yes!" While trying to get his suitcase, you noticed that his choice of clothing was old fashioned, wearing brown pants that looked too big for him and a blue sweater that was knitted.

He also wore round glasses and had his hair separated in the middle which was was nicely groomed and showed that he took care of himself.

As soon as he got his suitcase, both of you started to walk down the hallway with you leading him to where the coaches are.

"S-so, are you a group leader?" Briefly looking at the shy boy, who was around your height, you answered his question.

"Sort of. I'm guessing you're knew to the Nightingale program?"

"Y-yes, can you tell?"

"Very much so" this made the young boy solemn, knowing he was going to stand out like a sore thumb in his first job.

"... but it's okay, everyone was like you, even me" you reassured with a small smile. You were successful as your attempt made him smile in delight.

"Oh, sorry! I forgot to introduce myself. I'm Yongmin, in group B and my power is analysing the body" you quirked a brow at the person next to you.

"Like a doctor?"

"Well- yeah like a doctor but I don't need the equipment, I can just scan the person" slowly nodding your head, both of you finally ended up at the end of the hallway and were now going down the stairs.

"What about you?"

"Me?"

"Yeah, what's your power?"

"Oh, I can heal people and enhance their powers slightly" nodding, Yongmin understood why you were on the Nightingale program.

"Aaaaand we're here, good luck in Eros. They're good people so you'll feel welcomed" you said as you waved to the boy goodbye. He looked almost hesitant to let you go, knowing that he was going inside a coach with people he didn't know.

"T-thanks again...?"

"Y/N, Y/N L/N"

"Thanks Y/N" he smiled brightly before walking away with his suitcase dragging alongside him. Turning around, you walked to the coach with the words 'Athena' on the side and headed inside.

"Oh Y/N! Heading over to Athena first I see" the driver said as she smiled at you.

"Yes Mrs. Lee, sorry that you have to drive only me there"

"It's okay, I rather like someone to talk to" you knew Mrs. Lee for three years also, getting used to see her drive you from company to company.

In this time of knowing her, you got to listen to the stories about her kids and grandchildren as well as the stories about her younger days when she used to rebel against the government but now laughing at the fact that she worked for them now.

"You have a good feeling about this year? Thinking about becoming a hero?"

"Not you too, Mrs. Lee! I already have Mr. Kang on my case, I don't need another" this made the old woman chuckle as she continued to drive the large coach.

"Maybe you changed your mind over the holidays. You would be a good hero, Y/N. I feel like this year you'll realise it"

"I feel like this year is going to be the same as the others. Help heroes train and get paid"

Oh how you were terribly wrong.

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