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"Aguero, do you have any idea what this ball might be?"
A huge silver ball was laid on the table. Bam had picked it during the nest battle. Everyone was currently resting, Zahard's army showed no mercy, the next hours will be critical in their attempt to rescue Jinsung Ha.
"No idea, Bam. Maybe we should just throw it out of the airship, we don't have time for any trouble right now."
Khun was right. With his master's life on the line, Bam couldn't afford to play around with unknown silver balls. However, his curiosity had other ideas in stock.
"What if we touch the ball?"
"HEY you two! I'm starving! When are we going to fight next? I'm craving for some tasty souls! That damn swordsman friend of yours looks like a damn farmer when he practises! He pisses me off with that look of his! Hey what's tha-"
"WHITE, SHUT UP! BAM WAIT, DON'T TOUCH IT!"
Too late. Bam's finger already touched the shiny surface of the ball, causing a blinding light to appear. Suddenly he felt dizzy.
"BAM GET AWAY FROM THERE! DAMN-"
His vision went black after that.
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His eyelids felt heavy. He feels himself wrapped in soft blanket, the beeping sound of a rice cooker breaking the silence of the house.
Bam tried to get up and find out where he is, and where Khun and the others are.
He couldn't stand up. Immediately, his eyes went down to his legs, panic rushing in his veins.
His legs are tiny.
His arms are tiny.
He is in a baby's body. Judging by his state, soneone is taking care of him.
He decided that if he doesn't make some noise, there is no way to find out where he is. Is he even inside the tower?
"BWAAAAAAAAAA"
He screamed from the bottom of his lungs, in hopes of getting somebody's attention. He heard rushing heavy footsteps heading to his room.
"Just a moment Bam! Papa is coming! Don't cry!"
Papa? Didn't Princess Garam tell him that his father was dead? Perhaps he was sent in an another world?
Bam was curious. He was more than curious to meet his father, to learn more about him, to see what kind of person he was.
A tall man entered his room, he had messy black hair,the longer part tied in a low ponytail, wearing a black hanbok, with a pink apron on top of it. Bam paid closer attention to the man's face. He had a warm smile, straight nose, and very unusual amethyst coloured eyes.
"Good morning, Bam! Papa was preparing your breakfast! I'm sorry we didn't get up together."
His voice was soft and warm, Bam concluded. V got closer to his crib and picked him up gently, cuddling him close to his chest, bumping their noses together in affection. He was warm. A different kind of warmth he felt when hugging his friends. It was relaxing, enough to make him fall asleep again. He wanted to speak, to ask him questions, why did he take his own life, why did he give up, what really had happened.
But this wasn't the tower. Therefore he can't get an answer.
"Let's change your diaper before we eat first, Bam!"
His father showed him a kind of gentleness that Bam had never experienced before, the only experience that came close was when Khun brought him food after a long day of training. He was carefully feeding him, small spoons full of homade porridge. It felt good, getting so thoughtfully taken care of. It was something that he never got to have, growing up with his parents. The closest he got, was Rachel, who ended up betraying him in the worst ways. Afterwards, Bam picked up a colourful book, out of curiosity. He had never seen one himself, even though he knew they were meant for children.
"Do you want Papa to read it for you, Bam? Come here."
He was gently picked up and placed on his father's lap, his arms around him holding the children's book. V started to read the story out loud, which Bam found very amusing, as it was about a baby lion whose dad got pushed out of a cliff by another bad lion.
"Bam, what's wrong? You are very quiet today. Are you bored? The weather is nice today, how about we visit uncle Eduan and Aguero?"
Could it be that Aguero is in this world as well? This is my chance! Can I say yes at this age?
"Yes!"
Great, he could say simple words.
"You really like playing with Aguero don't you? Let Papa get the stroller ready and we are off to go!"
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4 hours ago, in a villa owned by Khun Eduan
Aguero opened his eyes after what felt like an eternity. It took him less than 15 seconds to realise that:
1. He was stuck in a body of an infant.
2. Bam was nowhere to be seen.
3. His stupid father's face is sleeping on the bed next the crib he is currently laying on.
By the view outside the window, Aguero realised that the house he is currently in is way smaller than the original Khun Family palace back on his family's floor. There is a large frame with a picture of what appears to be Khun Eduan, his mother, and himself. What is even weirder is that they are all smiling.
Could it be that in this world his father isn't a shitty womaniser?
That means he is free to annoy him just a little bit.
He climbed carefully on the crib, one tiny leg followed by the other, trying to accomplish his first mission. He sat at the edge, stood on his small legs and jumped on his target's face.
BOOOOOMMMM
Take that, you shitty dad
"OUUCHH! AGUERO ! HOW MANY TIMES HAVE I TOLD YOU, NOT TO JUMP FROM YOUR CRIB WHEN DAD IS SLEEPING! IF YOU HIT YOURSELF, YOUR MOTHER IS GOING TO KILL ME!"
Aguero started laughing at his father's distress. It was so funny seeing him jump out of his sleep like that.
"You enjoy seeing me suffer, don't you, little demon?"
Precisely
"Mama will stay with your grandma to take care of her until the end of the week, so please have some mercy on me, kiddo"
More days to torture you? That's exhilarating.
Sniff sniff
"What's that smell? Did you really shit again? I just changed your diaper before I fell asleep, that wasn't even two hours ago!"
"Bwaguaga"
"Are you doing this on purpose you little shit? Shitting on your diaper immediately after changing you? You really want to make my life harder don't you? Either way, come here let's clean you up."
Change? Perfect. Time to get my - annoy Khun Eduan plan part 2- going.
"EWWW YOU BRAT DID YOU REALLY HAD TO PISS ON MY FACE!"
Wish I could do that on your face to the Eduan of my world as well.
"AGNIS PLEASE, COME BACK!"
Oh how I enjoy seeing you suffer, pathetic old man.
*ring ring ring*
Eduan wiped his face with a wet tissue, before hurrying to pick up the ringing phone from the living room.
"Ah V, Good morning!....Yeah of course you and Bam can drop by! That little devil Aguero just pissed on my face a moment ago!...See you soon! Hon called saying he will drop by as well!"
Bam? Is Bam here? Finally they can meet and discuss how they can go back to the airship.
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Arie Hon's Residence.
"A true swordsman ends up a demon in the end, son."
Hoaqin opened his eyes, only to realise that he is currently facing his father, the man he soughts to surpass. However, his body feels a bit too small than usual. Did his siblings break free?
Nope, he just turned into a baby.
"Listen to your father, son. In order to become stronger, you should just give in the joys of murder, untill it doesn't matter any more"
Can't believe he is saying that when I'm just a baby.
"That's why, in order to train you without getting stabbed by your mother, I made you a wooden sword. What do you think, son?"
I would love to stab you with it, and eat your rotten soul later. Where is that Khun and the Slayer candidate by the way? Did that ball suck them all in?
"Pick your weapon and let's practice before you try it on Eduan's kid, son"
Did your bangs grow so much that you can't see? How exactly am I supposed to fight in this state, I am sure you'll go easy on me. That's my chance to show you how wonderful it will be when I'll eat your soul later.
Hoaqin picked the small wooden sword and gripped it tightly. He pointed the sword to his enemy - father - and poked his leg. His own legs were weak hardly could walk, but at least he managed to get a hit.
"Great job, son. Now take your sword and let's visit Eduan."
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Aguero sat quietly on his chair in the backyard. His father was currently filling 3 glasses of wine, humming annoyingly.
"Eduan!! We are here!"
"Just a moment V!"
Aguero turned his attention to the two people entering their yard. A tall man with a black hanbok, and a small baby Bam.
Was he his Bam or is he the Bam of this world? I have to somehow find out.
Bam's father looks really exotic with those amethyst eyes and black hair. He expected a plainer looking person.
"Just in time Hon! Come in!"
Arie Hon? So it means that White will be here as well.
V came closer to Aguero, patted his head, and placed Bam next to him.
"Here you go Bam. You are happy to see Aguero again aren't you?"
"-uero"
Baby Bam said in an adorable voice.
Such an adorable baby Bam must have been. He needs to find out if he is from the tower or not.
"Hoaqin, stay with your companions as I your father, discusses important things with theirs"
Arie Hon huh? He is so stern. White should shut up and let him concentrate on Bam instead.
The three babies sat close to each other. Khun must find out if Bam and Hoaqin standing next to him are the one's of his world. Therefore, he must ask a simple question in order not to raise suspicion.
"Tow-er?"
"Yeah"
"Yes"
Bam and White both answered. Perfect. Now how do they go back?
They were looking at other, thinking how on earth they will return to their own world. As much as they wished they spent an innocent childhood like this, they couldn't. This was fake. There was no reason to feed themselves with a fake reality any longer.
What seemed like hours had passed. V and Hon were getting up from their chairs, about to pick up Bam and White respectively. They couldn't afford to separate again until they go back to their world.
Aguero's secret attack - extreme cuteness!
"Noo! Bam! Wanna play with Bam! Bam no go!"
"It's late Aguero! You, Bam and Hoaqin should go to bed!"
"NOOO PAPA BAD!"
Aguero's hidden skill - cry till you have it your way
"Eduan, it's ok! We could stay for a sleepover tonight. After all, yours and Hon's wives aren't home. Let's bring back the memories from when we were young!"
"I agree with V, no objection by me."
"It's decided then! Let's get inside, grab some snacks and let the kids play"
Aguero grinned. His plan worked. Now he has to find a way for the three of them to go back. He looked and Bam, then at White. They all nodded in unison, while their fathers were chatting, Aguero was desperately trying to think of a plan. He couldn't help but mentally note how cute Bam looked as a baby, while White looked as annoying as ever.
Suddenly, the corner of his eye picked something behind Bam.
The ball
That damn ball!
"Baa..m, Baaaam!"
He somehow had to get his attention. Bam responded by looking at him, White was staring at them like an idiot, until he also realised the presence of the silver ball behind Bam.
Bam turned around and immediately touched the ball again, the blinding light appeared again. Aguero's vision went black. He knew that when he opens them again, he will be in the middle of a war, inside an airship.
Even though that damn ball, caused them a lot of trouble, he found himself being thankful, having a tiny taste of a normal childhood, instead of the wicked one he had instead.
At least, the "Aguero" here in this world, is much loved and cherished. He was happy he could see Bam being taken care of as a kid rather than growing up alone in a damn cave.
In the middle of their world's chaos, a little break wouldn't hurt, after all.