The boards were finally down.   The banners were rolled up.  The cafeteria had coffee again. 

For the first time in months, Space Academy was quiet.  Because semester exams were finally over

And under Professor Kim Suga’s strict guidance, all 3 — Tae, Jimin, Jungkook — had worked their asses off and performed the best. Again.

Now the semester break had started. No classes. No fest planning. No 6AM meetings.

Just peace.

11:30 AM | Kim Mansion, Tae’s Room

Taehyung was lying on her bed, hair in a messy bun, in shorts and an oversized Kim Enterprises hoodie. Her phone was on speaker.

On the screen — Jimin. Same position. Same hoodie. Different house.

They were gossiping. About nothing. About everything.

Tae-: And then Eunha said the DJ at fest was terrible and I was like— girl, you didn’t even dance.

Jimin-: Because she has two left feet. And zero rhythm. Just like someone I know—

Tae-: Hey! Don’t bring my name in this!
 
Both of them burst out laughing.   Random. Useless. Perfect. This was what break was supposed to feel like.

Then Tae’s phone buzzed. 
Unknown Number.

Tae frowned. She sat up.

Tae-: hello kaun....??

The voice on the other side was calm. Too calm. 

?? -: kya kroge jaankr mafia princess...

Tae’s blood froze.  The smile vanished. Her eyes went dark.

Tae-: huhh... How do you know about me....?? Who the hell are you....??

??-: that's not important princess.... Bs itna jaan lo tumhare life ke 2 important log.... Mtlb tumhara bhai aur tumhara pyaar hmare pass hai.... Voh bhi behosh.... Agr unhe zinda dekhna chahti ho toh jaisa mai bol rha hoo... Vaisa kro....

The world tilted. 

Tae-: what the hell....

Click. 

The call ended. 

Tae was pale. Her hands were shaking. Her heart was pounding so loud she could hear it in her ears. Bad thoughts. Worst thoughts. Suga. Kookie. Kidnapped. Behosh. 

She can’t lose them. She cannot afford to lose them. 

On the video call, Jimin saw it instantly. Tae’s face had gone completely blank. Scared. Angry. Dangerous. 

Jimin-: kya hua....??

Tae’s voice cracked.

Tae-: (voice cracked) bhai and kookie are being kidnapped by some bastard....

Jimin sat up straight. Her own face went from confused to terrified in 0.2 seconds. And then to furious. 

Jimin gritted her teeth in anger

Jimin-: kisne....?? Kiski itni himmt hai jo unn dono ko kidnap krliya....

Tae stood up. The softness was gone. The university president was gone. The pampered daughter was gone.  What stood there now was Kim Taehyung. Mafia Princess. Heir of Kim Family. 

Tae-: pta nhi.... Bola hai agr aaj sham tk nhi khoj paaye toh unhe maar denge....

Jimin was already out of her bed, pulling on a jacket. 

Jimin-: aise kaise hmare hote hue unhe maar denge.... Hath toh lga kr dikhaye.... Mai unke haath na tod dungi...

Tae didn’t reply. She was already grabbing her keys.  They didn’t go as daughters. 
They didn’t go as students. 

They went as two ruthless, aggressive, coldhearted, most fearful mafia princesses going to saving their man. 

What they didn’t know —  This was a test. 
Planned by Kookie.  To see if Taemin could protect them. Protect the family.  Because for the last 6-8 years, Jimin had been getting mafia training. By Namjin. By Tae. With Kookie’s permission.  Kookie knew. Kookie approved.  Namjin wanted this. After them, it would be Taemin. Two queens. Ruling both the society and the dark mafia underworld. 

Suga had no idea. To him, Tae was just his baby sister.  And Tae and Jimin thought Kookie was still their baby.   They were wrong. 

20 Minutes Later | Abandoned Warehouse, Outskirts

A massive building stood in silence. 
Guards everywhere. Security tight. 
But—  Not enough..... 

Inside Car

The black SUV stopped 200 meters away. Engine off. 

Tae-: Ready?

Jimin checked her gun. Loaded. Calm. 

Jimin-: Born ready.

They didn’t rush..... They didn’t panic or scream.......  They moved like shadows, Silent, Precise, Controlled..... 

Inside—  A guard collapsed before he could even react....Another one—gone..... No sound..... No mercy....... 

Jimin reloaded calmly. 

Jimin-: left clear.

Tae moved ahead, knife in one hand, gun in the other. 

Tae-: right done.

They walked through the corridor. 
Like they owned it.  Like they belonged to darkness.....  Security shut down..... Systems hacked. 

The main hall. 

Five men who were responsible were sitting together..... After kidnappings yoonkook...  Laughing..... Drinking..... 
Unaware of the fact that their death was standing just behind...... 

The door opened..... Slowly.  They turned.... 
Confused..... 

One of them smirked— Kaun..... 

Before he could finish— 

Tae-: ( growled) tumhari maut.....

And then hell broke loose.  Bullets. 
Non stop.  Within minutes—  Silence...... 
Bodies on the floor. Blood everywhere. 

Tae stood in the middle.  Breathing steady. 
Eyes cold. 

In the corner, tied to chairs — Suga and Jungkook.  Hands tied. Mouths covered. 
Suga’s eyes were wide with shock. He’d just watched his 20-year-old baby sister take down 5 armed men like it was nothing. 
Jungkook? Jungkook was just enjoying everything proudly watching her elder sister and gf the 2 fearless mafia princess fighting and shooting kidnappers. Proud. So proud. 

Jimin beside her. 

Jimin-: khatam.

Tae looked at the bodies. 

Tae-: nahi..... abhi nahi.....

Jimin rushed forward and finally opened yoonkook's ropes making them free. The moment their hands were free, Jungkook ripped off the cloth from his mouth and grinned like nothing happened. 

Tae pressed a button on the wall. 
And flames began to spread. 
Not chaotic.....Strategic..... A message. 

Tae: Now.... Game over......

Screams echoed.  The building burned. 
People inside— Trapped burnt alive....  They turned. And walked away. 
Without looking back. 

One Hour Later | Parking Lot

Silent...... Clean..... Untouched.....  When they finally came near their car.... Suga and kookie happily hugged tae and jimin. 
Suga was still scared. Shaking. His professor mask completely shattered. 
Kookie was all proud and happy as taemin had successfully passed the test. And now fully ready to take responsibility of mafia princess and ruling mafia world. 

Jimin broke the hug first and laughed. 

Jimin-: (giggled) btao.... Mom dad inko bole the hmara khyaal rkhna hmei protect krna....

Tae rolled her eyes, but her arm was still around Jungkook’s waist. 

Tae-: inko protection ki zimmedaari mili hai jinko khud hmare protection ki zroort hai....

Both giggled while doing hifi. 

Then tae sat on the driving seat while kookie beside her on passenger seat. Yoonmin sat at the back.  Suga's head on jimin's shoulder while his eyes closed while his hand wrapped around her waist. 
While tae driving with one hand while holding kookie's hand with other hand. 

The car started.  And vminkook acted like nothing happened while Suga was still shocked processing what just happened....