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INT. LABYRINTH SAFE HOUSE – NIGHT

SHIT!!!!

Y/n leaps out of the couch, her cheeks turning red. Jin, Yoongi and Jungkook look up at her, confirming their theories.

YOONGI: Where're you going?

Y/N: Washroom.

Though dying to run and hide, she casually walks forward.

JIN: It's nice to finally meet you, dragonslayer95.

Tae Hyung looks at him surprised.

TAE HYUNG: You know?

JUNGKOOK: Of course, we do. You got that bag as a gift from Labyrinth, right?

TAE HYUNG: Yeah...Um... one of your junior reporters gifted it to me.

JIN: You really gave us a hard time with all those investigations you'd request.

Tae Hyung smiles.

TAE HYUNG: I figured.

JUNGKOOK: You were always the talk of the office.

TAE HYUNG: Was I?

Ping!! New message in both Y/n's and Tae Hyung's phone. Y/n stops in her tracks reading the message. It's from Ho Seok:

Bad News – Mr. Ahn's DNA was found on the murder weapon.

Tae Hyung reading the same message looks at Y/n, already reaching for the laptop settling on the floor.

TAE HYUNG: It can't be his DNA.

Y/n doesn't reply.

TAE HYUNG: Y/n?-

JIN: Don't bother. She won't answer.

TAE HYUNG: Why?

JIN: She's in investigation mode now, she won't talk, eat or sleep until she figures it out.

TAE HYUNG: We're supposed to be investigating together-

YOONGI: She doesn't care about all of that now. You should just go to sleep now.

Yoongi, Jin and Jungkook stand to leave.

TAE HYUNG: Wait-

JUNGKOOK: We're saying this from experience, just listen to us.

Jin pulls Tae Hyung up, leading him to his room.

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INT. Y/N'S ROOM – LATE NIGHT

Y/n still in deep thought, pushes open the door to her room. She reaches for the light switch, sensing she's not alone, her spare hand discretely pulls out the taser from the box on the shelf. She turns and aims it at the silhouette standing at the window.

TAE HYUNG: Woah! Woah! Woah!

Y/n exhales relieved, putting her arms down.

Y/N: What're you doing here?

TAE HYUNG: I should be asking you that.

Y/n stares at him, impatient for the answer.

TAE HYUNG: I'm sleeping here.

Y/N: Says who?

TAE HYUNG: Jin.

Y/N: Why would- (realizes)

She sighs, her shoulders slacking. – I'm going to kill that of a hyung.

Y/N: There's been a misunderstanding, this is my room.

Tae Hyung's shoulders drop.

TAE HYUNG: Why does it always become yours when I come to use it?

Y/N: It's always been mine.

TAE HYUNG: What, this time too, you've carved your name somewhere?

Y/n points to the door. Not convinced, Tae Hyung walks toward it and finds her name engraved into the wood, on top of the door knob.

TAE HYUNG: You got to be kidding me. What are you 6?

Y/N: Do I look like a 6-year-old to you?

TAE HYUNG: Only kids write their names on stuff!

Y/N: Good to know.

TAE HYUNG: Is it because of your siblings? Did they keep stealing your stuff?

Y/N: No! They would never!

TAE HYUNG: Then why do you do it?

Y/N: Because I want to, do I need another reason?

TAE HYUNG: I'm sure even 6-year-olds don't label their stuff.

Y/N: Can you just leave?

TAE HYUNG: My bad.

He exits, Y/n containing her frustration, closes the door quietly after him.

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INT. TAE HYUNG'S ROOM – NIGHT

Tae Hyung is supposed to be fast asleep especially on this overly comfortable bed but he's not. Angrily tossing and turning, the reason unclear, even to him.

THUMP! He hears a sound from outside, curious he steps out of bed and walks to his window. Pulling the curtain aside he sees a hooded silhouette making its way out the compound. He knows exactly who it is.

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EXT. LABYRINTH SAFE HOUSE – NIGHT

Tae Hyung walks ahead, tracing the steps of the silhouette. THUD! Thrown to the ground, he has no time to react, a hand over his mouth, on top of him is Y/n aka the hooded silhouette.

Y/N: Stop following me.

Tae Hyung speaks, but it's not audible with her hand muffling his voice, she moves it away.

TAE HYUNG: Where are you going without telling your team?

Y/N: They already know.

She gets off of him. Tae Hyung sits up dusting his sleeves.

TAE HYUNG: Where are you going?

Y/N: To investigate.

TAE HYUNG: I told you, we investigate together.

Y/n stands.

Y/N: This is not your case.

Tae Hyung stares – So?

Y/N: What?

TAE HYUNG: There is a reason you're currently in a safehouse, or am I wrong?

Y/N: My work still has to continue, regardless of whether I'm going to die or not.

TAE HYUNG: Can't you put your juniors to work?

Y/n doesn't reply, starring at her Tae Hyung realizes.

TAE HYUNG: You don't have juniors.

There is another important chain of thought forming in his head, but he won't show his reaction.

Y/N: I work alone. How many times should I repeat that?

She strides ahead, Tae Hyung follows still having a lot to ask.

TAE HYUNG: That means...

The image of his bag keeps appearing in his mind.

TAE HYUNG: It was you...

Y/n stops, taking a deep breath.

Y/N: Stop following me.

TAE HYUNG: I'm coming.

Y/N: No.

TAE HYUNG: I don't care. We're investigating everything together. Even if it's not Mr. Ahn's case.

Y/n scoffs.

TAE HYUNG: What's the case about? I may be of help.

Y/N: I'm not telling.

TAE HYUNG: Fine, I'll find out anyways.

Y/n sighs. Choosing the path of least resistance, she gives in.

Y/N: It's a sexual abuse case. I'm on my wat to meet the victim.

TAE HYUNG: Ok. Let's go meet her.

He walks ahead but slows realizing Y/n is not walking with him.

TAE HYUNG: What?

Y/N: Her?

TAE HYUNG: Yeah. Why?

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INT. LOCAL RESTAURANT – LATE NIGHT

Tae Hyung walks through the dull atmosphere of the dingy restaurant. Seeing a lady by a table, alone, he follows Y/n toward her direction. His forehead wrinkles when Y/n passes the lady and sits at the table opposite a young man. Embarrassed he assumed the victim was a girl, he quietly takes a seat next to Y/n.

Y/N: NightRider9o.

The shifty, clearly disturbed young man, nods at her. Tae Hyung still upset, can't stop scolding himself.

Y/N: I'm reporter Song from Labyrinth.

The young man is shaking as he nods.

Y/N: I've read your request. Labyrinth will take up your case.

The young man smiles relived.

Y/N: Are you sure you want to go ahead with this?

The young man hesitates, tears rolling down his face.

YOUNG MAN: I've received 2 more videos since last time.

His breathing heavy, almost restricting his voice. He pushes his phone toward Y/n. She plays the video.

Tae Hyung cringes watching the violence being meted out on the unconscious young man but Y/n stays calm, her eyes noting every detail in the video. She's done this before.

YOUNG MAN: And I-I...don't know what to do...

Y/N: Nightrider, it's okay. You don't have to do anything. First let us collect the evidence. We won't publish anything without your consent. Is your memory still drawing a blank?

The young man nods. Y/n knows he's lying.

Y/N: The room in the recent video is different from the others, do you recognize the room?

He bites his lip holding back his tears.

YOUNG MAN: Of course, I do. That's my bedroom.

Tae Hyung is taken aback, he's dealt with nasty things, but not any of this kind. He steals a glance at Y/n, unfazed. – She's a pro.

Y/N: Who's the girl?

Tae Hyung glances at her confused, his gaze flicks to the boy who knows what Y/n is talking about.

Y/N: The girl who did this to you. Who is she?

YOUNG MAN: She...she...She's Park Na Hyun.

Y/N: Mr. Park Chan Woo's daughter.

Tae Hyung almost chokes - The 15th richest man in the world?

The young man holds back his tears.

YOUNG MAN: No one will believe me. Please... You have to do this for me... please...

Y/N: I understand. I'll do my best.

Convinced the young man stands. He bows and leaves. Y/n exhales tired.

Y/N: These cases never are easy.

Tae Hyung is surprised – What?

Y/N: You know the worst part? The perpetrators always get away with it.

She puts her head on the table, her stomach reacting to the same cringe Tae Hyung had felt earlier.

Y/N: You know why?

She turns her head and looks at Tae Hyung.

Y/N: Because it's the only crime where the victim is more ashamed and feels more guilty than the perpetrator. Now if you'll excuse me, I need to go throw up.

She stands and Tae Hyung slides off of his seat making way for her. She rushes past the empty tables towards the washroom.

TAE HYUNG: Why in the world do you choose to do this alone?

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EXT. PARK CHAN WOO'S MANSION – LATE NIGHT

TAE HYUNG: You're going to break in?

Y/n nods, fastening the harness around her waist.

TAE HYUNG: I've been here before. Their guards are pretty intense.

Y/N: I know. But I have to search Na Hyun's room. I'm pretty sure she has more of those videos.

She puts on her gloves.

TAE HYUNG: I can't let you do this. It's too dangerous.

Y/N: That's why I have a partner. (smiles) You will keep a look out and if necessary, create a distraction. Right?

TAE HYUNG [SHEEPEISH]: Right.

Y/N: Good. Keep an eye on the guards and let me do my job!

TAE HYUNG: Got it.

He walks a few meters ahead, towards the trees, to get a better view of the guards in the compound. Y/n pulls out her phone and makes a call.

Y/N: I'm ready.

JUNGKOOK: Na Hyun is at the Lotte Hotel. She won't be back anytime soon.

Y/N: Good, I need time to go through her room.

JUNGKOOK: All the best.

Y/N: Thanks.

She disconnects the call and slides her phone into her pocket. She picks her back pack from the car and looks around for Tae Hyung. She fumes finding him rooted to the ground, a flashlight focused on him.

Y/N: Why am I in love with this guy? Aish!

She dashes to him. Gripping his arm, she pulls him to her car.

Y/N: This is why I don't work with others! What's wrong with you?!

TAE HYUNG: Does that matter now!?

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INT. Y/N'S CAR – LATE NIGHT

Tae Hyung riding shot gun, looks at the rear-view window, knee deep in embarrassment. Y/n driving, drums her fingers against the steering wheel.

TAE HYUNG: It just happened. It's not my fault.

Y/N: Of course. Sure.

She inhales sharply. Tae Hyung's phone rings.

TAE HYUNG: Hello Hyung?

His body tenses.

TAE HYUNG: I'll be there. Yeah.

Y/n takes her eyes off the road, watches him hang up.

TAE HYUNG: Can you drop me off here?

Y/N: Sure.

Tae Hyung looks at her disappointed.

TAE HYUNG: You're not even going to ask why?

Y/N: Nope.

The car pulls over to the side, Tae Hyung sighs.

Y/N: Bye.

TAE HYUNG: Don't you dare go anywhere else other than the safe house.

Y/N: Sure mom.

TAE HYUNG: I mean it.

Y/n nods, unlocking his door.

TAE HYUNG: Right to the safe house-

Y/N: OKAY! OKAY! GO!

Tae Hyung steps out. He watches the car drive off.

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INT. THE GRAND PLAZA HOTEL – LUXURY SUITE – LATE NIGHT

Minister Min Won, sips wine seated on a couch in the luxury suite. Seeing him, nobody would think he's under an investigation that could end his career overnight. Tae Hyung's head droops down as he stands in front.

MIN WON: What's taking so long for the scandal to clear up?!

TAE HYUNG: I'm taking care of it, dad, don't worry.

MIN WON: What do you mean, don't worry?

TAE HYUNG: It won't be an issue-

Min Won scoffs.

MIN WON: It is an issue; I can't even go into my own office!

TAE HYUNG: I told you I'm taking care of it. Scandals aren't bags of trash that I can just throw out.

MIN WON: Then did you at least get rid of the reporter?

Tae Hyung calms himself down.

TAE HYUNG: Get rid of the reporter?

MIN WON: What? You haven't already?

Tae Hyung bites the inside of his cheeks.

MIN WON: You should've done that first!

TAE HYUNG: You want me to kill a reporter for doing their job?

MIN WON: What're you talking about?

TAE HYUNG: What are we, barbarians?! Do we live in the 18th century that we have to do that! If we start killing every reporter who does their job, there would be none left!

Min Won impatient with his son's disobedience is on his feet. He crosses the room and slaps his son, making him fall to the floor.

MIN WON: Shut your mouth! How dare you talk to me like that?

Tae Hyung touches his cheek, burning from the slap and scoffs. He gets on his feet and bows to his father.

TAE HYUNG: I know how to do my job unlike you. I don't need your inputs and ideas.

He exits, slamming the door behind him.

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EXT. STREET – MORNING

Tae Hyung walks down the street holding his phone to his ear. The call he made goes unanswered.

TAE HYUNG: What's she up to now?

He dials another number.

TAE HYUNG: Hello, Jungkook?

JUNGKOOK: Why are you calling me?

TAE HYUNG: I can't reach Y/n.

JUNGKOOK: Oh, she's fine. Don't worry.

TAE HYUNG: Where is she?

JUNGKOOK: Gathering information.

TAE HYUNG: She's not in the safe house?

He scratches his forehead annoyed.

JUNGKOOK: She's at a safer place.

TAE HYUNG: Huh? Where?

JUNGKOOK: The station.

TAE HYUNG: What station?

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INT. DOBONG GU POLICE HEADQUARTERS – MORNING

Tae Hyung finds Y/n at the soft drink vending machine.

TAE HYUNG: This does not look like the place I told you to go to.

Y/N: Where were you for so long?

TAE HYUNG: I had some things I needed to take care of.

Y/n notices the faint imprint on his cheek.

Y/N: You met your father, I see.

TAE HYUNG: How did you know?

Y/n shakes her head, disappointed with how dumb he thinks she is.

Y/N: Here.

She hands him an Id card, it's his fake identity - Park Woo Jin, Junior reporter, TruthTeller.com.

TAE HYUNG: Junior reporter?

Y/N: We're partners, isn't that what you wanted?

It is - Tae Hyung smiles.

REPORTER 1#: What is the phony reporter thinking of now?

Y/n's demeanor changes in an instant. She turns around to the reporter looking pale and meek.

REPORTER 2#: Why does a tabloid news reporter have to come to a police station in the first place? Police stations don't deal with UFOs.

Y/n hesitates to answer, but she musters up her courage.

Y/N: That is what you think. (Lowers her voice) that's what they want you to believe.

Y/n looks around clearly scared of the horrible things the police are hiding. The reporter scoffs.

REPORTER 1#: What are you reporting today? Some fake news about aliens and apocalypses?

The reporters chuckle.

REPORTER 2#: Why do they even let you in?

Y/N: You'll thank us one day. Till then keep ignoring the fact that aliens do exist. It'll keep you safe.

She gingerly walks away. Tae Hyung follows impressed by Y/n's act - You deserve an Oscar.

INT. REPORTERS ROOM - DOBONG GU POLICE HEADQUARTERS – DAY

Y/n leads Tae Hyung to the reporters' room on the second floor of the police headquarters. The intro music of a news channel along with the gasps of a few reporters catches Y/n's attention. She looks at the TV mounted on the wall.

REPORTER: Minister Kim Min Won has released a public statement relating to his involvement in the Golden Feather scandal.

Y/n glances at Tae Hyung. – This can't be good news for me.

REPORTER: In his statement, Minister Kim Min Won has confessed to accepting bribes from the corrupt business executives and politicians in order to trace their illegal accounts.

Y/n clicks her tongue.

REPORTER: Reliable sources at the ACRC have revealed that these individuals are persons of interest in money laundering and embezzlement cases.

Y/n turns around and looks at Tae hyung.

Y/N: It took 2 painful months of investigation to collect the evidence against your father and you dismiss it with just... with just a press release?

Tae Hyung shrugs his shoulders. She sees him in a new light... shock tinged with awe.

Y/N: You've earned my respect.

Tae Hyung is taken aback.

Y/N: No one has ever done this to my work.

TAE HYUNG: Thanks... I think.

Y/N: Let's go.

TAE HYUNG: Where?

Y/N: A persons got to eat. It's on me.

She strides ahead, Tae Hyung smiles proudly as he joins her.

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EXT. STREET – MORNING

Y/n and Tae Hyung walk together.

Y/N: Those politicians you outed will be mad.

TAEHYUNG: Well, they should be. We were trying to get access into their accounts to see who they were secretly in business with.

Y/n's even more fascinated.

TAE HYUNG: My father doesn't need to bribe or be bribed when he has me.

Y/n's face: Touché'

Her gaze lands on a lady being pulled into an alley, Tae Hyung notices too.

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EXT. ALLEY – MORNING

Y/n and Tae Hyung look into the alley.

It all happens in a flash - SLASH! The man slices the lady's throat, lady drops to the ground, man turns on his heals and disappears behind the shops.

Y/n and Tae Hyung's eyes widen with horror as they recognize the murderer.

FADE OUT.