Till the world's end|| (pirate!au) -'๑'-Ateez

Baratie-Lyjor

"I smell it."

"Smell what?"

Hongjoong signaled Mingi to take hold of the steering as he stood on the rail, taking a deep breath in.

"Five degrees starboard, come on!" He screamed, pointing in a certain direction. Hypaxia gave Seonghwa a concerned glance.

"No, no, hold on. Three degrees southward!" He exclaimed again, taking a big sniff.

"Don't press it. Add some luxurious food to a pirate's filthy lifestyle, and suddenly everyone is some superhero kinda shit," Seonghwa said as the two looked at Hongjoong.

Hongjoong's eyes gleamed with excitement as he continued to sniff the air, his senses on high alert. The crew exchanged puzzled glances, unsure of what the captain had detected.

"Captain, what are you smelling?" Yunho asked, unable to contain his curiosity.

"The scent of adventure, my mates!" Hongjoong declared dramatically.

"I can sense it-the promise of a new quest, uncharted territories, and the thrill of the unknown!"

The crew stared at him in a mix of disbelief and annoyance. Seonghwa rolled his eyes,

"Adventure doesn't have a scent, Hongjoong. It's not some fancy perfume."

Ignoring the skepticism, Hongjoong grinned, "Prepare yourselves, mates! Lyjor awaits, and who knows what treasures or challenges it holds for us!"With a collective shrug, the crew resumed their positions, accustomed to the unpredictable nature of their captain. The Black Pearl sailed on, guided by Hongjoong's unwavering sense of adventure.

"I still think he's smelling stake by the way" Seonghwa said to Hypaxia

She chuckled at Seonghwa's remark, sharing a knowing look

"For me, your food is the best Hwa, i don't seem to see how there could be anything better than that"

"Dear Daphne that was very kind of you. But if you think nothing can be better than seawater pollution-filled fried fish and some beans and vegetables, i have some good news for you. If Lyjor does have '5-star food' as said by Jongho, then you mark my words the food is going to blow your mind away"

"I still you're being overdramatic" She replied and turned toward the front

"She just loves you Seonghwa hyung ignore her," Yeosang remarked from the side and she sent him a glare

"I do love Seonghwa, my dear brother, maybe even more than you," Hypaxia replied and took her tongue out to tease him

"And Hwa, your culinary creations have a special place in my heart. Sea water pollution-filled fried fish and all," she said to Seonghwa.

Seonghwa feigned offense, placing a hand over his heart. "Ah, the highest culinary compliment one can receive."

"But if your exaggeration about '5-star food' in Lyjor turns out to be true, I'll gladly admit defeat," She added with a playful smile.

"Prepare yourself for a taste bud revolution," Seonghwa declared dramatically, raising an imaginary culinary flag. "Lyjor, here we come!"

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"Oh my fucking god" Hypaxia's exclamation echoed through the dining room as the first celestial bite of the steak collided with her eager taste buds. It was an eruption of flavors, an epicurean symphony that left her momentarily speechless.

The moment her teeth sank into the perfectly seared exterior, a chorus of sizzles serenaded her senses. The outer layer, a crispy overture, yielded to the succulent interior, and her taste buds were immediately greeted by a cascade of juices, like a savory tidal wave that engulfed her palate.