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

Good captain

Surprisingly they were in the Aruna reed, the place looked beyond unfamiliar to the captain and his first mate who had come here 15 years ago. The place was magical, it was a whole ecosystem, a lake, mountains, shrubs forests, houses everything was here on this small island, which wasn't very small after all.

As Seonghwa and Hongjoong stepped onto the shores of Aruna Reed, they were immediately struck by the surreal beauty of their surroundings. The island seemed to pulse with life, teeming with vibrant flora and fauna that painted the landscape in a kaleidoscope of colors.

The air was thick with the scent of exotic flowers and the sound of bird calls filled the air, creating a symphony of natural harmony. Towering mountains loomed in the distance, their peaks disappearing into the clouds, while crystal-clear streams meandered through lush valleys, their waters shimmering in the sunlight.

The crew stood in awe, their eyes wide with wonder as they took in the breathtaking scenery before them. It was as if they had stepped into another world entirely, one untouched by time and untouched by the chaos of the outside world.

"This place is incredible," Hypaxia breathed, her voice barely above a whisper as she gazed around in awe.

Seonghwa nodded in agreement, his heart swelling with a sense of reverence for the natural beauty that surrounded them. Despite the dangers that lurked beyond the veil of the waterfall, there was an undeniable sense of peace and tranquility that washed over them, soothing their weary souls and filling them with renewed hope.

"We need to find Maia Dalma," Hongjoong said, his voice breaking the spell of silence that had settled over the group. "She's our only hope of finding the answers we seek."

Seonghwa gave Hongjoong a skeptical gaze "How do you know i came here for her and what answers do you wish to seek"

"Skip the skepticism Hwa, what you saw yesterday was real and I'm here for the same reason as you are"
"What if I'm here to get magic potions so i can fly like a unicorn or swim like a dolphin"
"Park seonghwa!"

Seonghwa couldn't help but crack a smile at Hongjoong's remark, the tension of their situation momentarily lifting as they shared a moment of levity amidst the uncertainty.

"Alright, alright, no need to get all serious on me," Seonghwa chuckled, shaking his head. "But in all seriousness, we need Maia Dalma's help. Whatever happened yesterday, it's clear that there's more to this island than meets the eye."

Hongjoong nodded in agreement, his expression growing more somber as he thought about the events that had unfolded. "We need answers, Seonghwa. Answers about that creature, about the compass, about everything. And I feel Maia Dalma holds the key to unlocking those answers."

"Now what are you two talking about so seriously and secretly" Hypaxia said looking at the two who immediately stopped smiling

"Hi Daphne," Hongjoong said as he awkwardly raised his hand to wave at her

Hypaxia slightly sighed, 3 months later and Hongjoong was still nice, she was starting to think that maybe the captain had really changed.

"Hi mingi," Yunho said sheepishly as he put a strand of hair behind his ear, walking next to the guy who flinched at his 'lover's' voice

"Hello Yunho, you need something" Mingi replied as he stopped his voice from shaking, this might be the first time he had a direct conversation after.. you know.

"Not really, i just realized, these past few months of chaos, i really didn't have a chance to talk to you," Yunho said looking directly at Mingi

"You're really cool, you can do almost everything on the ship, steer the helm, raise the anchor, fight, and stuff it's awesome"