pirate king | p.seonghwa

ten

'Be good okay?' Jennie says and ruffles the hair of the kid. He still glares at her like he didn't before.

'Okay...' He replies, despite having an angry face, he talks like a child this time.

'Thank you Mr Bong. Please take good care of him.' Jennie says and the old man smiles.

'No problem, you always help us, it's about time we returned the favour.' The man replies with a smile.

'We'll be leaving then, see you next time.' Jennie says and waves. She unties the rope that tied the ship to the pier, and jumps onto the bridge.

'You're being nice again huh?' Seonghwa says as Jennie packs up the rope. He stands next to her, watching Mr Bong wave goodbye to them.

'It's just your imagination.' Jennie jokes.

He crosses his arms and smiles.

'Do you always help people?' Seonghwa asks.

'When there's someone helpless, I do.' Jennie says and puts away the rope.

'Then, will you help me?'

Jennie looks to the guy with a raised eyebrow.

'With what?' She asks.

'To find whoever wants me dead.'

Jennie looks to him with an unreadable expression. Seonghwa knows she's more than capable to help him with the others.

'I...'

'Seonghwa come help me prepare dinner!' Jongho shouts.

'Okay!'

The male leaves the girl in deep thought. Normally when she is, she stays quiet which contrasts to her usual loud nature.

She remains quiet and in deep thought until dinner. She pokes at her food as the others eat and talk normally.

'Aish I wish capital citizenship was cheaper.' Mingi says as he pouts and drinks his beer.

'We're only half way there...' San says.

'How long will it takes us then?' Wooyoung asks the captain, who sighs.

'At least a few years.' Hongjoong says.

Seonghwa listens and observed carefully. It's not uncommon for them to save up to pay for citizenship. Many dream of becoming a citizen there, and save up for the incredible amount of money, all thinking life would be much better there.

'It's fine, at least we get to do it together.' Yeosang says and holds up his cup. Everyone else raises their cup as well, expect for Jennie, who's distracted.

'Hey Jen.' Mingi says as he waves his hand in front of her, finally breaking her train of thought.

'What?'

'Gosh have you been daydreaming the whole time?'

Seonghwa suddenly stands, catching the attention of the others. Jennie realises what he's about to do, and she dreads the outcome.

'I have something to say.' Seonghwa says.

'Woohoo go on.' Wooyoung cheers seeing him so determined.

'Thank you for being so kind to me this whole time I've been here. As you know, my ship was attacked, but there's a reason why I was targeted specifically.' Seonghwa announces.

'What are you the prince or something?' Mingi says and chuckles with his usual innocent smile. The other laugh with him but Hongjoong and Jennie don't laugh along.

'I am, actually, the prince of Aurora.' Seonghwa says.

Wooyoung bursts out laughing.

'If you're the prince than I'm the captain of this ship!' He says drunkenly and laugh.

He then notices that Seonghwa is not laughing along with him, and realises the seriousness in Hongjoong's and Jennie's face.

'Wait you're not joking right now?' Wooyoung asks.

'He isn't you idiot.' Jennie says and sighs.

'Are we going to get beheaded or something?' San asks, kind of scared now by his royal identity.

'I didn't tell you guys because I wanted to be treated normally. And I'm revealing it to you guys now for a reason, I want you guys to help me find whoever's after me, in return, I'll reward you with a capital citizenship, and 10,000 golden coins each.'

Their ears are raised at the mention of citizenship and the insane amount of money.

'I'm not dreaming right?' Yeosang asks their captain.

'I hope not.' The captain replies.

'I can't trust anyone in the kingdom, and I really want you guys to help me, or I'll probs be killed when I go back.' Seonghwa says and looks at everyone.

They seem to be excited, and Hongjoong nods as he looks at the male.

'Are we all approving this?' Hongjoong asks as he looks around.

'Of course? We're helping the prince!'

San and Wooyoung both clink their cups together, turning their beer in one go. Mingi started giving Yeosang a piggy back around, while Jongho is shaking Hongjoong excitedly.

But Jennie suddenly stands up with a cold expression.

'I won't do it.'

And with that, she leaves and goes to her own room.