The Chef x The Movie Emperor
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Nix's P.O.V.:
'Solaris, am I really destined to never have to strong muscles and body I yearn for? It really is not fair; I am stuck in a world full of alphas and even some betas that have the body types of my dreams and yet here I am a lowly omega. Tsk, well I guess we all can't be as luck as Choi Yongbok, that man actually has the body of my dreams.' Phoenix rhetorically asked through their shared mental link.
-Solaris- ... (・_・;) ... (¬_¬ ) ... (o・_・)ノ"(ノ_<,) ...
Solaris did not respond to this thinking to himself that it is Mama Phoenix already had a muscular and fit body, it is just that it was optimal to his body. Oh, how he wished his Mama could see himself for how he really is. His poor, poor Mama Phoenix is still very scared from all his past trauma, but Solaris knows that with time and the help of his master's soul mate Phenix will finally be able heal those scars.
'Ok enough with the self-pity party and time to get this little brother of mine up' Tae-Hwan thought to himself as he reached out to shake his brother awake.
"Little Brother it is time for you to get up and get ready for class so that we can go down for breakfast." Phoenix said with a smile on his lovely face. Upon all this Beyol Joon reached up and pulled Nix into the bed with him wrapping his long legs and arms around Phenix and sleepily stated "ok, ten more minutes."
Phenix was completely taken aback and froze for a moment before struggling to get free. Beyol Joon had no intentions of letting go.
The original Beyol Bong Tae-Hwan loved this brother of his and to Phoenix's surprise he felt a strong emotion of affection and something else that he could not quite place for this new little brother of his.
Because of the complex emotions along with the warm and dare he say fuzzy feeling in his chest coupled with his deep secret longing for real familial bonds and relationships, he found that he wanted to cherish this moment with him for as long as he could.
Yes, he was aware Beyol Joon had a borderline brother complex, but he would never cross that line. That said it did not mean he would not blur it bit. This new little brother of his was determined to get his fill of tofu this morning.
Since this particular older brother of his moved out into his own bedroom, they no longer need to share a bed anymore, so he does not get to snuggle with him anymore. Phenix looked at him with an indulging smile as if he was looking at a toddler stubbornly saying that they were not tired when they clearly were.
"Alright you can have 2 minutes tops, and do you not think you are too old to still be this clinging?" Phenix asked as his new little brother rubbed his face on Phenix's chest.
Beyol Joon shamelessly replied "Nope, not at all. I am still underage and Hyung loves me the most. Not to mention I am very handsome so I can get away with it." Phenix just gawked at this little brother of his.
'This little brat! How can he be so shameless?' he thought. Phenix playfully spat (like a tap but harder but not as hard as a smack) his little brother's cheek and told him, "That is enough now get up and stop being so shameless!", in the sternest voice he could muster while trying to keep a straight face.
Finally, Beyol Joon let go and Nix crawled out of the bed. His cheeks were slightly red from all the skinship. Who would or could blame him after all this was all new to him. He cannot remember ever having any skinship in all his past lives.
Humans need physical contact to develop and thrive, but he never had that. He might have when he was a tottering youngster in a few of his lives, however it was only ever enough to meet the bare minimum.
He did not hate the skinship or closeness, it is just that it was out of his comfort zone. He watched as Beyol Joon got ready quickly and when he went to brush his teeth and wash his face Phenix looked around the room. The wall of metals displaying all of his hard work achievements.
His little brother is a star swimmer for his high school. Being a senior this Beyol Joon was shooting for a swimming scholarship so that he could attend university. Phoenix was already very proud of this little brother of his indeed. A few minutes later Beyol Joon came back, and they headed downstairs to the restaurant to have breakfast with the rest of the family.
Along the way they exchanged small talk about their upcoming day. Both had classes today, Beyol Bong Tae-Hwan/Phoenix had his, Culinary Arts and business administration classes at uni while Beyol Joon, had high school classes.
Nix looked up at his new little brother and could not help but ask "So are you dating anyone these days?" He saw in the host's memories that Beyol Joon was always surrounded by admires but he never seemed to really be interested in any of them. Beyol Joon just shook his head no with a serious look on his face.
Looking ahead at nothing in particular. Phoenix had more questions about Beyol Joon's response as well as demeanor when answering his question. However, he could tell from the tone of his voice to drop this conversation so he will leave it alone, for now at least.
'I really should stop thinking about him as my new little brother, in fact I should hurry and get used to referring to all the Beyols as my family and not as my new family or the shell's family. I can't risk accidentally referring to them as my new family or new family member(s), but it may take time for it to stop feeling strange. I have never been close with any of the so-called family members I have had in the past and they for damn sure didn't give two shits about me so having a family member or even family members who truly love and care for me is so surreal still… I think I like it though it feels a bit dangerous because I am not sure how I will ever go back to being an orphan or having trash family again.' Nix thought to himself.
Though Phoenix kept those thoughts private from Solaris, he could still tell what his Mama Nix was probably feeling and thinking at this moment, and it only broke his heart. He wishes he could take away all the hurt and suffering his poor Mama Phoenix endured but sadly he can't. At this moment Solaris was feeling just as helpless and dejected as Nix, both remained silent not even reaching out to speak through their shared mental link.
As the two youngest Beyol siblings got closer to the restaurant kitchen they could hear their parents and sister cooking. Beyol Young-Jae was setting dishes on the dining table when they walked in. He was already dressed for work and looking very handsome in his gray suit and lilac-colored tie that made his eyes shine even brighter.
"Good morning Hyunng" Phenix and Beyol Joon said at the same time. Beyol Young-Jae looked up and upon seeing Beyol Joon he addressed him first as Phoenix was walking slightly behind him, looked up with a soft but semi-stern smile while replying "Good morning Joon, I hope you slept well. I know you have that big test in mathematics today. I know you will do well. You are very intelligent and top of your class."
"Yeah, I slept well and even had a great alarm this morning" said Beyol Joon whilst chuckling. "Great now I am an alarm clock?" Phenix jokingly replied while gently punching his little brother's arm. "Hey now you will damage the goods. Don't you know my arms are precious?" Beyol Joon said all this with a straight face until he could not hold it in any longer and burst out in full belly laughs.
Beyol Young-Jae turned his attention to Phoenix and his smile blossomed into a blindingly brilliant smile as he walked forward to wrap this precious "baby" brother in a big hug. "Good morning my precious sunshine! I hope you slept well! Tell this big brother if that brat is bothering you again." Beyol Young-Jae said while winking down at Phoenix.
Beyol Joon snorted in indignation and rolled his eyes at his eldest brother's antics. He could not blame his eldest hyeong for dotting on Phoenix Hyung; after all, he is the sunshine of their family.
Beyol Bong Tae-Hwan/Phoenix is without a doubt everyone's favorite and it did not bother him one bit. On the contrary he along with the rest of his family not only loved and adored him but were also in agreement that Pheonix should be gatekept and protected at all costs.
Even if he was not a dominant omega or even just an omega and was simply a beta like the rest of them, they would still feel this way. It is not just about his looks or status as a dominant omega, but he was still so innocent and naive like a young child, and they could not bear the thought of him losing that. They all know that it is past time that they stop sheltering him so much, but it was difficult to think about let alone enact.
Phenix on the other hand was red from cheeks to ears, as he looked back and forth between his two brothers. "I, I slept well Hyung, thank you for asking and your help. This nam-dong-saeng (younger brother/little brother) of yours is very blessed to have such an understanding, caring and outstanding hyeong." Phenix said while smiling so sweetly that one could not help but smile back. Phenix was shy because no one had ever talked to him like this before.
Despite all the pain and betrayal, he has been subjected to all these years, he found that he wanted this new family of his to like and dare he hope even to love him.
Because this update is shorter than normal due to me accidentally deleting everything, I had written right before posting it and because I forgot to save it prior to that mess up I am now scrambling trying to remember everything I had written. So am including a mini theater to help make up for my screw up. Thank you to all my lovely phoenixes and dragons for your continued support of my novel!
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Mini Theater:
Beyol Young-Jae: "Oh My Galaxies, my sweet baby boy is the sweetest! Seriously what did I do in my past life to earn such a beautiful, kindhearted, sweet, adorable little ray of sunshine for a little brother?" <( ̄︶ ̄)> ... ヽ(*⌒▽⌒*)ノ <3 <3 <3
Phoenix: "Awe, Hyung..." (⌒_⌒;) ... (⁄ ⁄>⁄ ▽ ⁄<⁄ ⁄)
Beyol Young-Jae: "Seriously you are just too cute Nix! I can't help by pinch these adorable full little cheeks of yours!" ♡ (˘▽˘>ԅ( ˘⌣˘)
Beyol Joon: (︶︹︺) "Hyung... What about me?" *Said in a half joking half serious tone*
Beyol Young-Jae: "Oh, well you know I love you too, but you aren't Nix so... yeah"
Beyol Joon: ~(>_<~) "Ouch that was harsh and uncalled for... ┐('~` )┌ But you are not wrong there. No one is better than our sunshine! (>ᴗ•) ... <( ̄︶ ̄)>
Phoenix: just smiles and shakes his head gently while chuckling at his silly brothers.
Solaris: 'I agree my Mama Phoenix is the best!' ヽ(o^▽^o)ノ ... (=⌒‿‿⌒=)
Hello my lovely little phoenixes and dragons,
As always I would like to thank each and everyone of you for your continued suppot of my novel and me! I would really love to hear yalls thoughts, theries and ideas for what yall think may be coming up. I enjoy talking with yall so please don't be shy and freely comment as much as you would like. I know not everyone likes to comment but the enagement I get from it boost the stats for this novel and tells WN that they should advertise this novel. That said if you want to show your support but don't feel comfortable commenting feel free to give it powerstones if you think my novel deserves it. I hope you all have a great hump day (Wednesday) and for those in the Gulf of Mexico and any states both in Mexico and the USA that are or may be affected by huricane Beryl I hope yall all stay safe and that everyone gets through it unscathed.
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The Chef x The Movie Emperor
Nix's P.O.V.:
Nix looked at the shell's two brothers and felt a lump form in his throat. Beyol Bong Tae-Hwan was truly loved and adored by his brothers, and he is sure his sister and parents felt the same. He felt complicated being the one to now receive that love. It was hard not to be a bit bitter about it because in all honesty he was jealous, the shell had a loving family which is something he had always wanted but could never have, thanks to those who imprisoned him. But he was also worried because he was not sure he deserved to be receiving their love and support.
'I wonder if it is even ok that I am the one receiving their love when I am not Beyol Bong Tae-Hwan. I wonder if they would despise and shun me if they knew I was not their precious Bong Tae-Hwan but Phoenix, a broken, darkened and unloved soul.?' Nix found himself asking Solaris through their shared mental link.
Solaris felt his heart clinch in pain hearing his poor sweet Mama Phoenix ask that. How could they not love his Mama? He knows with certainty that they will love him. He knows that this world will be good for his poor Mama Phoenix and will help him heal a lot if...well it is all up to Phoenix, but he has a huge chance to do some healing to not just his mind but also his soul. Solaris was determined to make sure that happened along with a few other things, but those were concerns and matters to be handled at a later.
With all this in mind Solaris responded to his Mama Phoenix's heartbreaking inquiry through their shared link while keeping his cloaking up. Though no one else could see him he did not want his Mama to see him. He did not want to make things any harder for his poor Mama and having him focus on random empty spots would definitely worry the Beyols. So just as a good little phoenix dragon should Solaris stayed "hidden" while replying.
-Solaris - 'Mama Phoenix, they do love the host and I guarantee they will like and love you too. As for if it is ok or right for you to be receiving their love, I can only remind you that Beyol Bong Tae-Hwan chose to allow you to take over for him. He knowingly let you take his place in every way including as a real member of this family. I am not the Beyols but I have no doubt that the will love you for you. Please just trust Solaris on this.'
-Phenix – 'How do you know this Solaris?' (→_→)
-Solaris - '…' (¯ . ¯٥) (ノωヽ)
-Phenix - '…what are you not telling me? Is this another subject you cannot tell me about yet?' (⇀‸↼‶)
-Solaris - 'Mama, Solaris is sorry but as per my directive I cannot explain this to yet, but Solaris can tell you that he will understand soon. Please do not be upset with me, Mama...' m(_ _)m
-Phenix - 'Ok, Solaris I am not mad at you. Although I understand I am still frustrated, and it is starting to get to me. … I know that this is going to sound odd for lack of a better word that I have this deep feeling of Déjà vu.' σ( ̄, ̄〃)
-Solaris - '… mhmm…' (-_-;)・・・
-Phenix - 'I understand that you cannot tell me things but maybe if I work them out in my head maybe you could tell me if I am on the right track, or not would that work Solaris?'
-Solaris – 'Yes, Mama Phoenix I can do that for you.'
-Phenix - 'Well I cannot help but feel like I know these people. I am not talking about the hosts memories. Hmmm, maybe its residue feelings from the host?'
-Solaris - 'Your soul is completely bound to this body Master so there should not be any residue feelings left…'
'What in the fucking galaxies does that mean?' Phoenix asked himself while making sure to keep that thought private because he knew Solaris more than likely would not answer him even if he asked him.
'Solaris this is so fucking frustrating, and I am barely keeping it together. I honestly do not know how fucking much more I can handle all this secrecy and round about bullshit! I am aware it is not your fault but seriously, have you ever considered how hard it is on me? Have you ever thought that it is fucking hurts and pisses me off every galaxy fucking time you pull this shit?!?' Phoenix thought this but would never say this to or allow Solaris to know how he really felt. It honestly was not Solaris's fault, but he did not know how much more he could take before he finally snaped. After all everyone and everything has its breaking point.
Discreetly taking a deep breath Phoenix decided that it was not the place nor time to confront Solaris about his frustration on all of the vague answers and secrecy and instead he brought his focus back to the complex emotions swirling within him like a sealed tornado.
'The since of familiarity makes me feel… well it is hard to put into words but maybe if I continue to ponder on it, I will be able to finally put it into words. The best way I can say or put it is like this was my life and I left for a bit and am now coming back to it. It is strange because I know I have never lived this life as I have zero memory of it, and I would absolutely remember if I had a family this loving. I am not sure why I feel this way, but I think I like it. Maybe it is ok to be a bit selfish, after all Beyol Bong Tae-Hwan did willingly and knowingly gave me the ok to take over his body and life...'
Phoenix made up his mind and once he did, he felt a bit lighter. He may appear to others as indecisive, but it was actually the opposite. Once he made up his mind about something that was it, there was nearly no changing it. It is just that because there is no changing it once he makes up his mind, it takes him a while to fully weigh all the options before making a decision. He did not mind making rash decisions for small things like what to eat for lunch or what should he wear today but for the big stuff that mattered well, those choices and decisions he took very seriously. That said he does have times where he second guesses himself just as anyone else would but for him even if doubts something after his decision is made, is typically in vain because he sticks to his original decision. It is a bit freeing, when you do not have to constantly worry and second guess yourself.
'Yes, I will accept the Beyols as my family and live this life with them. It feels strange knowing that for the first time I will have a lifetime with a family that truly loves me. I will try and figure out this whole déjà vu thing and what it may mean later. As for now, I have two silly brothers with borderline brother complexes for the shell to manage. They truly love and adore Beyol Bong Tae-Hwan, or should I say me? Wait can I say me? I... I do not think that I even mind all the physical contact. Though I have never been a tactile person the Beyol family has always been tactile with one another but mainly with Beyol Bong Tae-Hwan as if he was the family's teddy bear. But if I am going to allow anyone in my personal space and be tactile with me it will be the Beyol family. It is easy to see they are all truly good people.'
Phoenix unknowingly smiled, and it went all the way to his eyes.
Phenix softly chuckled, and it sounded like the sweet and warm embrace that tickles one's ears. At the sound of that beautiful tenor voice that bordered baritone when he laughed like this, both Beyol Young-Jae and Beyol Joon stopped their brotherly squabbling and stared at their brother.
He looked like a celestial deity with the sun shining down on him through the skylight making him look as if he was glowing all while both of his dimples were on full display and his crescent eyes shone with a pure and warm gentleness that drew one in like a siren.
Beyol Bong Tae-Hwan really was breath taking even when he did the most mundane things, like sampling smiling and giggling right now. It really is easy to see why the whole Beyol family considers Beyol Bong Tae-Hwan their family Eunbi meaning "graceful beauty of the sun".
Phoenix could not figure out what was going through his brothers' minds at this moment but whatever it is must have taken them by surprise or something, judging from the looks on their faces.
"What is there something on my face? Why are you two standing there and staring at me as if I have gown wings or something…" asked Phenix with his head slightly tilted to the left with his right eyebrow slightly raised and a smile still on his painfully beautiful face.
Not even a second after Phenix said this his stomach growled loud and fierce. Right as Beyol Young-Jae and Beyol Joon came back to their senses their father and sister carried in the mornings main dishes followed by their mother carrying several side dishes.
Phoenix who was left dazed by their reactions and colored red from embarrassment, bit his lip while he looked down at the floor before looking up through his long-curled lashes to gage the reaction of his family and hoped with all his being that they did not hear his unruly and traitorous stomach.
His hope was quickly dashed as he soon heard a harmony of "ooohhs" and "aahhhs" coming from his family as they stopped in their tracks mesmerized and awed by their little sunshine. The next thing Nix realizes is that someone is pinching his cheeks while someone else was stroking his hair.
Smiling all the way to his eyes Nix thought to himself, 'Wow, I know I said I might be alright with their tactileness but this is a lot of skinship all at once, can I really handle it? It feels kind of nice despite my cheeks hurting a bit now, but I know it was not meant to hurt me. Screw it, I will just embrace it and hope that I can quickly adapt and be fully comfortable around them. After all I will be spending the next 30+ years with this new family of mine because I have no intention of letting anything besides old age to take them from me!'
Solaris who heard all of his Mama's thoughts just now stayed quite as he continued to secretly watch this whole scene, smiling and grateful that his Mama was going to make a genuine effort as it is vital for their mission. Phoenix assimilating into the family and fully accepting them and their love as his own and not just Beyol Bong Tae-Hwan is critical and in doing so helps ensure that he will be able to take on and complete this world's mission.
*A/N: [Since Beyol Tae-Hwan is an omega, and as such he can use both masculine and feminine speech so you might see or hear him refer to his older brother has obba/oppa when he is trying to suck up to him. (Obba/oppa is said only by females to an older brother, while Hyeong is said only younger males to an older brother. Nuna is said by only younger males to an older sister. And though in English it is said oppa if one looks in the Korean / English dictionary it shows it spelled obba. But as someone learning Korean with English as my first language, I can tell you now that romanization is not always correct and it is more important to focus on the correct pronunciation then the romanization.) I am not saying this is proper because I do not think that one can simply switch between them like this, but I am using it as a literary device, that flows with the novel so please don't come for me. ]
Hi my lovely little phoenixes & dragons, thank you all for your continued support! I am sorry I haven't posted in a few days, I have been battling my hemiplegic migraines, and sizures & was stuck in pryalasis. I was quite litterly physically unable to write. Now that I am able to write again I am desprately trying to stock pile so this does not happen again, hopefully. To make matters worse my eldest son is currently sick & I am having to keep a close eye on him & nurse him back to being healthy. Your patience is extreamly apprciated at this time. That said I included a mini theater to give those who read my author's notes a hint or easter egg so yall can figure out a spoiler... maybe (>ᴗ•) I hope yall like & enjoy it!
Mini Theater:
Solaris: ・゚・(。>ω<。)・゚・
Mama is upset with me, does this mean he hates me now?
ML: (っ´ω`)ノ(╥ω╥)
There there Solaris, chin up dear Mama will understand soon.
Solaris: (・`ω´・)
I blame this all on...
Nix: Its ok baby come here I'll give you a hug & kiss so you feel better.
Solaris: ⊂(´• ω •`⊂)
ML: What the hey, that was said to me
Nix: No it wasn't. It's ok baby Mama isn't upset with you.
*gives the stink eye to the one responsible for all the secrency
One responsible: (シ_ _)シ m(_ _)m
I am so sorry but it really is for your own good. Mrs_TNT, please help me, I think he will kill me at this rate.
Mrs_TNT: No he wont, but he may beat you up or punish you in other ways who knows but he definately wont let you die...yet
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