Summary: Omegaverse. AU Asami Ryuichi x Takaba Akihito. Middle schooler Aki finds out his classification. And that the world is not what it seems.

Warnings: Unbeta'd, horrible grammars and run ons M for future chapters. Akihito OCC , time slip.

'Thoughts'

"Quotes"

Flashback or thoughts

As promised. A longer chapter. Enjoy.

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Chapter 3: Flashy Lights, Dark room.

This is his last year at St. Omegathian Academy. He couldn't be happier than to graduate and stay far from Tokyo. Why didn't he or his family see the suspiciousness when Hayama talked them into letting him attend the Academy? Thinking about it now he feels stupid for not realizing it then. By time he did, he couldn't go back to his family.

Flashback.

Akihito was excited the day he left his hometown. He was going to the cities! He was gonna have new friends, see new things, eat all the good stuff! When he arrived at the gate of St. Omegathian everyone looked just as excited as him. It was interesting, he found out that there were almost even numbers of both genders in school. He expected male population to be 3:7, but it was mostly 5:5 and 4:6. Despite some gender issues, he quickly made friends. He had his own room. The room was three times bigger than his living room. Not only was everywhere clean and organized, instead of staying at a 'dorm', it felt like he was staying at a grand hotel.

There were only required to take 5 periods a day and are allowed to take any curriculum or electives they wish as long as they keep their attendance and test score stay at 70% of a C. With that said for all 1st years, they are required to take 2 out these 3 classes: English, Politics/Economy and Japanese. Being the busy both he is, he took 6 periods, all the required classes, Photography, Dance and Taijutsu. His first year at St. Omegathian was fun until he started second year. In second year, all of them moved to a different campus area. There were no other older students, it was only them. They had a brief announcement, stating that they were gonna start a point system to have student develop some drive and determination. The test score, volunteer work, performance results (in arts, music, and sports) will act as the points. And with the points are what sustain their better rooms, food, classes and the electives they want. At first fellow students hated the idea, but slowly they got used to it. By his third year, Akihito was getting sick of the school. He wanted to go home, but like many others they were not allowed to get phone calls or see their family (at first year they were still allowed to).

Thinking that his third year in middle school was bad, high school was worse. Unlike middle school they didn't have Senpai's to compete with. In order to be able to take the classes he liked and want, he had no choice but to also be competitive. There were no more friends or 'let's work together' teamwork. Everyone are rivals and are always head to head trying to beat each other's score.

Flashback end

He is going very well, so well that he is in the top 10 by the end of second year. All the senpai before him graduated and all found Alpha. But what disgusted him most was that his senpai chose their Alpha by status and money, their emotions towards their Alpha was far away from any form fondness. He even heard rumors of many senpais being forced to take an Alpha they didn't want. But those many senpais were mostly the ones that didn't score high.

He didn't want to end up like those senpais, so he did his best last year. Being the top 10, sounded great, but in reality Aki felt like he had to put on a mask in order to maintain his emotions and protect himself. In school, he is given the name冷血の秋reiketsu no aki; cold blooded Autumn. In public, he'd never smile or show his emotions. Not to mention his platinum blonde hair and light blue eyes, gives an impression he could freeze anyone. However, many found his expressionless face and cold demeanor refreshing. And what made him stood out was that he was the only male in the top 10. All other 9 female competitors sees him as a threat, because males are more popular among the riches.

Ever since he became top 10, everyday has been living hell. All the other girls' won't give him a rest day. There were always pranks pulled on him. Everyday he'd walk to his lockers to find threat letters or dead small animals. Even his desk would sometimes go missing, or be vandalized saying: Die! Slut! Go back to your Country side! He didn't know whether to laugh or cry, that he got haters. But haters are always gonna be haters. According to rumors, most of them has formed a group to eliminate him for competition reasons and some out of jealousy. Sad thing was he also did not have his own groupie, because of his cold demeanor. And second, because all the other males are either too afraid to become his ally or is also jealous.

Personally, he didn't understand why his fellow classmates don't understand their 'position'. They are clearly being brainwashed into competing. And for what they are competing for is not realistic (or at least he thought so). However, not matter how well or bad they did, in the end they were gonna have to 'choose' or be forced to be with one of those rich ass bastard (alphas) who sponsors O.R.P. They were basically whores for the rich. (TOO direct, no?) He doesn't want to end up like that. He doesn't want an Alpha. He doesn't need an Alpha. He is not brainwashed.

Being in the Top 10 has allowed him many thing, especially all the troubles he caused. Like: his silent and stare attitude towards his classmate and teachers, which cause people to be afraid and not approach him. Or his time to time escaping the campus. His numeral offense in breaking dress code (not that anyone mind, because he's eye candy). His tardiness to all his class except Aikido and Photography. His violence for self-protection against betas (which are mostly dorm management personnel, and one-on-one tutors). His countless of breaking the rules of pass curfew and bad attendance, and lastly his numerous tries to break out of school (thank you Parkour!). But because his grades has always remained in the top 10, the school has never punished him nor have they even gave him a warning. It was like they turned a blind eye.

In three months, he is gonna graduate. But this week is the most dreading week of all. Because it is annual ball held for Omegas to finally socially debut. Yet it is also as known as the hunting ground for single unmated Alphas (or older mated Alphas who wanted another mate). For some stupid reason, the annual ball has always been giving the green light to TV stations or entertainment companies in to let them conduct interviews and ask questions, in other words its gonna stream live on national TV.

Only the top 60 students are allowed to attend while others are not allowed. Akihito was grim with disgust and depression. He hoped he won't catch anyone's attention so that he could disappear into the background and be forgotten.

A few days ago before the actual ball, everyone who is eligible to attend where making a big deal out of what they want to wear. Many said an eye catching color or something bright or light. He in contrast, decided to wear black. Just black, and a regular blue tie and white dress shirt, Plain jane. Nothing eye catchy.

But unfortunately, his plan back fired. When he was being introduced, (with all the lights and cameras) people wowed in his simple choice of clothing. There has been a say that, the clothes make the man. True, it did, but at the same time, it was also the other way around. The simplicity and the dark cloth made his him stand out. The black suit fitted him well. It gave people more of an impression because he was different. The black contrasted very well with his creamy white skin. His emotionless face, stale blonde hair and blue eyes made the black seemed darker, giving him an image of almost as if he wasn't human.

Right from that moment, he has caught attention of almost all the Alphas in the room (not that any omegas knew) especially an Alpha with golden eyes. Alphas are not like the other two classification. Their traits are: territorial to their belongings and property, Ambitious, Confident (another word for jackasses and jerks), proud, prideful, and chauvinistic. All Alphas have a special ability that allows them to turn their will into Auras. Auras are often used to determine battles for what they deemed as property.

The roomful of Alphas began a silent territorial battle over the divine being in black. Auras clashed everywhere. Yet the room was silent, many had gentlemen like smiles. Gracing their Auras around they attempt to shut out competitors. However, Asami didn't act out like the other, he found it pointless. There is no point in starting the fight when the war hasn't began. It's like showing your cards before the game.

Akihito walked down the stairs. He noticed how the top floors were all Alphas. He saw many eyes on him, how disgusting he thought. But one persons' stare was on another level of want. It was not the usual stares of lust or desire. It is somewhat similar but much darker and harsh. Yes, it was as if he was food to be consumed, a being to be dominated over and an object to be possessed of. 'That man is dangerous. If those golden eyes were to catch me, I'd be a caged bird,' he thought when he finally turned his blue eyes away from gold. He felt the gold eyes pierced his back when he reached the floor. The eyes followed him wherever he went. It was as if he couldn't hide from them.

During the party, no one approached him, thankfully. He assumed he'd get approached by many Alphas since he noticed many of their stares. But regardless of that, he was thankful none approached him.

Of course, no one approached him. All the Alphas, who has set their eyes on them lost the battle. None of their Auras could beat Asami Ryuichi. More like once, Asami's aura followed the boy down the stairs, everyone gave up. There was no way they could win, more yet try to defy the man. They didn't want to die an early age.

The only people who approached him were the TV station employees that question/interview him. He was happy to answer their question, since he was bored out of his mind. His fellow Omegas were glad no Alpha approached him. They were even laughing, thinking he's unwanted.

"Hello, nice to meet you. We are from AE entertainment. If it's okay with you, would you like to chat and hopefully interview you?" A skimpy man holding his camera said.

"Sure."

"Thank you." He said, before introducing his crew and a lady who is gonna be his talking partner.

"Nice to meet, I will be interviewing you, my name is Katou Satsuki."

"Oh, why hello, Satsuki-san, I am Takaba Akihito, but feel free to call me Aki." He smiled.

Satsuki was bewildered to see a warm smile from the Omega. From her first impression, she thought he be unapproachable and would make it hard for her to do her job. But no, he was a lot better than she thought. Akihito's warm smile did not go unnoticed by his classmates, and especially not Asami. His classmates were also shocked to see such a warm smile from him. His usual cold demeanor was something they were so used but they couldn't unsee this now.

Satsuki is his mother's name. He miss his family. Feeling a bit a sense of familiarity he opened up to the young women. When he looked closely, she had the same color of his mother's hair. He was happy to be himself for a bit in this woman's presence.

"Aki-san," she said bravely, "may I ask you which seat are you"

"I've been in the Top ten for all my years in school," he said proudly, imagining he was talking to his mom, but knew she's not "The lowest seat being the 8th, and the highest 2nd. As of this quarter I am 2nd seat. "

Satsuki and her crew was bewildered. They were told to take interview of all the omegas gathered. They thought they start off from those who are alone and have less to none accompany suitors. But who thought, their first interviewee would be a top dog.

"Wow," Satsuki couldn't hold her surprise, "You must be real smart."

Akihito didn't comment in her about her slip of comment, but smiled.

"Sorry," she said before moving on, "Would you tell us why you choose this outfit?"

Akihito chuckled at Satsuki's air headedness when she apologized, "I felt like it." He answered.

"Please take the question more seriously." She pouted.

How cute. Seeing that she knew that was not his real answer, "I like the dark colors, in general. It was either this or navy" he lied.

"I see."

Questions after Questions were asked but Akihito never answered truthfully, the only truth he showed her was the few smile he gave, and that was it. No one doubt his answer, nor did they knew he lied. But Asami knew. After the interview, Akihito went back to being a wallflower, but his wallflower status didn't last long.

Every lie Akihito made, the more Asami wanted to reveal the true him. Asami's prey is more interesting than he thought. Akihito appearance was what caught his attention first. Second, was his cold and icy demeanor. From Asami' perspective he thought Akihito's ice would be entertaining. Thirdly, his out-of-nowhere smile of an angel. And lastly, his eyes that screams sadness every time he told innocent lies. Takaba Akihito's presence is slowly making droplets of effect on Asami. He needs to make the boy his.

Once the women left the boy. Asami began his approach. His gold eyes has not once left his kitten. Walking steady step, he crossed the room. Many Omega who had their eyes on Asami burned with jealousy, when Asami close their distance. Akihito didn't let Asami's stares go unnoticed. He knew the man has been praying on his from the start, even when he was alone. He was even praying to his dead grandma to somehow ward the man off, but it's realistically impossible. The man approached him once Satsuki was gone.

Akihito felt invisible pressure surround him once the man came near him. He didn't know what it is, but it felt like he was in a bubble and golden eyes was all he could focus on. For the second time, gold meets blue. Asami grabbed the boys' hand gently pulling it up to give it small greeting kiss. It is a courteous way of silently suggesting an Alpha's interest in an Omega. Akihito blushed at the contact, finally understanding the man before him is courting (aka flirting with) him. Akihito tried to pull his hand away, but the man's strength was too strong. However, Asami on the other hand found his kitten's shyness when blushed lovable. But soon turned irate and possessive when his boy try to pull away. There is no way anyone could or would refuse. Any Omega would swarm to him, if he wanted. Asami found it so provoking that his kitten could defy his charms. He is confident there is no alpha in the room is better than him. Looking at his boy again, he found the boy grew even redder when he refused to let go. His eyes soften once his figured that his boy was just too embarrassed.

Not letting go his hand, Asami dragged his kitten to the open veranda. Eyes slowly followed them as two figure exited the building.

つづく

Mwahahaha im evil to always end in a cliffhanger. I'd told you there be turn in the plot.

Thank you for reading. I am still working on 999. Please review and comment. Just posted chapter 4 of U.P. I didn't think I finished so fast but here. I sorta feel guilty for not writing as much for U.P, while his one has 1k word more. But anyway, see you next chapter.~

Furikakechan~