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Warning: Slight incest and a bit violence at the end of chapter. The rest of warnings, read at the Prologue.
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Chapter 3
Calm Before the Storm
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It was morning, the stripes of light flew inside through the gaps between the drapes in the room. One male Omega was lying on his hard but soft and warm pillow as he hugged it tighter. He buried his face in that pillow, smiling as he smelt the musk and sandalwood fragrance from it. He felt the pillow moving before his hair was touched softly. Very softly as if the person did not want to wake him. The calming caress made him want to sleep more but the sunlight was cruel as it poke into his closed lids, wanting him to wake up already.
"Mm..."
He closed his eyes tighter but the light incessantly trying to annoy him. He frowned and finally, very slowly opened his eyes. The bright light flowed into his brown orbs, making him close his eyes back. He turned around, arms still hugging his comfy pillow before he opened his eyes again.
It was gold.
He blinked brown hued orbs and rubbed the sleep from his eyes. "Hm...?"
"Morning, Yuuri."
"...Mari?" He squinted his eyes and the blurred image of gold was actually his big brother's blond hair. The man was looking at him fondly as his fingers caressed his dark hair. Yuuri looked at his 'pillow' and he indeed held onto his older sibling.
Oh.
"Morning, Mari." He said, still laying on the other's chest. He did not want to wake up yet and decided to snuggle up to his big brother.
It was comfortable and he had missed this. Being close and snuggled up to his only sibling.
Mari just chuckled. His baby brother was too cute for his own good and when he slept, he looked so peaceful and adorable. "Did you have a good night rest, Yuu-chan?"
"Mmm... mhm..." Yuuri mumbled his answer into Mari's shirt.
"What's it, Yuu-chan? I can't hear you?"
"Hm..." he mumbled this time but more clearly, one brown eye peeking from behind the messy bangs. "I had a good night sleep," he smiled adorably. "And I missed sleeping with Big Bro like this."
Mari had to inhale his breath as he fought down the desire in him. Those eyes and that smile, it would be the death of him one of these days. He slowly pushed the younger male Omega from his chest and sat with a slight gap between them.
"Mari?" Yuuri tilted his head to one side, confused. He still wanted to cuddle up to his brother.
Shaking his head, the blond Alpha sat straight as he stared into those huge chocolate eyes seriously. It was time he asked Yuuri about what happened last night. He put his hands on the younger male and spoke in a soft voice. "Yuuri..." he started as he thought of an easier sentence to phrase his question, so, his baby brother would not be sad like last night. "What did Dad and Mom said last night?"
Instantly, the dark haired Omega's mood fluctuated down. He stared at the bed as he fought down the tears that threatened to come out.
"Yuuri?"
"...Mom and Dad have found me an Alpha mate. " he said as he felt the whole world was crushing down on him. He blinked his eyes as he tried to suspend the tears but it would not happen. The tears were stubborn and just like that, the clear liquid dripped down his cheeks like a flowing waterfall.
"Yuuri..."
Mari wrapped his arms around his Omega brother's lithe form. He felt his eyes hardened as Yuuri continued to cry. He understood that their parents wanted the best for their Omega child but not consoling with the boy first was a no-no in Mari's dictionary. He could not forgive anyone who hurt Yuuri even if they were their parents. Yuuri deserved the best and he deserved to choose his mate by himself.
That way his baby brother would be happy.
A green monster reared its ugly head in the blond Alpha's heart. He wanted Yuuri to be happy but he also did not want to give his little sibling to the other Alpha. If it was allowed, he would fight that Alpha for his dear brother. He would be the one to protect him and he would be the one Yuuri needed the most.
He tightened his hug.
"Do you need me to talk to Dad and Mom?"
He felt Yuuri's sobs gradually ceased before he slowly shook his head. He waited patiently as his little Omega pushed away from his embrace.
"...It's okay. I already decided to accept the Alpha as my mate."
"But-!"
"It's really fine," he said softly. Eyes closed in resignation to his fate. "The Alpha wants to court me first before we mate. He wants to know me and give me a chance to back out of this arranged mate." Warm brown eyes opened as a sad smile decorated the Omega's face.
"Yuuri, if you don't want... I-"
"Ah! It's almost the time!" Yuuri jumped out of the bed as he turned his back to the stunned Alpha. He discreetly wiped his eyes at the same time he said, voice wavering. "I'm going to be fine and thank you, Mari for being here for me."
Mari just watched as his little brother left his room. His dark eyes narrowed as he felt his nails digging into his palm, another hand clutched at the headboard. Whoever that Alpha was...
Snap!
The blond Alpha looked at the crack form on the headboard in his hand, he had been too angry that he had used too much of his strength. He could not help but imagined this Alpha mate their parents had chosen be in the headboard place. He would love to crush his skull and feed the brain to the birds if that meant Yuuri would not be sad anymore.
"I promise, Yuu-chan. I will kill anyone who hurt you."
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Yuuri was nervous and anxious as he stood in front of the door. Besides him was Mari, holding his hand in support. He felt the bigger hands tightened around his. Silently supporting him. Not long after the door bell was rang and Yuuri removed his hand from his brother's hold and walked to open the door. His heart was beating too fast though his hands were reluctant to speed up the process of opening the door.
"Morning, Yuuri."
The male Omega blinked his huge chocolate eyes as he looked at the Alpha in front of him. The man was handsome of course and he was obviously tall too. He had a dark skin, black hair and dark brown eyes. The most noting feature of the person was his smile. Yuuri loved and knew that smile very well. Of course he knew that because he was friend with this man since he was twelve.
"Phichit?!" He exclaimed surprise, huge orbs widened adorably. "What are you doing here?"
Phichit just smiled at the adorable picture perfect Omega in front of him. Yuuri had always been cute and now with his newly developed Omega body, his small waist, curvy hips and those butt, they were so lovely and round, he was tenfold attractive. He almost reached his hands over to fondle them. But, he resisted them since he should be a gentleman not a perverted old man. Besides that, Yuuri's big brother, Mari, was glaring at him from the hallways.
"Why, of course to court you, my dear Yuuri." He winked as he lifted the Omega's soft hand to place a small kiss on the back of his hand.
It was an intimate gesture and a sign of an Alpha's respect for his future mate.
Yuuri was speechless. He could not believe this was happening. His best friend was the Alpha who had agreed to mate with him. And he still could not believe it when the taller man lifted his hand to kiss it so softly and so full of love. How could this good thing happen to him?
"Yuuri, can I take your silence as an agreement to this courting and mating?"
The male Omega blinked his eyes again before an adorable blush made its way to his face. He was so happy right now, that he wanted to jump and shout to the whole world to share his happiness with them. He shyly took his hand back and cradled it close to his chest.
"Yes and please, Alpha, I would like your guidance." He replied back as he tip toed and place a small kiss on the corner of the dark skinned male's mouth.
It was an intimate gesture from an Omega to give a permission for their future mate to mate with them.
Instantly, Phichit's smile widened considerably and Mari's eyes darkened with suspended fury and jealousy. Phichit held out his hand, ignoring the smoldering glare from behind his future mate. Yuuri would be his and he would not let anyone deter him from this decision. Even if that person was the Omega's Alpha brother.
Yuuri shyly accepted the hand and looked back to give Mari his good bye. He was surprised though to see his brother's retreating back. "Mari?" He called.
The man just waved his hand though it seemed as if it was robotic and tensed. "Just go and enjoy your date, Yuuri. I'll go tell Mom and Dad."
"Um... thanks, Mari," Yuuri said still puzzled with his big brother's antic. He was pulled toward the door and whipped his head back to the man in front of him, holding his hand. "Phichit..." he said softly, as he lowered his lashes and bit his lower lip.
The foreigner inwardly groaned. His future mate was seducing him and Yuuri did not even know he was doing it. If this was going on, the Alpha did not think he would be able to wait for long before he mated this adorable male. "Let's go, Yuuri," Phichit smiled and forced his dirty thoughts down to the pit of his stomach.
Yuuri smiled sweetly and tightened his grasp on his future mate. His Alpha. He did not think this courting was useful anymore since he was in for this arranged mating if the Alpha participant was Phichit Chulanont. But, he did not say it and he wanted to enjoy being able to date the man freely before he was tied down. Though, the idea of being tied down with Phichit was not that bad.
Both of them walked the way silently, enjoying the morning breeze and the local spot for the tourists in Hasetsu - Phichit had gotten Yuuri a small katsudon keychain - before they decided to have a lunch at the small cafe. Phichit opened the door and gestured for his future mate to walk first. Yuuri blushed still not used to this courting and lovey dovey gesture but he walked in though. He waited for his Alpha and held the bigger hand thrust to him. They once again held hands as they walked to the table near the window, away from the other tables.
Phichit being the perfect gentleman held out the chair for his Omega, waiting Yuuri to sit before he pushed the chair closer to the table. He then took a seat opposite of his future mate and smiled. Not long before they were seated, a Beta waiter came to serve them. Both ordered and waited for their food.
Phichit slowly reached his hand and held Yuuri's on top of the table. "Are you enjoying being with me, Yuuri?"
The Omega shyly nodded his head. "It's fine, I guess."
"Ony fine?" Phichit said in mocked sadness.
Yuuri being his oblivious and naive self shook his head as he tightened his hand around the Alpha's. "Ah, no! What I mean is it's great, Phichit! I love it!"
"Do you love me?" The Alpha said slyly.
Still being frantic and panic, the smaller male nodded his head, "Yes!" before the words registered into his mind making him blush with embarrassment. He tried to take his hand back but his Alpha only held it with more force so Yuuri would not be able to free his.
"Is it true?" This time Phichit's voice held more seriousness. "Do you really love me, Yuuri?"
"I-I... um... P-Phichit, p-please let go..."
"I love you, Yuuri. That's why I was so happy when your Dad came to me, saying he wanted me as your mate."
The small male Omega was speechless. His round brown orbs widened in shock. Phichit was in love with him? But how could he not know about it? And how long have been his best friend in love with him? "...How long?" He asked uncertainly.
"Since the first time I met you. I guess it's a first sight love." Phichit chuckled, his deep voice sounded like a music to Yuuri's ears. Before his mood changed to more solemn. "But, I was worried if you would not accept this arrangement. If you do that... what should I do?"
He stared deep into those dark brown eyes.
"But, I was glad you accepted me. I don't think I'll be able to see you with another Alpha. I love you too much and if that happen..." The Alpha trailed off.
"I-I love Phichit too." The Omega said softly, he looked down on the surface of the table to hide his red face. "Always been. I'm happy you're going to be my mate. I- EEP!"
Before he could finish his words, Yuuri was engulfed in an embrace. Brown eyes widened, he blinked only to see turf of black tresses obscuring his sight. "Phichit?" He asked softly as he hesitantly put his hands around the larger male Alpha.
"Thank you..." Phichit said softly. "Thank you for loving me, Yuuri. I promise I will make you a happy mate."
Yuuri smiled hearing the declaration. He rested his head onto his Alpha's shoulder. "Thank you, my Alpha."
"Ahem! Sir, your meals are here." A blushing Beta waiter came to serve.
Phichit reluctantly removed his arms from around the lithe body and already missed the warmth from his Omega. Meanwhile, Yuuri was blushing from head to toe because another person had seen him embracing his Alpha. He was still new to this romance things and not really comfortable doing it around strangers.
"Thank you." Phichit said at the waiter while smiling widely while Yuuri looked sideways to hide his blushing face.
The Beta just served the meals before he scurried away from the two males. He did not like being the intruder between the obviously two lovers.
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Somewhere in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
A lone Alpha was sitting on the black leather chair as he looked into the folder in front of him. He was expressionless as he flipped page by page, icy blue eyes were like steel knife cutting through the information and a lone picture. He raised one eyebrow as he lifted his hand and another folder was placed into his palm before the underling quietly stood in front of the dark mahogany table.
The underling, a Beta with a leaned but muscular body and tall watched as his Master flipped the other folder silently before he saw a hand closed the secret information. He straightened his back, dark gray eyes bored into the icy blue ones which seemed like it were piercing into his very soul.
"Otabek."
"Yes, sir."
"Find those people," the Alpha paused. His icy blue orbs hardened and darkened with so much hatred and challenge though his face was still expressionless as ever. His platinum hair glinted under the natural light. "Make sure they know that no one mess with the Nikiforov Family."
Otabek saw a glint of sharp white fang from his Master's opened lips and could not help but shuddered in fear. He nodded his head. "I understand, sir." He lingered for a while, debating if he should say the other issue that had been pushed toward him.
It seemed his Master understood him as his icy blue eyes glided across him and he raised an eyebrow. It was his silent query and Otabek knew it too well. He had been working for five years with this man.
"The Head of Crispino Family wanted an audience." He added quickly when he saw the long slender index finger silently tapped on the wooden surface. "He wanted to discuss about the marria-!"
He did not manage to finish his word and before he even realised it, there was blood on his cheek. He was too stunned to move. Behind him, embedded into the wall was a sharp combat knife.
"How many times did I tell you?" The Mafia Boss stood up from his seat as he circled around the table and stood tall in front of his underling. He traced the small wound and dug his nail into it, causing the wound to bleed more. "I do not want to hear about them. I will choose my own mate and I will not mate with any of those fools' Omega daughters."
Otabek just winced. He did not dare to make any sound as he gritted his teeth.
"What did you say, Otabek?" The Alpha Boss whispered into the Beta's ear while his finger still digging into the bleeding wound.
"T-They insisted, sir." He felt a hand choking his throat. "Ugh!" He groaned but he did not have a courage to defy his Master.
"What did I say, huh, Otabek?" The Mafia Boss smiled.
But, Otabek was not stupid and he knew that it was merely a mask to hide the anger and madness from that deceptively beautiful, handsome face. "D-Do not en-enter-ta-in... guh... a-any of... t-the ma-rria-ge... ugh, pro-posal!"
He greedily inhaled a large gulp of oxygen as soon as he was released from the choke. He coughed and held his throat. It was going to have a bruise tomorrow. He was sure of that.
"Ah! You have such a good memory, Otabek!" A wide smile made its way to the Alpha's face. "I expect you will be more alert and careful now," he paused, all traces of smiles and carefree gone in an instant. Replaced by the hard and steel look. "Else... you will lose that insignificant life of yours and I know Yuri won't want that to happen."
Otabek nodded silently, his hand still held onto his neck. Bowing slightly, he silently left the office. Closing the door behind him, he let his hands fall to his side and shuddered slightly. He felt his knees weakening even though his Master did not use any of his Alpha pheromone. It was the different between Alpha and powerful Alpha. The much powerful ones did not need to use their pheromones to make people fear them, it was natural in their blood.
He staggered and placed a hand on the wall to brace himself. Closing his eyes, the Beta inhaled and exhaled. He would need a couple of minutes before he could stand properly again.
Blood was dripping down his wounded cheek but he did not care since it was a small wound. He had his fair share of worse injuries so it did not matter to him. However, the fingers' print mark on his throat was a different matter. Otabek's left hand touched the bruised neck and muttered to himself. "How should I explain this bruise to Yuratchka..."
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Thanks for reading! Just telling you, that scene with Victor and Otabek was not supposed to happen in this chapter AT ALL. It was planned to happen in later chapter. But, since Guest reviewer had asked for Victor and IMTOBY .WAFFLES also ask for Yuri Plisetsky... I decided to add a snippet of our beloved Russian and Kazakhstan (Yuri Plisetsky was only mentioned here but he would come out later) :D
I hope you guys enjoy this and if you love this fic, please do review. I would be very happy. Who knows maybe when you desire something, that something would eventually happens in this fic (The scene in St. Petersburg, Russia is the proof c: ).
Updated: January 20th, 2016, 12:47.
