The Waverider's Omega
Rip Hunter
Out of all the members of the team, Ray was the only one chosen by Gideon. At first, Rip didn't even think much of Ray's Omega status, more surprised that the AI had bothered to recommend anyone for the mission. It's only after spending time with, and watching Ray, that the Captain realized there was a reason behind the choice. The first reason was easy enough to figure out, having seven, now eight once more; Alphas stuck together on a ship was hard enough. Imagine if it Ray had been one too. And while things obviously wasn't balanced in the Alpha/Omega ratio, Ray seem to be handling it well, keeping everyone else from trying to kill each other...more or less. Which came to the second, and most important reason, Ray's ability to be well….Ray. Whatever it was about the Omega, it was able to bring out something within them, something that had Mick much more calmer than before. Snart was a little less guarded around them, Sara was smiling a bit more. Jax more confident, Kendra less haunted by her past, even Carter and Stein seem to be getting better at…whatever Carter and Stein were getting better at.
And him…..well, he was started to hope more.
It's not to say, Ray did all the work in helping them, they each had a part in helping. But Ray was the main cause.
It still doesn't explain these feelings he was having for the Omega. While the protectiveness, and slight possessiveness was normal, as all Alpha were like that it what they considered theirs; and Ray was his. As was the rest of them, though he refused to admit it out loud….or to them. It was the lust that wasn't. Despite what others may tell you, Alphas were not horny knot-for-brains, lusting after anything with legs. Like everyone else, they had their own types to which they were attracted to, and honestly; aside from a cute smile and nice arse. There wasn't anything much else Rip found that would make him want to bend Ray over the nearest object, and screw his brains out. Not to mention, he would never betray his wife like that, regardless of saving her and his son looking like an impossible task. Perhaps he was getting lonely.
"You're not going to steal my suit again, are you?"
Rip looked over his shoulder at Ray standing in the now open doorway, despite his words, he did not look mad.
"Because if you are," the Omega continued on, "I'll sic Sara on you."
Chuckling slight, Rip moved away from the suit, and settled down in the chair by the working table. "No, I've learnt my lesson after last time."
Grinning, Ray came over, and leaned back against the table. "Soooo, what are you doing in here? Hiding?"
"You're being overly curious."
"Bored," Ray shrugged, "and I'm worried about you?"
"Me?"
"Yep," Ray nodded, popping the p, "you've been a bit cranky lately, well more than usual anyway."
"Well, maybe I wouldn't be so cranky if my team would actually listen to me for once."
"We do listen, we just sometimes don't do as you say."
Rip glared at the cheeky grin, to which Ray snickered before talking again, expression turning serious. "And, you snapped at Jax yesterday"
The Time Master winced, "I have apologized to that."
"I know, but the fact that you did it worries me. You're usually a lot more patient with him, then the rest of us."
It was true, mostly because Jakes was still a Pup to him, and in the rest of the Team's eyes. Though they did their best not to treat him as such, knowing full well how much their youngest hated it.
"Is it about Vandal?" Ray asked after a long hesitant silence.
"Isn't it always." Rip sighed.
Ray hummed, then to the Alpha's surprise. The Omega reached over, and ran his fingers through his hair. Leaning down to press their foreheads together when the Time Master turned to look at him.
"I am here," Ray said softly, "you're our Captain, you are also my Alpha, but more importantly; my friend. And I'll take care of you in any way I can, because I care about you."
Then he smiled that gentle smile of his, before doing something he had never done before. He kissed him on the forehead, and then left.
"….Oh," Rip thought, watching the Omega's retreating back, "that's why."
~.~
"You figured it out."
It's been what felt like weeks since his…discovery of his feelings toward Ray, and he had taken to avoiding the Omega as best he could while being stuck on the ship. Currently, he was hiding in his room, well trying to as it were.
"I really need to have a talk with Gideon." he grumbled while Sara flopped down on his bed.
The White Canary grinned, before speaking, "You figured it out," she said again, "about your feelings for Ray."
"My feelings, are my own business."
"Not this time, especially since it looks like we're going to end up more, or less sharing him."
Rip gave her look, he knew he wasn't the only who had noticed what was happening between the team and Ray, and while a pack of Alphas sharing an Omega was a near dead tradition; it wasn't unheard of. And while it was good his team weren't going to fight each other over Ray. The problem for him was that it was happening at all, especially considering his situation.
"I understand," Sara said, " with everything with your wife and son. But you need to talk to him about it. Hell, talk to me if you don't want to do that, because you hiding and running away from Ray is causing problems for the team, but more importantly; it's upsetting our Omega."
Rip said nothing as he watched her leave, and when he's left alone, he has much to think about.
~.~
It's the year 2018, and they have another lead on Vandal in Gotham, which was not that much of a surprise considering the city's reputation. It's goes wrong, also not surprising. Their lead, who goes by the name of Bane, got the jump on them, and before they knew it; they're captured. Chained in cages like animals, and Ray separated from them. The only comfort they had was that Kendra, Sara, and Carter got away, and that the rest of the team was on the ship.
"I don't like being in here." Mick grumbled.
"No one does Mr. Rory."
"Nor do I like that they took Haircut." the Alpha added.
Rip didn't like it either, the lust in their captures eyes made it obvious what they thought of doing with the Omega.
"Any idea on how to get out of here?" Len asked, body language telling the other Alphas he wasn't happy.
"Nothing is coming to mind," Rip answered as he looked around, it looked like they were in a warehouse and it smelled terrible, "I'm open to suggestions."
"Get out of here, find Haircut, and burn everyone in the building."
"Well, it's an idea."
They're not sure how long it was before someone appeared, but Rip had to guess it was hours, it was Bane and four other men. The large man said nothing as he watched three of the four men go over to the cage. While Mick grumbled, Len and Rip said nothing, though they all did struggle when they saw they were about to be injected with something.
"And what have you've given us?" Rip asked, rubbing the spot on his neck where the needle had struck.
"Something that will make tonight's entertainment something to remember." Bane chuckled before he, and the men left.
It took what Rip guessed was thirty minutes, before he felt the effects of whatever they gave him. It took him a bit longer to realize what exactly what it was.
He was in Rut.
With more men, Bane came back, he inhaled; and gave a wicked grin. "Ready to put on a good show?"
Usually, he wasn't one for struggling with his captives when being transported, it gave them less incentive to break something; but with his mind clouded with lust, and his body hot and a bit sensitive. He did so, as did Len and Mike, they growled, snarled, and snapped at the men who pushed, shoved and herded them down a long corridor. They are pushed through the door and into a lit ring with a screaming audience all around. The ring is covered in a high round metal fence that separated them and the audience, chained in the fair corner is Ray. Upon seeing him, Rip started headed that way, behind him are Len and Mick; his Pack mates. The Captain's mind racing with OmegaOmegaOmegaminemineminemine; intending on grabbing the Omega and take him back to the ship. To the Den and Nest, and, and…..
His path is blocked.
It was two Alphas, not Pack, and in Rut.
Behind him, Len growled, vaguely is Rip aware of Bane's voice. Loud, and say something about placing final bets and such. He cared not for that, eyes focused on the two Alphas who were not moving, low growls rumbling from their chests. Shuffling behind them, moved the Time Master's eyes. It was another Alpha, moving toward his Omega, Rip snarled and moved to get to the Alpha, to get him away from Ray. He is tackled by one of the other Alphas, the two of them fell to the ground. Quickly, Rip rolled them until he was on top and punched the other Alpha as he's taken over by the Rut.
"And the fight Ladies, and Gentlemen," came Bane's voice over the loudspeaker, "for the Omega, has begun!"