Chapter ten- The Truth
At his claim Plasmius slowly levitated off the ground then a black flaming halo appeared around his waist... Pale peach skin became a familiar teal, cobalt steel eyes turned a swirling void of crimson while platinum hair turned an onyx black complete with the familiar royal purple robes.
"You can stop lying now, boy... " Plasmius muttered with his head down. Could someone say awestruck? Danny tentatively moved closer as the realization hit... He wasn't alone. He wasn't the only one living on both sides of the spectrum and yet belonged to neither. Someone shared his conundrum and had to live in constant fear of rejection and exposure. Plasmius was the last he expected to share his condition, what was his story, how had it happened to him? Did he go through the same struggles of hiding it— obviously not but did he have some of his own variants? Where had this man been his whole life? Plus that musk had took on a softer tone than when they'd first met. At first it was being used to gas him out into submission but now it took on a subtly inviting tone as if letting the boy 'inspect the property' per say. They had unknowingly started circling each other, inspecting the others subtle natural cologne. Plasmius was fighting but otherwise calm as he finally took the time to really learn about this Omega from his gentle scent and discovered extra essences hidden in the mix sandalwood, ocean breeze, cinnamon, white orchids, honey, marshmallow, with a sharp under bite of spearmint. On Danny's end, he was enjoying the sharp and rich musk, the Emperor gave off, it felt protective and safe like the man would fight tooth and nail to save what his. But there was something irking Danny and he expressed his grievance... With a slap.
"OW! WHAT THE DEVIL CAKE WAS THAT EVER FOR?! "
"That... Was for the beach. " Vlad grimaced but let it slide being in hindsight it was deserved but Danny then kicked him in the shin.
"YOU INSIPID LITTLE URCHIN! " Plasmius ranted. "WHAT WAS THAT FOR?! "
"That was for the incident at Sam's and the warrant." Danny stated. "I have perfectly logical reasons why I did those things..."
"Oh really? " Plasmius countered. "Like what? "
"Note unto you, Your Majesty... Your Prime Warden ain't so loyal... " Danny then looked to leave. "Now that this has been cleared I'd best be on my way. Spirit Mages are pretty intense after lunch. "
"WAIT! " This caught Danny's attention. "Daniel, why should you have to go back to hiding when... I could give you all the protection and care you could need or ask for? It's time to stop running, my dear boy. I outrank that man ten to one, he'd have no choice but to drop his quarrel with you. And if any rogue mage or hunter should ever come near you again... SO HELP ME PARIAH. THEY'LL WISH. THEY. HADN'T. You already have an amazing skill set but think of the things you could learn under my wing~!"
"Question! Question! Question~!"
"Um~... Yes? "
"How old are you? " THIS FRICKIN CHILD. Plasmius face palmed but looked to the derp child who as of current was spinning rotisserie style in the air but patiently waiting for an answer.
"... T. Hunter. Right. One. "
"What was that? "
"Two hundred eighty-one. That's about forty-five in human form. "
"DAAAAAAAAAAAAAYUUUUUUMMMMM, SON... You swifty." He then looked into the boy's eyes only to find them partly glazing over, his musk was getting to him. It was only a matter of time before the boy turned the Omega version of feral... Which was horny (thank both of their stars, he wasn't in heat).
"Let me ask you this before you become high as a kite... " The Emperor took a deep breath and then. "Would you like to stay with me? " That sobered Danny up real quick.
"W-what? "
"I told you, Daniel... I want to be one of your suitors, you've been on my mind for quite some time now. " Plasmius chimed. "And if that isn't the icing on the cake... I nearly threw myself out a window over you. That's how enamored with you I've become. "
"O-kay, morbid as hell but okay. " The boy deadpanned. "In all that's not the first time somebody was head over heels for me like that. Or should I say head over STORIES." Plasmius chuckled at the blatantly bad pun but his eyes glimmered with hope. He knew Ms. Manson outranked him as a suitor being she had been with him longer but he had a strong hope that the boy would choose him in the end starting with this proposition.
"What about my family? " Danny countered. "They maybe oblivious at times but I think they'd notice if after all this I didn't return home. Plus... I'm afraid. "
"Of what? "
"Of their rejection... What would I say and what would they do? "
"I'll be there for you."
It was weird but Danny finally managed to sooth Sam — by softly hazing her with his scent. She accepted his decision to go live with the Emperor but not before exclusively threatening the powerful man's afterlife if anything happened to the innocent Omega while in his custody, he had simply yawned and ignored the girl as if her say so didn't matter. His goal was accomplished and Skulker was soon to receive his fair due along with Valerie for behaving as long as she did. But soon it would be time to approach the three again and get them moved in. As much it displeased Plasmius, he had no choice, Daniel had declared his pseudo- mates either come with him or they disappear as in no deal. He begrudgingly accepted to the sassy Omega's terms. All Plasmius wanted was that sweet essence wrapped around him and it's owner below him crying out in ecstasy. Oh well, he was still bottom of the barrel on the boy's suitor list and he did aim to please...
