Assignment - Mythology - Write about a stableboy

Moresome May - Admire

Film Festival - Item: Summer House, Word: Youth

Scavenger Hunt - Write a fic that is incredibly fluffy

Cooking Club - Dialogue: Could I tempt you with a nice tall glass of lemonade?"

Writing Club:

Character Appreciation - Plot point: Death in the family

Disney Challenge - Write a royalty AU

Shannon's Showcase - 5. Word: magnificent, Theme: love

Book Club - The Blue Man: (action) waiting for someone, (word) freak, (emotion) shame

Showtime - Plot point: dreaming of someone

Count Your Buttons - "I wouldn't mind" - He Is We

Lyric Alley - And I heard your voice

Sophie's Shelf - Write about a woman with no maternal instinct

Emy's Emporium - 13. Write a fic set within 24 hours

Angel's Arcade - AU Royal, Quote: "You will not have him/her." Colour: orange

Pokemon: (pokeball) Muggle, Word: Immortal / Dialogue: "That doesn't make you right." / Action: crying

Debate Club - OT3 - Going on a trip

Geek Pride: Stand 3 - someone is discriminated against / Stand 2 - "All my life I've dreamed of meeting someone like you."

1000 - Triad WolfStarBucks

All We Need

Remus sat in the carriage, frowning as he looked out of the window. Usually he loved to see the other kingdoms, but this was one he never expected to come to. Slytherin had a bad reputation - as did the royal family - the Blacks. But there wasn't much he could do.

The laws stated that an Omega must sit on the throne. This allowed Remus to be with his lover, but it also meant that he and James had to find an Omega to marry. There was more of a rush now because after his father died, it was basically a count-down until Remus' eighteenth birthday. That had come already and that's when Remus had begun his journey to find someone. James had been his love for two years so it was easy to choose him. Now they had to find their third.

They had discussed it many times of course. Two Alphas couldn't have children and one of the requirements of being on the throne was to continue the family line. Plus, James wanted to be a father more than anything. But they had agreed that they would only bring an Omega into their relationship if they met one that they could fall in love with.

His parents had married, choosing a Beta as their third. Remus had never met this parent and he was aware that whoever was married to his mother and father had only married them for money. It was an arrangement. Hope and Lyall were in love and didn't want to find a third person to complete the triad, so they treated it as a business arrangement.

He didn't want that. He didn't want a husband or wife who was just part of an agreement. There were reasons why the triad law came about and perhaps being a couple worked on the rare occasion like with his parents, but that wasn't often the case.

They wanted to complete the triad and find someone that they could be in a real relationship with.

...oOo...

Remus had met the Royal family and he wasn't impressed by them. The eldest of the sisters was already married and Remus was relieved, having heard bad things about her. The second sister was clearly in love with one of the guards, something her family hadn't realised yet, and the youngest was too prim and proper. Though she would make a good mother, he couldn't see her as someone that he and James could fall in love with.

"Can we meet all of the Omegas in your household?" James asked, keeping his disappointment hidden. "Perhaps cousins or distant relatives?"

"The rest of the family are Alphas."

Remus stared at the Beta who had been escorting them around the castle. Prince Regulus was in line to become king when he turned eighteen and had been put in charge of keeping Remus and James entertained.

James frowned slightly. "We'll continue on," he said. "Narcissa is… a viable choice."

Remus let out a sigh. She was the best that they had met, though he could tell by James' words that James didn't feel a connection either. At this rate, they'd end up picking someone who they didn't want to be with. That was the last thing he wanted.

"We'll leave in the morning," he said. "Thank you for your hospitality, Prince Regulus. We'll be heading to our room now and will see you at dinner."

Regulus hesitated as the pair walked away before striding over, calling James' name softly.

"The pleasure is all mine," he said, before lowering his voice. "Perhaps you'll take a ride on one of the horses before you leave?" There was a hint of urgency in his tone and he quickly left.

...oOo...

Remus couldn't stop thinking about Regulus' words as they sat through dinner that night. The king and queen were disappointed that Remus hadn't immediately chosen either of their nieces to wed and it was clear that any politeness was because of Remus' royal status and the hope that when he had finished visiting all kingdoms, he would choose either Narcissa or Andromeda.

"I was hoping I could go for a ride after dinner," James said casually, startling Remus. "I saw the stables from afar and realised that we've been sitting in carriages for a lot of the time. A ride would benefit my Prince."

"I'm afraid we're having a problem with one of the horses," Walburga Black quickly replied. "It's dangerous to go in there. Perhaps… perhaps in the morning, we can arrange for a couple of horses to be brought to you."

Remus' gaze slid to Regulus who looked worried for a split second before turning his attention to his food. There was clearly something about the stables that the King and Queen wanted to hide and James liked a mystery. There was no doubt that James would be dragging him down to the stables in the late evening.

...oOo...

"Come on," James whispered, his arm wrapped tightly around Remus as the pair snuck through the castle. The spelled cloak kept them unseen as they headed out of the castle doors after a servant opened it, and slowly made their way down the path.

James was too eager and would get them caught and Remus tried to hold him back. After all, their footsteps weren't silent. They were only invisible.

Trying to maintain a balance between James' rush and his slow pace, they somehow made it to the stables without drawing attention of any guards. James kept an eye out as Remus slowly opened the doors of the stable.

All at once, the most enticing scent he had ever experienced wafted out and Remus stumbled back, the door slamming closed again. It seemed louder in the silence and he heard James shush him.

He pushed the door again, more aware now and able to handle the scent, and he stepped through, holding the door for James.

"Do you… Is this why Regulus sent us here?" James hissed.

Remus shrugged, starting forward. He passed the horses who ignored him, before happening upon a small room at the end. He resisted knocking, unable to help how drawn he was to the scent.

It was rare to find an Omega that didn't hide their scent. Most did these days in hopes of falling in love without the influence of scent. He heard James' sharp intake of breath from behind him and knew that James had caught the scent too.

He pushed open the door of the room and walked in, his gaze seeking the Omega. Laying on an old bed in the corner with a thin blanket over him, the Omega lay.

"The law says we need someone high-born," Remus whispered sadly.

James ignored him, starting forward. He was silent as he made his way across the small room and to the bed. Remus watched as he crouched down beside it, taking in the Omega.

Suddenly the man laying on the floor woke up. Startled by the presence of the Alphas, he backed away from both of them, a wary look in his eyes. James moved away from the bed, his hands up.

"We're not going to hurt you, I'm—" Remus began, but James had moved forward again, dropping down next to the bed.

"I remember you!"

Remus stared at James.

"Sirius? It's you, isn't it. It took me a moment to realise, but I knew you looked familiar. They said you had died. They said that… Sirius, it's me, James Potter."

"J...James?" Sirius whispered, his eyes widening. He slowly moved to his feet, his eyes moving between the pair. The blanket fell to the floor and Remus' eyes trailed down Sirius' body. He had been sleeping only in some pyjama bottoms and he was too thin and looked ill. But he was still beautiful.

"I've chosen," James said, spinning around and looking at Remus. "Please, Remus. If I only get to make one choice in this marriage let it be this."

"You're… getting married?" Sirius whispered, starting forward. James quickly reached for the blanket on the floor, draping it over Sirius' shoulders to keep him warm. He looked hurt. "Jamie—I...I thought… I dreamt… no. It doesn't matter. Never mind. If you're lost, I'll show you the way back to the castle."

James pulled Sirius into his arms, holding him tightly and Sirius didn't fight. James looked at Remus again. "Please, love. Sirius was my best friend growing up. He was everything to me. When I was told of his death, I felt like my life was falling apart. Why did they say you were dead?"

Sirius pulled away slightly. "Male Omega. I brought them shame," he murmured.

Remus looked at Sirius' face. He had hoped to have time to get to know the Omega he was choosing for the rest of his life. But the man's scent told Remus almost everything he needed to know. James' reaction told him the rest.

Out of the kindness of his heart, he couldn't walk away now. Also, James had never asked for something so desperately before and Remus knew this was about the both of them. It was clear that James had a lot of love for Sirius. He doubted James would walk away either.

He strode over, taking Sirius' hands in his. "Sirius, we're going to take you out of here. I'm going to give you two options. The first is you come with us. We'll find you a nice home in our kingdom - one not in stables."

"And… and the second?" Sirius asked.

"The law requires that when I marry James, we have a third. We need an Omega because we want children someday."

Sirius' expression quickly closed off and he made to pull away, but Remus held tighter. "I'm not finished, please listen," he requested softly.

Sirius gave a sharp nod, watching Remus warily.

"Me and James agreed that we would find someone we could fall in love with," Remus said softly. "We want to love the parent of our children and there's no doubt that you're the one we want."

"You want me? You've only just met me," Sirius asked.

"James loves you," Remus explained. "It tells me that you're someone worth loving. It was clear in his eyes and I'd never ask him to walk away from that or walk away from you."

"But me and Remus come as a pair," James continued.

Sirius examined Remus' face. "You do smell amazing," he murmured. "You're very handsome. But I don't know either of you. Jamie, it's been years. After I presented… I dreamt of the day where you'd find me again. My parents won't allow it."

James moved so he was standing behind Sirius and wrapped his arms around his friend. He reached for Remus and Remus stepped closer, grabbing Sirius into a tight hug with one arm and wrapping the other around James.

"This feels right though," Sirius sighed. "If I had to pick anyone to spend my future with… and I trust James more than anything. If he's given his heart to you, then you must be the most amazing man ever."

"As for them not allowing it… well, we'll make them an offer they can't refuse. If they do refuse, I have a plan," Remus continued. "Because we're not leaving you behind. You're our Omega now, Sirius. James chose you and I have no objections. We'll head home with you immediately and cancel our visits to other kingdoms. If your parents stop us, well, we have a magic cloak. We'll stop the carriage and one of us will come back for you. Whatever happens, you'll be leaving here with us tomorrow. I promise you that we're no leaving you."

Sirius nodded, clutching Remus tightly. "Continue on like this and I won't be able to stop myself falling for you," he whispered.

Remus smiled as Sirius lifted his head, glancing at him. Our of sheer bravery that he rarely felt, Remus leaned in and placed a soft kiss to Sirius' lips.

"Well, what are you waiting for, Alpha - get me the hell out of here," he said.

...oOo...

"What is the meaning of this!" Walburga demanded as the trio walked in, James' arm around Sirius. Sirius' eagerness had faded as they stepped through the doors of the castle.

"We were out for an evening walk and I bumped into my old friend, Sirius. We've chosen our Omega," James said cheerfully. Remus could hear the anger just below the surface of his voice. "Are you willing to draw up the contract tonight - we're too eager to bring Sirius with us to be wed at once."

"You will do no such thing!" Walburga replied frostily. "He is not on offer."

"What will it take for him to be allowed to come with us?" Remus asked. "Because we've chosen him."

The doors behind the queen opened and the king entered the room, his gaze darting between the group. "I'm sorry, but you'll have to make your choice from one of my nieces. Sirius is no longer a son of ours and therefore no longer suitable for you to bring with you."

"We'll forgo the dowry," James said.

"It's a shame that we'll have to leave him here," Remus said. "We'll have to go back to our kingdom and explain that the bond that we developed when we first touched your son was refused. The kingdom will be sad to hear that there won't be a marriage to unite our people. They'll be curious about the son that you claimed to be dead…" Remus trailed off.

The king and queen glanced at each other.

"Though it could be a perfect match. I mean, Sirius could share the story that you were just keeping him hidden because of his status and you didn't want all of the Alphas constantly requesting his hand. He could tell the people that you were both over-protective."

"It could affect our reputations," Regulus said. Everyone glanced over, seeing Regulus lurking by the door. "I mean, if people found out that Sirius was forced into servitude because he became an Omega… wars have been waged before because of Omega treatment. It is news that we do not want to get out."

"He's right," Orion said. "And if no dowry is paid, people will talk and say we're not following tradition. Regulus, go and get something for your brother to wear. You will all leave tonight."

"Thank you—" Remus began.

"Do not take this as a blessing," Orion insisted, frowning between the group. "We seem to be in a position where our hand is forced. The dowry and contract was ready in case you fell for either of my nieces. You will leave tonight and you won't be welcome back into the kingdom."

"Those sound like suitable terms," Remus said, turning to look at Sirius. "Are you happy with the arrangement?"

Sirius nodded, keeping his head down and Remus backed up until he was next to Sirius, slipping an arm around Sirius' waist. Sirius pressed against Remus for comfort and Remus counted that as a win. After all, Sirius had reacted to James as though James was his soulmate - and the relationship that needed to be built was the one between him and Sirius.

There was a long silence as a servant headed to get the contract and the dowry and Regulus left to get clothes.

...oOo...

Sirius stepped back into the room wearing clean clothes that were more fitting to his status. The years of servitude had him struggling to meet the gaze of his parents, but standing between James and Remus, he felt safe for the first time in years.

Over the last six years, he had dreamt of James appearing. His Jamie who had always been there for him. Jamie who was the bright point of his dull childhood. He had thought of his friend during his heats, wished on stars and never given up hope.

Waking up to the stranger kneeling there, he had been scared for a moment until he realised who it was and when he was offered to spend his life married to both James and Prince Remus from another kingdom. Well, once Remus had stated they wanted an Omega to love and that James was already there, Sirius was sold.

Even if they had just offered to help him get away, he would have taken it but it was a dream come true - James had come for him. James had asked for the Prince to choose him and Remus had chosen him without even knowing him. Had welcomed him into their relationship on just James' word. He had held him so tightly, so intimately. He had offered him love and a home and a family.

Sirius knew it wouldn't be hard to fall for Remus Lupin. Before they even left the cold damp room in the back of the stables, he was already feeling something for the man. By the time they stepped into the carriage, Sirius was ready to do anything for Remus.

Not because Remus had earned him his freedom. No, it was because he was in love with James and was falling in love with Remus and had no doubts about the future between the three of them. He knew the pair wouldn't have a relationship and keep him just for carrying their children - they actually wanted to be with him too.

Silence fell between the trio until they reached the border and crossed out of the kingdom. Only then could Sirius breathe properly. He slipped out of his seat, squeezing into the space between the two Alphas, his two Alphas and he grabbed James' hand with one of his hands and leaned his head on Remus' shoulder.

"Thank you," he murmured softly.

"What for?" Remus asked, surprised.

"For choosing me. For giving me freedom. For offering me love, a home, a family. For everything that just happened and everything that will happen."

Remus smiled. "It's your brother you should thank. We were ready to write this place off when he made a suggestion that we head to the stables. He brought us to you."

"Regulus? But I thought he hated me."

"I think he just wanted to help you but maybe he felt powerless to do anything. When faced with the opportunity, your brother helped you find freedom. One day he will be king and we'll have a good relationship again."

...oOo...

Sirius paced around the Summer House outside in the extensive castle grounds. James and Remus had left him there because it wasn't tradition for him to come to the castle before the wedding as he was an Omega. James was fine to come and go since he had spent so much time in the castle already.

The Summer House was beautiful though and Sirius could picture Remus and James spending time in it during the summer when they wanted to get away from the castle. The place had a lingering scent of them which comforted him.

It was better than being in the castle, Sirius decided. He had barely set foot in his parents' one since presenting as an Omega and to go back to living in a castle again scared him a little bit. The stables was a small space but it was something he was used to.

He admired the place. It would be his home for the next few days and he knew that if the castle and his future life overwhelmed him, he would come here as his escape from what was coming in his life.

The door opened and Remus walked in holding a tray piled high with food. Sirius watched as he set it on a nearby table.

"James will be back tomorrow," Remus said. "He's gone home to inform his parents that we've found our third. I was hoping we could use the day to get to know each other? I mean, you must have questions for me… I have some for you."

"Oh?" Sirius asked, letting his gaze move over Remus. The man was attractive enough in a different way to James and Sirius felt safe in his company. He trusted James with his life and anyone who could get James to fall in love with them had to be someone special.

Remus glanced around. "I used to spend a lot of time here," he said.

"In your youth?" Sirius asked.

Remus chucked. "When me and James started dating it was in secret at first. He's my best friend and we liked having that secret. We'd come in here to hide from everyone else. We'd even sleep in here. Of course Guards would stand outside, but no-one knew what we were doing in here."

"Did you have sex in here?" Sirius asked, trying not to sound jealous.

"None yet. We're waiting until marriage," Remus confirmed. "We always knew that we would need a third person and I told you that we wanted someone we could love, someone equal in this relationship. So that's something that we wanted to happen when we had that person." Remus sat down in one of the chairs, before picking up two glasses from the tray. He set them down on the table. "Can I tempt you with a nice tall glass of lemonade?" he asked as he began to pour the first one.

Sirius smiled, reaching for the glass when Remus offered. He watched as Remus poured another bringing it to his lips. Sirius followed suit. Silence followed as the pair sipped at their drinks.

"You said James was in love with me," Sirius blurted out. "Why do you think that?"

Remus smiled at the mention of James. There was less urgency this time and he sipped at his drink once more. "Because James looked at you like he looks at me," he said with a soft smile. "He asked for us to pick you. Now, I pictured when we found someone, we'd take time to make sure they were the right fit. James could have asked for us to sneak you out of the castle… but he wanted you to be a part of our marriage. Within seconds of seeing you, he wanted my agreement that we'd spend the rest of our lives with you."

Sirius considered the words. "I was a little jealous when I found out you were marrying him," he admitted, uncertainly.

"I could tell but I think that faded when we made our proposal," Remus replied mildly.

"And did you get jealous at all? Your fiance loving someone else?"

Remus shook his head. "Worried, yes. Jealous no. The plan was always to bring a third person in. I was worried that we would find someone that'd fall for one of us but not both, or that we'd pick someone and it wouldn't work out. But when I saw you… James already loves you and it's not hard to see that you love him too. I love James. There's one more connection that needs to be made and I think even if you don't fall in love with me, I can imagine the three of us being happy."

"And you'd want me even if you think I can't fall in love with you?" Sirius asked, eyes widening.

Remus nodded. "Because I felt drawn to you the second I scented you. I would never force James to choose between us. The reason I'm here now is because we won't have much time to talk before the wedding and I'd like to get to know you."

Sirius smiled softly. "By the time we got into the carriage, I was already falling for you," he admitted, setting his glass down. "I don't want this to be you and James together, alongside me and James. I want this to be all of us feeling the same way about each other." He reached for Remus' hand, clutching it tightly.

Remus' smile widened. "I want that too."

The words were barely out of his mouth before Sirius was out of his seat like a shot, dropping down into Remus' lap. Remus didn't have a moment to react before Sirius' lips were on his.

It was magnificent, only comparable to how perfect it felt to kiss James. Sirius' lips were warm against his, urgent as he clutched the back of Remus' neck.

Remus grabbed Sirius' waist, pulling him closer. His fingers clenched around the material with one hand and the other hand trailing up Sirius' body, gently tangling itself in his hair.

Sirius pressed as close as he could, his lips moving faster against Remus, but he pulled away at the sound of a creak They both looked towards the door where James was leaning against the door-frame, his eyes fixed on the pair and his lips turned up into a smirk.

"Don't stop on my account," he murmured. "I hoped this would happen I just didn't expect it so soon. I wouldn't have gone if I'd have known you'd be doing this without me. How much did I miss?"

"Two minutes," Sirius murmured softly. "You don't mind?"

"Not in the slightest." James moved from the door, dropping down into Sirius' vacated chair. "Please continue!"

...oOo...

Sirius clutched one of the orange cushions as Remus did up the buttons on his shirt.

James lay across the sofa, his eyes following Remus' moves. "Why did you stop? I like watching Sirius make you lose control," he commented.

Remus shook his head. "Wedding," he insisted.

"Spoilsport," Sirius muttered, sharing a look with James. James nodded in agreement.

"I just think we all have to get to know each other better. That's one way of doing it, but I want to know everything about your life. I want to tell you about mine so you're prepared to meet my mum. I want you to know what James has been up to for when you meet his parents. I want to know your wants, desires, needs. What you dreamt of when you thought of the future."

Buttons finished, Remus walked over to the sofa and sat down as James moved his legs. He tapped the seat next to him and Sirius came to join him.

Sirius dropped the cushion and walked over. "I don't know what you need to know. Life wasn't bad until I presented. Worst day of my life. I went from being the Prince to being lowest of the low. I was a freak, bringing shame on my family. So they told the world I was dead. Remus, James, I don't want to talk about it because I want to put it behind me. I want to forget how they treated me. I want to forget how they made me hate myself." Sirius was shaking and the pair could see the tears in his eyes. "I thought they were right about me. I thought I was a freak."

James' arms wound around Sirius. "That doesn't make you right," James insisted. "Your parents put these ideas in your head. You're special, Sirius. I promise you that. So for now, I think we should put your past where it belongs. We can talk about it when you're ready. Instead, we should put the rest of the day to good use by fixing that. We we should do is just tell you how beautiful and amazing you are."

"I think that'll be a good evening," Remus agreed.

Sirius grinned, looking between the pair. "I like the sound of that," he said. "I think it's the perfect way for you both to win me over."

"Win you over?" James scoffed. "I think that's already happened. You already know I love you, don't you?"

"Remus may have said it a few times."

"Well, my love for you both is an immortal sort of love. It'll never waver and I'll spend my life showing you both just how much I adore you."

"Me too," Remus said.

"And me." Sirius insisted. "Now, I believe I was promised nice compliments?"

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