Zypher: so another one of those plots i wanted to touch base with in the past, the A/B/O plot. of course, growing up, i learned the wonders of a dominate Yugi where he is the stronger figure. i felt the fool to make Yugi the meek and timid light in the past so i've been reflecting and ruminating and between the Dragon Rider AU and this, i have grown to love the concept. i wont say i was ashamed of the works i've done that made Yugi the constant sandbag to others and be rescued from it but i wanted to better myself with not making it such a habitual thing, especially his performance in Dark Side of Dimensions. so here we are with the alpha/omega piece, the concept of this being a little different as i was inspired by insinerate on tumblr for their concept of the omegaverse where its less of the "breeding" aspect and more of animal-like traits and behaviors with their fated mate.

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Day 14: When you thought your dream would die with the end of your life for being a stubborn omega, a ray of hope broke through the frozen world. Atemu is one such omega that found an answer to his dream since he was old enough to realize what his life was turned into and wanted an escape from it.

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He was frozen with fear.

This was the last straw for him and he couldn't escape what fate had planned for him. For too long, Atemu had been in this omega ring and had been paired with so many alphas that eventually found themselves throwing him right back into the cold cell and chains. He went unclaimed, unable to connect with one that truly speaks to him and the master tired of his petulance. It was be bonded or die.

Looks like death awaited him.

He was born and bred to be the perfect creature and that paid off except his prideful nature had been the bane of many an alpha that desired him. No one would want an omega that paraded himself higher than the position he was tied to. And rebellious to so many richer alphas, it's a shame for the master. Atemu knew what being an omega entailed and no one said omegas were just for breeding. They could live with their alpha on a purely loving relationship that required nothing more and that's what he desired. He wanted an alpha to love him, to not see him for his brand but for him. He didn't ask for this and if he had to be stuck with this, he wanted at least one thing for himself.

But that was a stupid dream and he was going to pay for it.

Scarlet eyes closed as he tried to get some sleep. His public execution was scheduled for the first ray of sunlight over the horizon. May as well enjoy his last moments on earth. But noise down the hall drew his head up, the sounds of yelling. He couldn't hear what was said but the slam of a body against the door made him and a few others jump. What was going on, he wondered? His answer came in the form of his master flying through the door, landing hard on his back. Atemu was sure he heard something break from the force of the fall before turning his head to the figure that stood in the doorway. He was a small male, a head shorter than him if Atemu had to make an estimated guess and there was a fury in those violet eyes as he marched towards the writhing man on the ground.

How dare you operate an omega ring right under our noses, he seethed. The rings were illegal for a reason but so many go unnoticed cause many don't care of the practice if it means buying a pretty little omega for their collection. The rich that cared little for the happiness of them is why they stay funded well to continue their sordid business. The figure dragged the man from the ground, a promise on his lips that his grandfather will hear about this and make sure the ring was shut down permanently. It was on the same grounds of vile as alpha fight rings and unsolicited betting that is paired with them. It was such a disgrace he was that he would be jailed for this and anyone in league with him that never reported it to be fined the same and their nobility stripped. The man wept and begged but the male had no need for such petty excuses, calling on his guard that marched in and took the man into custody, handing him the keys to the cells so that the omegas could be freed.

Atemu swallowed as he shuffled back into the shadows. They were to be freed but freedom wouldn't change much there as it did down there. They would walk among the town but unbonded as they were meant they would be snatched up by anyone that saw them fitting for whatever twisted desire they wish of them. He would rather be executed in that case. Cells were opened and chains clattering to the rough stone floor, the grateful tones of the others heard as the omegas were led out from their hell and finally, his cell was reached. Again, fear gripped him in its claws, body seizing with a chill as the cell door opened and silence hit the air. "You're safe now. Come on out."

"I'm not safe. Nowhere is safe for me..."

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Yugi was livid, spitting mad even, once he learned of the underground omega ring that was happening right under his grandfather's nose. The Motou family had a pretty high hierarchy in the town, promoting equality among alphas and omegas to ensure a true binding relationship that isn't about defiling the sacred act of mating with a life bound partner. But it was hard to see it that way and Yugi was disgusted with those that care little for their omegas, sickened when he saw those that walked with two or three of them on their arm. Man or woman, he didn't care for them. He was a respectable alpha that only wanted one partner. One that speaks to him and would take care of him just as much as he would in return to them. He didn't need an omega that would kiss his feet and warm his bed as their only purpose. So when he learned about the ring operating through one of his confidants, his blood froze to the idea of it and was immediately on the case to handle it.

The piggish man knew a hell that had no fury than Yugi seething mad and feral when he arrived. The alpha made sure the man would see to so many years with any patron that kept this slovenly shithole alive for their own sick pleasure. Made sure that every omega was pardoned and walk free to find their own path in life of whatever they wished to do. Luckily for him, none were in their heat period. That would've been a mess he was not ready to deal with on top of finding every lowdown good for nothing alpha that let this place continue to thrive. When he got to the last cell, something caught his attention before seeing the figure inside. The scent, such a lovely scent filled with a hint of spice among the dry, earthy scent that reminded him of the desert.

What creature was sentenced to such a hell?! He unlocked the cell calmly in case the other was scared of the noise he caused but that punch was well deserving for the man that dared to ask if he had finally got off his high pillar to pick someone for himself. People mistook his small stature for being weak but Yugi had proven many times that size did not equate to strength and he will fell someone that tried to say otherwise. Tetsu Ushio of the past was one such alpha that learned that lesson the hard way. When the figure in the cell refused to move, Yugi decided to continue the calm approach. "You're safe now. Come on out."

"I'm not safe. Nowhere is safe for me..."

By the gods, the searing baritone stilled his heart and he hated this place even more, knowing that whoever held such a desirable tone was forced into chains and had to live in these dark, dank conditions. Eyes of rich scarlet were seen from the shadows of the cell, defiance hidden in them but also the underlying fear of the rescue. That he knew going out free wouldn't be as glamorous as the others think and Yugi loathed that. He wanted to know more about this mysterious omega, what had him trapped in this cell with fight in his soul but fear in his eyes. Did something happen? Come into the light, Yugi begged with gentle coaxing and silence met him again. Soon, the scratch of chains on the stone floor echoed in the empty space and the figure appeared in the dim light, both freezing for different reasons.

Atemu looked to the alpha that stood before him, their rescuer from the fiendish master that held them trapped there. He was small as suspected from the distance but he didn't expect this sight. A sleek figure, like a dancer, with the most beautiful shade of violet eyes to meet his own. Clothing unfitting to this damp jail cell made Atemu wish for this alpha to not dirty himself with this place but kept quiet in case the image thought of him was just a front to be like all the others. That this rescue is for his benefit more than theirs. For Yugi, he couldn't help but feel lost in those powerful scarlet eyes. Paired with tawny skin kissed by the sun and a strong build, it would take an untrained eye to mistake this handsome omega for an alpha.

Their similar hair was an interesting sight but the differences in them made it so the unlikely case of family was far off the table. Why do you believe you won't be safe, Yugi had questioned and Atemu turned his head to spit to the side. "It's no fault of yours but all alphas aim for the same. One look at me and they'll force me to bond with them, turning me into their breeding mule with no consideration of my feelings. They will crush the dream I've been searching for since I was born."

"And what dream is that?"

Atemu glanced to Yugi, seeing the curious wonder in his eyes and smiled marginally as he spoke. When Yugi heard it, he knew he found the one he was looking for. The perfect omega to take care of and been taken care of in return. To be locked away like this, far from him was a crime and Yugi felt the need to tear out the throat of the man that held him out of sight for so long. How many years has it been that Yugi committed himself to the search? Just how many?! The slam of a fist on the ground made Atemu look up, worried and saw the tears in Yugi's eyes and his heart reached out to him, to soothe the alpha of his tears. He...didn't want to see him cry. "Little one..." Atemu began but knew of better. If Yugi responded then perhaps...

Yugi raised his head to the soft sound, a tender little sound that jolted his form with recognition. The sound came again and Yugi moved closer, crawling on hands and knees as he kept his gaze on Atemu who smiled softly, giving another cat-like chirrup so deep and soothing. With that, Yugi found himself in the other's arms, head nestled deep into his chest as tears coursed down his face from familiarity with a mate he ached for, an omega that was everything he could ask for. "I searched for years for you..." he wept, Atemu brushing a hand through his hair. He didn't care how dirty he was from years of unkempt conditions in the cell, didn't care for the chains around his wrists and throat, all he cared for was this precious alpha in his arms that wept of what could've been a missed opportunity if he didn't learn of the omega ring.

Fate was merciless on many occasions but for once, she has relented on her cruel ways and allowed two souls that agonized for each other without knowing they were so close to finally meet. To finally heal the ache that ravaged their hearts and for Atemu, to save him from the lonely life he led that would've been ripped from him by dawn. He couldn't bear to tell Yugi of his outcome if he didn't show. When he had no more tears, Yugi brought his head up to look into Atemu's eyes, a hand raised to rest on his cheek and felt the shiver to course through his form, hearing the warm purr that came from the other.

"Bond with me, beautiful one. I refuse to let you go when I finally found you."

"Of course. But let me know your name first."

Yugi sat back, smiling brightly as he brought the key to unlock the chains. "Yugi. Motou Yugi. And yours?" The chains dropped with a clatter onto the stone floor and Atemu brought Yugi closer to him. "Atemu." Yugi nodded, resting against the other and felt himself be lifted from the ground, cradled in Atemu's arms as the omega left out from the cell. Yugi would have to introduce Atemu to his family and tell his grandfather of the shutdown omega ring, the man who had ran it locked in jail but before all that, Yugi just wanted to bond with his newfound mate. Let them claim each other by a mark on the neck then give Atemu a nice bath, fresh clothes, food and cuddle in bed for a moment to relish the contact they desired for so long.

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As evening approached, the newly bonded pair was tucked away in bed. The interaction between Atemu and his mother was absolutely hilarious for the smaller male. She was horrified that a fine specimen of omega was stuck in such a terrible place and nearly coddled him with food, a warm bath to rid of the dirt and grime and new clothes that fit him. He was grateful at the welcome, not used to such kindness when he was built on the harsh words of the master. But with promise from the elderly Sugoroku that his master will see to incarceration for an awfully long time along with any foolish alpha that decided not to report on the omega ring, Atemu felt that his life was safe to continue living now in the arms of his newly bonded alpha.

Yugi promised so much to him so quickly and Atemu felt blessed that he warmed up so soon and in return, he warmed up to Yugi's presence. After so many failed alphas that did nothing to spark even a sound, Yugi was a wholesome and welcomed presence to his tragic story. Atemu buried himself deep into the pile of pillows that decorated Yugi's sizable bed, inhaling the delightful scent of his alpha. Yugi was tucked at his side, not quite asleep but could feel the drowsiness slowly creep onto him. The content felt was absolute bliss and was glad to have done the deed he set out to do in hunting down the omega ring. To be able to come out with a beauty like Atemu as his mate made him proud. Not even the knowledge that Atemu had been carted around from alpha to alpha did nothing to sour the mood with the fact that Atemu never accepted a single one. His virtue kept made him pure as the day he was born despite the vile reason he was bred and that will be Yugi's to claim when the time was right for them both.

He waited and waited and Yugi would say he felt horrid that Atemu was stuck there when he was so close but he couldn't be blamed. Even Atemu told him as Yugi catered to him and his bath that he should feel no fault of his situation when he was unaware of it. Underground rings were notorious for being well hidden for their practice is illegal yet still paraded around as beneficial to the foolish that would pay such high fees for an omega they felt no connection to except for their looks and possible breeding capabilities to carry their most impressive genes over to kids that were treated like vanity items by the rich and selfishly vain. Just the thought made Yugi bitter and he moved, dropping his upper body on top of Atemu's back for the comfort of knowing that regardless of those rings, they got one job right and that was the first and last he would ever agree to such a thing.

"Mmrph?"

Gods, that sound was so adorable coming from Atemu and Yugi couldn't help to nuzzle his face between the omega's shoulders with a happy purr. "Mm, love you Atemu. I'm so, so happy I found you." The omega raised his head from the pillows, smiling softly.

"I'm glad you did too. You don't know how much your appearance has saved my life."