As the days pass Alfred prepares his nest again though this time instead of all three Alphas this time he'll only share it with two. It's not that Gilbert doesn't want to but with their son still so young the father wants to be the one to look after him. It's what they all agreed on but deep down the Omega knows it's to give the two others a chance at fatherhood. The last thing he'd want is for his mates to start to bicker or envy the others. "Hmm." Alfred hums as Leon looks around at the small sea of fur. "Having fun in there little hero?"

When he's answered by a giggle the Omega leans down and kisses his cheek. "You'll get to spend a whole week with Daddy and I know he'll have all your little toys made by day two."

From behind him, Allistor chuckles warmly. "Expect him ta answer?"

"Not really but I know he loves it." Alfred says sitting back on his knees. "Besides I want to make sure he...not understands but knows that I'm still here and I didn't just leave. I mean he'll see you and Abel still but I know he'll cry out for me."

"Well you are his Mum but he's so young he won't remember anything and really," Allistor says lighting his cigarette. "He'll mostly sleep since he can't eat until after your heat."

"You rhymed."

Rolling his eyes Allistor sits beside his mate. "You still understand what I'm saying."

"I do." Alfred answers as Leon crawls slowly out of his nest and towards his lap. Once Leon reaches his destination Alfred looks over at his mate. "Can I ask you a question?"

Allistor scratches his chin feeling a bit of fuzz on the bottom of his chin. "We both know you'd ask no matter what I say."

"Where are we going after here?" The snow has already started to melt telling them that spring is close at hand. "South?"

Taking a long slow inhale of his tobacco Allistor answers, "We'll probably go back to Teal. I know you'll want to see Lovino and I have to have a word with Antonio then...we'll see."

"Is the south dangerous?"

He wants to shake his head but the Alpha knows better. "It can be."

"Allistor." Alfred says in a warning tone.

"I'd never put you or Leon in any unnecessary danger." Again he scratches his chin as Alfred watches him. "One year. Give me one year and if I don't find him I'll..."

"I'd do the same things in your shoes. Hell if I knew what Mattie was going through when I was still in Crimson I would have fought tooth and nail to bring him back." He rests his head on Allistor's shoulder. "I just don't want you to get consumed by this...if that makes sense."

With a smile Allistor kisses Alfred's head. "It does." They sit in silence for a few moments before Allistor looks down at his mate's chest. "You still want those tattoos?"

"Yeah I do. When can we do it?"

"Right after your heat. I'll collect the minerals and before we leave for Teal I'll start them." Leon crawls over to his lap trying to pull at the Fox's long hair. "Oi little one what are yah doing?"

"He's telling you that you might need a haircut."

"Yeah I'll get one of them once we get to Teal too..."

Soon his week comes and goes as the first flowers of spring start to break through the rocky earth. Outside Alfred can hear the birds starting to sing as he lies between his mates. He's growing to love the feeling of his mates next to him, feeling their heartbeats against him and all he needs is his third mate to make the moment complete.

He's tempted to fall back to sleep when a new scent enters their cave sending a chill down his spine. "Abel...Allistor..." he whispers sitting up in a full panic scrambling for his knife. "Wake up...fuck wake up now."

Abel's head bolts up hearing Gilbert grunt and Leon scream. "What!?"

Likewise Allistor reaches for his weapon instantly hating himself for not having it close by. "Alfred stay," he starts as the cloths they've hung up are ripped down. They've left themselves open for attack and the faces smirking down at them is enough to make the Fox see red. "Bastards."

Alfred doesn't care who they are as he scrambles to his feet prepared to kill to get to his son. "Get the fuck out of here." He growls as he starts to lunge at the Alpha as the other two jump to their feet. "I said now..." Like his mates he stops cold seeing a gun appear in one of the Alphas' hands.

The one holding the weapon smirks, his red eyes shining with delight. "And I say watch your mouth unless you want me to shoot the brat."

Alfred glares wickedly throwing his knife to the floor of the cave. "Don't touch him."

"Don't fucking tell me what to do cause from where I'm standing Pork chop I get to make the demands." He chuckles as his brown hair falls into his face. "So why don't you get some pants on and follow us?" When none of the men move he fires a warning shot into the earth. "That wasn't a god damn choice unless you'd rather me drag your fucking asses away naked cause I will."

Quickly they do what they're told all the while never taking their eyes off of the man nor his friends holding the rest of their family. "Who are you?" Alfred asks feeling that the man smirking at him is another half breed.

"Names Jason and no Pork chop I don't care what your name is." He motions with his gun towards the mouth of the cave. "So let's go cause we have a long ass walk before we reach your new home."

Alfred remains firm. "I want my son first."

"Fine." Jason says nudging the Alpha holding the child. "Shut him up while you're at it cause his constant screaming is giving me a headache."

With Leon in his arms the Omega reluctantly walks out of the cave followed by his mates. Soon he notices other colorless groups being lead towards a path down the mountains towards the southern border. He doesn't need to ask but still he reaches out with his spare hand and takes Allistor's hand, squeezing it tightly to only keep the Alpha from lashing out at their captures. "They're Jackals aren't they..."

"Every last one of them."