a/n: I do not own any rights to the Florence + The Machine song quoted within.
Holy water cannot help you now
See I've come to burn your kingdom down
And no rivers and no lakes can put the fire out
I'm gonna raise the stakes, I'm gonna smoke you out
Seven devils all around me
Seven devils in my house
See they were there when I woke up this morning
I'll be dead before the day is done
Seven Devils – Florence + The Machine – Ceremonials
Maybe twenty minutes had passed since the phone call with B had ended, but it felt like a lifetime as the clock ticked by and L pushed thoughts of what the other Alpha might be doing to Light out of his mind. Instead, he tried to focus on finding the young Omega, putting all of his efforts towards that purpose.
"I just sent you another one L, it went off the rental market awhile back around the time the Omegas started disappearing and it's exactly what you said he'd be looking for based on all of the other criteria." Mogi called over, continuing to review properties as the detective opened the file on the latest rental home. His eyes narrowed as he scanned the information, this one was the closest match he'd seen so far. The team now had three solid locations that they could potentially move in on…and that's what they'd have to do. He couldn't take the chance that B would slip through their fingers.
They'd have to hit each home with no prior surveillance of the premises beforehand. Beyond was far too clever for them to pull that off without detection. The Alpha would literally and figuratively smell them coming and likely had monitoring devices of his own to alert him of such a situation. By the time a recon team confirmed his presence and they were able to return with an assault team, Beyond would be long gone.
No, they'd have to do this fast and efficiently, no room for error or wavering. One moment of hesitation was all B needed to put you six feet under. L sent the list of three homes to Watari, who sat across from him at the table on his own laptop.
"Arrange three teams to move on the locations I just sent you Watari." The Beta's eyes met his own and nodded, already pulling up the information to proceed. "We will look at these properties first. I will go to the third one on the list as I believe that is the most likely location Beyond is holding Light in." L pushed himself up out of his chair, walking quickly towards his bedroom.
"If these prove unsuccessful, we will regroup and evaluate the next batch."
"I already have multiple teams on stand-by near the search area in anticipation. They can be ready to mobilize immediately, we just need to say the word."
L turned in the doorway to his room. "I want them to be ready to go in as soon as I arrive onsite, the other two teams as well. Aizawa, you'll be there monitoring team one. Mogi, team two. Matsuda, I need you to continue to look for any further properties that may be matches, just in case we don't find what we are looking for in these. Watari will coordinate logistics for all three teams from here." They all nodded their assent at the Alpha, whose resolute tone brooked no room for argument as he turned once more. "Prepare to leave momentarily." He called over his shoulder and went in his room.
L quickly put on his shoes and a jacket before heading to the small safe and pulling out his gun. "Better to be prepared…" He murmured as he checked the clip and made sure the safety was on before placing it in his jacket pocket. L hoped that he wouldn't need it, considering that he was bringing a team of highly trained professionals with him. But knowing Beyond, it likely wouldn't be that simple.
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Beyond could smell Light's fear mixing with the sweet scent of his slick as he came to. He fucking hit me! He growled and instinctively turned to pursue his prey, only to see the door slam and hear the lock click.
Why you little… He banged on the locked bathroom door and heard the young man's feet shuffling backwards as pain bloomed fierce and aching in his head.
Yes…you should be afraid…I'm gonna fuck you up real good you little cock tease! He heard movement heading down the hall and his eyes narrowed. "Light!" He banged again and grabbed the door handle to pull himself upright into a standing position. B looked down at the toilet tank lid on the floor and scowled. "Stupid cunt played me…" He muttered before turning on the door with murderous eyes.
No…you're not getting away sweetheart. He gave the door a solid kick and another and another. Banging and pounding until the wood started to break. He was sincerely glad he hadn't had time to replace the hollow core wood doors with solid wood or steel ones now as the heel of his boot went through after about a minute or so of effort, it only took a few more good kicks to make a decent hole that he could reach through, unlocking the door.
Beyond threw it open and ran down the hallway. On the way, he stopped briefly in the room he'd used earlier to call L, quickly tossed a roll of duct tape, a sedative filled syringe, a switchblade and his lock picking kit in his pockets. You won't be trapping me in any more rooms today. He chuckled darkly. Tricky slut…you'll be locked up all the time from now on…
The Alpha's eyes flashed with anger as he set down the hallway again. He couldn't have gotten far…not in the state he's in. B considered as he followed the incredibly potent scent of Light's slick downstairs and saw the extra pair of boots was gone, along with his jacket. Dammit…
Beyond ran outside and chuckled when he found the Omega's pheromones were filling the air. No, he's not far at all. The Alpha shook off the residual dazed feeling from the knock to his head earlier, his dynamic's instinctual desire to hunt and pursue sharpening his focus as the darkness grew ever deeper around him, night falling as he caught the delicious scent of his prey.
Light… He began to jog forward, following the trail, his eyes flashing darkly red as he scanned the streets. I can guess where you're going and believe me, I would love to finish what we started the other night.
Beyond picked up his pace. I was way too easy on you. Now I'm going to show you what real pain is…again and again and again. The Alpha grinned wickedly and licked his lips in anticipation.
xxx
Light slid the loose brick at the base of the entry stairs of his house aside and pulled out the spare key from its hiding spot. As he tried to stand, he whimpered and fell to his knees again, his entire body felt like it was burning up. I need…I need… Light closed his eyes, delirious with lust. I need…
I need…to focus! Light shook his head and got up on his knees to unlock the door before crawling inside and locking it once more. He kicked off the boots that seemed heavier by the moment as desire rushed through him once more. "Nghh!" Light sprawled on the floor as he cried out, back arching at the aching want inside of him.
Got to get up…the phone…call L…help… He tried to think in more than three or four word sentences, but it was difficult as he pushed himself upright and held onto the wall for support, while making his way in the dimly lit surroundings. His own ragged panting seemed to fill the space as he reached the phone on the table at the base of the stairs.
Ok…call L…he'll bring help like last time…
Light stared at the phone, his drugged brain trying to recall the other man's number…
I programmed it into my cell phone…think! What was it? He swayed on his feet. I'm wasting time…
He dialed a different number instead, one that he could never forget…
Please pick up for once…
"Hello?" The confused sounding female voice answered.
"Sayu…" Light breathed out in relief, sagging against the table.
"Light!" The Omega heard noises in the background of other people talking as she said his name. "My caller ID says you're at home, what-"
"Sayu, listen…have L send help…B…probably following-" Three sharp knocks sounded on the door. Light's eyes widened with fear. An additional loud bang resounded as he felt the Alpha's pheromones pouring forth, demanding his submission.
Shit! He bit back a whine that tried to bubble forth from his lips, his sexually charged body turning traitorous in the presence of an Alpha's scent.
"He's here…Sayu…send help…have to hide…" Light tried to get the words out clearly, but he felt like his brain and mouth could quite connect on everything as his hands began to shake and slick dripped abundantly from him. He put a hand over his mouth to stifle a cry as pleasure coiled in his gut.
"Light-" His sister's scared voice was cutoff as the young Omega hung up and turned unsteadily to make his way up the stairs, gripping the rail tightly.
Not much choice. Only option really. He decided as he heard the lock being fumbled with downstairs. He creeped ahead on his hands and knees, legs too unsure as he'd reached the second level. Light took a steadying breath moments later as he reached his parent's bedroom. A place he'd only managed to enter once since they'd died. The brunette reached with a shaking hand and opened it to go inside, then locked the door behind him.
xxx
When L got out of his car at the scene, he immediately caught Light's scent in the air and his eyes darted around wildly, searching for the Omega. But it smells like…like he's in heat. How can that be? L scowled as he realized the most likely scenario. Beyond must have given him a heat simulating drug. I certainly wouldn't put it past him.
"Ryuzaki, do you smell that as well?" One of the assault team Alphas asked as he walking up to him.
"Yes, that's Light." L walked around a bit. They were parked around the corner from the dead end street the house was located on, so L strode towards the corner, closer to the house and the scent grew fainter. He turned on his heel, immediately heading back the other way…focused…driven…following the heady aroma down the street as it became more potent.
There were voices calling out behind him, but as the fragrance grew stronger and he picked up the underlying distress and fear mixed in, he broke out into a run, nature driving him to track the young brunette. He knew this would lead him to Light.
His house…Is he going to his house? It's not far. His phone rang and L didn't even break stride as he accepted the call.
"L, good I was-"
"Light, was at the third location…but escaped, I think…tracking him on foot. I think he's going to-" He replied as best he could as he continued at a full run, growing closer by the second.
"You're correct, he escaped and is at his house L…and he said Beyond is trying to get in." Watari interrupted, confirming L's suspicion. "Light just called Sayu from there and she said he sounded completely out of it. I was calling because I thought you were with the assault team and could inform them. I'll have them follow you there. Don't go in alone L, wait for-"
L hung up the phone and shoved it in his pocket, moving ever faster towards his destination.
xxx
Little Light, little Light…let me in… B smirked as he fiddled with the deadbolt lock on the front door, twisting the pick tool clockwise and feeling the bolt slide away. He stood and smiled darkly. I need to find him and get out of here as soon as possible.
He's probably called for help, which means I have 10 minutes or so before they get here. Beyond made his way swiftly through the entry once inside, following the overwhelming scent towards the stairs.
Oh lover…you do want to recreate our special first encounter… B giggled and bounded up the stairs. He's probably ready to beg for just about any Alpha to take him right now. The dark haired male was surprised when the trail led him to a doorway down the hall, rather than towards Light's room. Beyond heard a low moan as the brunette shuffled inside and grinned. Ooooh…he's hurting right now.
Good.
He tried the door and rolled his eyes to discover it was locked. Oh please… He pulled out his switchblade and snapped it open, slipping the pointed tip into the thin slot of the rudimentary lock and turning. "Ready or not here I come." Beyond muttered under his breath as he pushed open the door and strode silently inside.
He could partially see Light, his long legs sticking out from where he lay across the room on the other side of the bed. His slick stained the floor in spots along the path he'd obviously crawled. Beyond could hear the frantic, low panting that accompanied the peak stages of the drug induced heat and growled lowly in response as he moved forward, tapping the still open blade against his lips as he considered how best to punish his naughty toy once he had him secured at a safe location again.
Break his ankle? Both of them? Yes…no running away then.
Mark him up nice too…bites and cuts. Make some really pretty patterns along all that gorgeous perfect skin. Show you just who you belong to darling. He closed the knife and put it back in his pocket as he reached the foot of the bed, stopping to pull out the syringe filled with sedative instead and taking the cap off the needle. He tapped it lightly and pushed in the plunger to release any air bubbles as a small amount of the liquid came out. Let's make this next part nice and easy. I'll make it plenty hard and rough later, but we don't have time for fooling around right now.
As he rounded the bed, he finally saw the Omega and nearly laughed at the passed out, twitching figure on the ground. Guess I don't need this. He smirked and recapped the sedative, pulling out the duct tape instead and kneeling down to straddle Light, who was curled up in somewhat of a fetal position, pain evident on his face, even at rest.
He chuckled as he began to pull a piece of tape off the roll to gag his mouth first. Then I'll just bind his hands and feet and we can be on our way to-
Light's eyes suddenly shot open with a glare and the Alpha looked at the feisty younger man with amusement. "Those are some nice eyes you're giving me there love…makes me all hot and-"
*click*
Beyond would recognize the telltale sound of a safety being removed from a gun anywhere and froze. Where the fuck did he get a gun from? He scowled at the brunette, and stiffened as he felt the barrel press directly into his crotch. "Don't do anything stupid Light." He warned
The Omega sneered up at the Alpha. "Back the fuck up…before I shoot…your damn cock off B." He snapped angrily between panting breaths.
xxx
"I'm going to make you regret this Light." The dark haired male's voice was full of dark promise as he slowly crawled backwards off of the younger man's body.
"Get out…Beyond." Light spit out viciously. Just keep it together. He told himself as he aimed the gun B's way, trying to hold his arms steady. His energy was so greatly diminished, that he'd known he needed to wait for the best possible moment to threaten Beyond this way. If this turned into a long drawn out stand-off, he may just end up collapsing. "Help is coming…leave."
B narrowed his eyes speculatively from where he crouched and grinned as he stood, continuing to back towards the door. Light peered over the bed and used the mattress to support his now wavering arms. Can't show weakness. He told himself, locking them in place.
The Alpha smirked knowingly. "Is that dear old dead Dad's gun sweetheart?" B mockingly inquired. "I know the gun laws here are incredibly strict, so I'd assume so…have you even shot one before? Do you think you have the balls to do it?"
The sadistic burgundy eyed male had hit the mark exactly. The firearm was yet another thing about the Yagami family that had been conveniently forgotten after the sudden tragic death of Light's parents. In fact, no one had ever followed up with Light to retrieve several of his father's NPA accoutrements.
The Omega had left the gun locked in a safe under their bed all this time, the same place where it had always been kept by his father. He'd only come upon it once, shortly after they'd died when he tried to take stock of their belongings…when he'd nearly completely broken down in the process…
This was the first time he'd been back in here since. Unlike Sayu, who regularly came in the room to dust or just look at their things, saying it comforted her to do so. Light would never understand that…
Burning flames of desire suddenly licked across skin and he let out a loud moan, but kept an eye on B who licked his lips hungrily in the doorway, as if seriously considering trying to take Light on, gun and all. "Don't even…think about it…B." He muttered in warning.
The Alpha suddenly scented the air and chuckled. "Indeed, I'll think about it later…I've got a new playmate anyways. See you soon lover…next time we'll keep your sister around and have fun with her too, ok?" B gave him a shit eating grin and Light filled with such rage at the thought of him hurting Sayu that it was nearly enough to make him pull the trigger that instant.
Nearly…
But Beyond had quickly moved out of sight and Light let his body go limp, leaning against the bed. He was tired from the effort he'd just made while under the influence of the drugs B had pumped into him earlier.
Wait…new playmate? Light was suddenly hit with the scent of another Alpha.
L…
xxx
As L approached the front door, he could smell the incredibly potent dominant Alpha pheromones that had been released in an attempt to instill submission in the young Omega. He listened carefully as he reached for the door handle and tried turning. The detective found it was unlocked and slowly pushed it open. He scented the air, listening for voices and trying to get a read on where they might be.
He heard a creak and what sounded like talking upstairs. I have to get him away from Light. He'll come down if he knows I'm here. L sent out his own scent to draw Beyond out.
Come out and play B. L backed into the living room, not wanting to get caught in close quarters with the other Alpha. He needed to be able to move in a fight and he really wanted to beat the shit out of Beyond right now. He deserves it for what he's done to Light. I've always got the gun if I need it. But I want a little payback first. He growled lowly as the Alpha bounded into the room with a smirk on his face.
"Lawli-pop! Did you come to share him with me? Smells so good, right?" B licked his lips lewdly and pulled out a switchblade, flicking the knife open as he approached.
Beyond didn't hesitate to immediately and aggressively attack, slicing at the other Alpha with the sharp blade. L blocked his first swipe and gave him a solid kick in the gut, knocking him backwards.
"I'm so sick of your crap B." L moved quickly to follow up with left hook that sent the other man staggering. "Keep starting shit, just because you couldn't hack it. Get the fuck over it."
B wiped away some blood that trickled from the corner of his mouth with the back of his hand and chuckled. "While this foreplay is incredibly arousing, I've never been a patient man L…" Beyond's eyes narrowed as he ran at the detective full speed, tackling him and knocking him down, causing his head to hit hard on the floorboards.
"Nghh…" L groaned in pain as looked up in a stupor at the gleeful burgundy eyed killer who sat atop him, knife firmly in hand.
"Mmmm…I'd love to draw this out Lawli, but I might not get another chance like this." Beyond grinned. "I'll be sure to take my time with that sweet piece of ass upstairs though. Without you around to protect him, he'll be defense-"
*bang*
L was suddenly sprayed with red as a bullet tore through Beyond's shoulder from behind, causing the Alpha to scream and fall to the floor beside the detective, writhing in pain.
"Goddamn it …fuck!" B cursed and grabbed at his shoulder.
L slowly sat up, still disoriented from hitting his head. He heard whimpering and an unsteady shuffling of feet coming across the room.
"Light?" L watched the Omega point the gun at Beyond again, who went silent now, staring up at the young man in fear.
"He'll keep coming…if I don't…" The brunette swallowed hard. "Deserves it…all those Omegas…have to protect Sayu…you…"
As Light said this, L watched the assault team silently enter the house, several standing in the living room entry about ten feet away with guns raised. The raven haired Alpha shook his head briefly at the team leader and saw him nod, halting his team. The last thing L wanted to do was spook Light while he was in this state.
"Light? Look at me…Light…" L sent out a pulse of his scent and the Omega's eyes seemed to focus as he turned his attention to the dark eyed male.
"You killing Beyond is not the answer. That's not justice Light. No matter how much I might want it as well, it's not up to us to make that decision." L searched the younger man's eyes for some glimmer of acknowledgement. "We can't determine who lives and who dies…we can't play God, Light. He will be judged and convicted, we'll see to that together."
Light frowned slightly and looked at the gun, as if considering L's words. The detective held his breath for several long moments until the brunette clicked the safety in place, handing it to L, who nodded at the team to move in on Beyond.
L ignored the man's yelling and cursing as they worked together to swiftly cuff, chain and gag him in mere moments before starting to haul him away for medical treatment and containment. I'll deal with you later B. He thought darkly.
The young Omega smiled at him briefly as they began drag B from the room before his eyes fluttered closed and he collapsed in a heap on the floor. Shit! L scrambled over to him and checked his pulse. Ok, it's a bit fast, but steady. He called Watari.
"Yes, L."
"I need a medic and transport sent to Light's house-"
"Already on their way, I anticipated it might be necessary."
"What would I do without you Watari?"
"I shudder to think of the possibilities L."
"Was that a joke? That was a joke wasn't it?" The detective murmured in disbelief. "Alright, hanging up now." L smiled and gazed down at Light, brushing golden brown strands from his face.
It's going to be ok.
We're going to be ok.
I'm never letting you go…ever again.
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