*looks onto screen* Important author note at the bottom.
Ivan: *rolls over* Phantom doesn't own anything.
~Mismatched Lovers~
Harden the Bond
Gilbert was chained to the wall with his arms over his head after the last beating. He had no idea how long he had been down here but by his best guess it was weeks. His hands itched to get to Matthew, to hold him. Currently his eye was swollen shut and various cuts were all over his body. Luckily for him it did not take long to heal. He heard steps coming toward him but he knew it was not any kind of guards. When the footsteps stopped he looked up to see a person who looked just like Matthew.
"Matthew?" Gilbert asked.
"Wrong." The man said. "I know a lot of people seem to get us mixed up when they first see us alone."
"Then who are you."
"I am Matthew's older brother, Alfred."
"And what do I owe the honor of this visit into this place of rot."
"I would have come sooner but some things have come up."
"Why have you even come down here?"
"I've come here to make sure the bond between you and my brother will not be broken."
"Once a bond is formed nothing can break it."
"On the contrary, it actually can. Any bond could be broken if because it's like a piece of chain. Right now you are like two pieces of chain held together by red string. With one strong tug the string will break. Another link needs to be added and hardened with fire. It acts like a lock."
Gilbert just looked confused, "A lock?"
"Exactly. With a demon couple what acts like a lock?"
"I don't know."
"A child."
"A child!"
"Well you are ranks down so you probably didn't know this but we princes are usually only allowed to mate with lords or dukes. Our parents usually are the ones that set up the mating so we usually don't have a choice. There are records that indicate that centuries ago that some princes or princesses would break the mating bond all the time and run off with the person they fell in love with. Since then they started locking us away from the outside world to avoid us meeting anyone.
"One time one of the princesses secretly mated with her lover and kept the mating mark hidden. When it came time to marry her off to a duke she resisted but her parents forced her anyway. When her parents found out about two months later that she was pregnant. Her parents called for book with the spell but when the King tried it failed. The Queen and even her brothers tried to get rid of the bond but with no avail. This also happened to a prince not long after and his bond could not be removed either. So it came to be that a child could act like a lock and kept the bond together."
"Even if what you say is true I cannot do anything from the position I am in."
"I have a solution."
"Pray tell."
"Once a week at midnight I can sneak you out of here. It would be when the guards do their rotations but it can only be for about an hour at a time any longer and someone would get suspicious."
"You would really stick out your neck for lowly retriever."
"I have no qualms about being mating to who you love, it's the stupid rules of my father. Matthew stuck his neck out for me one too many times in our lifetime. Helping him out in this kind of way is the least I can do for him. Will you accept my offer?"
"Yes!" Gilbert's eyes sparkled at the thought of seeing Matthew again.
Alfred turned on his heel, "The day might change from week to week so just be ready for when I come get you."
Gilbert nodded but he knew Alfred could not see him because he was already down the hall. Just the idea of seeing Matthew and being able to hold him in the arms even one time was great to him. Learning how the mating bond could not be broken by a child opened new hope. The one thought that dampened that prospect was dangling over his head. Even if a child was born would he still be kept in the dungeon and not even allowed to see his child or Matthew.
~Mismatched Lovers~
Alfred walked in Matthew room without even knocking. He was in the same position that he had left him, curled up on his bed asleep. The first week after mating was always important for a new couple because it helped their bond. He wondered what Matthew was going though. The poor boy had tear stains going down his cheeks and every moment he was awake he was crying.
He pushed a strain of hair out of Matthew face. Wanting to make sure his brother knew he was there, Alfred went around to the other side of the bed and got under the covers. The moment he was under the blankets Matthew scooted closer to Alfred and hugged him close. Alfred welcomed the embrace and held his brother in an equally tight grip. He just wanted Matthew to be happy.
~Mismatched Lovers~
Alfred slapped Ivan's hand away. His furious blues met confused violet. Ivan tried once again to touch Alfred's face but got slapped even harder. Alfred got up from his chair at his desk and moved to the chair in the corner and just glared at his mate. He was going to get Ivan to swing his way on Matthew's mate no matter how long it took.
Ivan started walking closer, "Alfred are you okay?"
"I'll be better when you leave." Alfred snarled.
"What did I do? I'll do anything to make it right, I just can't have you being mad at me for something I don't know about."
Alfred got up from his chair, "You know damn well what you did and until you fix it I'm not budging. And consider yourself sleeping on the couch for now on."
Ivan's eyebrows shot up, "Wait, what did I do?"
"YOU LOCKED UP MATTHEW'S MATE!" Alfred yelled.
"I had nothing to do with that." Ivan's attitude turned steely.
"You had everything to do with that. You could have swayed my parent's decision. Matthew was happy for once in his life and you took it away from him not even a second later. You know he will not even leave his bed. I have to drag him out to make sure he eat, drinks, and takes a bath. He just lays where with permanent tear stains on his face. Do you know how are it is to get something to keep living when they have lost all hope?"
Ivan just stared at his mate, "I…"
"No don't even speak. You have no right to pass judgment on someone you do not even know. If I did not give you a chance you would still be just Matthew's caregiver. If I did not beg my parents to give you a chance you could been out of the palace just for trying to court me. Would you want to be kept away from me?"
"No."
"Then why is Matthew's mate any different. It shouldn't be about what tier you are mating into it should be about love. You know there are three ranks between me and your highest rank. But you know I didn't fall in love with you because of rank. It was your charm, your charisma. I wasn't thinking about rank and I didn't care but look where were we are now. How is their situation any different?"
"It's just…"
"I don't want to hear it Ivan. When you think it over and stop listening to the ramblings of my parents then we can talk. Now leave."
"But…"
"LEAVE!" Alfred yelled.
He watched as Ivan turned on his heel and felt the room. Even though it was harsh he knew he had to do it because Ivan would listen no other way. After a few more minutes of sitting there he got up and walking to the east hall to Matthew's room. When he walked in his brother had still not moved, if only he buried himself even deeper.
He went over and shook the sheets, "Matthew it's time for your bath."
~Mismatched Lovers~
Matthew had woken up again, the number he had lost count. He just stayed like he was in the bed not bothering to move. There was no reason for him to move, he had no motivation to. When the door opened he expected to smell his brother but it was quite the opposite. He jumped up from the bed and just stared at the door.
Standing there in the open doorway was Gilbert and right behind him, Alfred. Matthew ran from the bed and into the open arms of his mate. He dug his nails so deep he was sure he was puncturing skin. His mind was reeling on how Gilbert was in the flesh right now. Looking behind his mate he saw his brother standing there with a smirk on his face.
"You have an hour don't waste it." Alfred said before closing the door, "And lock the door."
"What…how?" Matthew started at Gilbert with wide eyes.
"Your brother is trying to help us." Gilbert picked up Matthew, "let's not waste it." He threw Matthew on the bed and watched as he bounced, "We have an hour and I can get it done then."
Matthew scooted backwards, "What do you mean?" At this moment my parents are trying to break our bond there is nothing we can do."
"A child."
"What?"
"Alfred told me. A child locks the bond together and makes it unbreakable. I don't think you would enjoy being with another."
"I don't like my parents trying to marrying me off."
Gilbert started crawling to Matthew, "Then let's get started."
~Mismatched Lovers~
Matthew gripped the sheets in front of him in a vice like grip. Gilbert had a good hold on his hips as he leaned down and kissed the back Matthew's neck. His hips ached after the number of rounds, of which he lost count because of his reeling mind. Gilbert was constantly rubbing his sensitive spots to push him over the edge. The force behind the thrusts had pushed his chest onto the bed where Gilbert had to keep his hips in the air. A rapid knocking came from the door making Gilbert growl and push his body closer to Matthew's.
"Gilbert stop…someone's at the door." Matthew panted.
Gilbert nuzzled the side of his neck, "No."
The rapid knocking came again, "It's Alfred hurry up." A voice said from the other side.
"Gilbert its Alfred. You need to hurry."
"Don't wanna."
"I don't want you to get caught so hurry please."
Gilbert's thrust increased and he bit down on his mating mark. The pressure from the bite make Matthew cum which in turn make Gilbert reach his peak. Matthew quickly pushed Gilbert off of him and on to the floor. He quickly wrapped himself in a blanket and pushed Gilbert clothes to him. Slowly he limped to the door to open the lock. Alfred slipped through door quickly before shutting it.
"Are you ready?" Alfred said crossing his arms.
Gilbert glared from floor, "No."
Matthew faced the albino on the floor, "You will have too if you want to come back."
"Can't I just hide in here?" Gilbert grumbled putting back on his clothes.
"Sadly no. Ivan as well as my parents visit Matthew they would quickly notice the change in smell. Matthew when we leave take a shower and you might want to open the window and change the sheets as well. Try to get as much of the smell out as you can before one of them walk in." Alfred advised.
"You expect him to do that all with a limp." Gilbert growled.
Alfred grabbed Gilbert's arm, "When I go put you back I'm coming back and helping him." Alfred started pulling Gilbert toward the door, "Now let's go."
~Mismatched Lovers~
It felt wrong to let Gilbert get pulled out the door only to go back to the dungeon to be tortured. When Alfred closed the door Matthew started taking his advice. He limped over to the window and opened them a little. When he reached the bed he laid down just to let the pain in his legs subside. Closing his eyes he thought about all of his and Gilbert's past in his apartment.
He loved Gilbert he really did but he hated the fact that he was getting tortured because of him. Things were so much simpler back at the apartment when they were cuddling on the couch. Even if it was selfish of him he was hoping his parents would break the mating bond just so Gilbert would not be down there. He knew all of this could have been prevented if he would have moved when he planned.
"Mattie, are you okay?" Alfred said running his fingers through his brother's hair.
Matthew leaned in into his touch, "Yeah I'm just tired and sore."
"Wait right here."
"I don't think I'm going to move very much."
Matthew listened to Alfred shuffle around the room before hearing the bathtub running. After spending a few minutes in the bathroom Alfred came walking out with a hair tie. He went a tied Matthew hair up before helping him get to tub. When Matthew was up to his neck in bubbles Alfred stopped the water leaving his brother to soak for a little. Alfred looked around the room and decided to get started cleaning.
~Mismatched Lovers~
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Hey guys these last few months have been pretty hectic. My best friend had a high risk pregnancy so I have been spending most of my time with her after work. I am currently in the hospital because she gave birth to a healthy baby girl on today, April 9th. Because she passed out right after giving birth and her husband is out of state for work I am doing the skin on skin contact for the baby. I am typing with a on-screen keyboard so it's taking a little bit. I had to have her mother escorted out by security because she was yelling and making a fuss about not being told about the baby being born. But all is good: The baby is sleeping and warming up under my quilt I brought with me to sleep, she is sleeping after 12 hours of labor, and I am happy that there was no complications.
The other news is that I will no longer be uploading all the stories at once. When I finish a chapter it will be uploaded because I feel like I'm being forced to hurry up a story to get the other stories up. Some stories come naturally then others so they are easy to right but others like Our Songless Music is harder to write because I forgot everything with the lost of my flash drive. But I know major parts that will happen its just the in-between those parts.
Well besides my godchild being born nothing really happened. Well I'm going to go to bed, just got to make sure this little one on my chest is good then its a night in the hospital and hopefully more good news in the morning.
