A/N: So, recap: Gabe's three mental states.
Sub State: Very submissive and animalistic behavior. Doesn't speak. Can't think in complex terms. Only thinks of Sam as Alpha or Master. Relies entirely on his sub training in order to function. Is in this state the majority of the time.
Limbo State: Trapped between thinking like a human and thinking like a sub. Still very submissive but more confident. Is emotionally tormented by his existence. Is disgusted by the state of his body and the condition of his genitals. Is extremely easy to scare when he accidentally acts like a human because training tells him he'll be beaten. Will accidentally speak but it usually scares him into Sub State. Thinks of Sam as Sam, Alpha, and Master. Sometimes slips into this state but is often frightened back into Sub State.
Lucid State: Clear human thinking. Refers to Sam as Sam. Is fully away of what was said to him and around him while in his other states. Has no issues speaking. Isn't scared easily. Gabriel's mind is too damaged to hold this state for more than a couple minutes.
Sam smiled sadly as half knelt on the bed. His sub lay resting on the bed, blinking at him innocently. He shushed him gently, petting the omega's hip. Once the sub was more settled, his went to its genitals. He stroked his sub's cock with a finger before checking the swelling of his milk sac.
The sac was still pretty swollen but the cool cloth overnight had helped. Gabriel was no longer yelping whenever Sam touched his sac. Sam cupped the sac gently, tenderly rubbing. The sub started to make a small whining noise and pre-cum started to dribble from the sub's clipped cock.
"Messy little cutie." Sam moved his hand to wipe away the mess from the sub's cock. He lovingly picked up the sub and put him on the ground. Gabriel whined cutely and nuzzled at his master's leg. The sub pawed the carpet and wagged his tail excitedly.
Sam smiled at the sight and leaned down. He stroked down Gabriel's back until he lovingly petted and massaged the omega's ass gently. He made sure to slip his fingers between Gabriel's cheeks, lovingly stroking the tight pucker clinging to the tailplug, "Good boy. Such a good boy."
"C'mon, boy." Sam patted Gabriel's hip before stepping away. He motioned for the sub to follow him but Gabriel just blinked at him. The sub was confused, wary. The sight made Sam frown.
He sighed softly and walked over to the nightstand. He had been trying to avoid using Gabriel's leash but Gabriel refused to crawl around indoors without it. So, Sam grabbed it and moved back to the omega, clipping the leash to the sub's new collar.
Confident in what the alpha wanted now, Gabriel happily crawled beside his master. He'd even playfully rub his side against Alpha's leg when he got the chance. Crawling down the stairs was no issue for him but when he did it, Master praised him and stroked his hair.
Gabriel still didn't understand his alpha. Alpha was still sad from crying not long ago but he was trying to smile so Gabriel would smile. It got odder too, because Alpha never tugged on Gabriel's leash to make him crawl faster. Master always slowed down to walk at Gabriel's pace, which was slow because crawling made the omega's heavy milk sac ache when it hung while crawling.
Gabriel was walking towards the front door with Alpha but stopped suddenly. He heard a bark from the backyard and it made Gabriel freeze. Barking equaled dogs. Gabriel remembered dogs. He hadn't seen one in years but he remembered them.
He wanted to see one.
The omega made a soft whining noise, pawing at Sam's leg. Sam looked down in concern and reached down, petting Gabriel's hair. The omega was squirming and tugging gently at Sam's pajama pants.
"What is it? What's wrong, baby?" Sam asked softly in worry. Gabriel had not acted this way his whole time here. What was up with him now? The sub never tried to get his attention like this before.
Sam's eyes widened as Gabriel pawed at the air in the general direction of the backyard. Surprise and happiness fluttered through him. Did Gabriel like dogs? Was that part of Gabriel's true personality?
Excited and desperately in need of knowing, Sam gently led the omega to the backdoor. The sub followed perfectly on the leash and sat in awe in front of the large glass door to the backyard. Sam couldn't help but smile as he watched Gabriel.
The omega was entranced as he looked outside. The sub rested his palms against the glass and gazed out in wonder at Sam's three dogs. Sam sat beside the sub, kissing his hair.
"This one's name is Riot. He was my first rescue. Just like you." Sam informed Gabriel softly, petting the sub's hair and pointing to a large Aussie with two different colored eyes. He didn't think Gabriel realized he was doing it but the sub mouthed the dog's name, even though sound didn't escape with the word.
"This big one, he's Torrent." Sam pointed to a large golden retriever with only three legs this time, "Loves to play in the water." Gabriel absentmindedly smiled and mouthed the new name. Sam looked at him lovingly, kissing his throat.
"This last one. His name's Lamont." He pointed to a beautiful black husky mix, "He's named after The Shadow." Sam watched Gabriel lean closer to the glass, just gazing sorrowfully at the beautiful animals in the backyard. Gabriel began to whimper as he looked at the animals longingly.
"Would you like to meet them, Gabriel?" Sam's question immediately got Gabriel's attention. The sub quickly turned to look at him, shocked. Sam smiled softly and kissed the omega, sucking on his soft lips.
"You're a good boy. You can play with the pups as a reward. Would you like that?" Sam kept kissing the sub's mouth. The omega happily purred and nodded. The sub opened his mouth for Sam to deepen the kiss and abuse it. But Sam pulled away instead, kissing Gabriel's cheek.
Sam took off his pajama shirt. He quickly began to dress the sub in it. He smiled softly when the sub was practically swimming in the oversized material.
"I only have one rule." Sam said sternly, cupping Gabriel's jaw. Gabriel whimpered and cowered slightly but Sam quickly soothed him. He cradled the sub close to his chest, "That rule is: My subs and animals do not have sex together. Do you understand, Beautiful?"
Gabriel squeaked in response, curling close and nodding. Sam kissed his hair and let out a relieved sigh.
Up until yesterday, that would have been a stupid rule. But not since he had entered this hellish way of life. Now it was like nothing was illegal!
Yesterday he had heard two of the cleaning staff at the vet laughing about how their dog had knotted their omega for an hour. They had found it hilarious that the sub had been panicking through the whole thing. Sam on the other hand, had to fight with all his spirit to not throw up as he listened to the story.
He couldn't get the mental image out of his head. It was horrible, both for the sub and the dog. How could people make their sub do that?! It was sick and cruel!
Sam's eyes watered as he hugged Gabriel close. He kissed the omega's hair and rocked him. He shut his eyes and begged to god that it had never happened to Gabriel.
Torrent's loud bark drew Sam's attention. Gabriel softly mewled and looked longingly at the dog. Sam kissed his cheek and let him go. Sam then opened the glass door, letting just Torrent in. The big golden dog was the friendliest.
Sam watched in wonder as the dog curiously nuzzled and licked at Gabriel's face. The omega in return hesitantly reached up and petted the dog's head. Torrent quickly accepted Gabriel and began to happily nose his face. Gabriel hummed happily and hugged the big furry animal.
The sight was both sweet and adorable. Sam's heart was breaking, because he knew another dog owner when he saw them. That meant, whoever Gabriel used to be, used to love animals very much and that simple comfort had been stolen from him.
Gabriel began to purr happily as he hugged the dog. He was gentle with it, respectful. The sub knew what it was like to be a pet, knew how much a simple hug could mean.
Gabriel squeaked in fear as Alpha suddenly touched his side. He clung to Torrent and whimpered in fear, but he soon relaxed when Alpha gave him a tennis ball. Gabriel shakily took it and just stared at it, confused.
"He likes to play fetch. Throw it for him." Sam's words made Gabriel's eyes light up. The omega timidly threw the ball, which Torrent happily chased after. The dog didn't seem to have a single issue with missing one of its front legs. He just happily snatched up the ball and brought it back to Gabriel, tail wagging.
Gabriel squeaked happily and took the slimy ball. He threw it again, a tiny bit more confident this time. Sam watched happily as the two innocent creatures happily played fetch together.
"Take good care of him, Torrent, while I go make breakfast." Sam commanded gently while he pulled the sub close, kissing his cheek. Sam stroked his hair before getting up. He knew they were both safe so he left to get his sub's meal ready.
Maybe the morning wasn't so painful after all.
~*~Chapter End~*~