Beneath a Glass Eye
By Ahro
Warning: Slight Noncon only this chapter.

Part IV

Alfred had fallen asleep not long after he'd finished inside Arthur, but not soon enough to inform Arthur more of what his real intentions were, and it was what was currently keeping Arthur up at that moment.

"I didn't fully answer your questions yesterday."

Arthur hummed a lazy response, his body entirely mellowed out as Alfred's seed filled him. He heard Alfred give a soft chuckle at Arthur's inept ability to properly respond before continuing.

"Yes, I want a child. Just like everyone else who's been unlucky enough to find their mates barren." Alfred went silent a moment, causing Arthur to peak his eye open to look at the Alpha. "However, it's even worse when an Alpha finds out their mate is fertile. Because then, they're taken from you, and you never see them again." Arthur's eyes widened at this. He'd never thought of what would happen in the latter. He had been promised to a young Alpha, but once his tests came back positive for being fertile, that was the end of that. He never even met his potential mate. He just hoped they were happy.

"Is that what happened to you?"

Alfred jumped slightly when Arthur spoke. The man must have been so far off in his memories he'd forgotten the Omega was even there.

"Ah- y-yes, actually." Alfred bit his lip.

Arthur immediately felt terrible for the Alpha. To look forward to a life together, only to have it snatched away.

"That's another reason why it's imperative the breedings need to stop. Our scientists are a mere few months away from announcing the cure. Soon, all Omegas will be fertile again. With an injection into an Omega's ovaries, the cure will revitalize the damaged eggs, and Omegas will go into heat. No more breeders. No more mates being pulled apart." Alfred's tone had grown more determined as he spoke. Even at the whispered words, Arthur could tell how much this meant to Alfred.

"Then, why hasn't your organization come out to the public about this? Surely everyone would be ecstatic."

Alfred only shook his head, "it'll be a long time before the government listens. The breeding facilities have become a staple. It's familiar. The norm of society. Even with the positive outlook of no longer needing them, people will be skeptical."
Arthur sighed. He didn't follow politics very often, so couldn't justify either side. Instead, he brought the subject around to his own personal dilemma.

"Then, if you get me out, what happens? I'll be pregnant. I won't know what to do, or who to turn to. Anyone would just send me back to the facility."

"The Organization will take care of you. They'll assist you to term, and you'll be able to keep and raise your child. It won't be taken from you. And the pay you would have received from the facilities will be compensated by the Organization."
This all sounded much too good to be true. To be paid, taken care of, and keep his child? What was the Organization getting out of this? How could they be funding their own research even?

"That all sounds amazing, but-" Arthur felt Alfred stiffen on his back, but he pressed on. "But, how can I trust you?"
Alfred's face fall at Arthur's words, making Arthur suddenly regret his question. However, he lost his chance as Alfred lifted off of Arthur - his knot having receded - and laid down in the bed beside him. The Alpha left him with a final plee before falling asleep.

"Please, try."

But how could he try?

This organization sounded too perfect. All of it could have been an elaborate trap. Alfred was proving to be a great actor for sure, but there had been more stories of stolen fertile Omegas held for ransom than any Organization 'saving' said Omegas from breeding facilities. The facility would take care of Arthur too. Yes, it was true he'd lose the children he birthed, but he knew they'd go to good homes. He'd been prepared for this for many years. For an Omega to give up their child was instinctively debilitating, but he'd gone through programs to help ease that loss. He'd given up his chance at parenthood, to give that opportunity to dozens of more unfortunate mated pairs.

Finally, his waring thoughts put him to sleep, only to be left with disturbed dreams he hadn't had in years.

The all too familiar wetness between his legs stirred Arthur from his sleep, and he was soon groaning against his pillow. His loose hole clenched in vain as he began to feel that desperation come over him to please his body's need.

"Uugh- Alfred? Alfred, I need you!" Arthur called out, squirming in the bed, his hips still elevated and ready to be mounted. But when nothing was forth coming, Arthur's eyes snapped open, and he raised himself quickly on his arms to look about the room. Alfred's scent had diminished as well, and he began to feel greatly insecure. He didn't like this, and called out desperately for Alfred, or anyone.

"Alfred! Please! Where are you? Anyone?" His whole body began to shake. His usual confidence dissolving at being left alone and entirely vulnerable. His eyes darted to the long mirror along the wall. All he could see was himself in its reflection, though he hoped he unnerved those on the other side into thinking he could actually see them. The stress they were putting on his body by removing Alfred could easily ruin the progress they'd made. And he hoped, if he stared hard enough, they'd give him back Alfred.

"Damn it! What the fuck is going on?" Arthur yelled, finally moving his legs off the side of the bed to get up, only he was stopped by a sharp cramp in his side, and a pain shooting up his tailbone. He winced, clutching at his side and sitting awkwardly to take the pressure off his spine. He could feel his slick leaking out of him faster thanks to gravity, and he grimaced at the sensation. What was going on?

"A-Alfred!"

"Shut it!"

Arthur's attention snapped to the door as it flung wide open. He knew immediately it wasn't Alfred with the man's deep voice, and rude behavior. It was startling, but it only grew worse when the large Alpha stepped forward to the bed and looked down on Arthur's nude form.

"Hell you think you're doin' tryin' to get up? Lay the fuck back down!"

No matter how intimidating this Alpha was, Arthur was not about to cower to him.

"Fuck you! Who do you think you are? Where's Alfred?!" Arthur demanded, backing up to the wall to use it as leverage to try and get himself up.

"He fucked up, and now I'm his replacement. So lay the fuck down, so I can fuck you properly." The man growled, reaching for Arthur's arm and pulling roughly.

"NO! Let go of me you piece of shit!" Arthur shouted, bringing his free hand back and throwing a punch hard into the man's jaw. Thankfully, it threw the man off him, knocking him back in surprise from the attack. It was far from the reaction other Omegas would give, especially during their heat. Desperation and need was often too strong, but Arthur prided himself for being different, and there was no way this strange, rude, Alpha was going to take over for Alfred. He'd have Alfred back or no one at all.

"Bring back Alfred or no one is breeding me!"

The Alpha spat on the ground, finding his feet and stalked over to the bed. Arthur remained kneeling near the wall, head held high, even though he had to look up at the Alpha. He was not going to be swayed. He was a fertile Omega. He shouldn't be treated this way.

"Sorry to break it to ya, but I am breeding you." This time, the Alpha took a new approach, and grabbed Arthur by the hair and threw him onto his stomach. Arthur yelped at the harsh treatment, and struggled to get up but he was suddenly pinned by the Alpha's much heavier weight. He heard a belt being undone, and Arthur felt a new fear he never expected to feel. Sweat beaded up on his forehead as he began to thrash beneath the Alpha. This was not happening!

"NO! STOP!"

"You're a breeder, you little bitch. You're nothing but a slutty tool. Learn your place!" The man growled next to Arthur's ear.

"UGN! NO! Dont-!"

"GET THE FUCK OFF OF HIM!"

Arthur winced, expecting a blow, never having heard what was said until the weight on his back was suddenly lifted. His eyes shot open and he turned to see the Alpha, once again on the ground, but this time spitting up blood and what looked like teeth. It was then he suddenly had another large body surrounding his curled up form. He didn't need to look to see who it was, already knowing that distinct scent.

"Alfred." Arthur breathed a sigh of relief as he relaxed some. He felt his earlier anxiety leave now that he was beneath Alfred's protective body. He'd be alright.

"I've been reinstated to Arthur. Now get the FUCK OUT, or I'll make you!" Alfred snarled, the other Alpha finally got to his feet, wiping the blood from his lips and cursing, but the other Alpha was smaller than Alfred, and tucked tail and bolted out the door with it closing behind him.

Arthur looked up at Alfred over him. The man's chest heaved with his exertion as he stared at the door. Finally he seemed to come to and looked down at Arthur.

"Arthur! Are you alright? I'm so sorry. He didn't hurt you did he?" Alfred asked, and before Arthur could respond, Alfred had enveloped Arthur into a tight embrace on the bed, nuzzling into the Omega's neck as he did.

Arthur was surprised by this, but welcomed it. His nerves still felt rather frazzled by the attack, and having the familiar Alpha covering him protectively felt nice.

"No, he just startled and confused me. I'm tougher than I look, remember?" Arthur smiled, bringing a hand up to absently card through Alfred's fine golden hair.

"You're right. I thought I saw a busted lip before I hit him." He grinned, pulling back to look down at Arthur. "I'm sorry you had to go through that. I fucked up, so someone came and brought me in for a little reminder."

Arthur had barely comprehended what Alfred had said, as the moment he caught sight of Alfred's face, he felt a new anger boil under his skin.

"Oh my God! They reminded you by beating you?" Arthur's hands went up to lightly touch at each bruise, welt and cut.

Alfred's face heated up under the gentle touches but he quickly sat back up, running a hand through his hair in embarrassment.

"Like I said, I fucked up. There are protocols that need to be followed and I stepped out of bounds. But, doing so again could keep me from you entirely. They won't hesitate to send in another asshole Alpha like that last one."

Arthur sputtered, "but, why? How do they expect an Alpha's seed to take when I'm stressed out like that? That's no way to breed an Omega."

Arthur watched Alfred bite his lip and retract into himself. Clearly the answer to that question was not one he could answer. Not while those people behind the glass were probably watching his every move that much more precisely.

"That man must have gotten in here by mistake. You'll receive nothing but the finest treatment at the facility."

That response was definitely not Alfred speaking, but Arthur didn't want to see Alfred get hurt again.

"Alright," he relented, knowing he'd get his answers that night. He then sat up and rolled out from under Alfred. He got back on his stomach and rested his hips on the triangular pillow. The fright from earlier had thrown off his heat, but with Alfred back, his body had begun to relax, and that need was beginning to intensify with Alfred's scent around him.

"We should get back to work. This is why you're here after all."

He heard Alfred begin to testify this remark, but he was quick to remember his place. Arthur wasn't upset at Alfred. He had saved him. He just hoped that wasn't going to be the norm for breedings later. That had been terrible, and he never wanted to experience such a thing again.

Feeling Alfred finally come behind him and get into position, he could tell Alfred was stiff in his motions. As he shakily positioned his cock at Arthur's entrance, Arthur turned his head and offered a warm smile up at Alfred, with a soft 'thank you' on his lips.

Alfred could only nod briefly in response, and eased himself into Arthur. Arthur noticed a quick change come over Alfred, and he seemed more back to the way he was. Arthur could be content with that.

A/N: That's it for this chapter! Apologies about that graphic scene, but I really wanted to get across how seriously dangerous both of their situations are, and how quickly things can change. You'll find out more in the next chapter as to why that happened. They both best be very careful.

Thank you all again for the lovely reviews! I hope you all enjoyed this chapter, and stick around for the next one! ^^