A/N: Okay so here is the next chapter. Contains developments on Stiles' relationship. Hope you like.
Stiles dropped on to the expensive looking couch in the hotel suite they were renting just outside Beacon Hills. He began rubbing his temples as the others got themselves comfy. After a moment he felt the couch beside him dip slightly as someone sat beside him. Without opening his closed eyes he didn't know who it was. "Genim", Josh said as he sat the other side of the mage and helped him sit up properly. "You've got to tell us what you know; even if you don't want to tell them the whole truth."
"You're right", Stiles replied resigned to a long and difficult conversation. Opening his eyes he watched as his two big bad wolf protectors lounged on the desk opposite him, side by side. Biting his lip he ordered his thoughts. "First I need both of you to promise me something", the mage said slowly looking straight into the warm brown eyes opposite him. "You have to promise that no matter what you hear you will control your tempers. That means no wolfing out and destroying the place."
Stiles watched as the brothers looked at each other uneasily. Obviously they are both worried that whatever they are about to hear. After a moment they both turned and breathed a solitary, "Yes."
"Okay", Stiles took a deep breath. "You both already know I'm not human, at least not fully. I'm a fae hybrid, specifically I'm a pixie human hybrid. Do either of you know much about the fae realm and its society?"
Both wolves shook their head indicating they didn't. "Okay well the first thing you need to understand is that the fae live in a utopian realm. All the different races co-exist happily. Contact with humans is strictly prohibited as it is dangerous. Well the guy behind all these curses is actually a hybrid as well. He's a human wraith hybrid. Stories exist in many cultures of wraiths or shadow people. The fae races are essential all the same just different characteristics attributed to each", Stiles explained. "You still with me?" he asked.
After seeing both of them nod he continued, "Now wraiths are commonly misunderstood in human society. They help create a balance in the fae kingdoms and are just as good and kind hearted as the other. Like all the other races they shun dark magic. The fact humans think they are like enamoured with it is just human stupidity. They are the most devout race in its removal from society. Centuries ago the fae realm purged all knowledge of dark magic from its kingdoms. The accumulated knowledge was dumped in the human world in various fae dialects. Evidently this turned out to be a grave mistake. You see where humans and fae had children, hybrids like me, their children could read and understand the books. The lack of contact the fae had with humans brought about the dark ages. The dark magics were translated by vengeful, power hungry fae hybrids. Now any human with a drop of fae blood in them, no matter how small can wield magic because even though contact with humans is dangerous, the fae can't help but be curious. They enjoy coming to the mortal realms for visits. One race in particular actually."
"The history lesson is great and all but where does this wraith hybrid guy come into it? And how do you know him?" Aiden questioned impatiently. Ethan placed a hand on his brother's shoulder calming him before adding, "Go on."
"Well I've had my powers since birth and I've spent a couple of weeks each summer with my fae relatives. I meet Lucian when we were seven, I think it was. He was the only other hybrid I had met in my whole life and we got on reasonably well together. However we only saw each other those two weeks a year at the summer equinox. After a few years I began to sense a darkness in my friend. He wasn't the boy I'd come to know. Griselda, Josh and I ran into him about four months before you guys joined us. We spent some time discussing old times but it didn't last", Stiles looked down at the floor ashamed.
"Neither Gris or I liked Lucian very much but he was an old friend of Genim's so we were polite. We could both sense the darkness in him though", Josh took over the story. "He was with us only a couple of weeks during the winter equinox, ironically. It started harmlessly enough. Light sparring matches. However when he saw that Genim was just as good if not stronger than him things turned bad."
"Josh, it's not our place to tell them what happened next. Let Genim tell them in his own time and words", Griselda interrupted. Stiles silently thanked her with a look. Those brave, strong wolves deserved to hear it from him. He didn't doubt their loyalty, their friendship or their love. Nothing would change if they knew. They won't treat him any different. Just like Josh and Gris didn't treat him any different.
"Lucian and I were alone one night when he suddenly snapped. He forced himself on me and he took what he wanted with great relish. I was so shocked I didn't even defend myself. After it all happened he vanished and we've never run into him again. Rumours reached us of his exploits though over the last few years, and we've detected his magic from time to time", Stiles admitted in shame still staring at the carpet, a few tears threatening to escape.
"Stiles", growled Ethan and Aiden angrily as one while they moved across the room to crouch in front of him. "Look at us", Ethan told him. Stiles reluctantly looked up at the twins.
"You should have told us", Aiden growled. "But we understand why you didn't", Ethan added in a softer tone.
"It doesn't change how we feel about you", Aiden growled softer this time.
"I still love you", Ethan swallowed before he leant in to kiss his boyfriend passionately. Stiles kissed him back just as passionately happy he hadn't lost the wolf he loved. When they broke apart Aiden leant in and kissed the mage just as fiercely. "I'll never let him hurt you again. Neither will Ethan", he promised. Ethan clasped the mage's hands in his as he agreed with his brother.
"Okay I think we should turn in for the night", Griselda muttered to Josh quietly in a surprised and amused tone. "Stiles, I'll be up early in case you wanna brainstorm on ideas for dealing with this mess we're in", she added before departing for one of the two bedrooms.
Stiles looked up at Josh and saw the concentrated expression on his face, realising what the problem was. "Come here", Stiles muttered before kissing his best friend. Stiles felt himself weaken the longer kiss lasted. Suddenly Josh pulled away. "My gosh", the man cried exuberantly. "Now that is some good mojo. Ethan care to give me a little more?" Josh asked winking at the wolf for good measure.
Ethan tuned to face his friend, "Okay just don't take as much as last time", he warned. Josh nodded feverishly before he locked lips with the wolf and kissed him deeply. Josh's eyes glowed white for a moment and then he released the wolf. Ethan stumbled slightly as took a step back. Luckily his twin grabbed him and threw one of his brother's arms around his neck.
"And on that note I think it's good night", Aiden murmured as he half dragged his brother towards the second bedroom. Stiles following behind them pausing as he closed the door. Moving over to the bed the mage helped Aiden to remove his brother's clothes until he was left wearing just his underwear. Stiles quickly got undressed himself and lay beside Ethan in the large bed. Seconds later an almost nude Aiden dropped beside the mage. Stiles smiled to himself as Ethan snuggled up to one side of him and Aiden wrapped his arms around the young mage's waist from the other. Stiles fell asleep quickly with two warm bodies pressed against him.
Stiles woke late the next morning to find he had turned on his side some time during the night so he was facing Aiden and Ethan had moulded himself to Stiles' back. The young mage was surprised to find Aiden also awake when the wolf whispered, "Morning."
"Morning", Stiles breathed back. "So that was interesting last night, hmm? Do you wanna talk about it?" he asked the tense wolf.
"I don't think there is anything to talk about", Aiden told him quietly. "I've felt this way for a while but I'm not exactly great at showing my feelings, that's more Ethan's strong suit. We've talked about it though. We thought maybe I was experiencing what he feels for you through our connection but I'm not sure. Ethan never feels the way I do about the women I've hooked up with. It doesn't matter though. I feel the way I do about you and I'm happy to share you with my brother."
Stiles lay there stunned into silence for a moment. "How does Ethan feel about this?" he asked quietly.
"I'm happy to share you with my brother, too. Just my brother though", Ethan spoke softly in his ear, causing Stiles to almost have a heart attack. A kiss gently placed behind his earlobe cut off Stiles angry remark before it was even started. "How would you feel about it?" Ethan asked him.
"Seriously?" Stiles asked disbelievingly. Were they seriously asking if he minded having two hot boyfriends? "You mean I'd get to have two hot werewolf boyfriends?"
"Yeah", the brothers laughed. "It wouldn't be wrong because we don't have those sorts of feelings for each other. We just both feel the same way about you", Ethan.
"We both want to make you happy and protect you", Aiden added. "I mean I've only ever felt this way about you with women."
"He's gay just for you Gen", Ethan chuckled while his brother blushed.
"I guess I am", he admitted.
"That means so much to me you guys", Stiles whispered before he gave them both a deep kiss. "But before you decide that's what you want, you best have all the facts. See I think I might know why you feel that way about me", Stiles admitted guiltily as he looked into Aiden's dark brown eyes.
"What do you mean?" the wolf asked confused.
"Well in the fae realm pixies are forest dwellers that live in underground burrows or caves. They look after the animals of the forest. They consider animals as part of their family. Animals are naturally drawn to them as well. I think maybe my pixie heritage is drawing you to me", Stiles mumbled quickly. "If I'd known how you felt I would have been able to tell you before."
"It doesn't change how I feel Gen", Aiden said huskily as he kissed the mage's neck. "Even if it's just your fae magic that has me enthralled, you've got a special place in my heart."
"I love you guys", Stiles whispered tearfully, emotions still running amok from last night.
"I love you too", Ethan smiled.
"Me too", Aiden added before he pulled himself tight against Stiles right side, Ethan doing the same on Stiles left.
"So the other fae races what are their specialities?" Ethan asked curiously while they lay there.
"Well there are fairies, pixies and sprites which look after the animals in their domain; air, earth and water respectively. Then there are sylphs, nymphs and naiads. They work magic to keep nature in balance. Sylphs are free spirits and serve as messengers for the fae royalty. That leaves the wraiths which serve as guides for lost souls, showing them the way to the next world. And lastly the elves known for their skills in alchemy and magical seduction", Stiles told the twins thoughtfully.
"Are you sure you're not a half elf?" Aiden laughed. "Maybe you seduced me." Ethan chuckled with him while Stiles lay between them pretending to pout in offence. If they hadn't seen the slight upturn in the set of his lips they might have believed him.
"Well I don't know about you boys but I have work to do today so I'm gonna get up and go help Gris work on our contract", Stiles huffed in mock annoyance as he crawled towards the end of the bed and made to storm out the room.
"You going out there like that?" Ethan called, while Aiden laughed loudly. Stiles stopped for a moment blushing when he realised he was still only in his underwear. Snapping his fingers clothes materialised around his figure and without looking back he walked out of the bedroom.
"Gris it's not a problem, I can go in and wake him if you need his help", Josh told the spark. As he took a step towards the bedroom their friends shared she grabbed his arm though.
"Joshua", she reprimanded him. "I know it's not a problem. You forget I know you", she added giving him a smug look. "You're just hoping you can go in there and find a little more of that mojo from last night. Leave them alone, after the revelations last night you will leave them alone or so help me I'll turn your hair pink and green", she threatened him. His shocked face was reward enough that she knew he was taking her serious. "Genim's never let us down before."
As she said his name the door opened and out stepped said mage. "Good morning", he mumbled looking slightly embarrassed in front of his friends.
"Morning", they both replied. "So did you have a good night?" Josh asked expressively while raising his eyebrows.
"Joshua! That is your last warning", Griselda said harshly as a knock came at the suites door. "Why don't you make yourself useful and get the door. That will be the room service. I hope you don't mind Genim I ordered us all some breakfast as we are running a little short on time."
Stiles looked at the clock on the mantelpiece. She was right they had to be at the old Hale house in just over an hour. "Crap. Sorry, I didn't mean to make us late. It's just I had some stuff I needed to explain to the pups", Stiles apologised.
"I hope you're not referring to us as 'pups' now", Aiden smiled.
"You know I think he was, brother", Ethan smirked.
"Now would I, boys?" Stiles asked innocently. Evidently they thought he would because they pounced on him saying in one good humoured voice, "We'll make you regret that, Gen."
"For goodness sake. What's gotten into all you boys? All of you this morning are so damn rambunctious", Griselda muttered as Josh helped the hotel staff bring in the food. Her chiding did nothing to bring order to the wolves and mage but fortunately the food seemed to snap them out of their youthful episode.
"Gris", Stiles said astonished. "Do you think you ordered enough food?" The table before them was completely covered in breakfast courses, except one small corner where papers and pens lay waiting for them.
"Don't give me that", Griselda muttered. "I know how much you can eat. Werewolves have the supernatural metabolism and Josh despite his physique can sure pack it away. Plus after last night I wasn't sure if you'd have a larger appetite", she added blushing and looking away.
Stiles looked at his wolf boyfriends and saw a slight blush covering their faces as well. Josh was the only one that looked completely comfortable and was laughing as he said, "Let's eat." Stiles grabbed a seat at the corner with the stationary with Gris so they could work while they ate.
Just short of an hour later they piled into the car heading towards the old Hale house. "Gris, since were running late do you wanna use that speed charm of yours?" Stiles suggested.
"Are you sure? Won't it make you feel ill like last time?" Griselda asked as she turned to face him from the front passenger seat.
"Yeah it probably will, but do it anyway", Stiles advised her. He watched anxiously as she fumbled with her necklaces. Finding the right one she held it between two fingers in her left hand and held her right hand out towards the car engine. The pendant glowed a sunset orange as did her eyes as the car exhaust gave a roar and the car shot forward at a much greater speed than usual.