Possessed Love
Chapter Two: Learning the Truth
By Kellyq
There was a lot of tension in the air as Haou stared. The female demon did smell familiar to him. It was almost like...
"Is that you, Yubel?"
The female demon stared, taking in everything. Judai could tell that Yubel was ready to pass out. "I know that is a lot to handle, but we are your parents."
Yubel shook her head; her breathing started to hitch. That can't be right! How can she come from two guys? Males can't get pregnant! "No! That can't be right," she yelled. Yuble glared at Johan. "I don't believe you! I didn't come from you! Males can't get..."
"Pregnant ... That's true, but Johan's special. He's the type of demon who can grant wishes," Judai explained. Haou frowned and watched Johan lift his shirt. There, below the belly button, was a scar. A scar that looked like someone had cut him open with a knife.
"We've been together for a long time, and I wanted to have a family with Johan," Judai continued, taking hold of his mate and pulling him close to admire Johan's abdomen. "Right after our first mating season, Johan became pregnant with you, our first child," Judai smiled sadly, glancing at Yuble. "But a hunter named Giese..."
"Judai ... can I talk to you alone," Johan murmured.
Haou watched his parents leave the room. Now was Haou's opportunity to ask questions. "What happened to you after the dogs attacked?" Haou walked a little closer to Yubel.
"It ... it can't be ... how could Johan let this happen to me?" Yubel murmured, all the memories coming back to her.
Haou observed her for a moment. "You need to calm down. I know this is a shock, but you have no reason to get angry."
Yubel snarled. "What do you know about anger?"
"Plenty. I would take much anger out on anyone I felt was a threat. But Judai and Johan were always there to help me make better choices," Haou explained as he sat on the bed.
Yubel moved away from him. "Who are you?"
"Figures. You don't even recognize me," Haou sighed. "It's Haou. Your brother."
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Judai clawed the nearby wall. His ears were back, and his crooked tail twitched.
"I can't believe that slimy bastard!"
I've got to stop him from hurting himself, Johan thought. "Cobra is going to pay for this!"
Johan narrowed his eyes and watched his mate take his frustration on the wall. Johan stepped in front of the wall, taking the next punch. Judai's eyes widened in shock when his fist came in contact with Johan's gut. "I'm not going to let you hurt yourself like this." Johan coughed, blood trickling down the side of his mouth, and his face showed pain on his face. "Let me fix it, Judai ..."
The brown-haired demon stared in total shock. Did I... "Johan ... why did you want me to slug you?"
"I wanted you to be mad at me," Johan said more calmly, looking into his mate's eyes. "I wanted to find a way to get you to hate me for what happened …"
Judai's eyes clouded over with shock and confusion. "Is … is that how you felt?" Johan nodded his head. Judai extended his hand, and Johan closed his eyes – afraid to be slapped. But instead of being hit, the green-eyed teen felt his body pulled gently forward, and a wet tongue licked the blood off his chin. "We've been through this before. I'm not going to hate you," Judai murmured. "I love you too much. You saved me from total darkness. Showed me the beauty in life and gave me something that no one else could give me ... and that's love." Judai leaned in and kissed his mate. He pulled Johan close and rubbed his back tenderly.
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"Will you just leave me alone?" Yubel cried.
Yuble was getting fed up with being around demons that claimed to be related to her.
Haou stepped back and covered his ears. "You don't have to shout at me!"
"Then get your face out of my sight, you freak!" Yubel growled.
"That's enough out of both of you," Judai shouted, running into the room, Johan following close behind. "We're here to help you, Yubel ..."
"Help?" the young female demon responded coldly. Yubel got to her feet. "Were you there when the dogs attacked?" she asked, stepping toward Judai. "Were you there to protect me when the dogs tried to tear me apart? No! And it's your fault!" Yubel hissed, giving Johan an evil glare.
Haou growled and tackled Yubel to the floor. "Don't you dare accuse Johan of something he had no control over!"
"Haou," Judai said sharply. They both looked up to see that Judai's possessed eyes were green and grown. "That's enough!"
Johan watched closely as Haou let her up. Yubel's expression was blank as Judai touched her forehead softly. Images from ten years ago flashed through her mind like pictures from a camera. Barred emotions came back, and Yubel didn't want anymore. She didn't want to know the truth. Yubel knew that guys don't get pregnant.
Haou frowned when he caught a faint scent coming from the open window. That could only mean one thing ...
"Guys, we have to get out of here," Haou said, startling Johan, Judai, and Yubel. "Cobra's snakes are here!"
The warning came too late. One of the snakes came crashing in. Judai tried to help Yubel move, but she punched him. Haou and Johan moved out of the way at the same time.
"Venominon!" Yubel said joyfully. She was happy to see a familiar face. Two smaller snakes slithered in. "Let's get out of here!" Yubel said, getting on top of the giant snake.
"Yubel, don't do this!" Judai cried. "You belong here with your family!"
"I have no family, only Cobra; he's my family!"
Judai froze. His eyes clouded over with pain and disbelief. It felt like someone had stomped on his heart. He was so wrapped in his thoughts that he didn't realize what was happening around him until a painful cry reached his ears. Judai turned, and his eyes widened in complete horror. One of the smaller snakes had sprung toward Haou, ready to bite him. Johan, who was closer, stepped up and used his own body to protect his son.
"Johan!" Judai cried in fear. He ran up, but he was already too late. One of the snakes had bit Johan on the arm.
To Be Continued ...