April One week after Branch woke and his 20thbirthday.
Branch woke in blind panic looking around he saw Boom asleep next to him, the room was in low light, but is Tesoro wasn't here, he looked at his wrists, the bracelets, he gasped panicking he needed them, they were helping, he scooted out of bed, and started digging through drawers, not realising he had woke him bed mate, in his panic he tore the room apart before he climbing into his nest, he needed Tresillo, he needed his bands.
He tried to get comfortable when he realised there were some significant items missing, the sheet from Tresillo before he left, in fact he realised everything from his reggaeton partner was missing, he tore the nest apart before he sat on the floor, fury building up inside, he felt a tinge of blue at the edge of his sight.
She had ruined his original nest and the thought of going back to the bunker made him sick.
Why did people think they had a right to mess with his nests, they were his.
'Branch it's late' he looked at his friend, holding back his growl 'where are my sheets and pillows Boom, where are my cuffs' he heard Boom sigh and mumble something. 'Boom' he looked at the angry face.
'Boom, please' he felt the glitter troll guide him back to bed, 'I'll get them back for you Branch, I promise'
Day before Branch went back to his nest
Tresillo stood looking large bags and boxes carried by the two set of twins, one pair his sisters, the other his spitfires brothers the Funk princes.
He had a feeling he knew what was in the bags since he'd been banished from the rooms of his mate. 'Bora, Mari why are the pillows and bedding I gave to Branch being returned'.
He watched the group give uneasy smiles but refuse to look at him, 'Marimba' he stared her down he knew she would be the one to crack she was the next hopeless romantic after him, purple eyes darted away from him, 'Marimba,you wouldn't keep me away from my Spitfire would you' he purred pouring out a relaxed scent, 'Tresillo Stop' his green eyes snapped to Tambora's gold eyes, 'it's thought by many, maybe it's best if you holt your courting with Branch' he saw her eyes flicked away, 'I agree, somewhat' he growled lowly as his sister backed down showing her neck, 'I think... he needs to recover first and you're scent...you claimed him as yours without permission' she dropped the bag cowering slightly.
Tresillo had never been so angry not at them, did none of them realise he would never, have done anything without Branch's permission, he had more respect for his amor, he understood, he'd helped victims of forced mating, he wouldn't ever take Branch's choice away from him.
'Do you all think I would be so cruel, to take his choice' he growled 'WE SAW YOU, YOU...you were going to mate him in the woods'he reared back he recalled little of what happened, when he dragged Poppy away, other than Branch presented him with her heart, and the need to claim the strong omega, 'I... what'
'You were going to mate him, she bit him, she started the process barely, as much as Branch was willing, he couldn't consent like he was' Marimba paw hit his shoulder, 'you were both on adrenaline and knee deep in instincts' he looked at his sister.
'Leave everything there I know where it needs to go' he turned away, they were all for getting Branch back and to him, he told them how he fell in love with his Spitfire, he left the room to calls of his name and sat on the edge of his nest, so what changed their minds.
There was the box on the dresser table it held Branch's courting band and the formal betrothal bands he got back, he felt his head tilt automatically he heard a loud buzzing near his window, looking up he saw his letter bug Nico buzzing madly, rolling up the sheeting he let it rest on the table seeing a furled note on familiar blue stationary.
My Tesoro,
They told me you left, which I know is a lie, Boom has been extremely vocal about it, right now you're the only alpha in feel safe with, come back please.
Everyone keeps saying it's better you're not here, I should be focusing on getting better, but they don't understand, I want you here, they want me to talk to a trauma troll, I want to talk to you first, I want to tell you.
I was brought back to my room Boom stayed with me, I went in the nest all of your pillows and sheets are missing.
Boom said you have my gift, ... do you like it, for our pups, I could make another if you don't, it was bought I should make one, it will be better I promise. I'll get rid of this one and make another like I should have.
I made a pillow cover would you... please.
I understand, they told me I might be too dependent on your scent, and that I should learn not to be.
I don't think I'm dependent on your scent spiced apple had always calmed me, according to Clay it has since I was a pup. He and Boom got into a yelling match with everyone, when they didn't believe them.
I know it sounds paranoid but their keeping something from me, I know my scent is off, I'm not an idiot I know it smells like lilacs. I know what it means, but there's something else.
Your Branch
May 2 weeks after rescue.
Tresillo stared at the rainbow haired troll, who sat at his table, 'he's not doing well' Boom sighed as he took another sip of his cooling tea, 'he's hardly eating, I think this trauma troll isn't helping, he's staying in his room more, hardly talking, Viva accidentally scared him, and their keeping her away, she's an omega and didn't actually do anything, she just popped up and apologised just as quick.'
Tresillo was listening to his despondent pack mate as he filled the third box full of snacks, he knew his mate liked fewer sweet things, so he hoped the ones he sent were right.
He looked at the box on the table, he hoped there was enough to tempt his amor to eat a little more, 'Boom I'll be right back' he went to the planned nursery room, looking around he looked at the half finished project in the corner, he'd been overly stressed and worried, and taken it out on a large pile of beech tree he found, it was coming together nicely he couldn't wait to show his spitfire.
He dug through his recently finished drawers, pulling out Branch's gift, rubbing it against his cheek he took in the fading peach and cinnamon, he resented it, unfortunately it obscured the last of his spitfires scent.
Walking back to his dining area, he took in the half defeated posture Boom supported, 'Branch knows everyone is hiding something and he knows it's about his scent, no matter what everyone think Boom, he's not helpless or blind,' he packed the box with the gold and green blanket, before deciding to add the other, and resting the courting band on top, he placed the letter inside, away from prying eyes.
'I don't know if this will help, but care to be carrier bug for me' he grinned at the tentative smile Boom gave.
My Spitfire,
Boom is right, I wasn't willing when I left, but the thought of hurting you keeps me away for now, I want you to promise me something mi amor talk to them and get better but fight for what you want as well,
I found out from my sisters, they wish us to holt our courting because of what happened, the more I think about it the more I think we should, it opens more doors, but then I think I would rather extend out courting phase, start with letters like before.
I did receive your gift to me, is a beautiful blanket mi amor, I still read the note you sent with, your promise about our pups being wrapped in it, ifyouwant to make another make blanket, it is your choice but I will not get rid of this one, you may not have made it, but you love it yes, you found our pups first blanket, if you do another we'll have three for when the next pup comes they won't have to share, I have added our pups blanket and something you might take comfort in having back, to the box, let me know if I over step.
Boom told me the names you picked, Tambori and Soli only two mi Spitfire, I thought you knew I want as many as possible, you agreed to at least eight when you accepted my proposal.
Take the help their offering, Boom has told me you are hardly eating, I don't pretend to know how you are feeling, please try for me, for yourself, for our Tambori and Soli.
I have enclosed a small box of treats, they are some of my favourites, there from my Abuela Fresa's secret recipes, don't give them to Mari or Bora, there some Mostachones de Utrera, Alfajores and Biscochitos, I remember you wanted to learn about some of our culture and foods.
Do you remember the first time we danced, I heard someone singing, and remembered how you enjoyed the music.
Would you dance with me again mi amor?
Your Tresillo
Boom laughed at the offended look on Branch's face 'you told' was hissed, 'he was going to find out B', he put his arm around the agitated troll only to get it pushed off as he went and sat next to Viva, sticking his tongue out as he sat.
He pulled a few sheets of his blue paper from the drawer next to him, looking at it and then Boom, 'thank you Boo' he got a small smile in return, and a concerned glance from his mama, 'what's in the box sweet one' he winced slightly still getting used to being called sweet anything, he let Essence because she's his Mama, but anyone else, No.
'Nothing important, some fabric I liked for my nest that's all' he hates lying but he could risk them being taken from his nest like the other things from Tresillo, these were too important.
Mid-May 4 weeks after the rescue
I MOST CERTAINLY DID NOT AGREE TO EIGHT...
Four...Six ... okay fine eight... Sillo we need a bigger home.
You like the names, I'm glad, we need more names, also I want at least two girls.
Thank you,thank you for retuning my courting band amore mio, I have missed it you re-scented it for me, and you fixed it, thank you.
I think I upset Ablaze and Baba, I may have bitten the trauma troll, I don't like her amore, they tried take it away.
I want them to stop, I want everyone to stop interfering, I know, I know I could be carrying her pup, I think their scared you'll reject me when you see me, I will admit it is a fear of mine.
I don't want to holt our courting, can we trade letters like this again, if they won't allow us to see each other for now, I will write to you.
You scented the blanket and you sent another, it is beautiful, I love the silver and gold stars, was it yours?
They are currently buried in my nest I have taken to sleeping in it to keep it safe, I think, I will not have another nest destroyed because of someone else, my nests, my supposedly safe space, Tesoro, and they've been ruined twice now.
She... she invaded my nest in the bunker, scented everything and erased the scents I needed of family, and this time they took... they took my comfort scents, Sillo, they weren't just yours, they took the pillows you gifted me, I infused them like you said, I have always found the scent of spiced apple comforting, but others were filled with lavender and camomile to help me sleep, and the quilt you sent me, that wasn't scented and someone still took then.
I lied to my Mama and told her the box was full of fabrics for my nest it was a half-truth I know, but Sillo I couldn't risk them being taken again.
Your Branch.
Tresillo saw tear stains on the page, tracing the stained edge, he vowed when he found the troll he would mate and marry he would make them the perfect nest, now he needed two, one for his amor if needed to be alone, a safe space for his Branch and one for their Familia, but first he needed the proper materials and for this he needed to venture the other Hinterland tribes.
Tesoro,
I want more of the biscuits you sent, they were delicious, do you think your Abuela would teach me, I would love to trade recipes, so I could make them for our pups and you, I'm sure you have a comfort meal or two you haven't told me about.
I made some from my gramma's recipe, I wanted to share with you, Biscotti al cocco, paste di meliga (have them with your strongest coffee I promise there amazing) and a made a small version of my favourite chocolate cake, Torta Tenerina, its dark chocolate which everyone's been hiding. I know what she did, but I refuse to let her take my favourite sweets away when she's taken so much from me.
Possibly why Trickee screamed like a little girl when he saw me eating by the bar, but after eating the biscuits I realised I was hungry. Don't laugh I know you will be as you read this.
Tambora came with some of Cayo's paella, it reminded me of the 'sunset' we were watching, I wish we could go back, I wish I ran back that night.
Soon I promise.
Branch
June 4 weeks after the rescue
Tresillo hated he had waited so long to read this letter. But it was worth the wait, he had found some soft fabric for his mate, traded some of skills for it to be made into the plushest blanket and pillow set, he could get, it would stay here a gift for when he saw his amor next.
He laughed as Branch had easily caved to the idea of eight pups, a low rumble at the idea of Branch carrying eight of their pups, his hand skirting under his bed sheet to wrap around his cock as he imagined his Branch, filled and round with their pup, slowly riding him, clinging to his arms as they practiced, frequently, it would be required for eight pups, they would need to make sure after all.
Catching the leaking cum from his tip he started to slowly slick up his cock, squeezing just so.
'Tresillo' the omega moan above him, paw resting on his swollen belly, mere minutes ago they had been dosing bodies curled around each other.
When he felt the smaller blue paw start exploring his abdomen, stroking at the muscles before working its way lower, he wasn't going to stop the younger troll, he enjoyed sensations, and to interfere right now would only upset them both.
'Mi amor' he rumbled as the pleased omega gave a teasing purr, 'please, Tesoro' he relaxed further into the slow moving paw as he felt his cock start to harden for his sultry mate, 'my spitfire, what are you doing' he grinned at the huff, before he felt a weight on his waist.
Green eyes widened as his paw immediately went to the curved hips, he felt his ears dip and eyes shut in pleasure at the soft pelt of his mate, a sign he was pregnant with his pups and the moan he heard from the stunning silver omega, rumbling he squeezed gently getting the same moan again, 'did you need something my ángel' he felt the pregnant troll rock as his seam relaxed, open and wet, green eye snapped open as he looked into the lust filled blue eyes.
'Need you' he saw the spark in the blue eyes as the omega purred 'alpha' feeling fire run through his nerves, 'Branch' he heard the omega moan as he rocked, 'Sillo, please'.
Tresillo was never one to disappoint his ángel, and started moving with him, 'ah, ah' he bite his tongue as the gorgeous creature moved, his paw snuck between them, as he stroked at the pearl causing Branch's hip to lose rhythm as he moaned pressing down as Tresillo massaged and teased, 'it this what you want amor' he watched the silver head shake it denial 'no, how about this' keeping his thumb slowly rubbing his finger tips caught the edge of his ángels entrance, causing him to press harder, 'Sentirte así de mojada, así de abierta para mí, mi amor,' he started listening to the chirps and coos 'No sabes lo dificil que es no follarte hasta que grites' he knew a small weakness of his loves and wasn't afraid to exploit it every now and then, especially when it made his amor start writhing in pleasure, 'In please, in me need you, need to feel you'.
Who was he to deny, he pulled away enjoying the keen of loss his mate produced knowing, in just a moment he would, there the low moan of satisfaction as he pushed up, feeling himself slide deeper into the warm, clenching body, which gripped him, causing him to let out a satisfied growl as Branch settled on him, he barely held himself back from flipping the positions and having his beautiful mate below him, but it seems his silver amor wants to play.
Thrusting upwards he watched as Branch's eyes fluttered, as he rolled down the pair moving in a well-practiced dance, he helped the omega bounce on his lap, 'Tresillo' he watched the silver omega pant above him, 'si mi amor ven por mi' he watched the omega keen as he clamped him tight with in him, groaning at the pressure he kept the movement going until the omegas legs were shaking, he cradled his waist, turning them he laid the silver omega below him, 'Te ves tan hermosa llena de mi bebé, acostada en nuestro nido, tan perfecta' Tresillo loomed over him paws resting on the round belly feeling their pup kick, he rumbled in pleasure, the alpha proud as the omega purred, 'alpha' he felt his mates hips roll reminding of his problem, 'omega' he thrust slowly watching as Branch moaned, while clinging to their sheets as Tresillo clung to his waist, 'muses Sillo please' he watched as the omega pinned his head back into the pillows as he screamed his pleasure once more as he spilled deep in him.
Tresillo slowed his paw as he came down from his high, calming his breathing he grabbed a cloth to clean up he laid back in his nest, trying to slow his breathing as he thought of his Branch round with pup.
Licking his lip and grinning at the idea.
To feel you this wet, this open for me, my love, you don't know how hard it is not to fuck you until you scream -Sentirte así de mojada, así de abierta para mí, mi amor, No sabes lo dificil que es no follarte hasta que grites
Te ves tan hermosa llena de mi bebé, acostada en nuestro nido, tan perfecta. —You look so beautiful full of my baby, lying in our nest, so perfect.
July12 weeks after rescue
Tesoro, our blankets someone took our blankets, I... Tesoro... I didn't lose them, someone took them... my nest... I'm sorry, I'm sorry. They were in my nest, they were safe, there gone.
I need... I need to see you please Tesoro I'm sorry.
Tresillo stared in shock at the note, the rushed and panicked writing was almost illegible, he was at the market collecting some new tools to finish his project, he'd would have repaired them but the damage to the bladed tools was above his skill set, when the red bug came flying at him.
He felt his body go hot, before a coldness surged replacing the heated anger he felt with cold fury, how dare they, he paid for the tools he needed barely holding back his scent which he knew had put several trolls on edge, and stalked his way back home, intermittent growls escaping him.
Tresillo growled lowly as he saw a box on his table, when he finally tore it open, he found the two blankets, green and blue, someone had been in his mates nest, violated his mates nest, again and taken them, and washed their combined scents away, they interfered with it, enough was enough, no one caused his spitfire this type of distress.
Omegas nests were safe spaces you didn't go in them unless you were invited, mated or family.
Spitfire, Branch,
It's okay I have them, mi amor, their safe.
I have them.
Boom,
We need to see each other now...
Tresillo
Boom stared at the letter before making his way to Branch's room, he dodged behind a wall when two Branch's doctors walked past, what he heard made him furious.
He understood the need for Branch to get better without depending on Tresillo, but to go so far as to interfere with a courting.
7 weeks after rescue flash back.
'What's...what's going on' Boom took a silver paw in his as, the confused troll joined the group.
He saw Branch's eyes widen as he noticed the once neat pile of bound letters between him and Tresillo were scattered across the table, his posture immediately went defensive as he pulled away from Boom to gather them up.
'Son' Quincy spoke up, Boom watched as Branch moved away from the table and back towards Boom the letters clutched in his arms, 'Branch' he felt the younger omega shift slightly behind him.
'Why are you here, what were you doing withmyletters?' Boom felt s paw slip into his pulsing a familiar rhythm.
'You remember we agreed your courting was halted for your recovery, you shouldn't be writing to him' Boom felt Branch flinch at the words, 'there'
'Branch' Boom glared at the Trauma troll before rolling his eyes at the patronising tone she was using, Branch wasn't a trolling and he wasn't stupid, he chose to stay away for a while, but wanted to write to someone who he considered close, 'it's for the best to have a complete separation from him' he saw the group, minus Viva, Clay and Hype who were all glaring at the tone of voice nodding, 'you need to heal' Boom now understood why Branch hated the women, 'remember what we said'
He heard a soft whine behind him, and if it wasn't for the fact Branch was behind him he doubt he would have heard it all, Boom felt the pulse, 'I want to' he heard the small voice, 'it's my choice, it's my choice' he felt Branch shift slightly everyone stopped to look at him 'it's my choice, I want to write to Tresillo' he stood firm to everyone, but Boom could feel the shaking in his paw.
'Sweet one' he saw the Queen come towards Branch as moved slightly to the side never letting go of his paw, 'we want you to be happy', he felt a twitch like Branch was going to move forward before changing his mind, 'Tresillo makes me happy, we don't want to stop our courting, we want to extend it'.
He felt Branch move away from him 'let me out' he heard the beep of denied exit 'let me out, let me out' he felt Branch drag his arm only to get the same sound before he growled, then flinched clutching his head as a pink haze covered his eyes.
'Branch, this is why' Boom felt his head whip around without thought, as he glared at the foolish troll to shut up.
Clay put his paw on Branch who backed away slightly, until he realised 'Clay' can the small voice, he watched as Branch clung to his older brother, 'let me out, I want to go home, you promised'.
Boom felt his heart break at these words, home, Branch may not have had Quincy and Essence in his life for long, but they treated him as a son and loved him just as much as he loved them, but for him to ask to go home meant he didn't feel safe, home for Branch was something more than a place it was where he felt happy, safe and Boom could see he was happiest with Tresillo.
He resolved then and there to get Branch back.
When he heard the doctors pass, he rushed to Branch's room only to find it torn apart, and a severely distressed omega crying and sending a red bug out.
Boom bundled the troll in his arms as went to take him to his nest, which he found was tore apart again, he growled lowly, 'come on B, let's go to mine'
Four hours later Hype had come into the room to find his mate and brother asleep in their nest, the silver clinging to the gold, he left them and returned furious, he knew why and agreed with Booms choice to bring the youngest member of Kismet here, joining them he went to the opposite side and cuddled the pair, they woke hours later to Hype binging in the middle and a omega on each side cooing at him brother and lover while seeking comfort.
Tresillo,
I have a plan, I will meet you at the lake edge in three hours, I refuse to allow what is happening to carry on.
Boom
End of July 14 weeks after rescue
My Tresillo,
Thank you, thank you. I... Sillo can I come see you please, I... I know everyone wants to help even your sisters, and with Boom, Clay, and Viva, being the only ones right now agree being with you might be the best help. Being outside might help.
I feel... I feel trapped again, only this time everyone wants to talk to me, they won't leave me alone, and there trying to keep Viva away, I nipped it in the bud quickly.
Tresillo, she scared me once and was because we fell asleep talking and the pink startled me it wasn't her fault.
I'm sitting by my window, and I can see the Hinterland camp below, I thought I saw you and waved only to realise you can't see me up here.
I decided I'm coming to see you I can't stay here anymore with the looks of pity and concern everyone keeps giving me.
I want to feel normal, and everyone is tiptoeing around the fact they can still smell lilac in my scent, it's not as strong but it's still there.
Meet me by the water's edge.
B
Branch was faking sleep, it had come to this, everyone had been overly secretive after his rescue and subsequently after Boom had given him back the baby blanket that Tresillo had scented for him and had gone missing.
'I can't believe you did that Boom you didn't know how Branch would have acted' he heard Trickee whisper.
'it's not even confirmed, and you're acting like this, and Branch was happy when he had them' Booms agitated response came 'I don't agree with sending Tresillo away, you know that'thank you Boom.
'Look none of us really agree, but for a short time maybe'Ablaze no.
'Boom, raindew did you really think it was a good idea to give him them'Hype was questioning it as well did Boom not tell. 'I'm not saying I don't agree, he was happier, just'
'look you saw Branch he not happy he won't even go into his nest anymore Hype' Boom stared the fact, 'he needs to see his alpha and anyway it wasn't my idea' Boom was smug about it, 'it was Tresillo's' Branch felt Boom his paw giving it a gentle squeeze, he carefully squeezed back making sure he kept the movement small, 'he doesn't care, and I for one agree, if there's pup isn't Poppy's it will never be, it will be theirs'
'IfBranch wants anything to do with it, we can't know Boom' Branch froze, Ablaze was right what if, his mind started spiralling, until he felt Booms rhythmic squeezing something they created before shows, to help with nerves.
Branch tried to get his breathing under control, as he heard the doors shut,was hepregnant, was this why everyone was trying to keep Viva away, why they took Tresillos gifts, his blankets.
He needed to see Tresillo he needed his alpha damn what they all thought, he was done, flinging the sheets from the bed, he carefully filled his hair, making sure the returned blankets for their pup was secure, he wasn't making the mistake of leaving them alone again, he stoked the soft fabric letting run over his paws clenching it tightly, Tresillo was right it didn't matter if he was, the pup was theirs he promised, he put a paw over his skinny belly, he needed to eat more, for the himself, and for any pup he would have.
Pushing the blankets into his hair, he slipped silently out of his room, make sure everywhere was clear, managing to sneak his way past every exit.
'Branch' he jumped what he felt was a foot in the air before backing into a wall and huddling into a small ball 'hey, hey B it's me' Branch looked up slowly his breathing heavy, as a paw started to pulse with his 'Boom' he looked up slowly, as he felt a paw rubbing his wet cheek, he hadn't even realised he was crying 'come on, were getting you to your Alpha' he smiled at the yellow face and grass green eyes, 'Boom thank you' he saw a sad smile pull over the yellow glitter trolls face, 'don't thank me yet baby brother' as he was pulled from the floor and into a hug he felt something being pressed into his paws.
'take it with Tresillo, you deserve the truth B, come there's a guard down here' he looked at the hydrangea his paws, nodding he pushed into his hair grateful Boom didn't do it for him, 'Good thing everyone is used to me traveling with another person they won't think to question why I swipe two time to get out' Branch tipped his lips in a nervous smile.
They made it, Branch felt the dirt and sand under his feet for the first time in months, a cool breeze and the warmth of the sun on his face, and no stares or questions Boom just let him be soaking in the heat and life around him.
'Branch' his head whipped around 'Tambora' he saw Boom shift in front of him, 'Boom, what?' Branch was confused, 'B trust me' he nodded even though he knew Boom couldn't see him he took the paw that was reaching back for him.
'Boom why is Branch out here' Tambora questioned the pair, Branch was getting nervous, 'Boom' he whispered, a squeeze at his paw had him silent, 'where just taking a short walk, we have permission' Branch saw a frown pulling at his normally happy brother, 'not that we need it' Boom hissed under his breath.
'you two should head back, it's getting cold' Branch felt Booms paw tighten against his as Tambora drew closer, 'I'll take him'.
Branch smelt and heard it before the pair, sour apple and burnt cinnamon and the growl of an alpha who was being denied access to his mate, but it wasn't directed at him or Boom, he whimpered causing the two omegas to turn to him, 'my alpha'.
'TRESILLO NO' he heard Tambora yell as Branch felt his feet leave the floor the apple and cinnamon wrapping around him like a well-loved sweater, 'my omega' was whispered in his ear, he felt the air rushing around him, Branch knew he was safe his alpha had him, all too soon he was wrapped in the warmth of his Tesoro, safely laying in his arms being scented happily.
'Mi amor, mi ángel, mi Spitfire' was rumbled from the happy alpha, as he nosed his way around his neck, arms locked tightly around him in what many would call suffocating, but all Branch felt was safety.
Tresillo's hold while possessive was loose and easily breakable for Branch, and he wasn't inclined to break it anytime soon. Chirping and cooing happily as he returned the nuzzling and loving hold, he let his head rest happily on his reggaeton's chest listening to the thump of a heartbeat, feeling the strong paws run up his back and holding own paw as they self-soothed each other.
Tresillo was watching the ship carefully he had seen and smelt Tambora, who was tracking him as best she could, he had received word from Boom, his mate was awake and they were hiding things from him, keeping him 'blissfully unaware' as Boom had stated, neither were happy, Kismet were not happy with him being forced away and Tresillo knew on some level Ablaze felt maybe sometime separate would be good, he wanted to protect Branch.
What none of them knew was Branch was the one who wanted him to stay, had asked him to stay, so while they forced him out, he never truly left the area, bring back to Tambora and Marimba switching out trying to catch him, unsuccessfully.
He smelt it sweet peach and cinnamon cautiously reaching out, he watched Branch, as he looked as his feet shifting feeling the earth beneath his feet a smile played against the silver face, as he tilted his head watching the dark hair be ruffled playfully by the breeze and he soaked the sunlight, the smile turned blinding.
He saw his sister approaching the quiet pair disturbing his mate and little brother, he approved on the way the glitter troll moved in front of his sister and spitfire, it gave him a good shot at taking him back to his nest.
He saw sadness cross Branch's face as Bora said she would take him back inside he felt his scent souring as Tambora drew closer to the pair.
He knew funk pop omega knew where he was, Tresillo saw his nose twitch and his ear shift slightly, but what triggered him was the whimpered 'my alpha' he bolted catching the omega around the waist lifting him securely into his arms.
'My omega' his ignored the scream of his sister and delighted in the fighting sounds behind him, Tresillo was completely aware he shouldn't be happy about them, but he had feeling which he quickly confirmed, Boom had Tambora in a head lock, he taught Boom that particular lock, he was proud of the younger omega.
His omega was safe and contented in his arms, given by the happy chirps and coos coming from him, he was pleased with his scent being blended with the omega. He felt the Branch nuzzling in and resting his head and ear against his chest, nothing had happened, both just felt the need to ensure the other was there Tresillo bathed in the scent of sweet peach and cinnamon, as Branch drew nonsensical patterns on him relaxing further, they were trading simple kisses and nuzzles as they held each other from their high.
Coos and chirps from his Branch made the alpha preen and rumble back, his Branch wasn't fighting his hold but contently stayed in it.
Tresillo was aware he had almost mated his amor, and was glad they were stopped before, his glorious spitfire got what he had deserved, his revenge, Poppy would never harm them, him anyone again. Tresillo admitted it was kind of sexy to see his mate so far gone into the old ways of the omega presenting the heart of his conquered to its chosen alpha.
'Sillo' a small voice drew him from his thoughts he looked in to the faded blue eyes of his love, while it devastated him to know Branch had felt so hopeless and alone, that his colours had faded, he didn't care his amor could spend the rest of his life grey he wouldn't care he would love him and remind him every day he was never alone.
'Branch, amor' he nuzzled the soft hair taking in the peach scent, he knew what Branch wanted, he could smell it the lilac and the hydrangea, 'it's okay' he rubbed a paw against the slim belly, he traced the sad smile across the silver face, 'I promise it is your choice and pup or no pup, it will be ours mi amor and I will love it because its part you' he pressed a kiss to the worry line head of his omega, 'will you, with me please Sillo' he nodded letting the silver troll free from his arms.
He waited patiently until a faint 'Sillo' came, he curled his nervous fiancé into his arms as they waited both, terrified and hopeful, they watched, the petals reminded pink, negative, he held tighter to Branch who was sobbing heavily into his chest, he murmured word of love and promises of their future, and just held his crying mate, lifting him into his arms, he brought them both to his bed curling around Branch.
After some time Tresillo felt the sobs dying down as Branch's breathing slowed with a hitch still present, he looked at the tear stained and puffy faced, Branch was free, the hydrangea was never wrong.
He would help Branch through this every step, with a low whistle he called his personal messenger bug, and lifted his sleeping mate, shushing the whimpers and soft cry's as he settled him back down, he penned some letters, Viva, Clay and Boom, sending them off, he climbed back on to the bed bringing Branch back into his arms letting the weight and scent of him lull him into rest as well.
Its negative he's not carrying.
T
Blinking heavily Branch wiggling back into his warm pillow, closing his eyes hoping to capture the dream he had again, Tresillo was holding him close, the scent of apples and cinnamon, lulling him gently, when his brain finally caught up, his pillow was moving, bolting upright eyes darting around as his breathing sped up, this wasn't the pod or his room, 'amor,amor' he felt paws on him, he tried to push them off, 'okay mi amour, it's okay breath, look around, I'm going to touch your paw, what can you see Cariño' Branch recognised the voice automatically turning to it, 'green, I can see you' he whispered, 'good can you tell me what happened'
'I'm sorry' Branch started crying he hated feeling like he had no control right now 'No, no mi amor, no necesitas lamentarte, no tienes nada de qué lamentarte, ¿puedo abrazarte?' the question barely left Tresillo's mouth before Branch dove into the his arms sobs renewed, he remembered the test, Tresillo basically trollnapping him, he felt a giggle burst from his mouth, it was wet and watery but he found it funny, 'Qué es tan gracioso?'
Branch smiled wetly, 'you trollnapped me again' he looked into Tresillo's confused green eyes and started laughing, he didn't know why it was funny, but it was.
He felt Tresillo guide them back to half laying down his head over Tresillo's heart again, giggles popping out every so often, the test came for front, cuddling into Tresillo's warmth, 'the test was negative' he didn't think he had anymore tears to cry, he felt the reggaeton's arms tighten briefly as the larger paw tilted his head stroking his tears away with a thumb, he felt himself whimpering as he sank gratefully into the reggaeton, who pulled him into a slow kiss giving him chance to pull away if he wanted.
'te amo Branch, remember this mi amor.'
This was the last thing, he had no connection to her, he wasn't carrying her pup, and he never would.
August 16 weeks after rescue, 2 after 'trollnapping'
Il mio cuore,
Seeing you, being able to hold and be with you, has landed Boom and myself in a lot of trouble but it was worth it.
Thank you being there to hold me after the test, I don't think I have been so happy and so heartbroken to see them stay pink, I am happy they will never be blue for her, and I look forward to seeing them turn blue for us.
Tresillo... I... dreamt last night you
I miss you, I know your only in the village but Boom and me are monitored I don't understand why, I'm not hurt Boom isn't hurt.
I feel like a bug on a microscope.
I miss you,
Branch
My Branch,
I understand mi amor, I do, I wanted to see them stay pink for you so you did not have to make a choice about the pup, I would stand by any choice, but I also wanted to see them turn blue so you were free of her in almost every way, I know you would have done what you felt right for the pup.
I was ready either way, the dream we shared, I meant every word, it would have never been her pup it would have been ours, our bebé.
Mi amor tell me, have you dreamed of me since, I can assure I have dreamt of you, many times some not so innocent, and at the same time we are simply together.
I am sorry you're in trouble, but I'm not sorry you were able to be with me those few hours, just being able to talk to you, hold you, I feel calmer, and I missed you the moment you left...
I understand about being a bug on a microscope Bora and Mari are taking turns to watch me.
Yours with love
Tresillo.
Branch had dreamt of Tresillo but not in the way he thought, he had dreamt of them together but every time it started to go further everything went pink and she was back, and Tresillo was gone or telling him he could never love him, because of Poppy had marked him, he dreamt of being locked away surrounded by trollings who were pink and being forced to carry another and another.
Of the pinning happening and he was mated to her, he broke down crying more than once, he hated feeling like he had no control of his body, him mind.
It scared him, his summer heat was coming up and he would have shared it Tresillo, they would have been four months married and mate by now, possibly with a pup on the way.
Mid-august 4 and half months after rescue
My Branch,
Have you ever been to a beach where the sand it so white it looks translucent, and the sun hits it just right when you stand on it, it warms your feet making you want to bury your toes in, you can lay on it and it warms your entire body, the scent of spices and salt, as the waves break in the background.
The waters there are crystal clear and warm, you can see your feet sinking into the sans and there fish some will swim up and take food from your paws, there's so many colours on them, I've been known to swim with some of the larger fish and just let drag me around, have you ever petted a dolphin, there mischievous, they remind me of you, beautiful blue colour in the water, yet when you get up close they're actually silver, intelligent, and protective of their calf's, (dolphin pup).
You know where my nest is and how it faces the direction of the lake, I was looking out of the window over the lake near the village today, it's raining and realised, I miss reggaeton island.
I used to sit in my window as a child, I still do now when we visit, don't tell but I the cookies I sent you, from my Abuela recipe I used to steal them, she always made extra I realise now as I've grown, and watch the rain and the clouds roll in, the lightning storms at sea, it seems odd to watch such a thing, but they were amazing the way they lit the sky up, at the same time I would sit and look at the stars, when the nights were clear wondering if my mate, you, could see them as well, falling star time was a favourite, please don't tell the twins but I wished every time, that I could meet you.
There is a cabin in my family, no one really wants it, I always admired it, it has a large strip of personal beach attached, and the nearest troll is forty five minutes away by carriage.
I think you would like it, the porch overlooks the beach, we could watch the sun set in the swing, I can build us nice one, the colours mi amor they are stunning, the pinks, oranges and yellow the way it reflects off the water, the bedroom window looks over the lake as well, so we lay there and watch the storms, or see the sky.
I have imagined us there, laid amongst the white sheets, your beautiful silver or blue, eating the fresh fruit, I know you prefer sipping your tea as we lay together, laid against the enormous amount of pillows I would make sure you are comfortable, watching either a sunrise or set, or laying against me, after scenting you, or you resting between my legs as we watch the sun set, perhaps a little bump kicking beneath our paws, or a little one curled in your arms.
I can assure you one thing the sight of you will always be more beautiful to me than any sight I could ever see.
Would you come with me, perhaps on our honeymoon or a vacation, I'm sure my Abuelita Fresa would be happy the old thing gets some use, would you like to see it with me, perhaps we could make it a get together with your family and mine... you could help me decorate or redesign what you don't like.
Perhaps one day we will bring our pups...and stay.
Te amo
Tresillo.
Branch read Tresillo's latest letter and sighed, he read it again, Tresillo truly had a way of making things come to life for him, he wanted to be where the letter said to see a different view out of his window than clouds, to watch the sky's change, and the thunder roll in, Tresillo holding him in the swing he promised, maybe a pup or two curled in their arms, to walk along the sands, feel the sun on his face, stand in the water letting rush across his feet, him holding, Tresillo holding him, laying under the stars.
Marimba had been to visit him and left a gift, not before snagging a cookie or two, telling him Tresillo rarely makes them and their Abuela only shared the recipe with him because she and Tambora were so disastrous in the kitchen , they'd actually been banned from it by Tresillo and their mates, she shrugged her shoulders what's one little stove fire, and when Branch raised and eye brow, she elaborated, between her and Tambora they'd set fire to three of tents they'd stayed in, resulting in a blanket ban across the entire Hinterland community and a full ban from their Abuela and Abuelo's on both side.
He sat on the observation deck with the letter soaking up some of the last light before the moon rose.
He thought back to the letter imagining.
Sun heated and soft under his paws, Branch let it soak in before continuing his walk, listening to the symphony around him, settling on a flat area he laid towel on letting the heat soak through his body. Wiggling his toes in the powdery sand feeling it pass through and over, he giggled as he felt a shadow fall over his face before joining him.
He leant back to chest against the teal and patterned troll who wrapped an arm around him, holding him close. Branch stared at the crystal clear water, watching it playfully lap at the sands edge before running back leaving a white foam behind, he breathed slowly, he found the scent in the air, spice from the huts further down cooking, the tang of the sea salt, spiced apples from his mate, and the sweet smell of the flowers around them, the soft rushing of water and distant sounds of the birds, far from him.
He felt the reggaeton's heart beat against his back slow and rhythmic, matching his relaxed breaths, paws light rub at his shoulders, he felt so at peace, relaxed, calm and sleepy, he ran his fingers through the sand leave small trails, which slowly filled back in as if he never moved it in the first place.
He started to feel sun-drunk, giddy with happiness and so very relaxed and lazy, he never wanted to move from the warm rays, the sound of the water, to the soft lips working at his neck.
Sighing Branch turned his head to see pink staring back at him, scrambling away the dream turned dark thunder rolled in and he was in the fabric again, Branch managed to get up start running, the pink alpha behind him when he fell and
He woke up panting and panicked. He felt something run down his face, wiping at it he realised he was crying.
August 4 months after rescue 1stnatural heat didn't happen.
Tesoro,
Tresillo I'm scared my heat is late we were going to be over four months married by now, and I would have shared this with you.
I'm scared to even try again, I don't want to hurt every time I think of it.
I know the chain is not on my neck anymore, and I know I can say and think your name again without it hurting, but every time I dream of us, of... I keep thinking of her, I want my body back, I want it to stop.
I can't... I'm scared Tesoro, what if, what if I can't, I want so badly to be able to give this to you, to love you and for you to love me.
Tresillo, the trauma troll, she...she said it's my fault... because of her scar on my neck... what if, what if I can't, what if I'm broken Tresillo.
I want to for you, for me,
Your
Branch
He sent the note, he knew Tresillo would understand he had told him of Poppys rules and the ones which were most enforced.
Don't speak without me,
he told Tresillo everything, and he listened without judgement, he knew Tambora heard as well, she had become more understanding.
She had pulled him to inside to apologise, she had gone through a similar thing with Chaz, who she had briefly courted, he had tried to control her with certain commands, and if she was feeling overly exhausted or stressed sometime the word came back to her. He offered her a hug and apology for what happened,
She told him her tricks, for the simple onesdon't speak without me,she told him Chaz had used that one.
Together with her and Tresillo he hadn't stopped talking keeping a constant chatter about everything and anything they could find or had seen.
They had told him of some of the more bizarre bounty's they had been on which had him laughing and cuddling into Tresillo's side.
Tambora had told him of some of the injuries Tresillo had taken, which amounted in a good amount of ribbing from the others, and pouts and 'no sympathy for the fact I was hurt none at all' which lead Branch to coo over his alpha reggaeton who soaked the affection like a sponge, which rounded in another amount of ribbing from the group, it also lead Branch to press and nervous kiss on the reggaeton's cheek as he blushed pulling away, he wasn't sure what he did was okay, until he got a blinding smile from Tresillo which made him smile in return.
Mi Amor,
It has been wonderful to see you today, you were a proverbial chatter box, I know you told me about the orders she gave and I'm glad to see Tambora's suggestion helped.
My spitfire, I can't pretend to understand how you feel, I am happy you are willing to speak with me about it, and you trust me enough to help, you are not broken, you aren't, you are so strong my Cariño, you fought for so long, now you can rest, you aren't alone, I know Tambora and Viva have spoken to you and told you what happened with them.
You just had to wait for the right moment and you did, I don't know why it was when it was, but you found your moment and you took it, if that's not strength I don't know what is, you fought your fear and she's gone, I know it will take a while for your mind to realise this but she's gone mi amor, she can't get to you again, I know many who are not so lucky.
I have a surprise for you, it will be only yours my ángel, and I will be speaking to Clay and your parents she had no right to say any of it mi amor none.
I have a gift for you it's in the box, read it alone.
Your Sillo.
Mi Amor,
If you're reading this this might help with dispelling one of her rules.
You say you want your body back, do you trust me enough to know everything I'm writing is not an order but a suggestion, not to cum by anyone else's paw, mi amor, I'm going to offer you away, because you will be able to, by some ones paw, yours and if I'm lucky you'll think of me, and when we mate, when it us alone in our nest, I will make love to you, worship you, my love there will no inch of you which doesn't know my touch.
Set up your room, lower the lights or off them completely, there are some candles in the box, if you want them, my sheet is there as well, place it in your nest near your head.
The mirror I know you have in your bathroom, I know mi amor, but this time it's for you, stand in front of it before your bath, start there, imagine me behind you if it helps, and know I love every inch of you.
Then take a bath, with your favourite bath oils and bubbles, you know which ones, relax let the heat from the water comfort and cradle you.
And when your done with your bath go to your nest and explore, remind yourself of makes you feel good.
When you're ready mi amor, you'll need to memorise the rest I want you to relax, feel, touch, imagine me being unable touch, knowing I am here in my nest wishing and praying for the day I can see you lose yourself to your touch, wishing it was my paws on your body, perhaps one day you will show me.
But you should know, I will be here thinking of you, alone with only my paw for comfort, calling your name as, imagining how you would feel, how you would look, wrapped around me, riding me, taking your pleasure as I laid here helplessly admiring you, longing to touch you, you beautiful creature.
Te amo, mi amor
Your Tesoro
3 months after rescue, July summer heat should be starting soon
Branch was nervous, Tresillos letter made him excited but nervous he had waited, wanting to plan when he realised it needed to be spontaneous, relaxed and safe.
But what if he couldn't, he had done as his Tesoro suggested the rooms light were off and lit the candles, they gave off the heady scent, conjuring images of white sands, fruits and sea salt, he picked up on the subtle peach and apple which relaxed him further.
Tresillo had made them and included their scents together, only hints but it made him calm knowing he had made them to relax him.
Branch had made sure to lock his doors and changed pass code, tonight he wanted total privacy, he wouldn't have said no his Tresillo being in the room right now he was a little nervous.
I'm right here.
Standing in his bathroom, the heat and steam coiling in the air, tart green apple lingered with the undercurrent of warm cinnamon, he breathed in slowly, ready to shed his cloths, when he caught sight of himself in the mirror he expected a flash of pink but heard the low timber of His alpha,can I help, the deep voice whispered in his head, when he closed his eyes nodding, as he felt phantom paws helping guide his robe to the floor, he looked as his recovering body and rest his paw on his still tiny belly, he saw the bruises fading on his neck, ashamed he looked away his paw covering them.
Don't turn away, mi amor.
The scent of the room triggered his memory, as he felt the phantom paws on his hip cradling them,look at you,he felt a flutter on his shoulder, a whimper came from him,shhhh, when you're ready, he felt the phantoms join his paws on his belly, bigger than his he could almost feel the heat from them holding him, as swiped his thumbs in a slow pattern.
Branch untied the string holding his trousers up as the phantom teal paws cradled his hips again, helping him slide them down and off, feathered finger tips stroked his thighs, gorgeous,'Tresillo' he saw a flash of green in his mind,slowly amor, biting his lip, he glanced nervous at the mirror, his finger tips lightly trailed across his belly, coming to rest at his hip, he felt a shiver run through his body,good, he heard the thick accented word being purred in his ear, he remembered the feel of Tresillo arms around him, back curling as the heat of the room traced his spine slowly, how his arms held him loose but safe.
Blinking slowly, he let himself fall into the memory of the party, how he held him, his fingers trailing across his shoulders, rubbing slow circles on his mating gland,slower amor don't rush,he felt the heat from the air as he took a slow breath, one paw found his chest,slowly,
'tell me' he whimpered feeling his body heat up, one paw at his chest the other he wanted,not there, not yet,the reggaeton's voice chided him carefully,too soon,he felt his hand curling as he brought it back up,here,squeezing at his hip, the phantoms squeezing with him, his legs trembling slightly, as the apple and cinnamon heat surrounded him.
A gasp slipped from him as nails grazed his nipple, sending a shiver across his body, hmm,he heard the voice breath out,stunning,Branch let his finger trail up his cheek, around his neck, to rest at the base of his hair,sí amor,he tugged lightly at his chest,gentle amor,he relaxed his grip, he felt a heat on the back of paws, eyes opened, causing him to whimper, 'alpha' he wanted Tresillo,why not get in the water ángel.
He felt a little loopy, as he climbed in,I'm here amor, relax,a pleased moan left him as he sank into the heated water, leaning back against the rim he let himself embrace the heat, as the scent invaded his senses and relaxed him further, the water cradled his body as felt the swirl as it settled around him,feel good, 'mmmm' he found his bath pillow his head rest against it,drift amor.
He did, he let the heat relax him more, this limbs becoming loose the longer he stayed there, Branch focused on slow breaths feeling the tension leaving his body,you look stunning my spitfire,as soft smile drift across his face, he wanted this, 'join me', he whispered,are you sure,'yes'.
Amor are you ready,he whimpered, 'alpha'no, my name mi amor, say my name,'Tresillo' si amor.
Close your eyes for me, and feel, it's just us Branch, do you remember.
His paw stroking his bellysoon amor,purring, he circled across his chest paws drifting across his shoulders, as the water moved with him, 'amour, Tresillo'I'm here,a flash of dark green eyes had him, whimpering, as he rubbed his lips together imagining Tresillo pressing against them.
Show me,he felt his breath catch, as a strong current moved against his legs, the heat moving against them feeling like the phantom paws, Branch hadn't realised his legs had parted, feeling the water move between his parted legs, phantom paws on his body again, stroking his nipples 'ah, Sillo'amor,'please'not yet amor soon,he moved back to his chest, trailing and gentle squeezing, massaging, tugging and caressing as he moaned in pleasure, the heated water caressing his body in gentle waves.
He felt his body relaxing, legs parting further 'Tresillo' Branch bit his lip as his back arch, head into his pillow, 'per favore amore mio, per favore' he felt his belly tighten, he wanted, he wanted to,si mi Branch, si,his paw slipped between his legs, his body started shaking, as pink flashed in his mind,No, no not now,Branch tried to push past the memory.
Shush mi amor, I'm here, stop,I want to' Branch cried,I know, but not yet, slow down, feel the water you're not with her, breath in the oils.
Branch breathed slowly taking in the apple scent of his bath, he was free he wasn't with her, he was home in his bath, cooing in sadness, he was having a nice bath, he was comfortable, he felt anger burning in him, he wanted to scream and rage, against everything, it wasn't fair he was supposed to be married, to his mate, his Tresillo, he should be here with him, pulling his knee against his chest he rested his head against them and cried.
He stayed like this until the water cooled,we should move,he whined his discontentmentwhy,your nest amor, its warmer there,taking a shuddering breath he climbed out of the water avoiding looking in the mirror, wrapping a warm towel around himself he left, letting the door close with a snap.
Leaning his head against the cool door, letting the tears fall down his face, 'Tresillo' he wanted his alpha, his mate,the nest mi amor,dropping the towel he quickly climbed into his nest wrapping the sheet around him, he tucked his nose into the strongest part, 'alpha' he cooed, looking around,lay back amor,settling against his pillows he curled the sheet fully around him letting the scent bury him and any memories pushed further back.
Let my scent hold you for now, no more for tonight my spitfire.
He buried into the nest pulling a warm blanket over him keeping Tresillo's in place as he fell into a restless sleep.
Tesoro,
I couldn't...
Branch
Branch stared despondent at the page, tears dripping down his face, staining the page.
He didn't even know if he could ever, he wanted to him knew he did, he had tried again, but the same thing happened.
He stared at the note unsure if he could even send it, he wanted to tell Tresillo.
He heard a knock on his door, shoving the not in his drawer and wiping his eyes, 'come in' he saw a green head of hair, 'Clay, did we have plans' he said brushing his eyes again.
'We don't, you do, I spoke to the trauma troll, you'll like them, there an omega, and they helped Viva, I'm only sorry it's taken me this long to find them for you' Clay rambled, 'Clay, do you trust them' Branch whispered cutting his brother off.
'Uccellino' Clay looked closer at his little brother, eyes red rimmed, damp cheeks, sniffling, eyes a little darker 'Branch, Bug what happened' his eyes widened when the silver, blue eyes watered again, 'Kay' this alarmed him Branch hadn't called him Kay since he was a baby, he moved forward as they silver troll fell into his arms, 'is it my fault, did I do something wrong' was cried into his romper, Clay had a feeling the question wasn't just about what was bothering him when he walked in, he sighed petting the soft black hair, 'nothing that's happened was ever your fault'
Clay tilted the young trolls head to look at him, 'you have done nothing to deserve what she did and what we did' he felt Branch stiffen at the last half of the sentence. 'I'm sorry Branch, I'm sorry about walking out, about leaving you in the tunnels, I' Clay broke down, and let a sad, wet laugh out 'I'm supposed to be comforting you and look at me crying on you' he wiped his eyes, 'I should have kept hold of you uccellino, Viva pulled me back as I pushed you away, I thought if I was going to die, you would live, I am so sorry Branch' he rubbed his nose against the grey purple nose, it was a thing the brothers did when Branch was a baby to make him smile.
It still worked, 'I hope I can get to see you grow with your family, and maybe be a brother to you again, and maybe later...' he saw his brother grin, 'thank you Clay, for everything for trying to get me out' Clay let the troll push face back into his chest, 'love you Clay'
'Love you too bug'
The pair held each other sage and green tea, peach and cinnamon together rebuilding old bond, while no means as close as they once where they were in the right direction.
Tresillo stared at the letter, he didn't know how to offer comfort for this, so he wrote the only thing he could think of, and hoped it was enough,
Mi amor,
It's okay.
Tesoro
Branch stared at the response he didn't know how to feel, as he sat with Clay waiting for the trauma troll in Putt Putt village, he had showed him where he and Viva stayed and he memorial they made for the trolls they thought lost in the tunnels, names were being removed as pop village was moved here, he was told his names was on there, this made him sad to think Clay though he was lost, he asked if gramma name was on he got a nod and told their parents were as well, all the trolls in Putt Putt village wanted to have something to remember their families with..
Branch sat across from Callie waiting for them to tell him it was his fault, when they said 'Branch who ever said it was wrong'he stared at them, 'but'
'Their wrong Branch, it wasn't your fault, what happened was never going to be your fault.' Callie stated, 'Branch, Clay told me briefly what happened when he found you, I asked him not to tell me anything else, so I only have a general idea' Branch looked the sunset yellow troll, 'you...you don't' he couldn't get words out, 'Branch it's okay, take a deep breath and hold, good that's good, now breath out, do you want to try again' he nodded, 'okay slowly'.
Branch took a few more deep breaths, 'you don't know' Callie shook their head, 'I want you to tell me what you're comfortable with for now, and we will work towards the rest,ifyou chose to stay with me, okay'.
Branch's eyes widened, the other troll made him start with the worst, and said it he behaved it wouldn't have happened, he told Callie, whose prompt response was 'I need their name and genre, she's wrong what happened to you should never happened Branch' Callie finished growling slightly, causing Branch to flinch, 'sorry, sorry, I know better'.
'Do you have any questions?' Callie looked at him, 'do...does it ever go away, will I ever feel normal' Branch whispered looking at the floor thinking about the night before, he was so relaxed, so ready, he wanted to, but the pink and he couldn't do anything, and froze he panicked.
'Branch, Branch I need you to look at me, what happened to you was cruel, you were held against your will, you were forced into situations you couldn't control and from what Clay told me, you were raped, abused and forced into situations you didn't want to be in, right' Branch felt his eyes burn as he looked at the floor, he never realised Callie moved, almost recoiling, when he felt a paw lift his chin to look at aquamarine eyes, 'Branchnone of it was your fault,can you say it's not my fault'
He started shaking, he was terrified the other 'Branch forget about what she said, 'It's not my fault, come on'
'It... it's...n...not...my... ..fault' Branch stammer out, breath stuttering, Callie nodded, 'do you want to try again'
'it's... not my...fault' he looked at the re-seated troll, who nodded there encouragement 'it's not my fault' he squeaked, breathing slowing, 'It's not my fault...I...didn't...w...wa...want...it' Callie smile went enormous as she nodded again, 'it's not my fault...I didn't want it to happen' Branch looked uncertain as Callie.
He breathed slowly, he said once more 'it's not my fault'
He looked at the yellow troll, swallowing slightly he felt tears he so desperately held back fall down his face, as the tide he held back crashed through him, it wasn't his fault, none of what happened was his fault.
He felt a paw on his arm, looking up he saw a box of tissues being held out.
'You held back a lot there, how are feeling?' was asked. He thought about it and realised he felt a little lighter, but something was still bothering him, he told Callie so, 'do you think you can tell me' they enquired carefully, 'it's okay if you don't right now' Callie smiled, 'I... can I show you' he could tell her but he'd taken to carrying Tresillo's letters with him after they had been read.
Callie looked surprised, but nodded as he pulled a bundle of letter and a little blue book out of his hair and started shuffling them to find the ones he wanted.
The ones about the orders, about feeling scared, the dreams, he wanted someone to understand and while Tresillo was his main correspondent, there we're from Viva and Tambora mixed in, while Viva never told him anything he noticed somethings she wrote and how she acted with him.
'Can I keep these until out next session, you'll get them back, I promise, you can say no Branch, no one will be upset' he felt cold when she asked these were dear to him, his thoughts and feelings, 'can we look at one and I bring the rest back' he looked down waiting for the no, 'of course is there one you want to look at first' his head snapped up in shock.
'I... really...' he got a nod, taking the pile back from Callie, thumbing through the pile, he found the most recent and the reason he wanted to know if he'd be normal holding them out, he watched nervously as Callie read.
'have you only just tried?' they questioned, he nodded, 'and something happened' he nodded again eyes burning, 'I...was... close...' he felt a flush on his cheeks, 'safe space Branch, no one else will know but me and you' Callie reminded him, breathing slowly, 'I locked the doors to my room, changed the codes, so no one could' she nodded her understanding, 'I was, um, between my, and I started shaking then there was this flash of pink and I couldn't... I... wanted to... I was safe... but then I wasn't, I couldn't' he started hiccupping, 'I want to, I thought...my summer heat...but it's late... I don't... I don't have a pup...' Branch burst into tears again, 'I...just... my Tesoro, said ...even if I did, it would be ours... I... they stayed pink...I was happy...but...I wasn't...I want to...but what if...what if I can't' he blurted out, rubbing his face when he felt the tissues nudged into his paws again, 'I want to feel normal' he whispered.
'Branchyouare normal' Callie stated, 'I can't pretend to understand everything your feeling, but what your feeling, is normal, Branch trolls who have gone through being pinned unwillingly, been assaulted for a period of time, your body, is in flight or fight and freeze, what happened in last night, you said you locked a lot of doors,' he nodded, 'you are fighting back to get a sense of security, you feel secure in your relationship with Tresillo' he nodded again, 'that's good, I can see he's not pushing you, is there something about your room maybe' he nodded again with no thought, 'My nest' he whispered, he saw look at him eye brow raised, 'someone broke my nest and took things, some Tresillo gave me scented, but others were gifts but they were for me to scent, and we were trading herbal scents at the time, I mixed some with chamomile and lavender for sleep, and some were spiced with cinnamon and chocolate or cardamom and peach' he blushed admitting he still paired the scents of his parents, he only found out recently, but he was happy he could remember them some way, maybe he'd ask Clay for picture of them.
'They took them, and I can't find them, 'everyone keeps taking thing Tresillo sent me away, the pups blankets, they ended up back with him so know they are safe with him he won't let anything happen to them, and ... and my original nest' he burst into tears again as he remembered what she'd done.
'Branch, it's okay, Branch I need you to breathe for me' he felt a paw on his back and bolted away swiping at the arm, he was panicking, he wanted his baba, his real Baba, he would keep Branch safe, something warm invaded his senses like tea and sage,Clay, he looked as saw the concern filled green blue eyes and launched at his brother tucking himself into his arms, his big brother would keep him safe, Kay would keep him safe.
He heard murmuring but paid it no mind enjoying the feeling of safety and warmth from the paw stroking his back, 'hey, uccellino, baby bug' he didn't want to move from his spot, but he looked up, 'oh bug, I think you're done, for today' he saw the yellow and aqua eyed troll looking at him and winced 'I'm sorry' he mumbled as Clay helped him up.
'Branch do you remember what I said, Safe space, it was an accident you panicked, and I didn't think, it's fine' Callie told him.
'I want to see you again of you'd like' he watched as Callie picked up his letters, folding them carefully along the creases before giving then back, 'I told you, no one would know outside of me and you, unless you choose to tell anyone' he took the notes nodding, 'can I offer a recommendation, drink plenty of water and have a nap, you've explored and experienced some very deep and big emotions, and you let them out, which I think you needed, expect to feel drained and sleepy Branch, and I want you to remember this, It's not your fault'.
Branch looked at Callie, he had a hard time trusting people, but he went with his instinct, and they hadn't steered him wrong aside from Poppy, but she drugged him.
'Can I see you again?' he whispered not seeing the proud smiles from the pair, 'I'd be more than happy to see you again Branch, how about I see you next week and we work out a plan, or do you want to work on one, Clay's good but I bet your better' Callie winked which caused him a wet giggle at the affronted 'hey' coming from Clay.
One week after Branch saw Callie
Tesoro,
Thank you for talking to Clay he found Callie, they are my new trauma troll, I like them more, I don't know why but I trust them, I worked out a plan and showed them and there happy with it Sillo.
They said out relationship was good, and others shouldn't try to interfere, but be like Boom and Hype and, Clay and Viva, and let us figure it out like we have been.
I feel heard, Clay came with me to see Mama E and Baba Q, and he helped me tell them I didn't want to see Hatty again, they weren't happy with the idea, because she was recommended, but I had to ask Clay to explain because came in the Room, I didn't see Viva had brought Callie in, apparently their sisters, and Callie is more progressive and never agreed withthem,whereas Hatty was using Callie's degrees to furthertheircause.
Tresillo, I really think she's helping me, we agreed the letters were a good idea, and maybe we could ... would you like to go to dinner with me, you can say no... I just wondered.
Yours always,
Branch.
Tesoro,
I haven't heard from you and was worried are you okay?'
Branch
Tresillo,
Ablaze and I came to your tent, your weren't home and the twins have gone away on holiday with their mates, are you alright amour.
I love you
Branch
Tresillo...
End of August
Mi amor,
I am sorry, I have all your letters, mi Cariño, I am sorry I worried you, I am home, I will explain everything if you would like to come down.
But the short is, I found myself needing to vent some rather... dangerous emotions, and took a last minute bounty, it should have only been a few days, but took significantly longer than I would have liked, it also seems Nico, my bug had some fun while I was away.
There are several dozen letter bug babies in my tent and as adorable as they are I have never trained letter bugs, do you know anyone who can takes them.
I am glad Callie is helping, I'm sure you have seen her multiple times now, how are you feeling.
If you are still interested and, since you have been waiting so long for my reply, would you be interested in joining me for supper tonight, we could make it together, you couldspend the night, I have guest areas.
My apologies and Love
Tresillo
Tresillo was disappointed when Nico returned with no answer and left it to its own cuddle session.
Standing in his cooking area, he had just washed his paws, when he heard it, 'Tesoro' dashing through to his sitting area, he froze, in all his silver glory, his spitfire in front of him, he was had gained weight and looked to have been sleeping better.
He scooped his fiancé into his arms, causing the silver to scream before laughing, as he peppered kisses over his face, 'I've missed you, love you, I'm sorry, muses I've missed you so much' before feeling paws on his face stopping him, crystal blue eyes stared at him, 'I've missed you Tesoro'Branch was kissing him, his Branch,Tresillo felt his brain reboot and kissed back.
Pulling back he grinned as his amor had a dazed look and sweet smile on his face, Tresillo rubbed his yellow nose on his muted purple, 'te amo mi spitfire' he whispered, not wanting to break their spell, as he carried him into the kitchen, 'I hope your hungry amor, because this is my speciality, and I wasn't sure if you wanted dessert, but I mixed some churro batter'.
He loved when Branch laughed, 'I can still help though' he grinned, 'oh its practically mandatory in here, unless your Marimba or Tambora, amor just never let them near a kitchen or open flame promise me' he shuddered, 'I honestly feared for my life and convinced I died once Abuelita and mama said I was being dramatic but I'm convinced.'
He watched the silver troll hide a grin before cooing at him, 'it's okay Tesoro, I'll make sure your safe' make a dramatic pose with a paw over his heart, 'finally, it's only taken
He watched the silver troll hide a grin before cooing at him, 'it's okay Tesoro, I'll make sure your safe' make a dramatic pose with a paw over his heart, 'finally, it's only taken eighteen years for some troll to show me real sympathy' this set his Branch laughing harder.
'right' Tresillo clapped his paws 'here's an apron, wash those paws, and I'll teach you how to make my favourite comfort food, perfect for when you feel ill, and anytime other time I can think of, but ultimately, best for cold weather'.
The pair worked together without fault and some guidance from Tresillo, the duo were soon tucking into a warm bowl of chicken and mixed vegetables, with some simple rice, Branch had managed to commandeer a pot to make his Baba Fio's chilli dark hot chocolate, which was a hit, and Branch was shown how to make churro's which Tresillo found tasted amazing in dipped in the chocolate, so Branch made some into dipping sauce which Tresillo stole, leading to a game of chase around the sitting area.
Both laughing from the efforts and paly
Both laughing from the effort and play, as they stared at each other, 'Tresillo' Branch whispered, taking a small step forward, 'Branch' the pair collided arms wrapping around the other, as lips crashed together, lips massaging until a moan spilled from Tresillo allowing Branch to take advantage, as Tresillo ever the passionate lover, joined in the teasing, utilising his height and strength he lifted the omega, pressing him against the thick support beam with a oomph, the pair never broke their stride, as Branch wrapped his legs around Tresillo's waist.
The pair started rocking together, 'amor, we should' Tresillo moaned at a hard roll of Branch's hip, 'missed you, my alpha, ah, please' Tresillo thrust upwards, 'joder' he growled, pulling Branch away, and carrying him to his, their, room.
Branch moaned at the movement 'Tresillo, what' he felt them moving 'where' his lips were captured in a strong, dominating kiss, causing him to groan into it. When they stopped suddenly, 'mi amor' was whispered in his ear as he was lowered to the floor, he looked into the darkened green eyes, as he looked around and stared.
Mouth going dry as he looked at the alphas nest, 'Sillo' he wanted to look, but he wasn't mated to him yet looking back he saw the alpha reggaeton nod, letting him move forwards, paw hovering over the thick fabric at the edge he looked back unsure, another nod had him resting his paw on the edge, this was where his alpha would mate him for the first time, where they would sleep together, where he might... where he might get pregnant.
Branch started purring at the idea, his paw drifting unconsciously to his belly, he always wanted a family, his mate, his alpha could give him a family, he wanted a large family full of happiness and love.
Branch looked at Tresillo who stood away from him, 'Tesoro' was enough for him to be lifted into the nest and scented, Tresillo asking him to some of his pillows and sheets, as the pair curled together, drifting in each other's arms, it was one of the rare nights of solid night sleep Branch had without having to make the chamomile and belladonna tea.
Sunlight streamed through the white sheet which acted as a curtain, Tresillo stared at the silver troll laying on his chest, he admired the way the light played off the fine silver freckles dotted over his cheeks, the way the light made the dark black hair, look deep blue, he could see flashes of his mates colours every now and then, but he loved him as he was colours or not.
They were going to get in trouble, Branch was here without a chaperone and in his nest smelling of them, as aroused as they were, they never moved past holding and just scenting each other, to let trolls known they were further into their courting, and it was practically a declaration of engagement without the bands.
Tresillo grinned in his family to scent someone like they had was cause for a celebration, after another month, they would normally start the final stages, to meet each other's family's, asking them to be witness to the formal exchange of engagement bands, followed by the wedding six months later.
He felt a small shuffle as he looked down to see blinking sleepy blue eyes, 'buen día, mi amor' he whispered 'dormir bien' getting a sleepy hum and smile in return, 'buongiorno Tesoro mio' he watched as Branch yawned his nose scrunching as he did 'che ore sono?' Feeling the silver wiggle his way back into his side, running a paw down his back getting a pleased purr and coo, 'it's too early' he pressed a kiss to the frown line on Branch's head, 'this isn't a dream' Tresillo gave a soft snort, 'no mi amor, it's very real' he felt the omega try to wiggle closer 'good' as he settled back down, 'don't go away so long, or at least tell me your leaving first in case'.
Tresillo felt a sharp paw in his side, which set him off squirming trying not to laugh, when he felt it again, a muffled laugh escaped, causing the silver troll to sit up, 'I didn't know you were this ticklish I thought you put it on for the pups' as Branch poke his side again, 'don't'.
Tresillo felt his eyes widen ask Branch started smirking, reaching out to prod him again, Tresillo ended up trying to fight Branch away as Branch fell on top of him, the pair froze as they took stock of their positions, Branch was knelt over Tresillo, bottom rest now resting on Tresillo, who was trembling trying not to move so he didn't scare Branch, 'amor' he felt Branch shift slightly looking down, his breath slow and short 'Branch' he shifted slightly, as the omega gasped, 'I'm sorry amor' he saw Branch shake his head, 'it's not your fault' he whispered, followed by 'it's not my fault'.
Blue eyes looked at him, as he stared back, 'please like this, can we, Tesoro can we' he nodded dumbly, as Branch moved, causing a shiver to run right through him, swallowing, his paws hovered over Branch's thighs unsure if he could touch when he felt the smaller paws, push them down, automatically squeezing as they hit, 'Sillo' he saw the silver trolls head roll back, he slid his paws around the sides causing the silver troll too keen in pleasure as he pulled him closer, tremors racked the smaller clothed, 'talk to me Tesoro please'
He started slowly, his paws resting on the brown cloth covered hips before sitting up, causing both of them both to moan in pleasure.
Tresillo couldn't remember outside of rut or fantasy, when he'd last been touched intimately by another troll, knowing meaning he wasn't going to last long, 'Sillo, ah, please, please', he felt his own breath coming out in short gasps, 'amor, where' he felt Branch's paw on his wrist as the other was squeezing his thigh again, he wanted to hear more.
He felt the fabric of his mates shorts, he looked at where Branch had placed his paw, eyes wide as he looked at up his mate who was chewing his lip, blue eyes nervous as they looked down at him.
Swallowing he looked at his paw, 'mi amor' he was hesitant, he heard a whine 'Sillo' he wanted to but something was holding him back, he couldn't, he pulled away, 'I'm sorry mi amor' he heard the distressed whine, the paw slipping around his Branch's neck bringing him into an apologetic kiss, 'not like this' he whispered between kissing him, 'I love you, but not like this'.
Tresillo pulled away seeing tears in the blue eyes, he swiped them away before they even had chance to fall, he pulled Branch into a tight hug, turning them so they laid face to face.
'Mi amor, my omega, look at me please' he saw the silver troll trying to look anywhere but him, 'mi amor'.
'Why' he heard it, sighing he stroked a thumb under the still weeping eye, 'because I love you too much for it be like this when your still repeating words to push yourself, amor, we don't have to rush anything, I'm yours, I don't want anyone else, ever' he pressed soft open mouthed kisses to damp cheek, one for every freckle he could find, 'te amo, te amo, mi amor' he brushed his nose up the purple one as he felt the silver troll move back into his arms, head under chin, 'I want to' he felt the words against his neck, 'I know, soon'.
All hairloween.
Tresillo watched as the last group of pups left his door, smiling and giggling their way back as they cooed over the sweets, it was favourite holiday next to trollsmas, waving to Manny as he came over with a tiny pumpkin, 'hey little man, don't you make a scary pumpkin' he pretended to jump in fright when the trolling went 'Boo' holding his chest he made a dramatic looking face, holding up the sweet dish, letting the pup pick a treat, 'ank oo unca Llio' he wave bye to the excited tot.
Moving back inside he actually did jump when Boom popped up wearing an old style knights outfit, 'what are you doing' he hissed as Boom laughed, 'bringing you your costume, he held up a box.
Huffing he took it, 'what are you dressing me up as Boom?'
'Not telling but it's the counterpart to Branch's' he perked up when he heard that bit, 'hurry up, I'll meet you outside'.
Putting the box on the edge of his bed, he pulled out a lot of leather, laying it on the bed, he realised it was a smithy trolls outfit but older, he had a flash of recognition, 'where did' he pondered putting it on, realising he didn't have a shirt, but the outfit proudly showed off his colours in their fullest display, he took a quick look in his mirror, and smiled fashioning his locks into a bun distributing the coloured sections through it.
Joining Boom at the entrance he got a Timberwolf whistle, from the glitter troll, 'I'm almost jealous of him, damn Tresillo' he strutted a bit while flexing, Boom across between actual swooning and fake, 'he linked arms, 'where's mi amor?'
He saw Boom point in the direction of the apple game,
He slowly looked his mate up and down, taking in the familiar looking blue coat which trailed the floor, over a brilliant white shirt, the full length light leather trousers, and tall boots, a silver circlet rest on his head, surrounded by pup of various ages, and a familiar pumpkin in his arms, he looked the very definition of a Prince.
Tresillo walked up slowly admiring how Branch looked carrying a pup in his arms, Branch once told him all he ever wanted, even from being a pup was his own family, and to be a painter or a writer, Tresillo admitted more readily he could do both after Branch had shown him some of his work, he had a favourite hung on a beam in his room, Branch had painted it from the letter describing the beaches of reggaeton island, it made him slightly less home sick but still he longed to go back, walk along the shores with Branch, and maybe a pup on the way, or playing in the sands as they watched or helped.
'Mi príncipe' he bowed, 'you look stunning' he took Branch's free paw and pressed a kiss to the top, causing the pups to giggle and run behind Branch's legs, he spotted the light flush on Branch's face, as he gave a small smile.
Standing back up he saw Branch's eyes dilate as he took in Tresillo's outfit, 'Master Smithy' he nodded, Branch had realised who was, 'Señor Branch' the pair looked to see Manny returned asking for pup in Branch's arms, who was fascinated by the buttons fluff on Branch's collar, 'if you leave such an adorable pumpkin with me I can't guarantee you'll get it back' Branch pouted retuning the pup, Tresillo had to agree the pup was adorable, 'ba ba' the little pumpkin called as Manny left.
The pups ran away shortly after as well, leaving the pair, nervous together, Tresillo offered his arm which Branch took and slowly made their way around to booths watching as Hype tried to win Boom a stuffed seahorse, only for Boom to win it for him and for them both to name it shelly.
Tresillo, walked them over to ring toss causing shock as he won every hoop, winning a stuffed octopus, Otto, to whoever asked what it was called, Branch however absolutely destroyed a puzzle game creating a new time record, under twenty nine seconds, (he got his prize the next day a new set of wood working tools, and gave them to Tresillo) no one came close to it, not even Tresillo who took a minute and thirty.
The pair continued to wander around, just enjoying each other's company, when light music started to play signalling the pups gone to bed, and the grownups could now have a proper drink.
'Tresillo' he looked at his Prince, 'I don't really feel much like a party' he nodded to be fair he wasn't planning on attending, 'what to go back to mine' he saw the slow shake the silver head, and saw him look up to the ledges, Tresillo grinned offering his arm, guiding him through the maze of trolls dancing and passing drinks around, snagging one if the large picnic blankets from the pile.
Setting up the blanket, Tresillo pulled Branch to settle into his side, the pair cuddling under light, when 'I didn't want to leave' he looked down at their joined paws, Branch was measuring their paws before linking them, 'that night, I didn't want to leave, part of me wanted them to catch us, so we could have been together sooner, I don't think I've actually told you yet, I know I wrote it'
He felt Branch shift and lift out of his arms, the moon light kissed his face bringing each silver freckle back out, his eyes glowed, with something behind them.
'I love you Tresillo, I know what it feels like now, because of you, Ti amo così tanto, Tesoro mio, mio tresillo, mio alfa'
The kiss they shared was not like last time, it was still filled with passion, with love, this time there was no desire to go anywhere, or any further the pulled away an held each other, as the end of night fireworks flashed, the two didn't care they were happy In their own world, scenting, kissing and holding each other.
November 5th Bonfire night.
Tresillo...
We have been apart too long all I can think about right now is how I wish you were here, there are too many who want us away from each other after our recent scenting, I have heard rumour's I don't like, one saying we have broken our contract, and are no longer courting, Kismet, BroZone have been helping my Mama, Baba and C , field the offers and the demands from alpha who think they have a right to "try for my paw".
Tresillo, I'm worried they may become desperate and try something, there have been some truly disgusting and disturbing letters, my Tesoro.
I have never entertained such a thing and I never want to you are my mate, my alpha, my fiancé (even though no one believes us).
Do you think I could stay in my nest for a while, until they find out who stated the rumours, or they realise I'm still courting you.
Perhaps I can convince Boom and Hype to come with me and stay if you're okay with this it is still your home.
And don't think I forgot your promise.
Marimba's right you are a letch.
Branch
My Ángel,
Has it truly been a week since we saw each other, I find myself begging your forgiveness it's seems our recent scenting session may have triggered a mini rut, we may have to post pone our meeting.
Marimba called me a letch, she is worse than me, I mean it mi amor, if had to hear one more word about how Ligia's moved or how pretty her voice is, how she stared at her, I threaten to throw in the lake more than once, same with Cayo, Marimba wasn't as bad because it wasn't my sister, and I will admit Ligia is very pretty and she makes Marimba happy, but I could have lived without Cayo's drunk confessions, I really could have, it's Tambora, my baby sister, amor, there are somethings I don't want to know, like how she sounds in bed etc.
I'm not going to lie and say I don't admire your body, it's a beautiful thing seeing you dance, knowing how you look as you fall, but it not just your body mi amor.
I saw you yesterday, but dare not approach for fear of stealing you away, with Manny's pup again and how the little one firmly attached himself when he saw you, Manny's boy has good taste, your kindness and determination drew me in as well as your stubbornness, incredibly sexy mi amor, the fact you called me out when I was being an idiot, the sass.
I love you Branch let me make one thing clear, I never want to hear you say anything about you be grey and being unlovable, I love you, and if you need me to tell you 200 times a day will.
Ilove you... I love you.
Say this if you need to Tresillo loves me, because I do.
I LOVE YOU,
Your
Tesoro
Branch was nervous it was a three weeks until his winter heat and he wouldn't be able to see Tresillo until after and he wanted to do something unexpected, they had been crossing some lines, and Branch wanted to tease the alpha before he saw him for trollsmas in four weeks.
Their heat and ruts had lined up much to the displeasure of Branch's ex banished trauma troll, he hated the women, glad Tresillo and Clay to found Callie who was actually helping him.
Looking through his cloths, he sighed, what he wanted wasn't here biting his lip he looked around his room thinking of what he could send to Tresillo, when a knock came.
'B' came a confused voice from behind him, 'what happened in here' Branch looked around he'd been spiralling trying to find the right thing meaning he'd left a hurricane of cloths behind him, he had the trollmas gift, looking at Boom he shrugged he would tidy when he found what he was looking for.
'Branch this isn't like you' he watches as Boom started picking up, he joined looking through them again as he went, 'what were you looking for?' Boom asked as they put the last of his shirts away.
'something I don't have, and didn't think I would ever need' he sighed before the pair flopped into Branch's old nest, this wasn't his true nest anymore, while not officially part his he and Tresillo spent many nights scenting each other in the alphas nest, that was in their home and scented just right, he kept a pillow and sheet in here now, they were going back to Tresillo as part of his plan.
Branch blushed looking at Boom and realised he might be able to help, he took the gold paw as the lime green eyes looked exquisitely at him, 'B' his blush got deeper, 'would...would you...take me ...shopping?' he stammered out causing the gold troll to look in suspension, 'B'
'Never mind'
'No B, what do you need?' Boom pressed him slightly.
The blush got darker on his face, swallowing 'have you ever sent' he whispered the last bit into Booms ear who stared surprised at his silver brother, 'let's go' he dragged the pair out, 'wait Boom what if' if it got back to his parents who seemed to know everywhere he was recently.
'Oh, my sweet baby brother, we are not getting them here.' he let Boom drag him from the room, and straight to Volcano Rock city and Riff.
Branch stood between the pair with a furious blush on his face as his brother and brother in law debated styles and the satin vs silk. He backed away from the fighting pair, and wandered off around the store, blushing with his head down as the sales Troll caught him, 'are you okay honey, do you need any help' the flush got heavier as he shook his head eyes darting at the fighting pair, the male rock troll glanced before shaking his head, 'I see, come with me, I'll bring the trouble makers' he kept his head down as the troll took him back to Riff and Boom who were still arguing.
'Boys, boys' he heard the rock troll call, when they didn't listen Branch tugged on the back of their jackets causing them to cut off, and turn to the blushing pop-Funk and rock troll,
'Sorry B',
'Sorry dude'
'why don't we go look at styles while this cutie looks over the fabrics for himself' the silver eyes winked at him, 'we'll be over there okay, swee, honey pop' Branch looked at Boom and Riff in shock when the troll stopped saying sweetie, he knew, 'Barb put a warning on the word if your around', Riff put a paw on his shoulder, as Branch's ears drooped, 'she didn't have to'
'She sees you as a baby brother man, she wanted to until you felt okay' Riff pulled him into a tight hug which was common for Rock trolls, 'your unofficially one of us'.
Branch watched the pair leave with the sales troll leaving him with a wall of fabrics. He searched through running his paw over each one, but none of them felt quite right they were too fancy, too stiff, and after her he never wanted to wear lace again, he wanted something modest but still enough to tease the reggaeton. Getting ready to give up he spied a smaller roll tucked in the back, a white fabric, it had a the smallest amount of sheerness that he could just see his paw, and a the faintest shimmer, if it felt right, he ran his paw over it, it was perfect, Branch had seen this fabric before, he remembered his baba had a shirt like it for summer, he'd found it when he went back to pack up some of things from his old pod, pulling it out he purred as it brushed his bare arms, smiling as he clung to it.
'B did you find anything' he popped from behind a wall of silver fabric, his grin got bigger as he lifted his bundle, 'huh I forgot we had that' mused the rock troll, 'well if that's the one bring it over' he pulled the fabric close he didn't want to lose it now he'd found it, bringing it over to the counter, he showed Boom and Riff who gave him a naughty grin.
'He's going to love it B' came from Boom
'He betterdomore than love it' Riff chimed
The rock troll who had just introduced himself as Ronnie, 'I don't think these designs are going to work, as he brushed his paw over the fabric, Branch felt silver eyes roll over him as the troll hummed, 'tell me about your beau honey, what makes him tick and what make you' he blushed as Ronnie wiggled his fingers.
Branch hid a laugh as Ronnie shushed Boom and Riff who started chiming before pointing to him, 'I asked the cutie', before turning the silver eyes back to him, 'come on Honey bun tell me his name at least'.
He looked at the fabric, running his paw against it, 'Tresillo' he looked up at a sharp gasp, 'wait, wait, wait, Tresillo, bounty hunter, teal, yellow and pink markings, with the most gorgeous green eyes and mask, voice like chocolate and moves which I know have caused trolls to drool, wishing they could' Branch felt fury flood through him at the description, growling, his scent picking up and becoming sharp, causing Ronnie to smirk, 'Don't worry cutie, he's all yours, I just needed a reaction, wait here' he watched the troll leave to the back room, 'B might want to pull back before you scare the others' Boom was wafting the scent away, 'woo, and I though only Floyd could clear a room like, impressive' Riff said smirking as he pulled the upset troll into his side.
He growled lowly as Ronnie came back put smirking, 'B, don't make bring out the drum sticks' Riff warned causing Ronnie to laugh, 'oo I see, a mini Floyd, does the ear trick work on him as well'
'Try it and Ill rip your arm off' Branch grumbled, as Boom started snickering while giving a slow nod.
Huffing Branch crossed his arms at the teasing coos from the three trolls, 'okay I get it, I'm a jealous troll, and I don't deserve the things I have, this was a stupid idea, why would he want a troll who looks like me, I...I, I should have just let' tears started building in his eyes but he refused to let them fall, because as much as he knew it wasn't true, the words had been whispered into his ear for over six months, and now he was getting conflicting information.
'Stop, stop Branch, who told you don't deserve Tresillo and he doesn't care one swat that your grey, and it's okay to be jealous, and it is not a stupid idea' he felt two sets of arms around him, 'hey how about we close up for a while, I'll keep this safe for you, and we'll call Pinky, have some lunch, then you and I can come back and look at this design okay' Ronnie rushed out.
He just wanted it to stop, he thought of one of Tresillos letters,Tresillo loves me, he loves all of me,Branch listened to the suggestion of lunch and nodded hugging the pair back taking in the mint chocolate and candied orange and dark chocolate, blended together making him feel somewhat safe.
Floyd was understandingly furious when he found out, 'Branch have talked to Callie about this' Floyd was squeezing him fingers together, desperately trying not pull his little brother into his arms and hide him away, he saw the silver head drop slightly, as he got a lime green and blue eyes glaring at him, realising his tone, 'Branch I'm sorry I didn't mean for it to sound like I was accusing you' he shuffled in his seat, 'I'm trying' he got crystal blue eyes looking at him, 'Branch can I hug you' he saw them widen as the smaller troll moved toward him.
Floyd was happy his baby brother was hugging willingly, coffee and whiskey scent wrapped around the pair, causing Branch to sink further in to the hug, 'I'm sorry uccellino' Floyd whispered stroking the black hair, he felt Branch shake his head tucking further into his arms, 'you trying to crawl into my hair there bug, you're a little big now' he felt the shoulders shake slightly as Branch pulled back a soft smile on his face.
Cupping the smaller trolls cheek, which he noticed was still baby soft pelt, he rubbed their noses together, something only he could get away with when Branch was a pup, he saw the flash of recognition behind ocean blue eyes, 'ink Flo' Floyd grinned, 'Bumble B' he pulled the omega into a hug causing him to squeak, 'love you bumble' Floyd maybe a pop rock troll, but this was his baby brother, 'promise me you'll talk to Callie, love you bumble so much' he pressed a kiss to the soft cheek, giving a light rumble, and receiving a small chirp in return.
Floyd looked to his Beanie and Boom who were giving he thumbs up and nods.
The group sat to eat shortly after Ronnie came back with drinks.
'right my darlings, my little honey bun and I are needed else were, you ready honey' Ronnie looked to Branch who started blushing, Floyd lifted his eyebrow at Branch who refused to look at him, he knew what Ronnie sold, 'you know what I don't want to know, just' he closed his eyes fight back the knowledge his brother was potentially sexually active, 'just be careful, no pups until your married please'.
Branch blushed as Ronnie linked arm with him dragging him back to the store, closing the blinds, 'okay honey pop, now we have ditched the chaos, let's sort out you, now I have heard a lot about what happened, the entire of Volcano Rock was in uproar about it, so I know you have help give Poprock talking about a troll called Callie, yes' Branch nodded, eyes shocked wide, 'okay, now I'm will to bet, you don't feel comfortable in your own pelt, and you want your bounty hunter to...er well... basically you want him to bend you over and put a pup in you' Branch flushed, but nodded again, 'okay, stand here for me' .
Branch was put on a pedestal 'look in the mirror for me cutie, what do you see'
'A grey troll everyone tolerates and should have left behind' he whispered,
'okay, can I' he felt two paws rest on his shoulder, 'Branch, I need you to trust me, the fabric you chose, perfect for a mating outfit, which I truly have no issues making for you, but with this, what doyouwant for you, not for your alpha, not Tresillo,you'.
Brach looked into silver eyes, 'I want to' he licked his lips, 'I want to feel sexy, attractive to me, I like when I'm comfortable, I haven't felt that for a while, ever store I've walked past there all sheer or lace, I... I don't want that'
'Okay that's good let's start there' Branch watched as Ronnie grabbed a pad and pencil jotting down, no excessive or clear sheer, he tilted his head 'what's clear sheer' seeing where the pencil end pointed, he looked and shudder swiftly nodding his agreement.
'Something modest but with a little' Branch was unsure 'Cheekiness, maybe a cut out, you want to send them to your alpha, but wear them again right' a grin split Branch's face, 'how do you feel about spaghetti straps, or something oversized, no, no clearly not' Branch took in a sharp breath, 'what about a button up and short maybe silk, what what's your favourite colours' Branch didn't even think, 'Green, forest green' it was the colour of the leaves in three during summer, when they were at their lushest, the colour of his favourite picnic blanket Gramma Rosie made him, and colour Tresillo's eyes darkened to when he was, Branch felt his body warm at the idea.
'Forest green it is'
The pair came up with a simple silk button up shirt and pair of cuffed shorts, something he felt comfortable in, but not overly sexy like he wanted, 'oh honey pop, what wrong' Ronnie asked him putting the green fabric away, 'it's not, there beautiful truly but'
'But you don't feel sexy in them' Branch nodded, 'don't hate the idea straight away I know you said no lace or sheer, trust meme.
Branch was wary at the idea, but he took the scrap of black fabric, and took his shirt off, slipping it over his head he got the straps settled, before looking in the mirror. He was stunned the top was cropped showing the top of his shorts, and he only saw flashes of his silver pelt, the chest fabric was the same, but had a deep V with a scallop pattern along the edge, the straps were thick in front and thinned to spaghetti straps in the back, leaving his entire back showing, except for the band around his waist.
He didn't recognise himself, as his finger time trailed the edge of the scallop patterning, he felt his body go warm again, the idea underneath such a comfortable no nonsense type shirt he would have a secret, 'are you hon'
'Yea..' he whispered, quickly calling 'yes' when he realised, he slipped his arms through the button up, leaving it open as he felt the silk catch the lace creating a new sensation he liked, as his breath hitched as he buttoned up his shirt, three buttons that's what it would take to open this shirt, he body heated again.
'Hon can I come in' Branch saw Ronnie's head poke through, as he looked at him through the mirror, 'you okay cutie' he nodded feeling a little breathless, as he toyed with one of the buttons, seeing the satisfied grin on Ronnie's face had him flushing further, 'you like' Branch nodded, 'your boys in for a treat' Branch bit his lip, 'I made a second set just in case, also I have a friend, omega, don't worry honey bun, want to really set your alpha begging'.
Branch looked in the mirror at his cloths taking in how flushed he felt, he knew he liked his new outfit, biting his lip he nodded.
Turned out Ronnie's friend was photographer and had Branch stand or kneel in some simple poses, telling him to think of his alpha, and feel the cloths on his body the rest would come, so he did he forgot for once about everyone else and focused on himself.
Looking at the photos Branch hardly recognised himself, he was used to the grey, but he didn't realise he could look like this, the first shots he was nervous, but then they changed as he relaxed, he was toying with the button, slowly opening his shirt, there was another with his finger trailing the edge of the scallop nothing really showing, him sliding the shirt off one shoulder.
These were apparently the tame ones, he vaguely recalled Ronnie calling out to think of his alpha, of teasing him but not touching, a paw at the back of his head, the other just dipping into his shorts, as the shirt was unbuttoned and the lace on full display, he was laid against a white fluffy sheet back arched
Another had him laying on front, he was presenting, he knew for an omega to truly present to their alpha they had to feel safe, he'd imagined being far away from everyone, away from his nest with Tresillo, laid on a bed covered in white sheets the only colour on it was him, as Tresillo stood at the bottom surrounded by the light of a setting sun, in the cabin.
Branch realised what he wanted, he wanted to mate with Tresillo yes, but he wanted it far away from everyone who would be waiting to see him the next morning. He wanted to wake up to his husband with only them for miles, he wanted to go to the cabin in reggaeton island, just them, alone, where they could just be.
Smiling he thanked Ronnie and his friend for all their help, and dragged Ronnie away, Branch gave him a description of the mating outfit he wanted, and this time he pointed to the sheer material, he wanted some not all but some of the outfit to made with it, when they'd completed the design, the pair grinned looking over the design, Branch was ready he felt confident, his mate, his Tresillo, and his future husband and alpha, was not going to know what hit him.