"Good...I just, can I sit for a while", Ash huffed as Bright pulled away and saw Ash struggling with his breath. "Bright , I was so scared...", he started to speak again but his voice lost volume as he started wheezing rather heavily that caught Bright ' attention.
"Ash! Are you...no, just...let's just get back to the couch", Bright panicked and carefully walked Ash to the couch. Bright made Ash sit and lean back to rest and he checked Ash oxygen tank.
"When did you last change this tank?", Bright asked as he shook the tank and found it lighter than usual.
"Uhh, I don't remember...", Ash was out of breath and Bright ran inside to replace the cylinder with the spare he had brimy for emergency. He rushed back and saw Ash closing his eyes and fainting.
"No, Ash...wake up!", Bright patted his cheek as he dialled Type.
"Type, I need you to listen to me carefully. Ash is out of breath and I've repla
One Year Ago:-Everything is going good between Ash and Bright, and their was a peace between White dragon Gang and Black dragon Clan. Everything is going good and everyone is happy.Until one day.With Bright out of realm on business for the week and no way to contact him, Ash had thrown himself into his work at the White dragon base. Not only that, but he had been eating nearly every meal at the base and volunteering for as many extra duties as he could fit into his schedule. He was not pining, no matter what Man said. He was just making sure that he was doing his part and maybe a little more so that when Bright came back he could go back to working at their home on occasion without the others saying anything. That was why he had been the first to volunteer to go out when they had received an alert about an attack on a local alley even
Ash filled Ray in as best as he could. He told him how the final battle had ended. He told him about some of the activities of his group under Lily’s command and how the Thailand base out of all of the base had the best alliance with those small gangs, he even told him about his and Bright breakup.“Of course things are good there. You’re the leader of the White dragon Gang,” Ray said causing Ash to blush. He hadn’t been aware that he had somehow earned Ray respect in such a way.“I just do what I think is right,” he replied. Then to cover his embarrassment he told him about what everyone had been doing lately. He talked about how Seth was up to the usual as he had seen for himself, but Sammy life had changed in nearly every way with her new school where she got to play with other normal children and her extracurricular activities not revolving around traning. He told them him about May had opened a nightclub with her fia
Seth and Sammy worked together to find the cure for the curse, and Ash did that thing where he paced the room. Ray watched them all from where he had been sentenced to the couch. He was much more alert than earlier, but his body still felt weaker than it should.“Are you certain there’s no way to reach Bright?” Ash asked. He spun his wedding band with his thumb in what was a definite habit.“If anyone would know a way to reach him, I’m certain it would be you,” Seth reminded him. “Now, why don’t you fix some juice for Ray while Sammy and I finish working on this.” It wasn’t a bad suggestion.Ray bit back a remark about being coddled. There was a child present and besides that, Brought wouldn’t be back for a few days yet to save him if he ticked off everyone else. Both Seth and Ash had a strong gift for passive aggressiveness when the situation called for it, and he did not want to be on the
"Why would she take you?""Mother is not happy about certain things and wanted to have some fun of his own," Ray replied dryly, not willing to get into the details right then.His chest ached. The scars running across his body burned fresh, and he dug his fingers into his knee to keep from touching them. Without looking up, he knew both Ash and Seth were staring at him. Sammy thankfully still had that children's tact that came from short attention spans and was hurriedly cleaning things up so that she could start doing something more fun. Seth began gathering more freshly made tonics and ointments and handing them to Ash along with instructions."We should relocate before he tracks me here, and you two...""Don't worry about us. We'll be in a safe place," Seth promised. "We'll return once Bright is here."Ray looked to Seth and Sammy. "I owe both of you so much."
There were seven cats on the bed which meant everyone was accounted for. They surrounded Ray, except for the spot claimed by Ash, who had not moved from Ray side since his nightmare. The young boy had finally fallen into a dreamless sleep, thanks to one particularly potent medicine Seth had given them. He had also given a strong warning to not use it more than necessary, saying that Ray would not be pleased with some of the side effects which could include minor hallucinations among other unpleasant but thankfully mild things. However, after the nightmare, Ash had deemed it necessary. It had taken surprisingly little effort to convince Ray of the same.Only once he was completely convinced that Ray would continue sleeping peacefully did Ash start getting ready for dinner. The events of the day were catching up to him, and Ash suddenly realized that he had not slept since well before he had ever gone out on the patrol that had led to his discovering Ray early that morning. He
"All you have to do is kill him. Prove your loyalty to me, and you and all yours will go free." Zen said as if he had not just asked the impossible of him.Zen is Ray stepbrother, his mother second and favourite son.Ray eyes darted to where his father and Jace were equally trapped. "I owe him, he is my father" he protested."Forget a little debt. I can give you more than he ever could." Zen stepped closer than him. The smirk on his face was unbearable."Hole new family"Ray bit back his anger as much as he could, knowing he was in a situation he could not easily win. "I already convinced the Night gang to join you. Is that not enough proof of my allegiance?""Don't be difficult. All you have to do is kill the man. Do it, and I'll give you everything. Refuse me again, and you won't live to deny me again.""I am not going to kill him."Bright scream. Raphael would remember that for longer than he did the feeling of a blade cutti
“And what would you like to talk about, Papa?” Ray asked with forced calm. The way Bright knowing eyes bore into him made him feel like a teenager again.“There are many things I would like to talk about. How you are really doing for one thing? I know you do not always enjoy discussing personal matters in front of others. Now that it’s only the two of us.”“And seven cats.”“And seven cats,” Bright admitted.“I’m fine,” Ray replied after a moment.“Hm…and how many times do you think you’ve had said that today? You have been missing for two years and during that time you have been tortured in a horribly brutal manner. No one would be fine after something like that.”“Maybe I’m not, but there’s nothing I can do about that right now other than just&
Ray fell asleep to Bright story and woke the next morning to Ash sitting in the nearby chair with his feet propped on the bed.“Where’s Papa?”“Good morning to you too. Bright is currently reselecting all the gurds on this place. He wanted to wait for you to wake up first, but his own paranoia got to him.”“He’s not good at just sitting around,” Ray confirmed.Ash sat up and stretched. He reached over to where a tray filled with bottles had been placed on the end table. “Medicine first.”Ray downed what was handed to him. “How long was I out?”“You made it a whole six hours this time,” Ash replied. “Shirt off, so I can redo your bandages.”“We could wait for Papa to come in here and do his by own and done thing.”“Except he needs to reserve all the time he can while Monika is out there, and I happen to be an e
Three years later:-Bright loved being a dad.He did.And he loved his little Leo and precious Sammy. His blue ringed octopus.But sometimes he wished the little rascal had Samantha temperament.It was one of those nights where Ash was out late on work and Bright had been left by himself with the kids. He had hoped he would be able to use this time to catch up on an entire season of Rupal Drag Race that he was behind on. But Samantha was not making that very likely.Sammy had been sat quietly for the better part of an hour, practicing different hairstyles on Bright. He was very s
Type ended up in base up an hour later, being ok for an hour before heading to the base to grab his things. He packs all of his belongings quickly and texts Michael so that he can come help her. A door in his bedroom and Michael comes out with Man, each grabbing multiple boxes. Type grabs his ast few bags and follows them, letting the door close behind hom. He was grateful that no one went looking for hom, the dress he wearing does not appropriate for base beacuse they have to follow dresscode whatsoever. Type hasn't taken it off yet since his stomach is still bothering him horribly. He starts to unpack his things in what Man said was his new room now and gets into a rhythm.Michael heads to the Jia to get Richard settled and bright all his things, glad that Jia had a room ready for Richard as well and she taking care of him till Type will be fine . He gathers the last of his things and enters his new room, which Man made sure had no one disturb them.
Leo starts to cry silently and Ash leaves the room with him, not wanting to yell and also to calm down the crying Little boy. Bright looks furious and gestures for them both to sit. They both comply and Michael looks at Bright"Is Leo is not doing well?" "HOW COULD EITHER OF YOU JUST BARGE INTO MY HOME AND- Wait what did you say?" Bright looks at them both in shock. Michael rubs the back of his neck. "Bright , Richard is also not felling well these days so we thought..." The other man eyes widen and he sighs."I am going to check on Leo. You both remain here and prepare to apologize to my baby." Bright leaves the room and walks to Leo Little boy room, where Ash is holding the crying boy in his lap."Shhh it's alright. Daddy's got you everything will be alright." Ash continues to rub comforting circles in the boy's back as Bright kneels beside them. Leo has calmed down but he still needs the comfort, even if it's not for long. Bright runs a hand through the
"I don't know Melo... I mean... I know they are starting a new life but is this really necessary?""Now Lilly, this is simply something to help you guys with your stress and anxiety with starting over and having to change everything in your life. It is not necessary but I recommend it, going young lady." Melo looks at the young girl, who is nervously looking at other man hand, she is just fourteen and it's better if anyone takecare of her.Lilly lost her parents in gang war so her uncle amd want to takecare of her the year before and is still only a teenager. She scared to death of what she knows and the moment she find out she have to live with her uncle aunt but it's best and Melo trust the other couple, he is leader, and he don't want things would only get worse inside his gang.After taking care of Lilly Melo look towards a last child, a three year old who also lost his family. Their work is to protect others but sometimes they can't even protect
Man and Jace had some gang issues in the other side to deal with, Michael had to take care of some things with Ray, Seth and Bright has to deal with some Black dragon gang things, and all white gang members were needed at the base, meaning that Pandora and Leo was having a day with their parents in the base again.Leo is playing with Samantha and others while Sia feeds her baby while speaking with Ash in his office. Type comes in without warning and walks out right after.“Sorry!” “I don’t care dude just come in.” Type walks back and tries not to look at Sia chest. He focuses on Ash, who decides to make it so his face is beside his feeding daughter. Type rolls his eyes and shakes his head, Sia laughs.“I came to tell you that Jones is here and needs you to address the base. I would say have Sia stay in here with Pandora but him and the other high level representative are demanding all white gang members be in the room.” “Of course he di
Bright and Ash returns to the living room to Leo kneeling so that his messy diaper doesn't press against his skin. Ash gets closer and his eyebrows shoot upwards, the smell hitting him first. "Well good thing to know that this brand holds well. I think that is smart to change you this time, darling." Leo diaper looks like if he moves, the diaper will either leak or pop off. "At least you're cleaned out and healthier at this point." Bright takeout new dipear and change Leo and Leo is in a clean diaper now. The toddler notices and sits comfortably on the floor, reaching out for Bright as well. "Papa cuddle?" The other man smiles and lifts him into his arms.Ash strokes Leo hair and kisses his head. Bright yawns slightly and buries his face in Bright neck. "I think my darling boy needs a nap about now." Leo shakes his head while Bright sways gently, walking towards the bedroom with a pacifier in the hand not supporting Leo.Bright gently lies Leo down in the center
Man continues to pace the living room, feeling anxious. Bright sent everyone a text saying that Sia is having the baby so his living room is packed. Type takes Man hand, making her stop. "Relax, brother." "Why is it taking so long?! Is this normal?!""Man, calm down. Remember how long I was in labor with Win? It takes time, she may not be ready to give birth just yet." Jia strokes Win hair with one hand and is holding Jace hand with her other. She's feeling anxious as well but is attempting to remain calm. Jace strokes the top of her hand with his thumb and looks at Micheal and Type."How's Ash doing?" Man puts a hand over his head. "He's anxious, stressed, excited, and I can see that his is ok you know." Michael looks at him. "Most likely that's the hand holding Sia." There's a collective nod. The group can hear Sia yell in pain once from her room.Bright wipes off Sia forehead, she's sweating like crazy. Ash continues to hold her hand and just talk
About a month later, Ash and Sia are going through some reports while she eats her third apple in the past five minutes. Ash just watches her eat it nonstop and laughs a little. "Fuck you I'm having such a strong craving for fruit and these taste fucking amazing." Ash laughs a bit more. "Good to hear, I'll let Bright know that he should stock up on them." "No because I have to be in the mood for it like yesterday with those weird chips." Ash nods and steals a bite, earning a whine from the pregnant woman. "Mean! You see this?! Your stupid dad is stealing my food!" She's stroking her belly as she talks.Ash can no longer contain it and bursts into a fit of laughter. Sia glares at him playfully until she gasps in shock. Ash is immediately silent and looks at her shocked expression in concern. "What? Are you okay? What happened?" She looks at him without saying a word and grabs his hand, placing it on her belly. Ash immediately freezes as he feels something move agai
Two weeks after the discussion, Leo is in his little world all happy. He didn't feel down the entire two weeks to ensure that he will stay good for an entire week and Ash worked his ass off, he generally avoids forcing himself to do all work but he knew it was good for him and Leo to get this time. The moment that Ash complete his work , he cried for Bright and Ash since he was alone.Both adults ran in and saw the crying Little boy on the floor, rubbing his eyes and in obvious need of a change. Bright has him take him and change him and put the diaper and new cloths as Ash calms him down. Once Leo is in all ready and clam down , Ash changes his clothes quickly and holds him to his chest once he's clean. He stops crying and just looks up at Ash.Ash smiles at him and hands him to Bright. He looks confused at his husband as he bounces the baby in his arms. "I need to do one last thing on a quick report and make him a bottle. You can watch h