Ash sighed as he ran his hand through his hair and entered Alexander room in the private ward. It's been two weeks since the incident, and he still wasn't done with the amount of paperwork he needed to do. For the past two weeks all of them were working nonstop on the post-investigation, naming the victims, examining their bodies and sending them back to their families, and they needed to write testimonials on that night over and over again and submit it to the authorities. Team and Rose were often throwing a bitch fit whenever the authorities cornered and bombarded them with all the unnecessary work when they should be preparing and hunting down the Black Wolf Clan before their next move.
And for the first time, he couldn't help but agree with them.
But he knew beforehand that what he wanted right now wouldn't matter. No matter how much he wanted to follow the Black Clan and track them once more, he couldn't do anything.
<Team and Rose knew how much the guilt was eating Ash alive. The night he finally woke up in the hospital, only then the realization of the incident sunk into Ash mind and he didn't sleep for a long time. He indulged himself in crying, taking all the blame on himself for what happened. The nurses had to give him some sedative to calm him down. Team couldn't afford to let Ash break down like that again.At least . . . for now.He knew his bestfriend is strong. He knew Ash could overcome this. But he felt like Ash is in his most vulnerable state right now. Not only did he carry the burden of the lives of the victims in the tragedy, but Alexander was still out there, fighting for his own life. Right now, he wanted to protect Ash until he gathered himself back. He wanted to keep him from recollecting horrible thoughts from what happened that night."The Wausau base only specifically called me and Rose to go. Since they have y
Ash widened his eyes as he took a step in the Wausau Municipal Airport for the first time. He felt his whole world freeze as he took in the whole surrounding. The horrible vestiges the Black Clan left. The whole airport was covered by black smoke and a hole. As if there had been an asteroid that fell from the heaven and landed in this very same place, erasing its whole existence from the earth.The once beautiful airplanes parked at the runway like toys had turned into a mountain pile of garbage. All of its mechanical parts were burned until it was beyond repair and unrecognizable. Ash got out from his reverie when several men approached him. Judging from the white lab gowns they wore, Ash suspected it was the medical team who will take care of the dead bodies and put them into a coffin. He learned from Rose and Team that the immediate families, as well as the victims agreed to have a general funeral and burial ceremony for all the victims of the tragedy.
Ash kneeled just as the child gazed at him. The child couldn't take it anymore as her face scrunched up and big tears started to fall from her already beet red eyes. She threw little punches on Ash as the latter finally gave in and allowed himself to cry as he hugged her in an attempt to provide some comfort."Why? Why did they have to die? Big man, please tell me they are lying. Momma—Momma and Pappa can't be dead yet! We still need to play! Momma—momma is supposed to watch me grow up like a fine woman as her. Pappa—pappa still needs to give me a teddy bear on my birthday. Why? Why did you take them away from me? I want them back! Please give them back!" The child continued to rant but Ash just held his grip on the child tight, in hopes that somehow the horrible pain and scar he inflicted on the child would disappear.But who was he kidding? He knew he just left a permanent damage on the child's life . . . and soul.
"Ash! Earth to Ash! Are you alright?!" Ash eyes blinked as he lifted his head and came face to face with Team. To be honest he was not quite sure if he was still in a haze of a dream or if he's back in the reality. Or maybe he was still hallucinating. But in order to make sure that this wasn't a dream anymore, he brought up his hand and gave Team cheek a harsh squeeze. In which the latter man hissed in pain and annoyance as he pushed his hand off of him."Man if you wanted to pinch my cheeks just say so! You don't need to give us such a scare and have us rush to the airport!" Team replied as he glared at his bestfriend in annoyance while Rose was trying to stifle her laugh."I am sorry. I am just making sure I am not dreaming right now.""Well, it was clear you were in your own world for a moment you know. You just gave the child a scare as you held her in an iron grip. The authorities tried to stop you but you wouldn't
Ash leaned on the wall as he lifted his head and scanned through the crowd at the Grand Avenue bus station. He had been searching for any signs of Malo for half an hour but to no avail. But he supposed it was understandable. The volume of passengers had tripled up since the Wausau Airport was totally destroyed. The only means of transportation available to reach the city is by land or sea. If they can manage to schedule a flight to one of its neighboring cities, the distance is still long and they need to travel via bus or train to reach the city.To make matters worse, ever since the incident, it attracted the media and the rest of the world was curious about what had happened. Wausau's popularity drastically increased as people started to flock to get closer to the action. Why was it Wausau Municipal Airport that vanished from the world in a snap? The news became enlarged and before anyone knew it, it became the talk of the month. Thus, worsening the congestio
Even though it was completely against the White Wolf Clan rules, Malo still made the dangerous move by continuing the communication with them, the exiled ones, and even helping them with their investigation. All because he was doing it for the sake of his old friend. He supposed, that was very heroic of him. To choose his family, friends, and someone special to him over the hard rules of the Authority.If only his father could be like that too . . .Ash quickly shook his head and tried to block the thought of his cruel father from his head. No. He couldn't consider his father a family member right now. If there was a proper term for their relationship, that would be strangers. His father didn't even bother calling them, asking if they were okay. But despite of his disappointment, he found himself somewhat glad that he didn't bother to call. After all, he had a feeling they would only be hurting more if they were to hear cruel and harsh words
"So our Sleeping Beauty finally awoke from his deep slumber and decided to grace us with his oh so lovely presence, huh? Did you finally get the cure to the curse from the Spindle? Oh wait, did your Prince Charming finally kiss you? So much for pretending to be a hero. Now look where it got you." Malo said as he gave a quick glance in Ash direction who blushed at his comment, then looked back at Alexander and gave him a light, playful punch on his shoulder.Alexander rolled his eyes and rubbed his shoulder where Malo playfully hit him and sighed dramatically. "You wound me, Malo. That's all you have to say after I wake up? Do you not love me?" Alexander asked with a faint mock hurt that made the latter man narrow his eyes in return."Oh, believe me. I have so many things to tell you. And some serious lectures and ass-kicking for your stupidity. So-"Malo then turned around to face Alexander direction."Sorry to interrupt
"That is probably Ash." Alexander said and Malo turned around to open the door. And from then a black haired red lips boy entered the room."Uh, I hope I was not interrupting anything?" The door creaked open and Ash asked shyly as his cheeks flooded with blush with the unwanted attention he got from both men as they stared at him. Alexander flashed a heavenly smile when Ash walked towards his bed and he replied."Oh no. We were just done talking. And as usual, Malo lectured me again." Alexander said in an accusing voice as he wiggled his eyebrows in Malo direction. Malo only shrugged in reply."It was your fault for being an idiot, you know. Anyway, I believe I must head out now. I still have some important businesses to attend to. And I guess you need some quality time together.""Of course. I haven't woken up for two weeks and all I want right now is to cuddle with my sweet pea." Alexander interrup
"My people, the line of succession has been secured. Blood by choice is blood by heart. My father's line will remain rulers of the White Wolf Clan till the end of time," Alexander proclaimed."All Hail!" The people said joyfully."I wish for all my people to join in my happiness. Today and the following week is a national holiday for all. I have food and drink a plenty all over the world, at the designated areas. Join the celebrations," Alexander said with a fond smile, looking from the people in the dome to the magically floating cameras to be sure all his people felt included."All Hail!" Everyone said as with one voice, their happiness at the news clear.The ceremony done with Alexander took his seat on his throne. He waved Ash over who knelt before the throne, his hands in his lap. Alexander smiled fondly at him and ordered him to rise and sit beside him. With a smile Ash did so, taking his seat
"I want to continue," Ash said determined and pushed himself closer so he was back to sitting between Alexander thighs. The King gave him a challenging look. Ash kept eye contact as he took his cock back into his mouth. Having gotten a bit of an idea of what Alexander liked he put one hand around the base and combined an up and down tight pumping movement with moving his head up and down. He ignored his gag reflex and the tears coming to his eyes from the strain as he took Alexander all the way down to the base, letting him hit the back of his throat. He could hear Alexander try to strangle a moan of pleasure and if he hadn't had his mouth full he would have smiled at the sense of victory this brought him. He increased his actions, combining his hand and his mouth until Alexander took a hard grip on the back of his neck and forced his head back. Ash knew what was to come this time and tried to force himself to relax when Alexander started to pump forcefully in and out of his mouth,
"No teeth," Alexander warned as Ash looked him in the eyes for permission as he reached with slightly unsteady hands towards the fly in his pants. While his eyes and face showed his resolution to do this he was still unsure how to do it and he was well aware the stakes for failing would be high; it would mean no deal and thus no salvation for his family.Ash nodded at Alexander words, suddenly very much aware he didn't know how to do it. But how difficult could it be? Women had done this for ages, right? He just had to think about what he himself might like and be careful of his teeth. He could do this.Ash unbuttoned Alexander pants and with a clear blush he managed to find Alexander cock with one hand and pull it out from its trappings. Alexander was quite big; bigger than he himself was and he was slightly hard already. He had never seen another man's cock before, not really. Sure, he had showered together in shared washrooms with other s
Ash had expected Alexander to test him; he would have wanted to do the same had their roles been reversed. His offered deal depended on Alexander believing him, believing his word mattered, that it wasn't a trick, that he would and could carry through with it.Ash maintained eye contact as he went from bending the knee, a subservient position that held dignity and strength, a position worthy of the general he had once been while still showing Alexander respect as the conquering party, to fully kneel on the floor before him. When he was down on both knees he folded his hands in his lap, lowered his eyes to the floor and bowed his head; the perfect sign of submission.Alexander took a deep breath; damn! He hadn't expected Ash to actually go through with it nor had he expected he would look so breathtaking like this. His Lord half was feeling a growing arousal and need to dominate the kneeling Donna; the sign of his status as a defeated enemy,
Alexander almost chocked on his drink. "You?" He asked, giving Ash a disbelieving look.Ash nodded. "Yes, me," he repeated calmly, his voice even and strong. This wasn't an impulse decision; he had thought this through and had concluded this was the best scenario, the best way to ensure his family was safe. He had studied Alexander intensely when they had been enemies and his belief, based on how the King had acted during the war, was that Alexander wasn't cruel or sadistic like Authority. He wasn't weak by any means but he wasn't cruel and Ash could live with that. It would in fact be a huge improvement from living with his father; it wasn't just that his father was indeed both cruel and sadistic but he also made rules he knew Ash couldn't keep, knowing he would then be severely punished, he would play mind games with him and Team and in general every day had been like walking on eggshells; you never knew what might anger him and nothing was ever good enough.
To both of their surprise Alexander actually laughed out loud at that. Then he sobered and gave him an intense look. "You are certainly brave...and intriguing."Ash simply nodded at that, hoping that meant Alexander would consider the deal. "Could it be done?""Your idea for Team? Sure, it can be done. The leader of the other clan, can take him in. His wife and step daughter have been through the same procedure." Alexander was thoughtful for a while. "I am only entertaining this idea because I am quite certain Team is not your father blood relation. I can't and won't leave any male heir to name survive," Alexander said harshly. The King were ruled by bloodlines; letting an enemy live with their bloodline intact would be unforgiveable by his community. Their blood relation, other, was spared this as they had been turned into a normal and had grown up as nice human."Why would you think that?" Ash asked surprised.
Alexander narrowed his eyes at him; he was dangerously close to impertinence. "That is possible but I don't see why I should do that.""Gifting them would help you strengthen your bond with him and his realm," Ash reminded him. "As I am certain you have thought now too," he added. He had never underestimated Alexander; the King was as least as good, if not better, a strategic leader as he was."True," Alexander admitted. He looked intensely at the young man bending the knee before him. Amazing how much strength he managed to maintain while doing that. "Now I understand why you were always such a formidable enemy.""Well, if Authority had listened to my plan we wouldn't have been captured today either so probably don't get too happy about it," Ash said evenly, matter of fact, looking him straight in the eyes as he spoke."True. Authority weakness has always been their overconfidence." Alexander took another sip of his drink befo
"Your race barely allows children so it's quite the hypothetical question," Alexander gave back, his eyes narrowing at his tone. "But depending on your definition of save then yes, for the most part." Alexander took a deep breath to calm himself; maybe he really didn't know what the rules were for Black Wolf Clan when it came to the children of their enemies."We are not barbarians. We have rules; we obey them. Children would be kept alive, either made a Black Clan , memory wiped and left a safe place for human to find so they can live out their lives as human," Alexander explained.Ash gave him a shocked and suspicious look, doubtful it could be true. "That is indeed a greater kindness than authority would ever show."Alexander could only nod grimly in agreement to that before he got the conversation back on track. "But regardless of what you should have done then you did indeed save girl and for that I owe you a debt a
Alexander raised an eyebrow at him, taken back by the question. To beat Authority the Black Wolf Clan had used the social structure and customs well known to all Black Clan Wolf; a system not dissimilar to what the human had used for hundreds of years built on respect, hierarchy and honor. To beat them Alexander had to ensure he had the support of all the Black Wolf Clan races and strength in his powerbase was essential to achieve that. Alexander frowned at Ash, not sure if the the boy was rude on purpose or just ignorant of the customs with the Black Clan."I can see the issue of manners haven't been resolved completely."Ash noticed the frown on the man face and tried to back step; this was not a good start to this debate. In an attempt to make amends he deliberately chose one of the words White Clan were told never to use, in particular towards Black Clan, as it was seen as a sign of weakness."Sorry..." Ash began, not sure what he