House of Alphas Chapter 59: On The Road Again (Patreon)

Wow-

You never knew how blessed you were to have the ‘fuck everything repel lantern’. Without it, you were fighting left and right. You barely had time to take a break, and when you did it was mainly resting for your energy. Kudos because it helped your pack level up but bad because it took you much longer than expected to just cross the great bridge and get down the mountain.

Nanami informed you that going to Aika would take more time and the next big city to buy the lantern was Yoko. So unfortunately you were unable to venture that way to see Nagi. You had told Junpei you would speak to his mom on the way but it looked as though it wouldn’t be a good idea to add more to your schedule.

You sulked for a bit but then Getou offered to send a spirit messenger.

That helped you feel a lot better and in your two-page back and front letter, you talked about what you could…such as Yuuji and the possibility of finding a cure. Everything but the witches. You also apologized profusely for not being able to visit and hug her in person. After you were done Getou summoned a ghostly-looking bird to take your rolled-up letter away. You watched it go with a pretty dust following its ethereal wings. It was the same bird spell he used when talking to Mei Mei.

A sudden idea came to you, “Can I send a letter to Dove?” You questioned with an excited smile.

“No,” Sukuna said without missing a beat.

You scoffed at him but Getou nodded.

“He’s right sweetheart, and his jealousy does not sway his answer…” (sukuna glare) “…but Mei Mei doesn’t give letters to the omegas. You won’t be able to speak to her until after she’s purchased.”

You gawked, how did you not notice that? No letters ever came in or out of the house. It was like you were stuck in there like little cattle, waiting for the day to be free. That sort of information made you feel annoyed. “Why?”

“Because.” Nanami continued, “She does not want any outside influences.”

“You mean she doesn’t want the omegas to fall in love with someone with no money.”

“When you put it that way…yes.”

You shook your head, “I hope Yu gets her soon so I can talk to her.”

“Considering how mean your character was to her, I’m surprised she likes you, are you sure you can trust her?”

“Oh…yeah…” you drifted as you thought about it, “I think…she knows I’m different. Without even realizing it. I believe she was the first to catch on if I’m being honest.”

Gojo raised his hand with a cheeky grin, “I think I was…” he paused as his eyes darted to the bushes.

You notice your other alphas tense up as they whipped out their weapons. A few seconds after you felt the hairs on your back stand as well, you were being attacked once again!

“We seriously need to buy another lantern.” You muttered under your breath switching your armour like a magical girl.

Sukuna grinned, “No way, I’m enjoying all this fighting.”

“Fighting is fine but not when we are on a tight schedule…” you readied your spell as Sukuna flew into the woods. Turning around you had shadow energy burning on your hand, ready to be unleashed. That’s when the monster came tumbling out of the bushes. They were much slower than you meaning their speed was dog crap, but what stopped you was seeing three bandits. Humanoids. These weren’t creatures and monsters…these were people!

“Give us your money!” The one in front shouted while thrusting his blade forward.

“No thanks.” Gojo flicked a lazy hand at him, knocking him away while Nanami and Getou handled the others.

You watched in slight horror as they cut down the enemies with no remorse. Unease settled within your stomach. You knew there would be times when you had to fight humans but it still didn’t prepare you for this. Watching as blood splattered on the forest floor and their bodies split open so gruesomely. Your alphas had not a hint of care on their faces as they killed them, almost as if it were just a fly that they were squashing.

You were too shell-shocked to notice the bandit that snuck up on you.

“Raaah!” He shouted from above, jumping from the tree.

Looking up you watched as a silver blade came falling on you. Releasing a gasp you shot backward, hitting your back to the tree. It wasn’t far enough. Within a flash, the blade slashed across your face causing you to cry out in pain.

“Y/n!” You heard Toji yell, he was swift. Grabbing the man’s head he twist it with a horrendous snap.

The body fell before you while you tucked your knees to your chest with an open-mouth gasp. You could still feel the slight sting on your face but you weren’t really paying attention to that.

“Is she alright?”

Your alphas crowded and helped you up.

“Are you okay?”

“What happened?”

You blinked a few times realizing you were still looking at the dead bandit before your feet. “I…um…I’ve never killed… uh anyone…or seen it like this…”

Your white hair alpha perked up, “Oh~! Just think of it like killing a slug.” He shrugged nonchalantly.

Your lip twitched in an awkward smile as you looked at him, “It’s not that simple…for me. I… never had to kill people in my world. It… feels…I dunno weird…” You felt bad for causing them stress. Just one scratch and they seemed like they were ready to set this forest on fire.

Getou calmed down much quicker than everyone else, “Weird how?”

“Weird like…” You paused watching as Sukuna came into view.

He had one of the bandits gripped in his claws. The enemy thrashed around as he was dragged but it was to no avail. “You choked.” Sukuna stated with a growl. He picked up the bandit and pushed him into Toji as your alpha held his arms back. Sukuna grabbed you, pushing you forward, “Kill him.”

Your eyes widen as you look at the thief who has fearful tears running down his bloodied rugged cheeks.

“H-have mercy!” He whimpered with a shaking lip

Your brows furrowed deeply, stomach feeling sicker by the minute.

Sukuna nudged you, “Go on, it’s just like anything else you’ve killed.”

“I… no I can’t… I just…this is different…”

Getou rubbed your back gently, “He would have no mercy on you sweetheart. I mean look what they did to your sweet face…” your alpha caressed your cheek with a gentle pout on his lips.

“I know that…” you whispered trying your best to look at the man and see a monster but no matter how you stared at him your brain couldn’t be so delusional. This was a person. He had a name, a family, and perhaps kids. Maybe he was someone’s son or lover. He came from somewhere and to end his life just like it was nothing felt so strange. You will have to do this later when you fight more people. Or like when you have to kill Mahito and Kenjaku… might as well get the nervous shakes out now right? You raised your hand feeling cursed energy pulse.

The bandit wiggled as much as he could while yelling his efforts doubling, “Please! Don’t! I don’t want to die!”

Your body felt itchy, you could feel the panic crawl over your skin. Hearing him beg you for mercy made you feel disgusting.

Your alphas noticed your hesitation, Toji looked toward Gojo as he stepped up understanding the assignment.

“Shut up pal.” Gojo punched the guy in the stomach causing him to grunt as Toji released him to fall on the floor. “After you, my queen.” He bowed as if serving this kill up on a plate.

Unfortunately, this only made the man look even more pitiful and weak. Shivering on the ground with his hand on his stomach. Orbs full of life wavering as if his past were flashing before his eyes, who were you to snuff it all out? Even though you know within your heart he wouldn’t have hesitated it still wasn’t something so easy for you to do. Your first kill, your first blood. Will this man’s face haunt you for the rest of your life?

Your hand shook as you pulled it back. “I-I can’t I’m sorry I just…“

Sukuna growled, “It’s them or us!“

The man got up and scrambled away.

“Kill him!” Sukuna pointed as the man ran.

“Sukuna please-“

“Gah!” The man let out a dying cry as he was stabbed in the back by a spinning blade. He fell with a heavy thud and then he wasn’t moving anymore.

You looked from the man to the alpha who decided to take his life.

Sukuna’s tone was irritated, “Nanami why did you do that, she needs to learn.”

“I know.” The blonde simply stated. He then grabbed your chin, eyeing the scratch that crossed your face, “I’m aware this is a shock to you little bird but you will be faced with more people who seek to end your life and ours. You must learn how to deal with them or you will be putting yourself at risk and that is something I cannot allow. Understood?”

You gave him a sharp nod followed by, “Yes sir…” Your words were quiet and if they didn’t have spectacular hearing you don’t think they would have known what you said.

“Good.” He leaned down to kiss your forehead before moving to loot the bandits.

Luckily they handled the looting but you had to look away and tune out Sukuna digging out their hearts for later. He wanted to consume their flesh but there was not much time for dilly-dallying.

The whole thing had thrown you off just a little but you didn’t try to let it weigh too much on your mind. It was something that you would have to deal with sooner rather than later. You know if push comes to shove you would kill whoever you have to, this moment was just brought on so suddenly. You will be better prepared next time.

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“What the fuck is this?” Sukuna’s nose was curled as he looked down at the sleeping gang members who had ambushed you.

“Wh-what?” You questioned nervously looking between him and all your other alphas that stood around with blood-soaked clothes. Evidence of their merciless killing.

Gojo clicked his tongue, “Well, she did take them out.”

Toji shrugged, “I don’t think you can be mad at her for this.”

Sukuna doubled down, “I can and I will. Kill them.”

You gestured, “I took them out so they wouldn’t hurt anyone… but if you want them dead then you do it.”

Nanami slid out his knife as he got down to finish the final blow. “This is a step in the right direction. It’s something Sukuna.”

You turned your head as your blonde finished the job for you. You could tell Sukuna didn’t like that either, but he was gonna have to give you some wiggle room.

Rome was not built in a day.

~

It was a long journey with not much time to breathe. Sleep-Ride-Fight-Repeat. It was a constant loop. You would cuddle with one of your alphas but be too exhausted for anything else. Even after obtaining the repel staff from Yoko, you had to push hard to make up for lost days.

Fushimi.

That’s where you will have a nice rest.

You couldn’t wait to finally be able to relax for just a moment. You could tell your alphas were just as exhausted.

You felt relief when you made it to the base of the mountain. Red pillars reached high in the air, gold bells circling them as they danced in the calm winds. Their chime was soft, and not too obnoxious. It was so nice and the weather was great. Warm but cool at the same time. The city was at the top of the mountains, but the beautiful lush scenery truly made the venture upward worthwhile.

When you make it to the castle, the guards welcome you with a cheerful shout. However the most cheerful was a young man running out dressed like a handsome prince with brown hair.

“Heyyoooo~!” He shouted excitedly with the biggest grin.

Your alphas greeted him with a happy smile, mainly Getou and Nanami. Gojo seemed annoyed by the alpha.

“Ah~ are you jealous of this alpha Gojo?” You teased.

“Not jealous.” Gojo humphed turning away from you. He then muttered, “he makes Getou boring.”

You laugh realizing that Gojo was jealous of his best friend's attention being stolen away from him. It was cute.

“Yu, how have you been?” Your alphas were talking to the young man while Toji helped you off your horse.

Nanami put a hand on your back as he introduced you to the other alpha. “This is our prime omega -“

“Raven.” You smile offering your hand to the alpha. You knew Nanami was about to say your real name but you’d prefer to keep that within your group for now.

“Raven!” Yu bowed while kissing your hand like a gentleman, “I’ve heard a lot about you.”

“Really?” You smile as he escorts you into his home.

“Yes, Dove speaks so fondly of you. Honestly, I’m jealous.” He chuckled while wiping his nose with a light blush.

You lit up in excitement, “You met Dove? W-well how did you like her?”

Yu let out another boyish laugh, “She’s…” looking down he shook his head and then looked at you with little twinkles in his eyes, “…Amazing. I’ve never met an omega like her. I’ve already started to arrange her room for when she comes.”

“Oh! That’s fantastic I can’t wait! I knew you’d love her!” You were full of happiness from this information thank Tengen she will be with this nice alpha!

“Careful Yu.” Gojo slid a sly hand around your shoulder, “Those two have quite a thing for each other.”

Yu nodded looking you over, “Like I said, she did speak a lot about you. The two of you have quite some history.”

“It’s- not like that-“

“Yes~.” Getou came around the alpha with a grin, “That just means we will have to have many play dates.” He then sent you a wink as he laughed.

“I’m sure she’d like that.”

“Her too.”

“But we will be there.”

“Absolutely, there’s no other way.”

“We gotta make sure they don’t run away with each other.”

“Gah, you guys are the worse.” You hiss under your breath looking away as the alphas laughed.

When you were brought to your room you kissed your alphas goodbye and thanked Yu with a bow.

“I will have betas come up to give you a bath.”

You shook your head, only being comfortable with Momo and Inumaki. And truly you just wanted to be left alone. “No thanks, it’s fine really.”

“She’s going to take forever in there.” Sukuna muttered.

“Let her have her time.” Toji scolded the alpha. “Can you be ready in an hour sweetheart? You need to eat.”

“Yes, I can.”

Sukuna rolled his eyes, “Like last time?”

“What about Getou?” You pointed out to the other alpha as he gasped in surprise.

“I am an exception darling.”

“Didn’t we tell you we don’t care about him?”

“Oi!”

You growled shaking your head, “You know what forget it! I won’t be able to get ready if you keep talking!” You turned around and quickly slipped into your room with a huff.

“Be ready by five!” Sukuna shouted on the other side.

“I will!” You called while venturing into your room. It was a nicely decorated guest room and the things inside smelled freshly clean and ready for your scent.

You scent a few things before going into the bathroom. All your toiletries were already present when you got in there. Humming to yourself you got upon your knees as you look for the knobs for the tub. Except… there were no knobs.

“Uh…” you clicked your tongue while crawling around the brass tub, looking for how to turn on the thing.

Well, crap.

Slapping your hands down you huff, maybe you should have had the betas come help. You heard a knock on your door, summoning your attention.

“Coming!” You called walking swiftly to the door. You open it up to find Nanami standing before you. “Hey Nanami! What’s up?”

The blonde raised a questioning brow, “I came to check on you, assuming you don’t know how to start your bath.”

You let out a little laugh, “Yeah I have no idea, can you help me?”

“That’s why I’m here little bird.” He grinned as you let him enter your room.

“I swear if it’s something super easy I’m going to lose it!” You joke as the two of you make it to the tub.

“It’s not as simple if you don’t know how to use it.”

“Is it invisible?” You question as you watch Nanami go to the wall.

There were two dragons on it, one with fire and the other with water.

He then proceeded to push in both tiles as water poured from the holes on the side of the tub.

“Oh wow, that’s cool. So I’m guessing this one is cold and this one is hot.”

“Yes, and when you want to turn it off just push it in.” He commented as he knelt by the tub, rolling his sleeve up as he pushed in the plug to keep the water inside the tub. With the four holes spewing water, it was filling up rapidly. He shook his wet hand as he stood, “I’m two rooms down let me know if you need anything else.”

“Thank you, Nanami.” You give him a swift peck and a towel to dry his hand. You noticed the way he was averting your gaze, he had been doing it almost this entire trip and you already knew why. You just wish he’d feel comfortable enough to talk to you. Were you going to have to push this silly alpha? As you watched him walk away you knew that answer. “Wait!”

He paused with a hand on the side of the frame and the knob. “Hm?” He looked back at you over his shoulder.

“I-I was wondering if you’d help me… take my dress off.” You reach back as if to show how difficult it was for you to grab the zipper. “I could do it myself but it’s easier if someone helps.” You offer him a shy smile as he fully turns around.

“I can, it’s no trouble.” He walked back to you as you gulped staring up into his brown eyes. He then released a little snort, “You need to turn around if you want me to help unless you were hoping I’d tear it off.”

“N-no, that’s not it.” You gasped spinning as you ducked your head, now feeling embarrassed as your blonde chuckled at you.

“You’re much too cute Y/n, I only joke.” He grabbed your dress making sure it was tight at the top as he pulled the zipper down.

Your heart was moving at one hundred miles per hour. You licked your lips swiftly before you spoke, “Is it…a joke Nanami… or is that something that you thought of doing?”

His hands froze in place, and you felt a wild amount of heat touch your face. After the sudden pause, he continued to unzip your dress without a word. But you stopped him, turning around for an answer.

“Hm?” You questioned with a lean.

He looked you over before answering, “Perhaps it is.” His words were restrained as if his desire was once again caged inside.

That was not what you wanted, and perhaps he shielded himself after your time with Toji. Your affection was all he ever wanted. Your happiness is his top priority. If he felt you loved Toji more than him then he would sit in the shadows as quiet as he could be. Holding his love and obsession on the inside. It sounded horribly lonely.

“I thought…you were going to stop holding back…?”

“I’m…” His neck tense while he looked away.

“Talk to me…”

“…I don’t know.”

“Nanami…” you step forward, not touching him but getting close enough that you are just a touch away. He was being stubborn. Who would have known your Kento could be as stubborn as Sukuna? “…would you please stop holding back...”

He placed his hands upon your dress, eyes darkening as his nails began to dig into the fabric. You let out a little gasp, your skin stinging with the scratch of his claws.

He then kissed you upon your forehead before pulling back, “It’s…it’s best we get ready.”

You furrowed your brows, was he serious?

“Ok…” you began but before he could leave you said, “…can you help me bathe, you know…how long it takes me.”

There was clear suspicion in his gaze but he nodded his head unable to deny you completely.

If he was going to build these stupid walls back up you were about to come crashing in like a fucking wrecking ball.

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Chef Note: Cue Miley Cyrus Wrecking Ball

Also so far the other chapter is still up but I’m still trying to contact Patreon so I can call daddy toji daddy without being flagged. What a sad day for rain 😭