House of Alphas Chapter 72: Pretty Little Secrets (Patreon)

You heard a few voices that slightly roused you.

Your eyes had peaked open to blurriness but went back down. You were much too tired to fight the darkness. However, you could feel that you were being laid into bed, and someone was tucking you in. A few whispery words around you.

“Is she okay?”

“She’s fine.”

“I didn’t watch the punishment… how did she do?”

“Fine.”

“It was cut short though?”

“…I cut it short. I thought she had enough."

"You didn't push her too hard…did you?"

"You all can ask her tomorrow when she wakes up. Let her sleep for now.”

You felt a few kisses being placed upon you, one after another. Within your mind, you had counted four, and you felt weird not having that fifth one.

You fussed a bit-

“Spoiled Brat.”

Then you felt it press into your furrowed brow and immediately slipped into a peaceful sleep.

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You blinked your eyes open, finding that it was still dark in your room. You expected to see the morning sun, but realize something else had taken you from your slumber. You were still really tired.

As you tried to fall back to sleep your blabber pulse with urgency.

Ugh- that’s what it was.

You toss your blanket off, your bones feeling stiff from everything you have gone through. Unfortunately, you could not heal yourself… that was always part of the punishment. But FUCK EVERYONE and their mothers when you leave this place. You will heal yourself as soon as you get far far away.

Tomorrow…

Tomorrow~ I love you tomorrow…

This place made the badlands seem like Disney Land. Just kidding the Badlands is pretty bad- but at least you know for a fact it's bad and not some weird ass cult that likes to pretend they are good and holier than thou.

With all that being said you are ready to leave as soon as you can. But…there was just one mystery you had to figure out before you made haste.

The voice you heard.

Kelenal?

Was this what Masamichi was referring to?

You must find out what it is he wanted you to know.

You slip out of your room silently, making your way to the bathroom. The night was hushed, except for a few guards walking around with torches. It was the only thing that offered light but with your eyes, you could see just fine. No one could be spying on you without you noticing, it would be too dark for them. Also, everyone liked to be awake for the sun, the people of this temple feared the night. That's where their powers are the most weak.

Heh... alone at last.

Using your dark energy you lift it to your ears to listen for the voice-

‘KELENAL!’

Yes… someone was shouting… a woman perhaps? Kelenal echoed through the halls like an angry ghost. The voice sounded full of rage, it was eerie to hear. Over and over again, the person was yelling-

‘KELENAL’! -‘KELENAL!’

You realize the voice was coming from the opposite direction of the restroom. You would have to relieve yourself before going scooby dooing in the middle of the night.

You didn’t want any of the guards to see you, so you avoided them like you were on a sneak mission. Your mental spy music playing in your head as you made your way to the bathroom. It was quite easy with your vision advantage.

Mission accomplished- you made it.

After handling business you slipped into the shadows once again ready to sniff out the ghost but you halted, realizing someone else was hiding too. Your brows furrowed… is that who you think it is…?

Right behind a pillar, you could see your white-haired alpha looking to and fro before stealthy moving.

What the hell was he doing?

Your eyes trailed him and then bounced behind you from whence you came. Either you follow your alpha or you figure out the voice…

Panic settled in your chest as you looked back and forth- you felt like you were about to make the WRONG decision! Voice! Gojo! Voice? Gojo? Gojo-Voice?! -With a tiny grunt, you threw yourself forward to trail after your alpha. The voice was always there but your alpha sneaking off to somewhere unknown- by himself?! Your curiosity was fought over and you had chosen your silly boy. Because what the fuck does he think he’s doing?

What if he does something stupid!?

You had to stop him!

It was easy to follow your alpha as he moved from shadow to shadow. You weren’t sure if he knew you were trailing him, but he didn’t reveal that he was aware.

You laid your back against a stone wall, peeking around as you watched Gojo duck into a bush.

Waiting patiently you wondered if he would come back out but he didn’t. Something had to be behind there. A secret pathway perhaps! Or he was just sitting there hiding… which seemed silly.

Once the close was cleared you ducked as you rushed to the bush. However, there was nothing. No Gojo no anything.

Secret passageway it is.

You patted the area, searching for something. There must be an opening or some other- ahah!

You felt a small pulse of magic. Moving the dirt a bit you could see a stone shaped like an eye closed. It appeared to be a simple lock that needed a bit of magic to open. These sorts of things appear on chests and doors. They were easy to break open.

Just a burst of energy and it should-

You pushed your energy into the eye and it opened to reveal a blue pupil. It wiggled around as if looking you over before blinking a few times.

What the- that's never happened-

Before you could do anything else the ground under you opened up and you were swallowed hole.

A scream left your lips but it was captured right along with you.

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"Hey? You okay sweetheart?"

Someone was moving your shoulder back and forth, trying to get you to wake up.

"Did she follow you?"

"I guess so, I have the cutest stalker."

"Hmm..." You groaned feeling a bit dizzy as you opened your eyes to what looked like a dark cave. Spikes hung from above and the only light that shone was from the candles that were lit up around the area. Not even a peak of moonlight entered. "...What the hell..." You looked at Gojo who was crouching before you with a big grin. "Gojo?"

"Were you following me~?" Gojo teased.

Utahime hissed at him from behind. "That's not funny Gojo, what if it was someone else?"

"Relax~ No one else saw me!"

You looked between the two as Utahime glared at your alpha, then you realized that it was just the two of them in this dark ass cave with candlelights.

The two of them? Sneaking to meet each other like some-some LOVERS?!

You jumped up ready to fight.

"What the hell is going on here?" You growl at Utahime.

"What?" The woman seemed confused by your statement but quickly realized how their situation looked. "Oh no!"

"Baby ain't nothing going on here." Gojo chuckled touching on your arm.

You still weren't convinced but then you mentally checked yourself because you didn't want to be one of those girls that get mad at just the other woman! So you slapped Gojo's comforting hand, rearing on him with a snap of your teeth. "Then explain what's going on here before I unleash hell upon you both!"

Yeah, that's right fuck them both up.

Utahime tried to shush you, looking around with worry as your angry voice echoed, "Please- keep your voice down-"

"NOT UNTIL- HMPH!" You were silenced as Gojo covered your mouth.

"Calm down baby, as much as I love your jealousy and it's really turning me on-"

"Gojo." Utahime looked disgusted.

"-yes-now is not the time- ouchie-"

You bite Gojo's hand, pushing him away so you can set them both with a glare and accusing finger, "Talk, I want to know everything between the two of you."

"We must use this time wisely so we can-" Utahime began but you cut her off.

"You keep saying that, you said that the last time when I asked why the priests were scared of me."

"I tried to explain but you did not understand-"

"Then make me understand and stop arguing about it if we have limited time."

Utahime seemed defeated by you as Gojo kept his usual carefree attitude. You don't know if that annoyed you more or if it showed that he had nothing to hide. If you were bad at lying then Gojo was the alpha equivalent.

"Alright." Gojo pointed his thumbs to himself, "I never wanted Utahime as an omega, the priests were using her as a pawn which I saw i-me-di-ate-ly so  I was going to say no flat out," He then pointed at Utahime as he continued, "...she was in love with another and therefore didn't want me either but she couldn't say no because she could never make her grandmaster displeased-"

"That was the me before..." Utahime muttered under her breath in great disdain.

"-let me finish my story. Rude."

"It's my story too-"

"Sh! So like I was saying-"

"See and this is why I could never be able to stand you, so ridiculous, disrespectful, and childish-"

"Oh yeah well you are a crybaby!"

You roll your eyes, "Ok chill. I see you two clearly act like bickering pups so why even agree to their terms?"

Gojo gestured, "Because it was all an act. I only did it to protect her from being taken by another alpha."

"That doesn't make sense?" You countered, "If you were in love with another why couldn't you choose them if they were a capable alpha? Unless it's more scandalous than that and the alpha was already taken?" You made sure to add extra venom in your tone which was not missed by the two in the hot seat.

Although you think your anger was not doing what was intended for Gojo…

The white-haired man grinned as he raised a brow, “Do you want me to say this part or what?”

The omega sighed deeply her shoulders sagged.

"I will..." Utahime placed both her hands above her heart, "I had caused an even greater sin...I fell in love with a beta..."

That was slightly surprising seeing as you think the alternative was worse but omegaverse things you know…

"Oh..." was all you had to offer. “…that’s not bad.”

“It is!” Utahime turned around swiftly, "...I do not know why my heart wishes to go against my nature...but here I am...I thought being with Gojo would help give me a moment to get rid of this silly infatuation but… as time goes on my heart grows forever more. No alpha...has ever made me feel this way...and I don't think any ever can...” The omega moved deeper into the cave, kneeling behind a rock she dragged a small chest out while putting the candle next to it. She opened it to reveal one piece of clothing folded neatly. It looked slightly dingy like it had not been washed in a while.

You stepped forward to look over her shoulder as she continued to speak.

“…So after Gojo’s rejection, the elders were furious, I came up with the idea that my holy light is strongest since I am pure and…and it was Tengen's way of keeping me unclaimed..." Picking up the coat inside the woman pressed the collar to her nose as she breathed deeply with a wistful sigh.

“Who’s is that?” You questioned while pointing at the jacket. The scent smelt familiar but it was much too weak for you to really catch an idea.

“Don’t touch that sweetheart, who knows what she did to it.” Gojo muttered in a side whisper that Utahime heard.

“Hey.” She growled at him while protecting the fabric, her face turned extremely red.

You pulled your hand back with a slight chuckle, “Noted.” You felt your jealousy diminish just a bit, enough for you to make a slight joke, “The jacket almost reminds me of Shoko’s.”

“…”

“…”

You gasped at the loud silence, “Oh my Tengen is it?!“

Utahime nodded her head while shyly tucking hair behind her ear, “Y-yes…”

WHAT!?

You have been flabbergasted one too many times during your time here. Shoko! Doctor Shoko and the priestess Utahime?!

When what who where and how?!

They don't even meet in the game, rarely ever do they even talk to each other. But perhaps all this time…

Utahime misunderstood your shock. “I know…it’s disgraceful for me to have such strong feelings for a beta….”

However, you were shocked because this game continues to make you realize you didn’t know shit about the characters and the secrets they hide. “No, that’s not weird at all…you love who you love. I’m just surprised is all. Shoko is quite the beta.”

“She’s strong, beautiful, a goddess, a wonderful person, and-“ Utahime was going on and on before Gojo cut her off.

“We get it we get it.”

“And! Everything you aren’t brute.”

You stop the bickering before it escalates, “Time people, we don't have the time for this. Tell me why the secret meeting?”

“Woah, it wasn’t a secret from you, I wouldn't have let you in here.” Gojo looked a bit hurt.

"That doesn't necessarily prove your innocence."

“I- well I was the one that called forth the meeting. It was about the elders.”

“What about them?”

“Their death.” Utahime offered, rather simply as well.

Your eyes widen, “What did you tell her?”

Gojo put up his hands as if you were an animal ready to strike and you just might. “I didn’t tell her everything-“

“What I know was supposed to be secret between us! How could you-“

“Wait. I didn’t tell her all of that…I…” Gojo looked unsure now, as he looked at Utahime, “Can you give us a second?”

The omega nodded stepping further away while finding herself entranced by the Shoko keepsake.

“What did you tell her?” You asked again with your arms crossed. Your troublemaker alpha has been making you go through a whirlwind of emotions tonight.

“(Y/n)…I” Gojo’s tone became much more serious, his aloof expression changing into one that was more stern. For a second you didn’t even know if he was actually Gojo. “…I think…the grand priests were not killed by the vengeful spirit…in your book. I think that Gojo killed them.”

You clicked your tongue, “Ah-I-Well…” That was yet another interesting pill to swallow. “…seeing as everything else has been news to me… why do you say that?”

“Because Getou already has that spirit… the one you mentioned that killed them.”

“What? Kuchisake-Onna? But it was said she would kill people at random and no one knew how to stop her… that was… Getou killing those people?”

Gojo nodded, “If it was someone that needed to be taken out without our names being attached, she was our go-to. I'm assuming after we used her for the elders the temple would have searched high and low for the spirit so it sounds like it only made sense for us to do it.”

“That…sounds probable but why?”

“I've always hated the elders, they do their best to try to get rid of me.“ Gojo rubbed his chin in thought, “As much as they annoy the shit out of me killing them has always been last on my list… unless they had done something to truly piss me off.” he then looked at you, “Do you know what it could have been?”

“No…” You began to say but drifted off as you played the chain of events in the game. Then the image of the very person flashed before your eyes.

Masamichi Yaga.

You knew his death hurt the alphas in the game but you didn't realize how deeply it must have affected them.

That’s probably what set the Gojo in the game off.

Gojo gave you a lopsided smirk hidden was the pain, “You know... don’t you?”

You slowly nodded, you weren’t sure if you should tell him or not. Having the foresight of the game has always been your number one priority. Telling them things will make them act differently even if they don't realize it. For instance, now Gojo was probably thinking-

“Would there be any way to stop whatever from happening? Or is it important…”

What he just said.

This was the exact thing you were worried about. He knows whatever the event was must have truly darkened his heart to make such a decision.

“Gojo…” you began calmly. “…I believe I know what it is but I had already made plans to stop it from happening.”

Gojo gave you a little nod, “Okay... well then...I trust you.” he smiled but it still hurt.

It pained your heart for you to look into his blue eyes that swam with uncertainty and the fear of having his life within the palm of your hands.

You tried to give him something. “I was thinking...Perhaps we could…enact your plan before… the event happens.”

Now Gojo lit up, “And that was exactly what I was thinking!”

You flashed him a soft smile as you looked toward Utahime. “Oh-.” she was busy rubbing her nose into Shoko’s coat like she was addicted to it...which probably wasn't far off.

“Yeah she does unholy things to that coat and I don't think she washed it since she got it.” Gojo whispered.

“No kidding…”

The both of you giggle catching Utahime’s attention.

“H-hey! Are you two laughing at me?!”

You wave her over while keeping your more relaxed tone. “I didn't realize how much you cared for Shoko. I'm sorry if I came off aggressive.”

She walks over with a little embarassed pout, “Yes, I do not want your stinky alpha.” Activate death glare eyes.

Gojo was appaled, “I'm not stinky-hmpgh!”

You covered Gojo’s mouth as you continued to speak. “If my alpha trusts you then I trust you. What is your plan for getting rid of the elders?”

Utahime nodded, ”Well...There is a night… Where not even the moon shines... The priests are usually on high alert because our light magic is at its weakest. They usually pray all night in the sunroom hoping for light again and therefore...I believe that would be your best advantage. It is during the cold season.”

“The cold season?” That wasn't good. That’s around the time Yaga is killed.

“Could we do it before?” You questioned.

Utahine furrowed her brows, “No… they would be much too strong and protected by the light. You wouldn't be able to do it quickly and discreetly.”

Well, shit.

Either you'd have to postpone Yaga’s death or figure out a way to get rid of the elders beforehand. You released Gojo’s mouth as you set yourself into a thinking pose. How could you be able to cut off the light and do all of this in a sneaky stealthy assassin way?

Humming you say,“Alright…we will plan for the assassination then… for now….but if there is any other way you could come up with… please let us know.”

Utahime bowed politely, “I will do so prime omega….thank you for trusting me… even after I.…did what I did. I am truly sorry. If I were in charge I would not have allowed such discrimination...to anyone”

“Water under the bridge.” you waved off her worry, eyes going to the jacket clutched within her hands. Shoko and Utahime... your ship antennas were not twitching for that one but now... you might see it. A pirest omega trapped in a world where her love to a beta doctor is taboo. Not only do the priest hate the idea of omegas with anyone else but an alpha, Dr. Shoko also heals people without the light. It really tickles those grandfarts pickles knowing that people would go to her rather than them. All around it was a recipe for disaster.

Well, now you felt like you gotta do something to help.

“Would you like me to give Shoko a letter? Or Something?”

Utahime popped up excitedly with twinkles in her eyes, “You would-you would do that for me?!”

“Yes, it will be our little trade for the scroll.” You shrugged as she gasped grabbing your hands within both of hers.  

“Thank you thank you thank you, I will have it ready before you leave-ai!”

“Oi!” Gojo pushed her away while protecting you with his arms wrapped around your body, “Get that gross ass trash away from my omega!”

“It's not trash! It's my precious!”

“Wash that shit!”

“It will take away her scent!”

A sudden thought occurred to you, and you just had to voice it. "Wait, this is a mutual interest right? I'm not just giving your obsessed love letter to Shoko?"

"PRIME- prime omega you wound meeee~Mutual mutual~it's mutual I swear it!" Utahime whined as Gojo busted up laughing so hard he had to slam both hands over his mouth resulting in him making farting noises. "Stop laughing!"

"S-sorry I was just asking~" You couldn't help but laugh seeing how comical they both were.

You felt a sort of spark within you. To be able to see Utahime as her true self and not the perfect image she creates for the outside world. The one you met in the game is much different from the one in front of you.

This one had more life- more character to herself. She stuttered a lot and blushed. She curses and she loves.

You felt sorry for her.

It must be extremely exhausting for her to wear her mask every day.

You hoped the Utahime in the game was able to have a happy ending, perhaps with Shoko as her mate.

Were you going to be able to see that before the matting moon?