House of Alphas Chapter 80: Rabbit Hole (Patreon)

Your pack followed Larue while Nanami went to Reggie’s office for ‘business’ talk. 

Walking down the tight hallway felt as though you were in a twisted labyrinth. Two people could barely walk side by side. The lighting was also shitty, with neon colors and signs. It was like you were walking the red district in building form. No noise came from the closed doors most likely due to the discreet soundproof marks. But you knew they were occupied due to the trash, people, and food that littered the hallway. 

You felt crowded.

There was even a person blocking your path, crashed out on the floor in a drunken stupor. Your alphas had to step over them while Toji assisted you.

You felt like you were in a sleazy motel.

This place just keeps getting better and better.

Room 105…

Room 130…

Room 152…

Room something?

And so on…

Each room had a golden plate outside the door, some of them missing and others barely hanging on.

You glanced behind you to see Uraume following with their head bowed. Their face was blank… but it gave off a kind of sad blankness. They were walking towards their punishment, believing your alphas were furious with them for hurting you. Truly you weren't that hurt, the hot soup surprised you more than anything. But with how tense everyone was you weren't at all shocked by how your alphas reacted. 

Despite the wild bar fight, this was a perfect excuse to talk to the omega. You wanted to run to the room so you could tell them that they weren't in trouble, so you could ease their fear and hopefully bestow them with hope.

“Here we are~.” Larue finally announced once you reached the be of a hall. Using a bracelet he swiped it near the handle. The door glowed green with a symbol and then it unlocked. 

The beta entered with a grand gesture. “Room 200, our luxury suite~.”

Stepping into the luxurious room was like entering one of those cheesy porno sets. The carpet was fluffy and pink and there was a small lounging area complete with a coffee table. The coolest thing about the room was the huge bird nest bed that hung from the ceiling. It was loaded with blankets and pillows and you had the childish urge to run and leap into its cozy cocoon to see if it would swing around. The only thing stopping you was the idea of it being dirty with Tengen knows what.

“What the fuck?” Sukuna questioned with a sniff of the air. “Why do I smell another scent in here? Has this room not been descented?”

“Well…” Larue began, “…We did not have enough time to remove the scent from the room, I figured it would be best to move you all with haste…however if it would help to know, the occupant was a beta…”

You agreed with Larue, he was just trying to help you so that you could get the hell out of the shit show. Props to him. “It actually smells kind of good.” You commented. The fragrance was like that of a plant, possibly a dandelion or something of that nature.

“I don’t care if it smells good.” Sukuna mumbled like a grumpy feline.

“It’s just a beta’s scent, we can cover it with our own.” Gojo remarked while beginning to rub his wrists on the furniture.

“Well, at least this is cool…” You run your hand over the wooden vines that suspend the bed in the air. “But I dunno if I want to sleep in this bed.”

“Yeah,” Toji agreed, taking out all of the bedding, “We can just toss these and add our own blankets. We can make it work.”

Getou bowed his head toward the beta, “Thank you Larue.”

The blonde gave the alpha a genuine smile, “The pleasure is all mine, I hope you enjoy your stay with no other curse in your path.”

“I can only hope.” Getou chuckled.

You watched the interaction, wondering if the blonde beta was the informant Getou was referring to. It would make sense why he stuck his head out for you all, trying to stop any more altercations from occurring. 

Or perhaps he was just doing his job. 

Once the beta left, you looked toward Uraume, who knelt on the floor before Gojo.

The alpha looked surprised, “Uh you aren’t mine to punish, that’s on our omega.” Gojo jumped away.

“No there’s no punishment…uh Toji?” You open your hand to your alpha as he reaches into his mouth to retrieve his worm. Dropping it into your hand it grew to its full size. “Thanks…” You didn’t have your curse energy so you would have to use a salve to heal all of their wounds. “Ah got it…” You smile after fishing for what you want. Holding up a few jars of what looked like lotion with a yellowish tint. 

Uraume looked confused as you walked toward them and fell to your knees. 

“Sorry, I don’t have any curse energy but this should help your wounds.” Unscrewing the cap on the jar you offer the salve to them.

“What…” Uraume looked confused, looking at the offering as if it were poison, “….I don’t understand…is this part of the punishment?”

“No no! Like I said, There’s no punishment. I know it wasn’t your fault for the incident, someone had tripped me.”

Toji was shocked, “What?! Who the fuck tripped you?” 

Sukuna was just as surprised, “Yeah, I thought you guys might have bumped into each other… but someone tripped you? Now I want their head.”

“Who was it did you see them?” Getou inquired. 

You shrugged, “I think it was that blonde alpha… I forgot her name but it looked like combat boots… like the ones she was wearing.”

“No- that would not have been possible…” Gojo shook his head, “That alpha was across from us.”

“Yeah, I had my eye on her.” Sukuna added. “It was someone near you.”

Your face morphed into a frown, “Oh…I was for sure it was them… damn…who the hell tripped me?”

“Well that’s a piss-off, the culprit is out there thinking they got away.” Gojo was displeased by this injustice, and so were you.

Like who the fuck tripped you?! And for what?!

“Um…” Uraume made a noise looking at your alphas.

“Stop looking at us, your handler is right there.” Sukuna pointed to you making you roll your eyes.

“Don’t say it like that.” You chided the alpha.

“They aren’t my problem, you wanted them.”

“M-my apologies prime omega…” Uraume slightly blushed at the comment, thinking that it was you they were servicing.

Way to go Sukuna!

“That isn’t how - ugh, Uraume it’s nothing like that. I don’t want you to service me or any of my alphas. I wanted to help you. As long as you are in here with us you can speak as freely as you want.” You try to offer them the salve again, this time they take the jar with cautious fingers.

“Oh…” They began, “…I wanted to ask what it is you’d like me to do?” You watched as the omega stared into the healing contents without putting any of it on them.

You took the time to speak softly, trying to show that you were no threat to the omega. “I would like to get you out of here…” You paused for a second, not knowing if Uraume could have been brainwashed within this hell hole. So you withheld your desire to save them all and made it seem you were approaching this with more selfish reasoning. “…I would like you to be our second chef, your cooking is splendid. I never seen my alpha eat vegetables with such haste.”

Sukuna snorted, he and the rest of your crew, were still busy spreading their scent around the room.

Uraume looked even more confused, “If I may…-“

“Say whatever you want Uraume, like I said you won’t get in trouble in here.”

The omega nodded their head gently, eyes looking nervously to your alphas and then they rested right below your eyes, “Uh…your dynamic…is strange…you speak as if you are the alpha of your group…no offense.”

You let out a laugh, “Aha none taken~ Well we have a sort of different dynamic. I am in no way the alpha of the group but I most definitely have a say in things and get treated with respect. My opinions and feelings matter.”

“She’s our sexy commander.” Gojo grinned.

“Tch- I let her be a little brat here and there.” Sukuna had to insert in as if to not have his alpha pride wounded. 

He got secret yeah right looks.

Seemed like everyone knew he was wrapped around your finger except him huh?

“Whatever my princess says goes,” Toji smiled and then shifted as he gave you a stern look, “Unless it puts her in danger.” 

You flashed the alpha a smile.

“Weeee aren’t as outdated as these slugs down here.” Getou yawned as he lept into the bed right as Toji finished.

“Aye-Did you scent the bathroom?” Toji spoke while putting his fists on his hips.

“I did a lot already~.” 

“Go scent the bathroom!”

“Ugh-”

You shook your head as you looked back at Uraume, your alphas bickering in the back about who did what, and some words of tyranny were thrown in there.

“You see…” You continued the conversation, “…I do not agree with the way omegas are treated within this establishment. If I could I would have my alphas purchase you all.” You hated speaking in this way but you wanted to tread carefully until you knew where Uraume’s mindset was. As much as you wanted to save them and the others you didn’t want to say anything that would put a target on your pack’s back. Right now it just sounded as if your alphas are here for business deals and you were just a complaining prime omega. “Please, heal up your wounds. If anyone asks just tell them my alphas punished you so bad we had to heal you.” 

The first bait- if Uraume agreed then it would be your sign of rebellion. You just needed to know if that feisty fire was still within them.

Uraume, ducked their head, falling into silence.

You waited patiently for their choice, you had already said what you could say, and pushing them might cause distrust. 

You must be careful...

Come on… where's that bitchy bitch you knew from the game?

“Your hand…” They uttered at last. At their comment, you had looked down to see the discoloration upon your skin. 

The area was still warm and radiated with a burning sensation but truly it wasn’t all that bad. Not as bad as some of your other wounds you've endured. If you could see your health bar in the screen you might have been at 198/200 hp. 

Tis just a scratch. 

“Oh, yeah-I honestly forgot about it haha. You use that one for you, I have another one right here.” You were going to use the extras for your alphas but you could spare a little on your hand. Perhaps if they see you healing yourself, it would encourage them to do the same.

But it didn’t. 

They sat the jar next to you with a careful hand, “I thank you for your kind offering prime omega… but healing my wounds will make me more of a target. The… imperfections typically ward off most of them…”

You felt saddened by their decision, but you understood. The sadistic bastards would much prefer a blank canvas to destroy. 

In a way, Uraune seemed to want to take the offer but decided against it due to that fact alone. They were trying to protect themselves the only way they knew how. 

“I-” they began but were rudely interrupted 

-”Ew ew ew there’s blood in here!” Getou came out of the bathroom like he had just seen a ghost.

“It’s just a drop wipe it up with tissue!”

“Don’t touch it!”

You rolled your eyes seeing Uraume retreat within themselves no longer speaking. Like seriously you were trying to have a conversation here! You did your best to tune your alphas out as they squabble about the drop of blood.

“Uraume…” You spoke up over the commotion, “-no omega…no one… should have to endure what you are going through…alpha or not…you deserve better.”

“Tch- how would you know what I deserve?” The omega bit back.

The sudden bite made Sukuna snap his teeth, in anger. 

Even Toji from the frame of the bathroom said, “Watch yourself.” while pointing to the omega.

Immediately Uraume bowed down, “I-i’m sorry I didn't- I'm so sorry-”

“No- mmm…” You puffed out air and then stood, “Alright can you guys please give us a moment?” Your alphas were not going to help Uraume open up to you.

“Uh…” Gojo seemed uneasy about that idea.

Neither of them looked pleased.

You knew they wouldn't like that idea, “Please… just for maybe - like thirty minutes nothing too long. During that time please check on Nanami and make sure he's okay. I’ll be fine, no one can get in unless they have a key and I won’t leave the room until you guys get back.” 

“What about them?” Getou pointed to Uraume, “You trust them?”

“I do.” You said it quickly, without a hint of a tremble in your voice. 

You felt like a teenager trying to talk to your parents about hanging out with a friend! 

After a silent glance around with your alphas Sukuna said, “What does that boot look like?”

Your eyes widen, “Nooo noo don’t cause any trouble-”

“If you want me to leave you better tell me what the boot looked like.” Mr stubborn said. 

“Fine!” you conceded, “It was black but that could have been the darkness so be careful and don't do anything without the rest of us please.” You say as you round up your alphas and push them toward the door. 

“Don’t step foot in that bathroom until I come back with a disinfectant spell stronger than the cleaner I have!” Getou growled out as he went.

“I'll watch Sukuna~!” Gojo grinned.

“And I'll go check on Nanami, but thirty minutes top and we are coming back.” You didn't miss the worried tone in Toji’s voice.

“Yes yes, I know- bye-” You gave them each a kiss goodbye closing the door but Sukuna slammed his hand against it before it could fully close.

“Don’t leave this fucking room.”

“Yessir!” you uttered with a grin.

“Brat.” Sukuna muttered giving your cheeks a squeeze.

You shut the door and then let out a huff turning to Uraume, “They drive me crazy…”

The omega was looking at you in shock. “You… trust me? Why-.” They paused lips pressing into a thin line, they looked as though they wanted to say something but held it in.

“Come on out with it.” you laugh going back to the floor with them, it seemed to be the only place they wanted to be. 

“Stupid.” Uraume said shaking their head, “I could be an assassin trying to kill you.”

“Huh, are you an assassin trying to kill me?” You blink playfully.

“N-no- but-” 

“Then I believe you.” you say while letting out a laugh.

Uraume blushed looking away with a scoff. “You are...so weird…”

“There’s some attitude.” You say feeling good you were able to get the omega close to their true selves. 

“No… that was…un omega like…that kind of thing will get me sent to the break room.”

“The break room…?” 

Uraume nodded solemnly, eyes growing distant as they spoke, “Where they break disobedient omegas…”

“For being themselves?”

“It’s different here… we don't have such luxuries. Submissive and obedient. That is the role I must play…” With that statement, you had noticed a change within Uraume as they returned to the robot they were. “Again… I thank you for this show of kindness but I must get back to work. Is there any relief you need before I go?”

You felt your face fall into sadness, and your heart ached. You couldn't believe the change within them that occurred right in front of your eyes. First, they were here and then they were gone. 

Broken.

That's what they were, and you just wanted to put them together. You just didn't know how. Or if they wanted your help. 

“Okay…if I may be honest with you?” 

Uraume looked confused, “Are you asking… me for my permission?”

“Yeah, if I could speak freely.”

Once again, your behavior seemed to crack the barrier they put up. They hesitated opening their lips before closing them again. “Um, yeah… go ahead.”

“I know… that I am lucky with my alphas… my position is one many omegas dream of… I have five alphas that would do anything for me. It’s… a bit scary to have this influence but I want to use my status to change this world. I don't know if you would do the same for me… but I want to lend a hand where I can… because that's what I would hope for…if the roles were reversed…If that’s not something you want then I will leave you alone, but I would feel guilty if I never offered…”

Uraume looked at you skeptically, “What…are you trying to say?”

“I mean…if I were in your situation I would be thinking about ways I could poison their food.” You let out a little evil laugh because though you said those words jokingly, you were completely not joking.

“No-don’t be ridiculous I would never think in such ways. Reggie gives me everything I need here. Food, shelter, protection-“

“Protection from what, because if this is your idea of protection then we have two different definitions.”

“No- you just don't understand-.” Uraume stood up abruptly. “I’m a defective omega who can't mate-I- I have no place to go…this is where I belong- this is what I deserve...”

You furrow your brows, unsure of how they claim to be defective. You don't know what was going on with them but no matter what it was this type of hell couldn't possibly be warranted. “Ok- if you don't want my help then we will be out of your hair. This is your choice Uraume.”

That word again seemed to make their body quiver, “Stop it -stop saying that! Nothing is my choice! Nothing-ngh!” Uraume’s voice cracked as they tried to hide their tears with their sleeve. 

You couldn't help your own tears, you could not imagine what horrors Uraume had gone through. You just wanted them to know that they had someone- perhaps you were the one person who wanted to help them. 

A complete stranger.

Trust may have to be earned before they accept your help. And that's okay. 

“May I hug you?” You ask.

Uraume peaked up at you, then shook their head no. 

“Okay~ that's okay. I just wanted to comfort you any way I can. Let me get you something...” you got up to grab some tissues from the bathroom, coming back to offer it to the omega. 

Uraume thanked you as they cleaned their face up. “I…I said no not because of you… but because I don't… I don't…like being touched actually…I hate it…I hate it so much. That’s why I’m a disgrace.”

“Oh…” you nodded, “How…does that make you a disgrace?” This felt like a conversation you had with another omega…

“How can someone bond with me when I hate being touched?”

“I’m sure you can find someone that loves you for you. I know of an omega who likes a beta, and they couldn't find an alpha, but they are happy with the beta (Utahime). Besides… do you want an alpha? Do you want to mate or are you just saying this?” -because the Uraume in the game was more than happy being a single beta. 

“That is my duty, to mate and birth pups, what else would I want?”

You made a face, “Of course…I’m sorry... But… perhaps you may be asexual?”

“Asexual-” Uraume seemed shocked, “That’s common for betas, not omegas.”

“Well…let me ask you this. Were you happy before or after they brainwashed you into thinking like that? My alpha said you were new down here (that was a lie). So you have been by yourself for years, were you happy then?”

“I…” Uraume looked away from you. “…I… I must go…” The omega slowly backed away until their back touched the door. Reaching behind them they grabbed the knob. “M-may I leave...”

“If that is what you want to do…I will accept your decision… but if you ever change your mind... I will have my alphas stop by here one last time… on our way out…”

Uraume’s breath hitched and after a long minute-they twisted the knob and left swiftly.

You dragged your hands over your face, letting out a deep breath. That whole thing was emotionally exhausting. You don't know if you planted the seed of rebellion or watered it- but you hoped it would sprout soon. If you couldn’t get Uraume on your side then you doubt any of the others would betray this place. 

They were so brainwashed. 

You wonder if your conversation seemed a bit manipulative in nature. But you didn't know what else to do. You couldn't help someone who didn't want help. You need Uraume to want to fight. 

“It was necessary…” you told yourself as you look toward the bed. A grin touched your lips as you backed up getting ready to run and leap on the bed.

Beep

The door unlocked and you twirled around.

Before you were not any of your alphas… but a man with two black spiked ponytails on top of his head and a black tattoo mark on his face that crossed his nose from cheek to cheek. The man had the most dead eyes you had ever seen, one second away from falling asleep. He was wearing purple and white robes and a purple scarf around his neck. 

Your eye widened as did his.

“Oh-s-sorry” you laughed nervously, did no one take his fucking key? “…this must have been your room but they gave it to us-”

“Raven!” the man shut the door behind him and before you knew it he had swept you into a tight hug.

You gasp pushing him away, “Woah! My alphas will be back soon you better go before they tear you apart!”

“The camera doesn't work in here.” He smiled softly his tired eyes looking so expressive. “You can talk freely until they come back- h-how have you been? Have they been hurting you?” His facial expression turned angry as he growled out the last part.

Your mouth hung open in shock.

What the fuck-

Who the fuck is this and why does he know about you and the camera?!

“Raven?” The man looked sad as he stepped to you but you stepped back. 

The move made him look like he was on the verge of tears, and then his expression shifted into something more understanding. “You must be scared…I get it…link with me… give me a call later… then we can talk with no worries…” He reached for your hand, grabbing onto it, you were going to pull away but the burn sensation already singed your flesh.

“Ai-”

Just like when Mahito did it.

“Sorry…uh…When you are ready…okay” he gave you a nod before quickly backpedaling toward the door. His gaze seemed to long for something more. 

Long for something… from you…

So you said-

“Okay… I will call you.”

And the biggest smile cracked on his face.

After he left you fell backward, sitting on the bed. The dandelion smell stronger than before.

Who the fuck was that?!

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Chef Note: This week is feeling better~ so excited~ screams I'm sure you all know who that mysterious man was at the end… took his ass long enough to appear 👁️👁️. Did anyone know who it was before with the little hints at the start with Getou screaming about the blood 😂

Well~ there's a lot to unpack here so ill let you guys simmer on this one and hope you guys are having a good start to your week too :3!