House of Alphas Chapter 85: The Good and the Bad (Patreon)

Chef Note: You guys weren’t full right 🤨? Okay great here’s the next meal 👩‍🍳~

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Toji had escorted you to the kitchen, which was pretty small for the five people working in there. Now that your alphas practically owned the place after donating huge amounts of funds you could almost go anywhere like you owned this place. 

Reggie had zero backbone.

He reminded you of Mei Mei but at least Mei Mei had some self-respect.

The staff in the bustling kitchen gasped when you two entered and immediately stopped what they were doing.

“Prime alpha-”

“Prime omega-”

They all bowed in respect.

Uraume didn't step up to you; they stayed by the stove with their head down. Another Omega walked up, to speak on behalf of the others. If you remember correctly, the woman’s name was Remi. Her hair was quite interesting and gave a kind of Dragon Ball Z style.

“Excuse the mess, how may we assist you?” Remi spoke with her eyes lowered, looking toward Toji but not meeting his gaze—the ‘proper’ way to speak to an alpha unless given permission. 

Toji was waiting for you to speak but he felt a bit silly as the awkward silence stretched- shit- he was the alpha here he was supposed to talk. Truly he was so used to his princess who liked to take charge- “Ahem-“ He coughed into his fist, “-We are having a celebration, and would like you all to join us within our room.”

You had noticed some excited chatter that made you inwardly growl- what the fuck are they getting excited for?! You felt the sudden urge to scratch their face up with your claws-woah there - remember why you are here- calm down y/n- take your pills Y/n!

Remi blushed, “Oh- oh my…of course, how would you like us to dress?”

“Your attire doesn’t matter, you will only be watching anyway.” Toji grinned, seeing you get flustered and turn your head.

Some of the omegas looked a bit sad about this news- 

YEAH- FUCK OFF-Wait wait- you gotta relax- You had to check yourself before you wrecked this whole kitchen.

Remi nodded, “Anything for our prime alphas.”

You wanted to speak to Uraume, but you didn’t want to draw any attention toward the two of you. So instead you exited after your invitation. You hoped that they would understand that you got their message and that this was part of the plan to rescue them. If not, they will find out soon enough.

“Be sure to bring out some soup for my omega.”Toji called on his way out.

You looked toward Toji with a raised brow, whispering to him, “I ate before I got here?”

“But you also said you were hungry when you left the beta’s room- do you not keep track of your tales?”

“Oh right right right~” You chuckle getting out into the main area. Your other alphas were at the bar having a drink.

“Did you spread the word?” Toji asked Getou.

“Yes, we will have an audience, however, we couldn’t get everyone, so sorry dear. You will just have to make do with the eyes we will have.” Your alpha teased making the others chuckle.

Oh, they were all just loving this! 

“Sounds fantastic.” You mentally roll your eyes and cross your arms. 

Truly you couldn’t think of any other way to get the others safe without this silly plan. If only you put more thought into it, but you were too busy thinking about Choso and the many secrets he withheld. You wanted to hurry up and get out of here- SLAY YOUR ENEMIES AND THEN BOUNCE! While of course freeing the omegas and betas from the alphas’ reign of terror. 

That was just as important. 

You were getting a little ahead of yourself, you needed to handle this mission with just as much caution as your others. 

Your alphas had idle chit-chat, amongst themselves and occasionally with the alphas around who they were about to murder. 

Unfortunately, the one that you truly thought deserved a good beatdown wasn’t there. The one that was a part of Toji’s disgraceful clan. You had forgotten his name and did not wish to ask for it again. You would have liked to give that smirking bastard a stab or two, but perhaps he ran home with his tail tucked between his legs.

You waited for your food, a different omega brought it out to you. Sitting down in Nanami’s lap you began to eat. After the second sip of soup, something caught your eye. Looking up a bit you watched as Choso made his way through the crowd. 

Don’t look idiot- you forced your gaze down as he pushed past your alphas.

“Can I help you?” You heard Choso’s monotone voice much too close, making you look up.

Sukuna was standing before him with a hand on his chest. 

WHAT THE HELL IS HE DOING-

Sukuna’s nose wrinkled, “I’ve smelt this stench before. Was it you in our room?”

“I had it before I was rudely kicked out if that is what you are referring to then, yes.” Choso stated with ease. 

The two glared at each other with too much intensity. Gojo got up to add to the pressure- 

WHAT ARE THEY DOING?!

“Our omega said she accidentally bumped into you on her way out...” Gojo added coolly like they were in some good cop bad cop situation-“…couldn’t help but notice your smell was on her too.” 

Choso looked at Gojo from the corner of his eyes, “Do you wish for me to grovel on the ground and beg for your forgiveness? Because I won’t. Maybe you should keep a better eye on your omega and not allow her to wander by herself. It’s dangerous.”

“That’s the thing…,” Toji spoke up- oh no not him too!- “…Everyone around here knows not to touch our omega.”

“Did you put your dirty paws on our beloved?” Getou questioned as he joined the team.

There was that aggressive alphas coming out, now you gotta shut it down. Especially if Choso starts to show his alpha-like traits. 

That will not bode well-

“Alpha-“

“…Are you looking to do something about it?” Choso questioned as his fingers twirled around a piece of candy, hidden by his long sleeve, but because of where you were sitting you were able to see it.

He was getting ready for a fight-

No not here- not now! 

You had to save your candies for later! And let Choso get captured once he walks out of here dammit!

You push your bowl forward and then let out a soft whimper, “I want to go back to the room please...” you whisper to Nanami loud enough so the others can hear you and quiet enough to sound submissive. 

“You are stressing out our omega.” Nanami spoke up with a pinch of anger. “Let this man go, we don’t need to get into another fight. She’s been through enough already.”

Your alphas did that tough guy step back, where they moved with a scoff but proceeded to glare and cross their arms. 

As if saying, you got lucky this time punk-

Honestly, you could have started laughing if you weren’t so worried about your jealous alphas ruining your perfectly crafted plan!

“Hm.” Choso didn’t utter a word as he continued through the crowd. 

You watched him go, feeling a sense of guilt knowing he was walking into a trap. You just hope the capture wasn’t too brutal and done in a nice calm fashion. 

Perhaps Choso would surrender and tie himself up.

You snort at your stupid thoughts as your alphas get up.

As soon as you stood Gojo whispered in your ear, “Sorry~We had to do that.”

“Did you?” You question with a little raise of your brow. 

Sukuna glared at you, “It’s how we would have reacted, you told us to act normal- so you can’t say shit.”

“Alright…alright~ my lips are sealed.” 

Touché alphas. 

Touché.

Before you all could retreat to your room, Remi had approached your group within the corridor.

“Ex-excuse me…” Remi muttered while ducking her head shyly. 

“What is it?” Getou questioned with a clipped tone. 

Your alphas seriously didn’t have any manners, when it came to anyone else but you. 

“S-sorry to bother you…but Uraume was wondering if your omega required a bath before your…performance.”

“Hm…” Getou hummed looking toward you, as did the others. 

“Do you want them to bathe you or us?” Nanami questioned.

This was Uraume asking- they must want to speak with you…and your alphas noticed. 

So they redirected the question to you, giving you the option. 

You nodded, “I don’t mind them bathing me…of course if my alphas are all okay with it.”

Toji gestured with his head, “Go on, and make sure you clean her well.”

“Yes, of course.” The omega bowed before stepping back for you to follow them. 

“I’ll be back.” You wave to your alphas as you go with Remi. The two of you walking down a different corridor.

You were surprised none of your alphas offered to escort you there themselves, with how protective they were being. But they trust you and you trust Uraume. Besides, if anything went down you did have four candies to pop. That’ll give you about twenty minutes…

You walked for a while in silence, the numbers going further down to 30…25…10… you found yourself counting the rooms as you walked- keeping your eyes open for anything out of the ordinary.

When you finally got past the last room- number 1- you rounded the corner to a rusted plaque on the wall that was labeled- ‘Bath’. The bathing quarters had two tatami sliding doors that separated it from the rest of the hotel. 

You followed Remi inside, taking in the small Japanese-like bathing room. The stone tub was huge enough for a good number of people to fit in comfortably. On the sides of the walls were small faucets, buckets, and stools to sit on. 

It gave you the creeps to know this place was so open and accessible with no security. There wasn’t even an omega, beta, or alpha side. You felt a sort of pain realizing it was the only place for the omegas to bathe themselves unless they got lucky with an alpha who allowed them to use their bathroom… or unlucky, depending on how the alpha treated them…

You wanted to puke, luckily you were in the right place to wash it down…

You couldn’t wait to get rid of these slugs…

“Prime omega, please put your clothes here.” Remi pointed toward the wooden cubby holes tucked in the corner.

You slowly shook your head, you couldn’t even imagine yourself taking your clothes off here, you were very uncomfortable, “No thanks, my alphas would not have agreed to this if they’d known it would be so open for the other alphas to just walk in here. You guys don’t have separate sections?” 

You doubt even that would have eased your worries…

Remi let out a little laugh, “Please, do not worry about that, the alphas have their own bathroom within their rooms. You are safe here.”

You didn’t want to argue with the omega, this was just not a place you even wanted to think about being naked. So instead you asked, “Where are the others? I usually have more bathers than one.” You didn’t want to point out Uraume’s name just in case the woman became suspicious.

“I’m not sure… Uraume just told me to bring you here… said you had something important to tell us...”

“Oh,” You nodded, thinking to yourself- Uraume must trust Remi to let her know of your intentions. 

Perhaps Remi also wanted to help and get rid of the stupid social class they found themselves trapped in. 

“…Are you… going to help us escape?” Remi spoke so softly you couldn’t even hear her.

“Hm?” You questioned, stepping a little closer as she looked up at you with glossy eyes.

“…No, I shouldn’t have… please don’t tell on me-“

“No, no, I won’t- what did you say- I couldn’t hear you.”

Remi poked her fingers together, averting her gaze. “…I was wondering… if you were going to…help us…”

You smiled softly at the omega, “Is that what you want?”

“Yes…” Remi nodded, then she swiftly looked toward the entrance- you too glanced, making sure no one was coming in, and then the two of you got back to the conversation, “-for a very long time… I’ve always wanted to… see above ground…instead of this.. disgusting place- mm.” Remi paused as she wiped at her eyes. 

Well, that was a good sign, there were more of them who wanted a better life, “I understand… I will do what I can.”

“That makes me so happy…uh, I know there probably… isn’t much I can do, but I want to help.”

You let out a little laugh, “Don’t worry about the heavy lifting, I just need you to get as many omegas and betas to our room so we can keep them out of the way.” 

Remi’s eyes gleamed with hope, “And- what of you all? How will you handle the alphas?”

“Let us worry about that, you just focus on keeping yourself and the others safe.”

“Okay… thank you, Prime Omega.” Remi caught you by surprise as she hugged you tightly.

You felt your heart warm. 

You were giving her hope- by this choice, you will be saving lives. Making a change. A good change, just like you had done with the witches. They deserved better, and you will fight for the better. You felt like the hero…getting them out of this place that treated them like shit…wait-something dawned on you- causing you this- itchy feeling. It felt like someone dumped a cold bucket of water full of ants onto you. You don’t know why this sudden feeling came over you, but as Remi pulled back, still smiling at you, you understood why.

Remi had not an ounce of marks on her- nothing like the others or Uraume. 

How could an omega in this place look so…untouched…like a blank canvas. 

“I will go find Uraume, stay here.” She spoke as she moved toward the wooden doors.

You swallowed a heavy lump in your throat-Shit- is this a trap- did you just fuck up- were you tricked?! Did she trick you?

“Wait-“ Your lips moved almost robotically, your sudden feeling of doom setting upon you. You noticed too late that the omega was a wolf in sheep's clothing…

“What’s wrong, prime omega… didn’t you just say you were going to help me?” The woman spoke without turning around, her words now loud and uncaring- her timid tone changed drastically. “Help us?”

You pulled out a candy, slipping it between your teeth as you glared at Remi’s back, ready to crack it. You didn’t even say anything, waiting for her next move.

“Did you hear all of that, Reggie?” Remi smirked, looking over her shoulder, her once sad eyes had grown cold and unfeeling. “-Our special guests were lying to you this whole time~! I told you I smelled something fishy~.” Remi slid the sliding doors to the side as Reggi stood there- 

‘Fuck!’ you crunched the candy and jumped back with your dark energy ready, hands out in front of your face.

-Except

“Gah- gah-“ Reggie was holding his neck as he gargled on blood, red seeped from between his fingers.

“Reggie!-“

“Huh-“

Reggie was kicked forward as Nanami wiped his machete with a handkerchief, blood was splattered on his cheek and glasses.

You and Remi were both stunned as you stared at the dying alpha, twitching on the ground.

“That was quite satisfying.” Nanami had a beautifully wicked grin on his lips.

“Kya-!” Remi went to scream but Sukuna flew in from the side hand first, catching her by the mouth and slamming her on the ground next to Reggie Star. 

The slam made you jolt- it was so hard you could have sworn you heard a crack. You just don’t know what cracked. The floor or her back.

The scream was successfully silenced as Nanami cautiously stepped in and slid the door behind him much too politely for the situation.

What the fuck just happened-

You were having whiplash-

“You alright?” Nanami asked. 

“Y-yeah… uh what- what are you guys doing here?”

“Sukuna knew something was up…” Nanami spoke as he picked up Reggie’s body and tossed it into the waters, “huph-so we followed just in case.”

“Yeah-“ You watched as the water splashed and then settled into tiny ripples of red. “…ha…” you let out a huge sigh of relief. “I…I really fucked up there… I shouldn’t have trusted her…I’m sorry- she said Uraume was going to be here… “ You dropped your gaze in shame. How could you be so careless?

“It’s not a worry.” Nanami placed a sweet kiss on your forehead, then tapped your chin so you could hold your head up. “Your compassion and need to help others is something we’ve all grown to understand…So we make it our duty to weed out the ones that don’t deserve it.” The anger in his tone was shifted to the woman squirming on the floor. 

You felt a sense of comfort from your alphas, even within this fuck up, they were there to help you. They gave you space to make a choice and then made sure you didn’t suffer severe consequences. They were like your safety net. Always there to catch and protect you if you fall. 

You smile a bit, feeling quite smitten by your wonderful alphas, “How did you know…that she was a slug?”

Sukuna pinched Remi’s dress and pulled it up just enough to show her black boots.

You gasped-the girly butterflies in your tummy switching to angry hornets, “What- it was you- you tripped me!” 

Fucking duh-! That’s why she blamed Uraume!

“MMM! MMMH M!” Remi tried to talk but Sukuna still had her silenced.

“You scream and I’m snapping your neck.” Sukuna let up on Remi enough for her to gasp for air.

“-I- I’m so sorry I had n-no choice- Reggie-Reggie made me- made me do it please forgive me-“ She whimpered and cried, looking at both your alphas.

“It’s not us you should be apologizing to.” Nanami put a hand to your hip. “This is the only person in this entire establishment who can save you now…”

Nanami’s words were so haunting even to your own ears. It held so much depth and weight. See? These were those pussy powers you were always thinking about. However, as you looked down at the woman who tricked you…you weren’t sure how to feel to hold the leash to your hound dogs.

“P-prime omega- I’m sorry- please forgive me! I-I -was scared he would hurt me if I didn’t do as he said he would have taken me to the break room!”

You made a face, no longer affected by these omega’s crocodile tears. You were now able to see her for who she was. “You’re full of shit. There are zero marks on you, yet all the other omegas have been tattered and beaten. I doubt you have ever been punished.”

“I-I have- I did what I needed to do to survive! You wouldn’t understand I did what I had to-to- I didn’t want to- I swear- I swear please let me go. Please-“

“How did you know we were planning something, and don’t you dare lie. Sukuna knows when people lie.” You spoke with a threatening tone- what you said wasn’t exactly true. Sukuna was good at telling your lies but you figured it went well with the threat.

“I-I had saw Uraume p-put something in the soup she gave you- I-i only told Reggie because I was scared!”

Your eyebrows pinched, “Did he hurt Uraume?”

“I-I’m not sure-he told me to do this- he told me to get the information from you!”

“Right…is that why you sounded so ready for a reward when you thought you had me?”

“I-th-that- that was just me playing along-“

“Am I killing her or what?” Sukuna questioned, in which Remi began to holler but the alpha slammed his hand upon her mouth. He then looked toward you with an annoyed expression. “Yes or no?”

You felt like you were playing this scene on a computer- like you were having an out of body experience with two choices on your screen. Your mouse going from Yes- which makes the screen turn dark and then No-which makes the screen go light.

However, you wondered if this was such a black-and-white situation. This person could very much turn around to try to kill you or they could be an important part to your journey. You just don’t know if this is where her importance lies. Where you openly sick your dogs to murder someone… well that’s what you were already planning to do but those were slug alphas that deserved it… this was an omega trying to survive. You just don’t know if this was another lie.

Did she do what she needed to do?

Or was she just as guilty as all the others?

“Sweetheart…” Nanami spoke to you gently, “…you don’t have to make this decision. You can let Sukuna decide.”

You looked at Sukuna as he grinned.

“I’m pretty sure if I let Sukuna decide I’m just choosing death for her.” You point while looking back at Nanami, “…and you said it yourself. I’m the only one that can save her... Even if you were to decide she’d be a corpse.”

“Aw come on…” Sukuna chuckles, “…I might be feeling generous today.”

Sukuna? Generous? Yeah- right. 

You made a face as you shook your head, you don’t think this omega could ever hurt any of you even if she did turn around and betray you all. Or perhaps showing mercy would help her change her ways…all of this was a bit too much for you to think right now.

“Can I phone a friend?” You question. 

“Phone a friend?”

“Why the hell would you call that beta?”

“Oops- my bad - You know what that was wrong choice of words-so sorry that’s a joke from my world uh- what I’m trying to say is that I want to leave this to Uraume. I don’t know Remi, and I can’t be the judge of her character, but Uraume does. So, I want to give them the choice.”

“Is that what you wish?”

“Yup, final answer.”

“Are you kidding?” Sukuna grumbled but then-

Remi screamed and thrashed around from your answer.

“With how she’s screaming you may be happy with Uraume’s choice.” You then looked down at the omega and smiled, “If what you say is true and you did what you had to do …then… you shouldn’t be worried. Your life should be in good hands.”With that being said Nanami offers you his arm like a gentleman. 

“Come, I’ll bathe you in our bathroom.”

“Ok~.” You allow Nanami to escort you out, leaving Remi to the unknown. 

Her life was not in your hands. 

That was just not your problem. 

You passed by the kitchen on your way to your room. Nanami had called Uraume over, letting them know their presence was requested within the bathing room.

The omega didn’t utter an ounce of displeasure. They just bowed their head and then they were off. They didn’t even ask who called for them.

You watched them go much like you did Choso, but Uraume was expecting to walk into the worse situation possible. Probably getting their mental ready for it as well.

You hoped their moment could help them, especially considering Sukuna and Uraume become great friends in their equally sadistic ways.

Yeah…

Remi probably had a twenty-five percent chance of surviving. And that was you being generous. 

No wonder why she started freaking out. 

You didn’t feel as guilty knowing that fact. 

Just as you didn’t feel as guilty knowing that the alphas you passed would soon be dead. If anything you want to get to it quicker so you could save the omegas that deserved it.

Perhaps you were starting to become numb to the lost of humanoid lives…and you weren’t sure if you should be afraid or just accept this is how you have to be in this new world.

If it weren’t for your alphas, Remi would have trapped you alone with Reggie Star. And you didn’t even want to think what kind of twisted things they wanted to do to you. 

They deserved it.

They all deserved it.