House of Alphas Chapter 91: Like A Dream (Patreon)

You woke up slowly, eyes blinking softly as you returned from dreamland. You breathed your alphas’ scents, they lingered even after they left. It was comforting, like they were cuddling you within spirit. It doesn't beat the real deal, and you felt a bit pouty that they had left you, but you knew they needed to protect the camp from enemies. They also needed their rest, they had been working themselves nonstop for you.

Annnnd -there was also the fact that your nest was not big enough to accommodate all of them. You can’t believe they squeezed in here.

You couldn’t help smiling like a silly, lovesick omega. You were so grateful to have them.

You felt at ease…like your love making with Nanami and your moment with your alphas was just what you needed.

You don't wish to feel this pain again.

You will get rid of all the slugs…one by one. Creating a safe place for…

Your hand ghosted over your stomach...

For…

-Wait.

You patted around your nest, looking for the clip that belonged to Six.

After a few soft pats, you began moving more urgently.

“Where- where is it?” You felt cold fill your chest- how could you lose something like that?! No…you know you had it on you. You wouldn't be so careless. You made sure you tucked it away when you washed up. And you made damn sure you put it away when you got dressed.

One of your alphas probably put it in the inventory worm for you.

You knew that was the best place to keep it, but you just wanted to have it…

You will have to find a way to repair it, then maybe you could clip it to your clothes or hair. A reminder of who and what you fight for. A reminder of the innocent lives you couldn't save…to empower you to save others.

You felt a lot better, exiting your nest.

“Raven.” Uraume greeted you. They were sitting by the campfire, where Sago and Kanjé were.

Everyone else was asleep.

“Hello, guys.” You greeted them all with a smile as you sat next to Uraume.

“Hey, Raven~.” The other two waved back as Uraume shifted toward you.

“I hope you had sweet dreams…um, this is for you. I'm sure you are hungry.”

You hadn't noticed the bowl of food they were holding in their lap, it was like they were protecting it the whole time until you woke up.

“For me?” you smile sweetly, you were surprised that it looked different from the other food. Like they had made this especially for you.

Uraume brushed their hair behind their ear as they spoke, “I had asked your alphas what you liked and went off of what they said…Please let me know how it is…”

“Aw~ that’s so sweet of you, Uraume…I’m sure it tastes delicious…” You spoke as you unwrapped the food and grabbed the spoon. It looked a bit weird, not in a bad way, but more of the fact that you hadn’t seen anything like it… But you would never doubt Uraume’s abilities… Taking a bite, you chewed once, and then your eyes widened. Your taste buds explode with flavors. “Oh my Tengen…” You spoke as you chewed slowly.

“Is it bad?” Uraume looked worried, but you swiftly shook your head.

“No! This is amazing!” You shoveled more into your mouth, enjoying the savory flavor with a hum and a roll of your eyes. It was perfect. It was like your favorite dish all in one soup form. How did they get it to taste so amazing?! You felt like you were having a ratatouille moment!

Uraume smiled, “I’m so glad you like it.”

Sago chuckled from the other side of the campfire, “Like it? It seems she loves it. That’s almost the same face you made with your alpha!”

“Mm!-“ You almost spit up your food, but it was too delicious for you to disrespect it like that, so you held one finger up while you chewed it down, enjoying every bite before swallowing. Then you shouted- “What!?”

Uraume cocked their head to the side, “Were you not aware you could be seen?”

“N-No! Sukuna told me no one was watching- ugh, I can’t believe you all saw me.” You smacked a hand to your face, feeling utterly embarrassed. YOUR ALHA LIED TO YOU. Well, it was Sukuna, why are you NOT surprised? But why?!

‘Probably because you would have freaked out, let’s be real girl-‘

‘Girl, you are so right, but this is still so embarrassing- ‘

‘True dat-‘

“Ah, are you angry with us?” Sago questioned breaking your inner monologue with yourself.

“No-“ You sighed, “Just… embarrassed…”

“Embarrassed? Why?”

Before you could come up with a reason that would make sense to them, Kanjé spoke up, “It was… so-sooo beautiful…the way you and your alpha…just…oh my gosh~.” She giggled with a little squeal while fanning herself, “I-I don’t even know how to describe it…!”

“It was magical!” Sago added with a twinkle in his eyes.

“Magical?” you asked in shock.

“Yes~!” They both agreed with enthusiasm.

“There was so much…love…!”

“And passion!”

“Like you two…were lost within each other… like no one else mattered…we were afraid if we made a noise we would ruin it.”

Yes, you would have freaked out.

“I couldn’t make a noise! I was too stunned to speak~ It was like you cast a spell on me!”

You shook your head in disbelief, “I…I’m glad you guys weren’t appalled by my behavior.”

“Absolutely, not!”

“Why would we? We are just happy you allowed us to watch.”

Well, you didn’t exactly-

“If my alpha doesn’t treat me like your alpha, then…I don’t want them.” Sago puffed out his chest as Kanjé nodded in enthusiastic agreement.

You released a little laugh, feeling a bit better knowing that your secret audience looked at your coupling as art rather than some raunchy, disgusting porno.

Kanjé clasped her hands together as she talked like a swoon, hopeless romantic, “And the way you let go for him…” Her tone then shifted and her eyes seemed almost sad, “…I never had that happen before…at least… not naturally...”

“What do you mean?” You questioned while chewing your food on one side.

“Reggie would give us these pink pills.” Uraume explained while staring at the fire. “He would call it the pill of love…it was more expensive for us to be on it…but it would create a pseudo heat…”

“Yeah…” Sago nodded, “…usually we only get like that when we were forced to take it…If we tried to fight the feeling, it would hurt too much…”

“But even then… It’s nothing as nearly beautiful...it felt…weird…not as loving and sweet…”

“Oh…that’s… that's horrible.” Your expression revealed the pain you felt. You were aware of the horrors that occurred, but hearing it out loud made you want to vomit. Sukuna had given you a similar pill, but you didn't think about how the situation could have gone if you were with alphas you didn't know or hated...

“It’s…fine… we are free now… because of you.” Sago smiled softly, bringing his knees up to his chest. You could tell he was feeling a bit uncomfortable, trying to curl into himself for protection. His nails scratched at his skin in a nervous habit. He was also giving off a sort of sour odor.

“Here…” you open your arms to him, “…do you want to-”

“Yes~!” he squeaked, swooping to your side.

You released a little chuckle as Kanjé secretly pouted.

“There’s room for you too Kanjé.”

The omega’s eyes lit up as she scrambled to your other side.

“She remembered my name~.” she whispered to Sago in glee as they both lay upon your lap.

“Of course I remember your name and yours too Sago.”

“Eee~!” The three of you released little quiet giggles while you tried to shush them so they didn't wake the others.

You looked toward Uraume as they watched with curiosity.

“You are always welcome as well Uraume, whenever you are ready to.” You offered as you continued to eat your food. You wanted them to know that they can take the time to accept your comfort if they want it. Your arms were always open.

“Thanks…” It looked like they were about to join the cuddle squad, but they ended up changing the subject. “Did…Did they make you take anything…?”

You were confused about the question until they continued talking.

“…Or do you guys truly have… that strong of a connection?”

After chewing what was in your mouth, you said, “No, I didn't take anything…sometimes…stuff like that just happens.” You shrug lightly. “I actually don't understand it.”

Kanjé piped up, “You felt safe! That’s what my dam used to tell me…he said that's when you know you are truly in love…when you can let go~.”

“Yeah…I do love them…” You released a little giggle thinking about the other times you lost yourself due to lust, but you liked the idea that you just feel safe with them and not just a horny ass bitch.

Or~

Maybe it was because you trusted them, allowing you to be your true unholy self. You always fought the feeling, but perhaps it wasn't necessarily bad. Whatever it was, it had gotten a lot easier to control.

Even when you were dealing with Six, you were much more conscious and aware. Your mentality is getting a lot stronger, but you weren’t sure if that was a good thing.

You haven't been allowing yourself to truly let go. To let your emotions go crazy. Even when you get angry, you feel like you hold yourself back. Not on purpose. It was almost done naturally… just the way your human brain worked. But what if you just… let it go, Elsa style?

Why not just let the emotion consume you?

Why not shut your human brain off?

What’s the worst that could happen?

If anything, perhaps that is why your dark magic is weak. You don't let your spirit take control. You don't let anger and hatred fuel it. When you think about the slug alpha, you could feel your dark curse energy vibrate around you like it wants to take over.

So maybe it needs to be fueled by those types of emotions.

You never had a hard time with your light energy being too weak. It always did you justice, your heals seem to crit* all the time. But your dark energy was lacking, and it was obvious.

Is that what it takes?

For you to have to be miserable for it to work?

Do you need fucking canon events to just get stronger?

That was Taka shit.

You refuse to look at Six like she was just a fucking canon event. A puzzle piece for you to get stronger.

If anything that shit pissed you off more.

You don't want bad things to happen- you want to prevent them!

You will need to find another way, but is that even possible?

Finishing your food, you look toward Uraume to thank them one last time, but you saw their eyes were closed as they slept in a sitting position.

You couldn't believe them. They stayed up all this time protecting your food until you were able to eat it. They may be just as bad as your alphas. Honestly, what is it with you and recruiting an omega harem?

You swear you aren't doing this on purpose!

You realized during your time of thinking and eating, Sago and Kanjé had also fallen asleep. Gently, you moved them so you could get up. You tucked them in and then moved to Uraume to do the same thing. Gently, you move them to lie down, but as soon as you touch them, they gasp in shock.

“No!” Their eyes widened in fear as their body turned to ice in an attempt to protect themselves.

“Ah~ it’s just me it’s just me~.” you calmed them down as they trembled.

They settled when they realized that you were not a monster coming to hurt them.

“R-raven I’m…so sorry…” They looked worried, believing they had hurt you, their skin returning to normal.

Luckily, you still had your armour on, so the ice magic didn't do too much.

“No, I'm alright. It was my fault for touching you; I shouldn’t have done that… I'm sorry I didn't mean to startle you…”

“Oh… you are alright, you may continue...only if you want to…”

“Of course, I can get you tucked in.” You smile, helping them lie down, you pull the blanket over them, and mold it and pillows around them like your alphas would do. It was a sweet gesture that omegas enjoyed. You certainly feel like you sleep better when they put you to bed. You weren't sure if it was a placebo or if it actually had an effect.

As you moved gently, you purred, making Uraume sigh in contentment.

Their eyes looked toward you as if wanting to say something, but they didn't.

“What is it?” you tried to encourage them to speak.

“I…Nanami has asked me to go with the others… to help protect them…”

You nodded, showing them that you were listening.

“…We are to go back to your home, but where will you go?”

“…I have some business that I need to take care of…”

“The alpha that got away?”

That, too, but you had to get to Kobeq to stop another tragedy. However, it was easier to just go with what they said. “Yes. I'm going to find her.”

“…” Uraume had gone a bit quiet.

There was something bothering them that they weren't expressing. “Please, speak your mind.”

The omega seemed to blush ever so slightly, “…Please come back safely…”

Aw~ they were worried about you.

“I will. I can’t possibly die without having more of your delicious cooking~.”

Your comment made them snort, “If that is what it takes for you to be careful, then... I will be sure to make you a bountiful feast when you return.”

“You do know we still have some time to travel with each other, right?”

“I-I know I'm just- I'm just saying.” Uraume humphed as they turned over, pulling the blanket to their red ears.

You let out a little giggle seeing them react so shyly. This was a side of Uraume you never got to witness. They were absolutely adorable.

You hoped this was something you just didn't see since they were indifferent to Dove… you hoped it wasn't because of the life they spent in the Eternal City.

“Goodnight Uraume…” You were about to get up, but they turned to you.

“W-wait…c-can you… lie with me-but…not touching me?”

You were taken aback by their request, but it made you happy that they wanted your company. “Yeah…yeah, I can do that.” You got a blanket and got comfortable next to them, but not too close.

“Thank you…” They whispered as you lay opposite each other.

“Of course~.”

“For everything...”

“…” You didn't know how to take the gratitude that has been thrown at you from left and right. At moments, it felt overwhelming. Like you needed to do more. Or you didn't do enough. It was a weird feeling, but you knew you did a good thing here. It was just hard to accept praise. So you nodded and said, “Thank you for trusting me…and also not backstabbing me like~ you know who.”

Uraume let out a wicked chuckle that they had to hide, “Ha~ Your alpha and I made sure she will remember her mistake in the afterlife.”

“I'm sure you two did.” You trailed off not missing the craze glaze in their eyes… damn… You are glad you have the most insane people on your team.

Uraume and Sukuna would scare you.

Maybe Toji was right. Sukuna is terrifying. Raven was probably terrified of him, either by word of mouth or by experience.

What happened to make her afraid of him?

Tomorrow.

Tomorrow you will make your move and speak to Choso.

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“Let’s get down to business!” Gojo shouted as you both thrust a stick forward and waved it around, “To defeat- the huns! Did they send me omegas? When I asked for alphas?!” You danced and sang with Gojo in front of the others as they ate their breakfast with wide eyes.

You were telling the story of the omega Mulan. You played Mulan as Gojo played the Alpha Li Shang.

Of course, you all three played other characters, but the others really loved Getou’s voice acting for the dragon Mushu.

It was an empowering story to tell, especially since you changed it up to fit the narrative of the world you were in. Teaching them that omegas can be just as strong, too. You wanted them to feel empowered by the thought of Omega Mulan pretending to be an alpha and being just as fierce as the others she fought with.

When you finished the story, you and your fellow actors bowed, and everyone clapped excitedly.

“I think they liked that better than Star Wars.” Gojo whispered to you as you let out a little laugh.

“Speaking of Star Wars, you and I need to talk about Lucas Skyrunner.”

“What?” He questioned not understanding why. You only shook your head as someone raised their hand excitedly.

“Oo~ Raven, can we ask some questions?”

“Oh I have a question-”

“Me too!”

“Yes-”

“No.” Sukuna cut in as he stepped into your little space that was your make-believe stage. There were some groans, but with a scary glare from Sukuna that had them silencing their disappointment real fast.

“Sukuna…” you looked at him with furrowed brows.

“Come ooon~.” Getou drawled.

“No, she needs to eat. We are about to leave.” He spoke while guiding you with a hand around your hip.

“When we stop next, I'll answer questions!” you let the others know as you spoke over your shoulder.

You had a light bounce in your step as you got to your other alphas, who were eating and watching the little play from afar.

“Did you guys like the show?” you question as you slide next to Toji.

“You know I loved it.” Toji grinned,

“Pfft, I don't think you have ever said you hated anything shes told.” Sukuna scoffed.

“What- I-well! That’s because all the stories she tells are great!” Toji tried to defend himself as he scooped his spoon into his food and tried to feed it to you.

You let out a laugh as you were about to take the food but-

“Ah ah ah ah!” Uraume scurried over with a different bowl, “This is for her!”

“Ooo~ that smells good.” Gojo went to grab a piece but Uraume swatted his hand.

“This is for the prime omega Raven. Not Gojo Satoru. Your food is over there.” Uraume waved him away while handing you your special meal. Their frown formed into a sweet smile that could make flowers bloom as they looked at you. “Here you go Raven~ you must be so hungry from such a wonderful play.”

“Yes~ thank you so much Uraume~ it smells as good as it always does.” You took a bite to make sure to show them how excited you were to eat another delicious meal cooked specifically for you. Man this was grrrreat!

“Aw, man, how do I get special treatment?” Gojo pouted.

“By being beautiful~.” Getou boasted as he whipped his hair, which was brushed and taken care of with care by the others who braided it so beautifully.

“Or demand what you want.” Sukuna shrugged.

“Yes… if you look…grotesque… I suppose that could work.” Getou spoke looking Sukuna up and down with disdain.

“Don't. Be kind to our princess’s friends.” Toji stated sternly.

“Yes, I told you all to behave yourself.” Nanami raised a brow as if to say ‘Have you forgotten’.

“Tch- I am.”

“Are you?”

Your alphas start a small bicker fight as Uraume got annoyed with them for not allowing you to enjoy your food in peace!

“Shh! Our prime omega is trying to enjoy her food!”

You ate your food with a feeling of giddiness, watching your alphas and your group of omegas and betas.

It felt like …a pack…a family… it felt comfortable.

Peaceful even…

As your eyes moved you thought you saw Six laughing with someone but as you blinked you realized it was someone different. You stared on at the group…

You avert your gaze, the hurt had you in its hold, but you were able to keep yourself from crying from its clench. “Have… any of you seen my clip?” You questioned your pack.

“I put it away for you.” Nanami stated.

“Thank you, I would like to get it fixed…perhaps we can find someone to do it during our travels?”

“Yes, of course.” Nanami nodded. Little did you know he was already on it.

“Hey~ hey guys~.” Yuta popped over with a smile.

“Morning Yuta.” You greeted the alpha along with the others.

“Hey Raven. Loved both shows you put on! Gojo was right about-ack!”

Gojo laughed awkwardly as he hooked an arm around Yuta and rubbed his hair like a big bro, “Thiiiiis guyyyy haha~ so silly he is~! You're such a silly whittle alpha~!”

You cocked your head to the side looking toward your other alphas that had the same ‘what did Gojo do this time face’.

“Oh~ haha- sorry~ I came over to say the prisoner isn't eating.” Yuta stated so casually that it made you blink twice.

“What?”

“Yeah… I tried last night, but uh…he didn't want to eat, and even now he refuses. Maybe he doesn't like me.”

“How can anyone not like you?” Getou questioned as Yuta pouted.

“I’ll handle it.” Sukuna moved, but you nearly flew up.

“No! Heh… no its fine let me…” you feared Sukuna would have shoved the food down Choso’s throat… You took one more bite of your food and then handed it off to Toji.

“Is this prisoner a threat to Raven?” Uraume questioned Sukuna.

“Possibly…”

You shook your head, “No he won’t hurt me, let me try…” you went to move but you had others following… “…um…alone…please…”

You inwardly rolled your eyes loving your sweet pack. They were so damn protective. You didn't even have to look back to know they were all watching you closely. You walked across the camp, feeling anxious, the closer you approached Choso. Staring at him, all you could see was his black, messy hair. He wasn't looking toward anyone, his eyes somewhere else where you couldn't see.

Stepping over the branches, you crunched on one, but that didn't even turn the man’s gaze. You still walked cautiously until you were standing before him. You felt you had exited the camp and entered a different space.

You opened your mouth, but then shut it. You swallowed as you slowly got down on your knees. You looked toward the food that was sitting beside Choso and then the beta himself. You could see a few discolorations and cuts on his face, showing that his scuffle with Yuta was not pleasant.

Should you try to heal him first before you try to feed him?

Okay- you are overthinking this way too much…just… talk to him.

“…Choso…”

“…”

He didn't turn to you.

You didn't need to speak for him to know you were here; he should have smelled and heard your approach.

“Choso…please…eat…” You move to grab the food and then realize this might be degrading for him to be fed like this. “…I can release you…um I can talk to my alphas and see…if they are okay with it...”

“Why?” he asked. His voice sounded so tired and dry, more so than before. He must also be refusing to drink anything as well.

“…Well… to make you feel more comfortable… I asked my alphas to be kind to you… if I talk to them I can convince them to maybe release you so you can at least eat…” You stopped speaking as he let out a breathless kind of laugh.

“Ha…haha…Don’t lie… you were never good at it.”

Lie… he knew you were lying? How? Was he bluffing?

“Choso… I don't understand…?”

“… I've seen enough… and heard enough from the others…the alpha-omega queen…the leader of the pack…Raven…you lead them.”

Well fuck-

“…So why…did you want to capture me…?”

Shit-fuck-shit-fuck-

All your plans just went out of the damn forest.

You were breathing a bit quicker now as you tried to speak truthfully, “I…I…think you… I believe something happens to you…and I was afraid… because… I didn't want to lose you and that- Choso that's the honest truth. I swear to Tengen…. don't ask me how I know… but I just know...”

“…” Choso didn't turn… or say a word…

It was absolutely killing you.

You bit into your lip, hoping and praying that he'd accept that and talk to you… Or forgive you…if he doesn't forgive you, at least you hopped he could understand why you decided to do this.

His head perked up a bit, his eyes hiding within the loose hair that fell out of the updo. “Did you… have a dream about me?”

You looked confused at his statement, “…More like…I've seen… things that um… lead me to believe that you may die by Mahito or Kenjaku…I…can't explain it…But I'm telling you… They aren't good people…”

Choso’s eyes moved away from you as he returned to look anywhere but at you. “But Sukuna is?”

“Yes…he is… he would never hurt me.”

“…Are you sure about that?”

“Yes! He loves me... More than anything, I trust him with my life.” you stated that firmly making Choso look at you with awe.

He then turned away from you, “…If that's the case… then why can’t you feel the same for my father?”

“They are not the same.”

“…I see…”

You stared at Choso, but he seemed to not want to add anymore to the conversation. Why did he feel that way? Why would he think you should fear Sukuna? “Why? Why…was I afraid of Sukuna? I don't remember?”

“…It’s probably best you don't remember...”

“…Why?” What the hell did Sukuna do?!

“…”

“Why?”

Choso didn't say anymore making you annoyed.

“Look- I know Kenjaku is your dad but…it would be difficult for you to understand…why I did this-I just- I just got desperate, I shouldn't have captured you but I didn't know what to do, I'm so sorry Choso…I don't remember you- I don't remember what Sukuna did to me-or maybe us- but…I need you to talk to me so I can understand please!” You couldn't help the constant talking, but you felt like you were now talking to a wall. Were your words doing anything? Did they have any meaning? You were feeling frustrated with yourself.

How did this turn out this way? And what the hell does Sukuna have to do with any of this? Why does he keep bringing him up? Did Sukuna do something to Raven and Choso?

You breathed out a shaky breath, trying to stabilize yourself. Your talk was getting nowhere. If this were in game form, you would say that you have exhausted all of your dialogue. You will have to try again another time. Maybe the next stop.

You sighed deeply, finally conceeding, “…I’m… I’m sorry…” You whispered as you stood. Turning to leave, Choso said something that had you freeze.

“His name was Luke Skywalker… it wasn't Lucas Skyrunner…” the beta let out a scoff as if he were disgusted.

You turned to look at Choso, “What…how…how do you know that?”

“…”

You could have written this off as one of the others told him the true name…

“Did someone tell you that?”

“…”

Someone told him.

“Who told you that?”

“…”

Perhaps one of your alphas…

You moved to Choso- tired of his silence. You jump down and grab his shoulders so he could look at you, “Choso- who told you that!?” you question with wide eyes.

But something told you… that you already knew the answer…

“You did.”

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Chef Note: A lot to unpack here 👁️👁️

1.) First off thank you Lady Saiya for giving me the Lucas Skyrunner mix up. Love it so much it is now how Gojo and Getou refers to him haha 😂 (Choso was SEETHING as he watched it like WHO THE FUCK IS LUCSAS?!)

2.) Crit* or short for critical - in game means that your spell/attack does more than it normally does. Typically, like two times or three times the regular amount. There's a critical chance that the spells/attacks can do that so its not all the time, but if you boost that stat/skill, it could make it happen more often. Yes heals can critical heal as well. That doesn't happen in all games but it happens in this one lol. So lets say Raven heals for 250 hp with a basic heal but when she crits it will heal for 750. Their are also stats that can affect how much the crit does. So if she has good gear the crit could happen more AND she can be healing for like 1000 hp. So her healing is on point but the shadow damage is not 🥲

3.) oooo~ mystery ~ plays dramatic music

4.) okay sorry let me leave you alone XD

5.) I finally stopped doing the Jennie dance but now I'm getting gnarly with my bobba tea and fried chicken 😔💃