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For weeks Leon fought to become the handler for Ethan and his family. Long, exhausting weeks to build his own organization, which is not just pointless killing B.O.W.s but to look into the background. Protecting people with these special characteristics instead of turning them down.
Of course, this was easier said than done. The agent has worked through several nights and tries to include the higher-ranking animals in his concept.
It was an advantage that he had a lot of experience with bio-organic weapons and was therefore able to differentiate good from evil. Now he still had to convince his bosses of this. Ethan was the prime example that not every B.O.W. immediately meant a killing machine.
Chris stood by him under all circumstances. Added his own experiences and made it clearer that Leon was right. Many of his colleagues and friends were also able to confirm this.
Thus Leon managed to persuade the higher animals and, so to speak, to start a new project with a test group, the so-called R.D.I.A. (Rescure, Defuse, Integration Assistance).
Now, however, the two agends finally took their well-deserved vacation, before the Omega returned to Romania to interview Ethan and his family. To keep files on each person, their abilities and needs.
Chris originally wanted to go to his house in Canada, but Omega complained that it was way too cold there now. Better somewhere where it's warm. The Alpha could of course not refuse this wish and so they had borrowed the vacation house in Malibu from Carlos. A little more remote from the city so that they both had their peace and quiet.
They made another attempt to have a child. As with the first time, it turned out to be difficult because Leon did not get a real heat but the two did not give up their hope.
Leon got up early in the morning. He padded quietly into the bathroom so as not to wake the Alpha.
Once there, he closed the door and rummaged in the small cupboard next to the washbasin for a pregnancy test that he had secretly fetched a few days ago.
He did this once he found it.
Why secretly?
Because he didn't want to give the alpha false hopes, which in the end were only disappointed with another negative test.
While he waited, he washed his hands and face. The young Omega looked wearily at himself in the mirror.
He looked terribly exhausted. Dark circles under the eyes and impending cheekbones graced his face.
How could anyone find him so attractive? He never understood that. He briefly scratched his 7-days-beard before deciding to shave. Omegas do not have a strong beard growth, so his 7 days are more like a 3-day beard of an alpha. Having done this, he then took the small plastic stick which only mocked him with a small line. Negative. Of course.
For a long time he stared at this one line as if his gaze was making a difference. Disappointed in himself, he threw the test in the trash and padded quietly out of the bathroom. He looked at the sleeping form of his mate. It fascinated him again and again how Chris got on with him. Leon shook his head briefly to clear it of his dark thoughts.
Tired, he went into the kitchen to make a coffee. With this he then stepped out onto the terrace and watched the slowly rising sun on the horizon. They would be flying back to DC at the end of this week. Chris had new recruits at the B.S.A.A. and Leon had to go on to Romania.
Only a few days of rest.
Leon felt two strong arms snake around him and a naked torso pressed against his back. "You're up early," whispered a voice that was rough from sleep. Shortly afterwards his neck was kissed.
"Morning Chris." The Omega replied and smiled slightly. The smell and warmth of his alpha would do him good. " I could not sleep anymore." He explained simply.
Chris eyed him a little worriedly, but left it at that. The two relaxed the rest of the free days they still had here.
~ * ~
Chris had just made a light lunch out of two sandwichs. He put it on a plate along with two glasses of lemonade. Then the older male put everything on a tablet and went out onto the terrace where he saw his Omega on the lounger. A gentle smile played on the black-haired man's lips when he realized that his partner was taking a little nap.
The Omega's brown hair was still damp from the few laps he had just swam in the pool.
The alpha carefully put the tray down and stroked his mate's cheek.
Deep blue eyes slowly opened and looked at his partner's. "Hm?"
"Hey" said Chris in a soft voice. " Lunch is ready." He announced and his heart jumped as the Omega slowly sat up.
Leon can be so cute without even knowing. At least in Chris's option.
He had been through so much with him. Had lots of ups and downs that only strengthened their relationship with one another.
Leon had beaten some prejudices against Omegas in his thick head and he couldn't think of a better mate.
"Take a picture. Then you have something longer." Chris heard it at once while the younger one was already taking half of the sandwich. "huh?" Asked the alpha, blinking his eyes a little, completely taken from his thoughts.
That made Leon smile. "You were pretty zooned out and were staring at me."
That made Chris laugh, who also took one of the sandwiches. "I am still totally fascinated by your beauty," he teased his partner who just shook his head.
The time was just good for them. Even if a bit bittersweet because they hadn't achieved their actual goal of conceiving a child.
They would be flying back the next day.
~ * ~
Back in Washington D.C., the two of them went back to their jobs, except for Thursday afternoon.
The couple walked quietly side by side along the small path of the Central Cemetery. The weather was wonderful even if the mood was rather gloomy.
On that particular Thursday, their daughter was taken far too early.
Soon they arrived at that certain grave.
~ --<-<-<(✿ ~
Heather Kennedy-Redfield
06/2008 - 09/2008
Beloved daughter
Unfortunately, she never got
a chance
~ --<-<-<(✿ ~
Leon shivered a little. He hated that date. Three months, and only because they counted the pregnancy with it. He was only 3 months pregnant with her before it all went downhill.
Chris came closer to him and put his arm around his partner. No matter where they were in the world, they were always here that day. For her birthday.
"She would have been thirteen today," whispered the Omega softly. "Mhm ... a real young lady," added the alpha.
Slowly the D.S.O. Agent kneeled on the ground in front of the grave to put some fresh flowers on the grave.
"Hey sweetie. Happy birthday. ”He greeted her. He and Chris told her what had happened lately.
Chris had spread a small blanket in front of the grave so that they could sit by her. When the weather is nice, like today, they sometimes had a picnic basket with them to eat with her while they talked about what had happened.
It did Leon good. He felt very connected to her, despite only speaking to a stone.
"You can be proud of your daddy," said Chris calmly. "He was finally able to get through to setting up his little organization, where he can help the people who are affected by the virus," reported the Alpha proudly.
Leon blushed a little. "Oh stop that." But the brown-haired smiled and seemed a little proud of his success as well.
For a moment there was a peaceful silence. Leon looked at the grave and was a little deep in thought. Chris knew that the young Omega wanted to get rid of something very important.
The alpha nudged his mate affectionately. "Hey, isn't there anything else you want to say to her?"
The brown-haired man looked up at Chris. "Uh .. yes .."
Again he looked at the stone and seemed to concentrate. It was harder than the agent thought.
"Your papa and I ... we have decided to have another baby." Leon said in a lower voice and his gaze went down to the flowers. “It shouldn't replace you! So please don't think bad of us. I still love you so infinitely. “Leon tried to justify himself immediately.
Chris put his arm around the younger man to give him a little support. “Of course we will continue to love you! And you will always have a special place in our hearts. I think ... you'd even really like a little sibling, don't you think? ”The words were more for Leon. He knew that he had initially had a bad conscience for Heather. The new baby shouldn't be a replacement for her. Really not.
Leon nodded. " Yes. A little brother or a little sister. ”He confirmed quietly while his voice became more fragile.
Chris looked down at his partner. He was surprised at the tears and immediately hugged him tightly. "Hey ... hey Le ..." he kissed Leon's forehead and stayed close.
After their visit to the cemetery, the two use their day off to spend some time together.
~*~
The next day Leon was sitting on the plane. He had gathered all kinds of documents that he had received from the D.S.O. and the B.S.A.A. could get. Unfortunately, not that much was open from the Lords and Miranda. But he had been able to get Ethan's file.
What he did in the Baker incident was really unbelievable. He gave his full respect to the young father. But what he saw of what Ethan was capable of when pregnant, made him not doubting of the strength of the other omega.
With a slight smile he put the file aside and looked out the window.
He considered taking a little nap, he was always so tired lately. Leon did though this because he had just worked so hard lately.
He was actually happy to see Ethan again. During his captivity, the two omegas bonded very much and he was very excited about his family.
The two alphas in his pack definitely went through hell for the Omega. The fight at the end had shown him that. He was fascinated that there were still such strong bonds. Maybe it was because they were that standstill in time?
That primal touch that his alpha had given off.
In any case, it will be an interesting time in Romania and the Omega couldn't wait to land there.