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Ai sighed as he walked out to where the firewood was outside. His mother had been in a foul mood all day, which usually led to many submissions used on both him and his other mother to make herself feel better. She was a strong alpha, domineering and constantly commanding. Though it was cold outside, Ai took his time as he gathered the firewood, taking as much time as he could away from his strict mother.
Stilling, Ai lifted his face as a curious scent tickled his nose. He quickly dropped the piece of wood in his hands, walking quickly in the direction of the scent. It was the same scent he’d been catching for the past week. Just yesterday as he was playing with his friends he noticed it. Though no one else mentioned it so he kept quiet. This time, Ai was alone. Determined to prove to himself that he wasn’t just making things up, Ai followed the scent.
He continued to follow the scent, slowing since the woods were growing a bit thicker as he walked. Pulling his jacket close to his body, he looked back towards the direction of their small village. Ai told himself he’d follow the scent just a little bit longer before giving up, not wanting to wander off too far by himself. Just as he turned around, a strange prickling feeling slid down the nape of his neck down to the base of his spine. There was a sudden movement in the corner of his eye, and before Ai could even make a move, a piece of fabric was swiftly wrapped around his mouth, muffling his scream of surprise. Ai flailed about in panic, his arms scrambling at the fabric around his mouth. Something hot and heavy wrapped around the back of his neck, suddenly scruffing him so violently hard that his body became dead weight, and his vision blacked out.
Aiichirou woke up, his body feeling sluggish and heavy. He sat up on a fur blanket realizing he was in an unfamiliar den. It was the type of one typically used only temporarily while traveling. Feeling warmth behind him, Aiichirou turned around to see he was sitting beside a small fire. Across the fire he saw a figure, and suddenly the memory of what happened before he blacked out breached the surface of his mind.
Aiichirou stared at the huge wolf sitting across the fire with a mix of awe and fear. Never in his life had he seen a wolf his size. He vaguely recalled a time when he overheard other people talking about a breed of wolves that were large, fearsome, and vicious beasts. At the time Ai didn’t believe them, chalking it up to old fairy tales or scary stories. Never in his wildest dreams did he ever imagine that such a species actually existed.
Even if Ai couldn't smell the other wolf, Ai could tell he was an alpha. His huge sloping shoulders lead to strong arms corded thickly with muscle. The alpha’s large legs were folded under him, but Ai could still see that his thighs were thick with muscle, bigger than he’d ever seen any other wolf’s before. Even his neck suggested strength and dominance. The larger wolf held his gaze easily- It’s eyes a deep shade of blue. Ai shuddered as he thought of why a wolf would want to kidnap him. Did these wolves eat his species? Would the alpha use him as bait for other wolves?
“Come here,” His voice interrupted Ai’s wondering questions, and for a moment all Ai could focus on was the sound of the alpha’s voice. Ai expected it to be raspy and aggressive, nothing like the deep soothing voice that he had just heard moments ago. Ai shook his head, pushing those thoughts away. He didn’t need to be worrying about his voice now, he needed to be focused on what was going on, and how he was going to get back home.
“Don’t worry, I won’t hurt you. Come here,” He said, and Ai realized that the alpha must have thought that Ai shook his head no to his earlier command. As Ai stood up on wobbly legs, he couldn’t help but be surprised that the alpha didn’t get mad at him for defying an obvious command. If he’d done anything like that to his mother, the omega would’ve earned a stern talking to. Ai eyed this alpha warily, scared of what he’d do once Ai was beside him. He couldn’t help but assume that this alpha wouldn’t be very nice if he kept defying him.
The alpha reached out his hand as Ai approached, and the omega swallowed thickly, his mouth going dry. Hesitantly, Ai rested his hand in the alpha’s. His fear grew with every passing second, his hands so obviously quaking in anxiety. The alpha’s huge hand seemed to swallow Ai’s, and he gave it a squeeze that startled Ai a bit.
“Sit,” he said, and this time Ai didn’t hesitate to follow his command, hoping that doing so would bide him more time.
“Ai, what’s your full name?” he asked while rubbing his thumb on the back of Ai’s hand. It was such an unusually sweet gesture to Ai, given their current circumstances. How do you know my name? he wanted to ask. Swallowing, Ai opened his mouth to speak, but nothing came out of his mouth- his fear getting the better of him. The alpha reached out with his other hand and Ai flinched, wondering if he was going to hit him. Instead his big, warm hand, cupped Ai’s face gently, making his already racing heart flutter with an unfamiliar excitement. Ai slowly opened his eyes feeling the alpha inch closer to him.
And then he smelled the alpha. His scent was strong, heady, and thick with musk. Everything about it screamed alpha, and a strong one at that. Ai quivered, this alpha smelled nothing like alphas he smelled before. Yet, despite the immensely strong, overpowering scent there was an undercurrent of assurance to it.
“I won’t hurt you,” he repeated. By now Ai was drowning in the alpha’s scent, and he could feel himself relaxing beside such a strong alpha giving off such securing pheromones. I should be terrified, Ai thought, but he couldn’t bring himself to be.
“Nitori, Aiichirou,” his voice was nothing but a whisper.
“Aiichirou,” The alpha repeated, and oh the way he said his name made Ai want to whimper. He said his name as if it were something precious, something so reverent, so valued.
“My name is Sousuke,” he said inching closer, invading more of Ai’s space. A new wave of fear settled at the bottom of Ai’s stomach and he shook his head pushing off Sousuke’s hand. Sousuke frowned, but allowed Ai to push away from him.
“Y-you kidnapped me,” He said trying to ignore how Sousuke’s scent grew thicker, “why? wh-what are you going to do to me?” he asked before his throat tightened up too much from the panic and fear flooding him.
“I took you because you’re mine, I’m going to take care of you,” Sousuke said plainly, as if it were the most normal thing in the world.
Ai wanted to cry; There was no way any of this could be true. This must've been some sort of cruel joke. He couldn’t imagine what it was that made Sousuke think that Ai was his to take. He’d never even seen the alpha in his life, how could any of this be true?
Ai brought his bright blue gaze to Sousuke, “You’re not going to eat me? O-or kill me?”
Suddenly Sousuke gave a deep rumbling growl as he crowded Ai’s space. His hand reached out and took hold of Ai’s, ignoring the flinch and small yelp of fear.
“I’ll never hurt you, Aiichirou. I’m going to take care of you. You’re mine,” He said earnestly, gently tugging on his hand and pulling the small omega on his lap. Ai wanted to fight back, but he could feel his energy being sapped the longer and closer he was to Sousuke. His head was cloudy, and holding onto one thought suddenly seemed like the most difficult thing in the world.
“Can I call you Ai? Like your friends did?” he asked after a moment, and all Ai could manage was a nod, his eyelids growing heavier by the second. How do you know that’s what my friends call me? Sousuke cupped his face again, his thumb running across his bottom lip, “Ai, talk to me more. I like your voice,”
Ai swallowed, trying to gather the energy to speak, “I-I’m tired,” he managed. Sousuke grinned, or at least Ai thought he did, his vision was too blurry, only catching a glimpse of him before closing his eyes altogether.
“Ai, say my name,” He said lowly.
“Sousuke,” Ai managed, his tongue feeling heavy in his mouth.
“Say it again” He said
“Sousuke,” He slurred his name, his head lolling forward and resting on the alpha’s large chest, wishing that the alpha would let him sleep.
“Again,” Ai could feel his voice rumbling against his face, and Ai wanted to whine in protest, to tell him to just let him sleep, but it took too much energy, so he complied with his request
“Sou...suke,” He mumbled.
Ai was sure Sousuke said something else, but he was too tired to hear, his mind blanking and his vision finally going black.
Ai woke up wrapped in Sousuke’s arms. His face was pressed into the alpha’s chest, his head resting on one thick muscled arm, while the other was slung around his waist. Though he didn’t like to admit it, Ai had the best sleep in years. What scared him more than anything, was his own lack of fear. Ai shouldn’t be feeling this comfortable, this relaxed in the arms of some huge, fearsome wolf that admitted to kidnapping him.
But he’s so gentle, Ai thought, and immediately scolded himself for thinking in such a way. There were no excuses for Sousuke. He took Ai away from his family, his friends, and who knew what the alpha was going to do to him. How could he trust him? Anyone could say they wouldn’t hurt you, and Sousuke already hurt him by taking him away from his family. Ai willed himself to be scared, holding onto it like it was his lifeline.
Beside him Sousuke stirred, curling the arm around Ai pressing his body against his. Ai squirmed, waking Sousuke in the process. The alpha looked at Ai, a small smile curling on his face, as if he were smiling to himself. He shifted, pressing his face into Ai’s chest nuzzling him. Ai let out a whine in protest, pushing Sousuke away from him.
“N-no,” he said softly, pushing again, though it did nothing to move the alpha’s huge frame. The alpha held himself on his elbows, most of his body still pressed against Ai’s body.
“What’s wrong?” he asked, and there it was again, that scent. Ai’s eyes fluttered, his thoughts already faltering, “Am I hurting you?” Sousuke asked against the skin of Ai’s neck. The omega shivered, his hands now pulling Sousuke closer instead of away.
“Not,” he slurred, licking his lips.
“Not?” repeated Sousuke, lifting his head, and brushing the hair off of Ai’s forehead. The omega felt dizzy, drunk off of Sousuke's dominating scent.
“Not hurting,” Ai whispered, his lidded eyes, hardly able to see the alpha’s pleased expression. He surged forward, immediately licking at Ai’s scent glands. Ai squirmed under him, panting out a soft moan. Sousuke pressed his body harder against Ai, stilling him.
Sousuke’s teeth scraped against Ai’s neck, and the omega keened, pawing at Sousuke for more. Obliging, Sousuke turned to the other side of Ai’s neck, and sucked hard. Ai moaned loudly, tears forming in his eyes as Sousuke’s scent grew even thicker. It was almost too much for the small omega, his body quivering, unsure if he wanted more or less.
The alpha growled possessively as he moved back to the other side of Ai’s neck sucking hard again. All Ai could manage was a high pitched omegan whine, falling back on his instincts. The were on overdrive, screaming for him to submit, not just to the alpha, but the intense waves of pleasure crashing over him. Sousuke continued till Ai was nothing but a boneless, whimpering puddle beneath him.
“Stay,” He commanded, and all Ai could manage was a whisper of a whimper, his body feeling too heavy for anything else. Sousuke began to move off of Ai, and the omega let out a soft cry without thinking. His thoughts and instincts were too tangled together, and too heavy to even begin to sort out.
“Shh,” Sousuke hushed Ai softly, brushing his hair off his face, “I’m just going to get us some food and I’ll be back. We have a long way to go,”
Ai closed his eyes, curling his body and hugging himself. Sousuke’s scent clung to the thick fur blanket on the ground, soothing whatever anxieties he had about Sousuke leaving. Satisfied with the sight of Ai drifting back off to sleep and drenched in his scent, the alpha left to hunt for something to eat.
Ai woke, his mind feeling just clear enough to sort out the events of that morning. He fisted the thick fur blanket under him, pressing his face into the softness as he let out a frustrated whine. He let Sousuke get to him again, and he felt both angry and deeply ashamed of himself. He thought he was able to control himself better than that. His face grew warm in embarrassment at the noises he made as Sousuke scent marked him. Though in his defense, he’d never been scent marked by anyone other than his mothers and that was nothing like the way Sousuke marked him.
When he scent marked with his mothers, it was to reinforce their familial bonds. It was a way for them to sooth each other, and feel closer. The way Sousuke scent marked Ai was to claim. He wanted Ai to smell nothing like his old self and Ai had allowed him to do just that. Tentatively, Ai touched the sides of his neck, wincing slightly. His skin was sucked raw, his glands were sore, and his body was tired from the constant shivers Sousuke earned from him.
What was worse was how good it felt. Ai had only been scent marked once by the alpha, and he could already feel himself looking forward to the next time. He shook his head, trying desperately to shake away those sorts of thoughts, but he only managed to make himself even dizzier than he already was. Growing more conflicted by the second, Ai got up on shaky legs and walked towards the opening of the den to get some fresh air. It had been a while since Ai had ever been in a den. They were usually used by other wolves who travelled and needed shelter along the way. Ai missed his warm home, the way it smelled, the way his mother would always complain about how he needed to get more work done around the house.
Ai took a deep breath, his heart aching as he thought about home. He hugged his jacket closer to him as he looked around, but nothing looked familiar to him. He had no idea where he was, or even which direction would lead him home. Ai was blacked out for hours, and Sousuke was a strong alpha, he could’ve carried Ai miles upon miles away from home. Chewing on his lip he looked around, the idea of him running away sending a rush of adrenaline and apprehension. Ai surprised himself with the reluctance he felt when he imagined himself away from the large alpha. He huffed at himself, that thought alone only emphasized how much he needed to get away- the sooner the better.
Taking a gamble, Ai looked to his right, and ran. He didn’t know where he was going, or what he would do once he was away from Sousuke, but that didn’t matter at the moment. All he could focus on was running as far as he could as fast as possible. The woods were thick, but Ai was nimble, used to playing games with his friends in the woods. If only this were a game, but it wasn’t, and Ai welcomed the new wave of fear, using it to push his little legs further. He had no real sense of time as he ran, the sound of his feet on the ground, and his ragged breaths punctuating the minutes as they went by.
Ai’s lungs were burning, the back of his throat cracking under the cool autumn air. The clouds ahead grew thick and grey, letting out angry growls of thunder. Soon fat, cold raindrops fell from above, soaking Ai’s clothes. He just kept running, and running, and running, even when he felt as if he couldn’t move a step further. His footing grew sloppy as he fatigued and the ground grew wet with rain. As he ran, his foot suddenly slipped and he let out a small yelp of pain as he fell to the wet ground. His ankle throbbed angrily, and when Ai tried to stand it gave out, unable to hold any of his weight.
Ai stayed on the ground, suddenly hit with the emotions he’d been pushing away as he ran. His eyes stung with tears, trying to wipe them away with his shaky hands. It was no use. He couldn’t run anymore, and he had no idea where he was or what to do. There was no den nearby, there was no shelter from the rain, there was no warmth. Ai let out a frustrated sob, curling in on himself as the cold rain continued to fall on his back.
A loud, powerful howl pulled Ai’s attention away from his state, motivating him to move. That howl could only belong to one person, and Ai knew that if he found him now, that Ai would never be able to go back home. He tried crawling, but his ankle screamed out in pain anytime he put weight on it. To his right was a large tree with a huge rock pressed against its side. Ai willed himself to crawl over to the tree, pushing his small frame against it as much as he could, hoping to find some shelter from the rain. Ai could only sit there and hope beyond hope that the rain concealed his sent enough so that Sousuke wouldn’t find him.
Another howl broke through the thundering rain, and it was much closer than the previous howl. Ai shivered, though not from the cold. Sousuke was getting closer. Another howl sounded and Ai bit back a whine. Sousuke was howling for Ai, searching, calling for him. Ai squeezed his eyes shut in frustration, he wasn’t even close to Ai and he was already luring him back in. Sousuke howled for the third time, and Ai sobbed. It was so close, and Ai knew there was no way Sousuke could miss him. He could hear movement around him, but Ai ignored it, curling in on himself as each footstep neared him.
“Aiichirou,” Sousuke said his name as he neared the crying omega. Ai’s breath hitched, and he could already feel his resolve crumbling. The alpha neared Ai, cupping his face so he could examine it. That intoxicating scent rolled off of Sousuke’s large warm body, and Ai breathed in deeply, knowing that it would calm him. Ai didn’t fight him, letting the alpha lift his shirt and search his body for any wounds. Ai didn’t mention his ankle, he could tell when the alpha found it’s swollen state when he let out an unhappy grunt. He held it gingerly in his huge hand, and a low croon began to rumble from the center of his chest.
Ai let out an answering whine, and Sousuke took off his coat, draping it over Ai’s shivering frame. Hauling Ai up into his arms, Sousuke adjusted the coat so that it shielded Ai away from the rain. Ai pressed his cold face into Sousuke’s warm neck, quickly growing dizzy with his pheromones. The omega felt as if there were a cold and heavy stone in his stomach as he came to the realization that there was no way he was going back home. He was injured, with no idea where they were or where his home was, not to mention that Sousuke was already planning on taking Ai someplace else. Ai couldn’t fight back against him, his body too sensitive to his scent, his touch, his everything. Sousuke broke Ai’s resolve down, and he had hardly any hopes of building it back up.
It was a quicker walk back to their den than Ai thought, which only let down Ai even more. He didn’t even make it that far, and he felt silly for even thinking he could get away from Sousuke’s clutches. Once inside and sheltered from the rain, Sousuke set Ai down and began working on a fire. Ai began to shiver, Sousuke’s warm body no longer keeping him warm. A sudden flash of lightning followed by the crash of thunder made Ai jump, garnering Sousuke’s attention.
“Scared of thunder?” He asked as he leaned down to blow into the fire, coaxing it to burn. Ai looked away from him, his cheeks growing warm. Eventually Sousuke got the fire going, and he moved back towards Ai. He moved the thick fur blanket closer to the fire, peeling off his coat from Ai’s shoulder and setting it down to dry.
“I need to take this off,” he said, tugging gently at his soaked clothes. Ai let out an embarrassed whine, shaking his head. Another sudden clash of thunder scared the omega, and he surged forward, seeking the comfort of Sousuke’s large arms.
“Shh,” Sousuke patted the top of Ai’s head, crooning softly. Ai relaxed in his arms, hardly noticing when one of Sousuke’s large hands slid underneath his jacket pulling the soaked fabric away from him. He massaged Ai’s neck with his warm hand, Ai whimpering softly, his scent glands still sore from Sousuke’s marking earlier that day. Ai didn’t protest when Sousuke began to take his shirt off, his body too relaxed from Sousuke’s croon. He let out a pleased sound when the cold, soaking fabric was peeled of his skin, allowing the warmth of the fire to seep into his shivering skin.
“Stand,” Sousuke instructed, and Ai did as he said, resting his hands on Sousuke’s shoulders. The alpha slid off Ai’s shoes before shimmying his pants and underwear off. Ai blushed feeling exposed and vulnerable. Though Sousuke simply helped Ai sit down beside the fire, moving across the fire, setting out their clothes and peeling off his own shirt. Ai watched the alpha as he neared the opening of the den. There, Sousuke skinned two rabbits that Ai hadn't noticed were there, continuing to watch him silently as he brought them back to the fire to cook.
“let me see where you’re hurt,” he said, as he moved to sit beside Ai as their food cooked. Ai shifted, letting the alpha hold his hurt ankle. It was swollen, a little blue in places, and still throbbed painfully. Sousuke examined his ankle, moving it gingerly in his large hands. Ai winced slightly when he twisted it a certain way, but for the most part it didn’t hurt too bad.
“It’s a bad sprain, but it’s not broken,” He said glancing back up at Ai. The omega turned away from his gaze, still feeling too exposed for comfort. Sousuke didn’t seem to mind though, going back to check on their clothes and taking off his own pants and underwear to dry. Settling back beside Ai, the omega turned his torso away from the alpha, though it did little to comfort him. After a several moments of silence Ai turned to look at Sousuke, surprised to see him sprawled on his back, one of his arms thrown over his face.
Under the glow of the fire, Sousuke’s smooth skin looked tan and warm. His chest and stomach moved slightly with each breath he took. Ai couldn’t help but follow the trail of dark hair that started below his stomach to the alpha’s groin. Ai blushed furiously, focusing instead on the alpha’s impossibly toned legs. His thighs were like tree trunks, thick with nothing but muscle. Ai wondered just how strong this large wolf was, and shivered at the thought of what he could do with that strength.
Ai yelped in surprise, when a particularly close flash of lightning was followed by a loud roar of thunder. Sousuke sat up, scooting closer to Ai as he reached out to the omega. Ai moved away from Sousuke, who frowned.
“I’m not going to hurt you,” he said, reaching out again, “Come here, I’ll make you feel better,”
Ai looked at Sousuke’s hand warily, before shyly scooting closer to the alpha, letting him pull Ai up into his lap. Ai blushed brightly, but was quickly soothed boy Sousuke’s croon. He gently cradled Ai’s head to his chest, and I could feel his deeply soothing croon against his skin. Sousuke gently scratched Ai’s back, his fingers brushing up and down his bare spine. Despite himself, Ai cuddled closer to the alpha, his warm skin feeling intoxicatingly good against his own. They stayed like that for a while, till their food was done cooking. Ai almost felt sad when Sousuke pulled them apart to get their food. He bit his lip, trying to remind himself of what Sousuke was: his kidnapper.
They ate in silence, Ai only able to eat half of his share, giving the rest to Sousuke. After returning from discarding what they didn’t eat, Sousuke laid down on the fur blanket patting the area beside him for Ai. The omega chewed on his lip for a moment before settling beside him. Sousuke pulled Ai close to him, his heavy scent settling over the omega. The alpha continued his gentle stroking of Ai’s back, and within minutes Ai was like like putty in his hands.
“Aiichirou, why did you run away?” asked Sousuke. Ai couldn’t see his face, and a part of him didn’t want to. He hid his face in the alpha’s chest, his throat growing tight with the memory of the day’s events.
“B-because I want to go home,” He said pitifully. Sousuke’s scent grew thicker and strong, clouding Ai’s thoughts.
“I’m your home,” he said, shifting and pressing his body against Ai’s, “Only I can take care of you,” Ai shook his head in protest, his tongue too heavy to form words.
“Yes,” he insisted cupping Ai’s face, “Ai, promise me you won’t run away again, promise me,”
Ai wanted to cry, his head to jumbled up to make any real sense of what was going on. But what was he to do? He didn’t know how to get back home, and now in his injured state, he had no hopes of running away. Ai’s only hope of surviving was staying with Sousuke. If the alpha left him now, the omega hardly had any hopes of caring for himself. He was in unknown territory, injured and ripe for the picking of any stray alpha that might come by.
With tears in his eyes, the omega nodded, but it wasn’t enough for Sousuke, “Say it,” he said, his deep blue eyes boring into Ai’s. Ai struggled, licking his lips, and swallowing hard.
“I….p-promise,” he said in a voice hardly above a whisper. Satisfied, Sousuke hugged Ai tightly against him. Feeling defeated, Ai let himself be comforted by Sousuke, falling back on his instincts before finally going to sleep.