A/N: The chapter ahead is raw, which means not been proofread yet nor edited.
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"Alright, everything's alright now. Stop crying, Maximilien," Prince Zodiac comforted the Third Prince who's still on him and sobbing and hiccuping.
"I-I hate that man. I don't like him!" Prince Maximilien grumbled while pointing at Emperor Ohms who's back to being a whole piece again.
"He won't touch you anymore. Aww, you're so cute. Okay, hug me more. I don't mind." He squeezed the Third Prince's cheeks, stretching them and kneading them like doughs. Prince Maximilien let him. His eyes were very puffy.
"What... But your soul..." Crown Prince Claxiord is so lost. How come the First Prince is with them? How did it happen, when the Archangel took everyone from the door?
Prince Zodiac looked at him, then placed his finger against his lips and winked, "A secret~"
"You left us. You're like Mommy," Prince Maximilien mumbled, feeling sleepy.
"I didn't!? I was... I was doing something! I was busy!"
"Doing what?"
"A secret~" The First Prince repeated but with more meaning. Prince Maximilien fell asleep completely.
"A-Allow me," Emperor Maxism said as he try to get the Prince from him.
Prince Zodiac stared at him deeply for a second with a blank face. It made the Emperor's heart skip a beat; feeling uneasy as well that it's nauseating. When the Prince smiled, he let him get his grandson.
"Now!" He clapped and jumped when he turned around. He spread his arms to his aside, "Where's my favorite brother? Valy~ Come to Kuya now~ I'm here!"
Prince Valerian did not waste a second and ran to him happily.
"Yes! That's my baby! Oh, you're so heavy now! I'm so happy~" Prince Zodiac sang while spinning the Prince in the air.
"I missed you very much, Kuya! Let's play again with Solana! Vars will join us!" Prince Valerian happily kissed his brother's cheeks. Prince Zodiac is a bit taller, like a 7-year old, while Prince Valerian is growing after turning into a baby before.
"Sorry, Valy, but Kuya must leave soon. I told you, I'm only paying a visit."
He stopped spinning and dropped the Prince.
"W-What... Why?" The dizzy Prince wondered with sadness. Prince Zodiac smiled.
"You will know," the Prince caressed his cheek, "I'm so happy for you, Valy. You're with your Daddy now. You're a very sweet brother. If I were the leader, you're my right hand. My partner. I will make sure Maximilien won't bully you anymore. How do you feel?"
Prince Valerian looked down with blushing cheeks. He couldn't conceal his smile.
"Thank you, Kuya. My Daddy is very amazing. He's a very, very biiiig dragon! Uncle Valor is so sweet to me! He's like my second Daddy! And my Grampa, he's funny and I like him very much! Did you know that I'm a dragon, Kuya?"
Prince Zodiac pat his head. His expression became soft as he nodded.
"I was honored to witness you hatch, but I feel guilty because I took that liberty from your Daddy. From your family. I wished everyone was there when you were born. You were so cute and beautiful. I was so happy. My precious dragon brother. Promise me that you will let this humble brother of you ride your back once you've learned how to be a true dragon."
Prince Valerian's face brightened and beamed him the brightest and sweetest smile.
"Hmm! You will be the first, Kuya! Thank you for telling me the truth. You were the one who saved me from the bad guy."
Prince Zodiac's lips trembled. He pulled his brother for a hug and kissed his head.
"Hmm. I did. I'm so happy I did. Thank you for being born, Valy. Thank you for making me the brother that I am now."
"Hehehe. I love you, Kuya. I hope Ivy and Ambry were here. I miss them very much. But I know them; I know they're having fun in that place."
Prince Zodiac chuckled, "Right? They get along very well. I'm happy for them."
"They're like twins!"
"Oh my, you're just so cute, Valy~ You're so cute~ I'm so happy~" Prince Zodiac nibbled his cheek while crying tears of joy. Prince Valerian giggled and hugged him tighter.
"Eww, Kuya! Your saliva! Hihihi!"
Prince Zodiac bit his cheek lightly before wiping it. He left a shallow teeth marks on his red cheek.
"What should I do~? I have a very adorable brother~ Let me kiss you again."
The Ki'zaar's heart melted from the warmth he's feeling. His son is so loved by the first Prince and it's true. Seeing his son get the love he very much deserve fulfills a gap in his heart. He's proud and his joy can't be measured. He could see himself in Prince Zodiac---because both have a brother complex.
"What about Mommy?"
Prince Zodiac was still for a moment. He smiled, a helpless smile.
"Don't tell Mommy yet. Don't tell her about me, hmm? I want to see her too, but we can't meet yet."
Prince Valerian was saddened.
"Is it because she punished Uncle Wattsy?"
"No comment to that. Just... Don't tell her yet, hmm? I will visit my Dad in his dream. He's jealous and envious. I wish I can stay and be with him, too. Look after him for me, Valy."
"Yes, Kuya. But... Are you leaving now?"
"I stayed more than I should. I was about to leave earlier, but Maximilien called me. I will talk to him in his dream, too. So, be patient with him, Valy. Okay?"
Prince Valerian looked down. He's faltering. Prince Maximilien is already being too much for him to handle. But he will try again. They're brothers, he's still his little brother, so he will try again and understand.
"Let me talk to your Dad," said the Prince before letting him go to meet his father.
Prince Zodiac did not bow. He stood tall, looking up to the Ki'zaar because he was taller. The aura he's exuding is powerful and unbending. No, he's not going to bow.
Everyone was speechless when it was the Ki'zaar who lowered his head instead to a child, to a Prince.
"I am Valerian's father, Valtyremius Lavyreian Zin Draji Teivel. He told me stories about you, First Prince. I have lots to say, but I will make it short with these words: thank you very much for everything you've done for my son."
Prince Zodiac smiled and nodded. He's very smug, not because he made the world's greatest and highest monarch in the world bow, but because of his brother.
"Heh, it's because Valy is the best."
Then he became proper, "But you're very welcome. Now that you're here, Valy is complete. Mom gained a reliable husband and ally. Handling my mother will be difficult, so I hope you will be patient with her. What I like about you is you're a man of your strong principles, beliefs, and conviction. I'm glad that you're not bending to my mother's insane. My Dad is the good and you will be the neutral. Ki'zaar, I thank you too for making Valy."
The Ki'zaar straightened his back. He was smiling
The Prince is in flesh in front of him, but he couldn't see much about him but his physical appearance. Everything was concealed perfectly. His aura and even his core essence.
Prince Zodiac stretched out his hand before him, "Let's be a family and allies, Ki'zaar. For Valy, for Mommy, and for the truths."
The Ki'zaar didn't find any reason not to accept it or delay himself in accepting the Prince's hand. He trust the brother who's doting genuinely on his son. Of all the people he know and knew, Prince Zodiac is the only one worth trusting. Because he loves Prince Valerian, he will put his trust and faith in him. Whatever he's doing, he will trust the Prince.
"I wish we can exchange more things with each other. I want to know you more and hear more about my son,"
They let go.
"Do you want to know what my Valy looks like as an egg and when he hatched?"
The Ki'zaar didn't see his offer coming and was was astounded. His face light up with excitement.
The Prince hold his hand again, transferring his memory to the Ki'zaar. Though he did, the Ki'zaar didn't see it flash before his eyes.
"New Moon. In new moon, you will see." The sly Prince grinned and flounced back to Prince Valy to nibble his cheek again.
"Nom, nom~ My Valy is really, really cute~ You're the best Valy in the world! I will miss you again. My Valy~ I love you~"
When Prince Zodiac heard the trumpets sound, he knew it was time to go. The sound is so loud and out of tune, so he knew it was the impatient Matriarch who wants him back to her side.
He looked at the familiar faces around him. Emperor Maxism, Prince Maximilien, the Ki'zaar, Lord Feryzen, Prince Valor, his brother, then Emperor Ohms. The Emperor never took his eyes off of him. He couldn't read his mind. His face is blank, but his eyes are speaking emotions he couldn't understand yet. He ignored Emperor Ohms and landed his eyes on Solana.
He smiled, or smirked, and approached her.
"My lady," he took her hand and kissed the back of it, "While we are young, we are playmates. But once we're grown, you'd be my wife. The only woman for me is a woman as great as me. As I am the son of the Third Lady of Heart, the most suitable match for me is His Equal's daughter."
Solana only smiled but she have no idea about what's going on. She feels...awkward but not uncomfortable.
"Uhhm, okay, Kuya! I don't get it, but okay!"
Prince Zodiac smiled and bent over to kiss the back of her hand. He gently returned her hand back to her side and ran his finger through his hair. Prince Valerian was in awe, slowly clapping. His brother is so beautiful!
"Kuya, you're ethereal. Do it again!"
"Right? Sure!" Prince Zodiac did it again and made adorable poses for his brother. He's very smug that Prince Valerian is glorifying him.
He winced and covered his ears when the trumpets was blown louder as if it's right next to his ear.
"I'm coming! Geez," he clicked his tongue with eyes rolling.
Then he remembered, "About my grandfather---" He cuts himself off and shook his head.
"It's Mommy's time of the month. So..." He looked at his mother's husbands that were present in the same room as him. Emperor Ohms got it almost instantly and so does Celia.
Prince Zodiac kissed Prince Valerian's cheek one last time. And while his lips are still on his cheek, he burst into fading twinkling dusts that spelled his nickname. Prince Valerian didn't feel sad about their separation. Though he had lots to ask, all of them do, but they knew that he's in a rush.
"He's warm," smiled Solana, catching his dusts on her palms but they fade after.
The Matriarch had been waiting for him with her arms closed, her foot tapping on the cloud floors. Prince Zodiac smiled apologetically. He knows how to appease her.
"My favorite grandmommy!"
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'How come he's not taken to Heaven?'
Was the question running in their heads all day.
'Was it because he's 'outside' too like Prince Valerian?'
They shook all their thoughts in their heads to focus on their own matters.
Emperor Maxism is looking after his son and grandson. Crown Prince Claxiord is with his aunt Aviana and her husband, Colt Forest, filling them up with everything that has happened from then to now. Prince Valerian and Solana were playing outside the Palace with the other kids, and Lord Feryzen is overseeing their wellness. Emperor Ohms is, of course, with his son. He brought the Prince with him when he trespassed into Watts's office to see him. Voltage Xirquit was out to check on Spike and Elektra and her family.
"Mommy, it's over already. Stop crying. Watts is fine now," Princess Lorreign comforted her mother who's been crying for her youngest.
"H-How can I? My baby is hurt. That cruel wench. That bitch! Is that the girl he fell in love with? A ruthless and cruel mother!"
"Who was once the kindest and the most selfless before," entranced the Emperor. The ladies jumped in surprise.
Princess Lorreign was stunned and frozen still. Her eyes glide down to the child he's holding so dearly, like it's his most valuable treasure.
Emperor Ohms ignored their stares and stopped by the bed on the other side.
"My poor brother. I will scold our wife for you."
First Ohms, second Ohms---they're all the same. Both are crazy for their brother, Watts Nikola Xirquit.
When he laid his eyes on the Princess, it made her flinch and sweat profusely. She couldn't look in his eyes and could only look at their mother who's watching them with hawk eyes.
"You haven't seen my son, have you, Ate?"
Princess Lorreign felt like everything stopped for her.
'Ate?'
Did he just...called her using an honorific term?
"W-What?"
Emperor Ohms smiled softly while looking at his son. The Prince is wide awake. He squished his cheek gently with his finger. The Prince cooed.
"My son. My own Watts. I named him Vars Hertz. My wife didn't like it; but I gotta keep our name culture pure. He's a lovely boy. Smiley like Watts when he was still a baby. Do you want to see him?"
Princess Lorreign blinked fast to prevent her tears from welling around her eyes. Her lips trembled, and she felt like something was stuck in her throat. It felt painful, so she swallowed whatever it is only to upset her stomach.
Franchetti Xerene observed her.
The Princess faked a laugh, then faked a smile.
"S-Sure! He...must be very cute!"
Emperor Ohms teleported right beside her. He lowered his body to show the Prince to her. The Prince flashed his sparkling heterochromatic eyes to her.
Suddenly, the Princess bolted out of the office while covering her mouth with her forearm. She left without a word. The Emperor secretly smirked.
"What's wrong with her? Is she okay?" He pretended and comforted his son who must be shocked.
Franchetti Xerene squinted her eyes on him. She remembered; he's not hers, but her other self's. He's the first Ohms Tesla Xirquit inhabiting her son's body, possessing it and taking it as his. Though he's still Ohms, he still stole her son's body from him and even absorbed him. Her son is gone. She refuse to believe that both souls are existing in one body. She refuse to believe that their souls became one either after the Emperor absorbed her son's.
So, where is her Ohms?
She kept mum about what just happened. Her top priority now is her youngest. Her eldest daughter left because she was hurt. They haven't talked about their affair together; but she's not a fool to not see that until now, Lorreign still holds romantic affection for her brother.
"Ah, I should leave now then. Just went by to check on my brother. Spend time with your grandson next time, Mother. Bye to grandma now, son. Bye~" The Emperor waved the Prince's hand and chuckled before leaving.
Franchetti Xerene clenched her fists. Her tears began to pour down the sheets like rain.
The family she built...will soon collapse because of her children's affairs to each other.
Night came silent and cold. But in the chambers where Azarese was in, it was very hot. Had she know that her heat will come, she could've steeled herself from it better. As the first wave of heat surged through her body, she gripped on the headboard of the bed, crushing it. Her breaths grew short, her heart racing as if it was trying to burst free from her chest.
She threw her head back and opened her mouth to gasp for air. The sensation was overwhelming, her skin tingling with a heightened sensitivity she had always known. Even when she's only in a robe, it felt too heavy. Something is urging her to strip, and touch herself---or for the better, bed a husband.
She would if she could. Both are looking after her sons. Her little Princes. It's not like every day she will be in this state. She can fight it, so she will fight it. She can have sex with them anytime, but not now. Watts is hurt. The Ki'zaar's hands are full; handling two children and matters about a piece of their land. Lastly, Emperor Ohms is with her youngest who got hurt because of her third son.
She wished to hold them more. Play with them, take care of them, and just be with them through day and night.
It's all she had ever wished for after all. To be with her sons.
Emperor Ohms positioned himself behind her and put his fingers inside her gaping, gasping mouth.
"Why are you fighting this, wife? If you're horny, you know I'll be one call away,"
Azarese lost all her reasons and sucked his fingers. She pressed her back against him and sat on him, her legs between his. And she grind, moaning.
Emperor Ohms nipped the skin of her neck.
"S...Stop... Vars... My baby..."
"Hmm? Our son? He's asleep, don't worry. He's safe and sound."
He inhaled her the pheromones she's giving off and was intoxicated.
"I want to give you what you need, but I know someone who needed this more than I do. I want to fuck you, rail you 'til you pass out, fill you with my cum so you will bear another child of mine, and hear you scream my name so loud that this continent won't be able to sleep for the rest of the night because of how loud you are---but like I said, someone needed this more than I do. So, wife,"
He pulled his fingers out of her mouth and slid it inside her underwear. Azarese felt waves of pleasure overwhelm her flesh. Her eyes turned white from the mere caress of his fingers.
"Marry Valtyremius and bed him. Complete the mating with him. You will do it, right? You promised him,"
He pressed her clitoris, rubbing it slowly between his fingers. Azarese trembled and shivered.
"Too bad I can't have you for myself right now. Don't resist it next time. I will be very, very upset. Hmm?"
He teased her mound with a slight entrance of his finger. He kissed her cheek sweetly and laid her down.
He must go before he lose his control because of how strong her pheromones are becoming. It's good that she's tightly enclosed within the room. Her pheromones had nowhere else to go. If he were to open those windows and let it all out, men and women will go to a frenzy. They will be howling like wolves all night long.
That's why when he delivered the news to the Ki'zaar,
"Dress up. You're getting married tonight."