Trigger Warning: The following chapters depict torture and abuse, reader discretion is advised
Aidoneus slowly pulled up in the driveway, the house was dark and empty. He sighed as he turned off the engine. Peter snapped awake to the car stopping and instinctively grabbed his arms that were more burnt than before.
He winced as he realized what he did and started cursing under his breath. Aidoneus was already at his friend's door helping him out. As Peter cleared the door and stood, he was engulfed in a turquoise flame. He froze, this fire didn't feel hot, it felt cool, he looked down as his burns and injuries slowly healed themselves.
He grabbed his side as a bullet was pushed out where he was shot, the hole healed shut.
"O fílos mou!" He gasped as Aidoneus pulled Adrian out of the back seat, doing the exact same thing to him he just did to Peter. Both men stared at Aidoneus , mouths agape as he stepped back and shrugged.
"Something new I picked up", he grinned as he closed the door behind the two and made his way over to Kore. He opened her door; she was sound asleep. He bent down, got his arms under her legs as she groggily put her arms around his neck. He pulled her out and closed the door with his foot. They all made their way up the steps to the door, hearing a small whining coming from the front door.
Peter cracked the door as Sam bolted out, he grabbed the pup who attacked their faces, he chuckled as he was attacked by the over excited pup. Phillip came around the corner holding a fire poker.
"Oh, thank god!" He dropped his weapon and ran up. Adrian hushed him as they entered. Phillip sheepishly shrugged as an apology to them. Peter walked up to him as he reached into his vests, he pulled out the little notebook, handing it to Phillip .
"Read this, and tomorrow when everyone's rested up we need to discuss this" he whispered to Phillip , patting him on the shoulder as he headed towards his room. Phillip 's eyes were wide with excitement when he opened the book and read the first page.
Aidoneus made his way slowly to his room as Kore nuzzled her head into his chest. He looked down on her with a small smile.
"You awake, agápi̱ mou?" he whispered to her. She looked up at him, nodding as he stopped in front of his door.
"Sorry, I figured you wouldn't mind sleeping in my room tonight since Phillip is taking up the other guest room" He took a step towards his door as she placed her hand on his chest as she nodded again in agreement. He had another guest room, but the toll of the night started catching up to him.
He opened the door, entering the room he glanced down at her "I'm sorry and I know it's a lot to ask of you right now, but would you like to shower" He cocked an eyebrow at her as she looked at him oddly.
"I'm sorry, you just…." He looked away from her, feeling guilty. Kore looked down at herself, noticing she was covered in blood and grime. Her wounds healed, but the evidence of what happened to her still stained her skin. She pulled the coat that was over her tightly around her exposed chest as she leaned into Aidoneus .
"I understand, I don't mind", she said softly as he carried her to his bathroom. He placed her down , her legs gave out as he caught her, she let out a soft gasp as he scooped her back up taking her to his shower. He placed her gently in front of the door, offering his arm as support.
She used his arm to climb in, leaning on the wall. She noticed him turn his back towards her as she slowly pulled the coat off of her. She reached up behind her back, wincing from being sore as she tried to undo her bra. She struggled but managed to remove it, dropping it on top of the coat.
She hesitated as she attempted to remove her torn underwear, stumbling forward causing Aidoneus to spin around and catch her. She turned beat red as she looked up at him, he was being a gentleman and keeping his eyes upwards towards the ceiling. She bit her lower lip as her bare body was touching his, sending an incredible sensation throughout her. She could tell Aidoneus was feeling the same as she felt his breathing become heavier.
She desperately wanted his touch, to erase her body being violated by Collin.
She slid her hand up to his chest as she whispered "You… can shower… with me if you want". Her heart fluttered as the words left her mouth. She looked up at him, her face beat red as he slowly looked down upon her.
"Agápi mou…." He grabbed her chin tilting her face up towards him. "Only if it's what you want" he looked deeply into her eyes as she made that look, he absolutely went crazy for.
She pushed off of him as he held her shoulders. She took a deep breath and nodded her head, shyly looking away from him. He let out a small sigh as she fidgeted in front of him. His hands are still firmly on her shoulders.
"May I?" he gestured towards her underwear that she still had on. She turned a brand new shade of red as she bit her lower lip and nodded. He let out a soft chuckle, as he had her place her hands on his shoulders as he kneeled down to help her remove her under garment.
He slowly moved his hands down to her waist as she shivered. He gently took the fabric with his fingers, while pulling down he gently kissed her stomach. She covered her face with her hands, as he moved back up, keeping his hands on her waist. He slowly turned her around and whispered in her ear "Get in, I'll be right behind you". He guided her with his hand on the middle of her back as she fumbled with the handle to turn on the water.
The cold water slashed on her, causing her to flinch, she shuffled out of the way with her back facing Aidoneus she put her face in the corner of the shower to hide her embarrassment. She jumped slightly as she heard his pants hit the floor and the shower door closed behind her. She felt him gently lean against her, putting his arms around her, his forearm covering her breasts as he pulled her into him, kissing her cheek. She let out a soft groan as she leaned into his kiss.
He moved down from her cheek to her neck as the water warmed up, turning into a coverage of steam. He slowly moved his hands to caress her breasts, she placed her hands on his as she trembled to his touch. He moved back up and softly bit her ear. She let out a sharp gasp as he turned her around, so she was facing him.
She had her arms pressed against herself as she looked at him, the water made his hair fall softly just above his eyebrows. The steam made him look even more handsome as it wrapped around him. She stood still, not sure what to do as she looked him up and down, she averted her eyes as she looked past his toned stomach towards his groin. He chuckled.
"Agápi mou, we don't need to do more than you're comfortable with." He said as he turned to let the water hit his face. He ran his hands through his hair as she sneaked peeks at him. She bit her lower lip, her body was exhausted from the ordeal, could she do more? She wanted their first time together to be perfect, not rushed or forced. He looked down on her as she was thinking.
He turned and leaned down, pulling her into the water as he hugged her. She froze as she could feel everything on him as she pressed against him. He pulled his head back, locking eyes with her.
"Besides agápi mou, I'm too tired to really do anything" he smiled down on her, hoping those words would ease some of the tension. She giggled as she pushed him away slightly. "Not all of you is tired" she said tilting her head downwards.
He pinched the bridge of his nose as he let out a frustrated sigh. "I'm trying to be chivalrous you deviant" he grabbed her and pulled her into him again, this time she put her arms around his neck as he stopped his mouth right before hers, one hand placed on the back of her head, the other draped on her buttocks.
He squeezed it gently causing her to push into him more as she gasped. He brushed his lips on hers, locking eyes with her "You're the one who asked me to shower with you" he said in a low grumble, he leaned in and bit her lower lip softly, she let out a small gasp. He pulled away, moving his hand up to her lip, he brushed his thumb across it, feeling the small scar that was left by Collin. His eyes narrowed as he felt anger starting to boil in him.
He gently let her go and turned back to the shower head. Kore reached up and felt the small scar on her mouth. Her lip quivered as she noticed the water washing away all the blood and grime, exposing the scars her attacker left on her. She slowly placed her hands on her head, running her fingers through her short hair. The events finally caught up to her.
She crouched in the corner as she started to softly sob. Aidoneus turned to her and crouched next to her, he placed his hand in the middle of her back. She looked up from her hands locking eyes with him as she sobbed.
"You... don't want to touch me now do you?" she cried as she placed her hands back into her hands. She felt like she was disgusting, Aidoneus cradled her as she cried. He was at a loss for words. He didn't mean to make her feel like this, he placed his chin on top of her head she leaned into him.
"Kore… nothing would make me not want to touch you" he took her chin in his hands as he lifted her gaze to meet with his. He took her hand in his, and placed it on the scars Minithe left him with. "Just like how I wouldn't want you to not touch me because of my run ins" he closed his eyes as he looked downwards, shame washed over his face. She rubbed the spots with her thumb as tears streamed down her face.
She slowly moved a hand up to cup his face. He looked at her as she looked over his scar riddled body, years of abuse laying on his skin. She met his gaze, her lip quivering as more tears spilled from her eyes. He placed his arms under her legs as he scooped her up in one swift motion, exiting the shower. He sat her on the bed as he went to grab her a towel.
She pulled her knees up to her chest as she uncontrollably sobbed. She wanted to stop, but her body's adrenaline finally wore off. He came back out, wrapped in a towel and another wrapped over his arm, he sat next to her, wrapping her up in it.
"I..I...was so scared Aidon." She threw herself into him. He rubbed the back of her head, pain washed over his face as he wished he could help her. He sat as she sobbed into his chest. A tear rolled down Aidoneus 's cheek as the moon broke through the darkened sky.
He held her till she cried herself to sleep. He gently moved her under the covers, tucking her in. He sat on the edge of the bed for a while with his head placed in his hands.
He pushed off the bed and headed to his closet to throw a pair of sweats on. He pulled the string on his pants, tightening it around his waist as he turned to head back to bed. He kept the covers between him and Kore's naked body. He didn't want to wake her by putting clothing on her, he wanted her to rest. He sat there, back against the headboard thinking about everything that happened the past couple of days. He crossed his arms and pinched the bridge of nose. 'Fertility goddess?' he thought. Exhaustion started taking its grip on him as he drifted off to sleep.
Aidoneus slowly opened his eyes as the sun woke him up. He turned to see Kore still sleeping. He slowly got off the bed to grab her a set of clothes. He set it on the edge of the bed as he gently grabbed her leg, giving it a small squeeze before leaving. He ran his hands through his hair as he walked down the hall. He made his way to the kitchen to start a pot of coffee.
The house was eerily quite, as he entered the kitchen he froze.
"Good morning brother" Zen said standing there, arms folded. Aidoneus glared at him, jaw clenched and fists balled up.
"What the fuck are you doing here" he replied to his brother, teeth gritted. Zen unfolded his arms, sticking them in his pockets as he walked around the counter. He stopped just at the side. "You never invited me here before, it's so .. bland" He scrunched his nose, sticking his tongue out.
"I said what… the fuck are you doing here!" Aidoneus took a step forward. Zen put his finger up, signaling him to stop.
"Now, now, after that ordeal your mistress and you went through, you wouldn't want to drag her into another fight now do you?" He smiled, holding his hands out to his brother. Aidoneus wasn't having it, he knew the threat and he wanted it out of his house immediately.
Zen studied his brother before shrugging and placing his hands down.
"I'm here to inform you that you've won." He looked over and picked up an apple off the counter. He took a bite of it, and with a mouthful he continued "Technologia has crashed, people are burning their phones, rioting as Detective Alexander released a statement this morning." He placed the apple down looking at his brother. He ran his tongue across his teeth. "People are flocking to your district thinking you'll protect them, some are calling you a king others are calling you a tyrant" he walked up to stand next to his brother.
He placed his hand on his shoulder. "I, Zen Doukas denounce you of the Doukas's name. You're here by forbidden to enter the middle districts and upper districts, you're exiled to stay here. If you're found in any district" he leaned into Aidoneus 's ear "You'll meet the same fate as father" he leaned back, with a smile on his face, his eyes glowing yellow as an electrical current went through Aidoneus , driving him to his knees. "Enjoy your crown of thorns, King of nothing" he chuckled as he left the building.
Aidoneus stayed on his knees, hearing his brother laughing as he left. He gritted his teeth as he tried to stand up. If he would have done this before Aidoneus came to this new found power he would've been dead. His brother loved toying with him, so he wouldn't take Kore or kill him on the spot. He had something planned to torture them. He heaved himself up off the floor, scorch marks where were his knees were. A new scar formed on his body in the shape of lighting burn marks. He stood there catching his breath when he heard Phillip open the door.
Aidoneus turned to see the man peeking, making sure Zen was gone. He looked at Aidoneus who gave him a nod, assuring his friend that Zen was gone. Phillip hurriedly exited the room, holding a black notebook.
"O fíle mou…" he shuffled his way to him.
"Come, come let me show you something over a cup of coffee" he shuffled past Aidoneus . He made his way to the coffee machine as Aidoneus took a seat on the stool at the counter. He looked down at the apple Zen left, scoffed and set it on fire. Phillip jumped yelling "Egad!" as he threw water on the apple, which did not extinguish the fire all. Aidoneus shook his head, snapping his fingers as the fire disappeared.
"He's just trying to remind you of your place Aidon, he thinks you're nothing "Phillip stated as he placed a pod in the coffee maker. He put a mug under the drip. "But oh… oh is he wrong!" he held up the notebook in his hand and shook it. He turned and shuffled his way back to the counter Aidoneus sat at. He placed the book down and pushed it towards Aidoneus. Aidoneus looked down at it, cocked an eyebrow and looked back at Phillip .
"I wouldn't expect you to remember these, but this is your fathers notebook!" He excitedly said rubbing his hands together. Aidoneus hesitated, then reached out to turn to the first page.
As he read Phillip went back to his coffee mug summarizing the notebook up to Aidoneus .
"You need to read it, but it basically explains that you were cursed with a power lock, a strong form of magic that locked your abilities because, my dear boy, you were so strong at conception you were slowly killing your mother." He pulled the mug out, added some cream and sugar and turned to head to Aidoneus "Knowing your father though, he power locked you because he was afraid of being overthrown by you" he offered the cup to Aidoneus he shook his head as he was reading the first page.
Phillip shrugged, took the cup back and took a sip, "Anyways, you ended up killing your mother at birth unfortunately, it wasn't your fault, she was a sickly woman." He took another sip, then placed the cup down as he continued "The law of the universe is though, you have to balance it out eventually or it'll balance itself out. That's why Kore was born, you had your powers sealed, which took a lot of magic causing the slow decline of abilities. The universe replaced that with a being, a fertility goddess if you will, who can empower anyone if she's around them long enough. But she can't access her full power unless she's around her equal power form" he stopped looking at Aidoneus as he watched the information slowly click in his head.
"Wait… so she's… awaking my powers?" He looked up from the book. Phillip nodded. "And by the looks of it "He pointed at Aidoneus 's lighting scar "You've unlocked your first lock" he grinned, taking a sip of the coffee.
Aidoneus crossed his arms as he leaned forward, scanning the pages in front of him. "If that's the case, then why hasn't her power awakened?" He asked with an eyebrow cocked at Phillip . The short man chuckled, and shuffled his way to the window, pulling back the curtain to reveal vines wrapped around the windows that sprouted the most beautiful flowers. Aidoneus froze, staring at them.
"The more you two get closer, the more your powers will awaken. I don't know the terms on how to unlock your power locks, but if I have to guess" he reached out and tapped the notebook on the counter, "My guess would be the answers are in here and the other notebooks your father have". He picked up his coffee and slowly sipped on it.
Aidoneus looked down at the black notebook. Flashes of his father flooded his mind as. No one knew where these notebooks where, the got scattered after his fathers death, Zen made sure of it. It clicked that Zen did it on purpose, if his father was afraid of him before he was even born, then that fear was instilled into his brothers. He grinned evilly, looking up at Phillip .
"MY brothers are afraid of me…" he said through his grin as Phillip finished his coffee and nodded. Aidoneus stood up, placing his hands on the counter, leaning slightly forward, eyes glowing that haunting turquoise. "Then lets burn this city down, o fíle mou".
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