Erorn Swiftblade's Story

Erorn looked up at James, he gave a gentle grin and squeezed him tight. "I just didn't realize it would be this hard. There's just so many memories in here. I didn't think they'd all come back and hit me at once." He said. "I thought this would cheer me up." He laughed. "It does look good on me though." He smiled looking into his closet. "I had pretty good taste for a ten-year-old. I think I can fit in most of it still. Oh, by the way, you might want to find Luther, if he hasn't come back yet, he's probably lost."

Meanwhile, Jerry got a little startled. "You must be lost. Down the hall, first right then two lefts." He said with a smirk at his comment. "Oh, by the way, treat my little Erorn good. He's the only family I have left and I don't want him to get hurt. Now go have fun." He chuckled.

James sent for Luther and Luther sent back a calmed emotion. "Luther is okay, he isn't panicking... which means you are going to have to wear your kid clothes for a while. Nine out of ten Luther has hid them." James chuckled. He sat down on Erorn's bed. "Well it is best you deal with the emotions as soon as possible, staying too long into the sad ones can... become rather bad for you." He said softly. He looked over Erorn and smiled. "I love ya, Kid..."

Luther closed the door behind him. "Down the hall, first left, then two rights, right?" He asked, looking like he was confused before taking a seat in one of the chairs. "I can only treat him as good if he wants me near him. Right now him and my brother are having their... whatever. So it is me and you, Uncle JJ. I can see where Erorn gets his good looks." Luther smiled.

"I Love you, too, James. And Luther too, but don't tell him yet, I want him to say it first." Erorn grinned. "I think I'll be okay, I'm even finding things around here I never knew about. There's a vault in my Dad's old study I never knew about. I mean I was ten, so that's not a big surprise, but still it's kind of odd." He said. "You know me, babe, I couldn't keep my emotions bottled up if I wanted to. It's getting late, how about you help me try to get this hoodie off so we can get to bed?" He grinned devilishly.


Jerry looked at Luther with a sideways glance. "You're a kind man, Luther. And I'm flattered. But if you keep going the direction I think you're going with this you will be sadly disappointed. I'm not exactly into... well let's not get into that. The point is you're barking up the wrong tree. But thanks for the compliment. "

James looked over Erorn, "What? You can't keep it on forever? I am so disappointed." He smiled and got up. He grabbed the bottom of Erorn's hoodie and lifted the it over his head and threw it on the bed. "There, was that so hard?" He asked before sliding his own clothes off and climbed into bed. "Pretty comfortable bed for being so old." He said. James sat on his legs and fluffed his pillow.

Luther frowned a bit, "Is it because I am not womanly enough? Or is is because you just don't like it in general?" He stretched, "either way..." Luther sat up and glared at him. "Enough play talk. We aren't Erorn, you are way too damn friendly to be from the black market. It would be ashamed that Erorn had to lose his only family member because he played his card wrong." Luther smiled and got up, walking to the door, and looking back. "Thanks for the directions, Uncle JJ." He said before leaving and getting to his room. He started a fire and checked out the room. A secret door opened. "Hot damn." He whispered before closing it. Luther wasn't about to get in and get lost inside the damn walls.

Erorn got into bed with James. He missed being held the way James did. He kind of wanted Luther there too, but he figured James needed a little one on one time with him tonight. "No it wasn't that hard, but I just wanted to give you an excuse to strip me." He grinned devilishly. "Now, how about I show you how much I missed you?" He said before kissing James' neck.

James thought about it and smirked, "I think I would be okay with that." He whispered and held him close.



Luther, James, and Erorn seemed to settle in nicely with only a few more awkward situations. Luther decided to go back to escorting, but outside of the house. He also found himself loving to pick on Uncle JJ everyday. It has started to snow more in the recent days keeping Luther stuck in the house. He found his way through the house in just his boxer briefs and found Uncle JJ. "Hey there handsome." He draped himself over him.

James was dancing with Erorn in one of the rooms and tilted him back before pulling him back up and began to slow dance him around. "Any reason why you aren't drafted to war? I am sure Marcus knows you are here." He asked.

Erorn loved dancing with James. He looked into James' eye and smiled a soft smile. "I don't really know why he hasn't tried to draft me. Probably too scared that I'll get hurt. Not that I'm complaining, it gives me more time to spend with my boys." He said before giving James a big kiss.

Jerry let out a loud sigh as Luther draped himself over him. "Don't you ever get tired of this? It's not that you aren't an attractive man, I'm just not attracted to anyone." He said. "Couldn't those moves be better used on your clients, or someone who is in love with you?" He hinted as even he was able to tell at this point. It seemed like Luther would never say it to Erorn first.

Luther thought about it and patted Uncle JJ's head, "Nope, I don't get tired of it. I quite like it, indeed. It flatters me than you think I am an attractive man." He smirks before moving over to a futon and laid there. "I can't leave because of the snow and James is with Erorn. So I turned to my one true love." He looked at Uncle JJ and made a face like someone who was in love would. "You, Uncle JJ." He smirked.

James kissed him back, "I guess that is a good thing. More time I get to spend with you..." He said softly. James knew that Marcus would ride with his army to war so he felt better knowing Marcus wasn't coming for Erorn. When the song ended James went sit down. "So I see Luther has attached himself to your uncle." He chuckled.

"Yeah, I noticed that too. I know he's just having fun and all, but I swear Uncle Jerry has the patience of a saint." He chuckled before his face went a little more serious. "So is he playing a fucking game of chicken or something? I mean, he must know how I feel right? Does he know I'm waiting for him to say it first? Is he trying to break me?" He asked. He felt a little awkward asking James. It was like asking him to invade Luther's privacy. But Erorn could tell that Luther felt deeply for him, he just wanted him to say it. He was glad that they couldn't see into Erorn's mind right now, he had a plan but he wasn't going to go through with it until Luther said he love Erorn.

James frowned, "Luther will say it when he is ready, Erorn. You can feel deeply for someone and not say I love you ever. I think he is hanging around your uncle because it is like the older version of you and he doesn't have to really fight anything. It helps that your uncle doesn't like anyone." He smiled. "When Luther is around your uncle he is calm, he doesn't feel nervous like he does when he is around you." James looked Erorn over. "What are you planning?" He asked.

Erorn looked up at James with a conniving grin. "I can't tell you, it's a surprise." He smiled. "It's not that don't think he likes me, it's just... I want to do something nice and that would just make it better." He didn't say anything more of his plans and he dropped the subject for the time. "I hope Uncle Jerry doesn't hurt him." He joked.

Jerry decided to give Luther a taste of his own medicine. He walked over to the couch where Luther had sprawled out. Jerry knew he hadn't fallen asleep yet, but his eyes were closed. He reached down and pulled the elastic waist band of his boxer briefs and let it go with a snap. "Don't give me that crap, I'm not your true love. It's clear that sleeping is obviously your true love.” He chuckled before going to the library to read.

James glared at Erorn for a bit and sighed, "I just hope it doesn't backfire. You don't have to deal with his overpowering emotions." He got up and gently shoved Erorn against the wall, kissing him softly. "I can always torture the plan out of you." He whispered, biting the tip of his ear a bit harder than gentle. His hand traveled up Erorn's shirt.

"You can torture me all I... I mean you like, but I won't tell you. It's a surprise for you too." He smirked. "But don't stop what you're doing." Erorn said. He grabbed James and pulled him close and kissed him passionately. He pulled away for a second. "So I was wondering... I've gotten really close to both of you guys... individually, but could we maybe try getting close all together one night soon." Erorn's eyes seemed to glow with lust.

James moved away, "Maybe." he said. "If Luther doesn't want to, no point in trying to force it." James was shaking his head at what Luther was feeling right now.

Erorn felt a little embarrassed by what he had just asked. "Well it doesn't have to happen if either of you aren't comfortable with it. I don't want things to get weird between us." He smiled back up at him the lust gone from his eyes. "C'mere, let's cuddle" he said as he went to the couch and patted the side next to him. He was afraid that he had offended James.

Jerry was sitting in the library reading and he heard Erorn's voice through the wall. He didn't want to get involved in what he was hearing. He knew that they'd work it out, young lovers always did. He heard a knock on the door. "I got it." he called out out of habit, not that he actually thought someone else would get it. He opened the door and saw one of his old associates at the door.
"Hey there, Jerry, I got a client looking for some merchandise and we both know you got the best weapons around. Any chance you could slip a few swords and axes to him?"

"I'm retired, Lenny, go get your stuff from one of the other weapon smiths." Jerry replied dryly before slamming the door in his face. He was going to go back to the library again, but instead he figured he'd get Luther one more time. He stopped back in the room where Luther was still laying on the couch. He saw he was laying on his stomach. He walked up behind him and slapped his ass. "Hey put some clothes on or stoke the fire, you're gonna freeze running around here like that." He chuckled.

James sighed and shook his head, "I am going find Luther." He said and walked out.

Luther sighed and mumbled fine before walking out. He was half way to his room when James came up to him. "Yo yo yo, bro ho." He said tiredly.

"You want to explain your emotions a bit ago?" James asked.

"Nope." Luther said before side stepping and going into his room. James followed. "Maybe you sho-"

"I am leaving once the snow goes down enough for the carriage to go through." Luther interrupted.

"What?!" James whispered. "What the hell are you leaving?"

"Because, I am tired of being cooped up in here like I am fucking hiding. It was a better risk living back at our old home. I didn't have to hid from a fucking knock at the door. The war is happening, father went that way, and nothing seems to be happening. I will go back to the islands and check up on Rylie. We haven't heard from him in a while, probably because Oh he... we moved." Luther slipped on some sweat pants and a long-sleeved shirt. "You have anything else you wanted to say before you leave?" He asked.

"Erorn has some sort of plan." He said. Luther groaned. "Great and let me guess... you have no idea what it is?" James nodded.

"Well tell him don't." Luther said.

"Are you really going to do this?" James asked.

"I think you should go." Luther said, warning in his voice. James sighed and walked out before going to his own room.

Erorn heard the doors to both of their rooms shut, but he couldn’t hear what they were saying. He went back upstairs to his own room and locked the door. He opened the desk drawer and pulled out the false bottom that was there. Inside the small space were the two items he saw in his dad's vault that had caught his eye. Two rings, both with a nearly flawless stone in the top. The first was a sapphire the other was a ruby and they reminded him of each of the guys. The sapphire was cool and calming like Luther and the ruby was fiery and passionate like James. Each of them were priceless just like James and Luther. He smiled and thought about how he wanted to do it. He wanted to make them a meal and at the end give them a glass of wine with the rings at the bottom of the glass. He wanted to marry them both. He knew he couldn't do it legally, but he could at least have a ceremony. But he wanted to make sure Luther felt the same way, he already knew James did.

Luther and James didn't leave their room for the rest of the night. The next morning Luther went check and sure enough the snow went down to where the carriage could go through. He packed his stuff, or just enough for clothes, and went get the horse and carriage ready before sliding his stuff into it. James cames down, "You seriously going to leave without saying anything to Erorn?" He asked.

Luther turned around, "Can't you just tell him?" He said trying to hurry and leave before Erorn got up.

"Why the hell would I do that? You can be man enough to fucking tell him." James growled.

"It isn't like I am fucking leaving forever, just.... for a while." He said before climbing up. James walked in front of the horses. "Move, James!" He hissed.

"Over my dead body, you can't just leave. I know how you feel, remember? I know what you want... I can't say I blame you, but really? The guy is asexual." James hissed.

"I don't like... it isn't like that. He is just fun to tease and knowing he won't do anything back except maybe get a bit annoyed." Luther said. James glared at him, knowing full well it was a partial lie.

Erorn woke up and went down to get some breakfast and saw James standing in front of the carriage and Luther in the driving seat. He didn't hear what had already been said, but it was clear that Luther wanted to leave. "But I... I love you." he was barely able to whisper he was so choked up. He turned and went back inside. He didn't know what to think, he didn't know what he had done wrong. But he was sure that it was his fault. It was always his fault, not looking at the big picture and all that shit, and now he had driven away one of the men he loved. He went back to his room and through the secret passage in his room that lead him to the attic. He used to go up there all the time as a kid when he wanted to get away from everyone. He sat in an old chair and began to cry as he stared out the window.

James glared at him, but Luther was already off the carriage. "I was only going to be gone for a few days, a month max." He sighed and went back inside. He looked in Erorn's room, nothing. Walked into the library and every room and didn't find him. The last place was the attic. Luther found him sitting in the chair crying. He sighed and crouched in front of Erorn. "You really need to stop being so emotional about everything. I am just going away for a few days. I have to get out of this house. I feel like prisoner, always having to hide whenever someone knocks at the door or when your uncle playmates come over." He got silent, "I am trying... been doing this for four months. I know I could have come and talked to you about it, I am sorry." He said softly. He didn't mention Erorn saying I love you to him, especially if he wasn't going to say it back.

Erorn wiped away his tears, he was so tired of this. "I'm sorry I over reacted." He sniffled. He caught the view of some things in the attic and got an idea. "How about the three of us get away together? You know how to hunt?" He asked. He thought that a trip out in the wilderness would be nice, away from civilization and camping for a while. Getting away from the mansion and not having to worry about who might find them because they'd be so far away that no one would find them.

Luther smiled, "I know how to do many things thanks to my dad, but you know if we do it now we will be freezing our asses of right?" Then it hit him, "Nevermind, we can go. If it means getting to see you smile of course. No more tears okay? You could drown the whole damn world with how much you cry. I think the gods may be a bit jealous." He said softly, cupping his face and leaned up to kiss him softly. "When would you like to go? The snow has melted some, so we can hit the trail in about an hour or would you want to wait?" He asked. Luther thought that the things that could eat them would be hibernating right now and that fishing would have to be their source of food, but it was manageable.

Erorn hugged Luther tight. "Next time just talk to me first. I probably wouldn't have gotten upset at all if you had said something to me, but seeing James standing there it made it seem like you weren't coming back." He laughed at how badly he had reacted. "And trust me I won't let either of you freeze your asses off." He smiled at him. "But it'd probably be a good idea to pack some extra blankets. We could leave as soon as we get James and me packed, since you're already packed. I'll get all the hunting gear out of the attic here. Hopefully James will be up for it too, I know I need to get out of here as much as you needed to." He smiled as he got up and grabbed a couple of bows and quivers full of arrows, a tent, and a large backpack with cooking equipment in it.

Luther nodded and kissed the top of his head before leaving him to it and went down to tell his brother the plans. James wasn't bothered by the idea and didn't mind going out for a few. Luther made his way back to the carriage and got his things before going back in and packing more clothes for camping and some more blankets, then he went to find Uncle JJ since he wasn't going to be seeing him for a few days. When he found him he draped his arms over him and then looked at his ears. He wondered if would react the same way as Erorn did and gently rubbed the tip of his ear. "We are going camping, I am going to miss you." He smirked.

James got ready for camping and went help Erorn. "Where the hell is Luther?" He sighed when his emotions hit him, "Nevermind. So we are going camping? We won't find much of anything besides fish, but the bows would come in handy for protection. Also," He pulled Erorn in and smirked, "What are you planning behind this little camping trip?" He asked.

Erorn had almost finished packing. "I'm planning to have fun with the two guys I love, without having to be cooped up in this damn house. I was going crazy in there too. I think I might have to wait for my other plan. Camping would not be the right place for it." He smiled. He had just finished packing. He looked even smaller with a huge backpack full of camping and hunting supplies on his back.

Jerry looked up at Luther and gave him a nod. "Well good luck with that. Stay safe." He said before looking back at his book. He liked to keep to himself and would enjoy a little bit of time without Luther throwing himself at him every chance he got. He was beginning to wonder if it would be best for everyone if he were to just move back to his old house back in town. That way his former associates wouldn't be coming around the mansion and making things dangerous for them.

James couldn't help but chuckle at the way Erorn looked with the backpack on him. "I can carry some of that if you want." He tried to say without laughing. "And I am sure Luther wouldn't mind carrying some too." He said before ruffling his hair. "Don't over do it to try and keep up with us. Our father trained us so we could beat an army." He sighed at the memory. "Don't tell Luther this, but that man could kill half an army by himself if he was mad enough. Yet, he never gets mad enough for that to happen." He shook his head.

Luther frowned, "Aw you don't feel nothing in your cute little ears?" He slid off of him and then draped into his lap. "Well at least miss me a little. I know I will miss you lots and lots." He said poking at the book he was reading. The title didn't look interesting at all.

Erorn laughed a little at the question. "I love how you guys worry about me, but really it's fine. I was trained to be able to do at least twice this much on my back in the army." He shivered a little at the idea of entire armies being killed by one man. "What is taking him so long anyway? Is he flirting with Jerry again?"

"Well, I felt you touch it, but it didn't do anything for me like it does for most elves." Jerry sighed. "Doesn't it get tedious for you? Do you really think that I will ever feel anything like that for you? Even if I were able to be attracted to you, do you really think I would do that to Erorn? "

James nodded, "Most likely." He said an looked down at him and saw his face, "Luther... is a complicated person. He knows nothing will come from flirting with your uncle, but right now his mood has shifted so something happened with them." James shook his head. "Do you honestly think something is going to happen between them?" He asked.

Luther friendly smiled faded and a more serious look appeared. "For one," He sat up and moved to the seat across from him, "you are nothing more than a toy, something Erorn isn't. I know you won't do anything back, which is why I go at it so hard. I don't have to bug Erorn all the time." He walked to the door, "Since you want to be so serious, for someone in the black market you think you would have located Erorn better. I wonder if someone didn't set his parents up for that orc invasion." He said before walking off, not bothering to close the door. He found the boys in the attic, he had gotten his stuff before finding them. "You two ready?" He asked with a monotone voice.

Erorn looked into James' eye before Luther came to them. "I get that he wouldn't do anything. I know that he doesn't want to bother me every time he's in the mood, but you'd think by now he'd realize that when it comes to you guys, I'm always in the mood and it really wouldn't bother me." He chuckled. "But this is why I haven't said anything, I know I'm over emotional and I'd end up making it seem like it's something bigger than it is." He noticed the lack of tone in Luther's voice. He stood on his tiptoes to kiss him on the cheek. "Cheer up, babe, we're getting out of here." He smiled as they went down stairs and out the door.

Jerry waited for the three of them to leave and then he started packing his stuff. He decided it would be for the best if he left and went back to his old house to keep the dangerous people off they're trail. He left a note for Erorn explaining his actions, aside from the part about the flirting, and didn't tell them where he was going. Jerry wasn't like Erorn, he was a coward who didn't face his problems he ran from them or paid them to go away. That was how he got in the black market to begin with. He knew that Luther was getting too close to the truth about Erorn's parents and he couldn't have him finding out the truth.

They had hiked a good ways into the woods. James walked in front, Erorn in the middle, and Luther was in the back. He knew something wasn't right with the whole situation dealing with Erorn's parents. Part of the reason he even flirted with Uncle JJ was so that he could find some information from him. He got bits and pieces, but never the whole puzzle. James could feel Luther and frowned, something happened before they left and Luther wasn't going to talk to him about it. So he focus on finding a good spot for them to pitch their tent. "Here we go." He said and placed his stuff down. Luther walked ahead and checked the perimeter before gathering some wood for them to make a fire.

"The sooner we get the fire going the better." Luther said. His voice had life in it now, but it was dull and serious. Luther let Erorn start the fire before going over to James. "Why you so ugly?" He smirked, going back to his old self, or pretended so that they would leave him alone about the Uncle JJ thing.

James growled, "We look alike, asshat."

"I never said I was pretty." Luther smiled.

Erorn got the fire started quickly and then started pitching a tent for all of them. He finished that as well and couldn't resist the obvious joke staring him in the face. "Well I got a tent pitched for you guys, oh and I got a place for us to sleep tonight too." He laughed. He sat by the fire warming his hands for a little bit. It was then that something had finally occurred to him. His curse. He was out on a hunting trip when killing anything would make him want to kill more. He didn't worry though, he'd always been able to control himself enough to not kill people he cared about, hell in the army he managed not to kill any of his fellow soldiers and he hated most of them. "Hey guys, not to worry you too much, but I figured I should remind you about my whole blood lust thing. If I get scary out there, please don't worry, I promise I won't hurt you. I might come back with a lot of food though." He chuckled nervously to try to lighten the mood.

James and Luther looked at each other and then back at Erorn when he made the joke. They didn't really think about Erorn's little curse that much. "I will just send Luther on you if you do come at us," James smiled and ruffled his hair before sitting next to him by the fire. Luther looked at them two with a raised eyebrow.

"I knew you two were talking about me behind by back. I will just sleep this trip away now." He joked and went sit on the other side of Erorn. He looked at James and James looked back at him. They both smirked evilly and reach up. Both gently rubbed the tip of Erorn's ear for a bit, before dropping their hands. "We should go hunting now. Get something before it is too dark." Luther said and James agreed. They stood up and got their hunting gear.

Erorn let out a muffled moan when they teamed up on his ears. "Damn guys you're gonna scare away the animals making me moan like that, wait till we eat first." He laughed before grabbing his own gear. He was a natural at hunting, it was one of his few forms of recreation when he lived alone. He knew the types of animals to find at this time of year in the woods. He walked through the snow glad that he was lighter than the other two. He hardly left any footprints on the snow as he walked. His senses seemed to be heightened as he walked. He heard a twig breaking a few yards away. His head snapped to the direction of the noise. His eyes peered through the bushes and he saw them rustle a little bit. He pulled an arrow from his quiver and readied it in the bow. He stood perfectly still until he saw a large fox digging in the snow. He could have taken the shot, but he knew what the fox was doing. After a little digging the fox had pulled a rabbit from the hole and then he let the arrow fly piercing both the fox and the rabbit. He then went and grabbed the arrow holding it up like a lollipop. "Well I got my dinner." he grinned. His eyes were a little dark. He could feel the urge to kill more animals.

Luther and James had crept around with Erorn, they heard the faint rustle in the bushes a bit too late. By the time they turned Erorn had already had his bow ready. They decided to watch and see if he would actually be able to make the shot. They actually thought he was going for the fox but then when he held the arrow up there was a rabbit and a fox. Luther threw up his hands, "I could have been sleeping. Erorn got it in one shot." James laughed softly and kissed Erorn's forehead. "Good job, babe." They headed back to the camp. Luther and James skinned and cleaned the fox and rabbit before putting it one the fire. Luther got a pot of snow and let it sit by the water to warm up before cleaning his hands. "Okay, I am going sleep. Wake me up when the food is ready." He said before crawling into the tent and falling asleep almost instantly.

James looked at Erorn, "You look so cute, hunting. Lucky I have self control." He smirked. "But really, that was amazing what you did back there. I believe we would have missed the rabbit." James cleaned his hands and dried them off before cupping Erorn's face. "So I guess your ears aren't just useful to get you to easily moan." He smirked.

Erorn's blood lust was quickly replaced by just pure lust as James complimented and flirted with him. He smirked at James. "Hmmm, just because they're good for one thing doesn't mean you can't still use them for the other." He grinned. He pulled a few seasonings out of his backpack and seasoned the the fox and the rabbit while they roasted on the fire. "Even in the wilderness we can't have bland food." He said. Then he leaned over and kissed James. "I'm so glad we did this, it's fun to do something a little more rugged for once, I mean I may be gay, but I still like to do manly shit." He cuddled next to him while they watched the food cook.

James pulled Erorn into his lap and cuddled him. "Your ears are so cold... let me warm them." He kissed up Erorn's jaw and not so gently bit one of them while he rubbed the other one. He loved taking opportunities like this and making him squirm and as pay back sent Luther most of the emotions. They could hear Luther ruffle in the tent. "Really James?" He growled as he poked his head out.

Erorn chuckled a little when he realized what James was doing. "Yeah, James, there plenty of me to share." He smiled. "No matter how small I look." He then walked to the other side of the fire and checked the food. "Well the rabbit is done, but the fox could go a few more minutes Who wants to eat something small and cute?" He knew the joke he was setting them up for, but he wanted them and he was okay with surrendering to them to get that right now.

Luther crawled out of the tent and sat down. "You keep this up and we won't be eating rabbit or fox tonight." Luther mumbled as he huddled by the fire. James nodded in agreement. When the fox was ready they all ate. It was pretty good, "Not bad, not bad at all." It had gotten a bit colder as the sun began to lower. "I got used to a warm fireplace." Luther mumbled before taking Erorn on his lap. "Warm me up." He mumbled into Erorn's neck.

Erorn felt so spoiled having the two of them lavish attention on him and he loved it. "Okay, babe." He smirked. He kissed him on the cheek. "How about we all go into the tent and warm up under the covers?" He said seductively. "I know we just ate, but I could really go for a cuddle sandwich." He smiled.
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"Fun doesn't begin to describe it." Erorn smirked back. "Mmm, it's nice how I fit perfectly between you, like I was made for you two." He smiled as he started to drift off to sleep. "So nice." he murmured then he was out like a light. He looked so sweet and innocent it would be hard to believe he had just done all the things he did if they hadn't just experienced it.

James fought hard not to wake him up from his sleep and Luther glared at him so that he wouldn't, he knew James was itching to be more rough, but Luther had to hold him back. Erorn knew nothing of what James 'rough' side was really like. He waited until James fell asleep before falling asleep himself.

James woke up first, the other two boys were both sleeping. James slid out t tent and made another fire before hurrying back in. It was freezing.
James and Luther let Erorn rest while they went out. They got far enough away from the camp site to start talking. "Uhm, about earlier." James said. "What about it?" Luther asked. He knew what James was talking about. "I am sorry if it got a bit awkward for you. I just... it was to please Erorn." He said.

Luther looked at him, "Are you sure it wasn't to please you too?" He asked. James got silent. They stayed like that as they gathered more wood and hunted. Luther thought about it the whole time. "I didn't mind it." Luther finally said. It was barely a whisper. He didn't like to admit he liked it and that he wouldn't mind doing it again. James could feel what Luther was feeling.

"Yet you don't like it." James said as he gathered the two rabbits he shot. Luther shrugged, "Siblings aren’t supposed to do those things." He said.

"Siblings aren't supposed to share lovers either." James replied.

"I enjoyed it, James. Okay? Probably a little more than you did. Are you happy now?" Luther stormed off. He wanted to be alone. James sighed and continued to hunt.

Eron slept for a few hours before waking up to an empty camp. He got dressed and stoked the fire. He figured the best idea was to wait here for them, rather than going out and trying to find them and getting himself lost or something. He was so happy that he could barely contain himself. He loved his boys and they loved him even if one of them didn't want to admit it to himself.

Luther wished he hadn't of ran off. Now he was lost. He looked around and everything looked the same. The snow was falling again and it covered his tracks. He sighed and decided to turn around hoping it will lead him back to camp.

When James got enough food, he went back to camp and handed Erorn the food, "get these cooking. Luther got lost." He said before walking off. It took a while to find him. He was heading the opposite way of the camp. "At least you aren't dead." James said.

Luther glared at him, "Sadly." He said. James glared at him. "I won't do it again." James said and they walked in silence back to the camp.

Erorn had the animals skinned and was seasoning them before putting them on the fire to roast. He saw the looks on both their faces and knew something was up. "Okay, out with it now before it gets blown out of proportion and the crying starts. I really don't want to break icicles off of my eyes." He said dryly as he stared down at the meat. "I can't fix anything if you don't tell me what's wrong."

Luther was the one to speak first, "You really so go to the doctor. I don't think it is normal to cry as much as you do." James punched him lightly in the shoulder and glared. Luther shrugged and sat next to Erorn. "Nothing is wrong and you don't need to fix a thing." He said finally after James sat down on the other side.

James patted Erorn's head. "I am shocked you are up, seems like we took a lot out of you." He smiled. He didn't look at Luther, scared that he would run off.

"You'd think you would be better at lying, but whatever." He smiled. "I probably shouldn't have made it weird earlier." He sighed "As for my crying, it's perfectly fine to be in touch with one's emotions, so there." He said like a little child then stuck his tongue out at Luther in a squinty face. "And if we're going by volume, I took much more out of you two, so make sure you get plenty of meat here to replace some of that protein." He chuckled and wrapped an arm around each of them pulling them close.

Luther nor James said anything. When the food was done and they had had their fill Luther got up to leave. James practically threw Erorn at him. "Take him at least. Like we need you lost when it starts getting dark." He said. Luther grabbed Erorn's hand, not looking at his brother and began to walk. Erorn was so tiny compared to him that it made him smile. "You are so adorable... " He said softly.

James sat there by the fire, making sure it was going and didn't die. He could feel the bond between them loosen a bit. Luther was drawing away from him.

Erorn looked up at him after the comment with a smile in his eyes. After that he kept quiet for a little bit then smiled. "The stars are so clear and bright when you get away from the city." He looked into the sky and the moon light made his eyes sparkle.

They walked for a while when he decided to make the comment about the stars. He looked up and finally notice the stars. "Mmm yeah, they were like this at the old house." He said softly before looking down and seeing his eyes sparkle. Luther stopped walking, they came to a river and he sat down on a rock after knocking the snow off of it then he picked Erorn up and sat him between his legs. "You are so damn light. It comes in handy." He smiled and kissed Eron's shoulder.

Erorn chuckled. "Yeah for you maybe, but being small isn't always fun." Erorn twitched as Luther kissed a ticklish spot. "That's not fair, I can't tickle you back." He laughed. Luther felt so warm and comfy. "Hmmm. Maybe it 's you who fits around me." He thought outloud as he looked out at the river. Luther was warm and comfy as Erorn sat there with him. It felt like Luther wanted to say something, but Erorn was probably just reading something into the silence that wasn't there. He felt Luther's heartbeat through his shirt. It was slow and calm and it calmed Erorn letting his mind go blank.

James decided to go off and head the opposite way that Luther and Erorn went. He didn't want to just sit around and wait for them to get back. He found a good fallen branch and headed back to the camp with it before he started to widdle at it.

Luther held Erorn close, resting his chin on Erorn's head. The silence was nice and it helped him think things through. He absentmindedly rubbed Erorn's ear as he thought about his brother and Erorn and then Erorn's parents and how someone had to set them up for that orc raid.

Erorn let out a quiet purring-like noise as Luther rubbed his ears. He was beginning to realize the reason they went out this far was for Luther to be alone with his thoughts. He couldn't imagine what it must be like for either one of them to have someone else in your head all the time. To not be able to hide how you really feel. To have someone who knows you better than you know yourself. He leaned back to snuggle against Luther's chest. His purring got louder. "I love how you know how to push my buttons just the right way." He sighed with contentment.

They were silent for a while and Luther was thankful for that. He got through what he needed when Erorn began to talk. "Hm? Oh.." He stopped rubbing his ear. "I am sorry. I didn't know I was doing that, but it is nice to know I have that kind of thing over you." He smiled and ran his fingers through Erorn's hair.

"You know... I don't want you to feel bad for making me and my brother stroke each other off. It was... me who made it awkward." He tried to find the words to use. "I actually really liked it. My father is just getting inside of my head." He said softly before lifting Erorn's chin and kissing him softly.

"Okay, I'm glad you liked it then." He smiled after bing kissed. He turned around to face Luther and wrapped his arms and legs around Luther. "You're right, there are some advantages to being so tiny. I can sit on your lap even when you've barely got a spot to sit down." He then kissed Luther pasionately and then rested his head on Luther's shoulder. "I could stay like this forever." He grinned. There was no rush to get back to camp and this was nice.

Luther wanted to laugh, but kissed him back instead. He was so tiny. "Mmm, the things I could do to you right now. But I think I am going to be a good boy instead." He said and ran his hand up and down his sides slowly.

James had widdled the banch into a small sword and about died when he thought of Erorn. "Childs toy for a small man." He said softly. Something calm had washed over him and he couldn't tell if it was the camping or his brother.

James decide after he was done with the widdling to go lie down and rest before they got back. "Maybe I should go camping on my own... when it isn't so bloody cold." He mumbled and rolled himself into a blanket burrito.

Erorn wanted to make a comment about Luther being a good boy, but he liked that side of Luther. He loved how soft and gentle Luther was when it came to him. He was never too rough. He was such a sweet man, when he wanted to be. He remained silent again just to enjoy the moment with Luther holding him.

It had started to get dark and Luther didn't want them to be out there when it was fully dark. He set Erorn down cupping his face and looking him dead in the eyes. "You are going to have to get us back to camp. I have no idea where we are." He said before smiling innocently.

Erorn couldn't help but smile. For once he wasn't the most adorable person around. He couldn't resist giving him a big kiss before taking Luther's hand and leading him back to the camp. Along the way he smiled "This was nice, we should go for walks more often, it's a little more fun than a morning run." He chuckled.

As they walked into the camp Erorn saw the toy sword James had widdled. He smiled thinking about how cute it was. He saw James in the tent and decided to be nice and let him sleep. He stoked the fire and cuddled with Luther by the fire. "Let him sleep." Erorn said with a grin. "I'll help you get back at him for this morning later, but right now, let's just enjoy this." He said in a soft gentle voice as he put an arm around him and leaned his head on Luther's shoulder.

Luther nodded, he did like to take walks more so than running. He would run with James in the morning and walk at nights with Erorn. When they got to the camp James was in the tent sleeping and Erorn didn't want to wake him up. They sat by the fire and Luther wasn't even thinking about getting revenge, but now he was, and a slow smile crept on his face.

Luther held Erorn close by the fire, his fingers trailed under his clothes and felt his smooth warm skin. He looked down at him for a second and like how his hair seemed to glow with the light of the fire. It made Luther pull Erorn into his lap and snuggle his face into the crook of his neck. Luther smirked evilly and tilted his head gently to the side before kissing and gently biting his neck. "I could eat you right up, Erorn." He whispered.


Erorn twitched again at the ticklish spot on his neck. He giggled a little. "You know I wouldn't be able to resist." He smiled. He leaned into Luther's neck and kissed him as well, but he knew it wouldn't have the same effect. He wished Luther had just the slightest bit of a sensitive spot that he could find and expliot. He kissed up his jaw line and up to Luther's ear. He nibbled the ear lobe gently and then laid his head back down on his shoulder. "How are you so comfy? You have like just the right amout of muscle so that you aren't boney but you aren't squishy either. He kissed at his neck while he rested like that. He was realizing that he hadn't shaved and he must be a little stubley. He couldn't understand how his stuble wasn't even slightly tickling his neck as he kissed him.

Luther smirked at Erorn twitch. He looked up, "I have no idea." He chuckled a little and let Erorn kiss his neck. He liked his lips on him. Luther hadn't notice the stumble and it didn't bother him when Erorn kissed him. The thought of Erorn looking like a rough and tough man got him laughing a full hearted laugh. "Oh man... Erorn please don't grow a beard. I don't think my sides or heart could take it." He cupped Erorn's face. "I like the innocent look you have, it is one of my many weakness." He blinked for a moment, "And the only one you will know." He smirked and kissed him softly, loving his lips on his own.

"Sure the only weakness I know." He smiled devilshly. "Whatever you say, babe. I'll be sure to shave when we get back home." He kissed him on the lips again and felt calm and relaxed. For once he wasn't worried about anyone or anything, at least in this moment, and he wished he could make the moment last forever.

Luther ran his thumb over the stubly cheek and smiled, "I think I am bleeding." He joked before trailing his fingers down his throat and chest before resting on his hip and holding him closer. The night was getting colder, but the fire and Erorn was keeping him warm. Luther wondered how long this could last. He pushed the thought down and enjoyed the silence with Erorn for the time being. Luther smirked evilly and placed a cold hand on his warm back.

Erorn arched his back with the cold finger running down it. He managed to keep his mouth closed but his voice still let out a scream, but his closed mouth and clenched jaw made it sound like a moan. His eyes got wide with the cold. He could see the lust in the back of Luther's eyes and he suddenly realized what it must have looked and sounded like. He hit him on the shoulder playfully. "That is so not fair, I don't have any way to get you back." He then kissed him. "I will find another weakness of yours, just wait and see."

Luther laughed, he couldn't get over the look and sound that came from Erorn. It was pure bliss for him. "Mmm that is the way I like it. Can't have you trying to take control over me..." He kissed him back and whispered, "You can sure try." He ran his thumb over Erorn's lip. "I may get lost in a house, but I know how to hide things very well." He chuckled. "Plus.." He held Erorn tightly with one arm and tickled him, "Huh... I forgot." He smiled.

Erorn squirmed in Luther's arms. He smiled. "I don't want to control you, I want to make you feel as amazing as you do to me." He grinned. "And if anyone can find one, it'll be me." His determination glimmering in his eyes. He looked up into Luther's eyes. "You may get lost in my house, but I could get lost in your eyes." He knew the line was cheesy, but it was also true. He could stare into Luther's eyes longer than he could read and learn far more about life from Luther's eyes than he could from any book. He gave up trying to get Luther behave, he knew he was past the point of no return now. But he was glad that he wasn't trying to push it in James' face and force him to wake up like James had done this morning. He was liking the one-on-one time with Luther right now, and he would get some one-on-one time with James later.

Luther cupped his face, "You are so cheesy, but you flatter me. And no I am not blushing I am just cold." He smiled and kissed Erorn's forehead softly. James and Erorn had a good bit of one-on-one at the house for the past four months while he was trying to get information from Uncle JJ, so he didn't mind the time he had with Erorn now. Plus he had to push away the feelings he had for his uncle away. He didn't go in wanting them to begin with. Luther added more wood to the fire so it wouldn't die. The moon was high above now and Luther couldn't feel his feet. "Okay, kid, we need to get in that tent... but James is hogging all of the covers. If I go in it could get ugly... so uh... you go in." He smiled and stood, letting Erorn down gently in front of the tent and patted his butt.

Erorn went into the tent and sure enough James was in the center of the covers. He suddenly found himself wishing that he had brought more of them. He crawled under the covers and gently nudged James over to one side of the tent. He was glad that James was a deep sleeper. He held the flap of tent open and motioned for Luther to come on in. He smiled and and slapped his ass as well when he came into the tent.

Luther looked at him innocently, "How could you hit such a pretty thing?" He whispered before sliding in on the other side so Erorn could get in the middle. "I am shocked he didn't wake up... he always wakes up when I try to move him." He pouted for a bit. "But then again I wasn't as gentle as you either." He tried not to chuckle. "Now strip... you have to sleep naked with us." He smirked evilly and looked like James at the moment, with black hair.

Erorn kissed him and smirked. "You say that like you think I wouldn't enjoy it." He chuckled quietly. He did as he was told and slid under the covers. A rather large tent being formed in them as he laid on his back. He put his hands behind his head as he waited for Luther to do the same.

Luther stripped and then went under the covers and smirked. He blew into his hands so they were warm and then began to gently stroke him hard and slow. He wasn't going to put his mouth around Erorn's member just yet, he wanted him to need his mouth on it. His thumb teased the very tip of the head while his other hand gently played with his balls. Luther had to cut himself off of James so he wouldn't wake.
Luther smiled softly and didn't say anything. They ended up falling asleep. James was the one to actually get up early and snuffed out the fire completely before packing everything. "Get up you two." He said. James didn't wait for them to get up as he tore down the tent and packed it up.

Luther groaned and growled, "What the fuck, James?" He asked trying to get dressed as fast as he could. He was freezing.

"I let you two love birds sleep in, you should be thanking me." He said dryly. He had felt it last night. He didn't have to watch it to know. A part of him was pissed, but he just stayed quiet about it. He placed the backpack on and waited for Erorn.

Luther packed his bag and didn't look at James after feeling what James threw at him. Part of him felt like he cheated James out on something.

Erorn was kinda pissed as well when James took down the tent. He didn't say anything and he could feel the tension between everyone. He didn't see what the big deal was, which usually meant that there was a bigger picture that he wasn't seeing. He tried not to get too upset about things until he knew what he was getting upset about.

He got dressed and put on his back pack after helping them pack up. It was a little bit irritating that they were leaving the trip in a worse mood than when they had arrived. "Well, I guess we should get going." Erorn said trying not to sound too upset with anyone.

Luther and James walked behind Erorn the whole time, yet didn't even look at each other. It seemed like a longer walk back to the house than it was when they were going to the forrest to begin with. When Erorn entered the house James tried following but Luther had stopped him. "Go in, me and James need to talk." Luther said. He waited till Erorn was gone to talk to James.

"What is up with you?" He asked softly.

"Nothing is up." James replied.

"You have been acting mad all morning. Don't play that shit with me, James. I can feel it." Luther said.

"What the hell do you want me to say? What happened last night was bound to happen sometime, I just didn't think my ass would be right fucking next to you two." He said.

Luther looked away, "I didn't think it was ever going to happen... he asked for it though... what was I supposed to do?" He said.

"Nothing you did what you were supposed to do. Can I go in now?" He asked. His voice as emotionless as his face.

"James..." Luther said softly, but James turned to go.

"Now I see how you felt when you came back home..." James said softly before leaving Luther outside. He didn't talk to Erorn as he walked by him. He went into his room and locked the door before starting a fire in the fire place and going shower.

Erorn went in to his room and set his pack down. He too needed a shower so he went and did so. When he was done he came out and saw the note Uncle Jerry had left on his bed. It explained that he had gone back to his last house so that Erorn and the boys wouldn't be in danger from his people coming to visit. He understood what he was talking about and while he'd miss having his only family living with him, he knew that it was for the best. He knew it would only be a matter of time before Luther noticed Jerry was gone, so it would probably be a good idea to tell him before he freaked out thinking that he was killed or something. He went out the door and yelled assuming both the guys were in their rooms. "Hey, guys, I got some bad news for ya, Uncle Jerry decided to go back to his home, so it's just us here and we should be safe now. There really shouldn't be anyone coming to the door.

He went back to his room and collapsed on his bed. He was exhausted and he felt like he could die happy now. He didn't have a care in the world, except for wondering what was bothering his boys. He was not going to over react like he always did. He was going to wait, eventually it would come out and they could get through it.

Luther about screamed before storming into Erorn's room, "My ass he left because of safety. I was so damn close and he just runs away. I am going to be leaving for a while, Erorn." He said before kissing his forehead and walking out to his room to back clean clothes and started to strip for a shower. He hurried in and did a throw quick job and jumped out before getting dressed. James didn't even come out of his room.

Erorn went to stop him quickly before he left. "Wait a minute. Can you explain to me what's going on before you go? You were so damn close to what exactly, because it wasn't his bed. Please don't leave me in the dark on this Luther." His heart was racing, but he kept his breath calm. He was determined not to over react, since Luther had actually told him he was leaving this time. He was just really confused.

Luther looked down at him and frowned, "I can't tell you... not right now anyway." He said softly. He cupped Erorn's face gently and kissed him like it was the last time he would. "I am sorry, Erorn. Hopefully I can return with some answers." He side stepped him and made his way out of the house before loading the carriage up and hooking the horse up.

Erorn wasn't reassured by the way he kissed him, but after last night he trusted him now more than he ever had. He assumed that James knew what was going on, but he seemed to be pissed still as he didn't come out of his room and he was sure that he could hear him. He walked to the door and waved to Luther as he left. "You better come back to us!" he yelled out to him as he left in a hurry. He closed the door and went back to his own room and laid back down on his bed. He closed his eyes and took a few deep breaths and tried to focus his mind on nothing. He managed to relax enough to fall asleep and was out like a light.

James waited an hour or so to leave his room. He decided to fix something to eat before taking it into the library and fixing the fire before eating and reading. Luther had left, he saw from the window, and he could feel how pissed off he was. It didn't make him feel any better that he didn't even tell him what was going on. Part of him wondered if they should have just stayed at the old house. If falling for Erorn was the worst choice he could have made. He felt like he was losing his brother. When James was done eating he took his book with him as he cleaned his dish and went into his room, locking the door. He couldn't look at Erorn right now.

Erorn finally woke up after a few hours and he was starving. He went to the kitchen and got something to eat. He wanted to talk to James about all that was going on. After he ate he went to James' room and when he noticed that the door was locked he figured that talking wasn't something he really wanted. He just wanted to know what was going on with the two of them. He didn't like being left out of everything they were feeling. This relationship was new to him too, but he was doing his best to work with both of them. Now it felt like they were drifting away. Maybe he was coming on too strong again and they needed their space for a little bit. He just wanted to know what he could do to make them feel better. He didn't even knock on James' door, he knew he didn't want to talk. He just went back to his own room and sat on his bed reading.

After some time of being cooped up in his room he decided he was going to get some clients. He got dressed and peeked his head into Erorn's room. "Hey I am going get a few clients in tonight. I will be back later." He said before closing his door and walking down stairs. He thought about if he should bring a small backpack of clothes just in case it turned into an overnight thing. It wasn't like he needed the money, he needed to get his frustration out somehow and he didn't want to touch Erorn when he was like this.

Erorn went to James' room while he was packing. "Before you leave, can you tell me why you're so fucking upset? You have been able to bring yourself to look at me all fucking day." He said. He tried not to get too angry, but he honestly didn't know what he had done wrong and he felt like he at least deserved to know that much.

James didn't look at him, "It has nothing to do with you. It is between Luther and I. And I can't..." He took a breath, "look at you. I just need to go get my frustrations out and I don't want to turn to you to do so." He slid his backpack on and moved around Erorn to get out of his room before going down stairs.

Erorn turned as James slipped past him. "Fine, do what you need to do, just don't forget I love you. I'll be here when you want to actually talk to me." He sighed. "Maybe I should go out and get rid of my frustrations as well." He sneered. He didn't mean in the same way that James was going to, but he was just so damn angry about being cut off. He went to his room and changed into some warmer clothes. He came out of his room and walked down stairs He knew that the swords mounted on the walls all over the mansion were mostly for looks, but he remembered the one over the fireplace in the living room was one of his father's best works and sharp enough to split a hair. He took it off the wall and slid it into a sheath. He went out the door and locked up. He went back to the woods. He needed to kill something and it was probably best if he wasn't around the source of his frustrations.

James stayed away for a couple days. He missed Erorn each day he was gone, but he couldn't risk him. Not the way that he had did the men and women who were his clients, all were willing though. The wagon sat in front of the mansion, but James didn't get out just yet. It didn't help that Luther's emotions right now were coming in a bit strong. He didn't know whose anger was whose and it was driving him crazy.

It took him a good half hour to finally get out and walk into the mansion. It felt cold and desertated or maybe he just felt like he was the one to desert the man who was in the house. "Erorn... I'm back." He didn't say home because he couldn't say if it was actually his home or not.

Luther spent a good few days tracking Uncle JJ down, but he finally found the house. "Open the fuck up, Jerold." He yelled as he banged on the door. He was pissed, he was hiding what really happened to Erorn's parents and he could stand by and let him get away with it.

Erorn came home about a half hour before James did. He was almost completely covered from head to toe in blood, his eyes were nearly black and his face was emotionless. He stepped into the door and took off his boots as he didn't want to track blood all over the house. He walked up to his room and took a shower and was nearly about to fall down when he went down to the living room and laid on the couch. He didn't even notice the wagon out of the window. He heard the door open and James call to him that he was back. He got up off the couch and went to the front door. He gave James a tight hug that probably lasted longer than it should have. He finally let go and looked up at him, by now his eyes had only faded to a dark navy blue."Does this mean you're ready to talk to me, or did you just miss me?" He asked trying not to sound too serious, but still trying to get the point across that he didn't like being kept in the dark.

Jerry opened the door quickly. "Quit your shouting kid, I ain't deaf." He yelled right back at him. "I know why you're here. Come on in and I'll explain things to you." He tried to remain calm so as not to attract too much attention. After Luther came inside Jerry sat down and offered Luther a seat as well. "You're here to find out what really happened to Erorn's parents, right?" He said with a solem look on his face. "You want to know who's responsible for their deaths. There's a reason I didn't say anything about it around Erorn." He sighed. "It was your father who was responsible for the deaths of his parents, of my brother. I won't deny my role in all of this either, but it was ultimately your father to give the order to have them killed." He paused to give Luther a second to take that in before he continued. "You see, your father always wants the best, something I'm sure you're aware of, so it goes without saying that he wanted the best weapons for his men. He came to Thomas and offered to make him a far wealthier man than he already was if he would supply the weapons to his men. Thomas made the best weapons in all the kingdom, and he was a very proud man and didn't want to supply thugs and common street bandits with the best. He declined the offer. I begged him to reconsider the deal but he refused. Your father came to me to tell him where and when he would be leaving the house that night. I gave him the information. They left that night and your father's men had a caged orc that they released to attack thier carriage so it would look like a random attack, but if anyone paid the slightest bit of attention they'd know that orcs aren't native to that area." He let out another sigh. "You see why I didn't say anything to you? I didn't even know if I could trust you, I mean all that fake flirting to try and get information, kinda transparent. But this is also where it gets terrible. Whether you tell Erorn about this or not his life is in danger, he's a loose end.
See, he was supposed to be in the carriage as well, but I didn't think they'd leave him alone. The most confusing part was how he was gone before your father's men searched the house. He managed to stay away and hidden from his men for his whole life until now. I didn't want him to hold the actions of your father against you, nor did I want you to hold my actions against him. I've seen the way he looks at you two and the way you guys look at him. I didn't want to mess that up. Tell him what happened, but let him help. Don't try to hide him away someplace you think is safe, we both know there's no such thing as a safe place until your father is gone."

James hugged him back, not caring if it was too long or not. "What can I tell you? That my brother showed you a part of him that I never knew? Or that I had to be right there when it happened? Or the fact that I can feel him slipping away? Which part do you want to hear? I don't even know why he ran off after your uncle. All I know is that he is angry... and somewhat scared." He let go of Erorn and began to make his way to the stairs that lead to his room. "I don't regret any of this... I don't regret you..." He looked back at Erorn. "I love you." He said before disappearing upstairs.

Luther listened carefully. "Well I am not shocked that my father had some play in this. The man is a fucking monster. I am just disappointed that you handed over your family so easily." He stood. "My fake flirting was only half assed. I did like you.. a lot." He said. "Asexual or not..." He thought about it for a moment. "I am not going to tell him jack. I am going to end this. I know if he dies me and my brother are handed the business. Maybe I can give it to one of his men and let it die with him. Or just run the business to the ground... or die trying." He looked over at Jerold. "And if I die then you get to tell him why his parents died and how you were too damn scared to stop him." He shook his head and walked out.

Erorn was shocked. "What the hell do you mean he showed me something you didn't know? I didn't think that was possible. And what do you mean he's slipping away, like your bond is getting weaker?" He called out to him. "I love you too babe and this is all I wanted, just some communication. You don't seem to realize how much of a disadvantage I'm at when I'm the only one without someone else in my head around here. I'm sorry that we did that in front of you, but in my defense, I thought he had blocked you from his emotions. I honestly thought I was the only one who saw that part of him. I just thought it was him showing me that he loved me, I didn't realize it went so much deeper." At this point he wasn't even sure if James was hearing him as he had disappeared upstairs.

James sighed and went take a shower. He heard every word Erorn had said, he just didn't feel like talking to him anymore. When he was done he dried off and laid in bed. He should have taken a vacation from everyone. Shut Luther out and just... be by himself. He was remembering why he didn't get into relationships in the first place. They were too much work. Luther was coming in loud and clear with his emotions and James sent out his feelings about him. That is when things got quiet. "Finally." He whispered.

Luther had headed for one of he's Eyes. It was a bit of a drive but he got the information he needed. His father had managed to realize where James' trail was heading and figured out it was a false trail. Now he was heading to the old house. Luther thought that was perfect. He would come in, think that they had packed up and left. He would have the advantage. He didn't stop and headed for his old home. James was just going to have to get over it. That is when he felt it. James was pretty much telling him to fuck off and to leave him alone. Luther frowned. James was still upset with him or rather he was heart broken. Luther didn't want James slipping away from him and he knew that James felt they were.

He had hoped that he would come out alive so he can set things right with his brother.

Erorn went to his own room and tried to clear his head. He saw in the mirror at a glance that his eyes were still dark. He did some deep breathing and tried to focus on just his breath. The look in Luther's eyes kept flashing in his mind. It was far deeper than he realized and he couldn't help but feel special that he had shared this when even James hadn't seen it before. He felt a little guilty for feeling special about it too. He closed his eyes and focused on the darkness. He felt the residual blood lust from the two days of murdering forest critters starting to fade and the exhaustion of going at it for two days straight starting to sink in. He didn't want to think or feel a thing right now and he was barely able to turn his mind off by listening to the fire crackling and poping in his room. He didn't fall asleep, but the rest still helped.

James fell asleep until his stomach woke him up. He got up and dragged his feet to the kitchen. He made himself a small dinner and sat there until it was done then he took it to the sun room and ate. He was glad that they had one, he would have missed his at the old one. He felt emtionally numb right now and a few walls had come up again.

Erorn got up after resting for a while. He had heard James get up and go down stairs. He didn't want to get him upset, he was actually glad that James had told him all he had. He went down and saw that James was in the sun room eating. He wanted to take him in his arms and take away the pain he was feeling, but he had no way of doing that. He could see the stern face was back which meant more walls. He was going to do what he seemed to be best at, and find the doors. He didn't say a word, but went into the sun room, gave him a kiss on the forehead, then left and made himself some food. He could screw up words, but he could mess up a kiss. He took his food and and went to the living room and read a book as he ate.

James looked up at Erorn and watched him leave before going back to watching nature in front of him. He should have made Erorn stay but he shrugged it off. He got up after awhile and wandered around the house before he realized he never been in Erorn's office. He peeked in and ran his finger over the books. There was one that seemed a bit different. He went to pull it out to read when the bookcase upen. He froze. He didn't mean to open anything. He shimmed in and found the vault. Curiousity won over and he opened it. "Wow..." He whispered before shimming out and closing everything. He shook his head and walked out. He didn't care about what he found. If he wanted more money he would have taken his father's business. He walked around somemore before going find Erorn. "You can have my brother..." He said softly before sitting in a different seat.

Erorn lifted an eyebrow. This didn't feel right. "I thought that was what you wanted. But then you aren't saying that are you?" He looked down at his hands. "You wanted to share me. You got royally fucking pissed when I wanted you all to myself. You almost fucking left me when I didn't want to be with him. Now you're acting like I'm fucking stealing him from you. Is that what you think? Do you think he's stealing me? Where the hell is all this coming from? So he shared something special with me, that you didn't know about, big fucking deal. I love both of you, I want both of you and I'll be damned if I'm gonna give either one of you up without a fight after all the fucking personal growth I had to go through to be with you. Now would you please do what you've told me to do a few times and just grow up. So he's not sharing all his feelings all the time, it doesn't mean you're losing him. And I'm not giving you up." He threw his plate down on the coffee table and kissed James as passionately as he could. "I made a promise to both of you and I'm never gonna leave you." He then hugged him tight because he was afraid he was gonna lose James. He barely held back his tears as he held him.

James growled against Erorn's lips and when he pulled away he gripped his chin a bit hard, "You have some nerve... stop your damn crying." He said a bit harshly. He could feel that urge rise up in him and he shoved Erorn away. "How would you know shit about me and Luther? You are the only kid to dead parents." James said, regretting the words right before the left his lips. He walked off to go back to his room.

Luther was thinking about Erorn. "I just hope he understands what I am doing and doesn't judge us for my Father's deeds." He thought.

Erorn still didn't cry. He winced, the words that James had just hurtled at him were sharp and double edged. He wasn't sad, he was outright fucking pissed. "How fucking dare he?! At least my father was a fucking honest hard working man and not a fucking crime boss!" He screamed in his head at James. He considered going and punching him, but he was afraid he hadn't gotten all of his blood lust out so he just went to the garden out back and sat there in the dark and cold watching the snow fall in the light coming through the window.

Luther heard Erorn's voice and looked around, he had to be going crazy. Excuse me? He thought. Luther really didn't need to start going crazy before the big fight with his father.

Erorn suddenly heard Luther's thought in his mind. The voice sounded a little bit like Luther's, but slightly lower pitched. Luther, is that you, or am I going crazy? He questioned. He was really begining to think he was nuts. He was already cursed, now he was hearing voices?

Who else do you think it is? He thought. He couldn't believe this shit was happening all of a sudden. What the hell is up with you and bashing me about my dad all of a sudden. Like I don't know he is a piece of shit.

For all I know, it could have been one of the animals I killed or some shit, I'm not used to others in my head. And I wasn't trying to bash you, I was bashing your brother... he hurt me. The words cut pretty deep. He tried telling me I could have you, like just you. I of course yelled at him and told him to grow up. He thinks you're slipping away. I think he thinks I'm taking you away from him. I don't think he needs to know about this connection just yet. He was glad that there was no one else out here to see him, he must look odd just staring off into the snow.

Luther sighed, he is reverting back to his old self... and he was the one who wanted this. I mean he isn't wrong I feel like we are slipping a part and I don't know what to do to make us go back to where we once was. He might leave so don't be so shocked if he does.... and might not come back for a while. Hopefully I will be back soon. He thought and wondered how he was driving and speaking to Erorn without crashing. He parked the carriage away from the house so that his father didn't know he was home. Then he hurred to the house and hid till his father arrived.

I swear, if you boys weren't worth it, I would not be putting all this work into you. But gods when you're sweet it makes all this other stuff just go away. I told him the same thing, it was his idea and he got so damn pissy when I didn't want to share him. He paused for a moment. SHIT! What if this is my fault? I mean the main reason you two have that connection is because you always needed each other. Now you have me to share your emotions with, maybe that's making your link get weaker because you're giving me all this love and stuff. And what the hell are you doing anyway? You ran off all pissed at Uncle Jerry and you've been gone for quite a while. He was starting to get cold and he went back inside to his bedroom and stoked the fire and cuddled in his bed. It was almost as good as having Luther in the room with him.

James waited until he heard the door to Erorn's room closed before leaving. He didn't take the wagon and just walked to town. The cold wasn't too bad and the snow was low enough to hike through.

Luther rolled his eyes, I don't know, probably not. And I am marrying your uncle sorry, kid. He smiled, No but I have stuff to do before coming home... and if I don't I am sorry. I l...I love you, Erorn. Now I have to go, please don't mind speak to me for a while. I have to focus.

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It had been a month since James left and Luther was getting worried. James had cut off all ties with Luther. He couldn't feel his brother. It was like James had died. Luther didn't know what to do. The last he was seen was in Ravendale and he was headed towards the kingdom. Luther even went there, but no one saw him. Now he was sitting at the mansion worried sick.

Erorn was just as worried as Luther. On top of that, in spite of what Luther had told him, he was feeling guilty. He never did get the whole story out of him about why he was pissed at Uncle Jerry, but he did eventually tell him that he had returned to the old house and killed their father. At first Erorn was pissed that he didn't say anything to him until after the fact and he could have gotten himself killed, but he got over it after about a week of pouting. He wanted to go out looking for James, but he had even less of an idea where to find him than Luther did. He sat down next to Luther, even without hearing his thoughts he could tell how worried he was. He held Luther tight and tried to comfort him, but he knew he could do anything on to fix this short of seeing where James was. That was a power he didn't have. Every now and then he would allow a few tears out when he thought Luther wasn't looking. He knew Luther didn't want him to feel guilty for this, but how could he not? It would have been one thing if he had been gone just a few days or a week, but it had been a month now and the last thing James had said to him was an insult. "I miss him too, babe." He sighed with his head on Luther's shoulder.

Luther ran his fingers through Erorn's hair. "I know..." He said softly. Luther was going to kill James for doing this to him, though he knew he was just as much to blame as anyone. He sighed and stood. "I can't just sit down, but I don't know wh-" He was interrupted by the door opening in the front. Luther walked out to see James. His hair was longer and tied back and he looked toner than before. "Where the fuck were you?" Luther growled.

James looked at him with a dead eye and walked passed him to go to his room. Luther grabbed his arm. "Oh no.. you don't get to ignore me more now. You owe us an explanation." James shoved Luther away.

"I don't owe anyone shit." James said. His voice was deeper. "I am just coming get the rest of my stuff." He said and walked up the stairs to his room.

Erorn got up and with the two of them. "James look, I'm sorry for my part in this, but would you please just talk to us?!" He asked through the door. "So I don't know what it's like to have a brother or any kind of sibling, let alone one that can feel my emotions, and I'm sorry I assumed that I understood how you felt. But don't do this. Please, just talk to us and let us work this out. They say that anything worth having is gonna be hard to work through, and you're half of the best thing that has ever happened to me. I know you really love me and I want to make this work." he sighed." Even if I have to leave so that I don't destroy your bond more than I already have." He began to cry with the last sentence. He didn't want to break his promise to them, but if that's what it took, he would.

James walked out of the room and looked down at Erorn, glaring at him like he was pain in his ass. "You are always crying. It is disgusting." He said. Luther shoved him back. "Why are you acting like father?!" He growled. "What the fuck is up with you?! Are you really that pathetic? Why are you doing this?" He yelled.

James glared, "Someone had to take father's place since you killed him. Funny how you never told Erorn that our father killed his parents and how his uncle handed them over to our father like they were nothing." He walked away, but Luther slammed him against the wall and cupped his face.

"James... please..." He begged. "You are my brother. My twin. I love you." James shoved away, but Luther slammed him back. "You aren't fucking going anywhere. I refuse for you to become the person you hate the most."

"Who said you aren't the on-" James was interrupted by Luther kissing him. It took James a moment for him to realize what was going on and shoved Luther back. "That is disgusting." He growled.

Luther frowned, "I know you liked it... I felt it." James was so in shock he forgot about his wall.

Erorn was in shock. Not just by what he was seeing, but by what James had just said about his uncle. He shook his head as he saw Luther kiss James, he didn't see it coming either. "I know I enjoyed it." Erorn let the words slip from his lips. He was so in shock that he didn't realize he had said it until it was too late.

Erorn was in shock. Not just by what he was seeing, but by what James had just said about his uncle. He shook his head as he saw Luther kiss James, he didn't see it coming either. "I know I enjoyed it." Erorn let the words slip from his lips. He was so in shock that he didn't realize he had said it until it was too late.

James looked down at him. "Seriou-" He was interrupted agian as Luther kissed his neck. He tried not to moan, but Luther's hands traveled to certain spots on and so did his lips. "S-Stop..." He growled. Luther smirked and then looked at Erorn, winking.

"If you want me to stop, then make me." Luther said. James' hands curled.

"Please..." James said, his voice was softer now as he begged.

They fell asleep in each other’s arms. It was a better sleep for James. For the past month it had been difficult to sleep. He had cut off his brother completely which drained him more so than anything else. Luther was the one to wake up first. Erorn looked so innocent in James' arms that he decided to gently get out of bed and quietly walk out. He made breakfast for everyone, which really only consisted of scrambled eggs, weird shaped pancakes, and toast.

Erorn nudged James and he stirred and mumbled a little. "Hey babe, I smell food, Luther made breakfast for us. We should go eat before it gets cold." He said as James was barely awake. Erorn escaped his grasp and kissed his forehead before heading down stairs, he didn't even bother getting dressed just put on his briefs. He knew James was on his way. "Damn I'm starving, I don't think I ate enough yesterday." He smiled and gave Luther a big kiss on the cheek. On the bright side, I could instruct you how to cook some of the things you like to eat. He thought with a smile on his face.

Luther smiled, "Maybe.. one day." He said. James came stumbling down the stairs partially dressed and sat down. He began to eat and hummed to himself. "Hey James we have something to tell you." James looked at both of them. "Did one of you get someone pregnant..." He looked at Luther. "Did you get someone fucking pregnant? Kids are scared of me, Luther." Luther laughed.

"No no no..." Luther got silent for a moment, "Well maybe... I probably have a kid or two out there." He said, not even joking. "But that is not what we wanted to tell you. Back when we were camping that night... some how me and Erorn can read each other's thoughts." He said softly. James stopped mid bit and looked from Luther to Erorn.

Now it was his turn to laugh, "You two have fun with that. Like I need another one in my head." He ate with a smile on his face. "Ugh I wonder how long that is going to last before someone gets annoyed with that." He patted Erorn's head. "Welcome to the club, now you can be insane with me." He smiled.

He took that better than I thought he would. Erorn thought to Luther. "Well it's only the thoughts in the forefront of my mind that he hears, I keep the things that I want to keep to myself in the back of my mind." He smiled up at James, glad that he wasn't upset. "Oh by the way, I have some stuff to take care of today. I'm gonna take the carriage out and I'll probably be back either late tonight or early tomorrow." He said with little emotion. His eyes went slightly dark, but hardly noticeable.

Yeah he did, that means we don't have to worry about him running off. He thought back to Erorn. They ate and then Erorn sprung up that he was going to be gone. Now he was sounding like James. Luther sighed, "As long as you come back." Luther said. James nodded and glanced at him a bit before shaking his head. He grabbed everyone's dishes when they were done and went wash them. Luther waited till he was gone to ask, "Why are you leaving us? What are you going do?"

Erorn lifted an eyebrow at the question. "I will never leave you. I promise I will come back and I won't put my life in danger. If I tell you what I'm going to do, you'll try to stop me. I just need to get some closure." He said with a dark tone to his voice. "And after what you did with your father, putting your life on the line without telling me or James, you owe me this one. I promise I'll tell you after it's over." He gave Luther a gentle smile and his eyes brightened. "I love you guys I won't risk losing that." He went up to his room and started getting dressed.

James came back in and looked at Luther, "Where is the kid?" He asked. Luther sighed, "Upstairs... he is leaving to get closure." He said. James nodded, "well it isn't like we could stop him or should. I mean we left... for our own reasons and he was still here when we got back. Only right for us to let him flap his wings." They sat there for a bit before Luther sighed and got up. "But he is so tiny. What if he gets hurt?" James raised an eyebrow at him, "The fucking kid is an animal... I fear those who stand in his way moreso than him getting hurt." Luther paced and nodded, "True.... sometimes I wish he would like... kinda go animal on us." James blinked, "And yet if I go too rough you cry."

Luther looked back at him, "Well... I mean... shut up you know nothing." He huffed. James smiled in victory.

Erorn heard the conversation in his room with his sensitive hearing. He smiled as he packed when Luther brought up how he was afraid he was going to get hurt. He only packed one extra outfit just in case he had to get one a little dirty. He let out a chuckle at the comments about him being an animal. He smiled. "I may have to try that. I bet it would shock the crap out of him." He said to himself, being sure not to think about it in his main thoughts. He came downstairs and gave them both kisses. "I'll see you guys soon, if you don't hear from me by noon tomorrow, go to Bloodmoon canyon and search for me there. Probably won't come to that though." He said before going out to the carriage.

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Jerry heard a knock on his door. He checked the peep hole to see Erorn standing at the door. He opened it and before he could get a word out Erorn had hit him in the head with a spare horse shoe from the carraige. Jerry went down and Erorn caught him before he hit the ground.

Jerry woke up a little while later. His hands were tied and so were his knees and ankles. There was an old lady who was also bound up next to him. Erorn was sitting on a stump next to him.

"Good you're both awake now." Erorn smiled. His eyes were nearly black. "So this seems fitting. Do you know where you're at?"

"No, what are doing Erorn?" Jerry whimpered. "What's this all about?"

Erorn ignored his questions and the old woman stayed quiet while watching them. "We're sitting at the top of Bloodmoon canyon. You should remember this place, this is where you ruined my life." He smiled and got up to get closer to Jerry and the old woman. He turned to the woman and leaned down putting his face right in hers. "And you know what's really funny about this? This is the first time I've ever been here in person. Though I've seen it thousands of times in my nightmares. Do you know why that is?"

"You're one of the people I cursed probably."

"You two are the two responsible for ruining my fucking life. You, Uncle Jerry, you sold out your own fucking brother, my fucking parents, because you were a fucking coward! You disgust me. And you, you fucking bitch, you were so fucking petty that you cursed a seven year old child because my mother refused to give you a fucking APPLE PIE RECIPE! It's because of that curse that I saw my parents die." He turned back to Jerry. "And because of you that they died in the first place." Erorn went just out of their view and came back pushing a beaten up cage on wheels with an orc trapped inside. He pushed it between the two of them and then smiled.

"This guy look familiar? You see orcs aren't native to this area, so this guy was pretty easy to find, being the only one around. The hard part was getting him in the cage again, I found the thing hidden in a nearby cave. So we're gonna play a game here.You two fucked my life over so I can either fuck yours over, or I can end it all together. The question is how to fuck them up." He walked up to Jerry. "So, what will it be? End it or ruin it?"

"Erorn you don't have to do this. Please just let us go and I'll leave you alone and get out of your hair forever."

"Oh, Jerry, that's the kind of cowardice I would expect from you. However it's not one of the options I gave you. So..." He pulled out his sword and sliced a deep cut down Jerry's hand. The orc went crazy in the cage shaking it wildly as he smelled the blood. "So now time's a little bit of a factor. But I could easily kill him. Your choice?"

"Fine ruin my life."

"And for the lady?"

"Yeah kid, go ahead and ruin my life, I deserve it for all the shit I've done and I ain't got much time left anyway."

"Good, Miss.. I'm sorry I never got your name.

"Rose"

"Yes, Rose. I need you to curse my uncle. I've read your books and I think the curse of true sight would be best. I brought the ingredients here for you you just have to do the chant." Erorn held the book for her to read.

"Let this man be seen as he is
seen for his lies and seen for his sins.
The vileness deep inside his soul
be seen on the surface for all to behold.


"There we go so now uncle Jerry, all the people who see you will see you for the vile dick you are."

"As for you, Rose, I've talked to a few of uncle Jerry's men before this. I informed them that your herb shop has been closed permanently, you'll never make another penny from your shop and all the herbs have been removed and your garden has been salted to prevent you from growing anything else ever." He then thrust his sword into the orc's head and pulled up slicing it in half.

"If I see either one of you after today, you'll meet a similar fate as him." He said as he cut their restraints and let them go.

I'll be home soon. But Uncle Jerry will not be coming to visit for the holidays. He thought to Luther so he wouldn't worry. I'll try to be quick, it's getting dark out. He got into the carriage and headed home as fast as he could. He got in just after it got dark. He was glad to be home. "Boys I'm home."
Luther frowned and James asked what was wrong. He told him Erorn was coming home, but he had to go somewhere. James blinked and sighed, "Okay... I will wait on the kid." Luther left some time before Erorn got home. Uncle JJ wasn't home and his door was slightly opened. There was blood on the floor and Luther got a bit worried. He stepped in and closed the door, cleaning the place up a bit before he did what he knew how to do so well.... cut off James and Erorn. There was a reason he hadn't been hearing Luther for a while.

When he was done he laid down on Uncle JJ's bed and closed his eyes hoping he would come home soon.

Jerry came home after a long walk and saw Luther laying on his bed. He was confused. "What the fuck are you doing here?! And what the fuck happened to not telling Erorn anything? He just..." He paused and the depravity of his own actions really sank in. "He could have fucking killed me, he should have. But I wasn't man enough to face death. He had that with curse me." He looked at Luther as he sat up. "Why are you here?"

Erorn came in to the house and saw James in the living room. "Hey babe, where's Luther? I didn't get a response from him earlier." He sat down next to James and cuddled up next to him. "I feel better now. I'm glad to be home."

Luther looked over at him and blinked. He looked a bit differen, less handsome, but that didn't change how he felt. "I didn't tell him... James did." Luther thought about it for a moment, shut off well enough that Erorn couldn't hear, "I was hoping you'd come home." He looked down at his hands. "And I don't see much of a curse on you." He said softly.

James looked over at Erorn and smiled, holding him close. "I have no idea. He looked a bit down, didn't tell me where he was going and he cute me off so I have no idea what he is feeling." James kissed the top of his head and wondered just what Erorn had done while he was gone.

Jerry looked at Luther with a frown. "I'm a coward, Luther. I had Erorn's parents, my own fucking flesh and blood and his wife, killed. The only reason I did it was so I wouldn't get killed. I'm a selfish bastard." He sat down next to Luther. "I can't go back. Erorn owns the mansion and he told me that if he sees me again, he'll kill me. He'd be right to do it too. I don't deserve to be anywhere near him after what I did. I destroyed his life. I appreciate your hospitality kid, but I ..." He didn't see it coming but Luther kissed him out of nowhere and he stopped talking.

Luther had to get him to shut up he didn't want to hear him say that he should stay away from him. His lips were a bit rougher than Erorn's but he liked it. When he moved away a bit he cupped Uncle JJ's face. "You tell me to stay away and I will never leave. Funny thing is... I can always go and come as I please. I will come back and see you, Jerold. We make mistakes, we run away when we are scared. I left my mother to fend for herself with my father... you know how many countless people I could have saved if I just would have killed him earlier? You aren't the only one who was a coward."

"I won't stop you from visiting, but don't expect anything to happen between us. I like you and I get the feeling with this curse, I'm gonna need a friend. I'd be glad to call you that. But don't try for anything more, the flirting kind of gets... tiresome for me, and it just reminds me of what I don't feel. But I can do friends just fine." Jerry smiled at him and took his hand. "You're a good guy. Erorn is lucky to have you and James."

Luther nodded, "Friends." He stood up and walked to the door, "Gotcha. Well I should let you rest. Just wanted to see if you made it out alive. Until next time." He said and walked out, closing the door behind him.

When Luther got home he didn't stop to look at Erorn or James and went straight to his room, closing the door, and locking it. He didn't want to talk to anyone. Luther didn't like the feeling he was feeling. He knew that Jerold was asexual, but doesn't mean he couldn't have feelings. "Fucking asshole... ugh." He said to the empty room. You would think he would curse me and James too. We fucking had a part in all this too." He screamed fuck and went take a shower after making a fire.

Erorn heard the scream, though it didn't seem like James did. He wasn't sure if Luther was blocking his thoughts or not, but he decided to give it a shot. I figured that's where you were. I love you guys and you're not responsible for the actions of your father. I know you care about Unlce Jerry. He was never in danger of being killed I wouldn't do that to you. And for the record the curse that I had her put on him, it's only temporary until he learns his lesson. I just needed him to be scared. Like I was that night when I saw my parents killed. He is still my family, but he needed to learn a lesson. If he thinks he's risking his life to come apologize to me because he thinks I'm going to kill him then the curse will be broken. Everything will be fine when he learns his lesson.

Luther about lost it, for the love of god. Can you get the fuck out of my head?! I don't care about the damn curse or the fact that you had went get your stupid little revenge. Not everything is about you, Erorn. You don't know shit! He thought/growled. James felt everything Luther was feeling at the moment. "Wow." He said. He looked over at Erorn, "I haven't felt him this angry since... oh." He said and got up. "You should leave him alone for a while." He said and started walking, "It isn't you... I promise." He hurried back to Erorn and kissed his head softly. "From the look on your face he said something stupid."

Erorn cut off Luther though he was sure he had already done the same. He looked up at James. "I put a temporary curse on Jerry for him to learn his lesson, but it aparently isn't about that. Even though that was what he screamed about. I Love that guy, but he is a pain in the ass at times." He pulled James down and gave him a hug. "Wanna sleep in my room tonight? I haven't had any one-on-one with you in a while. If you're up to it. Not everything is about me aparently. " He didn't even know why Luther was so pissed, he just seemed angry. Erorn was sure he was going to tell Jerry what he had to do, but at this point he didn't care.

James smiled, "Sure... even though I feel like you are only saying that because Luther said something you didn't like. I don't mind." He kissed Erorn sortly before standing and genty pulling him up. He held his hand while walking to Erorn's bedroom. James looked around the room, letting Erorn walk in before he closed the door. "So you really going to keep your toys and stuff in here? You really like playing the kid, huh kid?" He smirked looking over at him. He was trying to calm Luther down at the same time, but Luther wasn't having it. He wanted to be alone. Something happened with Jerold, he knew that was for sure, and if it wasn't about the curse then it was something emotional. He heard Luther's door open and close. His foot steps was heading towards the other side of the house where Jerold used to stay.

Erorn followed James to his room. He smiled a little bit at the question. "The biggest part is for sentimental reasons, but to be honest, as much as I hate people assuming I'm just a sweet little kid, I like the way you and Luther think I'm cute and adorable. It makes me feel special." He smiled a little bit embarrassed. He hugged James, then stripped and got into bed. "Come here you, I just wanna forget about what happened today." He smiled and patted the other side of the bed.

James smirked, "I knew you just wanted to use me for my body. I should make you pay." He slowly stripped, making sure to take his time before crawling into Erorn's bed. He climbed over Erorn and kissed him softly. "How may I serve you tonight, Erorn?" He growled Erorn's name before biting the tip of his ear. His hand slid down his body and teased Erorn's member with his fingers.

Erorn smiled sweetly. "Please don't ever think that all I want is your body. That's just the extermely attractive package that your soul comes in." He said.

Erorn fell asleep in James' arms. He didn't know what was going on but he figured something was up by the look on James' face something was up. He put it out of his mind. Like Luther had told him, not everything was about him.

He woke up before both of them and made himself some breakfast. He had one last thing he had to do for closure in his life. He sighed as he waited for the others to get up, he didn't look forward to how things were going to go.

James woke up next and walked down stairs he ruffled Erorn's hair before making himself some coffee. He sat down next to him and sipped it. He stayed quiet, seemed like something was up. Luther woke up a bit later and changed Jerold's sheets before making the bed again and bringing the dirty sheets to the laundry room before making the god aweful decision to go to the kitchen. He grabbed an orange and walked passed them.

Erorn could feel the tension as Luther walked by but he ignored it, it wasn't his problem anymore and he wasn't about to make it his problem now. If Luther cared to tell him why he was so damn pissed and taking it out on him, then he would care. He looked to James as Luther walked past. "So, I'm going out again today, I don't want to be cooped up in here all day and there's something I haven't done yet that I should have done a long time ago." He went back to his own food and took a sip of his coffee.

Luther was going to make a comment, but bit his tongue. He didn't need to start a war with the kid over something that had nothing to do with him. He thought about going to Jerold's but thought he could use some time to himself. Luther made his way back to Jerold's old room and laid there eating his orange. James was the one who looked over at Erorn, "And what exactly are you doing this time?" He asked over his coffee.

Erorn's eye watered a little, but it was reasonable this time. "I'm gonna go visit my parents graves" Erorn said looking down at his food. "I've never been there before but I assume their remains were burried in the town cemetary." He looked back up at James his eyes were glistening, no tears had fallen yet, but thinking about his parents was bringing him closer to crying. He was glad Luther had already left. He didn't need a stupid comment about his crying. "I was gonna go after breakfast, I should be back before lunch." He said as he finished his food then took his plates to the kitchen. He came back out gave James a kiss and grabbed his coat and left.

James frowned a bit before going after Luther. The poor kid was going through enough without him stirring up more shit. "You going to get your shit together?" James asked as he stood in the doorway of Jerrold's old room. Luther looked up at him, popping the last slice of the orance into his mouth. "The kid needs to learn to stay out of my mind when it is very clear I don't want to talk to anyone." He said in a matter-of-fact tone. James walked in, he had never been in Jerrold's room before but it seemed to have Jerrold's taste even after he was gone, and slapped Luther's feet off the bed. "Doesn't mean you needed to be so harsh with him. When did you turn into me?" James asked. Luther glared at him, "Probably since you forced me into this relationship."

James was counting down to ten to calm himself. He didn't want to beat Luther, but then again Luther could easily beat him just as well. "You could have fooled me on the camping trip." James said. Luther shrugged, "Maybe he cursed me that night. Maybe he is picking us off one by one. Kid's crazy enough to do that." He said. James punched Luther's thigh. Luther shot up and held it. "The fuck you doing?!" He growled.

"You're a fucking idiot." James said before walking off and slamming the door shut. Luther took a deep breath and made himself stay in bed. He wasn't going to run to Jerrold and he wasn't going to beat the shit out of his brother.

Erorn made it into town and asked a local shop owner where the cemetary was, it had been so long since he had lived there that he forgot. He made it to the cemetary and when he got there he started walking along the tombstones trying to find his parents. Eventually he heard a voice from behind him. "You lost kid?" Erorn turned to see the grounds keeper.

"Yes, kind of. I was looking for Thomas and Yasmine Swiftblade." He asked almost choking on the names.

The grounds keeper raised an eyebrow at him. "You must be the long lost son, huh?" He asked "You have Yasmine's hair and Thomas' eyes. It's five rows up, can't miss them, Thomas' is the only tombstone in the shape of a sword."

"You knew my parents?" Erorn asked.

"I used to work for your father and your mother was the only person I would ever trust to make a pie for the holidays." He said as he walked up and patted him on the shoulder.

"Thanks." Erorn smiled. and went to see his parents' graves. He knelt down in front of them. "Hi guys, I know it's been a long time, but I had a lot happen. I really miss you guys and wish you were here to talk to in person. I just don't know what to do anymore. It seems like now I can't do anything without pissing someone off. Hell sometimes I don't even have to do anything at all. I don't know if you'd even approve of how I'm living my life, but I like to think you would, you always encouraged me to figure out who I was and be true to myself. My relationship isn't something anyone would call traditional, I'm not even sure if it's working, but I know that I love them, even when they act like kids or get mad at me for the stupidest shit, I still love them. I think you'd like them too if you were still here. Uncle Jerry has gotten under my skin a little. If it weren't for him you'd still be alive. I mean I still love him, he's family and you don't abandon family, but I had a witch curse him and now Luther's all pissed. I don't even think it has much to do with me, it was just bad timing, I think it's about Jerry, probably something about him being in love with him. I feel bad for him to a degree, I know what it's like to love someone that doesn't return your feelings, but there's a part of me that doesn't want to share Luther with anyone but James. I mean I know Uncle Jerry is capable of love, but the dude has more walls than a maze. I'm sorry to just come here and complain, but I knew you'd always listen without judgement." He sighed and sat there for quite a while in silence crying.

James started on lunch and wondered what the fuck Luther was thinking when he fell for Erorn's uncle. Luther came down and shoved James out of the way while he got a couple more orangers. "I am making lunch." He said. Luther shrugged, "Didn't was I wanted you to make anything." Luther replied. James grabbed his shirt and yanked him back. "Drop the fucking attitude, Luther." Luther turned around, "Fuck off, James." Luther said, not in a harsh on mean way, if anything it had no emotion behind it at all. "Erorn is going to come back..." Luther glared at James. "The kid needs to grow a fucking pair and learn that sometimes people don't want to deal with his clingy ass. Like, for god's sake, he fell in love with you. You deal with him." Luther said and walked off.

James had to turn back to his food so not to strangle his brother to death.


Erorn walked back home after a few hours of sitting at the graves. He was hoping to feel better after talking to them, but he only felt worse. He knew James would be worried if he didn't come home, so he didn't go to the pub to drown his problems like he wanted to. He walked in the door and saw that James had made lunch. "Awe, you didn't have to make me anything. You're too good to me." He smiled and kissed him on the cheek. He took some of the food and sat down to eat. He was going to just give Luther his space, that seemed to be what he wanted. He finished up and went to the living room and grabbed a bottle of whiskey and took a big swig. He just sat down on the couch and tried to forget the shit going on.

James saved the food and was finished the dishes when he walked in on Erorn trying to drink his problems away. He went over to him and grabbed the bottle, "Drinking your problems away will only make them worse, Kid." He said and put the top on the bottle back and placed it where it was. "Talk if you have something to say. If you have something to do, do it. But don't put your lips back on the bottle unless you are drinking socially." He said. The last part was more of a command, but he had to do something. He didn't need Erorn turning into a hot mess like his brother. James sat down next to Erorn and ruffled his hair, "How did talking to your parents go?" He asked.

Erorn gave James a bit of a glare, but he was only a little upset that he took his booze. "It's easy to talk to people when they can't do anything but listen." He replied dryly. "I wanted to feel better, but I still feel like shit. He wants his fucking alone time that's fine. He wants me to leave him the fuck alone, I'll do it. He thinks I'm being too fucking clingy, I get it I latch on to people, it's a flaw, I'm not fucking perfect. But for fuck sake all he has to do is fucking tell me. Why the fuck is it so fucking hard for a man who can communicate with both of us on a level that he can't with anyone else to just fucking say what he wants without all the damn theatrics?! All he had to say was stop being so damn clingy and I would have given him his space. No, he get's all pissy about shit that's all his fucking problem and takes it out on me then says it's not about me. How the fuck can you be pissed at me about something that's not about me?" He yelled, not expecting James to have any answers, but mostly because it was therapeutic.

James listened, nodding when needing to. When it seemed like Erorn was all done he smiled and cupped his face. "Communication." He took Erorn's hand gently, but firmly. Just in case he tried to run and lead him to the room Luther was in. He gently pushed Erorn in and sighed. "You two kids work it out. I swear I am starting to feel like mother." He said and closed the door, locking it, before going down to the sun room. This could take a while. Luther looked at Erorn and sighed. He sat up, "I kind of heard you yell everything. But I guess it is my turn to talk right? Whelp, I guess you are going to be stuck with me for a while." He said and laid back down, turning his back to Erorn, and closing his eyes.

"See this shit right fucking here! I don't fucking understand you. How the fuck am I supposed to know when you want to be left alone if you don't fucking talk to me? I'm not James, I can't feel your emontions." He went to the door and tried to open it. "Mother fucker! He locked us in." He turned back to Luther. "You know what, Fine! Fuck you! You want to be a fucking child about this go ahead. Why can't you just talk to me like a fucking adult?" He sat down against the door on the floor. "Gaw there's times I just want to beat the shit out of you." He muttered under his breath.

Luther laid the whole time until he heard Erorn sit down against the door, then he heard the last part and glared. He stood up, looking just like James when he was angry, and gripped his chin harder than usual, making Erorn look at him. "What is there to say to a kid like you? Talk about me being childish." He threw Erorn back and heard his head hit the door. A part of him cringed and he felt a warning coming from James. "I did everything, getting close to your uncle, snooping around, finding answers for you. And what do I get out of it? Feelings for Jerrold." He didn't look back at him, "For the fucking asexual. And then when I am trying to get through shit I have you in my head, now I see why the fuck James didn't care that we had this shit. I regret ever listening to you that night." One by one the walls were coming up, but he took a breath, and tried to calm down. He didn't want to start over from scratch, but he also didn't want to deal with Erorn and his fucking uncle at the same time. Luther wanted to get out of the room, he could feel words he was going to regret later coming up. He sat back on the bed and looked away, "You are annoying. You don't know when to shut the hell up. You act more like a kid than any of us. If I hadn't of given you a shot I wouldn't be here right now in this shit storm of emotions." His voice was soft and almost a whisper. "I wouldn't be loving you and your stupid fucking uncle..."

Erorn didn't say anything but he listened. When Luther seemed to finally get quiet Erorn spoke. "I've been trying to do what you told me that night. I've been trying to look at the bigger picture. I told you then that I wasn't good with this shit and you said you'd help me." He tried not to make it sound like he was blaming him. "I didn't even know you were getting that information for me, I didn't think you'd fall for my uncle and I'm sorry you feel the way you do. I'm new to having the ability to hear your thoughts, so yeah you're right I don't know when to stay out of your head and I'm sorry I talked to you when you wanted me to shut up. I'm not sorry you listened to me, but I see why you are. I don't know what to tell you about my uncle, but I'm glad you still love me, I still love you too and the shitstorm isn't fun for anyone else either. I'll try to do what I can to not bug the shit out of you anymore. I wish you would try to communicate better, it would make it easier to do so." He sighed. "I feel like I'm fucking up just by being me. I don't know what to do." He said more to himself than Luther.

Luther moved to sit on the floor in front of Erorn, but didn't touch him. Right now he was hating himself for earlier. "It... I don't think it is you, Erorn. Well maybe you could read people better, but that takes time and practice. If you can do it in the army then you can do it in your everyday life, okay? Just practice. Make James do it." He smirked, "People love when he stares at them." His smiled faded. "I am not going to tell your uncle about how to get rid of his curse. He won't learn anything if he is handed the answer on a silver platter. I want to go see him, so badly, but I feel like he needs his time." He laughed, "I feel like you right now. I don't know what to do. I feel like I should go, but he would get angry. Kind of like he was yesterday. My flirtatious side only reminds him of what he can't feel." He smiled weakly.

"I'll try." He said in response to the comment about practicing reading people. He reached out and took his hand. He saw how upset he was. "I can't tell you who to fall for, I mean look at me, but I know that you're worth it. I don't like seeing you get hurt, especially if there's nothing I can do to help you. It might be best to just keep Uncle Jerry as a friend, I mean he may not be able to be with you physically, but he could still love you, just more like family than a lover. I mean we're already a pretty odd family, what's one more weirdo in the mix?" Erorn chuckled. "Are we gonna be okay?" He asked.

"Sure." He smiled and patted his head. James came in just in time. "Good you came get your son. He did well. I taught him his ABCs and he just learned how to count to ten. You should be proud of him." Luther stood and patted James' shoulder. "Your turn to have him." He said and walked away. He walked out the house, he was going to Jerrold's. If he got pissed well he could always leave and it would make things easier on him. He didn't need family... well he only needed his brother. His mother wasn't much help from his father, given who she was up against. It was a bit of a walk, but he picked up some fresh baked goods and knocked on Jerrold's door.


Erorn walked out of the room and kissed James' cheek. "We're gonna be fine, we both have things to work on, but we're good." He grinned and went down to the library. He took a book and went to his room to read. It was nice to not have Luther pissed and directing it at him. He was determined to do better at not being so clingy and the hardest step to this was going to be getting comfortable when being alone. His biggest problem was the nagging feeling that someone would think he was ignoring them. But right now he didn't think that would be an issue.

Jerry opened the door to see Luther standing there with a bunch of baked goods and he couldn't help but smile. "Hey, I didn't expect to see you so soon. Come on inside." He said as he let Luther in the house. He saw the look on Luther's face. "Is everything okay, you look like you're about to burst?"

James smiled a bit and left Erorn to his own devices before going outside to get wood. The snow was light, but nothing you couldn't work with. He was worried Luther was going to slip away from Erorn, but then he laughed. Luther needed physical contact just as much as mental and Uncle JJ was not the kind of man to give both. He would be back with Erorn sooner than later.

Luther walked in and set them on the table before sitting. "Nah, just allergies." He said, a smiple lie anyone who had a mind would know was a lie. He took one of the goodies out of the basket. "I heard the bakery I got this from was pretty good, so I had to see for myself and seeing you was the excuse to get me out of the house." He said with a smile before biting in. It wasn't bad but it wasn't like the ones on the island.

Jerry raised an eye brow at the allergies comment. He took a turn over out of the box and sat down next to Luther. He took a bite. "Yeah, it's just not the same since Yasmine... since she's gone." He shook his head as if to get rid of the memory and not bring down the mood. "It's nice to see you again even you're just trying to get away from everyone else. I don't get much company in general, and this curse doesn't help any."

While Erorn was reading, he found that while he was distracted he didn't feel the need to be around James and Luther as much and he was sure they appreciated the space. That's when he got a great idea. He would go out and get a job. There was no need for him to be in hiding anymore now that their father was dead, and it would give them plenty of time away from him which would make it easier for him to not be as clingy, and he could judge people's facial reactions much better than he could living with two men who tend to have a blank emotionless face whenever they were the least bit upset. He figured he'd wait until Luther got back and tell them both at the same time.

Luther glanced up at him from his food, "Don't dwell on the past, Gramps." He said before finishing off his goodie. He wanted to tell him how to get rid of his curse, make him some kind of happy, but he knew that Jerrold wouldn't learn his lesson and he really needed to stop being such a coward. Luther leaned back in his chair, "Have you gone out at all today?" He asked, stretching.

Jerry looked at Luther. He was so positive and upbeat. "Not really, I mean I got a few things at the market, but just the essentials." Jerry couldn't help but feel like there was something that Luther wanted to say or do, but he was taking his time getting to the point. Jerry didn't care though, he really liked the company. "Did you want to go out, 'cause I'm up for it?"

Luther looked down at him, "If you want, but you are so white I might lose you in the show." He smirked. It wasn't flirting, at least to him he didn't think so. It was a joke between friends. The words seemed to haunt him. Luther got up and walked to the door, "We can go walking in the woods if you aren't up for being around people." He said.

Jerry went to the door and smiled as Luther followed. "That sounds nice." He said to him. They went to the woods and walked through in silence for a little bit. "You're a good friend, Luther. I don't think anyone else would have tried to be my friend in a situation like this." He smiled sweetly at Luther. He could that Luther was trying hard at being just his friend, but he knew Luther wanted more and it must be torture for him. "I've been hiding behind walls all of my adult life, and I can tell when someone else is hiding something. I know friendship isn't all that you want from me. I had a lot of relationships in the past and they all ended badly. They always tell me that they understand me, but it always ends with heartbreak when they start to resent me for no being physically attracted to them." He let out a little sigh as they continued to walk. "But you have a special relationship with Erorn and James, they seem to be open to unique relationships that others would hate. If you would like to give it a shot, I would be willing to... I guess date you if that's what you wish, I just really want to make sure you're okay with me so I don't hurt you. I mean I do enjoy physical contact, I'm capable of love and I'm just like anyone else so you don't need to treat me any differently or anything." He realized he was babling so he grabbed Luther by the shoulders, turned him to face him and kissed him deep and passionately. "Damn, I've been wanting to do that since you did the other night." He grinned.

Luther didn't mind the silence that fell between them while they walked. It helped when it came to the who friendship thing. Then he began to talk and Luther listened, like the good friend he was. He realized where Erorn got his running mouth from, not that it was a bad thing. Luther had stopped when Jerrold said that he was willing to date him and was about to turn around when her turned him around and kissed him. He wasn't expecting that from him and kissed him back like he so desperatly wanted. When he pulled away Luther glared a bit at him, "If this is some joke..." He said softly. Luther would be crushed.

Jerrold gazed into Luther's golden eyes. "I swear to you I would never do anything like that." He replied just as softly. He took Luther's chin and brought him in closer. "It's been so long since I allowed myself to care anybody. I don't know why, but I feel like I can trust you. I won't do anything to hurt you." He went back to the silence and held Luther. He enjoyed just being with Luther. He didn't want to bring up the obvious issue of Erorn wanting to kill him and Luther didn't seem worried about it. He didn't want to ruin the moment.

Luther took a deep breath, so he meant it, now he had to figure out what his boundaries were. This was new territory for him, given his job and Erorn both were very physical. He let Jerold hold him while he ran his fingers through his hair. "I need to know your boundaries, Jer." He said softly. "I don't want to overstep them." He was scared, but he wouldn't admit it. Plus how would Erorn feel? He knew Luther had feelings for him, but he thought his uncle would only love him as a nephew. Luther decided to keep it a secret from him for now, it wasn't like Jerold would be going to the mansion anytime soon and he promised Erorn he wouldn't tell. Plus he wanted Jerold to learn how to break the curse on his own, but at the rate it was going it seemed to believe he would die and he was scared of death.

"We'll cover the bounderies when we get to them, but for now a good thing to remember is that I enjoy everything but sex. I'll cuddle with you, sleep with you, kiss you, anything that feels right and comes naturally, it just won't end with sex like it would for most people. Everything else is still on the table." He sighed a little bit, he knew he had to do something about Erorn. If he was going to date Luther he couldn't live in fear of Erorn. He made up his mind and he would have to talk to Erorn, beg him for forgiveness and pray that he would be merciful to him. It was the only way to be fair to Luther.

"You say when we get there but lay it all on me in the same breath." He shook his head and smiled before taking his hand and dragging him around the woods for a bit more. It was silent out there and he didn't want to waste it just standing there. Funny thing is, Erorn and Jerold were a lot alike, even if they hated to admit it. He wasn't as short as Erorn, but he was still a great deal shorter than him. He also talked a lot, but he was starting to feel bad for going off on Erorn. Luther was going to have to make it up to him tonight. He wondered if Jerold was clingy too or if that was just Erorn's way of doing things. It would make sense since he had lost his parents at such a young age and being with a family that seemed... unfit. When they got to a small lake he stopped. "Wow, didn't know that was here.... and I hope you know how to get back when we are done here." He laughed neverously, running his fingers through his hair. "I... get lost easily and have horrible direction."

Jerry chuckled at the comment. "Sorry I get a little chatty sometimes. It's been a while so I got a little excited." He smiled as they walked to the lake. When Luther joked about his sense of direction Jerry couldn't help but laugh a little. "I guess I'll have to keep my eye on you then, so I don't lose you. Don't worry, I know where we're at." He said before getting on his toes to kiss Luther's forehead. They stayed at the lake for a little while before returning to Jerry's home. "This was nice. I had a great time." He told Luther when they got back to his house. "I know a really nice cafe in town if you're not bussy tomorrow night." He smiled a sweet smile.

Luther actually liked spending time with Jerold. Now if he could only get Erorn to do that. But I can't help the way your face looks when you feel just right. He accaccidentally thought to Erorn. When they got back to Jerold's house he smiled at the thought of going on an actual date. "Sure, sounds fun. Four months and I never seen you go to a cafe... I mean I didn't think you would go to a cafe." He tried to correct himself. He didn't want Jerold to know he followed him to some places.

Jerry laughed at the comment. "I didn't want to leave the house when I was being spied on." He chuckled. "Had I known you were a secret admirer as well as a spy, I would have taken you there. I'll see you tomorrow around seven." He kissed Luther like he had in the woods then went inside. He swooned a little as he leaned against the door. He felt like a kid again even if he was old enough to be Luther's father.

Erorn was in the middle of reading when he heard Luther's thought. He wasn't sure how or even if he should respond to it. He figured that it wasn't intentionall and he'd tell Luther about it when he got back home. He was kind of happy that he wasn't the only one who didn't know how to control the power completely. He figured Luther was out talking to uncle Jerry and he genuinely hope things were going well for them, they'd both be lucky to have each other.

Luther nodded and kissed Jerold back before leaving. He didn't mind the twenty year age gap. Elves lived longer so he just figured he was closer to his age and then he stopped. "Then wouldn't that make Erorn an actually kid... or teenager?" He said to himself. Are you a damn kid, Erorn? Is that how you elves do this?! If your uncle is around my age in elf years... doesn't that make you like fourteen or something? Oh god.... I feel nasty. I am going to kill James. He should have known this. He should have known I wouldn't have put two and two together so quickly. My brother is disgusting. He thought to Erorn while walking home.

Woah! Cool it there. We age slower on a physical level only. I am not a teenager, that's not how it works it's not like dog or cat years. I'm tweny-six, I just have a longer life span. I mean I still act like a child, but that's just because I never really got the chance to be one. I'm gonna work on that too. But no don't worry, neither you or James are pedophiles. Oh and by the way, that comment you shared earlier... it was sweet, your face is really beautiful and you feel just right too. He thought to Luther. He smiled thinking about how Luther felt. He went back to reading before he let his mind drift to a place he wasn't wanting to go just yet. If he did anything with Luther, he was going to let Luther come to him.

Luther blushed and got home to see James sweeping. "So we finally hired a maid, aye?" He joked and slapped his brother's ass. "I am guessing something went in your favor." Luther nodded and leaned against the wall. "About last night... what the hell? I mean it wasn't bad, but you knew I wasn't in the mood for that." Luther said softly. James frowned a bit, "You needed a pick me up." James replied. "Did Erorn know what you were doing?" Luther asked and James shook his head no. "Shame shame, anyway the kid didn't go soft on you. I would ask if you enjoyed, but we both know I know you did." Luther joked.

James smiled, "So, what is up with your and Erorn's uncle?" He asked. Luther looked down at his feet, "I guess we are dating? If you want to call it that. I love Erorn though so I don't know what to do."

Erorn heard Luther come home and heard what they were saying, but he wasn't going to jump into Luther's head like he did the other night. It wasn't right to do that and he didn't want to make the same mistake again. He did want Luther to know he was okay with him dating his uncle. He decided to man up and just go talk. He went down stairs. "Hey Luther, I couldn't help overhear your conversation, sorry sensitive hearing, but I just want you to know I don't have any problem with you dating Uncle Jerry and even if I did, you're a grown ass man and you don't need my permission to date anyone. I know you love me and this won't change that, so there's no reason to be worried." He smiled and kissed both of them before going into the kitchen and getting something for dinner. He came back out with a plate. "Oh and I'm gonna get a job, I figure it will help with my clinginess." He smiled and then went up stairs, he was genuinely proud to be taking steps to better himself.

Luther and James looked at each other before following Erorn up. "And exactly what kind of job are you looking for?" Asked James. Luther smiled, Yeah what kind of job? Are you going to use your hands... mouth... ugh now I am getting jealous. Luther thought to him. Though he was okay with Erorn being an escort, but James was a different story. "Oh gosh... what if they dress him up in a cute little uniform. Ugh... I can't think about that right now... or I can, but I might die." Luther said, fanning himself. James looked at him like he needed to get himself together before looking back at Erorn.

Erorn looked back at the two of them, not really expecting this kind of an assumption from them. "Well I was going through my father's files and it would appear that I own my mother's cafe by the terms of the will. I figure I can work there in the day time as a chef and keep myself busy doing the stuff I love." He said confidently. So yes I will be using my hands and my mouth. He thought to Luther and a smirk went across his face. "I don't even have to apply, I own the place. And yes I'll have a uniform." He grinned devilishly at Luther. He then went back to his room with his food and ate in front of the fire.

Luther smirked and James blinked, looking over at him. "Well at least it isn't escorting. I can live with him being a baker. You hungry, Luth? I am making dinner since SOMEONE only thought about himself." James said. Luther nodded, "Very, you know... we can always have fun time and let Erorn just hear what a grand time we are having. I think that is a great... no wait... even better, how about you and me have a grand time and Erorn WATCH, but can't touch himself." Luther laughed evilly and James blinked. "I think we should... Erorn, sorry babe!" James shouted from the stairs and walked into the kitchen to make him and his brother food. Luther went pop his head into Erorn's room and giggled evilly. "Muwhahaha."

"Your loss, I really missed you the while you were angry. I was gonna apologize to you really good tonight. But no need for me to get too clingy, I can apologize some other time." He joked too him. He wasn't sure how serious they were, but he would be a little disappointed if he didn't get to join in.

Erorn laid there for a few minutes. This was the life. He had family and not one, but two men that he was madly in love with who also loved him. All he could wish for was for Jerry to learn his lesson soon so Luther could have him back in the house. He went and took a shower too. He then finished his food while they ate downstairs.

Luther showered and ran down stairs to eat. He was starving. He made his plate and found his brother by the fire. He cuddled up to him and ate. They waited for Erorn to come down too. "So... are you mad we did it?" Luther ask. James shook his head no as he read. "I rather you two be at it like that instead of the other way around. Now get your head off my crotch please." Luther smiled and gently shook his head. "No." Was all Luther said and continued eating. His smile faded a bit when he thought about Jerold eating alone.

Erorn came down a little bit later and took his plate to the kitchen before cuddling with them on the couch. He sat next to James so that he didn't feel too left out after earlier. He kissed him on the cheek. "Hope I didn't mess up your plans, I kind of seduced him with my big innocent eyes" Erorn joked.

Erorn was only half asleep. He turned over on his side and wrapped an arm around Luther and cuddled him the way James normally held him. It was more out of instinct than anything. He was out like a light with the warmth of someone he loved in bed with him. In the back of his mind he was a little worried about whether or not Luther was hurt, but he trusted that James wasn't too rough. He might think twice about getting rough with James around Luther again.

James came back after a while and climbed into bed with them. He ran his fingers through his brother's hair before sighing and kissing Erorn goodnight. He fell asleep after a few minutes.

The next morning Luther was the first to wake up. His whole body was sore. Every time he moved he had to take a deep breath. Getting up as a job. He didn't know how he managed it, but he did. He slowly made his way to his room and showered, letting the hot water run over him. He would have to try and get himself over the soreness before tonight. When he was done he went back to his own bed and fell asleep.

Erorn woke up after hearing Luther trying to get out of bed. He kissed James and crawled out of bed. It was still really early so he got a cup of coffee before going into the library and reading for a little while as he sipped his coffee. He was going to go to his mother's cafe today and start work. He knew it was going to be a new experience, but he needed to start getting out of the house and keep himself busy.

James was the last one up and he could feel the anger seeping off of his brother. "Aahh fuck." He whispered and got up and dressed. He went find Luther on his bed, but he was sleeping. He laid next to him and ran his hand over his side. Luther woke up and glared, "Don't touch me." He whispered. James frowned. "Oh come on... it... I slipped, I'm sorry." James whispered back. Luther wanted to turn around but he didn't trust his brother near his ass.

"Let me make it up to you." James whispere.

"You aren't going anywhere near my ass, James." Luther hissed back.

"Fine, you can have Jerold make your ass feel better. Oh wait..." James said dryly.

Luther sat up slowly and gripped James shirt, "Leave him out of this. It isn't his fault you are a fucking mess."

James could feel how weak Luther was so he pinned him down. Luther growled, "Stop."

"I won't have go in anywhere... I promise." James whispered softly and rubbed Luther's body, massaging it. Luther didn't look at his brother, but he didn't stop him either. James gently turned Luther over, massaging his shoulders and back. "I won't touch your ass." He said softly.

Erorn heard the two talking in the room. He wasn't going to get involved. He got changed into some everyday clothes and walked by Luther's room. The door was closed. "I'm going to work, see you guys later." He called to them. He then went out to the city and found his mother's Cafe. It was called the Happy Harth Cafe. He went inside and took a look at the staff. He went to one of the chefs and asked him who was in charge. He pointed to one of the chefs in the back with a fancy coat on. Erorn went to the guy. "Excuse me, are you the one in charge?" Erorn asked him.

"I'm sorry, no customers behind the counter." He said with a little bit of a snooty tone to his voice.

"I'm not a customer, I'm the owner."

"Excuse me? No Jerold Swiftblade is the owner."

"Well, he would have been if it weren't for the fact I'm alive." He sneered. "Allow me to introduce myself. I'm Erorn Swiftblade." He said as he reached out his hand to shake.

"I'm sorry, sir. I didn't know. How can I help you?"

"Don't worry, I'm not here to fire anyone or change anything. I would like to be trained in the art of cooking. I learned a little bit from my mother and studied in my free time, but I would love to learn to cook the way she did." He smiled.

"You're mother was one of the best, if you have any of her talent, it would be a pleasure to teach you." The cook replied.

He went through the day learning the basics of how things worked there in the cafe. He obsevered for the most part, but helped out where he could. It was beginning to feel like the times when his mom would bring him to work with her and let him "help" and it brought back happy memories for him. Time seemed to go by quickly as he was enjoying what he was doing.

James had loosened up Luther's muscles enough so he could move. "Since you aren't doing anything with your ass with Jerold, the only problem would be sitting." James said. He didn't mean to take it so far with him, but something about last night with Luther and Erorn watching turned him on more than anything. He sighed and stood up. "I am going make myself busy." He said. Luther got up and took James' hand. "Maybe I wouldn't have been so mad if I didn't have a date with Jerold... I could barely move earlier. Thanks..." Luther said and cupped his brother's face before kissing his forehead. James smiled and walked out. Luther looked at the clock and hurried to get dress. It was going to be a bit of a walk now that he was a bit sore.

Luther got to Jerold's house and knocked on the door lightly. He of all people shouldn't have been nervous, but he was.

Jerry opened the door and saw Luther standing there. He smiled big and was ready to go. "You look handsome, hope you like meat pies." He smiled. He stepped out of the house and gave Luther a kiss. "The Happy Harth has the best meat pies around, but they also have other stuff that tastes amazing too." He smiled as he took Luther's hand. He couldn't help but realize that Luther was walking like he was in some sort of pain. "Are you okay? You look like you're a little sore." He asked.

Luther looked down and smiled before kissing Jerold back. He still was in shock that he liked kissing, but he wasn't the one to argue over a kiss. "Mmm meat pies. I could never turn one away and the meal ain't too bad itself." He joked. Luther held his hand, it was smaller than his and a bit rough, but he liked it. Made Jerold that much cuter. Then Jerold made the comment in his walking and mentally sent James hate vibes. "Ahh, I am okay. I was trying play a joke on my brother... it didn't turn out so well for my ass. Stairs only has a thing for feet I tell ya." He laughed.

Jerry chuckled at Luther's jokes. They got to the cafe that Jerry was excited about and as they walked inside, Jerry saw Erorn working behind the counter. He froze for a second. Every fiber of his being was telling him to run out the door before he turned and saw him. He took a deep breath. "Hey, babe, how about you go find us a seat. I need to chat with one of the chefs." He smiled at Luther.

Erorn turned to put something in the oven and saw Jerry standing at the counter and Luther over in the dining area. Oh shit, I didn't realize you guys were coming here. I would have waited a day. I promise not to make a scene. He thought in a panic to Luther. He looked at Jerry and walked up to him. "What are you doing in my mom's cafe?"

"I was taking Luther out on a date. Look, Erorn, I'm really sorry for what I did. I know I can never bring your parents back, but please forgive me. You're the only family I have left."

"So, in spite of what I told you about killing you on sight, you still came up to tell me you're sorry and ask me for forgiveness? You risked your life to apologize."

"Yeah." Jerry cringed expecting a knife to come flying from across the counter.

Erorn walked around the counter and gave Jerry a big hug. "I was scared you were never gonna learn your lesson. The curse is broken. You don't turn your back on family and you never sell them out. Now go enjoy your date I'll see you at home later." He smiled and went back to finish his last half hour.

Jerry went up to the counter and ordered a couple of meat pies and some wine and then went to sit with Luther while they waited for the food. "I didn't see that coming. I guess I'm going home with you tonight." He smiled, a little confused by what had just happened but still unable to stop smiling.

Luther had noddd and took a seat in the dinning area. He didn't want to get in the middle of that. Luther nodded at Erorn when he said he didn't know and he knew. Luther didn't tell him. He just hope it went down smoothly. He looked out the window, knowing full well the women were staring at him. If he looked he would smile and if he smiled they would come and he would have to tell potential customers to go away because he was on a date. It didn't seem to take long and he smiled up at Jerold. "Oh? I guess not for a good time, aye?" He joked. "So I guess you two made up. Good..." He smiled. Luther leaned in, "You and Erorn are alike in a few good ways." He said softly.

Jerry smiled at the comment. " Oh really?" He grinned. "Like our taste in men?" He luaghed. The meat pies and the wine came out shortly after and Jerry ate slowly, it had been so long since he had been on a date he had forgotten how the whole small talk thing worked. He was much quieter than Erorn, but that wasn't a bad thing. "So, was I right or what? These are the best meat pies in the kingdom." He tried breaking the ice a little. It was sort of odd when he already knew so much about Luther from the four months he lived with him, so the normal small talk to get to know someone that you'd go through on a date didn't seem to feel right.

Luther chuckled a bit. "A few other things, but if you say you are in love with my brother I might have to say you are Erorn in disguise." He smiled up at the waitress and thanked her before taking a bite. He moaned softly and took another bite. He didn't mind the silence. It helped him think over things. "These are amazing. Thanks for showing me this place." He smiled innocently at Jerold. "You know, there are some places here that I feel like I have seen before. I think my father took us to Ravendale before, but I must have been super young." He said softly.

Jerry grinned at him. "You would have been here eventually I'm sure with Erorn working here. I didn't think he was the type to go get a job, but I guess I underestimated him." He finished eating in silence, since it didn't seem uncomfortable. "What do you want to do after this? I know there's a bookshop down the street, not like the mansion needs any more books, but it's fun to look. But if you had any ideas we could do those too." He said as he waited for Luther to finish. Jerry always ate too fast and it would frequently give him the hiccups.

Luther took the last bite of his meat pie and downed the wine when Jerold ask the question. "We could... I don't mind getting lost in the bookstore, literally." He held his head low in defeat. Then he smiled and looked up when he heard the hiccup and saw his little body hop. "I can't with you... you look so damn adorable. Ugh..." He was going to die in here if he did get up and moving. He stood and grabbed Jerold's hand and lifted him up like he was nothing and walked out with him. "Which way to the bookstore?" He asked.

Jerry luaghed in between hiccups as Luther dragged him out of the cafe. He didn't think the hiccups were that cute, but in combination with his size, he could see the child-like qualities. "About three block..Hick.. blocks down that way." He tried to speak without hiccuping but it wasn't working. He pointed in the direction they had to travel before Luther pulled him along.

Luther laughed as he was pulled to the bookshop and how the hiccups wouldn't give up on Jerold. Luther stopped in front of the bookstore and tilted Jerold's chin up, "These damn hiccups... they are going to make me... die. You care going to have to drag my dead body back to the mansion. Bury be under one of the trees." He smiled before kissing the top of his head and walking in. The girl cashiers looked like they were dying. They saw what happened outside. He smied at them and they blushed. Luther chuckled and dragged Jerold to the back of the shop so they wouldn't be bugged by the cashiers.

Jerry chuckled. "No one ever... hick... died from a cuteness... hick ... overdose." He tried to calm his breathing but the way Luther was dragging him left him breathless. If he controlled his breathing he could stop the hiccups before Luther died. After a few minutes in the back of the store he got the hiccups under control. "Much better." He smiled. "Now I don't have to bury you anywhere." He chuckled. He then kissed him lightly on the cheeck. "Why were you in such a hurry? It's not like they were closing anytime soon."

Luther looked down at him. "I am not sure. Maybe because potential clients were staring. Or sitting there in silence staring at each other bugs me a bit. Plus I didn't want to die in a cafe. How lame a death that would be." He said and fingered the books around them. He hadn't read a good few of these books and picked one out. "The Song of Achellis... huh..." He mumbled.

Jerry looked up at him with sweet eyes and smiled. "You're a little impulsive aren't you?" He grinned. "I like that, it keeps things from getting boring." He went to one of the other sections and looked at the graphic novels. He loved literature, but he also enjoyed the occasional comic style book. He knew it didn't help the way Luther was seeing him as cute and adorable, but he kinda liked it. He picked one of the books he was missing from a collection he had and went back to Luther. "So, what kind of stuff do you like to read?"

Luther looked away from a book he was looking at. He had three books already in his hand. "Hmm... a bit of this and that. Adventure, romance, fantasy... just a bit of everything." He looked down at his hand and grabbed his book. "Graphic novel? I like these too, oh... I haven't read this series yet." He placed it on top of his pile and looked at Jerold. "That is all you going to get?" He asked, making sure he held his books out of reach from him.

"It's a really good series, I have the rest of it too, this is the last one in the series." He tried to get a look at what Luther was getting but he was holding them out of his line of vision and his grasp. "Yeah, that's the only book I really wanted, like I said the mansion has all the books anyone could want just about. So what are you getting?" He smiled as he asked.

Luther nodded, "A Song of Achillies, Captive Prince, and The Picture of Dorian Gray. They looked pretty good." He held the books pretty close and walked around a bit. "Want to relax here before going back to your place and packing?" He asked after feeling a bit bad about ushering him out of the cafe.

"Yeah, that sounds nice." he said with a grin and he walked with Luther to one of the tables in the bookstore where people could sit and read. He was having a really nice time with Luther and he was really happy to be going back to the mansion. It would be nice to be able to spend time with Luther whenever he liked. He sat there staring at Luther without even realizing what he was doing. "What do you see in me?" he asked in a genuinely curious tone. He knew what he saw in Luther, but had no clue what he saw in him.

Luther smiled and sat down with Jerold. He began reading a part of one of the books when he asked him the question. "I would say me... but... sorry." He cleared his throat. "Honestly, I like how I could flirt with you and not get anything back, except your annoyance. But what I really enjoyed was just spending time with you. Even if you didn't talk to me for a good bit and we just sat there. The silence didn't bug me and I am a talker. It helps that I like your rough looks yet we both know you are a softie." He smiled, "I don't care if we don't do anything intimate, I just want to be with you. I wasn't even suppose to fall for you... I was just doing it to get information." He said softly.

Jerry's face beamed as he listened to Luther's words. "Everything has a purpose. Love is not something that keeps a schedule. Sometimes the best things are those we don't understand. I enjoyed spending time with you too and I look forward to spending a lot more with you as well. You're a complex young man and I don't think anyone will ever figure you out completely. I want to get to know what makes you the person you are. You remind me a lot of my brother, when he was younger. He knew that love was more important than anything else, and he never let anything come between him and those he loved." He smiled then held Luther's hand across the table. It was clear by the look in Jerry's eyes that he was falling for Luther.

Luther listened to him, "Complex, young... I haven't been called young by many people, usually I am the older one." He smiled. "But I don't mind spending as much time with you so you can fixgure my complex young self, Daddy JJ." He heard a woman in the stacks cry out. Luther turned to see a young woman fanning herself and running off. "Well... okay then. There goes one of my clients." Luther shook his head and looked back at Jerold. "Well I will take being compared to your brother as a compliment. I mean he seemed to have gotten a lovely woman and birthed a very handsome man." He leaned back in his chiar.

"Daddy JJ?" He asked lifting an eyebrow at the name. "That's a new one. And yes it was definitely a compliment." He grinned. "Don't worry about the client, just tell her you were taking your father around town, women love it when a man is family focused." He chuckled. "So I think I'm ready to go get my stuff, I don't have a whole lot to pack, I left most of it at the mansion when I left. It shouldn't take too long to pack maybe a couple of hours." He smiled as he stood up taking Luther by the hand and giving him a big romantic kiss.

Erorn arrived home in the early evening and called out into the house. "James, I'm home. Jerry's coming back home so everything's good between the two of us now." He went back up to his room and took off his new uniform and took a shower. He put on a pair of sweats after and then went down to the kitchen. He made a quick meal in case James wanted something to eat.

Luther nodded, "Sure thing, I can help." He was about to stand up after he did, but he grabbed his hand and kissed him. Luther ran a hand up Jerold's neck and cupped his face, kissing him back. "I am sure dad's don't kiss their sons like that." He whispered before winking and going check out. He paid for his and Jerold's books before winking at the cashier. She about died. He took Jerold's hand and walked out. "We go... right to your house?" He asked confused.

James was in the sun room. He didn't get a chance to answer him when he went up stairs. James sighed and just stayed at where he was. He had the whole house to himself, it was nice for a bit, but then he started to hate the silence. Maybe it was a bad thing for him to get a job. No... he needed this more than you needed him to stay here and pine over you or Luther. He thought. When he heard him in the kitchen James followed him and leaned down, gently nibbling the tib of his ear. "How was work, babe?" He asked softly.

Jerry laughed a little. "Thanks for buying my book, that was sweet of you. You really do get lost easily, don't you?" He smiled. "Yes, you go right and then down a few blocks." He lead Luther to his house again and began packing. In a couple of hours they had everything they needed packed and loaded onto Jerry's wagon. "I'm so glad to have all this nasty stuff with Erorn and me in the past. I'm glad to be part of a family again, even if we are a strange little family." He chuckled. "Well, guess we should go home." He got up into the wagon and helped Luther up. He drove them to the mansion.

"It was nice for a first day. I almost gave the head chef a heart attack. He had no idea I owned the place." He smiled and kept cooking. He was making pasta and he was chopping onions and other veggies for the sause. He kissed James and smiled. "Did you have a good day while I was out?"

James mumbled about how it was boring as all hell then kissed down his neck. "Glad you had a good day though. Might have to beat some people who would cross you." His hand traveled down Erorn's body.

Jerry saw his nephew bent over the table and James a bout to go to town on him and he dropped the box of books he had in his hands. He turned bright red and turned away. "Oh wow, That's an image that's going to be burned into my brain for a while." He laughed nervously.

"Oh shit!" Erorn gasped as he pulled his sweats back up. "Sorry I didn't expect you home so soon."

Luther was right behind him with a box of stuff , a smile from ear to ear plastered on his face. "Oh James... this makes up for last night on so many levels." He laughed. James glared at him while shoving and sighed. "Perfect timing..." He mumbled and walked out of the kitchen. Luther patted JJ's shoulder, "Just think... nevermind." He laughed and walked away to put the box in his room. He placed the box in his room and turned to see JJ still red. "Like what you see or was that just me?" He asked.

He then went back to cooking diner for him and James. "Well, I guess we'll have to until after diner for dessert." He smiled at James. He got the sauce simmering again and threw the pasta in the pot to boil.

Jerry looked up at Luther. "I think it was just you." He said kind of dryly. "But, don't feel bad about it. He has good genes." Jerry chuckled. He put away his boxes and then got the rest of his stuff. He went into his room with Luther. It was getting a little late, and he got a fire going and sat down in a chair to read the book he got. He liked being in the same room with Luther.

He helped JJ finish his packing and when he placed the last box down it dawned on him what JJ meant about good genes. "Oh no... you don't get to talk about your junk in front of me. That is just fucking cruel." He said. Rolling all over JJ's bed before getting a comfortable position and crawling under his covers. "Old men always being so cruel to us youngins." He pouted.

James sighed, "I think I lost my appetite for dessert." He said getting him a small bowl of food and going back to the sun room. He ate slowly and sighed. He wasn't even really hungry, but he wasn't about to waste food either. "You know your uncle is just the older version of you, Erorn?" He asked him.

"I'll keep that in mind. I need to learn my boundaries too." He smiled before putting his book down and getting into bed with Luther. He wrapped his arms around Luther and held him close. He loved cuddling. He hadn't cuddled anyone in a long time. "I forgot how much I missed this. You're comfy."

Erorn chuckled. "Well, if you hungry, you know where to find me." he went with James into the sun room eating as he walked. "That's not true. He doesn't talk as much, he doesn’t flirt, he's not clingy and he doesn't seem to be the least bit attracted to you." Erorn grinned at James. "But I admire his taste in Luther." He leaned over and kissed James.

Luther turned to him when he started to cuddle him. He cupped JJ's face softly, "First you tease me about your member down there and now you are calling me fat. I don't think we are going to work out if you keep that up." He smiled and kissed his forehead before wiggling away a bit. "Punishment. Arms length. Just like at the dances." He smiled. "Wait... did they have those back in your day?" Luther teased.

James grumbled and kissed him back, "Find it kind of funny how easily you hand Luther to your uncle. Don't get me wrong, I want Luther to be happy, but with him? Come on... Luther's whole thing of showing love is fucking you." He said before shoveling food into his mouth,

"First off, comfy is not the same as fat and you just called me old. So I think we're even." He grinned and pulled him back and held onto him tight. "I'm not letting you go so you can just forget it." He smiled before kissing his neck to try and tickle him, he was unaware that Luther wasn't ticklish. When Luther didn't react, Jerry pouted. "No fair I can't tickle you?!"


Erorn looked at James with a grin. First of all, I didn't hand anyone over to anybody. Jerry and Luther are both adults, I'm not in a posistion to tell either of them who to date. Second, even if I did have a problem with them dating, you've seen how well things work out when I throw a fit, doing that would just make things worse. But the thing is it could be good for both of them. Jerry hasn't opened himself up to anyone like this in years and Luther could use someone who's only into him for the nice person he is." Erorn sighed a little. "We got a strange thing going here, but it works. I'm not gonna mess with it anymore and risk messing it up. I'm just going to roll with it." He finished eating his food then took James' empty bowl into the kitchen and washed the dishes. He returned to the sun room and sat with James for a little bit enjoying the silnence.

Luther grinned evilly. "My super power." He laughed evilly and started to tickle JJ making sure he begged for mercy. "Muwahahaha!"

James eyed him, "If you say so, kid." When Erorn was gone he picked up his book and began reading. At this rate he would be JJ's age before he finished it. He was a good bit into his book when Erorn came back. He read a bit more before slamming his book shut. "So fucking done." He threw the book on the table and stood up, stretching."I am going for a walk. You can go stare at your uncle and luther like a creep child." He said, smirking at the idea before walking out of the sun room and outside.

Jerry laughed as Luther tickled him and he tried to push him away, but had no luck until he begged Luther to stop. He chuckled and hugged Luther. "You're a sneaky kid aren't ya? I'll have to keep my eyes on you." He joked. "But I am getting a little bit tired. If you wanted to stay in here, that's fine, or you can go if you like. I don't want to be too tempting for you." He chuckled, knowing that Luther had more self control than that.

"Ewwe that's gross. And he's the one who was looking at us." Erorn joked. "Be safe out there, it's getting dark out. I'll be in my room when you get back." He smiled as he walked up to his room. He opened the desk drawer and looked at the rings again. He picked them up and looked at them for a while. "No, it's still not the time for it yet. You'll know when it's right." He smiled and put them back in his drawer. He went and laid down on the bed and wondered what it would be like to have a wedding with the two of them. Who would walk down the aisle first? Or would all three of them walk down together? Who would show up? Would they even want a wedding? Maybe it would be better to just give them the rings as a symbolic gesture to show his commitment to them.

Luther smiled in victory. "Mmm I think I will go. You are just too tempting." He smiled and kissed JJ's forehead before sliding off the bed. "Have a good night, Daddy JJ." He said before walking out and closing the door. He walked to his room but didn't go in. Luther wanted to mess with Erorn first. He walked into his room and poked Erorn's butt. "I would take you right here and right now, but I will leave you for James. He is a bit restless since we walked in on you two. I am heading to bed..." He walked to the door and looked over his shoulder. "If I married your uncle.. you have to call me Uncle Luther when we... you know." He wiggled his eyebrows and laughed. "Now goodnight." He smirked and walked out and into his own bedroom

James walked a good bit ways from the house. He was frustrated from earlier and he would have taken Erorn in the sun room, but he might not be able to control his fist if Erorn's uncle walked in on them again. Right when he was getting comfortable to take Erorn in the house besides the bedroom, here came his uncle. "Could always take over Luther while he is with Erorn's uncle... ruin that real quick." He mumbled and kicked a rock before sighing. "No... Luther would murder me." James had thought his way out of taking Erorn tonight. He made sure he walked extra long so he would be tired when he got back home. He came through the sun room and locked it before going to his room and showering.

Jerry fell asleep quickly as he had always felt more at home here than he did in his own house.

Erorn heard James come in and go to his room. He was a little disappointed, he was hoping that he would come in and finish what they started in the kitchen, but he guessed that the incident had gotten under his skin. He didn't want to just barge into James' room and give it too him, he was doing good so far at not being clingy. Instead he grabbed one of his records and put it on and started singing with it. He didn't sing loud and he kept the volume down low. He didn't want to keep anyone awake, he just felt like singing.

Once James was done with his shower he heard the music and Erorn singing. He decided to go into Erorn's room anyway. He walked in and smiled softly. Making sure not to disturb him and his singing. James made his way into Erorn's bed and laid down. He rested his head on his hand and watched him. James couldn't help but think he was cute when he sang. He had been trying hard not to be clingy, but he was missing it. James sighed and turned on his back and rested his arm over his eyes.

Luther stayed up a bit talking himself down from thoughts he was having of JJ and he wasn't about to go after Erorn just so he could release. He was going to have to learn how to control it somehow.

Erorn hadn't seen James come in, he was staring into the fire the way he liked to do. He turned to see James laying in his bed with his arm across his eyes. He kept singing as he took James' arm and pulled it away as he looked into James' eye and smiled as he sang. He serenaded James for a few songs as he smiled at him the whole time as he wanted James to know how he felt through his singing. After he was done singing he got into the bed with James. "It's nice to have an audience." He smiled. James looked tired from running so Erorn didn't try to seduce him, he just laid his head on his chest.

James fell in love with Erorn all over again. "Mmm I love you, kid." He whispered as his fingers ran though his hair slowly. "I sometimes wish it was just the two of us again. That time seemed like decades ago." He said softly and rolled Erorn on his back. He looked down at him and smiled, "I would kidnap you all over again." He kissed Erorn before kissing his neck and going back to his side of the bed.

"I understand what you mean, it was really nice those first couple weeks. If I knew then what I know now, I'd let you." Erorn blushed. He kissed down James' neck and back and put his arms around him. "I love you so much."

James smiled, "Probably." He joked. "Poor Luther... he is trying to be a good boy with you uncle." He said with a yawn. James smirked evilly and sent Luther some very unhelpful emotions. Luther screamed a few seconds later. "STOP JAMES!" James chuckled. "My bad." He smiled.

"Do you really think it is going to last? You are the most physical person I know, besides Erorn over here." James said, getting up.

Luther stood up straight, "I am trying, James." Then he looked over at Erorn, "I know what I can and can't do. It is the fact that if I could control myself when he wasn't around I could when I was with him."

James shook his head, "Don't you fucking shove your feelings on me when you are heart broken." He shoved past Luther. "Damn family is a fucking mess." He said and went to his room.

Luther frowned, "Sorry." He said softly before walking back to his own room.

I'm sorry too, Erorn thought to him, I didn't know He was gonna do that. He stopped commenting after that, he didn't want to invade his mind more than that. He pulled the covers back up. He knew it wasn't his problem, but he still thought it was mean of James to do this to Luther. But then it kinda sank in a bit. Luther was the only one dating Jerry. James didn't really want him,it seemed, and they always shared the relationship. It made a little more sense now. The same shit he had already been through was probably about to happen again. He still thought it was mean, but he thought he understood more now. He closed his eyes and felt bad for Jerry, he wasn't as open as Erorn and probably wouldn't be able to handle this kind of craziness. He eventually fell asleep.

James was the first to wake up in the house. He packed his stuff. James had to go back to his family's house again anyway. He wrote a short note and left it on his night stand and then walked into Jerold's room and closed the door softly. He walked over to his bed and yanked him off of his bed. "Wake the fuck up." James growled.

Jerry was confused and a little sore from hitting the floor. "What the hell?" he said still sleepy and groggy. "What the hell is going on?" He was confused by the fact that it was James in his roomJ.

James stooped down to Jerold's level. "You forget who the fuck my father is." James said lowly, but angrily. "Don't think for a second I won't do to you what he would have done. The fact that you even look in my brother's direction disgusts me. He is a physical person and he has to shut that down for your pathetic old ass. I don't care if you are Erorn's only family left. Luther's mine and I won't see him hurt by an abomination like you." He stood up and kicked Jerold's feet. "It was better when you weren't around." He scuffed and walked out of his room.

Jerry didn't know how to respond to that. He thought things were fine. He didn't think Luther would have come after him if this was going to happen. He didn't say a word and took his stuff back out to his wagon. He went into Luther's room. He kissed him with tears in his eyes. "I have to leave." He choked out as he saw Luther wake up. "I can't see you anymore. Ask your brother. I'm sorry I hurt you." He left the room and headed to the door.

Luther woke up confused. "W-What?" He asked, but JJ wouldn't tell him and when he answered with to ask his brother he knew what had happened. "Like hell you will..." He threw the covers back and grabbed JJ's arm. "You can't leave. James said you hurt me? I am not hurt, Jerold. I am just trying to control myself for you." He said before cupping his face gently. "I want to be with you, Jerold. I wouldn't be doing this if I didn't. Fuck what James said to you... just please... please don't go." He begged.

Jerry looked at him crying. "He said he would do to me what your father would. I'm not a brave man. I can't stand up to him. I want to be with you too, but James will kill me." He fell to his knees and cried.

Luther was beyond pissed. "Go in my room. I will come back for you." He kissed JJ's forehead and got up before running out of the house in time to see James getting on the carriage. Luther pulled him off and shoved him to he ground. "Are you fucking kidding me?! Since when the fuck are you father?!" Luther went to swing but James kicked him off and rolled onto his feet. "If I was father I would have murdered him in his sleep and left him there for you to find him drowned in his own blood." James growled. Luther stood up, holding his side. "What the hell is wrong with you, James?" Luther asked.

James straightened his coat. "We can't share him and he isn't sharable. He is a fucking joke and father should have offed him when he had the chance." James said emotionless.

"Just because you don't want him, means I can't?" Luther scoofed.

"It is the fact that when you get turned on you will use Erorn as your personal little toy. You won't be fucking him because you want him! You will because you want that stupid excuse for a man. Erorn doesn't fucking seem to see that. He is in his own little tiny world and thinks that this thing could work.: James growled.

"I would never... I wouldn't use Erorn. I love him." Luther said, heart broken that his brother would think he would.

Erorn woke up from all the shouting and went down to the drive to see what the hell was going on. He was getting sick of this shit and was beginning to wonder if this was all his life was going to be from here on out. He didn't know what to ask who or what to say in general, he figured it was what he thought was going to happen. "What the hell is going on?"

James and Luther looked down at Erorn. "James turned into our father and threatened to do what our father would have done to Jerold if he didn't leave me alone. Some how he got his mind wrapped around the idea that I will only use you because I can't get with Jerold. And Jerold is trying to leave because he is scared that James will kill him. Oh and that Jerold is unsharable."

James just shrugged. "I'm going." He said and hopped back on the carriage, getting ready to leave.

Erorn didn't know what the hell came over him. When he heard that James threatened Jerry, he was over come with anger. He jumped to the carriage and grabbed James by the collar and threw him off. He jumped down next to him. "What the fuck is wrong with you?! We don't do that shit here!" He screamed at him. He didn't care that James could probably kill him, and probably would if it kept up at this rate. "Luther fucking loves that man and you're pissed because he's fucking different? Take a look at yourself you freak! He's not hurting Luther, you're just fucking pissed because Luther is attracted to him. It's a new experience for him. If you think he's so unsharible, don't fucking share him. You've proven that you can block each other out so when they're together block each other out."

James stood back up and dusted himself off. He didn't say anything as he got back on his carriage. Luther cried out, "James... please no. Just try with him." James ignored him. He knew whatever chances he had with Jerold was gone. "I have to go." Was all he said and left. Luther stood there feeling James slip from him like he did that month he was gone.

Erorn couldn't begin to imagine the pain Luther was in, Erorn was hurting too, but not nearly as bad. He walked over to Luther and held him. He couldn't say anything that wouldn't make it worse he just did his best to comfort him and be there for him. He cried with Luther holding him. He felt helpless and scared that James would never come back.

Luther stood there for a while. He couldn't feel or hear James, the bond was still there but barely. After a while he took Erorn back into the house and went find Jerold. "Hey... you are safe. So no need to run off okay?" He tried to sound okay and upbeat for him.

Jerry was sitting on the bed, he heard the shouting all the way up in the room. He could tell Luther was in a lot of pain, he couldn't help but feel responsible for some of it. "I'm sorry for all this." He hugged Luther and cried into his shoulder. "I didn't want any of this to happen, it kills me that I caused this."

Erorn went deep into a depression. He was angry, hurt, and he felt a little guilty too. He didn't mean it when he called James a freak, but he was just so angry at him for how he was treating Luther and Jerry. He went into his own room and followed the secret passage up to the attic. He stayed up there all day and didn't eat anything. He felt like he had broken everyone up. "I guess it's too much to ask for to have a family." he muttered as he looked out the window at the snow falling. It was fresh and pure, but it didn't seem to make him feel any better like it usually did.

Luther held JJ close, "It wasn't you... if anything this is James' fault or rather... mine." He cupped his face softly and kissed him. "You are going to be okay, but there are things you need to know. James and I we share our partners. This... I should have told you this or rather I thought you would have figured it out since we are with Erorn, but I didn't even think about James in all of this, especially when he thought about me when it came to Erorn. Though I didn't even want to be in a relationship in the first place, with anyone. I should have asked him to give you a shot or better yet... have asked you if you would have been okay with it in the first place. I know where he is going, but I have to give him sometime to cool down." He smiled softly. "This isn't your fault, okay?"

“Hey kid, you okay? Why don't you come down? Please?” Luther asked Erorn.

"I knew you had a special bond with your brother and that you were sharing Erorn, but I didn't realize sharing was a prerequisite. I would have talked to him first about all this If I knew that. I don't think you'll be able to salvage this, he hates me, he doesn't want anything to do with an abomination." He sighed. "But for you, I would be willing to give him a shot if you can ever convince him."

Not sure how okay I am, but yeah, I'll be down in a minute. Erorn thought back to Luther. He came back down from the attic and walked to Luther's room. He did his best not to look depressed. He gave a fake smile to Jerry. "Don't worry Uncle Jerry, everything will be okay." He gave him a big hug to try to comfort him. I didn't mean it when I called him a freak. I'm sorry I was just angry. He thought to Luther.

Luther sighed, "I have no idea... he likes to be physical almost as much as I do." He smiled when Erorn came in the room. "Before he completely shut me out I could feel he was more hurt at the fact that Erorn called him a freak than he was of me being with JJ. The one solid in the whole situation seemed to have...become unsolid. I know he left because he had to go back to our old home to do things with the business, but I have no idea if he even wants to come back now. I plan on giving him a couple of weeks to cook down before I go back home and talk to him. Our mother was the one who installed love and kindness where our father installed hate and anger. When me and James would get in fights, thanks to our father, my mother didn't care if we had bruises or cuts, she said a sword is nothing compared to sharpen words." Luther looked at Erorn, "I'm sorry. I hope my mother can work on him while I am away. She never wanted her sons to turn out like their father."

Erorn felt like total shit. "Sure, he calls my uncle an abomination and threatens his life, but I call him a freak and suddenly I'm the bad guy. Fuck I didn't even mean it, I was just pissed." He said pissed more at James than anything. "I need to get out of the house for a little while. I'll come back, but right now I don't think it's safe for me to be confined with people I love when I'm this angry. I'm gonna go hunting, maybe killing a bunch of animals will relieve some frustration." He growled and took his sword and walked to the door.

Luther ran after him, "Emotionally that is two different things. He wouldn't have said it to him if he had any feelings towards him. I mean... I am beyond pissed that he called him that and that he threatened his life, but you have to understand you mean the world to James. He so upset with me because he believed I would only have be intimate with you because I couldn't be with JJ. He thinks I am just going to use you as a toy and he would snap me in half if I ever did that to you. Which I would never..." He said.

Erorn turned and looked at Luther. "When the hell is he going learn that I love both of you? Oh course I'm going to be pissed at him if he hurts you and at you if you hurt him. It doesn't mean I love either one of you any less. I know you'd never do that to me, and it kills me and infuriates me that he would think you would. I still love the little bastard, but he hurt the other person I love and it was completely uncalled for even if he did think he was protecting me. If I mean the world to the both of you, then you guys need to realize that you mean the world to me too and hurting either of you hurts me and I won't just stand by and let him hurt you. But I guess right now I don't have any choice but to stand by and let it happen, so I'm going to go out and hurt something else so I don't hurt anyone else. I'm fucking pissed at myself for saying something like that, it was vile of me. I know you know I didn't mean it, but he doesn't. He may never come back to me because I said something stupid in the heat of anger. The only way it could be any worse is if I lost you too. I promise I'm going to come back, I just need to go get some of this anger out so I don't accidently hurt one of you guys too. I love you both." He said before kissing Luther and going out the door.

Luther watched him leave before going back to JJ. He didn't say anything and just laid down next to him. This was a mess and he didn't know how to clean it this time. "Our father called us the exact same thing when he found out that we slept with men too." Luther finally said. "At least he didn't kill you... which I think means somewhere he actually cares... about you. Maybe." He sighed. "I don't know. If he continues down this path he will surely be like my father and I don't think I can kill him." Luther choked on his words. "I know my brother has passion in him... he shows it through intimacy though... so he probably thinks it would be useless to try and be with someone who doesn't like it."

"I... I don't know what to do. I don't know what I can do to help with this. I wish I... I wish I could be intimate. I wish I could show you on a physical level how much I care, but... I should have known better. This is why a rarely allow myself to let people in. I knew better and I still let myself fall for you. I just wish this wasn't such a pain in my ass all the time. Love and sex aren't the same thing. I'm so glad that you understand that, but even you are having hard time learning to control yourself. I wish I could let you just fucking go to town on me, but it's not fair when I'm not able to return the favor, when I can't get it up for you. I just... I wish I was different." He looked into Luther's eyes before hugging him.

Erorn went out into the woods and he was quickly beginning to take his frustration out on any living thing he saw. He swung his sword wildly from one little forest creature to the next. Soon the snow had turned to rain and the rain was turning into a storm quickly. He barely noticed as he thrust his sword into the neck of an elk and then a bolt of lightning flashed and startled him."Fuck that was loud!" He yelled. He did his best to keep his thoughts in his own head as he slaughtered so many creatures, but occasionally one or two of them would come to the front of his mind. Most of them were questioning whether James only loved him because he was fuckable, and if he believed that that was the only reason he thought that Erorn love James. It was starting to get late and Erorn still didn't feel safe to go home. He calmed himself down enough to build a little shelter and a fire underneath it to keep him warm. He took some of the elk and deer that he had killed and cooked it over the fire. He warmed himself next to the fire, hating himself for what he had said, hating James for making him mad enough to say it. He mostly hated the fact that he was missing James and he wasn't sure if the damage that had been done was permanent or if his mother could talk some sense into him and heal his and in turn everyone else's broken hearts.

"It is a bit hard, but this is new to me. You have to understand that. I mean, I don't mind going to town on you, but if you feel no enjoyment there is no point to it. I don't care if I don't get any from you. I didn' that whole four months, I just need to get back at the point... or maybe... I did use Erorn for when I coudn't get with... you." He rubbed his mouth. "Fuck..." James was right. He hugged JJ close to him. "Don't worry about being different, okay?" He said. He heard some of Erorn's thoughts and didn't want to intrude on him. Luther thought it was by accident. He, like James, needed some time to calm down.

Jerry was exhausted from all that had happened. "I don't mind you getting physical pleasure from someone else if I can't provide it too you, but if that is the issue, you may want to take it up with Erorn. He loves you and he knows this is new to you, I think he will understand, hopefully." He spoke into Luther's shoulder. "I hope he's okay out there, he used to hate the thunder and lightning as a kid. It was so loud to his sensitive hearing, like it was painful."

Erorn was trying to control himself outside. He was curled up into a ball with his face burried in his knees and his hands over his ears. He was all out crying between the pain in his ears and the pain in his heart, it was all he could do. He was barely able to keep the fire going because he didn't want to take his hands off his ears. He thought he had gotten over this earlier, but there was just too much hitting him at once to ignore the noise.

Luther sighed and got up. "I am going to go out looking for him. Stay here... and don't run away." He said before grabbing his rain coat and running out. "Erorn!" He yelled, but the thunder and lightning was too loud. Erorn where the hell are you? Come home or I am going in the woods. He thought to him while standing at the edge of the woods ready to go in.

Are you fucking crazy? You'll get lost and we'll both die out here. I'll be there in a minute, but I'm not sure if I'm good to be around people. He thought back at him. He got to the edge of the woods and he was soaking wet and covered in blood. He saw Luther there waiting and went with him back to the house. He went inside and stripped off his clothes there at the door and then got a fire going in the livingroom. "I'm sorry for going out in this like an idiot, but I just couldn't risk hurting you or uncle Jerry." He said as he warmed up at the fire. He took a few deep shivering breaths. "I think I got enough of it out of my system to be safe." He stared at the fire and it calmed him a little more. He turned to look up at Luther for the first time since he came inside, he didn't want his eyes to scare him. "I feel so fucking helpless. I'm in control of my sword, I have power over it. That gives me comfort, but it scares me. I tried to calm down, picture my parents and my happy memories, but it didn't give me any control. I'm losing control of my life and I can't do shit but stand by and watch it spin out of control." He said almost as if he were begging for a solution. "You know, even if you were going to use me to get the physical pleasure you couldn't get from Jerry, is that really so bad? It's not like you love me any less and that isn't treating me like a fucking toy, I understand why you would do that. You're only human and you have reactions to attractive people and it's not like I'm gonna turn down spending more time with you, I'm clingy. As long as were both okay with it, what's the problem? James needs to grow the fuck up and realize that if I had a problem with this I would have said something. I get that he's protective of me and doesn't want me to get hurt, but he has anger issues and over reacts instead of talking. And that says something coming from a guy that goes out and slaughters a forest full of critters when he's pissed." He tried to joke and lighten the mood.

He stood up after getting warm. "I hope he gets his shit together, soon. I hate to say it right now, but I miss him."

He wanted to hug Luther right now, but he looked down and remembered he was nude. "I better go get some clothes on before I freeze my ass off."

He smiled and gave Luther a kiss before running up to his room to get changed.

Luther sighed and sat by the fire. This was getting tiredsome he just wanted everyone to be okay with everything, but he knew it was his fault. He hadn't even considered James when he started falling for JJ, but it couldn't be helped, He laid on the floor by the fire and fell asleep. He was exhausted. The only way he could tell his brother was alive was by the bond he had yet to sever. He could have earlier, but he didn't. He could have slept for years.

Erorn came back down to see Luther on the floor asleep. He went back up to Luther's room and knocked on the door. He opened it without waiting for an answer. "Hey uncle Jerry, come with me." He smiled and took a blanket off the bed. "What's going on?"

"You got a man down there that needs some love and comfort and I'm not the one he needs it from right now." Erorn said with a loving smile.

"Oh, Okay." Jerry said perking up a little bit. He followed Erorn down to the living room and he saw Luther passed out in front of the fire. The two of them picked him up and laid him on the couch. Jerry curled up next to luther and Erorn tossed the blanket over the two of them and then went back upstairs to bed. Jerry laid against the back of the couch and held Luther tight in his arms as he fell asleep with him.

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TIME SKIP TWO WEEKS <3

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Luther was tired of waiting on James. He couldn't feel him and the bond was starting to slip away. He packed a few stuff then went into JJ's room did the same, and finally went to Erorn's room packing him a small bag before throwing it in the wagon. "Erorn get in the fucking wagon!" He yelled because he honestly didn't know where the damn kid went off to these days. He found JJ in the library looking cute as fuck. He stopped a moment and held his hand over his mouth. "Ugh... so adorable. I want to touch you all over and not at all at the same time." He said before grabbing his hand and dragging him to the wagon. "We are going to my mother's." He said.

Erorn was in the kitchen when he heard Luther yell. "I'm coming." He tried to yell back through a mouth full of sandwich. He got to the wagon seeing Luther dragging Jerry. "Your Mother's? You're taking us to meet your mother? Isn't that where James is?" He asked as he climbed into the wagon. "You got a map to get there? Not trying to be a smart ass, I just know your sense of direction isn't the greatest." He said trying to hid his smirk behind his sandwich.

Luther glared, "I do know where my momma lives. Okay?" He said pretending to be angry. He placed JJ next to him on the seat so he wouldn't jump away. "You stay there, okay baby?" He patted his head and rode off. It took almost half the day to get to his mother's house. It was just as big as Erorn's mansion. Luther sighed, "Home sweet home, boys." He said and got out, dragging JJ with him. Two body guards came up and stopped him before they realized who they were. They apologized and let them through. He could feel JJ's hands shaking. "Calm down, no one is going to kill you." He said. When he walked into the house his Mother was walking by. She looked over at the two shorter men first and glared a bit before looking up at the taller one and realizing it was her son. "My baby boy." She said softly. Her dress flowed around her. She cupped his face. "My have you grown, ugh... a darker version of your brother." She kissed his cheek. "It took you long enough to come see me. I mean... you did kill my husband too." She said, glaring softly at him. She looked down and blinked, like they were nothing but pets. "You really brough them?" She asked.

"Nice to see you too mother. Sorry for not coming sooner... painful memories and all." He said softly. SSe looked down at Erorn and JJ, "Yes... I brought them." He said. His mother walked over to Erorn and gently pushed his chin up so she could examine his face. "This one is cute... worth a good penny on the market. Your brother would do good to use him instead of hoarding him like a child." She glanced at JJ and sighed, "Why is the coward here? Did you drag the poor man here?" She laughed. "He is an old man who could be your father. I didn't think I raised my boys to be such..." She waved her hand in the air as if to catch the word. "Just keep them by your side. I don't need to kill one of my men because they get handsy with your pets. James is in your father's old study." She said and walked off.

He nodded and took the men's hand before walking to the study. He knocked twice, like his father always taught them, and walked in. "James..." He said softly. James had a small girl, no older than twenty, sitting in his lap as he did paper work. He looked up, unamused that they were here, "Can I help you three men?" He said with a monotone voice.

"We came to bring you back." Luther said.

James sighed and whispered something in the girl's ear. She nodded, smiling, and got up. She was tiny, a bit smaller than Erorn, and her hair was a dark red. She had freckles across her nose and she looked like an innocent child. She looked over at Erorn and smirked before walking out. "I am not going back. I have business here to take care of and I can't do that staying at that... house." He said. "Plus, since you decided to kill father I am the one who has to take responisbilty for things. So if that is all you can leave and go spend time with your mother." He said and blinked realizing he sounded like a nicer version of their father. "Just... go." He sighed.

Luther walked in front of his desk, "I am not leaving with out you. Who the hell was that girl? And why are you being this way?" He asked.

James didn't look up, "Well then I will just have to get my body guards to escort you three out. The girl is none of your concern. And I am not being any way. I am being a responsible adult." He said flatly.

"Really... by abandoning us?" Luther asked.

"Well originally I wasn't... I was going to come back, but I found no use in doing so. I have nothing there." He said.

Erorn glared at James. He knew better than to try to get physical. He didn't want to take the bait he was laying but he was hurt and he was just emotionally tired of all this drama queen bullshit. "Yeah, I'm nothing, a nobody. And Nobody loves you. Nobody is sorry for the shit that was said. Nobody understands that you loved me so much that you would hurt your own brother because you thought I was going to get hurt. Nobody wants you back." he said unable to look at James. He sighed. He didn't figure anythig would get through his skull past his ego, but he knew he had to try. "I know we all said some hurtful things, and I get that you thought Luther was going to use me. But instead of anyone bothering to talk to me and see how I felt about that, you assumed I was going to be hurt and you took it out on my uncle. I love you and I always will, but you hurt the other two people I love as well, so I got angry and I called you something terrible and I would take it back if I could. I understand if you hate me, I do too right now. We were all at fault on this, but if you hate me so much that you're going to refuse to come back, I'm sorry. I love you, but I'll leave if that's what you wish." He kept his head down. He knew he was rambling and he was past the point of tears. He was actually afraid that James wouldn't believe he was serious because he wasn't crying.

Jerry was too scared to say a word but he clung onto Luther's hand tightly as he stood there praying that James wouldn't kill him right then and there.

James looked up, not an ounce of emotion on his face, "Then go because I thought I made it obvious when I left." He said. Luther blinked back in confusion. He wasn't expecting James to actually break up with Erorn, but he understood too that being called a freak had set him back. It was bad enough he didn't like his eye. He had made the eyepatch a strong point and Erorn had torn that down. James turned his attention to JJ, "Seriously... a shaken dog. If I wanted to actually kill you I would have done it by now." He said. "Now get out." This time he sounded annoyed. A body guard that had been in the corner of the room started walking towards them. Luther glared at him before looking back at his brother, "You made me fucking try with Erorn. So I did... for you. And you can't even try with JJ? He is willing, James. WILLING. And what the fuck, you are just giving up on Erorn? After all this stuff you put us through just to throw him away like a used cloth? No... I won't accept it. I will leave with Erorn.." He walked over to JJ and pulled him in front if James desk. "But you will keep him and if you so much as lay a harmful finger on him I will beat the fucking shit out of you. You know exactly what I am capable of." The body guard stayed in place. Luther walked out, dragging Erorn with him. He told his mother the address they were at and that if she cared so damn much about him that she would make an effort to come see him. Then he placed Erorn in the wagon and rode off.

Jerry was left in shock. He didn't have a clue what to do, he just stood there. He didn't dare say a word to James, he trusted that he wouldn't kill him and he hoped that Luther was good on his threats. He understood what Luther was expecting, but he would have liked to have been let in on his plan. He got the courage to speak. "I didn't expect him to do that." Was all he was able to get out, but he still tried not to make direct eye contact with him.

Erorn was confused by the plan at first as well, but realize what he was doing soon after. The pain had finally become too much for him though. The fact that James was tossing him out like a piece of trash hurt like a knife to the chest. "He doesn't want me anymore. I fucked it up" he kept muttering to himself as he sat in the back of the wagon. The whole ride home he was in a state of devestated shock and seemed to be staring out into space at nothing. His eyes had tears running down like a leaking fauctet, but there was no sobbing. It was like his eyes knew more of what happened than his mind. Erorn felt broken, like his heart had finally been shattered into pieces too small to put back together. When they finally got home he looked like a zombie, an empty husk of a person with nothing living inside anymore. He had finally snapped like a switch had been turned off in his mind to turn off his emotions. He just stopped feeling so he didn't have to feel the pain.

James stared at Jerold like a child would stare at a useless toy. "And what exactly am I suppose to do with you? Just go... sit over there or something and stay out of my way." He said before continuing to work on his papers. The redheaded girl came back and looked at Jerold before going sit back on his lap. She said nothing, but she looked over at him like she would tear his throat out if he got too close to James. "Garnet, stop that." He said without looking up from his papers. She pouted, "Yes, Sir. But what are we going to do with him?" She asked. James sighed and leaned back. "He is asexual, nothing can be done with him. He was okay in the black market, but honestly a good bit of my men want to strangle the shit out of him. So it isn't like he could start that up again. Go have fun with him and let me get back to work." He said. She smiled and got up, walking to him. She yanked him up, "We are going to make you my pet." She said softly.

"Don't leave marks on him where it can be seen and make sure they heal pretty quickly." He said before they walked out. She took him to her room, which was like a little girl's room. "You have cause my James great pain... it is only right that you should endure some too, no?" She asked innocently.

When Luther and Erorn got home he went in the back to get him and saw a hollowed version of him. "Erorn..." He said softly as he climbed in. "He will come around... he is still hurt." He cupped his face. "You have to understand how deeply you hurt him. He wasn’t just going to get over this in a couple weeks.” He said trying to get him out of this state. “Please don’t leave me like this.” He begged.


Erorn looked blankly at Luther, his words barely getting through to him. He started to sob. He grabbed and hugged Luther “I’m sorry, I’m so damn sorry!” He cried into his shoulder. “I didn’t know how much that word would hurt him, would hurt you. He was treating Jerry like he was a freak, it was the first thing that came to mind. Fuck I’m an idiot! I’m a big fucking asshole!”

Jerry looked at Garnet. He pitied the girl stuck as James’ toy to be used. “I have done nothing to James, but it’s not like you’re the type to listen to someone like me, so do what you will. I will endure. I’ve been a coward all my life, I might as well act like a fucking man for the one I love. I don’t know what you expect from me, but I doubt you’ll be happy.” He stated dryly.


Luther held Erorn until he had stopped crying, “I know you didn’t know and I wish I could have stopped you from saying it. I wish I could go back in time and change everything and done it correctly, but we are just going to have to hope that what I have planned worked.” He said softly, pulling him into his lap and holding him until he was ready to move.

Garnet smirked, “Oh no…I won’t start off with hurting you just yet.” She smiled and sat on his lap. “Hmm... it must suck not being able to get it up. I mean… from what I know Luther is a very sexual man. I wonder how long he will last before he gets tired of you. I mean… your nephew is the younger and useful version of you. Let’s be real… I would rather him too. Also.. I find it kind of creepy that he looks more like you than his own father.” She plucked a grape from the bowl on the table and ate it before lifting his chin, “You have been naughty, hm?” She smiled evilly.

Jerry almost laughed at the implication of him being the Erorn’s father. “You don’t know much of love do you? There are more things to a relationship than sex. While it is… irritating that nothing has ever managed to give me the arousal that so many take for granted. I honestly don’t blame you, Erorn is a very cute young man, I wouldn’t blame Luther for getting with him if I were able to get it up. But I believe that Luther loves me and that’s why our relationship works. Has anyone ever loved you? Not just family, but like a real boy friend? You do realize James isn’t your boyfriend right? You’re just as much his toy as I am yours, more so actually. You’re willingly being his toy and you’re useful to him, for now. What do you think he’s going to do with you when he’s done?” Jerry asked, his tone still dry.

Erorn couldn’t bring himself to look Luther in the eyes. He felt so guilty. He looked down at his feet as Luther held him “I hope your plan works too. It worked on you at least, but James is a lot more stubborn than you are. I feel bad for Jerry, it’s not going to be easy for him.” He sighed “We should probably go inside.” He took Luther’s hand and walked back into the house. With just the two of them it felt as empty as Erorn felt inside. “I love you. I always want you to know that. Please, if I start to slip away like that again, remind of that. It should help to pull me back.” He told Luther “Is there anything I can do to help you? I know you’ve got to be dying inside right now too.”

Garnet blinked unphased, “You think I am stupid enough to think James was my boyfriend? I don’t want a boyfriend I want a master… and I got that. Thanks for trying though, old man. Plus who gives a shit about love. It just ruins people… I mean look at what it did to my poor James. And what about you… your track record for keeping anyone is… well short.” She smiled and played with his hair. “What a waste... “ She sighed. “Does your relationship work? I mean… Luther left you in the lion’s den for his brother to chew you up and spit you right back out. We all know what Luther is capable of… my sister has seen it first hand and it is still talked about.” She looked up at him, “You don’t even know what he has done… the people he has killed. Innocent ones too, for that fact. Anyway, like I said, he left you. Not saying if he was going to come back or not. You seemed to have looked shocked when he did which means he didn’t even tell you.” She laughed. “Nothing comes between these brothers… you may have split them up for a bit, but they will get rid of you if you are too much trouble, which you are.” She got up and went looked through her closet. There was a mixture of men and women’s clothing. “You know James had me dress up as Erorn for some time.” She said smiling. “Funny how he threw away your nephew like he was trash.” She looked over her shoulder at him, “I guess your whole family was destined for failure.”

Luther nodded at him, “I will always bring you back. I don’t like being alone as much as you do.” He said softly. He thought about it, “Not really… I thought I was going to be okay with this plan, but now I am second guessing myself.” He laughed nervously. “I know that girl and her family… they aren’t… uhm the nicest people around. Well I mean they can be if they like you enough, but if Garnet gets to him…” He sighed. “I have to believe that he still loves you and that he is figuring out that he wants us and not whatever is in that house. And I have to believe he wouldn’t hurt Jerold too much.” He looked away, “I just hope he doesn’t die from being so damn scared.”


Jerry had all but stopped listening to her. He knew she wasn’t lying about any of what she was saying, but giving her words any value was more than she deserved. He had finally manned up. “I have no doubt that Luther has done some terrible things. I don’t know if he’s coming back or not. You’re right about all you’ve said. But I don’t care. If he comes back for me and things work out, great. If he doesn’t, if he and James can’t work anything out, if I’m nothing more than an obstacle for them to overcome, that’s fine too because I had a few good days with Luther. Even if they were to kill me right here and now I got far more from Luther than I ever fucking deserved. I’m a vile coward and I can’t escape the shit I’ve done in my life to save my own fucking skin. I deserve to die. Nothing you can do to me is anything I don’t deserve. I won’t play the victim here. I care for Luther more than anything, but I won’t pretend that I deserve him. I’m not worth the trouble he’s putting into this whole thing, but it’s not like I could ever convince him of this. So like I said do what you’re going to do, I just don’t care.” He sighed at her.

Erorn sighed. “I hope you’re right. I’d hate to lose both of them.” He turned to Luther. “I’m not really looking to be alone either. Would you sleep in my bed tonight?” He asked, his voice soft yet raspy. He needed the warmth of the one person who still loved him. He went to build a fire in the living room, the house was cold and drafty without anyone keeping the fires lit. He tried to keep his mind off of what was
going on so that he wouldn’t fade away again.

Garnet grabbed a suit that would look good on him and walked back to Jerold before giving him the suit. “Wear it.” She commanded. She sat in her chair and watched, “Again… a waste. That’s okay… I have special sugar cubes that can make you less wasteful.” She smirked evilly. “But that will come later. Just hope you like being called daddy. Now chop chop, I don’t have all day and you have people to meet.” She said while playing with a curl.

Luther held him close after he lit the fire, “Let me tell you the story of my people.” He laughed while dragging him into his lap. “My family has been in the black market business since the black market became.... You know the black market. That is all we have ever known. My family was one of the top sellers and most likely because my so many greats grandfathers were all like my father. Brutal fucks who gave no shit about anyone but the money. Well… except for a few of my uncles. They are still in business and aren’t so much like my father. Stern, yet wield a tender hand. Anyway, James was like that for a long time… a brutal fuck. He did his job for the money and pleasure. He couldn’t have cared less about the clients. He was pretty much like the way he is now. Except he didn’t have Garnet by his side. I don’t know what that is all about.” He frowned, he didn’t want to bring up Garnet. They were practically all over each other when they walked in. “Either way, he is slipping back to that point of only caring about the money, except this time he seems to have put me on the things to not care about. So I left Jerold… in hopes that he will still cling on to caring about someone. Protect someone who isn’t family. And if he can do that then we can have hope he will come back to us.”

Jerry put the suit on as he was told. He raised an eyebrow at the comment about sugar cube that could help him. “I’ve tried a lot of things; herbs, drugs, even consulting with witches. If you have something that can wake the sleeping thing in my pants, I may have to buy some off of you when this is over. If I’m still alive that is.” He tried not to sound too excited. After he was completely dressed, he stood in front of her. “So what now?”

Erorn listened intently like a child being told a bedtime story. He wrapped his arms around Luther and held onto him. “That story needs a happier ending.” He tried to lighten the mood, though he was still partly serious. He kissed Luther on the cheek before laying his head on his shoulder. He closed his eyes and was finally starting to calm down. He was glad that he was light and not too heavy to be on Luther’s lap. He soon fell asleep.

Garnet watched and looked over him as he undressed. “Not a bad body for an old man.” She said and stood up. “Now what shall we do with you. I can’t put you with anyone because you don’t like sex.” She puffed her cheeks out. “You do look good in that suit. And you wouldn’t take my happy sugar cubes?” She sighed. “Well sit down and we can have tea together.” She said and peeked her head out the door. She told her guard to go get tea and some finger sandwiches before coming back to sit down. “Now… I don’t usually torture my dolls until after a day or so, but you look so ready for it.” She giggled.

Jerry was trying not to let the situation get to him, but this girl was out of her mind. He didn’t dare question her. He wondered what kind of sugar cubes she had and if they would work for him to be with Luther. He sat down as he was told and gave her an uneasy smile. “I don’t know what you plan to do, but it can’t be anything I don’t deserve. I have a reason to endure, regardless of what you tell me or how you try to make me turn against him.” he said with a hint of defiance in his voice that shocked even him.

She leaned over the table and giggled, “I saw how you got interested when I talked about my special sugar cubes, but don’t worry, You will never get to taste those, but I guess it wouldn’t harm you to know what they do. I usually slip them in my male doll’s tea.” She giggled, “It springs them right up.” She said before crawling on the table towards him and sitting down in front of him. “Would it be better if I torture Luther? You see… I can always just get James in a rough and rowdy mood and bam! I can do whatever I want. If I wanted I could beg him to let Luther feel… he could be torture so sweetly. And your little nephew couldn’t do a thing about it.” She smiled.

Asham came with tea and sandwiches. She sat in Jerold’s lap as he set up the table. Once he was out she looked up at him, “The tea is hot… test it out... with your finger and don’t move it till I say so.” She giggled.

Jerry cringed at the thought of her torturing Luther. It wasn’t an option for him, he would do as she said no matter how depraved. He shrugged off the sugar cubes, he had tried many things in the past to no luck, so he just assumed her drugs wouldn’t work either. He stuck his finger in the tea. It was just below the boiling point. “SSSsssss” He breathed in sharply through clenched teeth. He kept it there waiting for Garnet to tell him to remove it.

She waited a moment before taking his finger out and sucking on it before placing his hand down on her lap. “Good job… you are going to make one fine doll indeed.” She said, tilting his chin up a bit. Then smirking. She went into her closet and produced a tin out. She showed him her sugar cubes. “You see these sweet little babies. One should would work fine on regular men. I would give you three… mmm but I would save that for later.” She took one of the knifes and sat down on the table in front of him. “Do you still feel pain if say… someone would stab it? I mean… you aren’t using it right?” She smiled and raised the knife up. James had walked in just in time.

“Garnet… what the fuck is going on?” He growled. She froze and slowly brought down the knife.

“I was just scaring him.” She said, looking at her doll instead of him.

James glared at both of them. “You aren’t allowed to seriously hurt him. I want you in my bed chambers tonight.”

Her eyes got wide and she turned to him, “But it is my ovulation week.” She said.

He turned around and glared at her, “And? Your point?” He asked. It was clear he didn’t care.

“I… you know I could.. You don’t use protection, James.” She said softly, looking down at the table.

“Again… your point is” He was getting annoyed.

“I… I don’t want kids.” She said softly.

He walked up to her, yanking her chin up to look at him. “Since when do I care what a simple pet like you does and does not want?” He asked.

Her body had tensed up, “N-Never.” She whispered.

He let go over her chin and looked at Jerold, “Good… now finish up with him and come meet me.” He said. James walked out and left her there almost as broken as her doll. It took her a moment to gather herself. “You sleep here, with me. Eat and drink as much as you wish. If you want something more ask Asham outside my door.” She said before rushing off to James’ chambers. Three days after James came back home she was visiting his mother. On her way to leave she bumped into him. The next day she moved into the Silverson Manor and became his pet. She loved it for the most part, except when he got angry. She knew he would be extra rough with her.

Garnet got undressed and slipped the green robe on before lying in his bed. James came in moments later and began stripping. He looked annoyed, probably because of his brother coming over with the two twerps. He walked over to her and yanked her to the edge of the bed. She smiled up at him like the good pet she was. “Since when do I care?” He growled.

“Never.” She whispered.

Jerry let out a sigh of relief after Garnet left. He wasn’t thrilled by the idea of sleeping in the same room as her, but right now that was the least of his worries. She was just as much a toy as he was, but she was so screwed up she enjoyed it. He started questioning how James could have changed so easily from the sweet, caring person that Erorn loved, that he saw show that love hundreds of times in the four months that he’d been in the house, into the person who was here now. It was insane what a little pain could do to a person. He took a sip of the tea in the cup and realized how tired he was. He wasn’t going to assume that he would be allowed to sleep in her bed, so he curled up next to the fireplace and laid down before falling asleep.

When James dismissed her she went to shower. Her whole body ached, but the hot water on her skin made her feel a bit better. Her hand ran over her stomach. Would he throw her out once she got pregnant? Would he actually want her baby? She was so angry at him. She sat in the shower and hugged her knees to her chest as she let the hot water fall over her.

When she was done she slipped her robe on and went to her room. She looked at the old man sleeping by the fire and nudged him with her foot till he woke up. “What the fuck are you doing, idiot? Have you never had a pet?” She rolled her eyes. “Get in the fucking bed.” She said before getting dressed. Her bed was pretty big and could easily have their space. She climbed into her bed, the bruises were already starting to show on her skin. Garnet got under the covers and stared at the fire.

Jerry got up. “Sorry, I wasn’t sure what kind of pet I was supposed to be. I never let my dog sleep in the bed and I didn’t want to assume.” He didn’t know why he was apologizing and explaining himself. He saw her bruises in the fire light and for a moment he forgot how crazy she was and just saw the girl that was hurting in front of him. “Is he always that rough with you?” He asked for some reason he found himself concerned for her. He noticed how she seemed to wince with pain as she got into bed. His instinct was to hold her, but he fought that urge and just crawled into the bed on the opposite side after stripping down to his boxers.

She didn’t look at him, “Pets shouldn’t be concerned with the affairs of their master, but not this rough.” She said. He made the bed warm once he got into her bed. “I think it was because I said something about not wanting to get pregnant and that you and your goons came over. I like when he is rough, but there is always passion behind it. This time… it was like he just wanted…” She sighed. “It doesn’t matter. Just be lucky I am not like him” She said and closed her eyes.

Jerry felt a little bit of guilt for coming over. Not that it was his idea. He didn’t think there was much he could do to help her. He closed his eyes and went to sleep. The bed was more comfortable than he was expecting, but it just seemed to be empty since he wasn’t at home.

She turned over to him after a while and saw him sleeping. “Stupid old man.” She whispered as she pushed his hair out of his face. “You know nothing…” She whispered before turning back around and falling asleep.

She was the first one up. She had gotten ice and crawled back into bed before putting it in his pants.

Luther woke up for a minute, pulling Erorn close to him, before going back to bed. He wasn’t going to let this one go.

Jerry woke up after a few seconds. “For fuck sake I can still feel it.” He called out as he jolted upright. He hoped that this wasn’t how she planned to wake him up every morning.

Erorn grinned when he felt Luther pulling him close. It made him feel safe. He turned to face Luther and held onto him tight as well. He nuzzled his face into Luther’s chest and let his heartbeat lul him to sleep again.
Garnet giggled, “Well now I know you can feel something. I don’t think you need three sugar cubes after all. Plus, isn’t that better than stabbing it?” She asked. “Now get ready for breakfast. Your clothes are over there. I put them in your own closet.” She said and popped the ice in her mouth. She was wearing clothing that covered her bruises. If she was sore she didn’t act like it, but she was indeed sore. Sitting was a pain. “Dress slowly and face me.” She said and laid back on her bed.

Luther woke up sometime later and frowned, “I felt James a tad bit last night, but I feel nothing now.” He sighed and kissed Erorn’s neck before tickling him and pinning him down. “Hmm to tickle you till you beg for me to stop or not?” He thought about it and tickg

Jerry did as he was told and dressed slow into the outfit she set out for him. “Yes that was much better than cutting, and on a completely unrelated topic, please tell me we’re not having sausage for breakfast.” He chuckled. He figured that keeping her happy and laughing would keep him on her good side and the torture to a minimum.

Erorn Laughed and let Luther tickle him longer than he normally would have, it felt good to laugh in all of this so he took advantage of it. He finally started to beg Luther to stop tickling him. He sat up in the bed and looked into his eye and kissed him passionately. He could feel the worry even without an emotional link. “I’m never going to leave you.” He whispered in Luther’s ear. “I’ll do everything I can not to drift away like last night, now that I know how much it hurt you.” He pulled Luther out of bed and downstairs to make him breakfast.

She sighed, “Of course we are, silly pet. I hear you like the links.” She smiled and watched him. “What a shame you are letting that great body waste away.” She said pouting. “I should leave little scars all over it. Make it look like you actually did something in your life besides run.” Garnet said and go up. She put a gold collar around his neck and added a golden chain. “Come on now…” She said and yanked his chian enough to make him lunge forward a bit. She walked him to the dining room where James and his mother were eating.

“Well I see you are taking this pet thing seriously.” His mother said.

“Yes ma’am. Doesn’t he look cuter with the collar?” She asked.

His mother smiled and nodded. James scuffed. “If you think so.” He said and finished his plate before leaving. If anyone had paid close attention they would have seen the look on her face. She wanted him to stay and eat with her.

Luther smiled, “good. I would die…” He said dramatically before following him. He sat on the countertop and watched. “You know I could just have you for breakfast and it would be enough.” He smirked and got down, leaning over and gently biting his ear.

Jerry looked to Garnet and couldn’t believe the words he was about to ask. “Am I allowed to eat at the table or would the lady prefer me to eat on the floor?” he asked almost choking on the humiliation.

Erorn laughed at Luther’s comment about eating him. He tried to focus on not burning the pancakes and other food, but Luther nibbling on his ear was driving him crazy. “Mmm.” He moaned.

Garnet blinked while James’ mother giggled. “You really don't know how to be a pet.” She laughed softly as she turned to look at him. “I wouldn't have denied you a seat at the table, but now you have put the thought in my head. But I won't let an old man sit on the floor to eat. Sit at the table.”

Jerry said nothing and ate at the table. He couldn’t figure out how James’ mom could sit by and watch weird shit like this, but then she seemed to just as messed up in the head as everyone else in that house. He didn’t understand why Luther thought she could help get James in the right frame of mind when she seemed to just go along with all his crazy whims.

James and Luther’s mother had taken her leave from the table once Jerold began to eat. The servants hurried to pick up the plates left behind before disappearing into the kitchen. Garnet turned to him and watched him eat for a moment before speaking, “You are so handsome… why can’t you work properly.” She sighed. “I could totally match you with Rebbacca.” Garnet pouted and finished her food. She pointed to her empty plate and a servant came get it. Her attention went back to him, “I want you to list what you know about being a pet so I know where to take off and teach you.” She said.

Luther sat on one of the kitchen chairs and smiled, licking his lips. “You never disappoint, Erorn.” He said before taking a bite of his breakfast that Erorn finally finished. For a moment he forgot about everyone else, James and JJ.

Jerry smiled gently at the comment about him being handsome. “Believe me, that is a question I’ve asked most of my life since I hit puberty. It’s not like it’s a choice. Though some ignorant people believe it is and that is a shame.” He thought for a second. “I’ve never been anyone’s pet before, but I suppose the most important rule is to always do as the master says. That’s pretty much all I really know.” Jerry said honestly.

Erorn loved getting lost in being with Luther and for a short time letting the world melt away. He grinned as he served Luther breakfast. “Neither do you, babe. You always make my toes curl.” He stared at him lovingly. “I don’t know how you managed to do it, but you made me feel a lot better, and not just physically, but emotionally too. Thanks.” He smiled.

Garnet looked up over, “Looks like I will be teaching the old dog new tricks.” She sighed. When Jerold was finished she took him to the study and told him to stand in the middle of the room as she sat on one of the couches. “Well, first off. You don’t actually act like an animal. No sleeping or eating on floors, unless your master or mistress actually tells you to, most of them won’t. Second, you are not wrong about always doing what they say.” She said. Her face changed a bit as she thought about last night with James. “I usually would have you a woman pet by now… but you are broken and my only available girl is too good for that. So you are stuck with me.” She smirked evilly. “Lucky for you James doesn’t want me physically doing anything with other men.” Her eyes rolled. Garnet got silent for a moment. “What was he like with Erorn before came here?” She asked, curious.

Luther got up and kissed the top of Erorn’s head. “Anything for you, Erorn.” He said softly and lifted his chin, “I love you. I just don’t want you thinking I love you any less because I love your uncle too. I know you don’t, but… it is hard not to think you do deep down.”

Jerry gave her a thoughtful look. “I only lived with them for about four months, but from what I observed, James would only share Erorn with Luther. Apparently there was a big deal about it when he first got into the relationship with them. Erorn only wanted James. Kind of ironic that James tossed him out after all the work he put into their relationship.” Jerry, looked nostalgic for a second.

Erorn smiled at him. “It’s not that I think you love me less, or anything like that. I’m just still a kid when it comes to my emotions and I’m selfish and a little jealous. I know that’s not the correct way to act, so I’ve none my best not to. But I honestly didn’t want to share you with him, I was okay with James because of the bond, but I wasn’t sure what to do about Jerry, I loved him too because he was my uncle. And I was a little jealous because he didn’t have to try to earn your love and I had to work hard to tear down your walls.” He smiled at Luther. “But I’m over it now. I love you all, and now that we’re two men down, I realize just how childish those feelings were and I wish I hadn’t felt that way.”

Garnet narrowed her eyes at him. “I don’t think he threw away anything. He is just protecting himself, which you can’t blame him since it seems like your nephew doesn’t know when to shut his mouth. I guess he is only good when he has something in his mouth.” She said, looking bored. “If I was James I would take Erorn and throw him in one of his houses as an escort. He would do well, with a good beaten so he learns his lesson and what exactly he is. But there is Luther… stupid man.” She sighed. “Well he has you now and if love doesn’t need sex then he doesn’t need Erorn. Hmm I wonder if James would be opposed to taken him and shoving him into one of the houses now. Or we can throw you in.” She laughed. “Just joking I would kill anyone who laid a hand on my pet.” She got up right when the door opened. A pair of men came walking in.

“Well I be damn...if it isn’t Pussy Foot Jerold.” The tallest man laughed. “I couldn’t believe it when they said you were living with James now. The one man who would love to see you dead more than all of is. Well, maybe I can do him the favor of not getting his hands dirty.” He started walking over towards him and Garnet stepped in front of him. “Excuse me, you won’t touch my pet. I highly doubt James would be happy with you killing hi-” She was shoved out of the way and hit the floor. “Bitches should be seen not heard, unless fucking them of course.” He laughed. “We will deal with you after, sweetheart.” He looked back at Jerold. “Now where were we?”

Garnet saw the familiar shoes walk in the door and looked up to see James. He looked greatly pissed. He helped Garnet up to her feet before looking over at the men. “You have some nerve coming in my house and laying your filthy hands on my property.” James said. If his face didn’t say he was pissed, his voice sure did.

“Aye, boss… we were just playing. The girl is a bit weak, I barely pushed her.” He laughed nervously. “Plus why keep the old man? Let us take care of him for you.”

James took a step closer, “What part of property didn’t you understand? If I wanted him dead he would be dead already. Asham, Liam, take these men to the cellars. I will deal with them later.”
“Boss come on!” The men shouted as they were dragged away. James turned his attention to Garnet. “You okay? Did you hit the ground too hard?”

Garnet blushed, “N-No… I caught myself so my stomach didn’t hit anything.”

James nodded and pulled her hands to his lips and kissed the brush burn. “As long as you are okay.” Then he turned to Jerold and sighed, shaking his head before turning back to Garnet. “My bed chambers in twenty.” He said and kissed her head before walking out.

“I wish I knew what I did to piss him off so much.” Jerry sighed after James had left. “It’s sad that he’s doing all this shit because Erorn called him a name. The kid should have fucking killed me when he had the chance. Nobody would have blamed him.” He muttered. He had no idea how he was supposed to do anything to change James’ feelings if he never got to even talk to him. Not that he could get through to him. He looked to Garnet. “Thank you, I guess for attempting to save me.”

Garnet stared at him in total disbelief. “You are one stupid man, Jerold. All you ever do is think about yourself. With your brother, you thought about your life more than his and his wife and Erorn’s. Luther, you think about yourself. James, you think about yourself. Don’t make me regret attempting to save you.” She walked to the door and turned around. “As for that name, you don’t understand shit about love I guess. So never lecture me on it again. You know nothing of James and how he felt towards your stupid nephew. But then again you wouldn’t know shit about anything because all you can do is shove your head up your ass. You can go back to my room and stay there. Don’t sit on anything except the floor. Don’t leave till I tell you too. Asham will be over to watch you.” She said before going off and going into James’ chambers where she got ready for him.

James came some time after her. He was gentle with her this time, like a totally different man. He kissed the bruises he left on her and her stomach. She had closed her eyes and prayed she wasn’t, she was too young to start a family anyway. Eighteen was nothing and with his brother and stupid ex boyfriend she didn’t want to be pregnant with that. She only wanted her dolls to have families.

Once he was done with her he kept her there for a while, just holding her. She never saw this side of him and wondered what brought this on. She didn’t ask, scared to ruin his good mood. When he finally let her go she was just out the door when James told her the reason why he picked her as a pet and her heart sunk, but she smiled and left him to his own devices before going shower. She didn’t feel like dealing with Jerold right now and went to her other dolls for the time being.

Jerry went back to her room and sat on the floor like she said. Her words got under his skin. “It’s kind of hard not to think about yourself when someone is so fucking pissed at you.” He muttered. He didn’t understand the significance of Erorn calling James a freak, he would give her that much. Still all this seemed like an overreaction to name calling. He thought back on all his mistakes he had made in his life and Garnet had a point. The one thing they had in common was the fact that he had been selfish. He was beginning to question whether he should be with anyone. People always got hurt around him. He let some dark thoughts pass through his mind. A few tears rolled down his cheek. Maybe that would be for the best.

Asham had made his way into the room in time to see Jerold crying. He shook his head and sat down on the couch, reading the paper. He didn’t see why he had to watch over an old man, but Garnet had ordered him too and he liked not feeling the wrath of her or James.

Garnet had made her way through the house thinking over things. She married people so she didn’t have to get married herself and here James comes wrecking her plans up. If she could get James to go back to those stupid men, but part of her didn’t want to let him go. They didn’t deserve him, especially not the old man in her room. One of the servants told her lunch would be ready in thirty minutes. She thanked her and walked back to her room as slow as possible.

She took a couple breaths and walked in. “Asham you are dismissed.” He stood and nodded before taking his leave. She looked at him like a child would with a disappointing toy. “Get undress and dress in something fitting to sit on the floor. You will be eating lunch on it and while you are at it put your collar and leash on.” Garnet ordered before going over to one of the doors in her room and walking in.

Jerry didn’t speak, but did as he was told. He found some clothes that looked a little more ragged and put those on. He then put the collar and Leash on. He sat on the floor and waited for further instructions. He wasn’t sure how to feel anymore. It seemed like no one in this whole mess was completely in the right or the wrong, but he was starting to feel like he was only making things worse.

She came out and looked him over, “Fitting.” She said before grabbing the leash and tugging on it so he would walk with her. She got there just in time to see the servants putting out the food. “You can put his plate on the floor over there, thanks.” The servant nodded before doing so. James looked up at her and then to him. It was obvious he wanted to ask what she was doing but he shrugged and put his head back down. He was doing more paperwork, his mother would not be attending lunch with them.

She ate slowly, “James…” She said softly.

He looked up at her for a moment, “Yes?”

“What are you going to do about Erorn?” She asked.

He stopped eating and blinked at his plate, “Nothing. I have ended it with him and everyone associated in that… mess. I have you, remember? I want to get you in a wedding dress before you start to show, so once we are finish here I will send the seamstress.”

She winched at the mention of her wedding dress and the fact that he truly believed she was pregnant. “Sounds wonderful.” She said with a smile, like the good pet she was.

Jerry ate in corner where the servant had placed his food. He listened to the conversation. He could no longer see the same man that he had spent four months with. This wasn’t the man that loved Erorn, this was a man who seemed detached from how he really felt. He didn’t say anything and just observed. He barely felt like eating, but he didn’t want to piss anyone off. He could see that Garnet wasn’t keen on the idea of getting married or maybe it was having his kid, hell it might have been both, but she looked like she was scared.

Once Garnet and James were finished they went their separate ways. She was nice enough to wait till Jerold was done before tugging his leash to follow her back to the room. Closing the door she sighed. “Now you know…” She looked up at him. “He doesn’t want Erorn back or maybe he does and he is using me as an excuse. Which just pisses me off!” She screamed, not at him but towards everything else.

“Like… I wouldn’t have mind having his kids and marrying him after some time when I knew he was legit over Erorn. I don’t see so much in him except being used as a toy. I am going to end up like his fucking mother except my father willingly gave me to him. Or should I say my fucking mother since my father is off running around like a fucking chicken with his head cut off.”

The seamstress came in and took her size before leaving. Asham came around thirty minutes later with tea. She stared at Jerold for a moment before going get her tin and sitting down. She point to the chair across from her. “Sit.” She demanded.

“You will go to James… after drinking your tea. He will be in his office, he doesn’t have a body guard so you should be good. Tell him you have been thinking it over and you are willing for him to have you sexually if he would go back with you and Erorn, and Luther. Tell him you will be submissive. Anything for him to want to not marry me. It may be too late for the pregnancy part.” She said before dropping two cubes of sugar in his tea and stirring. “Now drink.”

Jerry thought about the idea. It wasn’t the greatest idea, but right now it was the only plan they had that seemed to have a shot of working, though he doubted that James would want an old man. He looked at Garnet and thought about how her life could end up being if she were forced to get married to James and have his child. He remembered the bruises and his heart sank. He took the tea and downed it. “Well here goes nothing, If I don’t come back, tell Luther and Erorn I loved them.” He smiled at her.

He walked down to James’ study and went in. He saw James doing paperwork, he didn’t look up from it and Jerry didn’t try to meet his gaze. He took a deep breath. “I’m sorry to disturb you, James, but I’ve been thinking things over since I was left here. It’s time I did something for someone other than myself. It was clear that Luther and Erorn are… not complete without you. I would be willing to submit to you on a physical level and give myself to you if you would take back Luther and Erorn. They need you, even if you don’t need them and if it means I have give myself without attraction, I’ll do it to make them and you whole again.” He closed his eyes and winced. He was prepared for James to go off on him for such an insane suggestion, but he wasn’t going to run away from this, for once he was going to stand up for something.

James blinked down at his papers before looking up at Jerold. The first thing he saw was his bulge. “I see someone gave you Garnet’s sugar cubes.” He said almost amused. “You know how painful it is going to be if you don’t relieve yourself?” He laughed at how stupid the two were. Then his jaw clenched, “Why would I go back to any of them, Jerold? What gain do I get from going back to them? An emotion child, a stupid brother… and an old man. I am marrying Garnet. She will have my child and so the cycle goes. Now…” He looked up at him and sighed, “You are going to do something about that? Or should I do it for you? I mean if you squint I kind of look like Luther.” He was making jokes, which was a good sign for Jerold.

Jerry was starting to feel the pain James had mentioned. “You’re right, he’s an emotional kid and your brother is fucking crazy to leave me here… but you and I both know they love you. But since they aren’t here to show you how much they love you, I guess I’ll have to do it on their behalf.” Jerry gave his best attempt at a seductive smile. He kept in mind the reason he was doing this. He went over to James’ side of the desk.

James didn’t stop him, he looked too much like Erorn. “I was just… going to.” He cleared his throat and cleared his mind. He made Jerold stop and cleared a spot on his desk.
James sat back in his chair, licking his lip. “If you want, I have Garnet for that.” He said staring up at him. “You don’t have to do anything to try and bring me back to Erorn or Luther. Even if I wanted to go… I couldn’t.” He said. “I have responsibilities here and Garnet.”

Jerry looked down at him with sad eyes. His heart sank with those words, like he had been stabbed in the heart. “And I wouldn’t suppose they could ever be with you here then, huh? You know they would do anything for you?” He said as he pulled his clothes back on with a defeated look.

James cupped Jerold’s face. “You thought by letting me fuck you I would just up and go back to Luther and Erorn?” He chuckled, “It doesn’t work that way. Plus I don’t want them around this, around the dangers of the black market. I don’t know if Luther told you, but killing my father was a lose/lose situation. Either we killed him and I would take on his role or he killed us. Luther chose it for me.” He said. “Now if you could leave and send Garnet to finish up what you started that would be nice.”

“To be honest, I didn’t think it would work, but it wasn’t my idea, but it was the best I had heard.” Jerry said. As he buttoned up his shirt. “It was nice to actually get to talk to you, though. Honestly I thought to you was the best thing to do, but getting you to a point where you would listen was something I never thought I could do, you were so angry. I understand that you don’t want them around the black market, I don’t either personally. I just wish there was a way to tell make it clear to Erorn without breaking his heart.” He gave James an honest smile and walked out of the room back to Garnet’s room. “It was a good try, but it didn’t work. I guess he cares more about his responsibilities than he does about the people who love him. He also said to send you in to finish him off.”

James glared at him while he walked out. He waited for Garnet. Garnet looked up at him and frowned. “What? You couldn’t finish the damn job? It wasn’t bad enough that you failed too?” She hissed. “Go take a damn shower and sit on the floor.” She left him and walked into James’ study.

“You sent me to finish you off?” She asked. He glared at her. “You thought that if I fucked Jerold I would go back to Luther and Erorn? That I wouldn’t marry you?” He growled. She walked over to him. She already knew what was coming.

“Yes… I thought you would see that he was a submissive one and that you would go back to the people who love you the most. I am not ready to marry or have your kid. I want to get to know you fi-” She didn’t get a chance to finish.

She was dismissed after and she went to take a shower. She let the steaming hot water run over her again. Her body was shaking as she cried. “What is so fucking wrong with wanting to get to know someone before… like a good family should start…” She whispered. She didn’t come out till the water ran cold. The house still had servants running about and so she hurried to her room. She didn’t even look at Jerold as she went into her closet and changed. When she walked out she glared at him and Asham walked in. “Take him to the cellar.” was all she said. He nodded and shoved Jerold out of the room and made him walk in front of him. He lead him down a cold and dark room where there were cries and painful moans. When they got to an empty cellar Asham slammed the door shut before walking away,

Jerry figured something terrible would come from communicating with James. Him and Luther seemed to have quite an aversion to just talking to to people and avoiding stupid drama like this. He had meant what he said to James though. He didn’t think the black market was the right place for Erorn. He wondered now if Erorn could be happy with just Luther, if Luther could be happy with just Erorn. He didn’t believe that there was anyway to get through to James at this point, and even if there was, he couldn’t do shit from inside this cell. He was used to being in a solitary environment so that part didn’t bother him and he could tune out the screams. He sat in the corner and closed his eyes to try to relax.

An hour or so later Asham came back down and chained him down to the bed. Garnet came a few minutes later. She looked at Asham and gave him the tools. “James said I can torture him, but it can’t serious wounds and it has to heal pretty quickly.” She said. Asham nodded, “Do you want blood or no blood?” He asked.
She looked at him, “I want his whole body to ache. Put him on the pully.” She said and he nodded. He unchained him and dragged him to the pully in the next room over. He chained him and began to turn the wheel until all four limbs were being pulled.

Jerry kept himself in a relaxed state of mind. He knew if he panicked it would only make things worse and he wasn’t about to give her the satisfaction of screaming or saying anything. He knew why she was mad, and he would probably have done the same in her shoes. He knew how things worked in the black market when it came to being double crossed and he thrown her into the line of fire. He didn’t do it to save himself or anything like that, he was just being honest with James. He didn’t think that lying was going to help him at all. He closed his eyes and did his best to block out the pain.

Garnet wasn’t liking how he wasn’t making much to any noise.

Jerry figured it wouldn’t be long before James came down here. He waited for Garnet’s next twisted plan.

“Couldn’t just let me have my little show alone?” She asked James before getting up.

“I just wanted to see what you were up to when I saw you walking down here. Is that so bad?” He asked. She didn’t answer him and began walking away. James caught her by the arm, “Where do you think you’re going?” He asked her.

“Out, obviously. Or are you going to take me right here? Or am I going to watch you take Jerold? I saw the way you looked at him. I know you see Erorn in him.” She hissed and yanked her arm free and walked out. James didn’t stop her, but turned to him.

“You had fun? Did she slip you another sugar cube? You should have had it all out of your system.” He smirked. “Also… you were thinking of Luther right? What you would do if you were normal?” He walked up and cupped his chin.

He was probably going to regret trying to have a normal conversation with James, but it could only get worse. “Don’t you miss them? I know you don’t want them involved in the black market stuff, but is pushing them away the best idea?”

James glared at him for a moment before letting his chin go and sitting in the chair Garnet had sat in. “I fixed you?” He laughed. “If anyone fixed your broken ass it would have been Garnet. You know, the girl you threw under the bus? The one who was trying to get you back to Luther?” He shook his head. “Of course I miss them and yes pushing them away is for the best. What do you suggest I do? Let the business fail? And then what? Have angry men coming after me and them? Or do you suggest I be like you and coward in a corner, maybe sell this men short and have them killed?”

He got silent. “I miss Erorn’s laugh the most.” He finally said. “Or the way he fit so perfectly against me when we laid down.” He hung his head a bit before standing up. “You are going to figure a way to make up with Garnet before she kills you. You should really learn your lesson about throwing people under the bus, honestly. Well… you can try making it up to her if you can manage to get out the cell.” He laughed.

James walked away and Asham came into the room and yanked him off the table. He was sent back into the cell where his bed was taken away and he only had a blanket. “She said pets don’t sleep on beds.” He said before locking the cell door and going back upstairs.

He knew he had thrown Garnet under the bus, but he didn’t really give a shit about her, she would do so much worse to him if she were able. The only reason she tried to get James to go back to Luther and Erorn was for her own selfish reasons. He wished he had been given a chance to respond to James’ questions. No, James didn’t have to give up the business, but he didn’t have to hurt the others either. He needed to just tell him the situation and talk to him. Sure Erorn would put up a fight, but they could figure something out. He sat in the corner of his cell again and tried to clear his mind.

It was four days before Garnet went check on her pet in the cell. She made sure he got fed and taken out on a walk, but it was by Asham and not her. She refused to see him. James tried to get her to let him out and she refused that too. Told him she will do whatever she wanted to her own pet. James also hadn’t touched her since that day. Her bruises were healing and she didn’t seem so sore. Now here she was staring down at the man.

“You know… at first I just wanted to torture you, then I was like… nah how about I give him a shot. I was nice. I let you sleep in my bed. I let you eat at the table with me. I talked to you like… I was trying to be a friend in my own little weird way. I was trying, but you are no better than you were all those years ago when you threw your own family under the bus.” Her face was almost life less.

“James told me you were fixed. That was a good joke. He said I was the one to do it. It had to be a joke.” Her hands clenched around the bars. “I feel like being bad.. So I was thinking of shipping you off to one of James’ houses. Make sure you get used up real good. Of course, James is going to be pissed, but it isn’t like he doesn’t already hurt me. What is a bit more?”

“You will be shipped off tonight. When Luther gets back he can have a fun time finding you.” She smiled.

Jerry looked at her. He wasn’t angry he was tired. “You’re right. I threw you under the bus. Do you want me to be sorry for that? I didn’t do it for myself I was only being honest with James. I knew that if I were to lie he would have made things worse on both of us. Besides he knew what you were up to before I said anything. He knew what you were up to the second he saw me with a hard-on. And yes I do own you for fixing me. That’s a debt I can’t repay if you ship me off. So yeah you can keep torturing me, make me into a sex slave, keep me here, do whatever you want. I don’t know what you want from me, or if I could even give it to you if I did know. Do whatever you want, you should know by now that it doesn’t matter to me. When I finally get out of here nothing you did to me will mean a thing. You don’t matter enough for me to even send Luther after you. You’re just James’ toy why should I care what a toy does to me?” He said with a dry tone.

She sighed and looked to Asham. “Change of plans. He is to stay here. Give him minimum water and food. If he dies, I don’t care. Send out Elijah and Kever…” She looked over at Jerold. “Tell them to get their men. They are going to kill James’ brother.” Asham nodded and walked out then she turned back. “You are right, who gives a shit what a toy does to you, but what about if this said toy did something to Luther?” She asked. “And before you fucking even say it, I don’t care what James does to me. I am… tired and numb to it all anyway.” She walked out and distracted James all day.

James raised an eyebrow at her when it got late, “What got you in the mood?” He asked. She looked over at him, getting ready to leave his chambers, “Why fight something you can’t control?” She asked.

He blinked, “Do you want… to stay for the night?” He asked softly.

“I rather fucking die.” She hissed before leaving.

Jerry knew she was serious, but he knew there was nothing he could do from inside the cell. He searched for anything he could use to escape, but there was nothing in the cell aside for the blanket. He had no way of overpowering any of the guards, or getting out. He looked up at the rafters and wondered if he could use the blanket to hang himself. He didn’t deserve to live if it got Luther killed. No, he wasn’t going to give up on Luther, he was going to do whatever he could to save him. He wouldn’t kill himself unless he knew for sure that Luther had been killed.

James sat there. He had fucked up everything and he wondered if his father was like the way he was so he could protect himself. He walked out of his room and down into the cellar. He hadn’t seen Jerold in a number of days since Garnet wanted him to see no one, but she went see him today so he might as well. When he got to Jerold he frowned, “What are you so worried about? Garnet got some master tortue plan planned out for you?” He asked.

“James, I know you hate me right now, but you gotta go find Luther. I told Garnet that nothing she did to me mattered, so she sent out Elijah and Kever to go kill him just to hurt me. Please you have to save him!” Jerry pleaded. He didn’t care if James released him or not as long as Luther was saved.

James blinked for a moment, confused. He told one of the guys guarding to get him out of there. Then he let his guard down and tried sending Luther some kind of warning though knowing his brother, the idiot wouldn’t know what the fuck he was doing. James dragged Jerold out of the cellar. “They couldn’t have gotten too far… I hope… first we have to pay a damn visit to Garnet.” He was beyond pissed. To give orders like that, especially his brother. When they got to her room she was sitting and laughing with Asham, Elijah, and Kever. Garnet looked up and smiled, “Can we help you?” She asked sweetly.

James glared, “What the fuck is this?” He asked.

She looked at the three men, “I believe this is a tea party.” She said matter-of-factly.

James pinched the bridge of his nose, “I thought you sent them… why the fuck are they here, Garnet?!”

Garnet smirked evilly, “Oh… since you have the old man with you I guess he told you.” She laughed. “I just told him that so he could sweat it out. Like they would have ever gone and kill Luther. You forget what the hell he could do to half an army. No one is that crazy.” She laughed and the men smirked. Garnet looked back up to him. “Will that be all?” She asked.

James didn’t know whether to beat her for it or praise her for such a tactic. “You are a fucking bitch.” He mumbled.

“And you are an abusive piece of shit, your point?” She asked before taking a sip of her tea. The men looked at both of them.

James sighed, “What do you want to do with Jerold?” He asked.

“The bastard wants to die so damn much, why not put him out of his misery? I have no use for him.” She said simply.

Jerry felt like an idiot for falling for such an obvious trick, but she was so crazy he would be a fool not to listen to her. He knew she didn’t care about his life, why would she? “She’s right. I don’t care if I live or die at this point, because she proved something to me. She proved to me that this isn’t about me. It’s about you, your brother and Erorn. I just showed up at the wrong time. If you guys can figure out how to work things out, that’ll be amazing, but I won’t interfere with any of this anymore.” He said before turning away. He wasn’t going to run, he simply waited for whatever fate James decided to deal out.

James blinked, “I gave him to you. He is your responsibility.” He told her. She looked up at him like she would rip his throat out. “No, he is YOURS. Did your brother come here and give him to me? No… no he fucking did not. He gave him to YOU. You take fucking care of him. I tried being nice. I tried being friends with this piece of shit, for what?! He doesn’t deserve a damn thing, not even fucking death.” She hissed.

James looked down at him, “You may be right, but I can’t kill him. Pack your things, we are going to Erorn’s.” He said.

“Like hell I am going anywhere with you. I rather you just kill me.” She said, her eyes wide. She didn’t think he would go back. “I don’t want your stupid kid and I sure in the hell don’t want to be with you. If anything I am going home. My mother would gladly take me back. You know how much James’ kid would be on the market? That is what she would think... “ She stopped talking and thought about it. “No.. I won’t go home. You will give me what is due and I will live a peaceful-ish life out in a nice town somewhere…” She didn’t know she was crying. “Away from you and your fucked up family. If I am… pregnant then this child wouldn’t have to be around you or anyone of you. They will be safe. I might seem crazy, but at least I know what the fuck I am doing.”

“I don’t set out to torture everyone. Just the assholes like Jerold who doesn’t deserve the air he breathes. I am not the one who sold out my family to save my own ass. Or just thinks of myself all the time.” She got up. “I refuse to go anywhere with you.”

The three men got up and left, they didn’t want to be a part of this. Garnet did what he was told when it came to packing. James thought about it for a moment and looked at Jerold, “Do you… do you think Erorn would take her in?” He asked.

Garnet turned around, “Did you not fucking hear what I just said? Are you that fucking stupid, James?!”

He ignored her to a point, “I can’t have her walking around a random ass town with my kid, especially if I have rivals. What would you do?” He asked him, as if he would ask a trusted advisor.

Jerry looked shocked that James seemed to trust him. He thought for a moment. “I don’t know if he would or not. I know he would do anything for you, so if you asked him he probably would. But, if it were me, I would give her what she asked for, but I would make sure to send bodyguards with her that you trust so that she and the baby were safe.” He looked up at James. “She’s right, all the crap that seems to happen to Erorn, that couldn’t be good for a baby and he doesn’t have the first clue about helping with a child, not that she would let either Erorn or Luther help.”

James looked at both of them, “Alright, but I have a right to my child… she can stay in Ravendale. It isn’t too close or too far. Asham, Kever, and Elijah can stay with her. I will come check up on you a couple of times each week. I…” He straightened his vest and looked away. “I am sorry about how I treated you. How rough I was… and not thinking about what you wanted. I used you to escape Erorn and Luther… and that… that was horrible.” James tried to find the words, “Maybe with the days I visit we can get to know each other? Go on… little dates…”

Garnet just kept packing and when she was done she looked up at him, “What you want me to say? Okay? Sure, why not? What do I explain to our child on why daddy only comes around twice a week? Yes let me tell our child the freaks that is their family. The brothers who share all their lovers between them. How their uncle fucks the uncle...well… not the uncle, but the nephew and is in love with the uncle. How their dad is in on all of that. I can easily give up my obsession with human dolls and pets. Though… maybe not Nathanial. He is adorable… but I am willing to let them all go just so I can get away from everything. So my child can have somewhat of a normal life.”

James clenched his jaw and shook his head, “I am not with Jerold. My heart doesn’t belong to him… no offense,” He said looking back at him. “You seem okay, but Luther can have that. I get why he loves you...but I can’t share everything with him. There needs to be some separation, which kills me, but if he hurts Erorn I will beat him, but Erorn is so…”

“Childish? Not fully mentally developed?” Garnet mumbled.

James glared at her, “Childish in some ways, but he is learning. He was trying to not be so clingy that he actually went out to get a job.” He smiled. Garnet was done packing and went to leave the room when James grabbed her gently by the shoulder to stop her. She winched out of habit and James frowned. “Where you going?” He asked softly.

“Away from this stupid talk. I don’t need to listen how you are infatuated with some child-man.” She said. It was obvious she was hurt.

He leaned down and draped his arms over her shoulder, like Luther did to Jerold, “Maybe I am infatuated with you too… why do you thi-.” He groaned as Garnet shoved her elbow into his stomach.

“Don’t fucking touch me.” She hissed in a whisper before walking away.

Jerry looked at him. He could see the pain in his eyes as he talked about not being able to share with Luther. “I get it, I understand why you wouldn’t. I also understand why Erorn loves you so much.” He grinned a sheepish grin. “Luther loves Erorn too, I don’t think he’ll do anything to intentionally hurt him. Plus, since I seem to be ‘working’ again, he shouldn’t have to turn to Erorn for help in that area anymore.” He smiled a little at the thought of finally getting to be with Luther the way they both wanted. He wanted to surprise him when he got back. “So how soon do we leave?”

James looked down at him, “Again? You mean it worked before?” He shook his head, “as soon as I get some stuff and the bodyguards load everything… so in a few hours. I have to hunt Garnet down. A part of me feels like she just ran away.” He sighed. “Meet me by the door in an hour, we will see if they are ready by then.”

James smiled a bit before walking away and going find Garnet. He searched pretty much everywhere and was about to send the bodyguards out to find her if she ran away when he spotted her outside in the backyard. She was sitting on a bench at the entrance of the garden talking to his mother. A great fear came over him and didn’t want to go out there, but his mother looked up just in time to see him. He was dead, he could feel it. His mother was going to end him and he would never see Erorn again.

Taking a deep breath he walked out. “Hello, mother… Garnet.” He said nicely.

His mother glared at him, “You know… I may have let things play out between you and the girl a bit too long.” She looked back at Garnet and told her she could leave. Garnet nodded and left. When she disappeared inside the house she glared at her son again. “To think… that some part of your father would come out.” She shook her head and James winched. He knew it did and he didn’t like it. He regretted it. “I guess it was bound to happen, with you at least. Luther is the one with the big heart. He couldn’t hurt a fly unless it was going after the people he loved… but you… when you hurt you have to hurt as many people as you can.” She said as she sat back down on the bench.

“I could say at least you didn’t kill her father, right? To force her to have your kid… and marry her, but it looks like the marriage is off, thankfully… you know she would have willingly had it and married you if you just… acted like some kind of decent human. Got to know her… let her know you.” She laughed, “I wanted grandchildren, but not like this. Not like how I was forced to have you and Luther, though I love you two so much. She tells me what you plan to do… I think you should have nothing to do with that child’s life.” She said.

James looked up now, glaring at her, “I will not sit back knowing I have a child in this world and do nothing. They will know of me… I will be there for them, how are you going to tell me what I should and shouldn’t do when it comes to my own flesh and blood?” He growled.

She glared at him, “Garnet has a point, how are you going to explain that mess you have with your brother? Or the fact that you only visit twice a week? I mean… her dad was hardly ever around and look how she turned out. She wanted a true family, you certainly can’t give her that. I think it will be best she just said you died in a honorable way. Let the kid have a chance at life.” She said.

James couldn’t believe what he was hearing from his own mother, “I… I will not. I will not have my child think I am dead when I am right in front of their face. What if they find out later in life? Then what? I will figure a way for us to work out. I will give her her space for now, if Erorn can’t accept that then I will leave him, I won’t be like father… I won’t be like him to them.” He turned to walk away.

“Yet you turned into your father anyway.” She said and watched him go.

James went pack and met Jerold by the door, Garnet was already in the carriage. “You ready?” He asked.

“You have no idea.” He replied. “Could I ride on the top with you? I’d really rather not piss her off anymore than I already have and I get the feeling just being in there with her would be a bad idea.” He said as he looked up at James.

James blinked, “Sorry, old man… we are both riding in the carriage with her. Unless you want to sit with Asham, be my guest.” He said as they walked out.

He thought for a minute at the option. “Fine, I’ll sit with you guys.” He said before climbing in after James. It was quiet at first and it seemed like it was going to be an entire half-day trip of awkward silence. Jerry was tired of fucking things up so he didn’t dare to say anything unless someone talked to him first.

James looked out the window and Garnet did too. He didn’t know what to talk about and he was calculating things in his head. He wanted to be with her when she was close to her due date. If that meant him moving out for a bit he would. He also wanted to get to know her… he did like her and she had tried to get to know him but he was too far up his ass.

It was Garnet to break the silence, “I was thinking about getting a job when we get to Ravendale. I can sew… and do most things women can do. Maybe open up a doll shop… I have enough of them to start off a small store.” She said.

James looked at her, he didn’t want her to lift a finger, but he couldn’t tell her no either. “What about if you make doll clothes? So that way you can make some money and then you won’t have to sell your dolls. Plus I will see to it that you have enough money to live nicely.”

She didn’t look away from the window, “Maybe until I get my feet on the ground and if I am with your child than you can pay for its livings… I don’t want to live out of your hand forever, James.”

He frowned a bit, “I know… so I was thinking… once you get closer to your due date… that I will stay with you or you with me.”

She looked up at him, “What?”

“Well I want to be there for its birth… I can’t miss that.” He said.

She sighed, “Whatever.”

James realized he would have to find a house before just dropping her off. “You might have to stay with us for a bit till we find you a house.” He said softly.

Jerry thought for a second. “Actually, if you’re really desperate to get away from us, you could live in my old house. It’s not much, but you’d get away from the mess. That’s if you don’t have an issue living in a former pet’s old house.” He said trying to be helpful.

Garnet glared at him, “It will do, but only for a short period until James finds me something better.” She said. They got to Jerold’s old home and helped Garnet get her stuff in. “Uh boss..” Asham asked James. “Where will we be staying? This place doesn’t have enough rooms.”

“Asham you can sleep with me, the other two can share a bed or one can sleep in the guest room and the other on the couch.” Garnet said simply.

James glared at Asham and Garnet. “Sleep… in the same bed?” He asked.

Garnet glared at him, “Yes, are you fucking deaf? What, you scared something happens between me and him? Why the fuck are you worried about it?” She asked.

James eye twitched, “You aren’t his.” He said.

“And I am sure in the hell not yours.” She replied.

“We won’t do anything, Boss… just sleep.” He said a bit nervous.

James glared at him, “That is all you better do. She is my…” He stopped himself.

“Get the fuck out, James.” Garnet said tiredly. James nodded, glaring at Asham before leaving with Jerold. They got back to Erorn’s and James got out, staring at the house. “I still don’t feel comfortable with them sleeping in the same bed.”

Jerry looked at him with a look almost as innocent as one of Erorn’s looks. “You’re scary enough to where he won’t do anything, I’m sure.” He looked at the house too. “It’s nice to be back.”

Erorn had been in the living room when the carriage pulled up. They’re back! He shouted in his head. He wasn’t sure where Luther was in the house and that was easier than shouting out loud. He ran to the door and opened it. He didn’t care whether or not James had forgiven him yet or not and he threw his arms around him. “I’m so sorry.” He cried as he hugged James. “I’ll never do anything so stupid again.”

James smiled when Erorn came running out, he held him close and ran his fingers through his hair. He had missed this. “I am sorry for taking so long to come back, but I am here for now. We have… a lot to discuss so let’s go inside.” He said taken Erorn’s hand in his and walking in to be greeted by Luther.

“Hey brother… what was up with that warning thing?” He asked.

“Nothing to worry about.” James replied.

“Well okay… glad you are back… nice to see you didn’t kill JJ.” He smiled.

“Eh… tried to a few times.” He joked and Luther glared playfully. “Now go talk to him, I think he missed you.” He said and smiled before taking Erorn into his room and sat him down on his bed while he sat on a chair. “A lot… has changed in two to three weeks.” James said trying to find the words to tell him.

“I was… my father for a while… or well becoming him. Garnet, the girl you saw when you two came, she... “ He looked around. “I forced… she may be pregnant. I planned it out so she would be. There is a very high chance that she is. Right now she is staying at Jerold’s old house, but I plan on moving her to a better one soon. It is bad enough she is sharing a damn fucking bed with her damn body guard.” James growled and tried to calm himself.

“Sorry… just… pisses me off. Anyway… I will be visiting her for a few days out of the week. Getting to know her like she wanted to do, though it is pretty clear she rather see me dead. I don’t blame her. I have hurt her emotionally and physically many times and all she wanted to do was get to know me… it is a mess, Erorn. When the time comes… I may leave until she has the baby. Or try talking her into coming here… it is up in the air right now. Did I mention she is going to be fucking sharing a damn bed with a body… ugh… I am sorry if this… kills you. I didn’t plan on ever coming back.” He said softly.

Erorn took a deep breath. This was a lot to take in and he didn’t want to jump to conclusions. He closed his eyes to focus on seeing the big picture. He finally opened them after a few minutes of silence. He looked into James’ eye. “Luther explained a few things to me while you were away. He told me about your obligations and responsibilities to the family business. I understand why you wouldn’t want me to be anywhere near that. I understand a lot more than I’m given credit for. I understand that, initially, you were thinking of me when you threatened Jerry. Even though I was just as much to blame on that one as Luther. He may have been using me, but I took advantage of him using me so I could spend more time with him and not have him complain about my clinginess. But I think I know you well enough to realize what happened. You thought it would be easier to leave me and Luther if we hated you, so you did what you did to Jerry to make that happen.” Erorn sighed and took another deep breath. “I’m okay with you having a child, I’m okay with you being with Garnet, it’s clear that you care about her, I wouldn’t even mind if you loved her, but the part that kills me is the part that’s my fault. I made you think that I did hate you. When I said what I did, I ripped your heart into pieces and made you think that hating you was even something I was capable of. I hurt you to the point that you didn’t plan on coming back to me ever again. Of all the things that could bother me, that is what kills me inside.” He turned away from James as his eyes began to water. “I can’t take back what I said. I was hurt and I lashed out.” He stood up and turned to face James again. “I need to show you something. I need to get something through to you.” He bent down on his knees in front of James. He had never even thought of doing what he was about to do, but it was the best way to get his point across. He gently reached up and took off James’ eye patch. He looked at him in both his eyes, even if he could only see out of one. “When I tell you I love you, I mean all of you. I love the good and the bad, your faults and your good points. I love everything that has happened to you everything that makes you the man you are and I don’t ever want you to think I could feel anything less for you.” He then kissed James with the pent up passion he had built up over the last few weeks.

James listened and watched Erorn the whole time. He wanted to reach out and pat his little head or to hold him close as if they could melt together, but he didn’t. Then Erorn bent down in front of him and James had no idea what was going on in his mind,. When he reached up he thought Erorn was going to cup his face, but he felt his eyepatch come off and he winched. He wanted to look away, ashamed of what was under it. “Er-” He was going to beg for his eyepatch back. He felt vulnerable without it but Erorn kissed him. James pulled him close and kissed him back with just as much passion and need. He had missed Erorn painfully. Erorn’s safety was his number one concern. James cupped Erorn’s face gently. “Erorn… babe…” His voice was deep yet sweet, “You have no idea how fucking much I missed you. How I missed holding you at night or seeing you sweet face.” He smirked as his thumb ran over his bottom lip, “How your mouth opens slightly to moan… I have missed your voice echoing in the halls. Or the way you run a bit up the stairs. I am sorry I left and I am sorry I caused you so much pain. You are my everything, Erorn.” He said, pulling Erorn up into his lap.

Erorn grabbed onto James and held on tight. He was crying tears of joy now that James was back. “I missed you just as much, believe me.” He said as he squeezed tighter. “What are you going to do about the family business, though? I mean, we can all take care of ourselves in a fight, so while I appreciate the sentiment, you don’t need to worry about that.”

Jerry ran to hug Luther. After giving him a big hug, he smiled at him. “I have something to tell you. It’s kind of a good news…You see I can be with you physically now. We can make love now.”

James kissed his tears away, “I will just run it from here, it won’t be too bad. Still… dangerous though. Had to have three bodyguard for one tiny girl.” He smiled. “You know how many people want my child?” He said softly. “Garnet hates me… I… caused her great pain and I can only hope she forgives me. My own mother doesn’t want me to be in the kid’s life.” He shook his head.

Luther laughed and hugged him back. He ran his finger’s through his hair and frowned, “Well… I don’t know if I sent you to a specialist or not. Whoever fixed you… well you didn’t even need to be fix. You were fine the way you were, babe. You don’t have to do anything like that unless you want to. I can live with you only wanting to kiss and cuddle.” He smiled. “Though, seeing your pretty face in pleasure would be nice.” He smiled. “Did they treat you right?” He asked.

Erorn gave a sad look to James. “Well, I can’t say that it thrills me that you hurt her, but that’s between the two of you. As long as Jerry and Luther are okay with it, I’m fine with her coming over here when the time comes. Of course she should be okay with it too.” He chuckled. “As for the bodyguard thing, you do remember that both Luther and I have taken out entire armies on our own, right?” He asked with a raised eyebrow.

“Well, it wasn’t a five star bed and breakfast, but I survived.” Jerry smiled at Luther. He didn’t want to worry Luther or get James in any trouble with his brother. “If you’re a good boy, maybe you’ll get to see that face tonight. I’m sure James and Erorn will be having their own fun.” Jerry gave his best attempt at a seductive grin.

“Ugh that fucking Asham…” He sighed. “I keep forgetting about you, Luther I already know, but you are so tiny and adorable that I can’t help.” He teased, but his mind wandered back to Garnet and the bodyguard. “Gonna kill him if his shoulder even touches her. So… I know what you and Luther have been doing. Shame on you for doing things to make you two feel better.” He shook his head. James cupped Erorn’s face. “I have some stuff to do in town… not killing bodyguards or anything… but actual stuff. Later though… be prepared… or don’t. I like when I surprise you.” He winked at him and held him for a bit longer before standing him up and then standing. He hugged Erorn for a bit and stayed like that for a moment before walking out, then he peeked back in, “Can… I possibly borrow one of your swords?” He asked.

Luther frowned, “I am sorry… I should have warned you. I have missed you like crazy. Hey wait… when am I ever a good boy? This is setting me up for failure, JJ. Not cool.” He pretended to tear up. “Is this your payback? You cruel man.” He took JJ’s hand and lead him to the sunroom where he sat down and pulled JJ between his legs and cuddled him. “I have missed you… and why do you smell like candy?” He asked.

Erorn grinned when James peeked back in. “Any of the ones on the walls, they’re all real. Wear gloves and wipe the blood off before returning it.” He said without looking up from the book he started reading when James left.

Jerry couldn’t help but chuckle at Luther’s joke about being a good boy. “I missed you too, babe. You’re always my good boy.” He lifted his arm and sniffed his shirt. He smelled like some form of lollipop or fruity flavored candy. “It must be from Garnet, I was around her a lot and her perfume was kind of strong.” He smiled and cuddled up against Luther.

James nodded, “Thanks, babe.” James went get a sword, not that he would actually use it, and went back into town. He checked out some houses first and found a good size one for her, the baby, and the body guards. Then he went back to Jerold’s old place and open the door screaming got you. All three men lunged for James with their weapons. They would have gotten him too if it wasn’t for him figuring they would. Garnet hurried out of the room and glared at James, “If you want to die that badly I can always do it for you.” She said annoyed.

“I think I found a house with enough rooms for everyone… including the baby.” He said.

“IF there is one.” She said correcting him. James rubbed the bridge of his nose. He made her hate him. This was his fault. He couldn’t be mad at her for it. “When can we move into it?” She asked.

“Couple days. I need to fill out the papers… you know IF there is one, Erorn is o-” Garnet interrupted him.

“No. Never stepping foot in that fucking mess. I don’t want Erorn, your brother, or Jerold around my kid.” She said.

“You mean OUR kid? OUR kid has a right to know their family.” James growled.

“Don’t push me, James. I will run once I find out.” She threatened him.

James looked at his guards, “With three of them?” He asked.

She shrugged, “Don’t underestimate my disappearing skills…” She said. “We will see... “ Garnet looked at her hands. “IF we have one… I might… let you bring the baby to your house, but that is a big if for anyone of them. I don’t want to explain why his or her father sleeps with everyone except for maybe Jerold in that damn house.”

James got silent, “What if… you married me?” He asked.

“What if… I not? You are in love with Erorn… I want someone who wants me.. Not me and everyone else.” Asham looked at her and James glared at him.

“Why are you looking at her?” He asked.

“Because, sir, she was talking.” Asham said. James went to walk up to him, but Garnet got in the way. “Leave him alone. You are just a fucking brat who wants everything to themselves. I didn’t want this… you did. You could have done it the right way, but you chose to be like your father. Go back to fucking Erorn and leave me alone. The fucking man is a gosh damn idiot to think you were ever something to be loved.” She said before walking off into the room.

James wanted to throw everything he was so pissed, “Do I even have a shot with her?” He asked Asham.

“I will not answer that.” He said.

James glared at him, “Don’t lay a finger on her. She isn’t yours.” He said before realizing she wasn’t his either, but the child that may be inside of her was. Asham nodded, wishing he could just punch his boss once.

“Stop her if she runs.” He said before leaving.

Luther held him close and rested his chin on Jerold’s head. “So this Garnet girl, James seems to be attached to her. What is that all about?” He asked, truly curious. He could feel his brother once more and it just confused him. He was in love, yet there was a certain thing he was hesitant about.

Jerry enjoyed being close to Luther again and now he felt a strange desire and attraction toward him that he enjoyed. “I’m not sure that it’s my place to tell you. There is definitely a connection. I’m not trying to be difficult, but I think that’s a conversation best left between the two of you.” Jerry said . He really didn’t think it was his place to tell Luther that James got on the first female that looked oddly similar to Erorn and that she may or may not be pregnant with James’ child.

Erorn came down stairs and found the two of them in the sunroom. “Hi, Uncle Jerry, good to have you back in one piece. I was going to make dinner to celebrate you guys’ safe return. Was there anything you wanted for dinner?”

“I really like that cheesy chicken and bacon pasta dish you make, it’s kind of my favorite.” Jerry smiled at Erorn.

“Your favorite, hmmm? You don’t say.” He smirked at Luther. “Looks like you two have more in common than I thought. I’ll be sure to make a lot so James will have some when he gets back.” He chuckled. He walked to Jerry and knelt down and gave him a hug. “Thank you for bringing him back.” He whispered in Jerry’s ear. He stood back up and went to the kitchen to get things started.

Luther glared down at him, “Old man, you are no fun. Ugh James is going to be all like ‘none of your business’ and then what? I am going to have to go to Erorn, hoping he knows, and seduce it out of him.
All kind of hoops for a simple answer. Shame on you, JJ. SHAME.” He was being dramatic. When Erorn came down and interrupted, not that he minded. “So he brought Garnet to the place or to some place in town…” Luther side and stood up before looking back at JJ. “You get to sit here while I find answers.” He wiggled his finger at him. “OR no dessert for you.” He winked and walked into the kitchen where he poked Erorn’s ear. “Who is this Garnet chick and why did she come with James?” He asked him.

Erorn had overheard the conversation and knew this was coming. “If I tell you, you have to promise not to overreact until James tells you himself and trust me he will tell you.” Erorn kept cooking as he waited for Luther’s answer.

Luther blinked down at him and rubbed his ear, “Fine, hurry and tell me, Kid.” He replied.

Erorn let out a sigh. “She was my… replacement. Or something like that. Crazy chick looks like she could be my sister. Well, James didn’t plan on coming back originally and he tried to knock her up and she may be the mother of his child. That is IF she’s pregnant. I told him I was okay with it and I am, it’s not like he could ever get a child out of me. I really hope you don’t get too bent out of shape over this, I don’t want to do anything to lose him again.” He said with a sad look in his eye. He wanted to grab onto James and chain him to the bed to keep him from running away again.

Luther just blinked, “Yeah… you two have big beautiful blue eyes and elf ears… red hair.” He hung his head, “James has a type… how did I not see that till now.” He mumbled before sitting on the cabinet. “So he might have knocked up the girl… is that it? Like… I am trying to get his emotions straight because if I don’t this can turn weird. Happened some years back, talk about personality swap. Then it took a while to get our emotions straight. I can say I am not too happy… I didn’t get to knock up some girl.” He pouted, somewhat joking. Though he knew that he had too many people on his plate already. James could have his baby and Luther would just steal it whenever he wanted to play dad. “She is pretty cute, what if he marries her? I know you don’t want to lose him, but you have to understand James… he planned this and was already in the makings and then I had to shove JJ on him.” He rubbed the back of his head, “Ahh I am sorry, Erorn.”

Erorn looked to Luther. “I’ve come a long way and grown up quite a bit since Marcus. I won’t stand in the way if he wants to get married to her, but he did hurt her. I hurt him pretty bad and I think he took some of it out on her. I think they might be fighting right at the moment. I know he cares for her deeply, he’s pissed at a bodyguard about sleeping arrangements or something. He’s also made it clear that I mean everything to him so if he does marry her, it might get a little strange around here. I’m not going to lie and say that it wouldn’t hurt a little knowing that he wants to make a commitment like that with someone other than me, but it’s not like he would ever be able to marry me, though it’s not like I haven’t thought about it… a lot since returning to my home.” He sighed a little and thought about the rings he had in his desk in his room and wondered if he’d ever get to give them to the two of them.

Luther sighed and ran his hand over his face, looking around the kitchen. “This… is a mess. Who fucked our lives up this badly?” Luther asked the ceiling. He shook his head, “I honestly think James needs to just make up his mind. Make it one person… well no because he would probably punch me in the face and then drag me to JJ saying that I would have to pick one too. Well if they are arguing then maybe they won’t make it as a couple… though then neither would any of us… mostly you two.”

James walked in and went to where he heard voices. “Hello…” He said eyeing the two of them.

Luther looked over at him, “Heard you were knocking up redheaded young girls.” He said glaring.

“One at a time… going to try Erorn next.” He smiled before walking over to him and kissing the top of his head before turning back to his brother, “So… why is this any of your concern, Luther?” He asked,

Luther blinked, “Because of your damn emotions that’s why. Like I know you are in love with the girl.”

“What? I am not in love with her.” He said simply.

“Really?” He grabbed a knife and held it over his hand, “I will send all that pain to you… try me.”

James looked at him like he was nuts, “What the fuck happened to you in the past two or three weeks?! Put the fucking knife down.”

“Oh I will… in my damn hand if you don’t admit it.” He said. “You bottle your emotions up and we end up on the fucking merry-go-round.” Luther said.

“Fine fine… I… like her alot. You happy?” He asked Luther.

“Why would you?” Luther asked.

“She is a sweet girl, I told you I wasn’t planning on coming back. Jerold might have told you his side of the story, but she only went crazy because I was beating her.” He felt disgusted with himself. “I turned into dad. Jerold threw her under the bus. She had no one to turn to… the fucking body guard!” James was about to lose his mind. “Asham is a good body guard, but… the way he looked at her today drove me crazy and she willingly gave him her bed… just right up in front of my face like it didn’t matter. Like she had done it a hundred and one times with him…” James shook his head. “I should have made her move in over here…”

Luther just stared at his brother. “You… beat her?” James nodded, not looking at him. Luther got up and swung his fist, making contact with James’ face and sending him back on his ass. “Do you know how fucking tiny she is compared to you?!” Luther was furious, “Why… why would you possibly do it, James?! Did she not want to do things with you? Did she say something you didn’t like? Or were you so fucking pissed at us that you took it out on the poor girl?”

James held his face, “All of it.” He said.

Luther shook his head, “You are disgusting. You leave her the fuck alone. I hope she is fucking sleeping with her bodyguard, at least he probably treating her better than you ever did.” James swung his leg and Luther fell to the floor.

“You fucking take that back.” He growled.

“Or what? You going to beat me like you did her? At least I know I could murder you if I needed to!” Luther growled back.

I’m never telling you anything again. Erorn thought to Luther. He sighed as the two of them argued. “Oh, for fuck sakes, can’t we all just agree that everyone fucked up here?!” He yelled before standing between the two of them. “Yeah, James needs to stop bottling up his emotions, yeah he made mistakes, but I’m sure he won’t do that again. It’s not like any of us are perfect here. You used me for your pent up attraction to Jerry and I took advantage of you doing that. We’re all a fucked up mess, but we’re all a each other has and we shouldn’t be turning on each other like this. I mean, when I have to be the adult between all of us, that’s just sad.” He reached down helped the two of them to their feet. “Not everything has to be so damn dramatic all the time.”

Luther stood up and laughed, “I can forgive him for everything… except that.” He said as his smile faded. “Let me beat you Erorn… every time you made a choice I didn’t care for. Or maybe you didn’t do anything at all… maybe I am so angry at someone else that I took it out on you. How about you watch your father do exactly that to your own mother for years only to turn around to see your brother doing the same thing.” He stared at James the whole time. “But yeah, try telling that to Garnet. He won’t do it again. I bet every time he tries to touch her she flinches.” Luther was beyond pissed to the to point he had tears. “But hey, as long as he is here sucking on your dick, you couldn’t care less. So damn needy, Erorn.” He said before walking out and getting Jerold. “You are going to tell me everything.” He told Jerold as they walked up to Jerold’s room.

Erorn turned to James. “I love you, but he’s right. I was being selfish. I don’t want to lose you and I want to believe that you wouldn’t do that to me.” He paused trying to get the words he wanted to say. “You didn’t wrong me by hurting her, but you hurt her because I hurt you. I’ve forgiven you for what you have done to me, but I’m not the one who has to forgive you for this, and in spite of how he feels, neither is Luther. Garnet has to forgive you and if you want to be a part of that possible baby’s life, you need to get your emotions under control and not let them turn into that. I know I sound like a broken record here, James, but communicate with the people you love.” He reached over and hugged James. He didn’t need to be yelled at he needed help and love to fix this problem and he hoped that Luther would realize this eventually too.

Jerry went with Luther to his room and sat down on the bed. He had heard everything and he knew this wasn’t going to be an easy conversation. He started without being prompted. “So you left me there and James didn’t want anything to do with me so he gave me to Garnet as a pet. She was starting to open up to me about not wanting to be with him until they got to know each other better and how she didn’t want to have a child. She tried to get me to trick James into coming home by giving me the drug. James didn’t fall for it and I admitted that it was her idea. He got mad at her and she got mad at me. She tried to torture me on the rack and caging me, but when I told her that what she did to me didn’t matter she said she was going to kill you. That was the mental warning you got from James. When we realized she didn’t send anyone and it was just a big joke to her, that’s when James brought us back.” He said as he looked at Luther. “I wasn’t hurt, babe.”

James sighed and ran his fingers through his hair. “You think I am not trying? I don’t want her with that stupid bodyguard… especially if she is carrying my child. I want to give her the space, but I feel like if I do then she will completely walk away from me. Luther was right, Asham treats her way better than I ever did.”

Luther sighed, “So… the girl was stuck in a fucked up situation with no one to help her… well except her bodyguards. You mean to tell me you… just kind of threw it to the wind when you threw her under the bus? That you just decided to let her torture you instead of talking it out.” He shook his head. “I love you, Jerold. I know you are an old dog, but I know you can learn new tricks. Did you even try to help her out, you know besides that one thing you did. I don’t know I am trying to wrap my head around you and Erorn. Well no… I get Erorn’s shit. It seems like you have found your courage… and I am proud of that. I just feel like she was all alone and maybe I thought you could have thrown her a lifeline. Maybe I wouldn’t be so fucking dramatic if I hadn’t seen my own mother go through it.” He knew Erorn could hear. “Or maybe because I have a fucking heart. I don’t know…”

“Can we move back into your old place once Garnet and her Three Merry Men move out?” He asked.

Erorn did hear Luther. You’re right it’s fucking terrible and disgusting. But he has a problem and you don’t fix problems by yelling at them. You help the person who has it to stop the shit. I’m not going to drive him away by being an asshole even if he does deserve it. I agree with you, but I’d rather fix a problem than make a new one. He thought to Luther. He knew that he’d probably get pissed for getting in his head so he stayed out after that. He turned to James.

“Look, babe,I know this is a hard thing to hear, but you can’t get over this alone. I can try to help you get in touch with your emotions a little better, I mean I’m the most emotional person you know, right? But, don’t take this the wrong way, what you did was really fucked up. If she has a thing for this Asham guy, maybe it is for the best. But if we can get your anger in check, you’ll at least have a better chance to get to see your child.

Jerry felt bad for what had happened to Garnet as well. “I wasn’t trying to throw her under the bus, I just answered a question James had asked and I was honest. I get that what happened to her was vile, but it’s kind of hard to feel sorry for the person who’s torturing you while you’re being tortured.” He said trying not to sound mean about it. “As for moving into the old house, we’ll burn that bridge when we get to it.” Jerry grinned and tried to lighten Luther’s mood.

Luther got up, “No need. I will burn it for you and unlike my brother I am going to make this shit very clear. I want nothing to do with you people. I get you were tortured… but was it AFTER you fucked her over? As for fucking the fucking child in the kitchen. The fact that you are so far wrapped around James’ dick to see that he won’t change because he has been this way for most of his life is unreal. You don’t want to drive him away… no you rather have someone who beats people.” Luther walked out of the sunroom. “How about you tell your little fucking brat how long you have been at this? This isn’t his fucking first rodeo, kid. I forgave him for the last time, hell I even fucking turned away from what he did to his clients, but this.. The fact that you two fucking people just nonchalantly are whatever about. Yeah it is bad BUT. No fucking buts about it. I can’t be around fucking idiots who accept this shit. You either do or you don’t. I gave you a shot, James. I thought you could be better. You were doing so well with Erorn, but it seems he is just as fucked up as you. I was right about him all along and his fucked up uncle isn’t any better. I am going to Garnet and graveling at her feet that I am sorry for having such a fucked up brother and that if she wants to get away from you she can come with me. And you try and stop me I put you right where father is.” He said. Luther went upstairs and grabbed a bit of clothes and his money. When he came back down he looked at Erorn, “And you stay the fuck out of my head from now on. Nice to know I have that curse on me forever now.”

James stood there in pain and shock. Luther had severed the bond completely. “I… understand. We made a deal last time and I broke it… I can’t take back what I did to her, but please don’t take her away from me… not with our child.”

Luther glared, “If she wants out she has one. I won’t let her feel like mother. Like she is tied to you. You have your fucked up toys here. “ He walked out and took the carriage before going over to Jerold’s old place. He knocked on the door. A tall white haired man open the door.

“Hello… oh Luther, how can I help you?” He asked with a smile.

“I need to talk to Garnet. It is important.” Luther replied.

Asham nodded and went get her. She walked up and frowned a bit, “Yes?”

“I can get you out of here. I am… terribly sorry for what my brother has done to you. I don’t speak for him… nor do I associate with him anymore. I don’t want you to have to be stuck with him or in Erorn’s shadow. So please, come with me. I am going to the islands. It is beautiful up there and I know some people there. You could easily get on your feet there.” He said.

Garnet thought about it, “Okay… let us pack our things and we can follow.” She said.

“Sorry, Gar… we can’t go… we are loyal to the boss.” Kever said and Elijah nodded.

“I will go with her, it’s okay.” Asham said. They nodded and helped them back their carriage and some of Luther’s before taking off.

Jerry stood up. An angry look on his face that had never been there before. “I can’t fucking believe him. I get tortured, treated like a fucking animal, caged and forced to do depraved sexual acts and that little shit is upset because I don’t feel sorry for the psycho bitch that did it to me?! Of course he wouldn’t, he’s the fucker that abandoned me there, why wouldn’t he take her side? I wonder if he ever planned on coming back for me at all.” He went into the kitchen. “I love you Erorn, I’m still sorry for what I did with your parents, but I can’t be a part of this twisted shit anymore. I got a place I used to use to hide out when I was in the black market, I’m going there after a long night at the bar. I’m sorry things couldn’t work out.” He left the house and went to the bar in town.

Erorn stood there in shock. “You did this before. I didn’t know that. There’s still a lot I don’t know. I… I don’t know what to do here, James. Part of me still loves the person I know you can be and wants to help you. Part of me is furious at you for what you’ve done. And part of me wants to die because in the end this is my fault. If I hadn’t driven you away, you never would have hurt her.” Erorn looked off as though there was something in the distance he was struggling to see. He was drifting away and losing himself. He was shutting down emotionally. He couldn’t deal with the guilt, all this pain, all this fucking mess, tearing a family apart all with a single word. He had slaughtered armies without once thinking of the victims, but he had destroyed so much more now. “I’m gonna go to my room.” It was clear he was numb, he couldn’t even feel the tears flowing from his eyes and didn’t realize he was choked up as he spoke. He went to his room. He took the rings out of his desk. “You don’t get to be happy. Oh, you can try. You’ll even come really close every now and then, but it’s always going to end in disaster. You’ll never get to have what other people have. You’ll always end up hurting the ones you love.” He spoke as though he were someone else talking to himself. He looked around his room, a place that once felt warm now felt dead and cold. He saw his sword leaning against his bed. “Would anyone care? You’d be doing them all a favor, taking a whiny brat out of their lives. They don’t really want you here anyway.” He stared at the sword for what felt like an eternity, before picking it up and setting it in his lap as he sat on his bed. His tears dripping down onto the sheath as he held it.

James stood there. He was embarrassed and disgusted with himself, if Luther hadn’t have come to the house none of this would have happened. But he couldn’t blame anyone but himself for the harm he had caused. “I am going to be a better person. I have to be, then maybe I can get my family back.” He said to the empty room. It took him a moment to figure out how his feet worked, he was still in so much emotional pain from the sever. It was like a piece of him was ripped out. He felt alone and empty.

Making his way up to Erorn’s room he tried to go over what he wanted to say. He knocked and opened the door before walking in. “Erorn before you tell me to get out let me just explain,” He walked in and saw him crying, the sword on his lap, the rings on the desk, and yanked the sword away. “For the love of… what are you thinking, Erorn?!” He bent down in front of him and cupped his face gently. “I know I am a horrible person, me… not you. You had nothing to do with how I act. I am my own man and I had a choice. I chose violence… me. Not you. Don’t blame yourself for what I did… to this family. I will work hard to be a better man. I was so close to it before… Luther had every right to give up on me, Erorn. I… that wasn’t my first time. I was younger and dumber. I was with this girl and I had nearly beaten her to death… Luther had to… he would have cut my head off if I hadn’t calmed down and cleared my head. If anyone deserves you it is him… and I made him hate you. You chose me over doing the sensible thing and leaving. Luther isn’t one to keep people who are like me around or people to sympathize with me. I promised him I wouldn’t beat another girl… unless they consent to it. Like… sexually. I just… I really fucked up this time. I know Garnet went with him. She was already looking for a way out. And I can’t be in my kid’s life if I am like this. I don’t want him or her to grow up and be this… monster.” He was crying now. “But please… don’t end yourself because I am a fucked up person. I will be… better. I have to.” He said before wiping his tears away. “W-What are those rings for, Erorn?”

“Those are symbols of what a deluded fool I am. I actually thought that I’d get to have my ‘Happily Ever After’ one day. I’m a fucking idiot. Of course I chose you, that’s what you do when you love someone, you don’t leave them you help them. I fucking hate what you did, but I love you. You aren’t your father, you want help, you don’t want to do what you did ever again. I just wish I hadn’t pushed you to that point in the first place.” He tried to stop his tears. “You can take the blue one. It’s just collecting dust up here in my room.” He sighed. He knew he’d never get to give Luther the red one like he wanted to. “I promised never to leave, but having everyone leaving me all the time is starting to get really draining. I can’t make a good decision if someone always ends up getting hurt. And I’m always the one getting hurt. Sure sometimes you or Luther get hurt too, but EVERY fucking time I get hurt. I’m not sure I’m strong enough for much more of this.” He sighed. “I know it’s somehow going to come back and bite me in the ass, but I want to help you, I don’t know how, but I know that using more violence and screaming at you isn’t the way to do so. I will always love you, James. I mean it. If that makes me an idiot then so be it.” He grabbed James and held him close. He knew that James was hurting more than he could imagine.

James pulled Erorn on the floor with him, “I will gladly take the ring. I love you, Erorn… I never wanted this for you. I shouldn’t have forced Luther in on this… and…” He sighed. “I just wanted everything and I was greedy. I will be a better man. Just… give me time.” He kissed him softly. “I am going to give Garnet some time… She does winch every time I even move my hand near her and I know Luther went to the islands. He has the escort business with Rylie there. I don’t want to show up till I am the better me, but I if Kever and Elijah are still at Jerold’s old place than I will send them out to watch over her.” He ran his thumb over Erorn’s cheek. “I love you..”

“I love you too.” He sobbed. “Not that I’m complaining or anything, but what… what kept you from getting violent with me? I mean, I’m sure I got on your nerves far more than Garnet did, so what kept you from… well, hitting me? Maybe we could use that to help you somehow.” Erorn asked. He was genuinely curious how such a small girl could do anything more annoying than the stuff that he had done since they met.

James frowned and looked down, “I… wanted to, but I would leave to find clients who I knew was into that. I couldn’t stand the thought of hurting you. Garnet, reminded me of you in ways… I didn’t want to hurt her, but it was so easy and she just… laid there sometimes and took it.” He felt disgusted talking about it. “She was my pet and she did a good job being it… when all she wanted was to get to know me and to build up a relationship. I fucking wouldn’t listen to her…” He would have greatly ended himself if he knew Erorn wouldn’t do the same.

“I’m sorry, I know this is hard for you. I just thought… maybe there was something about me that … was different that you could use. “ He looked at him with innocent eyes. “We don’t have to talk about it anymore tonight if you don’t want to.”

James smiled softly, “That would be nice. I can’t do anything right now anyway.” He looked down at him, “You and those eyes…” He kissed Erorn, his lips were so soft. “You and those lips…” He smiled and got up before reaching for the blue ring and slipping it on. “A reminder… of your love and how much it has bettered me as a man.”

Erorn stood up and took James’ hand. “A reminder that I will always be there for you.” He smiled and hugged him tight. “Looks like it fits perfectly, just like when I lay with you.” He said with a look on his face that showed he was thinking about the way James held him. He looked down at the ring on James’ hand. “I really want to ask you the question that goes with that ring, but it just doesn’t feel like the right time for that. But one day, I’m gonna ask. So be ready… or don’t. I like to surprise you too.” He gave a little chuckle.

James pulled Erorn to himself, “God… that chuckle and the way you smile… you have no idea how much I love it. But… do you know what I love more? Not dying in a fire… you left the food on, babe.” He smiled up at him.

Erorn’s eyes widened in fear. “Oh shit!” He yelled as he ran out of the room and down to the kitchen. The whole room was filled with smoke and he wrapped a towel around his hand to grab the pan off the stove, He threw it in the sink and turned on the cold water adding steam to the smoke in the kitchen. “At least it was just the veggies and not anything important like the bacon or chicken.” he muttered. He opened the kitchen door to let the smoke out and the windows as well. He started fanning with his towel. “You could have said something sooner, James.” He yelled up stairs trying not to laugh.

James chuckled and laid on the floor. “Didn’t think of it till now, my bad! I think I will stay here where the air is nice and clean!” He yelled back down before rolling onto his stomach and stretching out his arms, looking at the ring on his finger. James knew he didn’t deserve it, but it would just be the goal for him to get better. He needed Luther back too, but after today he didn’t know if it would be possible. He severed the bond with him and he didn’t think there was a way to get it back. Plus he messed up his second chance. James sighed and got up slowly before going into the empty hallway. The house was quiet and empty even with the two of them there.

Erorn had got most of the smoke out of the kitchen and came into the main hall to see James at the top of the stairs. Erorn was coughing and choking on the smoke. “So how about sandwiches for dinner?” He chuckled. “Don’t really feel like cooking right now anyway.” He walked upstairs again and pulled James back down with him by the arm. “If I gotta choke to death, I’m taking you with me.”

James watched Erorn come up and smiled softly. “Sure… food is food.” He said simply before being dragged down the stairs. “You cruel small man. Take everyone with you so you won’t be alone in death. How romantic.” He said chuckling before getting a gulp of smoky air. He started coughing. “Lovely. I don’t need to breath.” He said before going into the kitchen and starting on his sandwich, though he probably wouldn’t eat it. He wasn’t hungry or better yet, couldn’t eat. James sat down at the table after and stared at his sandwich. “I don’t even know where to begin.” He finally said after a long silence.

Erorn made his sandwich too and sat next to James. Most of the smoke was gone now and the cool air coming from the open door and windows was nice on his face. He took a bite of it and felt like he had to choke it down. All the crying had ruined his appetite and the whole situation was fucking insane. “I don’t think I’m all that hungry either.” He said as he looked down at the sandwich. “This doesn’t feel right. It’s too quiet.” He said. He turned to face James. “How do we fix things? I can’t stand not knowing what to do. I feel so helpless.” He sighed.

He stayed silent for a while, “I don’t know… I don’t know what to do. I guess I have to give it time and them space.” He said as he poked at the sandwich a bit. “Tomorrow I will go in and see if someone had stayed or if everyone actually lef-” He heard a knock at the door and went see who it was. When he opened the door he saw Kever and Elijah.

“Hey boss, Garnet and Asham left with Luther.” Kever said.

“I figured… you know where they went?” He asked.

“The islands.” Kever said.

“Well I need you two to go over there and watch them. I want to know if she is pregnant the moment you find out… well when you find out someone come over and tell me.” He said.

Kever, Elijah, and James talked a bit before they left and James walked back in.

Erorn was exhausted. He waited for James to come back. “I’m kinda tired, it’s been a hell of a day. You wanna go to bed?” Erorn asked. He walked to the door of the kitchen and closed it and the windows now that everything was aired out. “I wish I could wake up tomorrow and have all this shit have been just a dream.” He said as he went up to James and laid his head against his chest. He missed the steady beat that seemed to be able to calm him no matter what was going on. “You don’t know how much I’ve missed your heartbeat. It’s so soothing.”

James held Erorn close and ran his fingers through his hair, “We can go to bed.” He said and took Erorn’s hand, leading him upstairs to his bedroom. He gently tugged at Erorn’s shirt, “I should get to my own room. I will see you in the morning.” He leaned down and kissed his forehead softly.

Erorn grabbed James’ shirt and pulled him to the bed. “Nice try mister, you don’t get to leave me all alone on your first night back home.” Erorn jokingly scolded him. “You’re sleeping with me, I know you’ve been missing me being in your arms as much as I have.” He smiled and took off his pants before slipping under the covers. “Now get over here and cuddle with me.” He gave James a sweet smile. He didn’t plan on having sex or anything, but he truly missed being held by James.

James smiled, “Fine, if I must.” He said before stripping down to his boxer briefs and sliding in next to Erorn. He made sure Erorn was facing him before he pulled him close and kissed his forehead, then he moved to kiss the tip of his nose, and finally his lips. “I have missed you in my arms. I have missed a lot of things about you when I was gone.” He said softly before gently nibbling his ear.

Erorn let out a soft muffled moan as James nibbled his ear. His mind suddenly flashed back to the last night James was there when he almost took him right there on the table. “Fuck, you know I can’t resist when you do that. Don’t stop.” He growled playfully.

James laid on his back and yawned. “Yeah… we are both pretty tired. I will see you in the morning. Mmm goodnight, babe. So glad to be home with you.” He mumbled before closing his eye. He knew Erorn was hard, he could feel it. He turned on his side, back towards Erorn. “Babe… I love you.” He said sweetly.

“I love you too, tease.” He chuckled, but he was okay either way, so he cuddled up next to him. He laid his head down on James’ chest and smiled listening to his heart. He closed his eyes wondering if James was going to take the bait or actually let Erorn fall asleep. Erorn was so happy to have him back that he would be happy either way.

He pulled in Erorn close like always and kissed his neck. “Goodnight, babe.”

Erorn smiled and snuggled in close to James. It felt so nice to have him holding him like he did before. He kissed James back. “Goodnight, sweetie. Love you.” He smiled as he fell asleep.

The next morning he got up before James and he he was relieved that it wasn’t just a dream and James was back home. He smiled and slid out of his arms to go down stairs and make breakfast. He decided to make something special to make up for the burned dinner fiasco last night. He baked some fresh cinnamon rolls with an apple glaze and some sausage. He went back to his room and kissed James on the forehead. “Wake up sweetie, breakfast is ready.” He said softly into James’ ear. He looked so beautiful while he slept there, a smile still on his face from last night.

James grumbled, “it is like three in the morning, Erorn. Come back to bed with me.” He pulled Erorn back down and held him close. “Just… sleep.” He said softly as he drifted off back to sleep.

Erorn had learned his lesson the night before and he turned the stove and oven off before going upstairs to get James. He didn’t see any harm in crawling back into bed with him for a little bit. Though he thought he should get some clocks for next to the beds, it was almost ten in the morning, but he wasn’t going to turn down crawling back into bed with James. He took his clothes off and slipped under the covers. He curled up against James and closed his eyes and just enjoyed being there. He smiled as he drifted to sleep.

James woke up a couple hours later and rolled on top of Erorn before kissing him softly. “Well well well what do we have here? Breakfast? In bed? You are the sweetest, Erorn.” He smiled devilishly. James nibbled his neck and growled. “Mmm..”

“Mmm, that feels nice.” He said as he was woke by James’ nibbling. He finally focused and realized what James was doing. “And when you’re done with breakfast I made us meal downstairs too.” Erorn grinned. He turned to face James and kissed him passionately.

James smirked, “Oh… real food?” He kissed Erorn’s back and slid out of bed. He got dressed and walked down stairs to find the cinnamon rolls. “Ohh sticky buns, reminds me of something… or someone.” He chuckled before getting himself a couple and sitting on the couch.

Erorn frowned when James got out of bed, but he chuckled too. He followed and grabbed some cinnamon rolls and a few pieces of sausage. It was all cold already, but it still tasted just as good. He went out and sat down next to James. “Well I’m not sure which glaze tastes better, but they’re both pretty tasty.” He smiled as he snuggled up next to James. “So I remembered something. I thought back to when you first kidnapped me, because it kind of feels like that now, and I realized that you only brought one client to the house before your brother got back and I know you didn’t hurt her. So I started thinking about how I know I irritated you, so I wondered what you did to blow off steam. Then I remembered you were chopping wood like crazy. Maybe that can help in getting you over this.” Erorn still was sure what to call it. It wasn’t a disease, it was some kind of sickness though.

James frowned down at his cinnamon buns and sighed. “I know what I can do to avoid being violent to others, I just chose not to.” He said softly, thinking back to Garnet. “It was the way she… took it. Her facial expressions, or the sounds she made.” He said and placed the plate on the table.

Erorn looked up at James. “I’m sorry… I shouldn’t have.” He saw the pain in his eyes. He held James tight. Erorn didn’t like feeling this helpless, he knew there wasn’t much he could do to help James other than being there for him and not giving up on him. He remembered the incident with Elwin and how he was about to do something terrible to him as well, but then went he reminded James of the better person he wanted to be, he stopped. Maybe that was all Erorn could do, just be a reminder of the person James was trying to be. He rested his head on James shoulder and regretted bringing the subject up at all.

“No.. it is fine. I just hate that I enjoy it. Maybe it is best if I just don’t show up in my child’s life. Let Garnet find her someone better and have it think they are the father. I can’t chance… I can’t chance my child becoming like me. Maybe that is how I can show to them that I have changed.” He said softly and smiled down at him.

“Maybe.” Erorn smiled back at him. He didn’t want to admit it, but James might be right. Perhaps that was the only way for him to prove that he had truly changed. Erorn felt conflicted. He was getting what he wanted from the beginning, but now it wasn’t what he wanted. He remembered how much he had fought Luther, and wanted James to himself, now Luther didn’t want him anymore because he refused to give up on James. He knew he was doing the right thing, that abandoning James would have only made things worse. He couldn’t deny that he still loved Luther and would miss him. He felt like he had a limb removed and he didn’t feel complete. “I know the kind of person you are. I’ve seen the good man inside. I’ll remind you who you are if you ever forget.” Erorn smiled warmly.

Three months had passed and James found out he was going to be a dad. He had been working with Erorn to be a better man for his child all while he was trying to figure out how to get Garnet to let him see his kid or to at least have her move in with them. His guys had come back all beaten up, when he pushed the guys said a tall elf looking girl came in and kicked their asses. He sighed and looked down at some of the papers he had to sign. He was tired and worried.