I Scored Myself A Mate

He knew this courtroom, very well. Even in his current life Allias had found himself in there many times. As Alex and as the King occupying that throne. When he was awake everything was frozen. A constant chill spread in the room making everyone be on edge but now, this place was different. 

Dark black marble, shiny with white details. Dim lighting and in the back of the room an enormous throne made by the same material. A bright red cover, a cloth made of soft velvet rested lazily on top of the hard material. Chandeliers and candles offered a warm yellow light. Allias could see his expression mirrored on the polished floor. It was obvious how anxious he was, filled with worry as he stood in front of the Disee King. He was Theseus' father A very scary looking man that shared the same eyes as his son. They did not have that gentle feel in them, as he was scrutinizing with them, staring right into their souls. He was tapping his fingers on the arm rest, Ares standing right beside him, a very depressed expression on his face. 

"For how long has this been going on?" His father asked. His voice echoed in the almost empty room. He had kicked all of the guards and servants out, leaving only his legitimate son and the bastard one in the room except the Avgee prince. He wasn't satisfied. The way he looked at both of them Theseus standing right next to him but in difference to him he was looking straight at his father, not afraid at all as he received his judgmental gazes. Allias on the other hand was petrified. He didn't know what to say or do and even Theseus' hand in his felt heavy, as if it was pulling him down but he didn't dare to move or speak. 

"For quite a while. Hundreds of years. Honestly father, you brag that you are so smart. I believed that you would catch on sooner." Theseus told him rudely and the man rolled his eyes. The king was restraining himself just because he was there. He couldn't imagine what he would do to him if Allias hadn't insisted on going with him. 

A few days ago while Theseus and the prince were relaxing at the Avgee palace after the man had finished with one of his many dangerous missions a very menacing and rude letter had arrived addressed to the mad shadow caster. Theseus at first had denied to open it in Allias presence, sure that the foul words in it would ruin their mood but in the end he gave in reading it. It was much more than a scolding on a mission or task. It was a call to appear on the palace, a place his father had never allowed him to step before. He had somehow found out about his relationship with the Avgee Prince, the next heir to the throne and that alone, after his legitimate son had been rejected by him, was a very big dishonor. Theseus didn't seem eager to ignore his calling even though Allias had suggested it. They didn't really want to look for trouble and the prince was sure only that would result if they went there. In the end thought they did, and now they were standing in front of the king in what resembled a lot of an interrogation.

"How dare you to…" 

"Well that's the truth." Theseus said cutting in, not even letting him finish. 

"You ungrateful brat. You a bastard, the son of a whore dared to approach the prince. You knew that your brother had liked him. He is an actual prince, not a nobody like you. Was that the reason you asked for missions? To be able to meet with him in secret, behind my back?!" He shouted and Allias flinched. Feeling his worry Theseus squeezed his hand, hoping he would calm down a bit. 

"Father there is no point in trying to reason with him. He is crazy." Ares commented and Theseus scowled. He had the audacity to say that even after he had been rejected and dumped by Allias. Of course he would be idiotically prideful, even when he had lost. The title of prince allowed him that. He was a prince and he stood against a bastard like him, even if he made all the mistakes in the world, even if he was vicious and cruel, or stupid and annoying none of it would matter. The royal vein in his blood was enough to get him out.

"I wouldn't be saying that if I was in your place. I mean you did get ridiculously dumped. Isn't that right my little brother. I guess once your precious bloodline so carefully forged by my great father and you oh, so pure mother can't get you what you want. Shouldn't this be an eye opening experience for you?" He asked him with a very bright smile and realized that Allias was shaking. For a moment he was worried that he took things too far but as he averted his gaze for a mere second, looking sideways he noticed that he was desperately trying not to laugh. At least hiding the terror inside him Theseus had managed to maintain that cool image in Allias' eyes, he thought. 

"You!" Ares shouted but really unable to say anything. "Father tell him"

"Ares, shut up please" As it seemed even his own father was displeased with this kind of immature behavior. Even though he was still pretty young someone needed to put some sense into him, or else he would end up spitting nonsense like that at the wrong time. His father was probably thinking that he would end up damaging the family reputation that he had worked so hard to build. Not that Theseus cared about that. Even if this whole castle had been teared to the ground he wouldn't shed even a tear. This place wasn't his home and it definitely did not shelter any joyful memories. "Tell me, what are you planning to do now? When will this ordeal end? You will sully the family name if they found out that a bastard is together with the Avgee Prince. What had Atalanti to say about this?"

"Not just any bastard. Your bastard son. And the queen has known this from the start. I do not plan to end this relationship and I will move to the Avgee Tribe. Far away from here" 

"What?" His father asked in shock. "You are hilarious. Do you even know how much you owe me boy? I took you off the streets and…"

"I do. I was born in a brothel, the brothel you denied to get my mother off because she would be a nuisance. For many years you hadn't bothered with me until you heard of my powers. Who would have thought that the son of a whore would end up stronger than your actual heir? That was the reason you brought me in. My power, not because I was your child. You made me kill mercilessly and tortured me to wield my powers but guess what I am a lot stronger than you think. All these missions. These tasks, were me repaying my debt to you for actually not letting me die on the streets but also now I have made a name of myself. Not everyone in this palace hates me now. I did save them, I took care of all the creepy thing in the night and now they feel gratitude towards me. I am worthy to be with the person I love, no matter what you say." Theseus announced, observing how his father turned a very strong shade of red. He was getting mad, furious at his son's words.

"You ungrateful bastard!" he shouted and collided his fist with the arm rest, breaking the solid material. 

Allias raised his head and looked at him. The King curious as to why he had finally faced him. He young prince did not seem satisfied at all though. He let go of Theseus' hand and took a few slow steps approaching the throne he was sitting on just a few seconds ago. 

"What is it boy?" he asked him.

"Bastard this, bastard that" Allias said and let out a very dramatic laugh. "You really do want to get on my nerves today don't you?" he asked him and got up the stairs, there were only a few steps until he was standing right in front of him, his nostrils flaring up his whole body tense as with his hand he grabbed him from th collar. "Listen here old man, do you really want to make me angry? I don't give a shit if you like your son or not. But in front of me you will treat him with respect. You know what? He is above you. He is my lover and do I need to remind you who I am? I am the Avgee prince and one day I will be your King" He said with a grin "So hear me out okay?" he told him and threw him on his throne. The older elf stunned by his unexpected behavior. "Do. Not. Make me angry. I came here to have a peaceful conversation. Maybe even get your blessing, not that I need it but you know…etiquette but if you keep spatting nonsense like that I will fucking kill you and everyone you love. Am I clear? I do not mind being the bad guy. The same way your son's blood gives him a free pass to say all the stupid thing in his mind my blood gives me a free pass to burn the whole world down am I clear?" he asked him but the Disee King remained quiet. "Am I clear?" He repeated, raising his voice. "Good" he said and gifted him a very gentle smile. "Oh, and one more thing. Theseus can be crazy but guess what, I can be ten times crazier. Don't test me. So should we leave or should I kill him and make you King first?" Allias said looking at his lover, completely ignoring the King's existence. Theseus laughed and shook his head.

"Let's just go."

"Okay then. Good for you my King" He said and bowed dramatically. "Today is your lucky day." He said and ran back to Theseus, taking his hand and leading him out of this dreaded place.

Many images like that played on his mind, some good, some bad, funny and sad he remembered many things as he had his eyes closed for days. Theseus was still waiting for him right next to his bed. After a whole week he woke up, for the last time since now he knew everything.