I Scored Myself A Mate

Some would say that this was a very lucky coincidence. Being able to find the exact people they were looking for so fast. It would save them a lot of trouble after all. But as Ea stood cornered with Ares, hiding at the edge of the staircase both of their hearts were beating like war drums. 

This was not luck. It was clear misfortune. Ares thought as he stared at the two people. Joe was a young boy, still a teenager with a soft face and freckles spread all over it. His eyes were what showed his true feelings. Filled with an astonishing sadness, his expressions were rough and so was his appearance. He looked like he hadn't slept in days and as his fingertips touched the buttons of the vending machine the pressed them with unnecessary pressure. 

"We need to notify Allias." Ea said. "We can teleport in" 

"No. What if they have magical sensors. They will spot us instantly. We can't bring them to Allias' room. Especially now." Ares told him and his husband nodded agreeing with him. He was right. They needed to stay as further away they could from Allias. At least until he felt a bit better. 

"So what do we do? We can't stay here" he whispered. 

"Let's circle the building. When we return they would have probably left." He suggested and took Ea's hand in his. They quietly went down the staircase, scanning the place around them carefully for any hunters. Why? Why would they choose this old dump when clearly a clan as big as Joe's would have the choice to live somewhere more decent. He couldn't believe he sacrificed his stay in a five-star hotel just to face his death even sooner. 

The back of the hotel was empty. It was clear that no one would want to approach this messy and dirty pool. It smelled from the top of the stairs and while they passed by it Ea placed his sleeve on his nose, wanting to block out some of the scent. 

"You know what. I think we are just unlucky." Ares began talking normally again relaxing slightly. 

"Shh" Ea told him again and footsteps were heard. The red eyes elf sighed and rolled his eyes grabbing Ea and bringing him underneath the staircase they were supposed to climb. "They will see us!" he said filled with panic as he noticed the men approaching. The stairs, being made from metal had wide openings in between them that showed clearly their figures. 

"Then we must make them not want to approach us." Ares said with a devilish smile and pushed Ea before he rushed in and kissed him. The small elf flinched and tried to push him a way not totally understanding why they were doing this right now, but soon he heard the men go up the stairs, the sound of their footsteps vibrating. He could hear them whisper something about young people these days and how the youth was uncontrollable. Realizing his husband's plan, he closed his eyes and let himself relax, kissing him passionately back. "I am so smart" Ares said and winked at him while Ea stared with a blushed face. 

"I guess" The boy said and moved, wanting to finally return to his room. This was not the time to be swayed by such carnal thoughts. The problem was that he was still new to this whole kissing thing and for a while he was sure that he would get flustered and confused. Honestly he believed he was ridiculous but it wasn't something he could control. 

The corridor was finally empty and Ea exhaled deeply finally feeling like he was able to breathe. The scene was finally clear and he grabbed Ares, wanting to just run back without getting caught but the elf prince had other plans. He seriously stopped in front of the vending machine wanting to get candy.

"This is not the time for this" He said between gritted teeth as he looked around, pacing uncomfortably. 

"Look, they are gone you need to relax" Ares said raising his eyebrows twice, playfully. "This is worth it" he continued, holding victoriously the chocolate bar with the caramel feeling, as if it was some kind of precious trophy. "We should get a sample to the cooks in the palace. He said as he unwrapped it and smelled it. "Smell it." He said and shoved it into Ea's face. The other elf simply slapped his hand away looking at him like he was insane. Now that he had gotten his candy bar they could finally leave he said when one of the corridor doors opened. One that was just three or four doors away from the rooms they had been given. 

"Yeah…what else do you want? Fine, fine" A man shouted at a room that seemed to be filled with people. He laughed and closed the door, one of his hands in his jeans. 

Once they made eye contact, just barely a hundred meters apart Ares' chocolate bar disappeared from his head, instantly falling to the ground and breaking in two. The man at first seemed to be as shocked as they were. Soon he grasped the situation though and smiled, staring at their ears and peculiar eyes. 

"We were not expecting to be that lucky and find you here." He said and turned towards his door. For a second the young elves remained frozen until Ares grabbed Ea's hand and teleported them back to their room. They had a few minutes, maybe even seconds to get out f here. If that was possible. 

"Run! We need to leave!" Ares shouted and Theseus stared at him confused. Allias was still lying on his bed, his eyes fluttering as he felt his head hurt even more with the loud noise. 

"What the hell?" 

"The hunters. They are here too. They saw us." He explained in a hurry and Allias' gasped. Now it actually made sense why he felt a lot worse since they arrived. The source of magic was here. Somewhere in this building. He hadn't thought about it. It seemed impossible that they would be so unlucky and fall right into them but then again, this town seemed to be small than what he believed, so it wasn't that unreasonable. 

"No we need to find Joe. I need to talk to him" Allias said and attempted to get up only to fail. 

"Are you insane?" Theseus screamed. "Ea take him out of here. Teleport to the wolves. Warn them to run and grab Mark. Get Allias and Mark out of here." He commanded him and the elf nodded, disappearing. 

"No! Listen to me. I have to talk to him. What about you." He asked when they heard footsteps approaching. 

"Shit! Shit!" Theseus cursed and messed up his hair looking anxiously at the door. Could this be a final goodbye? He wondered. 

"Listen to me. As it seems they don't know about the wolves. I will stay back with Ares and stall them. I will get you Joe. I swear." Theseus said and kissed his forehead. "I…I just. I love you" he told him and Allias' green eyes suddenly widened. 

"No, no wait. What is this?" he asked him, knowing full well why he was talking like that. "Theseus!" He called out his name as his lover approached the door, surrounding it with black shadows. 

Ea appeared too holding Mark who seemed to be ten shades paler. 

"I have warned the wolves they will be escaping out the window." Ea informed them. "My King. Let's go." 

"No! Theseus. Ares. Come with us!" he shouted and Theseus smiled, as he tried to keep the door closed for a while longer. 

"I will get him, no matter what. I swear" he repeated before Ea touched him. He felt that nauseating sensation and in seconds they were far away from the motel, its sign only slightly visible, flickering. 

"No! let's go back!" Allias shouted replenishing his energy fast. 

"I am sorry my King we can't. I am sure that Theseus and Ares will stall them and then escape. It will be fine. We will wait here." Ea said but it was obvious he was lying. The minute he finished his sentence he brought his nails to his lips and started biting them. He was anxious too, filled with worry about what it was going to happen. They had zero information. They did not know how many people were there, what kind of weapons they had and on top of that what was the source of this magic they had been shocked to reveal. If they used spider lilies it would become so difficult. "it will be fine" he whispered to reassure himself. 

Allias was still too weak to attempt to teleport. He was useless at the moment. He crumbled at the road, feeling the cold concrete underneath his palms, scratching his skin. There was no way, not even for those brothers to come out unharmed from a whole armed hunter clan. Especially if they did not intend to kill anyone. He was sure Theseus wouldn't do it. He knew of Allias' plan and he would think of not ruining but right now he didn't care about peace. About anything. He only wanted him to return alright, alive. 

Alias knew that distinctive look that Theseus had on. He had to see it every day during the war, every time they had to head into battle. It was the gaze of someone who was heading to a possible death. A look that told so much, without the need of words. Always before battle he would kiss his forehead and tell him he loved him, as if he wanted to be sure that Allias would know about it even if that day the end came. His sad lilac eyes explained everything and that scared Allias the most. 

"He said goodbye" The King mumbled, sounding utterly devastated. 

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