I Scored Myself A Mate

He had grabbed a chair. It was old made from wood and the armrests where a bit discoloured from the friction. He didn't mind as he sat down, right next to his brother. No one could see him but still he felt uncomfortable. As he looked the sleeping elf so many words, so many memories started tangling in his mind. 

He opened his lips, he wanted to say something, he had to since he was the one that asked to be first. He shouldn't be wasting that much time but the truth was that it took him two hours to find the strength to start talking.

"Ares, well, this is really uncomfortable for me but the witch said it might help. It's kind of better actually than telling you when you're awake. I mean your reactions are trully annoying ..." Theseus said and a chuckled escaped his lips. "We were never close, yes once I did use you as bait for one of my missions and probably I was never the kind of brother that showed...love. But to be brutally honest you were never find of me either. I know though that wasn't your fault. Your mother and our dad, they made sure we wouldn't get along and then I dated your crush and you were forced into an arranged marriage. I was never really there for you, I know that. Being a shitty brother is a very kind way to describe it. I was also mad at you angry that you had everything and I had nothing even if we shared the same blood. I was that immature that ended up blaming a child." He told him with a bitter smile. As the time went by he felt that talking was easier and easier. He took Ares' hand in his and kept talking "During the war, something really horrible happened to you. I could never imagine how it felt and then your parents died. I could see you in that battlefield, trying to throw your life away because you felt like there was nothing left for you. I was mad then too, I was your brother, I was there but why didn't you see me? Isn't that completely foolish? I was pushing you away my whole life and had the audacity to feel insulted when you didn't turn to me at you darkest time. Maybe that was a sign that I loved you. I didn't know back then, I'd never felt love for family. but then the war was over, Allias was dead and you left. I was mad again, at the world and at you. I viewed you as irresponsible and immature. I completely forgot that you too had lost so many people in that war. Once again I had failed to be by your side. We always argue and fight. I know I am too strict but that's simply because I believe in you. I know that you're good and noble, you're honest and have a kind heart. A much kinder heart than me. When I saw you there, on the floor, blood everywhere I realized it. After so long I knew it clearly. I love you. You're my little brother and I should have taken care of you. I should have helped you because that's what brother's do. I am sorry Ares, I am sorry and I know it might be too late but please, wake up. Wake up and come back so I can fix it. So I can show you how much I love you." Theseus told him. His voice was shaking in the end, tears gathering at the corners of his eyes when the a knock was heard on the door 

The general sniffled surprised, trying to hide the fact that he had gotten emotional and turned around. Ea's small head was peeking inside.

"Are you...are you done? It's been six hours" Ea told him and Theseus stared at him surprised for a second. Six hours? He wondered. He never believed that he had so many things to say to him. He stood up, dusting off his pants and smiled faintly.

"Yes, yes. You can come in. Take your time." Theseus told him and this time it was Ea's turn to be alone. He sat at the chair too, taking Ares' hand in his. It was warm from Theseus' touch and the small elf smiled. He had noticed the tears in the general's eyes. He cared about his brother. 

As Amelia had told them about this Ea couldn't help but be hesitant. She hadn't proposed another way and this seemed too childish to him. Nonetheless he coouged, clearing his throat and began talking.

"You idiot. You had the audacity to confuse me with that disgusting demon. How dare you?" He said with a frown. "The moment you wake up you're dead and this time it could be final." He told him but he stopped. Was this the right approach? He asked himself. What if Ares was scared and decided to stay there. He coughed again, gripping his hand. "What I mean is...please come back. Wake up. I miss you and I am sorry. I heard everything you wanted to say to me and I forgive you. I shouldn't have blamed you in the first place. I should have been more understanding. You're so nice to everyone, you treat people with kindness and dignity and all we did most of the times was scold you for your honesty. I swear I will never punch you again and I swear I will sleep with you more often just come back okay? I know that I am bit the perfect partner. I am boring and strict and not exciting at all but you promised me. You promised me eternity and you can't take back your word. Even the thought of you disappearing from my world creates a hell on my mind. I can't stand the thought. So please Ares. I will do whatever you want, please come back. I miss your voice, I miss your laughter and your touch. I miss your kisses. I miss you being next to me. I can't ...I simply can't be here without you. I am begging you if you can hear me please, find a way to come to me. I will be waiting, I am right here like I've always had. I am waiting for you. Like I did all these years. I don't mind waiting again but I...I just want to know you will open your eyes. I want to see you smiling at me again. It hurts Ares. It's a constant burn in my chest and my eyes water before I vmeven realize it. See? I am crying again. I won't be able to live like this. I can't deal with this pain it feels like someone has set my body on fire and it hurts. I can't brethe and I can't sleep. I can't do it. I can't do this whole living thing if I don't have you next to me...can you hear me? Please, I love you" Ea said as he kissed the back of his palm.

No reaction. Until the sound of a deep breath was heard. Ea jumped and stared at him. Did he ....