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“Come inside!” Kili scolded his kids. Instead of unpacking and seeing their new home, they were busy greeting the neighbor's dog. Those little mutts.
“Nice to see you!” Someone waved.
“Good afternoon!” Kili waved, he knew making new friends was crucial. Especially for his children. He had no idea yet who from his neighbors was one of them, but keeping good contacts with all inhabitants meant a safe place to live for his children.
“That dog is cool!” Rin declared with enthusiasm. They all loved dogs, it was in their nature. They had lots of dogs, living in their old forest home. Soon they would have a new center and things would go well eventually.
“The house is huge!” Frerin rushed inside to take a look around.
“Close the gate!” Kili yelled at Dior.
“Is there going to be enough space for the dogs?” Rin pointed to the huge yard. It was tiny in comparison to their old home, but big enough.
“Yes.” Kili petted his dark hair with affection. “Come, we need to unpack.”
“I miss the dogs.” Dior complained.
“They will arrive soon.” Kili brushed his hair. “I got an appointment with a contractor to prepare the yard behind the house.”
“Can we help you plan it all?” Dior asked eagerly.
“I wouldn’t manage to get it done without you.” Kili kissed his pale blond hair. “Get going, we’ve got lots of work to do.”
“Can I choose my room?” Frerin rushed up the stairs.
“I want to be first!” Rin rushed after him clearly angry.
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Settling in took a long time, they had the huge car load to unpack, and arrange in their new rooms. After the huge fight about rooms, Frerin and Thorin had two twin rooms with a bathroom in the middle. Dior took the one overlooking the front yard and Kili the one overlooking the back.
“Wow!” Frerin was stunned seeing the huge attic. “What are we going to do here?”
“I was thinking... a cinema room?” Kili smiled.
“A cinema at home?” Dior smiled happily.
“I love the smell of the forest here!” Rin kept opening all the windows.
“Fresh and light, but close those windows unless you want to get a job to pay for the heating bills...” Kili laughed.
“You little brat...” Frerin brushed Rin on the head, and both clashed for a moment.
“Dinner time!” Kili hopped down the stairs.
“Pizza?” Dior asked with hope.
“Of course! I’ll go shopping first thing in the morning!” Kili smiled.
“Can I chose which one?” Rin demanded immediately trying to assert his alpha role in their tiny family.
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Kili glanced at the workers now diligently making the yard ready. They had a nice barn at the back, and a stable. He wasn’t planning on keeping horses, but it would be perfect for dog pens. They would each have a indoor quarters, and a few safe outdoor yards. He kept calling Bilbo, but his old friend assured him all the dogs were safe, but missed them terribly.
Beorn’s legacy for all of them. His vision of a professional dog shelter for retired service dogs was now really coming true. And to Kili’s surprise it could bring good money, the military gave a lot of funding for the purpose.
He felt pride seeing his boys roam around the yard, they have come far, but moving to a settlement where many people like them lived could be challenging in many aspects. Beorn assured him the settlement was peaceful, but he knew what their people thought of people like him. For most of their kind, he was just a mateless whore. And his kids were nameless bastards. Just like he was. And now he had to forge a life for them and a good future.
“So when are we transporting them?” Frerin rushed in breathless.
“Tomorrow, we’re going there first thing in the morning!” Kili decided.
“Yay!” Dior laughed like crazy, and Kili realized one crucial fact, he would never regret going to the Annual Rut three times. Thanks to that, despite being who he was, he was blessed with the most gorgeous children ever.
Kili looked away at the photo hanging now on the main wall. Beorn. The man who took him in as a pup, raised him despite his unknown origin and gave him everything Kili had.
“We all loved him.” Frerin whispered with emotion.
“We were blessed to have him in our lives.” Kili kissed his hair gently. “Now let’s make him proud.”
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Kili felt quite a few eyes judge him, but he pretended he didn’t notice anything. He knew their people could smell him from afar, so he just calmly continued to do his shopping. They ate a lot, and the dogs ate even more, so their shopping list would make any dietician depressed. Meat and cheese in all forms, just a bit of other things. Sometimes the boys wanted some fish, but it was only from time to time.
Kili eyed the shop assistant and immediately realized she was one of them.
“So you moved into the old Kallan home up the road near the forest?” She asked with a smile.
“I’m Kili! A pleasure to meet you!” He reached his hand towards her. She took it with a kind smile.
“I’m Noreen.” She smiled. “There are quite a few of us living here in the area, so you’d best meet the Boss.”
“I have his permission to settle.” Kili smiled, and evidently put her at ease.
“So are you going to search for a job here?” She asked.
“I actually brought my job with me. I’m a dog trainer.” He smiled.
“How fitting!” She smiled. She told him the price and he paid using his credit card.
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Kili read the message again and again, the first one he would go alone, but he knew they will also want to meet his kids. His hands were trembling.
“If they don’t like us, will we have to move again?” Frerin’s voice reached him from afar.
“Pray they accept me.” Kili whispered.
“I’ll make sure everything is fine here at home.” Frerin assured him.
“You’re my greatest treasure.” Kili smiled, suddenly filled with hope.
The drive was short, the huge majestic mansion at the top of the hill smelled claimed territory from afar. The scent of an alpha in power. He had to give both his alpha sons a pack, and this was the price. He would have to submit, and that might mean submitting in every possible way, the sexual one included.
Had they been all born omegas, just like he was, he would have done just like Beorn. Raise them in the forest away from anyone. But alphas need a pack for stable social growth, otherwise they could become monsters...
“The Boss is waiting for you.” A shy looking omega opened the door.
“Thank you.” Kili walked towards the office on trembling legs.
The alpha was majestic and strong, typical for someone capable of maintaining such a large pack. He had dark hair traced with silver, and when he finally looked at Kili, he saw two very cold blue eyes.
“I would like to know your intentions of settling here.” The man pointed to the chair.
“I’m searching for a calm safe place for me and my family. We mean your pack no trouble, and we will not be a burden.” Kili spoke in a hesitant voice.
“What job are you going to try to seek out?” He glared at Kili.
“I’m a serviced dog trainer and handler. I’m planning to set up a training facility and shelter for retired service dogs. The military pays well for such services.” Kili explained.
“So you’re planning to be independent financially from the pack?” He demanded.
“I can’t imagine this working otherwise. I don’t want us to be a burden to anyone.” Kili spoke with emotion.
“So you’re not planning to sell your body to any alpha that shows up?” The old alpha hissed, and Kili immediately went red. Slowly he shook his head.
“When was your last heat?” The alpha’s voice was kinder.
“Six years ago.” Kili whispered. “I’ve been withering since my third pup.”
“So tell me about your children.” He demanded.
“My eldest is an alpha, he’s strong and smart. My second is an omega just like me, and he’s really talented at school.” Kili tried to convey what he felt. “My youngest is a live and crazy one, but he’s got a great heart.”
“Provided you focus your attention on your children and your job, and all four of you won’t seek trouble, I have nothing against you settling here.” He spoke gently. “But you will have to accept my rule here and obey my orders.”
Kili frantically nodded. “Whatever you say my alpha.”
“There are a few annual pack events I expect you all to take part, and when your alpha boys begin blooming I will give them my guidance and attention.” He promised. “You all are not to take form in front of normal humans, but everyone is used to seeing wolves in the woods. Make sure your dogs don’t venture there.”
“As you wish my alpha.” Kili nodded with submission, which was difficult for him.
“Don’t worry, I’m not going to ask for anything outrageous from you.” He smiled. “This really is a peaceful settlement, so if anyone hurts you or your kids, they will answer to me.”
“Thank you my alpha...” Kili felt the tears come up to his eyes. All those years of hostility and feeling lost suddenly were over.
“Good luck with your dog shelter! We all love dogs here!” He smiled reassuringly. “And if it happens that you do need support, just come and talk to me.”