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Akaashi's heart thudded at a fast pace; the type that you can hear as he walked closer to the main hall. The words and rumors he heard about the Alpha all came to him in a slow pace. Akaashi could suddenly hear his mother’s panicked voice in his mind and the argument that followed
"You're giving Akaashi off? They are savages!" Akaashi's mom screamed at his father.
"We need their army."
"Is Akaashi some sort of payment? Akaashi is an omega, and that beast who claims to be the King of Fukurodani murdered and raped to get where he is now!"
"And tell me, dear, where exactly is he?" No reply came. "He single-handedly rose the forgotten kingdom of Fukurodani into a land of wealth. He has one of the strongest armies in this country... He did it all by himself. A mere boy of 18 is rivaling other Kings thrice his age. All of the royals in Japan are afraid of this alpha and I won't let this opportunity pass. Akaashi's marriage will bring great power to our kingdom. It will save millions of young boys."
Akaashi mom was silent but in a broken sob, she spoke again. "But who will save Akaashi?"
He could hear his father sigh softly, "it's the price to pay in this war."
Akaashi was nothing more than the sacrificial pawn. His fate was to marry a murderer for the sake of his people.
When Akaashi arrived in the courtroom the scent of mingled alphas reached him. He felt his stomach shift with uneasiness when he smelled a strong scent of dominance, overpowering the rest.
"Ah, you must be Akaashi," a voice called behind him, startling him. He turned to face a tall man with ungroomed dark hair and mischievous eyes. By the way, he stood, Akaashi knew instantly that he was an alpha.
"That's right" Akaashi confirmed, keeping a calm face.
"Your father is expecting you," the man said with a small grin in his face.
Akaashi wanted to roll his eyes at the stranger, "who are you?" Akaashi asked rooted to his spot. He wasn't scared or felt intimated since this was his home and knew his guards were posted in every corner of the castle.
The stranger grin widens, "Tetsuro Kuroo," Akaashi looked at him waiting for him to continue with his introduction. "I'm an advisor for Kotaro" he explained.
"Kotaro" Akaashi echoed.
"Bokuto," Kuroo says. Akaashi kept staring at him in confusion. "The King of the Savages, the murderer of the royals or whatever the hell you call him" Kuroo ranted well humorously.
Akaashi realized who he was talking about. "Your fiance," Kuro said. "That's if he accepts you."
Akaashi felt himself bristle, "why wouldn't he accept me?"
"Well, other lords asked his hand in marriage for their omega children, one even went as far as offering all of his three children," Kuroo laughed, glancing at Akaashi. "But they all wanted to use Bokuto. They all wanted the power to start a war," Kuroo finished looking at Akaashi with a seriousness that made the omega glance down. "Bokuto refused all of them of course. He claimed that none of them would be able to satisfy him" Kuroo whispered in a gruff voice making Akaashi shiver at the thought.
"Is he..." Before Akaashi could ask his question a messenger boy who works for his father interrupted their conversion.
"Akaashi-sama," the boy said, bowing to show his respect. "Your father requests your presence" he finished.
"Yes, I'll be there," Akaashi confirmed. He turned to where Kuroo was standing but he found that Kuroo was already gone
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The walk to the courtroom was a short one, much to Akaashi's dismay. When he entered, the room fell silent. He walked confidently to his father side, eyes scanning the room to catch a glimpse of the Alpha.
"This is my only child, Akaashi Keiji," his father said grasping Keiji's hand and giving it a reassuring squeeze.
Akaashi felt like he was on display in front of the Alpha's. They all looked at him with sharp, dark eyes. However, when Akaashi’s eyes met with golden ones... His heart stopped. Those golden, perceiving eyes seemed to pierce his soul.
" He is quite a beauty," a voice said. Akaashi peeled his eyes away from Bokuto’s and stared at a familiar face.
His father seemed flustered by Kuroo's comment. Akaashi sent a glare towards the dark haired raven who, in return, sent him a grin.
"Yes, Keiji was always the center of attention when he was small," Akaashi's mom spoke up. "I even dare to say that his beauty rivals that of the omega prince in Seijoh," she continued with pride.
"Ahh... Oikawa-san," Kuroo says. "He clearly is the jewel of Seijoh, but Akaashi carries his own qualities that set him apart, maybe it’s the cloud of mystery he carries," Kuroo suggests.
"I was told it was his eyes," his mother replied, pleased to talk about Akaashi.
"I must agree..."
Kuroo was interrupted by Akaashi's father. "You know Oikawa?" He asked.
This time it was a smaller man who replied, a beta with short black hair. "Yes, Bokuto-san was invited by the King of Seijoh to celebrate his son’s eighteenth birthday," the beta replied.
"So it was a courting proposal?" The king said with a grave voice.
"As Daichi mentioned, it was simply a dinner party with the intentions of courting," Kuroo spoke again. " But Bokuto-san hasn't decided who he wanted to choose from his candidate's."
"Many want Bokuto-san to be their ally in the upcoming war. Others simply want to use Bokuto-san, have him along with his man to take their place in the front line. So, I am curious to know why you are offering your only son to Bokuto-san?" Daichi asked with seriousness, making the room shift with uncomfortableness.
"Before you answer, I suggest you think before you talk. You don't want to anger Bokuto-san like the late King of Fukurodani did," a tall blond alpha suggested.
Akaashi stared at his father with panic. All his father wanted was protection from Bokuto. Wasn't that the same as using Bokuto-san?
"As you are well aware of, my kingdom is surrounded by four great nations and every time they go into a war it is my people that suffer," Akaashi's father replied.
"So you want us to act as a barrier," the blond alpha spat out. "How is that any different?"
"Tsukishima!" Daichi called out silencing the alpha.
"How soon?" A gruff voice rang out making everyone freeze. Akaashi turned to see the owner of the golden eyes.
"Bokuto-san?" Daichi says.
Akaashi's eyes widen when he realized who the man was. Once again his heart began to beat at an incredible speed. Bokuto looked so feral and raw. Compared to the other alphas Bokuto looked more dangerous.
"Pardon?" The king looked startled.
Bokuto looked straight at Akaashi, "how soon can I wed Akaashi?" The omega felt heat blossom in his body.
"Uh, in a month or so?" The Lord guessed.
Bokuto didn't acknowledge him, instead, he kept staring at Akaashi with curiosity clearly written on his face.
"That's too long. In two days" Tsukishima spoke.
"That's impossible. That’s not enough time to plan the wedding or to send invitations to the neighboring Kings," Akaashi's father argued.
"My son deserves a proper wedding and proposal!" Akaashi's mother cried out.
"And he shall receive one," Bokuto said. "One week and three days, surely that's enough time and of course my people will help. I also plan on helping financially." The alpha said in a tone that left no room for discussion.
"Yes, that does seem agreeable" Akaashi father said.
"Good. Now if it's not too much, I would like to discuss with my advisors in private," Bokuto said
"Yes of course. I will have your rooms prepared."
Bokuto didn't reply instead Kuroo gave a curt nod. Akaashi followed after his parents out of the courtroom Before he left, Akaashi glanced back, only to see Bokuto's broad back.