Chapter 132 - 132- A Hero

Allias found Theseus in the Kitchen even after two whole hours. He was sitting on one of the stools in the kitchen isle he had recently gotten drunk at and in front of him had three empty plates. Crumbs, the last remains of the mushroom pies were all over the dark wood. He didn't notice him, his back was turned and he was lazily supporting his head on his palm as he was staring at the intense fire and the copper pot above it, bubbling with soup. He let out a sigh and pushed the plates back before he stood up.

"How long have you been there?" Theseus asked when he saw him. 

"Considering the fact that I just came back you could have given me a free pass you know. I mean I so much stuff is going on that it was pretty expected that I'd forget."

"I do not know what you're talking about, your highness." He said and took the plates in his hand, dropping them messily on the sink. It was obvious he just wanted to do something else so he could avoid direct eye contact with him.

"Happy Birthday" Allias said with a smile and walked next to him. "Sorry I forgot. Will you let me hug you?" He asked and opened his arms. "how old are you know? Have we gotten to a five digit now?" he teased him

"What? I am not that old" He said and hugged Allias, letting himself relax in his arms. "And it's not that you forgot my birthday." He told him and raised him up, Allias wrapping his leg around his waist as he placed him on the isle. "I just don't want to see that stupid wolf."

"Adam?" Allias asked playing dumb. Of course he knew wo Theseus was talking about but his slightly annoyed expression was cute, his possessiveness was something that Allias would always seem to enjoy. It was a very intriguing feeling to see the always cool and mysterious man he used to go after all the time when he was younger now think thoughts filled with the little green monster.

"You know who I am talking about. That idiot Luke. Who dared to kiss you. I don't even have that time to process. We are leaving tomorrow. It's like you are in a hurry to see him" 

"Well, he does have very pretty grey eyes and a good set of abs. He is eye candy don't you think?" Allias said with a smirk and placed his arms on his shoulder.

"Allias! No matter how you look at it I am more of an eye candy. Like look at me. It's like I pooped out of a fairy tale."

"Yeah and he looks like he popped out of an erotic book. You know the ones they sell at the market. With the pictures." Allias whispered as Theseus purple eyes widened and he tilted his head. His eyes were closed and his jaw was clenched as a big huff of air left his nostrils. He looked almost like an angry bull. 

"Oh really??" He asked Allias as he unbuttoned his shirt. "And this?" He said as he very skillfully showcased his body. Showing his abs and ripped hands. "Isn't this tempting. This kid can't even hold a sword."

"Yeah but he has that raw power you know" Allias said and chuckled. Theseus grinned again and grabbed his chin. 

"Got anything else to say honey. Come on praise him more. It's fine I can just kill him. Just because I've been nice lately you shouldn't forget. I own you" He groaned, his eyes showing pure raw jealousy as he stared into Allias' eyes. He felt threatened. That something dear to him would be taken away. Allias wrapped his fingers around Theseus's wrist and with much strength he squeezed the pale flesh, hearing the bones slowly succumb. Theseus hissed and took his hand away, making Allias laugh.

"I've been a bit out of it lately honey, haven't I?" Allias asked. "…but you shouldn't forget. No one owns me, I own people." He stated and jumped off the isle. He began walking toward the exit when he turned around. Theseus gave him a very petty smiled filled with venom and he chuckled. 

"Have it you way then" Theseus said. 

"You shouldn't worry. You know that" Allias told him, his eyes turning gentle. He shouldn't tease him so much but sometimes he couldn't help it. Especially now that he had been grumpy all day. It was a perfect chance. "You and I are the perfect power couple. There is no one else who could stand next to me the way you do" He told him and winked at him, Theseus looking at him confused. 

"Wait…"

"Gotta go!" Allias said and began running into the corridor. 

"Wait!" Theseus shouted again and ran after him but he had already disappeared. "Really…" he mumbled as he stared at the empty hallway that expanded right in front of him. Theseus clicked his tongue and with a smile he began walking, not particularly going anywhere but he knew he wasn't going to find Allias anytime soon. He was in his trouble making mood if he judged by his teasing just a while back. A power couple, that's what he had said and the general repeated it in his head many times. Allias had all the power, he was just the shadow killer every time he needed him. Not the best way to describe them. He was fine with it though, as long he got to shine and make his people happy he didn't care if he got devoured by the darkness. He wasn't the hero, a knight in shining armor. He was more of the…morally grey character? He had read a lot of romance books. Especially when he had first met Allias. He had noticed that he seemed to enjoy them so he memorized all the titles in his bookshelf and read them later on. Many of them were really…unique. That was the only way he could describe them and he wondered why Allias hadn't fallen with someone else. A hero, a great ruler or an honorable knife. He was reading books about them so why? He had so many chances to meet someone like that, he was a prince after all but he chose him. The bastard son that was drenched in blood in an alley way, injured and foul mouthed. Yeah, something was definitely wrong with Allias. 

"Why aren't you looking for me?" A voice was heard and Allias' head peeked from one of the corners. He had a pout on, his cheeks puffed as he stared at him with furrowed eyebrows. 

"We are not kids anymore your grace. I won't play hide and seek with you" Theseus said.

"You're no fun. I guess I won't give you your present." 

"What present?" Theseus asked while laughing. "You forgot it was my birthday. I doubt with everything that had been going on you would have prepared a present."

"Actually I really do have a present for you. I…had gotten it for you the year that I died. Before we went on the battlefield I hid it here because I knew that we were planning to return first here and rest before we go home but you know…shit happened. I mean I died so I never gave it to you" Allias confessed and Theseus stared at him filled with curiosity. 

"What is it?" He asked and Allias jumped out holding a little black box in his palms. He gave it to him and the moment Theseus touched it suddenly the King's cheeks turned a bright red color. It was a bit dusty, specs stuck on the velvety material and it made the sound of something that had gotten rust on it. Many years had passed after all, he would be shocked if it looked perfectly fine. Especially if Allias had hidden it in some secret spot on the palace. 

Theseus gasped as he stared at the content. His eyes almost seemed glued on it and tears slowly made an appearance at the corners of his eyes. He looked up, his lilac eyes burning holes into his lover as he tried to find the right words to say. 

"Where did you get that?" He asked him, still in shock. 

"I tried really hard you know. I had to go to some very dark places and talk with a lot of creepy people. I mean that place didn't exist anymore even back then but I thought you'd want it. So I searched for it. It looks a bit worn out. I am sorry about that but still…I think it's pretty."

"I've never received a better present in my entire life Allias. Thank you. Really" He said and he fell to his knees unable to even stand. Allias shocked by his reaction crouched down fast and hugged him, patting his back. 

"Come on. Please don't cry. I want you to smile." Allias said. 

Inside the box was something that Theseus had lost a long time ago. It was really valuable to him so now that he had gotten it back he was holding it close to his heart as he cried. It was a sketch. A sketch of him and his mother, while he was still young before his father took him away. One day an artist had come to the brothel and his mother had him sketch them. He was a child back then; she had made him sit still while he sat on her lap. His muscles had gotten tense after a while and he wanted to go play but he didn't complain, nor move. That was the first time his mother had held him for so long without another person appearing and telling her she had to work. 

"My dad took everything away when he took me into the palace. There was nothing left for me to remember her. Everyone acted like she was a disgrace but she…she was my mum" Theseus said. "Thank you." He told Allias and the King kissed his forehead. 

"I just hope that you are happy with this."

Theseus now knew why Allias had never looked for the knight in shining armor. That majestic man that screamed virtue, the one that all the poems had been written for. It was natural for him to look for someone else. The main character that everyone loved was not something that he wanted or needed. He could never love someone like. Allias could never fall in love with a hero.

He was the hero.

"Thank you. I am. You are my hero" Theseus told him and fell into his arms as he cried.