Chapter 137 - 137- A Savior

He shouldn't intervene. Especially when it came to the boy that made his guts turn from the first second he had seen him. Was it jealousy? It was very possible; he was not fond of young boys circling around his lover. Especially ones who seemed to have similar characteristics and actually the same name as he did. But he couldn't turn a blind eye to this. The thing he hated the most was seeing weaker people get bullied. He hadn't done anything wrong but now he found himself being made fun of and ridiculed just because of his admiration. 

So as he ran towards him and pushed his bully back, the autograph falling to the ground he didn't twice before he grabbed the unknown werewolf from his collar and raised him from the ground with ease. His feet would be dangling in a desperate attempt to reach the ground and a very faint growl would escape his closed lips. Like a bowling pot. 

"No don't bark at me you foolish puppy." Allias told him and while he still held him on the wall he turned towards Alexander. "Has he been bullying you?" he asked him and the boy shyly nodded. "Anyone else or is it just him?"

"H-his friends too, b-but if he stops they w-will too." The boy stuttered and took a step back scared as his eyes met with his abuser. 

"You freak! Asking help from an elf." He spat at him and Allias shook him up, wanting his full attention. 

"We are talking right now. Listen here. If you ever even touch a strand of his hair, even if I am the other side of the world I will find out and haunt your dreams. Am I clear?" He shouted in his face and let go of him, his body slowly sliding down onto the floor. The moment he collapsed with the ground the young wolf stood up and ran away, not even daring to look back or continue his previous provocation. These people always act high and mighty to the ones weaker than them and then run away with their tails between their feet. This strategy was probably something they had picked up from their oh, so capable leader. Allias concluded as he crouched down and took the piece of paper. He recognized Theseus elegant handwriting and stared at it for a while. He hadn't been that different from that fool this morning. He was aware of that. He extended his hand and gave him the paper, the boy taking it with shaky hands. 

"T-Thank you. You saved me." He said, still unable to look him into the eyes. 

"Please forgive me for my attitude this morning. I…acted very foolishly." He confessed at Alexander looked at him filled with surprise. 

"No!" he said. "It's my fault. I had read in the book about you and the general. I mean…What I want to say is…it's normal to get jealous. It's alright." He replied and smiled faintly. 

"Thank you but still I am truly sorry. I did not mean to make you feel inferior. I am really glad that Theseus has people that admire him. He is a great man."

"Yes! I have read everything about him in the book! And for you for course your highness. Both of you are amazing." 

"Thank you but what book are you talking about? Is it alright if I ask you to show it to me?" Allias asked him and suddenly the young wolf was filled with excitement. He placed his hand in his right pocket taking grabbing from inside of it a small dark red book. It had many pages, their color a very pale yellow and one corner on the bottom of the cover was even chirped. It seemed slightly worn out but at the same time very well preserved. 

"This book. This is the story of you and the general. It was written by an unknown elf and published after your…death. It was a beautiful story. My mother used to read it to me when I was young. It always gave me strength that no matter what happened if you had love you could get through everything. That's why I admire the general so much. His background and everything he did to be with you. It was amazing and you…you gave your life for him. I think it's incredible. I wish someone loved me like that. Here! Take a look at it. I have another one in my room. I would have two in case the bullies hid the one. It's beautiful" Alexander told him, his stuttering gone as his excitement overtook him. Allias took the book gently keeping it in his hands. 

"Thank you. I will cherish it" He told him and patted his head. "And about love I believe there is always someone out there for us. So don't give up. Okay?"

"Yes. Thank you. Is it alright if I ask you a question?"

"Yes tell me."

"Will Luke be at the mission? The one everyone has been talking about?"

"Yes we will leave tomorrow but why are you…"

"Then please take me with you! So I can be with…I want to become stronger" Alexander said his cheeks turning a very pure shade of pink. Was that really the reason? Allias wondered as he stared at him. He didn't seem that strong and him uttering Luke's name was very concerning. He was like a baby bird, imaging him next to Luke only brought shivers down is spine. Unfortunately, he was the one he had just said a few seconds ago to never give up. 

"Are you sure? It will be dangerous and Luke…he is…"

"I know. I know how he is. I have seen it but…but…I…I will not come for him. Definitely not! I-I want to train. Yes!" Alexander told him, trying really hard to convince him when a familiar voice was heard. 

"Allias. You're still here." Luke said relieved and he noticed Alexander, a frown appearing on his handsome face. 

"Alexander what are you doing here? Shouldn't you be studying? Also what did I tell you of not bothering the king?" He scolded him with a strict look. 

"I-I-I am sorry!" 

"Don't scold him too much. He will be coming with us after all."

"What?" Both wolves said at the same time. "Really? Thank you your highness. I promise you won't regret it."

"I am sure. Now why don't you go and get ready?" Allias advised him and the young boy suddenly started running filled with energy. Allias was still holding the book he had given him and was itching to read its content. He was curious as to whom and how his story had been shown to the people. 

"Are you insane? He is just a kid" Luke argued with him.

"Can't I choose who will be coming on my mission?"

"Well if it's about my pack, no." 

"Well, now is too late. You should have informed me sooner." Allias told him with a carefree smile. Theseus rolled his eyes and began walking expecting the Elf King to follow. 

"Care to take a walk with me?" 

"I don't think I should" Allias said the usual courteous smile he gave to all the people he wanted to avoid plastered on his face. 

"I think you should." Luke said mimicking his expression. "You can take a walk with me or I can kiss you right here and Theseus will definitely hear about it. These walls have ears. Imagine the ruckus. The fiasco. Unbelievable" he said dramatically and with a long sigh matching his footsteps Allias began walking. 

"Five minutes. Until we reach my room" 

"That's plenty. I wanted to talk to you about that vampire. She is indeed dangerous. Tomorrow we need to be prepared. She twists her words and toys with people. We might find ourselves in a bad situation." 

"It's fine. It's nothing that I haven't witnessed while staying here." Allias said, knowing that this would hurt Luke. He didn't care that much though. It didn't matter that he acted civilized now, as they walked through the empty corridors all his eyes could do was travel at the endless lawn outside the wooden windows. Only a few people were sitting outside in the grass, conversing and playing. He wished to play soccer there. Just a few meters away there was a green field. With goal posts and soccer balls. He had almost completely ignored that love of him, once he turned into his old self but now there was a bitter longing at the pit of his stomach, for that sensation of the wind hitting his face as he ran and the feeling of excitement while he passed his opponents. It was still there, that human love of his.  "You have changed."

"Have I? At least I've been trying. After I returned here I ruined the left wing. I slept with almost half of the compound, got into plenty fights till I really hit rock bottom. I mean you could say I had been there this whole time. I couldn't believe what I had turned into. What I had shown you and of course Mikael was there to help me up. Even though he was heartbroken too. I wasn't a good friend to him either." 

"Heartbroken? About Mark? He didn't really seem to care."

"Oh, believe me he does." Luke said with a chuckle. "We are here. Five minutes as you wanted. Get a good rest." He told him and took his hand in his. "It was a pleasure seeing you your highness." He kissed the top of his palm and gifted him with a charming smile. 

"Let go of that hand before I kill you." Theseus said, standing right behind them, looking at Luke with a raging hate. "You never learn do you?"