Chapter 282 - 282

"So what you're telling me is that we haven't even returned but we have to go again? What about all the things that need to be done in the palace? We have problems here too, many of them." Ares said. He had been called to the meeting room with Ea where he had entered to find Allias, Theseus and Mark's so called killer Asmodeus. They had just announced to them that there was no time for resting, nor solving the internal affairs since they had to go into the muddy, smelly, gross troll swamps to find some witches from god knows where to bring Mark back to like. He was fine with that. He liked Mark, he was a funny guy little lost in his love life, but who was he to talk but he could have fun with him. What he did not like is that him and Ea would be forced to go along with them, especially now that the elf prince knew how his husband felt. 

"Yes, there is not that much time so we will be leaving in the morning. The sooner the better." Theseus announced and Ares rolled his crimson eyes. His brother stared at him strictly, signaling him not to start another uproar but Allias noticed it. 

"Is there something wrong?" The elf king asked, concerned. Ea was the one to answer, the small elf having his usual strict expression. 

"No, we are fine. We will get ready to leave in the morning." He said and Ares sighed, loudly. He slammed his hand on the table, causing everyone to look at him confused. His eyes then landed on Ea, he was disappointed. After everything they had talked about he still agreed to do everyone's bidding without being honest. The small elf was exhausted; how could he go on another extortion like that. He needed at least a few days to rest. 

"What is it now Ares?" Theseus said. He had been triggered by his brother's attitude and now he was raising his voice. Allias and Ea looked between the two brothers who seemed to be as sensitive as a piece of paper in front of a fire. Asmodeus on the other hand didn't seem to pay them any mind. He had been simply satisfied that a solution had been found concerning Mark. What happened next between the elves was not his problem. Nonetheless he did enjoy some good drama so he decided not to be discreet and remained to watch the show as it unraveled before him, no one seemed to mind that he was there anyways. 

"I have a problem with this little plan of yours."

"Then please tell us, what is it?" Theseus asked him with a hostile expression on his face as he stood up. He always got easily agitated when Ares seemed to act spoiled and ruin their plans, he wasn't aware though of his brother's true intentions. 

"We just returned. Give us a few days. We have been running around like your little dogs all this time, getting into very difficult situations if you ask me. We need to breathe. I am not against your plan but this is not normal Theseus. We are tired." Ares said. He was standing now too, looking at his brother straight in the eyes as he talked, mustering all of his courage to sound confident. Theseus had a very dominating aura, everyone knew that and the only person who wasn't intimidated by him was Allias, everyone else seemed to always want to slither away when he was angry. His brother wasn't really an exception to the rule. 

"You, Ares are tired?" Theseus asked him with a loud scoff, mocking him. "You have been gone for years coming and going as you please and the only time you have a responsibility towards your king and your brother you dare to say you are tired? Ever since the war ended you have been leisurely traveling living your life to the fullest and when we need you, you dare to tell me that you got tired?" Theseus had taken a step towards his brother, he was very obviously agitated with him, mad even. His hands had formed strong fists on his sides and he talked the sound came behind his gritted teeth. 

"Theseus maybe we should calm down for a second. Let's talk." Allias said and placed his hand on his fist trying to make him relax. 

"No, Allias. No. You think dear brother that any of wants this? That we wish to run around like idiots and put ourselves into danger? All I fucking want is to take Allias from here and live my life but guess what? While you had been given that chance, you literally did whatever you wanted I was stuck here ruling this dump and tried to keep it from the verge of being ruined. You have no right to talk Ares, really you're disappointing me so much. I hoped I could count on you now that you were back and this is the first thing you're telling me the moment you feel pressured?" Theseus asked him, pointing his index finger at him. 

Allias was standing between them, acting like an alive wall that stopped them from going at each other. Ares seemed to be the calmer at first but his brother's words lit him up. The younger elf pushed Theseus back, a frown distorting his face and Theseus got ready to launch at him. Allias stood in front of him. 

"Let's talk. Let's just talk. Please, I am begging you, both of you. We can't do this right now. We can't. Theseus, please." He said and looked at his lover. Everyone was pressured, everyone was always on edge scared for their lives. There was always fighting, anxiety. Allias wished for everything to simply stop, all they needed to do was just sit and listen before they talked. 

"How could I ever talk to someone like you? You ruled this place? By yourself? What about him Theseus?" Ares asked pointing at Ea. "Have you ever thought of the person that has been backing you up this whole time? Yes, I am not tired, I was stupid, I ran around being a fucking idiot but he. He had always been responsible and he never had any of us ask him if he was alright. If he was overworking himself. So yes, Theseus, I am completely fine but what about Ea? Did you ever ask him?"