House of Wolves, Plus One

Gerard sat curled up on his bed with his thumb in his mouth and tears on his face, they were drying, but still visible. He watched out of the window as Mikey, Brendon and Ray approached Frank. He knew what Mikey was thinking, was saying, even though he couldn’t hear the words. He knew that Mikey was telling Frank to "Stay away from my brother!"...and demanding to know "What did you do to him?"

Gerard whimpered, he could see the yellow in Mikey’s eyes from here and it made him shiver with fear. He knew Mikey would never hurt him, but he was usually so good at keeping his Alpha side at bay that when he let it show, Gerard always knew there would be trouble.

He could see Ray trying to calm his mate, a soft hand on his arm...but then the hand was snatched back quickly and Ray was backing up a step, head down in submission as Mikey’s lip curled in a snarl. Gerard couldn’t see Frank’s face from where he was as the Alpha's back was to the house, but he noted that Frank wasn’t backing down...this could be bad.

Gerard could tell that Brendon wanted to step in, but that he knew from experience that it was a bad idea.

The little Omega chewed on his thumb as he saw Mikey stepping closer to Frank, shoulders squared and teeth bared. He knew what he had to do, but it scared him more than it should. Taking a breath, Gerard climbed off of his bed and left the room, slipping quickly down the stairs and walking over to the closed front door. He hesitated with his hand on the handle for a moment, steadying his breathing...then turned the handle and pulled the door open, stepping out onto the porch.

"Mikey."

Just that one word from Gerard’s lips and all eyes turned to him. He swallowed down his nerves.

"Baby, what did he say to you?...did he try something?..."

Mikey demanded urgently as he pushed passed Frank to get up onto the porch and in front of his brother. Gerard shrank back half a step and Mikey faltered in his.

"Gee?"

Gerard shook his head, eyes wide and locked on his brother’s as he fought the instinct to drop his head and submit.

"He didn’t do anything wrong M-Mikey. We were just talking."

He could see Frank stood a few feet behind Mikey, wanting to join the conversation, but being aware enough of Gerard’s feelings right now to know that the Omega needed to deal with his brother alone this time. He appreciated that.

"I’m just trying to keep you safe baby, you know that...right?"

"I do Mikey, but I’m not a child...I can decide who to talk to for myself, can’t I?"

Mikey’s lip curled slightly and Gerard’s stomach rolled with nerves...but he held his ground.

"I’m still your Alpha Gerard. I’m still in control here."

Gerard tilted his head, eyebrows furrowing.

"I’m your brother Mikey, and you’re the pack's Alpha...but I’m not your's. I’m not your Omega. You don’t own me."

Mikey’s eyes narrowed.

"Yet."

He said quietly.

"What?!..."

Frank couldn’t hold back his concerned reaction, even when both Brendon and Ray tried to stop him.

"You’re planning to claim your own brother Mikey?...really?!"

Mikey turned his yellowed eyes on the other Alpha.

"This has nothing to do with you Frank, stay out of it."

"But it has to do with me!..."

Gerard practically growled...with a fierceness no one had heard from the little Omega before. Mikey turned back, eyes widening.

"And it’s not happening!"

"Gerard...we'll talk about this later."

"No!...there’s nothing to talk about, cause it’s not happening..."

There were tears running down Gerard’s cheeks unchecked, but he held his ground. Mikey frowned, stepping closer. Gerard stepped back, shaking his head.

"I want my own family Mikey, my own life."

A low growl rumbled in Mikey’s chest as he stepped closer again, towering over his little brother who was fighting against the almost overwhelming urge to run and hide. Mikey reached up and lightly brushed a tear from Gerard’s cheek, before moving his hand to cup the back of the trembling Omega's neck, squeezing slightly as he brought their faces together, touching foreheads. He breathed in deeply, and was disappointed to find his baby brother's usual sweet scent drowned out by the unmistakable smell of fear...he never wanted Gerard to be afraid of him. He sighed sadly in defeat, easing up his grip a touch, but not letting go yet.

"I’m sorry baby..."

He whispered, closing his eyes.

"I’ve been a controlling idiot...haven’t I..."

It wasn’t a question, he knew he had. Gerard whimpered slightly but didn’t reply, Mikey could feel him shaking.

"I’m sorry."

Mikey lifted his head to press a kiss to the younger boy’s forehead, his lips lingering for a few moments before he released his hold and stepped back, turning to look at Frank...who was being physically held back by Brendon and Ray. He sighed and moved to the top of the steps, trying to ignore the sounds he heard of Gerard sobbing as his knees gave way beneath him, and Ryan hurriedly moving to his side...it broke his heart that he’d caused that.

"Frank..."

The other Alpha's eyes were on Gerard...he clearly wanted to go to him.

"Frank!..."

Mikey said harsher this time, grabbing the man's attention. Frank’s eyes snapped up, hardening as he looked at the taller Alpha. Mikey sighed.

"If you hurt him, know that I will kill you."

He said calmly. Frank tilted his head.

"I know."

"Can I trust you with him?"

Frank blinked, his breath catching as his eyes flicked to Gerard...who was looking at him with wide, teary green eyes. He swallowed then looked back at Mikey, nodding decisively.

"Yes. I’ll take care of him and I’ll protect him with my life...I’d die for him."

Mikey took in a deep breath, then let it out on a long sigh, lifting a hand to rub his fingers against his temple...he was getting a headache.

"You love him?"

"I do."

It was true, Frank had fallen quicker than he ever though possible. It seemed that the Lupo legend of true-mates might actually be real. Mikey turned to look at his brother, curled up in Ryan’s lap, clinging to his shirt with Lucas stroking his hair to help keep him from bolting. He sighed sadly.

"Gee...baby?..."

Gerard’s wet eyes lifted up slowly to look at his big brother. Mikey hate seeing fear there.

"Gee, do you love Frank?..."

Gerard swallowed, eyes moving to the other Alpha who was no longer being held back now. Frank smiled softly at him and Gerard’s lips twitched up. He looked back up at his brother, and nodded. Mikey sighed heavily, then nodded.

"Ok. Ok Gee baby...you can choose your life, you can have your family. Just remember though, I’m always watching and I’m always here if you need me...Ok?"

Gerard nodded, happy tears slipping from his eyes as Frank moved up the steps and passed Mikey, before sinking to his knees in front of him and gently pulling him into his lap. Gerard sobbed quietly as he buried himself into Frank’s chest and felt the Alpha's...his Alpha's arms wrap securely around him, holding him close.

"You did the right thing."

Ray whispered in his mate's ear as he joined him on the porch, linking their hands and pressing into his side. Mikey turned tired eyes to his Beta-mate, smiling softly at him.

"I hope so mio dolce...I really really do."

Notes

Hi there chipmunks, how’s you?

So it’s not even a week since I updated this last, but I decided to give you a treat...hope you liked it.

Until next time...PLEASE COMMENT and peace out babies!
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