short stories

There's No Saving US (part 1)

"It is already time for Pete's coming of age. Has the preparation finished?" 

"Yes, Master. Young Master Pete's tribute has been decided and has been prepared."

"Good."

Pete eavesdropped the conversation between his father and the elders of their clan. His heart dropped upon hearing the news. He slowly walked back to his chamber. His mind filled with things about his coming of age.

 My coming of age?! who would be the  tribute? I don't want to join the ceremony. Haii!

Pete looked so troubled that caused him to be absentminded and accidentally bumped into another servant.

"Awww.Aigooo!" Pete touched and caress his head, and he felt a little bump. 

"Young Master Pete!! I'm sorry. I didn't mean to hurt you." Once he heard that voice, Pete looked up and it felt all the pain got washed away.

"Ae!" Pete immediately got up and help Ae on his feet as the poor servant was kneeling.

"Don't worry, I'm fine. How about you. Are you hurt. This is my fault, I did not focus on walking and bump into you. I'm sorry Ae!"

"Young Master no need to say sorry. I am also fine. But the food...."

Pete gasped upon looking at the pitiful food spread on to the floor. 

"Ummm... I will help you explain at the kitchen. Let's go Ae!"

"Young Master no need to do that, I will tell the chief instead. You have to go back to your chamber and prepare for your combat lesson. The instructor will scold you again from being late."

"Oh no, my combat lesson. Sorry again Ae, next time I will make it up to you." and Pete was running in the hall as if his ass is on fire.

And Ae was left there smiling sweetly looking at the disappearing back of his young master.

Ae went directly to the kitchen and was looking for the chef but instead he heard a lively conversation.

"Young Master Pete's coming of age is about to happen. Soon we will no longer see that bubbly and lovely young master. He will probably change appearance too, just like Khun Bass." said one of the kitchen servers.

"Yes, I am sure. But I also believe, Young Master Pete will show tremendous prowess as he is the only Omega in the family." said another.

"I really wonder who is the tribute for Young Master Pete. Imagine he will have the chance to embrace and share energy with the Young Master!" 

"Me too, but the Master have not spoken yet or name the tribute." the lively conversation continued but Ae's mood went sour upon knowing those things. He left the tray and the plates on the table and like a zombie left the kitchen and wonder.

Ai'Pete.. who would be the lucky man to be by your side. I would love to be that one. I promise to make you happy and protect to you forever. But it would be just my wishful thinking. How can a mere servant become a tribute? How could I possibly be worthy of you? But it hurts so much. 

Ae continued walking and stop at the big willow tree just outside Pete's room, this is his favorite place in the courtyard. He sat down on the ground and started thinking about Pete.

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"Young Master Pete, the Master is calling for you." Pete's afternoon tea got disturbed by the news of the servant.