Must Live [UNFINISHED]

Chapter 12: Dilemma

« Son, I need to talk to you.. » Friedrich's father said.

The brunet only nods and follows him when he sees his father leaving. They arrive in the basement, stopping in front of Alain who's still hanging from the celling with his cuffs. His father turns to the brunet and glares at him coldly.

« .. Dad... what's up? » he asked shyly.

« Well, tell me the truth. » he ordered.

« ... The.. truth? » he asked, fearing what he will said.

« YES, what is your relationship with this monster. » he replied, pointing sharply at the golden wolf.

And that's what he feared, his dad's judgment about their relationship, about a lovely relationship between a hunter and a werewolf.

« .. I, dad, he... he was only a friend... » he said, telling the truth, because for him, Alain is more than a friend now.

« .. You WERE? So what is he to you NOW? » he asked sharply.

« ... Dad... » the brunet cannot answer.

« I said, tell me the truth young man! » he shouted.

« .. Dad...he's.. » the brunet started, then, a wave of bravery crashes on his throat, « Dad, he's a good person, you have to trust me. He didn't harm anyone. He only wants peace betw-«

« SHUT IT NOW! How can you say that about this MONSTER?! He's only LYING to YOU! You have been MANIPULATED by this ASSHOLE!! » his father cut him.

« DAD! He NEVER manipulated me! YOU HAVE TO TRUST ME!! He's like us. He's only a teen dad!! HE'S WORTH TO BE RESPECTED AND LOVE DAD!! Dad, listen to me please. Alain is not dangerous... » he whimpered.

What the brunet didn't planned was a deaf noise.. His father slapped him harshly. It hits him so hard that it wasn't painful..

« NEVER SAY THAT EVER AGAIN!!! DO NOT TREAT THIS KILLER LIKE THAT!! » he screamed loudly at the poor boy who tries to keep his tears from falling. His father breathes deeply and continue, « Friedrich.. what happened to my son? The one who wanted to go hunt with his father when he was only five, the one who was excited to grab for the first time a shotgun... » he said, disappointment and sadness in his voice.

« ... I'm so sorry dad... It is true that I enjoyed and still enjoy those times between us, but I never have planned to realize that this werewolf wasn't like the others. If you knew... I learned to like him when he was still a human for me, and when I knew his true form, I learned to accept it and to see his good side... He perfectly knew that I was capable to kill him, yet now, I would never point a gun at him... I am so sorry dad... » the brunet whispered.

The man turns his back at the boy, grunting. Footsteps are traveling down the stairs, revealing Friedrich's mom. She comes closer to his son, putting a hand on his shoulder.

« Honey.. what's happening? I heard you two arguing. » she asked, making her husband flip-flop quickly.

« What's happening is that YOUR son is a DISAPPOINTMENT!! Look what he became! A Reisenberg has to be able to kill at any moment and anyone! He killed the alpha, but he cannot end the stupid life of this monster?! » he started, but noticed that the ignored boy, Alain, flinched and back up.

« WHAT?!! Oh.. he never told you that huh? Yes, he is the one who end the useless life of your fucking leader! » he said, a smirk crawling on his face, he walks away and returns seconds later, « LOOK! LOOK AT WHAT MY SON DID! Isn't that INCREDIBLE? » he shouted, holding out what he just took nearly touching the poor boy's face.

What he took.. was a relic, a hunting trophy.. the five long soft tails of the alpha, all stained with dried blood.. The beta can still smell his old lover's fear and pain through his kistune tails.

« .. A..Akira... no.. n-no, please NO! » he cried out.

The broken werewolf looks at his lover, but the brunet cannot gaze at him, he's too ashamed of himself. He's looking the ground like it's the most interesting thing in the world, except that the person he cares the most is crying near him. But when he looks up, he regrets it immediately. Alain's has blood shot eyes, tears running down his sweet face, eyes filled with pain and betrayal. The brunet tries to soften his eyes but he can only say sorry to the one he loves.

« See! Look son, LOOK! » his father said, grabbing violently his son's throat by the back and throwing him next to Alain, « Look what you did! You hurt your protégé! Your little DARLING! » he shouted in the Friedrich's ear.

« HARIMANN REISENBERG! STOP, THIS, RIGHT NOW! And stop yelling please. You can't stay that close minded with a son like him. He is close friend with our enemy, and you can't do anything about it! .. Things change.. » his mother said softly.

Silence fills the room, creating a strong and stressful atmosphere.

« ... Friedrich.. I forgive you.. » Alain's voice cracked.

The said boy looks at him, slightly fake smiling at the other boy who clearly noticed it. They stay still, looking at each other and smiling shyly, like they're talking normally.

His mother comes closer to her husband, « See, can't change anything. » she whispered, smiling at him.

Yet, the man furrows his eyebrows, « Friedrich.. » he started, interrupting the two love birds, « I'm clearly not okay with your relationship with him, I will not change my mind on it so... either you stay here, we release him but you will never talk to him or stay with him ever again and I will accept the fact that you cannot kill him... or.... you are free to be with, your friend but you will leave us. It's either your family or your friend.. Choose... You have until midnight. » he said and leaves quickly.

Friedrich stays shocked, unfortunately his mother can't do anything about it. The young boy looks at his lover, tears streaming down rapidly on his rosy cheeks. As he started to sob, he hugs the young werewolf tightly, Alain cannot hug back so he only hides his face in the brunet's neck. The golden wolf feels his cuffs releasing his body, the woman opening them. Now he hugs back sweetly his lover, stroking his brown hair, tickling the boy's neck.

« Don't worry tall friend, stay with your parents... It's okay if we don't see each other again, it will be hard yes but this is better like that. Family is important, friends.. come and go. You... Nobody will accept us, together. I-I don't want you to be left alone by your parents, people who raised you, thanks to them, you're well brought-up. I would love to be with you, all my life, but here's the end and.. we need to let go at some point... » Alain said, trying to smile but cry warmly at the end, « I'm.. I'm so sorry... » he whimpered.

Friedrich's mother hugs both of them, like a mother would do. After some time, she let go, both boys backing up a bit but having their hands intertwined.

« Honey knows that I will always be your mother, that I will always love you and your father too. Whatever your choice is, you have to remember that. Also know that this choice is a big one, but I think you already had figured it out. Family is as important as friends son, the only thing that changes, is who is your family and friends.. they must be good people... like Alain... Well, I'll let you think alone, honey, see you later. » she said, kissing her son's forehead and leaves.

They stay silent for a moment until Alain puts his paw on Friedrich's rosy cheek.

« Hey... he said until midnight, meaning you can enjoy yourself a bit before you choose right? » he whispered, smiling warmly at his lover.

« You're right.. thanks small friend » the brunet teased a bit.

The golden wolf lightly punched Friedrich's arm, truly giggling for the first time since he was captured. Friedrich isn't that happy but is glad his lover is becoming himself again. Without even thinking about it, he cups Alain's fluffy face and stares at him, which is a bit creepy to say so.

« .. Hum.. Friedrich..? » he asked.

« Thank you Alain.. thank you for everything you did for me. You are a true angel.. You make me realized a lot of things, discovered a bunch of little stuff and.. you bring hope to me... You are the first person to make my heart beat out of joy at such a high level, to create something new and special inside of me... Alain, you are so important to me, I truly care for you my little dreamer... » he said to him with a sweet voice.

He let out a single tear, slowly rolling down his cheek, creating a shiny path along it's way. Yet, his smile never has faded and soften with a light blush warming up his face. Alain on his side, was a bit surprised but it comforts him to know what the boy thinks and feels about him. The werewolf wraps his arms around Friedrich's neck and leans on his side, shyly laying a light kiss on the soft skin of his lover. This simple and quick action makes their heart skip a beat. They said nothing. They only hug and feel. All they know is that they feel the same way towards each other. But what they want, is to be in peace, together, enjoy the present time without worrying about anything.