- The rising of small things -

Posted originally on the Archive of Our Own at http://archiveofourown.org/works/25031104.

Rating: Teen And Up Audiences

Archive Warning: Choose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Category: M/M, F/M
Fandom: Haikyuu!!
Relationship: Hinata Shouyou/Kageyama Tobio, Kozume Kenma/Kuroo Tetsurou,
Tsukishima Kei/Yamaguchi Tadashi, Sawamura Daichi/Sugawara
Koushi, Iwaizumi Hajime/Oikawa Tooru, Haiba Lev/Yaku Morisuke,
Akaashi Keiji/Bokuto Koutarou, Azumane Asahi/Nishinoya Yuu,
Shimizu Kiyoko/Tanaka Ryuunosuke, Kyoutani Kentarou/Yahaba
Shigeru, Terushima Yuuji/Yamaguchi Tadashi
Character: Hinata Shouyou, Tsukishima Kei, Kageyama Tobio, Sugawara Koushi,
Nishinoya Yuu, Azumane Asahi, Yamaguchi Tadashi, Kozume Kenma,
Kuroo Tetsurou, Akaashi Keiji, Bokuto Koutarou, Oikawa Tooru,
Iwaizumi Hajime, Yaku Morisuke, Shimizu Kiyoko, Tanaka Ryuunosuke,
Yahaba Shigeru, Kyoutani Kentarou, Miya Atsumu, Hinata Natsu, Miya
Osamu, Sakusa Kiyoomi, Ukai Keishin, Takeda Ittetsu, Ennoshita
Chikara, Matsukawa Issei, Hanamaki Takahiro, Kindaichi Yuutarou,
Ushijima Wakatoshi, Aone Takanobu, Futakuchi Kenji, Koganegawa
Kanji, Terushima Yuuji
Additional Tags: Alpha/Beta/Omega Dynamics, Omega Verse, Alpha/Omega, High
Fantasy, Datekougyou | Date Tech, Karasuno, Nekoma, Fukuroudani,
Aobajousai, aoba johsai, Boys' Love, Fluff, maybe smut, Royalty, it
might get smutty, Middle Ages, Alternate Universe - Medieval, Fluffy,
Cheesy, own take on Alpha/Omega verse, alpha au, Main Pairings,
Mutual Pining, Scenting, Mates, Mating Cycles/In Heat, Shiratorizawa,
Dorks in Love, Fluff and Angst, Angst, Humor, fated mates, Mating,
Bonding, Hurt/Comfort, Johzenji, Misunderstandings, Pining, KageHina
- Freeform, Idiots in Love, Slow Burn, Slow Build, Eventual Smut, Angst
with a Happy Ending
Stats: Published: 2020-07-02 Updated: 2020-07-12 Chapters: 4/10 Words:
18378

- The rising of small things -

by I_Rather_write_fanfic

Summary

In Karasuno male Omegas are rare and treasured but also suppressed. Two young Omegas
don't want to just be the pretty faces and nurturing hens they're supposed to be. They want
to fight.
An eventful night later the first ever Omega King of Aobajousai is offering both of them a
place at his new formed guard. But to accept the job they have to leave their homes - if not
they have to stay without a chance of change. So what will they choose?

Three years later - you will see what happened.

Notes

This is my first ever fanfiction that I wrote myself.

English is also not my first language and I never wrote a story in it before.
So, I will be more than happy to get tips, comments, reviews etc. - Thx a lot!!!

I also can't say just yet how long this story will be - but I have plans.
I hope you will enjoy the first chapter!
And a hug thank you to my lovely friend and beta reader! We do learn and improve
together!

Franzi <3

See the end of the work for more notes

 ,,Until we see us again, King!”

It was almost midnight.

He was sitting on top of a roof, hiding under a dark big cloak - watching.
The streets were full of people roaming through the brightly lit streets of Karasuno’s capital.
But he was motionless – well, almost at least.
,,Could you just sit still for a second, gosh!” whispered Suga next to him. It sounded muffled
because of the masks they were wearing to hide they faces. Both of them were dressed all in black,
with flowy capes and hoods that they kept deep in their faces.
,,It’s not my fault! I’m not made to sit still!” whined the orange-head under his mask, wiggling
around on his heels. Suga sighed lightly. As if he could be mad at his little crow but he also didn’t
want to get caught.
,,I have the feeling it will be a quite night, tonight. What do you think?” Hinata asked impatient.
Suga thought a moment about it while watching the crowds underneath them.
,,Seems so. Want to go home then?” He looked back at his little protege and friend.
,,Nah. Let’s just stay for a while. Or we go to another roof?”
Suga nodded.

It was just one of those nights. Hinata was facing the glowing city in the night and it looked
gorgeous. Especially the castle on top of the little mountain where the royal family of Karasuno
was living. But it was just as many things – pretty at the fist look, but if you go deeper into the
town- the country even- you see all the sad and gruesome things hidden behind those pretty lights.
That’s why they are sitting on the rooftops in the middle of the night.
How could they just watch while all those unfair crimes where done?
Of course, no one would think they could even do such a thing as fighting. Both Suga and Hinata
himself were Omegas after all. In Karasuno that meant to be pretty, small, slender and mostly quiet
– the latter did not fit at all with Hinata. He was everything but quiet and he loved to fight – with
swords or daggers, even with his own fists if it meant that he would save him and others like him –
Omegas for the most part.

So they decided – after a long rally of him trying to persuade Suga that this was a great idea and
many hopeless attempts to find a teacher for them to learn how to fight and save themselves
professionally – to take the matters in they own hands and learn by doing it.
Now there try to sneak out of their save homes at least ones a week and try to fight of some evil
Betas or sometimes even Alphas who try to abuse someone - or just practicing with each other
(which happened most of the time to be honest).
They just wanted to help. Do something. That’s what they tried to do at least half a year now- with
more or less success.
The most successful night was still the night where they accidently saved an Omega from getting
mugged.
And the biggest surprise for them was that this Omega was a King – an actual King! They couldn’t
believe it. Hinata was so excited he couldn’t sit still for the whole week after that incident. He had
never heard about an Omega in a position of power before.

It was getting cold now and Hinata started to shiver in the breeze. He pulled the cape a little
tighter. Suga saw this and sighed again. This was it then, he thought. It was getting really cold and
he couldn’t even feel his toes anymore. If he was honest this was getting a little frustrating. Why
wouldn’t they let them just learn how to fight in a normal school or academy for the goddess’ sake!
They even tried to hire a teacher but everyone refused after seeing that they students were Omegas.
So no, because they were precious, rare male Omegas that was not possible? Stupid! Suga sighed
and stood up.
,,Come on. Let’s just try it on another day, okay?” Suga could almost see the frown on Hinatas
face and his lips began to curl upwards.
,,Fine.” the small boy grumbled.
Together they jumped from roof to roof until they had to part.
,,Are you sure I should not bring you home?” Suga asked with a little bit of worry in his voice.
,,No!” Hinatas answer was immediate. ,,As always Suga-san, I will get straight at home and stay
safe.” Suga could see that he rolled his eyes.
,,I will hope so!” But something made Suga more nervous today. ,,Just go straight home,
understand?” Hinata nodded.
,,Swear you will.” He added. Hinata groaned but agreed. ,,I swear! You know I will be save!” But
behind his back the orange-haired boy crossed his fingers and smirked. He would just make a
small detour this night.
And with that they walked in different directions. Suga looked back the same moment Hinata
jumped up a roof that was easy even to high for him to just simply jump up. But his little crow
could just leap stupidly high sometimes even though it doesn’t seem possible – and every time he
sees it, Suga gets proud.
Maybe they will change the world just a tiny bit. Because even the tiniest things can get really far.
He smiled behind the mask and followed the small hooded figure into the night.

Hinata was now running from one roof top to another. He was curious to see if he couldn’t get a
little action on his own this night. He wandered to the more gruesome parts of the city, where the
brothels and bars are. Where all the dark figures were walking around at night. It even smelled like
a bad idea. The scent of drunken Alphas and anxious Omegas filled the air, paired with the sweet
smell of lust and other stuff Hinata didn’t want to think about.

Hinata stopped in his track as he saw a slim, dark figure creeping trough the dirty streets. Nothing
really unusual. That someone was walking slow, constantly watching over his shoulder as if he was
afraid to get caught. Interesting, Hinata thought and followed the figure through the night.
The figure didn’t seem to have a destination but his interest was peeked so he followed anyways.
A few minutes in he jumped from the top of a small house and tried to follow the figure on the
same level, to get a better view – and maybe a sniff. He was curious! Hinata saw him just seconds
before he landed soundlessly on the empty street.
For a moment he didn’t move and tried to listen for footsteps but – nothing.
Where was … in that moment he whiled around to see the tip of a dagger pointed his nose. The
hooded figure stood in front of him, the smell of an Alpha burning in his nostrils. One hand was
stretched out with the dagger in a steady hand, the other on the handle of a long sword hanging on
the strangers hip.
,,Who are you and why are you following me?” a deep voice asked coldly. Hinata shivered
involuntary. He tried to back off, but was faced very fast with the sword on his throat. ,,Stay and
answer me, filthy thief!”
Hinata gulped the fear that was building in his throat. Did he just called him a filthy thief?
Rage began to boil in his small body. Stupid Alphas!
He could smell a strong woody aroma with a touch of the salty sea. It smelled a little like a
thunderstorm and it was … nice … but no. He had to concentrate. Hinata bit back the smell of fear
and all the other scents he released unintentionally until he was wrapped around the smell of this
alpha. Not his best idea, he thought with a slight panic. It was almost overwhelming.
,,Did you hear me? Answer!” The figure stepped a little closer but Hinata took a step back until his
back was against a wall. Oh no, he thought. Hecky! Hecky! Hecky!
He couldn’t think because of the strong scent the Alpha was producing. He was angry and it began
to cloud his mind, made him shiver even harder.
So, he did what he was hear for. He reached for his own sword and pushed himself on the stranger.
All in just a blink of an eye.
The latter gasped in surprise but recovered way too fast for Hinatas liking and the fight began.
They swords where clinging together.
The sound of metal on metal echoed off the walls of the houses that surrounded them.
Both were fast but Hinata never fought against someone who actually was a good swordsman.
Sweat was running down his face and wettened his mask. He got sloppy with his handwork
because of the panic to lose and his also sweaty hands. Just a few minutes later his sword flew out
of his hand and landed with a loud clatter on the cobblestones behind the taller figure.

Again, the pointed tip of the sword was held against his throat. Hinata was breathing hard, his heart
beating unbelievable fast. While dancing around each other he got caught between his opponent
and another wall. But one look was enough to see that a nearby wall was high – pretty high to be
honest but not as high as the others –and if it was his only chance to escape, he would jump.
,,I demand that you answer me, scamp!” the person in front of him said, also quiet out of breath.
,,Scamp?” Hinata got furious. ,,I’m no more a scamp than you are! Creeping around like this in this
part of the city!” He said angrily, clenching his hands into fists. With a gasped he tried to back
away more but the wall was right behind him – again! With the tip of the sword the stranger
pushed Hinatas hood back and revealed his messed up bright orange hair.
,,Who do you think you are talking to? “
,,I don’t care!” he screamed and the Alpha backed off a little, surprised to be yelled at from a
fighting little Omega.
,,I don’t care that you are an Alpha brat! I wouldn’t care if you are the frickin’ king himself. I will
not let you insult me just because! I will fight you!” he hissed while his face grew hotter with every
minute.
His opponent got even more confused. The orange-haired boy didn’t had a weapon and was an
Omega after all. What was he going to do? So, the stranger said plainly. ,,You fought terribly and
you lost.”
Hinata was pouting. ,,I trained myself for the last tree years! It’s all I could do! So ... s-shut up!”
,,Didn’t seemed to me that you practice at all.” the stranger said emotionless.
Tears began to rise in Hinatas eyes.
,,You will see. I will win … next time.”
Now he was kidding, right? the Alpha thought.
,,You are literally cornered and I’m holding a sword in your face, so what do you think you could
possibly do, hee?”
But the smaller man’s eyes just began to sparkle – dangerously, in anticipation. The next moment
Hinata released most of his scent. It was like a slap on the face. The stranger stumbled back; eyes
wide. His hood was slipping from his head and revealed a boy who couldn’t be older than himself,
with sleek black hair and eyes as blue as the ocean. But Hinata didn’t look back as he ran straight to
the nearest wall on his left and jumped. He got a good grip on a windowsill and pulled himself up
so he could jump to the roof.
The black-haired boy stood still, mouth open wide, as the smaller boy landed on top of the roof
glanced back at him with a satisfied bright smile – like sunshine in the night, the Alpha thought
and immediately shook his head to get rid of it. The mask that covered half of the smal boys face
slipped of as he was escaping from the scene but with a last attempt to hide his appearance, he
pulled the hood of his cape back over his head.
,,Until we see us again, King!” He said and run away over the empty roofs, not looking back.

His heart was beating unbelievable fast. Hinata wasn’t sure at first but he saw a huge ring on the
finger of the stranger while trying not to get sliced with that damn huge sword. It was for sure gold,
with a blazon that showed a black crow with outstretched wings. It’s the symbol of the royal family
of Karasuno. Every child knows it. Of course, it was really dark but he was sure – he maybe just
fought the future King of this country. Hinata heard stories about that boy but …He lost,
unfortunately. But next time …. Yes, Hinata thought with a big grin on his face and still shaky
legs. Next time I will win and show this Alpha brat what an Omega really can and cannot do.

Suga was sitting in a far corner behind a chimney on a roof nearby. He could see and hear
everything but was pretty sure no one could see him in return.
With sweaty hands and a beating heart – that might just try to jump out of his chest – he saw with
horror what had just happened.
The moment the hood slipped from the stranger’s head, he saw the man and recognized him
instantly. He was so sure Hinata was going to jail or die on the spot. But no guards were coming
and then Hinata was suddenly on the roofs again. Goddess’ bless his ability to jump!
Suga couldn’t move, he could just stare. Maybe Hinata didn’t realise who was in front of him and
that’s why he was so brazen but then he said ,,King”.
Was it to mock the younger man or did he really know ... Suga wasn’t sure. But something else
was very clear.
If he couldn’t get them a proper teacher Hinata might get caught or worse. He would put himself in
more danger - just for the sake of learning. So, he had to do something and he knew they wouldn’t
get a chance in Karasuno but somewhere else.
The Omega King of Aoba Johsai made him an exceptional offer for saving his life and maybe it
was time to accept it. For his and Hinatas sake and security.

... Three years later ...

 Back again
Chapter Summary

3 years later - i will not spoil more. you have to read it yourself!

Chapter Notes

See the end of the chapter for notes

3 years later …

A loud knock on the door woke the grumpy Alpha up.

He just dreamed about that night. That little Omega idiot and his stupid scent … He would never
admit that he could still remember this smell, three years after the encounter. It was warm, like the
beach on a hot summer day with a hint of … oranges?
He shook his head. Why is he still thinking about it, goddammit!

Another knock.

,,Prince Kageyama, I really hope you are already awake and I don’t have to pull you by your bare
feet out of your bed!” a man yelled from behind the door.
Kageyama Tobio, the crown prince of Karasuno grunted but left his warm and fluffy bed to greet
his head of the guard, Sawamura Daichi.
He opened the door to see his personal guard and friend standing in front of him, arms crossed with
a bright smile on his face - that he really would love to punch. How could anyone be this happy
this early? He grunted again.
,,I also wish you a bloody good morning, Prince.” The older man said. ,,And a happy birthday!
You are now finally at age!”
,,I don’t know why I should be happy about that!” he mumbled and got back into his room.
Servants were already there, swarming around like little bees, preparing the clothes he would have
to wear for the training and his birthday party. Oh well.
It was now on Daichi to snort in disbelieve.
,,Almost all representatives of the neighbour kingdoms are coming, including your cousin. And a
whole lot of nobleman and woman as well – just to celebrate your day. So, why are you looking
like you would rather hide in the dungeons than be at your own party?”
A huge frown was building on the younger man’s forehead.
,,You know just too well why, Daichi. It’s not like they’re just all here to celebrate. My parents
primally want me to get married - and as soon as possible. Like all of their advisers. Pfft…”
The guard tried to hide a laugh but failed miserably.
,,Yeah, nice. Laughing about my misery.” he said and could fell his mood sank even lower.
,,I’m sure the king and queen have just your best interest at heart and you know that!”
Another ,,Pff” sound escaped the younger man, who now also had his arms crossed in front of his
chest, standing in front of his bed.
,,Just because they think it’s the best for me to get married doesn’t mean it is, does it? Why can’t I
just become king by my own?”
He thought for a moment.
,,I mean I have you and the rest of the guard.”
The rustling beside them stopped as the servants looked at the prince with surprised expressions.
Daichi again tried not to laugh too hard.
,,Well” he began ,,that’s really a lovely thought but none of us will be able to give you heirs, you
know…” He tried to be polite to his sometimes really dense Prince.

Oh, that’s what he was trying to forget, Tobio thought. He would need heirs for the Kingdom.
Why did he agree to his older sister again that he would take the crown and she could live her life?
He maybe started to regret his decision …
,,King Oikawa and his entourage will arrive pretty soon, so I suggest you get ready and we meet at
the training courts?”
Daichi didn’t wait for an answer and left the room, shaking his head because of his majesty.
How could someone be such a brilliant swordsman and negotiator in matters of fights and war, but
be so dense in every other aspect of life?
It wouldn’t be a surprise to Daichi if the Prince wouldn’t even notice his fated mate if they would
stand right in front of him, waving a red flag!

This would be a hell of a day, Tobio thought, while changing fast into his training’s clothes. But he
was lucky to have a friend that was also his guard, who had a plan to hold him out of the reach of
his annoying cousin and the rest of that bunch as long as possible.
If he could just spend this day training, eating and sleeping - like every other day! But no, his
parents planned a huge party – and Oikawa would be there as well. Ugh!
Tobio sighed, grabbed his jacket and started the long way to the training courts on the castle
grounds. He couldn’t help it. So he just had to get through it, but it wouldn’t be fun.

The carriage was shacking very hard as the group of Omegas was driving into the capital city of
Karasuno.
They were accompanied by a whole lot of guards that followed by feet or horse and some nobles
also in carriages.
Sure, the great King Oikawa of Aoba Johsai needed protection. But it was more of a small
reminder of his power to his lovely family and especially, his annoying little cousin.

He was sitting in a comfortable coach with enough space to fit all five of them inside without the
feeling that it’s getting cramped.
He was more than excited to see his cousin and try to get on his nerves as much as possible - later.
Now, he could smell and feel the nervous energy in the carriage.
Hinata Shouyou, who was the most energetic person he ever met, was uncharacteristically quiet
while watching their surroundings pass quickly.
Even Suga, his best friend was nervous and that made him think … was it too early? Should he not
have taken them with him this time?
Another look at Yamaguchi wasn’t helping either. But the olive-haired boy was a pure bag of
anxiety sometimes, even though he really improved under Oikawas wings over the past three years.
To no surprise, of course!
King Oikawa was full of self-esteem and confidents, rightfully so, if you asked him! And he was
more than willing to share it with his fellow Omegas, especially them.
He knew how the conditions in Karasuno were for them, so he didn’t thought twice to offer Suga
and that little Chibi-chan a position in his court. Yamaguchi was just another bonus, to be honest
and one of the sweetest boys – now man – he ever met.
Almost getting mocked seemed to be one of the best things that could have happened to him in
Karasuno, he thought with a smile.

Yahaba, the other Omega from Seijoh was yawning while rubbing his tired eyes. He fell asleep a
few hours ago, lulled into it while getting swayed by the driving carriage.
,,Are we there already?” he asked so sleepily that it made Suga chuckle. Lovely. His best friend
really was a stunning sight, he would not be ashamed to admit that, Oikawa thought.
He took a look outside. The castle was already in sight. They would arrive very soon.
,,We’re almost there.” he answered and took a second look at his friends.
Suga was looking nervously between Yamaguchi and Hinata. The taller boy with olive coloured
hair was fiddling with his hands while watching out of the window. So, he was definitely the one
with the worst distress scent in this carriage.
Hinata on the other hand seemed nervous but not anxious and that made Suga quite anxious,
Oikawa could tell.
Because it meant Hinata was planning something – and no good can come out of that!
,,When will you see your family, Chibi-chan?” he asked to hopefully lighten the mood.
The distress scent was going to get him a headache.
The question ripped the young man out of his train of thoughts. A huge smile building on his face
– it was like looking straight at the sun sometimes.
,,I will see them in a week or so. After the prince’s birthday party! I will just wait for their letter.
Oh, I can’t wait to see Natsu. She must have grown so much these past years!”
The small orange haired boy – even though he grew a little over the years, but was still the smallest
one in this group – was bubbling in excitement.
Oikawa could already smell the mood changing in this closed space.
,,Why aren’t your mother and sister at the party? They’re nobles after all!” asked Yahaba confused.
,,There not in town at the moment. They’re on vacation somewhere in the mountains!” Hinata
chirped excited.
Yahaba nodded with a smile on his face. ,,And what’s with you two? When will you visit your
families?”
,,My parents will be at the party, so I will see them tonight!” Suga said with a bright smile.
,,I’m not a noble” said Yamaguchi calm and quiet ,,but I will visit them two days after the party!
They wrote that they are very excited to see me again!” he finished a little shay. A small blush
creeping into his cheeks.
,,Of course they are, Yamaguchi! Who wouldn’t be happy to see you!” Oikawa said dramatically,
that made everyone giggle. They chatted for a while after that - about everything they wanted to do
while visiting their old hometown, the upcoming party, sword fighting and more.
Then, finally the carriage stopped and someone knocked loudly on the carriage door.
,,We arrived, Shitty-kawa. Get your ass out here and greet your uncle and aunt.” The rest of the
inmates chuckled openly– only Suga tried to hide it behind his hand. Traitors, he thought, but not
mad at all.
,,Why are you so mean to me, Iwa-chan?!” he pouted ,,What else should I do then be my very best
self, hm?”
Iwaizumi Hajime didn’t seemed impress nor convinced.
,,Don’t start a fight with your cousin! And don’t get ahead of yourself. We are here for Tobio’s
birthday after all!” he said plainly.
,,You are no fun sometimes, Iwa-chan!” he said with a slight smile on his face.
,,Go on then, Slowy-kawa!” his guard and mate said.
Oikawa took Iwai’s outstretched hand and got out of the carriage. Iwai would lead him to their
waiting hosts, still holding hands as it is common for a bonded couple.

Even if they didn’t seem very lovey-dovey on the outside – or Iwai didn’t seem very fond of the
King at all most of the time - the rest of the Omegas and all of Aoba Johsai, could tell how much
they do love each other.
Behind all the bickering they were best friends first, lovers second and finally the Kings of Aoba
Johsai.
With the last step out of the carriage, his guards, friends and mate behind and next to him, he
straightened his posture and put a charming smile on his face.
Now he would have to be a King first.
Iwai squeezed his hand in silent support and so they went to the waiting King and Queen and the
most important members of the court of Karasuno – except for one.

As they arrived and exchanged the usual courtesy’s he finally asked what he wanted to know so
badly.
He knew his aunt and uncle liked him despite the fact that he would be a candidate for their throne
if Tobio would decline it -like their Alpha daughter did, or he, Oikawa, would want to fight it in a
war – or the fact that he was an Omega and not an Alpha.
He was very charming after all and had them wrapped around his fingers easily.
So, it wouldn’t be rude to kindly overstep the lines of courtly behaviour if he asked.
,,My dear aunt and uncle Kageyama. Where is my lovely cousin and birthday boy?”
The Queen chuckled and the King rolled his eyes.
They were both quite the opposites from their stiff and (seemingly) emotionless children.
Iwai squeezed his hand a little harder but he tried to ignore it – and the look his mate gave him.
,,I really missed him and would love to chat a little.”

Hinata looked out of the window of the room he would stay in while visiting his hometown with
the rest of Aoba Johsai’s court.
They, his friends and him, were all placed in the Omega guest quarters, rooms next to each other.
He saw the whole city beneath him. The rooftops he and Suga were jumping on years ago.
It kind of felt like a completely different world to him now.

Three years ago, Suga told him that the only ever known Omega King of Aoba Johsai offered them
a job in his court, in a completely foreign country.
At first Hinata was really excited. After all, it meant that they made a lasting impression but his
second thought got dark quickly.
What would this job be?
He had heard about Omegas from lower noble families or even no nobles at all, that got jobs in the
castle. But no one talked good about them.

They are mostly concubines, his friend, Nishinoya Yu, told him. He was a fellow Omega whose
family was working in the castle for a few generations now. His father was part of the royal guard
and his mother worked in the kitchens. Noya was kept in his room most of the time or was
sneaking into his father’s practices and got to practice as well.
It was uncommon for Omegas to even try to learn how to fight but his father never said anything
and so he got accepted - more or less.
,,They thought I was a Beta for a long time” his friend had said and giggled. ,,You should have
seen their faces when father told them I was actually an Omega.” Hinata had listened with a sparkle
in his eyes.
It was quite new for Omegas to train to hold back their scents. Due to a mix of meditation, some
herbal teas they can drink and a paste for their scent glands, it was possible for Omegas to train
their scenting. So, it wasn’t surprising that others wouldn’t notice he was an Omega right away.
,,A few of them weren’t on board with it at all. They started to push me around or said nasty things,
but father made it really clear that it wouldn’t be a great idea to discriminate his son. And after all,
I even found a few friends! All Alphas, of course.” Noya spoke with pride in his voice. He was the
first Omega accepted as a trainee in the royal guard of Karasuno.

Hinata hung on his lips. With every word the older male spoke he got more and more excited.
,,Does that mean Suga and I could also train with you and the guards?” he had asked happily,
jumping up and down. But stopped quickly as he saw Noya’s face.
,,Sorry, Shouyou. I asked Dad but he said the fact that I can be a part was more an accident and that
the head of the royal guard and the King agreed, was more than a miracle. It was actually quite
troublesome. He wouldn’t risked it again.”
His mood sank quickly. He wouldn’t be able to train.
Again, a refusal.
That’s when he started to think a little more about the offer King Oikawa made.

One quite night on the rooftops of Karasuno, he glanced at Suga and then concentrated on the
glistening city beyond.
He has no choice. If he wants to learn to be more than a pretty face, a good housekeeper and
potential baby machine than he has to go.
He told Suga that he will accept the offer if Suga would as well, no matter the job they would have
to make.
,,I already decided that day that I would go.” said Suga, not meeting his eyes.
,,Why haven’t you told me?” Hinata felt a little hurt.
,,Because I would never leave you alone and I didn’t want to push you into something.” The silver-
haired boy answered truthfully.
Hinata was still pouting but also happy that his friend wouldn’t just leave him.
A comfortable silence between them emerged, their soothing scents waver between them. Both
were watching the city, their home in the night.
,,I will write him as soon as possible.” Suga said. ,,Did you asked your Mom about it already?”
Hinata nodded.
He actually did. He couldn’t hide his emotions verry well, so his mother saw easily that something
was on his mind. She had asked him and he told her everything, while sobbing his eyes out. But
she understood and agreed.

At the end, they got a really fast reply from the great King of Aoba Johsai and left their old life’s
behind.
,,You didn’t asked what place in his court he offered.” Suga said after a while. Hinata got a little
nervous at that. He should have asked before he accepted, right?
Suga chuckled. He could almost read the mind of the younger boy next to him.
,,King Oikawa wants to build the first guard completely out of Omegas.”
,,Wow.” was Hinatas responds. His eyes were big as wheels. ,,That's so cool!”
Suga smiled at the rising excitement. A warm scent of ardour began to fill the air.
,,That’s what I said as well. And he wants us as trainees for it.”

That was what sealed the deal and now, three years later, they’re finally back as a part of Aoba
Joshai’s Omega guard – respected, honoured and also really popular, even beyond the borders of
their new home.
He was really proud of himself even though he felt a little nervous coming back to Karasuno.
It felt like taking a step back, giving up his freedom he worked so hard for in Seijho. He shook his
head. That’s stupid, isn’t it?
He was a guard after all. A knight! It didn’t matter that Karasuno is still antiquated in this area. It
didn’t matter …
 A knock on his door ripped him out of his thoughts. Yamaguchi opened it and peeked in.
,,Hey, Hinata are you ready? We will leave soon to the party!”
Hinata nodded, already out of his thoughtful mood. Today is party night!
,,Yeah, I’m ready. It’s so exciting! And I can’t wait to dance! Who do you think will be there?”
Yamaguchi chuckled. ,,Haven’t you forgotten something?”
He paused and looked around. What did he miss?
,,The mask! It’s a mask ball, remember?”
,,Oh, yeah!” he turned on his heels and grabbed the laced, crème coloured mask that was laying on
his bed.
Everyone from Aoba Johsais official court got one of these, matching the rest of their outfits –
except King Oikawa and Iwaizumi, of course.
The Kings got something more extravagant – to King Iwai’s horror.
But if it’s about being the sight of a party, there is no stopping the Omega King.
,,Got it! Now we can go!”
,,Great” Yamaguchi said, still a bit nervous.
,,What’s wrong?” Hinata asked as they started to walk through the hallway to meet with the rest.
He could smell that his fellow guard was anxious again.
All the training and herbal mixtures to hide their scent didn’t work that well when your too stressed
or emotional unstable – or in heat.
,,Is it because of that mean friend of yours?”
The freckled boy nodded, shy, but Hinata just bumped they shoulders together – as good as he
could with the hight difference.
,,You have us now, you know? No need to be afraid! We will be there for you. When and where
ever you need us.”
The orange-head had a huge genuine smile on his face, while sending soft soothing pheromones in
the air.

As Yamaguchi was looking down to his small orange-haired friend, a smile also began to rise on
his face.
This little ray of sunshine really knew how to lighten up the mood. Together they don’t have to fear
anything, but a small ball of angst remained in his stomach.

How would it be to see his childhood friend after three years without any contact? Would he be
mad at him? Would he even remember?
Yamaguchi wasn't sure he was ready to find out ...

Chapter End Notes

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 the Prince's birthday ball
Chapter Summary

A Gathering of old and new friends.

Chapter Notes

See the end of the chapter for notes

,,I can’t wait to see them!” his mother said excited, for the fourth time this evening.
Tobio groaned simultaneously with his father.
He was greeting his guests and - in his parent’s eyes - potential future mates, for what seemed to be
hours now. It was tiering and he could think of a thousand other things to do instead.
Sadly, it was his birthday and he had no luck in convincing Daichi to let him disappear from his
own party.
Tobio could feel his neck start to hurt from all the bowing and his body was getting stiff from just
standing around, while every fibre of his being screamed to move.
Nevertheless, he was standing motionless beside his parents– as it was his duty, their guards
behind them.
In Karasuno’s most vibrant colour – orange – were the Kings guards, in white the Queens and his
own were standing like a black shadow wing right behind him. They were a sign of strength and
security, displaying the protocol of courtly behaviour and tradition.
Daichi, his personal knight and captain of the guard, was the closest – ready to interfere if
necessary.
He could hear Tsukishima Kei, one of his guards and somehow strangely even a friend, talking
about just how stupid this was and he agreed with that.
It was absolutely unnecessary to greet every single noble family from Karasuno and any neighbour
country, additionally to all the Kings and Queens.
Wasn’t it enough to just greet the royal families?
But no, his parents insisted on it and he knew why. To find a mate, he thought sourly. Tsk! As if he
would marry someone he just saw once on a ball!

,,I’ve heard they’re a few of the most beautiful Omegas you could find! And he had made them
skilled guards. Omegas! Could you imagine? He could have easily married them into influential
families!”
His mother was a little too excited for his taste, still talking about his cousin every spare second
they didn’t have to greet and thank a group of new arrivals.
Of course, Oikawa had to build an entire guard out of stupid Omegas. It wasn’t enough for him to
just be the first Omega King, no!
He had to revolutionize the system by allowing rare male Omegas to form a new segment in his
court.
Stupid, he thought while bowing to the new arrivals, still a small frown on his face.
He greeted a rather extensive family with four daughters, two sons and what had to be their parents.
One of them seemed to be the preferable choice to get married to the future King. So, a young
woman with bright yellow hair and a shy expression took a nervous step forward and bowed again,
to let her scent emit.

Smelling someone was an easy indicator to check the compatibility and attraction of two people.
To let your scent emit made it just much easier to find that perfect match.
Since Omegas could train to supress their smell it was kind of necessary to have this strange
exchange, because how else would an Alpha or Beta be able to get a sniff?
Only fellow Omegas would be able to still smell them with suppressers, like a paste, on. They are
this sensitive to it.
In a few rare cases it wouldn’t be necessary to emit their scent, even if the Omega would wear
suppressers. Because their inner Omega, Beta or Alpha would detect said match right away,
sending pheromones to catch their attention. This would be the case if you had a fated mate,
destined for each other.

It sounded like a fairy tale and Tobio didn’t care for those at all. Fated mates were so rare he hadn’t
heard about one in ages. So, why should he care? If they're even real.

His nose started to get stuffy from all the scents he had to smell this night. And not one so far was
very pleasing or even remotely attracting – it was just getting annoying.
His parents even stepped back a little to get out of that scent cloud that was swallowing him.
The girl in front of him smelled very bloomy and super strong, most likely because she was so
nervous. So strong indeed that Tobio had to sneeze.
He politely excused his behaviour, rubbing his nose, while listening to the muffled laughter
coming from behind him. The blondes face went red as a tomato and left quickly with her family.

Then the sound of the trumpet echoed through the hall as a new royal family was introduced. He
heard a squeak from his mother as the flag of Aoba Johsai emerged. It was crème-white with two
turquoise branches of green leaves, formed to a V and a blood-red crown in its core.
Oh, no, was all Tobio could think as he sighed loudly.
His parents loved his cousin even though he seemed to very much love to get on his nerves as
much as he could – and that was a lot.
Somehow, he knew all the right things to make him go mad.
With his new Omega thing, he had his mother even more wrapped around his fingers. She was an
Omega as well after all.

And there he was. King Oikawa Toru walked gracefully as ever with a huge bright smile – that
made a lot of girls and guys in this hall sign with admiration – towards him and his parents. He was
wearing the Seijou colours. A nicely fitted suit out of rich turquoise fabric with a not at all
matching dark red mask. Extravagant, indeed. It somehow suited him though.
The mask was made out of a mix of glooming brocade and lace, sewn to look like flowing
seaweed, that was framing his eyes.
The well-known frown was deepening on the young man’s face. Why was it a masked ball at the
first place? Its not like he couldn’t recognize the people in front of him!
Next to King Oikawa, in a dark brown suit with a similar flamboyant mask, was his mate and
husband, King Iwaizumi Hajime.
The hall was filled with a lot of Oh’s and Ah’s as they were walking towards him. He could hear
his cousins obnoxious voice before they finally stopped in front of them.
,,I wish you all the best my lovely Tobio-chan. Hopefully, you will enjoy the festivities your
parents arraigned and finally find a lovely mate. You’re of age now! So, there is no time to spare.”
His mother was nodding strongly in agreement, while having a huge smile plastered on her face.
,,Oh, thank you so much, my love.” She said to Oikawa and gave her son a nasty look.
What had he done? Tobio mumbled through gritted teeth something that may sounded like a
“thanks”. She seemed satisfied with that and moved on to talk to the other Omega.

That’s when a strangely familiar scent hit him. Like a hot summers evening under a blooming
orange tree. He took his eyes off his smiling cousin and looked around in confusion, meeting eyes
with Iwaizumi, who bowed and he did the same. He liked Oikawas mate, because he wasn’t half as
insufferable as his cousin - on the contrary.
But where did the scent come from? His eyes went to the first row of four guards that were
positioned directly behind the Kings. They have to be the Omega guards, he thought, while taking
a look at every single one of them.
All of them were wearing crème coloured suits and matching masks, much more subtle than the
ones the Kings were wearing. Their skin was slightly tanned. Which wasn’t a surprise as Aoba
Johsai and his capital Seijou, were located by the sea.
The first knight had sleek brown hair with same coloured eyes. Even though Tobio couldn’t see his
mark he could faintly smell that this Omega was already mated. An angrier looking guard behind
the man didn’t took his eyes off of him and was also oozing off the scent of possessiveness– so this
was probably his mate then.
The next one was a tall, slender male with dark olive-coloured hair and freckles – so, no.
Next to him was a stunning looking Omega with silver hair and brown eyes. He was watching
Oikawa like a hawk while talking to someone next to him.
In that moment he saw a flash of bright orange hair and a new wave of this all too familiar scent hit
him.
He took a step back. It was stronger than he remembered.
,,My Prince, is everything alright?” Daichi asked, putting a hand on his shoulder and bend further
forward - to not have anyone else hear their conversation, while simultaneously checking their
surroundings.
But Tobio couldn’t answer, so he just stared and nodded.
This couldn’t be him! It was impossible that the little orange-head from years ago was now
actually part of his cousin’s royal guard. But it was his scent. He could smell it. He remembered it!
Even through all this people and all those scents he was swimming in, with stuffy nose and all, he
could concentrate easily on that one Omega.
Tobio pushed this thought away quickly. Nothing to think about here, this has to be normal!
That idiot was most likely pushing his scent on to him, Tobio thought, to calm his nerves.

Out of the corner of his eyes he could see that his father was watching him closely. Fastly, he took
his gaze from the slightly taller and littler bulkier Omega, than he remembered, and stared into
nothingness instead.
He could hear his mother and cousin still talking about Omegas and the guards, as one of their
advisers, Takeda Ittetsu, joined to remind the two of the line behind them, with people waiting to
congratulate the Prince.
He tried to not look after the orange haired man as they walked away, but couldn’t help himself.
And as his gaze wandered automatically to the flaming hair, he suddenly stared into sparkling,
warm amber coloured eyes that made his stomach do a wired flip. He looked away quickly.
Heat began to creep into his cheeks. That’s when he physically felt Oikawas eyes on him but didn’t
dare to even look in his direction.
,,See you around, Tobio-chan! And save me a dance!” He heard his cousin chirp happily. Tobio
was clenching his hands into fists and grunted as an answer, that made the Omega King chuckle.

While trying to concentrate on his duty of the never-ending task of greeting his guests, he tried - he
couldn’t help himself - searching the crowds for messy orange hair - that he just couldn’t seem to
find. He suddenly couldn’t wait that this charade was finally over and they would all move into the
five connected ballrooms.

Hinata wasn’t this nervous for years. He was standing in front of the royal court, the royal family
of Karasuno. He didn’t even dare to look up but started to bob up and down on his heels – a bad
habit of his.
,,Hinata stand still! We are at an official greeting session!” Suga hissed, but not breaking away
from looking after the two Kings.
His stomach began to rumbled. Why was he so nervous all of a sudden?

While trying his absolute best to stand still and be mindful of his surroundings, his gaze wandered
around. As it stopped behind the thrones, where the Kings, Queens and Princes’ royal guards were
standing, he saw something familiar – or better someone.
A small male knight, that was almost bursting from excitement, looked in his direction wiggling
his eyebrows. Spiky hair with a light blond strand in the middle of it. This was new, wasn’t it?
It took him a second to recognize the Omega from afar but then it clicked.
,,Oh my god, it’s Noya-san!” he whispered, eyes locked with the other Omega, both of them were
glowing with excitement and recognition.
,,What?” Suga asked confused.
,,Nishinoya Yu. He’s a knight in the prince’s guard! Look!” he said without moving an inch, just
nodding his head in the general direction.

Suga followed Hinatas gaze and found said man. He saw that another black-haired guard had to
restrain the young man from rushing to his old friends. He had to supress a smile. Noya didn’t
seemed to had changed much over the years.
,,What are you two whispering?” Yamaguchi asked, while also remaining perfectly still in his
position, eyes on the two Kings.
,,You remember Nishinoya Yu, who got to be a trainee for the royal guard?” Suga whispered.
,,The one whose father was a Trainer and got him in, even though he’s an Omega?” the olive-
haired asked quietly. Suga nodded even though his friend wouldn’t be able to see it.
So he said:,, Right! He stands beside the other guards of the Prince – they’re the ones in black. Can
you spot him?”
That’s when Yamaguchi Tadashi stiffened and spread a slightly distressed scent – but controlled
himself just seconds later, breathing heavily.
,,Yamaguchi, are you alright?” Suga asked worried, but he couldn’t get an answer because their
group was suddenly moving forward. Leaving the thrones behind to get into the ballrooms.

Hinata followed suit, his gaze wandering again from one knight to another until his eyes met sharp
blue ones. He shivered just at the sight of them but his lips were curling upwards into a bright
smile. There he was, the crown prince of Karasuno.
Three years later. He knew it! It was him that night!
Hinata got a dash of his scent as he passed him. He smelled the lovely scent of an upcoming
thunderstorm, salty, fresh, woody – it was hard to describe. At that moment he would have loved to
stick out his tongue just to show that brat that he remembered – but the prince was already looking
in a different direction and it would also be highly inappropriate.
Was the prince blushing? No, Hinata thought, the lights are just tricking him.
But in the end, the short sight of shock in the black-haired’s face was almost enough for Hinata to
say that this trip was a success already.
They would stay for a while and he trained hard these last years for a reason – to fight and win. He
couldn’t wait.

As they entered the first huge ballroom, almost bursting with people, they formed a circle around
the Kings.
Hinata really had to remind himself to stay concentrated and calm, but the room was huge and
sparkling, illuminated with hundreds of candles on huge chandeliers, hanging high up from the
ceiling. How the heck do they turn them on?
Even the guests seemed to sparkle – and - all the food!
,,We are here to celebrate. So, go and enjoy the night!” the Omega King of Aoba Johsai told them.
,,Hanamaki and Matsukawa, you two will stay on our site for the first part of the night. Suga and
Yamaguchi, you two for the last.” Iwaizumi commanded – like the ex-head of the royal guard he
was. ,,The rest of you is dismissed for tonight.”
And with that the entourage of crème parted and mingled with the rest of the guests.
The Omegas, the Kings, the two Beta and one Alpha guard – who were also all friends – stayed
together and chatted for a while after that.
Until a first row of loud shouts got their attention.
From their left three people were walking to them. All of them wearing black and red, the colours
of the Kingdom of Nekoma.
The Alpha King, Kuroo Tetsuro, was followed by his mate and royal adviser Kenma and a small
guard, Yaku Morisuke – another Omega.
They knew each other from former encounters. Oikawa was travelling a lot these past years. To
visit his old childhood friends but also to discuss matters of peace and business.
As they visited Nekoma for the first time, they were so surprised to see another Omega being part
of a royal guard - they couldn’t believe it. But they learned quickly that it was more common out of
Karasuno for Omegas to actually have a choice of life – especially men, even though they’re rare.
,,Kenma!” Hinata yelled, as he saw the small, slender Beta King with two toned hair, who was
invested in a book - despite being at a party.
,,Shouyou!” answered the man quietly, closed his book and went to join the group of Omegas.

,,Perfect!” the black-haired, rooster-head grumbled. ,,If little Chibi-chan is here, I will certainly
have no mate for the next weeks!”
Oikawa chuckled, as did Hanamaki and Matsukawa. Even Iwai smiled at that, because he knew it
was true.
,,Did you see that, Yaku?” the King asked the little Omega guard who didn’t look surprised nor
concerned. ,,Kenma just needed to hear Shrimpy’s voice to put his book down. I tried to get his
attentions for the last hour! And he even smiled!”
,,Hey, Hey, Hey!” came an obnoxious loud greeting from their right and interrupted Kuroo’s rant.
,,Why are you looking so down, King Kuroo? Aren’t you happy to see me?”
A tall man with - unusual for him - sleek black and grey hair, wearing black trousers and a grey
military jacket – joined the group. Behind him, dressed similar, followed a tired looking but
nevertheless beautiful male.
,,Ah, Bokuto, Akaashi! I was wondering when we would see each other.”
King Akaashi Keiji bowed politely while his mate, King Bokuto Koutarou of Fukurodani, clapped
hands with Kuroo before re-joining his mates’ site – smiling brightly, while laying his arm around
the other man’s waist.
,,We arrived already yesterday but had a meeting first thing in the morning with some stuffy old
advisers from Karasuno, that latest almost the whole day!” Bokuto answered Oikawa, who nodded
understanding.
,,Not even the Prince’s birthday will keep them from doing that.”
,,It’s a great opportunity for us as well and you know that.” Akaashi said plainly. That made the
other man pouting.
,,You’re right, of course, but …I can’t believe my eyes! Is this my number one disciple? Hinata!”
the King yelled over their heads.

Bokuto was known to be one of the best swordsmen on this continent, so it was just natural for
Hinata to idolize him.
The orange-haired Omega immediately responded.
They both shared that strange energy level and loud behaviour – it was really something, seeing
them together.
,,Oi, King Bokuto!” he yelped and jumped happily to his friend and mentor. The older man ruffled
his hair in return. Hinata bowed before Akaashi with the brightest smile. The more collected King
couldn’t help himself smiling back at this little ball of sunshine.
,,It’s very good to see you, Hinata-kun!”
The smaller Omega almost beamed with joy at that. He was pleased very easily, Akaashi thought,
still smiling slightly. He reminded him a lot of his mate.
,,Look at that Akaashi, we have our son back!” Bokuto said jokingly with an arm wrapped around
the orange-heads shoulder.
,,What did I just hear?” Bokuto flinched by that question coming from behind him. Suga bowed
politely to greet the Kings but looked at Bokuto with raised eyebrows.
,,What? Nothing! Really, nothing!” the taller Alpha backed away, pushing Akaashi in front of him.
,,Man! You’re using your mate as a shield?” asked Kuroo, laughing hard.
,,Don’t laugh at me. Don’t you see the look in Suga’s eyes? It’s frightening!”
Now everyone but Bokuto was laughing. Suga stood next to Hinata and ruffled his hair as well.
Mainly to get his scent on top of Bokuto’s. It was quiet distracting to smell a strange Alpha on a
fellow Omega.
Funnily enough, it was kinda a known fact that Suga acted as the mother of the group but he didn’t
mind, to be honest.

,,Where’s the person of the night, anyway?” Bokuto asked into the group.
,,Almost certainly, he’s still greeting guests.” Kenma answered, while taking his place between
Kuroo and Hinata. The two groups were now back together.
,,No! Take a look. They’re closing the throne room so everyone should be in here or in one of the
other rooms!” Yahaba stated, his angry looking mate, Kyoutani Kentarou, still behind him.

The moment they saw the huge double doors closing, two figures were running through the crowds
searching for a certain orange-haired Omega. It didn’t took them too long to find him, standing in a
huge group with six Kings - many people were ogling and eavesdropping at. Also, having flaming
orange hair was quiet an easy thing to search for.

,,Hinata! Suga! And if this isn’t Yamaguchi Tadashi?” Noya shouted while coming closer. ,,See,
Tanaka, there are here!”
The other guard with a clean-shaved head, greeted them with a huge smile and outstretched arms!
,,I can’t believe my eyes, Noya! How long is it that we saw our friends?”
,,Noya! Tanaka!” Hinata was already jumping in excitement, that made the others chuckle or at
least smile at the sight. His happiness was contagious and he was filled with it tonight – seeing all
his friends again.

The Prince’s guards were dressed in black uniforms with orange and white stripes. As they reached
the group, they greeted the other knights and Kings respectfully.
Finally finished with all formalities, they immersed in a huge group hug with Suga, Hinata and
even Yamaguchi – who tried to back off but failed. They started to chat after that but Noya was
already grapping Hinatas hands while smiling brightly.
,,Shouyou, I have you to meet someone special!” the Omega said.
,,Really? Who…” Hinata wanted to asked but got a sniff of the other males scent.
,,Noya? You are bonded? You have a mate?” the orange-head asked staggered but also super
agitated.
He didn’t got an answer while he was pulled through the crowds. He could hear Suga screaming
something but couldn’t understand a thing. His childhood friend walked them out of the ballroom
into a quite corridor.
,,I can’t wait for you to meet him! He is such a cutie and he can cook! Isn’t that awesome? And …
whoa, we have so much to talk about.” Noya rambled while pulling the younger man with him
deeper into the castle.
Hinata was listening while watching his surroundings. They were pretty deep inside the castle
already. Walking through numerous hallways, until the smaller male with the blond strand stopped
in front of a half open door. Clattering and other kitchen sounds were coming from the inside.

Noya was still holding Hinatas hand, suddenly nervous. Hinata could smell the slightly bitter scent
the other man was producing. So, he squeezed Noyas hand.
The other Omega shook his head and said:,, You will like him!” as if he had to convince himself.
Hinata squeezed again.
,,Of course I will like him, Noya! If he makes you happy!”
It was as simple as that.
The smaller males grin got bigger and he nodded. ,,He does!”
And with that they entered the kitchen where a huge Alpha was standing in the centre of it.
Wearing a white apron, flower all over him and long hair tied into a lose knot, concentrating to
knead dough and put them into little balls.
,,Asahi!” Noya screamed and making the giant jump. Hinata tried not to giggle at the nervous
looking male.
,,Look! I knew Shouyou would be there and here he is.”
The smaller Omega turned back to him. ,,And this is my lovely mate, Asahi Azumane! Asahi, this
is Hinata Shouyou, part of the first Omega guard of Aoba Johsai and my friend, of course!”
Hinata bowed politely. ,,It’s nice to meet you.” Then he got a sniff of something delicious. ,,Are
these pork buns?” He asked mouth already watering.

The gentle giant smiled at his mates’ bubbly friend. Noya had talked a lot about him and he
seemed so happy to finally be reunited with him. It made his inner Alpha purr in relieve. The small
Omega was nervous the entire day, not sure if he would really be able to see his friend. But now,
he was almost bursting in excitement and that’s really all you can wish for your mate, right?
,,Nice to meet you too, Hinata!” he said, bowing. ,,If you have a second, than the first ones will be
ready to eat!”
And at that, his mates and orange-haired friends faces exploded to sun destroying smiles.

He didn’t know what he was doing until he was standing in front of a group which – unfortunately
– included his cousin.
,,Tobio-chan! Did you already miss me?” Oikawa asked and groaned after Iwai hit him on the back
of his head.
Tobio couldn’t answer.
He wasn’t really sure why he was walking to them in the first place. He wasn’t really the
conversational type and preferred to stay in the company of his guard, which were also his friends.

,,Happy Birthday, Prince Kageyama!” Akaashi said, smiling slightly.

Omegas were known to be very instinctive and could sense others emotions rather quickly. So, it
was no surprise that Akaashi noticed something was up with the crown prince. He seemed
confused which was highly unusual for the collected and calm Prince.

Tobio bowed, to thank him. He really liked the quiet King of Fukurodani, who was also an
excellent swordsmen, despite being an Omega. Not that it bothered him. He didn’t give a damn on
the second gender of someone, even though his father’s advisers have a different opinion on that.
He started to chat with the King, trying to ignore the still lingering scent of oranges and warmth
and Oikawa’s burning gaze.

,,Daichi!” Kuroo screamed which got Bokutos attention, who began to scream in return.
Daichi, standing behind the Prince as always, sighed at the two Kings.
They knew each other quite some time now. All due to a tragic night where he didn’t had to work
and got really drunk and the three of them seemed to have become friends somehow.
But now he was on duty, so he bowed before the kings, who exchanged an evil look.
Oh no, was the last thing he could think before the catlike Alpha from Nekoma got him into a
headlock while Bokuto was ruffing his hair.
Not getting any help from his prince as he was chatting attentively with Bokuto’s mate.
He heard a light chuckle coming from a silver haired male standing beside King Oikawa and his
heart made a jump.
He suddenly looked into soft hazelnut coloured eyes, while still being captured in the headlock.
Wow, was all he could think, while the other man was already talking again with the two Kings
and the other knights - a small frown on his face.
I would really like to wipe that frown of his beautiful face, Daichi thought. What could he possibly
be worrying about? It didn’t really matter, but Daichi had the immediate urge to solve every
problem this Omega has.
,,Hey, hey, hey, what are you staring at, mate?” Bokuto asked. Kuroo let him out of his grip,
smiling widely.
,,Not what, my friend! You should ask who he is looking at.” Nekomas King wiggled suggestively
with his eyebrows. As a stupid grin was emerging on the other Kings face.
,,Oh, ho, ho!” the grey and black haired Alpha hooted.
,,Don’t!” was all Daichi could say, while getting hot all over.
,,Did you see what I see, Bro? Our stoic friend is blushing. Is he broken?” Bokuto poked lightly a
finger in the other Alphas cheek to get a reaction.
Daichi rolled his eyes, slapping the hand away. His friends really are dramatic sometimes.
,,It’s nothing. So, could you stop being stupid!”
Then he heard the same light chuckle suddenly behind him.
,,It’s not very smart of you calling two Kings stupid, is it?” The grey-haired Omega knight said
jokingly, as Daichi turned to face him. He really did fell hot. Was he going to get a fever?
,,Ahm …” he stuttered, what made his friends giggle even more.
,,I’ve heard you are the head of the Prince’s guard?”
Daichi nodded kinda dazed, not noticing how his friends abandoned him to let them talk in semi-
private, while still sharing knowing looks.
,,I have a request then, from my King.”
He nodded again. The scent of freshly washed sheets, cotton and a hint of vanilla lulling him in,
clouding his mind. Wow, he smelled absolutely amazing.
,, …. courts. Would that be possible?”
,,Hm?” was his only answer, shaking his head. Shit, he didn’t get one word the man in front of him
had said. But the Omega didn’t seem to mind. Still smiling at him softly.
,,Is there a chance that the Kings guard can use your training courts, tomorrow? Maybe in the
morning?” The silver-haired male asked again, patiently.
Daichi’s brain still didn’t seem to function, but if the Omega wanted something, he would get it.
So, he nodded.
,,Of course. In the morning.” He said, starring at the slightly smaller male. A huge blush creeping
on his cheeks.
,,Very well! I will inform King Oikawa.”
,,Koushi! They you are!” someone yelled and the Omega smiled brightly, waving at a man and a
woman, both with the same colour of hair as his.
,,I will be talking to you first thing in the morning. To get everything done for the Kings and his
guard.” He bowed slightly, then turned and walked to the two elderly figures.
Daichi was still watching, not quite sure what just had happened as someone slapped his shoulder
vigorously.
,, ...I’ve never thought that the day will come when everything-done-by-the-rules Sawamura
Daichi will get in trouble!”
It was Tanaka Ryou, who was now talking to him, getting him out of his daze with his slaps.
,,What are you talking about?” he asked briskly.
,,Well,” the other Alpha said, watching him closely ,,you just allowed the Omega guard of Aoba
Johsai to train on our courts. Omegas were forbidden to train any sort of fighting method by the
king’s adviser counsel.”
He did what? was his first thought. Did he really just promised the Omega that they could train
even though he knew it was illegal? But it seemed that he did.
This silver-haired Omega really got a grip on him, he thought with a small smile on his face.

They all hated the old, stuffy and smallminded advisers of the King. They didn’t seem to mind that
Karasuno was one of the last Kingdoms to treat Omegas, especially male one, like they did. The
King tried to change the members of the counsel but didn’t get enough votes for it – that’s how the
system worked in Karasuno. The royal family and their advisers had to vote for such big decisions
but they still got too many of these stubborn old Alphas in there, with old biases against Omegas in
general.
The smile grew bigger on Daichi’s face. Maybe it was time to get on there nerves a little. They
would never be able to do something against the famous Omega guard and King of Aoba Johsai.
Karasuno and his sunny neighbour had long traditions of trading and peace. No one would dare to
touch them.
,,What will you do, Dai? Are you actually smiling right now?” Tanaka asked perplexed.
,,We have to let the guard and the king train as they please. It’s their right to do so.”
His friend understood and nodded with an evil smile on this face.
,,Can’t wait to see those old wrinkled faces go red with anger, man!”

Tobio got more and more frustrated the later it got. He had already danced with an uncountable
amount of people, who were biting his ear off with all the stupid shit they tried to say to him. Did
you know that … Did you hear this …
Many were eager to talk dirty on other potential candidates but Tobio really didn’t give a damn and
just danced one dance after another, waiting for that orange hair to reappear somewhere.
What he would do if he saw him? He didn’t know but that didn’t stop him from searching.
He actually was sure that he saw a splash of orange a few times but got pulled into another dance
at that exact moment.
As he finally could get a damn break, he made his way back to the group of Kings and guards that
had just grown in size as more knights from the four kingdoms had joined.
,,Did you have fun, Tobio-chan?” his cousin asked sheepishly. As if he didn’t know, Tobio
thought.
,,How could you be not the happiest person on earth right now?” Tanaka asked, actually confused.
,,You just danced with a lot of hot Omegas and even a few Betas! You should be fucking beaming
with glee!”
,,Language!” Daichi hissed in Takana’s direction. Tobio just grumbled, still looking for a certain
someone.
,,Why do I get the impression that Daichi isn’t the only one from Karasuno who met someone
special today?” Kuroo asked with a wolfish grin on his face.
He regretted it already to come back to this group. Suddenly all eyes were on the Prince and he
didn’t know what to do.
,,What?” he asked, blunt.
Kuroo’s mate, Kenma, was watching him with sharp yellow eyes that seemed to go right through
 his head. He held back a shiver.
,,Don’t tease him.” Akaashi’s smooth voice interrupted before his mate even had the time to start.
,,I didn’t say anything!” the grey-black haired complained.

As his gaze crossed his cousins, he saw a concentrated look on his face and a dangerous half smile.
It was more than unusual for him to not join the tease. The prince didn’t even want to think about
what that meant. Certainly, nothing good.

Daichi was suddenly on his site again, whispering into his ear.
,,I think Takeda is on his way to get you back on the dance floor. If you want to sneak out, this
would be the time.”
A little surprised by his friend, he took this chance, apologized with a bow and followed his friend
out of the crowed halls.
As there were passing the dark hallways quickly, he didn’t hear the two men coming around
another hall bumping into each other at the next corner.
And there he was. The small orange-head, who he was looking for the whole night.

The Omega bumped so suddenly into a hard barrier that he almost fell, but strong arms grabbed
him, protecting him from falling. As Hinata looked up and saw familiar icy blue eyes he jumped
back a little.
,,Can’t you watch where you go?” he snapped.
Noya behind him gasping. The other tall Alpha next to the Prince looked surprised as well.
,,I could have asked the same.” The Prince answered coolly, still staring at him with this
intimidating frown.
,,Could you please not look at me like that?” Hinata demanded, deepening the frown on the
prince’s face. He got fierce after drinking a little of beer Noyas mate had stored in their shared
room. They talked a little, ate a lot of meat buns and drank. Hinata was really a lightweight but
couldn’t stop drinking. It was just so tasty! So, his head was spinning a bit as he watched his self-
claimed Opponent.
,,I don’t look at you!” the dark haired man snapped, a slight blush on his cheeks.
,,Oh, really? So, you were just looking through me than? No wonder, you walked into me.
Strutting around like a king already.” And with that, Hinata closed the space between him and the
Prince, almost touching the man’s chest with his nose as he pointed a finger at him.
,,And don’t think I would let you win in a fight just because you are the prince! Understand? I said
that I would win next time and I will!”

The small Omega was waving a finger in front of his face, blushing badly and letting his arousing
scent flowing around him. Tobio looked down on him, trying really hard not to grab the smaller
male’s shoulders, pressing him back against his chest. Wait … what?

He couldn’t get around the thought that the Omega reminded him of a small squeaking crow – a
damn cute one.
But as the words the Omega had spoken started to settle in, the orange-head already walked away
with Noya behind him, who made huge eyes as he looked back at his Prince.
Tobio didn’t know what to do, the second time this night.
,,What the hell was that?” Daichi asked behind him, watching as the two small Omegas made their
way back to the ballrooms.
If he just knew!
But he remembered, Tobio thought and he still wanted to fight. A small smile creeped on his face.
He would definitely never lose to that little dumbass but couldn’t wait to let him try.

Chapter End Notes

Chapter End Notes

Thx for reading!

I hope you enjoyed this chapter. I really liked it but already started chapter 4 - which
might be my favourite one so far.

It will get a little smutty and sexy! But just a little!

So stay tuned!

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Franzi
 A eventful morning
Chapter Summary

A small peek into Kuroo's and Kenma's bedroom.

Daichi and Suga will meet again and - what had happen to Tsukki and Yamaguchi
years ago?

Find it out yourself and read.

Enjoy!

Chapter Notes

A new chapter is here!

I should probably work on my master thesis but it is really fun and relaxing to write
this. I haven't started chapter 5 -yet - but decided that this story will end with a max. of
10 chapters - to not get too overboard with it. What do you think?

And I might also started a 2-chapter one shot about how Akaashi and Bokuto met - in
my world... so stay tuned!

I hope you liked it.

Thx for reading !!

- and thx to my beta reader! without her it would be so much worse :D

Kuroo woke out of a sweet, sweet dream he just had because of an obnoxious loud chirp, from
some stupid ass bird.

Karasuno was centred in the middle of the continent, surrounded by forests and mountains. Even
the castle was on a small hill with a bunch of trees around it.
In front of their room was one of said trees and some stupid bird was screaming his lungs out at the
dawn of the fucking day.

He grunted, trying to go back to sleep but was sadly wide awake.

They stayed up late. Chatting with their friends, dancing – only after he almost literally begged
Kenma on his knees, but whatever– and just enjoying the party and the company.

Someone moved beside him, under his outstreched arm, that laid across his mates’ bare chest.
Kuroo moved a little closer to cuddle with his still sleeping Kenma. He wouldn’t dare to wake him
up that early, unless he wanted to die on the spot.
But he couldn’t help himself nuzzling his nose into his mates’ neck, where their scent glands are,
right behind their ears.
A quick view of the refreshed bite mark on the sleeping man’s shoulder - still a little red - made his
inner Alpha howl possessively.
Kuroo enjoyed it every time, biting his teeth’s deep into the soft flesh while thrusting harsh into
his mate. And what sweet sounds his Beta could make! Just the thought of it made him hard again.

It wasn’t necessary to refresh the bite mark, but it felt great and he wanted everyone to know that
Kenma was his. That’s the kind of stupid second gender shit Kenma was complaining about
regularly.

He breathed in the fresh and slightly sweet scent of green apples with a hint of mint. It was
arousing. So he nuzzled even closer. Goddess’ thank them for the mating bond, so he was actually
able to smell Kenma like this.

As a Beta this wasn’t a thing, smelling strongly or being vocal with their scents like Omegas are.
They were known for being easy, not highly emotional, not very possessive.
In hindsight it was also quite hard for them to find a mate. Of course, they could let their scents
emit, but this would be a highly annoying procedure, doing it to let every potential Alpha, Omega
or Beta smell them.

,,Kuroo?” a sleepy Kenma mumbled, while wrapping his arms automatically around the taller
male’s body and was fast asleep again.
Said Alpha was lightly stroking strands of blond and black hair. He couldn’t sleep but he wouldn’t
get up either. Not, if he could just enjoy a little alone time with his mate.
,,You’re staring at me. I can feel it.” Kenma grumbled drowsy into his hair. Kuroo chuckled,
rubbing his nose again on the Betas scent gland. That made his mate shiver. Kenma's scent got
instantly stronger, filling the air in their shared room.

Suppressing a moan, Kuroo began to leave feather light kisses on the pudding-heads neck, trailing
them over his cheeks until he was laying on top of him. Pressing his weight on the much smaller
body. Still kissing him sweetly everywhere but on the lips.
The Betas hands were wandering around his bare back, rubbing their naked hips together, still
hardly awake. Kuroo chuckled at the sight of his love responding even half asleep.
That’s when Kenma finally opens his cat-like yellow eyes, sleepily starring into his hazel ones.
It almost made him gasped. Kenma was really overwhelming, he thought. His heart skipping a
beat.
Still, after all those years, he felt like a lovestruck idiot, being so thankful to be able to hold his
perfect match in his arms.
A small smile creeped on the pudding haired’s face underneath him, as if he could read his mind –
what was almost true. They knew each other for years, after all.

First being childhood friends seemed a huge advantage but had also made it extremely difficult for
them to finally confess their feelings. It was a lot at stake after all.
Kuroo was worried to lose his best friend if he confessed his undying love to him. But as his father,
the former king, resigned – to get the two boys finally together, as he confirmed after their wedding
(and because he felt too old for that shit!) - and the pressure got unbearable to have to marry
someone, Kuroo got really wasted one night. Trying to forget his position, his love and all the
other problems that had occurred since he got to be King.
He got really drunk with a few of his friends.
That was when Kenma walked into him and Kai Nobuyuki, his now head of guard, who was trying
to get him into his room unnoticed – but obviously failed.
The small Beta was already part of his group of advisors, as he was one of the smartest and most
analytical persons he knew and trusted.
So, they met in the corridor, both Alphas froze on the spot. Kenma looked at them kinda
disappointed, what made Kuroo scream for him.
He got really needy if he was dunk. That was the moment – thanks to a lot of alcohol - he
confessed, while his friend Kai was still supporting him, so he didn’t drop ungracefully on the
floor.
Kuroo didn’t remember a thing in the morning but Kenma told him everything in grand detail the
next day. He had screamed so loud that the whole castle heard his confession. (Not that not
everybody knew already.)
Kenma had just rolled his eyes, joined Kai in holding the King up right and together they walked
him into his room. But instead of leaving him alone, Kenma stayed.
He was the first thing Kuroo saw that morning – and every morning since.

Kuroo had now captured Kenmas lips and kissed him passionately. Chuckling, the smaller one
pushed him away, so he could finally breath again.
,,What got into you, this morning?” the pudding-head asked while yawning. ,,The sun didn’t even
rise! The fuck, what time is it?”
It really was way too early for his mate to wake up but Kuroo could just look at him - his best
friend and love of his life – and didn’t give a fuck.
So, he started to rub himself against the smaller male, made their hardening members touch.
Kenma moaned and closed his eyes in pleasure.
As Kuroo was about to start the next make out session, a loud knock on the door interrupted them.
Who the hell would be so stupid to wake them up so early and without … but then he heard the
voice and stiffened over his mate. Both of them were looking at the door now.
,,Kenma? Are you already awake? We want to go get breakfast!” chirped the joyous voice of
Hinata Shouyou behind their door.
,,Suga could get us time on the trainings court as well! Do you want to join?”
Kuroo snored in disbelieve. His mate would never get up this early, not even for Chibi-chan and
not to train either – he thought.
The next thing he knew, he was laying on his back, Kenma jumped out of the bed faster than he
ever saw him move before. It seemed to be just seconds until his mate was already dressed and
ready to go, opening the door to greet a certain orange-haired boy.
,,We go.” was the last thing Kenma said to him, closing the door and leaving him, still half hard
and confused as hell. What the fuck just happened, Kuroo thought, still looking at the door.
Shit! He got up quickly. He wouldn’t let that Shrimp win, so he would follow them.
Nothing was starting the day better than a nice fighting session, right? Right? His body might have
a different opinion on that.
Maybe he could even get the small orange-haired Omega as a partner.
He knew it was unnecessary for him to be jealous of Hinata, but he couldn’t help it.
And he certainly wouldn’t forget it anytime soon, how he just swooped his naked mate away – in
the middle of the morning! To train, of all things!
Yes, he was frustrated and he would really like to let someone feel it!

The last night was really something else. To meet all their friends again, chatting, eating, laughing
– it was amazing. But his highlight were the long talks he had with his parents.
Not seeing each other for years didn’t change their strong connection in the slightest and Suga was
more that grateful for it. To see how proud they were … he couldn’t put it into words how good it
felt.
But now was a new day, barley even morning and he had to search for a certain guard.

He thought about their first encounter.

The tall handsome head of the Prince’s guard was different from what he had heard just moments
before from Tanaka. Instead of the stoic, collected and serious knight, he found him as a stuttering,
unconcentrated mess. What an idiot, he had thought while still smiling his signature smile.
The Alpha was cute though and he smelled nice, but still ...
Suga wandered around the slowly awakening castle, searching for the guard he had no idea where
to search for – but a slight scent of crackling fire and hot cocoa on a cold autumn’s eve lead him -
unconsciously - the way.

Daichi was walking holes into the floor in front of his Prince’s room.
Should he wake him up this early? Tell him what he had done? It wouldn’t really bother the Prince
but he should at least know, right?
Daichi hardly slept this night and was already on his feet before the birds started to announce the
upcoming morning. He should have talked to him yesterday, but didn't had the guts to do so.

Still deep in his thoughts, a fully dressed but still slightly sleepy looking Alpha opened the door
and watched his friend strutting from one site to another.
Tobio wasn’t able to sleep for most of the night. Despite his body screaming for some rest, his
brain had other plans – thinking about a certain orange-head. He really started to hate this guy…
,,What are you doing, Daichi?” the young man asked, while sipping on his cup of warm milk with
honey, a servant had prepared for him just minutes before.
The guard jumped in surprise, but was all business just seconds later.
,,Your majesty!” Tobio groaned by that name. He didn’t care for formalities with his friends.
,,Kageyama.” Daichi corrected himself. ,,I might have allowed your cousins Omega guard to train
on our courts, despite knowing it was illegal. I will face full responsibility for it!” With that said,
he bowed deep before him. ,,I’m sorry. This will never happen again!”

The Prince just took another sip, looking at him with his usual frown – but a new sort of sparkle in
his eyes, that Daichi only saw on him on the courts - fighting.
,,Hm ... That’s kinda perfect!” he said, tipping his finger on his chin – thinking.
Daichi just stared, flustered. He would have expected a lot but what was that?
,,When will they train?” was everything his friend wanted to know. Really? He didn’t even got
annoyed? What’s happening to his Prince?
But he quickly collected his thoughts and answered.
,,I will meet with one of the guards immediately after this, if I can find him and clear up all the
details.”
The younger man nodded, still deep in his own thoughts.
,,Very well, than just come and get me if you have all the informations. I’m really curious to see
how Oikawas famous guard will perform.”
Daichi couldn’t stop thinking that that might not be all his friend was thinking about but didn’t say
anything. Maybe they both had just a wired day, behaving out of their norm.
,,Okay, than I will start to search for the guard I talked to yesterday.” The Prince nodded and
disappeared into his room.
Daichi could just shake his head. Maybe, it was the presence of so many Omegas that made their
minds and inner Alphas go slightly crazy.
He started to make his way to the Omegas guest quarters because it seemed to be the most obvious
choice to look for said male.
Halfway through the castle the cosy scent of vanilla and cotton caught him of guard again. Around
the next corner, in the middle of the castle – the sun has barely risen – the silver haired Omega
went up to him, with a blinding smile.

,,Oh, there you are.” He said excited. It was way easier to find this man than Koushi had expected.
Good for him, so now he wouldn’t have to search the entire castle for one Alpha.
As he arrived in front of the frozen head of the guard, his smile only grew.
,,Good morning! Can we talk about the details then? I will wake King Oikawa as soon as I have all
the informations.”
Suga could feel the heat rising in his cheeks as the Alpha in front of him did nothing else than
openly stare at him and wrapping him into his calming Alpha scent. That's kinda rude. He tried to
collect himself. You will not get distracted because of a damn Alpha, he thought.
So, he cleared his throat and spoke again.
,,I haven’t properly introduced myself. My name is Sugawara Koushi. I act as a personal assistant
for Aoba Johsai's Kings and their special guard. If you will have anything to get the Kings to know
or the other way around, please don’t mind to speak to me at every time of the day.”
It was like a phrase he knew by heart right now. After a small bow his eyes locked again with
warm chocolate brown ones.
A new wave of the Alphas scent hit him and made his stomach arch.
What was wrong with him? Was his heat coming super early or was he going to get sick?
Also, why was this stupid Alpha let his scent emit so strong? That was more than a little unpolite,
but he didn’t mentioned it. They have other things to discuss.
At least the Alpha wasn’t bluntly staring at him anymore and seemed to got out of this strange
behaviour.
,,Your right, and please excuse my manners. I’m the head of the Prince’s guard and a friend of his
majesty, Sawamura Daichi - but call me Daichi. It’s a pleasure to meet you.”
,,Very well, Daichi.” Suga said still smiling and vigorously ignoring the other male’s scent. Maybe
he was a descend guy after all and not that brainless idiot, he thought the man in front of him was -
due to his previous behaviour.
,,May I lead the way to the training courts? We can discuss everything there!”
Suga nodded agreeing, following the Alpha out of the castle and onto the five separate training
courts. They were still empty due to the early hour but the sun started to rise and the castle began to
wake.

Hinata felt awful. Why did he drink so much beer yesterday? He was regretting it the moment he
opened his eyes.
It was still early in the morning.
The orange-head was an early bird, especially enjoying the mornings and starting them with a huge
smile – usually.
The smiling part would be hard if the headache would stay. He forced himself out off his bed,
preparing for the day. Only a few minutes later he left his room searching for another waking soul.
He knocked on the door next to his room. It was Suga’s and he knew that his friend would be
already awake as well.
He knocked again but didn’t get an answer. Was he wrong? Was his friend still sleeping?
,,Good Morning, Hinata! Good that I meet you.” The orange head turned around to see his silver
haired friend walking to him.
,,I was talking to the Prince’s head of guard to arrange everything for a training session this
morning!” he said happily.
,,We can train? Now?” Hinatas eyes sparkled. Nothing was better than an early morning sword
fight.
Suga chuckled. ,,Not immediately. I will wake Oikawa and the rest of us. Then we have breakfast.
That will give the servants time to prepare a court for us.” He informed the energetic Omega.
His headache was long forgotten. An idea was popping in his head.
,,Can I ask Kenma to join? He would maybe like to train with us, and Yaku as well? Maybe even
Noya and Akaashi and Bokuto?”
He got more excited the more people he listed.
,,Are you sure they will be awake already?” Suga asked sceptically. ,,Isn’t Kenma known to sleep
in? Also, Noya and you got quite wasted last night, maybe he wants to sleep.”
,,What? We were?” Hinata asked with big eyes.
,,You don’t remember?” Suga tried to hide a laugh.
Hinata thought about it.
,,I remember that we talked a lot with Noya and his mate, eating pork buns and drinking beer. Then
… Then I was somehow back with you and after that in my room.” His eyes grew even bigger.
,,Suga! Did I do something stupid? Oh, please tell me I didn’t disgraced our Kings.”

Suga could smell the acidic scent of actual fear in the smaller Omegas voice. So, he sent out his
own calming pheromones.
,,No, you were alright, Hinata! When you finally arrived, I already said goodbye to my parents and
started the second watch over the kings. Yahaba escorted you to your room and that was all.
Really!”
,,Great” the little orange-head chirped. ,,Then, I will just see if the others want to join!”
,,Are you sure?” Suga got worried. Kenma could be quite scary if someone interrupted his sleep,
Kuroo told them.
,,Yeah. It will be alright!” his friend didn’t seem to share his worries. ,,We will meet at the great
dining hall?”
He nodded, not quite sure if it was a good idea to let Hinata go, but Suga has to wake the rest of
them.
So, he did let him leave, curious how this will end.

Suga entered the huge dining hall with massive, long wooden table, an hour later. Followed by a
sleepy Yahaba and a too awake Oikawa. As he searched for an orange haired Omega, he saw a
small group of people.
It would be a lie if Suga said he actually believed that Hinata could gather all the Omegas – but
here they are, plus an extraordinary grumpy looking Kuroo, who poked around in his food and a
happy Bokuto.
Hinata saw his friends and King and began to wave, screaming to let them know were there are.
Suga smiled and could hear Yahaba chuckle behind him.
The brown haired’s mate, Kyoutani, was still asleep but he would join them quickly. If he sees that
his Omega wasn’t sleeping next to him anymore, he will search for him, instantly. They knew.
As they joined the table and servants began to bring filled dishes with all kinds of food, Suga
noticed Hinatas concerned look.
,,What’s wrong?” he asked. He was sitting across from him, because next to him were already a
tired looking Kenma and a bubbly Noya.
,,Where is Yamaguchi? I worry about him. The moment we got here he fell back into his strange
quite mood.”
Suga could smell his concern and felt the same. All of them knew the freckled man’s story and the
still lingering crush on a certain blond Alpha – not that Yamaguchi would admit it though.
,,He forgot his new gloves in his room and wanted to get them quickly.”
Hinata nodded and was quickly invested in a conversation with Noya, but Suga couldn’t take his
eyes from the door, waiting for a certain olive-haired boy to enter.

Yamaguchi hated it to wander around in a foreign place all by himself.

He knew Suga would have accompanied him if he asked, but they were all hungry and he didn’t
want to make a fuss, so he just said it would be okay. He will meet them in the huge dining hall.
It will be fast. Just grabbing his new and extra light leather gloves, that fit him perfectly and will be
a good protection for his training, and hurry to the others. That was the plan at least.
The first part of it went rather smoothly. He went into his room, found the gloves and left. Walking
around, dreamily staring upwards. Many of the hallways had painted ceilings, showing beautiful
star constellations, the moon phases and other planets. It was beautiful.
He thought he almost made his way to the dining hall as a familiar, dark voice – that send shivers
down his spine and simultaneously made him cringe – called his name.
,,Yamaguchi?”
The Omega stopped immediately in his track, turning around to face a huge, slender and ever so
angry looking blond Alpha with glasses.
,,Tsukki?”

Tsukishima Kei was more than annoyed as his captain was waking him with an obnoxious row of
loud knocks on his door – in the middle of the fucking morning.
,,I know you can hear me, so get your ass out of the bed. Extra training! We meet at the trainings
court in an hour.” Daichi had screamed through the door, not expecting an answer.
Kei just groaned. What the hell? Why would they train this early in the morning? They never do
this. And extra training? What shit does this supposed to mean?
But nevertheless, he got up, as if he had a chance – and he really didn’t want to meet with an angry
Daichi. So, he hurried, preparing for the training and ate in the guards small dining room, where no
one would bother him.
He walked through the hall on his way to the training courts as the sign of something familiar
made him stop.
He was walking past the stellar wing, known for their artistical design of the night sky. It was one
of his favourite parts of the whole castle.
As he passed a corridor that connected his hallway with the stellar one, he saw a splash of olive
coloured hair.
Kei didn’t really knew what to think of it but went on. His hall was parallel to the other one,
connected by many corridors in different spacings. As the next one opened beside him, the olive
speck of colour appeared again. His head was spinning and his mouth went dry. Kei spoke before
he could take a second thought.
,,Yamaguchi?”
He stared at the tall Omega.
His hair was longer now. Wearing the top part in a lose bun – most likely to get it out of his face,
but a few strands were still hanging lose. His former best friend was wearing tight trainings
trousers that fitted him like a second skin, a lose white shirt flowing around his undoubtedly
trained upper body, showing a little v-line of his chest, black gloves in one hand.
,,Tsukki?”
His heart skipped a beat. He hadn’t heard his nickname in years.
His voice was still ringing in his ears, not moving an inch – just staring.
Kei never thought to see his best friend again, but here he was – looking better than ever.
It took Yamaguchi just a second to break out of his numbness, a shy smile forming on the freckled
face.

,,Tsukki?” It was a quite question of consent, that Kei would never be able to refuse. He nodded.
The Omega was hurrying to him, standing in front of him, just inches away, in what had to be a few
seconds. He had grown over the years but was still a few inches smaller than himself. Yamaguchi
had to slightly look up to him - tilting his head to one site, accidently exposing his bare neck. Damn
that shirt and hight difference!
Kei had trouble to supress the growl that was building in his throat. He wanted to mark that tanned,
freckled, smooth looking skin. His inner Alpha got restless.
If he would still smell the same?
,,H-Hey.” A quite voice pulled him out of his thought. He was still staring at the Omega, who was
now looking at his feet.
,,Hello, Yamaguchi.” He tried to not sound as confused as he felt, but his voice still had a bite to it
that made the freckled Omega slightly cringe.
,,What are you doing here?”
That made the other man look up, and his golden eyes meet with soft grey-green ones.
,,I-I was walking to the dining hall, but got lost somehow I guess!” he snickered uncomfortable,
fiddling with the gloves in his hands. That was not really what Kei wanted to know but okay.
,,Do you want me to show you the way?” he asked, moving his glasses up his nose.
,,Oh – thanks, but I don’t want to waste your time. You were going somewhere, right? Just tell me
the way and I will leave.”
,,Don’t be stupid. Follow me!” was all Kei could say, already walking. The sound of footsteps
behind him were an indicator that the Omega was following him. A tiny smile was forming on his
face.
,,Thanks a lot, Tsukki!”
Kei could see the other man’s innocent smile on his inner eye, but didn’t dare to look at him.
,,You would just get lost again.”
The Omega chuckled. ,,You might be right with that. I’ve never had a good sense of direction.”
It felt strangely normal to speak and walk with Yamaguchi, even though three whole years of not
speaking or seeing each other were hanging between them.
,,I remember.” Of course, he remembered everything.
The rest of the way was quiet. Each of them deep in their own thoughts, captured in their own
heads and memories.

-Three years earlier -

Kei trained with the sword as every second day in the week.
The sweat was dripping down his face and spine. The sun was burning but he didn’t care. He
would be done in a few minutes.
His teacher started the last attempt for an overhead strike, which Kei blocked easily.
That was the last exercise. Both Alphas bowed, with their sword’s tips facing the ground. And with
that he was dismissed.
Swiping his sweat from his forehead, he heard fast footsteps approaching him.
,,Tsukki!” sounded the familiar voice from his best friend.
He was running to him, with a huge smile on his face and a sparkle in his eyes, he just seemed to
have when he saw Kei.
Something twisted in his guts but he ignored it, as per usual. Even his inner Alpha made a jump, to
close the space between him and this certain Omega.
But Kei was better than that. He wouldn’t let his instinct made choices for him.

Just the night before his father was talking about mating and marrying an Omega. Building his
own family. But that’s not what he wanted. He trained to become a royal guard – not a job his
parents thought to be good enough for him.
Akiteru, his brother, had changed his own path from getting a royal guard to be a successful
merchant, buying and reselling many goods from different countries. If Kei would follow suit, it
would be much more to his parents liking.

,,What’s about that Omega friend of yours, Kei? Yamaguchi Tadashi? You two seem very close.
Wouldn’t he be a fitting mate for you?”
Kei could feel the heat rising in his face. But before he could answer his mother did.
,,Oh, Yamaguchi really is a lovely boy. You two would be a nice fit. What do you think?”
The question was not for him. Akiteru was visiting and was asked to speak his mind. A frown was
forming on his brother’s face.
,,I think so, too. I don’t know if they would be a better match for our Kei than his bubbly and lovely
friend. They also seem to complete each other quite well.”
,,You know I’m still here, right?” Kei snapped. ,,And I will not mate with anyone. I don’t want to
with Yamaguchi either. I will be a guard and now can we talk about something else?”

Kei had been still mad at his family. He wasn’t even off age yet and they wanted him bonded, also
with his friend! How could they be so stupid?
While he was training, he tried to get all his anger out of his system.
As he saw the freckled boy running to him, his thoughts wandered back to the conversation with
his family. What would he say about it? Would Yamaguchi laugh? No, he would be nice and
understanding, as always.
,,Hey, Tsukki! Are you ready? Do you want to shower before we go to the markets?”
,,No! Just, let’s go already.”
,,Okay! Do you know that Hinata and Suga are training to fight with swords? They asked me to
join them … but I don’t really know. I don’t want to accidentally hurt someone!”
Yamaguchi was as bubbly and talkative as ever. Usually Kei didn’t mind, but today his nerves
were tight as strings, ready to snap at every moment.
His friend got more and more excited while speaking about his friends and sword fighting, really?
Two Omegas self-teaching each other how to fight? Ridiculous.
They were walking through the crowded streets of Karasunos capital, moving to a special small
stand that was selling disgusting soggy fries, but somehow, they were his friend’s favourites. He
got himself a small piece of strawberry short cake, after that.
Together they walked into one of the many parks of the town, sitting under a willow, who’s long
thin branches were building a small pavilion around them.
In pleasant silence, they ate their food, chatting every now and then. Nothing out of the ordinary.
But Kei was still boiling, because of his family’s expectations and his own strange feelings – even
though he would like to say he had none.

Not knowing that the freckled faced boy next to him had gathered all his courage this day, to ask
Tsukki what he wanted to know for a long time.

He was nervous, so unbelievable nervous. Sitting in a beautiful park, on a sunny day, eating their
favourite foods. It should be perfect but he was anxious. What if it was a mistake? Could they still
be friends after what he was about to asked?
,,Stop being nervous. My nose is itching from your distressed scent.”
,,Sorry, Tsukki.” He said with a small smile on his face. Would Tsukki like his actual scent?

He just got one small sniff from Tsukki’s. It was breath taking. He smelled like the early morning,
were dew still covers every plant, fresh but still masculine. Tadashi would love to smell it again.
But the first time was just an accident.
Two Alphas were approaching him, mocking and touching. Tsukki came to save him and wrapped
him into his scent, marking him with it– unintentionally of course. ,,You should shower, to get my
scent off of you.” Was all his best friend had said to the incident. Tadashi did as said, but way
later that night, not wanting that smell to faint.

,,Tsukki? What do you think about mating?” He said it! He had actually said it! It was not exactly
what he wanted to asked, but close.
But his anxiety was already kicking in. Goddess’, what had he done?
The Teen next to him stopped in his track.
,,Why do you care?” the blonde snapped, sounded more harsh than usual. That made Tadashi
cringe. O-oh gods.
,,I-I d….don’t know. I think, I was just curious, you know? It sounds nice, to have a mate. Don’t
you think?”
The whole time Tadashi had looked to his feet, not daring to meet with the golden eyes he so
adored. But after a few minutes of silence he looked up and a chill ran down his spine.
Tsukki looked furious.
,,It’s stupid! And now shut up about it. You should think about more important stuff.” The blonde
almost hissed, but his voice was somehow still calm and definite.
Tadashi felt Tsukki’s Alpha side more prominent than usual. He seemed possessive, what made the
Omega shiver in subordination.
Tears were rising in his eyes. He didn’t know what to say expect a small and sad ,, Sorry, Tsukki.”

The rest of the day went by in a haze. No one said a word after that. The mood was tense.
As their arrived at Tadashi’s home – a spacious property with a big house and huge gardens,
where his parents grew all the flowers for their shop. Tadashi was looking through the gate grids,
not wanting to part even though the mood was bad.
Deep in his thoughts, he didn’t realise that he accidently emitted his scent.
He was still training to suppress it, but without concentration or if he was particularly nervous it
didn’t work.
Tsukki froze beside him, growling.
,,What the fuck do you think you are doing?” came an animalic sounding question from his friend.
Tadashi froze as well as he smelled his own scent, fresh – citrusy, like grapefruit with a hint of
freshly cut gras. He watched Tsukki with huge eyes, an apology on his lips – but was cut short
from the Alpha, that was now grabbing him on his shoulders – slender fingers pressing deep into
his skin.
,,Never. Do. This. Again. Do you understand?”
Tadashi was still in shock. Tsukki never acted like that before. Did he hate his scent? What had he
done? Had he offended him?
,,GO!” it wasn’t a simple request, it was a command. An Alphas command that an Omega like him
couldn’t resist. Tsukki never used his Alpha powers, especially not on him – but now ... Tadashi
was trembling away from his still angry looking friend, who was clenching his hands into fists. He
was running home, tears falling down his face, as he could still feel the grip off Tsukkis command
on him – weighting him down.

Kei stopped in front of two massive wing doors. Behind them was the sound of loud, chatting
people and the clashing of dishes.
,,Thanks, Tsukki.” Yamaguchi said. They both were just standing awkwardly next to each other,
avoiding to look at another but not ready to part just yet.
The blond Alpha thought about that moment for a long time. Seeing his friend again, so he started
to speak.
,,Yamaguchi, I’m ….” but was quickly interrupted by a nearing Alpha with blond and black hair.
,,Tadashi?” he screamed, running to him. Said Omega looked around in confusion.
Just seconds later the other Alpha was hugging HIS friends from behind, kissing his cheeks and let
go off him in just a blink of an eye.
Rage began to boil inside Kei, his inner Alpha wanted to growl and hiss and fight, but he restrained
himself. Even though he couldn’t keep the look of pure hatred out off his face.
,,Teru? What are you doing here?” They seemed to be close, what didn’t do anything good for
Kei’s steadily sinking mood.
,,We missed the Prince’s birthday party but still wanted to come. It’s quite an opportunity to meet
with so many royals and leaders in one place. Our Queen didn’t want to miss it.”
Yamaguchi smiled at the just a few inches’ taller male. The strange Alpha laid an arm around the
freckled Omega, watching him closely. His fingers moving around Yamaguchi’s ear.
,,How did they heal?” he asked.
,,Great. I haven’t had any problems!” Yamaguchi stated, smiling.
,,I knew earrings will suit you!” The Alpha, named Teru, said, still watching Yamaguchi’ ear -
what made Tsukki more furious every passing second.
He was staring at the other Alpha, as dark brown eyes met his.
,,Oh, Tadashi! You had company? Where are my manners?”
Kei made an unbelieving “Tss” sound. As if an Alpha wouldn’t sense another one. Pathetic!
,,I’m Terushima Yuij, a guard from the sunny kingdom of Johzenji, accompanying our lovely
Queen Hana Misaki. Nice to meet you.”

Yamaguchi took a step in his direction, placing himself between the two Alphas. The other man’s
arm falling off his shoulders.
,,Teru, this is my… a childhood friend of mine, Tsukishima Kei and a knight in the Prince’s guard,
here in Karasuno!”

Simultaneously

- a small smile creeped on Kei’s face, seeing that Yamaguchi changed his spot, being near to him
instead of this Teru dork, while speaking

– a deep frown building on Terushima’s face knowing all too well who was in front of him,
worrying about his friend’s behaviour. He tried for the past three years to make Yamaguchi forget
this salty ass jerk. He thought it worked until this very moment.

The door behind them opened as a couple was leaving the dining hall.
,,Do you want to join us for breakfast?” Yamaguchi asked.
,,No. I have to meet with the rest of the guard on the trainings courts.” He said, not taking his eyes
off the other Alpha – watching his every move.
,,Oh! Then we will see each other later. We will train as well after breakfast!”
,,Really?” asked Kei, confused. He knew that Omegas weren’t allowed to train in Karasuno, but
didn’t say anything. He saw Yamaguchi nodding and smiling blindingly.
,,Let’s go then. I’m starving!” Terushima said, grabbing Yamaguchi’s hand and pulling him away
from the blond Alpha into the huge dining hall.
,,See you, Tsukki!” Yamaguchi said, waving at him.

Kei watched as the huge doors closed. Now, he had to hurry to the trainings court but would be late
 nonetheless.
The small moment of victory he had was washed away quickly as the two-toned haired Alpha
grabbed Yamaguchi’s hand. The Omega didn’t even flinch.
Are there a couple?
This Terushima idiot even kissed him on the cheeks, touching him without a second thought.
Calling him by his given name!
His mind went to dark places, while he was hurrying to the training courts.
Forming an almost visible dark aura around him, that even Daichi decided to not mention his
lateness.

,,So, that we are finally almost all present… The King of Aoba Johsai requested a trainings
session. We will monitor it, providing guidance and security if necessary and wanted. As for the
rest of the time, we will be securing the place, don’t interrupt the training – just observe! Did I
make myself clear?”
Daichi saw reserved nods.
,,If I see only one guard harassing, mocking or offending the King or one of his guard …” he began
the threat but stopped the moment a small group of Omegas, followed by a few Alphas and Betas,
arrived at the trainings courts, inside the building, just made for training in the winter months. All
eyes were on the approaching group.
They were chatting carefree, not minding the twenty Alpha and Beta guards in front of them.
This will be interesting, Daichi thought, his eyes already focused on the silver haired knight,
wearing forbidden tight trousers, a white long-sleeve Shirt and a dark brown jacket.
The view alone made his mouth water, even though they already had spoken today. He already
smelled him, enjoyed the short time they had together.
Yes, this certainly will get interesting.

End Notes

Hello!
I am working on the next chapter but it will be out a little later than planed. My cat just
knocked my laptop from my desk and somehow nothing I wrote was saved ... so I might be
just a little devastated here ...!!!! I hope I can write again - and you will like it as well!

Watch out for the next chapter !

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