Chapter 123

A/N: If anyone wants a stray kitten, Hobo Jr. is free lol. She's so cute. I think it's a girl but she won't let me get close.

Kaizen

Back home Jerold waited for me in different clothes? He wore a robe like the pantheon does.

Holy shit The 'missing' Lord of Aggression.

"You're quick as a whip. You must know my son." He said sounding *exactly* like Jerold. He was a little taller... and hair the slightest bit darker brown. But that was Jerold.

Fuck he even *smelled* like Jerold. Moreso than even a twin.

"I call that old bull uncle. Is it possible to stay for a while?' I asked.

"My mortal son does not know me I miss my mate, but I know she is safe so long as I stay away.. It is likely better that way. Come take your payment that I may begone."

I vanished.

"Well fuck me then." He grunted. I heard right before I face planted into the wall.

"Great. You won't leave me alone." Said Xaxas a man I *did not* want to see right now "What do you want now? Stop singing Baby Cat in your head."

I ran into Jerold's office. I could see Xaxas's door open on it's own.

"It's Private!" I yelled.

"Your dick will work if you use it! You can talk to your uncle you know" Xaxas shouted.

"THAT'S NOT-SHUT UP!!"

"Come see." He said pulling out his phone. His office friends went into his office.

"Wow it's as big as mine." Said a centaur

"Nah, it's the girth the ladies like." Said another Centaur. "Did you make that impressive foot long sub?"

Another one sung the '$5 foot long' sub song from Way-sub.

Great.

Xaxas chuckled. "No, but it was my suggestion. You're welcome. This is what you get for *ignoring* me! I need attention!" He sang. "Baby photos are next!"

"Oh, I want to see those." Said another officer. No wait, that was the chief!

"Shouldn't y'all be Working?!" I shouted; my accent came out.

"We're on Break!" Yelled the Unicorn Chief going into Xaxas's office to see too.

"*AND* his mate's a turned human. Woo." Another chuckled.

"He's giving my mate a run for his money. Watch out Jerold." Giggled Noah.

"Rawr." Said a cat shifter.

The Laughter made me feel two feet tall...

Gods. Damn. IT.

AND NOW THEY KNEW TOOO

"Sorry." Said Jerold. "GET BACK TO WORK YOU HERD OF CALVES!"

"Come with me." I said still mentally singing that annoying ass children's song.

"It must be important." Jerold whispered.

"What's important/" Asked Xaxas.

Baby Cat do-do, dad do-do-do

We teleported.

"How's your mother?" Asked Torros, the Great Bull. Jerold's father. He disobeyed the Horned One and disappeared

He was never meant to love that human woman, a former priestess for the Light Court but the mark on his neck told me that their love was real. That Grandmother Did This

Fuck if this gets out, I don't know what will happen to Torros since he's a Herald, but I hope grandfather understands why I've done this

"She adopts orphans. Where were you?" Said Jerold.

"Being a coward." He said looking away from his son. "I I have more blood than you. Alavastros is here as well I believe."

"I did not know he existed. I always wanted a child to show what a father is, yet for all but my own blood, that was denied." Said Jerold somberly.

".I as wellmy former master's ire was so great Humblon saved me I was sentenced to die, yet Mercy gave mercy Now I serve the Light Court Now I am in deeper water than even throwing me into the Pit would satisfy. His rage will destroy all Humblon loves, yet he risked that for *my* sake" He said this with shame. "And I could not come down here and tell you Even now, this boy covers for me Here's your payment." He tried giving me the scroll.

I wouldn't take it. It was the favor of the brother of the Half King and a wish but I needed nothing.

"If I take that, you have no more business here." I said with a grin.

"Why would you do this General Kaizen?" He asked bowing his head.

"The mortal is your mate, your son and grandson suffered because of my grandfather's anger Anger that I fear as well. He plays nice because he has his way." I said quietly.

I wasn't stupid I knew the stories I saw how little they all care for individual life.

If Zuviel gets his hands on Torros, he's throwing him in the pit.

I watched them both stand there and stare at each other. I left them to it.

Inside Eternya had his phone out.

"The master wants to know what's got you so worked up." He said casually.

"Tell him that I handled it; and you go to the basement. You are to stay there."

"I know about Torros." Said Eternya. My eyes see through these thin mortal walls. Had your house been stone, this would not be."

The curtains were also a sheer white all in the now empty living room already saw too

I could hear their links and whispers, being nosy.

"You are not to tell Xaxas." I hissed.

Eternya stood there. ". I have already lost favor with my father, my master, and the Horned One, Lord Kaizen. My children angered Arviel. What am I to do when this gets out? I have to think of Elinore."

Shit.

We were both silent my pups found their way to my feet.

[Papa.] Said Ari wagging his little tail I had to think of them too

They're only well because of a wish One of them would have been mortal with mortal ailments and died young If not for grandfather, I would have had to bury whichever son he'd have made age...

What the fuck should I do?

I felt Willow's hug. I looked down and she cried on my chest. "I heard the story Look at them; they're all so happy."

I petted her head. "I'll handle this. I don't know how, but I will."

I can't get grandmother involved She likely paired them to try and stop the war and made things worse

So much worse.

The three of them stood in a circle, speaking in half-beast. Alavastros was so happy he had more family yet still wished his mother accepted him. That will be something he always yearns for.

"What do I do?" I mumbled. "If I accept my payment, he will leave but we both know and all the Peeping Nosy LITTLE LISTENING SHITS KNOW TOO! You're Not Slick!"

"Then one of them will tattle with their thoughts the moment a master arrives. I suggest Lord Bryson He's a father He will understand as I do Master Xaxas He will be irate." Said Eternya.

He's worked with Xaxas since before the war. I trust his judgment.

I texted father, and he was here in about 10 seconds he landed inside the couch though.

"Well fuck. I'll pay for that." He said having to rip it apart to be freed.

[Grawnpa GrawnPa!] They both shouted at the same time, running to dad. He picked them up and fuck they were so cuteMy little ammo.

"You do realize I hear you son?" Said dad shaking his head. "So that's Torros; when I heard it from father, he called him Turrus." He emphasized the 'u' sounds. "Father wants his hide as a floor rug."

"He's Humblon's Herald." I blurted.

"Yeah and you can't shoot the messenger. They have immunity. Let's go to Tarteron. You didn't do a bad thing son, but he's going to be pissed you tried hiding this at first." Father handed the boys to Willow.

But if not for his powers kind of dragging me and Eternya with him I don't think I'd have gone What was this feeling

Fear.

Anxiety

Seeing grandfather passive scared me like a pup. I understood my smallness. We are his playthings, and this is his sand pit.

"Interesting train of thought. Eternya. You are here." He said with a slight glare.

Eternya kneeled. He was unable to speak, not unwilling.

"Birrai'shivaal. What brings you lot here?" He said with growing anger with every word.

"Turrus is the Herald of Humblon." Said father.

"Humblon sent him to give me a wish for saving his favorite planet." I said being forced to confess "At first he slipped up, and I didn't know, but he is the spitting image, even scent of the Battle Bull and Like the Battle Bull he is marked."

Grandfather sat there for a long time.

". Apythmenos." He said silently.

"Release me from being your Herald and give it to Noirnamu. He didn't know." He vowed.

"And make the Pit Mortal?" He boomed. "Are you out of your mind?! Why did you not tell me?!" The second boom hurt my ears. It's one you felt in your chest..

"Because I have worked with you since the beginning! You're just as spoiled as Arviel. The moment something doesn't go your way, you send me to clean up the carnage! And Torris was my friend! I won't kill my husband's older brother!" He shouted glaring him in the eyes.

The Horned One stood. "You go too far."

"You kill too much." Said the Herald standing. "I am the only one in this room that will tell you 'no'. As your Herald, I am the Only one able to. Look at your children, and your children's servant. Be careful who you banish Zuviel'dek Noctun."

"You little Shit." Grandfather hissed. He marched past us, and all his anger was focused on the unyielding Bottomless Pit given form. He grew to be nearly twice his height.

There was no bow. There was no kneel. He stood there defiantly as if that was his equal, being only as tall as grandfather's belly button.

"A *right* little shit. Let them be sire. The only thing Torris did in all honesty was fuck his mate, something you do every 5 seconds now that you have your claws on her." Apythmenos grinned. "Are you working on your fourth son?"

The Horned One put his hand to his forehead. "Fuck you. Like you don't wear out Noirnamu."

"Fuck you too."

"You're Dick Sucking Height. Fuck You First." The Horned One growled.

"Well whip it out. I don't mind being a bottom." Apythmenos countered.

There was surprise, then laughter.

"Stop making me smile, you little shit." Grandfather hissed as we snickered as quietly as we could.

"What? I'm right and you know it. Give the goddess a break and fill the Bottomless One." He bowed sarcastically.

They both laughed.

"Get out. All of you. And You, you pervert, I'm docking your pay."

"What, No? Master please!" he ran and held his hand. He was so small that he only held about 2 of his fingers. "If I make any less, the imps will make more." He whined like a little kid.

"Oh, *now* I'm your master. What happened to Zuviel?" He said walking away, still laughing. "I won't pardon Turrus, but I won't punish him, nor Humblon He's a good judge of character For him to risk my wrath *During* the war *behind his brother's back*, Turrus deserves mercy, but I am too petty to give it. Begone."

"I'll tell Lady Lulli-" Apythmenos was cut off.

Had the Pit been in the wrong, he wouldn't be able to pull that card.

"He's pardoned!"

I was teleported into oncoming traffic! I dodged my mate's driving by a heartbeat!

"SORRY!" She screamed. "I was taking them to the park!" Willow swerved to pull over, and I rushed to make sure the boys were ok.

[Wee!] Giggled the boys.

What did I do?!