[U]+++ This is an actual inspired writing piece from a -currently on pause- roleplay that I just thought what they heck let's write this up and only that said 'roleplayer' on here will know what this is about as it's our story and our characters and if you ever do get to stumble upon this then I hope you dont mind :) +++[/u]

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[H3]Taking fate into my own hands[/h3] [sub](One shot story - This is how I envisioned the beginning)[/sub]

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[Color=gray][Indent][indent][indent]"So I don't have a say in this?" 
"No. No you do not son and this is final. End of discussion and.."

I didn't hesitate to heavily push through the heavy oak door. My father; the king had paused in his words towards my oldest brother who gave me an as surprised look as what my father did. I stood still then as my feet felt nested to the ground as my eyes flickered between the two, my father looked puzzled at first but then he crossed his arms over his chest like he was getting ready to discipline me for something I had or hadn't done. Then as I looked over at my brother he shook his head, didn't even seem too pleased to see me either [i]apparently[/i] because we both knew why I was here. 

"Thomas? Are you just going to stand there or is there a reason why you barged in.. you intruded on a private matter." My father spoke all too confident as he sat behind his huge oak desk while my brother was stood just at the tip of it, being stuck in the middle of us now.

"Yes..there's a reason.." I breathed out and quite frankly needed to intake a huge one before I started again. I shifted my gaze again directly to Lee with that look on his face almost pleading that I keep my big mouth shut for once.. [i] sorry bro not today, not ever.[/i]

I glance back and focus all my attention back on the king.

"I am replacing Ren. I do not care what you say father.. Ren.. he won't survive all on his own and I'm not about to let him be around more than 1 - even if he does become mates with 'the one' what's to think that they won't just use him.. hes so sensitive and needs protecting and if so be it that I take his place then least I'll know he'll be more safer here at home.. with yous" I breathed and for a moment I glance back at Lee as if I was seeking some sort of back up or understanding that what I'd said was true, but all I saw was my brother now chewing his lip nervously while observing our fathers reaction to this sudden declaration. [i]Yes it's a declaration that I will not be taking a no as the answer.[/i] 

I also then turn to see how the king has reacted but by then hes already standing, taller than me but he has nothing on Lee as they stand side by side. He lazily lifts his arm up and sighs running his fingers through his now gray hair then it effortlessly fell back to his side. 

His grey eyes scaled my body from head to toe until he finally looked straight at me. "You.. you know your older brother has already put himself up to take his place but my my... you an all' Listen I know how much you both worry for him but he's a big boy and I'm sure he will be fine so please if you may.." his voice was cool but had a dark edge to it trailing off while his hand outstretched again but only to point to the door as my eyes followed. The king was ordering me out and that only made me more pissed off with the whole situation and him. I was never involved in these 'private talks' yet I always found a way to find out and just like now... I was going make sure to have my input this time.

"No! I am not letting this happen! You dont spend enough time with him to know that he'll be okay.. you don't even know these alphas! And you want to send Ren to find out?!" I raised my voice as my hands clenched into fists by my side and that's when I felt Lee's warm hand grab at my arm, trying to assist me to calm down and leave. [I]Nope. Not happening.[/i] I was pretty adamant to stand up to my father this time and pulled my arm out of his grip only to shuffle more forward towards the desk.

"I. am. going. to. replace. Ren." I made sure to speak much slowly first to which my father titled his head curiously and I continued "There is no name on the contract so they do not need to know.. plus I'm pretty sure Ren would be more than happy to hear he gets to stay with one of his brothers than being alone..." I watched as his eyes trailed over towards Lee behind me with a scowling look then he equally gave the same look towards me. "He didn't tell me or Ren a thing.. I've just got good hearing.." it wasn't exactly a lie but after the first few times of listening to their conversations I just knew Lee would have to tell me everything, including the contract - terms and conditions.

One year away from home didn't seem all that bad..[/indent][/indent][/indent][/color]