Chapter Eight
Vav stared out the window; pregnant, he was pregnant. Vav's mind was caught in a battle his emotions were having for control. He didn't know what to feel; he had sent the healer away, telling her not to say anything to anyone, including Mogar.
He wasn't ready to reveal this to his husband. He knew that hiding this fact was a bad idea, but they had more important things to think about. He wondered if he'd have a litter, one pup would be enough, but he had a feeling that both his and Mogar's animal DNA has other things to say.
Despite the growing fear, Vav could not help the smile that crept onto his face and the happy tears that trickled down, he was going to be a father with Mogar. They were going to grow up in the place he loved, with the family and friends he loved, with the man he loved.
Vav could not be happier.
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Null-Ray could not be more pissed off.
His day started out great, he woke up next to the man he loved, the city started to make funds for the anti-warrior campaign, the Mad King's empire was beginning to form. City hall was currently being rebuilt into something more royal.
The day went south when Null-Ray went to Monarch labs to see AxialMatt, Rimmy Tim, and Trevor talking in hushed voices. When they heard the door opened, they whipped around, paling slightly to see Null-Ray.
"What's going on?" Ray asked, lowering his mask and taking off his visor, no one answered him, "What? Spit it out guys, I feel like I just was called to the principal's office,"
"Look, Ray," Jeremy started, "We're not questioning your leadership here,"
"No, No," Matt added,
"But we feel like your getting a little….distracted,"
Ray's eyes narrowed, "'Distracted?'"
"Y-Yeah," Jeremy stuttered, "Like with the whole 'falling in love with the Mad King' thing, it's just," Jeremy looked away, "This doesn't feel right Ray,"
Ray's face hardened, "Oh?"
Matt jumped in, "We feel like you letting your emotions get the better of you," Matt sighed, "Like stop and think for a moment, do you really think Vav-Ahhh!"
Matt yelped as a laser whizzed past his head and burned the wall behind him, Ray frowned, "Don't mention his name here," he snarled, "He is a traitor,"
"Ray!" Trevor said, "You have to listen to yourself! You've known Vav for years! Do you really think he'd order an attack on the city?"
Ray shrugged, "I don't know. Vav's in love with Mogar, we don't know how far he'll go,"
"But what about you, Ray?" Trevor asked, "How far will you go?"
Ray looked at Trevor, his face cold, "As far as I have to,"
Trevor took a step forward, "I can't let you do that, Ray," He sighed, "I gave you your powers. I can strip them away,"
There was a beat of silence before Ray started laughing.
"So, here's the thing," Ray pulled up his mask, the quick switch from Ray to Null-Ray was terrifying, "I've done this, the whole 'threatening people' bit, the intimidation, I've been there,"
Null-Ray takes out one of his new laser blades and starts to drag it down the counter as he walks towards them, "Some people have a bad day. I've had a bad life,"
Null-Ray stopped, "If I want something," He kicks Matt away a little, "It's taken from me,"
Null-Ray blasts Jeremy and jumps onto the counter, "If I win the fight I lose the war," he walks up, so he looms over Trevor, "Threats only work on people who actually give a fuck," Null-Ray ran a finger down his blade, "But me?" He glares down at Trevor, pointing the knife at his face, "I've stopped caring a while ago,"
Null-Ray jumps down and looks around the room, "So...what'll it be?"
Rimmy coughs and stands up, "I'm with you, Null-Ray," he says, "One hundred percent!"
Null-Ray nods and turns to the other two, who glance at each other, "Well?"
"I'm with you," Matt said, "I'm sorry I ever doubted you," Trevor could see something in his face, Matt was lying.
Trevor nodded, "Same, I'm sorry I threatened you, boss,"
Null-Ray smiles, "Good," He turns and starts to walk out, "I'd hate it if you were to ruin a good thing,"
Jeremy quickly follows him, as Matt and Trevor share a worried glance before reluctantly following.