Life Inhuman - Chapter 6
Life Inhuman - Chapter 6
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I slowly opened my eyes. I was reluctant as I was not ready to get up as I was reliving that kiss with Jasper. I heard the water running in the bathroom and tried to ignore it. As you can imagine being a teenager I had a major hard on and wanted to rub one out, but my bladder would not allow it. So I jumped out of bed made my way to the bathroom with my morning wood leading the way. As I neared the bathroom the sound of running water intensified. I knew there were two others in the house and figured Sebastian was getting a bath and expected to find the curtain closed, but was shocked to see him standing clothed. One would normally be worried about modesty but I had lived life in the nude in front of others so it was not an issue for me.
I approached the urinal and then proceeded to empty my bladder. I was reveling in the relief with my head back and eyes closed and had not realized I had finished. Sebastian, whom had been standing dutifully by the Garden tub,gently brought me back to reality with a light cough.
"Pardon me my Lord, your bath is ready." I looked over to see Sebastian standing next to the garden tub in a white tunic. Standing at five foot three and approximately 165 pounds with an olive complexion in a very formal stance he gestured with his right hand to the tub while his left hand was tucked away behind his back.
"Sebastian, I am not so sure about this lord stuff, and you did not need to run a bath. Don't get me wrong I appreciate it, but it's a bit much don't you think?"
With a slight shaking of the head he replied, "LordStephen, I understand this is new to you but alas it is my job to see to your every need. As for the titles, I will remain using them as you must become accustom to them.Once I feel you have, then I will refrain from their use in private settings. There is much for you to learn and for me to learn of you today. As to the bath, it needs to be made just right and it contains an herb, Aconitum, or better known as wolfsbane. It can be toxic and lethal to you so we must expose you to it daily so you can build a tolerance that way it cannot be used against you."
Not sure I had heard correctly, "Whoa, you want me to get in there with some toxic plant? Are you out of your mind? I don't think so."
"My Lord, please calm down. You should have a high tolerance due to your blood line. For most this would just cause a minor rash if any reaction at all. I do need to see where your tolerance is and the bath is the best for controlling the dilution and exposure."
About this time as I was about to protest, the six foot one, 245 pound Atlas of a man, Anniston entered the room. "My Lord, with all due respect, this is for your safety and I must ask you to comply or I will be forced to place you in the bath myself." Seeing I had no choice I reluctantly began to enter the water. It felt like normal bath water. Sebastian then entered the tub in his tunic and began to wash me despite my objections. He kept adding an oil to the water and asking if I felt anything. I felt nothing out of the ordinary just frustration. I soon got tired of the game and decided to just be done with it.I snagged the silver bottle and before either could stop me poured a dab in my left hand. It felt like warm oil but nothing other than that. Sebastian grabbed both of my hands to inspect them.
"My word, I have never seen a lycan immune to wolfsbane. That was concentrated oil about fifty times normal strength and not so much as a blister or rash. "
Anniston simply chuckled, "Well, Lord Jasper said he was special. I need to check on a few things and My Lord I will see you in the basement at four for training." With a polite and formal bow,Anniston dismissed himself.
I was beside myself, there was just too much happening so quickly; was not sure what was next. I was brought back to the present as Sebastian started washing me again. Although I persisted that I was well capable of cleaning myself I was reminded every time this was he duty. Finally Sebastian conceded that if I was that uncomfortable with this then he would only wash me once a week allowing me the privacy for the remaining days of the week. Which I agreed was good enough... for now.
Sebastian had changed my diet to include raw meats, live game, and an occasional smoothie of liver, kidney, and heart. Although this new diet repulsed me I quickly adapted. The dogs I had grown fond of were given guard detail and with my busy schedule I rarely got to spend time with them
Over the course of the following weeks, I learned a lot about the truth and lore of the Vampires, Lycans, and other Magical or Mythical creatures. I was pleasantly surprised that most of what humans think they know are lies that was given to them in order to create a false sense of safety so they did not panic and become dangerous. Silver has no effect on either werewolves or vampires but the moisture in a vampire's skin is caustic to silver making it seem to burn them when in fact it is the silver that is burning. The historical aspect of my lessons were tough to deal with as there were so many dates and wars that would make any teenager happy to take human history versus mythical history. The mystery of who I was and why they kept calling me lord were still hidden. I did learn that the Capetians had been a noble family for nearly the last 3000 years or so.
Anniston at times made drill sergeants seem lame and weak. The daily workouts, meditation, yoga, martial arts, and armed combat scenarios pushed and expanded both my physical and mental limits. Seems I was full of surprises for Anniston. I was very agile in all forms. It turned out I was telepathic, telekinetic, and a bit psychic. The most astounding discovery was that I could wield all four elemental energies, a trait not seen since the first werewolf, Arikal Marr. For those not keen to mythical history was the son of Seth (Adam's Son) and the angel Uriah who guarded the entrance of Eden. I was in short the perfect werewolf, all the strengths and none of the common weaknesses. I will not list my weakness here nor anywhere as only a fool would be so foolish.
After about 3 months of the rigorous daily grind I was granted a week to relax and spend as I had seen fit. Naturally sleep was at the top of my list. Money was not an issue as Sebastian took care of all needed details so that the doctor was no longer deemed alive and I was named the only surviving heir. Today I could not wait for sleep as it was time for my weekly dream fasting with Jasper. However, I was disappointed when we did not make the connection and I began to worry. Sebastian encouraged me to reach out through our link and see if I could still feel his presence which I could. He explained as long as I could feel him I would know if he was in danger or need of help. I searched his feeling and found him to be very excited but he quickly closed the connection saying "You mustn't ruin your surprise!"
On the Last day of my week of rest I was summoned to the library by both Sebastian and Anniston. I entered the room cautiously as it was very rare for them to do anything together at least where I was concerned. Now here they were in very regal uniforms. Between them was a third uniform similar to what was worn by the Czars of Russia on a sewing mannequin. It was white with gold embroidery and a purple sash. There were black slacks laid out and very shiny black shoes.
Before formulating the question as to what was going on, Sebastian bid me to enter and take a seat. Once I sat down they both dropped to their right knee and bowed their head. It was Sebastian who spoke. "My Lord, I know there are many questions you have and I beg your mercy, for what is about to be revealed to you has been kept from you till the timing was right. Please know that this was done to protect you as there was so much you needed to learn and you did not need additional stress. My Lord, you are High Prince Stephen Reginald Capetian. Son of High King Reginald Alberto Capetian of the Lycan Nation and High Queen Silvia Roslyn Capetian of the Lycan Nation and betrothed of Crowned Prince Jasper Alexander Gibaldi the III of the Vampire Nation."
"What the hell are you talking about? How could I be a prince? Is this some sick joke, like a prince and the pauper deal?" By this time I stood and was pacing the room but Anniston and Sebastian retained their position and form.
Anniston spoke, "My Lord, if you will calm yourself and retake your seat I will explain." Anniston waited until I nodded and took my seat before continuing. "My Lord, you are truly a royal as your werewolf forms are 3 times the average lycan. Your parents and your betrothed's parents had decided the best way to end the wars and rivalry between the Lycans and the Vampires was to have Birthed Mates which is rare but happens naturally. There is an order of priest that can cause it to happen for a fee. This birthed mates was unheard of as one has to be of the royal Vampire blood and the other of royal Lycan blood. For some reason you were both born male. We are uncertain what happened, but you were kidnapped and reported dead to your parents. We did not know you lived till you connected with your betrothed whom sent us to prepare you to retake your throne and be able to complete the task of uniting the nations under one patriarchy."
Sebastian chimed in, "My Lord, Crowned prince Jasper has alerted your parents and they come tonight to validate his claim that you live. With all due respect we must get you ready and you must be made ready to greet them." I sat back in shock and disbelief. "My Lord, shall we begin?"
"Yes Sebastian, I am sorry, that is a lot to take in." Together in unison they stood and began to strip me. I became a bit feint, it had been a while since I feed. Sebastian and Anniston offered a bit of their blood which was tart and acidic to the pallet. Oddly, as with the doctor, I absorbed their memories and knowledge from the blood. I now knew what this meant and the truth in their words.
Sebastian, seeing a look on my face as he put it, was insistent on knowing what happened. I explained in as much detail and even told him of his doubt when he was sent to me and the wager he made with Anniston. The wager was that if I was truly as told then he would officially date him, with the Lords permission; not to mention the sex they had that night. Anniston was blushing as much as a vampire could.
"Oh my stars, there has never been a lycan with the gift of blood sense. That has always been a vampire trait alone..."Sebastian had to sit for a minute. After he recovered he stood and smiled and quietly began applying the finishing touches to my outfit. As he pinned a red rose to my lapel I felt a few strong presences nearby; one I knew quite well.
There was a loud knock at the door...
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