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This wasn't supposed to happen. This wasn't supposed to happen at all. It was horrid and awful. Dreadful and despicable and all Percy's fault. He never should have listened to Orthax. He never should have opened that casket and he never should have asked Vex to come along with him. He should have been the one to die, not Vex. He would've died had it not been for Orthax after all.
Percy remembered it vividly. He knew something was wrong the moment his hand touched the armor. Orthax was quick to move. Far faster than Percy or Vex. Within the blink of an eye, Percy had reappeared a few feet away. Kept safely away from the incoming attack that instead found itself seeking out Vex instead. Percy didn’t realize what was happening until the woman was lying dead on the floor. Her body lifeless, and her eyes already glazing over with death. Percy could only stare in horror when he put two and two together. For once Orthax actually kept his mouth shut, not daring to utter a single word to Percy. There were no demeaning curses, no sarcastic rebuttals, no pleads to leave, just silence. Complete and utter silence.
"How could you say that-" Percy hissed in sullen anger.
His teeth were gritted, his fists clenched, and his eyes red with tears that threatened to spill. There was smoke billowing at his feet with irritation. It swirled and twisted its way around Percy's legs, slipping up his thighs and around his waist. Percy swats the smoke away and wipes his face with a gloved hand. He couldn't cry. He didn't deserve to. He didn't deserve to mourn the loss he had almost caused. The loss that Orthax encouraged him to cause.
" It wasn't our fault ," Orthax mutters, sounding annoyed.
"You're right, it was mine! I never should have listened to you, I'm done," Percy says firmly as he runs a hand through his hair.
The smoke wrapped itself around Percy's body slowly, " How were we supposed to know what happened? Besides, she could have waited," Orthax reminds.
"It doesn't matter! It only happened because of me!" Percy hissed, smacking the smoke harshly off his body, causing Orthax to let out a displeased noise.
" I'm only trying to help, Percival ," Orthax promises.
"And what a marvelous help you've been! You convince me to run away, to sell my soul, and then convince me to almost kill my friend! What grand advice will you give me next?" Percy questions. "Shall you have me shove Pike off a cliff? Throw Scanlan back in the lake? Gut Pike and leave her to bleed out? Please, Orthax. Please, tell me how you'd like to help me next!" Percy says, raising his voice in anger some.
" Those situations can't possibly be compared to what happened to Vex'ahlia ," Orthax said, his tone sounding slightly annoyed.
That caused Percy to laugh. Annoyance. Percy had almost killed Vex'ahlia, and Orthax was annoyed. He was ANNOYED. He had the guts to be annoyed when Percy was suffering with guilt. Gods, Percy wished he could hurt Orthax at this moment. "You insufferable, miserable, waste of a soul- you seriously think I care? We could have killed her! Gods, how useless are you? How selfish and self-entitled do you have to be to not even realize what you've done!? You nearly killed her!" Percy shouts, yanking on his hair as he kicks harshly at the smoke.
"Percival."
"I'm not done!"
"Percival, we are not alone," Orthax hissed.
Percy paused, glancing up and seeing Vax standing a far distance away from him. He was standing at the water's edge, gaze locked on Percy before he sharply turned away when he noticed Percy meeting his glance. Percy went quiet, his jaw clenching shut as he stared at the man from the treeline. He slowly came to his feet, clasping his hands together as he stared at Vax. He glanced around awkwardly, unsure of what to do. " Leave." Orthax demands.
"... no," Percy whispers.
"Yes, nothing good will come of this."
"I have to try," Percy mutters softly as he slowly walks over to the man.
If Vax heard him, he was surely being ignored. Percy couldn't blame him. He slowly came to stand behind the man, making sure to keep a little distance between them. "... I'm terribly sorry, Vax," he starts, his voice weak as he speaks.
"I don't want to hear it," Vax interrupts.
"I- I was stupid and irrational. What I did was wrong, and cruel, and stupid-" Percy was cut off.
Pain blossomed through Percy's jaw before he could even process what had happened. He hit the ground with a heavy thump and found himself cringing when the pain hit its peak. He fell back on his forearms, jaw throbbing as he stared up at Vax. Percy's breath caught in his chest when he saw it. Vax was glaring daggers down at him, standing just a few feet away with an expression of agony and hatred in his eyes. It made Percy cower in on himself. Orthax on the other hand, was filled with putrid anger. Smoke brewed angrily around him, swirling in circles around Percy's body, seemingly waiting to strike at any given moment. Orthax's movements were slow and strategic, like a snake waiting for the perfect moment to strike its prey. Percy's copper eyes were locked on Vax, staring at the man with a slightly panicked expression. He had no idea what he would do next.
Percy had previously trusted Vax with his life, however, Percy had just killed his sister. He has no idea how Vax was feeling about him at this moment. Vax could be plotting his demise for all Percy knew, and strangely he was okay with that. Percy opened his mouth to speak, "... I-I understand," he mutters, but says nothing else to clarify.
He cautiously sat up, leaning back on his hands as the smoke closed around him. Orthax was muttering expletives and threats towards Vax, but Percy ignores all of them. Percy raised his hand to rub at his jaw, trying to nurse the throbbing pain that radiated out towards his gums. Damn, had Vax knocked some loose?
Before Percy had time to question that theory, he suddenly found himself being yanked into a sitting position by the collar of his shirt. Vax's grip was ironclad on his dress shirt. So tight in fact that Percy was worried Vax may rip the fabric. However, he didn't dare voice this concern. "I-I don't understand you-" Vax hissed, yanking Percy up until the man was forced into a kneeling position.
"What are you-"
"Was it you or Orthax?" Vax hissed, yanking on the collar of the man's shirt harshly.
Percy gingerly rests his hand on Vax's wrist. "I-it- it was me listening to him," Percy says softly, his gaze falling to the floor.
Vax let out a frustrated laugh, "I-I wish I could believe that," he mutters angrily. "Because- because I have no way of knowing if you're you," Vax says as he gives a sharp tug to Percy's collar.
Percy cringes at the sound of threads being yanked out of place, however, he doesn't dare comment on that. "Right- I'm sorry, can- can I do anything to prove that or-" Percy stammers but was interrupted.
"No! There isn't! And honestly I don't know if I want to know! Because either a demon possessing my friend just killed my sister, or you did, and I don't know which is worse."
Percy went quiet. His gaze fell and so did his head. He stared down at the snowy ground below him, thoroughly soaking his dress pants with icy water. It was cold, but he didn't voice his complaint. "... I truly am sorry," Percy mutters quietly. "I never should have returned," he says, a hurt laugh leaving his lips as he tries to stand back up.
He was abruptly pushed back to his knees with a hand on his shoulder, "no, we have spent far too long trying to get you back, you are not leaving at the first sign of trouble. You are staying, and you are helping us take down the Chroma Conclave. Do you understand me?" Vax orders, his glare heavy and scolding.
Percy dared to lift his gaze, staring back at Vax with blank expression. " So, I'm here as a tool ?" Orthax hissed at him. " I feel very equal here, Percival. Thank you so very much for this opportunity ," Orthax spits, his voice laced in sarcasm.
Percy raised his hand, gently resting it on Vax's hand before nodding softly. Orthax continues to spit insults and expletives to both Vax and Percy this time, however, Percy made sure to ignore them. It was always best to ignore Orthax when he was throwing a fit.
"This won't happen again, not if I can help it," Percy says firmly, like it was a true, undeniable fact.
"How can I trust that?" Vax questions, suddenly letting go of Percy with a small shove. "How can I trust that you're you?"
Percy fell back on his hands, feeling some of the smoke pass through his fingers as he did. "... do you think Orthax would have saved you?..." Percy says softly, hoping to get his point out without angering Vax in any way.
"What?" Vax asks simply.
"... back in Emon, when the conclave attacked. I saved you from the acid, remember? Would Orthax have saved you?..." Percy asks, reaching up to gently take Vax's hand in his own.
In the quiet moments he could feel the buzz from the acid dancing across his skin to this day. The acid had burned so deep that the ghosting pain still haunted him to this day despite Pike's magic.
Vax didn't withdraw. Percy snakes his fingers around Vax's hand, gingerly brushing his thumb along the back of Vax's hand as he spoke. "... that was me… and so was this, it was my mistake that got Vex killed and I should have been the one to die. The only reason why I'm here is because of Orthax," Percy says softly, staring up at Vax with a blank expression still.
Vax stared silently down at Percy, trying to find any sign of deceit hidden behind those eyes. However, he found nothing. "... you're a hard person to read," Vax says suddenly, drawing a small broken chuckle from Percy.
"Thank you," Percy says quietly.
Percy dropped his hand to his lap when Vax pulled his hand free from his grasp. His eyes widened slightly when he felt the man's cool hand brush against his cheek, rubbing his thumb along Percy's cheekbone. "... if anything like this ever happens again-..."
"It'll be my head at stake?" Percy finishes as he finally pushes himself to his feet, coming face to face with Vax. He was a little taller than Vax, so he had to tilt his head down some to meet his gaze. "... I promise it won't… and if it does, I'll save you the trouble of killing me," He says, taking the slightest step closer to Vax.
" Back away ," Orthax says in a warning tone.
"I understand if you hate me…" Percy mutters softly, raising his hand to gently cup Vax's cheek. "I just hope someday you can grow to forgive me," Percy says, his voice growing even softer as he brings his free hand up to cup the other side of the man's face.
Vax remained completely still, his eyes flicking over Percy's face with a hint of interest. His hands were clenching and unclenching at his sides, itching to touch Percy in some way. "... I just miss you, so I'll stay by your side for as long as I-" he was cut off abruptly by a swift kiss.
"Mmh-?" He groans slightly in shock, his eyes wide for a moment.
Despite the initial shock, Percy quickly melted into the kiss, groaning a little when it quickly grew hungry and wanting. Vax's hands found Percy's hips, yanking him closer and holding him in place. Vax's grip was harsh and would clearly bruise, something that Orthax would despise. His hand slipped down to hold Vax's jaw, having cocked his head to the side some so the kiss was more comfortable. He felt a sharp nip at his bottom lip, drawing a soft moan out of the Lord. Percy still parted his lips with ease, accepting Vax's tongue immediately and returning the kiss. Percy found himself jerking away sharply. "Damn it-" he cursed.
" I told you to stop ," Orthax reminds, his voice in venom.
"I'm sorry, he-" Percy was about to explain, but he found himself yanked into another kiss by Vax. This time, he had his hand cupping the back of Percy's head, keeping him firmly in place so Orthax couldn't yank him away.
Percy groaned into the kiss, placing both hands on Vax's shoulders and contemplating how this was going to work. Not only the logistics of this, but also whether or not he should. He had seen Vax fidgeting with the armor prior, which made him think he couldn't even take it off. That concept pleased Orthax greatly, something that Percy wanted to ruin. He slipped his hands down Vax's chest, sliding down his stomach and navel until his fingers found the clasp to his belt. With minimal effort, the belt came undone, something Vax was at the least pleased about. Percy let out a moan of disappointment when the kiss ceased. He briefly wondered if that was Orthax's doing before he was abruptly shoved to his knees. His knees struck the snow that sent a small shock of pain through them. Yes, the snow was soft, but it became as hard as the ground it laid upon when it was compacted.
" Look at where you are, Percival! You're making a fool of yourself! Anyone would come along and see you on your knees like a common whore! " Orthax scolds as Percy takes the hint and immediately tries to undo the man's pants.
The man's pants come undone and Percy cam pulls them down to about his upper thigh before some force stops the armor from being moved any further. Vax was already half hard at this point, something Percy was very proud of. He leaned forward after taking the man's length in hand. He gives Vax's cock a few, confident strokes, glancing up at Vax to gauge the man's reaction. He had a small, pleased look to his face, but he was definitely trying to hide his pleasure. Percy stared up at Vax even as he ran his tongue up from the base and to the tip of the man's dick. He pressed a kiss to the head before running the tip of his tongue against the slit. He slowly stroked the base, running his tongue around the head before taking it into his mouth and sucking softly. Vax lets out a small, pleased noise and tilts his head back. The human hummed in satisfaction and began to slowly bob his head down the length. "Mmh-" he groans softly, taking the length about halfway with ease.
" Why do you intentionally disobey me ?" Orthax hissed, voice laced with venom and disdain.
Percy ignored him and continued. He didn't see the point in stopping. He wanted to make Vax feel as good as possible. He didn't see the point in leaving the man hanging when he was so obviously distressed. Percy continued in spite of Orthax. He glanced up at Vax as he slowly took more into his mouth, groaning around the length as the tip finally hit the back of his throat. He tries his hardest to resist the urge to gag, but unfortunately loses that battle. He gagged and pulled back to the tip, coughing a little before he was suddenly pulled forward once more.
Percy gagged harshly, clenching his eyes shut as his head was shoved down. The smoke flared up, swirling around on the ground angrily as Vax pulled him off. Percy let out a small cough, but found Vax grabbing him by the jaw and pulling him back forward. Percy obediently opened his mouth, placing his hands on Vax's thighs as he prepared for the worst. He could handle Orthax's brutal treatment so he could handle whatever Vax threw at him. Percy couldn't help but groan as he was pushed back down the length, taking about three quarters before gagging once more. He let out a small noise in discomfort. Orthax spilt obscenities in Percy's direction, but he didn't care due to the fact that Vax was pulling him back to the tip. Percy opened his mouth and let out a small gasp of air, getting as much as he could in before he was pushed back down. This time, all the way to the base. He shifts awkwardly on his knees, placing his hands on them so as to not claw at Vax's. His nails dug into the fabric of his pants, his hands trembling slightly as he struggled to obey.
Vax's movements were cautious at first, like he was testing the waters, however he was quick to adjust. He had one hand fisted tightly in Percy's bangs, the other holding him by the side of the face to keep him still. It wasn't very long until Vax gave the first thrust, forcing himself into Percy's throat with little to no obstruction. Percy gagged and choked a little when he felt the tip hit the back of his throat. Orthax's smoke only grew more vicious. It gathered thickly on the ground, swirling around Vax's feet as the man slowly pulled out about half way only to thrust back in with one, swift movement. Percy gagged, eyes clenching shut in response. Spit gathered in his mouth, some trailing down the side of his chin as Vax pulled back, only to thrust back in immediately. Percy let out a little noise with every thrust, but he didn't dare cease what he was given.
" What are you doing ?!" Orthax scolds, " how can you just let him do this to you!? It's disgusting! You belong to me! You obey me! You're not just some common whore for others to use as they see fit !" Orthax spits, his voice only growing angrier the more Percy let Vax do.
Vax pulled Percy forward at the same time he thrusted forward, causing Percy to choke in shock and raise his hand. He gently smacked Vax's thigh, trying to signal him to pull off. Vax held him still for a few seconds before letting go entirely, letting Percy pull off. The man leaned back on his heels, coughing viciously into his hand as he wiped the spit from his mouth. There were tears gathering in his eyes yet Percy didn’t give a damn. He especially didn't give a damn about the obscenities Orthax was spitting at him. All that he cared about was that Vax was still pissed, and Percy wanted him to get rid of that anger so that it wouldn't build and cause problems later on. Percy of all people knew best what that was like. To let anger build and boil inside of you. He knew what that could do to a person, so it was best to let Vax take it out now instead of letting it be released in a burst of violent rage later on.
So Percy obediently opened his mouth when Vax pulled him by the hair once more. Percy gently placed his hands on the sides of Vax's thighs, resisting the urge to gag as his head was pushed back down Vax's dick. He let out a small moan, beginning to slowly bob his head along what he could fit in his mouth. Vax let out a small groan of pleasure, bucking his hips slightly into Percy's mouth. Percy squirmed in discomfort, his pants growing increasingly tight due to the rough treatment Vax was giving him. Fuck, Orthax really had ruined him, hadn't he? Never in his life would Percy have imagined he'd be getting off to having his mouth fucked. Then again, Percy never would have imagined he'd sell his soul to a demon and get fucked by it later on.
Said demon was still insulting and belittling him. " How could you possibly enjoy this? It's demeaning and vile! He could get the same treatment from some harlot in a brothel! Do you truly believe this'll make up for what he did ?!" Orthax questions; only to be ignored in favour of Percy obediently taking the length entirely into his mouth and sucking softly on the length, humming softly to prevent him from gagging.
Vax let out a small groan and placed his hand on the back of Percy's head, threading his fingers through the short, snow-white strands and tugging on it. He pulled Percy forward, forcing his head down before pulling the man back. Percy slipped his hands down to hold Vax by the back of the knees, trying his hardest to keep his throat relaxed as Vax shoved his head back down brutally this time. He wasn't given time to adjust or breathe this time, instead his head was shoved forward repeatedly as Vax thrusts impatiently into his obedient mouth. Percy let out a small moan, letting his eyes slip shut as Vax fucks his mouth. He lets his hands fall to his lap uselessly, his fists clenching and unclenching as he tries his hardest to keep still. The smoke was still brewing angrily around Percy, swirling and tightening around Percy's waist defensively. Tears spilt down his cheeks and his jaw throbbed in agony. He dug his fingers into his knees, whimpering softly when his head was shoved down all the way. He was held in place for a few moments, causing Percy to choke and gag harshly. Spit split down his chin and down his neck, making Percy feel even more gross than he had prior. His glasses were knocked unevenly on the bridge of his nose but Percy knew better than to fix them as they'd just get knocked off later on. Eventually, he was finally yanked off. He took in a large, broken gasp of air and opened his eyes. He couldn't quite see anything right as his vision was blurred, but didn't do anything to fix it.
His gaze was dazed and his eyes watery. His eyes were slightly red from tears and his face was flushed deeply. He raised a gloved hand to wipe away the spit on his chin as he tried to catch his breath. Percy could only let out a soft groan in response when he was pulled closer once more. Percy once again obediently opened his mouth, much to Orthax's dismay. Percy was once again pushed to take Vax's cock entirely down his throat, drawing a small choked out groan to come from the man. He kept his eyes lidded, placing his hands on Vax's hips as the man thrusted restlessly into his awaiting mouth. "Mmg-" Percy gags, shutting his eyes tightly as the man pulls out only to thrust back in brutally.
Percy immediately tapped the man's waist in response, and thankfully he was let go. He coughed and fell back onto his hands, gasping for air desperately as the man grabbed him by the jaw. "Vax- Vax, hold-on" he pants softly as he is pulled up into a sitting position by the jaw.
Vax held him still. Percy sighed and opened his mouth expectantly as he still pants for air. He felt the tip of the man's cock brush against his tongue. Percy groaned softly and closed his lips around the tip, sucking softly as Vax stroked himself. " You're pathetic, you do realize that fact, right, Percival?" Orthax scolds, his burning rage brewing in the back of his mind.
Percy didn’t respond, instead he took to obeying Vax's order. "Keep your mouth open," the man had demanded, and so Percy did. Vax's breathing was laboured and his speech was broken some. Percy couldn't see it, but his face was flushed and he had blissed out expression on his face.
He was pleased to find Percy obediently opening his mouth and he let out a small groan of pleasure as he continued to pump his own cock. He tightened his grip on Percy's jaw some, letting out a soft moan as his legs trembled slightly from pleasure. The orgasm washed over him quickly, however, it was still overpowering. Vax let out a small, choked out moan as pleasure washed over him. The knot that had been building in his stomach snapped instantly and nearly knocked Vax to his knees. Percy let out a small whimper as he felt hot cum land on his face. Some fell onto his tongue however most landed on his glasses and his eyes. He kept his eyes screwed shut until the man let him go. When he did, Percy gently placed his hand over his mouth, swallowing what had landed on his tongue and cringing slightly at the taste. "Fuck," Percy mutters as he pulls his glasses off his face.
He pulled the small blue cloth he carried with him in his breast pocket out and used it to wipe his face. He wiped his face and eyes clean. "Oh my- of course you did," Percy sighs in annoyance when he realized a majority of the man's cum had found itself on the lenses of his glasses.
"I don't think you realize how much of a pain it is to clean these," Percy says as he begins to wipe his glasses clean, however by the time Percy noticed the man's absence he was already long gone.
He places the glasses back on the bridge of his nose, glancing around and finding the man missing. He sighed and let his gaze fall to the ground. " Do you feel better about yourself? Have you repented for nearly killing that man's family ?" Orthax hissed in his ear, the smoke only growing more vicious as it clawed its way up Percy's body.
"Oh, don't be a resentful prat. We agreed I can do what I wish just so long as we get what you want in the end," Percy says with a sigh as he removes his glasses once more to wipe the excess off the lenses.
"However, I do have to say I regret letting him finish on my face," Percy admits after clearing his throat.
His voice was slightly broken and hoarse. However, that was to be expected when you just got your throat angrily fucked like he had moments before. It would be fun trying to come up with a way to excuse that. Percy sighed and shifted awkwardly on his knees. In all honesty, he was hoping for some form of reciprocation from Vax as he was still painfully hard in his pants. " I'm not helping you this time, " Orthax says firmly.
"I never expected you too," Percy says with an annoyed sigh as he shakily gets to his feet. "I forgot how jealous you could get. I hope you know jealousy is a very ugly colour on you," Percy says playfully.
" Do as I say and you won't see it on me ," Orthax scoffed.
"Well, if that's the case, you'll be jealous quite often," Percy mutters as he wipes the leftover spit off his neck.
Percy hoped he looked somewhat presentable after that whole ordeal.