Date: Thu, 20 May 2021 20:05:10 -0400
From: Justin Forfun <jst4fun2nyt@gmail.com>
Subject: New Reality 30

This story started out of boredom, and has now taken on a life of its
own. I've gotten a lot of positive feedback, and some negative. I'm open to
suggestions and feedback, but it is what it is. You can comment as you like
at Jst4fun2nyt@gmail.com.

The sex isn't a major part of it, nor is it going to be graphic. If you're
looking for masturbation fodder, look elsewhere. There will be slow times
in this story, just like there are in life. Other times, things will fly at
you too fast. There will be boring days, and exciting days. It's just how
it's flowing.

With work, I'm getting about a chapter done a week. So I'll post twice a
week, and see how that flows.

Here is the house plan I used for inspiration for their new lake
house. I've modified it to fit my dream, but this is what gave me the idea
of the general layout.

https://archivaldesigns.com/collections/castle-house-plans/products/balmoral-castle-house-plan

I've put the Character list at the end of this chapter. As it's become
quite long, I've only listed those who appear in this chapter. I'll TRY to
remember to add it to every chapter as they get posted.

 And on another note, somewhere along the line, Warnick Enterprises became
Warnick Industries. It wasn't intentional, but I'm not going to ask the
archivist to go back and repost that many chapters. I like the sound of
Industries, so I think I'll keep that. Sorry for the error. Please tell me
of others?

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Andrew called to us and we crossed the driveway "Patrick was asking to see
you Sire."

"Send him to my office Andrew, please?" as we headed that way.

I had just sat at my desk when Patrick came in "Greg? What's going on, are
you playing a joke on us?"

I heard Billy's growl "Watch it pup! No son of mine shows disrespect to his
Alpha like that!"

"Billy, stop. What's wrong Patrick?"

"Wait, son? Never mind, you were going to change me. I don't feel any
different."

I couldn't help it, I laughed. So did Billy. Then we apologized for
laughing, and explained everything. How he was Billy's son as a vampire,
how he wouldn't feel different unless he was shifted, and how he had to
learn to shift. Billy promised to take him out soon, but with my trip,
tonight wasn't an option. He calmed down once he understood all of this,
and apologized to both Billy and I if he had been out of line. I told him
he had too much to learn for us to be upset about little things like this,
and I sent him to the kitchen to get a cup of blood. I'm curious if he
likes that nasty stuff Billy does. I still think he's reading my mind
because that thought got me a punch in the shoulder.

Scott and Bea came up followed closely by Frederick and Adam. We all headed
towards the kitchen to find lunch, and they told me they had chosen to
simply get things unpacked and shelve them and Adam would sort out a system
so we could reference things we wanted. The bad news was that he estimated
it would take him between three and five years before I could ask him for
something and he could go right to it. Someone had to read everything,
create a list of what it contained, then put it into a database so it could
be referenced. For now, there was no way to sort things by category, so the
focus was on safely storing them. That was disappointing.

We got to the kitchen to find Patrick and Amanda sitting at the table. I
asked Patrick if he had a preference of the bloods we had, and when he said
sheep I just rolled my eyes as Billy did a victory dance. We sat with them
and I again told Amanda that I felt bad making her wait but things were too
hectic right now, and maybe we could change her in a few days. She said it
was fine, she was healthy. Patrick was their concern, and since that was
taken care of, she could wait.  Adam surprised me when he suggested I feed
from him. When he explained that, considering the work he was doing I
needed to trust him completely, and I had just met him, his thinking was
valid. I told him that for now, his offering was proof enough of his
loyalty.

Josh and Samantha came in as we were finishing. I asked Andrew to show them
what room they'd use for now, but not to unpack much because everyone would
be moving around in the next few days and Andrew insisted they sit and join
us while the staff moved their things. Josh just stared at him when Andrew
called him `My Lord' but he stayed quiet.

After lunch, Bea, Scott, Frederick and Adam headed back downstairs as Billy
and I sat in the office to talk with Josh. Josh's return reminded me of my
talk with Craig and I started to call Jonathan, then thought about it and
turned to Billy.

"I don't need to call, do I?"

"Nope. It'll be here in about 30 minutes."

"How did you know a color, and more confusing, when did you call?"

"I'll never tell my secrets. If I tell you how I do it, you won't need me."

Josh was looking from me to Billy, confused, then mumbled "Not even going
to ask."

We laughed, and I looked at him "When you took my truck you caused a minor
problem, so you need to buy a vehicle. Get what you want."

"I'll call Jonathan now."

"A Chevrolet? You're my son, get whatever you want. I mean, if you like
them, fine, but you're in charge of a group that includes every US brand,
BMW, Mercedes, Bentley, Land Rover, Volkswagen, Toyota,
Mazda... everything. If we don't sell it, buy a dealership and add it to
the group."

"Oh, I just never saw the point in wasting money. And speaking of that, did
I really just spend $50k on suits?"

"You did. Didn't your fancy school teach you about image?"

"Well, yeah, but isn't that overkill? You said I'd be working with
vampires."

"Vampire business executives. You're now the COO of a multi-billion-dollar
corporation. They expect you to look the part. Your suits, your shoes, and
the vehicle you drive. You're going to need an assistant also, to keep you
on schedule and make phone calls behind your back."

Billy snorted.

"Ok, how about a BMW M6?"

"Much more appropriate. Classy, youthful, and just enough attitude without
being arrogant. Get one, but before you do, have Billy show you Dad's car,
you might like one like that. We're also looking at adding a plane or two,
but that's not today. Did you talk to Samantha about living in this house?"

"Yes, we'd like to be here. We can just take one of the small rooms over
the garage."

"Andrew would never allow that. He'll say it's beneath you."

"What's with the `My Lord' he gave me at lunch?"

"Just roll with it Josh, you're the son of a Prince. He has his reasons and
I'm not going to fight him on it. If it bothers you too much, keep
reminding him and you'll find a balance. I bet you won't even notice it
after a few weeks. I've gotten used to `Sire' and Alpha, it's the life you
have now."

"Yeah, about that. Samantha said I need to get you to take me hunting, my
beast tried to get out several times already today."

I looked at Billy then back to Josh "What was going on when it did? And
what did it feel like?"

"The first time was when I got frustrated with traffic trying to get
downtown in rush hour. I was angry and it scared me when I could hear the
growl. Then when we were at my place we... um... well, we made out a bit
and when I got all hot, all I swear I wanted to bite her. That's the mating
part, right?" I nodded and he went on "And now, sitting here with you, it's
telling me I need to impress you. To show you I can do what you need me to
do."

My mind was racing and I was mentally talking to Billy and Scott at the
same time. None of us had a clue. It seemed like Billy's Beta trying to
come out but it sounded like my Alpha also. We made a decision and I looked
at Josh. He was looking at me like he had heard all of that.

"Something's going on, talk to me Josh."

"You just had a conversation in your head. I'm guessing with Billy? Maybe
Scott too? You're confused about what's going on with me."

"And now I'm even more confused but I want to try something. I feel bad,
and you can refuse, but well... Your first hunt is supposed to be a special
time with your Dad or your Alpha. We go out, I teach you to shift, then I
teach you to hunt and how to use your beast. But we should really try to
figure out what's going on, and you know why I have to go to New York, and
I have to leave in" I looked at the clock "two hours. We don't have time
for you to get a proper hunt. I'll leave the choice in your hands, we can
go out now and try to figure this out, then go out again when we have time
or you can wait and have a proper first hunt another time."

"I need to figure out why things are so different with me Dad. Can we
please go now? I'm sure you'll take me again and teach me everything, but
if you can sort this out now, I think we should."

"I agree, let's go. Billy, hunting rock and those woods are off limits
until we're back. Actually, send that out, then join us. I need your
thoughts on what you see."

"Already sent it out Greg, let's go." And we all quickly undressed and
headed to the hunting rock.

"Alright Josh, bringing your beast out can be simple or complicated, so I
need to know what you're feeling and what he's saying to you."

"He just wants out, I'm struggling to keep him in because he knows it's
time."

"Then it's simple, it is time. Let him out."

And it was that simple, but it was still so complicated as I stepped back
in shock and Billy let out a gasp. Joshua was looking down at me through
blazing yellow eyes. His claws and fangs were similar in shape to mine, and
about the size of Billy's. He didn't attack, he didn't cower, he just stood
there. I shifted, and Billy knew what I wanted so he shifted as
well. Joshua stood nose to nose with Billy as I looked down at them both. I
had all the information I could get from this, so I shifted back to human,
and looked up at Josh.

"Well, it's not what I was expecting, that's for sure. Can you control it
and shift back?"

It took him seconds, no struggle, no hesitation. He was almost as fast and
Billy and I.

I looked at Billy and we both said "George" at the same time. Joshua looked
between us a few times then asked

"Who?"

"Long story, no time, follow me." As I headed back towards the office

Minutes later, George was on speaker phone "He's as tall as Billy with
glowing yellow eyes. I had expected him to be an Alpha from everything I've
been sensing, but I don't remember yellow eyes in that traditions book
George. What is going on?"

"They're very rare Greg. I think the last time I saw one was Bavaria in the
1200's, and they only appear in very powerful packs with a powerful Alpha."

"That's all nice George, you've told us the history, but you haven't said
what he is."

"Sorry Greg, it's not in the traditions because it's so rare. And there's
no proper name for what you are Joshua, but the Chinese called it an
`incipient Alpha', the Germans called theirs a `Crown Prince'. The reality
is, he's your heir Greg."

"His heir? He has four other pups and they were all here before me, how can
I be the heir?"

"Leadership doesn't work like that with us Joshua, Alpha doesn't pass from
parent to pup, it passes to the next one who can lead. Greg is a prime
example of that."

"Well what's his role in my pack until I'm dead? Or is he supposed to kill
me now?"

"There is no role Greg. I mean, look, I mentioned the Chinese and German
because those are the only two I know of. In my lifetime Greg, think about
that."

"May I reveal your story to Joshua George?"

"You can do anything you like Sire, but thank you for the courtesy. But
I'll say it, Joshua, I was born in approximately 500 BC. So I'm telling you
that in 2500 years, you are the third of your kind that I've ever heard
of. There just are no rules on your role. In both instances they assumed it
was a sign that the Alpha was going to die soon, and this was the next in
line, hence the titles they used. And in both cases, the Alpha outlived
the... hell, what do I call you Josh? Pick a title so we can do this."

Joshua looked to me completely lost so I spoke up "Just say heir for now,
we'll use that for this conversation. And I don't need to say that we four
are the only ones to know he exists for now."

"No, you're right, although... well, we can talk about that later, but
yeah, keep him a secret for now. Anyway, in both cases, the heir died
before the Alpha, so we can't really say he's your replacement. Now that I
think about it, the last one might be in your bloodline Greg. I can't be
sure, but that pack did overlap into Zell at one point."

"So we're totally blind here?"

"Welcome to leadership. Sometimes you just have to wing it."

"And I can't keep him between just the four of us, my pack is going to
expect my son to hunt with us at some point. They're going to notice he's
as big as Billy and his eyes glow as bright as mine."

"Now you see why they thought of them as heirs. The size of a Beta, with
eyes that combine red and green for that amber glow. I remember it being
described as looking into a bone fire."

"Bonfire?"

"Bone fire Billy, study your history. Anyway Greg, his role in your pack is
whatever you choose. His role in your business isn't for me to say at
all. I wish I could be more help. If we could trust them I'd ask Hiroki
Honda or Chao Fen Yuan, but I'd be careful with that."

"Well, thanks anyway George. At least you gave us something. If you think
of anything today, call Billy. I'm off the map for the next 12 to 24
hours."

"Whatever you're doing, please be safe? We need you Sire."

"I will, but I have to do this."

"I'm sure you do. Oh, I just remembered one more thing. The legends say
that you'll have a mating bond type of connection. That's all they say, but
I'm assuming they mean the mental connection? I just don't know. Trust
Frederick with this and ask him to do some digging."

"He's already digging on other things, but I'll add it to his list. We have
to run, thanks again George. I'll let you know when I'm back."

We had learned a little, but I could sense Joshua was still confused and a
little scared, so I decided to take a risk. "Call Hiroki." I said to Billy.

"It's 3am in Tokyo Greg."

"Call him."

As Billy dialed, I did more testing, trying to send `we will sort this out'
to Joshua. When he looked at me and nodded, I knew he heard it so I sent
`try to send back' and I heard `I trust you Dad'.

I looked at Billy and he gave no indication of having heard it. Messages
between my mates and I could be focused to one, two, or all three, and I
assumed this worked the same but I needed to know. I sent out `I love you
all' and got back confusion for the random proclamation of love, but all my
mates replied. Then I sent to Josh `did you hear me?' and got `I heard you,
not them'. Well, now we know he's not in that group, at least not
yet. Would I get Samantha's thoughts after they mate-bonded?

"I'm sorry for the time Prince Honda, but Prince Warnick asked me to call,
you're on speaker now Sir."

I had to think how to word this in case someone else was listening. "I'm
very sorry for the time Prince Honda. I acted on impulse and Billy was
already calling when I realized. I can call back at another time."

"Not at all Greg, I have so much business in Hawaii, I'm up this late most
nights. What can I do for you?"

"I was reading a book one of my older pack members had and we got into a
conversation. He was in Germany and is quite old, anyway he mentioned a
`Crown Prince' being born there, and I got curious, have you ever heard of
that?"

"Oh my, that goes way back. That's an old legend Greg. But I'm happy to see
our youngest Prince is interested in our traditions and wants to carry on
in the old ways. I would be happy to answer any questions you have about
how you should handle things like Igor and I would. Do you have a few
hours?"

"Honestly, not right now. I was just curious, as it sounded like it related
to the Council, with it using Prince."

"Nothing to do with us Greg. I'm going to visit my son tomorrow and I'll be
there a week. I know you have business with him, and I would be honored to
have you to dinner. We could discuss the old ways until the sun rises if
you like?"

"I can't promise right now, but I would enjoy learning from you Sir. I
realize I'm young, and I want to do things right. I will email your
assistant tomorrow if I can make a visit?"

"That sounds wonderful Greg. I do hope you can. I enjoyed meeting you in
Russia and it will be nice to see you again. Have a blessed day, you as
well Billy."

"Thank you Sir, have a pleasant night."

After the call ended, Josh almost shouted "Will one of you explain what the
hell all that was? You didn't ask him anything!"

I looked at Billy "He thinks his line is bugged?"

"Yes, and we're going to Hawaii when you're back from New York?"

"Yup."

"I told you about the prophecy but I don't remember if I told you the
Council is divided?"

"You said there was conflict, but no details."

"Look, I need to be going to New York, but this can't wait. If I take you
with me, you will stay with the helicopter and wait, do you understand?"

"Yes Father."

"And if it goes bad and I'm gone, you'll fly your ass back here and take my
pack. Trust Billy, Scott, and George to guide you?"

"But I'm not ready. I don't even know how to hunt."

"I wasn't ready either, but maybe this is why you appeared when you did, I
don't know. Swear to me you'll do this Joshua."

"I swear Father."

"Billy? You'll follow him? Help him?"

Tears were rolling down his face as he said "I swear Greg."

"Hey, both of you. This is just in case, ok? I can't die, the prophecy says
I'm going to be King, I can't die yet, I'm not King yet." I tried to get
them to laugh but the just sat there, both in tears.

"Go get two of your pistols. Ones you can carry properly, safely, and
concealed. Then meet me at the helipad. I'm going downstairs a minute. Tell
Ted I'm on my way."

I got up and headed to the vault. I pulled Frederick aside and gave him a
quick summery of what had happened and made him swear to follow Joshua and
help him, if something happened. Then I pulled Scott into me and held him
tight, filling my nose with his scent. I told him the same thing but he
just said "You'll come back to me, I know it."

I turned to Bea and wiped the tears from her eyes as I kissed her and told
her to protect our pups. All she said was "Do it yourself when you come
home."

I ran to our room and changed into jeans and an old tee-shirt, then ran to
get on the Bell. Joshua, Clint, and Tommy were there in the back as I told
Ted to get us moving. Joshua was looking at me with a mix of love, fear,
and confusion as we lifted off and headed east.