They Are As Smart As Each Other

I don't think we can clean up this mess by ourselves, this room is a real disaster now and your bed is ruined, big boy, we're going to have to change it. We have to get out before it's too late, otherwise, you won't sleep tonight.

You don't have to worry dad, we'll clean tomorrow morning, tonight I can… I can sleep in the guest room. In reality, he meant that he can go for a run like he does every night when his father slept. But he revises himself knowing that he will be scolded for going out at night unescorted.

In the guest room? Marc repeats to him skeptically while staring at him out of the corner of his eye.

Uh yes, why is there a problem? Howie asks his father as if he doesn't know why the other doubt his words.

Marc knows that his son does not sleep in other people's beds, and even less in the sheets that others have used, even if these sheets in question have been washed thousands of times. It is for this reason that everything related to his bed or his room is kept separate from the other laundry in the house so that they do not mix up. So when he says he will sleep in a different room than his, his father can only doubt his words.

There are only the twins, whom he lets into his room as they see fit. Because he tolerates both of them even if he doesn't say it openly and maybe he will never. On the other hand, those who know him well enough, know how tolerant and patient he is with them. He never showed the slightest sign of disgust or repugnance towards them from the first day they walked through his doorstep until today. And today,he carried Marc to his bed even when he was not in a normal state. These boys really had an influence on him.

He took his bath, to wash his face, he put on black sweatpants matched with a sweater of the same color, and he dried his hair which he picked up in a bun lying on his neck. He had become himself again, handsome, elegant, slender, graceful, and royal.

Marc is staring at him during the whole process naked without it bothering him. he likes to stay naked no matter if there are people around him, in addition, Marc is the one who took care of him almost all his life. He used to seeing it that way. As a child, he woke up during the night to get rid of the clothes he was wearing. If he's not shy to walk around naked in front of the twins, then it's not his father who's going to bother him.

Ellen, his royal nanny, is the woman who took care of him with Marc, but since they came to New York she couldn't stay with them anymore, because she's known in the kingdom, let's say she's known by the pack, her family is omegas who have always had their role within the royal family. Her father wanted to prevent anyone from recognizing her. She was the only person capable of making him spend half a day dressed without him showing this murderous urge to tear off his clothes like vulgar twigs. They never knew why he couldn't stand them. Even when it's cold, he can stay naked without it affecting him. But when you had the king's son under your protection and care there is no question that he fell ill through negligence, fortunately, he has always a iron robust health.

With Marc it's quite the opposite, he doesn't put pressure on him. He leaves him to be free. Since he's not a pervert who's going to take malicious pleasure in undressing in public. He does this at home, in the privacy of his room, or in the locker room when he has to change into his sportswear or appropriate clothing for personal development classes.

Marc watches him busying himself in the room, stepping over the fragments of glass and wood that litter the ground after the massacre he has made. He's really changed, he told himself, knowing H he won't be comfortable staying in such a mess for two minutes. However, he has just taken his bath and got dressed without complaining. But he's not sure he'll be able to sleep in the guest room, that's a no, he can even bet he won't.

One thing, that bothers him is what could have happened to find him in such a state, he never cries even when his life has been hell, he never presented any sign of weakness whether in the privacy of his room or in front of his nanny or Marc. How could he let his guard down to the point that his transformation was so fast without him noticing this drastic change himself? He has this impression that his inner has taken advantage of the moment to come out without him realizing it. So he told himself. If he's as bright and smart as H, they're all screwed.

Howie without his wolf side is a wound that you must especially avoid having on your back or on your conscience as he is smart and cunning. If it turns out that his inner has the same abilities as him, we will have more to worry about than be afraid of desolation and chaos in the world. Because Howie in his nature is not destructive but if he wants something he will get it for sure, he can manipulate any object let alone the people around him. He can make you surrender to him or even do whatever he wants without you realizing it.

The proof is great, he never had a psychologist who was able to distinguish the problem he was facing. on the contrary, he spends the sessions gathering data on his doctor without the latter realizing that they are providing them to him. Every two or three months he gives them a report which he gives to Marc and his doctor. Panicked each time, they always end up resigning without delay. There came a time when Philipe couldn't take it anymore, but every time he receives Marc's report with the assessment he made of his therapist, he can't help but laughing and admiring the abilities of his child. Sometimes he presents them in a drawing, a diagram, or in words.

These are all the things that cause him to hide it away from the people of the realm who were likely to turn out to be his stimulus. He knew that even without his werewolf side he would be a good king and the best of his generation. His capacity for deduction is extraordinary and above all, he is difficult to handle, despite his young age he thinks better than fifty adults put together. William is the pride of his parents if his life were not so complicated, he would already be serving his nation alongside his father in background. So if the wolf in him has the same characteristics, chaos will be the least of their worries.

After these few minutes in his thoughts,thinking on the current situation of H, marc decides to follow him before announcing to his father that he had his first transformation. Above all, he doesn't want Philipe to do something stupid, nor does he intend to sit there with his arms crossed watching him make a decision for the sake of others, putting aside the needs of his own son.

He also doesn't intend to tell him about the incident that followed this epic transformation.

And he has room to renew.

It is indeed for this same reason that he had asked H to put down that damn phone, if he had done it he might have signed his death warrant. Marc stood up from the corner of Howie's desk where he had stood as he thought while observing H who had become as impassive as before, calm and sure of himself, his every gesture inspired confidence and authority.

Those who await Fenrir's return will soon have shown up when they learn of his return, and he fears it will upset Howie's moral and mental balance. He spent his life fighting his nature he now intends to help him in his fight, he does not want to leave him alone. If there is anyone who can use his inner without letting it go adrift it's Howie, this time he intends to help him do it. It is now their fight.

What are you thinking about? H's voice rose in the room which snapped his father out of his thoughts. Without knowing why, Marc chooses to tell him the truth, he wants to trust his son, he wants him to know the whole truth about the fate reserved for him.

I was thinking of you, Marc answers him by staring him straight in the eyes, so that he can detect the slightest signs from him, he knows he is good at hiding his emotions, but now he wants to play card on the table with him.

Why? Howie asks him in a neutral tone without avoiding his gaze. I want you to know what to expect if you tell your dad that you've had your first transformation, which is far from like any of the rest of us' first times.

Ah gosh, you want to talk to me about it now, why? Because I almost killed you, right? No, far from it, I know you weren't planning on hurting me. What makes you believe that? Because you are my son and I know you better than anyone, not to mention the blind faith I have in you. Oh yes? Since when Howie cried a little out of it? Hey, calm down, we're just talking, no need to get mad.

I'm not mad Howie replied sulkily, but don't worry about me I know you were planning to kill me for the good of all.

Marc jumped when he heard those words pass his son's lips, he got up from the desk and started pacing as he does all the time when he has to make an important decision.

Since when did you regain your senses, his father asks him? Almost a month ago, I overheard you and father planning my death like I was some kind of weed that needs to be uprooted before it's too late. He raised his voice as he spoke these words because he had dreamed of saying them out loud for a long time.

And that night when I tested you why didn't you dodge the ball? That would give you satisfaction, the other replies with a little laugh. And the next time you want to surprise me you have to learn to camouflage yourself better, I smelled you thousands of miles from home.

What do you mean? asks Marc worried, because he knows very well that he had hidden his smell, he was undetectable, how could he smell it? He continues to pace around the room in front of Howie, who is starting to get tired of all this coming and going, it makes him anxious. Stop going back and forth, you're making us anxious.

Marc stopped short when he heard her use the plural personal pronoun "we" to refer to him instead of saying you make me anxious. It's a sign that he accepts his animal side, that he no longer intends to fight against him to lock him up from now on.

What did you just say asks Marc? You make us anxious to go around in circles like an animal in a cage, please stop doing that, we can't stand it. You don't need to get upset, Marc told him as he sat on the corner of the desk. Sorry Howie replies awkwardly touching his forehead. He didn't want to get angry with his father, he knows when he's thinking he has to pace around until he finds a solution to his subject.

Can we get out of here, the smell of blood and all this mess makes me uncomfortable, I might explode if I stay locked up here for a moment longer. And with this ugly beast that I inherited from who knows, makes everything a little more intense right now.

Marc had a broad smile when he heard him call the other ugly animal, it must be said that he really is, thinks Marc, in addition he has never seen such a thing. Its ears, its arms, its body everything in the animal is of an inexplicable coarseness, it looked like a scarecrow.

His appearance alone is enough to freak people out, without the need to cringe or bare their claws, who would have thought Howie's inner would be so ugly when he is the very personification of beauty and grace.

Dad, it's not funny Howie told him when he noticed that the smile on his father's lips was only getting bigger.

The plaintive tone in which he pronounced these last words only aggravates the situation, Marc burst out laughing this time.

It's new for him to see his son like this. He's not a boaster or someone who flaunts his beauty, he's handsome, it's a fact and everyone sees it. but seeing him show signs of insecurity about his animal side puts Marc in a euphoric state.

He left the room leaving his father behind him in a giggle of which he is the author.

That's right, play the fool! He grumbled between his teeth.

It's all your fault. How is it my fault? Asked Howie, he turned to face his father but to his amazement, this one didn't even follow him. He stood staring at his bedroom door for a moment; his father was still laughing inside.

If you hadn't kept me from going out all this time, I wouldn't be like this today. Howie jumped when he realized the voice was coming into his head. What can you talk to me asks Howie curious? Of course I can talk to you, what did you think? Yet the others aren't like that, Howie replies.

Of course not, and we're not the others either, you're special just like I am. How are we special? You will know that later. But for now I have to eat to regain my strength and my initial form. If it was up to you today I would be dead without even having had time to visit this world.

Explain yourself, Howie replies… for centuries I have never found anyone with a mindset like yours. Which is surprising because you're just a kid. You saw me, if it weren't for that moment of inattention you had when you were with Lug, I would never have been able to free myself from this cage where you locked me up.

I couldn't let you out if you're here to cause pain and desolation. do you know the role i will play when my dad is no longer able to lead england at least? I don't want to be a tyrant, I don't want to have the fate of the billions living on earth in my hands. If it were up to me, I would gladly renounce my succession to the throne, but it is a duty that I have and I am an only child.

Yeah, yeah I know all that and guess what, I've been with you since your mother's womb Your Majesty. Don't make fun of me, Howie shouted at him, you're in no position to make fun of anyone Fenrir.

You saw yourself I hope. The wolf paused for a moment before answering. Yeah, I know I'm not the prettiest thing you've seen in your life, but I'll remind you one more time that it's your fault. You abused me if I knew a toddler could have so much willpower I would have waited until you had reached adulthood to manifest me. You will be much more apt to coax. I hate children now, thank you majesty.

Don't call me that Fenrir, to you and everyone here I'm Howie Huckleberry. And who is this Lug?

Oh, Lug is my friend, but I'm afraid that one will be yours this time but it's thanks to him that I'm here today.

But what exactly are you talking about? Howie gets impatient, he hates being in the dark or beating around the bush. I'm talking of course about your friend, young idiot, the one you keep bullying, the one you love but you do everything to push him away from you. I've seen you play cat and mouse with him plenty of times.

Stop saying nonsense, he's a friend and his name is Aike and not Lug… I know his name is Aike here but I know him as Lug, now it will be Aike for you and Lug for me. No need to yell at me I know that feeling you feel towards him.

And I have no feelings for him or anyone else so stop saying that word. That's it, keep saying it out loud! The other answers him. Howie rolled his eyes and went straight to his next question or he might have a fit if he continues to argue with that disgusting beast.

Why did you bite him then? If you know me that well, you should know that I don't want anything to happen to them, right? Yes, I know and admit it was clever of me to use it to get the better of you, in fact I even congratulate myself for being so ingenious. I didn't want to hurt him, thanks to them you let me breathe a little for the past three months.

It's wrong, it's not thanks to them… I was just a little distracted. Yes I admit they calmed us down, it's not just you, I left you alone when you started seeing Lug. do you know at least that they are one and the same person both hm?

To tell the truth I had started to see them like this, they only have two bodies for one and the same person. That's right, replies the other cheerfully. In fact Lug was...

Liam, did you talk to me, Marc shouted at the top of the stairs, which cut H's new friend off.

No I'm just…don't talk to him about me, the wolf cut him off. They don't know that we are two thinking heads. It might harm you if he finds out, you're dangerous enough as it is without me. Imagine, if he learns that we can communicate the deal you just made will be destroyed.

Howie thinks about what he said, in truth he's right. Howie alone constitutes a real danger, he is handsome, clever, cunning and manipulative. With his wolf which proves to be not only an entity, but this one itself which can lead humanity to its loss, and it can also communicate with its host without problem. What will his father think when he learns that they are two now sharing the same brain but with a higher capacity for thinking that exceeds all normal humans. He's already on a blacklist, no way to make his case worse.

Last warning said the other to him if you try anything else to suffocate me I will use your friends and your father in any way to get out, today was just a warning.

The voice was deep and menacing like the time he used it on Aike. But Howie didn't flinch. He noticed that it doesn't have the same effect on H as it did on Aike, he rolled his eyes. This little brat is really a thorn in my side. He said to himself.

I dare you to touch them Howie told him in a low voice as threatening as his blackmailer's.

Remember, takes the other one, it was you who hurt your father alone, I had nothing to do with it, your emotions just took over when my body was in control. You were the one fighting, not me. I just bit a tiny bit, the half of Lug you like to tease. Because with him you don't put up any defenses, you're vulnerable, you let your guard down. I'm telling you this so you can know your weakness, but I'll know how to override his help next time.

Yeah, yeah Howie chimes in mockingly, if Aike isn't that important to you as he is to me how come I wake up all the time near his house or in front of his fence hm? What exactly do you want from him?

Mind what concerns you, it's none of your business. I have the right to know as much as you since it's my body that you use when you take your night walks.

And new rule I want to run with you, no more sleepwalking. I agree, said the other cheerfully, no more sleepwalking, I'll show you what you're capable of.

No manhunt either, if you want to eat, you ask me. At your command Commander. I'm not kidding otherwise we're going to have big problems. I have read and learned what you are so no way these things will happen again on my watch.

Don't you think you're asking too much there, little man? We will do it but one thing at a time. Above all, promise me that we will do everything together, and I will promise you that I will leave free. I can't promise anything, we don't know yet how things will go and if I'm there the other one is too. What else asks Howie a little worried?

are you okay Howie, why are you making that face?

Uh, dad you are there, what face? I don't make any head.

Marc looked at her with suspicion, I find you a little weird, what did you do?

Me weird, but how weird? I haven't done anything I'm sitting there quietly, and I'm hungry, very hungry.

Of course you're weird, then stop fidgeting so much, it's not you. His inner scolded him who is enjoying this show. Seeing you like this, at least we know that you are really a child, not some kind of emotionless machine or a depressing entity like some of my colleagues. Stop talking, H ordered between his teeth. Why should I, I can't be heard and it's not every day that you put on such a great show.

Ok say Marc, if you say that everything is fine I will believe you. And I ordered your room, identical to that one, I especially don't want to explain to your curious friends why you changed your room. They'll still wonder if you shouldn't be poor and penniless. I'm going to wash the blood-stained sheets and put them in the trash. Want something else?

No, everything is fine, replies Howie, who has almost regained his composure. I'm really sorry to cause you so much damage. Don't worry about it, I'm doing my duty.

And for the evening, what time is it already? Are you still planning to go there? No, it's fine, I'll see them on Monday at school, that can wait. What? answers his inner, you're not going to check if he's really alive anymore, you don't know me well enough, I can lie, who knows what I could have done to him, and his blood was a perfect delight.

Stop it immediately Howie shouted. Oh, mister gets angry, chuckled his inner, you know you're losing your cool there, your dad is going to think you're crazy.

Hey! Said his father coming and putting a hand on his shoulder, seriously tell me what's wrong?

We said we'll handle everything together, remember, right? Yes I know but don't worry it has nothing to do with you or me I'm sorry father.

But do you think it's a good idea to hide it from my father?

We're not going to hide it from him indefinitely, but we're going to take the time to understand before throwing you as food to these vultures who are waiting for that.