Wild Flower (λ€κ½λμ΄)
Hana was mated to the Alpha of her dreams. He was everything to her. Then the war came. Uprooting her whole life, Hana moved to Mercy to marry an Alpha who had recently lost his Omega. Becoming the mother of a newborn and pregnant with her own, Hana moving out west was only the beginning.
Namjoon was stressed. Losing his Omega to a sickness. Not being able to take care of his pup. Being offered a marriage and mating with an Omega in a similar situation, Namjoon too it.
Life together was a second chance, as free as wildflowers.
After two days' travel, Hana welcomed the train station at Salvation, a few hours trip from Mercy. The station was relatively new, fully equipped with a tearoom, a lady's lounge and four station hands that were well dressed. Salvation had better facilities then Darie, where her journey started, but not as good as her stop in the city.Β
Though stepping off the train, carry bag clutched in one hand, the other making sure she didnβt fall, Hana was just glad to be on solid ground. The smoke of the train filled her lungs, coughing into a handkerchief, Hana tried to look through the small buildup of people. She was searching for Yuri, Evanderβs omega sister, who was expecting Hanson the 11 oβclock train from the city.Β
Turning at the sweet voice, Hana was met by a beautifully tall omega, smelling of fresh baked goods and syrup. This was obviously Yuri. She and Evander shared the same dark hair, the same dark eyes, the same half smile he always gave her when he was listening to her speak.Β
βPlease, call me Yuri.β She moved towards Hana, taking her slim hand into her warm one. βWe are sisters, even ifβ¦β
Both of them seemed to swallow around a lump in their throats, nodding in acknowledgment of what it was that tied them together. Instead, Yuri turned and had someone fetch her trunk and load it into the carriage waiting for them. Still standing on the platform, Yuri smiled at Hana, both of them smiling through shared tears.Β
βMr. Kim is waiting for us at the church.β Yuri took Hanaβs arm, both of them walking through the station and towards the carriages. βI thought it better for his pup to stay indoors until you travel home.β
With a nod of understanding, Hana was helped into the carriage by Yuriβs footman, who had strapped her trunk to the back, bowing slightly before Yuri was perched next to her. It was an uneventful little town, from the carriage window at least, Hana had seemed to stumble upon. The carriage jerking as they took off, leaving the edge of town and moving slowly down the Main Street of Salvation.Β
Though small, it was lively and packed with store fronts and smiling people, pups running around and their parents laughing fondly at their antics. Hana could make out the church, a tall white building, a large gold cross on top, situated in the middle of town. She thought they were headed there, so it was a surprise to Hana when they came to a stop a few buildings before the church, Yuri taking her hand happily.Β
βI couldnβt be there for you and Evanβ¦ and itβs one of my biggest regrets.β Yuri smiled sadly, her sweet scent souring a little. βBut I can be here for you now. Would you allow me to buy you a dress to marry Mr. Kim in?β
Hana thought of refusing, the words on the top of her tongue, instead; βThank you, Yuri. I would truly appreciate it.β
Yuri gave a squeal of excitement, wrapping her thin arms around Hana before both of them were out of the carriage and bounding towards a dress shop. Hana couldnβt help smiling at Yuriβs obvious excitement, causing warmth to spread through her at her sister's affection for her. She may be marrying another alpha, but that doesnβt mean sheβd lose all of Evander, Hana may get to keep more of her alpha.Β
βI had come ahead and talked to the seamstress; she should have something for you.β Yuri stage whispered as she opened the door.Β
βAh, Mrs. Kang,β a short woman with graying hair and glasses on the tip of her nose didnβt bother to look up, obviously having scented them. βIβve just finished your order, would you like to come, and see?β
βThank you, Mrs. Singer.β Moving through the shop, Hana admired all the fine silks and intricate lace material, resisting the urge to reach out and run her fingers over them. βThis is Hana. My sister.β
βItβs a pleasure to make your acquaintance, Mrs. Singer.β Hana smiled politely at the elderly omega.Β
βThe pleasure is all mine, dear.β Mrs. Singer finally looked up, assessing Hana. βYes, the measurements werenβt too far off, Iβd say I have to take it in barely an inch.β
Hana was soon whisked away and out of her travel clothes, which she had folded neatly into a small pile, and was dressed in a beautiful off-white satin dress. It was beautiful, and Mrs. Singer had been right, sheβd only needed to take it in an inch before Yuri sat her on a chair in front of a large vanity. The omega worked on her hair, making sure Hana was ready, her salty sea breeze scent seemed to be producing more of the sweet milk at the omegas care.Β
βThere.β Yuri pinned the veil into Hanaβs hair. βPerfect.β
βYou donβt have to thank me.β The slim omega smiled warmly. βWeβre family.β The two omegas stayed like that for a moment, Yuriβs warm hands sitting on Hanaβs shoulders, before they both took a deep breath. βAre you ready?β
Yuri helped Hana to stand, fussing over her dress as they waved at Mrs. Singer, going back out onto the street, but not towards the carriage that waited for them; βWeβll walk from here.β
Hana nodded and took Yuriβs arm, pushing her shoulders back, feeling everyone in town's eyes turning towards them as they walked from the dress shop to the church. A few people stopped them, speaking to them both, congratulating Hana on the obvious wedding about to take place and speaking with Yuri. Though Hanaβs attention was on the three tall men that stood outside of the church, talking amongst themselves while watching Hana and Yuri.Β
As they got closer, Hana realized the three men were in fact omegas, each one as strikingly beautiful as the next, sending her soft smiles. The tallest of the three smiled wide and boxy, reaching for a pup who was running carefree around the church garden, chasing another pup. Another spoke to another pup, obviously the omegas pup and a few years older from the running pups, both of them with the same full lips and eye for detail at their beautiful clothing. The third omega was the shortest of the group and holding his protruding belly, having completely foregone anything too formal to wear over his large bump, though still smiling wide, eyes half-moons.Β
βMrs. Kang, hello.β The shortest omega finally spoke as they approached, the running pups stopping to stare wide eyed at Hana. βAnd you must be Mrs. Thompson?β
βMr. Min, itβs wonderful to see you again.β Yuri smiled politely. βHana, this is Mr. Min, Mr. Kim and Mr. Kim.β
βWe are friends of Namjoonβs. We live out in Mercy as well.β One of the Mr. Kimβs offered a blinding smile.Β
βYes, we are a tight knit community out in the middle of nowhere,β Mr. Min rubbed at his belly. βWe look forward to welcoming you into that community.β
βThank you.β Was all Hana could say.Β
βWell let us not stand around gossiping, making our alphas wait any longer.β Yuri laughed a little along with everyone. βWe have a wedding to attend.β
The omegas rounded up the pups, who were all still staring up at Hana in wide eye admiration, ushering them along to their alphas. One of the Mr. Kimβs stayed behind with Hana and Yuri, speaking softly to his elder pup with a loving smile. They watched the pup run off, skirt pulled up slightly, so she didnβt step on it, only to return a few moments later with flowers.
βGo on.β Mr. Kim nodded encouragingly.
βMrs. Thompson,β The pup shuffled towards Hana, who smiled softly at the nervous pup. βPapa and I thought youβd look beautiful with these. They are from our garden.β
βThey are rather beautiful.β Hana only smiled wider at the pupβs own wider smile. βThank you very much.β
βI wrapped it myself.β She spoke with a little more pride in her words. βPapa let me pick out the ribbons, and I made it all by myself.β
βDid you? Well this is one of the most beautifully wrapped bouquets Iβve ever seen.β
A blush rose on the pupβs ears and neck, handing Hana the rustic and beautiful bouquet, before moving back to stand next to her Papa. Hana watched as the omega leaned down to whisper to his pup, obviously telling her how proud he was before she was off inside the church. The tall omega stood a little straight, smiling thankfully towards Hana, stepping a little closer towards the two omegas.
βThank you, Mrs. Thompson, for accepting her gift.β
βOf course, Mr. Kim.β
βShe was nervous about giving it to you.β Mr. Kim looked back into the church. βWhen she heard that her Uncle Joon was being remarried, she prayed to every goddess that you would enjoy flowers.β
Hana brushed her fingers through the soft petals with a longing smile; βI love flowers. I had a garden back in Darie that I always loved.β
βShe will be excited to hear about that.β
βJinnie. Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Kang,β Mr. Min called from the church doors. βWeβre ready for you now.β
Those words seem to make time go faster. Hana was walking through the church, down the aisle and standing next to Mr. Kim, who stood tall and commanding as any alpha she had ever met before. He was pleasantly handsome, and smelled strongly of a forest after the rain, except for the slight hint of peaches she could smell.
It took no time at all before Hana was, once again, married. Though this time, somehow to her own amazement, she was also a mother and a mother-to-be.Β
Signing the marriage certificate with Mr. Kim, Hana took his offered arm as they exited the church, being joined by the rest of their party. Hana was soon introduced to everyone, though she wasnβt able to retain much of the information thrusted at her. Not when her new alpha was giving a small bundle, smelling like the sweetest peaches, and wide awake as they stared at their alpha father. Their party had all turned away, obviously giving them some form of privacy, as Hana and Mr. Kim finally gave introductions.
βHana, please.β She spoke softly after the alpha called her by her first married name. βWe are married and are to be mated at some point. It only seems fitting to use my maiden name.β
βNamjoon.β The alphaβs voice was deep and dreamlike, just as his stare at his pup. βAnd this is Maya. Named for her mother.β
βIt's a beautiful name.β Hana looked down towards the pup, who seemed to be reaching towards her. βYou have been blessed with a beautiful pup.β
βWould you like to hold her?β Namjoon offered the pup towards her.
With a determined nod, Namjoon placed the pup in Hanaβs arms, who sighed happily to be in the arms of an omega. She had obviously been passed around each omegaβs arms, no doubt having spent time in Mr. Minβs arms longest, as his milky scent was strongest. Maya yawned, stretching her small hands, before nestling against Hanaβs chest, effectively falling asleep in the omega's arms.
βI guess sheβs comfortable.β Namjoon couldnβt help laughing in disbelief. βI havenβt been able to get her to sleep so easily.β
βI have no doubt you have done everything you could have.β
Namjoon gave a small smile, Hana noticing dimples as he did, before they were interrupted by Yuri, offering them a meal before they were to be off. They made it to a cafe, which had been closed for the day as per Yuriβs request, for their party to file in and take the seats provided. Maya slept atop Hana, even as she tried to eat, though she gave up after a while, so as not to wake the sleeping pup who was obviously tired. It caused Namjoon to offer to help her, lifting food to her mouth, never letting her linger on anything too long, merely swallowing before he had another sandwich ready for her.Β
βBefore we leave,β Namjoon spoke quietly to Hana, both of them watching their guest laugh and speak loudly. βWould you like to change? Itβs a rather long journey and Iβd rather you were comfortable.β
βYes, thank you.β Hana looked down towards the sleeping pup, taking the shawl from her shoulders and scenting it. βWrap her in this, Iβm sure sheβll stay calmer with it.β
Namjoon looked touched, nodding as he took the shawl and then opened his arms for the pup; βWould you like help getting out of that dress?β Before Hana answered, Namjoon was waving Mr. Kim over. βJin, would you mind helping Hana change for the trip home?β
βOf course,β The omega smiled. βWere your things still on Mrs. Kangβs carriage?β
βYes, Iβll have Yuri come with us, if you donβt mind?β With an affirmation, Hana gestured for Yuri, who smiled and came towards them, Hana standing and reaching for the bouquet, setting it before Namjoon. βHold onto this please. I want to keep it.β
Namjoon merely nodded, Hana missing the softening look of Seokjin as the three omegas left the cafe to help Hana change. It was easy enough, the three omegas taking a change room in the dress shop, Hana dressing back in her travel clothing and having the wedding dress packed safely. Hana waited as Seokjin called for a few of the alphas to move her trunk and dress to Namjoonβs cart, her carry bag being placed into the back as well. Hana gave Yuri a long hug, promising that once she was settled, sheβd invite Yuri out for tea, or sheβd come into town if she were allowed.Β
One of the Alphaβs helped Hana into the back of the cart, Namjoon lifting Maya into her arms once she was settled into the back. Hana was only mildly surprised when Mr. Min was helped into the cart, clutching his stomach as he sat next to her, along with Mr. Kim and the two pups that had been playing. Once they were all comfortable, Hana saw three alpha sit in the front, Namjoon took the reins, a smaller alpha to his left and a female alpha to his right, and they were off.Β