Requested by madigen

Omegaverse AU

(Which I love and will always be willing to do)

Narrator's POV

"I'm sorry Mr. Bonnefoy but there is nothing I can do for you other than recommend you to undertake physical therapy."  The doctor said in a stern tone.  Francis flinched and looked down, his hands balling into fists as he nodded.

"Oui, merci [thanks]"  Francis said, trying to hide the hurt in his voice.  The doctor, an alpha, nodded and let him out the door where a beta nurse gave him a sympathetic look.  Francis gave her a weak smile in return as he wheeled himself out of the building with his friend, a mated beta by the name of Antonio.

"So what did the doctor say?"  Antonio asked as he walked with Francis to his car.

"The same as all zhe other doctors, for zhe same reason."  Francis said in a gloom filled voice.  Antonio frowned.

"I still don't understand why they won't help you when they can,"  Antonio said.  Francis shook his head as he hobbled into the car with Antonio following suit.

"Zhey just don't want to put zhe resources into trying to 'elp an omega, when omegas are zhe lowest in zhe class system."  Francis said with a sigh.

"But aren't omegas supposed to be protected under the endangered acts."  Antonio pointed out.  Francis gave a small nod as he looked out the window at the passing streets.

"Oui, but you know old traditions and thoughts don't die out zhat easily, especially with zhe idea zhat all omegas should stay at 'ome and breed, locked away from zhe world..."  Francis said, a sad look in his eyes.  Antonio reached over and gave his hand a squeeze.

"It'll be alright mi amigo [my friend],"  Antonio said, trying to stay positive.  Francis gave him as best a smile as he could muster, but the pain could still be felt.

Even if you were from a prestigious family with plenty of wealth, if you were an omega, you were looked down on, like you were less of a person.  It was because of this neglect and other abuses of power and this system that omegas were running short in society.  Instead of making one third of the population of the world, they barely made a sixth, while the alpha population was half of the world's population, meaning that finding mates for them was harder.

Knowing this, the endangered acts were passed to try and help omegas who were being treated badly, the result however, was not satisfactory.  Omegas were still socially treated horribly, and now, many alphas used the acts to justify imprisoning and marrying omegas off "for their safety" when it was more of the opposite.

But could Francis do anything about this?  No, not at all.  He should just be happy that an accident happening a year ago had made it so that Francis could barely walk on his legs, making him an undesirable match for alphas who wanted a housewife omega.

And being from a prestigious and open-minded family helped too, but still, Francis was hurting and that was a fact.

---------------- Time Skip ---------------

"So mi amigo, is the physical therapist coming soon to actually help?"  Antonio asked over the phone.  Francis nodded.

"Oui, 'e is, and before you say anything Toni, 'e 'as already 'ad background checks and 'as been informed to tread carefully by mother and father.  And zhe servants, who are all mated, 'ave been instructed to keep an eye and ear out already."  Francis said, sighing a bit at the over-protectiveness.

"That's good, especially if this guy really is a bachelor alpha in the prime of his life."  Antonio said.

"Indeed, it-"  Francis stopped upon hearing someone coming down the hall.  "Antonio, I will call you back later, I believe 'e 'as arrived."

"Si, just be careful Francis."  Antonio said.

"Oui, I will, and you take care of my little cousin Lovino."  Francis said before hanging up.  He moved from his wheel chair over to the couch where he sat and placed the blanket over his legs before taking up a book, not really reading it, but simply waiting for the new arrivals.

And soon enough they came.

First were his parents, his beta mother and father, followed by a beta servant named Vash, and a tall blond German who was well built and had icy blue eyes.  He gave off a clear scent of an alpha at his prime.

'But it's not all zhat unpleasant... Zhe smell of zhe grass and forest dew is actually rather nice...'  Francis thought to himself.

"-And 'ere is our son Francis,"  Mr. Bonnefoy said turning to Francis.  "Francis, zhis is zhe physical therapist, Ludwig Beilschmidt."  Francis gave a nod and a smile, extending a hand out.

"It is very nice to meet you Mr. Beilschmidt."  Francis said.  Ludwig nodded back and shook his hand, his grip strong and firm, a fine trait in an alpha.  Francis felt a strange sense of peace fill his body upon the contact of their hands.

'I 'ope 'e will actually 'elp me.'  Francis thought as his parents talked to Ludwig about various things.  Ludwig took them all seriously, but every few moments, Francis saw Ludwig's eyes dart over in his direction.  Francis pretended not to notice, but it was a bit difficult for him.

'I can't 'elp but feel a bit... strange when 'e does zhat...'  Francis thought.  Finally, after the orientation was done, Francis's parents went off while Vash stood guard behind the door, leaving Ludwig and Francis somewhat alone in the parlor.

Silence took over till Ludwig cleared his throat.

"So, I understand zhat jou vere in an accident some time ago?"  Ludwig said.  Francis sighed and leaned back.

"Oui, and please, do 'ave a seat."  Francis said.  Ludwig nodded and sat before motioning for Francis to continue.  "As you know, omegas are becoming 'arder and 'arder to find, as such, zhere are some who are willing to take omegas right out of zhere 'omes to be sent off to marriage to "protect zhem".  And zhis nearly 'appened to me."

"But how did jou escape?"  Ludwig asked, his eyebrow raised.  Francis sighed.

"I was just lucky zhat zhere were people who cared if I got kidnapped."  Francis said.  "But, while being 'eld 'ostage, zhe alphas who 'ad me tried to make it so zhat I couldn't escape on my own by shooting my legs full of 'oles, which brings us to why my legs are so weak."  Francis said, now aware of Ludwig's intense staring at his legs.  Francis shifted them a bit, grateful for the blanket covering them.

"... I see,"  Ludwig said finally.  He then looked up to Francis.  "So I take it zhat zhat is also a big reason zhat jour parents are particularly wary of alphas around jou?"  Francis nodded.

"Oui, zhat and zhe fact zhat I'm an omega in an alpha ruled society."  Francis said, looking towards the sun filled windows, some of the sunlight peeking past the windows to hit Francis.

'He is zhe picture of beauty like zhat...'  Ludwig thought as he admired the way Francis seemed to sparkle in the light.  He then mentally slapped himself.  'Nein Ludvig, jou can not pursue him, no matter how handsome or nice smelling or - agh!'  Ludwig shook his head.

"I know zhis might be hard, but may I ask vhat jou can do vith jour legs, so zhat I have an idea of vhat to do,"  Ludwig asked, pulling Francis from his thoughts.  Francis nodded.

"Oui, I can stand for a few moments at a time before needing to sit and I can somewhat walk, zhough it seems more like stumble and limp, for about ten or so feet before it becomes too much."  Francis said.  Ludwig nodded as he wrote it down on a small notepad.

"Alright zhen, if jou don't mind, I zhink zhat vill be all for today.  Tomorrow, I vill present jou vith a schedule for zhe two of us to vork vith for jour exercises."  Ludwig said, standing up.  Francis nodded from his seat.

"Oui, zhat sounds like a lovely idea."  Francis said.  He then stood up and moved towards the nearby wheelchair.  He then wheeled over to Ludwig.  "I will see you tomorrow zhen."  Francis said, before wheeling out the door and down the hall, being escorted by a young maid.

"Don't jou dare fall for Young Master Francis,"  Vash said in a growl to Ludwig.  "Now hurry up and follow me."  Ludwig nodded and followed Vash down several corridors heading in the opposite direction Francis went.

"Here is jour room, if jou need anything, ring for a servant, and if jou wish to meet with the young master about something ring for a servant."  Vash said.  Ludwig nodded as Vash left, shutting the door, leaving Ludwig in a well made room with its own private bathroom and even a heat room just in case.

'Zhey really vent all out here.'  Ludwig thought as he settled down and started unpacking.

'But I still wish I could be around his intoxicating scent...'  Ludwig thought forlornly as he set about.

~Meanwhile With Francis~

"Is something wrong Master Francis?"  Lily, the maid asked as she waited on Francis in his large bedroom.  Francis sighed.

"It's just, and I feel like I ought to laugh at zhis, but zhe zhought of an alpha trying to 'elp me when alphas are what did zhis to me and look down upon those like me... I just can't..."  Francis sighed, getting up from his wheel chair and face-planting on his plush bed.  Lily nodded thoughtfully.

"I think the way you feel is very understandable."  Lily said, standing by the bed.  Francis rolled over onto his back.

"Lily, may I ask you a question?"  Francis asked.  Lily nodded.

"Of course."

"Zhen, tell me what made you fall for your mate?"  Francis asked.  Lily tilted her head, placing her hand on her chin.

"Well... I can't name any one specific thing, but I do remember that when we first met, their scent really smelled comforting, and when they were around me, I felt really peaceful and happy.  Why?  Is there someone like that for you?"  Lily asked.  Francis thought for a moment before grabbing a pillow and putting it over his face.

"I'm not sure,"  Francis groaned.  Lily gave a small giggle.

"Don't worry, you'll figure it out soon enough."  Lily said.  Francis nodded, wondering what life with bring him tomorrow.

--------------- The Next Day --------------

"Alright, I believe I have made a good schedule for exercises,"  Ludwig said to Francis and his parents as he showed them a copy of the schedule.  "But after zhe first week I'll have finalized it till we see zhat zhere have been significant changes or if zhere are no changes but instead an increase in anything from pain to lack of mobility."  Ludwig explained as he pulled out a chart.  Francis nodded.

"So I assume we will be starting zhis schedule today?"  Francis asked, thinking of how he had been requested to wake up extra early for this meeting.  Ludwig nodded.

"Ja, zhe sooner we start, zhe sooner I can make zhe observations and adjustments to best help jou."  Ludwig said.  Francis gave a small flinch upon hearing the word "help" come from the alpha before him.

"Alright, I am ready to go zhen."  Francis said, quickly regaining his composure.  Ludwig stared, a bit of worry rising in him upon seeing Francis flinch, but he still nodded.

"Zhen let us go to zhe room I asked to be specially set up."  Ludwig said as Vash led the group out to a room filled with physical therapy equipment.  Francis's eyes widened at the sight of all the brand new equipment.  Ludwig's lips twitched upwards slightly at the sight of Francis looking around with eyes full of wonder.

"Do jou vant to get started now?"  Ludwig asked.  Francis turned to him and gave him a genuine smile of happiness, one that made Ludwig's heart skip a beat.

"Oui, I would like zhat very much."  Francis said, beginning a normal cycle for the two.

---------------- Time Skip ---------------

Four months have now passed since physical therapy had started and everyone noticed how well Francis had been doing.

He was smiling more, looking forward to the next day, and even walking across a room to get something, though he was often told by Ludwig and the others not to do that too much, lest he fall and hurt himself.  But progress was progress.

As for Ludwig, Francis's family and the servants had become more trusting of him once it became clear that he really was doing his best to help Francis while still being wary of the rules set forth by Mr. & Mrs. Bonnefoy.  But still, Ludwig was happy to see that he was actually helping Francis.

And Francis and Ludwig had already begun trusting each other, each growing more and more enamored as Francis felt more and more motivated to get better.

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"Vash, do jou know vhere Francis is?"  Ludwig asked.  Vash raised his eyebrow.

"Jou mean he isn't with jou in the training room?"  Vash asked.  Ludwig raised an eyebrow.

"Nein, we veren't supposed to go and train in zhere till after lunch."  Ludwig said.  Vash furrowed his eyebrows.

"But I saw him enter it this morning right after breakfast.  And why did jou want to start later?"  Vash asked as they began walking towards the physical therapy room.

"He has been pushing himself too much, his body needs a break before something bad happens."  Ludwig said.  Vash cocked an eyebrow as they began hurrying down the hallway.

"And what would said bad thing be?"

"He could strain himself and end up doing more damage zhan good, zhere is even a possibility of tearing a muscle or tendon vhich in his condition vould mean no more valking, ever."  Ludwig said as they were now running.  Finally they made it to the physical therapy room and opened the doors, finding Francis practicing walking by using two beams as support.

"Oh, 'ello, is something wrong?"  Francis asked, looking up at the out of breathe duo while using his arms to hold himself up.  Ludwig gave him a hard stare.

"Francis, have jou been exercising all day?"  Ludwig asked.  Francis blinked before nodding.

"Oui, but-"

"But nothing Francis,"  Ludwig said in a serious tone, causing Francis to flinch.  "Jou need to give jour body a break before jou end up doing even more damage."  Ludwig said in a serious tone, sounding similar to a growl.  Francis bit his lip.

"But, I'm making progress,"  Francis argued nervously.  Ludwig shook his head as he walked towards Francis.

"Ja, but overdoing zhese exercises vill undo zhat progress and could make it so zhat jou could be permanently unable to valk."  Ludwig said seriously.  Francis flinched more visibly this time as he looked down.  Vash had already pulled out the wheelchair and brought it towards Francis.

"Master Francis, please take a seat."  Vash said.  Francis was still, head hanging as his long hair covered his face.  "Master Francis?"  Vash repeated.  Ludwig raised an eyebrow.

"Fran-"  He was cut off by Francis falling forward into Ludwig's chest.  Ludwig immediately caught him on instinct.

"Francis, vhat-"

"Blood."  Vash said.  Ludwig looked towards the bars and noticed a red liquid on them.  He quickly looked down at Francis's hands to find them also covered in red.  Ludwig clicked his tongue.

"He overdid zhe bars, causing his hands to bleed."  Ludwig said as calmly as he could when he was internally panicking over the fact that Francis had fainted.  Ludwig shifted Francis so that he was carrying him bridal style over to a bed [like the kind in a doctor's office] and placed Francis down, noticing how pale he seemed to be.

"He couldn't have lost enough blood to faint."  Ludwig said as Vash came over.  Vash shook his head.

"No, he fainted because he can't stand the sight of blood.  It reminds him of..."  Vash trailed off before shaking his head.  "Never mind, just help me get him back to his room so we can preform first aid."  Vash said.  Ludwig nodded and picked Francis up bridal style once more and followed Vash through the hallways.

As they hurried they grabbed the attention of some of the other servants.  Upon seeing a few, Vash told them what had happened and ordered them to go get Mr. & Mrs. Bonnefoy.  Eventually, the reached Francis's room where Ludwig placed Francis on the bed before being shooed out by Vash and some of the other servants.

"Mr. Beilschmidt what 'appened?"  Mr. Bonnefoy asked Ludwig as they stood outside of the room.  Ludwig sighed and recounted what happened, receiving a nod from the older beta.

"Oui, I can see why 'e fainted..."  Mr. Bonnefoy said in a sad voice.  "Seeing blood and hearing loud or threatening sounds from alphas and unfamiliar betas makes 'im remember zhe kidnapping."

"So zhat is vhy he flinches..."  Ludwig murmured aloud.  Mr. Bonnefoy nodded.

"Indeed, and zhis is better zhan before when 'e would faint more often, now it's only at the sight of blood."  Mr. Bonnefoy shook his head.  "So I am assuming zhat training is going to be stopped for zhe next couple of days?"  Ludwig shifted.

"Ja, but zhere is another option though I do not zhink anyone vill approve of it."  Ludwig said, a slightly uncomfortable look on his face.  Mr. Bonnefoy raised his eyebrow.

"And what would zhat be?"

"Vell... zhere is a therapy I can perform but vith Francis's trama and jour rules I'd rather not push anyone, especially Francis, by performing massage therapy."  Ludwig said.

"Massage therapy?  What is zhat?"  Mr. Bonnefoy asked.

"It's a type of physical therapy in which I use pressure points and specific massaging techniques to help reduce tension and pain in muscles while also giving a bit of strength back to zhe muscles.  But like I said, if Francis is really uncomfortable vith alphas zhen I really don't vant to push him."  Ludwig said, a slight blush on his cheek as he averted his eyes.  Mr. Bonnefoy gave him an intense stare.

"... Well... if Francis is willing and zhere is at least one or two servants present in zhe room, zhen I do not mind."  Mr. Bonnefoy said, shocking Ludwig.  Ludwig looked up, a blush on his cheeks.

"..."

"So it's decided zhen."  Mr. Bonnefoy said with a clap of his hands as Mrs. Bonnefoy came out of the bedroom with the servants.  Ludwig quickly walked off as Mr. Bonnefoy explained the idea of doing massage therapy.

'Vill I really be able to do zhis?'  Ludwig questioned as he walked back to his room.  'Never mind zhe therapy itself, but zhe thought of being near Francis and his scent... being able to touch - agh!  Nein, nein, nein, nein, nein!  Bad Ludvig, jou're acting like jou vant to pursue Francis and pin him to zhe bed and - agh!'

Ludwig shook his head and hurried into his private bathroom, planning to take a nice cold shower to clear his mind.

--------------- The Next Day --------------

'Well zhis is a fine predicament I've gotten myself into,'  Francis thought as he looked down at his bandaged hands.  'I won't be able to train for at least a week, if not more.'  Francis was pulled from his thoughts upon hearing knocking at his door.

"Oui?  Come in."  Francis said.  He saw Lily and Natalie walk in with Ludwig.  Upon seeing the alpha, Francis looked down, a pink tint coming upon his cheeks.

"Master Francis,"  Lily said.  "Since you will be unable to perform your normal exercises, Mr. Ludwig here has another option."  Francis nodded and looked up, not meeting Ludwig's gaze.  Ludwig coughed into his hand.

"I suggested, and jou are free to object, zhat jou do massage therapy."  Ludwig said.  Francis gave him a confused look.

"Massage?"

"Ja, it vould be a massage targeted at relieving tension and pain vhile also helping build up jour strength, but..."  Ludwig cleared his throat.  "I vould have to be zhe one giving jou zhe massage since I know how to perform it."  Francis stared, wide-eyed.

"And you are free to refuse Master Francis,"  Lily said.  "Your parents also said that if you agree to go through with it, then at least one or two servants,"  She motioned to herself and Natalie.  "Will be present in the room."  Francis nodded as he thought for a moment.

'Well... I do not want to undo zhe progress I've already made by sitting 'ere... And zhere would be others present...'  Francis glanced at Ludwig, noticing him also blushing a bit, making his heart flutter.

"Alright,"  Francis said softly.  "I'll give it a try."

Lily and Natalie nodded as Natalie went off to inform Mr. & Mrs. Bonnefoy as Lily helped Francis into another room to change.  Ludwig, on the other hand, set up a massage table, sheets and all, along with another table which held a few tools needed, such as lotion.

"Are jou ready Francis?"  Ludwig asked.

"Oui, just a bit... nervous..."  Francis admitted as Lily wheeled him over to the table and helped him up.  Francis felt uncomfortable wearing very short pants and a t-shirt in front of the alpha before him.  Ludwig nodded as Lily quietly went over to the door.

"Ja, I figured as much,"  Ludwig said as he rolled up his sleeves.  "But if it makes jou feel any better I feel nervous too."  Francis tilted his head.

"Why?"

"Vell... I don't vant to really put too much stress on jou,"  Ludwig said as he motioned for Francis to lie down.  Francis followed suit, resting his head in his arms as he looked curiously at Ludwig.

"Really?  Zhe other alphas I 'ave met never act like zhat."  Francis said, making Ludwig frown.

"Vell zhey should.  Jou're human too."  Ludwig said, getting tears to come to Francis's eyes.  Lily quietly excused herself from the room as Ludwig rushed over to Francis.

"Vhat's vrong?  Did I say something?  Does something hu-"  Ludwig was cut off by Francis shaking his head and throwing himself at Ludwig, hugging him tight.  Ludwig was taken aback by this but hugged him back on instinct.

"I-I-"

"Shh, liebe, it's okay,"  Ludwig said softly as he ran his fingers through Francis's hair, a highly affectionate sign and also very comforting.  "Jou have been through a lot, don't push jourself."  Again, Ludwig felt Francis's shake his head.

"Non, zhat-zhat is not it,"  Francis said, now looking up at Ludwig.  "It's j-just zhat no one - no alpha - 'as ever said z-zhat I, an omega, am 'uman like z-zhem."  Francis choked out.  Ludwig frowned.

"Jou are Francis, and vhether jou are an omega or an alpha zhat doesn't matter, jou are human too."  Ludwig said, getting a teary-eyed smile from Francis.

Francis then buried his face into Ludwig's chest, enjoying Ludwig's comforting scent and relaxing at every soothing touch Ludwig made.  Ludwig on the other hand held Francis closely, comforting Francis like this with a soft touch and a gentle kiss to the forehead was instinctual to him.

After a few blissful moments of silence, Francis shifted, tapping Ludwig's chest.

"Can you place me back in bed s'il vous plaît [please]?"  Francis asked.  Ludwig blushed but nodded, even though he wanted to continue to hold the omega in his arms.  Ludwig carefully lowered Francis onto the bed.  Francis made himself comfortable, gathering pillows behind himself and pulling the blankets up in a similar fashion to a nest.  He then patted the spot next to him.

Ludwig blushed but nodded, sitting down next to Francis who quickly pulled the blanket over him before going back to nuzzling into Ludwig's chest.  Ludwig once more wrapped his arms around Francis, taking in his intoxicating scent, making Ludwig sigh contently.

"Vhy do jou have such an intoxicating scent?"  Ludwig asked.  Francis looked up at him, eyebrow raised before he smiled.

"Right back at you."  Francis said.  Ludwig quirked his eyebrow now.

"It's zhe same for jou too?"  Ludwig asked, gaining a nod from Francis.  "... Zhen... zhat means..."

"Mmm,"  Francis hummed in response, leaning up to press a kiss to Ludwig's lips.  Ludwig froze for a second before kissing back.

'Is zhis a dream?'  Ludwig questioned as he enjoyed the sweet kiss.  'If it is, zhen bitte Gott [please God] don't vake me up.'

"Oh my..."  A voice said, making Francis pull back as both he and Ludwig blushed upon seeing who had entered the room;  Mr. & Mrs. Bonnefoy along with Lily and Natalie.  Lily smiled sweetly as Mr. & Mrs. Bonnefoy stared.

"..."

"... um..."  Ludwig felt himself at a loss for words as he looked down, feeling Mr. & Mrs. Bonnefoy stare at him till he felt someone put their hand on his shoulder.  He looked up, meeting Mr. Bonnefoy's gaze.

"You will make an excellent son-in-law."  Mr. Bonnefoy said as Mrs. Bonnefoy hummed in agreement.  Ludwig sat still, quite in shock.

"Huh?"

"Oui, you 'eard me, I'll give you two my blessings, just take good care of my son and give me a cute grandchild."

"Or two, or even three."  Mrs. Bonnefoy added.  Her husband smiled and walked out of the room along with the others, leaving Ludwig and Francis alone again.

"... Hold it,"  Ludwig said, looking at Francis.  "Are we now-"

"Engaged?  Oui, I believe zhat is what my father said when 'e told you to take care of me and give 'im grandchildren."  Francis said with a smile, cuddling into Ludwig's side.  Ludwig was still in a bit of shock but shook his head.

"Vhatever, it doesn't matter now,"  Ludwig said, rolling over and pulling Francis's close to his chest.  "All zhat matters is zhat I get to do zhis."  Ludwig said, nuzzling his face into Francis's hair.  Francis laughed, making Ludwig's heart flutter.

"Oui, and I am not planning on leaving zhis warm embrace of yours."  Francis's teased as he buried his face into Ludwig's chest.  Francis's eyes fluttered shut as Ludwig quietly whispered sweet-nothings in his native tongue, lulling a very tired Francis into a well-deserved slumber.

"Ich liebe dich Francis,"  Ludwig whispered as Francis felt his consciousness fading.  Francis smiled as he curled towards Ludwig.

"Je t'aime mon amour..."  Francis whispered out sleepily, making Ludwig smile and hold him closer.

~Fin~