After warning Merlin of the shield, he ended up back home. Percy wasn't scolding him, but he had been hugged tightly and his son as well. The two had been worried sickly for him. Both listened to what happened, and he left most of the things out other about him almost dying, wouldn't it have been for his Dad and his father in law. As well that Dionysus had healed these scars but that just because he had a bad flashback.

This made Percy constantly cling on as well his son. For once he wasn't minding it as he had been as scared of this. Then they ended up falling asleep in the same bed, cuddling each other.

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So, it seemed that the female had somehow found him the next day. The two had been going out to eat ice cream. One thing led to another and he ended up getting caught again. Even with the effort of his son and Percy.

And this was just because they ended up getting hit by a sleep spell. Him on the other hand got paralyzed by a spell. So that he couldn't move. Why the two hadn't been paralyzed he wasn't sure, but he ended up back at a cell. Or almost. It was this time at a big ship.

They made sure to choose one a cruise ship. So that Poseidon could for sure not do much. The worst was that he was locked in a small space.

//Great. I still can't move...// It was frustrating and to make it worse they used electric going through his body whenever they tried to get answers out. But of course, he wasn't going to. Nor when they used any other torture methods.

"I asked again, who is Emrys." //And I say it again, I won't tell you. So eff you.//

This was not the best idea as this time a different snake creature was slithering out. One bite was painful, but it wouldn't kill him. "Well you didn't want it any other way."

It was precisely then that the creature bit and the door thrown open. A whimper came all out and that was all. Because he still was paralyzed and from his knowledge, he would still stay like this for a few more hours.

"Oh gods..." That voice was his son and he felt even more stressed out. One thing was clear. Would they harm just one hair of anyone of his family or friends, they will pay.

"You go and bring him away. Use any means and don't look back. I have to take out the garbage." This was Merlin, cold and anger laced under the tone. Someone picked him out and like before just a whimper escaped.

//Sorry, but I can't move. Paralyzing spell.// His thought was sent over and his son muttered a spell on his won and they were suddenly somewhere else. By now he realized how much in pain he really was, but his mentality didn't suffer too much from him.

"Gramps I need help!" Bentley sounded really desperate and panicking as well. Two presence were felt. It was all that he realized before blacking out, the exhaustion and pain caught up on him.

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Someone was hugging him tightly and a hand was going through his hair. The scent could be mistaken for his boyfriend/husband, but it was his son. Because of the magic that latches on him. His wasn't better because his was latching on his son as well.

His eyes opened with this and he felt not bad, it was just that he felt odd. Not scared either but he still could feel the torture. But it wasn't something new per se. He remembered about his first time and this made him feel odd.

It was probably his son who helped him stay grounded. Now thinking about it, his son knew how he felt. It was like with his mother. He knew how his mother felt. Maybe it was a connection between mother son.

"Mom I am sorry." His voice was soft, and he could feel the guilt coming from his son. It was making him smile softly at him and kissing his forehead.

"It's fine. You did your best and I can't be any prouder of this." It was true. His son stayed calm and this made him feel calm.

"But I-" He gave him a sharp look. So that he bit his lips but nodding now. Both stayed for a moment in this hug and then he sat up as well Bentley.

"Can it be that you know how I feel?" His voice was curious as he tilted his head as well. The odd calmness stayed, and he wondered why. He should freak out, but he wasn't.

"I don't know. I just can feel your emotions. I always thought that it was normal, but it seemed that I am just someone who is empathic." His gaze went down to him and a grin stretched over his lips. It just reminded him of Percy.

"Shit, where is Ocie?" His voice was now concerned, and his gaze went around to find him but nothing. This led to him even more panicked, thinking that he had died or something.

"Mom, he is safe. He is downstairs talking with Merlin." A hand was steady on his shoulder and as soon as the words left, body starting to slip out and rushing downstairs. Even with his son saying this, he couldn't help but feel like this. A few times he slipped or tripped and ending up tripping on top of someone.

That person had been Percy. Like their first meeting their lips locked with each other. Both blinked and when trying to pull away, he was hugged now. His eyes held amusement and their kiss deepen for a moment before he pulled away. Then they burst into laughter and he stayed for a moment in the hug. Until both stood up.

"Well like the first meeting." He heard the masculine chuckle and he giggled again.

"Sorry, I was freaking out thinking something happened and when our son mentioned that you are down here, I well- I ended up rushing down." A sheepish look overcame him. Percy winced and giving him another kiss, before a 'ew,' and a cough was heard.

Merlin folded his arms together, an eyebrow was raised, and Arthur smirked. Then there was his son who was flustered. His cheeks flushed as well, and Percy smirked too. An arm was put around his shoulder and he felt even more flustered.

"Bentley today I would like that you stay over with your great grandparents. I want to have some time alone with your mother, didn't had that yet and to need to have a talk you, Hika." His voice was this time sheepish and when glancing at the expression it was soft with the same look.

"Yes! I haven't really got that in a while." Bentley seemed to know something what he doesn't know. But he was nervous and feeling his shyness grow. This hadn't happened in a while and it wasn't helping the approximate closeness of them.

"Yup, have fun you two and use protection.~" A wink was given, from Arthur and he felt his face heat up now because this would mean....this was all that was needed to make his entire face feel heating up.

"Really? You're really a clotpole and stay a clotpole even after all our years." An amused tone was used yet teasing as well. Arthur gave Merlin a look and muttered something under his breath. He couldn't understand but Merlin could.

"I am your moron." They started to have their bickering and he could just shake his head in fondness. By now his son was running downstairs with a bag pack and almost tripping, wouldn't it be for both of his and Percy's reflexes.

"Well he clearly has your clumsiness." A teasing voice was given to him and he puffed his cheeks out at this.

"Moron of course he does, and he does have your recklessness, stubbornness and your loyalty." He pointed out and Percy gave him a hum soon.

"Well our recklessness and stubbornness. You're as loyal then I am." He pointed out and he realized that this was true. But nowhere near as Percy was. Other than the loyal thing.

This was then that Bentley intervened, and they ended up leaving the two alone. Percy now took his hands softly and lead him toward the couch. He sat down and Percy as well. Both were silent for a moment.

"I wanted to apologize. This wasn't my place to butt in, but I really meant well." His boyfriend sounded guilty and looked somewhere else. It was clear that he felt immense guilt now. His hand took was intertwined soon and he gave him a soft look.

"We went through a lot and I know that you meant well. I can't be even mad at you for wanting just the best for me." His voice held understanding, love and as well softness. Because he knew that Percy would at some point try to get him to get help. It was how he was and there was just no way that he could be mad for this.

"Well how about we go out to eat and then watch some movies?" Percy gave him a grin at this, and he couldn't help but chuckle.

The two first went to an Italian restaurant and then went back to their home. Both decided to watch Harry Potter. His leg was entangled with Percy's, body on top of Percy and his head on the chest. Percy was playing with his hair and their gaze stayed on the tv.

But even when Percy starting to pepper kiss him. His gaze stayed but it was making him let out giggles. The male had a mischievous smirk now. A flush felt at this and his heart flutter, but he looked back at the tv.

That was until he felt some sucking on his collar bones. This let to him gasp and looking down. The male locked with his eyes. An even deeper blush was felt. It seemed that he for sure won't managed to concentrate.