The SHAHE Legacy

By Shinju Oe

A/N: The following Fic is a side of Abaven Shahe that can't be seen in the AR or in HADES - His family, his businesses and his affections for Fallon Altair.

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The words "give up" are not in Abaven Shahe's dictionary.

He is intent on pursuing her no matter how hard it’s going to be…no matter how impossible. It’s been years since he first saw her. And for those years, she has been a breath of fresh air – a source of hope for him…a comfort he needed. For her to cooperate with this little fantasy of his is…lunacy. She is one of the most obedient students in HADES but…that’s as far as it goes. Fallon Altair never turned to give him a second look, never returns his affections…perhaps she never will. But that fact itself tempts him ever so knowing that there is a woman in this world that he…cannot entice. At first it was a game...then it turned to something else... Something serious...and it drove him mad.

For her to cooperate with this little fantasy of his is…lunacy.

Seduction is his main armament, it is in his bloodline. All his brothers are successful because they were all built to succeed in this hellish world. The Shahe's Legacy of beauty carried to all the descendants ensuring success and the continuation of the clan. And now, he is forced to follow in the footsteps of his brothers and all male successors - to marry.

To marry for love? No. To marry for the genes actually - the right mixture of blood will do the trick and sustain the beauty within the clan. And to Abaven who struggled to survive ever since he was young, it's unacceptable... He deserves to be free... In all the 10 Shahe siblings, he's the only independent businessman. I deserve to be free. But he finds himself stuck in the promise he made to his father...on the night he decided to change his life.

The day he decided to enter HADES, it was not because he was forced…but mainly because of the business opportunities inside the well-guarded fortress. His life hasn’t always been easy. With nine brothers breathing down his neck, it was impossible. That’s why he decided to leave home at a very young age and started his business without the prying eyes of his jealous brothers. He can still remember the shocked expression of his father when he announced the news that night when the family is having dinner.

“I’m moving out, dad.” He said nonchalantly and continued eating. He saw his father’s eyes turned to slits. It was a question. Why? He sighed. “I’m starting this business, you see…”

“Business?” One of his brothers asked in mock. “You’ve got to be kidding me! You scrawny little brat… You’re the youngest…you’re supposed to stay here with dad.”

“You’re way over your head, kid! Hahahah!” Another of his brothers laughed treating his confession as some kind of bad joke. “Know your place before you spout something ambitious like this.”

Abaven clenched his fists. For a 14-year old….they’re small. He knows he will be ridiculed by his brothers at such a crazy idea.  He's been bullied by them ever since they found out he's an Accel.  Even the servants began staying away from him.  That's why he wants to be free from this prison.   He bit his lower lip to prevent the tears that threatens to fall. “I’m not talking you to… I’m talking to dad.” He replied and stared at his father waiting for an answer. Well, either way he decided to go even without permission. It was all out of respect that he wanted his approval.

The old man watched his youngest son and for a long while said, “I know you’re impatient, Abaven.” There was a pause followed by a smile. “But if you wish…then you have my blessings. I’ll forward your inheritance to your personal account.  When are you leaving?”

Abaven was surprised. Truthfully, he was expecting to fight for it. His brothers were all grumbling. "I'm leaving tomorrow, dad."  He answered.

"Very well."

Abaven looked up and knew there is something his father wants before he lets him go.  There's always something in return...

"You can go and do what you want."  The doctor said.  "But you will marry the woman I choose for you when the time comes.  No Shahe will squander their good looks for a worthless woman."

"How much longer will I wait for her?"

 To Abaven, it was a good bargain.  Who cares about women?! He happily agreed back then and said yes without second thoughts.  But now...  Now is different.   And what he said back then haunted him.  A letter from his father arrived saying that he must meet a woman.  It is clear to him what it means...  Crystal Clear.

For years, the decision did not bother him one bit.  There was a time in his life when he lost a lot of money...  He lost everything by the time he's 16.  This is where he met her...in his deepest moments in life where he was forced to live by the sidewalks and used his body as to earn money.  This is where another Abaven was born...an Abaven that nearly killed who he really is.

She jogs taking the same route everyday and he can't help but notice her focused eyes.  Does she really mean to insult me by not acknowledging my presence?  He thought.  Everyone who passes by HIS corner notices his beauty.  His now shoulder-length hair is like that of an angel.  But this girl finds running more interesting than him and it ticked him off.  They first talked because of an accident - an accident he caused.

It was simple...  He tripped her.   Well...nearly.

"Didn't you know that curiosity killed the cat?"

 Fallon on the other hand jumped and stopped running sensing the presence and the obvious assault.  "Why did you want to do that?"  She asked.

Abaven was very surprised at this but did not answer.  Is she an Accel too!?

When Fallon didn't get an answer...  "Please come out.  I know you're there."

For Abaven, it was enough to know that he found someone like him.  He showed himself.  "Hi.  I'm sorry to have done that...but...I'm just curious, that's all."

Abaven Shahe 18 yrs old

 "Didn't you know that curiosity killed the cat?"

Abaven laughed.  "Awh, come on now...  I didn't mean to make you angry...  I just want to get to know you."

"Tripping people is not a means of getting to know...  It's a means to start fights and if I were you, you better leave before I lose my head.  I don't know what your problem is but I'm living my life peacefully.  I'd like it to stay that way.  I don't need advice from a gigolo."

Abaven stared at her as she left.  His first impression of her is that...  She's sad...like me.  He slowly smiled. "And she called me a gigolo..."  He muttered to himself.  We'll, not that he's not one...but he took it as a sign that he's selling himself short.  And for the girl that told her head on that he's making a mockery out of himself...he made a promise.  I'm gonna make a world for her...one where she'll never be sad again... That was his promise.  And for several years, Abaven stopped his job by the streets.  An agent found him and asked him to be a model.
 

Modeling is as easy as 1-2-3

All his hard work on the streets paid off...especially now that he has another side to himself...a friendlier side.  In the superficial world of models...it's very useful.  He became famous almost instantly.  Using another name, he hid himself and only accepted discreet modeling jobs to prevent from scandalizing his father.

He saved so much money by living with different famous people and serving as their escorts recreating his network once more.  By the time he's 20, modeling didn't seem attractive anymore so he left and started venturing for other businesses.  This is the 2nd time he met her. 

He attended a Fundraiser's Banquet and got lucky.  It was a Fundraising banquet made for rich people and models.  He was planning on not attending it.  He always see it as a stupid excuse people do to compensate for their greedy selves and buying off models for a night - sleazy.  But when he saw her there...  Maybe fundraisers aren't that' bad after all...  Escorting a well known actress, he took this opportunity to know the name of his muse.

"Laella, do you know that person?"

"Oh...the ginger-haired billionaire?"

Abaven raised a brow.  She's rich?!  He sighed feeling a bit disappointed.  He planned to awe her with his wealth.  "Well, yes...  I don't see her often..."

"She only attends fundraising dinners, Avie...  Her name's Fallon Altair."

"I see."  Abaven loves the sound of his muse's name in his lips.  "Fallon..."  He smiled when he thought of something.  "Hey, Ella...  Does she give a lot?"

"Altair?  Definitely!  She's the biggest donor in all fundraisers."  The red-head answered.

 "So...like...since we're auctioning models here...she's gonna buy the most famous?"  Abaven asked.

"Of course."  Laella grinned.  "Are you up to something again?"

"No..."  Abaven answered coolly.  "Abaven is not thinking of selling himself for the benefit of the homeless kids."  He grinned at that.

"You naughty boy!"  Laella playfully punched him.  "Am I supposed to be jealous?"  She asked.

Abaven kissed her and said, "No way...you?  Jealous?"  Laella laughed.  "So tell me...what must I do to get myself sold here?"

Before anyone could even stop him, he's standing on the stage and getting himself sold.  Of course, Fallon Altair didn't think twice into buying him.  She's doing it for the children after all.  When the party ended, he stood there...in front of the woman he didn't see for two years.  Her hair is longer now...and there's a sense of maturity...in her features.  This is what I missed...  He said to himself as he gazed at her. "Miss Altair?"

"Yes."  Fallon looked up.

"Don't you recognize me?"

"No."

That made him chuckle.  What does he expect from a woman who only saw him once and didn't even find him interesting?  "So...what do you want to do?"  He turned serious and stared at her golden hazel eyes.  It was the first time he was able to really behold them.  Beautiful...

"Thank you for doing this for the children.  You may go home."  Fallon replied.

Abaven was shocked at this.  Ohhh-kay...  This is the second time he was denied by this girl!  He laughed out loud.  "Ms. Altair...you're really funny..."

"And why is that?"

The serious look on her face made him stop and reflect more on what he really feels.  Why does he run after this woman?  Why did he change his life for her?  He could have just ended it...  When he met this woman and heard her harsh judgment...and now...he's still alive.  Why?  "...because you make me smile."  He answered.

 In that moment even when Fallon just turned and left him, he remembered his promise to her once more.  There has to be something about this woman that he must know...anything...everything.  And so, it sparked something deep inside him.  He began hiring investigators to do background checks...all who managed to report their accomplishments but failed to live.  So...my Juliet has a dark side...  He whispered to himself in the darkness of his room.  He finds it ironic that he was helped by a woman who can not help herself...

All he got from the investigators is that Fallon Altair is in HADES.  Lucky me...  He laughed bitterly.  Once more, he will be under his father's wing.  He got himself in and from then on, dedicated himself into knowing her more.  As soon as he found out that Fallon is an Alter, he started his business dealing with illegal drugs to support her need of it.  It was easy for him to smuggle what with his father's connections...  From the moment he saw how helpless she is...he turned for the worst and fell in love with her.  He did all those...and up to now masking them all with his smiles and his idiocy - his unrequited love that is like a drug to him...

"Now what..."

 To some people, he might look really pathetic...but doesn't mind.  As long as I'm within arm's length from her...  He sighed and took a drag on his cigarette.  He tossed the letter on the floor.  Is this the end of my very dream?  Will I just accept my fate...  True enough...he's never one to follow rules.  But a promise is a promise and he keeps his words.

"But you will marry the woman I choose for you when the time comes.  No Shahe will squander their good looks for a worthless woman."




A/N: Under Construction...  Will edit tomorrow or so.... Hope you guys like this one!
To be continued...