Pocketful of Posies || Chapter 5
Youโd been hiding for years and years now; from your family, from society, from alphas and packs. Suppressants were dangerous but effective and necessary for an omega who refused to be ownedโbut no suppressants were strong enough to fool the nose of a super soldier, who together with his pack would stop at nothing to bind you to them forever.
pairings: dark!Avengers x reader
warnings: A/B/O dynamics, power imbalances, noncon and dubcon sexual situations, loss of autonomy, Dead Dove: Do Not Eat โ this is a dark!fic, read at your own risk. more detailed content warnings are included at the end of the chapter to avoid spoilers, click through the read more, CTRL + Fย โcontent warningsโ.ย
Rationality within Carolโs pack was often treated like a talking stick; only one person could have and use it at a time, and stealing it required either brute force or a clever trickโwhich was why she and Loki fumbled it back and forth so often. Sam seemed to have snatched it for a moment, until their omegaโs sharp tongue made him fumble. She was cutting and brutal, as wild as sheโd looked the first time Carol saw her: covered in mud and blood, half soaked from the bath and thrashing violently while Thor and Peter tried to gently get her in the tub.
The blonde figured it was time to regain the upper hand over their omega and came to stand at the top of the stairs, eyes locking on Sam from behind. He was turning the corner from patience to frustration, their little omegaโs demeaning comments making the muscle in his jaw clench. It was impressive though; any of the other alphaโs in the house (plus herself and maybe minus Peter) wouldโve had her nose in the corner by now, bent over to hold her own ankles and struggling for balance so that her forehead didnโt press against the wall lest she earn herself a spanking for being sulky.
โAlright Sammy, tag out,โ Carol made sure that there was an undertone of mirth in her voice, hoping to bring the other alpha out of his anger. โYou should probably go check on dinner andโBruce, test results?โ
โOh, youโre right,โ the beta nodded, immediately headed for the stairs. โHer hormone analysis should be ready at the least.โ
The moment her eyes landed on the little omega on the bed, Carol felt her heart melt just a bit. Despite the vitriol sheโd been spitting just moments before, the precious thing looked like an angel sprawled out in their den. All she wore was one of Thorโs t-shirts, the hem brushing the tops of her thighs and perfuming her scentless skin with his muskโshe couldnโt wait until the suppressants were out of their omegaโs system, Carol desperately wanted to know what she smelled like.
โSammy?โ The blonde prompted when the male alpha didnโt move, leading him to sigh.
โYeah babe,โ he leaned over and pressed a kiss against the omegaโs forehead, ignoring how she shrunk back into the pillows behind her. โIโm out. Take care of her, beautiful.โ
Sam stopped to press a kiss against Carolโs cheek on his way down the stairs, gesturing for Tony to follow. The genius rolled his eyes and huffed but followed nonetheless, only after tossing a wink at the scowling omega huddled in what would hopefully soon be a nest. Carol waited until they were both down before returning her attention to the younger woman, stomach filling with butterflies.
Carol had wanted an omega since she presented as an alpha at twelve. 90% of the people she interacted with thought she was such a wasteโa female alpha? Objectively, a useless combination. Female alphas were weak and passive, certainly not strong enough to lead a pack or produce strong alpha babies. If only sheโd been a delta or a beta, she couldโve at least carried children. Sheโd always been fully aware that societyโs perspective was incredibly flawed; she was as dominant as any male, just as potent and just as strong. Stronger evenโmore recently by unimaginable levels.
But omegas rarely looked negatively upon female alphas. Omegas preened and clamored for the attention female alphas provided, they saw it as more tender and careful. Carol didnโt know if she exactly agreed with that either, but at least an omega would never look at her and consider her a very pretty waste.
Or so the blonde had thought, right up until making eye contact with the sweet-faced omega her pack had managed to stumble upon. She certainly didnโt look pleased, her glare verging on incendiary.
โYou sure are feisty,โ she felt her lips quirking at the corners, especially when the omega seemed to puff up like an angry kitten. โWhat you said to Sam wasnโt very nice. You gonna hiss at me too?โ
The answer was a resounding yes, the cute, clicking cub growl she made only reinforcing Carolโs gut instinct that the little omega was perfect. She liked that fire, it wasnโt disrespectfulโit demanded respect and the blonde could certainly understand that sort of attitude. Considering her omegaโs evident disdain for modern presentation centered care, it could even be considered mild.
โClaws away, baby,โ she ordered, tone amused and the smile still curling her lips as she toed her shoes off at the edge of the bed. โBe a good girl for me now.โ
Carol pressed the omega flat to the bed before she could fight, plastering herself against the half-naked woman and burying her face in the crook of her neck. Scenting deeply made the blondeโs eyes roll back in her headโthe faint scent of panicking omega wafted off her skin, only noticeable at such a distance. Thank God the Hulk picked it up, the alphaโs senses so incredibly strong that even while masked by Bruceโs beta he had picked up the faint whiff of omega; if Bruce hadnโt prompted Steve to scent carefully they might notโve found her. Carol hadnโt been the only one in the pack desperate for an omega.
Thor had beenโฆ devastated to learn of the lack of omegas on Earth. With the destruction of Asgard and the remaining populationโs relocation, it had been another gut punch to the alpha prime whoโs people had already endured so much. Heโd spoken at length about how omega Aesir were different than humansโ and the tone of longing and sadness in the prime had radiated through their entire pack.
The deltas, Bucky, Tony and Loki had all realized years ago how sorely their dynamic suffered without an omega. A deltaโs overwhelming physiological drive was to provide support and comfort to pack members, their intuition let them see their packmates in a way the other presentationโs couldnโt replicate. Their packโs deltas were all incredibly intuitive, beyond the norm, and without an omega to properly direct them they got manipulative. It was rarely antagonistic or cruel and if there had only been one delta in the pack, it wouldโve slid by without noticeโbut deltas perceived the deception where others didnโt and it usually led to dissent amongst the three.
And while Steve had never said a word, Carol knew that as a sickly little beta heโd dreamt of being โstrong enough to deserve an omegaโ. Bucky had mentioned it brieflyโas had Tony, whoโd heard it from his father at least biweekly. Steve loved omegas; he loved that they balanced an incredible strength with equal fragility. The very nature of them spoke to his inner artist, โhis inner romantic,โ Bucky had teased. Now that he was a big ass alpha prime? He could deserve an omega now, he was strong enough now.
Their omega was practically a miracle, considering how few of them there wereโso few adults, especially. Some claimed the overall population of omegas was going up despite the overwhelming evidence of the opposite and besides, the number of omegas born every year didnโt matter when you had packmates approaching their mid-forties. Tony, Bruce, and Clint were getting up there, as everyone liked to tease. Finding a reasonably aged omega that was also unclaimed? Theyโd never even considered the possibility, it was unfathomable.
Carol had consoled herself with the knowledge that her pack loved her deeply, found no fault in her gender or presentation. She knew it would take time, but soon her omega would realize the same. There was nothing wrong with her, she didnโt need to hide or put on a faรงade; not in their pack, not under their protection. Whatever the omega had gone through in her life mustโve been traumatizing, the blonde could only assume some sort of abuse, and it would be tough to instill confidence in her. Theyโd need to build her back up from scratch.
โYou know, if youโd let Wanda search your mind, weโd have a much easier time understanding whatโs going on,โ the blonde murmured into the omegaโs neck, nose brushing back and forth over her left scent gland. โWill you tell me why youโre so scared? Are you afraid of alphas or of packs? Or deltas?โ
โIโm afraid of being trapped forever by a bunch of fucking rapists and kidnappers!โ She spat furiously in response, struggling futilely under Carolโs careful grasp. โGet your fucking face out of my neck!โ
โPacks it is then,โ Carol sighed, lifting her head but keeping the woman pinned beneath her.
โYouโre so shifty โmega, calm down. There are some horrible people out there, we know that better than anyone, and Iโm sorry that you were hurt. Iโm sorry you had to go through whatever it was.โ
The omega froze, muscles pulling so tightly that she started to shiver. Her lips pursed, jaw clenching and her eyes got dim, lashes fluttering as she looked into the distance over Carolโs shoulder. It was a dead-eyed stare, one the blonde had seen before. Her baby was half trapped in a memory, tightly clenched hands clawing at Carolโs shirt and trying to force her body away.
โIโm sorry baby, Iโm sorry, come backโโ Carol cooed into the omegaโs ear, holding her tighter as she struggled. โYouโre with me baby, youโre safe. Breathe with me, come back to me.โ
โWould you fucking get off!โ The omega choked, sounding both parts desolate and frustrated. โWhy donโt you people fucking listen? Am I speaking gibberish?โ
โIโm sorry youโre so angry omega,โ the blondeโs eyebrows furrowed, sadness permeating her expression as she lowered her head to rest her forehead against the omegaโs. โIโm sorry, I canโt get offโyou need the pheromones, the alpha contact chemicals. Even if youโre traumatized, once the suppressants youโre on start to wear off youโre going to have to submit. We need to start practicing now so you can get comfortable with it, before itโs critical for your health.โ
โStop saying youโre sorry, youโre not sorry! If you were, you wouldโve let me go. You wouldnโt be holding me here! I donโt need or want your help, I donโt want to be in a pack!โ
โI hear you, baby, I promise I understand what youโre saying,โ Carol carefully pinned one of the flailing omegaโs arms down with her knee, reaching up to stroke the womanโs face. โYou donโt want to be here, you donโt want to have a pack, Iโm sure you donโt want to be bonded to us. But youโre on so many suppressants baby, there are so many mind-altering chemicals in the shit you were takingโโ
โIf you force me to stop taking them Iโll only be under the โmind-alteringโ chemicals produced by the other presentations andโand this stupid collar forcing my body to produce addictive chemicals at a rapid rate,โ she argued, โyou want to argue that Iโm out of my mind like I canโt be trusted with my own safety! Iโm fully conscious, Iโm not stupid, Iโm an adult for fuckโs sake. The only thing thatโs going to fuck up my personal agency is you!โ
โWeโll know for sure when Bruce gets your test results back,โ Carol sighed realizing how unlikely it would be for her to get through to the omega. โTonyโs having some equipment dropped by in the morning so he and Bruce can run some more. If your hormone levels arenโt entirely trashed, weโll revisit this conversation.โ
โYou have to let me take my suppressants tonight then,โ the omega pushed against the blonde again, grunting with effort and irritation when she didnโt move at all. โOtherwise the test results from today wonโt match the ones tomorrow, missing a dose will entirely trash my hormone levels! The tests wonโt provide an accurate reading!โ
Carol was shaking her head before sheโd even finished the explanation. โNo way, thereโs a reason those are illegal, baby. Theyโre so dangerousโโ
โIโve been taking them for fifteen years and Iโm completely fine, come onโโ
She watched the omegaโs face fall when she sighed, โitโs not gonna happen baby. This one isnโt up for debate.โ
โThis one?โ The omega scoffed bitterly, lips twisting as angry tears collected in her eyes. โNothing is โup for debateโ. Iโm here, arenโt I? Obviously against my will. Iโm not even wearing my own clothes, you wonโt let me move! Youโre acting like this is the one bit of agency youโre planning to strip from me but youโre either too stupid to realize that or youโre too caught up in the idea of having a house bitch to care!โ
โHey, donโt say that,โ Carol frowned, thumb smoothing over the crease between her brows. โWeโre not looking to ruin your life, baby. The last thing we want is to make you meek or take away your ability to make your own choices, but we have to take care of you.โ
โY-you donโt though,โ she hissed, breath hitching as she fought not to cry in front of the alpha. โIโve been taking care of-of myself for years. Iโve never had a problem IโveโIโve never been attacked or assaulted orโโ
Carol shifted until the omega was cradled in her lap, easily blocking the omegaโs attempts to escape her grasp, โIf thatโs true baby girl, I donโt think you understand how rare it isโor how it would mean you were poisoning yourself so thoroughly that no alpha could scent you. Thereโs too many people out there would hurt you just for being you; the only way for you to be safe is with us, where you donโt have to keep taking the pill equivalent of drinking gasoline and bleach.โ
โI should have the choice!โ
โThe choice to slowly kill yourself?โ The blonde looked down into the omegaโs face in disbelief. โNo one in their right mind would allow another person to suffer like that.โ
Their attention was suddenly and brutally drawn to the stairwell, both of their hindbrains reacting to the scent of overwhelmingly aroused alphas accompanied by raised voices and shouting. The omega in her lap went completely and utterly still, instincts locking down all movement as if it could prevent her from being seen. Carol sighed quietly through her nose, nudging her forehead gently against the charming little creature hiding against her chest. She couldnโt really tell what they were yelling about but she figured it had something to do with whatever Bruce found.
โThat doesnโt meanโ!โ
The blonde cracked her neck, arms slipping around the waist of her omega and locking in place like iron bands. The cowering made it easier for Carol to snuggle her tightly against her chest, wiggling them carefully as several pairs of feet began stomping up the stairs, until the omega was entirely engulfed by the alpha from behind. Steve and Thor made it up first, shoulder to shoulder and passive-aggressively nudging each other in the ribs. Sam was next, along with Buckyโboth of whom were being decidedly antagonistic to poor Peter who followed behind.
โWould you guys shut the hell up? Whatโs going on?โ
Before anyone else could respond Bruce forced his way between the group of more dominant males, eyes flashing green even as he attempted to shake it off, โthe amount of alpha pheromone in her blood is so low itโs amazing she isnโt in shock.โ
โWhat?!โ The omega snapped furiously, eyes darting between the people standing around the room nervously. โThereโs nothing wrong with meโ!โ
โCarol, hold her,โ Steve ordered, as if the blonde hadnโt locked the omega down the second they heard them coming. โThor, how are we gonna do this?โ
Both primes looked almost pained, their faces painted with grimaces as they exchanged glances. Their struggle was easy to identify; neither wanted to cause any strife between them, damage to their partnership would damage the pack but they wanted to be first. Their hindbrains could barely function beyond the desire to fuck their omega, their pretty, sweet little omega who desperately needed alpha semen because her body would stop functioning without it. Primes always got first take on omegas, but when there were two primes in a pack things got dicey.
โHave one of us do it,โ Carol chimed, carefully maintaining an expression that relayed she wasnโt trying to step on toes. โBoth of you are massive, you could do damage without proper prep and if itโs that serious we canโt wait on that.โ
โIโll do it!โ Peter was quick to step forward. โYou all know Iโll the gentlest and sheโs already upsetโโ
โShut it Spiderboy,โ Sam quickly interjected, giving the younger alpha a stern look, โshe needs careful handling, not some teenager fumbling with his knot.โ
โIโm not a teenager anymore you assholeโ!โ
โCarolโs cock is the smallest,โ Tony stated nonchalantly as he kicked off his shoes in the closet that faced the den, โno offense babe, just logistics.โ ย
โNone taken,โ the blonde snorted slightly in amusement before turning her attention to the two primes, โI can get her started, at least get her hormones on the right track.โ
โLet go of me you psycho!โ The omega howled, voice constricted by her collar. โGet away from me, let me go!โ
A low, bone-deep rumble suddenly washed over everyone in the attic, the growl emanating from both Steve and Thor. A keening moan escaped the omega, her breath hitching and eyes rolling as viscous slick gushed from her pussy. The scent of it made waves through the rest of the pack, a cacophony of moans and growls echoing off the high ceiling as the responding scent of hot and bothered emanated through the den.
โThor?โ Steve questioned the other prime imploringly, knowing that they needed an immediate answer and follow through.
The taller man grit his teeth, nose flaring for several moments before he let out another low growl that made their omega cry with arousal. โYou firstโleave my shirt on her, please.โ
โOh God, oh God,โ the whimpering omega shifted in Carolโs arms, likely about to try to make a break for it when Steve swept her up into his arms. โPlease, waitโ!โ
โYour pussy is dripping for your primes, isnโt it precious?โ The alpha male hummed quietly as he swiftly lowered them both to the bed, hands grasping the backs of her thighs and pressing her knees towards her shoulders. โSo much slick for such a little thing.โ
The whine that came from Peter sounded wrecked, only minutely more embarrassing than the groans and panting coming from the rest of the pack as they watched. The omega looked to be approaching frantic and Carol sighed, shifting farther away from the prime on the bedโthere was no reason to test Steveโs incredible patience. Well, that had been Carolโs opinion anyway.
Evidently Loki believed otherwise, but then again the delta was habitually prone to testing Steveโs last goddamn nerve. The brunet had appeared with a shimmering green light, lying on the bed so close to the omega that the scent from his ridiculously expensive Fendi sweater was transferring to her arm and shoulder. The prime had barely flinched, certainly hadnโt reacted in a manner more noticeable than a slight dilation in his pupil. Thor made a reprimanding noise but didnโt move forward to remove the delta, much to Bucky and Tonyโs immediate disdain.
โWhy the fuck does he get toโ!โ
โYou better rethink that, Ice Man!โ
The combined snarls from both primes quickly brought all three deltas to heel and while Loki didnโt retreat, he did keep his hands to himself. One hand propped up his head, the other tightly fisted and rested on the bed between himself and the omegaโs borrowed shirt while eyes burned into him from all sides. The omegaโs wide eyes were locked on the man, some flicker of recognition fleetingly passing over her face. Loki was good at surprise entrances and even better at taking advantage of his brotherโs status in the packโnot that he necessarily got away with things the others wouldnโt, but none of the others particularly wanted to find out what the primeโs breaking point was either.
โI just want to keep her calm, is that so horrible?โ The tone the God used was smooth and Carol remembered the talking stick analogy again. โYou can smell the poor thingโs terror, is it really necessary?โ
Steve looked conflicted for maybe two seconds when a light went off behind his eyes. โKeep her calm so I donโt have to purr and you can stay.โ
The deltaโs hand immediately slipped up the front of her shirt, cupping the curve of her rib cage just under her breast. His nose pressed into her neck in the following moments, a small golden glow flowing over the little omegaโs skin where he touched her. The odor of fear was quick to recede once the windows were open, replaced with the tangy-sweet scent of her pussy. Carol inhaled sharply and whined, drawing Steveโs attention to her wide, sad eyes.
The prime huffed, running one big hand through his hair while Loki held the omegaโs thigh in place. โHands to yourself, Carol.โ
The blonde immediately tucked her nose into the other side of the omegaโs neck, hands clenched into fists and tucked tightly against her stomach. She could hear the rest of the pack shuffling around, vying for space and views on the bed. Steve seemed entirely unbothered, his gaze once again locked on the pretty omegaโs.
โIs your cunt working your slick hard enough precious?โ He murmured directly into her ear, lips brushing the skin gently. โIf those muscles arenโt strong enough we might have to put in a bit more effort to stretch you out. Squeeze around my fingers baby.โ
Carolโs eyes rolled back when a breathy whine escaped the omega, the only perceivable reaction that mightโve betrayed her fearโotherwise, whatever magic Loki had used made her eyes shine with bliss. Steve had two fingers knuckle deep in her cunt, still pressing forward while his slick coated thumb swept up through her folds to pass over her clit. She shook under the grasp of his packmates, hips shifting without her consent to follow the movement of his hand.
โCome on sweetheart, please?โ Steve implored quietly, looking at the loosely pinned omega with soft eyes. โClench your pussy for me, let me take care of you. Please, Iโoh, there you go, thatโs a good girl.โ
He hummed, working his fingers deeper into her cunt and scissoring them carefully. A smile lit the primeโs face when the cutest hiccupping moan escaped the omega, her legs pressing futilely against his hold. Muscle memory tried to guide her legs closed but Carol easily slipped a hand around her knee, keeping her spread wide while Steve continued to stretch her pussy. Another bass toned growl from Thor reverberated off the walls and she wailed, slick dripping over Steveโs fingers while her pussy contracted in waves as commanded by the primeโs guttural growl.
โIโm gonna take care of you precious,โ her low whine prompted a moan from Steve as he added a third finger, carefully pressing the pads of his fingers up against her g-spot. โYouโll feel so much better once we fuck you, I promise.โ
Carol watched with heavily lidded eyes as the omegaโs attention was sparked by Steveโs use of the collective we. Likely it was only Lokiโs magic that kept her from lashing out as viciously as they knew she was capable of. In spite of it, her little teeth showed, sharp incisors flashing in a botched hiss. The prime poised himself over her carefully with a small grin, fingers still fucking into her with vigor while he rested his weight on his elbow next to her head.
โItโs gonna be okay omega, itโs gonna be okay,โ he cooed quietly against her ear, removing his hand only to pull his cock from his pants. โTake deep breaths, baby.โ
โDonโtโโ She didnโt sound distressed, the omega sounded aroused and desperate, โIโโ
โShhhh,โ the primeโs lips skimmed over her cheeks, down her nose while his hand guided his dick up and down her slick folds until he was dripping with her arousal. โIโm gonna take care of you, precious. Weโre gonna take care of you.โ
The sound that escaped the omegaโs lips as he slipped into her was goosebump inducing in the best way. She whined as the head popped in, breath hitching with every millimetre that came thereafterโand there were a lot of them. The omega was squirming, her heels scrambling against the blankets and both Loki and Carol found themselves having to focus much harder than expected on keeping her still while Steve bottomed out.
โYouโre doing so well, darling,โ Loki cooed, his nose brushing the line of her jaw. โI know itโs a lot but youโre taking it beautifully. Stay still love, just relax weโll hold you.โ
โThatโs right โmega,โ Steve groaned as he withdrew, the squelch of her cunt making his teeth clench. โWeโll do all the work precious, you just have to be a good girl and take my cock.โ
It was easier said than done and everyone in the room save Thor was fully aware of that. The omegaโs sweet little whines and cries were causing a massive feedback loop of arousal in the packโs consciousness and Carol was pretty sure she could hear the sounds of several people going at it but she couldnโt pull her gaze away from where Steveโs cock was drilling into that pretty cunt. Evidently said feedback loop was also affecting Steve, who very suddenly growled possessively.
โCarol, Loki, off,โ The prime snapped barely hesitating before dropping his elbows into the pillows on either side of the omegaโs head, narrowly avoiding giving his pack mates concussions. โNow.โ
Both the alpha and the delta were yanked off the bed by their anklesโwell, Carol was yanked off the bed. Loki was yanked off the bed and then promptly thrown into the wall by said ankles. The reinforced exterior wall meant there was only a small dent where the god had landed, but the ensuing ruckus had a strong potential of causing even more damage. Thor immediately turned to deal with the problem, along with several other packmates.
Several things occurred in the next few seconds and the pack would probably fight about what really happened for the next twenty years, but somehow Bucky was thrown through the window and Tonyโs right ring finger was broken.
And Wandaโpoor Wanda, Thor pushed her out of the way before Bucky could accidentally take her through the window with him. The beta was sent flying, sailing across the bed until she hit the unyielding form of Steve. He startled in shock, immediately drawing back to assess her conditionโonly for a heel to slam directly into his nose. The primeโs head snapped back from the force, big body falling backwards while his hands scrambled for purchase on his face.
The omega probably wouldโve even gotten down the stairs if Natasha hadnโt been ascending the stairs at that moment, having heard the commotion from where she and Clint had been putting away groceries. The redhead smelled her before seeing her, a somewhat sinister grin pulling Natโs lips when the omega ran directly into her while attempting escape #2.
โNow where are you going, kitten? With that mess dripping down your thighs,โ the beta cooed, head tilting as she scented the air. โWhy can I smell Steve on you, but not his cum?โ
There was a horrible, long pause while the omega seemed to consider her options before landing on Go For Broke. She attempted to dodge past Natasha but the betaโs strong arm immediately lashed around her waist, her superior strength making it easy to force her up the stairs even as she refused to hold her own weight.
Steve met them just two steps from the top, dick out and covered in blood. The primeโs expression wasnโt so much angry as it was disappointed and Natasha hummed in false sympathy.
โSomeoneโs been naughty, huh kitten?โ
content warnings: nonconsensual sex, voyeurismย
