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Alpha/Beta/Omega
In our world, sexual roles are commonly defined by genders -- male or female or other, by sexualities -- gay or straight, bi or asexual or in-between. But what if they were defined by something else entirely?
Alpha/Beta/Omegaverse is a fusion of fanfiction tropes and animalistic behavior. In this world, sexual roles are divided into three categories: the Alphas (the dominant, the protective and the aggressive), the Betas (ordinary humans) and the Omegas (submissive, fertile and able to carry children).
RESOURCES:CONTENT WARNING: Below the cut contains descriptions of animalistic sexual behavior as applied to humans, situations of dubious consent, explicit situations, mpreg, and scenarios of societal oppression. Click with caution!
Fanlore on the Alpha/Beta/Omegaverse
Alphas, Betas and Omegas: A primer.
ROLES:
1 - The Alpha.
* Stereotypically type A personalities.
* Anatomically: Males have a penis; females may have a penis in addition to a vagina.
* Alphas knot their mates, meaning that the base of the penis swells and locks them inside their mate while they produce copious amounts of semen in an effort to breed.
* Strong sense of smell.
* Near an Omega in heat, they experience a compulsion to mate that is almost impossible to overcome.
* Alphas may go into rut, which is their equivalent of Omega heat, and drives them to mate.
2 - The Beta.
* Ordinary human being.
* Males have penises; females have vaginas.
* Can mate to anyone.
* Might be able to smell hormones of Omegas and Alphas, but will not be overwhelmingly affected by them.
3 - The Omega.
* Stereotypically submissive, quiet, intelligent and less physically able.
* Female anatomy is similar to Betas; males are self-lubricating and may have either an external or internal vaginal setup.
* Regularly go into heat, which involves being overcome by the urge to mate. They are unable to consent while in heat.
* May be made compliant by a bite to the neck. However, that may also induce a mating bond.
* Often regarded as second-class citizens or prizes to be won.
SITUATIONS:
1 - Bonding - Love at first sight. You've spotted your soulmate. You can smell them, you can feel them, you know that they'll be with you until the end of your days. Unless there's something between the two of you. It could be age - maybe one of you has to wait until the other has reached maturity. It could be that the bond is one-sided, and the other has yet to fall in love. It could be an unwanted bond, or society could have divided you into different places. Is your love strong enough to conquer?
2 - Heat/Rut - The need is coming on you strong. Everyone for a half-mile around can smell it. Better find someone to ride it out with, or hole yourself up in a room with a few bottles of water and a durable sex toy. And you'd better hope that there isn't someone out there who will take advantage of your pliable state. Best case scenario, there might be a Beta who can take care of you, or fend off anyone too predatory.
3 - Pregnancy - Whether through a heat or not, you're pregnant. Congratulations - or condolences. Is it time to start a family, or time to start panicking?
4 - Suppressants - You're using suppressants to keep yourself on an even hormone cycle, skipping heats, or maybe pretending to pass as a different class of society. After all, Omegas might want to be in the military, where they're not usually allowed - or an Alpha might want to take a job in a university or as a nurse. Shouldn't they be allowed to, if their hormones are suppressed? Just hope that you don't miss a dose.
5 - Mistaken Identity - That friend that you always thought was an Alpha, or an Omega, or a neutral Beta, turns out to be something entirely different, and your world is turned absolutely upside down. Does it challenge your preconceptions? Or does it just ruin the balance between you two?
6 - Unlikely Pairs - After all, there's no actual reason that Alphas have to mate with Omegas. Maybe two Omegas can satisfy each other. Or two Alphas. Or your intended mate could easily be a Beta. Maybe this is just about breaking out of your pre-established role and becoming something new.
7 - Manifestation - In some cases, an individual may not know they are Omega, Beta or Alpha until their first heat/rut/manifestation, usually happening in early teen years. It may take you by surprise; it may be a blessing, or may be a deep disappointment.
8 - Other - Adventures in getting jobs, making families, fighting bad guys, and anything else you can come up with!
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When he heard the news he was sure it was just a joke. A very distasteful one. But then again when did his nephew had any sense of humor? So excuse his raised 'really?' eyebrow as he's eying you, Stiles, when it happens that the news are true. He's also damn amused for his own good.
"I must admit, I'm impressed. And a little hurt because no one bothered to tell me." he sighed, walking closer and taking a deep breath. Or a sniff. Scent tells him more than words after all.
whatever you feel he's best suited to. Teen wolf definitions tend to screw up this meme a bit
Yup. The Hale pack would finally be able to increase it's numbers in ways other then biting depressed teens. Except now there was the added threat of an alpha pack out there somewhere, waiting to rip Derek to shreds. Pack law dictated that omegas would be spared and perhaps even imported into the new pack, but that any pregnant omegas would be beaten until they lost the child of the previous alpha.
Either way, Stiles was certainly on edge. That didn't mean he would abandon Scott or his father or the town for that matter. He stubbornly remained in Beacon Hills. The fact that Peter was here, at the old Hale residence, surprised him. As far as he knew, the ex-alpha had been keeping off the radar until he returned to full power.
"Yeah, well it's not exactly happy news these days. Not with an alpha pack closing in."
Stile smelled like pack. Like a dark, comfortable den. Like pups and fertility.
ok, then he's gonna be a beta~ So he can 'protect' Stiles ha
He hid his grimace behind a sneer, as he was eying Stiles. A pregnant omega in the middle of a battle with an Alpha pack. And they said he was the cruel one.
"Oh, my condolences. I guess there isn't gonna be a baby shower then?" his voice was light, almost sweet as he was talking. His eyes never let Stiles, taking him in with all his changed attire. With the hormones, and soon to be showing belly and the anxiety of it all. Indeed, the boy wasn't a happy mother material there and it spiked Peter's instinct to protect and he hated it. This instinct was a part of why he was still here despite the obvious danger levels of the situation.
"Derek never learns, does he?" Peter started. "I swear... he's doing this on purpose to himself, to all of you." he added lightly gesturing over Stiles. "I know we're part animals here, but come on, Stiles, I thought you're smarter than this."
Awesome XD
Which, by the way, Peter still kind of creeped Stiles out in a major way. Why did he suddenly feel calm? Well, as calm as he could possibly be considering the majorly fucked situation he currently found himself in? He'll just chop it up to pack stuff.
"If we get through the next few months without them taking out Derek." He said, marking his spot in the book he had been reading up until the moment Peter walked in. What to expect when you're expecting just didn't cover half of the freaky hormonal shit going on inside of him.
"Derek's a decent alpha. This is pretty much trial-and-error for him you know?" Mostly errors though. Lots of huge errors. "Dude, you have no idea how hard it is to push back omega instinct." An omega's purpose was essentially to increase the numbers of the pack, especially if said pack lacked a certain number of readily available females.
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But his instincts wouldn't have let him. He knew he wouldn't lay a clawed finger on Stiles until that little spawn of probably more hyperness was inside him. Pack was important, despite tragic experiences and mistakes. Pack was always first. Mothers bearing Alpha's children were especially protected. Peter found it awfully ironic that instinct made him kill one of his family and now the same instinct was forcing him to probably stay around more at this awful place with this silly boy. And risk his own life, ugh, brilliant.
"My nephew just learned how to be a 'decent' Alpha indeed. And you just added 'father' to his responsibilities. Instinct or not, it's not going to be the first mistake in this chapter." he sighed, spreading his arms. "I'm surprised you're still in town."
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"This is creepy. Why do I feel less likely to jump out a damn window with my nerves while you're here? Did I get switched from Scott's pack to Derek's because of this? No one gave me a memo."
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"Please, stay then, by all means. Be the brave hero." he shrugged leaning back. "While pack reacts to your state in a protective way, others, namely the Alphas or other weres for that matter might... end up being a bit more violent. Are you really up for that?" Peter already imagined how troublesome it will get.
Though Stiles' question made him cock up his chin.
"Could be the fact that I don't want to kill you at this exact moment." he answered with a light smile. "Also, I'm pretty sure that having something of Derek's inside you made you half of his pack." Pack or family wasn't a big deal for Peter after the fire, but look at that, apparently pregnancy was.
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"Derek told me what would happen if the alphas get a hold of me. You don't have to mince words just because I'm in a slightly more delicate state here." Any other pack might just absorb an omega, especially one proven to be fertile. This pack was purely made up of alphas. They'd probably just kill Stiles or keep him around for entertainment for a few months.
"Thanks, Peter. I'm really feeling the pack love here. Go team Hale." He rolls his eyes, sarcasm was his one major defense. Always had been. "Scott's not an alpha though. He never reacted to me like Derek did. Isn't there like....some way to mask my scent and status?"
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"He told you?" Peter raised a skeptical eyebrow. "Did he elaborate? Was he talking about that they probably won't kill you? They won't even hurt you at first, but be very, very gentle." he smiled a little, knowing Stiles knew what he was talking about. "Only then... when they gave all their kindness away, only then they will take the pup away. Probably during a spectacular show if Derek's still alive. So he can witness every second of it." Peter was just asking, mind you. Just asking.
At Stiles' question, he had to roll his eyes.
"Of course there are methods and a few herbs but even all that won't help when you're looking... less lean with time." he rolled his eyes. "Also, do you really think Derek will let you take anything while you're having his cub?"
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His vision blurred and he felt the room spinning. Oh no. He was going to throw up and Peter was right there Ugh. No. He could deal with this! He could -
Nope. He barely managed to reach for the nearest trash bag before his breakfast betrayed him, "Why do they call it morning sickness if it lasts all day?" He grumbles, wiping the edge of his mouth with the wrist of his opposite hand.
"Yeah, but it'll help right now. Make me less of a target. Plus, what Derek doesn't know won't hurt him, or us. I thought you'd be on game with this sort of idea. You love to undermine him at every turn."
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"They seem like a tactical lot. If they ever get a sniff of you, you're gonna be their number one target and not Derek." he explained, spreading his arms and watching Stiles' suffering with faint glee. "Oh, relax. It could be your secret weapon. If nothing helps, you can always throw up on them." he's enjoying this too much. And no, he's not going to do anything to make the boy feel better, and the urge can go and screw itself.
But Stiles was suggesting something dangerous. And Peter found himself being interested.
"You want me to help you masking your pregnancy behind Derek's back?" he asked, leaning forward and placing his elbows on his knees. "What's in it for me? Well, other than I share a secret with his beloved one from him?"
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"Have I mentioned how much you aren't helping matters? Just...shut up. I'd rather not know what I'm getting into if you're going to be Mr. Information."
As for defying Derek, oh yeah he was all over that. If it helped keep him and the pups safe. Omega's could be incredibly stupid in their pursuit to protect their young. Stiles seemed to be going down that path pretty early on. "Nothing stupidly dangerous of course. What's in it for you is....the fact that the Hale pack won't get totally wiped off the map if we succeed?"
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"You know, I'm just really concerned and want you to know what you're getting into." he smiled innocently, because he was always innocent. No, really, he was convinced he was. "I'm just helping."
Though at Stiles offer he had to roll his eyes. Family was meant so little, and if it would come to him he weren't letting it grow at all. But if Derek wanted to be a huge sap about then he had no choice. But why did he have to choose this boy of all.
"I'll help you." he sighed, cocking his chin up. "I know where to get the meds, and herbs and no, they are not that dangerous." he paused. "In the first trimester of the pregnancy." he added.
"There's a way to hide it in the second trimester, but that's a difficult spell and the physical appearance won't change, of course." he explained with lazy hand movements. "It will be our little secret." That glee in his voice? Totally your imagination, Stiles.
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Whatever. As long as they could keep the pregnancy a secret from the Alpha pack for as long as possible. "Great. Sounds like a plan." Like it or not, Stiles would have to trust Peter. It would be so easy for him to hand off an herb that could terminate the pregnancy instead of masking it. He was hoping Peter had better survival instincts then that because he knew Derek would go berserk if that ever happened.
"I'm going to be showing in a few months." As scrawny as Stiles was, he'd probably look like a snake that had swallowed a watermelon by his third trimester. Eventually people were going to notice. He wasn't stupid enough to think he could hide this forever. Not from an encroaching pack of alphas.
"I can wear baggier clothes, that's not a big deal. Derek wants me off the lacrosse team though. All I do is sit on the bench anyway!"
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"I don't know, I heard pregnant players have it easy, I mean, who would push a pregnant boy, am I right?" he chatted, leaning back in his seat again. "Also, I have one more condition, if you don't mind."
He took his time to continue, wanting Stiles to really listen to him.
"During this little secret adventure of ours I- well, I'm not an Alpha anymore, and I don't want to be, but having someone to do what I ask from them could come handy." he smiled. Maybe a bit too smugly.
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Dammit! He should have known Peter would have some sort of price for his help. Frowning, he let his arms cross over his chest. "As long as whatever you need from me doesn't cause Scott or Derek any harm, I guess I'm in your debt."
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Peter tilted his head a little, with a playful smile on his lips.
"Why would I want to hurt any of them?" he asked innocently. "Neither me or you are strong enough to harm them." except for emotional damage. Which is already ongoing as Stiles goes along with keeping a secret from Derek.