The Secret

Tony slowly stopped crying and looked into his former son's eyes. "I missed you so much" he said wiping his eyes "I was starting to think that maybe you didn't want me."

"I heard about your situation the day it happened. But when they told me you tried to curse an instructor, I had every intention of abandoning you and leaving you to your fate, thinking that you deserved it. Then I heard the true reason for your regression and then I felt terrible for having the thoughts that I did. I jumped to conclusions before I even had all the facts. i'm sorry I should've been here sooner." Said max as he hugged his dad tight

"None of that matters now. What matters is your here" said Tony as he put a hand on his son's cheek "I've been so worried that I'd forget that your my son, the memories of you are all I have left. I've been fighting it so hard that I'm exhausted all the time. I needed to see you before that happened"

"Oh papa, I'm here now. You don't have to fight it anymore" he said as tears came to his eyes

"I hate to ask this of you, but I don't have anybody but you. I know you're only 13 almost 14, just a young teenage boy still...but..I…..I need a daddy….will you do it?" Said Tony trying not to cry.

"I'm already your papa on paper. I just wouldn't be able to live with myself if I let you go to an orphanage. I still have three years left in the Academy so you'll have to live with me their. They've moved me to the family dormitories and gave me a two bedroom apartment so you'll have your own bedroom. I'll get a stipend each week for food and diapers/clothes for you until I graduate at the end of my 16th year then we will find a house in the city" max explined

"Seems you have everything planed out" he was silent for a few minutes "looks like my role as papa has come to an end. My boy is mostly grown up" he looked deep into his sons eyes "I am so proud of you and the young man you've become." He said as his eyes got heavy again "I don't have much time" he laid his head against his new daddy's shoulder "I love you so much son. Be a good daddy to your new boy. He'll look to you for guidance…I feel so safe in your arms..I think Im fading. Please don't forget me"

"I could never forget you Papa. you can sleep now, you don't need to suffer anymore, I'll be OK" Tony kissed his son one last time then closed his eyes and fell into a deep sleep and with a big sigh of relief from the boy the man known as Tony was no more. "Goodbye papa, thank you for everything you've done for me" max said as the feeling of loss hit him hard and he could no longer keep his military bearing as tears flooded his face. The person in his arms was no longer his father. He was but a four-year-old child, with the innocence that comes along with it. It was like his father had really died. He was gone forever.

The queen approached the sobbing 13 year old and wrapped both him and the sleeping boy in his arms into a big hug only a mama could give. She instructed Roy to lead him and his son to one of the guest rooms, so he could bond with his new son. She also instructed that his clothes and diapers as well as the changing supplies to be packed up and shipped to the Academy in the morning but instructed that some of the clothes and diapers be packed into their own separate bag to be carried with Max just in case.

Once father and son were led out of the hall, the king and queen walked up to the throne that the Twins were fast asleep in And picked them up.

Sniffing the air "Vorick smells like a wet diaper" said the king as held the boy

"That's probably because he has a wet diaper dear" she said giggling at her husband "would you rather have Mack"

The moment Mary came close to Thomas he gagged "oh gods is that him" he said as he waved his hand in front of his face in an attempt to prevent the nasty smell from invading his nostrils.

"What's the matter dear, can't handle a dirty diaper" she said giggling again as she stepped closer to her husband making him gag again "want to trade"

"No no I'll keep Vorick" he said wrinkling up his nose

Alex just stood their rooted to his spot during this whole interaction. He was a broken boy and would be beat for speaking when not spoken too. So he automatically reverted to that state of mind. Don't speak unless spoken too, don't make eye contact with an adult, do whatever they tell you to do without question. That was the mindset of someone who was considered property.

He saw the love that the twins got from their mom and dad. And a deep sadness weld up within his heart. He sighed and looked towards the floor zoning out. "You going to stand their like a statue all night" he heard someone say but stayed still "I'm talking to you Alexander" that got his attention.

"I'm sorry sir. I'm coming" he said frantically and tripped over his own two feet and fell down the steps Not stopping till he was at the bottom. It was only five steps but it still hurt really bad. He held in his tears and ran to catch up with the king and queen.

"Are you ok dear that looked like it hurt" said Mary, her motherly instincts wanted her to check the boy.

"Yes ma'am" he whimpered out softly

"Are you sure" she asked "you don't sound ok"

"You don't have…to worry about…me ma'am, I'm not…worth the effort" he said sadly still trying not to cry from the Immense pain that he was in.

They eventually made it to the boys room, they layed both boys at the end of the bed. the king excused himself after kissing both boys on the forehead. Mary went to work undressing the boys while Alexander watched. "Can you get me two diapers, the wipes, and baby powder dear" she asked the boy. "Their in that chest of drawers over by the window" he walked over and opened the first drawer and pulled out two of the thickest diapers he had ever saw. The next drawer held the wipes and powder. He gathered the supplies and returned to the bed. Mary proceeded to change Mack's diaper first then Voricks. After getting them into fresh diapers she moved them up to the center of the bed where they once again intertwined. After covering them up she turned to Alex "your turn sweetheart" she said. Alex's eyes widened at the thought of being diapered at 11 years old. But due to his current submissiveness he nodded his head and hopped up on the bed.

"I'm just messing with you" she giggled "I don't have diapers big enough to fit you. I would never force you to wear diapers anyway unless you needed them like these two. Anyway let's go get you cleaned up sweetie. When's the last time you had a bath?" She asked

"It's been awhile ma'am" he said still not looking at her.

"How long is awhile" she asked as they arrived in the bathroom. She started running the hot water which was heated by a magic circle that is super expensive to create. So only the super rich have them. While that was filling up she sat on a chair by the tub and waved Alex over.

"When the brothel sold me to jacob about 6 months ago" he said as he walked over to her

"You were a brothel boy. Why would Jacob gift his son a brothel boy?" She asked "Zach is way to young to be into that stuff yet" she finished stripping the boy and noticed scaring on his boy bits. She turned him around and noticed newer wounds on his back that haven't completely healed up yet as well as scars on his little butt. She turned him back around and looked him in his face.

"They don't hurt anymore ma'am" he said

"Did the brothel do this to your private area and tiny booty" she asked

He shook his head "the bandits that raided our village did it using their teeth"

"You mean they…."

He nodded his head as he got into the tub and sat down in the warm water. He hissed when the water touched his wounds on his back.

"Did Jacob put those scars on your back sweetheart" she asked to which he nodded his head.

"he would take his anger out on me" he said softly

"I can't believe he would do something like this. I knew he was an asshole, but I didn't think he would stoop so low as to harm children. He wasn't doing anything inappropriate with you was he?

"Oh no ma'am. He threatened to hang me from the support beam in his basement if I even touched him at all"

she grabbed the soap and rag and began washing the boy gently. She saw him visibly sigh. She had him stand up as she washed the rest of him including his hair and had him rinse off. She repeated the process 3 more times to get all the dirt and grim off the kid. She let the water out and got a big fluffy towel and wrapped him up in it. He dried off while she got some of Voricks night time clothes which he put on. He followed her out of the bathroom and to a connecting room that had a small bed in it. "It's not much but it's a bed" she said as she picked the boy up and hugged him tight.

"Thank you for being so nice to me. It's been so long since someone has been nice to me and I get good treatment twice in one day. I'm used to sleeping on the floor and Zack's room so this bed is a step up" he smiled as he hugged her back. She Sat him back down and he crawled into bed. She pulled the covers up and kissed him on the forehead "sweet dreams dear" she said and walked out of the room not shutting the door.

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Zach and Jacob

Zach woke up first and stretched. He looked over and noticed Jacob still sleeping with his thumb in his mouth. He scooted closer to the boy and wrapped his arms around him. He new that his dad was going to have a rough time adjusting to his new life and role as baby brother to three older brothers. Zach wanted to be their for him and show him the affection that he never got. About an hour later the boys eyes fluttered open and looked directly into the eyes of Zach. Jacob continued to suck his thumb as he staired at his brother.

"Good morning bubby" he said as he wiped the gunk from the little boys eyes "did you sleep ok"

"Yeah" he said from around his thumb

"Do you have to go potty" Zach asked to witch Jacob frowned

"I still know when I need to go potty dummy" he said then popped his thumb back in his mouth and continued sucking.

"I wonder why he's sucking his thumb. For a guy that's only been a little boy for less then a day he's strangely calm" Zach thought as he hopped out of bed and walked around to his brothers side and uncovered him. "Come try anyway You may still remember, but your not used to this body yet. I'm surprised you didn't wet the bed" he said holding out his hand for the boy. Jacob frowned again but did as he was told because he did have to pee. They walked to the bathroom and closed the door. Zach had to help with the zipper of the sleeper because Jake's hands didn't want to work. After they were done they went back out and got back in bed. Zach pulled the boy into a cuddle and Jacob sucked his thumb.

"You seem to be adjusting pretty well already bubby" he said

"I feel like a true 6 year old. I know I used to be your dad an all but it's like it was a vivid dream." Said Jacob. They were silent for a while "I have to grow up again don't I. I can't fix this"

"Nope, have to grow up" said Zach as he lightly slapped Jake's bottom causing him to yelp slightly then giggle.

"Can I tell you a secret" he asked Zach

"Sure" he responded

"I've always dreamed about being a little boy again, only younger" he said as he turned beat red

"Then why did you freak out yesterday"

"Because I wasn't ready and I wasn't expecting my brother to be my real daddy now and my son to be my real big brother. I was in shock" explained Jake

"But your ok with it now and want to be younger" he asked and Jake nodded "how much younger"

"3 years old" he responded

"That young" he was astonished that his little brother would want to be a toddler "you realize that if you do have a chance to be younger you'll most likely be back in diapers and have no Independence"

"I know and I'm ok with that because I have a big brother who loves me and a mommy who loves me and a daddy who loves me" he said as he counted them off

"Don't forget you got two other big brothers" stated Zach

"They'll never love me" he said sadly "do you think they will ever forgive me for being a butt head"

"If you tell them your sorry and you mean it then I think they will come around" he said "now I'm getting hungry, what do you say we head down to breakfast."

"Yeah" the boy said excitedly "I get to see daddy"