The Caged Omega
The Wrong Body
Ethan Rowen
My head… why does it feel like someone slammed a brick into it?
Ethan Rowen
*looks around*
Ethan Rowen
…Why is this room so small? And pink?!
System
You have awakened in the body of Ethan Rowen – 18, neglected omega son of the prestigious Rowen family.
Ethan Rowen
Like… ABO Omega?
Ethan Rowen
Heats, bonds, dominance, that kind of Omega?!
Ethan Rowen
Ow. Not a dream.
Amelia Rowen (small sis)
Ethan!
Amelia Rowen (small sis)
Mommy says breakfast is ready! But only for good kids
Amelia Rowen (small sis)
*Sticks tongue out*
Amelia Rowen (small sis)
Guess that’s not you!
Amelia Rowen (small sis)
*giggles and runs off*
Ethan Rowen
Yep. Gremlin confirmed
System
Warning: Heat cycle approaching in 3 days.
Ethan Rowen
As in—oh, you have got to be kidding me.
Ethan Rowen
Everything’s… great
"Ethan. Greenhouse. Midnight. Don’t tell anyone."
Ethan Rowen
…Mysterious messages? Midnight meetings? What the hell was this kid into?
Ethan Rowen
Guess I’ll find out
Ethan Rowen
But first… breakfast with the lovely family.
Jennifer Rowen (Mom)
You’re late. Again.
Jennifer Rowen (Mom)
Don’t expect sympathy if there’s no food left
Ethan Rowen
…Good morning to you too, Mother
Elias Rowen (Dad)
Fix your posture, Elias.
Elias Rowen (Dad)
At least try not to look like a disappointment in public
Ethan Rowen
Noted *fake smile*
Nathan Rowen (older Brother)
Don’t bother, Dad
Nathan Rowen (older Brother)
He’s hopeless
Nathan Rowen (older Brother)
I’ll take care of the meeting today
Nathan Rowen (older Brother)
The useless one should stay out of sight.
Ethan Rowen
Good luck, big brother.
Ethan Rowen
Try not to embarrass the family name like I apparently do
Nathan Rowen (older Brother)
What did you just say? *glares*
Ethan Rowen
Oh, nothing. Just… encouragement
Jennifer Rowen (Mom)
Enough ❄️
Jennifer Rowen (Mom)
Nathan, hurry up. Ethan, clean up Amelia’s mess before we leave. That’s all you’re good for ❄️
Ethan Rowen
Right. Maid duty. Got it. (💭)
Ethan Rowen
Of course, Mother. Anything for this wonderful family
Shadows Of the Past
A little bit of back story
[Family Observation – Living Room, mid-morning]
Jennifer Rowen (Mom)
*Watching from the couch, whispering to her Husband*
Jennifer Rowen (Mom)
Have you noticed something? He… he’s… different today
Elias Rowen (Dad)
*adjusts glasses, frowning*
Elias Rowen (Dad)
Different how?
Elias Rowen (Dad)
He’s still Elias. Still… quiet
Elias Rowen (Dad)
Still obedient
Elias Rowen (Dad)
But… tamer somehow
Nathan Rowen (older Brother)
He didn’t snap at Amelia once
Nathan Rowen (older Brother)
Didn’t complain
Nathan Rowen (older Brother)
Didn’t yell at breakfast
Jennifer Rowen (Mom)
*Frowning, puzzled*
Jennifer Rowen (Mom)
And he smiled… voluntarily
Jennifer Rowen (Mom)
That never happened before
Elias Rowen (Dad)
Could it be… the neglect is actually… working?
Jennifer Rowen (Mom)
…working? We were trying to correct his spoiled behavior… but this seems… unnatural
Ethan Rowen
Unnatural? Yeah, try waking up in someone else’s body and suddenly realizing you’re treated like trash by a family that once spoiled the last guy rotten
Ethan Rowen
Apparently, the previous Elias… was a little prince.
Ethan Rowen
Spoiled rotten, tantrums for breakfast, demanded everything.
Ethan Rowen
The family thought ignoring him would ‘fix’ him. Instead, I woke up here… and they think ignoring me would work on… me?
Ethan Rowen
Little do they know, I’m not that kid.
Ethan Rowen
I can survive this… and maybe… even turn the tables
Jennifer Rowen (Mom)
Oh, Ethan, you want this new toy?
Jennifer Rowen (Mom)
Of course, darling! Anything for my perfect little boy~
Elias Rowen (Dad)
Ethan, remember to always tell us if you want something
Elias Rowen (Dad)
Don’t hide your feelings. You deserve everything
Younger Nathan
Ugh, can’t he just… settle down for once?
Ethan Rowen
(💭)They loved the old Elias too much… spoiled him until the family got tired of the tantrums. And now, they’re… trying the opposite. Completely ignoring me
Ethan Rowen
Step 1: survive the morning
Ethan Rowen
Step 2: figure out why my body has a midnight appointment with some mystery person
Ethan Rowen
Step 3: survive family suspicion.
Ethan Rowen
Step 4: survive heat cycle in 3 days
Ethan Rowen
…Yeah, step 4 is going to be fun. Totally.
[Family – Back at home, morning after MC leaves]
Jennifer Rowen (Mom)
He didn’t whine. He didn’t demand. He just… cleaned Amelia’s mess. Voluntarily
Elias Rowen (Dad)
It’s… wrong. Elias has never behaved like this
Elias Rowen (Dad)
Something’s… off
Elias Rowen (Dad)
*uneasy*
Nathan Rowen (older Brother)
He’s… tamed. Too tamed. Makes me uncomfortable
Jennifer Rowen (Mom)
We thought neglect would fix him… but maybe we created something we don’t understand.
(Ethan walks to his first class)
Ethan Rowen
(💭)The previous kid got spoiled. They hated the spoiled version. So now they treat me like I don’t exist.
Ethan Rowen
(💭)Funny… they’re trying to ‘fix’ the kid that isn’t even here anymore.
Ethan Rowen
(💭)Honestly… I’m kinda enjoying this. Finally, the spotlight’s not on me. And maybe… maybe I can use this to my advantage
Midnight Rendezvous
(Ethans walks in from school, tossing back pack aside)
Ethan Rowen
Home sweet… hellhole
Jennifer Rowen (Mom)
Ethan, did you—
Ethan Rowen
*doesn’t look up, walks past her*
Ethan Rowen
*Ignores, heads straight to room, slams door, locks it*
Ethan Rowen
*muttering to self*
Ethan Rowen
Step one: ignore everyone.
Ethan Rowen
Step two: survive heat cycle
Ethan Rowen
Step three: find out what the hell this body was involved in
Unknown Number: “Greenhouse. Midnight. Don’t be late.”
Ethan Rowen
*Smirks, lying back on bed*
Ethan Rowen
Right. Midnight. That’s plenty of time to… plot my escape from family neglect and maybe… find out what this mystery Elias was into
Ethan slips quietly out of his room, down the empty hallway. The Rowen estate is silent. Security cameras? Probably. Guards? Hopefully not awake. Ethan doesn’t care. He’s determined.
Ethan Rowen
No one’s gonna notice me leaving. Or at least… I’ll be gone before they care
He reaches the greenhouse, a place overgrown with vines and moonlight spilling through broken glass panels. A faint silhouette stands by the center table.
Ethan Rowen
I’m… not really Ethan. Just in case you’re wondering
???
You’re… different. Not like him
Ethan Rowen
Not like him? Care to elaborate?
???
The previous Ethan… reckless, spoiled, entitled.
???
You… are… quieter, sharper. More aware. I like that.
Ethan Rowen
*crosses arms smirking*
Ethan Rowen
Flattery won’t get you far. Now tell me why I’m here, and why someone was sending messages to this body
???
Straight to business. I like that too. There’s… business that the old Ethan was involved in. Dangerous people. Family politics. Deals that could ruin you if handled wrong. And… you’re in the middle of it
Ethan Rowen
So I wake up in a body I didn’t earn, ignored by a family that thinks neglect fixes spoiled behavior, and now I’m in some kind of… political Alpha-Omega mess?
???
Exactly. But here’s the thing… I’ve been waiting for someone like you.
???
Someone who can survive, who’s clever, who doesn’t panic like the last Ethan
Ethan Rowen
Well, lucky for you… you got me. But if I get dragged into anything… you’re explaining everything, step by step
???
Fair. But first… you need to prove you can handle yourself. Follow me.
The mysterious person leads Ethan deeper into the greenhouse, past shadows and broken glass, to a hidden back room with documents, strange vials, and faintly glowing symbols etched into the floor.
Ethan Rowen
*whistles softly*
Ethan Rowen
So… this is what the previous Ethan got himself into. And I have to survive this, on top of a family who barely notices me and a heat cycle coming in… three days
???
Welcome to your new life, Ethan. Or… should I say… the real Ethan?
Ethan Rowen
Let’s see if I survive it… differently this time
System
You have officially entered the world of family intrigue, mysterious Alphas, and dangerous secrets. Your survival depends on wit, caution, and timing
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