Title: Path of Sin

Pairing: Hints of Conrad/Yuuri, of Conrart/Yozak and of Yuuri/Wolfram

Summary: Conrart broods and Yozak comes in. Conrart begins to realize.

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Conrart looked down at the dieing trees for winter was just around the corner. He let a small smile tug on his lips as Yuuri laughed and chased Greta around.

Yuuri was so carefree. Nothing seemed to dampen his spirits and he brought cheer to everyone. Even Gwendal, who may not show it as much as the others, has lighten up. Conrart was not sure if he was being biased, but to him, Yuuri was the best Maou they've had.

"Wimp!" Conrart could hear Wolfram call out to Yuuri, for it was getting pretty late. He chuckled as Yuuri and Greta managed to get Wolfram to join in on their game.

Conrart just shook his head, eyes saddening a bit. He could see the love shine in his brother's eyes, a love that Yuuri did not have for him.

Many nights he could not sleep, feeling the guilt eat at his soul. There was nothing he could do, though. He could not control someone's heart. To make his brother happy, he would easily give up everything to make Yuuri love him, but he couldn't.

He was such a liar, and he could understand the hate Wolfram had towards him. He did not blame Wolfram, no matter how much it hurt him.

He could feel the tears prickling at his eyes once again. He messed everything up for everyone. He should have said no, should had rejected him. He had been so young and loving, may be, with time he'll grow out of it.

He could always hope, yet the problem was, that he wished it did not happened. Sometimes, it pains him to think of the time when he'll realize his mistake he made with him. He'll see the regret and embarrassment in those eyes. It hurts and that is when he hates himself more. How could he think of his pain, when so many others are suffering?

"You know, you brood too much?" A voice broke him from his thoughts. Conrart could feel his heart break a little bit more as he looked over at the upcoming person.

"You should get a hobby, captain." Yozak advised, admonishing him with a finger and his other arm on his waist.

"I have yet to find one to my liking." Conrart tried to smile, even though he knew Yozak could see straight through him. Yozak just sighed and shook his head.

"They seem like they are having fun." Yozak nodded down to Yuuri and Wolfram chasing Greta.

"Yeah, they are." Conrart agreed softly.

"He sure is growing fast, isn't he?" Yozak muttered as he leaned his elbows on the window's edge.

"Yeah, he is maturing." Conrart agreed once again.

"He sure is hot, too bad he has to marry Wolfram, huh?" Yozak looked over at Conrart, calculating his reaction. Conrart clenched his jaw and fists.

"There is nothing bad about him marrying Wolfram." Conrart hissed, trying to clam down.

"Really? And here I thought you did not want them to get married." Yozak looked at Conrart, eyes boring into Conrart's.

"No, they deserve to be happy." Conrart stated.

"Yes, they do. Too bad no one can see what their happiness is until it is too late, don't you agree?" Yozak smiled bitterly, glancing back down at Yuuri.

"Yes….some people are stupid and never notice…." Conrart muttered, looking over at Wolfram.

"He will leave and not come back, and he won't be able to do anything about it. It will be too late." Yozak sighed.

"Wolfram loves Yuuri, I do not think he'll ever stop." Conrart said, mournfully.

Yozak closed his eyes, smiling sadly as he took a deep breath, enjoying the fresh air.

"Yes, one will never really stop loving someone. There comes a time when you cannot wait any longer….and you'll set them free and wish them the best…." Yozak spoke very softly, almost a whisper.

"That will not happen, not to Wolfram. Yuuri will notice." Conrart said, very sure of his answer. Yozak opened his eyes and looked over at Conrart. He stared hard at him, trying to figure him out.

"You love him, yet what he feels for you is more of a crush. What he is starting to feel for Wolfram is the real thing." Yozak stated, standing straight.

"I do not love him that way, Yozak."

"Yes, you do." Yozak shook his head, a mixture of sadness and amusement shining in his eyes.

"Than I'll set him free so he can be happy." Conrart looked at Yozak, sorrow pouring from him. Yozak sighed, eyes darkening with disappointment.

"Captain, my Captain." Yozak stepped up to him and caressed his face.

"Too many hearts, none really belonged to you."

"Yozak, people get chances." Conrart was close to begging for a chance and Yozak knew it.

"No, you do not love me. You chose your path, Conrart." Yozak sighed.

"There are always new paths opening up." Conrart pleaded.

Yozak shook his head. He pressed his lips against Conrart's, lips barely grazing one another.

"You chose your path and a path of sin, can only lead to more sins." Yozak whispered, a few tears rolling down his cheeks, before he pulled away and walked down the hall.

"Yozak!" Conrart cried out for him.

"Captain, you know the right thing to do. May be, when you find your self back from the path of sin, give me a call." Yozak looked back at him and winked, before he walked around the corner and out of sight.

"Yozak." Conrart whispered as he hugged himself and looked down at the now lonely garden. May be…..may be….