A/N: This is my first story in the KKM Archive/Fandom. I am a huge fan of the anime and I am deeply sad the OVAS and 3rd season aren't in English dub. :'(

I am a huge shipper of Rufus x Shinou (This pairing needs more love!). After seeing episode 68 I could honestly see Rufus and Shinou dancing around each other like Tamaki and Haruhi from Ouran HHC, but this story won't be entirely like that, I'm saving that for another story. XD At first I wasn't into the idea of shipping them, I was leaning more towards Daikenja x Shinou before then. Then I found out they were half brothers, and Rufus was actually a girl. I was all like, I KNEW IT! He/She was too pretty/feminine to be a guy, even compared to Wolfram she looked more feminine than him. Wolfram shoulders are a lot broader than hers, and Rufus had the most fit feminine body shape compared to all the other guys (She looks like the anime version of Astrid from HTTYD, or Astrid a CGI version of Rufus), except for maybe the younger Wincott brother, and their hair were styled differently, Rufus kept her hair long and feminine looking while the younger Wincott brother had it in a more manly ponytail, not to mention having both Rufus and Wolfram voiced by the same (female) person kind of gave me a clue on what her gender might actually be, and compared to the younger Wincott brother his voice was a lot more masculine than Rufus. I also heard it was confirmed she was a woman in a drama cd that I really want to find! Not to mention when I googled Shinou in his wiki it said Rufus was his wife. I'm not sure how that was confirmed or if that was just some idiot editor trying to troll shippers but I'm taking it for now!:) I have also heard they may be potentially cousins, but then again anyone who watches Black Butler know Ciel and Elizabeth are engaged cousins, so don't try to shoot down my ship with that detail when everyone else is shipping Shinou with his HALF BROTHER! I also realized that of all things why would her heart have been chosen as a key? It could've been anything like an ear or even a lock of her hair, so why the heart? Conrad's arm made the most sense because of his sword fighting skills, Gwendal's eye cause he's observant. Wolfram's in love with Yuuri- Rufus is possibly Shinou's wife- the heart makes sense for those details, but it's not freak'n confirmed!

Anyways,

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Story of R. Bielefeld

Chapter 1:

The heir to Bielefeld

Inside The Great One's Temple, Shinou sat atop of the forbidden box, Hell's fire on frozen land. He rested a palm over it, his mind deep in thought. He heard footsteps coming his way.

"Something, or someone on your mind?" Shinou looked up to see his, or the current Maoh's Great Sage, Murata walking towards him. Shinou looked down at the box.

"You know very well who I'm thinking of." Shinou said looking at the sage as he sat himself atop of Under the mirror.

"You know Shinou, even after your death you still haven't rested. After Yuuri defeated the originators I wonder why you haven't thought of joining…"

"I have thought of it… but then I realized something." Murata tilted his head to the side. "If I go anytime soon, I fear I'll have my head bitten off." Murata laughed.

"Well yeah, that's a Bielefeld for you. Have you seen Wolfram with Yuuri?" Shinou cracked a smile at the thought of his fiery descendant with his chosen Maoh.

"Oh how history tended to repeat itself."

"Come on." Murata said standing himself up. "Let's go for a walk." Shinou thought for a second then placed himself on top of Murata's shoulder and allowed his thoughts to drift to a time so long ago.

(4,000+ years ago)

Rufina Bielefeld was born as the third child of Lord and Lady Bielefeld, but she grew up as an only child. Her two elder brothers were stillborns and Lady Bielefeld became barren after Rufina's birth, causing for there to be no heir to the Bielefeld family. There was no son to become a lord for the family and unfortunately for Rufina, she had been born during a time when women could not be accepted as lords. Many demons persuaded Lord Bielefeld to choose a new bride, however the man had his heart taken by his lovely wife and mother of his first and only child. He would not concede to the so called advice other demon nobles gave him. Leaving the Bielefeld line to an uncertain future.

Rufina grew up as a free spirited child cherished and loved by her parents and encouraged to act as her heart demanded. Rufina stood out from other girls, she enjoyed wearing pants like men, though she slept in nightgowns, she never hesitates to speak her mind, defend, herself, and take on leadership roles where it was needed. She also took interest in sport, like swordsmanship, horseback riding, combat, and magic fighting unlike every other girl. Though her mother was against Rufina's unlady like ways, her father had always encouraged the girl's strength and interests. So it hadn't come to much of a surprise when one day when Rufina was the equivalent to a sixteen year old, she determinedly marched up to her father in the middle of a meeting with several nobles and a few aristocrats, to prove her bravery and determination, Rufina looked at her father square in the eye and suggested he make her the a heir of the Bielefeld household. What had surprised Rufina but not her parents was the sound of several other men in the meeting laughing at her. Rufina's mouth was agape in surprise for a moment, until she narrowed her eyes stubbornly and asked,

"I'm sorry, did I say something funny?" The question had not been genuine, she sounded serious and insulted, however it had caused the other nobles and aristocrats to chuckle a little more at her supposed naiveté.

"Young lady." One of the aristocrats in the room said mockingly. Rufina didn't know him, she knew of him. He was Lord Grantz. "I'm sure you are well aware women cannot become head of their households."

"Of course I'm well aware of that," Rufina said keeping her voice firm, "but I assure you I am more than qualified to lead."

"Do you really think anyone will take a woman like you seriously as a leader?"

"I've already proven myself to be a capable lord, you misogynist." The other men in the room, except for her father and one aristocrat laughed.

"You make that word sound like an insult, when it has no meaning." The aristocrat turned to Lord Bielefeld, "Lord Bielefeld, you should do well to teach your daughter she has no right to a position with men like us." Lord Bielefeld did not react to the man's words instead he looked to his wife. Lady Bielefeld nodded at him and placed a hand on Rufina's shoukder.

"Mother?"

"Let's go dear."

"But…" Lady Bielefeld shook her head, and led Rufina out. Rufina looked back at her father who gave her apologetic eyes. When Rufina left, Lord Bielefeld looked at the other men.

"Rufina wasn't wrong," the other men stared at Lord Bielefeld in surprise, "she is definitely more than capable to lead the house as a lord…"

"If only she had been born a man." A noble added.

Lord Bielefeld scowled at the man.

"Do you wish to add more?" The other men looked at the lowly noble waiting to see if he spoke more.

The noble straightened himself up in his seat, "Forgive me my lord. I don't completely disagree with you. Rufina has indeed proven him-… ahem, herself to be a worthy heir, but we can't accept her. It's against our traditions." Lord Bielefeld looked at all the men.

"Do you all agree with him?"

" I'd say he ripped the words right out of our mouths. Lord Grantz said speaking for everyone.

"Not I." Everyone looked at the other aristocrat who spoke. Lord Wincott, who had been sitting their silently, folded his hands together over the table looked at everyone. "You all half agree and half disagree with yourselves purely because of her gender. I believe she can be a worthy head for her house if she were given a fair chance." Lord Bielefeld gave a small grateful smile to Lord Wincott, that was soon wiped off when another aristocrat spoke up.

"You're not one to talk Lord Wincott." Everyone looked at Lord Spitzweg, the third and final aristocrat in the meeting, "You have two sons, no daughters. Would you trust a girl to rule your house?"

"Not just any girl Lord Spitzweg. I would trust my daughter if I had one."

Lord Spitzweg scowled at Lord Wincott, and thought of his own very beautiful daughter.

"Are you implying I don't trust my daughter?"

"No. However I do mean , you shouldn't tell another man to distrust his." Lord Wincott looked at every other noble and aristocrat now. Lord Bielefeld was grateful for Lord Wincott's words, however no one was here to discuss the issue of his heir. He cleared his throat to get the other men's attention.

"Now gentlemen, I believe we've gotten off track. Let's continue the rest of our meeting." Lord Bielefeld said.

A/N: Originally this was meant to be a one shot but the piece was getting too long to write (I'm still not done with it) so I'm cutting it down to separate so most updates will be coming faster than others.

BTW, fun fact, today is also my brthday. :)

Thank you for reading!

Sincerely,

*SS8*