Disclaimer: I do not own KKM.
Supposed to be a long one shot but I got carried away so it ended up in chapters, hahah, my bad. It's my first so please, spare me.
Anyways, please enjoy...
Two years after he first sat down at the throne, peace between countries, even with human countries, is almost at sight. Yes, Yuuri Shibuya, the 27th Demon King of Shin Makoku had achieved peace that not even any of the previous kings attained in the past 4000 years. And he is also the youngest of them for he was only 15 when he was pronounced as king. So, at a young age, how could he have done so much? Well, it was with the help of his most trusted friends.
~~~Yuuri~~~
One of them is my advisor, Gunter von Christ. He is tall but has slender and long lilac hair, judicious voice and violet eyes. One could presume he is a model, a prince or whatever. Nonetheless, we should really not judge a book by its cover. As far as I know, he is almost the greatest swordsman in Shin Makoku that even Conrad found hard beat. That is because he was his mentor when he was still in the academy. Oh, and there is Conrad. Conrart Weller is his real name but I call him Conrad because he is my godfather, my loyal protector and it is so much easier to pronounce. He also has a slender body like Gunter but a little shorter than him with matching brunet hair and eyes. And with that ever caring personality and smile that he always wears, he is the perfect husband a girl could ever dream of. Then there's Gwendal von Voltaire. He is the general-commander of the military force of Shin Makoku. He always seems so serious, almost never smile and that never ending wrinkles on his face that never seem to run out. He is tall, very tall, with dark hair and blue eyes which could make him another top model. However, he has this strange characteristic that one would never, ever, guess. So, what is it? He adores? No. Like? No. Yup, he loves cute and small things! Would you believe that? He would even make heaven and hell upside down just to save a little kitty cat. Then there is also Yozack Grillet, a spy who likes to cross dress saying its necessary for the mission, although not quite. And Ken Murata, my best friend whose actually the reincarnation of the Great Sage, the chief strategist of Shinou, and fought alongside the Original King almost 4000 years ago. There is also the Original King himself, Shinou. Although sometimes in a miniature body but who can blame him? He protected and guided Shin Makoku even after his death and that is since 4000 years ago!
There are still more like Lady Cheri, Annissina, Greta and etc., but I can't say all of them. It would take forever. But I know that without them, I wouldn't be in this position right now and accomplished all those things. Most of the credits should really be on them. Ahhmm, I think I'm forgetting someone. Hah! I'm just kidding. I just save the best for last.
There is still one important person who changed and guided me to become a real and good king. He is the one who is always there in my ups and down, always protecting me, and always caring for me. He is someone that I would gladly thanks the heavens above for bringing him here, for making us meet and becoming good friends. His name my friend is Wolfram von Bielefeld, third son of the previous Maou and half-brothers of both Conrad and Gwendal. He is a fallen angel I say. It is because you can never find someone who is as good looking as he is. Sure the others are all gorgeous but they still can't compete with Wolfram's dazzling looks and angelic face.
It is because he has the most stunning blond hair that follows the wind and his every movement. It's also so soft that when you touch it, you feel like you're touching the clouds high in the sky. He also has pale white skin but not the ones that you see on dead people. No, they are like the most perfect skin God has ever created. It has no marks or bruises whatsoever even if he is a trained soldier and had experienced real war so many times. He has muscled but svelte body that is always hidden under his blue military uniform. But once you get to see it, you will be thankful that you are even breathing at that moment, trust me on that. Then there are his emerald eyes. Those soul piercing emerald eyes that can pull your life back when you're on the bridge of death. But can also push you there if you cannot take the gravity of his glare. And last but not the least, his rosy cheeks and pink lips that no one have had yet the courage, or even the opportunity, to touch and caress, moreover to k-ki-kiss. But oh, the slap the first time we met is another story.
Anyway, why am I thinking this? I should focus on my work because the pile of paper works is growing taller by the second. Maybe it's because of this peaceful situation I'm currently in. No war with human countries especially Dai Shimaron, the increasing number of allied countries and also the silence in the room except for the rustling of pen and papers and sometimes, the not-so-shocking-anymore explosion of one of Anissina's crazy inventions. Although, I think it's mainly because I am being surrounded by the previously said bishounens.
That's right. I'm am currently signing mountain of paper works in my, or is it Gwendal's?, office. And to my right is the devil himself, Gwendal, arranging more paper works for me to finish. And my advisor Gunter isn't any help either because he is also there sitting beside Gwendal helping him helping me on my paper works. My last hope is Conrad who is leaning on the wall behind me. I gave him a glance like saying "Please help me find a way to get out of here." but to my disappointment, he just smiles. And I know that smile. It says "Sorry but I can't help you. I have no right to do so." So, with my last hope for help gone, I gave an almost inaudible sigh.
Then I took a quick glance at a certain blond reading a book on my left side beside my desk. And the moment I lay my eyes on him, I saw his soul-to-heart piercing emerald eyes looking straight into mine with worry and concern. I flustered at the sight and I think I skip a beat that moment. I found it hard to breathe and I became pale. Mostly because of the scene before me but I think it's also because tiredness is taking its toll. I've been signing documents for five hours straight and without a break. It must be shown in my face and Wolfram took notice of it. So he stands up, walks near to me, holds my forehead with the back of his hand and asks,
"Yuuri, are you alright?" with uneasiness and care very noticeable from his voice.
"I-I'm fine, really." I said while stuttering.
I scratched the back of my head and gave one of my so-called goofy smiles. My blush isn't going anywhere but I really need to hide it because he is staring at me with such close proximity that our noses almost touch. But before I could do anything, he retracted his hand from my forehead, much to my dismay and added,
"I don't think so." He then turns to Gwendal and said
"Big brother, can Yuuri have a rest now? I don't think he feels so good. He's been doing his job five hours nonstop and I think it is good enough for now, so will you please allow him?"
He said it with determination in his eyes that even if Gwendal says no, he will drag me out of the office and have me rest somewhere comfortable.
"I suppose. Ok, that's it for today. I think it's fair enough." Gwendal said with a small sigh.
I can't believe it. He is my prince charming and my knight in shining armor, although he's not wearing armor but definitely a prince, a knight and is shining. Why didn't I seek help from him from the beginning? Oh yeah, I probably thought that he will just yell at me and say that I am the Maou and that I should do my job and not sneak away from my responsibilities. He will certainly add wimp at the end.
"Let's go Yuuri." He said while pulling me out of my chair then drags me to the door.
He took me out of my self-conversing mode when he did that and we found our way to the gardens. There, we sat at a nearby bench and stared at the beautiful flowers surrounding us. Lady Cheri named her flowers over her sons and me as well. I saw many Conrad Standing Tall flowers and right beside them are my own named flowers namely Yuuri's Naivety. I know they are all beautiful but my gaze is fixed on one particular flock of flowers. They are called Beautiful Wolfram.
Once again, I was pulled out in my train of thought when someone beside me tugs the edge of my sleeve. So I removed my gaze from the Beautiful Wolfram flowers and saw beautiful Wolfram himself, I mean Wolfram.
"Yuuri, is something wrong? You've been spacing out. Are you sure you are not hurt or something? Maybe I should get Gisela. Just wait here and I'll go get…" He stopped before finishing.
The reason for that is because I put my forefinger on his lips. I finally got to touch it but I quickly shove that thought away. Now is not the time for that. I just want him by my side for now.
"It's ok Wolfram. There is no need for that. Just as you said, I only need some rest. I think it's just fatigue and tiredness. So please, sit and stay here with me." Then I smiled.
Not one of my goofy smiles but something different. Now is it just me or did I just saw a faint blush on his cheeks? He then tilted his head in the direction of the flowers so that my finger isn't touching his lips anymore. He also huffed, crossed his arms on his chest and closed his eyes.
"Ok, fine, if you say so." After a moment, he quickly opens his eyelids, looks at me straight in the eyes, smiles ecstatically and said,
"I also want that. Let's stay here for a while, shall we?" And with that sight, I froze.
We just feel the wind's cool breeze and the sun's rays touch our skin and sitting with each other closely. It feels good doing this with my fiancé. Oh! That's right. I haven't told you that Wolfram is my fiancé. Well you see, when I arrived here, I accidentally slap him not knowing that in this world, it means I'm asking for his hand. At first I freaked out because he is a guy and I'm not gay. But that idea is far long gone in my vocabulary. Ahm, although not the gay part. I'm not gay because I'm not really interested in any other man except for Wolfram. So that one doesn't count, right?
Ok, enough of that. We just realized how time flies by so quickly when Conrad approached us saying it was already dinner time.
"What, already?" I heard Wolf murmur and I couldn't agree more.
~~~Wolfram~~~
We sat at a nearby bench in the gardens. We are here after I dragged Yuuri out of the office and into the open air. I was worried for him because I saw how his natural tanned skin turned to pink then to pale then to the combination of both. I couldn't figure out what's wrong and he won't tell me. He's been spacing out quite a lot lately that is why I took the initiative to go and fetch Gisela. But before I could even finish my sentence, he puts one finger on my lips to stop me. I was really shocked but I cannot let him know. But then he said something even more shocking.
"It's ok Wolfram. There is no need for that. Just as you said, I only need some rest. I think it's just fatigue and tiredness. So please, sit and stay here with me."
I can't believe it. He wants me to stay with him and accompany him. There is really something strange in him for quite some time now. We rarely yell at each other because I haven't called him wimp or cheater lately. Has he really changed? He only snuck out of his duties and responsibilities seldom now. He also improved on sword fighting. He can protect himself now. He is a good model for the people and he's become a good and well-respected king. Even so, the thing he just said and did really moved me. I can't suppress my blush anymore if I continue to stare in his pitch-black onyx eyes that is why I darted my vision of his face and turn it into the garden but on closed eyes and I said,
"Ok, fine, if you say so." After I regained my composure and strength to look at him again, which only took a few seconds, I then open my eyes, gave the best smile I could muster and added,
"I also want that. Let's stay here for a while, shall we?"
After that, we just sit there, doing nothing but staring at everything except for each other's eyes. I think I will melt if I do so. We just let the time past by, which in my opinion, flew by very, very fast. We heard little big brother call upon us saying it's already dinner time. That is right. I started calling him little big brother now. I think I overcome the fact that he is a half human, half mazoku. Heck, I even overcome my hates for humans. Ever since Yuuri arrived, I slowly improved my attitude and way of thinking towards them, I even have an adopted human daughter named Greta. I began to see the light in the idea of humans and mazoku co-existing together. Of course that idea was absurd when I first heard it coming from him. He was back then a wimpy king who can't even hold a sword properly. But now, all is changed. This Yuuri is totally different from back then and I like this improvement. I can't even remember the last time he said that our engagement was an accident and that we are both guys and the same old excuses he used to make. Yup, I definitely like this Yuuri. Thus, when little big brother said that it is time for us to leave, a little sadness fell upon me. My little Utopia with Yuuri has ended. But you can't have them all right? Still, a slight of disappointment slipped through my mouth as I heard myself mumble,
"What, already?" I said in an almost imperceptible voice.
We followed little big brother to the dining room in silence. For I, don't know what to talk about and for Yuuri, I don't know. I just heard him mutter something and that's just about it and little big brother only smile while we stride the entire course.
Well, at least dinner is different. We chit-chat most of the time, with the entire group of course, and laugh our hearts out. Dinner is really exhilarating because of you-know-who. Mother is there with us with her nonstop story about her search for free love quest. We had a large crowd that night for some unknown reason, or just lucky coincidence? Here we have me, Yuuri, big brother, little big brother, Gunter, Mother, the Great Sage, even Yozack and Anissina and don't forget little old Greta. It was really a gathering I say.
"Oh! You should really come with me on my next cruise Your Majesty; I assure you that you will have so much fun." I heard mother say.
"Ahhh, hahahah… I think I'll pass." Good Yuuri, I like that answer.
"But Your Majesty…" Mother whined.
"Mother, please stop it. Yuuri said he is not going so he is not and that's final." I snorted after I said that.
"Ohhh, but Wolfy. Ah, I know, why don't you just come with me instead of His Majesty? What do you think?" She said happily but I just groaned.
And before I could think of some excuse, someone said something out of nowhere that made all of us stare at him. And yes, it was Yuuri.
"Ahm, I think he'll also pass Lady Cheri because he is coming with me to Earth. So, maybe next time." He said with that goofy smile of him again that I just love.
I know I said all of us, but maybe not quite because the Great Sage did not stare at Yuuri when he said that. He just fixed his glasses and makes it glint that covers his eyes and wear his usual I-know-it-all smile. Sometimes, it's really creepy when you see it. Anyway, enough of that, back in reality, each one of us said something different in chorus.
"What!" I heard big brother said.
"Yuuri." Is what little big brother said.
"Ooohhh." Is what my mother squeaked.
"Your Majesty!" Gunter wails while having a nosebleed.
"Yey!" I heard Greta cheer.
"Way to go, Bocchan!" Was Yozack's applauding.
"Nice one, Your Majesty." Another applaud which came from Anissina.
The Great Sage remains silent except for the smirk he just gave. I, on the other hand, was lost even with the millions of words available for use after I said just one short imperative word.
"Really?" I asked that question dumbfounded.
"Yup. Hey, what is wrong with you guys? I'm just taking him there for, I don't know how long, but I'll return him in one piece you know. It's not like I'm doing something or anything, geez." With that, he answered some of our wild questions. Thanks Shinou for that.
"So, Your Majesty, could you tell us the reason for your statement?" Big brother asks before sipping a glass of wine.
"Well, uhm, err, Wolfram said some time ago that he wanted to learn Japanese so I thought the best way to teach him is to take him there. And I think now it the good time because we're just starting up a new term. Isn't that right Murata?" Yuuri said as he explains.
"That is right my friends. I totally agree with Shibuya this time. Lord von Bielefeld will not only learn Japanese on Earth but so much more, hihihih…" My body hairs stood at his statement.
I knew it. I knew that he knew what everyone of us didn't know until Yuuri spill it so that we also now know what only he and Yuuri know before. What the heck, I didn't even understand what I just said. Either way, I am going to Earth with Yuuri. How happy can I be? Yuuri still remembered my small request and is now fulfilling it.
Everyone accepts that explanation and gave me permission to come. They said the castle will be less noisy if that were to happen. I don't believe or even like their reason but whatever, I'm going to Earth. And after that nice but stressful meal, we parted to go to our respected room and say our goodbyes to each other. Everyone except for Gunter retreated quietly. He was wailing Your Majesty, why? I, on the other hand, am going in Yuuri's room, or should I say, our room. We didn't tugged Greta to her bed now saying she is old enough and she can do it by herself. I thought again that time sure really fly fast when I heard that from her. Still, I'm glad at her actions because I can talk to Yuuri all alone in our room tonight.
~~~Yuuri~~~
When I heard Conrad said that it is dinner time, an idea just popped out on my head. Now, this is the perfect time to say to them my plan about Wolfram. I've asked Murata for an advice on how Wolf will learn Japanese. Then he just wears his creepy smile and said,
"I think the best way for him to learn it is to send him to Earth Shibuya. We can go to school together and school is the foundation of knowledge, is it not?" Then he gave a small chuckle.
That is right, why didn't I think of that? Damn Murata, he always comes up with the best idea. Oh, I forgot, he is the reincarnation of the Great Sage who's also a prodigious strategist so this situation is just a small thing for him.
We were walking through the corridor in silence. Wolfram was quiet, which gives me nothing to do but to think of a way on how to say it to everyone. As we advance the long pathway, I just remembered the small request Wolfram asked of me.
~~~Flashback~~~
"Ahm, Yuuri, what is that?" Wolfram pointed at the publication I was reading.
"Oh, this? It's just a baseball magazine I brought along with me from Earth. Do you want to read it with me?" I replied innocently.
"Yuuri, are you forgetting that I can't read your human language? That is why I ask you what is that you're reading." He said, almost whining.
"Ahw, sorry Wolf, I totally forgot. It's just you speak Japanese so fluently that's why it slipped through my mind. Sorry, my bad." I said apologetically.
"I'm not speaking Jap-Japan-anh-nese Yuuri. That is just what you hear. And for all of us, we hear you speak pure and genuine mazoku language." He retorted as he drabble to pronounce the word right.
"Oh yeah, that too." I smiled with my usual goofy smile.
"Huh, it's ok Yuuri, you always do that. Anyways, I really wished I could read that too. I just found something interesting in there but it's useless if I can't even understand it, you know?" He responded with a faint smile.
Really? Did Wolfram just say he found something interesting in here? But this is all about baseball. Is it really possible that he is beginning to like this game? If so, I should not waste this opportunity. I want to share with him the happiness baseball brings. But how will he learn? I think Murata has the answer.
~~~End of Flashback~~~
And that is how I ended up inquiring Murata for assistance and me initiating my plan tonight. I mumble my short speech while we were walking and I think Wolfram heard me. Well, it doesn't matter. I'm sure he will be grinning happily once the meal is over.
We reached the dining room in no time and guess who are present? There are ten people on the table including me, Wolf, Murata, Conrad, Gwendal, Gunter, Lady Cheri, Yozack and Anissina? and of course Greta. Our conversation started really nicely. I talk to almost everyone but I have my full attention to Wolfram. I sometimes glance at Murata asking if I should commence the plan now or maybe later. He gave me a quick nod and that is my approval. I was about to open my mouth when Lady Cheri squeaked a question directly to me.
"Oh! You should really come with me on my next cruise Your Majesty; I assure you that you will have so much fun." She said to me seductively.
What is she thinking? I am engage to her son, have she forgotten? I cannot go with her. That would mean cheating on Wolfram. I cannot and will not do that. I gathered my brain for the right words and the right thing to do is to refuse her offer frankly.
"Ahhh, hahahah… I think I'll pass." There, I said it. But I still stammer.
She whined for a moment then drop that issue with me. But to my surprise, she then turns to Wolfram and asks the same question she'd just asked me a moment ago. This is not good. If Wolf agrees to go with her, my whole plan will collapse in a matter of seconds. I need to act quickly. So I just said the first thing that comes to mind. I'm really nervous if I will say the right thing or not. This is just like one of those impromptu question and answer program. My little practice earlier is now gone. Heck, here goes nothing.
"Ahm, I think he'll also pass Lady Cheri because he is coming with me to Earth. So, maybe next time." It turned out better than I thought.
Yes! Mission accomplished, or not? Their response to that simple statement was ear deafening. They all said something very, very loud in chorus. I can't even tell whose voice is whose. I heard someone said Your Majesty, another one said Way to go, Bocchan!, one yelled What!, and someone just screeched Ooohhh. Honestly, my eardrums will pop out if it got anymore louder. I still can't think straight to make a proper reply thus, I just answered them innocently.
"Yup. Hey, what is wrong with you guys? I'm just taking him there for, I don't know how long, but I'll return him in one piece you know. It's not like I'm doing something or anything, geez." And that was my retort.
For some unknown reason, they seem to calm down after I said that. What was on their mind? Could they be possibly thinking of..? No way. Are their imaginations really that wild? Anyhow, I managed to make them agree with me but of course, with some help from Murata. I gave them the truth and only the truth explanation, although I don't quite get it why Murata said so much more at the end. Hey, not my problem. I'm just happy that they accepted it. Now, I can bring Wolfram to Earth because I have permission. Ahhmmm, something about that sentence is not quite right. Enough of that, I'm really tired.
So after we ended our nerve-wracking meal, we headed to our own room. Greta said she is fine by herself so I let her be. Wolf and I headed to our room. I saw him grinning happily as we walk. Ha! Told you he will be doing that after the meal. Then we reached our room without uttering a word but we both know that each of us is really happy about the outcome.
Wolfram walks to our cabinet and toss me my pajama. I started changing and he too is doing that. I stopped halfway through though because I was once again stunned at the sight before me. There he was, naked with only his small undergarment covering his private organ. No, I am not looking down. I am not as perverted as you think. I was stunned because of his perfect silhouette body that glows under the moonlight. Sure I've seen him so many times like that but this time, there is something different. I can't really put my finger on it but I know it's there. I only darted my vision away from him when he starts to look at me. I can't let him caught me staring at him. That would be really embarrassing. I know I like him but, but, arrgghh. My feelings are for more than a friend to him but I haven't even said those three words yet. I don't have the courage to do so. So, technically I'm his friend as well as his fiancé. It's hard to understand right? I know.
We are preparing ourselves for bed when Wolf starts a conversation related to our topic earlier. He said so many things in one breathe that I hardly understand what he said. Oh! I think it's like this,
"Thank you so much Yuuri! I did not know you still remember our little talk back then. Do you know how happy I am right now? I will be learning your language. It's kind of complex but I think I can handle it. I will also meet Mama Miko. I really want to taste her curry again. Oh, I will also meet Shouri and Papa. Gosh Yuuri, I am so excited I can't think of anything right now." He said all of that in one exhale of oxygen.
He noticed that I was just smiling. He quickly regained himself as a young noble he is. He then took a deep breath, crossed his arms, closed his eyes, huffed and added with a cough,
"Why didn't you tell me beforehand? I could make myself prepared for it you know, hmmph!" He said with his normal spoiled brat attitude.
I can't help myself but laugh at him. Now that is the little lord brat attitude I know. I quickly stop my laughing when he sent me deadly glares. Wait, aren't we supposed to be celebrating? Yeah, that's right! Wolfram is coming with me to Earth. We should really make preparations for we will be leaving the day after tomorrow. I stopped laughing and said to him,
"Wolf, do you want to pack your bag now or maybe tomorrow? And also, what is your size? We will be buying you your school uniform."
Did I just say something bad? It is because the moment I said that, he looked like he just saw a ghost or something. Or is it just the shock expression I am seeing on his face? I don't know what to do so I asked him,
"What's wrong Wolf? Is something the matter?"
He shoved his head as if throwing something out of his head. He responded my question with a faint smile while saying,
"It's nothing big Yuuri. It's just, now I'm nervous that I will be living in a foreign land with no history or background of it. Furthermore, I will also be going to school which I don't know anyone. What if I made a mistake because I know nothing about your traditions and customs just like what y…" He stopped so that he can't finish what he was about to say.
"Ok, in short, I'm now scared!" He said in a more intense tone.
I mean, who can blame him? That's exactly what I felt when I first came here, but with the exception of the traditions. Cultural differences never crossed my mind until it's too late. Wait, no! It's ok that I didn't know that. I don't regret it at all now. So, for Wolfram, the pressure must really be hard. I don't know what else to do but usher him to sleep which he gladly accepts.
"Let's sleep now Wolfram. You're just surprised. A good night's rest will do it. Come on now, come here." I said tenderly.
He went to his side of the bed and lay there perfectly. I cuddled a little closer to him and he did the same. When he is close enough, I whisper something to his ear,
"Goodnight Wolf. Please sleep well." I said it almost brushing his cheek.
"Goodnight to you too, Yuuri." He replied with a pale blush.
Then we doze off and found ourselves in our own nirvana.
~~~Next Day~~~
I woke up because of the sunrays hitting my face. I don't know why but my hand started searching for someone beside me and when it found nothing, I quickly place myself in a sitting position. I open my eyes but got blinded by the sun so it took a while for them to adjust to the brightness. When I can now see my surroundings, I swiftly found myself looking for my blond friend. I finally found him sitting at a nearby chair rummaging his bag. He noticed that I was awake and said to me,
"Good morning Yuuri. I didn't wake you up now, did I?" with inquisitive looks in his eyes.
"Good morning. Ahm, no, you didn't wake me up, and what's that you're doing?" I said unknowingly.
"What? Are you forgetting that I'm coming with you to Earth tomorrow?" He said, arms crossed and with a hmmmph.
"Ouch, oh right, I forgot, sorry. Do you want me to help you?" I asked apologetically.
"It's fine. I can manage it by myself. Don't you trust me?" He said while pouting.
I chuckled a little at that sight. Wolfram sure knows how to make my day. I walked closer to him to see what he was putting inside the bag. And just as I thought, he was bringing the whole castle with him. There I found his nightgowns, some painting materials, and even his sword! Wait, civilians can't carry swords in Japan. In the feudal era, maybe so, but now it's prohibited. Besides, he doesn't need that in there. He is going to school. My classmates will freak out and he will be arrested. No, I will not allow him to do that.
"Wait, Wolf, you can't bring your sword to Earth. It's against the law." I said pleadingly.
"What! Why is that? If I don't have my sword, how will I protect you? Answer me that!" He spoke but I think he is shouting.
"Calm down Wolf. We have police in there and no one is going to hurt me. And we are going to school. My classmates are going to freak out if they saw you carrying that." I said with my hands in front of me as if I'm guarding myself if he ever attacks.
We now again are having a small argument and it ended in a draw. I bargain that he will leave behind his gowns and the painting materials. It smells really horrible when he uses it, I tell you. His end of the bargain was he will bring the sword but only store it in the house. He will not bring it to school or outside except for an emergency. Somehow, I feel that he won and so much for my conviction of sword-will-be-left-behind plan. At any case, I'm just glad it's over. We haven't done that in such a long time I'm starting to miss it. In the end, his previous even-a-human-could-fit bag became just a normal bag. We took out so many unnecessary things in there. We finished what we were doing when someone knocked at the door.
"Your Majesty, Wolfram, breakfast is ready now." Conrad said while opening the door.
"Ok Conrad, and call me Yuuri, godfather." was my answer.
"Alright Yuuri. Oh, is Wolfram done packing now?" He asked while looking at Wolfram's bag.
"Yup, he finished but after how long? It almost feels like I fought in a war." I responded with one of my eyes closed and the other looking at Wolfram.
"What!" he yelled while walking straight to me.
To save us the trouble of fighting again, I quickly held his hand and started walking to the dining room. I lead the way while Conrad was following us from behind, smiling. Wolfram just shut his mouth at my action and allowed me to pull him. When we arrived, I let go of his hand and open the door. I saw him breath afterwards.
"Good morning everyone." I greeted them.
Almost every person with me last night was in there but with the exception of Yozack and Anissina. Every one greeted back. I then sat down at my chair and Wolfram sat beside me. Nothing unusual happened while we were eating. We made some light chit-chat and that was about it. We were almost at the end of our meal when Lady Cheri brought back the topic last night.
"Wolfy, take this bottle of perfume with you. It will attract more women and men than usual." Then she winked at her third son.
"Mo-mother, please, I am not intending to gain anyone's attention there. I don't need that." Was Wolfram's retort while blushing.
Lady Cheri just pouts at her son's refusal. I thought that that was the end of that. Oh boy was I wrong. Suddenly, out of nowhere, Yozack and Anissina popped out, each bringing something as the same level as a nightmare. Yozack was holding different kinds of dresses and mostly of women's clothing, while Anissina has one of her dangerous invention.
"I recommend you bring these with you, Your Excellency. They will be of great help to you-know-what." Yozack said with a wicked smile.
"No, Wolfram, bring my new invention with you instead of that. It's called Mr.-Help-Me-Quickly-Learn-Japanese-kun. If you use this, you'll learn that difficult language in no time at all." was Anissina's demand.
See? They're as good as nightmare. I thought those three were the only ones with that idea. But then again, I hit the wall. The others occupying the room each reveal something hidden in their sleeves. Even Greta has one. Oww, just when I thought I could have a peaceful breakfast.
"Here, you can bring this with you. It's soft and fluffy. You can hug it at night." Gwendal slipped out a plushie under the table.
"Papa Wolfram, have this. It's our family." Greta handed Wolfram her drawing.
"Here, you will need this." Conrad offered the earplugs thingy to him.
"Take this, little lord brat. I can't let you get your hands all over His Majesty." Gunter approached Wolfram with, what is that, one of Annisina's inventions?
"Sorry, I want to join but I don't have anything to give you since I'll be coming along." Murata said with both palms up.
"Ahm, we appreciate your offers but we can't bring all of that with us, maybe only Conrad's and Greta's. By the way Gunter, what is that?" I said, pointing at the strange thing, terrified.
"Yeah, what is that? I'm kind of scared of it." Wolfram agreed with me.
"This Your Majesty is the Mr.-I-Will-Not-Get-Carried-Away-kun. It will make you, I mean, help you distance yourself a little to something or someone if you can't control yourself anymore. It's the best way to keep Wolfram from hurting you. It's very effective if I say so myself." He finished saying with his eyes closed and, a little sweat drop?
"Yeeaah, riigghht…" I whispered skeptically.
So, after another long conversation with them, it's decided that only the earplugs and drawing will come with us. Gunter was wailing saying I needed that for my protection. We wished that Gwendal's plushie could come but it's too big. And all the others gifts were, err, what can I say, dangerous.
The day ended with nothing out of the ordinary happening. I, as usual, was stuck at the office signing a Mount Everest paper work. I narrowed it down to a hill yesterday so how did this get so big? Well, I might as well do a good job. I will be leaving tomorrow. So I did my best to sign almost all of them. Wolfram was out there training his troops. He really is giving his all today knowing he will be gone for a long time. Of course we will visit but he will have no time to do that.
At last, it's bed time. Wolfram and I are both tired because of today's work so we didn't do much. After we lay on our bed, we just chit-chat a little. Questioning each other how we spend the day even though we know the answer. We talked a while for the event tomorrow and again, excitement and worry shown in his face. I comforted him a little saying it's going to be alright. He accepts it then we slept peacefully.
~~~Day of Departure~~~
I woke up the next morning because of Wolfram. He keeps tugging me and pushing me so I have no choice but to rouse. He is constantly saying, Yuuri, it's time now. Isn't it too early? Our leaving time is until nine.
"What time is it?" I asked the blond beside me.
"Really Yuuri, it's passed eight." He replied, annoyed.
What, it's that late already? I overslept! I hurriedly went to the bathroom and washed myself as fast as I could. Wolfram is just standing there, watching me with an oww-come-on look.
"Why didn't you wake me earlier?" I questioned him while panting.
"Yes I did, but you didn't wake up. I did almost everything that I could think of but to no avail. Just so you know, I did that for almost an hour, hmmmph!" He retorted then pointed his nose upwards.
"Ok, ok, got it. Sorry Wolf, it's my fault." I answered him ashamedly.
We didn't have a long talk because once I finished changing we hurriedly left to meet every one. We were the last ones to arrive so we apologized. Actually, I apologized. He said he will not be late if it wasn't for me. It's true though, so I let him be. We ride our horses and a carriage for Lady Cheri and Greta to the Temple of the Great One. It was a short ride though.
"Daddy Yuuri, Papa Wolfram, I will miss you both. Come back often, ok?" Greta said with teary eyes.
"She is right Your Majesty! Please come back safely to the arms of your loyal servant Gunter…" Gunter shouts, still wailing.
"Be careful, you two." Gwendal instructed the both of us.
"Yuuri, thank you for doing this to Wolfram, he is really happy, and Wolfram, you must behave now while on Earth. You will not always get what you want in there and you must adapt to changes." Conrad advised his little brother caringly.
"Yes, I will little big brother." Wolf replied and I saw Conrad smiled his brotherly loving smile.
"I wish I could go to Earth too. I bet there are many handsome men there. Take me with you next time Your Majesty." Lady Cheri pleaded.
"Ahm, I think you are better off here Lady Cheri. Most of the handsome men I've met are here." I explained persuasively.
"That's no good. Oh, I know, if you won't let me go there, why don't you just bring your big brother here? He also has a cutie face and good body as I recall." She teased knowingly.
"Really Mother, he will soon become your relative. Please do not fall in love with him." was Wolfram's response.
I did not have anything to say in that statement. I just stood there sweat dropping. Anyways, we really should get going. I looked for Murata in the chamber but he seems nowhere to be found. I then noticed someone lurking in the shadows. It walked at our direction. When his face was revealed, it was Murata with miniature Shinou on his shoulder.
"Ok you two, are you ready now?" Shinou asked Wolf and I.
The both of us glanced at each other and then nod with synchronization. All the others backed away from the center while Murata come near us. I asked him where he was and what he did then he answered,
"Oh it's nothing really. I'm just planning a little something with Shinou." Smirk very visible on his lips.
I have a bad feeling about that. I looked at Wolfram with troubled eyes and he nod understandingly. I think we are on the same boat. We then looked at Shinou who is now in life size form. He is going to be assisting us on our trip. I may have the power but I lack the control. Even if Murata is with me, we still need someone from this world. Murata will be like the captain, I'm the engine, Wolf is the guest and Shinou is conductor. After a few waves of goodbye to everyone, we are now departing, and the destination is… Earth!
~~~Wolfram~~~
At last, it's the day we are leaving to Earth. I don't know how I feel. I wake up earlier than Yuuri. When I looked at him to wake him up, he is just too adorable to bother. So, I decided to do that later. This is finally the day. I still remember our small chaos yesterday. Every one gave me a present. Some of them are nice but the others, I don't think so, especially Gunter's and Anissina's presents. Anissina's gift may be of help but I can't be so certain. It might blow my head up if I use it. Gunter's present was Anissina's invention but no way in hell I am using it, because it will keep me away from Yuuri.
Anyways, I busied myself with something to pass the time and let Yuuri sleep for a while. But when I return to our bedroom, I found Yuuri still lying there in the position I left him. Geez, and he thought that I was the heavy sleeper. I wake him up as best as I could but nothing happened. I did it for almost an hour and I noticed how attractive he was even when he sleeps. I saw him breathe with steady rhythm and his lips a little parted. I did my best to fight the urge to kiss him then and there. I leaned closer to him to try and wake him one last time. If he doesn't, then a kiss will be his punishment. And to my surprised, he awoke to that low call I gave him. I'm a little disappointed but hey, at least I did not steal a kiss. I want Yuuri to kiss me with his own free will. So to cover my emotions, I just used my old bratty self and that seems to do it. He finished readying himself lightning fast and we were on the way to the Temple of the Great One in no time. Well, of course, after Yuuri clumsily apologized for being late. I did not apologize because Yuuri was the reason for us being late. Wait, partially, because I'm also a little at fault but no way I'm saying that.
And here we are, ready to go to Earth after a little conversation with everyone. The Great Sage was really suspicious because when Yuuri asked him what he did, he said something with Shinou. For all we know, anything involving Shinou is a disaster. And the Great Strategist is also with him so it might be the almighty and great prank that they have ever come up. Yuuri looked at me with terrified eyes and I nodded in agreement. We didn't have a lot of time analyzing it because after Shinou chanted, we found ourselves being sucked in a black hole or the like. And the next thing we know, we were on Yuuri's bathroom on Earth.
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