Title: The Story of Love and Responsibility

Author: YaoiGoddessNekoJin

Rating: T

Warnings: Yaoi, Violence, Language, Implied Rape

Disclaimer: I don't own a thing. *runs off crying* hehe

A/N: All right, here's a story that I wrote about three years ago and I'm just now getting around to posting it. ^-^;;;; Anyway, I've already got the entire story written, I just have to type it up and post it. Well, on with the show!

Chapter I: Breaking the News

In the days of warring kingdoms, kings sought any kind of peace they could find. Some even went as far as arranging marriages between their offspring to unite two kingdoms and bring strength to each of them. This is where our story begins, with two young princes who have a lot to learn about politics and love.

"Yes, I understand we've been sworn enemies for the longest time, but with this new and more powerful enemy rising, I believe that our alliance is necessary."

"Well, how do you propose we form this so called alliance?"

"Union through marriage, of course. You have a son and my Rei is more than willing to serve his kingdom."

"Hmm...Yes, that would work. And, it would be a smart move, seeing that these are troubled times. Very well, I give my consent. Our sons shall be wed on your son's sixteenth birthday."

"Thank you sir." The young woman stood from her place at the elegant table, her long, black hair cascading behind her. She bowed and walked out of the large, double doors. She hated that she had to come here to ask for help. Kenji Hiwatari was a good man with a good heart. No, it wasn't him she was worried about. It was his father. Voltaire Hiwatari was the most evil and black-hearted man she'd ever seen. She didn't want to force her only son into a family with such a horrible and dangerous man, but she had no choice. Like it or not, the Hiwatari Kingdom was amongst the most powerful in the land. If her kingdom was to survive this new threat, they would need all the help they could get. And, if that meant becoming an ally to the devil himself, then so be it. The truth was, she was terrified of what this union would bring, but she wanted her son to be able to live happily in times of peace. To make that happen, she would have to make sacrifices.

By the time her thoughts dispersed, the young woman found that she had already arrived back at her castle and found herself in front of her son's bedroom door. She knocked, and when she received no answer, she poked her head in through the cracked doorway. The sight that greeted her made a warm smile come to her face. There, on the bed, lay her son. He was fast asleep, curled up in a feline-like ball. His unusually long, raven hair out of it's binding and spread over him like a blanket. She slowly walked over to the bed and started petting his head. A soft rumble was heard in the back of his throat. She smiled and sat on the bed beside the slumbering three year-old. She felt the familiar sting of tears in her eyes at the thought of having to give up her beloved son to the Hiwatari family. In the end, she knew it was for the betterment of her people and she could only hope her son would understand as well. She was brought out of her thoughts as she heard a small sleep-laden voice.

"Mommy?"

"What is it sweetie?" she asked, a smile slowly spreading across her face.

"What's wrong?" Rei cocked his head to the side in a cute, inquisitive manner.

"Nothing. I do have something to tell you, though." She absently started stroking his hair again. "You do know that these times are rough for all the kingdoms, right?" When the young boy slowly nodded his head, she continued. "Well, we need to form and alliance..." she paused, remembering that she was speaking to a three year-old. "...a...friendship...with another kingdom. But, to do that, we need to have a wedding." At this, the young boy's face lit up with excitement.

"A wedding?!" he exclaimed.

"Yes."

"Oooh! Fun! Who's it for?"

"Well, Rei, that's exactly what I wanted to talk to you about. You see, the agreement was, that when you turn sixteen, you would marry the young prince of the Hiwatari kingdom."

"Really?" The young woman nodded and winced, afraid that Rei would be opposed to the idea. She was surprised, however, when she heard her son clap his hands gleefully.

"Yay! A wedding! Can I wear a pwetty dress?" Rei's mother laughed, glad her son wasn't upset by the news. He hopped off the large bed and his mother took his hand, heading down to the dining room for lunch.

Unbeknownst to them, in a kingdom not so far away, a certain five year-old wasn't taking the news of the marriage as well as young Rei.

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"WHAT?!" A young, angered voice echoed throughout the castle halls. Several new servants looked up at the outburst whilst the older ones were quite used to such situations.

"KAI, SIT!" bellowed a much older voice. A young, five year-old boy sat down hard in an old wooden chair, arms crossed and glaring at the old man in front of him. The gray haired man before him returned his glare, even more venom present in the elder's murderous look.

"You will not raise your voice to me again, do you understand?" the man ordered in a stern voice.

"Yes grandfather." Kai forced out, ever so slightly bowing his head.

"Now, as I was saying before I was so rudely interrupted," Kai's grandfather gave him a pointed look and folded his hands across the large, red oak desk he was sitting at. This just made Kai scowl even more. "You're father has agreed to the terms of an arranged marriage between you and the worthless brat of the Kon family. As I said before, this may just work to our advantage. Once you are wed to that piece of trash, all you have to do is ensure he has an 'accident' and you automatically gain complete control of his kingdom. This means that I will be one step closer to being the most powerful ruler the world has ever seen." Voltaire ended his speech with sinister, maniacal laughter. The young bluenette, however, rose to his feet, his stoic expression staying firmly in place.

"If that's all you require of me, than I'll take my leave."

"Very well. Be gone." Voltaire spoke with a dismissive wave of his hand. Kai spun on his heels and marched out of his grandfather's study, his mind reeling with what he had just been told. If his grandfather wanted him to kill someone, he would do it. Just as long as he didn't have to stay married to the idiotic little brat for long.

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TBC...

A/N: So, what do ya think? And, as I was typing this, I realized that Kai was incredibly mature for being five...oh well, it works, he does live with Voltaire after all. So, review and let me know what you guys think. Is it worth typing up the other chappies?